Bachelorette Buds

Just when we revived the pod, The Bachelorette is canceled. Kate and Marcie discuss the fallout from Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season, including the second domestic violence accusation, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 ending, the infamous video that caused ABC to pull the plug on the entire season and more. Plus, we talk about our newest TV obsession - FX's Love Story: John F. K...

Kate and Marcie are back to discuss the latest in pop culture news. We dig into the 2016 trend (Facetune teeth whitening and all!), Beckham family drama, Blake and Taylor's text messages being released, and the lore around Heated Rivalry. Finally, we discuss our top 5 watches of 2025 - listen in and add them to your watch list today! 

We're back, baby! Kate and Marcie thought this new, upcoming era of The Bachelorette with Taylor Frankie Paul was a perfect time to resurrect and refresh the show. Listen as they dive into what other reality TV shows they're watching, TikTok vs. Instagram and what’s in their algorithms recently, skincare routines, Dry January, New Years Resolutions and more! Oh - and of course - they're talking al...

Kate and Marcie are back to discuss Zach's 'Sex Week!' We break down Zach's decision, why he felt the need to announce it and the mess that came afterwards. Plus, what did Kaity mean when she made that comment to Gabi under her breath at the rose ceremony about 'being the only one'? We also dig into Charity being the new Bachelorette and predictions for the finale. Will there be a big twist? Follo...

Bachelorette Buds is back with Kate and special guest co-host Ashlee! Listen in as they discuss the latest details of Zach's Bachelor season and why people seem to be so bored with it. Plus, we dive into the Vanderpump Rules cheating drama and the hold it has on the world right now. Good for you, Bravo, good for you. And don't miss our recap of the latest Netflix reality TV show The Perfect Match,...

Kate and Marcie discuss week two of Zach's season including Latto's Bad Bitch Energy date (and Zach's lack of BBE), bringing back random contestants from over a decade ago and villain energy. Then we get into Christina's 1-on-1 date where she reveals she has a 5-year-old daughter, Zach's reaction to this news and Marcie's sleuthing on Christina's ex-husband, including an interesting twist. Plus, w...

Kate and Marcie are back for Zach's Bachelor season. We discuss why nobody seems excited, how fast the couples seem to be breaking up now and if ABC would ever cancel the show. Plus, we talk a bit about Bachelor in Paradise, other shows we've been into lately and a few of the women on Zach's season. Listen in and follow us on Instagram @BacheloretteBuds

Kate and Marcie are back from our Bachelor Nation break to discuss another reality TV show favorite - Netflix's Love Is Blind! We're comparing Season 3 Dallas to Season 2 Chicago and discussing the most toxic couples and the latest breaking news of Raven and SK's breakup after some cheating rumors surfaced last week. Then we do a deep dive on each of the couples: Alexa and Brennon, Nancy and Barti...

Kate and Marcie break down (one of?) the most dramatic Bachelorette finales ever! First off, Kate admits her defeat - Marcie was right about Tino and Kate was wrong. Very wrong. But Rachel is not looking too great either... Listen in as we compare the Rachel/Tino breakup to the Becca/Arie breakup and discuss Rachel threatening to take her ring off, if one kiss is cheating - or could you work it ou...

Kate and Marcie discuss Part 1 of the alledged 'most talked about Finale ever.' We go over the 'good PR' discussion between Zach and Rachel (Is Zach getting a Bachelor edit...?!), the Aven engagement / breakup debacle, and we talk a little bit about Gabby, but let's real - tonight was The Rachel Show. Plus, we discuss Tino's conversations with Rachel's family and what in the world is in that black...

Kate and Marcie are back to recap Gabby and Rachel's Fantasy Suites in Mexico! We start off by discussing the whiplash of switching back and forth between Gabby and Rachel's dates, Tino's red flags and what Erich and Gabby talked about in private that he later brought up in front of the cameras. Then we get into Jason and Gabby's heartbreaking (and confusing) goodbye. Was Jason in the wrong? Did h...

Kate and Marcie discuss the flop that was the Men Tell All...and the 'life-changing' announcement. Hell of a marketing ploy by Virgin Voyages! Plus, we dig into Aven's medicore Hometown date, our predictions for Gabby and Rachel's final roses, that Bachelor In Paradise preview and Nate's great PR from ABC. Do you think Nate is our next Bachelor? Let us know on Instagram! @BacheloretteBuds

How are Hometowns already happening?! Kate and Marcie recap the incredibly rushed hometowns between Zach, Tino, Tyler, Jason, Johnny and Erich. We break down Tyler's heartbreak on the Jersey Shore (is he aiming for Paradise?), Tino's skeptical parents, and Erich's heartbreaking family situation.  Plus, we discuss what lies ahead for the Men Tell All and what the 'life-changing' news will be...

This week on The Bachelorette, Rachel and Gabby explore Amsterdam as they narrow it down to their top Hometown choices. Gabby has a heartbreaking goodbye on her 1-on-1 with Nate, but decides to have some fun with safe words in the Red-Light District on her group date. Rachel, meanwhile, loves how much Zach loves her...but is Tino aka Baby Back Bitch still her front runner? Plus, Kate and Marcie ar...

The Bachelorette(s) take Belgium but really only Gabby takes Belgium... Kate and Marcie are discussing Rachel's choice to cancel her group date after Logan's flip-flop, how Gabby reacted to the whole situation and this week's 1-on-1 dates with Aven and Johnny. Why is Gabby sticking her head under a whipped cream nozzle while making Belgium waffles and slapping people with fish while Rachel pouts o...

What an episode! We had rainy night dates in Paris, Jesse Palmer speaking French and the group starting their journey on the cruise ship! Join Kate and Marcie as we break down yet another dramatic episode of The Bachelorette. We discuss Hayden (and a possible strategy to get back with his ex?!), Jason, Tino and of course - Rachel's many tears as she navigates this journey as one of two Bachelorett...

The Bachelorette(S!) are getting down to business! New rules have been established and now each woman has to pick her own, separate batch of men. Listen in as Kate and Marcie recap the episode with special guest Jenny from debating if the Rachel and Zach date was a bit too sappy to our thoughts on if Gabby and Erich had any actual chemistry. Plus, we discuss our Final Four draft predictions. 

Kate and Marcie break down Rachel and Gabby's first one-on-ones and Rachel's shocking decision to send race car driver Jordan home. Meanwhile, Gabby and Nate had a strong connection and Nate opened up about his daughter! There's definitely drama brewing though after both women seem into a few of the same men and Rachel's ego is hurt after the latest rose ceremony. Is anyone else worried for this B...

Welcome back! Kate and Marcie are kicking things off for Rachel and Gabby's season - The BacheloretteS! First, we dive into some Bachelor Nation news including Nayte and Michelle's break up, fan favorite Tia's pregnancy and our thoughts on Becca proposing to Thomas. Then, we get into this historic season and discuss the limo entrances and how Gabby and Rachel's tastes in men are already quite diff...

Kate and special guest star Ashlee are back to recap episodes 6 - 10 of Netflix's hit series - The Ultimatum. Listen in as they discuss the show's proposals, break ups and shocking reunion. 

Kate is back with special guest Ashlee to discuss the #1 show on Netflix - The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On. Listen in as we recap episodes 1-5 and discuss each couple, their Ultimatums and their trial marriages. 

Kate and Marcie discuss the explosive ending to Clayton's season and the shocking After The Final Rose. But - was it the most shocking ending ever? (Hint: Kate and Marcie both think different seasons were more shocking than this one.) Plus, we dig into Clayton breaking up with Gabby and Rachel at the same time, if the producers hate Clayton and wanted to make his life miserable, and of course our...

After an explosive Women Tell All and Fantasy Suites episodes this week, Kate and Marcie are breaking it all down! First, we get into the fantasy suite dates and Clayton's shocking unraveling with Susie. Plus, we get into his flip flopping of saying he told 'someone' he loved them but then it quickly turned into the fact he told both Rachel and Gabby that but he 'loves Susie the most.' Then, we di...

Clayton goes to the final four's hometowns and it just wasn't as dramatic as the previews led us to believe! Kate and Marcie discuss Susie, Gabby, Serene and Rachel's dates - their families, activities, and everything in between. Plus, we break down how Clayton breaks up with Serene and agree she deserves much better! And of course, we can’t NOT talk about Love Is Blind at the end of the episode s...

Clayton has chosen his final four! Kate and Marcie kick off the episode by discussing the end - Clayton's jarring moment with Sarah when he calls her out for her fake tears and lying. Was Sarah the villain all along? Then we talk Susie's shopping spree date and her red Bachelorette-esque dress, the therapy date, and who we see being in the Top 3. We also mix in a little Love Is Blind at the end of...