Reality of the Rose

Today's episode is my first off season interview with my first "Rose".  This rose does not in reference to The Bachelor, but in reference to the women that I will interview over the course of the next weeks until the premiere of The Bachelor on January 23.  My first "rose" is my best friend Jodi.  Learn about her most challenging life event, her most embarrassing moment, her favorit...

On this delayed recap of the finale of Bachelor in Paradise, I neatly wrap up the season in a nice neat bow with an abbreviated recap of how the show ended.   What couple made it, what couple didn't and how I felt they should have made the reunion different.  Join me won't you for my final BIP recap of 2022! Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On this week's recap we get to meet 3 new girls hitting sand, all of which I have deep sympathy for.  We get a strange visit from Gabby and Rachel and a 90's dance that turns ugly fast.  We also witness the most pointless argument to ever hit the beach, or anywhere for that matter.  Join me won't you as I recap and give my opinions on episodes 13 and 14 of BIP. Intro music  www...

On this week's Reality of the Rose I start off by discussing my weekend binge of Love is Blind and compare it to the Bachelor.  I then discuss some Bachelor news including Gabby and Erich, Victoria and Gregg, and Clare Crawley.  Then finally we get to the recap for BIP, otherwise known as the Rodney and Eliza show.  Never have I seen more time spent on one storyline and it was not j...

On this week's BIP episodes 10 & 11 we get a lot of bad communication and misunderstood points of view.  First Eliza and Rodney, then Genevieve and Aaron, then Kate and Logan, then back to Genevieve and Aaron.  We get shots, human tacos, Justin is scared of bugs, and twin action.  Join me won't you as we recap this week's BIP episode together! Intro  www.bensound.com  ...

On this episode we recap BIP episodes 6 & 7.   Tonight we have the trials and then miracles of Michael A.  We have happy couples for a whole half a day until the producers swipe an idea straight from the set of Love Island.  We have more Jill meltdowns, Shenae changing her mind, Logan changing his mind, Rodney changing his mind, Jacob changing his mind...lots of that going...

On this week's episode I start off by discussing Clayton and Susie and their Off the Vine podcast interview.  It's a must listen.  Then on this week's episode 4 and 5 BIP episodes, we see the trials of Jared and Ashley's sex life, the long awaited and highly respected visit by the "actual" Salley, my choice for best narrator of all time and the most awkward pizza date in history.  J...

On this week's BIP recap, I cover both Monday and Tuesday's shows at once.  A lot goes down, but in particular I cover how I feel about Victoria Fuller, who I think the new Grocery Store Joe is, who is currently getting on my last nerve, what hair style distracted the hell out of me and who my two new favorite men are.  Join me won't you as we cover all the happenings on the sand this we...

We have officially made it through Gabby and Rachel's season to a more light-hearted and fun BIP season, thank goodness.  It did not disappoint.  There's lots of Clayton's girls and a mix of Michelle, Gabby, Rachel and Katie's guys.  We have some early connections, Wells is back, Justin with more face play, some unexpected nipple play and lots of drink and tears.  What more cou...

Finally, it was ACTUALLY the most dramatic finale ever.  Wow.  Tonight's (part 2) finale of Gabby's and Rachel's season did not disappoint.  It was definitely dramatic!  But on this episode I get to hash it out with my friend Julie, who is also a super fan!  We cover everything about this season, from our thoughts on two Bachelorettes, to the dramatic finale last night, to...

Part 1 of the Finale of this season was deemed the most dramatic and emotional one ever (isn't it always?), but in this week's episode you will hear all the reasons why in fact this was actually the most frustrating one ever.  We have each of the guys left meet the girl's parents and what ensues during these meetings is something I cannot comprehend.  Join me won't you as I, as usual, te...

On this week's episode I recap both Fantasy Suite episodes.  As usual we get some surprises, some drama, some tears and one giant douchebag.  Poor Gabby gets put through the ringer and Rachel continues to pick outfits that are not becoming and use all the Bachelorette phrases.  However, we have a cliffhanger "that is like no other".  Join me won't you as we take a look at Fanta...

On this episode of Reality of the Rose we recap what is one of the most boring hometowns I've seen, but more importantly the Men Tell All.  We didn't have much drama on this season, but they were able to pull out a decent Men Tell All.  Find out which were my favorite parts and which parts they could have left on the cutting room floor.  But the sauce was good!!  Join me won't...

Welcome to a special edition of Reality of the Rose.  On this episode we "fake" another Generations episode and turn it into a massive surprise for my niece Grace, or so we think.  We start of the episode "as normal" and work our way into the surprise of Harry Styles tickets at Madison Square Garden.  Her reaction is priceless but she surprises us with something of her own.  Jo...

On this week's episode of Gabby and Rachel's season we have hometowns, but I start with a little convo about the Logan/covid controversy.  Then I recap all the hometowns.  We finally get some hujus and we get lots of good parent play.  The parent play has a whole range of players from super accepting to not accepting at all.  I may have even changed my mind about who I think Ga...

On tonight's episode of the Bachelorette we have the best group date in a long time, the most authentic goodbye in a long time and the departure of our beloved Ethan.  We also get a bit of hot wax, tickling, bikes, covid, and an attempt to make us believe Rachel doesn't pick Tino.  Join me won't you as I recp episode 6 of Gabby and Rachel's season! Intro, www.bensound.com, "Happy Rock"

Surprise everyone!  I have Allie unexpectedly back for another recap episode.  Find out why she's still home!  And then join us for recapping episode 5 of Rachel and Gabby's season.  We get more lack of confidence play by Rachel, we get to see Ethan get his first kiss and we get way too much air time for Logan.  Speaking of Logan, learn what animated character Allie thinks...

On this special episode of Reality of the Rose we start by getting updated on Allie's NYC life.  We then discuss Ethan Kang in more depth and her behind the scenes personal knowledge of this season's star face player (who needs more air time), and then we recap this week's episode and hit some narratives that are being hit very hard this season and why we do not agree with them.  Join me...

On this episode I discuss the negative path that poor Gabby & Rachel are being led down.  The narrative seems to be wanting to show their doubt and insecurity instead of their empowerment.  We get some more forced nudity for the men, more behind the scenes discussions with producers and some answers as to "how this journey will continue".  Join me won't you as we watch Gabby and...

On tonight's episode we get to experience lots of black boxes, lots and lots and lots of laughing, fantasy suite talk and lots of producer influence.  Join me won't you as I recap episode two of Gabby and Rachel's season. Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

We have finally made it to the Premiere of the "Two Bachelorette" season!  We get to find out how all this works, even though it's made clear that NO ONE knows!  We get to meet all the men for real, see who does what limo exit, who is cringy, who is funny, who has chemistry with who and finally who gets booted the first night.  But also tune in at the beginning to find out how and w...

On this last off-season episode of the podcast, before the premiere, I am breaking down the rest of the men from this season.  I keep with the last episode and not only go through their ABC bio but also go through each of their Instagram accounts and basically judge them.  I also give a few more tidbits on Allie's continuing adventure into NY Bachelor experiences.  Join me won't you...

On todays episode, I begin with a few tidbits of Bachelor Nation news and some BIG content that was provided to me by Allie now that she is living and breathing the same air as the New York Bachelor crew...it's so cool!  Then I start the breakdown of all the men that will be starting night one of Gabby and Rachel's season.  I get through almost the first half, going through their ABC bio...

On this episode of Reality of the Rose I give details about my weekend in NYC with Allie moving her into her apartment and getting everything set up as she starts this new exciting phase of her life.  I also then have a fun surprise about who she met her first night there and how it connects with the Bachelor. And then I end the episode with some must listen podcast episodes from Game of Rose...

On this episode, it's just me again, celebrating 50 episodes by discussing a little Bachelor Nation news, but then diving into my opinion on how villains are made on The Bachelor and how it's all in the editing.  The players all do know what they are signing up for, but I think some get a little (or a lot) more than they bargained for.  Join me won't you as we discuss a few examples of v...