Bachelor In Retrospect

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-9 of The Bachelorette Season 6. Annemarie gives a rundown of the history of male skewing reality TV, they discuss the trend of Bachelorette front-runners quitting the show, and they do an incredibly powerful reading of some of Frank's screenwriting.

*Disclaimer: Due to some technical difficulties there are some spots in this episode where the sound quality isn't perfect. But honestly our producer/editor Aaron did a great job fixing it. Thanks Aaron! *

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Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen and Aaron Stein-Chester 

Edited and Mixed by Aaron Stein-Chester

Cover art by Manny Rose 

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of The Bachelorette Season 6. They discuss the evolution of TV geared toward women, re-evaluate two iconic Bachelorette moments from these episodes, and discover which Bachelorette season 6 contestant should have been a Broadway star.

For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen and Aaron Stein-Chester 

Edited and mixed by Aaron Stein-Chester

Cover art by Manny Rose 

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of their first Bachelorette season starring Ali Fedotowsky! They discuss the differences between current Bachelorette men and the ones from this earlier era, 2010s consent discourse, and how realistic it is to make it as an American screenwriter in Paris.

For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen and Aaron Stein-Chester 

Edited and mixed by Aaron Stein-Chester

Cover art by Manny Rose 

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie conclude their recap of a season ending so dramatic, they had to break their final episode into two parts. This week Carrie and Annemarie cover the infamous Jake and Vienna breakup special and give their final thoughts on The Bachelor Season 14: On the Wings of Love. They discuss male sexual rage, pay tribute to Gia, and make a case for why Vienna is a true hero.

Jake's episode of the CW show H8R : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_C8JkTu-8I

Content Warning: The Bachelor Season 14 heavily features Gia Allemand, a contestant who died by suicide in 2013. This episode features a discussion of the media coverage surrounding Gia's death. If you'd like to skip this part, the discussion goes from 1:02 - 1:09.

For information about IAPMD, the foundation Gia's mother was involved in on her behalf, visit here: https://iapmd.org/

National Mental Health Hotline: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:

https://988lifeline.org/

For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen and Aaron Stein-Chester 

Edited and mixed by Aaron Stein-Chester

Cover art by Manny Rose 

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie begin their recap of a season ending so dramatic, they had to break their final episode into two parts. This week Carrie and Annemarie recap the Women Tell All, Finale and After the Final Rose from Bachelor Season 14: On the Wings of Love. They discuss the intense showdown between Chris Harrison and Rozlyn, why America was so disdainful of Vienna, and the perils of alarmingly hot emotional chemistry. Tune in next week for the rest, a recap of the infamous Jake and Vienna breakup special and Carrie and Annemarie's wrap-up of Jake's season. 

Content Warning: The Bachelor Season 14 heavily features Gia Allemand, a contestant who died by suicide in 2013. Gia's death is not discussed in this episode. For information about IAPMD, the foundation Gia's mother was involved in on her behalf, visit here: https://iapmd.org/

National Mental Health Hotline: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:

https://988lifeline.org/

For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen and Aaron Stein-Chester 

Edited and mixed by Aaron Stein-Chester

Cover art by Manny Rose 

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie continue their flight through The Bachelor Season 14: On the Wings of Love. They recap episodes 4-7 of Jake Pavelka's season and discuss bullying on The Bachelor, the depiction of New York City as basically another planet, and how relieved they are that Jake didn't choose Tenley. Plus, Annemarie gives a rundown on TV in 2010 and how we can see the themes of Jake's season reflected in the major broadcast networks. 

Content Warning: The Bachelor Season 14 heavily features Gia Allemand, a contestant who died by suicide in 2013. Gia's death is not discussed in this episode. For information about IAPMD, the foundation Gia's mother was involved in on her behalf, visit here: https://iapmd.org/

National Mental Health Hotline: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:

https://988lifeline.org/

For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen and Aaron Stein-Chester 

Edited and mixed by Aaron Stein-Chester

Cover art by Manny Rose 

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie take off on their adventure through The Bachelor Season 14: On the Wings of Love. They recap episodes 1-3 of Jake Pavelka's season and discuss the noticeable emphasis on White Christian Values following Jason's season, do a dramatic reenactment of a shocking "Bachelor scandal" that is debated to this day, and wonder if giving Chris Harrison a blog was totally necessary.

Content Warning: The Bachelor Season 14 heavily features Gia Allemand, a contestant who died by suicide in 2013. Gia's death is not discussed in this episode. For information about IAPMD, the foundation Gia's mother was involved in on her behalf, visit here: https://iapmd.org/

National Mental Health Hotline: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:

https://988lifeline.org/

For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen and Aaron Stein-Chester 

Edited by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Cover art by Manny Rose 

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie's journey with Bachelor Jason Mesnick comes to a close as they recap episodes 8-11 of Season 13. They discuss the ways the show painted Melissa vs Molly, the terrible feeling of Chris Harrison having a secret, and how Jason Mesnick did not deserve the title "most hated man in America." Plus, Annemarie explains how this season's dramatic ending led to a ratings surge and the beginning of Bachelor spoiler culture. It's truly the most dramatic ending ever!

For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen and Aaron Stein-Chester 

Edited by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Cover art by Manny Rose 

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-7 of The Bachelor Season 13. They discuss the way the franchise depicts culture and religion (it mostly doesn’t), how fantasy suites used to be more coy, and Carrie realizes she may be starting the process of falling for someone.

Content Warning: This episode contains a conversation about mental health from 53:49 to 57:09, with a specific reference to suicide at 53:59.

For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

Bachelor in Retrospect is hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen, and produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen and Aaron Stein-Chester 

Edited by Nate Flaks and Aaron Stein-Chester

Cover art by Manny Rose 

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of The Bachelor Season 13. They discuss what male producers think women want in a Bachelor, making eye contact with Robin Thicke at a private concert, and why no child should be forced to spend their birthday with The Bachelor.

For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

Bachelor in Retrospect is produced by Annemarie Navar-Gill, Carrie Rosen and Aaron Stein-Chester

Edited by Nate Flaks

Cover art by Manny Rose

Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill