Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast
Are you a member of "Bachelor Nation”? Well, you’ve found the right podcast. Ryan Field, a sports anchor at ABC7 in New York, is a big “Bachelor” fan. He hosts “Playing the Field,” along with "Bachelor" experts from the ABC stations, where they’ll break down each episode and dish on the latest news from Bachelor Nation.
Episodes
December 22, 2025 • 55 mins
This week on "Playing the Field" we have two special treats!
The first is that we're catching up with Joan and Chock from "The Golden Bachelorette!" The second is that Gina Sirico is in town from Los Angeles and also joining us in the studio.
It's a full house!
Joan and Chock have been engaged for over a year now. They speak to the team about how their relationship has grown and changed.
The couple shared their thoughts...
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December 15, 2025 • 25 mins
We're back with part two of our special podcast with comedian, podcaster, actor, author, and "Bachelor" super-fan Jared Freid.
Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk to Jared on "Playing the Field" about his life as a standup comedian, moving to Florida, and how he ended up a part of "The Bachelor" cruise.
Jared also talks about why having his parents in the audience at his shows brings a bunch of extra pressure. Plus, what he did on soc...
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December 10, 2025 • 23 mins
We have a very special episode of “Playing the Field” this week. Our guest is comedian and podcaster Jared Freid!You may remember that Jared was on Mel’s season of the “Golden Bachelor” as he helped the women roast him. He also made a second appearance during “The Women Tell All.”Jared talked about how his love of Bachelor Nation began, how he ended up as a guest on the show, and how he got to be a part of the upcoming Bachelor Cru...
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November 25, 2025 • 23 mins
This week on "Playing the Field" we've got a special guest and a "Golden Bachelor" fan favorite, Cindy Cullers.
Cindy was in Mel's final two, but decided to end things when she felt he wasn't ready for a future with her.
Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico talk to Cindy about her time on the show, what surprised her, what really happened between her and Mel, and what is next for her.
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November 13, 2025 • 29 mins
The "Playing the Field" team caught up with Mel and Peg the day after the big "Golden Bachelor" finale.The pair chose love, not an engagement, with Mel giving Peg a promise ring of sorts and the coveted final golden rose.Out of 23 women, Peg was the one to steal Mel's heart. She said she wants a fireplace, not fireworks, when it comes to love, and she believes she's found that in Mel.The duo was also gifted a trip to Napa Valley in...
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November 10, 2025 • 26 mins
The "Golden Bachelor's" Debbie Siebers appeared on "Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast" to talk about her time on the show and possible future in Bachelor Nation.
She spoke to Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico from her home in Denver, Colorado. Debbie was a fan favorite from the start.
She's initially famous for her "Slim in 6" workout program, which she created for Beachbody.
Despite her fun and energetic pe...
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November 5, 2025 • 26 mins
This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico break down the “Golden Bachelor” Mel’s Fantasy Suite dates in Antigua, and things are heating up...for at least one of his final two women.Mel’s caught between two very different connections: Peg, the high-energy “bad ass” who’s got him hanging on for dear life (literally, in a dune buggy), and Cindy, the romantic who’s ready for a proposal, but does Mel f...
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November 4, 2025 • 25 mins
Gerry Turner, the original "Golden Bachelor" has a new book out about his experiences on the show and his life.
The book is called "Golden Years: What I've Learned from Love, Loss, and Reality TV."
It had been quite a while since the podcast team at "Playing the Field" caught up with Gerry, so what better occasion than to talk about all of his revelations and his new engagement.
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October 29, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on Playing the Field, Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk all about the drama at "The Women Tell All" on the "Golden Bachelor."Gina Sirico was in attendance at the taping and was able to talk to some of our favorites like Cheryl, Debbie, and Nicolle.Nicolle definitely faced some backlash for her comments not only about the women on this season but the last as well. The criticism came from a golden Bachelor Nation favorite and the te...
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October 22, 2025 • 23 mins
Mel Owens has not dropped the L-word yet on the "Golden Bachelor," and he's starting to run out of time. This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about Mel's hometown dates with Peg, Debbie, and Cindy.The women are starting to fall hard for Mel, but does he feel the same? The team talks about each of Mel's dates and his big decision on who to let go. We are down to our final two women!Plus, next week is "The Women...
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October 15, 2025 • 29 mins
Mel is making some big moves as he narrowed the field from six to three on the "Golden Bachelor." Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about his decisions and how one woman self-eliminated just before hometown dates.Gina had the opportunity to speak to Peg and Debbie before their group date and they talked about what Mel could expect if they brought him home.Cindy got this week's coveted one-on-one date. She said she might not have been ready ...
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October 8, 2025 • 27 mins
This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina get to talk to Monica B. She's fresh off her time at Bachelor Mansion and she dishes about the "Golden Bachelor" ladies and of course Mel!Then, the team dives into this week's recap. Peg and Mel made a big connection on her one-on-one date. Could she be a frontrunner? The team shares their thoughts on the group date and if they think Nicolle is there for the "wrong reasons." Als...
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October 1, 2025 • 25 mins
Mel's words come back to haunt him on 'Golden Bachelor' group dateMel's connections grow as field narrows to 9 women on 'Golden Bachelor'This week on "Playing the Field" Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico recap season 2, episode 3 of "The Golden Bachelor."Mel takes most of the women on a group date to "roast" him. Comedian and podcaster Jared Freid provides some much-needed humor and support to the ladies as they have to per...
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September 24, 2025 • 26 mins
The long-awaited premiere of the "Golden Bachelor" is here and we finally get to meet Mel Owens. He said that he's only been in love once and he would "give anything" to feel that again. However, will the comments he made on a podcast a few months ago could stand between him and his ability to find love? He had said he was looking for someone 45-60 without an artificial hip or wig. He says he regrets it and he is sorry. Mel said th...
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September 19, 2025 • 26 mins
This week on "Playing the Field" Jen Matarese and Gina Sirico talk about the happy couples in the "Bachelor" franchise from the past couple of months. Ryan Field is on vacation.The podcast team has had the pleasure of speaking with Alli Jo and Sam M. from "Bachelor in Paradise," Jess also from "Bachelor in Paradise," and Joan and Chock from the "Golden Bachelorette."Hopefully, we'll get to speak with Spencer sometime in the future ...
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September 10, 2025 • 24 mins
This week on "Playing the Field" we talk about the big "Bachelorette" announcement! Not only are we not going to be watching the "Bachelor" after this "Golden" season, we'll be watching "The Bachelorette" with Taylor Frankie Paul. Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about what an outside contestant does to shakeup the show. Many are excited to see the star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" try to find love in the wake of her divorce from ...
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September 3, 2025 • 25 mins
This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina tackle the big "Bachelor in Paradise" finale.
The show had a final" pick an envelope" curveball for two lucky couples at the end.
The relationship challenge was a physical one with Alexe and Andrew coming out on top and securing a place at the end.
The contestants had a surprise visit from some old friends, but it didn't stay friendly.
The Parliament of Paradise was tasked...
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August 27, 2025 • 27 mins
We have a special episode of "Playing the Field" this week, an all new interview with Gary Levingston! You may remember him from his time on the "Golden Bachelorette," but now he's back from his time in Costa Rica on "Bachelor in Paradise."
Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk to Gary about his time on the show, his relationship with Leslie, and how things are going in his life now. He also gives new insights into the remaining relationship...
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August 26, 2025 • 25 mins
This week on "Playing the Field" the team talks about the penultimate episode of "Bachelor in Paradise." It was action-packed with two relationship challenges.
Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about the glamping challenge and how the contestants were observed by relationship expert, Dr. Laura Berman the entire time without their knowledge. It turns out that, despite what America might think, she found Kat and Dale to be the best couple....
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August 18, 2025 • 51 mins
"Bachelor in Paradise's" Leslie Fhima gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the beach. Plus, Jason Tartick answers those "Bachelor" rumors and Ryan and Gina have thoughts on Sean's attempt at alliances. It's all on "Playing The Field: A Bachelor Podcast."
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