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Game of Roses

In-depth coverage of the fastest growing professional sport in the world - The Bachelor. The foremost experts in gameplay analysis @BachelorClues and @PaceCase examine every episode as it airs as well as the history of the game and the plays that happen off the field in the parasocial arena of social media. Described as "the MoneyBall of The Bachelor", Game of Roses will give even a casual viewer a whole new way to watch America"s true pastime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:14:11

Perfect Match Season 3 Episodes 1-6: Top 10 Biggest...

Game of Roses ·

2025/08/08

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down their top ten takeaways from the first six episodes of Perfect Match season 3, analyzing the strategies, plays, and production choices shaping the game. From the dominance of OG couples and the evolution of reality dating show language to standout performances like Edy’s masterful face play, the hosts examine how the season’s challenges, tone, and cross-franchise casting are redefining the format. They also revisit Clayton and Rachel’s unexpected reunion, the

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1:08:11

The Return of Bachelor Pad | Bachelor in Paradise...

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2025/08/05

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the chaos of Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, Episode 6, where a surprise twist introduces a $500,000 prize, throwing the entire game into disarray. The hosts dissect poor production decisions, confusing new rules, and major editing mishaps, while still highlighting standout plays—like Jeremy’s high-stakes betting move—and key strategic errors—like Gary’s disastrous wager. They mourn the loss of Golden heavy-hitters like Leslie and April, critique the show's

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1:01:57

This Week in Bachelor Nation - Love Island’s Kenny...

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2025/08/01

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down a seismic scandal rocking Love Island USA as JaNa Craig and the Season 6 cast publicly turn on Kenny Rodriguez, accusing him of faking their relationship, using racial slurs, and chasing clout “since day one.” Meanwhile, Perfect Match Season 3 drops with two Bachelor Nation vets in the cast, and The Golden Bachelor Season 2 premiere date is revealed—despite mounting backlash over lead Mel Owens’ controversial past comments. Plus, Gabby Windey lands a new hosting

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1:05:09

Bird People | Bachelor in Paradise (2025) Episode 5...

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2025/07/29

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down all the strategy, chaos, and production missteps from episode 5 of Bachelor in Paradise Season 10. They analyze the Birds of Paradise challenge and how it falls flat as a Love Island imitation, the surreal cacao “trip” with Gary and Nancy, and the baffling meltdown in the BIP VIP Suite. They dig into Dale’s messy gameplay, Jeremy’s catastrophic mic’d-up confession, and the heartbreaking self-elimination of Jill. Plus, they examine how poor producing continues to

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22:45

Digging Deeper: Amaya & Huda Expose What Really...

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2025/07/28

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down explosive interviews from Call Her Daddy and The Viall Files, featuring Love Island USA stars Amaya and Huda. The players pull back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes—from bombshell prep packages to off-camera psych sessions—and offer raw, unfiltered takes on the game's challenges, relationships, and producer manipulation. The hosts also analyze gameplay language, parasocial backlash, and the future of reality TV with Alex Cooper’s rising

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1:16:31

Top Ten Moments From Love Island USA Season 7

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2025/07/25

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the top ten takeaways from Season 7 of Love Island USA, analyzing it through the lens of strategy, production, and parasocial play. From Huda’s game-dominating presence and Amaya’s late-season sprint to Bryan's perfectly timed pivot and Megan Thee Stallion’s unforgettable cameo, the hosts dissect how this season rewrote the rules of modern reality TV. They explore the implications of missing challenges like Movie Night, the impact of social media numbers, and

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1:14:29

Deaded | Bachelor in Paradise (2025) Episode 4 Recap

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2025/07/22

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the best (and worst) plays from Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, Episode 4 — the most explosive installment yet. They analyze Dale Moss’s complete implosion, April’s historic age-gap rose, and the rising dominance of the Golden players like Gary and Kathy. From body shots to cat purrs, and from “deaded” to disaster, the hosts dissect the strategies, errors, and editing that made this a turning point for the season — while questioning the future of the franchise

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58:39

The Goldens Have Arrived: BIP’s Most Chaotic Episode...

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2025/07/16

BachelorClues breaks down Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, Episode 3, where chaos erupts on the beach as the Goldens arrive with unmatched energy, a secret-sharing challenge stirs drama, and one historic kiss shakes up the game. Jill Chin delivers another iconic performance, Jeremy spirals after a brutal error, and Andrew Spencer finally enters—but is it too late to make an impact?__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email

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1:05:59

Bachelor in Paradise Strategies Break Down in Episode...

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2025/07/15

BachelorClues breaks down all the gameplay from Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, Episode 2. From the revamped intro and Love Island-inspired formatting to the chaotic kiss booth and bizarre bar games, Clues analyzes how the show is evolving under Scott Teti's leadership—and what’s working (and what isn’t). He dives deep into the strategic moves and critical errors from players like Brian, Zoe, Parisa, Dale, and MVP Susie Evans, who injects real emotion and 4TRR energy into the beach. Plus, Clues

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22:17

Digging Deeper | Zak Spills Behind-the-Scenes Tea on...

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2025/07/14

BachelorClues flies solo delivering a whirlwind tour through the top reality dating show podcasts of the moment. From Love Island bombshells to Bachelor Nation drama, we dive into Zak’s surprising TikTok revelations about Cierra’s removal, Jana Craig’s near walkout and HR intervention, and the mounting evidence that producers may be scripting more than we thought. We also hear from Taylor and Clarke on Ace’s alleged control of the villa, The Viall Files crew on the lack of swagger in Paradise, and

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1:00:54

Nicolandria 2.0 | Top Ten Moments From Love Island...

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2025/07/09

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the top ten plays from Love Island USA Season 7, Episodes 27–32, analyzing the game as only they can. From the shocking elimination of power couple Taylor and Clarke to the mysterious removal of Cierra and the producers’ relentless push to make Nick and Olandria happen, no moment is spared. The hosts discuss standout performances—including Amaya and Bryan’s hideaway triumph—and roast the season’s weakest plays (looking at you, baby challenge). It’s another week

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1:24:24

BIP Season 10 Has Begun | Bachelor in Paradise (2025)...

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2025/07/08

BachelorClues and PaceCase kick off their coverage of Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 with a full breakdown of Episode 1. From opening entrances and Day 1 rose strategies to early alliances and emerging power players, the hosts analyze every move through the lens of gameplay. Who’s making strong first impressions? Who’s already thinking long-term? And which players are setting themselves up for heartbreak—or victory? It’s all here in this premiere recap of the most strategic beach in reality

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1:22:04

This Week in Bachelor Nation | Truth Box Fallout:...

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2025/07/04

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the latest headlines from Bachelor Nation and Love Island USA. They cover The Bachelor’s Season 30 renewal, the Golden Bachelorette’s ratings dip, and reports that Mel Owens has been recast. Peter “Popeye” Weber hard launches his new relationship with actress Brook Sill, and Caila Quinn announces her third pregnancy. Special guest Kara Berry joins to dissect the latest Love Island USA chaos, including the Truth Box drama, and Casa Amor fallout. The episode wraps

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1:02:11

All Eggs, One Basket: Top Ten Moments From Love...

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2025/07/02

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the top ten moments from Week 4 of Love Island USA Season 7, covering episodes 21–26 (minus Aftersun). They analyze major gameplay shifts, including Nic and Cierra becoming the season’s first closed couple, the fallout from the Truth Box Challenge that left Amaya in tears, and the chaos of the Casa Amor recoupling. Other highlights include Ace’s human pyramid, Huda and Chris’ steamy makeout, and the controversial Heart Rate Challenge. The hosts award standout

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22:12

Digging Deeper | Golden Bachelor EXPOSED: Mel Owens...

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2025/06/30

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down one of the most shocking pre-season Golden Bachelor clips to date. Mel Owens, recently announced as the lead for Season 2, appeared on a Michigan sports podcast and made a string of ageist and ableist remarks about the women he hopes to date — setting the tone for what could be a chaotic season. The hosts dissect the implications of his comments, question how the appearance was even allowed, and explore how this could impact casting, night one dynamics, and the

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1:07:45

This Week in Bachelor Nation: Love Island Enters Its...

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2025/06/27

BachelorClues and PaceCase dive deep into the experimental chaos unfolding on Love Island USA, analyzing the producers’ controversial twists to Casa Amor and what they signal about the future of the franchise. They break down the rise of breakout star Jalen Brown, whose TikTok debut launched him to viral stardom, and unpack the parasocial power of the “Mamacita” meme. Plus, they celebrate Perfect Match Season 3’s third-wave all-star cast reveal, Hannah Ann Sluss’ pregnancy announcement, Kaitlyn

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1:10:32

Casa Amor! Top Ten Moments From Love Island USA Week...

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2025/06/25

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the biggest plays from episodes 15–20 of Love Island USA Season 7, focusing on the high-stakes drama of Casa Amor. The hosts analyze key strategy shifts, heartbreaks, and recouplings, highlighting which Islanders gained power, who fumbled the bag, and what moves could define the rest of the season. From calculated betrayals to surprising loyalty, this week’s gameplay is dissected like never before.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! :

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1:08:43

This Week in Bachelor Nation: Love Island USA...

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2025/06/20

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the explosive success of Love Island USA Season 7, which just surpassed 1 billion minutes viewed, signaling a major shift in the reality dating landscape. They discuss what’s fueling the franchise’s dominance, from star players like Huda to savvy production tweaks. Plus, the hosts react to Grant and Juliana’s breakup, the newly announced Golden BIP 10 cast, BIP’s surprising new challenges, and the Traitors Season 4 lineup, which includes yet another

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1:02:04

The Huda Show: Top Ten Moments From Love Island USA...

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2025/06/18

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the top ten moments from Week 2 of Love Island USA Season 7, covering episodes 9 through 14. From Huda’s iconic backbend during the leather and lace challenge to the explosive door recoupling and America’s game-shifting vote, the hosts analyze the strategies, face plays, and errors that shaped the villa’s power dynamics. They celebrate standout performances from Ace and Huda, critique slow burns and lackluster dates, and crown Ariana Madix as a fully evolved

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26:28

Digging Deeper: Love Island Exposed - Players Reveal...

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2025/06/16

BachelorClues and PaceCase unpack 12 revealing podcast clips that pull back the curtain on the reality dating show machine. From Love Island players breaking down the multi-layered strategy it takes to survive the villa, to Belle-A’s Kiss Virgin arc and Casa Amor redemption pitch, to inside knowledge on how producers manipulate contestants in real time, the hosts analyze it all like game tape. Plus, they debate Colton Underwood’s reality TV legacy, roast Bachelor Happy Hour’s chaotic production, and

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