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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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02:29:29

RERELEASE: Bachelor Pad Season 3, Part 1 of 3!

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/08/11

(This episode has been updated since the wrong one was posted this morning, apologies!) In honor of Bachelor in Paradise becoming more like Bachelor Pad, we will be rereleasing our Bachelor Pad recaps to help you understand what that means! In this episode, Claire Fallon from Love to See It joins us to recap the beginning of season 3, in which "civilians" are allowed to join the show to varying success. Come back tomorrow for part 2! We will conclude our Bachelor Pad rerelease this week

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02:01:09

RERELEASE: Bachelor Pad Season 2, Part 3 of 3!

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/08/06

In honor of Bachelor in Paradise becoming more like Bachelor Pad, we will be rereleasing our Bachelor Pad recaps to help you understand what that means! Here we recap the end of Bachelor Pad season 2, which features one of the most awkward moments in Bachelor history. Come back next week for Bachelor Pad Season 3!For exclusive Bachelor in Retrospect content and to chat with us on discord, visit patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

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01:50:06

RERELEASE: Bachelor Pad Season 2, Part 2 of 3!

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/08/05

In honor of Bachelor in Paradise becoming more like Bachelor Pad, we will be rereleasing our Bachelor Pad recaps to help you understand what that means! Here we recap the middle of Season 2, in which we think we are saying goodbye to Jake Pavelka but ultimately are not. Come back tomorrow for part 3! We'll be releasing a Bachelor Pad season every week. (For the next two weeks, because there were only three seasons.)For exclusive Bachelor in Retrospect content and to chat with us on discord,

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01:56:40

RERELEASE: Bachelor Pad Season 2, Part 1 of 3!

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/08/04

In honor of Bachelor in Paradise becoming more like Bachelor Pad, we will be rereleasing our Bachelor Pad recaps to help you understand what that means! Here we recap the start of season 2, which features the horrifying return of Bachelor in Retrospect's greatest foe. Come back tomorrow for part 2! We'll be releasing a Bachelor Pad season every week. (For the next two weeks, because there were only three seasons.)For exclusive Bachelor in Retrospect content and to chat with us on discord,

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00:11:39

Bachelor Bodies with Jenna from Date Card Pod and...

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/08/01

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectCW: This episode covers topics around weight, fatphobia, eating disorders, other body stuff.In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are so excited to be joined by Jenna Vesper of Date Card The Podcast and the Roses for Every Body social media campaign for fat representation in the Bachelor Franchise. They discuss the framing of Bob Guiney as the "Fat Bachelor", what positive fat representation in the franchise might

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01:35:23

RERELEASE: Bachelor Pad Season 1, Part 2 of 2!

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/07/29

In honor of Bachelor in Paradise becoming more like Bachelor Pad, we will be rereleasing our Bachelor Pad recaps to help you understand what that means! Here we recap the second half of season 1, in which they're still confused about if this show is about money or love and try to split the difference!Come back next week for Bachelor Pad Season 2! We'll be releasing a Bachelor Pad season every week. (For the next three weeks, because there were only three seasons.) For exclusive Bachelor in

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01:41:59

RERELEASE: Bachelor Pad Season 1, Part 1 of 2!

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/07/28

In honor of Bachelor in Paradise becoming more like Bachelor Pad, we will be rereleasing our Bachelor Pad recaps to help you understand what that means! Here we recap the first half of season 1, in which the producers and contestants are also still trying to figure out what Bachelor Pad is. Come back tomorrow for the second half of the season. We'll be releasing a season a week! (For the next three weeks, because there were only three seasons.) For exclusive Bachelor in Retrospect content and to

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02:23:42

The Bachelor Season 4: Bob Guiney, Part 4

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/07/14

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Bob's historic Bachelor season. They discuss Bob's fascinating choice, Estella's underrated comedy, and how on earth the producers are prepping Chris the Host. We'll be back on September 1st with The Bachelorette Season 2 (Meredith!) For

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02:09:33

The Bachelor Season 4: Bob Guiney, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/07/07

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 6-8 of The Bachelor Season 4. They discuss low stakes hometowns, some excellent Bachelor playing, and the music of Bob Guiney. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect,

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02:10:54

The Bachelor Season 4: Bob Guiney, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/06/30

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 3-5 of The Bachelor season 3. They discuss the history of makeover shows, the infamous rumors about Bob's season, and why Bob's the only Bachelor who likes group dates.For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram:

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02:07:25

The Bachelor Season 4: Bob Guiney, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/06/23

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the first two episodes of Bachelor Bob Guiney's season! They discuss how much the people wanted Bob, Bob's Bachelor goals, and some exciting new responsibilities for Chris the Host! For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media

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02:52:54

The Bachelor Season 3: Andrew Firestone, Part 4

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/06/02

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of The Bachelor Season 3 in a supersized episode. They discuss the popularity of Andrew and Jen, the shocking look at Andrew's mother, and the exciting debut of last initials. We'll be back on June 23rd with The Bachelor Season 4! (Bob!) For an episode guide

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00:10:55

Bonus Recap: Trista and Ryan's Wedding (EPISODE PREVIEW)

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/06/01

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie recap the three-part miniseries about Ryan and Trista's 2003 wedding. They discuss the obscene amount of money ABC spent, Bob Guiney's attention-seeking behavior, and being a Stan Rehn Stan.

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01:56:33

The Bachelor Season 3: Andrew Firestone, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/05/26

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the Hometowns and Fantasy Suite dates from Andrew Firestone's season. They discuss some Firestone family history, the power of being okay with a change of plans, and looking at Andrew's mother. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media

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02:00:38

The Bachelor Season 3: Andrew Firestone, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/05/19

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4 and 5 of The Bachelor Season 3. They discuss the depiction of wealth on TV, Andrew's search for "Mrs. Firestone," and the parallels between him and another winemaking Bachelor. * Please note that next week will be covering Episodes 6 and 7, not 6-8 as is

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01:40:55

The Bachelor Season 3: Andrew Firestone, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/05/12

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the first three episodes featuring our wealthiest Bachelor, Andrew Firestone! They discuss how the millionaire Bachelor set the tone for the rest of the show, the perils of having too many contestants with similar names, and career transitioning from tires to wine

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00:05:59

Bonus Recap: Jason and Molly's Wedding (EPISODE PREVIEW)

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/05/04

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus recap for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie join together to celebrate the marriage of Jason and Molly. They discuss their enduring love of this love story, the weather's pivotal role, and what happens when you don't let Chris Harrison into your wedding.Molly and Jason's wedding is available to watch on Amazon as part of Jake's season!

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02:13:04

The Bachelorette Season 1: Trista Rehn, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/04/14

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap the final two episodes of Trista's season and our very first AFTR (kind of). They discuss how Trista and Ryan changed the show forever, the show's focus on Bob's weight, and what it might really mean to be an importer. For an episode guide and other content, follow us

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02:27:35

The Bachelorette Season 1: Trista Rehn, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/04/07

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectPatreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 3-5 of The Bachelorette Season 1, which unbelievably brings us all the way to fantasy suites! They discuss the impact of the year 2003, New York real estate, and using men for their poetry.For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media

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00:09:54

Bachelor Children's Literature with Claire Fallon...

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/04/01

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by friend of the pod Claire Fallon of Love to See It as they read and analyze children's books by Bachelor Alumni. They discuss Ben Flajnik's desire to teach toddlers about the joys of globetrotting, how the Iaconetti-Haibon family retconned their love story using dogs, and a genuinely stunning twist in The Adventures of Pilot Pete.You can find Claire's podcast and

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