I Hate Green Beans with Lincee Ray

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IHGB #249 -- Bachelor Clayton Episode 1: Finding His Person Jan 07, 2022

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Hello everyone,

Sadly, I missed last week’s introduction into Clay-en’s season due to a little virus known as COVID wrecking havoc on my immune system. I’ve been writing about this silly show for nearly twenty years, and the idea of missing an inaugural post of a brand new season just wouldn’t do.

Insisting I quarantine from my roommate Lara, I watched the glory of Clayton’s season unfold on an iPad in my germ-infested room upstairs. I knew absolutely nothing leading up to that moment. Traditionally, Some Guy in Austin and I record a podcast detailing our top-tier picks of the season. Unfortunately, the aches in my bones and my eyelids’ insistence on remaining droopy eighty percent of the day hindered me from adequately preparing for the great event. Instead of spending the week learning names and stalking Instagram accounts, I developed genuine feelings for my trusty bottle of NyQuil and a love/hate relationship with the act of swallowing.

In other words, I went into this episode blind. And it was glorious. Some Guy in Austin and I discuss all the important things you need to know, like:

Which icebreaker got the job done?
Will Salley return in a future episode (yes)
Was Claire bored? Drunk? Or both?
Who are the frontrunners vying for Clay-en’s heart?
And should I continue to watch the show each week hopped up on NyQuil?

I’m kidding. Or am I?

EPISODE NOTES:

Here’s the recap for episode 1.

And here’s the link to our official Bachelorette Bracket we are playing with my favorite sports podcast, Last Night’s Game. I can’t wait!!!

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IHGB #248 -- Bachelorette Michelle Finale: Soul-Nayte Dec 24, 2021

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It’s over, people. Finally, Michelle has found her soulmate.

Or her soul-Nayte, if you will.

Some Guy in Austin and I give you the highlights of what went down. We also work in Top Gun and Aerosmith references because we are professionals who love what we do.

Seriously. Tis the season to be jolly, and I couldn’t be happier with this little podcast and those of you who take the time to listen to our random thoughts about nothing.

Jesus is the reason for the season, yes.

But you are a close second.

EPISODE NOTES:

Here’s’ the recap for the finale!

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IHGB #247 -- Bachelorette Michelle Fantasy Suites: My Girl Dec 16, 2021

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Michelle has decided on the final two who will continue to galavant around Mexico, vying for her heart. We all have to be okay with it, even though her choice doesn’t’ technically make sense to some.

And by “some,” I mean Some Guy in Austin who had Joe and Nayte as the final two men standing across from Michelle at the Home Depot proposal pedestal.

In this episode, we break down Michelle’s three choices and why we think she sent Joe back home to Minnesota. We also discuss other important things, such as:

Fantasy suite date order
If Nayte is a bad boy posing as a normal guy
If Tayshia is doing everything she can to mend Joe’s wounded heart
And what piece of country music semi-legend Neal McCoy’s wardrobe is proudly hanging in a hotel lobby in Longview, Texas

Is the suspense killing you? It should be.

EPISODE NOTES:

Here’s’ the recap for the fantasy suites!

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IHGB #246 -- Bachelorette Michelle Men Tell All: Apology Accepted Dec 10, 2021

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To keep with the tradition of past Men Tell All recaps, I will boil down one hundred and twenty minutes of footage into a handful of points that shed light on the important pieces of information we gathered after watching and fast-forwarding through the show.

Some Guy in Austin and I also talk about his epic birthday present. I can’t wait for you to hear what I got him.

No, it’s not Emily Maynard. But it’s close.

EPISODE NOTES:

Here’s the recap for the Men Tell All!

And here’s the LINK to Clayton’s promo.

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IHGB #245 -- Bachelorette Michelle Hometowns: Apple of Her Eye Dec 03, 2021

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It’s that time! Hometowns are here, and we get to see a bunch of dysfunctional people try and puzzle through how their loved ones could fall head-over-heels for a complete stranger in a matter of weeks. I’ve said it once, and I’ll probably say it again, but I’ve had a carton of milk in my refrigerator longer than Brandon has been falling for Michelle.

Unfortunately, we didn’t see many crazies in this episode. I guess Michelle actually has a decent group of men in her final four. Or the guy’s parents didn’t extend an all-expense-paid trip to Minnesota to the wackier branches of the family tree.

Some Guy in Austin and I break it all down for you, including our big discussion regarding Brandon’s hometown outfit and if he came straight from the set as an extra in the new West Side Story.

When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet for life.

EPISODE NOTES:

Here’s the recap for Michelle’s hometowns!

And here’s the link to our official Bachelorette Bracket we are playing with my favorite sports podcast, Last Night’s Game. I can’t wait!!!

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IHGB #244 -- Bachelorette Michelle Episode 6: Poker Face Nov 26, 2021

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Well, at the beginning of this bachelorette episode, showrunners made sure Michelle beat it into our brains that next week is hometowns. If the tradition of the previous seventeen seasons remains, quick math results in the astounding conclusion that four men will be standing at the end of this two-hour extravaganza, and four losers will be sitting silently in the rejection SUV, wondering where they went wrong.

Some Guy in Austin and I break it down for you. We answer serious questions, such as:

Does a person’s ability to churn butter make him a likely husband candidate?
Would you wear your girlfriend’s father’s swim trunks if you were promised a make out session in a hot tub?
How do you impress a gaggle of fifth-graders?

Some Guy thinks the answer to that question is sugar. I think the answer to that question is jokes.

Then things really go off the rails and we laugh for way too long. Feel the freedom to hit that little fast-forward button, should the spirit lead you. It will not hurt my feelings.

EPISODE NOTES:

Here’s the Week 6 Bachelorette Michelle recap.

And here’s the link to our official Bachelorette Bracket we are playing with my favorite sports podcast, Last Night’s Game. I can’t wait!!!

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IHGB #243 -- Bachelorette Michelle Episode 5: Home Grown Nov 19, 2021

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Hello everyone!

Full disclosure: Some Guy in Austin and I laugh a lot on this episode. It makes for a fun time when you’re both hopped up on cough medicine, trying to figure out which dudes on Michelle’s roster are here for the right reasons.

Sure, there are some questionable eggs in her basket which may need a one-way ticket back home, but I can envision Michelle happy with not one, not two, but FIVE of these dudes!

We also discover truths about Some Guy’s middle name that will have you howling.

Here’s a hint: I’m Batman.

EPISODE NOTES:

Here’s the Week 5 Bachelorette Michelle recap.

And here’s the link to our official Bachelorette Bracket we are playing with my favorite sports podcast, Last Night’s Game. I can’t wait!!!

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IHGB #242 -- Hallmark Christmas Movie Preview 2021 with Stephanie Nov 12, 2021

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Hello everyone!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Stephanie and I break down all the Hallmark Christmas movies of 2021 while providing our recommendations on which to watch based solely on the Hallmark app’s information. Tis the season, y’all!

As we tick through all 30 titles found on the regular Hallmark channel, we learn that some storylines were written with us in mind. If it’s royal, we are there. Is there a Pretty Little Liar alum? Sign Stephanie up. Did you say Christmas Jamboree? Yes, please.

So sit back and relax as we share the ins and outs of this year’s Hallmark Christmas season, with a side of yuletide cheer.

Merry Christmas! And God bless us, everyone.

EPISODE NOTES:

Here’s the link to the Hallmark Christmas Channel movies!

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IHGB #241 -- Bachelorette Michelle Episode 4: Invisibility Cloak Nov 11, 2021

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I want to start this episode off with an apology. I was attacked by the crud last week, which kept insisting I lay horizontal no matter how I insisted that things needed to get done. In the end, it was the podcast that suffered the host’s wrath that took up residence in my body. For that, I apologize. I rarely miss an episode, and I appreciate those who reached out to ensure I was not in a ditch somewhere.

Fortunately, my voice came back a few days ago, and I rallied with Some Guy in Austin so we could nitpick Michelle’s roster to see who exactly is here for the right reasons. In my opinion, it’s only Granny Smith Rodney, but I’ll give these other jokers a shot at winning Michelle’s heart. And how might one do that?

Well, for starters, you don’t act like a junior high boy and ignore her at the church lock-in slumber party. Some Guy thinks the producers told the men to ignore Michelle and play with teddy bears and popcorn machines instead. I have a different theory.

Boys are stupid.

EPISODE NOTES:

Here’s the Bachelorette Michelle recap.

And here’s the link to our official Bachelorette Bracket we are playing with my favorite sports podcast, Last Night’s Game. I can’t wait!!!

Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data!

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IHGB #240 -- Bachelorette Michelle Episode 2: The Real MVP Oct 29, 2021

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Well, it’s episode two, and Michelle is already crying, debating whether she should have hopped on this particular train wreck to find love, and I’m not happy about it. There’s some weird protective instinct I have when it comes to her, and I’m slowly beginning not to trust any of her cast.

Some Guy in Austin and I dig through the roster to see who is a Chach and who may be worthy of Michelle’s time.

Pizza Peter? DEFINITE Chach.

Rick? Potential Chach.

Jamie? Nice Guy turned Chach.

Anyone named Chris: Definite Chach.

At some point, we realize it’s easier to name the ones who aren’t complete jackwagons. Can you guess our number one and our number two guys?

Obviously, Mr. Basketball and Mr. Tall Man are the ones to beat.

Sorry, Rodney. You’re my boy, Granny Smith!

EPISODE NOTES:

Want to see a pick of Corinne Olympios?

Here’s the Bachelorette Michelle recap.

And here’s the link to our official Bachelorette Bracket we are playing with my favorite sports podcast, Last Night’s Game. I can’t wait!!!