THE BACHELOR PADcast

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??

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!

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.

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. Plus predictions for the final rose!

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.  

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.

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.

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!  

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.  

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.

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.

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 bring it back next season?

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 episodes???

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!

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.

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 Tony during his sit down with Tino. What was Erich thinking dropping his "dating" bomb on Gabby? We'll have predictions for the epic three-hour Bachelorette finale and best guesses for the next Bachelor.

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.

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 and Sarah Hyland's wedding over the weekend and unexpected issues at a Matt James... basketball game?!

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.

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.

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!

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 feud explained... sort of.

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.

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 thoughts on how the historic new season of The Bachelorette could play out.

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!

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 Bachelor event, including our reaction to finding out the length of the Women Tell All.

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.

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 of Sarah.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 a potential new love interest for a Bachelor Nation favorite.

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.

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!

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 SCENE from the preview of Clayton's season of The Bachelor.

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.

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!