Podcast

Bachelor In Retrospect

TV & Film, TV Reviews

A Bachelor Podcast in which a comedy writer and a media professor go way back in Bachelor Nation history to unpack how the show has changed and how we can see the world change through the show.

Episodes
116
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 33 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

116 episodes, newest first

  1. Bonus Recap: The Bachelor: Greatest Seasons Ever - Jason Mesnick (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie revisit Jason Mesnick's season with a recap of his episode of The Bachelor: Greatest Seasons Ever! They discuss how their memories of Jason's season compare to the show's, how much it truly holds up, and how much Chris Harrison still doesn't get it.

    11 min
  2. Bachelor Children's Literature with Claire Fallon, Part 3! (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined again by Claire Fallon to delve into three new instant classic children's books by Bachelor alumni. They return to the sky with some old friends, break down some haunting illustrations, and discuss the overarching messages of all the books they've read in this series.

    Find Claire on social @claireefallon and check out her work with Emma Gray: their podcast Love to See it with Emma and Claire and their newsletter, Rich Text!

    9 min
  3. The Bachelor Season 7: Charlie O'Connell, Part 3

    Show notes

    We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!

    Carrie and Annemarie recap the Women Tell All and finale of Bachelor Season 7! They discuss the "twist" ending to Charlie's season, the surprising narrative about the final two women, and how much Charlie doesn't want to be there.

    For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

    Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

    Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

    Cover art by Manny Rose

    Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

    1 hr 57 min
  4. The Bachelor Season 7: Charlie O'Connell, Part 2

    Show notes

    We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!

    Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of The Bachelor Season 7! They discuss a star turn on hometown dates, some important new additions and subtractions to fantasy suites, and Charlie's striking similarities to another least-favorite Bachelor.

    For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

    Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

    Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

    Cover art by Manny Rose

    Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

    2 hr 11 min
  5. The Bachelor Season 7: Charlie O'Connell, Part 1

    Show notes

    We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!

    Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of The Bachelor Season 7! They discuss the surprising new tone of this season, some important Bachelor firsts, and some very obvious good girl/bad girl framing choices. BUT FIRST, they take a brief detour back to Jen Schefft's season to cover an AFTR moment they missed and Carrie sings!

    For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

    Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

    Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

    Cover art by Manny Rose

    Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

    2 hr 16 min
  6. Best Bachelor Villains (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie rank their picks for the best villains of the Bachelor seasons they've covered. They discuss their criteria for what makes a good villain, their most surprising and controversial picks, and some promising up and coming villains from future seasons.

    8 min
  7. Interview with Jamie Blyth! (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this month's bonus episode, Carrie and Annemarie chat with Jamie Blyth from The Bachelorette Season 1! They discuss his time on the Bachelorette, the evolution of his journey with his mental health, and his reflections on being part of early reality TV.

    Please be advised that due to the subject of Jamie's book and narrative on the show, this episode contains discussions of mental health and suicidal thoughts. Take care when listening.

    And please keep in mind that none of us in this conversation are mental health professionals. If you're struggling with your mental health, we strongly recommend consulting with a licensed mental health professional for personalized support.

    Check out Jamie's podcast, Stepping into the Fire, on Youtube or Instagram!

    https://www.instagram.com/steppingintothefire.show/

    https://www.youtube.com/@steppingintothefire

    11 min
  8. Bachelor Deep Dive: The Real Housewife of Bachelor Nation (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Writer and Bravo expert Louis Peitzman to discuss Ashley I's journey from Bachelor Nation to Real Housewives of Rhode Island. They discuss Ashley's groundbreaking Bachelor career, analyze how she's transitioned to Real Housewives, and re-enact some key Ashley I moments.

    11 min
  9. Bonus Recap: Andrew Firestone's Wine Ways (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie virtually share some wine and recap Wine Ways, a DVD produced by Andrew Firestone in 2005 to introduce newcomers to the world of wine. They discuss their own relationships with wine, how Andrew Firestone seems to mostly have friends named Andrew, and whether or not Andrew was successful in his mission to make wine culture more relatable.

    11 min
  10. The Bachelorette Season 3: Jen Schefft, Part 4

    Show notes

    We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!

    Carrie and Annemarie recap the finale and After the Final Rose from Bachelorette Season 3! They discuss the incredibly strange balancing act of the AFTR, the connections between the two Jen Bachelorettes, and possibly the wildest Where Are They Now we've ever had.

    For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

    Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

    Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

    Cover art by Manny Rose

    Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

    2 hr 2 min
  11. The Bachelorette Season 3: Jen Schefft, Part 3

    Show notes

    We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!

    Carrie and Annemarie recap the Fantasy Suites and Men Tell All episodes from Bachelorette Season 3! They discuss hetero-pessimism, the surprising narratives revealed at Men Tell All, and as always, what a bad time Jen seems to be having.

    For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

    Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

    Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

    Cover art by Manny Rose

    Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

    1 hr 40 min
  12. The Bachelorette Season 3: Jen Schefft, Part 2

    Show notes

    We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!

    Carrie and Annemarie recap Episodes 3-5 of The Bachelorette Season 3! They discuss the anti-France sentiment in America in the early 2000s, the curious behavior of the season's frontrunner, and Jen's continuing quest to just be comfortable.

    For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

    Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

    Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn

    Cover art by Manny Rose

    Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

    1 hr 41 min
  13. The Bachelorette Season 3: Jen Schefft, Part 1

    Show notes

    We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!

    Carrie and Annemarie recap the first two episodes of Bachelorette Jen Schefft's season! They discuss the year 2005, Jen's unprecedented celebrity status, and the pitfalls of being allowed to choose the 25 men you date.

    For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

    Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

    Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

    Cover art by Manny Rose

    Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

    1 hr 33 min
  14. Christianity on The Bachelor with Kevin Porter! (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie are joined by Kevin Porter from the Good Christian Fun podcast to discuss the role of Christianity on The Bachelor! They talk about some notable scenes, the Bachelor's strong Christian subtext, and other pop culture with Christian undertones.

    Check out Kevin's podcast, Good Christian Fun, wherever you get your podcasts and at https://patreon.com/goodchristianfun !

    Episode edited and mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

    12 min
  15. Bachelor Trivia Gamebook Game! (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie face off in a Bachelor trivia contest, hosted by returning guest and Acceptable Man Josh and with questions from another probably-written-by-AI book Carrie found on eBay. Does Carrie or Annemarie know more about The Bachelor?? An incredibly high-stakes, gripping game reveals the answer. (Kind of.)

    And don't forget to check out Josh's podcast Writer to Fighter, available February 26th wherever you get your podcasts!

    9 min
  16. Most Dramatic Bachelor Moments Ever! (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie share their picks for the top 10 most dramatic Bachelor moments ever, along with the selections from a "50 Most Dramatic Bachelor Moments Ever" book Carrie found on eBay.

    11 min
  17. The Bachelor Season 6: Byron Velvick, Part 4

    Show notes

    We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!

    Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Bachelor Byron Velvick's season! They discuss some bizarre proposal speeches, some excellent work by civilians, and the scariest sink you've ever seen.

    For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

    Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

    Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan

    Cover art by Manny Rose

    Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

    2 hr 11 min
  18. Carrie and Annemarie's Christmas Lists! (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this bonus episode for Patrons, Carrie and Annemarie share their 5 favorite seasons they've covered, their 5 least favorite seasons they've covered, and their choices for 12 Terrible Men of Bachelor Nation. Some of their answers will surprise you! Some won't!

    13 min
  19. 2025 Mailbag Episode! (EPISODE PREVIEW)

    Show notes

    FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    In this bonus episode for patrons, Carrie and Annemarie answers questions from you! They discuss the way men have evolved over The Bachelor seasons they've watched, who they'd like to see on Golden Bachelor, and their time in film school.

    10 min
  20. The Bachelor Season 6: Byron Velvick, Part 3

    Show notes

    We're on Patreon! Come watch, chat with us and enjoy exclusive content: patreon.com/bachelorinretrospect

    Patreon members can now join us on Discord, where we will be screening episodes as we cover them on the podcast!

    Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 6-8 of Bachelor Byron Velvick's season! They discuss plastic surgery, creepy male friends, and a dessert that plays a surprisingly large role in the season.

    For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect

    Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen

    Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn

    Cover art by Manny Rose

    Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

    1 hr 58 min