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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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32:29

Are They Even Trying? The Traitors Season 4 Episode 5...

Game of Roses ·

2026/01/17

BachelorClues breaks down The Traitors Season 4, Episode 5 from terrible reads to overconfident accusations, it seems like there are only a few players who actually know how to play this game. As always Dark Lord Alan Cumming delivers a perfect performance as the overseer of this group of misguided Faithfuls as they don't even seem to care if they eliminate a traitor or not in the fifth episode of this historic season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:17

When Confidence Becomes a Liability | The Traitors...

Game of Roses ·

2026/01/16

BachelorClues breaks down The Traitors Season 4, Episode 4 as strategy, confidence, and bad math collide in one of the messiest games yet. With Faithfuls taking big swings based on vibes instead of evidence, alliances forming and fracturing mid-episode, and a Roundtable defined by overconfidence and emotional gameplay, this hour becomes a case study in how quickly control can slip away. Plus: questionable mission reads, dangerous theories, and a growing sense that the Traitors may be letting the

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45:37

Traitors’ Biggest Twist Backfires as Producers Panic...

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2026/01/13

This Week in Bachelor Nation opens with a deep State of the Game breakdown as Traitors producers publicly admit the Secret Traitor twist was a colossal mistake—and confirm it will never return. We analyze how the failed mechanic broke the game’s narrative logic, undermined traitor power, and exposed deeper production issues with casting and control. From there, we hit the biggest BN headlines of the past two weeks: Nick Viall faces intense backlash after a controversial interview moment, the

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34:57

Secret Traitor Revealed - Traitors Season 4 Episode 3...

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2026/01/11

BachelorClues breaks down the 3rd episode of The Traitors Season 4 with a full recap and strategic review. From major format changes and early gameplay decisions to production choices that immediately reshape the season, this episode analyzes what worked, what didn’t, and how it sets the tone for everything that follows. If you’ve watched Episode 3, this is a deep dive into the mechanics, mistakes, and power shifts that define the early part of Season 4.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive

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39:54

The First Roundtable Of The Season - Traitors Episode...

Game of Roses ·

2026/01/10

BachelorClues breaks down The Traitors Season 4 sophomore episode with a full recap and strategic review. From major format changes and early gameplay decisions to production choices that immediately reshape the season, this episode analyzes what worked, what didn’t, and how the premiere sets the tone for everything that follows. If you’ve watched Episode 2, this is a deep dive into the mechanics, mistakes, and power shifts that define the early part of Season 4.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more

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47:46

The Traitors Is Playing a Dangerous New Game |...

Game of Roses ·

2026/01/09

BachelorClues breaks down The Traitors Season 4 premiere with a full Episode 1 recap and strategic review. From major format changes and early gameplay decisions to production choices that immediately reshape the season, this episode analyzes what worked, what didn’t, and how the premiere sets the tone for everything that follows. If you’ve watched Episode 1, this is a deep dive into the mechanics, mistakes, and power shifts that define the start of Season 4.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more

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1:01:44

The Traitors Season 4 Cast Breakdown: Who’s Built to...

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2026/01/06

BachelorClues breaks down the full cast of The Traitors Season 4, analyzing all 23 players by reality discipline, Instagram power, and strategic archetype. From the Bravo Housewives’ collectivist dominance to the chaos agents of Love Island, the low-follower but high-IQ Gamers, and an unprecedented wave of non–reality celebrities. Who has Dark Lord potential? Who’s dead on arrival? And which archetype actually wins The Traitors? Cloaks on. Numbers up. Let’s play.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more

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1:07:23

Golden Bachelor Season 2 Was a Turning Point | Top 5...

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2026/01/02

In this encore replay, Game of Roses revisits the Top 5 Takeaways from Golden Bachelor Season 2, a season that marked a major inflection point for the Golden franchise. BachelorClues and PaceCase break down what the season revealed about casting failures, declining ratings, producer intervention, elevated player skill, and why certain gameplay moments may permanently change how Golden seasons are made—if they continue at all. From historic self-eliminations to franchise-level consequences, this

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54:38

How I Coach Bachelor Players: Strategy, Secrets, and...

Game of Roses ·

2025/12/30

In the third and final Q&A episode of the year, BachelorClues answers questions exclusively about coaching reality TV players. From how and why he started coaching, how many players he’s worked with, and what he knows before seasons air, to team strategy, partner selection, villain play, experimental moves, iconic moments, and just how “scripted” reality TV really is—this solo deep dive breaks down the mechanics of the game from outside the document. A rare, strategy-forward look at how reality

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1:17:31

What Love Island USA Season 7 Changed Forever -...

Game of Roses ·

2025/12/26

In this encore replay, we revisits our definitive breakdown of Love Island USA Season 7, the most-watched and most-engaged season in the show’s history. BachelorClues and PaceCase count down the top ten takeaways that defined the season—from unprecedented audience voting power and explosive parasocial dynamics to producer errors, Casa Amor chaos, and the rise of next-level reality TV stars. This episode examines what Season 7 revealed about the future of dating shows, influencer culture, and why

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1:11:24

Our Origin Story, The Grove Ban, and Other Personal...

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2025/12/23

BachelorClues and PaceCase answer personal questions from the Pit, going deep on how Game of Roses began, their individual origin stories, life outside the podcast, parenthood, weed, creative ambition, and the infamous Grove ban. From writer’s rooms and early Hollywood chaos to blunt rotations, Pit cruises, and what it actually feels like to build GOR from scratch, this episode pulls back the curtain on the people behind the parasocial experiment.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content

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1:17:47

Cassidy Timbrooks Reveals What It’s Really Like Being...

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2025/12/19

In this encore presentation, Game of Roses revisits our in-depth interview with Cassidy Timbrooks, contestant from The Bachelor Season 26, and the first player ever coached by BachelorClues. Cassidy breaks down the casting process, producer manipulation, villain edits, and what it’s actually like to enter the game with strategy in mind. From her limo exit to her rapid elimination, Cassidy offers rare behind-the-scenes insight into how narrative is built—and broken—inside Bachelor Nation. A

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57:51

Your Bachelor Questions, Answered: Greatest Plays,...

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2025/12/16

BachelorClues and PaceCase kick off the first of three annual Q&A episodes, answering questions straight from the Pit—with this installment focused entirely on The Bachelor and reality TV at large. From the greatest plays in franchise history and iconic Paradise moments to producer manipulation, travel patterns, demonic tidbits, and behind-the-scenes strategy, this episode treats Bachelor Nation like the professional sport it is. A wide-ranging, lore-heavy AMA that blends deep analysis,

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1:16:22

Bachelor Nation’s Top 10 Moments of 2025, Ranked with...

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2025/12/12

BachelorClues is joined by Jess Ambrose—co-host of the Your Mom & Dad podcast—for a full analytical breakdown of the Top 10 most important moments in Bachelor Nation in 2025. From franchise shakeups and production chaos to crossover casting, third-wave reality dominance, and moments that fundamentally altered the game, this episode examines what actually mattered—and why. Together, Clues and Jess analyze power shifts, player impact, and the long-term consequences of a year that may have changed

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1:06:51

Golden Bachelor Runner-Up Cindy Cullers Reveals the...

Game of Roses ·

2025/12/09

Golden Bachelor Season 2 runner-up Cindy Cullers joins Chad for a revelatory deep-strategy interview, pulling back the curtain on her edit, her groundbreaking gameplay, and the synchronicities that shaped her season—from her Alpha limo entrance to her Love Level 3 raise, to the moment she recognized Mel’s avoidant lead tendencies. Cindy details her journey from SMU cheerleader to biomedical-engineering-minded dater, explains how she evaluated Mel’s pre-season podcast controversy, recalls the Paula

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53:21

This Week in Bachelor Nation: Dale & Kat Split,...

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2025/12/05

BachelorClues is joined by legendary Bachelor villain and Season 16 ring winner Courtney Robertson for a deep dive into the wild year that was 2025 in Bachelor Nation. Courtney opens up about returning to TV for HGTV’s upcoming Bachelor Mansion Takeover and REVEALS how Clues secretly coached her throughout filming—shaping strategy, delivering late-night pep talks, and helping craft key in-game speeches. Together they break down the state of the franchise, Taylor Frankie Paul’s historic Bachelorette

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1:11:31

Courtney Robertson REVEALS Clues’ Coaching During...

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2025/12/02

BachelorClues is joined by legendary Bachelor villain and Season 16 ring winner Courtney Robertson for a deep dive into the wild year that was 2025 in Bachelor Nation. Courtney opens up about returning to TV for HGTV’s upcoming Bachelor Mansion Takeover and REVEALS how Clues secretly coached her throughout filming—shaping strategy, delivering late-night pep talks, and helping craft key in-game speeches. Together they break down the state of the franchise, Taylor Frankie Paul’s historic Bachelorette

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22:21

Digging Deeper - Peg & Mel Spill Golden Bachelor Secrets

Game of Roses ·

2025/12/01

BachelorClues reviews clips from across the reality TV universe to uncover the hidden mechanics behind your favorite shows. Peg and Mel drop wholesome (and wild) Golden Bachelor stories, while Andrew and Alexe crack open the Paradise gameplay—revealing producer manipulation, crew-relationship strategies, and why the Susie call wasn’t “that deep.” Bailey and Jeremy explain how their edit got shaped, gum-sharing scandals are finally addressed, and a Big Brother producer recounts a shocking casting

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1:08:27

Grant Ellis' The Bachelor Season 29 (2025): Top 10...

Game of Roses ·

2025/11/28

BachelorClues and PaceCase revisit Grant Ellis’ unforgettable Bachelor Season 29 and break down the official Top 10 Takeaways from the season that reshaped the franchise. From Litia Garr’s flawless Mormon Play to Juliana Pasquarosa’s master-level late-game strategy, from Carolina’s iconic “crazy and evil” villain rise to the bombshell news that there will be no Bachelorette—this episode analyzes every seismic shift. The hosts also dive deep into collapsing social media numbers, franchise

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1:07:30

StorytimeWithRikkii Reveals How She Gets the Tea:...

Game of Roses ·

2025/11/25

BachelorClues and PaceCase sit down with the hardest-working investigative journalist in reality TV, Rikkii Wise—aka @storytimewithrikkii—for a deep dive into her rise from dating-story TikToks to becoming the go-to source for Love Is Blind receipts. Rikkii opens up about her first major scoop, the catfish scandal that changed her approach, how she vets court documents, and the wild pipeline of secret tea she’s trusted with. The trio digs into producer accountability, the Nick Viall “irrelevant”

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