Game of Roses
In-depth coverage of the fastest growing professional sport in the world - The Bachelor. The foremost experts in gameplay analysis @BachelorClues and @PaceCase examine every episode as it airs as well as the history of the game and the plays that happen off the field in the parasocial arena of social media. Described as "the MoneyBall of The Bachelor", Game of Roses will give even a casual viewer a whole new way to watch America's true pastime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
BachelorClues is joined by Jess Ambrose—co-host of the Your Mom & Dad podcast—for a full analytical breakdown of the Top 10 most important moments in Bachelor Nation in 2025. From franchise shakeups and production chaos to crossover casting, third-wave reality dominance, and moments that fundamentally altered the game, this episode examines what actually mattered—and why. Together, Clues and Jess analyze power shifts, player im...
Golden Bachelor Season 2 runner-up Cindy Cullers joins Chad for a revelatory deep-strategy interview, pulling back the curtain on her edit, her groundbreaking gameplay, and the synchronicities that shaped her season—from her Alpha limo entrance to her Love Level 3 raise, to the moment she recognized Mel’s avoidant lead tendencies. Cindy details her journey from SMU cheerleader to biomedical-engineering-minded dater, explains how sh...
BachelorClues is joined by legendary Bachelor villain and Season 16 ring winner Courtney Robertson for a deep dive into the wild year that was 2025 in Bachelor Nation. Courtney opens up about returning to TV for HGTV’s upcoming Bachelor Mansion Takeover and REVEALS how Clues secretly coached her throughout filming—shaping strategy, delivering late-night pep talks, and helping craft key in-game speeches. Together they break down the...
BachelorClues is joined by legendary Bachelor villain and Season 16 ring winner Courtney Robertson for a deep dive into the wild year that was 2025 in Bachelor Nation. Courtney opens up about returning to TV for HGTV’s upcoming Bachelor Mansion Takeover and REVEALS how Clues secretly coached her throughout filming—shaping strategy, delivering late-night pep talks, and helping craft key in-game speeches. Together they break down the...
BachelorClues reviews clips from across the reality TV universe to uncover the hidden mechanics behind your favorite shows. Peg and Mel drop wholesome (and wild) Golden Bachelor stories, while Andrew and Alexe crack open the Paradise gameplay—revealing producer manipulation, crew-relationship strategies, and why the Susie call wasn’t “that deep.” Bailey and Jeremy explain how their edit got shaped, gum-sharing scandals are finally ...
BachelorClues and PaceCase revisit Grant Ellis’ unforgettable Bachelor Season 29 and break down the official Top 10 Takeaways from the season that reshaped the franchise. From Litia Garr’s flawless Mormon Play to Juliana Pasquarosa’s master-level late-game strategy, from Carolina’s iconic “crazy and evil” villain rise to the bombshell news that there will be no Bachelorette—this episode analyzes every seismic shift. The hosts...
BachelorClues and PaceCase sit down with the hardest-working investigative journalist in reality TV, Rikkii Wise—aka @storytimewithrikkii—for a deep dive into her rise from dating-story TikToks to becoming the go-to source for Love Is Blind receipts. Rikkii opens up about her first major scoop, the catfish scandal that changed her approach, how she vets court documents, and the wild pipeline of secret tea she’s trusted with. The tr...
BachelorClues and PaceCase return from a double-recap marathon to break down a packed news cycle: Ashley Iaconnetti’s historic jump to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the stacked cast and premiere date for Traitors US Season 4, Bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul’s explosive “baby daddy” call-out during filming, Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs’ adorable baby #2 announcement, and Hannah Brown’s reveal of her third romance novel. Th...
BachelorClues and PaceCase break down their Top 10 Takeaways from The Golden Bachelor Season 2—one of the most chaotic, perplexing, and unforgettable seasons in franchise history. From Mel O’s unprecedented pre-season scandal and historically low ratings to Cindy’s masterclass self-elimination, Nicolle’s open-power villainy, Peg’s superstar rise, and the shockingly stacked player pool, the hosts dive deep into what worked, what fai...
BachelorClues and PaceCase break down one of the most shocking weeks of peripheral Bachelor Nation content ever recorded. Theresa Nist’s Dear Shandy interview unleashes a tidal wave of revelations about her whirlwind marriage to Golden Bachelor Gerry—rage whispers, cold-cut confrontations, prenup chaos, shed-adjacent “jokes,” and the ongoing feud sparked by his upcoming book.
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Golden Bachelor (2025) Finale Recap & Review - Peg Wins by Default, Cindy Escapes, Mel Feels Nothing
BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the absolutely unhinged Season 2 finale of The Golden Bachelor, where Cindy delivers a legendary self-elimination, Peg wins by default, and Mel Owens manages to show less emotion than the fireworks exploding behind him. From the dud of a lead to the pelican of the week, the Pit dissects every moment of this anticlimactic “proposal” that wasn’t, the hot seat confrontations, the baffling family m...
BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the chaos of The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Fantasy Suites. From Peg’s high-speed dune buggy date to Cindy’s stingray diplomacy, the pit’s favorite analysts dissect every awkward silence, implied consummation, and producer intervention as Mel Owens continues his reign as the most reluctant lead in franchise history.
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BachelorClues and PaceCase listen to ten wild clips from across the reality dating universe — from Love Is Blind’s controversial editing scandal and Annie’s “fad” controversy to Rachael Kirkconnell’s headline-making confession about her love life. The Pit’s favorite hosts dissect how producers manipulate footage, share paparazzi run-ins, and even reveal Clues’ brief career as a fake reality star. Plus, they react to Jared Freid’s b...
BachelorClues and PaceCase listen to ten wild clips from across the reality dating universe — from Love Is Blind’s controversial editing scandal and Annie’s “fad” controversy to Rachael Kirkconnell’s headline-making confession about her love life. The Pit’s favorite hosts dissect how producers manipulate footage, share paparazzi run-ins, and even reveal Clues’ brief career as a fake reality star. Plus, they react to Jared Freid’s b...
Golden Bachelor (2025) Ep 6 Recap & Review - Women Tell All: Lemon Bars, Vibrators & Puppet Jesse Jr
BachelorClues and PaceCase recap The Golden Bachelor Season 2, Episode 6 — the Women Tell All. The pit’s finest dissect every chaotic moment, from Debbie’s attack on Nicolle to Alexandra’s unforgettable vibrator play and the bizarre lemon bar scandal that took over the stage. They break down puppet Jesse Jr., fake audience reactions, and the producers’ baffling choices, all while questioning whether ABC even cares about the future ...
BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the Love Is Blind Season 9 finale — the first in franchise history to end with zero weddings. The hosts analyze how the Denver experiment unraveled, from Ali and Anton’s altar implosion to Edmund’s heartbreaking rejection and Megan’s shocking post-show baby reveal. They discuss StorytimeWithRikkii’s latest investigative scoops, the failed casting and editing choices that doomed the season, and ...
BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the hometowns episode of The Golden Bachelor Season 2 — and Mel Owen’s most lifeless performance yet. From Peggy’s fiery family to Debbie’s heartbreaking PTC and Cindy’s Big L strategy, the hosts dissect every play, glow, and fumble as Mel grunts his way through blessings, love levels, and vampire-level blank stares. They also debate how his emotionless gameplay threatens the entire Golden fran...
BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the chaos of Love Is Blind Season 9, Episodes 10 and 11 — where Joe literally runs from his tux fitting, Madison delivers an Emmy-worthy breakup, and Anton drains more than just a 12-pack. The hosts analyze the cast’s vanishing likability, social media stats, and production missteps while crowning their MVPs, creatures, and plays of the game from this collapsing “experiment” in televised love.
<...BachelorClues and PaceCase uncover shocking revelations from Love Is Blind Season 9 — including cast admissions that key breakups were filmed after they actually happened, and that producers feed contestants scripted questions to manufacture “deep” moments. Then the pit deepens as the duo dissects Theresa Nist’s response to Gerry's bombshell tell-all, unpacks what went wrong with the rushed Golden Wedding, and dives into the chaos ...
BachelorClues and PaceCase dive deep into The Golden Bachelor Season 2, Episode 4 — an instant classic featuring shamanic mud baths, unicycles by the pool, and Mel Owens’ most lethargic performance yet. The hosts break down every play, from Peg’s unhinged energy and Debbie’s tantric love level 3 to Nicolle’s “kiss for the camera” error and Cindy’s perfect PTC-to-LL3 timing. Plus, a new HGTV crossover, mansion kidnappings, and the r...
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