Bachelor Nation Newbies

The Newbies have been living their boss ass bitch lives and have not had much time to discuss the time suck that is love reality television.  BUT the girls just had to gather to celebrate the end of Joey's love journey because of the life-changing effect Joey has had on each of them. Kinda. The Newbies discuss a variety of topics including Phoebe's desire to not "adult"; Natalia Grace comparisons; valuable mom advice about "smoking weed"; the shock that Daisy was not the chosen one; their love of girl empowerment; did the producers lead everyone else on by trying to hide the natural connection between Joey and Kelsea and do they really have a fighting chance to last? ; and again how much Daisy's rising above the BS was so inspiring and much more!!Thank you for joining us for Season 8 of our BNN adventure!! Please rate and review us if you have a moment and share our mother-daughter chat with a friend!!! Not sure we will be back for Jenn's love journey but we may do Bachelor in Paradise!!Here's to mothers and daughters and here's to love!!! 

It's a Sunday and the Newbies gather to discuss the last two episodes of Joey's love journey as he round the final turn towards hometowns. The expert tear wiper is primed and ready to go for hometowns visits with four amazing women - one of whom could most definitely be "his person." If only she could just stop doubting this amazing process! :) Per usual, the Newbies find themselves discussing unexpected love tangents. Topics for this week's episode include whether or not the rate of divorce amongst parents of Claire and Phoebe's peers has inspired a desire for long term commitment and forever love; how timing in love is much more important when you're young; how threatening to "walk away" does not instill confidence in your partner; and disgusting Elk Milk is; and so much more. Rate and review us please wherever you listen!! Here's to love!!

Despite the absolute time suck of watching this week's FOUR HOUR BLOCK of Joey's European Love Journey, the Newbies share this week's pod in a semi-timely fashion. This week's topics include fake eyelashes; the confusion of the dumb, never-ending Maria drama which has been picked up by Lea after Sidney left; the continued tendency to "one-up" each other when it comes to traumatic pasts; the Newbies affection for how Maria expressed her past trauma; how Phoebe expressed the difference between connection and competition when it comes to being vulnerable; the fact that we would NEVER eat that sausage with all that make-up and face oil on it; and how much we really loved Joey's vulnerability with his feet issue and his pronouncement that he's the "fun size bachelor" and much more. Rate and review us wherever you listen please and spread the word! Here's to love!  

The Newbies battle through some Monday night low energy to discuss the nosedive  that Joey's love journey took during Episode 3. With Bachelor producers struggling to make BIG drama between Maria and Sidney when it's really NO drama is all just a bit depressing. Other topics include the Newbies discussing the value of pageants and why Phoebe never decided to be in one; the fact that Sidney is obviously a plant in this season; why Joey is so fine to play along with all this Bachelor crap; the fact that Joey didn't replace the magnetic part of Daisy's implant when she asked if he wanted to touch it; the value of doing scary things together (like surfing) on a first date; the new term the Newbies have coined - "intimacy accelerator" and much more!Rate and review us and spread the word!Here's to love and Happy Valentine's Day!!

With rain falling in epic proportions from Southern California skies, the Newbies have a cozy afternoon girl chat about all things romance and love. Topics for this week's episode including whether or not any romantic moments in real life ever live up to the expectations that a Bachelor finale sets; is romantic love baked into our cultural expectations or are we only driven by the human desire to love and be loved; the excitement of butterflies and growing love; how The Bachelor is truly just good ol'fashioned fun; how both Daisy and Edwina made us all cry; and honestly just how perfect Joey is. Share this mother-daughter chat with a friend and please rate and review us wherever you listen!Here's to Love! 

It's hard to believe the Newbies missed the cultural moment that was The Golden Bachelor,  but sometimes life demands other endeavors.  BUT the Newbies couldn't miss the opportunity to add their mother/daughter commentary for what will certainly be the most epic love journey of all time. (And the most dramatic season finale ever, for sure.) In the pod's Season Premiere, the Newbies discuss whether or not the "banana" move was appropriate or not; whether sisters wanting to kiss the same guy is appropriate or not (uh, no); whether Lea was too dramatic over the secret note card; whether or not Daisy is simply the most lovable of the bunch (she is); and much much more. If you like raw, unedited generational conversation about life, love and everything in between, join the Newbies for their 8th season of Bachelor Nation Newbies!Rate and review if you would please! And here's to LOVE!!! 

The Newbies are in three separate locations as the girls are settled back in college - Phoebe for her sophomore year and Claire for her senior year!! Where are the time gone.  BNN started in January of Claire's freshmen year. CRAZY!!! The Newbies talk a lot about growth and new chapters this episode as they mourn Joey's departure but also celebrate him being the new bachelor! Other topics include LETTING GO; how Charity and Dotun seem like they're in it for the LONG GAME TRULY; and how heartbreak is just part of the love journey so let's embrace it; and more! Thank you to our loyal following for sharing in the journey! Let us know if you want us to BNN during Joey's Bachelor, The Golden Bachelor or Bachelor in Paradise or  all of the above! Rate and review us wherever you listen and here's to LOVE FOR CHARITY AND DOTUN! 

As the Newbies try to catch up to Charity's blistering fast love journey,  the discussion per usual starts on an extreme tangent surrounding Claire's new life farming dream that started on her Pinterest board in 5th grade.  The Newbies' Sunday morning brains are slow to focus on Charity's love but when all is said and done, Dotun continues to be the winner with Xavier and Joey fighting for a close second.  This love journey is winding down quickly - thanks for tuning in for this generational chat.  Please rate and review wherever you listen! Here's to love! 

The Newbies discuss all kinds of topics that barely include Charity's love journey based on the ratings free fall that this season is inspiring. Perhaps that is because of locations like Stevenson, Washington and the lack of "trashy love" that the old Bachelor Nation regime seems to thrive on.  In any event, the Newbies topics include Claire's disgust about paper mail except coupons from Biden for Bath and Body Works; the power of a shredder for paper mail; Leane's belief that women care more about romantic love than men; and other generational topics! Here's to love and a good mother/daughter chat. Rate and review wherever you listen! 

The Newbies are back together in person for a TWO EPISODE discussion that includes topics like the Titan submersible disaster; group man noises; Phoebe's 19th birthday; their love for Dotun and this season's dark horse, Tanner; and of course how immature Brayden is and how confusing that Charity seems to want him to stick around! Join the Newbies generational discussion about all things love and please rate and review wherever you listen! Here's to LOVE! For Charity! 

In Episode 2 of Charity's Love EXTRAVAGANZA, the Newbies talk about Joey and the longest kiss with Joey and Joey's smile and just Joey!! Here's to LOVE with Joey! Rate and review wherever you listen!! 

Your fave dog-walking, laundry-folding, running errands podcast is back for your 4th of July weekend! After some deep contemplation, the Newbies have decided that they simply can not stay away from Charity's search for LOVE.  After Leane initially feeling Charity was going to be too low-key for the Bachelorette spotlight, she has completely changed her tune after Episode 1.  The Newbies are all about Charity's grounded, authentic, kind, quality and the caliber of men seem to match her! The Newbies are all about these men. Perhaps Charity's person IS present at the mansion after all. Who knows where this season will take the Newbies but in episode one the topics range from men who knit to douchebag gymrats to the value of Pinterest boards to being your own soulmate to making sure women know how to change lightbulbs and much more. Thanks for joining BNN as Season 7 of this podcast begins! Here's to love for Charity! Rate and review wherever you listen!

The Newbies can NOT believe that Zach's journey is over and that he and Kaity are happily skipping off together into the Austin sunset! The season has been more fun than the Newbies ever expected and we're sad to see Zach's wacky journey come to a close. All kinds of topics are discussed including how has Kaity NOT gotten the ick factor yet?; the power of mentor Sean's segment during the 3-hour finale; and WHY is the finale THREE hours???; what a queen Ariel is over and over again; the continued confusion as to why on earth did Zach make his no sex promise and then tell Kaity and not tell Ariel?; how much Leane loves Gabi for saying she and Zach's interlude was "beyond the TV show"; and how disappointed The Newbies are that Zach told everyone after he told her it would be "just between us!!" And more!!!Thank you for joining us on another crazy journey of Bachelor love - rate and review us PLEASE and look out for a special BNN Off Season! Here's to love!! Bye for now!!

Oh Zach the Snack. The Newbies discuss Zach's inner need to tell the truth ALWAYS no MATTER WHAT. Even when it makes no sense whatsoever to tell the truth. The Newbies reconvene after their week off due to some sad family news and have a raw conversation that spans topics from spontaneous bouts of insecurity and self-doubt to Gabi's bouts of crying to how much Ariel is a absolute Queen to Zach's baffling decision to reveal his sexual encounter with Gabi to his soon-to-be fiancee Kaity. Oh the path to true love is a winding one. :) Rate and review us please and here's to LOVE! 

Phoebe is on Spring Break so she and Leane are together at home recording the old school way with Claire still at her undisclosed location.  Phoebe and Leane had an "emotional" time watching the Bachelor together on a chilly LA day and Claire is absolutely stunned that there were any tears shed at all for Zach! Topics this week include the meaning behind feeling "the butterflies";  how this batch of women are basically "ick-proof" according to Claire and Phoebe; whether or not tilting your head back truly stops the tears from falling; and general excitement and analysis of how the Newbies feel heading into HOMETOWNS! The love journey is getting closer to Zach finding HIS PERSON! Thanks for joining the fun , Please rate and review wherever you listen and here's to LOVE!

It's Phoebe's Spring Break and after a harrowing trip to Claire's undisclosed college location to see Claire in a super fun production of "Puffs!", the Newbies host a rainy afternoon Monday BNN session.  The topics are wide and varied  including Zach's privilege oozing out of his pores as he whines about having "no more room service" post Covid;  Jess trying to explain to Zach her love language but he sees it as a "disconnect"; is Kat losing her edge for the Final Four spot; how Zach seems to be a different, better person in Ariel's presence and somehow the conversation ends with an uncomfortable mom/daughter conversation involving BDSM. HUH? Zach the Snack's love journey is heading to the final stretch and the Newbies guess they will stick around! Rate and review BNN if you would be so kind and here's to LOVE! 

Claire is beyond busy in her tech week  of her college play so the Newbies are late to recording this week but they gather on a Sunday afternoon to discuss all things London like High Tea, Double Decker Busses and Snogging - but also dig deep into random stories like the 25th anniversary of the Titanic and how Leane's parents witnessed a hold up at a local pharmacy. On the love front, the Newbies interest in Zach is slipping as he slams Greer for caring about her career as much as he cares about finding his person. What? The virtual nature of this week's episode was a true let-down but yet the Newbies will hang in there because talking about love adjacent topics is just too much fun. Join us for our weekly romp through the weeds of Zach's love journey! Rate and review us! Here's to Love! 

The Newbies love their slow Saturday mornings to sip coffee and discuss all things Bach related and much more!  With Zach's season being SO LOW in drama, the Newbies tend to ramble about plenty of adjacent topics. Leane finally learns what raw-doggin' it means; Claire and Phoebe learn which books are in the Top 25 of 2022; the trials of carpet beetles; will the younger generation stop getting married?; and more! On the Bachelor front, the Newbies spend a lot of time talking about Zach's chest hair, the manufactured drama between Kaylee and Anastasia, and who they think will make it to the Final Four and more! Here's to LOVE!!! Rate and review us wherever you listen!! 

It's only Episode 3 but the Newbies are in deep on Zach's journey towards love. Topics on this week's conversation include:Is this a kinder, gentler bachelor mansion scene with how much the girls seem to love each other; why Genevie was wearing a sling; are people upset or not about Christina's departure?; how creepy would a Night at the Museum date be; what it means to be a perimeter chick; what's girl code all about;  and the bachelor BOWL! Ball Zachs anyone?? Rate and review us wherever you listen! Spread the word to mothers/daughters everywhere and here's to LOVE!!! 

The Newbies are fully embracing their BAD BITCH vibes to discuss all of the important themes from the Week 2 episode where Zach nodded awkwardly as the women tried to show their bad bitch energy to him to prove that they are wife material. What? Other riveting topics include whether farting in front of your partner is showing your authentic self (or NOT!); how the label of being a bad bitch has changed between generations; how The Bachelor is trying to be a bit more authentic this season; whether or not people like Zach as the bachelor; is Taz a true bad bitch or just insecure;  was Brianna being dramatic or should we all just honor her feelings no matter what?; how we like Christina and much much more. Rate and review us wherever you listen and here's to LOVE! 

Two years ago, the Newbies set out on a journey they had no idea would last this long!  After some contemplation, this mother-daughters trio decided to keep the conversation alive despite their busy schedules and general confusion as to why they keep watching The Bachelor. Leane is home in LA while both Claire and Phoebe are off at their undisclosed college locations.  This reunion conversation at the top of 2023 covers important topics such as why do we all keep watching this franchise; what's the difference between a trend and a flattening aesthetic; is it weird that all the girls kinda look the same or is it just a sign of imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; and some other basic introductory topics like do they even like Zach?  And why does every bachelor look like Jesse? It's a lively kick off to another round of mother-daughter conversations and we are so happy to have you joining us on this particular love journey! Rate and review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Here's to LOVE! 

The Newbies experienced some technical difficulties after this episode so the audio quality is a little whacked but we have finally posted our FINALE episode which may very well be our swan song to this BNN experience. Because how could we possibly spare one more minute of our precious lives watching this love show fiasco? The Newbies lament the whack-ass end of Rachel's time being "the bachelorette" and even though both Rachel AND Gabby were deserving of love (according to Jesse) it seems only Gabby has some leftover love from this season that may last for a while. :) Thank you so much for joining us this season as this mom/daughters trio endured Phoebe's move to college and Claire's move back to college and Leane is now home solo with Tommy. :) Here's to LOVE and to more forever mother-daughter chatting! Rate and review us and thanks always for listening! 

After Leane's trip to Mexico last week, she's back with her girls to jump back into the fray of this season's messy Bachelorette's love journey! The trio discuss all the unfolding love drama including:How Mexico makes everyone sweaty; what went awry with Zach and Rachel; how Rachel is fixated on a proposal over most anything else...like a really good guy like Aven; whether or not Gabby and Erich will end in a proposal; how Nayte still seems like Gabby's soulmate; and how we can't believe the producers have dragged out this season to be like a 4 part finale.  Rate and review us if you have a moment and here's to LOVE! 

Hey everybody! Welcome to a short(er) episode of Bachelor Nation Newbies, where we discuss this double episode week before the finale of Gabby and Rachel's season! This is Claire typing this since Mom is girlbossing in Mexico, so I'll keep it short. Here we talk about Tino and Erich being jealous, how confusing the whole Jason fiasco was, and how Zach is lowkey our fave now. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week for the finale…..

For the second episode in a row, the Newbies broadcast from three separate locations! It's a Friday evening -- a perfect time for a lively discussion about the Newbies' favorites bachelorettes with topics that include:The disastrous Love Witch date between Aven and Rachel and how there is no chance the universe wants them together; how the Universe and God are related; Phoebe's imitation of the Love Witch; Rachel's expertise in handling inquiring parents; how the Rose Ceremony was cut out to make room for The Bros??; how much the Newbies LOVE Nate; whether or not food and sexy time should ever be mixed; Gabby's comfort with farting and how come everyone is always smelling each other's armpits? And more!!! Tune in for an adventurous mother/daughter conversation! And here's to LOVE!  

For the first time in BNN history, the Newbies broadcast from LA and TWO undisclosed locations as Phoebe is off to college and settling into her dorm; Claire is getting settled into her first unfurnished apartment and Leane is home watching The Bachelorettes .. alone. :)  The Newbies catch up on what it's like to watch separately and discuss a myriad of topics which include: Whether or not the Newbies prefer dating a man who is wrapped up in Mommy Love OR a man who isn't that into his Mom; the shock that TWO of Gabby's men are NOT prepared to actually propose at the end of this love journey; the painful awkward break-up of Rachel and Tyler, the Fairy King; the added shock of Rachel and Tino being IN LOVE; how significant weight loss contributes to maturity as in Zach; and of course so much more. Join the mother/daughter conversation as the Newbies navigate the HUGE moving away to college transition while watching Gabby and Rachel transition to a potential engagement?? Please rate and review and thanks for listening! Here's to LOVE!  And may the best days of your past be the worst of your future! Thank you to Jason's Dad for that beautiful wisdom! Here's to LOVE! 

The day after Leane and Phoebe fly to Phoebe's new college town and arrive after midnight, the Newbies gather to laugh and cry about all that has transpired on Gabby and Rachel's love journey.  And in their own lives! The Newbies aren't sure how to feel this week with all of the emotions flowing with SO MUCH LIFE transition going! And how are we all supposed to come back from Gabby losing her soulmate because she's not ready to be a Mom? And is anyone ever 100 percent ready to be a Mom? And what does that even mean?  The Newbies can't see anyone else with Gabby and Leane predicts that Nayte is going to show back up after The Final Rose. Other topics include how to handle extreme heartbreak; the power of distraction; the frustration and satisfaction of adulting; why Jason had so much trouble owning that he enjoys giving a woman oral sex; how that previous topic made Leane a bit uncomfortable discussing with her daughters; and so much more!! Rate and review us wherever you listen and thanks for joining us on Gabby and Rachel's journey towards love! 

The Newbies record on Monday morning, 8/15, but discuss the episode from 8/8.  The Newbies have had quite a week as Claire is back in her undisclosed college location and Phoebe is about to fly the nest for her freshmen year on 8/17 leaving Leane an emotional mess.  With so much LIFE swirling, the Newbies have had a hard time to keep up with the Gabby and Rachel love journey but they sit down on a Monday morning to discuss such compelling topics as Leane's intense emotional make-up and her shock that being a Scorpio is a water sign; Rachel's need to be wanted by everyone if she doesn't even want the guy; whether or not Logan handled her crush in Gabby in the right way; how much Aven is now the new fave; the power of owning your stuff and taking the blame!; and of course more talk about how the Newbies get the ICK if there is ANY reference at all to Rachel or Gabby being their "mommy." The Newbies can't get enough of "mommy love" chat. Rate or review us if you have a moment and thanks for listening! Here's to LOVE! 

The Newbies recorded a double episode this past week at the tail end of their mother/daughter day.   A girls' day was much needed as Leane prepares to send BOTH Claire and Phoebe to undisclosed locations for COLLEGE!  They kicked off their day watching Episode 4 of Rachel and Gabby's love journey fiasco and ended it with dinner and a massage! In their post-massage relaxed state, the Newbies discuss a variety of topics which include Hayden taking a harsh turn into being the biggest jerk ever and his scary obsession  with Rambo;  Rachel's need to take back her power and start creating a new narrative within herself;  the unexpected pro-therapy attitude of Jason and how therapy buzz words can be like pick-up lines; the Newbies new love for Tyler and how he's all in for Rachel; and more fun topics of course! Thanks for listening! Rate and review us if you would! Here's to LOVE! 

In a groundbreaking moment in BNN history, the Newbies are up early on a summer morning to dig into the extreme turnaround in their level of interest in this season's love journey for Gabby and Rachel. Gabby is the ultimate queen but the Newbies are rooting for love for both of these women although they wish that Rachel would realize she doesn't need to do anything to make sure she is the "best bachelorette" for these greasy men. Topics on this weekend include clenched jaws, Tom Cruise, fighter jets, the benefits and downfalls of kissing in zero gravity; the sadness of Jordan leaving because he's such a quality human; how obsessed the Newbies are with the MAN NATE (OMG!); Chris' sudden and crisp departure; Gabby's queen-like decisive ability; and just overall the good vibes from Episode 2 of Gabby and Rachel's love journey! Here's to love! Rate and review please if you listen! 

Better late than never!!!The Newbies gather where it all started back in January 2021 - the dining room table - to continue their podcasting adventure with this epic DOUBLE BACHELORETTE season! A lot has happened in the Newbies life - Claire starred in Legally Blonde in college and is now 20; Phoebe has graduated high school, is 18 and has her driver's license; and Leane is working to try and manage this summer of emotion before her girls depart for TWO separate undisclosed college locations. The Newbies discuss a host of topics in typical fashion which include the terrible writing for Jesse in this season premiere; how the Bachelor has managed to maintain a seed of the true love fairytale despite most every recent couple breaking up;  how there are simply too many smelly boys on this season; how you can maintain desire in your long term relationship; how Phoebe sees herself as a "little pest" and much more more. Join us for an intimate chat about life, love and everything in between in this mother/daughter podcast! And of course to watch Gabby and Rachel find love! Here's to love and please rate and review us! We would appreciate it! 

In the immediate aftermath of the FINALE of The Bachelor, the Newbies press record and try to lift their chins off the ground to discuss all that transpired in the frozen tundra and beyond of Clayton's love journey. How Clayton managed to pull off this last Hail Mary/upset in this installment of The Bachelor to find win is beyond the Newbies. But somehow he did. The Newbies discuss everything from how much they love Gabby to how Leane wishes Rachel wouldn't have spent so much emotional energy on Clayton to whether or not Clayton likes "mommy love" to the utterly shocking reappearance of Susie and so much more. Thanks for sticking with us through Season FOUR and the Newbies will see everyone for Gabby and Rachel's Bachelorette season!!! Rate and review us please as our season 4 farewell!! HERE'S TO LOVE! 

It's late on Monday evening immediately after The Bachelor FINALE Part One aired and the Newbies work through their tired scrambled brains to try and make sense of everything that went down on this week's wacky and ultimately confusing episode. The Newbies guess it's hard to understand what is going on when Clayton himself doesn't even know what is going on inside him.  The Newbies rifle through a host of topics which include Clayton's need to say everything that passes through his brain; how to Clayton, he was just being "vulnerable" when he said he was in love with three women; how Clayton is mistaking lust for love; how much we love Clayton's Dad; how we wish Gabi would just leave; can love be measured? ; will Susie come back??  and SO MUCH MORE. Part 2 FINALE to be released tomorrow! Special guest appearances by Tinkerbell noises. Please rate and review us and here's to LOVE?!? Oh my. 

The good news about being a Newbie to Bachelor Nation is there is only so much content to compare everything to! So when Clayton and Susie's princess/castle/fairytale romance ended so suddenly - the Newbies were just shocked by the drama of it all! It's a fast-paced lively Wednesday nite discussion after the 2-night "shit show" of Clayton's love journey and topics the Newbies cover include:  The insanity of the Women Tell All Episode; how Cassidy is a queen and the other women really seem to just be bullying her; how it was really hard to see how wounded Shanae is even when she is sounding like a lunatic; the fact that Clayton really needs to keep his walls up a bit instead of letting them so far down!; the hilarity of Jesse Palmer's 2 AM arrival in the snow to provide comfort to angst ridden Clayton; and of course the debate on who did what right or wrong in the final Susie/Clayton showdown. AND MORE.   Please rate and review if you have time and here's to LOVE! 

The Newbies Gather on a Tuesday evening for a lively chat about The Infamous Hometown Episode of The Bachelor.   After gushing about how much they all love Gabby's grandpa, the Newbie cover a variety of topics which include: The awkwardness that must have ensued when  the producers told Gabby's dad he needed to recreate that scene from Love Actually; how much they LOVE Gabby in general; Clayton's terrifying walk across that tiny bridge in the obstacle course; how Claire will never got on a small boat in a jungle in Central Florida; what Claire and Phoebe would do if they brought The Bachelor to their hometown and  so much more! Rate and review us PLEASE and here's to love! 

The weather has dipped below 50 degrees in Los Angeles which is big news for the Newbies. Despite the weather challenges, the Newbies forge on to discuss all things Clayton related which include:A revisit to the Final Four predictions made early in the season; a guess on who will be the final woman standing; will Clayton even make it?; Sarah's unexpected turn to the villain (mainly because of the villain music chosen by the producers/editors); how Leane still has a soft spot for Mara despite Claire's belief that she has internalized misogyny; how Gabby continues to be the dark horse of this season; and a lot of talk about Claire's battle with carpet beetles and Leane's inability to wear heels. Special guest appearances by a few screams from Tommy during video game playing. Please rate and review us if you have time and thanks for supporting the love journey! 

As Leane says, this episode is "hot off the presses" as the Newbies gather for a high energy banter about the much needed vibe change in Clayton's Love Journey.  Now that Shrimpgate has been put to rest and Shanae has moved on to torture other people, Clayton can finally focus on love and the romance of Europe's most unknown romantic places - Hvar, Croatia. Claire and Phoebe are coming after Mara in this week's pod while Leane is much more sympathetic to the oldest woman on the current Bachelor circuit.  In between the Mara controversy the Newbies cover a wide array of topics which include Irish Dancing; Cheerleading; The Phoenix Open; whether or not being a wife really means you're all about cooking, cleaning and sex; whether Phoebe prefers to take out the trash or fold laundry; Catherine the powerful Croatian knight; Clayton's reaction to Teddy's virgin revelation - and so much more. Special guest noises by Tommy whistling and a steak sizzling in the kitchen. Please rate and review us and thanks for being one of our podheads! :) Cheers to love! 

The Newbies gather for another Tuesday night chat about Clayton's confusing journey towards true love as he makes out with every single woman.   The energy ebbs and flows as they beg for Shanae to be sent home and get back to LOVE! Along with discussing the decrease in teen sex, teen drinking and teen socializing, the Newbies discuss the value of EI (emotional inventory); the frustrating predictable, formulaic nature of The Bachelor which MUST be contributing to decreasing ratings; how Gabi is the dark horse fave of the Newbies; the awkward roasting expertise of Canada's most famous comedian roaster; and much more. If you haven't already, please rate and review us as we could really use it!! :) Special guest appearances by drilling noises and piano playing. Here's to LOVE! Let's get back to it!! 

The Newbies get back to their roots by eating during this week's conversation but Claire takes some extra time to mute some of the food noises. That's where we're at in Season 4 - more experience in handling noises. But barely. Clayton's Love Journey feels a bit like a grind but the Newbies gather some enthusiasm to discuss a host of topics including: Shanay's inexplicable focus on things that don't matter; how Elizabeth got the short end of the stick; why Clayton just doesn't ask all of the other women about what's really going on with Shanay; how he doesn't seem to be all that focused on finding his "person";  the oddness of the family date; how Leane doesn't like B & Bs or cruises; why Claire and Phoebe love Aquaphor and more. Special guest appearances by microwave beeps, some food crunching, dogs needing to be let in or out and hopefully not much more. Please rate and review us if you haven't! Here's to love! 

After the week off,  the Newbies feel like Episode 3 almost feels like a new season with the weird vibe and discuss whether or not The Bachelor may have "jumped the shark" (once Leane explains to Claire and Phoebe what that even means.)Despite the generally confusing vibe of this week's episode, the Newbies dig in and explore such topics as: How the return to the Bachelor mansion reminds Phoebe of a 4th grade field trip to a creepy museum; how Jesse Palmer as host is questionable at best; how Clayton feels like a puppet with his strings constantly being pulled by the producers; how the Cassidy and then Shanay drama is just exhausting in a way; how Leane and Claire view the use of the word trauma and so much more! If you are a loyal fan of BNN and have not rated and reviewed us yet, please do! We would SO appreciate it! 

The Newbies are still on winter vacation together as they gather for a lively lighthearted conversation about Episode 2 of Clayton's Love Journey! Topics include: Is Cassidy's forward behavior smart or not so smart in the long run?; Leane's belief that closed mouth kisses are preferred at this stage in the love game; Claire's celebrity crush and what the heck is fan fiction anyway?; How The Bachelor is back to it's majestic roots with that epic helicopter/YACHT first date; the Newbies make their Final Four predictions after only two episodes; and so much more! Is this a new tradition? To predict the Final Four? Shall we make a love bracket similar to March Madness and give away a grand prize at the end? Follow us on Insta at @BNNewbies and make your guesses! Who will be the last four women standing?? Please take a moment to rate and review wherever you listen and join the Newbie Nation! :) Here's to love! 

As a warning - this episode discusses some sexual themes that border on explicit; and other topics like abuse, prostitution, and stripping.Happy New Year to our fierce BNN fan base that built steadily over 2021 and one that we hope to continue to grow as we follow Clayton's Love Journey! The Newbies are proud to announce that that they have their own nation - Bachelor Nation Newbies Nation! BNNN! :)  This first episode was a bit of a doozy for the Newbies as Leane, Claire and Phoebe found themselves suddenly in intense uncharted waters. As stated before, the Newbies get into some sexual themes that border on explicit (Leane is still traumatized from it); and other topics such as abuse, prostitution, and stripping. Phoebe still can't believe the Newbies dove into such deep waters during EPISODE ONE!It's a different sounding episode as Leane was in Arizona visiting her parents while Claire and Phoebe were together holding down the fort in LA with Tommy.  A few technical issues do pop up along the way but the newbies manage to have a thought provoking conversation with topics such as:Reactions to Jesse Palmer as the new host and Clayton as The Bachelor; Why did Salley with an "e" get so much screen time?; Isn't it time The Bachelor franchise shows more diversity in every way? Body type included please?; How do we all feel about sending out older Holly as a "joke" to be Rachel's wingwoman?; Is Leane even a feminist?; and SO MUCH MORE!Special guest appearances by Tommy's whistling; Leane's Dad and the kids' Grandpa; and some minor technical difficulties. Here's to LOVE! 

Here's a little Christmas Day gift for you! THE FINALE OF BNN!! Claire is home for the holidays so the Newbies gather around the Christmas Tree to discuss the joy and heartbreak of the final episode of Michelle Ann(e) Young's love journey! Topics include Brandon's utter shock that he was not Michelle's "person"; how the Newbies like Nayte waaaay more after "After the Final Rose" part of the ep; whether or not having one soulmate/SoulNayte is really a thing; whether Claire and Phoebe believe in the kind of fairytale love that The Bachelor/ette Franchise continue to promote; and how grateful the Newbies are for spending 2021 with each other and all of you discussing life, love, and everything in between!! Here's to 2022 when the Newbies decide whether they will continue this podcast and if they do, will they change the name to Bachelor Nation Citizens!! :) Special guest appearances by Marvel the Husky and LA rain storm. Pleas take a moment to rate and review and Happy New Year! Here's to health, happiness and of course, LOVE! 

It's a rainy Thursday evening in Los Angeles and the Newbies MUST discuss the latest fantasy suites episode in Michelle's Love Journey because WHAT? JOE IS GONE?!!!  Leane and Phoebe try to eat as quietly as possible during this week's installment of BNN as they attempt to bury their sorrow about Joe's departure in a good taco.Other topics include: Brandon's inability to say anything remotely normal like "I like pizza" instead of professing his undying love for Michelle every time he opens his mouth; how can Michelle possibly be okay with a food fight in BED; is Nayte really ready for an engagement in a week??; how the Newbies can see Joe and Michelle together as an old couple; and how The Bachelor franchise needs to start introducing reality check dates into their format like trips to the grocery store!! Special guest appearances by Marvel the Husky, loud tacos and chips, and Phoebe's significant other. Rate and review us and here's to LOVE! 

Ahhh it's the holidays and Phoebe was in her school play and Claire was in her school dance show so the Newbies are way behind with these latest two episodes! As the Newbies celebrate the one year anniversary of Marvel the Husky coming into their lives, Marvel decides to be the loudest dog ever with breathing and singing and howling while the Newbies try to stay on task discussing Michelle's Love journey! In this week's 2-part episode, the Newbies discuss how much they miss Rodney; how much Joe seems to have missed out on some basic high school romance because of his b-baller life; how much they think Michelle and Brandon's dad like each other; and how much Nate seems to be "in love" for the first time in his young life.  Other topics include how important it is for the significant other to like each other's families; whether it's a dealbreaker if Claire or Phoebe's SO doesn't like Leane; how do you know if one is "ready" for marriage or "love"; and how the Newbies have a soft spot for Jamie and his pain body! Rate and review please! Special guest appearances by loud Marvel and Nana!! :) Here's to LOVE! 

If you're wondering what DWOL means, you will just have to listen to this week's episode! The Newbies gather around the kitchen counter early on a Saturday morning to try and make sense of what transpired in Michelle's love journey on Episode 6!! And is Clayton, the ULTIMATE VIKING and the one guy who seems truly ready for marriage, really GONE?  He's definitely seeming like the next BACHELOR!! We will watch that season for sure. As the men dwindle on Michelle's season, the Newbies struggle through their morning episode discussing such topics as the heartbreak of Tayisha and Zac's breakup; the overly scripted nature of this episode especially the "spontaneous" arrival of Michelle's parents while Michelle and Brandon were making out in the hot tub; whether or not the Newbies enjoy "DWOL"; whether young, playful vibes are good for an adult relationship, and a variety of other topics before Claire has to rush off to the airport to catch a flight to her undisclosed location. Special guest appearances by the Marvel the loud Husky; a visit from Ethan and the dryer trying to finish laundry before Claire leaves back to college. Rate and review the Newbies and thanks for listening! 

Claire is back home for Thanksgiving break and the Newbies gather around the dining room table just where they began their BNN adventure in January.   Sticking with their new topic format, each Newbie introduces a topic that stands out to them from the episode.  For Phoebe, it's the term "falling on deaf ears" and what that really means; for Leane - it's dissecting Joe's feeling that "Ball is life" and without Ball who is he?; and for Claire - it's breaking down the belief that some men have that women are high maintenance and what that really means anyway. And of course in between all the mother/daughter conversation, the Newbies touch on other aspects of Michelle's love journey like how much Clayton loves being the ultimate Viking; do Joe and Michelle have good kissing vibes or no?: why do the mean have to arm wrestle to prove anything? and how loud can the Newbies yell MICHELLE!!!!????Special appearance by Ethan who knocks on the door late in the episode and a happy birthday tune for Leane's birthday. Rate and review please and thanks for listening!

The Newbies record late on  Thursday evening after Phoebe returns from a concert on Sunset Blvd. to discuss the riveting season of Michelle's quest to find her "person."   The Newbies can't seem to get past talking about the slumber party group date where the boys were more interested in cotton candy and large stuffed teddy bears than angling for Michelle's love and attention.  The theme of "Being Seen" is the main topic of this episode. Leane is shocked to hear that Claire has a history of feeling the butt of the joke and has personal experience with feeling unseen. It's a theme a lot of women have so Mom and daughters dissect the topic and end up discussing exactly how many people do you need in your life to see you.  The Newbies continue to admire Michelle for recognizing what SHE needs and stating her needs clearly. But they also question if the Michelle's "person" is even in this group of boy-men.  Or at least Leane thinks that. Thanks for listening! Rate and review us! Here's to love!Special guest noises courtesy of Marvel chomping on a bone and Leane yawning too often cause it was late. 

It's Monday and this Friday Happy Hour chat is just going live from the Bachelor Nation Newbies and no one is entirely sure why except for the general post pandemic time warp that is happening all around the land! The Newbies sit down during Friday Happy Hour for a lively chat about their most favorite Bachelorette season yet!  In a new streamlined format the Newbies dive in and discuss:How to focus on reasons not excuses when it comes to less than ideal behavior from men; why Leane is a semi-feminist because she just can't seem to shake the "accommodation" vibe that women of a certain age tend to do more than others;  how Claire is learning to ask her boyfriend what she needs and how that actually does work!; how much the Newbies love the spoken word and  then Phoebe shows off her poetry skillz - go in poet!; how much the Newbies don't love making people run around naked; and a host of other topics. Special guest appearances by Marvel the Husky, Tommy the brother and happy almost weekend vibes that hopefully kick off the week right! Rate and review us please! 

In this Saturday afternoon edition of Michelle's Love Journey, the Newbies express their enthusiasm for bad-ass Michelle's love mission and think that green-eyed Joe may very well be the one for her.  In this high energy weekend chat, the Newbies discuss Halloween costumes; the benefit of place mats that you can wipe down; how the joy and heartbreak of life are two sides of the same coin; how much they love Rodney's apple problems; how to spell entrepreneur; and how come no one will leave Pizza Pete alone?  Special guest appearance by Phoebe's significant other, a noisy neighbor and maybe Leane's growling stomach. Thanks for listening! Next episode - the Newbies are going to try and streamline the conversation! It's Season 3 so maybe it's time? Let us know in the comments! 

The Newbies started their podcasting adventure at the start of 2021 and it looks like they will finish the year strong with their THIRD installment of BNN by providing captivating mother/daughter commentary on Michelle's love journey!  Claire is back in college, Phoebe is now a senior in high school, and Leane is still the mom cluelessly asking her daughters what it means to be an "F Boy?" The trio take a minute to warm up since they hung up their microphones since Katie's wild Bachelorette roller coaster ride but in this slightly less than an hour kick off episode, they manage to cover a variety of topics which include:Why is Michelle yelling I'm The Bachelorette and twirling on a bridge? Why do women always say they're sorry when there's no need to? How come the fact that Michelle played basketball in high school is celebrated as her most crowning achievement? What does sliding into your DM really mean?? Why does every guy on this season have to love basketball? And much more!Special Guest Appearance by Uncle Brad and Phoebe's loud water cup. Rate and review us and thanks for listening!