Bachademia

-Welcome to Bachademia everyone! This week we have one of our favorite returning guests, MVK! MVK, what is the good word?
-Question of the week: What emoji is most like a real face you make?
The show starts out with Michelle talking to Kaitlyn about the guys. It seems like Michelle has more of a relationship with Kaitlyn than Tayshia? Anyone else feeling that?
-She basically says she has no issues with Brandon, has the most in common with Joe, and doesn’t say much about Nayte. But, the segment ends with Kaitlyn telling her to pay attention to those fears…. What do we think those fears are?
-A recurring theme is the dudes sitting on the couch pretending it doesn’t stress them out that Michelle is on dates with other guys. We have talked about this, but is it necessary? What are we getting out of these interactions?
-Brandon gets the first date. They ride horses and Brandon seems to be in a whole new world. He is unsure about horses and has never been out of the country. Michelle says he has everything she is looking for in a soulmate. 
-First off thoughts on soulmates? 
-Would you be in for this date?
-They go to dinner and affirm their affinity for each other. How are we feeling about their connection?
-They get fireworks and go to the fantasy suite, thoughts about their connection?
-Back to the couch, the dudes are freaking out, but playing it cool. Joe gets the next date card. They go ziplining and feed horses. 
-Michelle seems to really be leaning into Joe as her “slice of home.” Does that make a good connection?
-Michelle says Joe is like a 1,000 piece puzzle and she likes puzzles - I want to make some witty statement and ask you all to talk about it, but I would just rather ask your opinion on that comparison?
-After the fantasy suite Joe says he could use more sleep (insert porn music here)...Full disclosure I thought Joe was the winner and we were biding our time. Thoughts?
-Back to the awkward men on couch segment…Interesting debate, would you rather go first, middle or last? Who has the advantage? 
-Alright, Nayte gets the date and he is really leaning into the jewelry and confidence. They ride on a boat and Michelle seems to be going all in on Nayte and (in my opinion) he is giving some really vague answers in response. Case in point, Nayte, “You know I am crazy about you,,” What are your thoughts, cause lawrd knows I got opinions.? 
-During the night date she asks if he wants to talk about anything and he is like, naw…I am good bro (these are my edits). Then she asks if he is ready to be married, engaged, fall in love? He says, “all 3..” I got a bad feeling ya’ll.
-They do the fantasy suite, scrogg, and she wakes up and says this is what a soulmate feels like…I think he is the front runner, but what are your thoughts about how this ends up?
-Rose ceremony…
-Brandon takes Michelle aside and gives her this really sweet statement about how much he cares about her and wants to be picked, but also wants her to be happy. *Tears*
-Michelle sends Joe home…gasp. I did not see this coming. Dish what are your thoughts? 
-WhoA WHOA WHOA how does this end?
-Lessons learned?
-MVK shout outs?

1. Welcome to Bachademia! 
2. Question of the week: If you could only eat one holiday food for the rest of your life what would it be and why?
3. If you could only hang out with one of the men from “men tell all” who would it be?
4. I’m gonna say it, the men tell all episodes often feel like fillers and it's always a downer week for me. But this time they kinda brought it. They start out the episode with the longest drama montage ever and I was reminded that this season has been a bit wild. What drama had you forgotten about that this brought back for you?
5. Will and Peter. Will accuses Peter of only being on the show to promote his business. Peter explains that pizza is his livelihood and he needs to support his family. Will then let’s us know that Peter’s sister has been slipping into his DMs. Hot damn. Then they take us through a bunch of reviews left about Peter’s Pizza. This is followed by a bizarrely staged scene of a lawyer (?) serving something to Will. 
   1. Ok. Let’s pause and work through this mess. 
   2. Did someone say, rest in pizza. Y’all I can’t. This was terrible. Truly awful and I freaking looooved every minute of it. :)
6. Next up is Ryan-- who I had forgotten about. They review his weird show prep and ask him about his intentions. His response is really good. Like he planned and memorized it kind of good. Suspicious. 
7. Martin. Y’all. I ain’t got time for Martin. Romeo says he looked up to Martin (oh no, not Romeo’s hair too) and we was really disappointed to learn the truth about him and Jamie (ewww yuck. Jamie is somehow worse than Martin). It comes out that Martin may have had a girlfriend before he came on the show. Like we needed anymore reasons to dislike him. Barf. Move on.
8. Chris S. Basically he defends himself and holds tight. These men need to learn the art of apologizing. But the gold of this moment is Olu demands Chris tell him to his face that he has a low IQ. Then Olu steals the show with “You’re looking at Black excellence right here.” Y’all this good tv.
9. Jamie. Jamie ain’t well y’all. He comes onto the show blowing kisses like his Princess Diana or something. Casey describes him as Tony Robbins and I spit out my drink. Basically, jamie doesn’t get to speak his piece because the men are done with his shit and aren’t having it. When he does speak, he is crafting all sorts of a story trying to cover his ass and still manages to be misogynistic. (the moment he tries to claim he was complimenting Michelle? Hellll no). 
10. Rick is adorable. Still has weird eyes but he is sweet and too good for reality tv. They follow him with my favorite sweetie, Rodney.  But before they get there:
11. Tayshia’s break up. This was all weird. Was this planned? Thoughts?
12. Rodney is the sweet Rodney we’ve come to love. Kaitlyn hints that we will see Rodney in paradise. Dude, Rodney just doesn’t seem like paradise material. Sigh. 
13.  So Michelle finally comes on. The men all gush about how wonderful she is (and she is) and then she confronts Jamie and puts him in his place. 
14. Then she lifts everyone up. 
15. Bloopers
16. Slice appetite? Whaaaat? Will and Peter hug it out. And that’s the hope this show brings. If enemies like Will and Peter can work it out, surely the rest of us can too. 
17. Ok. Now let’s talk a bit about the Clayton season preview.
18. Lessons learned.

This week we have University of Northern Iowa's own Lori Johnson! We talk about who we would like to partner with in an Escape room, the statue of D3 at her high school, the hometowns and how important family is in picking a partner.  

Also, the big winner of the custom tie-dye is MaryElizabeth11! Please contact us at Bachademia at gmail.com

Bill is in Ireland, so co-host Kim jumps in! This weeks episode is discussed and lots of other stuff...

• Welcome to Bachademia! We are both in Iowa this week, we both have solid internet connections and we both are ready for Thanksgiving break next week. D3, anything else we need to make sure they know we are ready for?
• Question of the week: If you had one veto for a city to move to, what city would be on the top of your list? 
• On my list of cities I would totally move to - Minneapolis/St. Paul is where the crew is heading! And they start off on a 1on1. She picks Joe, isn’t this a little useless? He already knows M/SP. I digress, they throw out the first pitch and go to her high school. They play basketball. 
  • Michelle says Joe would have been her high school crush, is that a good thing?
  • Joe disclose that he had a serious injury that derailed his basketball career and it led to anxiety and depression. He even contemplated suicide. They both cried and really seemed to bond over their shared athletic experience. Their connection seems way strong. Thoughts? 
• Group date: The ultimate Viking! “Those dudes totally work at the Renaissance fare in Shakopee every fall” - Co-Host Kim. The dudes yell loud, threw a tree stump, ate fermented fish, and arm wrestled. D3 which of these events would you excel at? No surprise, Clayton (that young, strapping, square jawed football player) dominates the competition. So, they get some 1on1 time. 
  • They talk about their love of family...all I could think is how Clayton may just be a robot made of the mean of every country song ever made after 2000. Thoughts on their connection?
  • Chris - was annoying and complained he didn’t get any time with Michelle. He is spiraling...I am here for it. Danielle, any insights into his downward trajectory?
• Nayte gets a 1on1 and meets Michelle’s friends on a boat on a lake. So, that is way Minnesota. They talk about not being able to be themselves in relationships and being in toxic relationships. Danielle, thoughts on how previous relationships impact current and future relationships? Any insights?
  • Then Chris interrupts and warns Michelle not to make the wrong decisions and that she is being played. Michelle said she was caught off guard by Chris’s speech the other night. Chris said she was being “fake” to him during the group date. Michelle was at this point done and told Chris she didn’t need a man to speak for her and that it was over (America stands up and cheers) Farewell Chris, parting thoughts?
• Cocktail party - Michelle has positive interactions with Rick, Brandon, and Rodney
  • She has a really awkward conversation with Martin. He goes off on Miami girls being high maintenance and Michelle challenges him. Danielle what are you seeing communication-wise here? Martin seemed to think it was a misunderstanding. He even went and told the guys as much.
  • Roses go to: Rick Olu, Brandon and Rodney. Casey and Leroy go home. 
• So who is left? Rick, Olu, Brandon, Rodney, Clayton, Nayte, Martin and Joe
  • Who is your front runner? Who is your dark horse? 
• Lessons learned? 
• Next week Bill will be in Ireland, so it will be co-host Kim, Danielle and maybe another special guest. Shoutouts?

1. Welcome to Bachademia. Bill is somewhere that is not Cedar Falls. Danielle is still in her cloffice. Danielle is now talking in 3rd person, so that’s how that’s going. We have a give away coming up soon. 
2. Question: If this semester was a color, what color would it be? Also, do you have a favorite travel snack? 
3. Last week, we said goodbye to Jamie which means there was an opening for the Bachelorette villain. Who will it be? 
4. After Martin impressed Michelle with his care and attention last week, she begins this week by inviting him on a one-on-one. When the date card is revealed, Olu lets us know that he’s surprised by this decision because Jamie and Martin were apparently close. 
5. At dinner the conversation continues. Martin talks a lot. He tells us that he’s blunt, working on his communication skills, and never cries. Somehow this works. Michelle says that she feels like Martin listens and applies what he’s learning and she gives him a rose. Whatevs folx. 
6. We move onto the group date: Will, Chris S., Casey, Chris G., Leroy, Rodney, Olu, Brandon, Clayton, Joe, Romeo, and Nayte. This let’s us know that Rick will get the next one-on-one. Nayte expresses disappointment and says that his one-on-one will come. Apparently those are drama starting words so hold onto them.
7. The date is a slumber party. They all get silky pjs and there’s a risky business montage with Chris. It is moments like these, I really question my decision to watch this show. Like what am I doing with my life? 
8. The guys are having fun. Clayton is punching Olu in the stomach. I have no idea why. (Also, Clayton, still not interesting). They have a teddy bear fight, a not so interesting twist to the classic pillow fight. Michelle doesn’t feel paid attention to. After the winning team gets dosed (sp) with confetti no one pulls michelle aside. 
   1. Except for Kaitlyn who notices and has a heart to heart with Michelle.
9. At the cocktail party, Michelle expresses her disappointment in the men and explains that growing up she often felt overlooked and that is a sore spot for her. Olu responds empathetically and talks about his sisters experiences. 
   1. Michelle tells Nayte she especially feels hurt by him and he apologizes and promises to do more to make her feel seen.
10.  The next day, Rick and Michelle have their one-on-one. They walk through the woods and find a wish box. They add their wishes and Rick talks about losing his father. They add a wish that reads, I wish to find love by having hard conversations. Thoughts?
11. At dinner Rick opens up more about his upbringing. We learn that he found out his dad was cheating on his mom. He also let’s Michelle know that he is falling in love with her.
12. So we enter the cocktail party and we still don’t have this episode’s villain. Enter Chris. Chris let’s the guys know that Michelle was really upset about being ignored. He’s ready to save the day. Also, he thinks Nayte is cocky.
    1. Side note: did you notice that she said she’d never had peanut m&ms before?
13.  Rose ceremony: Brandon, Leroy, Joe, Rodney, Clayton, Casey, Nayte, and Chris S. join Martin, Olu, and Rick 
    1. Go home: Chris G., Romeo, and Will
14.  The big news: They are going to MN.
15. Predictions?
16.  Lessons learned?

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1. Welcome to Bachademia! This week our guest is none-other than the wonderful Connie Hansen!  It is November, somehow. Connie and Bill, how you doing? 
2. Question of the week: What is your call sign? 
3. The episode begins with the men attempting to figure out who told Michelle information that caused her to feel like the men were questioning her character. 
4. Kaitlyn drops off the first date card and Martin, LT, Olu, Spencer, Clayton, Nayte, Joe, Rick, Will, and Peter head to the Danger Zone. Basically it is a date that is also publicity for the new Top Gun movie. I’d complain but it ends up being a wild date that begins with popped collar, a little neck skin, and nicknames. Thoughts on their outfits? Which of their nicknames were your favorite? Lil Willy, Frosty, Doughboy.
5. After a quick pushup contest. Anywho, Martin pulls Michelle aside to check in on her. Thoughts on Frosty’s move?
6. After this, it is time to spin. They go on a G-Force stimulator, which I really wanted to do as a kid. Will is worried he’s gonna puke cuz duh and as he spins speaks to Michelle in Spanish. This is apparently a no no because Peter feels copied and this enrages him. Thoughts? 
7. Then they do some sort of American Gladiator like fighting. Clayton is big and strong and Will is declared winner of the Top Gun Olympics, earning alone time with Michelle. They get in a vintage car that is freakishly small, they makeout, and he gets a bomber jacket as a prize. 
8. They have a cocktail party. Clayton is getting some air time. He invites Michelle to spin around with him. It's cute. Michelle is leaning in for those kisses. Martin takes off his glasses to smooch. Thoughts on her connection with any of the guys? 
9. Meanwhile Peter and Will start fighting again. There are some sick zingers as they fight. Like “I change lives one slice at a time” Bill, do you have any favorite insults? 
10. Meanwhile, Rodney gets the next one-on-one. Mollique loves his Rodney but does not think he has a shot with Michelle. Pretty sure he will get friend zoned? What do you think about this moment? Bill teach us about friend zoning! 
11. Rodney and Michelle’s date begins with a game of truth or dare and eating things blindfolded again. Then things heat up when Rodney has to strip down and run around the hotel. (What is going on with the Bachelor franchise’s budgets on these dates?) Thoughts on this part of the date?
12. Group date number two: Jamie, Leroy, Chris G., Casey, Mollique, Chris S., Brandon, and Romeo. Jamie starts getting really weird. His confidence is extreme and he keeps talking about how he knows he gets the girl. 
13. The men write some poetry. Brandon’s is pretty good. Jamie goes rogue and tells some sort of parable that is maybe meant to warn the other men to back off. Did you understand any of this, Bill?
14. Michelle performs a poem that expresses what it was like for her to grow up in Minnesota as the “token Black girl.” Let’s talk about this.
15. Jamie is miffed that Brandon could possible compete with him and he talks some trash with a producer, clearly unaware he is on camera. Whoa dude. Whoa.
16. Rick learns from Michelle that it was Jamie who lied about the guys being worried about Joe and her knowing each other before the show began. He shares this information with the guys. They confront Jamie and he attempts, unsuccessfully, to talk his way out of it. 
17. Michelle puts Jamie on the spot. He says, I was just trying to protect you and Michelle is not having it. Bye Jamie! 
18. Then a rose ceremony: Spence, Mollique, LT, and Peter go home. Any of these surprise you? 
19. Lessons learned. 

-Welcome to Bachademia episode 2 season 5!. And this week we have one of our absolute favorite guests, Nicole Dick! That is right, our own version of Sister-Sister! Nicole, what has been going up since we last saw you. 
-Alright, this week’s question: If you had to compete against a 5th grade in a test of knowledge, what subject would you most likely lose?
-Episode starts with pastries that go untouched and girl talk. Any thoughts on the girl talk?  She said they seem genuine and authentic, would you agree?
-The first group date is on and poppin! We got Brandon, Romeo, Rick, PJ, Will, Olumide, Daniel, LT & Peter. And they have to compete against children!
     -Were those kids actors?
     -So, basically the guys are bad at math (expect for the Harvard Math man). They seem to be good at science (except for Peter isn’t baking chemistry), musical chairs (Peter was a try hard) and spelling. Will called      Peter a narcissist.
     -Which of those areas would be a dealbreaker for your partner to be at? 
-On to the after party
     -She got sparks for Brandon and kissed him, thoughts?
      -Peter and Will started arguing/throwing poop at each other. Good look or bad look?
     -Peter said the fight was out of character, do you think it is?
     -Brandon J. gets the rose
-Jamie gets the individual date and they go to Joshua Tree and climb. Jamie talked about his family life. Jamie discloses that throughout his childhood his mother has pretty severe mental health issues. Jamie and his sister had to take care of his mother while going to school. Eventually    Jamie’s mother passed away from suicide. Jamie disclosed his struggle and eventual healing from this tragedy. Michelle thanked him for being open and honest. She gives him a rose and says it couldn’t have gone better. 
     -A lot happened in that part of the episode. Any initial thoughts? 
     -What do we think about their connection? 
-Second group date. No surprise, they play basketball. Also, no surprise Joe is really good (played for university of Minnesota) and Michelle digs it. Joe’s team loses, but he wins MVP and gets to go to the after party. 
     -First, I wish they would have played 5 vs 2 against the WNBA players. The WNBA players would have tooled the men. It would have been glorious. 
     -2nd Joe lets Michelle know a coach near and dear to him died. They kiss and she says sparks fly. Joe gets the group rose and predictably the dudes are mad. 
     -Do the dudes have a right to be mad? 
     -Any other guys stick out?
-Cocktail party! Jamie pulls Michelle aside to say the guys think she had something with Joe before the show. He also says it doesn’t matter to him, whatever…
     -Michelle is really busted up about this. She even tells Tayshia that everyone is at a level playing field. 
     -She pulls the dudes together and tells them as much...bold! Thoughts on her direct strategy?
     -Michelle does make a point to say that everyone assumes she is dating any man of color she is seen with in Minneapolis, thoughts on this?
     -Jamie basically acts like he has no clue who said it. Thoughts on Jamie? Is he justified in being shady about his conversations with Michelle? 
     -Because the men can’t have nice things, the cocktail party is done and they will be punished with a rose ceremony...scene. Who is staying and who is going?
-Lessons learned?
-Nicole you get the last word! Shoutouts, deep thoughts, or humorous anecdotes?

1. Welcome to Bachademia! We are starting a new season and we are pumped! I even wore dress clothes. How you feelin’ D3?
2. Question of the week: What is something you can easily pay for, but you still resent paying for it?
3. So, Michelle is the new Bachelorette! She is from the Minnesota and has a small connection to UNI. She played basketball for Bradley (team in our conference) and was recruited to play at UNI. One of our coaches gave his scouting report from her playing days and it sounds like she was explosive, fast, a really good defender, and needed to be pushed to her left hand when driving. Thoughts on her as the bachelorette?
4. So, we got Tayshia and Katelyn back on hostesses. I think they seem way more comfortable. Are we excited for them? Anything big stick out?
   1. There was one part where they met the doods in their rooms and and went through their stuff. Elaine was not impressed with this. Was this too far? Would you feel a bit violated?
5. Quick FIRE - thoughts on each dood:
   1. Alec 
   2. Brandon J.
   3. Brandon K.
   4. Bryan
   5. Casey
   6. Chris G.
   7. CHris S.
   8. Clayton
   9. Daniel
   10. Edward
   11. Garret
   12. Jack Russel Terrier
   13. Jamie
   14. Joe (talk about the ghosting)
   15. JoMarri
   16. Leroy (co-host Kim is all in)
   17. LT (yoga guru)
   18. Martin
   19. Mollique
   20. Mayte
   21. Olumide
   22. Pardeep
   23. Peter
   24. PJ
   25. Rick (table dood)
   26. Rodney
   27. Romeo (real name?)
   28. Ryan (Notes bro...lets chat)
   29. Spencer
   30. Will (academic interventionist…)
6. Any entries you loved? Any you hated?
7. So, Brandon K, Bryan, Edward, Garrett, Jack Russel, JoMarri, Ryan, went home
   1. Nayte got the first impression rose
8. Alright, quick fire!
   1. Who are your top 3?
   2. Who will be the biggest shit starter?
   3. Will any guys become mortal enemies?
9. Lessons learned?
10. D3 you get the last word!

1. Welcome to Bachademia! The BIP finale was this week. Bill, if you had to score this season of BIP on a scale of 1-10, what would you give it?
2. Question of the week: Is a hotdog a sandwich? Defend your position. 
3. We are back at Prom and someone is crying. It’s Abigail and Noah has told her that she is not his person. The episode begins with Abigail explaining to Noah that she was going to tell him that she was falling in love with him. But Noah has made up his mind. They say their good-byes and leave the beach. This shocks everyone, sending them into a tisy. What if others are feeling the same? 
4. The day after prom is the rose ceremony and the pressure is on to make decisions about their relationships. Wells announces that the cocktail party is canceled and they jump right into the rose ceremony. 
   1. Joe --> Serena
   2. Riley --> Maurissa
   3. Kenny --> Mari
   4. Thomas --> Becca
   5. James --> Anna
   6. Aaron --> Tia
   7. Ed --> Mykenna
   8. Chelsea and Natasha go home.
5. The couples that remain will have to decide whether they will continue on to the fantasy suites. Caitlyn and Dean are brought in as the new hosts to help people navigate this difficult decision. Thoughts on Caitlyn and Dean being the hosts? 
6. So this is when things get awkward. Kenny and Mari break away first to make their fantasy suite decision. Kenny is worried about Mari missing out on all the life he’s experienced but she’s cool. They decide to go to the fantasy suite. 
   1. Becca and Thomas. Thomas cries. Like seriously cries. 
   2. Ed and Mykenna: This is so good and amazingly awkward.
   3. Anna and James: Anna is in. James only has eyes for Aaron. 
   4. Aaron and Tia: Aaron is excited to leave with James, quick catches Tia. Tia laughs and is like, what the what. 
   5. Riley and Maurissa: Riley plays like he’s got cold feet then is like gotcha. Maurissa nearly kills him. Its cute. 
   6. Joe and Serena: They’re in. Serena says I love you. Its addorbs.
7. Fantasy suites. Joe and Serena talk life after the show. Kenny and Mari are Kenny and Mari. Riley tells Maurissa that she is his Sunday morning and I wept like a baby. 
   1. The food-sex fetish continues
   2. The next morning everyone seems good, except for Riley who is feeling nervous. 
8. Proposal day
   1. Kenny and Mari: My favorite is when he creaks as he gets down on one knee to propose. 
   2. Riley and Maurissa: Will he propose? Yes. He will. I appreciate that whipped cream and toes was mentioned in the proposal. 
   3. Joe and Serena: The producers are assholes and bring Kendall back on. She sort of is there to give them her blessing. I don’t know. I don’t get it. Joe has to walk it off. When Serena arrives, he explains what happens. Her response: Are you ok? Can we please talk about how that was the freaking perfect reaction. Joe proposes. She says yes.
9. They do an awesome Update Montage on all the couples. I loved it. Surprising news: Abigail and Noah are back together despite the Dale rumors. They are in I love you territory now. Thomas and Becca are together. The funniest update was that Brendon and Piper are laying low. HAHAHA! The engaged couples are all still together. 
10. Lessons learned from this season of BIP. 
11. Ready for Bachelorette?