This is hard to watch

Anyone else wanting to deep dive into LinkedIn to check out Michelle's crop of Bachelors? This is Hard to Watch is back with fresh takes on how Michelle can walk down all of those steps so gracefully, skepticism about finding that Bachelorette guide book, and general annoyance at the co-host situation.

Please excuse the clinking of the ice in our whiskey glasses throughout this episode, we needed a lot to get through this one. The worst gift in dating history, Chris Harrison is overmatched, and Will gets riled up when I suggest that Jojo bombed her hosting audition, (and if anyone knows where I can buy Jojo's "Mrs. Higgins" jersey from her 1:1 on Ben's season, pls DM me).

We ponder what happened to those mysterious Jojo Fletcher/ Tayshia scenes, why the Amish should be kept far away from anything to do with spas, and how ridiculous Will would look in Matt James's wardrobe. Also- the worst "I love you" response in Bachelor history. And how do you get access to Tyler Perry's VRBO listing?

Matt James keeps his cards close to his chest with not a one ask for a blessing, while still giving us some gross kissing vantage points. Will also reminisces about Rob Estes's acting career in Silk Stalkings and Melrose Place. What a wild ride!

Hot takes on: Hannah Brown (busybody); Group Date (excruciating); Final Four (likable); Tantric Yoga (Avoid); and Chris Harrison (oy vey).

Will struggles with not being "over the moon" with Matt James, while Hollie is offended by the ribbed white turtleneck. We both talk about our hatred of bowling! As we say during the episode, if you wanted something deeper, listen to The Economist.

We discuss why Victoria's too cray for Paradise, how Brittany might hold the record for taking out the most women, and how did Franco not make an appearance on the "Pretty Woman" date. A special aside about Brooks Marks' tracksuits makes an appearance.

I had to meditate before recording this episode. We share our Matt James pros and cons , celebrate Anna's mental breakdown as predicted by Will on episode one, analyze Love Island's impact on the format, and discuss who has aged better-- Will or Ben Higgins? As Ben says, "it's been a bit."

Perhaps the greatest and shortest villain turned hero arc of the franchise, and Harrison inspires Hollie to dabble in her own married couple erotica. What else do you want from The Bachelor??

We continue our journey with Big Time Mount Airy Lodge vibes . We are hot on Franco, but suspect he's not really a photographer. We scoff at the girls' light jackets and sleeveless turtlenecks. We are humbled that we can probably be Bri's parents.

We needed to get Will off of Twitter, so recorded this Week in Review episode. We cover everything from the threats of our democracy (and how the Mets and/ or Kris Kardashian might somehow be to blame) to the most banal hour of reality TV we've ever seen — and that's saying a lot.

Matt James's season is upon us. It’s too early for us to care about the girls, but in this episode, we appreciate the production surprises, the most annoying schticks and hate ourselves for knowing who the "quarantine crew" is.  We announce who gets our Two Tickets to Paradise (aka Eddie Money award) and celebrate that annoying ballerina leaving early.   Will even makes an early 2 on 1 date call!  It's nuts!

Hollie and Will reflect on the themes that emerged from the best (and worst) that Reality TV had to offer from the past year and share their hopes and dreams for the genre in 2021. Important questions addressed include: Did moving The Bacehlorette to Tuesdays trigger a butterfly effect that prolonged Covid and Chris Harrison's newfound self-awareness? How do hot people know if they are "Love Island hot" or "Bachelor contestant hot"? Can the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City producers navigate the limited alcohol rage of its stars? As Tayshia says, "It's a lot."