From her audition in Denver to her exit in LA, Sarah shares details of the interview process to night one trying to get Brad’s attention, to her conversations with quick witted Michelle Money and sweet Emily Maynard. She shares producers’ promptings in the mansion and the efficient way they ushered all the women out of LA after the rose ceremony. To get the scoop of what it’s like to be on the Bachelor IN DEPTH, listen to Sarah’s interview! IG:@SarahLedtkeMcCann Host & Producer🎙: Marilee Greene Music🎼: Purple Planet

We dive back into 2002 reality tv, fashion, social norms & diversity before sharing some comparisons from then to later seasons. Was Amanda ahead of the times sexually? Why was Trista America’s Sweetheart? We break down production’s decisions, viewership including the 20 million viewer episode & opinions of the lives of the former contestants now. My mom and I watched “The Bachelor” IRL in 2002/2003 which makes today’s episode a trip down memory lane! Host & Producer🎙: Marilee Greene Editor🎬: Chelsea Diggs-Smith Music🎼: Purple Planet

Part 2 of my interview with Houston based singer-songwriter Gabe Baker from “The Bachelor Presents:LTYH”. We discuss the tragedy that struck his family, his Sunday Church Hangs with Christopher Watson, winner of LTYH, and his faith in Christ. Gabe shares WHO from Bachelor Nation he has a crush on, WHAT his goal was in getting on the show, and WHY he drank club soda at every rose ceremony. He also shares the depth of his relationship with Savannah and what Michael Todd is really like! To hear ALL that Gabe is producing musically and more behind the scenes info, TUNE IN! www.gabebaker.com Host & Producer🎙: Marilee Greene Editor🎬: Chelsea Diggs-Smith Music🎼: Purple Planet

Former contestant from “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart”, Gabe is on the podcast! In this episode we talk about his life in Houston, dating and what he looks for in a partner, and his music journey before the show. A devout Christian, Gabe shares with me his heart for Jesus and how he gives back through music with good friend and winner of the season, Christopher Watson. Part 2 of this episode to include more of his bachelor journey. Host & Producer🎙: Marilee Greene Editor🎬: Chelsea Diggs-Smith Music🎼: Purple Planet

The final 3 couples fly to Nashville to perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame and get assigned 2 songs per couple. Folk, country, r&b and pop songs are assigned and the couples begin practicing before fantasy suite dates, but not before Mudi breaks down and makes a tough decision that affects their fate on the show. SPOILER ALERT: we don’t hear Rudi sing Whitney Houston but adore Matt for his authenticity. FINALLY, a reality show with REAL people not fame hungry humans! Celebrity judges are Jewel, Taye Diggs, Rita Wilson & Bach alums Kaitlyn Bristowe & Jason Tartick. And the WINNERS of LTYH S1 are...

The final 4 couples take off for Vegas via tour buses. Rudi & Matt get a fantasy suite disguised as a bad pit stop, Bri & Chris fall more in love at the chapel of love, and Jamie & Trevor go ice skating. Where are superstars Ryan & Natasha this episode?! THIS IS THE EPISODE TO WATCH-now we see why this show is referred to as A Star is Born meets Bachelor! Guest judges Arie & Lauren Luyendyk, Pat Monahan and Ashlee Simpson Ross & Evan Ross.

The episode starts off with dates for Chris & Rudi, Ryan & Jamie & Brandon & Julia. Then we unpack the breakups and musical performances by all the couples and the ongoing drama. Are we team Julia or Natasha? Who’s the real villain of the season? All this and MORE including takeaways directly from Julia’s most recent interview on Bachelor Happy Hour.

The format of the show changes in a flash and we discuss theories behind Brandon’s love triangle and Gabe & Savannah’s unknown relationship. We also share Gabe Baker’s story, showmances, & who’s the best actor on the show. Then we pick apart the performances with celebrities judges Jason Mraz & Kesha & Bachelor alum Jo Jo & Jordan Rodgers. Who’s acting their love story and who’s genuine? Finally, which storyline are producers teeing up to be the love story and who will win the grand prize?

The confrontation between Natascha & Trevor, unpacking the phrase, “Once a cheater, always a cheater”, the Chris & Bri love story & the remaining questionable romances between musicians who love to make out. Is it just us or do you also see the free love flowing in the house?

We compare the formula and editing of this new show to all other bachelor shows, discuss key cast members to watch and share the hilarious moments from the first episode. Also, where did they come up with this title? Will this cast be in “Paradise”? All that, and more!

Part 2 of the finale recaps the body language, exact words, and sequence of events from the final day in Australia through the ATFR. We theorize why we didn’t believe Peter’s proposal to HA, why Chris Harrison went to Auburn over Peter, why Madison didn’t apologize to Barb, and the chances of Madison and Peter lasting two months. *NOTE: At the time of this recording they were still together. As of 3/13, they are no longer together, two days after the finale aired.* We end with our hopes for Clare as the next Bachelorette and what makes a great season (50:20)!

We start the episode recalling our predictions before taking a look through bachelor nation history when the lead broke up with their F1 before or during the ATFR in past seasons. Then we recap the women meeting Peter’s parents (24:25) how production played a huge role in how this season panned out, and why Peter’s family’s is so bought into Peter’s love story (36:45). Finally we talk about Barb’s controlling behavior and Madison & Hannah Ann’s final dates in Australia.

I sit down with 3 bachelor fans of various ages and relationship status’ and discuss everything from their thoughts on Peter as the bachelor, the probability of success in a relationship where sex is withheld, instalove and first loves, and whether Victoria F is the villain of the season. We briefly recap the Women Tell All episode and our thoughts on the upcoming series “Listen to Your Heart” and new Bachelorette, Clare Crawley! Bachelor Nation updates at the end.

Hannah Ann’s sexy beach date, Victoria’s jungle adventure, and Madison’s truth bomb and hopeful/hesitant behavior. We discuss how to approach the men you’re dating with your boundaries and various notes from recent podcast interviews from Chris Harrison. What clues are producers telling us with editing, music, and extra clips? SPOILER alert 1:22-1:24, predictions 1:24 & Bach Nation Updates 1:30!

Peter visors Knoxville, Des Moines, Auburn & Virginia Beach. We discuss Peters compatibility in the REAL world with his remaining 4, the rumors concerning Victoria F, accountability and forgiveness in relationships and producers involvement in this episode. Finally, we theorize the outcome for Madison, Victoria & Hannah Ann as well as who will be the next bachelorette based on the girls edits, comparing to past bachelor seasons (1:15).

Peter and the girls have romantic dates in Santiago & Lima including the BEST date of the season, the telenovela! We dish dating advice in light of the remaining women’s “presenting” style of their values and how this affects Peter’s emotional connection with them. Natasha, Madison, Hannah Ann & Victoria get 1on1 dates and we say goodbye to our favorite girl, Kelley. Bachelor Nation updates on Raven & Adam’s wedding, Alexis Waters, Tia Booth, Sarah Herron and Carly & Evan.

Alayah is finally gone but there are still so many DISTRACTIONS! We discuss all the divas left and the dirty secrets uncovered on social media. The truth hurts! Bachelor Nation News: 1:12

The women leave the mansion for Cleveland for scary rides, a soap box derby race, run ins with their exes, and a visit from the ghost of Alayah! We break it ALL down. Updates on Kendall & Joe, Jenna Cooper, Jordan Kimball, Jade Roper Tolbert’s DraftKings controversy and MORE!

Chelsea joins Marilee to dig into the Kelsey v. Hannah “finasco” and the Sydney v. Alayah fiasco! Then we take a somber dive into the life and death of Tyler Gwozdz and conclude with engagements, weddings, babies and some HOT gossip on a potential Bachelor Nation breakup and a new coupling (1:06)🌹 Host🎤: Marilee Greene Producer🎬: Chelsea Diggs-Smith Music🎼: Purple Planet

January 17th recorded: We compare various theories on Hannah Brown & how in control she actually was of her appearances, women of past bachelor nation and our final 3 predictions! Yes, we realize it’s Episode 1; don’t hate us for calling the season early! Host🎤: Marilee Greene Producer🎬: Chelsea Diggs-Smith Music🎼: Purple Planet