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Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast

WABC-TV, Ryan Field

Are you a member of "Bachelor Nation”? Well, you’ve found the right podcast. Ryan Field, a sports anchor at ABC7 in New York, is a big “Bachelor” fan. He hosts “Playing the Field,” along with "Bachelor" experts from the ABC stations, where they’ll break down each episode and dish on the latest news from Bachelor Nation.

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26:29

Debbie Siebers shares 'cringey' moment from time on...

Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast ·

2025/11/10

The "Golden Bachelor's" Debbie Siebers appeared on "Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast" to talk about her time on the show and possible future in Bachelor Nation. She spoke to Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico from her home in Denver, Colorado. Debbie was a fan favorite from the start. She's initially famous for her "Slim in 6" workout program, which she created for Beachbody. Despite her fun and energetic personality, Mel found that he had deeper connections with his final

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26:22

Mel’s Fantasy Suite recap with Peg and Cindy

Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast ·

2025/11/06

This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico break down the “Golden Bachelor” Mel’s Fantasy Suite dates in Antigua, and things are heating up...for at least one of his final two women.Mel’s caught between two very different connections: Peg, the high-energy “bad ass” who’s got him hanging on for dear life (literally, in a dune buggy), and Cindy, the romantic who’s ready for a proposal, but does Mel feel the same?We also preview next week’s big two-hour finale. It

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25:23

Gerry Turner's tell-all book dives into his side of...

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2025/11/04

Gerry Turner, the original "Golden Bachelor" has a new book out about his experiences on the show and his life.The book is called "Golden Years: What I've Learned from Love, Loss, and Reality TV." It had been quite a while since the podcast team at "Playing the Field" caught up with Gerry, so what better occasion than to talk about all of his revelations and his new engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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28:00

The Women Tell All on 'Golden Bachelor,' and tell one...

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2025/10/30

This week on Playing the Field, Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk all about the drama at "The Women Tell All" on the "Golden Bachelor."Gina Sirico was in attendance at the taping and was able to talk to some of our favorites like Cheryl, Debbie, and Nicolle.Nicolle definitely faced some backlash for her comments not only about the women on this season but the last as well. The criticism came from a golden Bachelor Nation favorite and the team felt it was well deserved. Some heavy hitters like Cheryl and

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23:17

Mel visits his final 3 women's hometowns, picks his...

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2025/10/23

Mel Owens has not dropped the L-word yet on the "Golden Bachelor," and he's starting to run out of time. This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about Mel's hometown dates with Peg, Debbie, and Cindy.The women are starting to fall hard for Mel, but does he feel the same? The team talks about each of Mel's dates and his big decision on who to let go. We are down to our final two women!Plus, next week is "The Women Tell All." Gina was there and will bring us all-new interviews! What

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29:18

'Golden Bachelor' Mel picks his final 3

Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Mel is making some big moves as he narrowed the field from six to three on the "Golden Bachelor." Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about his decisions and how one woman self-eliminated just before hometown dates.Gina had the opportunity to speak to Peg and Debbie before their group date and they talked about what Mel could expect if they brought him home.Cindy got this week's coveted one-on-one date. She said she might not have been ready to bring home Mel without it, but now she's falling hard. It was

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27:43

Monica B. On her 'Golden' time, plus is Nicolle there...

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2025/10/09

This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina get to talk to Monica B. She's fresh off her time at Bachelor Mansion and she dishes about the "Golden Bachelor" ladies and of course Mel!Then, the team dives into this week's recap. Peg and Mel made a big connection on her one-on-one date. Could she be a frontrunner? The team shares their thoughts on the group date and if they think Nicolle is there for the "wrong reasons." Also, the team is buzzing over the mysterious black car that leaves the

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25:43

Mel's connections grow as field narrows to 9 women on...

Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Mel's words come back to haunt him on 'Golden Bachelor' group dateMel's connections grow as field narrows to 9 women on 'Golden Bachelor'This week on "Playing the Field" Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico recap season 2, episode 3 of "The Golden Bachelor."Mel takes most of the women on a group date to "roast" him. Comedian and podcaster Jared Freid provides some much-needed humor and support to the ladies as they have to perform their set in front of a live studio audience. Later, Mel goes on

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26:21

RECAP: 'Golden Bachelor' Mel Owens begins his journey...

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2025/09/25

The long-awaited premiere of the "Golden Bachelor" is here and we finally get to meet Mel Owens. He said that he's only been in love once and he would "give anything" to feel that again. However, will the comments he made on a podcast a few months ago could stand between him and his ability to find love? He had said he was looking for someone 45-60 without an artificial hip or wig. He says he regrets it and he is sorry. Mel said that does not represent who he is. The women were definitely offended

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26:40

Catching up with happy 'Bachelor' franchise couples

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2025/09/20

This week on "Playing the Field" Jen Matarese and Gina Sirico talk about the happy couples in the "Bachelor" franchise from the past couple of months. Ryan Field is on vacation.The podcast team has had the pleasure of speaking with Alli Jo and Sam M. from "Bachelor in Paradise," Jess also from "Bachelor in Paradise," and Joan and Chock from the "Golden Bachelorette."Hopefully, we'll get to speak with Spencer sometime in the future about the big plans he and Jess are making as they prepare to move in

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24:58

Taylor Frankie Paul is your next 'Bachelorette'; Mel...

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2025/09/11

This week on "Playing the Field" we talk about the big "Bachelorette" announcement! Not only are we not going to be watching the "Bachelor" after this "Golden" season, we'll be watching "The Bachelorette" with Taylor Frankie Paul. Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about what an outside contestant does to shakeup the show. Many are excited to see the star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" try to find love in the wake of her divorce from her first husband and breakup from the father of her third child. The

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25:54

Two couples win love and money on 'Bachelor in...

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2025/09/03

This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina tackle the big "Bachelor in Paradise" finale. The show had a final" pick an envelope" curveball for two lucky couples at the end. The relationship challenge was a physical one with Alexe and Andrew coming out on top and securing a place at the end. The contestants had a surprise visit from some old friends, but it didn't stay friendly. The Parliament of Paradise was tasked with voting to choose a couple, or not, to split the final prize

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27:17

Gary Levingston talks about his time on 'Bachelor in...

Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast ·

2025/08/28

We have a special episode of "Playing the Field" this week, an all new interview with Gary Levingston! You may remember him from his time on the "Golden Bachelorette," but now he's back from his time in Costa Rica on "Bachelor in Paradise."Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk to Gary about his time on the show, his relationship with Leslie, and how things are going in his life now. He also gives new insights into the remaining relationships on the show and who he thinks should win the $500,000. Tune in

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25:49

Glamping and daggers challenge couples on 'Bachelor...

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2025/08/26

This week on "Playing the Field" the team talks about the penultimate episode of "Bachelor in Paradise." It was action-packed with two relationship challenges. Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about the glamping challenge and how the contestants were observed by relationship expert, Dr. Laura Berman the entire time without their knowledge. It turns out that, despite what America might think, she found Kat and Dale to be the best couple. That decision gave Dale the power to break a tie during the rose

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51:44

'BIP's Leslie on beach life and a wild episode recap...

Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast ·

2025/08/19

"Bachelor in Paradise's" Leslie Fhima gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the beach. Plus, Jason Tartick answers those "Bachelor" rumors and Ryan and Gina have thoughts on Sean's attempt at alliances. It's all on "Playing The Field: A Bachelor Podcast."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:11

Jason Tartick says 'never say never' to being the...

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2025/08/18

You may remember Jason Tartick from his stint on "The Bachelorette" years ago. He was vying for Becca Kufrin's heart on season 14 of the show back in 2018. He came in third. But, following that he actually got engaged to a different "Bachelorette," Kaitlyn Bristowe, a couple of years after her season ended. Their engagement was broken off in 2023. Since his time on reality television, Tartick, went back to his financial roots and has been helping couples navigate love and the role money plays

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24:59

'Bachelor in Paradise' star Sam McKinney talks...

Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast ·

2025/08/13

This week we've got a special guest on "Playing the Field" that we've wanted to talk to since Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette," Sam McKinney!He appeared on this season of "Bachelor in Paradise" and went on a date with Jess, who we know is paired up with Spencer. But, it turns out, he was hoping to see Alli Jo, and they missed each other on the show by one day. Sam talks to Ryan, Jen, and Gina all about his time on "The Bachelorette," the perception and editing of his time on that

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26:25

Brian breaks ‘Bro Code’ and nearly pays the ultimate...

Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast ·

2025/08/12

This week on “Playing the Field,” Ryan is back with Jen to talk about this week’s episode and decipher “Bro Code.” Gina Sirico is off, but will be back later this week with some amazing interviews.(Warning: Spoilers Below)We see the “Bachelor in Paradise” contestants go through the “Secret Rendezvous” relationship test. Lea and Jonathon win and stay safe, while this week, the other contestants will have to vote to say which man (and his partner) will be eliminated from the show.Brian tries to use a

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25:41

'Bachelor in Paradise' stars find love despite...

Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast ·

2025/08/06

This week on "Playing the Field," the podcast team got to speak with Alli Jo from "Bachelor in Paradise" about her bombshell relationship announcement.She and Sam M., also from "Paradise" and "The Bachelorette," went public with their newfound love. She's now his "main thing." Alli Jo spoke with Jen Matarese and Gina Sirico all about how she and Sam connected, even though they narrowly missed each other on the show. Alli Jo says she and Sam M. have been an official couple for four months

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26:41

Bailey's choice, Gary's mistake, and a double...

Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast ·

2025/08/05

This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan Field is back from his time off and reunited with Jen Matarese and Gina Sirico to talk about the latest happenings in "Paradise." Let the games begin! "Bachelor in Paradise" is now a competition for love and money and Gary made a bad bet. In a relationship gambling game, he and Leslie were tied at the top until his final bet cost him half of his chips, and the competition. His poor betting decision eventually led to their elimination. Bailey and Jeremy

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