

Bachelor Happy Hour
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Bachelor Nation, can we steal you for a second?! The one and only official Bachelor Nation podcast is here! Hosted by “Bachelor In Paradise” Season 7 newlyweds Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt, “Bachelor Happy Hour” takes you behind the scenes with all things Bachelor Nation. Joe and Serena talk to current cast members who reveal first-hand details about what really goes on at the iconic Bachelor Mansion and they’ve got all the inside information about “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” and “Bachelor in Paradise” that you simply won’t hear anywhere else. From chatting with fellow franchise alumni to doling out relationship advice and sharing exclusive material, you’ll find it all on “Bachelor Happy Hour.” Welcome to your new home for all things Bachelor Nation! Be sure to tune-in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You won’t want to miss it!
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Oct 29, 2025 • 37min
Kay Brown on Dating, Child-Free Life, and ‘Golden Bachelor’ | Golden Hour
Today on “Golden Hour,” Kathy and Susan are sitting down with Kay Brown! The Bachelor fan is here to delve into her updates, “Golden Bachelor” thoughts, and so much more. We start off hot by getting the tea behind her and Jared Freid’s podcast coming to an end — what went down behind the scenes? Then, we hear Kay’s updates--from her major health journey to dating as a woman who doesn’t want children, Kay gets honest and we love her for it! Next, we dive into all things “Golden Bachelor,” starting with Kay’s first impression of Mel when she met him. We hear her thoughts on the drama, who she wants to see as the next Golden Bachelorette, and Hometowns. Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 2025 • 34min
Gerry & Lana Are Engaged! | Golden Hour
Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re sitting down with former Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and his fiancée Lana! The two chat with Kathy and Susan to give us all the deets on their romantic journey. We kick things off by getting to know Lana; from her children to her dating life prior to Gerry, she’s telling all. Then, we find out how she and Gerry met; was there some DM sliding happening?! Plus, we get the whole story behind their heartwarming engagement — Gerry had a plan that he was determined to execute! Tune in now to hear all this and more, including their thoughts on Season 2 of “The Golden Bachelor,” and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2025 • 30min
Hometowns and a Surprise Girl Chat! | Golden Hour
Today on “Golden Hour,” Kathy and Susan are back to chat all about Mel’s Hometowns, but first, we have a few surprise guests stopping by: Joan and Nancy from Season 1! The besties are in Austin for a girls trip and they’re sharing a little piece of their reunion with us today. We get to hear all about how their trip is going and their thoughts on this season of “Golden.” Then, Kathy and Susan dive into this past episode and they have lots to chat about. They get into Mel’s interactions with the daughters, where he’s at so far in his journey, and of course, Debbie’s heartbreaking goodbye. Plus, they tell us who they’d like to see as the next Golden Bachelorette; can you guess who?! Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2025 • 28min
Jared Freid: The Hometowns Hot Seat! | Happy Hour
Today on “Happy Hour,” we are back for part two with Jared Freid! We pick up where we left off, diving into the ins and outs of the roast date and how Mel came to choosing Nicolle as the winner. Then, we get into this week’s Hometowns episode and all of Jared’s takes. From the daughters putting Mel in the hot seat to Debbie’s heartbreaking goodbye, there is so much for us to discuss. Plus, Jared gives us his predictions on what’s to come; what will the end of Mel's journey look like? Tune in now to hear all this and have some laughs along the way; be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 2025 • 28min
Jared Freid on the Roast of Mel Owens | Happy Hour
Today on “Happy Hour,” comedian Jared Freid is here to chat all about “The Golden Bachelor” Season 2! The Hometowns regular is back on the podcast to spill all the tea on the iconic roast date this season. We kick things off by catching up with Jared and talking all things comedy; anyone looking to learn the art of a best man speech? Then, we dive into Jared’s experience on the “Golden Bachelor” roast date! We get his thoughts on who did best, some behind-the-scenes scoop, and so much more. How did Mel really handle all those jokes? Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, including part two with Jared where we get into all things Hometowns — dropping tomorrow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2025 • 27min
Peg’s a Firecracker! | Golden Hour
Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re sitting down with Peg from this season of “The Golden Bachelor”! The vibrant Golden is here to chat all about herself and her journey on the show! We kick things off with her very exciting career as a bomb tech; she tells us all about being one of four women hired in the high-pressure world of firefighting and defusing bombs. Then, we get into how she got onto the show and her dating life in Las Vegas. Next, we dive into her experiences so far on the show, starting with Night 1. Peg went in there knowing what she wants and she was gonna see if that was Mel! She also chats about her one-on-one and what she was hoping to get out of their date together — sparks are flying! Plus, she reveals her thoughts on living with women after living with so many men for years, plus she gets into the drama with Nicolle. She’s unfiltered, honest, and ready to chat! Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2025 • 32min
A Gallop Away from Hometowns | Golden Hour
Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re diving into last week’s episode of “The Golden Bachelor”! With Hometowns on the horizon, this episode is packed with many highs and lows. We kick things off by chatting about Cindy’s romantic one-on-one date with Mel; will Kathy’s hometown girl be Mel’s number one?! Then, we get into Mel’s differences with each of the women; what could all of these connections look like? We also touch on the group date and how Goldens reflect on their lives; sometimes there is more friction and frustration later in life, and Kathy and Susan admire the vulnerability on this date. Plus, we get into Nicolle’s awkward interaction with Mel and her comments upon exiting — there’s a lot to unpack there. Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2025 • 38min
Cindy: Finding Home and Vacation in Mel | Happy Hour
Today on “Happy Hour,” our guest hosts Joan Vassos and Jonathon Johnson sit down with Cindy from this season of “The Golden Bachelor”! Between securing the final one-on-one and heading into Hometowns, Cindy sits down for her first podcast episode to discuss all the magical highs from this season so far. She tells us all about her journey to the show, her expectations going in, and how she prepared her heart. We also get insight into her one-on-one with Mel; what does their relationship really look like behind closed doors? She even gives us a sneak peek at what we can expect for her Hometown date! Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2025 • 40min
Joan & Jonathon’s ‘Happy Hour’ Takeover! | Happy Hour
Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re switching things up with two very exciting guest hosts: our former Golden Bachelorette JoanVassos and “Bachelor in Paradise” star Jonathon Johnson! Joan and Jon dive into this week’s episode of “The Golden Bachelor” and there is a lot to discuss! We get into each of the mini dates on our final group date of the season, including whose date seemed to put them ahead of the rest. We also address the big question this episode: Can someone really get a Hometown with a one-on-one? They also don’t hold back as they discuss Nicolle and some “wrong reasons” allegations she’s facing; do Jonathon and Joan agree? Plus, we get their thoughts on Mel and his final three; you won’t wanna miss our hosts’ unique perspectives as they predict who might secure Mel’s heart in the end. Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2025 • 31min
Debbie: Fit, Flirty, and Fabulous! | Golden Hour
Today on “Golden Hour,” Kathy and Susan are sitting down with Debbie from this season of “The Golden Bachelor”! We kick things off by getting to know Debbie, starting with her exciting career in fitness — say hello to the OG behind “Beach Body”! Then, we get into this season, including how she got to the show and her POV on her very intimate one-on-one. We also hear her thoughts on the drama so far and how she feels about the other women. Tune in now to hear all this and so much more and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


