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Julie and Lauren cover relationship news in Bachelor Nation! New relationships (Gabby!), breakups (Jason and Kaitlyn :( ), and babies (Nick and Natalie), oh my! Then the ladies dive right into the blue waters of Fiji where Charity has her Fantasy Suite dates. Don't let the calm waters fool you - there are sharks abound. We discuss Xavier's fall from grace, Charity's reaction to his cheating admission, and how Joey helped her cope. We are still convinced that Dotun will win the final rose, but we'll have to wait and see during the finale! 

Julie and Lauren record their thoughts on episode 5 of The Bachelorette after their book club! It's a wild Wednesday night! They get into Charity's one-on-ones with Dotun and Joey, two-on-one with Sean and Tanner, and four-on-one with... Sean and Tanner (again)... and Aaron and Xavier. Charity and her men hit the streets of New Orleans before heading to hometowns. Julie and Lauren wrap up the episode by talking all things Barbie and what other movies they've been into lately. 

Julie and Lauren are back to discuss all of Bachelor Nation news! The first Golden Bachelor has finally been revealed, a silver fox widower from Indiana. The Bachelorette is finally moving back to the 8pm timeslot. A blessing for all Millennials! We're in for a busy fall with new seasons of Love is Blind, Bachelor in Paradise, and FBOY Island. Julie and Lauren recap Charity's trip to Washington with her men. Charity and Dotun overcome their heights of fear, Girl Scouts teach the guys how to forage, and Xavier opens up about his kind demeanor during a fruit festival. And of course, more Brayden drama! Who are Julie and Lauren's picks for hometowns? Will they agree with one another? Listen to find out! 

After a quick haitus to celebrate the 4th of July holiday, Julie and Lauren are back to recap episodes 2 and 3 of The Bachelorette. They discuss their intitial impressions of Charity in the lead role, the potential fate of the franchise, and of course dig into all the drama! Get their thoughts on parents going on the show, Brayden (immature toddler or coniving contestant?), and of course their predictions for who will go to hometowns. 

Join Julie and Lauren on the couch for a play-by-play of the first episode of season 20 of The Bachelorette! During commercial breaks, we give our first impressions of Charity's dress, the guys' limo entrances, intro packages, kisses, connections, and of course the first impression rose itself. What do we think of Brayden being the center of all the drama? Who are our top picks? (Spoiler alert: We love Xavier!) From wild cards to precious lambs, we cover it all with our gut reactions! 

Julie and Lauren dish on their most recent shopping excursions to TJ Maxx and Mode Consignment. They also discuss how they're able to survive summer with kids! At the 20-minute mark, they catch up on Bachelor Nation breakups, rumors, and babies. Then they do a deep dive into the bios of The Bachelorette Charity's men. Who are our top picks for Charity? Listen as we do our best not to offend any of our listeners from Ohio, Florida, or New Jersey. 

Julie and Lauren are joined by their very first guest, Jenni! Jenni is our long-time good friend who knows how to have fun. She is a pop culture afficianado who cut her teeth in journalism and PR. She gives us all the "real tea" on season 6 of Selling Sunset. That's right, we are covering our favorite "realty" group including Chrishell, Mary, Heather, Amanza, Chelsea, Nicole, Emma, and newcomer Bre. Though we as fans love to debate girl drama, what we all have in common is our disdain for the man in charge, Jason Oppenheim himself. In this episode, the three millennial moms get into all the details and make predictions for next season of Selling Sunset!

Julie and Lauren dedicate the whole hour of this episode to the Love is Blind season 4 finale and reunion! We breakdown each couple: Kwame and Chelsea, Paul and Micah, Brett and Tiffany, and Zack and Bliss. Then we get into the Marshall, Josh, and Jackie of it all. And we would be remiss not to dabble in the Irina drama. When it comes to reality TV, there is no off season, so we'll be back with more juicy goss next time!

Julie and Lauren are back from spring break to catch up on vacations and shopping for tops. After 10 minutes, they get right into recapping Love is Blind Season 4! We're so excited for the impending nuptials. But first, we breakdown Brett and Tiffany, Paul and Micah, Kwame and Chelsea, Marshall and Jackie, and Zach and Bliss (and a little bit of Irina for ol' time's sake). Julie and Lauren make their finale predictions and discuss what they think will happen during the live reunion.

Julie and Lauren waste no time and jump right into recapping The Bachelor on this week's pod. Since Lauren was on vacation last week, they first react to Fantasy Suites (i.e. Sex Week as Zach calls it) and all the drama that went down. As happy as they are to see Charity as the Bachelorette, they mourn what could have been with the stunning Ariel in the lead role. And did Bachelor Nation get the happy ending we all wanted when Zach proposed to Kaity? Maybe, but unfortunately it was at the expense of Gabi's heart. Julie and Lauren get into all of it so be sure to listen! They also tease what's to come on Love is Blind (a show that will tide us over until The Bachelorette returns this summer!)

We start with only 15 minutes of chit chat before diving into The Bachelor recap! Julie gives the lowdown on her weekend solo parenting. Lauren divulges her latest mall excursion. The two talk pie for Pi Day (Lauren couldn't resist nerding out on this one.) After watching the Women Tell All together, Julie and Lauren analyze the hometown dates. We travel to Vermont, New York City, Georgia, and Austin! Is Zach extracting Gabi's maple syrup or her love? How does Zach feel about being fed gefilte fish by Ariel? What brand primer does Charity use? And can Zach handle Kaity's true self? Julie and Lauren dish on all of it, including their feelings about the new Bachelorette, Charity. 

Y'all. It's been one of those weeks. Julie and Lauren belly laugh through conversations about fashionable men's eyewear, Leonardo DiCaprio circa 1998, skincare, one-shoulder tops, 70s style, and of course - bathing suits! Then, the ladies recap everything that went down in Budapest: the roses, the magic, the public baths. And of course, the exits. It's the week before hometowns! So who do Julie and Lauren think will make it to the final two? Listen to them giggle and gab. 

Julie and Lauren debrief on the latest historical character in the American Girl Doll collection. Hint: their accessories include dial-up sound effects, cordless phones, blow-up chairs, Tamagotchis, and Pizza Hut. Julie unboxes Lauren's latest Steve Madden shoe purchase. Then, they gush over their latest TV crushes: Pedro Pascal and Milo Ventimiglia. As Julie and Lauren recap Week 6 of The Bachelor, they dig into all that Estonian's culture had to offer Zach and his women. Are they Team Zach or Team Jess? How about Team Brooklyn or Team Kat? 

During the first half of this episode, Lauren shares her experience at the Carolina Hurricanes Stadium Series game. While tailgating, she was surprised to learn that a close family member watches Bravo. Julie and Lauren swap skincare recommendations and give an update on their workout routines. Julie tells us how she really feels about Netflix's new reality show, The Perfect Match. Halfway through the episode, they get into the recap of Week 5 of The Bachelor in London. They discuss Gabi's royal treatment, Greer's personali-tea, the disappointing group date, and of course, the virtual cocktail party and rose ceremony. 

The cold open of this episode gives thanks to our listeners and supporters! Julie and Lauren gush over our queen, Rihanna. After discussing a few notable Super Bowl commercials, they share their top 7 favorite romantic comedies in honor of Valentine's Day. About halfway through the episode, they react to the new ABC comedy Not Dead Yet before getting into all the drama of week 4 of The Bachelor. Are they Team Kylee or Team Anastasia? Who do they think are going to hometowns? 

In the first 12 minutes of this episode, Julie and Lauren talk about their weekends and swap stories about 4-year-old sass. Then, Julie fires off a series of fashion-related "Would You Rather" questions. Cargo pants, gauchos, velour tracksuits, halter tops, and more... oh my! At the 28-minute mark, they dig into the cultiness of Bachelor Nation. Finally, they do a full recap of the most ironically shocking episode of The Bachelor, Week 3. Women are taking a dive and not just from the sky (or in the pool)!

Julie tells the tale of a blissful weekend away. Lauren gives an update on her search for swimwear. They analyze recent controversial style trends (spoiler alert: lingerie is making its way to fast casual restaurants). Then, they play a quick round of Would You Rather: fashion edition. After nearly 25 minutes of the ladies sharing their style opinions, they dig into Bachelor Nation News. What are their theories behind why the ratings have dropped and what ABC could do about it if Julie and Lauren ran the show. Finally, they recap episode 2 of The Bachelor. Is Christina this season's villain? How badly to Brianna spiral? And who are their top 4 picks for hometowns. 

In the first 5 minutes of this episode, Julie and Lauren introduce themselves. (After several takes, they finally got one that could be published) Then, they get right into recapping the Season 27 Premiere of The Bachelor. Should Zach be looking for his best friend? Or spark? Is chenille loungewear a thing now? What about halter tops? Will Zach get engaged at the end of this? Julie and Lauren ponder these pertinent topics and more as they give their initial reactions to Night One. At the 42-minute mark, they dive into swimsuits. Where to buy them and how to size them. 

Julie gets ripped at barre class. Lauren tries consigning jeans in hopes of buying more jeans. Then the ladies get real about The State of Bachelor Nation (seriously, they breakdown the recent article of the same name by Game of Roses' Chad Kultgen.) They dive into Natasha Parker's exit from the Clickbait podcast, share more thoughts on Chris Harrison's podcast, and pontificate if season 27 of The Bachelor will finally be different. The ladies also discuss the details of recent Bachelor Nation engagement parties. At the 39-minute mark, they talk fashion trends including the apparent resurgence of the 90s torture device: the comb headband.

In this preview episode of Julie and Lauren's new podcast, the ladies discuss some Bachelor Nation news (including Chris Harrison's new podcast) followed by a breakdown of Zach's women in preparation for The Bachelor Season 27. At the 32-minute mark, they take on fashion trends.