Reality of the Rose

This week I’m coming at you with a solo episode again so have the mic to talk recap the last two episodes (episodes 3 & 4) of The Bachelor.  I am Team Carolina (at least at this point) and I will tell you why!!  I talk about the group dates, the one on ones, the recycled bits of drama that The Bachelor franchise can’t seem to let go, the clothes, the Rose vs. Carolina and the Rose vs. Juliana...

Today on my "What's it like to..." edition, I have with me, Sadie Fisher. Sadie is the morning news anchor for my local news, WAOW, in Wausau, WI. Sadie discusses with me how she got her start in broadcast journalism, how she prioritizes news stories, how she keeps up with all the latest headlines, what her typical day looks like, does she get free reign of what she wears each morning, and so much...

Bachelor season is back and on this episode I welcome Julie back to recap the first two episode of Grant’s season.  Who are our favorites, who are we not crazy about, who did our opinions change about from episode one to episode two, how do we think Grant is doing…we talk about all these things and so much more.  So if you’re a Bachelor fan, like us, I hope you tune in to hear our take on things!...

On this week’s episode we learn what it’s like to be a civil engineer.  I welcome my long time friend, Kara Marfell, to the podcast to tell us about her career in civil engineering.  How did she choose this career path?  What’s in like being a woman in this field?  What are the challenges and what are the rewards?  She has worked on some very exciting projects that are permanent and amazing additi...

This week I have a solo episode where I talk about LOTS of TV and some Bachelor news.  First I give my thoughts on the Matt James and Rachel Kirkconnell breakup.  Next I briefly go over the women for Grant’s season of The Bachelor.  Then I get into Selling the City (Netflix), Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu), Traitors (Peacock), and then ALL the Bravo shows. Do you have a reality TV addiction,...

This week's "What's it like to..." is another repeat guest, and my person, Becky! Becky has owned her own daycare for 22 years and I, myself, was lucky enough to have Ms. Becky take care of them everyday while I went to work! She tells us how she got her start, what a typical day for her is like, lots of funny stories and how she has learned a lot over the years. We also discuss a couple of her ho...

This week I talk with friend of mine and friend of show...Steph! You might remember her from the drunk Punta Cana episode a year ago! Today we're not drunk, but have fun nonetheless. We discuss Steph's career as an owner of a real estate title insurance company, as well as her "side gigs" of beekeeping, raising sheep (and chickens), having a rental property and most importantly, her new gig, of gr...

This week's episode is a fun little episode with Allie and Tyler. We talk about Christmas memories, a little about the drone controversy in New Jersey, and end the podcast with some Either/Or and Would you rather questions. Join us won't you? Intro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

On this episode I give a little life update that includes what I've been up to so far this fall/winter. I talk weddings, Bloomington, IL, Missouri, Green Bay Packers, Wicked, and lots of NYC. Then I discuss ALL the shows I am currently watching and my recommendations for you (that segues into me giving a shout out to Sam Barber to do my podcast...heehee). Join me won't you? Intro Music www.bensoun...

What does it take to be a professional model? Today we find out when I interview my friend Kelli, who was a professional model for 20 years! How did she get her start? Where may you have seen her face? How did she climb the modeling ladder? How did she handle the pressures of competition and body expectations? What type of modeling did she prefer? Kelli's reveals so much behind the scenes of her c...

The last night of our beloved Joan as the Golden Bachelorette. She was a fantastic choice as our first and I wish her all the best. I recap the final moments and what led her to choose Chock. I hope that she has found the one, and even if it doesn't work out, I hope it gave her a new lease on life! Intro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

On this week's What's it Like to..., I talk with Jessica Joles who is a nurse practitioner who now is also an injection specialist. Have you ever wondered about Botox or fillers but have been scared to try and would just like to learn more? Have you ever considered getting into the career path of being an injection specialist? On today's episode Jessica and I discuss pros, cons, costs, risks, rewa...

This week’s short episode is a recap of the Men Tell All with a little tangent introduction about my appreciation and love of live theater.  So join me won’t you?! Intro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

On today’s “What’s it like to” segment, we get a chance to see the world through the eyes of a pre-teen.  Allie joins me to interview Calli, a sixth grader from Crandon, WI, who has the ability to entertain all ages.  On this episode you’ll learn how we know Calli, her take on math, science, school lunch and what she wishes they would teach in school.  We get to hear about dress up week at school,...

This week I recap the Golden Bachelorette and Joan’s Fantasy Suite week.  I also have a little tea that was spilled by Joan on the Off the Vine podcast with Kaitlyn Bristowe that you might find interesting.  What do I think of Pascal and his exit?  What about Chock and Guy?  I give you all my opinions and take on this “conversational cabana”(as Joan refers to it as) episode and hope that you will...

On this episode I breakdown the hometowns that Joan has with her four remaining men…Guy, Pascal, Jordan and Chock.  There were laughs, tears, good outfits, adorable families and all the things.  Join me won’t you as I recap hometowns

Welcome to my new segment, “What’s it like to…”  My intention for this new sidebar of Bachelor recaps, is to dive into the lives of others, mainly women, and maybe learn something we didn’t know before.  I plan to begin with interviewing women about their jobs and careers.  Maybe it will inspire you, maybe it will fascinate you, or maybe it’ll just be fun to listen.  As I progress I may get into o...

This week we recap episode 5 of Joan’s Golden Bachelorette season.  This is the week before hometowns so three men go home to leave us with 4..  The men are cute as can be, as usual, but tune in to find out how I feel about the way Joan’s connections are progressing.  Also, as I try to do a Pascal accent, I end up performing part of the recap in the only accent that I actually know.  I’m a dork bu...

This week I recap episodes 3 & 4 of Joan’s Golden season.  I talk about all things Golden men…Charles’s adorableness, Pascal’s limitations, Charle’s adorableness, Chock’s “surprise”, Jonathan’s striptease, kickball, and so much more.  This season continues to entertain and continues to leave me wanting more.  So join me won’t you as we recap Golden Bachelorette! Intro Music www.bensound.com "H...

Today I recap Joan’s Golden episode 2.  Jenn’s season may have had the worst cast of guys ever but this Golden group is certainly making up for that!  Jack’s hand puppets, Charles L’s everything, Jonathan’s dance moves, Gregg’s snoring…I cover it all and much more.  This was such a fun episode to watch and I loved every minute of it.  Join me won’t you as I break it all down! Intro Music www.benso...

The Golden Bachelorette is here and it did not disappoint, which was such a relief after we were left with the disaster that was Jenn’s finale. Joan and the men were a breath of fresh air and I cover it all in this recap.  I start the episode, though, talking a bit about the continuing saga of Devin and the ways he keeps digging himself into a huge hole, and I also talk a little about Joey and Jen...

Holy hell!  This was definitely the most dramatic ending to a Bachelor show that we’ve seen but in all the WRONG ways.  Jenn Tran, we see you and we stand with you!  This finale failed in every way except for Jenn and Jenn’s family.  They were amazing and the scenes with them made the show.  The break up scenes with Marcus did not impress me, but more importantly, the way that Devin handled himsel...

On this week’s episode I recap both the Fantasy Suites episode as well as the Men Tell All.  Which fantasy suite date was my favorite?  What is my prediction for the finale?  How do I think Sam M handled his time in the hot seat at the Men Tell All?  What are my highs and lows concerning Jenn and her time as the lead?  I discuss these topics and so much more.  But I start the podcast by discussing...

On this week’s episode I break down Jenn’s hometown episode.  Even though each hometown visit had very similar components, there were a few noteworthy mentions that I caught and discuss.  There’s also addition to the show that was very welcomed and I hope the producers keep it up.  I do a comparison of Love Island vs Bachelorette which contains a very distinct and valid difference between the two....

This week’s episode of the Bachelorette was surprising, frustrating, cringy, and Wicked.  I have a lot to unpack about everything from Sam’s departure, to Jenn’s style choices, to the Wicked date that I wanted so much to love and many more opinions in between.  We also had a lot of Bachelor Nation cameos this episode.  What did I think of these?  Join me won’t you and find out! Intro Music www.ben...