This FREAK on the DRACULA of HAUNTS podcast, it's our annual Halloween special! What better time to talk for two hours about two very unscary (and actually quite good) episodes of reality TV?
Week 2 of The Golden Bachelor AU brought us a bevy of creatures, a character-revealing swear-word, and some profoundly touching personal stories - so naturally, we've responded by doing a parody song and talking a lot about horse poo. So kick off your high heels and saddle up for another perfect pod!
Can you believe it - The Bachelor is back on Australian TV! This week, The Golden Bachelor AU made its official premiere, and we're putting our expertise to good use in pulling apart the first week of the show. Is playing it safe the right move for the producers, or does it feel like more of the same? We analyse the limo exits, first dates, and the woman who at least seems to be getting a slight villain edit (but it's too soon to tell).
If you're wondering if you have to watch the show to listen to the pod - you definitely don't! But we were pleasantly surprised by a lot of things on the TV this week, and you might be too.
Let us know how you feel about Week 1 on our socials @bohpod and share the pod with a friend for extra brownie points! 🌹
The Bachelor of Hearts podcast is back! We've returned to discuss the "new era" of the Bachelor franchise in Australia - The Golden Bachelor, in which 61-year-old widower Barry 'Bear' Myrden will search for love among 20 distinguished women. We set the scene for what promises to be a pretty interesting season of television (on Channel Nine of all places), providing all the necessary context, and sharing everything we can glean about the cast of the show ahead of the premiere. How many of the women are interior designers? Which one is a warrior princess? And which one posted "All Lives Matter" on main? You'll have to tune in to find out.
Also, just a quick update: it looks like Nine will be airing two episodes a week (at least to begin with), on Monday and Tuesday nights. We are relieved.
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We’re back! After a long absence, we return with a special episode, designed to keep you up to date with some of your favourite stars from seasons we’ve covered over the history of BoH! We answer all your big questions such as who’s gotten married, who’s split up, and who’s still promoting some kind of weird weight loss solution on Instagram years after their 15 minutes on TV? (trick question - the answer is ‘everyone’)
Plus, a brief debrief on MAFS, some Golden Bachelor AU news, and a revolutionary new handshake technique. It’s good to be back!
Who did we miss? Let us know on socials @bohpod <3
We made it - both to the end of another season of The Golden Bachelorette and to the beginning of another hundo! Despite another perfectly-fine-but-not-particularly-inspiring episode, we're celebrating in style. Is Guy a horse? Hear how Joan's season wraps up (you'll never guess!) and also hear us eating a bunch of golden treats on microphone! Sorry!
Thanks to all of you for making the past 200 episodes so special. We'll be back soon!
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We’re licking our wounds this week after a brutal few days in world history, and a Golden Bachelorette: The Men Tell All special that somehow isn’t able to offer any real solutions. But did it help?
We’re here to discuss the silver (or is that golden?) linings in this insubstantial but inoffensive hour of TV: for one, it’s nice to see our friends the Mansion Men again and tap our toes to their jaunty tune. Jesse Palmer (a Canadian!) has a good night as host (especially when he’s not talking to Charles L.) And hey - everyone gets a something-burger. That’s not nothing-burger!
This week, Joan and her Final Three are treated to a trip to Tahiti, where Joan is faced with a tough decision (which ultimately gets made for her). As we lurch towards the finish line, we discuss the hypothetical possibility of a Golden Who Fucks, and dive deep into the way Tahiti is represented, as well as the effect it has on an older Frenchman.
Plus, some hard-hitting US election coverage (😬), some facts and knowledge about the Los Angeles football Rams, and a great many boats. I gotta be honest folks - I got 95% of the way through editing this one and then they called the election. The vibes are not good. I hope you’re all doing okay. Take it easy. We love you.
Happy Hawktuber 31st!!! It's time once again for our annual Halloween episode - this time, we're covering two horrifying episodes Drac-to-Drac, because is there anything scarier than trying to summarise and discuss two feature-length episodes of TV in one go?? Oh yeah - spiders. They're scary as hell.
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A dock is an enclosed area for loading and unloading ships. It extends along the shoreline. This one can sometimes also be used to encompass the other four, though.
A wharf runs parallel to shore, not out into the water, and is built on piles, which are basically long pillars driven into the ground. They often are placed where the soil is too loose to build directly.
A pier is like a wharf, but extends out into the water. These are pretty common for boat ramps and public parks and such.
A quay is similar to a wharf, running along the shoreline, but is built on fill, which is literally filling material. In other words, it rests directly on the ground, which is filled in around it.
Finally, a jetty is a pier that is built on fill. It runs out into the water, but there's no space underneath it. It rests on filled earth.
This week on The Golden Bachelorette, the bloodbath continues, as we say farewell to three more of our favourite men (and also another one). Plus, two lacklustre single dates and a bizarre farewell fakeout. Wow, it sounds pretty rough when I put it like that!
Never fear, though: we’re feeling our oats this week thanks to our new sponsor, we’re standing up to cancer, and we’re celebrating the resurgence of the tush.
This week, one man is sent on a glitzy all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas, whilst another is plonked on a horse. The sixty-somethings are pushed to engage in strenuous activity and many of them are injured in the process, and Joan is struggling under the weight of her performance of ultimate femininity. In conclusion, Episode 3 of The Golden Bachelorette is a land of contrasts.
Danke schoen for listening! Keep up with the show on socials @bohpod and our Facebook community Bachelor of Hearts Oshposting. Plus, you can support the show on Patreon if you want us to live that high roller lifestyle.
This week, we're joined once again by LMFAO Expert and girlfriend of the pod Lauren Guerrera to discuss the FBOY Island AU S2 finale! We're still reeling from the very unexpected outcome, but we try our best to decompress and provide some closure after a pretty jarring season finale. There's tons to pull apart from both the finale and the post-show, and we're also a little divided on our winners and losers. Plus you might hear some little hee-hees along the way.
Lauren's got a season's worth of hot takes stored up, Max has taken up skinning animals, and Xavy's got strong feelings about payment methods - plus... they sent us hats.
Support the show on Patreon (thanks!!) plus stay in the loop on Instagram @bohpod and in our Facebook group Bachelor of Hearts Oshposting.
CANNONBAAALLLL!!! We are back and we're diving deep into Week 2 of our Golden Bachelorette recap! 💦
As the men settle in to mansion life, producers are serving up a heaping dose of Americana with a Very Senior Prom and a trip to Disneyland Resort (brought to you by Disney). We farewell some of our early favourites including Jack and Dr. Bob, but dark horses Charles L., Dan and Taylor Dayne emerge as main characters we can really get behind.
Plus - are yo-yos cool? Sound off on our socials - @bohpod / Bachelor of Hearts Oshposting.
This week, it’s (probably) the second-last episode of the season, and our chickens are finally coming home to roost. We see a Freaky Friday body-swap Group Date, a genuinely thrilling Hot Gay Spy Deal, and another shock walk-out - plus, we get very finicky over spelling, editing, and sound design (all in a day’s work). Who have you got going into the finale? Let us know on socials @bohpod!
🥇The Golden Bachelorette is here!🥇 And we are too, like it or lump it, with another series of BoH Presents: Senior Studies. The first-ever episode of The Golden Bachelorete brings us an abundant crop of sexy sexagenarians, each one chock-full of personality, and all of whom are competing for the heart of glamorous private school administrator Joan Vassos.
We’re here to talk through Joan’s options, pick our early favourites, and flag a few concerns. How does one become the Alpha Girl Dad? Who's giving Joan gastro? And will anyone’s voice be as fun to do as Gerry’s?
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Somebody call Evil Chubby Checker - cause this week, we’re dealing with a bad twist! We hit the mics to ask the big questions about this week’s huge production fumble. Could aliens be to blame? Is it some kind of brilliantly nuanced psychological mindgame? Was it just bad? And what else happened on this episode again?
We talk about why Jerome’s shock reveal was not that shocking, some more icky male aggression, and a breaking-point display of independence from the show’s backgroundiest character.
Episode 6 leaves us a little dissatisfied, with a few plot threads that refuse to make meaningful progress - however, a chilling ultimatum, a sneaky off-the-books relationship, and a big old game-changing status reveal all threaten to show their heads very soon. On the pod, we suspect a man of inventing a son, threaten to cook the women, and give props to the absolute worst man on TV - plus, we lay down our final predictions ahead of next week’s status reveal!
This week, we’re joined once again by dear friend of the pod Abby Butler (triple j) to discuss the highs and lows of Episode 5, as we learn more and more about these men (and even a little bit about the women). Can you educate a man out of his Andrew Tate addiction? Is Nathan’s big reveal the best reality TV twist of the year? Has Jack’s reign of shirtlessness gone on long enough?
Plus - squirty paint, squirty papaya, and probably too much Haliey Welch chat.
Follow Abby on IG @abbzbutler and TikTok @flabbygutler!
This week on the pod, we’re joined by fabulous fitness & fashion content creator Taylor Roocke, who just so happens to be the sister of our favourite new TV character, Doug!
No, not the Nickelodeon cartoon Doug, can you imagine?
Taylor gives us the lowdown on the man behind the muscle, the brain behind the brawn, the over-achiever behind the golden retriever - as well as an insight into what it’s like watching your brother get his butt out on TV.
Plus, a brand-new segment with a fashion focus, we go deep on Joe’s possessive behaviour, and we finish with some unexpected breaking news about The Bachelor (yes, really!)
Find Taylor on TikTok @taylorinspired and Instagram at @taylorroocke!
Xavy’s recording on location as we recap FBOY Island Australia S2E03! This week, a surprise appearance from Mr Tickles sends shockwaves through the podcast, plus, who the F are these new boys?? Join us as we unmask this week’s A-Boy, F-Boy, and celebrate the return of BDE Yoda.
Freestyle rap is back in a BIG way this week on FBOY Island AU - plus, some well-timed Olympic synergy, unnecessary waxing, and some last-minute string cheese (in that it was kind of cheesy when D’art played the cello, which is a string instrument, you get it?)
Also - we salute the work of cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, we’re visited by some famous Seths, and we hash out the great BDE vs. Rizz debate of 2024.