The Rosecast | 'Bachelor' Recaps with Rim and AB

Perhaps one day we'll look back at this hastily organized mid-season relaunch as the Journey™-saving turning point for Gabby and Rachel. For now, we're just as flabbergasted as you probably are. Than…

In an episode filled with franchise firsts, one of the leads was essentially Next-ed, the first one-on-one of the season ended with a sad music montage, and 21 of 29 cast members didn’t get a date at…

The Bachelorette is back, this time with two leads, 32 contestants, and 31 shirts. It was a bit like an episode of LOST, in that it asked more questions than it answered and we have no idea how it's …

‘The Bachelorette’ cast list has been released, so we decided to do a draft based on their bios and head shots. Our goal was to create the highest-score rosters using a system similar to traditional …

After a double-debacle the likes of which we can only hope to never see again, somehow everyone involved had kind of a happy ending? What a show. Thanks again for listening all season. We're grateful…

Clayton told not one, not two, but three people he was falling in love with them. It was indeed a bold strategy...that did not play out well. Thanks for listening.

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A true Hometowns episode featured a genuine jiu-jitsu tap, balance beams in the sky, and a surprise run-in with a rom-com twist. Plus: Tony the Tiger proved to have little bite. Thanks for listening.

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Susie and Serene score successful 1-on-1 dates in Austria, while two others fail to survive a gauntlet of a group date. Thanks for listening.

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A toss-up two-on-one ends with a villain drenched and stranded, while some on the Hometown bubble see their maneuvers backfire. Plus: A push so blatant even Vince McMahon would blush. Thanks for list…

Two tepid 1-1 dates leave us wondering if we have any kind of handle on Clayton's connection-making. Plus: A fun day at Niagara Falls. Thanks for listening.

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After a shocking Rose Ceremony, is Clayton careening toward a Peter Path? Plus: Rachel's rise, and more shrimp talk than anyone asked for. Thanks for listening.

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A power vacuum is filled by an imposing shrimp enthusiast and accomplished actor. Plus: Bedlam on the beach, and the break broke our memories. Thanks for listening.

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A whole lot of déjà vu in an episode that saw a promising antagonist plant the seed of her own demise. Plus: Rim and AB get totally off track repeatedly and for extended periods. Thanks for listening…

The Bachelor is back, and with it returns a rich tradition of questionable decision-making by leads. Join us as we break down the limo entrances and over-analyze first impressions. Plus: Conspiracy t…

What a finale, what a season. A delight to watch from start to finish. Thanks so much for listening this year. Talk to ya later.

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3:45 Brandon with the family

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Stunning. Stunning! A Rose Ceremony neither of us saw coming builds to the toss-up season finale we didn't know we wanted. Thanks for listening.

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The always highly anticipated Hometowns episode was a bit subdued this season, with reasonable and supportive family members backing each drama-free relationship. As far as the actual location of the…

Much like the holidays, Hometowns snuck up on us this year. In this episode, Joe churns out consistency, Brandon makes the most of his time on the big stage, and Clayton receives his long-awaited Bac…

Michelle saved her presumed top prospects for one-on-one dates in her hometown (and the first Bachelor travel destination since Peter's season), Minneapolis. Does Joe or Nayte have the edge after a m…

The guys lose the plot at the slumber party, Chris S. enters the chat, and Ricky Rose-ay soars to new heights on his unexpected 1-on-1 date. Thanks for listening.

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