14. Human Submarines

We are finally back with another new episode, and we've got a lot of catching up to do, because in the last two weeks, four brand-new intruders joined the fray, Sophie sent a total of nine suitors packing, and a shirtless Apollo snuggled with a bunch of adorable puppies. So, we debate the varying levels of importance Bachie places on attributes such as academic excellence, immense personal wealth, and the ability to competently cook Mexican food. Also - we go in deep with #PlantGate conspiracy theories, because of course we do.

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it's us being afraid of a butterfly ok get it???

Things are heating up already on week 2 of The Bachelorette, and this week we saw some real highs and lows; from a creative and fun date using Sophie's family as undercover agents, to the frustrating and exhausting 'Real Man Games'. Plus, endorsements for a new diet cola, our pitch for a Skithouse reality dating show, and (sigh) yes, a couple of Dune Rats jokes.

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This week we were joined by the wonderful Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich (of CAMP COPE & Kelso), for a spirited discussion of the final week of Matty J's search for love on The Bachelor Australia's fifth season. Despite double-booking and going to watch a Jeff Rosenstock concert instead of watching the finale live, this episode was recorded at an ungodly hour under the influence of caffeine, alcohol, and pure unbridled enthusiasm. Will our final three, much like Matty's, be whittled down by the end of the episode? You'll have to listen to find out.

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Hip hip hooray! It's a very special Bachelor of Hearts podcast this week, largely due to the fact that Xavier is celebrating a birthday, which makes everything on this week's Bachie seem like a thoughtful gift. Between dramatic hometown dates, the rapidly approaching finale, and a surprise appearance by James Blunt, there's plenty for

A very late recording session finds us with a lot of pent-up Bachie energy: this week, we explore the complexity of villains, award a ton of points to Tara and Elise, and break down how reality TV producers orchestrate the show's biggest moments. Plus, we realise this season is rigged.

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This week, some genuinely awful reality TV drove a rift through the BoH boys - so much so that we were forced to record remotely, several days late. (And it was definitely all the show's fault, nothing to do with our organisational skills.) Nonetheless, we try our best to make sense of the worst episode of The Bachelor AU yet, as well as its frustratingly unapologetic followup.

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Eilish brings her expertise to our discussion of a challenging but enjoyable week of reality TV, which saw a couple of full-blown UnREAL meltdowns, a shocking two-on-one date, and an unprecedented 'To Be Continued'. Plus, the difference between an appropriate taco costume and an inappropriate one, some much-needed Ben Lee hot-takes, and a moment of appreciation for the male arse.

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Like you, we were absolutely flummoxed by a five-second shot of a horse peeing on national TV this week, but in this episode we do our best to dissect it, along with the other highlights, lowlights & delights of week 2. This episode, we've got animal rights in our sights, as well as gross product placement and porn-y dress-ups - plus, we put our Arts degrees to good use in criticising Matty & Laura's charcoal portraits. Also, a quick Geography catch-up for Max.

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