Reality of the Rose

On this week’s episode I recap Jenn’s episode 5 of the Bachelorette.  Two one on ones, a big sheep group date, my fashion analysis of Jenn, a romcom rain kiss, a great set of sheep farmers and a big lack of drama.  I talk about all these things and more, so join me won’t you?

This week I am recapping episodes 3 & 4 of Jenn’s season of the Bachelorette.  The men of this season are making my head spin.  I discuss Sam M’s complete 180 since episode 1 and  my thoughts on his building jump one on one date with Jenn.  I talk A LOT about Sam N’s super weird behavior that had America cringing.  I also of course cover Devin, his one on one, and who he reminds me of (and it’...

On this episode of Reality of the Rose I recap episodes 1 and 2 of Jenn’s season of the Bachelorette.  Who were my night one faves and how did that change from episode 1 to 2?  What are my thoughts on Devin and what are my thoughts on Sam M?  How do I feel about Jenn as the Bachelorette so far and the season so far?  Find out all this and more, so join me won’t you? Intro Music www.bensound.com &q...

I'm so excited to have Emily on the podcast again except IN PERSON!!! It was even more fun to have her on the same couch with me as we discuss our final thoughts and conclusions on the seasons of Vanderpump Rules, The Valley, and Summer House. Then we get into the current seasons of RH of New Jersey and Dubai. And then we get into the nitty gritty of anyalyzing and picking apart the men of Jen...

Allie joins me again on this week’s episode as we discuss the topics of self awareness, bad habits, confrontation, and situational personalities.  We also talk about how anxiety can affect each of these things, and talk about how we each view ourselves and each other when it comes to these traits.  I then finish off the episode by asking Allie an array of questions about how she views her life in...

On this week’s episode I get a little personal.  I start by briefly discussing Jenn’s men who just made their debut via ABC, and in a very creative way.  I also discuss a little Bravo…Real Housewives of NJ and Dubai, Summer House, VPR  and The Valley finales and reunions.  To end the episode, I address a topic that Brett, one of the men from Jenn’s season, led me to…body image.  I discuss it from...

On this week’s episode it’s just little old me…and who’s afraid of little ole me (ode to TS, you're welcome Allie and Grace).  So, this week you get only my opinions on several specific topics.  I start with a few Bachelor related topics…Joan as the Golden Bachelorette, the Ryan and Trista Sutter saga (gotta listen to this one if you haven’t heard about it), and Maria’s appearances on Call Her Dad...

My Wisconsin bestie, Jodi, returns to the podcast to chat! We check in on her life since she appeared as my first rose interview. We touch on the new Golden Bachelorette Joan, and her backstory of having to leave the Golden Bachelor due to her daughter's postpartum depression and in turn discuss Jodi's struggles with PPD. We get the details on her destination wedding and her new lake house...

On this week's episode I welcome back Dawn Meyer, who was my second ever Rose Interview, to see what she is up to these days. She stepped back from Instagram for awhile and we talk about why, what brought her back, and how she is now changing with the ever evolving world of influencing on Instagram. She shares some of her tips, her struggles, her victories and how she is learning to be more pa...

On this week's episode Allie and her roommates, Maggie and Vanessa, join me from NY as we celebrate Allie's birthday with a plethora of random topics. I tell a few stories from Allie's childhood, we discuss Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poet's Society, which leads us to thanK you aIMee and the Kim and Taylor feud. We touch base on a little Peaky Blinders and what quali...

I am flip-flopping the episodes a little this week. This episode was supposed to be released two weeks ago, but due to some recording errors, which got fixed, I am releasing it now. In this episode I welcome Emily once again as we discuss the highly publicized Golden Divorce between Gerry and Theresa, Royal Family and recent headlines, streaming service preferences and how everything leads to Frie...

This week's episode is packed full of Bravo show recaps and many, many side tangents. Some of the topics Emily and I chat about: Monica on The Viall Files, Zach on the Viall Files, Tom Schwartz on the Viall Files, music festivals, Sam Barber, Johnny Knoxville's autograph, Sex and the City, The Valley, disposable cameras, Emily's delivery room photo shoot, Vanderpump, Summer House and s...

On this week's episode Emily joins me again. Not only do we discuss and recap last week's Bravo show line up, but we also get into the full totality of the Eclipse, what rural living is like in Idaho, how Emily's job hunt is going, and so much more. We also get a visit from Murphy and Ollie. Who is that? You'll have to tune in to find out!

This week Emily joins me once again to recap all the reality! Not only do we discuss Joey and Kelsey, Jenn as the new Bachelorette, the women empowerment that is Daisy and all of the Bachelor finale gossip, but we give a whole Bravo recap as well. We discuss the new The Valley, some Real Housewives news, Vanderpump, Summer House...we cover it all! We also start the episode by learning some new and...

Today it's just little ole me recapping the Women Tell All. I address what I think were both the highs and lows and I discuss what I think was clear producer interference back in Tulum. After WTA, I discuss my thoughts on the Reunion of Love is Blind and all the drama that filled our screens. Join me won't you?

I've got friend of the podcase, Miranda, joining me again for a recap of all things Joey's fantasy suites, but also Love is Blind. How did Joey handle these dates? What about the Golden Women having their input? Clay saying no at the alter, respectable or horrible? Chelsea, makes us crazy or love her? We cover all these topics and so much more, so join us won't you?

This week I catch up with Steph after our little tipsy podcast from Punta Cana. We discuss a little life and she shares some big news with us! Then we get into Joey's hometowns. Steph is not a Bachelor watcher so we get a non-biased perspective of the women, their families and Joey. She also has come up with a fantastic idea for the franchise and I hope the producers are listening because it&#...

On this week's episode I start off by giving my thoughts on Love is Blind so far this season (up to episode 9). I go couple by couple giving you my opinions on each, and I don't hold back, even if some of what I have to say may be an unpopular opinion. I am then joined by Julie once again to recap episode 7 of Joey's season. He narrows the women down to the 4 that will go to hometowns...

We intended to stick to episode 6 of Joey's season, but we ended up touching on a little Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Vanderpump Rules, and Love is Blind...whew! Don't worry, we get to all the good Bachelor highlights including what we think happens in the finale and who are our current top 4. I always enjoy having Emily recap with me because she gets it, and me!! So join us won'...

This week I recap both episode 4 & 5 of Joey's season. We get the funniest group date there's been in awhile, the two on one we've all been waiting for, and lots of one on ones. What are my thoughts on the one on ones? How do I feel about Maria? Who are my final 4 picks? And who has the best hair on the show? I give these opinions and so many more, so join me won't you as I rec...

Join me won't you as I recap episode 3 of Joey's season. There's tennis, costumes, mean girls, cheers that give the ick, our Golden ladies, more Daisy, KFC and that Joey gaze. Hear it all as I give you a rundown of my opinions of this weed's Bachelor episode 3.

On this week's episode, we deviate from the Bachelor world and instead have some fun doing a little girl talk from Punta Cana! As we sit around with our cocktails we chat about a little of everything. We discuss Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the Barbie movie, the world of resorts and vacations, either/or questions, and a little would you rather. The chaos increases as the cocktails flow, so a...

On this week's episode I recap Joey's Bachelor night one as well as episode 2. And I proclaim it a HIT. I love it! I begin by touching on a few non-Bachelor related items like Vanderpump Rules and Taylor Swift's potential Super Bowl trip. But then I dive into Joey, his women and this season. This is one of the best sets of players the show as seen in awhile and Joey is proving to be on...

My BFF Jodi, who does NOT watch the show helps me break down all the women on Joey's season. He's got a whopping 32 women to choose from and seems to possibly have a type based on what we observe for who was cast. We do our judging based on ABC's bios and their Instagram account. Find out who we like, who we don't, who might be the villain and who we think are night oner's. Als...

Happy New Year! To start off 2024 I talk a little about the Gypsy Rose story and announce I will do a podcast recapping the documentary on Lifetime that came out last week. Then we get into the meat of this episode as I discuss some Bachelor headlines to discuss involving Rachel Lindsay and Kaitlyn Bristowe. I then talk about the big LIVE Golden Wedding where I discuss the highs and lows of the sh...