Bachademia

Welcome to Bachademia. We are about to have a snowy spring break. I’ve got Kim with me. She’s the bee’s knees. I’ve never understood that phrase. Do bee’s have knees? Are they nice knees? Kim is amazing and I’ve missed her. How’s life Kim? 

Today’s question: have you ever written or received a cringy love note?

Recap: They go to Budapest. We learn Greer has recovered from Covid but things don’t seem promising. But Zach’s a nice guy, so he strings her along. He asks Kaity on a second one-on-one.  They walk around and almost share personal information with each other– like Zach’s genealogy. They write each other love letters that I have feelings about but the letters themselves had no feeling. That night, Zach describes himself as flabbergasted. Kaity talks about how men in her life have always left her. She cries. We learn nothing about Zach or his family. 

Somewhere along the way, Greer flies to Budapest to get dumped. 

They announce the group date and we learn that Brooklyn will get the one-on-one. Kat is breaking down. So they go see a mentalist– which is a psychic magician. The emotional labor required on this date is unexpected. Again, women disclose things about themselves and Zach does not. But Gabi says holy shiitake mushrooms, so I’m still watching. And Gabi gets the group date rose.

I’m worried about Brooklyn’s fate at this point because Zach describes her as a real cowgirl and he doesn’t really come across as a cowboy. So…. Brooklyn and Zach also take a bath together and then at dinner Brooklyn explains how important her family is which makes Zach unable to breathe. He stares pensively at the Budapest skyline and then dumps Brooklyn. 

It is rose ceremony time, and it is kinda clear that Kat is gonna go home. She’s not sure about things and Zach wants surety. We see super cute take of Kaity and Ariel? In the bathtub playing with bubbles. Previews suggest Zach doesn’t want sex and families are skeptical of this whole thing. 

1. Have you been shocked by anyone that he has sent home? (let’s talk about Greer here too). Any predictions?
2. What do two people need to know about each other before getting engaged?
3. Let’s talk about this no sex stuff. 
4. Kim wildcard-background old European people
5. Danielle will thank listeners or give a shout out or something. 

1. Welcome
2. Question of the week: What would you want in your Locked in a Hotel Room with Covid Care Basket?
3. 2 minute recap
4. Concepts to discuss:
   1. If you go on a vacation to an all-inclusive in another country, are you really traveling internationally?
   2. Domestic violence in dating (Brooklyn’s sharing and Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us)
   3. Is London romantic? They kept saying ‘The Romantic City of London’. Uh…ok?
   4. What are the little things that really make a relationship strong (PS-I like Gabi for the Zach Robot)
5. Wildcard concept: Greer and sympathy and covid dates…
6. Lessons learned?
7. City Shout Out: Stamford, Connecticut - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamford,_Connecticut
8. Sign off 

1. Welcome
2. Question of the week: What is your stance on heart shaped valentines pizza?
3. 2 minute recap
4. Concepts to discuss:
   1. We made it 3 episodes before someone ratted out another contestant. Do you think it was warranted? This one was different because she ratted and left…like a deathbed confession.
   2. Do we see anyone who is having particularly good conversations that will lead to a deep romantic connection?
   3. So we got back to everyone’s favorite group date, something dangerous where folks could get hurt. Are there any benefits to this? Is there a sport that would actually give you some good information about potential mates? What sport would you be like…oh yeah, Imma win?
   4. Football is like love," says Zach. "It's extremely hard on your body and often leads to debilitating brain injuries." This line was really good. AI wrote it, yeah?
5. Wildcard concept from D3! Nonverbals, botox, and happiness. (It’s friday, I’ll talk about anything) 
6. Lessons learned?
7. City Shout Out: Bowdoinham, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowdoinham,_Maine
8. Sign off 

1. Welcome!
2. Question: What have you all been up to?
3. Describe what you think this season will be like in one word:
4. Thoughts on Zach
5. Contestants
   1. Christina
   2. Cat 
   3. Madison
   4. Jess
6. Predictions

-Welcome!
- Question of the day is who do you think Logan looked like at the after the rose ceremony?
-The trio talks about their concepts!
-City Shoutout: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
-Bye!

1. Welcome to Bachademia! With only 4 short hours a week of BIP, we have a lot to cover today. 
2. But before we do, our question of the week: if you could be any type of bug what would you be?
3. Rather than a huge recap, we are going to discuss some of our most memorable moments: (Other topics: Shanae/Genevieve friendship, what is Logan’s appeal, which contestant are most different than they seemed on original seasons…)
   1.  Bill: There is this (I think) really cool vibe where it seems like the same sex contestants are really supporting each other. What is driving that?
   2. Kim: I don’t get the obsessions with Logan. 
   3. Danielle: Michael. Is he a villain? Is he getting a good storyline from producers? Did he do Sierra dirty? Thoughts about him and Danielle.
   4. Bill - So in my psychology of relationships class we talk about the old saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder” it got put to the test….what do we think of the outcome? Is it true? 
   5. Kim-Johnny being upset that Victoria has ‘a list’. Doesn’t everyone have a list?
   6. Danielle- Is the franchise losing its wholesome vibe? (lol) Let’s talk about the producers' whole switch-a-roo they played on the contestants? Good tv? Love will pass the test? Or psychological torture? 
4. Lessons learned/or deep thoughts from the season so far
   1. Bill: The power of the situation always wins… 
   2. Kim: Watching the show with my aunt has been amazing. She thinks Andrew is a cutie, asks if the girls are eating enough, and is not a fan of Jacob.
   3. Danielle- Loyalty, friendship, and romance. What are the rules of the beach? 
5. Predictions.
   1. Go….
6. Shout outs to listening city. - Sicklerville, New Jersey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicklerville,_New_Jersey

• Welcome!!!
• Question of the day - what is your go to road trip meal? 
• Recap
• Let’s talk about the contestants!
• Kira? Whats up?
• Who ends up together?
• Not a concept, but can we talk about the fake birthday thing?
• Lessons learned
• City shout out : Marstons Mills, Massachusetts

1. What’s up players! We have been released from the longest season ever, rejoice!
2. Question: In light of Tino being caught with his shirt unbuttoned and on his phone…and looking embarrassed. What is the most embarrassing situation anyone has ever walked in on you at?
3. 2 minute recap.
4. Concept 1: Tino says he thought their engagement was over, Nicole says that was never the case. What are our thoughts? 
   1. Did they do Tino dirty with the Aven thing?
5. Concept 2: They hoodwinked us with the whole Gabby and her dude. We thought it was going to go south, but they ended up together. Thoughts on their story arc? Will they be together for a long time?
6. Concept 3: What do we think about Zach as Bachelor?
   1. What was up with Jesse Palmer’s comment at the end, “we hear you bachelor nation and we are listening?”
7.  Wildcard: Zach, Clayton and Jesse are triplets. And honestly Sean Lowe who I met on Tuesday could be their brother. Why are they so boring with The Bachelor casting. I blame middle America.
8. Lessons learned
9. Shoutout city: Calgary, Alberta
10. Announcement for Bachelor in Paradise!
11. Good bye!

1. Welcome!
2. Question: What do we think Tino’s crazy hobbies are? What is your crazy hobby?
3. Two minute recap: Ugh
4. Concept 1: How is it the finale and I still don’t know the difference between Zach and Erich?
5. Concept 2: Difference of the Dads. Big Tony is a parody, Patrick is exactly what you would expect Gabby’s dad to be like.
6. Concept 3: Do you want to be engaged and have a wedding or do you want to be married and have a relationship?
7. Host 2 wildcard topic: apologies. Erich. Jason. Aven. 
8. Lessons learned
9. Town shout out Ames because my sister is now listening 
10. Sign off

1. Welcome! We come to you ready to chat after only 4 hours of fantasy suites on the Bachelorette this week. 
2. Question: Where are you unwilling to sleep? 
3. Two minute recap: We are reminded, frequently, over the course of Monday and Tuesday night that Rachel and Gabby were hurt by Clayton during the fantasy suite episodes. 
   1. First up, Erich and Gabby. They both declare love for each other. Not-a-metaphor of a date, they take a jump into the water. Gabby is scared then eventually jumps. They have a meaningful conversation while the television screen blacks out Gabby’s butt and then they go to the fantasy suite.
   2.  Rachel chooses to start fantasy suites with Aven. Half of her date with Aven is actually an interview between Jesse and Tino about how much Tino can’t handle the idea of Rachel with anyone else. And I guess he should be worried because after the fantasy suite rachel says Aven is the “full package” Twice.
   3. Next we watch Tino and Rachel. They basically avoid talking about the whole his parents situation until dinner. Then he’s like, nah they like you and if we get engaged they will come around. Somehow Rachel’s like that’ll do. Then Tino says I love you and Rachel says I love you too (WHAT!) and they go to their hotel room. 
   4. Gabby and Jonny’s day is short. They have fun then Jonny’s like yeah, I’m not really ready to settle down. Gabby walks away to think. Then they break up. Then we see glimpses of Jason saying about the same thing as Jonny. Hold on Gabby…
   5. Then Erich comes in and not knowing that this whole thing is totally unrolling in his favor, he has to go and say i dont know how I feel about you sleeping with other people. Then they pause the episdoe for Tuesday
   6. Night two starts with Gabby and Erich on the bridge. Their conversation ends awkwardly.
   7. Jason and Gabby. They go on a date and it seems to be going well. But Gabby feels like she’s grasping for something that isn’t there and Jason– like what is he doing. Finally he comes clean and explains that he’s not ready for an engagement. Gabby tries hard to make it about the show and him being quiet. They go to the fantasy suite and then wake up in separate rooms. Eventually I guess he realized that he just doesn’t want to relationship with Gabby. 
   8. Rachel and Zach. They are super nerdy together and boring. So boring. They go to fantasy suites. It is awkward. Like what happened there. Zach says that she grilled him about being ready and then kept questioning his age. 
   9. We see Rachel and her guys getting ready for the rose ceremony. Zach is mad. He pulls her aside. WHAT WILL HAPPEN! 
   10. Gabby tells Erich he’s the only one and they say I love you. 
   11. Then the weirdest most annoying ending. They just stop the episode and Jesse is all like you need to prepare yourself. Good god. Just shorten the episodes. Get this done in one hour and spare us all.
4. Concept 1: Was Erich testing Gabby? He knew what he signed up for, are his concerns justified?
5. Concept 2: Jesse Palmer: Let’s talk about his listening and advice giving skills.
6. Concept 3: Leading people on. Did Jason lead on Gabby? Did Rachel lead on Zach?
7. Host 2 wildcard topic: I want one of the guys to decide they want to marry the other principle (so Gabby’s guy decides he wants Rachel/Nicole or vice versa). Would he be in the wrong? In the real world, when has a significant other of a friend crossed from “I could date them” to “I am crossing a friend line?” 
8. Lessons learned
9. City Shoutout: Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna - Piacenza - Wikipedia
10. Sign off