The Waves: On The Golden Bachelor, Reality Dating Matures…But Does It Really?

Oct 22, 2023

Laura Stassi, host of Dating While Gray, joins The Waves podcast to explore the challenges faced by older daters in reality TV dating. They discuss The Golden Bachelor, a spinoff for seniors, and how it incorporates traditional Bachelor tropes. The hosts delve into the impact of sleep deprivation on emotions in reality dating, questioning authenticity. They also speculate on the future of The Bachelor franchise and tease a Slate Plus segment.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Challenges of Older Couples and Diving into the Golden Bachelor

01:56 • 15min

Redefining the Bachelor Franchise for Older Contestants

17:18 • 3min

Sleep Deprivation and Emotions in Reality Dating

20:10 • 11min

The Future of the Golden Bachelor

30:55 • 2min

Speculating on the Future of The Bachelor and Teasing a Slate Plus Segment

33:15 • 3min