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THE BACHELOR PADcast
by Audacy
A weekly podcast breaking down The Bachelor, one episode at a time
Episodes
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The Bachelorette - Final Rose and Bachelor Front-Runners
After just five episodes, Charity is down to her final four guys and of course we had to rank them all heading into hometown dates. Will the final few episodes be drama free? It seems like the guy getting the final rose and choice for the next Bachelor seem pretty obvious. Do you agree??
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The Bachelorette - Brayden's Weak Swan Song and Introducing The Golden Bachelor
We break down Brayden's poor attempt at trying to be a Bachelor Nation villain and pick the most likely of the final six to get the final rose. Plus, all the details on The Golden Bachelor!
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The Bachelorette - Charity Kicks Off Season 20
Charity Lawson met the men vying for her attention in the 20th season premiere of The Bachelorette. We talk about how the show could have better utilized Charity's brother Nehemiah, the best and worst first impressions from the guys and all the latest news from Bachelor Nation.
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The Bachelor - Zach's Sloppy Sex Week
Zach dubbed Fantasy Suites as Sex Week and that was only the fifth weirdest thing he did on the penultimate episode of The Bachelor Season 27. We try to find reasons for his questionable decision making and if there was a way he could have avoided a complete meltdown with just a few quick fixes....
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The Bachelor - Hometown Dates, Women Tell All and The Bachelorette Announcement
We discuss all four of Zach's hometown dates and the final three women headed to Fantasy Suites (or Sex Week as Zach likes to call it). We make our picks for the final rose -- if it's NOT Kaity. Plus we have a new Bachelorette! Thoughts on her season and how the expectations will compare to Zach's.
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The Bachelor - Clear Frontrunner Heading to Hometowns
With Zach Shallcross heading to hometowns, we break down his final four women, including the person we see as the clear frontrunner. We also talk about Greer Blitzer's short return to the show and the potential options for The Bachelorette.
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The Bachelor - Jess Melts Down in Estonia
The Bachelor went to Estonia and the drama followed. We'll try to sort out Kat taking on Brooklyn (for Charity) and Jess Girod melting down (while most definitely NOT on a one-on-one date)... Got all that?
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The Bachelor - High Tea and COVID in London
Zach's dates in London were cut short when he tested positive for COVID and we try to sort through how the women deal with the curve ball. We have to ask a very important question: did Zach mean to invite Greer instead of Gabi on the high tea date?
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The Bachelor - Zach's Night At The Museum
We break down all three of Zach's week three dates: an overnight camping at a museum, Bachelor Bowl V and sky diving! Plus the quick downfall of Christina Mandrell from meeting the fam to sent home.
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The Bachelor - First (Deleted) Dates
Zach went on his first dates of the season, including Latto crushing her cameo and Patrick Warburton getting edited out of his (yes, we have all the details!). Plus Nickelback making their Bachelor debut -- sort of -- and how despite that the season continues to exceed expectations.
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The Bachelor - Zach's Mostly Drama-Free Premiere
Zach Shallcross met the 30 women vying for his heart and we'll tell you which ones we think may have caught his eye on opening night. Early thoughts on Zach in the lead role, including some very low expectations for performance and how much of the first episode was fitting for the new Bachelor.
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Bachelor In Paradise: The Most Dramatic Finale EVER
We were promised a dramatic Bachelor in Paradise finale and it delivered! Brandon and Serene look like the perfect couple but we take a look at the real stars of the finale: Johnny vs. Victoria/Greg Grippo and Tyler vs. Brittany. Cheating, first dates in Italy and break ups over Face Time!
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Bachelor in Paradise - Andrew's Bizarre Love Triangle and Cringy Exits
Andrew found himself in a love triangle after Ency Abedin's arrival on the beach, but it was how she left the show that has all of Bachelor Nation talking. We also try to make sense of the ongoing Aaron-Genevieve and Kate-Logan relationships/arguments.
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Bachelor in Paradise - Rodney's Rollercoaster
The beach is rocked by a wild swing of emotion for Bachelor Nation Favorite Rodney and we'll talk about if he should have stayed in Paradise. Plus a brand new relationship that is making major waves off the beach.
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Bachelor in Paradise - Hurricane Lace Departs, Love Triangles and Victoria & Johnny Debate Lists
We talk about Lace's surprising exit, potential for the greatest Bachelor in Paradise couple ever and love triangles that formed after the most recent twist. Plus the bizarre back-and-forth between Victoria and Johnny over boxes and lists.
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Bachelor in Paradise - Michael A Debate and Bachelor Nation Takes on Love Island
Michael A was once a Bachelor Nation favorite and we debate how much he's fallen with some very important information from Wells Adams that was NOT shown by ABC. We also dive into Bachelor in Paradise's attempt to recreate Love Island's Casa Amor. Could they have done it better and should they...
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Bachelor In Paradise - Surprising Exits, Breakups and Number of Episodes
You have questions, we have answers: Why did Teddy call it quits on her paid vacation after her breakup with Andrew? Has the shocking Shanae/Genevieve friendship helped to bring out the worst in one of them? What exactly happened with the Sierra/Michael breakup? Wait, this season has HOW MANY...
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Bachelor In Paradise - Familiar Faces, Early Couples and Shanae 2.0
The 8th season premiere of Bachelor in Paradise brought plenty of familiar faces to the beach! We talk about all of the early couples, the most eligible people on the season and if Shanae has a chance to rehab her image. Plus a big breakup and new couple alert in Bachelor Nation!
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The Bachelorette - Gabby and Rachel's Epic Finale
The book is closed on Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia's season of The Bachelorette and we have to talk about Tino's wild actions, Erich's texting scandal and the mixed reaction to Aven's hero entrance. Plus our thoughts on Zach Shallcross being picked as the new Bachelor.
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The Bachelorette - Big Fat Dumpster Fire Finale
Night one of The Bachelorette finale was -- as Gabby put it -- a big, fat dumpster fire and we do our best to prepare you for the MOST DRAMATIC conclusion ever. Is Rachel settling for Tino just because Aven wouldn't commit to an engagement, did her friends commit sabotage and a big miss by Big…
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The Bachelorette - Rachel and Gabby's Fantasy Suites
What. Was. That. Gabby and Rachel had their Fantasy Suite dates and they... did not go well. We'll try to sort through the wreckage, including Zach accusing Rachel of acting for the cameras and Gabby's guys suddenly not wanting to get engaged.
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The Bachelorette - Rachel and Gabby's Hometown Dates
Gabby and Rachel had their hometown dates and there was plenty of drama to talk about! From Tino's parents inappropriate interrogation to Erich's touching family visit to Tyler's heart being destroyed on camera. Oh, and Patrick Warburton (Seinfeld's Puddy!). We also have details from Wells Adams...
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The Bachelorette - Logan's Run To Gabby
Logan Palmer dominated this week's episode of The Bachelorette and we'll take a look at how he asked to switch from Rachel to Gabby and both leads reaction to the news. Plus thoughts on Rachel's latest breakdown and Jesse's big bounce back.
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The Bachelorette - Rachel Goes Rambo on Hayden
Rachel's roller coaster season of The Bachelorette continued and we'll try to break down her breakdowns. Plus a statement from Hayden Markowitz after he tried to use his dying dog to get a rose. We also have predictions for how Gabby will handle the Logan situation next week.
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The Bachelorette - Rachel and Gabby's Flawed Fantasy Draft
Rachel and Gabby tried to take the power back from the men on The Bachelorette but the format of their "Fantasy Draft" seemed to backfire. We talked about a simple fix that would've produced plenty of drama but without embarrassing the leads. Oh, and there were three dates to chat about!
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The Bachelorette - Premature Fantasy Suites Ultimatum and Zero Gravity
The season's first villain popped up when he brought up Fantasy Suites and we'll tell you why that's even more ridiculous than it seems. We also dig into Rachel's doubts, Gabby taking charge and the different kind of rose ceremonies we could see this season. Plus Nick Viall and Katie Thurston's...
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The Bachelorette - Gabby and Rachel's Historic Premiere
The Bachelorette is back, looks VERY different and we are here to break it all down! We'll take a look at which guys made the best first impressions and how this season could turn out being cruel for both Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia.
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The Bachelor - Clayton's Finale and Historic Bachelorette Announcement
We were promised the most dramatic finale in The Bachelor history and Clayton Echard's season delivered! The Rose Ceremony From Hell to Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey bringing the heat on After The Final Rose, we discuss all the madness. Plus how long the new Bachelor Nation might last and our...
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The Bachelor - Women Tell All and Susie's Ultimatum
We try to pick out the winners -- yes, there were some! -- from the Women Tell All and take the look choices for the new Bachelorette. Plus some very unpopular opinions on how Clayton handled the Fantasy Suites ultimatum from Susie Evans and predictions for the big two-night finale!
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The Bachelor - Clayton's Hometown Dates
Clayton visited the hometowns of his final four and -- dare we say it -- he handled himself well! We'll talk about how these Bachelor hometown dates felt different from year's past and Clayton's anticipated showdown with Rachel's dad Tony. Plus we'll have all the details on next week's two-night...
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The Bachelor - Sarah's Send Off, Therapy and Final Four
We dive right into Sarah Hamrick's surprisingly quick heel turn, including holes in the very convincing story presented to Clayton. Plus thoughts on the group therapy date, final four and the "historic" announcement about The Bachelor finale.
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The Bachelor - Shanae's Swan Song and Mara's Meltdown
It finally happened: Clayton sent this season's No. 1 Villain - Shanae - home! But was her exit actually... boring? Plus, Mara quickly tried to take her place as the fire starter. We'll also try to make sense of Clayton's bizarre response to Teddi telling him she's a virgin and his interrogation…
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The Bachelor - Clayton Roasts Himself
This week's group date had the women roasting Clayton, but we'll tell you why he spent the episode roasting himself. And of course we have to talk about the latest batch of Shanae drama including her fake tears and apology.
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The Bachelor - Clayton and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Clayton had one of the worst week's we've ever seen from a Bachelor and we try to figure out if he can come back from a string of bad decisions. We also discuss why he continues to keep Shanae around despite her red flags flying right in his face.
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The Bachelor - Shanae-Nae Takes Center Stage
One villain went home on The Bachelor, but we'll try to make sense of the one that continues to make noise: Shanae Ankney. Plus, how Jesse Palmer telling Clayton "there are no rules" could wreak havoc later on in the season.
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The Bachelor - First Dates and New Villains
We dive into Clayton's first dates, including a group date hosted by Hilary Duff! We'll also take a look at the odd strategy sessions between new villains Cassidy Timbrooks and Shanae Ankney.
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The Bachelor - Clayton's Premiere Filled With Firsts
Clayton Echard's season of The Bachelor brought the drama back to the mansion and included plenty of firsts in the franchise's 26th season. We'll give you our first impressions of Clayton as the lead and new host Jesse Palmer. Plus, the wild exits before we even got to the first rose ceremony and…
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The Bachelorette - Finale!
Michelle Young's season of The Bachelorette ended with an engagement to Nayte Olukoya and we have to talk about their meeting with her family, odds they stick together and that VERY generous gift from ABC. Plus the bizarre live portion of the finale and early thoughts on Clayton's Bachelor season.
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The Bachelorette - Fantasy Suites
It's Fantasy Suites Week for Michelle Young and we answer the age old question: is it better to go first, second or third? We also make our final rose predictions and tell you which Bachelor Nation alum is starring in a new movie!
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The Bachelorette - Men Tell (And Yell) All
The Men Tell All delivered on the drama, including all of the villains -- Martin Gelbspan, Jamie Skaar and Chris Sutton -- given a chance to explain themselves. We try (really hard!) to decide which one did the most to help their case for Paradise and beyond. We also have some thoughts on THAT...
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The Bachelorette - Clayton's Bachelor Audition
Michelle had to make her choices for hometown dates and Clayton Echard wasn't among them, but we'll break down the de facto Bachelor audition he got in this week's episode. We rank the final four, including the one finalist that in clearly living in the Friend Zone.
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The Bachelorette - Michelle's Homecoming
Michelle's season of The Bachelorette moved to her hometown of Minneapolis and the drama followed. Chris S. and Martin Gelbspan both stepped in it and we'll try to make sense of how one of them managed to stick around for another week. We also have all the latest news from around Bachelor Nation!
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The Bachelorette - Three Dates, A New Villain And Andy Grammer!
Michelle's three dates featured Martin almost accidentally sending himself home, a group date The Bachelorette almost left and a one-on-one with a performance by Andy Grammer. The multi-platinum singer/songwriter joined the show (26:00) to give some behind the scenes details of his performance,...
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The Bachelorette - Two Villains Take Center Stage
Jamie and Peter played the role of villains this week and brought all the drama and we'll talk about what made their exits so surprising. We'll also take a look at some new front runners and some differences we're seeing between Katie and Michelle's seasons.
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The Bachelorette - Michelle Meets Her Men
Michelle Young's season of The Bachelorette is here and there was no shortage of drama. We'll talk about how much (or little!) we saw of the 30 men and pick our early favorites. Plus all the details about Ryan Fox and his infamous folders of "research" that was found in his hotel room -- you'll...
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Bachelor in Paradise - Finale Engagements, Breakups and Makeups
The Bachelor In Paradise finale delivered a historic number of happy couples! We'll try to predict which ones will stay together the longest, including the most likely to make the trip down the aisle. Plus the curious decision to have Dean Unglert and Caelynn Miller-Keyes serve as surprise guest...
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Bachelor in Paradise - Trouble in Paradise
From Aaron vs. Ivan to Noah breaking up with Abigail, we have all the drama from this week's three-hour episode covered. We also predict which couples will break up, leave dating or get engaged on next week's Bachelor in Paradise finale. Plus thoughts on Jesse Palmer being named the new host of…
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Bachelor in Paradise - Naked Taco Tuesday and a New Love Triangle
Mari and Kenny created Naked Taco Tuesday on their date and you'll never look at guacamole the same way again. Kendall and Joe have one final conversation and out of nowhere Ivan throws himself into the middle of a love triangle. Plus we'll take a look at the rumored new lead of The Bachelor from...
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Bachelor in Paradise - Brendan and Pieper Voted Off The Island
We finally say goodbye to Brendan and Pieper, but not before taking one more look at just how many followers they lost and their choice to go the "you can't fire us, we quit" route. Plus we'll break down Maurissa's whipped cream date with Riley, Dr. Joe's quick heel turn and one of the sweetest...
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Bachelor in Paradise - Love Triangles and Instragram Followers
Multiple couples were accused of being in a relationship and then going on the show so they could get more Instagram followers. We'll take a look at just how much that backfired for Brendan Morais and Pieper James with a look at their before and after follower counts. Plus drama love triangle…
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A weekly podcast breaking down The Bachelor, one episode at a time
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