""Hometowns"" | 'The Bachelorette' S18 E7

Joey’s delightful season dismounts with two in-episode shockers and a surprising next Bachelorette announcement. Thanks for listening and sharing this season, we really appreciate it. (Timestamps below)'More Rim and AB!' New episodes every week on Patreon: patreon.com/rimandab (7-day free trials available)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastTwitter/X @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Good season!4:00 Joey’s family6:00 Daisy with the family9:00 Kelsey with the family13:00 Daisy date - day time17:00 Daisy date - night time21:00 Kelsey date - day time27:00 Daisy and Kelsey29:00 Proposal35:00 ATFR43:00 Mailbag55:00 RealTV Fantasy t-shirt and sticker winners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lively Tell-All sandwiched a predictable (and disappointing) conclusion to last week’s episode. Thanks for listening, but please do not put any stock into our finale predictions. (Timestamps below)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794Join our group on the RealTVFantasy app! One sticker winner each week, and a t-shirt for the full-season champion (Honor system re: spoilers): https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join/15752 (code: 1572vV8WLwwos6)Create an account by logging in via Google, Apple, or FacebookCheck the Scoring tab to see how points are tabulated.It’s a Weekly Budget league, so contestants’ prices will change based on performance throughout the season.SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastTwitter/X @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):1:00 Maria (Correction: *Kyle Draper, not Kevin 😩)4:00 The Tell-All18:00 Kelsey’s note23:00 Rose Ceremony28:00 Back in studio32:00 Finale talk and predictions37:00 Mailbag55:00 Power Rankings58:00 RealTV Fantasy sticker winners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bachelor Bene Gesserit counsel the remaining contestants with eye toward influencing the outcome of the season. Plus: Finale predictions! Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794Join our group on the RealTVFantasy app! One sticker winner each week, and a t-shirt for the full-season champion (Honor system re: spoilers): https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join/15752 (code: 1572vV8WLwwos6)Create an account by logging in via Google, Apple, or FacebookCheck the Scoring tab to see how points are tabulated.It’s a Weekly Budget league, so contestants’ prices will change based on performance throughout the season.SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastTwitter/X @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Confusion about AB not having seen the whole episode at the time of recording3:00 What if Joey ends up alone??5:00 Status reports8:00 Golden Mentorship Program I11:00 Rachel date - day time15:00 Rachel date - night time22:00 Golden Mentorship Program II24:00 Kelsey date - day time25:00 Kelsey date - night time32:00 Golden Mentorship Program III34:00 Daisy date - day time (with a predictions sidetrack)41:00 Daisy date - night time46:00 The Kelsey note (with finale predictions)57:00 Mailbag1:08:00 RealTV Fantasy sticker winner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joey meets little resistance as he crisscrosses North America paying respect to the families of his final four. Plus: Would an earlier declaration from Maria have made a difference? Thanks for listening.  (Timestamps below)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794Join our group on the RealTVFantasy app! One sticker winner each week, and a t-shirt for the full-season champion (Honor system re: spoilers): https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join/15752 (code: 1572vV8WLwwos6)Create an account by logging in via Google, Apple, or FacebookCheck the Scoring tab to see how points are tabulated.It’s a Weekly Budget league, so contestants’ prices will change based on performance throughout the season.SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastTwitter/X @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 RAFM is over2:00 Hometowns in general5:00 Kelsey A. hometown11:00 Kelsey A. family time17:00 Rachel “hometown”28:00 Daisy hometown34:00 Daisy family time41:00 Maria hometown44:00 Maria family time52:00 Rose Ceremony55:00 Mailbag1:06:00 Power Rankings1:09:00 RealTV Fantasy winner1:12:00 RAFM winners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joey finds clarity and confidence in the thin air of Jasper, Alberta. Plus: How cold was that polar plunge? We use the eye test to come to a surprising conclusion. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794Join our group on the RealTVFantasy app! One sticker winner each week, and a t-shirt for the full-season champion (Honor system re: spoilers): https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join/15752 (code: 1572vV8WLwwos6)Create an account by logging in via Google, Apple, or FacebookCheck the Scoring tab to see how points are tabulated.It’s a Weekly Budget league, so contestants’ prices will change based on performance throughout the season.SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastTwitter/X @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Final episode?2:30 Refer-A-Friend Month3:30 Temperature conspiracy corner tease8:30 Daisy 1-1 date - night time12:30 Group date card14:00 Daisy 1-1 date - night time19:30 Group date - day time22:00 Group date - night time33:00 Kelsey A. 1-1 date - day time38:00 Kelsey A. 1-1 date - night time43:00 Maria’s private cocktail party48:00 Rose Ceremony51:00 Mailbag1:01:00 AB’s ‘Bachelor’ Headline of the Week1:04:00 Power Rankings1:07:00 RealTV Fantasy weekly winner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adversaries conquered, Maria enjoys a fruitful one-on-one date with a man willing to repeat whatever French phrase she sends his way. Plus: Kelsey T. makes a late push for Hometowns, while Lexi and Joey share a tearful goodbye. Thanks for listening.  (Timestamps below)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794Join our group on the RealTVFantasy app! One sticker winner each week, and a t-shirt for the full-season champion (Honor system re: spoilers): https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join/15752 (code: 1572vV8WLwwos6)Create an account by logging in via Google, Apple, or FacebookCheck the Scoring tab to see how points are tabulated.It’s a Weekly Budget league, so contestants’ prices will change based on performance throughout the season.SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastTwitter/X @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Refer-A-Friend Month2:00 Gloomy episode7:30 Group date - day time13:00 Group date - night time27:00 Kelsey T. 1-1 date - day time31:00 Kelsey T. 1-1 date - night time35:00 Maria 1-1 date - day time41:00 Maria 1-1 date - night time46:00 Lexi leaves50:00 Cocktail Party57:00 Rose Ceremony1:00:00 Mailbag1:14:00 Power Rankings1:19:00 RealTV Fantasy league winners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Lexi, Kelsey A., Rachel, Jenn and others make progress with Joey, the (justified?) hits just keep on coming for Maria. Plus: AB comes up with a new way to approach 2-on-1 dates. Thanks for listening.  (Timestamps below)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794Join our group on the RealTVFantasy app! One sticker winner each week, and a t-shirt for the full-season champion (Honor system re: spoilers): https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join/15752 (code: 1572vV8WLwwos6)Create an account by logging in via Google, Apple, or FacebookCheck the Scoring tab to see how points are tabulated.It’s a Weekly Budget league, so contestants’ prices will change based on performance throughout the season.SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastTwitter/X @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Two-night ‘Bachelor’ Event1:45 Dangerous 2-on-1 date settings3:00 The situation in the house is out of control4:30 Results of the big Spotify poll6:00 Lexi 1-1 date - day time8:00 Back at the house9:30 Back on the date12:00 Group date card13:00 Lexi 1-1 date - night time16:30 Group date - day time22:30 Group date - night time25:30 Back at the hotel26:30 Back on the date (with an uninformed ratings tangent)30:00 Sydney and Maria 2-on-1 date - day time40:00 Sydney and Maria 2-on-1 date - night time44:00 Cocktail Party56:00 Power Rankings 1:00:00 Rose Ceremony1:04:00 Kelsey A. 1-1 date - day time1:07:00 Kelsey A. 1-1 date - night time1:09:00 Group date - day time1:12:00 Group date - night time1:17:00 Rachel 1-1 date - day time1:18:00 Rachel 1-1 date - night time1:22:00 Cocktail Party1:30:00 Rose Ceremony1:32:00 Mailbag and AB’s Bachelor Headline of the Week1:43:00 Power Rankings 1:49:00 RealTV Fantasy sticker winners and cheaters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A highly anticipated fried chicken pool party is disrupted the latest Bachelor bullying controversy. Plus: Possible corruption among the pageant judges. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794Join our group on the RealTVFantasy app! One sticker winner each week, and a t-shirt for the full-season champion (Honor system re: spoilers): https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join/15752 (code: 1572vV8WLwwos6)Create an account by logging in via Google, Apple, or FacebookCheck the Scoring tab to see how points are tabulated.It’s a Weekly Budget league, so contestants’ prices will change based on performance throughout the season.SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastTwitter/X @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Refer-a-Friend Month3:00 Group date - day time14:00 Group date - night time23:00 Back at the house25:00 Back on the date33:00 Jenn 1-1 date - day time35:00 Jenn 1-1 date - night time36:00 Back at the house38:00 Back on the date40:00 Group date - day time42:00 Group date - night time48:00 Pool Party59:00 Conflict summary1:02:00 Rose Ceremony1:06:00 Mailbag1:19:00 AB’s Bachelor Headline of the Week1:20:00 Power Rankings1:25:00 RealTV Fantasy sticker winner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New contenders emerge from chaotic group dates, while one early favorite fires up her rocketship to the final two (no spoilers, just our opinion). Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794Join our group on the RealTVFantasy app! One sticker winner each week, and a t-shirt for the full-season champion (Honor system re: spoilers): https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join/15752 (code: 1572vV8WLwwos6)Create an account by logging in via Google, Apple, or FacebookPoints per category available under the Scoring tabIt’s a “Weekly Budget” league, so contestants’ prices will change based on performance throughout the season.Social:Instagram @rosecastpodcast instagram.com/rosecastpodcastTwitter @rosecastpodcast twitter.com/rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcast vm.tiktok.com/24dKMxFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Certified Cutie Patootie2:00 Joey and Jesse!5:00 Group date - day time12:00 Group date - night time20:00 Back at the house - date card22:00 Back on the date23:00 Daisy 1-1 date - day time27:00 Daisy 1-1 date - night time30:00 Group date - day time36:00 Edwina 1-1 half-date - night time37:00 Back at the house38:00 Back on the date40:00 The most consequential age controversy since Danny Almonte43:00 Cocktail Party54:00 Rose Ceremony57:00 AB’s ‘Bachelor’ Headline of the Week59:00 RealTV Fantasy scoring update1:00:00 Mailbag1:19:00 Power Rankings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After no-selling most of the limo entrances, The Tennis-Playing Serial Kissing Philadelphia Phenomenon formed a handful of adorable connections. Is a Hallmark Christmas movie in his future? Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794Join our group on the RealTVFantasy app! One sticker winner each week, and a t-shirt for the full-season champion (Honor system re: spoilers): https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join?code=1572vV8WLwwos6Code:1572vV8WLwwos6Create an account by logging in via Google, Apple, or FacebookSave lineups by tapping League Actions > Set LineupPoints per category available under the Scoring tabIt’s a “Weekly Budget” league, so contestants’ prices will change based on performance throughout the season.Social:Instagram @rosecastpodcast instagram.com/rosecastpodcastTwitter @rosecastpodcast twitter.com/rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcast vm.tiktok.com/24dKMxFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Spoiler Oath3:00 Finale tease5:00 Aloha means goodbye6:00 Joey intro10:00 Jesse10:30 Limo entrances43:00 Cocktail Party1:09:00 Rose Ceremony1:15:00 Mailbag question for next week1:16:00 AB’s ‘Bachelor’ Headline of the Week:1:18:00 Power Rankings1:23:00 RealTV Fantasy League: Sign up here → https://realtvfantasy.com/myleagues/join?code=1572vV8WLwwos6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.