Bachelor In Retrospect

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The Bachelorette Season 9: Desiree Hartsock, Part 1 Sep 23, 2024

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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: @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

Disabilities and Reality TV with Zach Anner (Episode Preview) Sep 03, 2024

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In 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."

Bachelor Deep Dive: The Life and Death of Bachelor Australia with Bachelor of Hearts (Episode Preview) Jul 30, 2024

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In 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 and moments from the Australian version, and whether all Australian men are agents of chaos.

You can find Max and Xavy's podcast, Bachelor of Hearts, wherever you listen and at @bohpod on social media.

Hosted by Carrie Rosen and Annemarie Navar-Gill

Edited by Annemarie Navar-Gill

The Bachelor Season 17: Sean Lowe, Part 4 Jul 22, 2024

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Carrie 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 you in September for Desiree'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 Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

Cover art by Manny Rose

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

The Bachelor Season 17: Sean Lowe, Part 3 Jul 15, 2024

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Carrie 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: @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 Bachelor Season 17: Sean Lowe, Part 2 Jul 08, 2024

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Carrie 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: @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 17: Sean Lowe, Part 1 Jul 01, 2024

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

Carrie 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 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 Deep Dives: The Gay Bachelor Problem with Myles McNutt (Episode Preview) Jun 27, 2024

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FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

In 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 deeply cynical Netflix series, and selling pens on Instagram when you're a stalker.

Bachelor Pad: Season 3, Part 3 Jun 17, 2024

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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.

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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

With Daniel Borders-Ashe as Nick

Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn

Cover art by Manny Rose

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Special thanks to Phyllis Rosen

Bachelor Pad: Season 3, Part 2 Jun 10, 2024

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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 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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