Bachelor Party

Juliet is joined by Rachel Lindsay to unpack the real Bachelor winners of the summer. They discuss the season of Clayshia, Bachelorettes Clare and maybe Tayshia (0:55), JoJo Fletcher filling in as host (8:02), next season’s Bachelor Matt James (11:20), and perhaps the overall winner, Reality Steve (24:40). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss the reality TV experience on Netflix, why the Oppenheim Group was chosen for the show, the popularity of the show, celebrities buying homes on the show, filming the aftermath of Chrishell’s divorce, the future of the show, rumors, and more. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Adam Divello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss the new season of 'Hard Knocks,' featuring both of the Los Angeles NFL teams, the Rams and Chargers. They discuss the coaching styles of head coaches Sean McVay and Anthony Lynn (14:30), their favorite featured players (26:30), and the challenges these two teams are facing amid the pandemic (34:20). Plus, a Jalen Ramsey–inspired 'Selling Sunset' breakdown. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Kari Simmons to unpack Season 3 of 'Selling Sunset.' They discuss their favorite and not-so-favorite cast members, how The Oppenheim Group is run, and the biggest controversy yet—Chrishell Stause's surprising divorce from Justin Hartley. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Kari Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Justine and Natasha from the podcast ‘2 Black Girls, 1 Rose’ to talk about the recent Bachelor rumors surrounding Clare and Tayshia’s season (0:32). Next, they recap the surprisingly enjoyable rewatch of Jason Mesnick’s season of ‘The Bachelor’ (15:16). Then, Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay from ‘Higher Learning’ discuss Tayshia as the new Bachelorette (44:40). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Justine and Natasha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shruti Rajagopalan joins Juliet Litman to break down the Netflix show 'Indian Matchmaking.' They discuss the realities of Indian arranged marriage, how the show is perceived by American audiences vs. Indian audiences, and the problems of the caste system and colorism as it relates to the show. Read Shruti's Bloomberg editorial here: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-08-02/netflix-s-indian-matchmaking-is-only-too-accurate?sref=ZvSOnK04 Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Shruti Rajagopalan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by former Bachelor Ben Higgins to discuss rumors that Claire Crawley has exited her season of ‘The Bachelorette’ and ABC is moving on with a different lead as the new Bachelorette. We break down the details of the rumor, the timeline of filming Claire’s season, and what the rest of the season would look like. Warning: If you consider this rumor a spoiler, there are many spoilers within!! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Ben Higgins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a look back at the first 'Bachelor' season and list our top five moments that made us go “Wait, what?” We discuss what's aged the best and worst, including the old mansion, one-on-one dates, and the contestants' fashion. Finally, we discuss Cassie “opening up” about her breakup with Colton. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by former ‘Bachelor’ casting producer Jazzy Collins to talk about her open letter to ABC and ‘The Bachelor’ calling for a more diverse cast and production team, her thoughts on the show’s decision to cast Matt James as Bachelor, and what the process of casting contestants is like (1:10). Later, they talk about the future of casting for reality TV, Jazzy’s new job working for ‘The Circle,’ and the differences between contestants on and off air (29:00). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Jazzy Collins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Jacoby talk about whether or not they will continue to watch 'Vanderpump Rules' and 'The Challenge' in light of the racist actions of cast members (1:17). Plus, they catch up on 'Selling Sunset' (23:11) and 'Dating Around' Season 2 (34:38). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former 'Bachelor' contestant Natasha Parker joins the show to give her take on Matt James being the next Bachelor and to provide insight on the drama behind Peter’s season—including the relationships of the girls in the house, why she wasn’t at the "Women Tell All," and the rumors of Peter dating a producer (1:15). Then, Juliet chats with former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe about what it was like to watch her season back and what she would do differently if she was the Bachelorette again (34:40). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Natasha Parker and Kaitlyn Bristowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Lindsay joins the show to break down the news that Matt James will be the first Black lead in the history of ‘The Bachelor.’ They talk about the ‘Good Morning America’ announcement and the significance of the franchise choosing their first Black male lead in this moment. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Rachel Lindsay to address ‘The Bachelor’ franchise’s problems with race and what must be done to build a more diverse and inclusive cast, staff, show, and audience. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Jacoby break down this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (2:31), before getting into the Zoom reunion episode of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and some of the gossip about the show (21:16). Plus, ‘Real Housewives of New York’ (40:57) and ‘Selling Sunset’ (52:08). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Jacoby break down the season finale of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ by playing a game of Real or Fake, in which they try to guess which moments from the episode were staged and which actually happened (0:00). Plus they make some predictions for next season (0:00). Then, they break down this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (0:00). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by singer-songwriter Rachel Platten to ask their 10 lingering questions after the finale of ‘Listen to Your Heart.’ They discuss whether or not they agree with Chris and Bri winning, who the best singer is, whether Jamie and Trevor will make it, which songs are best for a duet, and whether the show was a success. Finally, they do a quick update on ‘The Challenge.' Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Platten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Jacoby celebrate Nany’s amazing performance on this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge’ (2:44) before asking four big questions about the episode (9:58). Then, they rank ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast members by how much they’d like them at their pool party (29:23) and try to figure out what’s going on with Jax (41:33). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Jacoby break down what was maybe the best ‘Vanderpump Rules’ episode of the season so far, including Scheana’s music video in Palm Springs (1:05) and Jax’s special performance (12:15). Then, they play a game of “Right or Wrong” to break down this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge’ (28:10). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Listen To Your Heart’ continues to be a delightful distraction from quarantine, and today Juliet is joined by former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay, who made a guest appearance on tonight's episode. Rachel talks about her experience from the set, her read on the chemistry between the couples, and Julia’s strange earmuffs fiasco (1:30) before getting into Peter and Kelley officially announcing their relationship on Instagram and more (26:50). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In celebration of making it to the final two of The Ringer’s Best Reality TV Character Bracket, ‘Challenge’ legend Johnny Bananas joins the show to talk about some of his favorite moments from the show, his best friends from ‘The Challenge’ world, and more. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Johnny Bananas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Bear and Kailah Casillas from ‘The Challenge’ were seen making out in the bunker bathroom despite the fact that she had a boyfriend at home at the time of filming. We discuss this, Jenna and Zach’s relationship, and the elimination from tonight's episode (7:15) before we review the latest episode of 'Vanderpump Rules,' including Beau’s proposal, Stassi’s ring, and more (35:40). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Amelia to talk about some of the upsets from Day 2 of The Ringer’s Best Reality TV Character Bracket, including Johnny Bananas beating Tyler Cameron, and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino beating Heidi Pratt (1:05). Then Juliet gets on the line with Wes Bergmann of ‘The Challenge’ to talk about his long career on the show (14:14) and who he thinks are the best ‘Challenge’ athletes of all time (40:18). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Amelia Wedemeyer and Wes Bergmann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick off the Ringer’s best reality TV character bracket, Juliet talks about some of her all-time favorite reality TV characters from shows like ‘Real World,’ ‘Jersey Shore,’ and ‘Real Housewives’ (1:06). Then, her and Andrew break down Episode 3 of ‘Listen to Your Heart,’ a show that gets better with more producer intervention (23:09). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Andrew Gruttadaro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ Tom lost his marriage certificate, officially proving he’s the worst husband ever (1:05). And why did Scheana try to get Dayna a medium for her birthday (9:51)? Then Juliet gives some backstory to Jay and Johnny Bananas’s relationship on ‘The Challenge’ (27:17) and talks about the very strange challenge on this week’s episode (32:03). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Lauren Zima to chat about all of the quarantine couples in Bachelor nation, including Victoria F. and former Bachelor Chris Soules (9:00), before getting into the bizarre news of Reality Steve getting catfished about the Jenna Cooper and Jordan Kimball cheating scandal from years back (16:00). Finally, we break down the second episode of 'The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart’ and why this show works (19:50). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Lauren Zima Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s episode of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ brought us round two of Katie and Schwartz getting married (6:43) and a heat-check performance from Lisa’s husband Ken (25:59). Plus, breaking down this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (41:32) and a theory from Juliet on who wins this season (56:53). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bachelor’s newest spinoff ‘Listen to Your Heart’ is here, along with several wannabe country stars from Nashville and many ‘A Star Is Born’ references. To break down the first episode, we award superlatives including Most Talented (1:38), Most Likely to Be Friends With Jed Wyatt (27:56), and Couple Most Likely to Succeed (50:02). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rodger Sherman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet gets on the line with David Jacoby to talk about this week’s ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ including Katie and Schwartz’s fight (1:21) and Dayna’s new showmance with Brett (13:02). Then they talk about everything that happened this week on ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (21:18). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Chris Ryan to chat about why ‘Top Chef’ stands above all other reality TV shows, their favorite contestants, and the show's normalizing of high-quality cuisine (0:45). Then we check in on this season of ‘Survivor,’ and finally discuss Juliet’s return to the ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ (24:15). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Chris Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by David Jacoby to talk about why it’s such a great moment for reality TV (1:17), the season premiere of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (11:56), and the latest episode of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ (30:16). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay calls in to chat with Juliet about Peter and Kelley getting spotted together in Chicago (5:20), Joe Exotic and the wild ride that is ‘Tiger King’ (11:00), and how 'Vanderpump Rules' has changed (30:20). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet gets on the line with former Bachelor Ben Higgins to talk about what he learned from hosting 'The Bachelor Live on Stage' (2:47) and how he's occupying himself while social distancing (18:05). Then, Juliet is joined by Mallory Rubin to break down the first episode of 'Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.' (27:39). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Ben Higgins and Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We chat about what reality TV we’re watching in the stay-at-home era, including which seasons of ‘The Bachelor’ to rewatch. Then we discuss 'Love Is Blind,' 90 Day Fiancé,' 'Married at First Sight,' and other dating shows to binge (0:50) before getting to a Bachelor news roundup on Madison and Connor, Tyler C. and the Quarantine Crew, and Bachelor Nation on TikTok (27:40). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Lauren Zima Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Lindsay gives her thoughts on Peter's season finale, which she attended (6:56), and how she felt about doing an anti-bullying segment during the finale (16:05). Then, Kevin Clark joins the show to talk about Juliet's new reality TV obsession, 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' (33:20). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Rachel Lindsay and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We speak to ABC executive Rob Mills on ABC’s decision to suspend filming of ‘The Bachelorette’ and what that means for ‘Bachelor Summer Games,’ ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ and more (1:00). Then we chat about how Bachelor Nation refuses to self-quarantine, Hannah B. and Tyler C. quarantining together, Madison hanging out with Selena Gomez, and more. Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Amelia Wedemeyer and Rob Mills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a day to process, Juliet and Nick litigate Barb vs. Madison, speculate (irresponsibly) on rumors, and get excited about Matt James on Clare's season. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nick Viall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Kristina Schulman to break down the dramatic part 2 of the two night ‘Bachelor’ season finale. We obviously lead the show with the live showdown between Barb and Madison (1:15), before getting into Peter and Hannah Ann’s engagement breakup, Hannah Ann’s takedown of Peter on live television, predict Peter and Madison’s future, and answer listener questions! (22:00) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Kristina Schulman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman is joined by Mallory Rubin to break down Part 1 of the two-night ‘Bachelor’ season finale. They talk about the star appearance from Peter’s family (1:51), whether Peter and Madison are really done (17:09), and where “bring her home” ranks in iconic 'Bachelor' moments (45:23) before making some predictions for night two (49:43). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Amelia Wedemeyer to break down some theories about the 'Bachelor’ finale (1:29) and talk about the "Women Tell All" (11:32). Then, she and David Jacoby talk about this week’s ‘Vanderpump Rules’ episode, including Jax reinviting Sandoval to his wedding (16:29) and James and Raquel’s fight (49:41). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Amelia Wedemeyer and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a tepid response to getting a fantasy suite rose, Madison has Peter eating out of the palm of her hand. Then we discuss Victoria's cold send-off and subsequent redemption narrative, our usual ambivalence about the "Women Tell All" episode, as well as Rachel Lindsay’s anti-harassment statements at the end of the show (1:15). Finally, we chat about the announcement of Clare Crawley as the Bachelorette (27:20). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Alyssa Bereznek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Love Is Blind’, a three-week Netflix event, has swept the nation, or maybe just us. Either way, Juliet is joined by Liz Kelly to break down the compelling ride of Season 1 (0:50). Then, David Jacoby joins the show to talk S8E8 of ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ including Randall Emmett’s arrival on the show (!!), Jax and Sandoval’s feud, Brett and Charli’s “date,” and more (18:50). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just because they didn’t capture Peter’s heart doesn’t mean they’re done in the Bachelorverse. Juliet is joined by Mallory Rubin and Bill Simmons to do a ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ fantasy draft. Using a snake format, they each choose five girls from Peter’s season who they think will shine in Mexico this summer. Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by ESPN’s Mina Kimes to discuss each of Peter’s three fantasy suite dates, including Madison’s “ultimatum” (2:50), who Peter’s mom is pleading “Bring her home!” about, the order of the dates, Victoria F’s remarkable ability to manipulate Peter (30:15), and whether or not Hannah Ann and Peter could actually work. (47:50) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Mina Kimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman gets into a few Bachelor news stories from this week, including Dean and Caelynn’s supposed nuptials, Chris and Krystal’s “conscious separation,” and Pilot Pete’s ex Merissa Pence, who made a cameo in this week's episode (1:15). Then, Juliet and David Jacoby break down S8E7 of ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ including Lance Bass the pastor, Brittany the bridezilla, Stassi and Chef Beau-Yardee, and more (9:25). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Craig Horlbeck and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Believe it or not, it’s already time for Peter’s hometown dates. Juliet is first joined by Rodger Sherman to talk about Madison’s date at Auburn University (2:22) and Victoria F. finally apologizing for her involvement in a White Lives Matter modeling shoot (18:23). Then, Juliet sits down with the SVP of alternative programming at ABC, Rob Mills, to talk about Victoria F.’s mess of a hometown date (29:20) and audience reactions to the season so far (1:10:48). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Rodger Sherman and Rob Mills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman and David Jacoby discuss the return of DJ James Kennedy to Tom Tom, the fallout of "I'm sorry fofty," why they like Dayna, and much more from the annual Pride episode of 'Vanderpump Rules.' Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by the minds behind the 'Bachelor Party' Twitter account, Amelia Wedemeyer and Dylan Berkey, to investigate some cases of potential “frankenbiting” on the last episode (1:59), make some picks for the next Bachelorette (8:03), and discuss their favorite memes from this season (13:20). And don’t worry, fans of ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ Juliet and Jacoby will be breaking down this week’s episode on Thursday! Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Amelia Wedemeyer and Dylan Berkey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We travel to Lima, Peru, for three underwhelming dates, highlighted by a three-on-one in which Kelley is sent home and Victoria F. moves on despite accusing Peter of being in a mood (1:30). We talk about Peter’s constant need for validation, Victoria F.’s manipulation, Hannah Ann’s handwritten letter (14:30), Kelsey's journey throughout the season, Peter’s ‘Ghost’ parody commercial, and more (32:30). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Bachelor’ is back for a second episode this week and so are we. We talk about Victoria P. getting sent home (1:58), Mykenna and Tammy’s two-on-one that wasn’t actually a two-on-one (11:42), the continued controversy around Victoria F. (20:23), and how Hannah Ann might actually be our new favorite contestant (30:45). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After yet another mishandling of the Alayah situation, we have officially declared Peter a bad Bachelor. After saying goodbye to Alayah once and for all, we dive into Kelsey's fighting with virtually everyone on the show, and Tammy's shaming Kelsey and anointing herself as lead gossip (1:55). Then we investigate Peter’s mysterious head injury, Kelley’s one-on-one, Sydney’s one-on-one, and Peter at the Super Bowl (24:05). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Andrew Gruttadaro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices