Bachelor In Retrospect

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this month's bonus episode, Carrie and Annemarie chat with Jamie Blyth from The Bachelorette Season 1! They discuss his time on the Bachelorette, the evolution of his journey with his mental health, and his reflections on being part of early reality TV.Please be advised that due to the subject of Jamie's book and narrative on the show, this episode contains discussions of mental health and suicidal thoughts. Take care when listening.And please keep in mind that none of us in this conversation are mental health professionals. If you're struggling with your mental health, we strongly recommend consulting with a licensed mental health professional for personalized support.Check out Jamie's podcast, Stepping into the Fire, on Youtube or Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/steppingintothefire.show/https://www.youtube.com/@steppingintothefire

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Writer and Bravo expert Louis Peitzman to discuss Ashley I's journey from Bachelor Nation to Real Housewives of Rhode Island. They discuss Ashley's groundbreaking Bachelor career, analyze how she's transitioned to Real Housewives, and re-enact some key Ashley I moments.

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie virtually share some wine and recap Wine Ways, a DVD produced by Andrew Firestone in 2005 to introduce newcomers to the world of wine. They discuss their own relationships with wine, how Andrew Firestone seems to mostly have friends named Andrew, and whether or not Andrew was successful in his mission to make wine culture more relatable.

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the finale and After the Final Rose from Bachelorette Season 3! They discuss the incredibly strange balancing act of the AFTR, the connections between the two Jen Bachelorettes, and possibly the wildest Where Are They Now we've ever had. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the Fantasy Suites and Men Tell All episodes from Bachelorette Season 3! They discuss hetero-pessimism, the surprising narratives revealed at Men Tell All, and as always, what a bad time Jen seems to be having. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap Episodes 3-5 of The Bachelorette Season 3! They discuss the anti-France sentiment in America in the early 2000s, the curious behavior of the season's frontrunner, and Jen's continuing quest to just be comfortable. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the first two episodes of Bachelorette Jen Schefft's season! They discuss the year 2005, Jen's unprecedented celebrity status, and the pitfalls of being allowed to choose the 25 men you date. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Kevin Porter from the Good Christian Fun podcast to discuss the role of Christianity on The Bachelor! They talk about some notable scenes, the Bachelor's strong Christian subtext, and other pop culture with Christian undertones. Check out Kevin's podcast, Good Christian Fun, wherever you get your podcasts and at patreon.com/goodchristianfun ! Episode edited and mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie face off in a Bachelor trivia contest, hosted by returning guest and Acceptable Man Josh and with questions from another probably-written-by-AI book Carrie found on eBay. Does Carrie or Annemarie know more about The Bachelor?? An incredibly high-stakes, gripping game reveals the answer. (Kind of.)And don't forget to check out Josh's podcast Writer to Fighter, available February 26th wherever you get your podcasts!

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie share their picks for the top 10 most dramatic Bachelor moments ever, along with the selections from a "50 Most Dramatic Bachelor Moments Ever" book Carrie found on eBay.

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Bachelor Byron Velvick's season! They discuss some bizarre proposal speeches, some excellent work by civilians, and the scariest sink you've ever seen. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie share their 5 favorite seasons they've covered, their 5 least favorite seasons they've covered, and their choices for 12 Terrible Men of Bachelor Nation. Some of their answers will surprise you! Some won't!

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie answers questions from you! They discuss the way men have evolved over The Bachelor seasons they've watched, who they'd like to see on Golden Bachelor, and their time in film school.

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 6-8 of Bachelor Byron Velvick's season! They discuss plastic surgery, creepy male friends, and a dessert that plays a surprisingly large role in the season. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episode 3-5 of Bachelor Byron Velvick's season! They discuss the narrative around some late season arrivals, the dark side of 2004 television, and a car that is more than it appears... For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the first two episodes of Byron Velvick and (briefly) Jay Overbye's season! They discuss the show's more mature, relationship-minded tone, the way that the choice between the two leads reflects the political landscape and the origin of Annemarie's fear of fish! For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap Fantasy Suites, the finale, and After the Final Rose from Jesse Palmer's Bachelor season! They discuss a truly shocking finale twist, a surprisingly patriotic overnight date, and some of spotlight-stealing moments from Chris Harrison. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Watch these episodes with us on Discord by joining our Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap Episode 4, Hometowns and the Women Tell All from Jesse Palmer's Bachelor Season! They discuss the history of "gold diggers," the implications of a pageant background, and probably the scariest hometown of all time. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Shannon from the Bachelor astrology instagram @dotherosesalign! They discuss the history of astrology in mainstream society, astrological trends in Bachelor leads and couples, and the astrological chart of the show itself (The Bachelor is SUCH an Aries!).

Watch these episodes with us on Discord by joining our Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the first three episodes of Jesse Palmer's famously hidden season! They discuss the incredibly high stakes of a Football Bachelor, the most overt Pretty Woman date of all time, and the very subtle foreshadowing that Jesse the Bachelor will become Jesse the Host. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!In this special episode, Carrie interviews Liz Terzo from Andrew Firestone's season! They discuss being on the show so early in its run, living in the Bachelor mansion, and the experience of being in a Chris Harrison hot seat. We'll be back next week, Monday October 27th, to kick off Jesse Palmer's season! (Kick off! Like football!) For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie is joined by Claire Fallon to read three more books written by Bachelor alumni. They discuss the dream project of Bachelor Pad winner Holly, a somewhat questionable messaging from Sam from Bachelor in Paradise Season 9, and the shocking return of some gray circles with wings...

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Meredith's Bachelorette season! They discuss the uniquely bad vibes, an exciting foray into live television, and a dramatic final appearance of basil. CONTENT WARNING: There is discussion of sexual assault in the aftermath of Meredith's season. If you're like to skip over that, the time code is 1:56:14-1:59:30. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the Fantasy Suites and Men Tell All episodes of The Bachelorette Season 2! They discuss the confusing storytelling of this season, the incredible talent of Pre-Sean, and how much basil says about a man. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max Quinn Cover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4 and 5 of Meredith's Bachelorette season! They discuss the history of metrosexuality, some giant hometown red flags, and what an AV is (it's not what you're thinking of). For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We sat down with Elizabeth (Kitt) Brown from Jake Pavelka's season to talk about being on the first season of Bachelor Pad, her life since the show, and the truth about what happened with Rozlyn, which frankly shocked us! We wanted our wider audience to know the full story so enjoy this unlocked patreon episode and join us for future bonus content at patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the first three episodes of Meredith's Bachelorette season! They discuss the introduction of some Bachelor staples, the prison of masculinity, and some really bad date card writing. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this month's bonus episode, Carrie and Annemarie talk to Elizabeth (Kitt) Brown from Jake's season and Bachelor Pad 1. They discuss Bachelor In Paradise embracing the spirit of Bachelor pad, the truth about what happened to Rozlyn, and why Jesse Kovacs acted like that on the first season of Bachelor Pad.

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectCW: This episode covers topics around weight, fatphobia, eating disorders, other body stuff.In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are so excited to be joined by Jenna Vesper of Date Card The Podcast and the Roses for Every Body social media campaign for fat representation in the Bachelor Franchise. They discuss the framing of Bob Guiney as the "Fat Bachelor", what positive fat representation in the franchise might look like, and the hypnotic commercials on Sling TV's The Biggest Loser Channel.You can find Jenna on social media @datecardpod and @rosesforeverybody, and listen to Date Card wherever you get your podcasts.

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Bob's historic Bachelor season. They discuss Bob's fascinating choice, Estella's underrated comedy, and how on earth the producers are prepping Chris the Host. We'll be back on September 1st with The Bachelorette Season 2 (Meredith!) For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 6-8 of The Bachelor Season 4. They discuss low stakes hometowns, some excellent Bachelor playing, and the music of Bob Guiney. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 3-5 of The Bachelor season 3. They discuss the history of makeover shows, the infamous rumors about Bob's season, and why Bob's the only Bachelor who likes group dates.For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the first two episodes of Bachelor Bob Guiney's season! They discuss how much the people wanted Bob, Bob's Bachelor goals, and some exciting new responsibilities for Chris the Host! For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of The Bachelor Season 3 in a supersized episode. They discuss the popularity of Andrew and Jen, the shocking look at Andrew's mother, and the exciting debut of last initials. We'll be back on June 23rd with The Bachelor Season 4! (Bob!) For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie recap the three-part miniseries about Ryan and Trista's 2003 wedding. They discuss the obscene amount of money ABC spent, Bob Guiney's attention-seeking behavior, and being a Stan Rehn Stan.

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the Hometowns and Fantasy Suite dates from Andrew Firestone's season. They discuss some Firestone family history, the power of being okay with a change of plans, and looking at Andrew's mother. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4 and 5 of The Bachelor Season 3. They discuss the depiction of wealth on TV, Andrew's search for "Mrs. Firestone," and the parallels between him and another winemaking Bachelor. * Please note that next week will be covering Episodes 6 and 7, not 6-8 as is stated in this episode. *For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the first three episodes featuring our wealthiest Bachelor, Andrew Firestone! They discuss how the millionaire Bachelor set the tone for the rest of the show, the perils of having too many contestants with similar names, and career transitioning from tires to wine. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus recap for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie join together to celebrate the marriage of Jason and Molly. They discuss their enduring love of this love story, the weather's pivotal role, and what happens when you don't let Chris Harrison into your wedding.Molly and Jason's wedding is available to watch on Amazon as part of Jake's season!

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the final two episodes of Trista's season and our very first AFTR (kind of). They discuss how Trista and Ryan changed the show forever, the show's focus on Bob's weight, and what it might really mean to be an importer. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 3-5 of The Bachelorette Season 1, which unbelievably brings us all the way to fantasy suites! They discuss the impact of the year 2003, New York real estate, and using men for their poetry.For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by friend of the pod Claire Fallon of Love to See It as they read and analyze children's books by Bachelor Alumni. They discuss Ben Flajnik's desire to teach toddlers about the joys of globetrotting, how the Iaconetti-Haibon family retconned their love story using dogs, and a genuinely stunning twist in The Adventures of Pilot Pete.You can find Claire's podcast and Substack with Emma Gray at Love to See It and claireandemma.substack.com, and follow her on Instagram and Bluesky @claireefallon!

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the first two episodes of the first ever Bachelorette season! They discuss the notably different attitude toward a female lead, the male contestants' "bruised egos," and 2003 hot tub discourse. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the final three episode of Bachelor Aaron Buerge's season. They discuss a problematic Women Tell All, the diminishing returns of the personal video messages, and Trolleys. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Bachelor Aaron Buerge's season. They discuss contemporary love on TV, scientific compatibility tests, and the dilemma of a Bachelor who seems to hate women. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Max QuinnCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie return to recap the first three episodes of Bachelor #2 Aaron Buerge's season. They discuss how the show has evolved now that it has a fan base, a truly shocking rose ceremony, and which of five men throwing footballs is chosen to be The Bachelor. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospectHosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie RosenEdited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki-NoonanCover art by Manny RoseGraphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus recap for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie journey to 2015 for the Celebrity Wife Swap/Bachelor crossover starring the Mesnick and Lowe families. They discuss how these two Bachelor marriages stack up against each other, Molly's determination to improve Catherine's stagnant life in Dallas, and whether there's any way Sean can fit two enormous dogs in his tiny Porsche. Plus, bonus breaking news coverage, as we investigate the reality television return of one of middle era Bachelor's greatest stars: Brad Womack's LA Therapist, Jamie Green. This Celebrity Wife Swap episode is available on Hulu if you want to watch with us!

Due to the chaos of January 2025, we're unfortunately delaying Aaron Buerge's season until March 3rd. We're sorry! Please instead enjoy this unlocked Patreon episode, our recap of Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire, which we think is good supplemental listening with Alex and Aaron's seasons. If you enjoy content like this, join us on Patreon! We're also on discord doing episode screenings and gabbing! www.patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect If you want to watch Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire, it's on YouTube and boy is it a weird time capsule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl--sV68sWo&ab_channel=CromulentRips In this bonus episode for patrons, before they go back to to The Bachelor's 2002 beginnings in the new year, Carrie and Annemarie swing by Y2K, when reality tv as we know it was just being born and a producer named Mike Fleiss took his first stab at televising romance only to have everything (except the ratings) blow up in his face. They discuss how Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire led Fleiss to create The Bachelor, the franchise's enduring relationships with both pageants and restraining orders, and what they knew about presidential politics in middle school. Edited by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes before we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap the final two episodes of Bachelor Season 1. They discuss the response to Alex's final two women, the first ever yet very familiar Women Tell All, and the number of women who came on the show for lols. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki-Noonan Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes before we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 3-5 of the very first Bachelor season! They discuss the history of dating on TV, blonde vs brunette discourse, and the joys of a Bachelor who doesn't understand the show yet. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill