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The BatchIt’s Titty Taco Time - Bachelor in Paradise Week Six RecapWelcome back folks! This week we finally reach the end of the Joe and Kendall saga, we a couple of new men and a set of thick thighs, and we see Ivan square up in a super unsexy way.
From tropical storms to sour cream play, this week has it all and we have opinions on all of it! Grab yourselves a drink, get yourself your favorite snacks and join us for a new episode! Cheers y’all!
Follow us on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/thebatchpodcast/2021-09-2438 minThe BatchEveryone Do the Pussy Polka - Bachelor in Paradise Week Five RecapWelcome back folks! This week we’re back to only one episode a week (praise be the reality tv gods) and we’re discussing all the drama. First up we’ll give our two cents on what a nasty little mole of a man Brendan is to how disappointed we are with Pieper being that girl. Let’s just say cheers and good luck to the happy couple!
We celebrate Natasha getting the second chance at love on the beach that she so deserved, only to have it mildly crushed by getting set up with Brendan’s bff, Dr. Joe. This whole...2021-09-1730 minThe BatchThe Revenge of the Instagram Followers - Bachelor in Paradise Week Four RecapWelcome back folks! We took last week off but this week we’re back and throwing shade at everybody on the beach. First we’ll give you our quick thoughts on last week (ahem, what the fuck was that jewelry) and then we get into this weeks episodes. We’re going to breakdown the VIP party, how gross Chris is and how much better Natasha deserves.
Grab yourselves a drink, open up the popcorn and join us for a new episode! Cheers y’all!
Follow us on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/thebatchpodcast/2021-09-1349 minThe BatchIt’s a Category 6’6” Hurricane! - Bachelor in Paradise Week Two RecapWelcome back folks! It’s week two! Today we’re recapping episodes two and three of Bachelor in Paradise!
We’re bidding farewell to David Spade and welcoming Lance Bass to the party! We also welcomed our favorite villain, Thomas to the beach and saw the men lose their damn minds while the women’s eyes bulged out of their skulls. But Thomas wasn’t the centre of attention for long when Riley and his traps came to Mexico and swept Maurissa off her feet.
So grab yourselves a drink and get comfy like Grocery Joe waiting for Serena to come back...2021-08-2747 minThe BatchJust Another Corona Sunrise - Bachelor in Paradise Week One RecapWE MADE IT TO MEXICO!!! Well… not us… we’re in Vancouver BUT STILL, we’re here and we’re drinking beer and we’re ready for a great season of paradise!
This week we see the first arrivals to the beach, a new host that we adore (Sup Joe Dirt), and what all the hype is about Tre’s uncle!
Grab your bikini’s and your sunscreen, it’s gonna be a great trip!
Follow us on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/thebatchpodcast/2021-08-1935 minThe BatchTittie Tats in the Trailer Park - Katie Thurston FinaleWelcome back folks! We’ve finally made it to the end of this god forsaken season and are one step closer to paradise!
This episode we’re talking all about getting engaged to the man of your dreams three days after the other man of your dreams dips out. How Katie is one bad breakup away from becoming Aunt Lindsay, and whether we’re on Team Greg or not.
So grab yourself a drink and toast to making it through the last 8 weeks! Cheers y’all!
Follow us on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/thebatchpodcast/2021-08-1358 minThe BatchAin’t No Horses in Canada - Katie Thurston Hometowns RecapWelcome back folks! This week we got together on zoom at midnight to recap some hometown in New Mexico dates!
We’re discussing how the hell Justin even weaseled his way into the final two, Greg’s sudden personality swap and how we didn’t know we didn’t have horses in Canada.
It’s an easy listen this week y’all, grab yourself a drink and listen along! Cheers!
Follow us on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/thebatchpodcast/2021-08-0632 minThe BatchShould We Just Watch the Olympics Instead? - Men Tell All RecapWelcome back folks! This week we welcome Rebeka’s mom, Natalie as a reluctant podcast guest to give us her opinions on this lacklustre tell all!
The only real drama we got this week is Michael A self eliminating about over a month on his “business trip”, other than that, we got to see Kaitlyn show off her “HOLY SHIT” rock of a ring, and swoon once again over Andrew S.
It’s a short one this week folks, but it sure is sweet. Grab yourself a drink and listen along! Cheers!
Follow us on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/thebatch2021-07-2930 minThe BatchIt’s Been a Loooong Week - Katie Thurston Episode 7 RecapWelcome back folks! We’re uploaded at the eleventh hour, literally just because episode eight airs but it’s fine. A lot of life happened for us this week! Long story short, we all need our Andrew S. Grab a drink and take a listen! We’d love to have you!2021-07-2744 minThe BatchIt’s Not a Mai Tai, It’s an Our Tai - Katie Thurston Episode Six RecapWelcome back folks! Today we’re recapping week six, and this week gave us a lot, including an anti masturbation challenge that gave us the creeps. This episode had it all, fake wedding vows, a disappointing drag date and a creepy Canadian man with a boom box. But in the end we’re down to our final seven, with some unfortunate front runners.
So grab whatever you’ve got in the cupboard, make yourself a Your Tai and join us for some laughs!
It’s Not a Mai Tai, an Our Tai
1oz white rum
0.5oz triple sec
1oz spiced rum (to...2021-07-1452 minThe BatchAnother Pina Colada, Please - Katie Thurston Episode Five RecapWelcome back folks! Today we’re recapping week five of The Bachelorette! This episode gave us a lot, we saw men being dive tackled during a game of…? Basketball? Rugby? A wrestling match? We’ll let y’all decide. We laughed at Katie’s outfits, we cried over Michael A and we fell in love with Andrew S. So let’s break it all down, grab a drink, and enjoy!
We did have some weird clicks and audio issues this episode, we hope you enjoy regardless!
A Lighter Pina Colada
1.5oz white rum
1oz coconut rum (or spiced rum)
3oz pineapple ju...2021-07-1051 minThe BatchDoes Everyone Have Their Coffee? - Katie Thurston Episode Four RecapWelcome back folks! We’re a bit later than we hoped due to camping and a knarly heat wave, but no fret! We’ve gotten together and recapped episode four just in time for next week. This week we’ll chat all about Thomas, seriously, so much about Thomas, as well as the arrival of Blake. So grab your morning cup and listen along!
The Batch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebatchpodcast/2021-07-0351 minThe BatchIt’s Hot as Balls, Let’s Make Mojito’s - Katie Thurston Episode Three RecapWelcome back y’all! Today we’re getting all up into our feelings and recapping week three, tears, therapy and all. This episode truly has it all, men fighting for house rights, an overturned dune buggy and nick viall in his 35,467th appearance on the bachelor. Plus, we finally answer the age old question, between Jenn and Rebeka, who is Regis and who is Kelly? You’ll have to listen to find out!
Just a warning, this episode does discuss some sensitive topics (sexual assault, family members passing of cancer), so listener discretion is advised! Enjoy y’all!
A Classic Mojito
...2021-06-2345 minThe BatchAin’t No Paloma Like a Bargain Paloma - Katie Thurston Episode Two RecapWelcome back y’all! Today we’re getting feisty and talking all about episode two. From fishing in the desert to a virgin seeing a bra for the first time, you’re in for a fun one! So make yourself a Paloma and listen along!
The Paloma
2oz tequila
1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
4oz grapefruit soda
In a glass with iced (and rimmed with salt if you’re into that), add your tequila, lime, soda and stir! For visual directions check out our TikTok to see The Batch Bargain Bartenders in action for the first time!
The Batch Instagram - https...2021-06-1750 minThe BatchBreak Out the Moscato! - Katie Thurston Night One RecapWelcome back y’all! It’s night one and we’re here to recap all of the men, all of the entrances and all of the bland faces! We find out who the box really is, why you’ve always got to clean your RV and how we feel about Tayshia and Kaitlyn. So break out your corkscrews and join along!
The Batch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebatchpodcast/2021-06-1445 minThe BatchThe One With All the Roses - Breaking Down the MenWelcome back y’all! Just in time for a Katie’s season of The Bachelorette to premiere, we’re breaking down the men via the fun facts that they gave us on Instagram! So grab a drink and join us to weigh in on which real estate agent from California will steal Katie’s heart... or will it be a salesman from Florida! You’ve gotta listen to find out!
The Batch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebatchpodcast/2021-06-061h 20The BatchAnd a 20 Pack of Timbits - Catching up with Bachelor NationWelcome back y’all! today we’re going through ALL OF IT. Matt James drama with Rachael, Clare and TikTok stars. How badly that messed up the first promo for Katie’s season, Colton coming out on Good Morning America and how he really doesn’t deserve a Netflix series. So grab a donut and join us along, we’d love to have you!
We did record this episode over zoom so there were a few technical issues with audio because of spotty WIFI, so bear with us!
The Batch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebatchpodcast/2021-05-0143 min
The BatchWhy Shouldn’t I Be Confident? - An Interview with Scarlett BrunsWelcome back y’all! after a brief hiatus we’re back for an interview with Business owner, entrepreneur, talent agent and Bachelor fan, Scarlett Bruns!
Scarlett is the owner and an agent at Leo Management based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She’s the owner of three businesses and has been in the film industry for 25 years. Today we got a chance to sit down with her and pick her brain about her favorites within the franchise, inclusivity and about how she has a talent for picking the winner on night one. So grab a drink and join along!
The Batch Instag...2021-04-1654 minThe BatchThis Bud’s For You - Matt James Finale and After the Final RoseWelcome back for the final episode of Matt James’ season as the bachelor! It’s been a ride y’all, we’ve successfully podcasted a whole season of TV and we look forward to doing many more! Tonight we discuss Michelle vs. Rachael, why on earth they brought Neil Lane in to play therapist, and the somber tone of After the Final Rose. Join us for our last recap of the season!
This week, just pour one out for Michelle y’all.
The Batch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebatchpodcast/2021-03-2055 minThe BatchA Mango Komboucha Fairy Tale - Fantasy Suites RecapWelcome back y’all for a fantasy suites recap! This week we’re gonna break down all three dates, talk a lot about butter, why Matt doesn’t deserve Michelle and our thoughts on Matt’s chat with his dad. Also, we’re 10 episodes in with over 100 listens to our podcast! We want to thank everyone that’s given us a chance and pressed play, we’ve got so much more coming at you!
Mango Komboucha Mocktail
1 bottle of mango komboucha
1/2 cup mango juice
1 fresh lime
in two glasses split your mango Komboucha, top each with 1/4 cup of mango juice for added swee...2021-03-1338 minThe BatchTequila, Taylor and a Tell All - Women’s Tell All Recap and a Chat About TweetsWelcome back for our recap of the recap, the women tell all! This week we actually tackle both the women tell all and have a little discussion of the recent Taylor Nolan drama. We’ll chat about how hard Katie was working her pitch for bachelorette, how they totally cut out Heather and why all these fun dates didn’t make the final edit. So grab a margarita and enjoy!
*trigger warning, the second half of this episodes discusses Taylor Nolan’s tweets which includes discussion of suicide*
Spicy Mango Margaritas
2oz tequila blanco
1oz fresh lime juice
4oz mango juice
...2021-03-061h 02The BatchChai Teas and Cold Brews - Matt James Hometowns RecapWelcome back for our recap of episode eight! Hometowns are always a favourite episode of ours and this seasons didn’t disappoint. From Rachael becoming... plant based, to Serena P’s homage to our home and native land, we discuss it all. So grab a homemade cold brew and listen along!
Homemade Cold Brew Concentrate
1.5 cups ground coffee of choice
4 cups cold water
In a large mason jar add your ground coffee and top with cold water, give it a stir and seal the jar or cover the opening with cling wrap. Put it in the fridge and leave it to s...2021-02-2751 minThe BatchThrough the Lens of the Woke Police - Let’s Talk About Chris HarrisonWelcome back for a special episode addressing the recent interview between Chris Harrison and Rachel Lindsay. This episode we talk through their interview and our thoughts on it with Jenn taking the lead with her thoughts as a mixed race woman.
We would loved if you grabbed your favourite glass of whatever you’d like and listen in.
References for this Episode
Chris and Rachel’s Interview
https://youtu.be/9hmY1gSAuRk
TayMocha’s Instagram Live w/ The Blckchellorette’s Mikayla
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CLIz6yBhblD/?igshid=14b6pmizusevs
Higher Learning w/ Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
https://podcasts...2021-02-2546 minThe BatchGirl, You Need to Hydrate - Matt James’ Week 7 RecapWelcome back for week seven folks! This week we’re talking about everything from climate change to racial equity with all the roses in between. Join us while we break down week seven of The Bachelor. Is how the girls treated Heather really that cruel or is it just white woman tears? Did Jessenia ever really have a shot with Matt and why we think Abigail will be the next Bachelorette.
This week we’re taking things easy! Grab your biggest bottle of water, fill it up and make sure you’re staying hydrated. It’s been a wild week!2021-02-1941 minThe BatchLemon Turmeric Tonic - Matt James Episode 6 RecapLadies and gentlemen we’re back for another Bachelor recap. This week we’re tackling episode six, talking all about the Jessenia vs. MJ showdown, why on earth Abigail hasn’t gotten her one on one yet and Heather showing up in THAT white minivan. So grab a cup and join us for some fun!
Lemon Turmeric Tonic
2 bags of Lemon Ginger Turmeric tea
1/2 lemon juiced fresh
1 inch knob of ginger
Bring a pot of water to a boil, drop in your tea bags, ginger and lemon juice. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain into mugs! You could also add in...2021-02-1143 minThe BatchThe Oat Milk Latte - Matt James Episode 5 RecapWelcome back to week five! This week is all about trying to figure out who the next villain is going to be, and just when Heather is going to show up, and if Matt kissing with his eyes closed is a sign of a stronger connection. This week we went non alcoholic to honour Kit’s first one on one (is she even old enough to drink?), so grab a mug and join us!
The Oat Milk Latte
2 shots espresso OR 1 cup strong coffee
1/2 cup frothed oat milk
sweetener to taste
Brew your coffee and pour it into your favorite mu...2021-02-0545 minThe BatchThe Pink Lady - Matt James Episode Four RecapWelcome back for week four! This week we got five new ladies, and a brand new villain. Who do we love to hate now? Let’s find out! We chat about strippers, age differences and about how Matt might just be the best bachelor in modern franchise history (so the last four years). Grab a drink and join us along for some fun!
The Pink Lady
2 cups of lemonade
1 cup San Pellegrino
4oz. Pink Whitney Pink Lemonade Vodka
1/2 cup frozen berries
Ice
Combine all of the ingredients in a small pitcher, stir and divide between two glasses, cheers!2021-01-2942 minThe BatchApple Cinnamon Hot Toddy - Matt James Episode Three RecapWelcome back for a week three recap of Matt James' season of The Bachelor! This week we're drinking Apple Cinnamon Hot Toddy's and talking about that sweet Canadian one on one date, how many interruptions is too many interruptions and our thoughts on playing the victim. So join along, grab a cozy cup and enjoy!
Apple Cinnamon Hot Today
2 bags of Cinnamon Apple tea (steeped 5 minutes)
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 oz. rum (spiced, dark and regular work great)
Bring water to a boil on the stovetop with your two teabags inside, once boiling remove from...2021-01-2446 minThe BatchSalted Caramel Hot Chocolate - Matt James Episode TwoWelcome to episode two! It’s a dreary, cozy day in Vancouver, perfect for today’s recap! We chat about the first two one on one dates, the bridal group date and the disasters that are Victoria’s outfit choices. So join us for episode two of Matt James’ season of The Bachelor over a Caramel Bailey’s Hot Chocolate!
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
1 package Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
2oz Classic Baileys
1oz Caramel Coffee Creamer
1 Tablespoon Chocolate Chips
Pour boiled water over your hot chocolate mix, add in chocolate chips and stir until melted. Top with Bailey’s and your coffee 2021-01-1651 minThe BatchConfetti Champagne - Matt James Night One RecapIts our first episode! Tonight we watch the season premiere of The Bachelor, discuss Matt James, the ladies he’s meeting, body diversity in the Bachelor franchise, and we discuss the prayer circle. Join us on this brand new journey!
Confetti Champagne
1oz Vodka
4oz Prosecco
2oz Rose Lemonade
1 tablespoon Pop Rocks
Rim your glass with Pop Rocks, build the drink in the glass and give it a stir! Throw in some Pop Rocks for a little extra fizz!2021-01-1053 minThe BatchWelcome to The BatchHere we’ll explain a little bit more about ourselves, our reality TV history and why we’ve decided to join the podcast world.2021-01-0902 min