First Karl joins me to talk about how he and Nicole got cast on the show (6:57), what singles immediately caught his eye (13:12), reacting to bonfire clips of Nicole (14:35), hearing Nicole say their relationship was surface level (17:41), what did he think Nicole's response would be to his admission of sleeping with Brittney (23:02), Brittney's IG April Fools pregnancy joke - which at the time of taping was still a question mark (27:21), where is he at with Brittney now (31:30), what was the ti...
Apr 04, 2019•2 hr 17 min
Mark joins me to talk about his initial thoughts when hearing the show was getting rebooted after 15 years (8:08), his initial first impressions of all the couples (10:31), Nicole's growth throughout the season (19:10), Kady's treatment of John (25:21), his thoughts on the Evan/Kaci/Morgan situation (28:13), final bonfire for Karl & Nicole (35:43), final bonfire for John & Kady (39:45), and how difficult it was being there for Evan & Kaci's final bonfire (41:29). Then Kaci joins me t...
Mar 28, 2019•2 hr 10 min
Tara and Sarah join me to talk about how they met each other and began collaborating on 90210 stuff (3:25), the impact 90210 had on the television in the 90's (7:35), the book they're currently working on (13:13), 90210 high school vs college years (16:03), does the show still hold up today (23:30), favorite storylines (32:04), their hatred for Brandon Walsh (38:02), the recent death of Luke Perry (42:15), and the reboot of 90210 coming this summer (49:29). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Ji...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 10 min
In Episode 17, Ashley joins me to first talk about the last podcast we did and her clever Spotify playlist she made for me. Then caller Nancy in NC joins us to talk about the suicide of her grandfather and the effect it's had on her along with a pregnancy struggle she had (6:45). Then Beth in NY calls in to talk about her 15 year old daughter recently being diagnosed with depression (33:58). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink." Learn more about your ad choic...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr
Sharleen joins me to talk about did the fence jump live up to the hype (6:00), her WTA thoughts (18:26), Hannah B vs Caelynn at the WTA (24:09), Matt Randolph's appearance on the show (28:06), parents giving blessings/permission on the show (35:35), Colton's contradictory statements during and post-show (40:16), did she think Colton "cornered" Cassie (46:26), was the ending to the season romantic (55:55), Colton not being descriptive about Cassie (59:51), what she thinks of Colton & Cassie n...
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 54 min
(SPOILERS) Jacqueline joins me to talk about how her applications for grad school is going, attending Arie & Lauren's wedding (8:15), her overall impressions of Colton's season (12:13), the Onyeka/Nicole fight at WTA (23:39), her thoughts on the Cassie/Caelynn "Bachelorette" talk in the car ride & how Katie came across on the WTA (28:19), Demi & Courtney's fight (38:48), upcoming "Bachelorette" talk (46:22), and Colton and Cassie's "breakup" from Monday (52:05). Then Kaci Campbell fr...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 52 min
(NO SPOILERS) Emma joins me to talk about the one year anniversary of her book (4:40), how her podcast came to be (6:35), favorite podcast guest or topic (10:17), covering the show as a feminist (12:44), how she's feeling about Colton's season (15:30), Bachelorette talk (17:55), how does she think the season ends (30:50), changes she would make (32:21), sexual diversity on the show (37:00), and we end with the Final 10 (39:42). Then Kaci Campbell joins me to recap episode 7 of "Temptation Island...
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 42 min
Ashley joins me to talk about her trip to Idaho last week. Then Amanda in New Jersey calls in to say that her husband doesn’t last long during sex and the call goes completely off the rails (4:39). Emily in Dallas then calls in with a very tough call about how husband’s comments about her weight has essentially ruined their marriage & sex life (44:30). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 25 min
Evan joins me to talk about where he and Kaci were at in their relationship when the show started (6:08), his last time with Kaci before they were separated on the island (10:43), women fighting over him (12:07), any part of him that didn’t want to do the show (19:21), embarrassing Kaci by his actions (21:42), having more than a physical attraction to Morgan (24:34), having sex with Morgan (27:06), he and Morgan falling in love (30:11), the “once a cheater, always a cheater” comment (35:07), tho...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 31 min
(NO SPOILERS) Amy joins me to talk about why she's contemplating breaking up with the show (3:55), meeting Leo last year (5:46), contestants social media history and vetting contestants (7:35), who she interviewed for her book that surprised her (17:44), Elan leaving the show and what possible impact it'll have (22:09), thoughts on Colton's season - no spoilers (25:45), Jason & Kaitlyn (30:50), she asks about my relationship with the show & a brief appearance by my dog, Luka (37:06), why...
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 57 min
(SPOILERS) Kristen joins me as she gives her overall thoughts on Colton thus far (7:07), does she have any favorites amongst the women (11:42), her thoughts on Demi (14:26), women not getting a lot of airtime this season (17:08), the Onyeka/Nicole fight (30:21), Onyeka getting bullied online after Monday (36:22), Caelynn’s story last week (40:27), contestants knowing each other this season (45:12), “Bachelorette” talk (51:07), the Cassie situation (although this was discussed before Cassie and h...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 49 min
Ashley joins me to talk about how we don’t always have to have serious calls on this show. Then our first caller, Catie in Connecticut, is gay and likes her best friend but doesn’t know what to do about it (5:20). Then Adrienne in freezing Indiana joins to tell us about her struggles dating as a single mother (28:07). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 05, 2019•54 min
(NO SPOILERS) Craig joins me to talk about why he decided to come on the podcast today, how old was he when first started using cocaine (14:12), how he got through the “Bachelorette” being an addict (18:02), when cocaine became a daily addiction (30:02), how the death of Gia affected him (35:23), his suicide attempt last year (38:12), when he finally told family (42:46), checking in to rehab (48:43), his daily routine in rehab and did he ever get the urge to use again (57:34), does he fear relap...
Jan 31, 2019•2 hr 8 min
(SPOILERS) Kate joins me to talk about how she helped me the Arie's season at the end of last year (6:36), her background and how she got started on her podcast (9:30), her stand up career (24:51), her favorite shows to cover (31:06), her thoughts on Colton's season (39:33), and we end with a shorter Final 10 (48:38). Then Kaci Campbell from "Temptation Island" joins us for a recap of episode #2 (55:06). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 26 min
For Episode 14, Ashley joins me to talk about her trip to Napa this past weekend and my Vegas Fan Appreciation Party coming up in June. Caller Rachel in Texas joins us to talk about the situation she has with her boyfriend who’s dragging his feet on moving in with her (6:13). Then Asin in Denver comes on the show to talk about her dilemma with her family wanting an arranged marriage for her, but she isn’t sure she wants that considering she’d had a boyfriend of 6 years (29:09). Original theme mu...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 10 min
(NO SPOILERS) Kaci joins me to talk about why she and Evan and decided to do this show, was she bothered by his statements Tuesday night that she just wanted a ring, Evan's tragic backstory with his father's murder, what was her initial impression of the couples when they arrived, which contestants caught her eye at first and who was she a little bit wary of, how hard was it to be separated from Evan, & much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Le...
Jan 17, 2019•37 min
(SPOILERS) Paulie joins me to talk about the incident in NY last week with Demi Burnett of the “Bachelor” (9:33), his IG live disaster after Danielle’s interview with People.com (31:04), we get into it over how he manipulated Danielle (43:41), his trip to Mexico with Danielle in July (59:12), his dishonesty about Cara to Danielle (1:07:43), where is he at with Cara right now and their relationship (1:24:14), going to therapy (1:36:35), and we end with how I feel people should take the podcast (1...
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr 55 min
In Episode 13, Ashley and I begin by talking about how the holidays were, the Christmas gifts we got each other, and her husband’s Eagles obsession (even though we recorded before Sunday’s game). Then our first caller Evelyn in LA joins us to talk about her boyfriend of 8 years who still hasn’t proposed and she doesn’t know what to do (10:45). Then our second caller is with Jenna in Atlanta who talks about the controlling emotional abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex and how that’s changed...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 8 min
(SPOILERS) Jemmye joins me to talk about the latest developing situation in the Paulie/Danielle/Cara Maria saga, including late last night when a Twitter follower posted a picture of Paulie with Demi yesterday in NY. We talk about if anyone is on Paulie's side, whether Paulie really is sorry, his abhorrent behavior towards both women, his IG live he did right after the story broke on People.com with Danielle, where does the relationship between Paulie & Cara Maria go from here and much, much...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 11 min
(SPOILERS) This week I answer all your "Reader Emails" over the past week which include more on Colton's episode-by-episode spoilers, how the premiere will play out, will this become a weekly thing, "Bachelorette" talk, and much, much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 26 min
(SPOILERS) Podcast begins by talking some news in Bachelor Nation including the "Crazy Days and Nights" site rumors, Elan Gale no longer producing, the overt Kaitlyn/Jason flirting on social media, also why rumors/speculation/innuendo/tea whatever you want to call it, is not as easy to spill anymore (9:50), your episode-by-episode spoilers for the season (14:24), this Colton/Caelynn conversation that Chris Harrison keeps hyping up (28:05), the updated ending with more details regarding what went...
Dec 20, 2018•51 min
In Episode 12, Ashley and I begin by talking about Christmas plans including what Christmas movies that A) she can't believe I haven't seen and B) which ones she absolutely wants me to watch instead of binge watching 90210. Then our first caller Kate in KC joins us to talk about an ex that she seemingly can't get over (9:41). Then Savannah in DC comes on to talk about two men in her life and the dilemma she seems to be facing. One who's taken that she wants, and one who professed his love to her...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 11 min
(SPOILERS) Jonny joins me to talk about how the Jonny Fairplay moniker came to be, his thoughts on Christian being eliminated last night, what really happened that led to his exit on "Fans vs Favorites," being 2 years sober, wanting to play the game again, where his relationship is with Jeff Probst, and much much more. Easiest interview I've ever done. Just ask Jonny a question, wind him up, and let him go. Almost a 2 hour filibuster on all things Jonny Fairplay. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 45 min
(SPOILERS) Stephen joins me to talk about the buzz around the current season of "David vs Goliath" (6:40), does he like the themes the seasons are given (12:40), who's playing the best game (17:50), Kara & Alec posting a pre-season pic together (25:15), how does he see this season playing out (30:05), was the Idol Nullifier fair (35:55), Christian's strategy (42:30), did Gabby go after Christian too early (46:14), players giving in-season interviews while still on the show (51:50), Stephen a...
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 29 min
In Episode 11, Ashley joins me and we begin by talking about last episodes Money Dance poll question that generated quite a bit of response. We also discuss this week's poll question about dealing with in-laws. Then, our first caller Megan in Massachusetts joins us to talk about dealing with an abusive father years later (13:30). In a "He Said, She Said" first, Ashley and I give an update on Megan since her call was recorded last week and she had to confront her father this past weekend (58:10)....
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 47 min
(SPOILERS) I begin the podcast by briefly recapping yesterday’s spoilers on the site, then Shannon joins me to talk about how she got started in her career (7:15), what exactly does her job entail (8:50), what is she looking for when she casts reality TV contestants (11:18), people auditioning who want to be like other past contestants (13:44), does she like doing casting calls (19:55), does she specifically seek out contestants with tragic backstories (24:10), contestant who she's seen grown th...
Nov 29, 2018•59 min
(SPOILERS) Kyle joins me to talk about how he went from playing football at Princeton to getting cast on "Real World: Chicago," how 9/11 played out for them during filming (9:50), going from "RW: Chicago" to moving to LA so he could become an actor and landing a soap opera gig (14:50), dealing with soap opera fans (21:06), "Bachelor" contestants trying to stay relevant after the show (26:24), his two favorite "Bachelor" seasons & Jake Pavelka talk (30:08), how he met his wife & she knew ...
Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 9 min
In Episode 10, Ashley and I begin by talking about the money dance at weddings, something she's never heard of before whereas I've been to 3 or 4 weddings that had them. Our first caller, Stephanie in CA, joins us to talk about how her boyfriend of three years has a best friend who has never liked her (2:48). Then we have a first, as we get our first male caller to the show, Patrick in Nashville, who is a sexual assault survivor from college and wants to tell his story (23:50). Original theme mu...
Nov 20, 2018•1 hr 4 min
(SPOILERS) Cassandra joins me to talk about her age when she was on the show and being a single mom, her wanting to leave the show early (14:48), her limo entrance on Juan Pablo's season (18:00), telling the other women about being a single mom and first impressions (19:43), what she did for her dresses (25:06), her 1-on-1 with Juan Pablo (29:00), international travel and the K-Pop group date in South Korea (37:13), getting eliminated on her birthday in New Zealand (43:06), BIP 2's crazy ending ...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 40 min
(SPOILERS) Lauren joins me to talk about how she got started in the business, her first live hit on TV (7:08), making the move to LA after years in Missouri (10:43), her idols in the industry (21:31), how long has she been a fan on the "Bachelor" franchise (24:36), how she ended up being ET's #1 reporter for all things Bachelor Nation & her favorite season (26:44), the Kaitlyn/Shawn breakup which happened as we were recording (29:05), Lauren asks me if I'd ever do the show (35:09), her thoug...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 31 min
