Reality of the Rose

Emily joins me again this week, but this time I conduct my Rose Interview with her. She shares so much with us. Her dog voice is adorable, she has an opinion about Buc-ees, Queen Elizabeth and TikTok. She generously shares some of her mental health struggles as well as what it's like being a single mom. We get to hear a fantastic embarrassing moment, her favorite movie, a question she has for me a...

Today on the podcast I welcome a new guest, Emily Hoehne. Emily not only shares a love of the Bachelor but also a love of fashion. However, she is living out this love of fashion with her own clothing boutique, Stash, located in Cape Girardeau, MO. She gives us insight on what led her to open her own boutique, how she chose the name, the pros and cons of owning your own business and so much more....

The Golden Bachelor has ended and Gerry officially is engaged. Miranda joins me again this week to discuss Gerry's finale, his fiance Theresa, Leslie's heartbreak, the Golden wedding and so much more. Join me won't you as Miranda and I recap the finale of Golden Bachelor! Intro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

On this week's episode you get the pleasure of getting to know my mom! Not only does she give her thoughts on the Golden Bachelor, but more importantly we get to learn a lot about her as well. What is her most embarrassing moment, what gets on her last nerve, what (really cool) experience helped shape her and so much more!! Join me won't you as we get to know my mom!!!

I'm recapping with just myself again this week but full of opinions about this week's episodes of Golden Bach and BIP. Hear my highs and lows of both shows this week and listen as I discuss what I feel is another fantastic play on the part of producers of Golden, versus what is the demise of the producers on BIP. We gotta love this franchise, don't we? So join me, won't you as we r...

I've got a treat for you this week with TWO cohosts. One you have heard recap with me before and BOTH have been Rose Interviews. Join me in welcoming Julie and Steph to the podcast. Julie, as we know, watches, but Steph does not, which also makes it a little more interesting. We also are all around the same age so give another generation's perspective on the perfection that is the Golden B...

This week I have a brand new guest to Reality of the Rose to help me recap. This week Jenna Lenzner joins me to break down Gerry's hometowns and the dumpster fire that is BIP. It's always a pleasure, and more fun, to get someone else's take on the Bachelor shows of our. Find out how Jenna came to be this week's co-host as well as a whole new fresh take from another generation of Ba...

This week I'm honored to have Miranda co-hosting with me again. Together we discuss last week's Golden Bachelor and BIP. It's always good to have another perspective and Miranda has some great perspective. Who does she think Gerry will pick? What are her thoughts on the BIP cast? What makes Golden Bachelor so good? We talk about all these things and so much more. I also rapid fire Mira...

Join me won't you as I recap last week's episodes of Golden Bachelor and BIP. Where does the poop drama stand, or do you even care? Who do I think the final three and winner of Golden Bachelor will be? I'm giving my opinions once again on the highs and lows of each of these seasons. Intro Music, www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

We have episode 3 this week and even though I sound like a broken record, it's true...we have another great fulfilling episode with Gerry and another way too long episode of BIP. Join me won't you as I give my highs and lows of each for the week. Intro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

Another recap episode of Golden Bachelor and BIP this week. Golden Bachelor continues to impress and I tell you all my reasons why, while BIP continues to disappoint and I don't hold anything back there either. Join me won't you as we recap week two! Intro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

The Golden Bachelor has finally arrived and it was amazing! There are so many reasons I loved it and I talk about them all. BIP started out strong, but ended on a pretty predictable note. I'm happy to be back recapping with you and sharing my theories and thoughts on both of these seasons. So join me won't you as we recap Gerry and BIP! Intro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

On this week's episode I have another rose interview, this week with Lara Levenberg. Lara is a co-worker of Allie, who also joins the podcast this week since she is vacationing with me in Idaho! Lara is not new to the podcast because she is also a Bachelor fan, so besides being my new favorite person, has also recapped the Bachelor with me on the podcast, which is why you may recognize her nam...

On this week's episode I share another Rose Interview with you. I have my friend Julie with me this week. I've had her on before recapping a couple episodes of the Bachelor, but this time we get to know Julie herself! She shares all kinds of good stuff including what her childhood was like...I have a feeling you will won't expect what she has to say about that...her very useful life ha...

Tonight I have the true pleasure of having 4 amazing cohosts recap and breakdown Charity’s finale. Find out what we think about Dotun and Charity, Joey’s glow up, Joey’s glow up and Joey’s glow up…and oh yeah, Joey as our new Bachelor. And then stayed tuned as we go way off course and discuss everything from lab diamonds vs real diamond, pregnancy, other dating shows and much more! This is a fun o...

Best Men Tell All ever!! I loved so much about this Men Tell all! What did I love? You'll have to tune in to find out! And who do we LOVE...Gerry! What a great segment getting to know him a little better! Join me won't you as we recap the Men Tell All! Intro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

This week's episode is the fantasy suite episode. There's a bit of a twist when Xavier reveals something he's been keeping from Charity. What does she do about it? We also have a surprise return which is actually not too much of a surprise but it is to Charity! How cute is Dotun? I will certainly make that known. Join me won't you as we recap Charity's fantasy suite dates! Intr...

It's my least favorite episode of any season, hometowns. But I am here with your recap albeit a bit late. Four hometowns this week with Aaron, Joey, Xavier and Dotun. Find out which families were my favorties, who gave her the best date, what made me cry and what did I think about Aaron going home. Join me won't you as I discuss Charity's hometowns. Intro Music www.bensound.com "H...

This week's episode has a special guest Bachelorette virgin!! My very good friend Becky, who has NEVER watched any Bachelor shows ever, watches and then helps me recap this episode of Charity's season. HOWEVER, we had a few cocktails, so it's a doozie. We get a little off track a few times but it's great to get a whole different perspective from someone who nothing about the franch...

On this week's episode I have a special guest visiting straight from NYC, Allie! This is her first episode of Charity's season so find out what she thinks of Charity as Bachelorette. We discuss all things Brayden and have lots of opinions. Who do we hope gets down on one knee? And then there's always Charity's impeccable style to discuss. We even get a bit into And Just Like That f...

This week's Bachelorette episode brings us two one on one's, one of which is one of the funniest I think I've ever seen. We also get a hilarious group date that brings out some big personalities in the men. I break down all of Charity's outfits that are again all amazing. This show is packed with drama, some laughs, some earrings, a naked Ken doll, a baseball to the face and so muc...

This week is Charity's episode 2 recap. This girl is not disappointing and I am pleasantly surprised how much I like her. This week I talk about the uncomfortably long kiss, earring and scarf choices, what I think of Charity's style and who I think is the sweetest of the guys. Join me won't you as I recap this week's Bachelorette! Intro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

On today's episode I switch things up a bit. Today Allie is hosting the pod and she is interviewing me!! You got a chance to get to know me better on my 100th episode, but Allie decided there was more you should know. What is my favorite episode of my podcast so far, how would I do the podcast different if I had a chance, what is my favorite part about being a mom, AND the lightning round! Joi...

Bachelorette is back and Charity Lawson is this season's lead! The 20th season of the Bachelorette will not disappoint, or at least that's how I feel after the first episode. Charity gave off sassier and deeper vibes than I thought she would and she handles herself well but not too well. It seems like a good group of guys with a little bit of everything personality and then some. Spencer.....

On my hundredth episode, which I'm very proud of, I decided to do my Rose Interview with myself! I've had listeners mention getting to know me better and so I thought, why not! Find out what pet peeves I have that drive me crazy!! Learn my very extensive nighttime facial routine and the products I use. Find out how I handle my mental health. Learn about the life event that impacted my life...