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'Bachelor' S25e6 with Ali Barthwell

A snarky but affectionate dissection of dating reality shows — and what they say about all of us. Hosted by Emma Gray and Claire Fallon, who created the popular podcast Here To Make Friends, Love To See It is a weekly recap podcast about The Bachelor franchise and beyond. We laugh, we cry, we break down every episode in obsessive detail, and we unpack all the weird messages pop culture sends us about love. Join us on this journey

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Reality dating shows are full of drama– that’s part of the reason we love them! But while it can be entertaining to watch, living through it is a totally different experience. Today, Madina Alam joins us to talk all about her time on Joey’s season of The Bachelor, including being stuck in the middle of the Maria-Sydney drama. We’ll also touch on the latest news & gossip and wrap up with the latest episode of Lovers & Liars!

1:45 - News & Gossip

37:15 - Madina Alam Interview

59:57 - Lovers & Liars

1:22:56  - Final Rose

Navigating Drama On ‘The Bachelor’ w/ Madina Alam

Nick Viall and Natalie Joy got married this weekend! Emma was in attendance, and she’ll be filling us in on the whole event, from the wide variety of reality stars to the cowboy hats and mechanical bull. Of course, the farm fun doesn’t stop there! We’ll also be checking in on Farmer Wants a Wife and the latest from Lovers & Liars.

1:46 – News & Gossip: Nick & Natalie’s Wedding

23:19  – Lovers & Liars

1:08:31 – Farmer Wants a Wife

1:31:08 – Final Rose

Farmer Wants a Country Chic Wedding

Some of our favorite Bachelor alums are back in the reality game! Going Home with Tyler Cameron features the former contestant and some of his Bachelor friends renovating houses in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida. Then, Patti Stanger: Matchmaker brings Nick Viall to help non-millionaires find love.

1:48 – News & Gossip

17:37 – Going Home with Tyler Cameron

51:54 – Patti Stanger: Matchmaker

1:20:33 – Final Rose

Tyler Cameron and Patti Stanger Are Back On TV

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were such an impactful pair, the celebrity couple portmanteau was invented just to capture their relationship. The story of Bennifer is one straight out of a rom-com. After a high-profile engagement, break up, other marriages, and kids, they found their way back to each other for a classic second chance romance. Most recently, J. Lo’s multimedia projects This Is Me… Now and The Greatest Love Story Never Told shed a new light on the couple’s dynamic. Joining us to discuss all the iterations of Bennifer are co-hosts of Even The Rich, Brooke Siffrinn & Aricia Skidmore-Williams!

5:20 – Timeline Recap

46:40 – Conversation with Brooke Siffrinn & Aricia Skidmore-Williams

1:31:45 – Tropes & Recommendations

J. Lo & Ben 101: Two Kids From The Block w/ Brooke Siffrinn & Aricia Skidmore-Williams

Well, Bachelor Nation’s favorite (and only) Golden couple are calling it quits. This week, we’re discussing Gerry and Theresa’s recent announcement, the premiere of the F-Boy Island spin-off Lovers & Liars, and the reverse Bachelor-trauma dump on last week’s episode of Farmer Wants a Wife.

1:41 - News & Gossip

26:04 - Lovers & Liars first impressions

1:03:46 - Farmer Wants a Wife

1:30:22 - Teaser Time

1:31:24 - Final Rose

'Bachelor' S25e6 with Ali Barthwell

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