Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast

This week on "Playing the Field," it's a bit of a blast from the past as the first "Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner joins Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico in a new exclusive interview. They ask him why he decided to go talk to Joan. Did he just want to check in? Was he hoping to rekindle a flame that was put out too early? Also, we find out where things stand with him in his dating life. He also talks about his relationship with the Kardashian family!

Then, it's onto the recap! Joan had two one-on-one dates and one group date. She makes some deeper connections with Pascal and Jonathan, and also some men we haven't seen much of so far pop to the top of her list. We'll have to see if they continue their connection next week.

Finally, we'll tackle that shocking promo for next week. Could it really be true? Does Chock leave?

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This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina are joined by Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts! They know a thing or two about the "Golden" franchise and are sharing their thoughts on Joan's suitors. They also give their thoughts on what Gerry might be doing when we see him make an appearance on week three of Joan's season of "The Golden Bachelorette."

The team also recaps Joan's first dates! She has two group dates and one 1-on-1 date. Gina was fortunate enough to join Joan and Chock as they visited the happiest place on Earth - Disneyland!

Joan eliminates four men at the end of the episode, one that the podcast team was sorry to see go.

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This week on "Playing the Field" Ryan, Jen, and Gina got to talk to the lovely and beautiful "Golden Bachelorette" herself, Joan Vassos! We were lucky enough to be her first-ever in-person sit-down podcast interview.

Joan shared her thoughts on being the first "Golden Bachelorette." She also talked about her early impressions of the men and why she didn't want to pick favorites too early on in her journey. Joan shared the reason why so many men were emotional talking about their children that first night in Bachelor Mansion, the reason is so heartwarming!

Then, the team recaps the episode. We go through each of the introductions and talk about all the hits and misses. Also, we pick our top guys for Joan and take a look at a preview of what's coming up this season.

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This week on "Playing the Field" Ryan, Jen, and Gina get to catch up with Jonathon from "The Bachelorette." The third runner-up stole "Bachelor Nation's" heart and now, he's spending time with Jenn. So, are they just friends? Is something more possible in the future?

Also, what's life for him post-"Bachelorette"? He's set to appear on "Bachelor in Paradise," is there someone he would like to meet?

Jonathon shares inside information about his time on the show and how it impacted his life.

Don't forget, "The Golden Bachelorette" starts on September 18! We'll have an interview with Joan and a recap to follow.

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Bachelor Nation along with the "Playing the Field" podcast team, Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico, watched in horror as Jenn Tran's journey to find love ended in heartbreak. After first sending Marcus home after he took too long to share his true feelings, Jenn chose Devin as her fiance. She offered him a ring and decided she wanted to choose herself first and be the one to propose. Devin then in turn decided to propose right back and got down on one knee with a beautiful Neil Lane engagement ring.

It would have been great if that was the beginning to Jenn's happily ever after, but now we know it was the beginning of the end. After the cameras stopped rolling, Devin apparently began to struggle with his feelings. Jenn said that he ghosted her and became more distant. He even cut off communication between her and members of his family. Then, before a "happy couple" visit, Devin called Jenn and broke off their engagement, and their relationship in a 15-minute phone call.

A devastated Jenn was forced to relive not only the breakup, but the proposal, all while Devin sat next to her on the stage "After the Final Rose." Bachelor Nation sounded off about the finale and what transpired.

Just minutes later though, Jenn received an offer to join the celebrity cast of "Dancing with the Stars!" She joins "Bachelor" Joey Graziadei, Olympic athletes, and other stars.

Eyewitness News Entertainment Reporter Joelle Garguilo caught up with Jenn and her dance partner Sasha Farber following the cast announcement in New York City.

Also, we talk about the upcoming season of "The Golden Bachelorette". Joan was in the audience of "The Bachelorette" finale as was one of her suitors, Kelsey's dad, Mark. Her journey begins on September 18 on ABC.

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We finally have a conclusion to the fantasy suites and there is a lot to unpack! Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico go through each of "The Bachelorette" Jenn's fantasy dates with Devin, Jonathon, and Marcus.

Who did she have the most chemistry with? Should the men be more sure of their feelings at this point? Should Jenn?

Also, we relive the drama of "The Men Tell All!" Gina attended the taping and shared some new interviews with the men and Jenn! We also take a look ahead to the finale and make our predictions.

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This week on "Playing the Field" we have a special episode featuring some Bachelor Nation favorites! Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk with Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt. The married couple both spent time first on "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" as contestants before they met and fell in love on "Bachelor in Paradise."

Joe and Serena help break down this latest season of "The Bachelorette" and who they think is right for Jenn. They also talk about what it's like in the Fantasy Suite and involving your family in the process.

The "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast hosts also talk about their successful show and some of their favorite interviews.

Stay tuned because we'll have another episode this week where we'll talk about Jenn's Fantasy Suite dates and Gina has details and new interviews from "The Men Tell All."

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This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan Field returns alongside Jen Matarese from WABC and Gina Sirico from KABC to breakdown "The Bachelorette" Jenn's hometown dates!

Jenn visits Houston for Devin, Fairfield for Jeremy, San Diego for Jonathon, and Tacoma for Marcus. The team talks about each of the dates and examines where Jenn's feelings stand with each of the men.

Also, where did Jenn see her future? She talked about fitting in with each of their families and the way they live in their hometowns. It will be interesting to learn even more when the final two men eventually get to meet Jenn's family!

Next week, we get two episodes of "The Bachelorette" but there will be one super-sized "Playing the Field" episode! We'll see Jenn's Fantasy Suite dates and we'll also have special interviews with some of the men from "The Men Tell All!"

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We have a special edition of "Playing the Field." Ryan Field is celebrating his birthday, so Jen Matarese and Gina Sirico are tackling the latest "Bachelor" and "Golden Bachelorette" news.

It's been a big 24 hours for Bachelor Nation. First, we learned that Grant will be our new "Bachelor!" He was eliminated from Jenn's season of "The Bachelorette." Ironically, he got kicked off the same week Jenn did during Joey's season of "The Bachelor."

Then, just hours later, we got the big cast announcement for "The Golden Bachelorette." Joan will certainly have her pick of some handsome men in their golden years. Among them, Kelsey Anderson's hot dad Mark! Bachelor Nation first fell in love with him when Joey visited Kelsey's hometown during "The Bachelor." Now, we'll get to see if her dad finds love with Joan.

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This week on "Playing the Field," Dani Beckstrom from WABC fills in for Ryan Field. As usual, Jen Matarese from WABC and Gina Sirico from KABC join the podcast to break down this latest episode.

We join Jenn in Seattle where she needs to narrow the field from seven men down to four. She has a one-on-one with Marcus where she learns about his past, his family, and his struggles. We also get a visit from some past "Bachelorettes" and contestants. Next, she has a group date where she tries to figure out why Sam M. is "in love" with her. She decides not to hand out the group date rose because she is just too confused. Jenn then has her final date as a one-on-one with Jeremy. He got the date rose after charming her during their time at the Pike's Place Market and during a romantic dinner where they talked a lot about their religious backgrounds and what they want for the future.

How did the team feel during Jenn's powerful conversation with Sam? For Gina, it was a long time coming! At the end of the episode, we learn our final four is Devin, Marcus, Jeremy, and Jonathon. Sam was already eliminated, but Jenn also eliminated Grant and Spencer.

Next week, we head to the men's hometowns!

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