(SPOILERS) I begin by briefly talking about what Ashley and I spoke about last night on our IG live. Then FP joins me (5:46) to talk about broadcasting during a pandemic, what he missed most about this season, why he personally would take Mookie Betts over Mike Trout, break down the Dodgers/Rays World Series, the Kershaw playoff struggles, and much, much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Magic Spoon – www.MagicSpoon.com/STEVE promo code: STEVE...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 5 min
(SPOILERS) I begin by talking about the late breaking news last night of Ashley and JP’s break up. Then Kat joins me (9:04) and we talk about everything from the “Bachelorette” season, to Big Brother, to playing a game of “Answer or Drink” (or whatever we call it), where we talk about sources, Bachelor tea, Reddit, and so much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Munk Pack – www.MunkPack.com promo code: STEVE for 20% off your first purchase Learn...
Oct 15, 2020•2 hr 19 min
(SPOILERS) I start by talking briefly about the season upcoming and getting back to my regular schedule. Then @BachelorClues on IG and Lizzy Pace from the “Game of Roses” podcast join me (8:33) to discuss a lot happening in Bachelor Nation. Clare/Tayshia’s season, Clare’s men, Matt’s season, Matt’s women released this week and who they find most interesting, the Hannah/Tyler video, having 6 straight months of Bachelor programming, how they view the show as a game, & much, much more. Music wr...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 35 min
(SPOILERS) I start by briefly going over yesterday's column talking about the spoilers for the "Bachelorette" season, along with a couple notes about Matt James' "Bachelor" season which begins filming next week. Then Justine and Natasha join me (6:01) to talk about how they got started with their podcast, who is into the show more, their thoughts on having Tayshia and Matt as leads of the next two seasons, what other shows they're watching, and much, much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (...
Oct 01, 2020•55 min
(SPOILERS) I start by giving brief thoughts on what’s going on with “Bachelorette” and it’s spoilers. Then Tre joins me (5:07) to talk about his stint on “Love Island” including what his intentions were, who he was most attracted to, who he thinks is the biggest actor on the show (probably not who you think), how he sees the rest of the season playing and much more. Also, we address controversial tweets he had 6-7 years ago, then end the conversation talking Ohio St. football, who he played for ...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 18 min
(SPOILERS) I start by giving a brief update and thoughts on the Colton/Cassie situation (go to my column in today’s post for a more detailed breakdown). Then Jason & Molly join me (9:53) to talk about their season, what was going on behind the scenes, how their season put me on the map, dealing with the aftermath of Jason’s decision, the current state of the franchise and how social media plays such a huge role, and we end with a game of trivia where we see if Jason’s answers match up with M...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min
(SPOILERS) I begin by talking briefly about some Bachelor Nation stories, then Kaci joins me (7:17) to talk about what she’s heard regarding season 3 filming of “Temptation Island,” her friendship that developed with Morgan stemming from her breakup with Evan, the YouTube videos that both of them released about their time with Evan, then Kaci discusses her reasoning for recently starting an OnlyFans account and what the business model looks like. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/M...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 18 min
(SPOILERS) I begin by going over a few things regarding “Bachelorette” filming, then Sarah joins me to talk about the weirdness of this “Bachelorette” season, COVID affecting the stand up comedy circuit, has she gotten new material from COVID, jokes that kill or bomb on stage, and then we end by talking briefly about “Love Island” and “Big Brother.” Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 19 min
(SPOILERS) I begin by talking about filming on Tayshia's season, who received her first impression rose, and what the "Bachelorette" schedule should look like. Then I answer your emails covering topics like trolls, Bachelor Nation couples, my relationship with Kat, Uncrustables, Olive Garden, Star Wars movies, chores, favorite meals, and all sorts of other things - most of which are non-Bachelor related. A great group of questions you can also read the answers to in today's column. Music written...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min
(SPOILERS) I begin by briefly going over some things happening with “Bachelorette” filming. Then Kristen joins me (7:30) to give her take on all the “Bachelorette” news from the past month – Clare/Tayshia, how does she think they’re handling the pandemic, JoJo/Chris Harrison, how will the season hold up ratings wise, etc. We also then talk about DWTS and Big Brother filming during a pandemic, before wrapping up with her thoughts on some upcoming scripted shows she’s had the chance to screen earl...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 12 min
(SPOILERS) I briefly start out by talking about this past Tuesday’s column which has mini spoilers. Then Colton joins me and we go through his journey with the franchise in chronological order. We start with his time on Becca’s season, then “Bachelor in Paradise” season 5, his season of the “Bachelor, and everything that’s happened with him post-show. Tons of good stories, some tea, and Colton addresses every criticism I had about him over the last couple years. A lot to cover in this interestin...
Aug 13, 2020•2 hr 21 min
(SPOILERS) I begin by talking about the latest from "Bachelorette" filming, including hate that Clare is getting along with all the rumors and speculation. Then Kate Stayman-London joins me (18:31) to talk about her book "One To Watch," which is about a reality TV dating show, "Main Squeeze," where they have a plus sized female lead, and all the emotions from not only her during filming, but also the contestants. For the first 30 minutes of the interview, we don't talk spoilers about the book. T...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 8 min
(SPOILERS) I start off by going over my tweets from yesterday regarding some goings on in Clare's season. Then Shannon joins me (6:53) to talk about her time on the original season of this franchise, how different it was back then, re-living it during the GOAT episode, what people didn't see from her season, if she had to deal with trolls early on, her life post show including losing her house in Hurricane Harvey and delivering an IVF baby during a pandemic. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'J...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 21 min
(SPOILERS) I begin by talking briefly (one sentence actually) about Nick's reaction to our podcast last week, then begin to discussing the early eliminations on Clare's season. Then Michelle joins me (7:28) to talk about her anxiety leading up to this past Monday's GOAT episode, her "villain" edit during Brad's season, brief discussions about her time on Bach Pad 2 and BIP 1, are wedding bells on the horizon for her and boyfriend Mike Weir, and the tragic accident daughter Brielle suffered back ...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 16 min
I begin by giving my thoughts on going on Nick's podcast this past Tuesday, followed by the reaction on Clare's guys that were released yesterday (11:33). Then Jazzy joins me to talk about her 5 seasons working as a casting producer on the Bachelor franchise, the hardships she endured, the lack of diversity not only on the show but behind the scenes, what made her speak out a month ago on Instagram, has it hurt her in the industry, and much more (21:12). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 17 min
I begin by talking about the latest in Clare's season that I'd tweeted about yesterday, give details on location, update on some guys, and what I'd like not to be asked early on. Then Brett joins me (10:23) to talk about the "Greatest Seasons Ever" of the "Bachelor/ette" on Monday nights, and also about his involvement with the @BachDiversity IG account, which has garnered close to 140,000 signatures since it's launch a month ago. Ads: MagicSpoon – MagicSpoon.com/STEVE using promo code: STEVE fo...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Andy joins me to talk about Reality Blurred’s 20 year anniversary approaching next week, the diversity problem on the “Bachelor,” does he think it can change, what did the show say when he contacted them, how reality TV exists in a COVID world, and much, much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: MagicSpoon – MagicSpoon.com/STEVE using promo code: STEVE for free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Marquel joins me to recap his time on Andi’s season, how his love for cookies started, he remembers Eric Hill, dealing with racism on his season, being part of the first “Bachelor in Paradise” cast, not getting selected as the “Bachelor,” his reasoning why, and we end with a little UFC talk. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 41 min
I begin by talking about the latest info released this week regarding Clare and Matt’s seasons of filming. Then, ESPN’s Clinton Yates joins me (6:23) to talk about his interest in the “Bachelor” and the naming of Matt James as the “Bachelor.” Also, we discuss the latest issues surrounding the NBA, MLB, and the NFL in regards what’s happening with the starting times for each league. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: MagicSpoon – MagicSpoon.com/STEVE ...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 10 min
I begin by talking about how you can purchase KN95 masks, the ratings for “Bachelor: Greatest of All-Time,” Rachel and Becca’s podcast this week, and the Bachdiversity Instagram account that started up this week. Then, Lacey joins me (14:16) to talk about her very brief stay on the “Bachelor,” her relationship with Daniel on BIP 4 & how she felt betrayed, her being very naïve to the whole process, her love for Harry Potter movies, and more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Mac...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 28 min
I start out by discussing CampaignZero, and bring attention to their offshoot site that went live yesterday, 8CantWait.org. Then Taylor joins me to talk about Hannah Brown’s apology, the recent protests, rioting, and looting, the work she’s done on her Instagram over the last week, race relations, and more (12:07). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) JoinCampaignZero.org 8CantWait.org PoliceScorecard.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Tommy joins me to talk about season 21 last summer, how he got cast, his love for the show, keeping his close relationship with Christie a secret all season, the Gr8ful alliance, Cliff and Nicole deciding to vote him out at 5, and much more. Around the 56:00 mark, Kat Dunn joins in to ask Tommy why he was the mastermind behind her eviction. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2020•1 hr 19 min
I start by talking a little about the Hannah Brown situation and my current thoughts on how things are being handled. Then Stephen joins me to break down season 40 of Survivor: Winners at War. From Tony’s dominance, is there a gender bias on this show, is there too much game play going on, how the fire tokens played out, do we need to do away with Extinction, and much, much more (9:54). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. ...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 28 min
I open by talking about Josh Gad’s YouTube video posted this past Monday (which I embedded in today’s column on my site) that reunited the “Back to the Future” cast. If you’re a fan of this movie, you’ll love this reunion. Then Brad joins me to talk about the origin of his “Back From the Future” book, my love for the franchise, hypotheticals in the franchise, why Brad thinks this is the greatest movie trilogy ever, why the movie still has staying power 35 years later, and we end by talking about...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min
I start out by talking about the latest on Peter and Kelley, “Listen To Your Heart” thoughts, and Clare’s season (5:50). Then Nikki joins me to talk about how she got started in her career, living with her parents during quarantine, being on Kaitlyn’s season for a group date, the Comedy Central Roasts, and much, much more (17:25). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2020•53 min
Emily joins me to talk about her time on Ben Flajnik’s season, how it feels like forever ago, her memories from the season, where it went wrong with Courtney and what she should’ve done differently. Then Emily and I spend the next hour talking about COVID-19, from it’s early threat, myths vs facts, diagnostic testing vs antibody testing, social distancing, effects on sports, what will the new normal be, when does she think we’ll ever get there, vaccines, a second wave hitting in the fall, and mu...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Kathryn joins me to talk about her “Big Brother 21” experience including the controversy surrounding a “boyfriend” who sold her out, did anyone know about Christie and Tommy’s pre-show friendship, her rocky relationship with Jackson, different final two scenarios, her recently ended relationship with Nick, what happened between her and Holly, being a Dallas Mavericks dancer, and what she’s up to now. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ThredUp – Thred...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 57 min
We jump right into things as I recap the story from Sept of 2018 and address where it’s at now, Jenna talks about her timeline (5:56), Jenna coming to me 2 ½ weeks ago (16:26), what I re-remembered after digging through old emails (24:54), why bring it up now (30:24), is there a definitive answer as to what went on (44:46), who came to me to let me know Jenna wanted to speak with me (52:10), talking about some of the information that has been gathered over the last 18 months (55:46), how the sto...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 34 min
(SPOILERS) I begin by talking about Ashley Spivey and I’s Sunday night IG live show & next week’s “unexpected” podcast, I give my thoughts on Peter’s 4 podcast appearances released on Tuesday and one answer I found really interesting (2:47), my EXCLUSIVE in regards to info on “Bachelorette” filming plans (9:34). Then Courtney joins me to talk about her pregnancy, her engagement, Peter’s season, IG influencing, so many Bachelor Nation writing books like she did, how difficult that process was...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 27 min
I begin by talking about the IG Live show Ashley Spivey and I are doing on Sunday nights at 8 ET and a little more about Colton's candidness in his book. Then Emily joins me to talk about how she got her start (14:24), the change in how "tabloids" have covered stories over the years (19:57), magazine vs online (22:30), how subjects are breaking their own stories now (24:27), having "exclusives" (32:42), what she took from interviewing Colton for her podcast this week (43:15), and we end by talki...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min
