Bachelor In Retrospect

Bachelor In Retrospect

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A Bachelor Podcast in which a comedy writer and a media professor go way back in Bachelor Nation history to unpack how the show has changed and how we can see the world change through the show.

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Latest episode

Sep 28, 2026

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Episodes

Bonus Recap: The Bachelor: Greatest Seasons Ever - Jason Mesnick (EPISODE PREVIEW) 28.09.2026

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie revisit Jason Mesnick's season with a recap of his episode of The Bachelor: Greatest Seasons Ever! They discuss how their memories of Jason's season compare to the show's, how much it truly holds up, and how much Chris Harrison still doesn't get it.

Bachelor Children's Literature with Claire Fallon, Part 3! (EPISODE PREVIEW) 31.08.2026

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined again by Claire Fallon to delve into three new instant classic children's books by Bachelor alumni. They return to the sky with some old friends, break down some haunting illustrations, and discuss the overarching messages of all the books they've read in this serie...

The Bachelor Season 7: Charlie O'Connell, Part 3 24.08.2026

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap the Women Tell All and finale of Bachelor Season 7! They discuss the "twist" ending to Charlie's season, the surprising narrative about t...

The Bachelor Season 7: Charlie O'Connell, Part 2 17.08.2026

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of The Bachelor Season 7! They discuss a star turn on hometown dates, some important new additions and subtractions to fantasy suites, and...

The Bachelor Season 7: Charlie O'Connell, Part 1 10.08.2026

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of The Bachelor Season 7! They discuss the surprising new tone of this season, some important Bachelor firsts, and some very obvious good...

Best Bachelor Villains (EPISODE PREVIEW) 27.07.2026

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie rank their picks for the best villains of the Bachelor seasons they've covered. They discuss their criteria for what makes a good villain, their most surprising and controversial picks, and some promising up and coming villains from future seasons.

Interview with Jamie Blyth! (EPISODE PREVIEW) 22.06.2026

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this month's bonus episode, Carrie and Annemarie chat with Jamie Blyth from The Bachelorette Season 1! They discuss his time on the Bachelorette, the evolution of his journey with his mental health, and his reflections on being part of early reality TV. Please be advised that due to the subject of Jamie's book and narrative on t...

Bachelor Deep Dive: The Real Housewife of Bachelor Nation (EPISODE PREVIEW) 31.05.2026

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Writer and Bravo expert Louis Peitzman to discuss Ashley I's journey from Bachelor Nation to Real Housewives of Rhode Island. They discuss Ashley's groundbreaking Bachelor career, analyze how she's transitioned to Real Housewives, and re-enact some key Ashley...

Bonus Recap: Andrew Firestone's Wine Ways (EPISODE PREVIEW) 09.05.2026

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie virtually share some wine and recap Wine Ways, a DVD produced by Andrew Firestone in 2005 to introduce newcomers to the world of wine. They discuss their own relationships with wine, how Andrew Firestone seems to mostly have friends named Andrew, and whether or not Andrew was successf...

The Bachelorette Season 3: Jen Schefft, Part 4 04.05.2026

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap the finale and After the Final Rose from Bachelorette Season 3! They discuss the incredibly strange balancing act of the AFTR, the connections between...

The Bachelorette Season 3: Jen Schefft, Part 3 27.04.2026

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap the Fantasy Suites and Men Tell All episodes from Bachelorette Season 3! They discuss hetero-pessimism, the surprising narratives revealed at Men Tell All,...

The Bachelorette Season 3: Jen Schefft, Part 2 20.04.2026

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap Episodes 3-5 of The Bachelorette Season 3! They discuss the anti-France sentiment in America in the early 2000s, the curious behavior of the season&#39...

The Bachelorette Season 3: Jen Schefft, Part 1 13.04.2026

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap the first two episodes of Bachelorette Jen Schefft's season! They discuss the year 2005, Jen's unprecedented celebrity status, and the pitfalls...

Christianity on The Bachelor with Kevin Porter! (EPISODE PREVIEW) 30.03.2026

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Kevin Porter from the Good Christian Fun podcast to discuss the role of Christianity on The Bachelor! They talk about some notable scenes, the Bachelor's strong Christian subtext, and other pop culture with Christian undertones. Check out Kevin's podcast, Good Ch...

Bachelor Trivia Gamebook Game! (EPISODE PREVIEW) 23.02.2026

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie face off in a Bachelor trivia contest, hosted by returning guest and Acceptable Man Josh and with questions from another probably-written-by-AI book Carrie found on eBay. Does Carrie or Annemarie know more about The Bachelor?? An incredibly high-stakes, gripping game reveals the answe...

Most Dramatic Bachelor Moments Ever! (EPISODE PREVIEW) 26.01.2026

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie share their picks for the top 10 most dramatic Bachelor moments ever, along with the selections from a "50 Most Dramatic Bachelor Moments Ever" book Carrie found on eBay.

The Bachelor Season 6: Byron Velvick, Part 4 29.12.2025

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Bachelor Byron Velvick's season! They discuss some bizarre proposal speeches, some excellent work by civilians, and the scariest sink yo...

Carrie and Annemarie's Christmas Lists! (EPISODE PREVIEW) 26.12.2025

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie share their 5 favorite seasons they've covered, their 5 least favorite seasons they've covered, and their choices for 12 Terrible Men of Bachelor Nation. Some of their answers will surprise you! Some won't!

2025 Mailbag Episode! (EPISODE PREVIEW) 23.12.2025

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie answers questions from you! They discuss the way men have evolved over The Bachelor seasons they've watched, who they'd like to see on Golden Bachelor, and their time in film school.

The Bachelor Season 6: Byron Velvick, Part 3 22.12.2025

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 6-8 of Bachelor Byron Velvick's season! They discuss plastic surgery, creepy male friends, and a dessert that plays a surprisingly large r...

The Bachelor Season 6: Byron Velvick, Part 2 15.12.2025

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap episode 3-5 of Bachelor Byron Velvick's season! They discuss the narrative around some late season arrivals, the dark side of 2004 television, and...

The Bachelor Season 6: Byron Velvick (and Jay!), Part 1 08.12.2025

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap the first two episodes of Byron Velvick and (briefly) Jay Overbye's season! They discuss the show's more mature, relationship-minded tone, the...

The Bachelor Season 5: Jesse Palmer, Part 3 10.11.2025

We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap Fantasy Suites, the finale, and After the Final Rose from Jesse Palmer's Bachelor season! They discuss a truly shocking finale twist, a surprisingl...

The Bachelor Season 5: Jesse Palmer, Part 2 03.11.2025

Watch these episodes with us on Discord by joining our Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast! Carrie and Annemarie recap Episode 4, Hometowns and the Women Tell All from Jesse Palmer's Bachelor Season! They discuss the history...

Bachelor Astrology with Shannon @DotheRosesAlign! (EPISODE PREVIEW) 31.10.2025

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Shannon from the Bachelor astrology instagram @dotherosesalign! They discuss the history of astrology in mainstream society, astrological trends in Bachelor leads and couples, and the astrological chart of the show itself (The Bachelor is SUCH an Aries!).

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