Reality Hangover

Juliet continues her countdown of the most dramatic seasons ever with guest Amy Kaufman. Amy, author of ‘Bachelor Nation,’ talks about her relationship to the franchise (1:11). Then, Juliet reveals her nos. 30 - 21, explaining her choices as she goes (4:58).  Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Amy Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin joins the show to talk about what it was like rewatching her breakup with Arie (8:09), entering the public sphere after the show (19:57), and what we can expect from the 'The Bachelor: Live on Stage' (26:11). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Becca Kufrin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman kicks off the countdown of the most dramatic seasons ever (ranking all 38 of them!) with guest Rob Mills. They discuss a history of the franchise, how it's evolved, and what's remained the same since Alex Michel and Trista Rehn (1:05). Then, Juliet reveals nos. 38-31, explaining the choices as they go (15:00). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rob Mills Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Ahead of Peter’s season premiering in January, we open up the mailbag to answer questions like what the long-term future of the show will be (7:27), which 'Bachelor' couple we wish had worked out (17:06), and who has had the most successful post-'Bachelor' career (21:58). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a long 'Bachelor' hiatus, but the promo for Peter’s season means we’re officially back. We break down the juicy trailer for the next ‘Bachelor’ season (1:54), Hannah’s win on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (11:31), and what it means when Bachelor Nation starts mingling with the Kardashian-Jenner clan (19:09). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Lauren Zima and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad...

Juliet Litman talks with Sydney Lotuaco about Bachelor Nation moving to Los Angeles, reading your DMs, the “boom-boom room” in 'Bachelor in Paradise,' characters from this season including Caelynn, Demi, Hannah, Dylan, Mike, and Jordan (1:35). Then they discuss Stagecoach, a day in Paradise, 'The Bachelor' group text, and more (24:45)! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Sydney Lotuaco Learn more about you...

Former Bachelorette contestant Tyler Cameron joins the show for a second time to talk about how he deals with the fame that has come from the show (1:09), hiding an erection on national television (11:12), and life lessons that he has learned from playing football (23:25). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Tyler Cameron and Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown joins the show to talk about preparing for 'Dancing With the Stars' (2:20), being a self-proclaimed "weirdo" (13:57), and moving from Alabama to Los Angeles (23:18). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Hannah Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ is done, and it’s time to hand out some awards. We talk about which 'Paradise' couple is least likely to last (9:47), the best character arc of the season (25:25), and who had the biggest fall from grace (32:48). Plus: how we think Peter will do as Bachelor (40:08). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

We discuss the latest episodes of 'Bachelor in Paradise' (1:15) before Juliet opens the mailbag to answer listener questions about Dean and Caelynn’s relationship, the best cast member to hang out with, how to fix 'Paradise,' the show without Chris Harrison, spon-con at Bachelor weddings, combining 'Bachelor Winter Games' with 'Paradise,' and more (10:00)! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Craig Horlbeck...

Ben Higgins joins the show to talk about Part 1 of the season finale of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ including Dean and Caelynn’s relationship, Demi and Kristian, the show’s self-awareness, dating in big cities (1:20), Blake’s time on the show, who should be the next Bachelor, and Ben’s Bachelor-filled fantasy football league (18:40) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Ben Higgins Learn more about your ad choice...

As this season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ winds down, we celebrate our MVPs (1:32) and LVPs (0:00) on the beach, talk about some of our favorite moments from the season (21:19), and make some predictions for next week (36:13). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Liz Kelly and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by Tyler Cameron of 'The Bachelorette’ to talk about moving to New York City, his favorite bachelor destinations, life after Hannah (0:53), his modeling career, his rapid rise to fame, other bachelor contestants, his NBA starting five, and why his clothes were so tight on 'The Bachelorette’ (28:25). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Tyler Cameron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Nick Viall joins the show to talk about John Paul Jones's date with Tahzjuan (4:10) and what happened when he chose to go on a date with another girl the next day (18:51). Tayshia makes her move for Derek (24:20) and Kristina continues to have a strange relationship with Dean (28:22). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nick Viall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being spotted out to dinner with Gigi Hadid and Serena Williams, Tyler C. has officially transcended Bachelor Nation in terms of celebrity (1:36). For the first time in the history of the franchise, ‘The Bachelor’ finally features an LGBTQ couple (7:24); we break down how the producers chose to represent Demi and Kristian's relationship on 'Bachelor in Paradise' (13:47). Host: Juliet Litman...

We break down the five major stories that came out of Bachelor Nation this summer: Colton Underwood's appearance on ‘This American Life’ (2:58), Chad Johnson’s return as a 'Bachelor' villain (9:22), Jared and Ashley’s wedding (14:56), the drama between Blake Horstmann and Caelynn Miller-Keyes (18:26), and Tyler Cameron dating Gigi Hadid (28:54). Plus: all of the drama that’s happened on ‘Bachelor...

We break down Part 2 of the dramatic finale of ‘The Bachelorette,’ including spoiler culture, Hannah’s choices, Jed’s past and lack of future, Hannah and Tyler’s relationship after the show (1:30), why Tyler can’t be the Bachelor, why Hannah may be the Bachelorette again, and more (38:40). Hosts: Bill Simmons, Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down the first part of ‘The Bachelorette’ season finale, including Hannah’s reveal that she and Peter had sex in the windmill not two, but four times (1:21), her parents being just in love with Tyler as the rest of us (27:45), and Jed’s reveal that the highlight of his music career is a dog food jingle (61:29). Plus: predictions for Part 2 of the finale (76:31). Host: Mallory Rubin Guest:...

Chris Harrison is back for the second part of his and Lauren Zima’s conversation. They talk about what will happen in the two-part finale next week (1:00), who’s in the running to be the next Bachelor (17:57), and that bombshell ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ trailer (23:01). Host: Lauren Zima Guest: Chris Harrison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Harrison joins the show to talk about the decision behind letting Luke return to Greece (3:57), his contentious conversation with Luke at the ‘Men Tell All’ (15:14), how Hannah did as the Bachelorette (38:04), and his favorite contestants from this season (44:39). Host: Lauren Zima Guest: Chris Harrison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive into both the U.S. and U.K. versions of the beloved summer reality show, compare it with ‘The Bachelor,’ break down the premise (1:10), and appreciate the show’s sense of humor. We discuss the U.S. version’s adaptations from the U.K. version, the audience-voting aspect, the lack of censorship in the U.K., and more (19:23). Hosts: Rodger Sherman, Andrew Gruttadaro Learn more about your ad c...

Nick Viall joins the show to break down Hannah's Fantasy Suites dates, including her confrontation with Jed (1:34), her time with Peter in a windmill (13:46), her showdown with Luke (26:00), and abstaining from sex with Tyler (34:33). Plus, predictions for the rest of the season (42:24). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nick Viall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deep dive on Jax and Brittany’s wedding, speculations on Rand’s personal life (1:15), yacht food, a Vanderpump in Vegas rumor, and a revitalization of Bravo’s 'Below Deck' (22:05). Host: Juliet Litman Guest David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hannah heads into hometown dates with four guys ... and leaves with four guys, too. We talk about Peter showing off his pilot skills (4:03), Tyler's family maybe revealing that he is a player (12:06), Jed's nonexistent music career (34:34), and Luke playing up the religion angle (48:13). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We catch up on a few key Luke P. vs. Garrett moments from this week, including the bologna showdown (1:17), before chatting with Dustin Kendrick on the fame of post-'Bachelorette' life, his iconic nose ring, Jed’s guitar skills, the funniest guy in the house, and more (14:34). Then, Michael Ratner, creator of Netflix’s ‘Historical Roasts,’ calls in to talk about his new show (28:16). Host: Juliet...