Game of Roses

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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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...

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...

PaceCase and BachelorClues break down the utter chaos of Love Is Blind Season 9, Episodes 7–9 — a stretch so wild it may go down as one of the franchise’s worst seasons ever. From Joe’s maniac behavior and Megan Sparkle’s $2.5 million dream house to Anton’s strip club past and Edmund literally living in a cabinet, the hosts dissect every villain edit, error, and rare moment of competent play. They analyze the producers’ strange cho...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down The Golden Bachelor Season 2, Episode 3 — an instant franchise classic that includes BachelorClues’ own appearance in the OC Fair date with Peg. The hosts analyze Mel Owens’ infamous fairground outing that was secretly booed by the crowd, Peg’s impressive play under pressure, and Nicolle’s bold evolution into the first true power villain of the Golden era.

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BachelorClues and PaceCase dive into the absolute chaos of Love Is Blind Season 9, Episodes 4–6 — a stretch of television packed with homophobia, body shaming, drunken meltdowns, and some of the worst gameplay in the history of the franchise. From Joe’s alleged contraband-fueled spiral to producers scoring a massive “Error of the Game” for playing whimsical music over a homophobic conversation, no one escapes analysis. The hosts br...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down a wild lineup of podcast moments shaking up Bachelor Nation. Rachel Lindsay returns to The Viall Files and opens up about her divorce, Brian Abasolo’s jealousy, and how fame and gender roles shaped their split — while Nick Viall inserts himself right into the narrative. The pit deepens as the hosts dissect Mel Owens’ lackluster Golden Bachelor performance, shocking behind-the-scenes admissions ...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the first three episodes of Love Is Blind Season 9, diving into all the chaos inside the Denver pods. From Sparkle Megan’s love square and mystery car to Anton and Ali’s fast-tracked engagement, the hosts analyze standout plays, questionable edits, and producer manipulation that leaves players vanishing mid-pod. They spotlight Edmund’s floor-sucking antics, Mike’s shocking Error of the Game, an...

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down all the highs and lows of The Golden Bachelor Season 2, Episode 2. From a roast date that brought savage jokes and villain-level plays to shocking revelations about lead Mel Owens’ lack of energy and rumored financial troubles, the hosts analyze every move. Nicolle emerges as a standout player with villain power plays and comedic timing, Carol delivers colorful narration and unforgettable face ...