Surprise! We’re here with a special bonus episode of Here to Make Friends, taped from a live panel about feminism and reality dating television shows at The Wing in DUMBO. We were joined by two special guests, Ashley Spivey, former 'Bachelor'...

BONUS: 'Is A Feminist Dating Show Even Possible?' - Live at The Wing DUMBO

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

TV & Film

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

Gerry & Theresa’s Less-Than-Golden Ending

While we were busy covering the latest season of The Bachelor, Reality Dating TV has soldiered on to give us two wildly different shows: Couple to Throuple and Farmer Wants A Wife. Join us as we check in on the latest from these two series! Plus, we cover the latest Bachelor News & Gossip, including Joey’s unhinged appearance on 9-1-1.



1:50 - News & Gossip

16:00 - Couple to Throuple

1:09:15 - Farmer Wants a Wife

1:36:15 - Teaser Time

1:39:43 - Final Rose

Call 9-1-1! Joey & Jesse’s Procedural Drama Debut

With Joey’s season wrapped it’s time to take stock of Bachelor Nation! There are new couples, new babies, and a new Bachelor Mansion! In this episode we discuss…

Joey & Kelsey’s post-finale interviews
Jenn’s upcoming season of The Bachelorette
ASKN falling out
Susie & Justin’s relationship launch
Plus, plenty of other updates from Bachelor alumni!

BONUS: 'Is A Feminist Dating Show Even Possible?' - Live at The Wing DUMBO

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