Bachelor In Retrospect

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

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 first two episodes of the very first Bachelor season. They discuss the world's reaction to the concept of the show, the Bachelor's changing attitude toward education, and the show's repeated reminders that the women are "empowered." 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 Carrie and Annemarie answer questions from listeners! They discuss their favorite Bachelor seasons they've covered, why they love the show so much, and the story of how they met. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YekhlysvN7crQQ9b4pKlfV_tYLFFYd9nYU5Z8pttPkc/edit Vote for the Retrospecties!! The last day to vote is December 18th. Join our Patreon for access to the awards ceremony on December 30th, or find the winners after on our Instagram. Episode edited by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect We're back with some exciting updates!! We are closing out the year with our first ever Bachelor in Retrospect award ceremony. Use this ballot to vote for stand-outs of this Bachelor era. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YekhlysvN7crQQ9b4pKlfV_tYLFFYd9nYU5Z8pttPkc/edit The last day to vote is December 18th. Join our Patreon for access to the awards ceremony on December 30th, or find the winners after on our Instagram. And if you have any questions for our mail bag episode, email us or DM us! BachelorinRetrospect@gmail.com or @BachelorinRetrospect. Episode edited by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Jillian's Bachelorette season. They discuss a truly disastrous Men Tell All, the show's shaping of the narrative about the previous season, surprising focus on the winning couple's sex life. We'll be starting The Bachelor Season 1 in the new year! As we enter this era where seasons are harder to watch, follow us on Instagram so we can keep you posted when we see them available to stream. 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

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT 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 Carrie and Annemarie recap a very chaotic group of episodes. They break down a very different group of hometowns, discuss whether you can "cheat" at the Bachelor, and they both sing! And for another time, here is the clip from when Jake was on The H8R. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_C8JkTu-8I 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 Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Jillian Harris's Bachelorette season! They discuss the different definitions of "wrong reasons," whether a train is the perfect place to fall in love, and some takeaways from their Bachelor journey so far. 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

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie take their time machine back to 2009 to cover Jillian Harris's Bachelorette Season! They discuss the focus on Americana despite the Canadian lead, the extra toxic masculinity, and the terrifying return of an old foe... Going forward, the seasons we're covering are less available, so follow our Instagram for updates when we see they're streaming. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, 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

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for patrons, Annemarie, still traumatized from the honeymoon suite cam at Sean and Catherine's wedding, sits down with romance author and academic Jodi McAlister to unpack the Bachelor's obsession with doing storylines about Losing It. Annemarie and Jodi discuss all your favorite famous Bachelor virgins and how they felt about the show making it their storyline, the sociological and religious scripts about sex and virginity we see play on out in the franchise, and what exactly "five and a half" sex acts means in the twisted mind of Mike Fleiss. You can find Jodi on social media at @jodimcalister and @jodimca, and purchase her latest book, Not Here to Make Friends, wherever books are sold.

Due to unforeseen life circumstances, we had to delay the start of Jillian's season. Sorry! To make it up to you we are unlocking our first bonus episode for patrons, in which Myles McNutt joins us to discuss Coming Out Colton. We will be back November 11th with Jillian's season. If you like this episode and want to become a patron, visit us at patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In the first bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Episodic Medium editor-in-chief and friend of the pod Myles McNutt to discuss a controversial Bachelor Nation topic that's critical to unpacking this heteronormative show's uneasy relationship with queerness: the accidental first gay bachelor, Colton Underwood. They discuss Colton coming out immediately after reprehensible behavior toward his winner, his deeply cynical Netflix series, and selling pens on Instagram when you're a stalker.

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap the powerful final episodes of Desiree's season. They discuss how spoilers affected this season's audience, why they love Desiree's season, and the incredible foreshadowing of Juan Pablo's season. We'll be back on October 28th with a trip back in time to Jillian's Bachelorette Season! The next seasons we're covering are less available, so follow our Instagram for updates when we see they're streaming. 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 about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie continue Desiree's season and recap episode 7, Hometowns, and a surprisingly placed Men Tell All. They discuss class representation in reality TV, the deal with Brooks, and way too many poems and songs. 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

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie recap and discuss Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici's Bachelor wedding special. They talk about the intense focus on Sean and Catherine's sex life, the deeply religious wedding ceremony, and the times they made scenes at their sisters' weddings. Hosted by Carrie Rosen and Annemarie Navar-GillEdited and mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan!

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Desiree Hartsock's Bachelorette season! They discuss how intense this season's guys are about "the right reasons," a questionable cameo by the Red Cross, and the unwelcome return of a man playing guitar. 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

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect We're back! Carrie and Annemarie recap Episodes 1-3 of Desiree Harstock's Bachelorette season. They discuss the framing of Desiree's season as "A Cinderella story," an all-time great appearance from a civilian, and a contender for the worst-aged group date 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 Xavier Rubetzki Noonan Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect We'll be back a week from today with the first three episodes of Desiree's season! We're excited! If you are excited too, prepare yourself by revisiting Desiree's time on Sean's season, including her infamous hometown date and tragic exit. Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-10 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the Bachelor diversity lawsuit, evaluate why they see villains so differently than 2010s audiences, and shockingly, achieve Bachelor enlightenment. 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

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this episode for patrons, Carrie and her friend Zach Anner discuss his experience being on a reality show and how his disability affected the experience. Zach also gives his take on some of the disability representation we've seen on The Bachelor. Hosted by Carrie Rosen Episode Edited by Xavier Rubetzki-Noonan Find Zach on Instagram @zach.anner and check out his memoir, "If At Birth You Don't Succeed."

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Max Quinn and Xavier Rubetzki Noonan, hosts of the Bachelor of Hearts Podcast (and indispensible editors of Bachelor in Retrospect, though not this episode which is why you can hear our dogs) to talk about the 10 year lifespan of the Bachelor's most robust international franchise. They discuss the Bachelor as an American cultural export, the most memorable characters and moments from the Australian version, and whether all Australian men are agents of chaos. You can find Max and Xavy's podcast, Bachelor of Hearts, wherever you listen and at @bohpod on social media.  Hosted by Carrie Rosen and Annemarie Navar-Gill Edited by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss how much Sean Lowe was appreciated in his time, positive changes in the Women Tell All, and the significance of riding an elephant on The Bachelor. We will be taking a hiatus until September 23rd. We will miss you! Visit us on Patreon, tell your friends about us, and we'll see you in September for Desiree's season! 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 about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-10 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the Bachelor diversity lawsuit, evaluate why they see villains so differently than 2010s audiences, and shockingly, achieve Bachelor enlightenment. 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

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the seismic changes in TV in 2013, this season's steps towards making the show more diverse, and the brave refusal of a group date activity, 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 about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the low-key rollout of Sean as Bachelor, toxic positivity, and whether or not Sean's wife is in this room. 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

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In the first bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Episodic Medium editor-in-chief and friend of the pod Myles McNutt to discuss a controversial Bachelor Nation topic that's critical to unpacking this heteronormative show's uneasy relationship with queerness: the accidental first gay bachelor, Colton Underwood. They discuss Colton coming out immediately after reprehensible behavior toward his winner, his deeply cynical Netflix series, and selling pens on Instagram when you're a stalker.

We'll be back July 1st to kick off Sean's season! In the meantime here's an episode that features a lot of classic Sean moments. He vows to be a Great Man like his father! runs down the street yelling "Emily!" twice! And of course, he's certain his wife is here. 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

Carrie and Annemarie are live in Carrie's Mom's basement to recap episodes 7 and 8 of Bachelor Pad Season 3! They discuss the shocking season ending, why the audience reacted the way they did, and of course, Bachelor Pad's ultimate demise. Join the the Bachelor in Retrospect Patreon to support our work and connect with the BIR community: Patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect 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 With Daniel Borders-Ashe as Nick Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill Special thanks to Phyllis Rosen

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Bachelor Pad Season 3! They discuss the history of rigging reality shows, a high stakes spelling bee, and Annemarie's waitressing history. Join the the Bachelor in Retrospect Patreon to support our work and connect with the BIR community: Patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect 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

Carrie and Annemarie are joined by best friend of the pod Claire Fallon to recap episodes 1-3 of Bachelor Pad Season 3. They discuss the evolution of the Bachelor Pad tone, the wall that separates Bachelor contestants from Bachelor fans, and the appeal of sexy twins. Join the the Bachelor in Retrospect Patreon to support our work and connect with the BIR community: Patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Find Claire on social @claireefallon and check out her work with Emma Gray: their podcast Love to See it with Emma and Claire and their newsletter, Rich Text. 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'll be back with Bachelor Pad Season 3 on June 3rd! In the meantime we're revisiting Part One of Ben Flajnik's season -- many women from his cast return and play a major role in Bachelor Pad Season 3. Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss the "women are catty" attitude of this season, Ben's fascination with "the south," and whether Ben has made it clear that he is from Sonoma (he has!). 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 Aaron Stein-Chester Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

We'll be back with Bachelor Pad Season 3 on June 3rd! In the meantime, put yourself in the Bachelor Pad zone with this Season 2 rerun that may or many not be very similar to some events of Season 3. *Please be advised that our coverage of this season of Bachelor Pad will feature some discussions of physical and emotional abuse.* Carrie and Annemarie continue their coverage of Bachelor Pad Season 2. They discuss the success of this season's main alliance, the show's attempt to engineer a classic rom-com trope, and Annemarie does a brief history of Jake's greatest enemy... the tabloids. There are so many people on Bachelor Pad! Don't forget to check out our Instagram for our cast guides, which have photos to remind you who everyone is. 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 Aaron Stein-Chester Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

In this bonus installment, Carrie and Annemarie cover the After the Final Rose and the historic aftermath of Emily's season. They discuss the scandals surrounding the final contestants, where everyone is now, and whether or not Arie deserves rights. 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

Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Emily's season, and ultimately find this will have to be a two parter. In this episode they discuss the discourse about Emily's season, the handling of a current event, and a shocking heroic turn in the Men Tell All. Come back tomorrow for more! 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

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes of 7-9 of Emily Maynard's Bachelorette season. They discuss religious subtext, the fourth wall, and the frequent use of the word "perfect" on Emily's season. 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

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Emily Maynard's Bachelorette Season! They discuss a famous scene in Bachelor history, a less-famous-than-it-should-be scene in Bachelor history, and whether or not your grandparents love each other. 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 Featuring Josh Corey as Ryan Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes of 1-3 of Emily Maynard's Bachelorette season. They discuss the narrative that unfolds for Emily over the season, the incredibly low bar for men to be seen as "being cool" about something, and their shocking attraction to a Bachelorette contestant! 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

Carrie and Annemarie talk to Justin "Rated R" Rego from Bachelorette Season 6. They discuss his reasons for going on the show, his famous exit, and the American healthcare system. 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

Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss the far-reaching impact of this season, an appearance by an old nemesis, and the quality of Ben's wine. 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