Take a Moment: A Bachelor Podcast
by Annalise and Paulina
College friends Annalise and Paulina meet weekly to discuss one of their most treasured shared endeavors: caring way too much about The Bachelor. They'll take a moment (or several) to recap the episode, diving deep into the fashion, strategy, and overall merriment of each week's episode before saying their goodbyes.
Episodes
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Insincere Words and Too Much Kissing: Love Island Season 8 Week 2 Recap
Paulina and Annalise successfully made it through another week of Love Island and, well...things have taken a turn. They provide ample critiques of the latest batch of episodes, highlight what's been going well so far, and share their hopes for what's to come. Please excuse the slight audio…
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Take a Moment: A Love Island Podcast??
In a move that should surprise nobody, Paulina and Annalise have decided to cover Love Island this summer! They kick off the episode with a quick Bachelor Nation news round-up, then discuss the first five episodes of Love Island USA Season 8. They share their history with this franchise, which...
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RIP The Bachelor
After hearing that Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" would no longer be airing, Paulina and Annalise hopped on the mic to unpack their reactions. They provide an overview of how we got here, how their thoughts on the season have changed since Taylor was announced in the fall, and...
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Are These Men Flocking Serious: Paradise S10E5 Recap
Oh boy, do Annalise and Paulina have thoughts about these boys! While they dedicate most of this episode to analyzing the many questionable things the men did on Paradise last week, they also take some time to talk about what's going on with the women and the Goldens. They wrap up the episode…
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"Men Maybe SHOULDN'T Be on This Earth": Paradise S10E2-4 Recap
Holy trifecta, Batman!! Paulina and Annalise missed ONE (1) week of recording and suddenly have three episodes to discuss. They talk through the decisions that the women, men, and Goldens make across three highly enjoyable episodes, including the new dates and challenges introduced this season.…
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Keep The Main Thing OUT: Paradise S10E1 Recap
ALMOST PAAAAAARADIIIIIIISE!!! Annalise and Paulina are back with their thoughts on the new (and improved??) Bachelor in Paradise. They review the many changes to their favorite Bachelor show, discuss which men and women they're rooting for this season, and share their hopes for the rest of the...
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Guess Who's Back: Catch-Up and BIP Preview
Surprise, friends!! Bachelor in Paradise is coming back, and so are Paulina and Annalise! They discuss the many, many, many developments in Bachelor Nation since their last episode (March 2024 for those keeping track). After quick overviews of Joey's finale, Jenn's season, and Grant's season,...
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This is a Susan Stan Podcast: Bachelor S28E9-10 Recap
Annalise and Paulina are back for another double episode! They break down how Joey handled his three fantasy suites, his penultimate elimination of the season, and the dramatic spectacle of the Women Tell All. They manifest the future of the franchise and wrap up with their picks for the last two...
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Let's Hear It for the Dads: Bachelor S28E8 Recap
The ladies are homeward bound! Annalise and Paulina recap a surprisingly enjoyable hometowns episode of The Bachelor, reviewing each of the city-specific activities that the women organized for Joey. They give their thoughts on the contestants' fashion, strategy, and family members' performances...
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Oh Canada and Oh Maria: Bachelor S28E7 Recap
The episode before hometowns already?? This season has truly blown by, and Annalise and Paulina are back to break it all down. They analyze two heartfelt one-on-one dates, a chaotic group date where nobody had a good time, and everything Maria did this week.
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One, Two, Three Episodes with Joey: Bachelor S28E4-6 Recap
Annalise and Paulina are back with a jumbo-sized episode! They recap Joey's adventures in Malta (ep. 4), Spain (ep. 5), and Montreal (ep. 6) as the field of women narrows down to six. Their analysis of group dates and one-on-ones is interwoven with conversations about fashion, religion, and...
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It's Finger Licking Good: Bachelor S28E3 Recap
Unlike the third episode of Joey's season, this podcast is NOT sponsored by KFC. Annalise and Paulina are here to break down this week's spunky group dates, high-budget one-on-one date, and mind-numbing age drama--or can it even be called age drama at this point? As a fun treat for the listeners,...
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He's Just a Little Guy: Bachelor S28E2 Recap
With Joey's Bachelor reign officially underway, Annalise and Paulina are back to break down his first three dates! They analyze two stellar group dates and a one-on-one date for the ages, as well as the drama in the house (and maybe the dumbest fight in Bachelor history? Who's to say!). The…
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Justice for Oldest Sisters: Bachelor S28E1 Recap
Surprise!! After an accidental hiatus, Annalise and Paulina are BACK to talk about Joey! They cover every moment of Night 1 from limo entrances to fond farewells, with only a few Bachelor History tangents. As always, Annalise and Paulina wrap up the episode with their picks for the season and...
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We Forgot that You Existed: Bachelorette S20E6-7 Recap
Annalise and Paulina are back to talk about two very exciting episodes: hometowns and Fantasy Suites! In this double coverage recap, they break down each player's performance over the past two weeks, including noteworthy family members, how easily everyone talks about ~love~, and one contestant's...
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No Beignets in NOLA: BacheloretteS20E5 Recap
Let the good times roll! Annalise and Paulina break down this week's New Orleans-based episode of The Bachelorette. They comment on the very strange date schedule, the sweet moments between Charity and several of her remaining men, and their hopes for the rest of the season (including their very...
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Notable Bigfoot Enthusiasts: Bachelorette S20E4 Recap
Bungee jumping, Bigfoot, and bad charcuterie boards--oh, my! Annalise and Paulina are back to recap Charity's journey to the Pacific Northwest. They analyze the two stellar one-on-one performances, a group date for the ages, and their least favorite contestant's swan song performance. They wrap...
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Come On Barbies Let's Go Party: Bachelorette S20E3 Recap
Charity's a Barbie girl in a Barbie world, and Annalise and Paulina are just happy to be here to witness it! They break down this week's one-on-one dates, which were a bit of a snooze fest (iykyk) compared to the Barbie-sponsored group date of everyone's dreams. Along the way, Annalise and…
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A Podcast? When Yosef Has a DAUGHTER??? Bachelorette S20E1-2 Recap
After a lengthy offseason, Annalise and Paulina are BACK! They discuss their thoughts on the first two episodes of Charity's season, including who stood out on Night One; how they enjoyed the various dates, some of which were old and others familiar; and what they think happens this season. They...
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The Audacity: Bachelor S27 Finale Recap
It's the grand finale! In this week's Take a Moment, Annalise and Paulina give their thoughts on how Zach's whirlwind of a season came to a close. Notably, they analyze Ariel and Gabi's post-breakup performances; how long they think Zach and Kaity will last; and what they hope and expect from our...
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Throw the Whole Man Away: Bachelor S27E9 Recap
Welp, it's finally here: No Sex Sex Week. Annalise and Paulina analyze how Zach navigated his three fantasy suite dates (hint: poorly), offer some suggestions for different approaches he could have taken (they had many), and discuss the broader implications for fantasy suite week as a whole. As...
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Half-Assed and Over-Assed: Bachelor S27E7-8 Recap
Hopefully this oversized episode was worth the wait! After taking a week off to deal with their professional obligations, Annalise and Paulina discuss Zach's trip to Budapest, hometown dates, and Women Tell All episode. They break down the pros and cons of each contestant's performance, vent…
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Witchy Sh*t and Zach's Eras: Bachelor S27E6 Recap
Like most of Bachelor Nation, neither Annalise nor Paulina enjoyed this episode. Instead of, you know…not watching, they decided to record a podcast about it. In addition to analyzing That Conversation between Zach and Jess, they also discuss how each one-on-one date showcased a, uh…different…
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Corgi Puddles and COVID Protocols: Bachelor S27E5 Recap
London Calling! Annalise and Paulina are back to discuss a very strange episode of The Bachelor (spoiler alert: after nine seasons with dubious precautions, the lead finally gets COVID). They give their opinions on how the show handled the lead's absence, how the contestants reacted, and what a...
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Contestant-Driven, Producer-Promoted: Bachelor S27E4 Recap
Bachelor goes international! Paulina and Annalise are back to recap Zach's journey to the Bahamas. They analyze the eerily similar one-on-one dates, the confusingly-named group date, and all the drama in between. Tune in to hear their opinions, picks for the week, and Thoughts from Paulina's Mom!
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Museum Girlies and CrossFit Kids: Bachelor S27E3 Recap
Week three, how can it be?? Annalise and Paulina are back to discuss another surprisingly good episode of The Bachelor. They break down how Zach handled this week's two one-on-one dates, football group date, and interwoven drama. As always, they conclude the episode with thoughts from Paulina's...
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Defining BBE: Bachelor S27E2 Recap
Paulina and Annalise are BACK with their thoughts on the first round of dates with Zach! They analyze the 'fits, the convos, and the drama that is already brewing in the house. Throughout the Pod, they draw references to other seasons and compare how Zach's stacks up. Tune in!
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Whiskey Prop: Bachelor S27E1 Recap
We are BACK, baby!! Annalise and Paulina provide a thorough overview of everything Night One: Who is Zach, Meet the Women, limo entrances, the First Impression Rose, and the first round of eliminations. They talk through some off-screen drama and controversies, as well as highlight the dresses,...
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A Waste of Our Time: BacheloretteS Finale Recap
At long last, Paulina and Annalise recap our two-night, two-week finale (side note: is it really a two-part finale if it's spread across two weeks? Sound off in our DMs). They discuss how the leads handled their respective situations with Aven, Tino, and Erich; improvements the shows can make…
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Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss: BacheloretteS Season Recap
You didn't think we forgot about this season, did you? Annalise and Paulina are back to catch up on the season thus far (through Fantasy Suites). They discuss what's been good, what's been bad (hint: most of it), and where they hope the franchise goes from here. As always, we wrap up with some...
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Cringey Together: Bachelor Nation Breaking News
Breakups, engagements, and pregnancies, oh my! So much has happened in Bachelor Nation this month that Annalise and Paulina had to sit down and discuss it all. They analyze how their online-ness compares to members of Bachelor Nation, provide feedback on the contestant bios through the ages, and...
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The Finale from Hell: Bachelor S26 Finale Recap
Somehow, Annalise and Paulina managed to recap the entirety of Clayton's season! They give their thoughts and insight on the two-night finale, including the performances we saw from the final three women, Clayton, and even Jesse/Brother Palmer. Throughout the episode, Annalise and Paulina also...
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Certified Garbagio: Bachelor S26E9 Recap
A guest host? During finals season? Groundbreaking. Paulina and delightful guest Kasandra break down the most controversial episode of Clayton's run: fantasy suite week. They analyze the Icelandic activities, chemistry, and even the physical spaces in each of the three dates this week. And yes,...
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The Whirly Ball Rec League: Bachelor S26E8 Recap
We've made it to hometowns! Annalise and Paulina break down the episode in which Clayton tries to convince four sets of families that he's worthy of marrying their daughter. Along the way, they describe what their hometown dates would look like, including what activities they would plan and which...
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Middle Seats and Cheap Wine: Bachelor S26E7 Recap
We're nearing the end, y'all! Annalise is joined by guest host Maddie to discuss the last episode before hometowns. We see SO many women go home, have a couple of repeat dates (including our least favorite activity: forced therapy), and narrow the field down to our final four contestants.…
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Goodbye, Shanae: Bachelor S26E6 Recap
Today's the day! The sun is shining, the tank is clean, and Shanae is finally off of our screens...until Paradise, at least. Annalise and Paulina cover a wide array of topics, including how long they think villains should last on the show, their thoughts on various local cuisines, and *~*sex,...
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"He's an Idiot": Bachelor S26E5 Recap
The title says it all: Annalise and Paulina (and especially Paulina's mom) are FED UP with Clayton and his antics. They trade Houston slander for Toronto praise, talk about all of the excellent dogs, and draw many parallels between this season and previous, more enjoyable ones. To wrap up this...
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It's About SHRIMP: Bachelor S26E4 Recap
While recapping this week's (painful) episode of The Bachelor, Paulina and Annalise say the word "shrimp" more times than they would care to count; continue to alienate members of their audience by slandering American cities (your turn, Houston!); and discuss their predictions for how the season...
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Holy Shirts and Pants: Bachelor S26E3 Recap
Back to our regularly scheduled programming! Annalise and Paulina dive deep into whether or not trauma bonding makes for good television; how important "Baywatch" is to them (spoiler: they only care about Zac Efron); and every detail of #ShrimpGate. Enjoy!
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And That, Kids, is Our Bonus Episode: HIMYF S1E1 Recap
A week off from The Bachelor does NOT mean a week off for Annalise and Paulina! They reviewed the first episode of How I Met Your Father, the much-anticipated spinoff of How I Met Your Mother, and analyzed the show's use of beloved TV legends, dating apps, and plot devices. Regular coverage of...
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Oh My God, It's Hilary Duff! Bachelor S26E2 Recap
Hey now, hey now: we're back, fam! This week, Paulina and Annalise discuss how old is too old for a bounce house, even if Hilary Duff is there, too; whether or not they would want a helicopter one-on-one date; and if one player is a strategic genius or a logistical nightmare.
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ABC's Himbo: Bachelor S26E1 Recap
Join us as we recap the premiere of Clayton's season of The Bachelor! We'll discuss the women that impressed, disappointed, and downright confused us; our thoughts on Clayton's performance as the lead; and our predictions for the season as a whole. Bonus points if you count how many times…
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About this show
College friends Annalise and Paulina meet weekly to discuss one of their most treasured shared endeavors: caring way too much about The Bachelor. They'll take a moment (or several) to recap the episode, diving deep into the fashion, strategy, and overall merriment of each week's episode before saying their goodbyes.
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