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We can all say with complete confidence that this second episode did not disappoint! Arie had two very different, but equally magical (arguable) one-on-one dates, followed by our favorite group date in Bachelor history. TTBP discusses the idea of pillow lips and the fact that Arie missed his chance at being a fabulous kindergarten teacher. Alex and Sarah also disagree about the likeability of a contestant FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. Are you team Krystal, or team Diss Her? Listen to find who’s on which side!

Happy New Year, and most importantly, Happy JanuArie!! Alex and Sarah ring in the holiday with the amazing Molly Hawkey (Bachelor Season 20) to discuss the first night of Arie’s journey to find love. Is it just us, or is everyone really here for the right reasons this time? Probably not, but we still believe!

It’s that magical time of year again. The roses are blooming, the champagne is popping, and love fills the air as we all prepare for the JanuArie season. Mike Levin (The Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast) helped TTBP celebrate this very special time by leading Alex and Sarah in Bachelor fantasy draft. They used Bachelor strategy and basketball knowledge to pick their winning teams of Arie’s new 30 girlfriends who will make this the most dramatic season of Bachelor history.

What a complicated end to a complicated summer! Katie O’Brien (Teachers/Katydids) and returning guest Jules LaRosa join us for an hour of reflection. Who could have predicted Deans fall from grace? Also, are we obsessed with Taylor now? Most importantly, scallop fingers is the  hero we never knew we needed. It's been a rocky road but we all got through it together.

With Sarah out of town, Alex enlists the help of their gal pal Meghan Walsh (Who Do You Think You Are) to process the news. ABC dug their hands way down the bottom of the barrel to pull out someone from a PRE-INSTAGRAM ERA. The announcement is...kinda growing on us? If we weren't going to get Peter, we may as well settle for the next-best silver fox. Also, racecar driver-turned real estate agent is pretty enticing!

TT(B)P was joined by the fabulous, Jackie Durruthy, this week to unpack all that is Dean. As lovers of men, we can confidently say that Dean was being a real man this week. Men, why are you so afraid of being unliked? TBH can’t talk about it more or we’re going to throw up.

This week, TT(B)P had a blast talking with the amazing Kate Casey, and Sarah was joined by guest co-host, Taylor Cox, while Alex is back home taking care of the family dog. Not all heros wear capes, but all BIP ladies do wear hair extensions. Kate provides insider info on the BIP contestants, and shares her idea that we are now calling, Bachelor meets LinkedIn.

This week our podcast cousin, Shane Lennon and Sarah’s boyfriend, Adam Miller help us break down the rapidly developing (and collapsing) relationships in Paradise. First order of business: Dean, how dare you!?

We’re back, and then gone, and then back again! Chris Harrison had a lot of alone time on that empty beach to think about the true definition of consent. Unfortunately, we are still confused. But before then, a romantic stroll down the memory lane love story that is Carly and Evan. We learned a lot about the five couples who managed to keep it together. Such as, if at first you don't succeed, fake your own death!