ABC does a pretty decent job of keeping Bachelor Nation happy with a steady supply of shows that stretch nearly year-round. But any true fan of The Bachelor,The Bachelorette or Bachelor in Paradise knows that there could never be too much of a good thing if that thing happens to be the Bachelor franchise. Ya dig?
So, what’s a fan to do during the lulls between seasons or even episodes? Sure, you can pore over contestants’ Twitter feeds for any hints about who they’re currently dating. You can get lost in Instagram feeds filled with photos of contestants from across seasons palling around and sponsored posts for various health and lifestyle products. (Hey, we don’t begrudge them their side hustles.)
But if you want truly substantial Bachelor Nation entertainment to tide you over, you should be listening instead of looking. We live in the era of podcasts, friends, and there are plenty that appeal to those of us who can’t get enough of Chris Harrison and his ever-changing rotation of romantic hopefuls.
Without further ado, here are the top 10 podcasts every Bachelor fan should have in there lives.
‘2 Black Girls, 1 Rose’
This podcast pegs itself as a show on which "two Black-ass girls invade the whitest show on Earth," so that should give you a sense of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose's no-holds-barred personality.
Every week, hosts Natasha and Justine release new episodes ranging from recaps and commentary on the shows to interviews with fan favorites from the franchise.
They're hella funny, always honest and definitely worth a listen.
‘Here to Make Friends’
If snark is your love language, you came to the right place. In the HuffPost podcast Here to Make Friends, hosts Emma Gray and Claire Fallon, ahem, lovingly pick apart all things Bachelor Nation.
There's a lot to like here. In addition to high-profile former contestants like Kaitlyn Bristowe, the podcast also routinely enlists celebrity fans to join the panel and weigh in.
Even better? Here to Make Friends is feminist, inclusive and intersectional. Put it at the top of your list.
‘The Ben & Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast’
For the Almost Famous Podcast, super-popular former Bachelor Ben Higgins teamed up with Ashley Iaconetti, one of the franchise's most memorable stars to date. The result? Honestly? Not bad.
While we never would have pictured them as working well together given Higgins' laidback-to-a-fault persona and Iaconetti's polar-opposite dramatics, they basically balance each other out.
And because they are both so rooted in the franchise, they do manage to score some killer Bachelor Nation guests like Becca Tilley and JoJo Fletcher.
‘I Don’t Get It’
Of course Ashley Iaconetti has two podcasts, y'all. You can't get much more millennial than this chicky, which is kind of the crux of I Don't Get It. Ashley and Lauren Iaconetti along with reality TV producer Naz Perez just don't understand the world. Thus, these "three outspoken millennials discuss the most embarrassing topics openly and honestly."
If we're being honest, the show definitely skews toward a younger audience. But we do applaud the way these ladies tackle complex topics for young people, such as sex and virginity in this day and age.
‘The E & G Podcast’
Seeing as it bills itself as "Bachelor Nation’s Favorite Podcast," The E&G Podcast has a lot to live up to right out the gate. To its credit, the show certainly has plenty for fans to sink their teeth into.
Hosts Ian Gulbransen and Geoff Keith's back-and-forth banter makes listening breezy, and they seem to keep things real. And while they don't land a ton of "celebrity" guests, they do tend to snag complex former contestants (think DeMario Jackson and Luke Pell).
‘Bachelor Party’
How do we love Juliet Litman? Let us count the ways! The host of the Bachelor Party podcast is a kindred spirit in that she just can't help watching and gushing and just basically being a big ol' heart-eye-emoji superfan like the rest of us.
But aside from her general lovely bubbliness, Litman scores tons of meaty interviews with everyone from ABC execs to major names from the franchise — like, for example, Jordan Rodgers (pictured here).
‘Rose Buddies’
We know it's not right to play favorites, but… Rose Buddies is far too cute not to favor at least a little. Does it have a ton of flashy Bachelor Nation guests? Not really. Will husband-and-wife hosts Rachel and Griffin McElroy still reel you in with their hilarity, affection for one another and the admitted guilt they feel for loving this franchise so damn much? You betcha.
You'll come for the witty recaps, but ultimately, you'll stay for these two.
‘Mouthing Off with Olivia Caridi’
However you may have felt about Olivia Caridi — aka the villain from Ben Higgins' season of The Bachelor — Mouthing Off with Olivia Caridi deserves a shot. Listen to it once or twice, and if you don't like it, that's fair. But what you'll likely find is that Caridi's skills as a former newscaster translate well in the podcast world, making her a natural interviewer.
Plus, you've gotta admire the girl for leaning into the image the public already crafted of her. She's mouthy, and she's cool with it. In this medium, it works to her advantage.
‘Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe’
We couldn't very well have a list of Bachelor Nation podcasts and leave out Kaitlyn Bristowe's, could we? This fan favorite former Bachelorette's Off the Vine podcast is just what you'd expect from her: fun, fearless and, well, a little crazy!
No subject is off limits during Bristowe's podcast, which is fueled by her libation of choice, wine. Super-big bonus? Her handsome hubby-to-be, Shawn Booth, is a frequent guest — and their interviews could not be any more adorable if they tried.
‘Rosecast’
Although there aren't many totally male-hosted Bachelor-centric podcasts we find unoffensive, Rosecast is one of them. In fact, hosts Tim Kennedy (aka Rim) and Alex Bradford (aka AB) make this particular podcast a pretty fun listen.
We like how these longtime best friends play off each other when bouncing around perspectives about contestants on the show. But we especially like the fact that their interracial dynamic — AB is Black — often provides context and POV sorely lacking in a franchise known for failing to cast people of color.
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