Bachademia
Bachademia
A Bachelor podcast so educational it could be a college course... Actually, it is hosted by college professors and employees with expertise in dating, communication, and pop culture. Every week Danielle Dick Mcgeough, Kim Hanna and Bill Henninger will breakdown the most recent episode of the Bachelorette, highlighting how current research in dating and communication applies to the weekly drama. In short, it is an academic(ish) look at the Bachelorette.
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A wee 4 hours
Bachademia
09/09/22 • 46 min
- Welcome! 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 Gabby’s butt and then they go to the fantasy suite.
- Rachel chooses to start fantasy suites with Aven. Half of her date with Aven is actually an interview between Jesse and Tino about how much Tino can’t handle the idea of Rachel with anyone else. And I guess he should be worried because after the fantasy suite rachel says Aven is the “full package” Twice.
- Next we watch Tino and Rachel. They basically avoid talking about the whole his parents situation until dinner. Then he’s like, nah they like you and if we get engaged they will come around. Somehow Rachel’s like that’ll do. Then Tino says I love you and Rachel says I love you too (WHAT!) and they go to their hotel room.
- Gabby and Jonny’s day is short. They have fun then Jonny’s like yeah, I’m not really ready to settle down. Gabby walks away to think. Then they break up. Then we see glimpses of Jason saying about the same thing as Jonny. Hold on Gabby...
- Then Erich comes in and not knowing that this whole thing is totally unrolling in his favor, he has to go and say i dont know how I feel about you sleeping with other people. Then they pause the episdoe for Tuesday
- Night two starts with Gabby and Erich on the bridge. Their conversation ends awkwardly.
- Jason and Gabby. They go on a date and it seems to be going well. But Gabby feels like she’s grasping for something that isn’t there and Jason– like what is he doing. Finally he comes clean and explains that he’s not ready for an engagement. Gabby tries hard to make it about the show and him being quiet. They go to the fantasy suite and then wake up in separate rooms. Eventually I guess he realized that he just doesn’t want to relationship with Gabby.
- Rachel and Zach. They are super nerdy together and boring. So boring. They go to fantasy suites. It is awkward. Like what happened there. Zach says that she grilled him about being ready and then kept questioning his age.
- We see Rachel and her guys getting ready for the rose ceremony. Zach is mad. He pulls her aside. WHAT WILL HAPPEN!
- Gabby tells Erich he’s the only one and they say I love you.
- Then the weirdest most annoying ending. They just stop the episode and Jesse is all like you need to prepare yourself. Good god. Just shorten the episodes. Get this done in one hour and spare us all.
- Concept 1: Was Erich testing Gabby? He knew what he signed up for, are his concerns justified?
- Concept 2: Jesse Palmer: Let’s talk about his listening and advice giving skills.
- Concept 3: Leading people on. Did Jason lead on Gabby? Did Rachel lead on Zach?
- Host 2 wildcard topic: I want one of the guys to decide they want to marry the other principle (so Gabby’s guy decides he wants Rachel/Nicole or vice versa). Would he be in the wrong? In the real world, when has a significant other of a friend crossed from “I could date them” to “I am crossing a friend line?”
- Lessons learned
- City Shoutout: Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna - Piacenza - Wikipedia
- Sign off
Kombucha & Spring Rolls
Bachademia
08/03/22 • 48 min
- Welcome! 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 once they arrive. At first I was like, omg are they trying to save money and making them go overseas on a boat. Woof. Once they arrive they get one on ones: Jason/
Gabby and Tino/Rachel. They make crepes and try on barets and Americans are once again assholes for how we stereotype other countries. Dates seem to be going along well enough, they bring Gabby and Rachel together to swoon and then move to the serious evening portion of the dates. Tino and Rachel discuss career and family goals. It is clear Rachel is ready to marry Tino. I think they are both boring. Gabby and Jason connect over difficult childhoods and their appreciation for therapy. We will get to this later. Gabby seems pretty into Jason. Next, they move onto the group date, which is technically for Gabby i think but they made it all about Rachel. We get a bachelor favorite: let’s have contestants fight for love. More on that later. Gabby give spencer the rrose. Snooze fest. Rachel feels ignored by her guys and comes unraveled. Meanwhile, Logan is losing it and realizes he’s really there for Gabby– which he has to know isn’t going to end well. But I guess after this episode we will need a new villain. Rachel tells the guys to step it up. Its awkward. So producers smoooth things out by having Rachel smell their armpits on the group date the next day. Good lord. Tyler gets the rose and they connect over poetry. Bill’s favoorite. The cocktail party is all about Logan and Hayden. Hayden loves his dog rambo and it feels like he’s trying to guilt Rachel into keeping him because he sacrificed a lot to be here. He’s like a real loser. She sends him home. Logan accepts a rose. He’s in a heck of a position. So let’s talk about this disaster. - Concept 1: “Fighting for love” What’s with violent metaphors and romance? Rachel and Tino are both excited and scared by how fast things are moving. Gabby and Jason connect over difficult childhoods and their appreciation for good therapy. They seriously geek out about “Inner child work.” This was a great boost for Bill’s counseling program! Go UNI counseling. (Gabby’s mom talks back. Unless you are saving this for the wildcard).
- Concept 2: “They weren’t paying attention to me!” Are Gabby and Rachel particularly fragile or is something else going on this season?
- Concept 3: Puppy Love, Hayden. How can a person be such an asshole but love his dog so much?
- Host 2 wildcard topic: Gabby’s mom talks back. Unless you are saving this for the wildcard
- Lessons learned
- City shoutout: Victor, Colorado
- Sign off
Summer Mode
Bachademia
06/09/21 • 61 min
- Welcome to Bachademia! On Monday, the Bachelorette premiered with Katie as the lead! We are excited for a wild season. We do not have a guest with us today, just Danielle and Bill here. It is summer. We are in summer mode-- which means we don’t have our shit together. But we are delightful and promise mildly witty commentary and a few academic-y facts for your listening pleasure.
- Question of the week? what is your go to ice cream flavor?
- Like a summer’s day, the episode begins hot. Not really, I just thought that seemed like a clever transition. The episode begins with Katie talking about being chosen to be the Bachelorette and she explains what she is looking for. Bill, did any of this stand out to you?
- They show a quick sneak peak of the guys and then we cut to Katie waiting for the men to pull up in the limo. Nothing happens and then Tashia and Kaitlyn sneak up on her. There are a few things to note here:
- Thomas is the first out of the limo. The show really shows more tame entrances first. We have Thomas, Aaron, Andrew, and David. All a bit blah.
- Then we get a little bit silly with Miachel who pretends to give Katie a family heirloom and then Tre who has balls in the back of his truck.
- Greg is next. They have what I think is a pretty awkward interaction, she says that he looks like one of her exes. Eeeeeeh?
- Then a bunch of boring entries: John, Garett, Austin, Marty, Landon, Karl, Josh,
- Andrew came in an old car and then faked an accent that he claims is his alter ego.
- Brandon came in on a moped. I can’t get over his entire vibe. That hair is a mood.
- So the entrances start getting weird here: Kyle pulls out his underwear or something, Hunter appropriately given his name has a fish. Jeff has his camper. Marcus boring. Cody brings in a blow up doll.
- Justin and Christian come in with the sex puns.. Justin being a painter talks about strokin it, Christian wants her to rub one out or something about a genie. Quartney has a whole speech memorized with sex puns.
- Cat boy. Connor is dressed as a cat. The other men throw him shade.
- So after all the limo entrances (btw- we still have the dude in a box/present. I still don’t get this) Katie goes in and welcomes the men. I felt like her speech compared to others, namely Matt’s was very different. In fact, it made me realize how not compatible her and Matt were.
- She mentions that the Bachelor process is a weird one (she believes in it; but it is weird). Is the Bachelor process super weird?
- Who stood out to you during the after party? We have Thomas who was super serious. Greg who was a bit bumbling but seems genuine. Tre is awesome but do they have a romantic connection? Justin, the painter, goes in for a kiss. Jeff, who totally has an Owen Wilson vibe, skeezes her out with his dirty camper.
- DRAMA. What happened between Arron and Connor? I did not get any of that but it left me not trusting Aaron.
- James is the box. Seriously what did he hope to accomplish with this. Also, I know people find him handsome but I think he looks suspicious.
- Who went home: Austin, Brandon, Gabriel (he had weird vibes man; he was the long hugger), Jeff, Landon, Marcus, and Marty. Were any of these surprises for you?
- It seems like this season will get inten
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12/04/23 • 51 min
- Welcome
- Questions of the day: What is your most awkward meeting family story?
- Golden Bachelor:
- Leslie
- She shows up to the “Meet the family” pretty confident and seems to really wow them. Thoughts about the interaction? What advice would you give to someone when meeting the family?
- The daughters seemed worried Leslie isn’t ready to accept a proposal...did you get that vibe?
- They go to the last chance date and Gerry is off..,which we later find out is because he has decided she is not the one.
- How do you think he handled this?
- It seemed like he said some stuff in the fantasy suite that really made her think she had it in the bag?
- Their AfFR convo was amicable, but she still seemed hurt. How do you think she will rebound? Will she be the first women’s GB
- Thereasa
- Turns out Gary is really into her! This was a real topsy turvy.
- She got along great with the family, he proposed, she said yes...
- Are we surprised?
- At the AtFR they say they are getting married in January.
- What is the pre-mortem on this?
- Why will they work out?
- Why wont they work out?
- What is the pre-mortem on this?
- Leslie
- BiP
- We pick up with Jess&Blake melting down (I have thoughts)
- I feel like Blake wanted out and basically put in on her for not being totally into their relationship?
- Does she have to be?
- Do you think Blake would have been all in if she didn’t?
- I feel like Blake wanted out and basically put in on her for not being totally into their relationship?
- Mercedes and Tyler
- Everyone knows Tyler isn’t into our girl Mercedes. So she confronts him and he says as much, but also is like “I want to stay in paradise a bit longer, so can we just like hangout?” She says no and Tyler leaves.
- Any last thoughts for Tyler?
- Everyone knows Tyler isn’t into our girl Mercedes. So she confronts him and he says as much, but also is like “I want to stay in paradise a bit longer, so can we just like hangout?” She says no and Tyler leaves.
- Rachel Nicole seems locked on Jordan, he isn’t that into her (hint he is into Mercedes)....
- So we got a level five cluster “F” and everyone is scrambling for a date.
- Brayden and Tanner hit up Jess
- Taylor hits up Mercedes
- Thoughts on the musical chairs?
- Rose ceremony...
- All the other couples give roses as we would expect
- Jess goes with Tanner, which sends Brayden home and even more embarrassingly Taylor thinks he got call...is this the most embarrassing thing that can happen in paradise?
- Thoughts on this pairing?
- Mercedes goes with Jordan...which takes Rachel Nicoles man...
- Thoughts on Mercedes and Jordan’s connection?
- Rachel Nicole goes home crying again...is this the last we see of her on the Bachelor franchises?
- Lessons Learned?
- City Shout OUt - Amsterdam
- Farewell
- We pick up with Jess&Blake melting down (I have thoughts)
- Welcome
- Question 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 sex
- Leslee 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 be really bad
- Thoughts on their time together?
- Teresa and Gerry-horseback riding in silence
- Teresa tells Gerry that she is in love and he doesn’t want to hurt her feelings but he can’t stop thinking about Leslee and what she’s doing
- We find out that Teresa is a boss ass bitch and she says she’ll retire if this works out with Gerry-And Gerry seems pretty turned on by her career m
- We had found out that Gerry retired at 55-how is this even possible? And what did he do for the last fifteen years?
- Gerry is now back in. Thoughts on their time together?
- Is Gerry going to have a breakdown? He has told both of them that he loves them. But he also says he has made his decision. Is it going to be awful for who he did pick to watch this episode?
- BiP
- We start with Olivia getting ready to go on her 1:1 date with the new guy, Michael, the new guy who’s name she doesn’t know 🙂 and we find out John Henry likes heavy metal but Kat wouldn’t never go to a mosh pit because ‘people die’ and we’re ready to rock and roll on Bachelor in Paradise
- New guys on the beach-Jordan and Taylor. No idea who either of these guys are? What is the point of new people at this stage? Jordan was Rachel Nicole’s first 1:1 on her season but she sent him home-she’s excited to see him now. What are our thoughts on second chances?
- Their date is group couples tantric yoga and producers...are you kidding me with this?
- Tanner is sad that RN is on the date-there is a miscommunication in which Tanner is about to be friendzoned, but they actually talk it out, and it’s not looking good for our new guy Jordan.
- Eliza and Aaron are officially going steady now and they’re boring. Brayden pierces Tyler’s ear and Mercedes’ face says ‘I hate this’.
- Truth box-Is Tyler actually interested in Mercedes?
- Katie shows up
- Blake panics. Another 2nd chance possibility? Do you think it’s appropriate to end an engagement over the phone?
- Katie is actually there to hold a roast. I hate roasts. Thoughts on the roast?
- Roasts suck. The Kat stuff was funny. The Jess stuff was mean. Tanner roasts RN just after they finally got their relationship going? Dumb boy. Blake and Jess are probably not long for this world.
- Lessons learned
- City Shout out
- Goodbye
It's another ladies episode! Elaine, Kim and Kelsey discuss birthdays, areas of interest, and body glitter.
The Simulation Resets
Bachademia
01/27/23 • 53 min
- Welcome!
- Question: What have you all been up to?
- Describe what you think this season will be like in one word:
- Thoughts on Zach
- Contestants
- Christina
- Cat
- Madison
- Jess
- Predictions
The End...Again
Bachademia
11/26/22 • 59 min
-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!
2 for 1
Bachademia
07/12/22 • 52 min
- Welcome! 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 bit more awkward with two of them: group hug? Who should you make eye contact with? But we still got some bizarre entrances: no shoes, no shirt and on a horse, a meatball sub, baby chicks, and the awkward tho talented magician. After the introductions they are given time to introduce themselves to the bachelorettes. After realizing that 2 on ones is awkward and not intimate as well as realizing that twins are not a turn on, Gabbi and Nicole venture off to talk to the men on their own. They both complain that they aren’t making out enough but then finally get a first kiss. End of the night comes around, they both realize they have no idea how to handle the roses. Ultimately, they decide that the twins and the magician show no potential and awkwardly say thanks but bye.
- Concept 1: Winners and losers. Who gave you nope vibes? Who has potential?
- Jordan V. Race car driver
- Tino- Rachel is super into him, he gets her first impression rose. I think he looks like Blake HOrstmann and Tarick had a baby. I don’t get the appeal.
- James: Meatball guy.
- Erich: talked to them both
- Mario: kissed Gabbi and her first impression rose.
- Jordan H. Noise canceling headphones
- Quincy: celibate
- Ryan: Boston
- Jacob: shirtless horse guy with dumb mouth
- Others?
- Concept 2: Kissing. Mario and Gabbi’s kiss. Tino and Nicole’s kiss. Erich kisses Gabbi. Thoughts about Erich? Was he playing them both or doing what is called for in the situation? How much does kissing matter? They both gave a first impression rose to someone they kissed.
- Concept 3: Friendship and love competition: Will Gabbi and Rachel stay friends? This is the first time they might have to watch someone they are interested in smooch with someone else. Do you think this will create more drama or balance out the power between leads and the contestants?
- Host 2 wildcard topic: Let’s just stay on kissing. Why weren’t the dudes more into kissing? What are the economics of deciding whom to kiss?
- Lessons learned
- City Shoutout: Mâcon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
- Sign off: The summer is hot but two bachelorettes are hotter. Stay cool.
Unraveling
Bachademia
07/28/23 • 43 min
Welcome 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 ride. Beignets. Then they have dinner and Charity brings up that hometowns are soon and asks Joey his position on being in an interracial relationship. He says some generic stuff that seems good enough for Charity, he tells he is falling in love, he gets a rose. Then we have a two on one with Tanner and Sean. Here we meet Captain Tom– I guess they had the city date and now they are having their Cajun date and alligators. Sean is outgoing and a bit obnoxious. Charity mostly seems to like it over Tanner being an introvert. Sean is there to hit his goals– which is Charity. Charity decides not to give out a rose but also not send them home. Tanner is relieved. Sean is upset. This kicks off his downward spiral.
Back at the hotel, Aaron is also starting to unravel. He wanted a date darnit and this is his hometown. But Dotun gets the next one-on-one. They do a fun run. They are lovely together. He says he’s falling in love. He gets a rose.
Sean continues to spiral and decides he needs answers and the answer is Charity is just not into him. He goes home. This leaves Xavier, Aaron, and Tanner to go on a date. At this point it is pretty clear that Tanner isn’t coming out of this with a rose.
Xavier admits he may not be ready to commit to one person. I think this is going to come back up which is a bummer because he knits but he makes it through.
Tanner goes home. End of episode. Honestly pretty low-key episode.
So let’s get into ti:
- Joey: What are your thoughts about his response to her question about interracial relationships? Realistic or doods never thought about it?
- What’s wrong with Tanner?
- Aaron- is his unraveling a red flag?
- Xavier- any chance?
- Kim’s Korner: Running as a date/Families who 5K/My body won’t let me run anymore and I’m sad (laugh cries)
- I’m going with Dotun and Joey as the final two. Your predictions?
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FAQ
How many episodes does Bachademia have?
Bachademia currently has 102 episodes available.
What topics does Bachademia cover?
The podcast is about News, Bachelorette, Bachelor Nation, Entertainment News, Dating, College, Love, Research, Bachelor, Podcasts, Education and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Bachademia?
The episode title 'The Golden 2-Hour (Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Dating, Relationships, Breakups, Mental Health)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Bachademia?
The average episode length on Bachademia is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of Bachademia released?
Episodes of Bachademia are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Bachademia?
The first episode of Bachademia was released on Oct 7, 2020.
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