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Bachelor In Retrospect

Bachelor In Retrospect

A Bachelor Podcast in which a comedy writer and a media professor go way back in Bachelor Nation history to unpack how the show has changed and how we can see the world change through the show.

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01:44:15

The Bachelor Season 15: Brad Womack, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/11/27

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Bachelor Season 15, starring extremely apologetic Bachelor Brad Womack. They discuss the way the show weaponizes vulnerability, the successful execution of the Single Mother storyline, and the indignity of having a group date on your birthday. 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 Bachelor

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01:35:23

Bachelor Pad: Season 1, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/11/13

Carrie and Annemarie end their stay in the first season of Bachelor Pad. They discuss pop culture of the time, the way that Bachelor Pad seems to be designed to embarrass women, and whether this show is about strategy or falling in love. There are more people than usual to follow in Bachelor Pad, so check out our character guides on Instagram at @BachelorinRetrospect for help keeping track of everyone! Content Warning: This season of Bachelor Pad features Gia Allemand, a contestant who died by

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01:41:59

Bachelor Pad: Season 1, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/11/06

Carrie and Annemarie begin the first season of Bachelor Pad. They examine how this show was promoted and received, break down some truly degrading competitions, and try to figure out how exactly Bachelor Pad works. There are more people than usual to follow in Bachelor Pad, so check out our character guides on Instagram at @BachelorinRetrospect for help keeping track of everyone! Content Warning: This season of Bachelor Pad features Gia Allemand, a contestant who died by suicide in 2013. Gia's

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01:45:02

The Bachelorette Season 6: Ali Fedotowsky, Part 4

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/10/16

Carrie and Annemarie recap the final three episodes of The Bachelorette Season 6. They discuss how their feelings about Ali have changed, the way the proposals are framed differently for male and female leads, and some surprising choices in the Men Tell All. *Content Warning: This episode contains a brief discussion of suicidal ideation and addiction from 1:33:54 to 1:34:57.* For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X:

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01:45:44

The Bachelorette Season 6: Ali Fedotowsky, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/10/10

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-9 of The Bachelorette Season 6. Annemarie gives a rundown of the history of male skewing reality TV, they discuss the trend of Bachelorette front-runners quitting the show, and they do an incredibly powerful reading of some of Frank's screenwriting. *Disclaimer: Due to some technical difficulties there are some spots in this episode where the sound quality isn't perfect. But honestly our producer/editor Aaron did a great job fixing it. Thanks Aaron

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01:56:45

The Bachelorette Season 6: Ali Fedotowsky, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/10/02

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of The Bachelorette Season 6. They discuss the evolution of TV geared toward women, re-evaluate two iconic Bachelorette moments from these episodes, and discover which Bachelorette season 6 contestant should have been a Broadway star. 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 Bachelor in

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02:09:57

The Bachelorette Season 6: Ali Fedotowsky, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/09/25

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of their first Bachelorette season starring Ali Fedotowsky! They discuss the differences between current Bachelorette men and the ones from this earlier era, 2010s consent discourse, and how realistic it is to make it as an American screenwriter in Paris. 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

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01:19:19

The Bachelor Season 14: Jake Pavelka, Part 4

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/09/11

Carrie and Annemarie conclude their recap of a season ending so dramatic, they had to break their final episode into two parts. This week Carrie and Annemarie cover the infamous Jake and Vienna breakup special and give their final thoughts on The Bachelor Season 14: On the Wings of Love. They discuss male sexual rage, pay tribute to Gia, and make a case for why Vienna is a true hero. Jake's episode of the CW show H8R : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_C8JkTu-8I Content Warning: The Bachelor

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01:20:54

The Bachelor Season 14: Jake Pavelka, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/09/04

Carrie and Annemarie begin their recap of a season ending so dramatic, they had to break their final episode into two parts. This week Carrie and Annemarie recap the Women Tell All, Finale and After the Final Rose from Bachelor Season 14: On the Wings of Love. They discuss the intense showdown between Chris Harrison and Rozlyn, why America was so disdainful of Vienna, and the perils of alarmingly hot emotional chemistry. Tune in next week for the rest, a recap of the infamous Jake and Vienna breakup

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01:45:12

The Bachelor Season 14: Jake Pavelka, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/08/28

Carrie and Annemarie continue their flight through The Bachelor Season 14: On the Wings of Love. They recap episodes 4-7 of Jake Pavelka's season and discuss bullying on The Bachelor, the depiction of New York City as basically another planet, and how relieved they are that Jake didn't choose Tenley. Plus, Annemarie gives a rundown on TV in 2010 and how we can see the themes of Jake's season reflected in the major broadcast networks. Content Warning: The Bachelor Season 14 heavily

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01:46:38

The Bachelor Season 14: Jake Pavelka, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/08/21

Carrie and Annemarie take off on their adventure through The Bachelor Season 14: On the Wings of Love. They recap episodes 1-3 of Jake Pavelka's season and discuss the noticeable emphasis on White Christian Values following Jason's season, do a dramatic reenactment of a shocking "Bachelor scandal" that is debated to this day, and wonder if giving Chris Harrison a blog was totally necessary. Content Warning: The Bachelor Season 14 heavily features Gia Allemand, a contestant who

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01:56:07

The Bachelor Season 13: Jason Mesnick, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/08/14

Carrie and Annemarie's journey with Bachelor Jason Mesnick comes to a close as they recap episodes 8-11 of Season 13. They discuss the ways the show painted Melissa vs Molly, the terrible feeling of Chris Harrison having a secret, and how Jason Mesnick did not deserve the title "most hated man in America." Plus, Annemarie explains how this season's dramatic ending led to a ratings surge and the beginning of Bachelor spoiler culture. It's truly the most dramatic ending ever

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01:51:18

The Bachelor Season 13: Jason Mesnick, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/08/07

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-7 of The Bachelor Season 13. They discuss the way the franchise depicts culture and religion (it mostly doesn’t), how fantasy suites used to be more coy, and Carrie realizes she may be starting the process of falling for someone. Content Warning: This episode contains a conversation about mental health from 53:49 to 57:09, with a specific reference to suicide at 53:59. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram:

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01:59:01

Season 13: Jason Mesnick, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/07/31

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of The Bachelor Season 13. They discuss what male producers think women want in a Bachelor, making eye contact with Robin Thicke at a private concert, and why no child should be forced to spend their birthday with The Bachelor. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen

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00:04:06

Bachelor In Retrospect Teaser Trailer

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2023/07/24

We're so excited to introduce our podcast, Bachelor In Retrospect, in which a comedy writer and media professor explore how The Bachelor franchise has evolved, and how you can see the world evolve through the show. Join us next week for the first of three episodes taking us back to 2009 for Jason Mesnick's season of the Bachelor. https://linkin.bio/bachelorinretrospect Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Carrie Rosen, Annemarie Navar-Gill, and Aaron Stein-Chester.

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