Bachelor In Retrospect

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The Bachelor Season 6: Byron Velvick, Part 2 Dec 15, 2025

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Carrie and Annemarie recap episode 3-5 of Bachelor Byron Velvick's season! They discuss the narrative around some late season arrivals, the dark side of 2004 television, and a car that is more than it appears...

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Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn

Cover art by Manny Rose

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

The Bachelor Season 6: Byron Velvick (and Jay!), Part 1 Dec 08, 2025

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Carrie and Annemarie recap the first two episodes of Byron Velvick and (briefly) Jay Overbye's season! They discuss the show's more mature, relationship-minded tone, the way that the choice between the two leads reflects the political landscape and the origin of Annemarie's fear of fish!

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 Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

Cover art by Manny Rose

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

The Bachelor Season 5: Jesse Palmer, Part 3 Nov 10, 2025

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Carrie and Annemarie recap Fantasy Suites, the finale, and After the Final Rose from Jesse Palmer's Bachelor season! They discuss a truly shocking finale twist, a surprisingly patriotic overnight date, and some of spotlight-stealing moments from Chris Harrison.

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 Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

Cover art by Manny Rose

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

The Bachelor Season 5: Jesse Palmer, Part 2 Nov 03, 2025

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Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!

Carrie and Annemarie recap Episode 4, Hometowns and the Women Tell All from Jesse Palmer's Bachelor Season! They discuss the history of "gold diggers," the implications of a pageant background, and probably the scariest hometown of all time.

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 Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

Cover art by Manny Rose

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Bachelor Astrology with Shannon @DotheRosesAlign! (EPISODE PREVIEW) Oct 31, 2025

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In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Shannon from the Bachelor astrology instagram @dotherosesalign! They discuss the history of astrology in mainstream society, astrological trends in Bachelor leads and couples, and the astrological chart of the show itself (The Bachelor is SUCH an Aries!).

The Bachelor Season 5: Jesse Palmer, Part 1 Oct 27, 2025

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Patreon 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 of Jesse Palmer's famously hidden season! They discuss the incredibly high stakes of a Football Bachelor, the most overt Pretty Woman date of all time, and the very subtle foreshadowing that Jesse the Bachelor will become Jesse the Host.

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 Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

Cover art by Manny Rose

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Interview with Liz Terzo! Oct 20, 2025

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In this special episode, Carrie interviews Liz Terzo from Andrew Firestone's season! They discuss being on the show so early in its run, living in the Bachelor mansion, and the experience of being in a Chris Harrison hot seat.

We'll be back next week, Monday October 27th, to kick off Jesse Palmer's season! (Kick off! Like football!)

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 Navar-Gill

Bachelor Children's Literature with Claire Fallon, Part 2! (EPISODE PREVIEW) Sep 30, 2025

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In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie is joined by Claire Fallon to read three more books written by Bachelor alumni. They discuss the dream project of Bachelor Pad winner Holly, a somewhat questionable messaging from Sam from Bachelor in Paradise Season 9, and the shocking return of some gray circles with wings...

The Bachelorette Season 2: Meredith Phillips, Part 4 Sep 22, 2025

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Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Meredith's Bachelorette season! They discuss the uniquely bad vibes, an exciting foray into live television, and a dramatic final appearance of basil.

CONTENT WARNING: There is discussion of sexual assault in the aftermath of Meredith's season. If you're like to skip over that, the time code is 1:56:14-1:59:30.

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 Navar-Gill

The Bachelorette Season 2: Meredith Phillips, Part 3 Sep 15, 2025

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We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

Patreon 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 Fantasy Suites and Men Tell All episodes of The Bachelorette Season 2! They discuss the confusing storytelling of this season, the incredible talent of Pre-Sean, and how much basil says about a man.

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 Navar-Gill

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