The Betchelor

It finally feels like we aren’t making things up as we go along. This week Kay and guest host Brendan Scanzano get into the details of who’s gonna make it and who needs to just go home. Rachel and Gabby head to Paris where they have their one-on-ones with Tino and Jason, all seems to go according to plan. Later we get two separate group dates, somehow both of them turn out to be all about Rachel. But the real tragedy was having to watch Rachel’s group date, unless you’re Kay who was kinda into it. Meatball tattletales on Hayden and Hayden therefor, walks the plank. Rachel sends him home after a half-assed heartfelt story about his dog. He somehow couldn’t understand that him going home wasn’t about the dog, but more about the amount of times the producers had to censor his choice words about Rachel and Gabby. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus episode, Jared and Kay chat with Claire Fallon and Emma Gray from the Love To See It podcast. What happens when you get four Bachelor lovers on a podcast? They solve all the problems with the show, including how to fix the two-Bachelorette format. Jared gives Claire and Emma three wishes on how they could make the show better and Kay shares her desire for a real-time feed with 24/7 footage. Like we don’t already commit too much of our time to this franchise. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three weeks in and we finally have a clue of how this season is going to work… kinda. Rachel and Zach match personalities (or lack thereof) on their movie premiere date and producers use one of their lifelines to call in Grandpa John for Gabby and Erich’s bowling date. Kay and Jared want to know why we’re doing one-on-ones when we still have no idea who half these guys are. Maybe if they invite them all to a giant photoshoot wearing costumes, they’ll get to know them better? Lucky for us, Bachelor icon Franco (who?) is there to photograph the whole thing. At the end of the date, we have men coming out of the woodwork to tell Gabby “It’s not me, it’s you.” Hayden goes as far as saying she’s a little “rough around the edges.” Yet we have Rachel on the Rachel show crying because a few guys turned her down. Jesse announces enough is enough and the men must pick a side. Once again, we have another moment wondering if this is all improv. Finally, J and Kay wrap things up with some games: F*ck Marry Kill Fantasy-Suites edition, Top Picks, IG Rising Star, Cringe Harrison Award, and their Roses for the week. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to frat mansion! Except at this frat party the ratio is slightly better than most. Two whole women! While the ladies have their very own lair this season, it also pays homage to the OG bachelor with zero-gravity and helicopter hot-tub dates. But Jared and Kay want to know more about Rachel and Gabby’s deliberation process. How do they decide who goes home and who gets a rose? In their lair? Then, Jared and Kay take a dive (lol) into the Speedo pageant. Rachel and Gabby want to see abs & so does Jared—duh. Next, they talk about Meatball Guy—dude you gotta have a second act. We also find out that the second you choose a woman, you’re kinda stuck. Unless you’re Logan, and you don’t choose. Ever. Meanwhile Nate has a daughter? And a dangling earring? Also, what’s up with Jordan V? No more strategy gatekeeping ABC! We want to see some two-on-two dates. Finally, J and Kay wrap things up with some games: F*ck Marry Kill Fantasy-Suites edition, Top Picks, IG Rising Star, Cringe Harrison Award, and their Roses for the week. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bachelorette premiere is finally here. Jared sits down with Tess Tregellas to break down every moment of the episode, from awkward first impressions to clumsy magic tricks to uncomfortable kisses. They point out the guys’ entrances that stood out, as well as their thoughts on which of them are really here for the long haul. They also get into the puzzling lack of structure to the episode, and how Gabby and Rachel fared in their first night as dueling Bachelorettes. As always, they round it all out by giving their Rose of the Week, as they set expectations for what the rest of the season might hold in store. Be sure to follow us @thebetchelor to stay up to date with everything Bachelor Nation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI Jared and Kay have been combing through cast pictures and descriptions of Gabby and Rachel’s contestants for the season. In this episode, starting with Joey (#12 on ABC's Bachelorette 'Meet the Cast'), they finish up what they started last week. From the male twins on the show, to Johnny The Rapper (and scammer), to Disney channel original series looks, to the Van life, Jared and Kay get into it all. Jared and Kay even debate about Roby the magician’s magical potential. After all, if he’s a 6, but he’s a Magician, he might trick Gabby and Rachel into being a 10, and avoid being sent home on night one. Jared & Kay even discuss the new Minions movie fad (the ‘shock’ of Jared’s life: this is what single men are up to these days?). Plus, Jared shares his selfish dream of buying a second home and his candidacy for the next Bachelorette season (write in to help him with his profile). Finally, they share their hopes for the season. Stay tuned for next week when they’ll be recapping the season premiere.   Follow along with Kay and Jared here: ABC's Bachelorette 'Meet the Cast' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared and Kay are back after a (way too long) offseason full of breakups and proposals – which did they see coming and which came out of nowhere? They also debate the two-Bachelorette format for the season, and why it was time to mix things up. Then it’s time for every Betchelor fan’s fav time of year, as they comb through the list of preseason cast pictures, starting with the first half of the guys vying for Rachel and Gabby’s attention. From lightning shaped earrings and breakdancing bros, to meatballs and man buns, they cover all the quirky details from the guys’ bios. Plus, Kay spills the tea on one of the guys appearing this season – stay tuned for how he makes his move on a Friday night. Listen again next week, where they’ll break down the rest of the cast. Follow along with Kay and Jared here: ABC's Bachelorette 'Meet the Cast' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kay and Jared are back for the last episode before going on a very much needed and well-earned hiatus. Kay kicks off the episode sharing her eventful weekend in San Diego with a veritable cast of Bachelor Nation alumni. Then, they dive into the recently released pictures for the cast of next season's Bachelorette(s) and give their way-too-early first impressions on the contestants. We're off for a while till the next season of the Bachelorette, but follow us @thebetchelor to stay tuned with all of the info on it as it comes out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week to digest the finale, Kay and Jared are back with fresh eyes to hand out The Betchies for the eventful season of The Batchelor we just witnessed. They start off with some general catchup on a few Bachelor Nation topics, including Nick Vial's new upcoming book, before diving into all the awards. They give their thoughts on the season's most memorable moments, including The Best Date, Cringiest Moment, Clayton's Dumbest Move and many more . Tune in next week for one final episode before the break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kay, Jared, and Chris are back for the dramatic conclusion of Clayton’s season! They start with their impressions of the episode as a whole and then get into all details. They talk about Clayton’s unwillingness to let Susie go and the bizarre circumstances of their eventual conversation. They also wonder how the hell he thought breaking up with two women at the same exact time was acceptable in any way (beats us). After that, they get into the weeks categories. Finally, Chris has a big announcement to share. Be sure to tune in next week for The Betchies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s finally here. Part one of the most DRAMATIC season finale EVER has arrived. Kay, Chris and Jared pick up right where we left off last week, with the Rose Ceremony from Hell. They get into Clayton "following his heart" by telling three women he’s in love with them, and just how he managed to convince Gabby and Rachel into meeting his family after they seemed so ready to call it quits. They also discuss how Clayton’s family took it all in, and how shocked they seemed to be about just how badly their son ‘screwed the pooch’ with these women. They round off the episode with some categories, including Would You Rathers?, Cringiest Moments, and, as always, this Week’s Roses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Fantasy Suites week and a doozy it was. They quickly jump into the break up heard around the world, examining things from everyone's side, including the viewers. Then they close the episode with their Weekly Categories, including some Would You Rathers, Cringiest Moments, Jared’s Minute, and the Will You Accept This Rose. Make sure to check out yesterday's episode to fully catch up on this week's drama! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kay, Chris, and Jared are back to talk all about the loudest episode yet this season: The Women Tell All. They get into the seemingly unending grievances the women have against each other and the return of everyone’s favorite villain: Shanae. They also break down all the questions surrounding the ending of the season and why Jesse Palmer's claim that this is the most dramatic season of the Bachelor EVER might actually be true this time around. They round off the episode with some categories, including Would You Rathers?, Cringiest Moments, and this Week’s Roses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Jared’s favorite time of the season people, Hometowns are here! Jared and Chris are here to break it all down. They start off Suzie’s Jiu Jitsu date with Sensei Dojo Rogan. Then they get into Gabby’s hometown, featuring her witty grandfather and her father’s totally not staged ‘Love, Actually’ moment. Then it’s time for Serene’s daredevil stunts, which had Clayton trembling like a twig. Finally, Clayton goes on Rachel’s bayou boat ride and has a face-to-face with her tough dad, which gave off some strong Godfather vibes. They round off the episode with some categories, including Would You Rather’s, Cringiest Moments, and their Roses for the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this special bonus episode, Jared sits down with licensed marriage and family therapists, co-owners of The Therapy Group, and hosts of the Shrink Chicks podcast, Jennifer Chaiken and Emmalee Bierly. They dig into the latest episode of Clayton’s season and the absurd couple’s therapy date that left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth. They also discuss Clayton’s role in all this, including why he’s been making such oddly puzzling choices throughout the season, and what might really be behind his beefy exterior. To round things out, Jennifer and Emmalee give their picks on who should be our next Bachelorette and predict whether or not Clayton actually gets engaged at the end of all this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices