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We unpack the unfolding of the last week's Bachelorette cancellation and Taylor Frankie Paul news updates.

Is there a new Bachelorette? Should the franchise continue? So many questions as producers are deep in damage control.

Plus a new show: Age of Attraction! Is it worth the watch? We discuss the premise and our initial thoughts without any major spoils.

Welcome to an unusually short pod for Couple of Fantakes as we go over the latest Bachelorette news: it's cancelled. We recorded a completely separate pod and then everything changed when this news came out. News we completely agree with. So what's next for the franchise and what's next for the pod? Grab a seat on the couch and check it out.

Original music by Bruno Merz.

Produced by… Chris and Pey

Hosted and produced by Chris & Pey

Original Music by Bruno Merz

Couple of Fantakes return for the Love is Blind Reunion! Plus the startof Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S4! So what is our rating for the reunion update and season 10 as a whole? Plus our thoughts on this Bachelorette prequel show SLMW. Grab a seat on the couch and check it out!

Hosted and produced by: Chris Whidden & Peyton Le Barr

Original Music by: Bruno Merz

Couple of Fantakes is back and just in time for Love is Blind Season 10 Finale! Join us for our humorous and critical review of each of the final weddings that include conspiracies, delusions, surprises and possibly even some happy moments. Plus our predictions for where everyone's at come the reunion!

00:00 Introduction and episode overview
02:35 Recap of Emma and Mike's relationship
05:22 Conspiracy theories about Vic and Christine
08:36 Emma and Mike's breakup predictions
12:42 Amber and Jordan's relationship update
16:16 Jordan's hesitation about kids
18:47 Conspiracy about show editing and storylines
22:13 Brittany and Devante's relationship status
28:16 Ashley and Alex's dramatic breakup
30:35 Christine and Vic's relationship and secrets
36:21 Predictions for the reunion episode
40:14 Expectations and hopes for the reunion
46:36 Final predictions and closing thoughts

Chris and Pey dive into episodes 7-11 of 'Love is Blind Season 10.  Top stories include Chris’s merciless Pilates breakup with Jess and Brie’s harsh breakup to Connor.  They also include a deeper dive into just how terrible Chris’s behaviour is at the bowling pod party, Alex’s aversion to telling the truth as well as our conspiracy theory as to why Vic and Christine are the only couple who didn’t receive apartments to live in for the final weeks before the weddings. 

The episode ends with wedding predictions for next week’s episode drop plus their “where are they now” for the final reunion episode.

Hosted and Produced by Chris Whidden, Peyton Le Barr

Original Music by Bruno Merz

In this shortened episode of Couple of Fantakes, hosts Bachelor Fantake and Pey dive into a recap and review of Love is Blind Season 10 episodes 3 to 6, analyzing the dynamics of various couples and their chances of success. They discuss the complexities of relationships, the impact of social norms, and the producers' role in shaping narratives... with multiple surprise visits from their daughter!

00:00 Introduction to Couple of Fantakes

02:20 Recap of Love is Blind Season 10

03:45 Couples Analysis: Connor and Bree

08:15 Couples Analysis: Chris and Jess

10:56 Couples Analysis: Alex and Ashley

14:40 Couples Analysis: Brittany and Devante

17:19 Couples Analysis: Amber and Jordan

18:33 Couples Analysis: Vic and Christine

19:21 Couples Analysis: Emma and Mike

21:05 Honorable Mentions and Allegations Discussion

22:39 Questions for Future Contestants

30:07 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore their backgrounds, the evolution of reality TV, and its impact on relationships and community. They discuss the importance of escapism in today's world, the positivity within the reality TV community, and how watching these shows together can strengthen couples. The conversation highlights the need for joy and relaxation amidst life's challenges, emphasizing that reality TV can serve as a valuable outlet for many.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Hosts and Their Backgrounds

05:55 The Evolution of Reality TV and Its Impact

12:04 The Community and Positivity in Reality TV Discussions

18:01 Navigating Reality TV as a Couple

24:05 The Importance of Escapism in Today's World

30:07 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

Welcome to Couple of Fantakes! A new podcast where my wife and I cover reality TV on a more casual and personal level.

In this episode, hosts Bachelor Fantake (Chris) and his wife Pey dive into the world of reality TV, recapping Love is Blind Season 10 episodes 1 & 2. They explore the dynamics of the couples introduced, discuss red flags in dating, and analyze the character of Steven in a segment called Reality Couch Court. The conversation also touches on the ethical implications of participating in reality TV as a parent, concluding with, of course, an office quote.

**This episode was recorded before we had knowledge of contestant Steven Sunday's allegations of sexual assault, the number of women who have come forward as well as his current attempt to silence the women through cease and desists.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Couple of Fantakes

01:57 Reality TV Roots and Podcast Goals

03:52 Recap of Love is Blind Season 10, Episodes 1 and 2

12:01 Couples and Their Dynamics

17:52 Red Flags in Dating

25:58 Reality Couch Court: The Case of Steven

36:01 Ethics of Reality TV and Parenting

42:57 Closing Thoughts and Office Quote