We've done lots of yapping, per usual, so let's cut to the chase. If you want to start witih the episode recap itself, go to that 10-minute mark. Here are some of the things we talk about this week: Alexe's statement What rendezvous means Clayton's cringe post The origin of his cringe post (we don't really get into, but it obviously came from what Rachel said) We also address FAFO parenting, Steve's messed-up face, and more!...
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 20Ep. 3
What will happen now that the tables have turned and the couples are playing for love or money? We sure hope something juicy, because that's why we're here! This episode, we cover Jonathon in the perpetual friendzone with everyone, Jeremy getting a bad edit (or maybe just making really bad choices), and Brian just being the worst. Some random things we bring up in the episode: The leek spinning meme Katie Thurston's clapback Getting married is like joining a new board...
Aug 09, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 20Ep. 2
OMG, officially Season 20 of the show! Did you think we'd miss it? We cover the first four episodes of Paradise, so you get a LOT of disjointed content. Here are the TikToks Sammi talked about in the episode. For the payoff, you'll have to listen all the way to the end! Have You Ever Had a Krispy Kreme? Krispy Kreme Explainer...
Jul 26, 2025•1 hr 42 min
So sorry to be so late on this, so we'll make it brief! Paradise is coming and so are more episodes, but Sammi's computer epically failed in this episode, so you're going to hae to wait a little bit, OK? But enjoy this for now!
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 18 min
We're back before Paradise with some special episodes!! You loved our Season 1 recap of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, so all summer, we're gonna give you a recap, two episodes at a time. Here are some of the videos and channels Sammi mentioned during the episode, for people who like deep dives into Mormonism and Christian fundamentalism: Fundie Fridays - honestly the best channel on YouTube How Mormon Doctrine Created Crumbl Cookie - Sammi's just started watching more Alyssa Grenfell and the...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Nights like this don't come around too often! We are locked in and ready to talk about the Bachelor finale. How did we feel about Litia's parting words? What's our take on the upcoming Bachelor in Paradise season? Tune in to find out! Some resources from the video: The Vulture article , attachment styles video , and Grant's guilty counts . Enjoy!...
Mar 29, 2025•55 min•Season 19Ep. 8
Listen, this episode is more unhinged than normal. Sammi's got a cold and just finished speaking for four hours straight, only to come to this jam-packed episode. We've got The Women Tell All, the Fantasy Suites, and a very delayed JILLY BOX! You won't want to miss Sammi's coughing fit as Steve throws her for an absolute loop when suggesting what nail designs she should get next.
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 19Ep. 7
We're in hometowns already, and there were some clear standouts, and one...not so much. We take a lot of off-ramps on this episode, including warning our audience against accidentally falling into alt-right pipelines, how Sammi was right about Hannah Berner (VINDICATION), and teasing a fturue store review! For those following along at home, the Jilly Boxes are still delayed in transit. Sniff. Here's an article on Grant's music . Also here's the take on Hannah that Sammi was talking about on the ...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 19Ep. 6
We're in Scotland! Adn the outlook is perhaps dreich (am I using that right?). The women are focused on their enemy of the last two weeks, Carolina, but we think she's 100% in the right. Controversial opinion? Maybe!! But at least she isn't promoting her music career. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPujIV2irvs
Mar 02, 2025•56 min•Season 19Ep. 5
This week, we get confirmation from Sammi's mom about all of her wild stories, plus we talk about this week's episode, I guess. It was a frustrating watch for both of us, mainly because we can't figure out what the drama is about, exactly. Carolina being honest? We just need a villain, huh? Anyway, go follow us on Bluesky so we have more than 3 followers, k love you byeee
Feb 20, 2025•51 min•Season 19Ep. 4
Is there drama in the house, or is everyone just tired and dealing with GI issues? Someone will have to write a tell-all like Courtney for us to know for sure, but what we DO know is that for these women, emotions are running high. We talk about kid logic, appendectomies, Daytrader, and you know, whatever else we want, like normal. Stick around until the end for our take on Tyler Cameron's latest kerfuffle. And while the Internet Archive still exists, you can learn more about Day Trader Here . C...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 19Ep. 3
Are they crisis bangs or just cute bangs? You'll have to watch our video to know for sure! On this episode, we talk about the one-sided beef between Allie Jo and Zoe, the continued domination of Chloie and Zoe, and how Grant is maybe the best singer so far in Bachelor Nation!
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 19Ep. 2
We are SO back! This may be the very first season with all unique first names, no last initial required, and we are loving it! In this episode, we talk about Insomnia Cookies, our ongoing beef with Illinois, body glitter, and the Jane Goodall of hot girls. Here's an old Jane Goodall of Hot Girls article , and the Tell the Bees take on the Matt & Rachael breakup. (Also, to be fair, we hadn't watched that ANNOYING fry video, but also, let's not act like an immature man is the Antichrist). Our ...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 19Ep. 1
Before we hit the next season of The Bachelor, we give you one more bonus episode: Season 1 of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. First off, for more great LDS commentary, check out Jordan and McKay , the best in the game. In this episode, we talk about the season, Nickelodeon, weird Wisconsin stuff, our desire to try Swig, and more. Are we team Whitney or team Taylor? You probably already know, but you won't know for sure unless you listen! If you want to see us do more bonus episodes on other t...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 34 min
It only took us 2 years, but we finally did it! Here's our long-awaited, VERY deep dive of Courtney Robertson's book, I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends . It is jam-packed, but we strongly recommend reading the book and revisiting the season for more context. And, here's Ben's Cream Dream video . Watch at your own risk.
Dec 31, 2024•2 hr 40 min
Another season has wrapped, and the first Golden Bachelorette season is behind us! While it was a very obvious episode, it was still nice seeing Joan get a happy ending. We hope it continues for many years to come. We talk a little bit about some future special episodes coming, news from The Onion, and how we feel about Grant's season. See you a few times over winter break and then again in late January!
Nov 16, 2024•37 min•Season 18Ep. 7
Can you believe it's already time for another Jilly Box? And on the Men Tell All day? What a treat! We do an epic, celebration-based unboxing, interspersed with wholesome tales of the Manion Men. What a season. These men will be missed, but hopefully producers take our hints and give us Paradise! P.S.: Please don't yell at Sammi for totally missing who Barbara is. We know how you One Tree Hill fans can get.
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 18Ep. 6
Consider this an interlude, a break in the action before things wrap up for good. We've created a very tight, 30-ish minute episode to get you up to speed on the Finale (part 1). Stay tuned for what is either a very thrilling conclusion or the thing we've expected all along. P.S. you can check out Sammi's friend's Twitch channel here .
Nov 04, 2024•34 min•Season 18Ep. 5
We're already at hometowns! We get not one, but TWO , Chicago dates, a Lake Tahoe outing, and a Wichita ranch. Could a Golden Bachelorette ask for anything more? We spend a lot of time dunking on Chicago in this one, sorry in advance. Also, go say nice things to @iced__tay on TikTok and check out Sammi's TikTok @SammiDitto for movie deep dives
Oct 26, 2024•49 min•Season 18Ep. 4
We're back with another double episode! 2 times the fun in the same amount of time! We jump back and forth a bit between weeks 4 and 5, so bear with us. Do we already know who "the one" is at the end of this? And who stands the best chance at being the Golden Bachelor? Keep watching and listening for our takes.
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 18Ep. 3
You get a double-dose of us, but also basically half of Sammi because her camera kept freezing, so that counts for something, right? On this week's episode, we talk about Kim's amazing song, Charles being the internet's boyfriend, and all the men making us cry about every 10 minutes or so. Have we turned the corner on Guy? We think so!! Hear our predictions at the end and stories throughout - Helen Keller, tae kwon do, walking for cheese - we really covered it all, as always.
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 18Ep. 2
It's chaotic in our worlds, but thank goodness we have Joan to keep our stuff together. It was a pretty great start to the season. Lots of promising men, perhaps soem foreshadowing of bonding events to come, and there are some people we just want to hear from more! Will we get the chance? Will they give us Pablo in Golden Paradise? One can dream!
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 18Ep. 1
Even when your house has come down wih the plague, the show must go on for Jenn's sake! Sammi and Steve spend 90 minutes breaking down essentially the last 30 minutes of the finale and After the Final Rose. Is Devin diabolical or illogical? Was Jenn treated more unfairly than the other Bachelorettes? And are producers really that evil? All this and more in this episode.
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 17Ep. 9
What a packed episode this week! We cover the fantasy suites, the Men Tell All, and a Fall 2024 Jilly Unboxing. It's hard to say how this is all going to shake out after what we've seen this week. We make our predictions, talk about in-home salad bars, and appreciate all of Jeremy's best moments at The Men Tell All. Join us next week for the finale, and before we know it, The Golden Bachelorette!
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 37 min
This week was technical difficulty after technical difficulty to get you here. In fact, if you watch the video, you'll see animated text over half of a black screen about 20 minutes in when we completely lost Steve. But, we're here and that's what counts! The recording and publishing process is sometimes more exciting than the Bachelorette episode itself. We talk about animatronics, run clubs, Sammi's favorite, and, at the end, conspiracy theories. Join us next week for a less buggy episode and ...
Aug 22, 2024•58 min•Season 17Ep. 7
This one really gets into the weeds, but we cover it all - the fun, the serious, the trigger-warning-worthy. But hey, at least we use our own words that come out of our own brain, unlike Sam, who is like one of those dolls with a string in its back that can say like 5 things. The radio station was truly a sight to behold. We also cover Sammi's weird contempt of Seattle (get a grip, Sammi), some very serious allegations against Marcus, and our predictions for the end of the show. And...we talk ab...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 17Ep. 6
Look at that, we're back with another episode so quickly! While this week wasn't the most eventful, it does show very clearly who's in the front of the pack. We talk about Jenn's obsession with flying (obviously), Sammi's slightly criminal past, and Jenn's toxic ex-boyfriend. Who will make it to hometowns? We place our predictions at the end.
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Friends, I am so sorry you're getting this so late! Blame technical difficulties on multiple fronts, but we are live with this now, so isn't it the intention that counts? This week we cover a LOT of ground - men who can't take "no" for an answer, Michiganders vs. Wisconsinites, Tyme machines, VR - this episode has it all.
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 17Ep. 4
We'll just say this right off the bat: This week, the men really impressed us with their Thunder Down Under routines. They've got some great alternative careers waiting for them if this season doesn't pan out the way they hoped. We have a large group date, a small group date, and only one-on-one, but plenty of interpersonal drama scattered throughout the episode. Aaron, Sam M, not gonna lie - you're both making us side with Devin, and we don't know how to feel about that. We throw a lot of refer...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 17Ep. 3
We're off to Australia! I'm going to be honest, the best part about this episode is when we start to unravel, in real time, the manufactured nature of one of the contestants. Is anything about him real? Find out more by listening and watching! We also talk about this great Screenrant article . Give it a read for greater insight on our revelation. Sammi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammiditto...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 17Ep. 2
