Talking It Out

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Jordan V. Has No Regrets Jul 21, 2022

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Jordan V. is in the hot seat this week, and the man many thought was a favorite for Rachel’s final rose has a lot to say! In his conversation with Mike and Bryan, Jordan V. opens up about going into “The Bachelorette” with eyes only for Rachel, how he felt being sent home on the first one-on-one, all about his unique career as a drag racer, plus so much more.

Then, Mike and Bryan weigh in on Chris’ controversial comment and praise Nate for standing up for Gabby and Rachel.

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Introducing: Bachelor Happy Hour Jul 20, 2022

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The one and only official Bachelor Nation podcast is here! Co-hosted by Becca Kufrin and Michelle Young, “Bachelor Happy Hour” is a companion piece to “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise” and is currently following the history making season of “The Bachelorette,” co-starring Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey.

Michelle and Becca take you behind the scenes of what really goes on when the cameras aren't rolling and will be the first to chat with those broken-hearted men who were sent home. “Bachelor Happy Hour” has all the inside information that you simply won’t hear anywhere else. Welcome to your new home for all things Bachelor Nation!

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Roby Is ‘The Magic King’ Jul 14, 2022

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This week on “Talking It Out,” Mike and Bryan are joined by Roby (aka “The Magic King”), and he definitely has some tricks up his sleeve! In their conversation, Roby opens up about his international upbringing, his journey to becoming a magician, and just how tricky navigating night one was with two Bachelorettes. Pun intended.

Then, in their hot takes of the week, Bryan and Mike discuss whether Bachelor-style dating practices work in the real world.

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Mike and Bryan put their families in the hot seat! Jul 07, 2022

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This week on Talking It Out, Mike and Bryan are joined by two VERY special guests - Mike's sister, Amber and Bryan's mom, Olga. In their conversation, Amber and Olga don't hold back as they reveal what it was like to watch their family member look for love on television and all the fun, cringy, and surprising things that came along with it.

Then, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan discuss dating after loss and whether wedding planning should fall equally to both partners.

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Caila Quinn on Hard Lessons Learned Jun 30, 2022

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Bachelor Nation’s Caila Quinn is taken out of her comfort zone as she joins Mike and Bryan for a conversation covering “Paradise” love triangles, valuable lessons learned during her first year of marriage, and how an unfortunate incident with a snake completely changed her way of thinking. Plus, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan share how they feel about the age-old adage “never go to sleep angry,” and whether they think it’s possible to form meaningful relationships with people whose politics differ from your own.

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Evan Bass on His Healing Journey Jun 23, 2022

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Mike and Bryan have a very honest conversation with Evan Bass as he looks back on his time with the Bachelor franchise and how his life has changed since. For the first time since his divorce, Evan opens up about what went wrong in his marriage to Carly, where he is in the healing process, and whether he could ever see himself getting married again.

Plus, Evan joins Mike and Bryan to discuss this week’s hot take: Is proposing at someone else’s wedding ever okay?!

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Krystal Nielson on Her Post-Divorce Life and Future Plans Jun 16, 2022

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Bachelor Nation fan favorite Krystal Nielson opens up about the many ways in which her life has changed over the last two years. In their conversation, Krystal shares what it was like to rebuild after her divorce, how forcing herself to stay open to love allowed her to find something magic with boyfriend Miles Bowles, and what she wishes someone would have told her before she became a mom. Plus, are there wedding bells and more kids in the future for her and Miles? Listen now to find out!

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Hot Takes: Love, Dating, and Relationships Jun 09, 2022

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This week on “Talking It Out,” Mike and Bryan answer listener questions on love, dating, and relationships! Nothing is off the table in this discussion as the guys cover topics like sexual compatibility, cheating, the apps, and so much more. Plus, how did their time on “The Bachelorette” shape their perspective on dating? Listen now to find out!

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Kenny Braasch Breaks Down the Boy Band Life Jun 02, 2022

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Kenny Braasch reveals what it really means to live life in the boy band world. In his discussion with Mike and Bryan, Kenny shares how he got his start in the boy band biz, what his fiancée Mari thinks of his career, and how far he hopes to take the band in the future. Plus, Kenny shares who from Bachelor Nation he’d love to see come together to form their own boy band.

Then, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan debate which is a more ominous statement in a relationship: “I have a question for you” or “We need to talk.”

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Kelley Flanagan Takes the Hot Seat May 26, 2022

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This week on “Talking It Out,” Kelley Flanagan is in the hot seat and she does not hold back! In her conversation with Mike and Bryan, Kelley opens up about what her close-knit family really thought of her going on “The Bachelor,” how her life has changed with her Lyme diagnosis, and why she is officially done talking about Peter. Plus, she shares what really goes down in the DMs of Bachelor Nation and why we won’t be seeing her in “Paradise” anytime soon.

Then, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan get into the double standards that exist while dating, especially when it comes to physical appearance.

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