The Reality Bite: Cocktails and Roses

The Reality Bite: Cocktails and Roses

The Reality Bite: Cocktails and Roses is your companion podcast to all the shows in the 'Bach Nation' franchise! The face of Bach Nation Osher Gunsberg and the guru with the inside knowledge Alisha Aitken-Radburn take you through all the action inside the mansion. Subscribe to the podcast for every episode, and to catch up on the TV episodes go to 10play. https://10play.com.au/the-bachelor https://10play.com.au/the-bachelorette https://10play.com.au/bachelor-in-paradise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

November 25, 2021 58 mins

Brooke has found love!!

Join Osher and Alisha one last time as they talk about the final moments of this groundbreaking and history-making seventh season of The Bachelorette Australia.

Missed an ep? Too easy. Head to 10 Play, they're all there waiting for you.

This podcast was produced by Rachel Barrett and Ali Aitken



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And just like that, it's the penultimate week. Which can only mean one thing – one last group date and then Hometowns!!! Yep, even a pandemic can't stop the final four's nearest and dearest from spilling some home truths.

Make listening to this podcast a lot less confusing by making sure you've seen eps 8 + 9 first.

Catch The Bachelorette on Network 10 at 7.30pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, or on 10 Play.

This podcast was produced b...

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November 10, 2021 37 mins

Four seasons in one week. Phew, talk about hot and cold.

What? You haven't seen ep 7 yet ??? Stop right there, head over to 10 Play and watch it NOW. Then come back and listen to this!

Catch The Bachelorette on Network 10 at 7.30pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, or on 10 Play.

This podcast was produced by Rachel Barrett and Ali Aitken



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November 4, 2021 42 mins

The sky was the limit this week. Literally. 

In a week chock full of planes, brains and automobiles, there was still time to fit in a compatibility obstacle challenge, set a new Guinness World Record and get grilled by the human lie detector.

And who exactly does Alisha ship?

Haven't seen eps 5 + 6 yet? You know what to do. Head over to 10 Play and watch them NOW. Then come straight back, y'hear, and listen to this!

Catch The Bach...

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October 28, 2021 34 mins

What an exciting week! With Benchgate now but a distant memory, this week more than just hearts are racing. There are dates a-plenty, and a cocktail party that takes everyone by surprise.

How many times will Osher say ‘hot' this season? And what is the obsession with fairy lights?

Haven't seen the eps 3 and 4 yet? Stop right there, head over to 10 Play and watch them NOW. Then come back and listen to this!

Catch The Bachelorette...

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October 21, 2021 41 mins

It's a world first - the first ever bisexual, First Nations Bachelorette in history!!

Hear what Osher and Alisha have to say about what Osher is calling the ‘BEST EVER first episode of any season of Bachelor or Bachelorette that we have ever done', as the 16 men and women vying for Brooke's heart all try to make the best first impression. 

And how is the dynamic in the mansion already?

Haven't seen the first two eps yet? Stop rig...

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October 14, 2021 39 mins

Osher and Alisha were so excited about The Bachelorette they couldn't wait, so they got together to talk about what lies ahead. 

Hear their thoughts on this new, groundbreaking season before the big launch next week. 

And we'll even hear from the Bachelorette herself, Brooke Blurton, as she pops in for a chat.

Catch The Bachelorette on Network 10 at 7.30pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, or on 10 Play.

This podcast was produced by ...

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September 2, 2021 66 mins

WOW!! Now THAT was a finale. 

Well, we've come to the end of our journey and Jimmy has flown off into the sunset with his new co-pilot. Hear the final thoughts of Osher and Alisha before they head off on a break of their own.

But don't despair, Osher and Alisha will be back soon to take us through the next season of The Bachelorette. Can't wait!!

This podcast was produced by Rachel Barrett with audio production by Ali Aitken


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August 26, 2021 44 mins

Time is just flying by, it's the penultimate week already!

And what a week it's been. We've got the final single date, the final cocktail party, and then it's time to pack our bags and head off to the hometown visits for some home truths.

And what exactly is a rebellious hairline?

Haven't seen eps 13 + 14 yet? You know what to do. Head over to 10 Play and watch them NOW. Then come straight back, y'hear, and listen to this.

Catch the Ba...

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August 19, 2021 44 mins

Five weeks in and there are some big things happening. Our trusty co-pilots Osher Gunsberg and Alisha Aitken-Radburn talk you through it and try to answer the big questions including - where do you stand on how someone smells?

Make listening to this podcast a lot less confusing by making sure you've seen eps 10, 11 and 12 first. 

Catch the Bachelor on Network 10 at 7.30pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, or on demand on 10 Play.

This po...

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August 12, 2021 61 mins

Week 4 already! It really is just flying by.

Bumper ep this week, full of everything from blindsides to back-to-school antics, surprise guests to shock exits.

Haven't seen eps 7, 8 + 9 yet? You know what to do. Head over to 10 Play and watch them NOW. Then come straight back, y'hear, and listen to this!

Catch the Bachelor on Network 10 at 7.30pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, or on 10 Play.

This podcast was produced by Rachel Barrett with a...

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August 5, 2021 41 mins

Buckle up as Osher and Alisha unpack a week of connections and challenges, abs and avatars, and some full-moon frolics that have tensions flying high.

If none of that makes sense, you know what to do. Head on over to 10 Play and watch eps 5 + 6 NOW. Then come back and listen to this!

Catch the Bachelor on Network 10 at 7.30pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, or on 10 Play.

This podcast was produced by Rachel Barrett with audio production by ...

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July 29, 2021 28 mins

Things are definitely hotting up in the mansion. Hot hot hot. And it's only week 2!

We've got some single dates, some group dates, and things get a little heated at the cocktail party. Is that our first bit of turbulence up ahead?

Haven't seen eps 3 + 4 yet? Head over to 10 Play and watch them NOW. Then come straight back and listen to this!

Catch the Bachelor on Network 10 at 7.30pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, or on 10 Play.

This podcas...

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July 22, 2021 56 mins

IT'S HERE!!! Series 9 of the Bachelor has taken off and all the single ladies, well, 23 of them, are vying to become First Officer Jimmy's co-pilot for life.

Guiding us down the red runway, er, carpet, are your pilots for this season – Osher Gunsberg and Alisha Aitken-Radburn.

Osher and Alisha discuss red carpet etiquette, lame plane gags and – fasten that seatbelt – there's even a visit from the man himself – JIMMY NICHOLSON!!!

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November 12, 2020 52 mins

It is time to wrap up Bach Nation for the year and, with it, the Cocktails and Rose podcast.

Before we go, Alisha takes the chance to look back over the season with the Bachelorettes themselves, Elly and Becky Miles!

Don't forget, if you want to relive any of the season's action, all episodes are waiting for you on 10 Play!



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November 5, 2020 63 mins

It's done and dusted! The polls are closed, the accusations fly and the lawyers have been sent in to stop the counting. No wait....sorry. That's something else.

We have reached the end of The Bachelorette 2020. How do you feel? Were you right? DID YOU PICK CORRECTLY?

Osher and Alisha take you through all the action for the final time in 2020 and for the love of crumb cake, if you haven't watched episodes 9 and 10 yet GET THEE TO 10 P...

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October 29, 2020 43 mins

Babies, beach BBQs, breakdowns and other things that start with B as we finish the penultimate week of the Bachelorette 2020! (Sadly, hometowns doesn't work in there)

Osher and Alisha guide you through all the key moments as we work toward the the sisters' big choices!



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October 22, 2020 45 mins

You have just watched this week's episodes of The Bachelorette and you are thinking to yourself: "What am I supposed to do now with no Osher in my ears for the next 6 days?" Fear not. We have Osher for your ears right here, as well as an added dose of Alisha Aitken-Radburn! Will that get you through to next Wednesday? Will it?

Listen to 10 mins of this pod a day if you need to ration it until you get more of that sweet Bach Nation g...

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October 15, 2020 54 mins

We are already at the end of week 2! Who do you think is the front-runner for both girls? We'll wait while you think about your answer .................

Actually, that won't work.

\You can hear what Osher and Alisha think though by hitting the play button there (after you have watched both of this week's episodes and told all your friends about this podcast, that is).

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October 8, 2020 47 mins

NEW SEASON! ARRGHH! Sorry, we are a bit excited.

Why wouldn't we be when Osher and Alisha have not one but TWO Bachelorettes to follow the adventures of. Get their thoughts on the first two episodes of The Bachelorette 2020 right here.

And as always, if you like your podcasts to make sense we recommend making sure you have watched the first two episode of this season on Channel 10 or 10 Play before listening to this.

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