65. Wes Is More (Bachelor In Paradise S2 E7-9)

This week, we ask how responsible the show is for enabling the toxic behaviour of its cast - Bill's gaslighting, Ivan's posessiveness, and Canadian Daniel's... yikes, just everything. We talk about some surprising new additions to the cast (Mack in Black!) and speculate on which couples will be left standing as we hurtle towards Finale Week.

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64. Channing Date 'Em (Bachelor In Paradise S2 E4-6)

This week, Bachelor In Paradise saw its first ever same-sex date - a big step forward for the franchise, and just one highlight in a week full of genuine connections. We also look at the different ways the men try and manipulate their way into another week in Paradise; from Davey's eleventh-hour plea for Shannon's rose, to Bill's despicable parade of deception.
Plus - in what way is Ivan like Vin Diesel? Who has the best chemistry of any couple in Paradise? And what the hell is going on at this dog park?

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63. Malevolence and Male Violence (Bachelor in Paradise S2 E1-3)

The Bachelor of Hearts podcast is back, to pull apart the complex social dynamics at the heart of the second season of Network Ten's Bachelor in Paradise! We introduce the key players for this season, analyse the unedited 9-minute relationship post-mortem between Richie and Alex, and pull apart the real reason for Brooke's departure from The Bachelor's sixth season. Plus - we discuss the newly announced Bachelor and Bachelorette, enjoy a victory lap from Vanessa Sunshine, and plan to convert an episode of the show to 4DX.

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62. Big Ups (Bachelorette AU S4 E11-12)

This week, our coverage of Ali’s season of The Bachelorette Australia draws to a close. We discuss what the vulnerabilities of men like Taite and Todd can teach us about the way men are taught to behave in society, plus why Ali was not just a good Bachelorette but a great one, and what we thought of Robert DeNiro’s performance in the 2015 movie The Intern.
Thanks so much for listening this season! We'll be back soon to discuss Bachelor in Paradise, for better or worse. See you then.

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61. Hello Birdies (Bachelorette AU S4 E9-10)

This week, things get surprisingly vulnerable on the podcast, as we discuss how Charlie's manipulation and emotional abuse make him the most reprehensible person we've seen on Bachie to date. Plus - why is this Oktoberfest date airing in mid-November? Why did they cram all their product placement into one week? And which of these weird, miserable hometown dates bummed us out the most? Hey, at least there were some ducks.

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