x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

tv & film tv reviews

All Episodes

00:07:48

Bonus Recap: Grown Sexy - The Sean and Catherine...

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/10/01

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie recap and discuss Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici's Bachelor wedding special. They talk about the intense focus on Sean and Catherine's sex life, the deeply religious wedding ceremony, and the times they made scenes at their sisters' weddings. Hosted by Carrie Rosen and Annemarie Navar-GillEdited and mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan!

en

01:55:54

The Bachelorette Season 9: Desiree Hartsock, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/09/30

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Desiree Hartsock's Bachelorette season! They discuss how intense this season's guys are about "the right reasons," a questionable cameo by the Red Cross, and the unwelcome return of a man playing guitar. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok:

en

02:00:33

The Bachelorette Season 9: Desiree Hartsock, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/09/23

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect We're back! Carrie and Annemarie recap Episodes 1-3 of Desiree Hartsock's Bachelorette season. They discuss the framing of Desiree's season as "A Cinderella story," an all-time great appearance from a civilian, and a contender for the worst-aged group date yet. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X:

en

02:19:56

RERELEASE: Sean Lowe, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/09/16

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect We'll be back a week from today with the first three episodes of Desiree's season! We're excited! If you are excited too, prepare yourself by revisiting Desiree's time on Sean's season, including her infamous hometown date and tragic exit. Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-10 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the Bachelor diversity

en

00:08:44

Disabilities and Reality TV with Zach Anner (Episode...

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/09/03

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this episode for patrons, Carrie and her friend Zach Anner discuss his experience being on a reality show and how his disability affected the experience. Zach also gives his take on some of the disability representation we've seen on The Bachelor. Hosted by Carrie Rosen Episode Edited by Xavier Rubetzki-Noonan Find Zach on Instagram @zach.anner and check out his memoir, "If At Birth You Don't Succeed."

en

00:09:34

Bachelor Deep Dive: The Life and Death of Bachelor...

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/07/30

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Max Quinn and Xavier Rubetzki Noonan, hosts of the Bachelor of Hearts Podcast (and indispensible editors of Bachelor in Retrospect, though not this episode which is why you can hear our dogs) to talk about the 10 year lifespan of the Bachelor's most robust international franchise. They discuss the Bachelor as an American cultural export, the most memorable characters

en

02:09:33

The Bachelor Season 17: Sean Lowe, Part 4

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/07/22

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectCarrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss how much Sean Lowe was appreciated in his time, positive changes in the Women Tell All, and the significance of riding an elephant on The Bachelor. We will be taking a hiatus until September 23rd. We will miss you! Visit us on Patreon, tell your friends about us, and we'll see

en

02:19:56

The Bachelor Season 17: Sean Lowe, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/07/15

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectCarrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-10 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the Bachelor diversity lawsuit, evaluate why they see villains so differently than 2010s audiences, and shockingly, achieve Bachelor enlightenment. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok:

en

02:11:48

The Bachelor Season 17: Sean Lowe, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/07/08

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectCarrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the seismic changes in TV in 2013, this season's steps towards making the show more diverse, and the brave refusal of a group date activity, For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok:

en

02:10:00

The Bachelor Season 17: Sean Lowe, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/07/01

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectCarrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the low-key rollout of Sean as Bachelor, toxic positivity, and whether or not Sean's wife is in this room. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by

en

00:13:33

Bachelor Deep Dives: The Gay Bachelor Problem with...

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/06/27

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospectIn the first bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Episodic Medium editor-in-chief and friend of the pod Myles McNutt to discuss a controversial Bachelor Nation topic that's critical to unpacking this heteronormative show's uneasy relationship with queerness: the accidental first gay bachelor, Colton Underwood. They discuss Colton coming out immediately after reprehensible behavior toward his winner, his

en

02:06:24

RERELEASE: Emily Maynard, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/06/24

We'll be back July 1st to kick off Sean's season! In the meantime here's an episode that features a lot of classic Sean moments. He vows to be a Great Man like his father! runs down the street yelling "Emily!" twice! And of course, he's certain his wife is here. 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 Edited

en

02:09:09

Bachelor Pad: Season 3, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/06/17

Carrie and Annemarie are live in Carrie's Mom's basement to recap episodes 7 and 8 of Bachelor Pad Season 3! They discuss the shocking season ending, why the audience reacted the way they did, and of course, Bachelor Pad's ultimate demise. Join the the Bachelor in Retrospect Patreon to support our work and connect with the BIR community: Patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X:

en

02:04:06

Bachelor Pad: Season 3, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/06/10

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Bachelor Pad Season 3! They discuss the history of rigging reality shows, a high stakes spelling bee, and Annemarie's waitressing history. Join the the Bachelor in Retrospect Patreon to support our work and connect with the BIR community: Patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie

en

02:29:29

Bachelor Pad: Season 3, Part 1 with Claire Fallon!

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/06/03

Carrie and Annemarie are joined by best friend of the pod Claire Fallon to recap episodes 1-3 of Bachelor Pad Season 3. They discuss the evolution of the Bachelor Pad tone, the wall that separates Bachelor contestants from Bachelor fans, and the appeal of sexy twins. Join the the Bachelor in Retrospect Patreon to support our work and connect with the BIR community: Patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect,

en

02:09:44

RERELEASE: Ben Flajnik, Part 1

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/05/27

We'll be back with Bachelor Pad Season 3 on June 3rd! In the meantime we're revisiting Part One of Ben Flajnik's season -- many women from his cast return and play a major role in Bachelor Pad Season 3. Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss the "women are catty" attitude of this season, Ben's fascination with "the south," and whether Ben has made it clear that he is from Sonoma (he has!). For an episode guide

en

01:50:06

RERELEASE: Bachelor Pad Season 2, Part 2

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/05/20

We'll be back with Bachelor Pad Season 3 on June 3rd! In the meantime, put yourself in the Bachelor Pad zone with this Season 2 rerun that may or many not be very similar to some events of Season 3. *Please be advised that our coverage of this season of Bachelor Pad will feature some discussions of physical and emotional abuse.* Carrie and Annemarie continue their coverage of Bachelor Pad Season 2. They discuss the success of this season's main alliance, the show's attempt to engineer a

en

01:09:48

The Bachelorette Season 8: Emily Maynard, Part 5

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/05/14

In this bonus installment, Carrie and Annemarie cover the After the Final Rose and the historic aftermath of Emily's season. They discuss the scandals surrounding the final contestants, where everyone is now, and whether or not Arie deserves rights. 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 Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn Cover art by

en

01:51:19

The Bachelorette Season 8: Emily Maynard, Part 4

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/05/13

Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Emily's season, and ultimately find this will have to be a two parter. In this episode they discuss the discourse about Emily's season, the handling of a current event, and a shocking heroic turn in the Men Tell All. Come back tomorrow for more! 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

en

02:06:24

The Bachelorette Season 8: Emily Maynard, Part 3

Bachelor In Retrospect ·

2024/05/06

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes of 7-9 of Emily Maynard's Bachelorette season. They discuss religious subtext, the fourth wall, and the frequent use of the word "perfect" on Emily's season. 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 Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie

en

115 results

Similar Podcasts

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

David Yontef

Nerd Culture - A Gamekings Podcast

Blammo Media

UPodcast

UPodcast

The Writers Hangout

Sandy Adomaitis

The Sarah Fraser Show

Sarah Fraser