We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes before we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap the final two episodes of Bachelor Season 1. They discuss the response to Alex's final two women, the first …

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes before we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 3-5 of the very first Bachelor season! They discuss the history of dating on TV, blonde vs brunette…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes before we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap the first two episodes of the very first Bachelor season. They discuss the world's reaction to the concept o…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie answer questions from listeners! They discuss their favorite Bachelor seasons they've covered, why they love the show so much, and the story of how they met. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YekhlysvN7crQQ9b4pKlfV_tYLFFYd9nYU5Z8ptt…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect We're back with some exciting updates!! We are closing out the year with our first ever Bachelor in Retrospect award ceremony. Use this ballot to vote for stand-outs of this Bachelor era. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YekhlysvN7crQQ9b4pKlfV_tYLFFYd9…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Jillian's Bachelorette season. They discuss a truly disastrous Men Tell All, the show's shaping of the narrative about the previous season, surprising focus on the winning couple's sex life. We'll be sta…

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect If you want to watch Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire, it's on YouTube and boy is it a weird time capsule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl--sV68sWo&ab_channel=CromulentRips In this bonus episode for patrons, before they go back to to The Bachelor's 2002 beginnings in the new year, …

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap a very chaotic group of episodes. They break down a very different group of hometowns, discuss whether you can "cheat" at the Bachelor, and they both sing! And for another time, here is the clip from when Jake was on The H8R.…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Jillian Harris's Bachelorette season! They discuss the different definitions of "wrong reasons," whether a train is the perfect place to fall in love, and some takeaways from their Bachelor journey so far. For…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie take their time machine back to 2009 to cover Jillian Harris's Bachelorette Season! They discuss the focus on Americana despite the Canadian lead, the extra toxic masculinity, and the terrifying return of an old foe... Going forwar…

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for patrons, Annemarie, still traumatized from the honeymoon suite cam at Sean and Catherine's wedding, sits down with romance author and academic Jodi McAlister to unpack the Bachelor's obsession with doing storylines about Losing It. Annemarie and Jodi discuss all yo…

Due to unforeseen life circumstances, we had to delay the start of Jillian's season. Sorry! To make it up to you we are unlocking our first bonus episode for patrons, in which Myles McNutt joins us to discuss Coming Out Colton. We will be back November 11th with Jillian's season. If you like this episode and want to become a patron, visit us at pat…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap the powerful final episodes of Desiree's season. They discuss how spoilers affected this season's audience, why they love Desiree's season, and the incredible foreshadowing of Juan Pablo's season. We'll be back on October 28t…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie continue Desiree's season and recap episode 7, Hometowns, and a surprisingly placed Men Tell All. They discuss class representation in reality TV, the deal with Brooks, and way too many poems and songs. For an episode guide and oth…

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie recap and discuss Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici's Bachelor wedding special. They talk about the intense focus on Sean and Catherine's sex life, the deeply religious wedding ceremony, and the times they made scenes at their sisters' w…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Desiree Hartsock's Bachelorette season! They discuss how intense this season's guys are about "the right reasons," a questionable cameo by the Red Cross, and the unwelcome return of a man playing guitar. For a…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect We're back! Carrie and Annemarie recap Episodes 1-3 of Desiree Hartsock's Bachelorette season. They discuss the framing of Desiree's season as "A Cinderella story," an all-time great appearance from a civilian, and a contender for the worst-aged group …

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this episode for patrons, Carrie and her friend Zach Anner discuss his experience being on a reality show and how his disability affected the experience. Zach also gives his take on some of the disability representation we've seen on The Bachelor. Hosted by Carrie Rosen Episode Edited by…

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Max Quinn and Xavier Rubetzki Noonan, hosts of the Bachelor of Hearts Podcast (and indispensible editors of Bachelor in Retrospect, though not this episode which is why you can hear our dogs) to talk about the 10 year lif…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss how much Sean Lowe was appreciated in his time, positive changes in the Women Tell All, and the significance of riding an elephant on The Bac…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-10 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the Bachelor diversity lawsuit, evaluate why they see villains so differently than 2010s audiences, and shockingly, achieve Bachelor enlightenment…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the seismic changes in TV in 2013, this season's steps towards making the show more diverse, and the brave refusal of a group date activity, For an…

We're on Patreon! Come chat with us about Sean's season and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Bachelor Sean Lowe's season! They discuss the low-key rollout of Sean as Bachelor, toxic positivity, and whether or not Sean's wife is in this room. For an episode guide and other content, …

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In the first bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Episodic Medium editor-in-chief and friend of the pod Myles McNutt to discuss a controversial Bachelor Nation topic that's critical to unpacking this heteronormative show's uneasy relationship with queerness: the acc…

Carrie and Annemarie are live in Carrie's Mom's basement to recap episodes 7 and 8 of Bachelor Pad Season 3! They discuss the shocking season ending, why the audience reacted the way they did, and of course, Bachelor Pad's ultimate demise. Join the the Bachelor in Retrospect Patreon to support our work and connect with the BIR community: Patreon.co…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Bachelor Pad Season 3! They discuss the history of rigging reality shows, a high stakes spelling bee, and Annemarie's waitressing history. Join the the Bachelor in Retrospect Patreon to support our work and connect with the BIR community: Patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect For an episode guide and other cont…

Carrie and Annemarie are joined by best friend of the pod Claire Fallon to recap episodes 1-3 of Bachelor Pad Season 3. They discuss the evolution of the Bachelor Pad tone, the wall that separates Bachelor contestants from Bachelor fans, and the appeal of sexy twins. Join the the Bachelor in Retrospect Patreon to support our work and connect with t…

In this bonus installment, Carrie and Annemarie cover the After the Final Rose and the historic aftermath of Emily's season. They discuss the scandals surrounding the final contestants, where everyone is now, and whether or not Arie deserves rights. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect,…

Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Emily's season, and ultimately find this will have to be a two parter. In this episode they discuss the discourse about Emily's season, the handling of a current event, and a shocking heroic turn in the Men Tell All. Come back tomorrow for more! For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media.…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes of 7-9 of Emily Maynard's Bachelorette season. They discuss religious subtext, the fourth wall, and the frequent use of the word "perfect" on Emily's season. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospe…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Emily Maynard's Bachelorette Season! They discuss a famous scene in Bachelor history, a less-famous-than-it-should-be scene in Bachelor history, and whether or not your grandparents love each other. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes of 1-3 of Emily Maynard's Bachelorette season. They discuss the narrative that unfolds for Emily over the season, the incredibly low bar for men to be seen as "being cool" about something, and their shocking attraction to a Bachelorette contestant! For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media…

Carrie and Annemarie talk to Justin "Rated R" Rego from Bachelorette Season 6. They discuss his reasons for going on the show, his famous exit, and the American healthcare system. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by A…

Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss the far-reaching impact of this season, an appearance by an old nemesis, and the quality of Ben's wine. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetro…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-9 of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss internalized misogyny and what ending the show was trying to engineer, and Ben gets cowboy boots! For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss Courtney as a Bachelor Villain, Ben's frequent use of "easy-going," and a hotel stay with a surprisingly complicated backstory. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss the "women are catty" attitude of this season, Ben's fascination with "the south," and whether Ben has made it clear that he is from Sonoma (he has!). For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: …

*Please be advised that our coverage of this season of Bachelor Pad will feature some discussions of physical and emotional abuse.* Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Bachelor Pad Season 2. They yet again discuss how much Vienna had to put up with, break down one of the most brutal set-ups in Bachelor history, and realize last week's goodbye to …

*Please be advised that our coverage of this season of Bachelor Pad will feature some discussions of physical and emotional abuse.* Carrie and Annemarie continue their coverage of Bachelor Pad Season 2. They discuss the success of this season's main alliance, the show's attempt to engineer a classic rom-com trope, and Annemarie does a brief history…

*Please be advised that our coverage of this season of Bachelor Pad will feature some discussions of physical and emotional abuse. This season also features Gia Allemand, who died by suicide in 2014. A conversation with descriptions of violence occurs from 17:33-20:22, if that's something you'd like to skip.* Carrie and Annemarie begin their covera…

Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Ashley Hebert's Bachelorette season. They discuss the depiction of Ashley's feelings about Bentley in the press, the most chaotic sibling in Bachelor history, and how an incredibly passive runner-up becomes the next lead. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-9 of The Bachelorette Season 7. They discuss the best ways to promote your business on The Bachelor, how rain has become another character on Ashley's season, and Annemarie gives an overview of Soft Boys of the franchise. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinR…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of The Bachelorette Season 7. They discuss how it's okay to be an fboy on The Bachelorette if you tie it to your tragic backstory, debate what role Chris Harrison is filling on The Bachelorette, and Annemarie shockingly puts her walls down and lets herself begin to start to fall in love. For an episode guide …

*This episode was recorded before the Rachel/Bryan announcement, so please forgive our references to Ashley and JP as the only Bachelorette divorce!* Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Ashley Hebert's Bachelorette Season. They discuss the framing of Ashley as "The Bachelorette no one wanted," one of the most perplexing villains in Bachelor …

Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Brad's journey on The Bachelor Season 15. They discuss the pains taken to frame Brad and Emily's love story, the unsurprising demise of their relationship, and why Chantal is an all-time Bachelor MVP. Also, Carrie and Annemarie perform selections from the most haunting After the Final Rose in Bachelor history. …

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-9 of The Bachelor Season 15. They discuss Brad's determination to craft a flattering narrative at the expense of his own happiness, some of the most interesting Hometowns they've ever seen, and the disappearance of Brad's "LA therapist." For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagr…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of The Bachelor Season 15 in their FIRST EVER live show (recorded at Carrie's Mom's house). In this historic venue they discuss the extremely clear Bachelorette narrative set up for Emily, the depiction of therapy on TV, and whether or not anyone on The Bachelor has actually seen the film Pretty Woman. For an…

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Bachelor Season 15, starring extremely apologetic Bachelor Brad Womack. They discuss the way the show weaponizes vulnerability, the successful execution of the Single Mother storyline, and the indignity of having a group date on your birthday. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social med…

Carrie and Annemarie end their stay in the first season of Bachelor Pad. They discuss pop culture of the time, the way that Bachelor Pad seems to be designed to embarrass women, and whether this show is about strategy or falling in love. There are more people than usual to follow in Bachelor Pad, so check out our character guides on Instagram at @B…

Carrie and Annemarie begin the first season of Bachelor Pad. They examine how this show was promoted and received, break down some truly degrading competitions, and try to figure out how exactly Bachelor Pad works. There are more people than usual to follow in Bachelor Pad, so check out our character guides on Instagram at @BachelorinRetrospect for…