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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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02:23:42

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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01:59:39

The Bachelorette Season 1: Trista Rehn, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/03/31

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 the first ever Bachelorette season! They discuss the notably different attitude toward a female lead, the male contestants' "bruised egos," and 2003 hot tub discourse. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on

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02:08:03

The Bachelor Season 2: Aaron Buerge, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/03/17

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 three episode of Bachelor Aaron Buerge's season. They discuss a problematic Women Tell All, the diminishing returns of the personal video messages, and Trolleys. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram:

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01:48:45

The Bachelor Season 2: Aaron Buerge, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/03/10

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 4-6 of Bachelor Aaron Buerge's season. They discuss contemporary love on TV, scientific compatibility tests, and the dilemma of a Bachelor who seems to hate women. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram:

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01:43:58

The Bachelor Season 2: Aaron Buerge, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/03/03

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 return to recap the first three episodes of Bachelor #2 Aaron Buerge's season. They discuss how the show has evolved now that it has a fan base, a truly shocking rose ceremony, and which of five men throwing footballs is chosen to be The Bachelor. For an episode

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00:17:24

Bonus Recap: Celebrity Wife Swap - "Jason Mesnick /...

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/03/01

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus recap for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie journey to 2015 for the Celebrity Wife Swap/Bachelor crossover starring the Mesnick and Lowe families. They discuss how these two Bachelor marriages stack up against each other, Molly's determination to improve Catherine's stagnant life in Dallas, and whether there's any way Sean can fit two enormous dogs in his tiny Porsche. Plus, bonus breaking news coverage, as we

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02:02:38

Unlocked Patreon Episode: Mike Fleiss's Original Sin...

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/02/03

Due to the chaos of January 2025, we're unfortunately delaying Aaron Buerge's season until March 3rd. We're sorry! Please instead enjoy this unlocked Patreon episode, our recap of Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire, which we think is good supplemental listening with Alex and Aaron's seasons. If you enjoy content like this, join us on Patreon! We're also on discord doing episode screenings and gabbing! www.patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect If you want to watch Who Wants to Marry a

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02:11:11

The Bachelor Season 1: Alex Michel, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2025/01/20

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 before we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap the final two episodes of Bachelor Season 1. They discuss the response to Alex's final two women, the first ever yet very familiar Women Tell All, and the number of women who came on the show for lols. For an episode guide and other content, follow us

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