"Forced Excitement" | 'The Golden Bachelor’ S2 E8

Mel finds love at the end of his journey! But not so much love that he’s ready to commit to an engagement or joint relocation. That was apparently never a possibility. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab!Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastX @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastYouTube @RosecastPodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Happily ever after with Neil Lane1:30 AB almost fast forwarded through the climactic moment7:00 Glossing over Gerry9:00 Cindy breaks up with Mel18:00 Cindy in studio21:00 Mel and Cindy in studio28:00 Peg meets the boys33:00 The most expensive promise ring of all time38:00 Peg and Mel in studio40:00 Taylor Frankie Paul interview44:00 Mailbag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like Peg in the passenger seat of the dune buggy, Rim and AB woo through this episode in an attempt to create excitement where there is none. Plus: Breaking down the golden war of words between Gerry and Theresa. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab!Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastX @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastYouTube @RosecastPodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Lack of notes1:30 Extended discussion about Gerry and Theresa’s war of words in the media, which AB recaps from memory7:00 YouTubeTV-Disney dispute10:00 Respecting elders11:00 Montages and other things16:00 Peg date - day time19:00 Peg date - night time23:00 Morning after24:00 Cindy date - day time (with bonus uneducated manta ray talk)28:00 Cindy date - night time37:00 Things that could salvage the season at the finale39:00 Mailbag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cindy extends her lead over potential future Golden Bachelorettes Peg and Debbie, whose exit set a new standard for class. Plus: Mel condescendingly tosses the pigskin with a coupla guys who could only dream of takin’ down Phil Simms in the Coliseum. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)P.S. Throughout this episode, especially when Rim loudly begins a sentence, you'll notice his audio is unpleasant to listen to. This is a setup error on my end, and I am sorry to have done it.""I'm good for that about once a year." - George Brett" - Rim causing major audio clipping🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab!Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastX @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastYouTube @RosecastPodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Little treat2:00 Schedule for next week4:00 Peg hometown - Las Vegas13:00 Debbie hometown - Denver21:00 Cindy hometown - Austin28:00 Rose Ceremony33:00 Mailbag52:00 Power Rankings53:00 Predicting the likelihood of different outcomes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ll say it: This season pales in comparison to the original ‘Golden Bachelor’. We dig into why that is. Plus: Does Mel respect baseball? Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab!Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastX @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastYouTube @RosecastPodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Does Mel even like baseball?2:00 ‘Golden Bachelor’ Headlines of the Week6:00 Group date19:00 Cindy 1-1 date28:00 Pre-Rose Ceremony30:00 Rose Ceremony34:00 ‘Golden Bachelorette’ speculation37:00 Power Rankings42:00 Mailbag46:00 ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ S3 predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first-ever dyed-in-the-wool ‘Golden’ villain emerges. Will Nicolle receive comeuppance for her wrong reasons angle? Not to mention her disparaging remarks about the beloved season one cast! Thanks for listening.🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab!Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastX @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastYouTube @RosecastPodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Wrong reasons3:00 Peg 1-1 date8:00 Nicolle!!?13:00 Group date 25:-00 Tailgate party32:00 Rose Ceremony35:00 Fantasy booking Carol’s likely hometown39:00 Mailbag43:00 Power Rankings49:00 AB’s ‘Bachelor’ Headline of the Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very well-read Mel Owens grins and bears a roast at his expense before getting steamy in the kitchen with Debbie. Plus: When will Carol put in the call to the Dodgers ticket office? Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab!Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastX @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastYouTube @RosecastPodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Four volumes2:00 Hourlong episodes3:00 Nicolle cooling down…but also heating up5:00 Date card7:00 Group date12:00 Nicolle 1-1 dinner16:00 Eye puffiness18:00 Debbie 1-1 date20:00 Kathy and Susan’s star-power slumber party26:00 Cocktail Party34:00 Rose Ceremony38:00 Mailbag51:00 Power Rankings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mel, the rare lead to be disgraced before his season even begins filming, finds that even he — a former gridiron great — might struggle to keep pace with this snappy cast of movers and shakers. Plus: Rim makes a big bet on his Hot List. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab!Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastX @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastYouTube @RosecastPodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):1:00 Guys can’t even go on podcasts anymore?!4:00 Theorizing about why Mel said what he said7:00 Mel’s apology to the viewers9:00 Gridiron brotherhood11:00 Limo entrances30:00 Mel apologizes to the cast32:00 Cocktail Party40:00 Rose Ceremony43:00 Little Giants (1994)46:00 Cheryl 1-1 date51:00 Group date57:00 Pool party1:01:00 Rose Ceremony1:04:00 The Hot Lists1:08:00 Mailbag question for next week1:10:00 AB’s ‘Bachelor’ Headlines of the Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reacting to the announcement of Taylor Frankie Paul from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' as the next Bachelorette. Thanks for listening.‘The Bachelorette’ Returns With ‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Star Taylor Frankie Paul Leading Season 22 As ABC Parks ‘The Bachelor’ (Deadline)🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab!Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastX @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastYouTube @RosecastPodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the end, it really was all about love after all. <3 Plus: Extended discussion about the ethics of Kat’s situation as exposed by Sean. Thanks for listening this season! (Timestamps below)🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab!Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastX @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastYouTube @RosecastPodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 How we’re feeling about the finale4:00 Cocktail Party6:00 Rose Ceremony7:00 Relationship test11:00 Post-challenge14:00 Jury arrives20:00 Sean EXPOSES Kat for having a SECRET LAPTOP (!?) and a BOYFRIEND back home! 🤯35:00 Choosing love or money (or both)44:00 Spencer proposes47:00 Tweaks for future seasons (that we may not even agree with)50:00 The Bachelor cruise56:00 Mailbag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Several couples seem to be genuine! Will that improve their chances of winning the big cash prize? Heck if we know! Plus: Like Phyllis Nefler’s initial foray into glamping, this troop is unable to make it through the night in the wilderness. Thanks for listening. (Timestamps below)🎥 Full video recaps and episode discussions now available at patreon.com/rimandab!Text the mailbag: (773) 234-7794SocialInstagram @rosecastpodcastX @rosecastpodcastTikTok @rosecastpodcastYouTube @RosecastPodcastFacebook group facebook.com/groups/rosecastnationMerch store: rimandab.comTimestamps (approximate):0:15 Almost ready to click on the articles2:00 Over/Under4:00 Fantasy booking a reunion8:00 Original theme song’s permanent return8:30 Hannah’s role moving forward11:00 Glamping19:00 Dr. Laura25:00 The couples33:00 Cocktail Party43:00 Rose Ceremony44:00 Stabbing the pineapples47:00 AB is distracted by the news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement and remains so for most of the rest of the episode47:00 Back to the stabbing49:00 Strategizing51:00 Next week52:00 Mailbag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.