The Rosecast | 'Bachelor' Recaps with Rim and AB

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The #1 Bachelor recap podcast hosted by a male interracial best friend duo. Each week, Rim and AB discuss and analyze the most recent episode of the Bachelor franchise, open up the listener mailbag, dive into the latest headlines around Bachelor Nation, and power rank the most formidable contenders for the Final Rose. Don't worry, the show is totally free of season spoilers. Thanks for listening. | Social: @rosecastpodcast | Inquiries: rim@rimandab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  • What's next for the 'Bachelor' franchise?

    The Rosecast discusses the future of The Bachelor franchise, noting that The Bachelorette is currently on pause. The episode is a segment from

  • "Didn’t Interest Me" | 'The Golden Bachelor' S2 E7

    In The Golden Bachelor S2 E7, Mel finds love but decides against an engagement or joint relocation. The episode recaps his journey, including his interactions with Cindy and Peg, and features a discussion about Gerry.

  • "Forced Excitement" | 'The Golden Bachelor' S2 E6

    In this episode of The Rosecast, hosts Rim and AB discuss "Forced Excitement" from The Golden Bachelor S2 E6. They recap Gerry and Theresa's public comments, analyze various contestant dates, and touch upon the YouTubeTV-Disney dispute.

  • "Nothin’ Here" | 'The Golden Bachelor' S2 E5

    The Rosecast recaps The Golden Bachelor S2 E5, covering hometown dates for Cindy, Peg, and Debbie, followed by the rose ceremony. The episode also features a mailbag segment and power rankings.

  • "A Dud Season" | 'The Golden Bachelor' S2 E4

    The Rosecast discusses "The Golden Bachelor" Season 2, Episode 4, comparing it unfavorably to the original season and questioning Mel's appreciation for baseball. The summary includes timestamps for various segments of the episode recap.

  • "Irons In The Fire" | 'The Golden Bachelor' S2 E3

    Our first-ever dyed-in-the-wool ‘Golden’ villain emerges. Will Nicolle receive comeuppance for her wrong reasons angle? Not to mention her disparaging remarks about the beloved season one cast! Thanks for listening. 🎥 Full video recaps an…

  • "Thirst for Knowledge" | 'The Golden Bachelor' S2 E2

    The very well-read Mel Owens grins and bears a roast at his expense before getting steamy in the kitchen with Debbie. Plus: When will Carol put in the call to the Dodgers ticket office? Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) 🎥 Full vide…

  • "Call It A Wrap" | 'The Golden Bachelor' S2 E1

    Mel, the rare lead to be disgraced before his season even begins filming, finds that even he — a former gridiron great — might struggle to keep pace with this snappy cast of movers and shakers. Plus: Rim makes a big bet on his Hot List. Th…

  • "The Next Bachelorette"

    Reacting to the announcement of Taylor Frankie Paul from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' as the next Bachelorette. Thanks for listening. ‘The Bachelorette’ Returns With ‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Star Taylor Frankie Paul Leading Sea…

  • "Despite It All" | 'Bachelor in Paradise' S10 Finale

    In the end, it really was all about love after all. 🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab ! Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 Social Instagram @rosecastpodcast X @rosecastpodcast TikTok @rosecast…

  • "Regulation Bags" | 'Bachelor in Paradise' S10 E8

    Several couples seem to be genuine! Will that improve their chances of winning the big cash prize? Heck if we know! Plus: Like Phyllis Nefler’s initial foray into glamping, this troop is unable to make it through the night in the wildernes…

  • "Luxury Boo Boxes" | 'Bachelor in Paradise' S10 E7

    Sean, whose dad is a politician, gleefully and openly schemes against his fellow Paradisians in an effort to improve his chances of winning (up to) $500,000. Very uncouth! Plus: Did you know Sean’s dad is a politician? Thanks for listening…

  • "Burning Evidence" | 'Bachelor in Paradise' S10 E6

    Fresh off eliminating the only man in Paradise with a clear moral compass, the remaining contestants ostracize the only person willing to warn Bailey that Jeremy might not be what he seems, confounding Bachelor Nation in the process. Thank…

  • "Pull Up A Chair" | 'Bachelor in Paradise' S10 E5

    The twist has finally arrived. Will romance take a backseat to ruthless game play? Plus: Should Gary be investigated for throwing the relationship test? Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) 🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions…

  • "The Long Goodbye" | 'Bachelor in Paradise' S10 E4

    Gary takes a walk on the wild side while Dale thinks the grass could be greener with Allyshia. Plus: Jeremy turns up the heat on his simmering pot of secrets. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) 🎥 Full video recaps and episode discus…

  • "Thought It Was Deaded" | 'Bachelor in Paradise' S10 E3

    Dale expands our lexicon while April convinces AB she’s dead serious about Jonathan. Plus: Ladies line up to date the latest Golden Gary. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) 🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available a…

  • "The Cold Shoulder" | 'Bachelor in Paradise' S10 E2

    Confusion and heartbreak in the wake of Justin’s bizarre Rose Ceremony is salved by the arrival of Jack and the Goldens. Plus: Are they gonna let the new kids go on any dates? Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) 🎥 Full video recaps a…

  • "This Is Hip!" | 'Bachelor in Paradise' S10 E1

    ‘Paradise’ has changed since we last saw it. What was once silly and sweaty is now sleek and air conditioned. Will the overhaul result in a better product? TBD. Plus: The highly anticipated return of AB’s Paradise Pyramid. Thanks for liste…

  • "The Wolf Pack" | 'The Bachelor' S29 E9

    Grant’s storybook ending is a borderline afterthought as he joins the not-so-exclusive club of previous leads who’ve told multiple people they love them. Plus: Prowling in Paradise. Thanks for listening. Get your ‘Bachelor’ offseason fix w…

  • "A Taken Man" | 'The Bachelor' S29 E8

    One perfunctory date stood out from the others, while Grant wonders if maybe he shouldn’t have told Litia he loved her before the finale. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Ad-free episodes and discussions available for $3/month on P…

  • "Pen To Paper" | 'The Bachelor' S29 E7

    For the first time in four years, a recap of a standalone ‘Women Tell All’. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Ad-free episodes and discussions available for $3/month on Patreon!  patreon.com/rimandab Text the mailbag: (773) 234…

  • "I Wanna Shake Your Hand" | 'The Bachelor' S29 E6

    Grant seemingly power ranks these hometowns based on the number of family members present. Plus: Lingering questions about what Grant and Litia’s future together would look like. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Ad-free episodes an…

  • "The Friends We Made" | 'The Bachelor' S29 E5

    Grant makes his four Hometowns (!?) picks based seemingly on places he’d like to visit, rather than connections or conversation resumes. Plus: Everything we got wrong this episode. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Ad-free episodes…

  • "Lowe’s Rocks" | 'The Bachelor' S29 E4

    Just seven women remain, and it seems like any of them could get the final rose?! Plus: Carolina and Juliana agree to disagree. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 Social Instagram @rosecastpodcast X @…

  • "Post-Date Wall" | 'The Bachelor' S29 E3

    I guess you could say things are getting pretty serious. Plus: Did Grant really tell Rose he was thinking of her while dancing with Carolina? Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 Social Instagram @rosec…

  • "It’s Mario!" | 'The Bachelor' S29 E2

    Triple threat musician Grant Ellis searches for love in an empty mall after a game of Bill Laimbeer’s Combat Basketball breaks out in a local rec center. Plus: The number one contestant on Rim’s power rankings fails to make it past week tw…

  • "Pyrite and PowerPoints" | 'The Bachelor' S29 E1

    Grant (who can dunk with ease) begins his journey by welcoming 25 seemingly kind-hearted individuals and a llama to Bachelor Mansion. Plus: Parisa bursts onto the scene with an unprecedented opening night activity. Thanks for listening. (T…

  • "Step By Step" | 'The Golden Bachelorette' S2 E8

    With a little help from her friend, Joan regains her confidence in time to find love with the only man she introduced to her family. Bring on the next Golden Wedding! Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) 'More Rim and AB!' New episodes…

  • “Joan-dilocks and the Three Hunks” | 'The Golden Bachelorette' S2 E7

    Pascal pours his heart out to Jesse, a fellow man on the go. Plus: Chock unleashes the inner rugged speed demon he’s kept caged all this time. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 Social Instagram @rose…

  • "Movers and Shakers" | 'The Golden Bachelorette' S2 E6

    Pascal reveals his feel-good empire, Guy gets emotional with his gaggle of G’s, and Jordan is just as surprised as anybody that he got a Hometown. Plus: Chock Chapple plans a Wichita wedding. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text t…

  • "That’s The Business" | 'The Golden Bachelorette' S2 E5

    A short recap for a mostly dud episode. Wonder who they want to be the next Golden Bachelor? Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 Social Instagram @rosecastpodcast Twitter/X @rosecastpodcast TikTok @ros…

  • "Bad Day To Be A Chardonnay" | 'The Golden Bachelorette' S2 E4

    Potential late risers make their push, Keith fumbles at his own 30-yard line, and real life intervenes for frontrunner Chock. Plus: Our first Golden striptease group date. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 23…

  • "Built Chock Tough" | 'The Golden Bachelorette' S2 E3

    In an unforgettable episode, the Mansion Men take a trip to the pharmacy in hopes of addressing their density-caused sleeplessness, Charles L. knocks in the game-winning run in front of dozens of adoring fans, and Pascal swallows his pride…

  • "A Bar By Da Pool" | 'The Golden Bachelorette' S2 E2

    Fun guy Chock lets loose at Disneyland, Kim fixes the garbage disposal, and Jack was only here for the zip line. Also: Joan looks for love. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 Social Instagram @rosecas…

  • "No Shortage of Stallions" | 'The Golden Bachelorette' S2 E1

    Eligible men in their 60’s vie for Joan’s heart (when they’re not too busy admiring the structural integrity of Bachelor Mansion). Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 Social Instagram @rosecastpodcast…

  • "At What Cost?" | 'The Bachelorette' S21 E9

    Well that was terrible! Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 Social Instagram @rosecastpodcast Twitter/X @rosecastpodcast TikTok @rosecastpodcast Facebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnation Merch…

  • "Quick Nines" | 'The Bachelorette' S21 E8

    Devin loves Jenn, but Jenn doesn’t love Devin…until she does. Jenn also loves Marcus, but Marcus doesn’t love Jenn (though he’s trying). And Jonathon…well Jonathon doesn’t even get a range date with Jesse. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps…

  • "No Characters" | 'The Bachelorette' S21 E7

    Who among the final four will let his guard down and tell Jenn how he really feels about her, confirming his readiness for engagement? Plus: Universally supportive family members. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag:…

  • "Clear The Room" | 'The Bachelorette' S21 E6

    Frontrunner Sam sets a new record for all-time meltdowns in one episode, while Jeremy surges up our power rankings after a wonderful 1-1 date in Seattle. Plus: Grant is your next Bachelor! Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the…

  • "Jenn Stark" | 'The Bachelorette' S21 E5

    Grant and Jonathan make pushes for Hometowns on their first 1-1 dates. Plus: Matt was on the show for such a short period of time that he didn’t even have any goodbyes to say. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773…

  • "Beautiful…And Also Respect" | 'The Bachelorette' S21 E4

    Sam N. emerges from Steve’s transformation chamber with an entirely new personality and the confidence to request a first kiss from Jenn. Plus: A new entrant/old flame may threaten the entrenched contenders. Thanks for listening. (Timestam…

  • "The Main Thing" | 'The Bachelorette' S21 E3

    For early frontrunner Sam N., “the main thing” might actually be vanquishing Devin, rather than a relationship with Jenn. Plus: Spencer nearly earns a prestigious honor from AB. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (7…

  • "Crumblin’ Erb" | 'The Bachelorette' S21 E2

    Thomas N. spirals into the midnight dew after a conflict with Devin, while Aaron defends his family’s honor by smugly recommending a self-improvement book to a fellow contestant. Plus: Vince Carter “it’s over” gif? Already? Thanks for list…

  • "Ferocious O’Clock" | 'The Bachelorette' S21 E1

    Our new Bachelorette Jenn is looking for a ferocious love this season. If her First Impression Rose segment is any indication, she may have already found it. Plus: Thomas N. and Noah’s twin shine, while Shot O’Clock grows on one of your ho…

  • 'Golden Bachelorette' reaction, Gerry's congratulatory note, and 'BiP' on hiatus

    A short segment (clipped from MRAB ) about the reveal of the first Golden Bachelorette, 'Bachelor In Paradise' missing from ABC's upfronts, and Gerry starting a new tradition among Golden leads. Thanks for listening. The Golden Bachelorett…

  • "Elevator Smile" | 'The Bachelor' S28 Finale

    Joey’s delightful season dismounts with two in-episode shockers and a surprising next Bachelorette announcement. Thanks for listening and sharing this season, we really appreciate it. (Timestamps below) 'More Rim and AB!' New episodes ever…

  • "Don’t Do It To ‘Em!" | 'The Bachelor' S28 E10

    A lively Tell-All sandwiched a predictable (and disappointing) conclusion to last week’s episode. Thanks for listening, but please do not put any stock into our finale predictions. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 J…

  • "Head On A Swivel" | 'The Bachelor' S28 E9

    The Bachelor Bene Gesserit counsel the remaining contestants with eye toward influencing the outcome of the season. Plus: Finale predictions! Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 Join our group on the R…

  • "The Cheat Code" | 'The Bachelor' S28 E8

    Joey meets little resistance as he crisscrosses North America paying respect to the families of his final four. Plus: Would an earlier declaration from Maria have made a difference? Thanks for listening.  (Timestamps below) Text the m…

  • "Another Look At You" | 'The Bachelor' S28 E7

    Joey finds clarity and confidence in the thin air of Jasper, Alberta. Plus: How cold was that polar plunge? We use the eye test to come to a surprising conclusion. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below) Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794 J…