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BachademiaKim's Fever Dream (Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Dating, Relationships, academia, mental health, Gerry, Popculture)WelcomeQuestion of the day: What is your favorite euphemism for sex?Golden Bachelor:Fantasy Suites-Jesse is super uncomfortable-Is it weird to think about your parents having sexLeslee and Gerry-adventure date with rappelling. Gerry asks Leslee why she hasn’t asked any hard questions so she asks when was the last night they had sex. But it’s clear he wants to actually have a discussion Gerry tells Leslee that he thinks she’s the one, so if he ends up not picking her, it’s going to b...2023-11-1947 minBachademiaA Wholesome Affair! (Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Dating, Research, Mental Health, Academia, Popculture)WelcomeQuestion of the day: What was cool when you were young but isn’t cool now?Golden Bachelor:Overall vibe differences?Kathy talks about her interactions. She said she could have been more delicate. The women really seem to like her. Are you moved? Did your opinion change?Joan talks about her feeling of leaving early due to her daughter's pregnancy complications. Thoughts? I kind of thought she wanted out…Faith goes home!!!!! I am actually shocked, what happened? Who is Gerry picking?BiP...2023-11-1345 minBachademiaPhil-ins (Golden Bachelor, Bachelor In paradise, Gerry, Dating, Relationships, mental health, Academia, Pop-culture, Breakups)WelcomeQuestion of the day: What TV show dad would you most like to become a bonus grandparent?Golden BachelorTheresa’s HTWhat do we think about his interaction with the kids? I felt like it was awkward?Gerry said he was in-love with Theresa...bombshell is she the only one?Faith’s HTShe loves horses and Gerry seemed OK with them…is this a stumbling block? Horse people are weird…do you have to like all of the same things your partner does?2023-11-0752 minBachademiaBlake, Body Glitter, and Birthdays (Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Dating, Relationships, Mental Health, Academia)It's another ladies episode! Elaine, Kim and Kelsey discuss birthdays, areas of interest, and body glitter. 2023-10-311h 14BachademiaJersey Girl (Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Gerry, Dating, Romance, Mental Health, Academia)Welcome!Question of the day: Have you ever faked an injury or illness to either get out of something or spend time with someone?Golden BachelorTrista shows up, no idea what this added to the show?Pickleball - faking an injury, deviously brilliant or dirty pool?I appreciated this date! Seemed like they all had fun and managed to not get snippy. No surprise Ellen (pickleball co-captain) prevailed.Thoughts?Theresa and Kathy continue to snipe at each other. Who is the villain here? (I kind feel...2023-10-2447 minBachademias11e3 - Sad Brayden=Small Hoops - Sad Will=Big Tears (Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in paradise, Mental Health, Dating, Aging)Golden Bachelor in Paradise S11E3WelcomeIntroductions of our guest co-hosts Elaine (welcome back!) and Kelsey (welcome!)Question of the Week: Have you ever participated in a talent show and what was your talent. And if you haven’t, what would your talent be?Golden BachelorFeatured Ladies This Week are Joan, Ellen, and Chaos Queen Kathy (+ Theresa)Boomers gonna Boomer - Kathy-is she caring or manipulative? Teresa-clueless or devious?Rose Ceremony: Goodbye Edith and blonde lady who I have zero memory of...2023-10-171h 10BachademiaNo Headlights (Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Dating, Romance, Academia, Mental Health)WelcomeQuestion of the Week: if you could be in a dance montage, what song would you want to dance in a group to?Golden BachelorFeatured Ladies This WeekFranco’s back! Things we have in common: hearing aids and dead spouses. Shouldn’t there be…other stuff?I already miss Marina and NatashaBachelor in ParadiseAven and Kylee date-bottle opener: 1, Aven: 0Producers…what the hell? Hannah, really? There’s only one Hurricane Hanna and she is me.Chaos Cre...2023-10-0953 minBachademiaGolden Paradise - (Bachelor in Paradise, Golden Bachelor)WelcomeQuestions of the day: What is your halloween costume this year?Let’s get down to businessGolden Bachelor: do we still love him?What is he looking for? Totally different sitch, he has met “the love of his life” grieved her and has family from that relationship.What do we think about the ladies?Is it more or less cringe when they do the weird gimmicks?Predictions?Bachelor in ParadiseWho were we excited to see?Who do we...2023-10-0245 minBachademiaDo it for Joey!Welcome- You’ve got ALL THREE of us!Question of the day: Spoiler alert…Who would you have chosen to be the Bachelor next season from this season if Joey had said no?Recap that is more than 2 minutes but less than 8 minutes. Probably.Concepts:Aaron: What are our thoughts about Aaron? Was he on here the whole time to get either The Bachelor or Bachelor in Paradise…aka…NOT HERE FOR THE RIGHT REASONS?Family: Charity wants her mom to make the decision for her. Her mom is giving he...2023-08-2559 minBachademiaLukewarm TeaWelcomeQuestion of the day: What is/was your favorite thing about going back to school?RecapConcepts:Brayden - I just don’t know what to think about the dude. He seems aware that he can rub people the wrong way, but also seems to have no problem with it…. Thoughts? What about how the guys spoke of him?Are you convinced that Brayden should apologize for coming back in? He said it was just to apologize, not get back in the game….Not related...2023-08-1844 minBachademiaHeart of YarnWelcomeQuestion of the day: What is your dream place to travel? What is the place they would send you and you would be like…hard passRecapConcepts:Xavier - Oh boy….first what was with the green sweater t-shirt? Let’s talk about cheating…Once a cheater, always a cheater?Did he say he wouldn’t cheat anymore?Is it OK to say you won’t cheat on your future wife, but girlfriends are different?Joey - How are we feeling ab...2023-08-0951 minBachademiaIt's a family traditionWelcomeQuestion of the day: Who in your family would make for the best TV if you did a hometown?RecapConcepts:Dotun’s family loved her, like almost too muchIs it a good thing to have a family love you this much? I always think it is a tough line between letting a possible in-law know you like them, but not being overbearing, it makes a break up harderJoey is smitten, but man his family is not soldWhat parents of Joey ar...2023-08-0351 minBachademiaUnravelingWelcome to Bachademia. Danielle and Kim in the house and we are ready to tear it up. The Bachelorette is down to the final 6 and we have opinions. LOL. Before we jump into things: this week they went to NOLA– which is one of my favorite places. My question is this: is there a city that you’d just refuse to go to? Recap: The episode begins with Joey and Charity going on a one-on-one in NOLA . They do lots of NOLA like things: horse...2023-07-2843 minBachademiaGoodbye Brayden, its been niceWelcomeQuestion of the day: What is an odd non-negotiable you have for a partner?Kim’s More Than Two Minute RecapConcepts:She seemed to really vibe with Dotun - thoughts on their chemistry?They did do something really heart racing and there is research that it can lead to misattribution of attraction…are we seeing this?BraydenIs he really that immature? I do not trust his mushroom eating…What redeemable qualities does he have?I was uncomfortable with the wa...2023-07-2054 minBachademiaBarbie&KenWelcome to Bachademai! Bill and Danielle here today! Woof was there some Braydon drama this week and Bill and I are going give our best bachademia insights on this hot mess. But before we beginQuestion of the day: Which barbie are you? I did a quiz from buzzfeed and this is what I gotYou are Anneliese! (Who is this? is this a real Barbie?)Just like Princess Anneliese, you are kind and loved by all for your constant desire to h...2023-07-1442 minBachademiaSpeedos & BoybandsWelcome to Bachademai! Y’ll got me and Kim coming at you with all the deep insights on this season of the Bachelorette. How’s it going Kim? So hear me out, there is something about this seasons contestants that feel very boy band to me. I don’t know if it is all the 90s hair or what. Kim inspired me to read the Jessica Simpson autobiography earlier this year, so I feel like I learned a lot about boy bands.Question of the day: If you were able to organize a boy band and pro...2023-07-0755 minBachademiaA New HopeWelcome!Updates on LifeQuestion of the week: What TV character would you least like to have attend a birthday get away with your friends?2 minute recapInitial thoughts on Charity?What do you like about her?What blindspots might she have?Thoughts on the men:Who do you like?Who do you nothing?Potential villains?Potential front runners?Kim’s Korner (Kim use this as your concept..I just like to call this Kim’s co...2023-06-3051 minBachademiaSpelling BeeWelcome! How we doing?Question of the day…2 minute recapConcepts:Kim; the insane amount of Outdoor Showering. Why? So much Why?DanielleBill - So, let’s talk about sex..baby. DanielleKim: to save the franchise, you have to get rid of The Bachelor and only do The Bachelorette and Bachelor in ParadiseBill - Sean Lowe is everyone as annoyed as I am?Lessons learnedCity Shoutout: Star City, Arkansas - https://en.wik...2023-03-3054 minBachademiaQueen of the DanubeWelcome to Bachademia. We are about to have a snowy spring break. I’ve got Kim with me. She’s the bee’s knees. I’ve never understood that phrase. Do bee’s have knees? Are they nice knees? Kim is amazing and I’ve missed her. How’s life Kim? Today’s question: have you ever written or received a cringy love note?Recap: They go to Budapest. We learn Greer has recovered from Covid but things don’t seem promising. But Zach’s a nice guy, so he s...2023-03-0947 minBachademiaThe Big SmokeWelcomeQuestion of the week: What would you want in your Locked in a Hotel Room with Covid Care Basket?2 minute recapConcepts to discuss:If you go on a vacation to an all-inclusive in another country, are you really traveling internationally?Domestic violence in dating (Brooklyn’s sharing and Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us)Is London romantic? They kept saying ‘The Romantic City of London’. Uh…ok?What are the little things that really make a relationship strong (PS-I like Gabi for the Zach R...2023-02-2459 minBachademiaSim GlitchesWelcomeQuestion of the week: What is your stance on heart shaped valentines pizza?2 minute recapConcepts to discuss:We made it 3 episodes before someone ratted out another contestant. Do you think it was warranted? This one was different because she ratted and left…like a deathbed confession.Do we see anyone who is having particularly good conversations that will lead to a deep romantic connection?So we got back to everyone’s favorite group date, something dangerous where folks could get hurt. Are there any benefits to t...2023-02-1040 minBachademiaThe Simulation ResetsWelcome!Question: What have you all been up to?Describe what you think this season will be like in one word:Thoughts on ZachContestantsChristinaCat MadisonJessPredictions2023-01-2753 minBachademiaThe End...Again-Welcome!- Question of the day is who do you think Logan looked like at the after the rose ceremony?-The trio talks about their concepts!-City Shoutout: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria-Bye!2022-11-2759 minBachademiaMiddle DistanceWelcome to Bachademia! With only 4 short hours a week of BIP, we have a lot to cover today. But before we do, our question of the week: if you could be any type of bug what would you be?Rather than a huge recap, we are going to discuss some of our most memorable moments: (Other topics: Shanae/Genevieve friendship, what is Logan’s appeal, which contestant are most different than they seemed on original seasons…) Bill: There is this (I think) really cool vibe where it seems like the same sex contestants are re...2022-10-2756 minBachademiaSuper SpecialWelcome!!!Question of the day - what is your go to road trip meal? RecapLet’s talk about the contestants!Kira? Whats up?Who ends up together?Not a concept, but can we talk about the fake birthday thing?Lessons learnedCity shout out : Marstons Mills, Massachusetts2022-09-3046 minBachademiaFreedomWhat’s up players! We have been released from the longest season ever, rejoice!Question: In light of Tino being caught with his shirt unbuttoned and on his phone…and looking embarrassed. What is the most embarrassing situation anyone has ever walked in on you at?2 minute recap.Concept 1: Tino says he thought their engagement was over, Nicole says that was never the case. What are our thoughts? Did they do Tino dirty with the Aven thing?Concept 2: They hoodwinked us with the whole Gabby and her dude. We thoug...2022-09-2351 minBachademiaKeep the faith!Welcome!Question: What do we think Tino’s crazy hobbies are? What is your crazy hobby?Two minute recap: UghConcept 1: How is it the finale and I still don’t know the difference between Zach and Erich?Concept 2: Difference of the Dads. Big Tony is a parody, Patrick is exactly what you would expect Gabby’s dad to be like.Concept 3: Do you want to be engaged and have a wedding or do you want to be married and have a relationship?Host 2 wildcard topic: apologies. Erich...2022-09-1545 minBachademiaA wee 4 hoursWelcome! We come to you ready to chat after only 4 hours of fantasy suites on the Bachelorette this week. Question: Where are you unwilling to sleep? Two minute recap: We are reminded, frequently, over the course of Monday and Tuesday night that Rachel and Gabby were hurt by Clayton during the fantasy suite episodes. First up, Erich and Gabby. They both declare love for each other. Not-a-metaphor of a date, they take a jump into the water. Gabby is scared then eventually jumps. They have a meaningful conversation while the television screen blacks out...2022-09-0946 minBachademiaForced ExcitementWelcome!If you had to dump a food substance on yourself on live TV, what would you choose?2ish minute recap!Why was there minimal drama on the men tell all? I mean they argued a little, but really it was pretty blah. What did we think about Nate? He said he didn’t tell previous women about his daughter because he wanted to shield her. THoughts? He also, dip, dodge, ducked, dived, and dodged questions about if he was cheating. Thoughts on his reasoning?Mario seemed to think tha...2022-09-0238 minBachademiaTwo EttesWelcome! Our school year started and It’s hooooometowns! Question: The episode begins in NOLA! What is your must have food item from NOLA? Two minute recap: Gabby and Jason go to NOLA. He introduces Gabby to his dad who is adorable and weepy and I love him. Then he meets more of his family and they love Gabby. Then Jason drops that he can’t see himself getting engaged. The memes are coming from him. Normal? Honest? Dude, do you know what show you are on? Side note: I love how his parents are like, g...2022-08-2643 minBachademiaPoorly DressedWelcome!If you had to be slapped in the face by any animal (think the fish slap) which would be the worst to get smoked with?Breakdown, bros!Gabby seems at crossroads on if she wants to have children. Obviously, dating Nate would mean she would have a bonus child to start. What do we think about having to make that decision early on? Do you need to know right away, can you wait and decide as you keep going?Tino really seemed to think he deserved the rose for his...2022-08-1847 minBachademiaFish Slaps!Welcome!Question: what music orchestration would you want playing in the background while you share your childhood story/traumasTwo minute recap: There was crying. There was a big shirtless guy slapping faces with fish. There was more crying. There was a beer bath. And there was freezing on the deck of a (ghost?) ship.Concept 1: When things get hard. Rachel tends to peace out when things are hard/challenging. Should you want to marry someone who, every time things get hard, she’s out?Concept 2: Is this the most realistic da...2022-08-1144 minBachademiaKombucha & Spring RollsWelcome! It is August, which is a time of mourning for all who work in education. But for Bachedemia, August is hot and things are heating up on the season. But before we jump into this week’s episode..Question: If you were a food, what type of food would you be?Two minute recap: They foreshadow troubles with Hayden. He claims Gabby called herself rough around the edges so it was fair game for him to say the same. Idiot! They learn they are going to Paris and I guess staying on a cruise ship...2022-08-0448 minBachademiaThunderdome Rose CeremonyWelcome!Question: What movie premiere do you wish you could have gone to?Two minute recap: My recap will be informative, entertaining, and full of hand gestures. It will not be two minutes.Concept 1: Grandpa John. That’s it. I just want to talk about Grandpa John for the entire hour. Also random activities with dads and grandpasConcept 2: Strong Girl Relationships/Adult Female FriendshipsConcept 3: Roses and rejections. ‘Public’ v ‘Private’. It’s all on tv. It’s all public.Host 2 wildcard topic: Rituals and rose ceremonies...2022-07-2847 minBachademiaBudgie SmugglersWelcome!Question: Do you feel older or younger than your age?Two minute recap:Imma recap the ish out of this one….Concept 1: So, Chris made a bold statement that he wouldn’t want to be with a bachelorette that banged multiple times during fantasy suites. A couple questions: 1). Is it too early to think about this? 2). Would he bang multiple bachelorettes? 3). Concept 2: The elephant in the room is that there are 2 Bachelorettes and this seems to be creating an existential crisis for all involved. Some guys are starting to declare their...2022-07-2250 minBachademia2 for 1Welcome! We’re baaaack! Bill, how have you been? Question: Do you have any fun summer rituals?Two minute recap: Two women, 32 men, one hot season of the bachelorette. Gabbi is an ICU nurse, former cheerleader, is hilarious and is totally going to upstage Nicole. Nicole is a pilot, sweet enough, but kinda boring in comparison. They both feel ready for this because they, and I quote, “know what they are looking for” but also when discussing their types were vague and contradictory. As per usual, 32 men enter and introduce themselves to the bachelorettes. It is a bi...2022-07-1252 minBachademiaUpdate Show!!!Danielle, Kim and Bill update ya'll on their lives since the end of the Clayton debacle. Topics include:-Fight pilot call names-Summer reading lists and suggestions-Summer tv watching suggestions-Predictions on the Bachelorette-Summer activity lists and suggestions-Shout out to Chambersburg, PA2022-05-3136 minBachademiaThe Echo of TearsWelcome to the dumpster fire!!!!Questions of the Day - Would you rather go to the DMV or have to be in a thrupple with Clayton?Recap: Buckle up team…we got a yarn to spin!ConceptsConcept 1: The meaning of words and why it is important. Gabby was trying her best to explain how she felt to Clayton and he kept saying “I understand, but did he?” Does it matter that he didn’t understand specifically why she was hurt or is a general understanding ok?Concept 2...2022-03-161h 07BachademiaTrek of PowerWelcome!Question of the week: What would your pre-fantasy suite dream date involve? Recap:Women tell all: Jerry Spring-like trash. I don’t have the energy to recap it all. Best line: “You can go rot in Ohio.” Savage. DMs: Genevieve and Aaron, Shanae in Aaron’s DMs. Clayton’s brother in Teddi’s dms. Clayton takes a beating. Does he deserve it? Kim, what do you think was worth repeating from WTA?The Fantasy Suites: Rachel gets the first date. Clayton tells her he is in love with her. They shack up. He yells he love...2022-03-1153 minBachademiaWhen Families AttackWelcomeQuestion of the day: What family members would you feature in your hometown? What activity would you do to best showcase your personality?2 minute recap (Kim)3 concepts/topics to discuss (Kim)Dads-is being the scary guy a good tactic? Siblings being the real deciderWhy are grandparents so amazing?Showing emotions: fear, Clayton showing that he is scared in front of others. I like that. Crying, men crying in front of others (Roland)Wild card concept or topic (Bill)Jiu-Jitsu and Backpacking…do...2022-03-031h 02BachademiaP3nis EnvyWelcome!Question: A handsome prince or beautiful princess sweeps you off your feet and offers to take you to buy one thing (no price constraints), but it is something you can only use for that day and you want to impress them…what you buying?Two minute recapConcept 1: Shanae. Concept 1: What do we think about giving gifts in the “pretty women” date? Does this impress them? Does it matter that the principle actually isn’t buying it for them?Concept 2: Let’s talk therapy…was this appropriate? Could this happen more organically...2022-02-2454 min