Game of Roses

BachelorClues and PaceCase answer personal questions from the Pit, going deep on how Game of Roses began, their individual origin stories, life outside the podcast, parenthood, weed, creative ambition, and the infamous Grove ban. From writer’s rooms and early Hollywood chaos to blunt rotations, Pit cruises, and what it actually feels like to build GOR from scratch, this episode pulls back the curt...

In this encore presentation, Game of Roses revisits our in-depth interview with Cassidy Timbrooks, contestant from The Bachelor Season 26, and the first player ever coached by BachelorClues. Cassidy breaks down the casting process, producer manipulation, villain edits, and what it’s actually like to enter the game with strategy in mind. From her limo exit to her rapid elimination, Cassidy offers r...

BachelorClues and PaceCase kick off the first of three annual Q&A episodes, answering questions straight from the Pit—with this installment focused entirely on The Bachelor and reality TV at large. From the greatest plays in franchise history and iconic Paradise moments to producer manipulation, travel patterns, demonic tidbits, and behind-the-scenes strategy, this episode treats Bachelor Nati...

BachelorClues is joined by Jess Ambrose—co-host of the Your Mom & Dad podcast—for a full analytical breakdown of the Top 10 most important moments in Bachelor Nation in 2025. From franchise shakeups and production chaos to crossover casting, third-wave reality dominance, and moments that fundamentally altered the game, this episode examines what actually mattered—and why. Together, Clues and J...

Golden Bachelor Season 2 runner-up Cindy Cullers joins Chad for a revelatory deep-strategy interview, pulling back the curtain on her edit, her groundbreaking gameplay, and the synchronicities that shaped her season—from her Alpha limo entrance to her Love Level 3 raise, to the moment she recognized Mel’s avoidant lead tendencies. Cindy details her journey from SMU cheerleader to biomedical-engine...

BachelorClues is joined by legendary Bachelor villain and Season 16 ring winner Courtney Robertson for a deep dive into the wild year that was 2025 in Bachelor Nation. Courtney opens up about returning to TV for HGTV’s upcoming Bachelor Mansion Takeover and REVEALS how Clues secretly coached her throughout filming—shaping strategy, delivering late-night pep talks, and helping craft key in-game spe...

BachelorClues is joined by legendary Bachelor villain and Season 16 ring winner Courtney Robertson for a deep dive into the wild year that was 2025 in Bachelor Nation. Courtney opens up about returning to TV for HGTV’s upcoming Bachelor Mansion Takeover and REVEALS how Clues secretly coached her throughout filming—shaping strategy, delivering late-night pep talks, and helping craft key in-game spe...

BachelorClues reviews clips from across the reality TV universe to uncover the hidden mechanics behind your favorite shows. Peg and Mel drop wholesome (and wild) Golden Bachelor stories, while Andrew and Alexe crack open the Paradise gameplay—revealing producer manipulation, crew-relationship strategies, and why the Susie call wasn’t “that deep.” Bailey and Jeremy explain how their edit got shaped...

 BachelorClues and PaceCase revisit Grant Ellis’ unforgettable Bachelor Season 29 and break down the official Top 10 Takeaways from the season that reshaped the franchise. From Litia Garr’s flawless Mormon Play to Juliana Pasquarosa’s master-level late-game strategy, from Carolina’s iconic “crazy and evil” villain rise to the bombshell news that there will be no Bachelorette —this episode ana...

BachelorClues and PaceCase sit down with the hardest-working investigative journalist in reality TV, Rikkii Wise—aka @storytimewithrikkii—for a deep dive into her rise from dating-story TikToks to becoming the go-to source for Love Is Blind receipts. Rikkii opens up about her first major scoop, the catfish scandal that changed her approach, how she vets court documents, and the wild pipeline of se...

BachelorClues and PaceCase return from a double-recap marathon to break down a packed news cycle: Ashley Iaconnetti’s historic jump to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the stacked cast and premiere date for Traitors US Season 4, Bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul’s explosive “baby daddy” call-out during filming, Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs’ adorable baby #2 announcement, and Hannah Brown’s re...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down their Top 10 Takeaways from The Golden Bachelor Season 2—one of the most chaotic, perplexing, and unforgettable seasons in franchise history. From Mel O’s unprecedented pre-season scandal and historically low ratings to Cindy’s masterclass self-elimination, Nicolle’s open-power villainy, Peg’s superstar rise, and the shockingly stacked player pool, the hosts d...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down one of the most shocking weeks of peripheral Bachelor Nation content ever recorded. Theresa Nist’s Dear Shandy interview unleashes a tidal wave of revelations about her whirlwind marriage to Golden Bachelor Gerry—rage whispers, cold-cut confrontations, prenup chaos, shed-adjacent “jokes,” and the ongoing feud sparked by his upcoming book. __ Join the Pit on Pa...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the absolutely unhinged Season 2 finale of The Golden Bachelor, where Cindy delivers a legendary self-elimination, Peg wins by default, and Mel Owens manages to show less emotion than the fireworks exploding behind him. From the dud of a lead to the pelican of the week, the Pit dissects every moment of this anticlimactic “proposal” that wasn’t, the hot seat co...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the chaos of The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Fantasy Suites. From Peg’s high-speed dune buggy date to Cindy’s stingray diplomacy, the pit’s favorite analysts dissect every awkward silence, implied consummation, and producer intervention as Mel Owens continues his reign as the most reluctant lead in franchise history. __ Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive...

BachelorClues and PaceCase listen to ten wild clips from across the reality dating universe — from Love Is Blind’s controversial editing scandal and Annie’s “fad” controversy to Rachael Kirkconnell’s headline-making confession about her love life. The Pit’s favorite hosts dissect how producers manipulate footage, share paparazzi run-ins, and even reveal Clues’ brief career as a fake reality star....

BachelorClues and PaceCase listen to ten wild clips from across the reality dating universe — from Love Is Blind’s controversial editing scandal and Annie’s “fad” controversy to Rachael Kirkconnell’s headline-making confession about her love life. The Pit’s favorite hosts dissect how producers manipulate footage, share paparazzi run-ins, and even reveal Clues’ brief career as a fake reality star....

BachelorClues and PaceCase recap The Golden Bachelor Season 2, Episode 6 — the Women Tell All. The pit’s finest dissect every chaotic moment, from Debbie’s attack on Nicolle to Alexandra’s unforgettable vibrator play and the bizarre lemon bar scandal that took over the stage. They break down puppet Jesse Jr., fake audience reactions, and the producers’ baffling choices, all while questioning wheth...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the Love Is Blind Season 9 finale — the first in franchise history to end with zero weddings. The hosts analyze how the Denver experiment unraveled, from Ali and Anton’s altar implosion to Edmund’s heartbreaking rejection and Megan’s shocking post-show baby reveal. They discuss StorytimeWithRikkii’s latest investigative scoops, the failed casting and editing c...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the hometowns episode of The Golden Bachelor Season 2 — and Mel Owen’s most lifeless performance yet. From Peggy’s fiery family to Debbie’s heartbreaking PTC and Cindy’s Big L strategy, the hosts dissect every play, glow, and fumble as Mel grunts his way through blessings, love levels, and vampire-level blank stares. They also debate how his emotionless gamepl...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the chaos of Love Is Blind Season 9, Episodes 10 and 11 — where Joe literally runs from his tux fitting, Madison delivers an Emmy-worthy breakup, and Anton drains more than just a 12-pack. The hosts analyze the cast’s vanishing likability, social media stats, and production missteps while crowning their MVPs, creatures, and plays of the game from this collapsi...

BachelorClues and PaceCase uncover shocking revelations from Love Is Blind Season 9 — including cast admissions that key breakups were filmed after they actually happened, and that producers feed contestants scripted questions to manufacture “deep” moments. Then the pit deepens as the duo dissects Theresa Nist’s response to Gerry's bombshell tell-all, unpacks what went wrong with the rushed Golden...

BachelorClues and PaceCase dive deep into The Golden Bachelor Season 2, Episode 4 — an instant classic featuring shamanic mud baths, unicycles by the pool, and Mel Owens’ most lethargic performance yet. The hosts break down every play, from Peg’s unhinged energy and Debbie’s tantric love level 3 to Nicolle’s “kiss for the camera” error and Cindy’s perfect PTC-to-LL3 timing. Plus, a new HGTV crosso...

PaceCase and BachelorClues break down the utter chaos of Love Is Blind Season 9, Episodes 7–9 — a stretch so wild it may go down as one of the franchise’s worst seasons ever. From Joe’s maniac behavior and Megan Sparkle’s $2.5 million dream house to Anton’s strip club past and Edmund literally living in a cabinet, the hosts dissect every villain edit, error, and rare moment of competent play. They...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down The Golden Bachelor Season 2, Episode 3 — an instant franchise classic that includes BachelorClues’ own appearance in the OC Fair date with Peg. The hosts analyze Mel Owens’ infamous fairground outing that was secretly booed by the crowd, Peg’s impressive play under pressure, and Nicolle’s bold evolution into the first true power villain of the Golden era. __...