Bachelor Of Hearts

This week, we welcome writer/podcaster Brodie Lancaster back to the podcast for an exhaustive discussion of Finale Week, where we talk about 'weekday girlfriends', the Reverse Bechdel Test, and a subversive, post-modern exploration of the human butt. Plus - all the couples, why they couldn't make it work, and why we obviously know way more about love and romance than any of them.  Apologies for the very peaky audio - I've tried my best to salvage it but there wasn't a huge amount I could do. Someone should sponsor this podcast or something!

This week, we ask how responsible the show is for enabling the toxic behaviour of its cast - Bill's gaslighting, Ivan's posessiveness, and Canadian Daniel's... yikes, just everything. We talk about some surprising new additions to the cast (Mack in Black!) and speculate on which couples will be left standing as we hurtle towards Finale Week.

This week, Bachelor In Paradise saw its first ever same-sex date - a big step forward for the franchise, and just one highlight in a week full of genuine connections. We also look at the different ways the men try and manipulate their way into another week in Paradise; from Davey's eleventh-hour plea for Shannon's rose, to Bill's despicable parade of deception. Plus - in what way is Ivan like Vin Diesel? Who has the best chemistry of any couple in Paradise? And what the hell is going on at this dog park?

The Bachelor of Hearts podcast is back, to pull apart the complex social dynamics at the heart of the second season of Network Ten's Bachelor in Paradise! We introduce the key players for this season, analyse the unedited 9-minute relationship post-mortem between Richie and Alex, and pull apart the real reason for Brooke's departure from The Bachelor's sixth season. Plus - we discuss the newly announced Bachelor and Bachelorette, enjoy a victory lap from Vanessa Sunshine, and plan to convert an episode of the show to 4DX.

This week, our coverage of Ali’s season of The Bachelorette Australia draws to a close. We discuss what the vulnerabilities of men like Taite and Todd can teach us about the way men are taught to behave in society, plus why Ali was not just a good Bachelorette but a great one, and what we thought of Robert DeNiro’s performance in the 2015 movie The Intern. Thanks so much for listening this season! We'll be back soon to discuss Bachelor in Paradise, for better or worse. See you then.

This week, things get surprisingly vulnerable on the podcast, as we discuss how Charlie's manipulation and emotional abuse make him the most reprehensible person we've seen on Bachie to date. Plus - why is this Oktoberfest date airing in mid-November? Why did they cram all their product placement into one week? And which of these weird, miserable hometown dates bummed us out the most? Hey, at least there were some ducks.

This week, we’ve updated Skype, we’ve updated our movie references, and most importantly, Ali has upped the amount of dates she’s had with Todd. Max compares this week on Bachie to some kind of basketball situation, Xavier compares it to the hit new flick Venom, and, well, it’s the return of Kelly. Plus, the nichest Australian ska memes going.

This week, it's a very spooky celebration of all things haunted on the Boo-chill-er of Haunts! For some reason! Is there a ghost haunting the mansion? What are these "fright reasons" we keep hearing about? Plus, y'know, the avocado thing. Holy shit. Did you guys see that? What the hell. C'mon. Are you kidding me? Is this a bit?

This week, we address some feedback we've received about the podcast, discuss the beef between Charlie and Bill (as well as some massive bombshells about both of them that the show hasn't touched), and try to get to the bottom of Nathan's shocking departure from the show. Plus, has Ivan fucked?

This episode begins our coverage of Ali Oetjen's season of The Bachelorette! We discuss the first two episodes of what's shaping up to be the horniest season yet, debating whether or not people will watch Ali's journey after last week's catastrophic Bachelor finale, as well as singling out some particularly troubling moments of toxic masculinity and transphobia. Plus, we discuss all the hunks, cuties, and the genuinely sweet moments which keep us coming back for more, even as we begin covering our eighth Bachie season. Good grief.

This week, we wrap up our coverage of Nick Cummins' season of The Bachelor, and give our thoughts on Brooke's exit, as well as the finale that stopped the nation (from liking Nick). Unlike all the other Australian Bachelor podcasts, we're brave enough to ask the big questions - did Nick do the right thing? What happens when you fall in love with a rollercoaster? And what happened to Kelly's computer? All this, plus the story of Bachelor of Hearts' first (and surely not last) primetime TV appearance, and a quick preview of the men on Ali's upcoming season of The Bachelorette; which we'll be providing our groundbreaking coverage on in due course. Thanks for listening this season!

It's the return of Kelly! This week on the podcast, Kelly eats some cucumber, Xavier accidentally steals a John Mulaney bit, and we meet the country band who've been recording music at Max's place. Plus, we address some more rumours, analyse the emotional departures of three contestants, and come to a conclusive unanimous prediction on how this season will end.

This week on Bachelor of Hearts, we go deep on the history of the Wilhelm Scream, make a lot of bad Segway segues, and Max pitches a revolutionary new theme park video game. Plus - is Nick's Bacheloring getting better or worse? Are we seeing dates with rigged outcomes? And what makes Emily's ballet date the best Bachie date of the year?

On this week's episode, we make some important arrangements for Kelly's return, plus Max teaches us a few things about raccoons and their soft little paws & sharp little claws. Plus - what exactly is a human lie detector? Did Tenille get a fair edit? Who is Termaloaf? And what does Brooke's 'big reveal' teach us about Australia's views on sexuality?

Another troubling week on The Bachelor means another off-the-rails episode of Bachelor of Hearts. This week, we talk about the chippy choccy, Cayla's remote energy healing, and molasses. Plus, we make some sweeping generalisations about the people of Byron Bay, put forward a detailed analysis of a particularly puzzling Badgerism, plus we establish how a whopping six contestants were sent home in one week.

This week, Max is in Melbourne, so we get a rare chance to record in person - this time, on the 46th floor of the Sofitel building. We recount a chance meeting with Bachie host Osher Günsberg, address the Meghan/Jake split, and talk for way too long about Book Club, before diving into our recap of Week 3 - including some painful goodbyes, some uncomfortable word choices from our Bachelor Nick Cummins, and an ode to our favourite contestant, gone too soon.

This week, we address the Keira/Jarrod split, investigate some conspiracy theories about the outcome of this season, and focus on the storylines that the producers want us to focus on: namely Cass' seemingly desperate desire to reconnect with Nick, Cat's reign of terror over the other women, and whatever it is exactly that's going on with Vanessa Sunshine.

The Bachelor of Hearts podcast is back! We spend some time catching up on Bachelor news, as well as getting to know season 6's brand-new Bachelor, Nick "The Honey Badger" Cummins, before diving into our detailed analysis of the season's first two episodes, including our impressions of the 25 women competing to win Nick's affections. We focus on the many strange parallels between this and previous seasons, plus the ways that Nick breaks the traditional Bachie mould. Plus, stay tuned to the very end of the episode for a soundbite you won't want to miss!

It's finally here - the finale of the first ever season of Bachelor in Paradise AU! On this extra-long episode, we finally declare Osher Günsberg as an official Pal Of The Show, pat ourselves on the back for correctly guessing Australia's next Bachelorette, and quickly review the performance of every cast member on the island. Plus, of course, an exhaustive & thorough recap of the definitely-rich-with-incident-and-not-even-remotely-sluggish final two episodes. We'll be back before too long with preview episodes and then our regular Bachelor AU coverage! Thanks for sticking with us!

This week, it's our penultimate Paradise episode, so we take a look back at the ways in which the environment of toxic masculinity is reinforced on the island, plus we say farewell to a staggering nine contestants in just two episodes in the lead-up to next week's finale. These episodes also prompted discussions of plastic straws, The Notebook, sociopathy, and the meaning of "progress".