Talking It Out
Uncomfortable topics, unconventional viewpoints and thought-provoking conversations about life, love, relationships and more with some of your favorites from Bachelor Nation. Take a deep dive into critical subjects addressed on your favorite Bachelor franchise series with Bachelor Nation's Mike Johnson and Dr. Bryan Abasolo. They’ll pick up right where the show leaves off to break down topical issues, cultural moments and personal stories that are just too big to fit the screen. Join the conversation along with our special guest every week as we learn, reflect and talk it out!
Episodes
November 24, 2022 • 64 mins
This week, we’re “Talking It Out” with the happily engaged couple, Brandon and Serene. Their love is the real deal, and in their conversation, the lovebirds open up about whether they seriously considered getting married in “Paradise,” what’s next for them in the real world, and their future plans for babies!
Plus, Mike and Bryan send their love to the “TIO” fam as they announce the final episode of “Talking It Out.”
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November 17, 2022 • 56 mins
This week, we’re celebrating 100 EPISODES of “Talking It Out,” and to help us celebrate are Andrew S. and Rodney! They’re chatting with Mike and Bryan about their time in “Paradise” and each of their emotional exits from the beach.
Then, Mike and Bryan look back on some of the most iconic “Talking It Out” episodes and discuss their favorite moments!
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November 10, 2022 • 62 mins
This week on “Talking It Out,” Tyler joins Mike and Bryan to discuss his journey on “Paradise” so far and how his life has changed since his time on “The Bachelorette”! In the conversation, Tyler talks about what made him want to go on “Paradise” (despite his family’s hesitations), his undeniable chemistry with Brittany, and his plans for the future.
Plus, there is a lot of chatter going around about the recent “BIP” reunion tapi...
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November 3, 2022 • 67 mins
Alex Bordyukov joins “Talking It Out” this week, and we’re getting to know him a bit better! He opens up about his childhood in Russia, what it was like moving to a new country as a child, which of his international “Paradise” experiences was his favorite, and whether he has game when it comes to the ladies.
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October 28, 2022 • 3 mins
Starting in the early sixties, a rag-tag confederation of traveling criminals known as The Dixie Mafia terrorized every state from Georgia to Oklahoma. Its hundreds of members, unofficially headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi, specialized in scams, heists and murder. Their ringleader - the estranged son of a prominent Oklahoma politician - was a skilled and charismatic outlaw named Kirksey Nix. When Nix was sentenced to life in pr...
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October 27, 2022 • 68 mins
Danielle joins Mike and Bryan this week on “Talking It Out” for an honest conversation about being ready to pursue love after a lot of personal development, and, of course, how the journey is going for her on “Bachelor in Paradise” so far! She discusses what tools she used for healing from profound loss, reflects on her time on “The Bachelor,” and reveals the details of her impression of Michael before they finally met in person on...
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October 20, 2022 • 64 mins
This week, Mike and Bryan are talking it out with Romeo, and he’s opening up about his wild journey before, during, and after “Paradise”! Our favorite mathematician breaks down the hypotenuse of his love triangle, shares why he’s DMed so many Bachelor Nation alum, and reveals how he felt when one woman returned to “Paradise.”
Then, in their hot take of the week, Mike and Bryan debate the top five best-looking men of Bachelor Na...
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October 13, 2022 • 64 mins
This week on “Talking It Out,” Mike and Bryan are joined by the hottest commodity to hit the beaches of “Paradise” so far: Rodney! In their conversation, Rodney opens up about why he was initially hesitant to go to “Paradise,” how having close friends like Brandon and Andrew by his side kept his spirits up, and how Lace’s bold personality caught his attention after Teddi’s shocking exit.
Plus, Rodney shares an update on how his b...
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October 6, 2022 • 72 mins
This week on “Talking It Out,” Kira is fresh off the beach and ready to speak her truth! In her conversation with Mike and Bryan, Kira opens up about owning her sexuality without regret, what viewers didn’t see when it came to the love triangle between herself, Romeo, and Jill, and, of course, the latest in the ongoing “Paradise” Twitter wars.
Then, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan discuss the art of negging when pu...
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September 29, 2022 • 58 mins
"Bachelor in Paradise" has officially begun, and this week on "Talking It Out," Justin Glaze is here to talk about everything day one. Justin’s not holding back as he discusses his first steps on the beach, who initially caught his eye, and the drama that’s to come this season on "Paradise."
Then, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan discuss whether it’s attractive for women to shoot their shot and if it’s okay to go on ...
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September 22, 2022 • 48 mins
This week on “Talking It Out,” it’s almost paradise! Mike and Bryan are joined by Bachelor Nation favorite Brandon for a conversation all about what he’s been up to since Michelle’s season of “The Bachelorette,” and, of course, what’s to come in the new season of “Bachelor in Paradise”!
Then, Mike and Bryan discuss the shocking “After the Final Rose,” including Rachel’s confrontation with Tino, Aven’s surprising appearance, and th...
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September 15, 2022 • 55 mins
After watching this week’s “After the Final Rose,” Mike and Bryan have a lot of thoughts! The guys unpack all the emotions of the finale, including Rachel’s shocking breakups with Zach and Aven. Did Rachel know it wouldn’t be Aven all along? Why is Rachel getting more flak than Gabby? Who will be the next Bachelor? Mike and Bryan are asking each other the burning questions and sharing their unfiltered opinions.
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September 8, 2022 • 73 mins
Nate is here this week, and he’s Talking It Out with Mike and Bryan! In their conversation, they discuss the Men Tell All and how Nate felt seeing Gabby for the first time since their breakup, Nate’s opinion on Gabby and Erich, and what it’s like being a #GirlDad. Plus, for the first time, Nate addresses the controversy that broke out on social media and explains his side of the story!
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September 1, 2022 • 65 mins
Mike and Bryan are joined by one of the season’s most controversial men, Logan. He’s putting all the rumors to rest as he speaks about his feelings for Gabby, deciding to switch sides, his anticlimactic departure, and so much more.
Then, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan discuss whether spouses should sleep in separate rooms, and what it really means to “show up.”
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August 25, 2022 • 69 mins
This week, Mike and Bryan are joined by Tyler for an emotional conversation about his breakup with Rachel. He doesn’t hold back as he shares whether he expected Rachel to end things, what it was like being able to see his family afterward, and his thoughts on Rachel’s other Hometowns.
Then, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan discuss whether they would be able to pursue a relationship if their partner’s parents didn’t l...
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August 18, 2022 • 61 mins
Mike and Bryan are joined by Quincey this week! In their conversation, Quincey opens up about his experience as a life coach, how he ended up relocating to Miami, and yes, why he chose to be celibate leading up to his time on “The Bachelorette.”
Then, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan discuss if it’s okay for ex-spouses to continue giving gifts to each other, and whether they would consider dating someone who is a par...
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August 11, 2022 • 65 mins
Mike and Bryan are joined by Aven this week on “Talking It Out”! In their conversation, the guys go in-depth with Aven as he opens up about his romantic one-on-one with Rachel in Belgium, growing up with divorced parents, and why his connection with Rachel is much more than just physical.
Then, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan discuss whether you should make the same amount of money as the people you’re dating, and ...
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August 8, 2022 • 4 mins
Zayd Dohrn was born underground - his parents were radicals and counter-culture outlaws, on the run from the FBI. Now Zayd takes us back to the 1970s, when his parents and their young friends in the Weather Underground Organization declared war on the United States government. They brawled with riot cops on the streets of Chicago, bombed the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol, broke comrades out of prison, and teamed up with Black milit...
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August 4, 2022 • 68 mins
Spencer is “Talking It Out” this week with Mike and Bryan! In discussing his journey so far on “The Bachelorette,” Spencer shares why he decided to pursue Gabby, the moments between him and Gabby that Bachelor Nation hasn’t seen, and, of course, why he felt confident throwing it down in the ring. Plus, the guys get to know Spencer a bit better as he opens up about his experience in the Army.
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July 28, 2022 • 64 mins
This week on “Talking It Out,” Jacob gets to the root of the controversial comments he made to Gabby during this week’s group date. Then, Mike and Bryan grill Jacob on what he was trying to accomplish in that moment, whether he has any regrets about his choice of words, and what he has learned about himself from his journey on “The Bachelorette.”
Then, in their hot takes of the week, Mike and Bryan discuss what to do when your par...
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