So sorry to be so late on this, so we'll make it brief! Paradise is coming and so are more episodes, but Sammi's computer epically failed in this episode, so you're going to hae to wait a little bit, OK? But enjoy this for now! 

We're back before Paradise with some special episodes!! You loved our Season 1 recap of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, so all summer, we're gonna give you a recap, two episodes at a time.

Here are some of the videos and channels Sammi mentioned during the episode, for people who like deep dives into Mormonism and Christian fundamentalism: 

Nights like this don't come around too often! We are locked in and ready to talk about the Bachelor finale. How did we feel about Litia's parting words? What's our take on the upcoming Bachelor in Paradise season? Tune in to find out!

Some resources from the video: The Vulture article, attachment styles video, and Grant's guilty counts. Enjoy! 

Listen, this episode is more unhinged than normal. Sammi's got a cold and just finished speaking for four hours straight, only to come to this jam-packed episode. We've got The Women Tell All, the Fantasy Suites, and a very delayed JILLY BOX! You won't want to miss Sammi's coughing fit as Steve throws her for an absolute loop when suggesting what nail designs she should get next. 

We're in hometowns already, and there were some clear standouts, and one...not so much. We take a lot of off-ramps on this episode, including warning our audience against accidentally falling into alt-right pipelines, how Sammi was right about Hannah Berner (VINDICATION), and teasing a fturue store review! 

For those following along at home, the Jilly Boxes are still delayed in transit. Sniff. 

Here's an article on Grant's music. Also here's the take on Hannah that Sammi was talking about on the episode. 

We're in Scotland! Adn the outlook is perhaps dreich (am I using that right?). The women are focused on their enemy of the last two weeks, Carolina, but we think she's 100% in the right. Controversial opinion? Maybe!! But at least she isn't promoting her music career. 

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPujIV2irvs 

This week, we get confirmation from Sammi's mom about all of her wild stories, plus we talk about this week's episode, I guess. It was a frustrating watch for both of us, mainly because we can't figure out what the drama is about, exactly. Carolina being honest? We just need a villain, huh?

Anyway, go follow us on Bluesky so we have more than 3 followers, k love you byeee

Is there drama in the house, or is everyone just tired and dealing with GI issues? Someone will have to write a tell-all like Courtney for us to know for sure, but what we DO know is that for these women, emotions are running high. 

We talk about kid logic, appendectomies, Daytrader, and you know, whatever else we want, like normal. Stick around until the end for our take on Tyler Cameron's latest kerfuffle.

And while the Internet Archive still exists, you can learn more about Day Trader Here.

Check out this great T...

Are they crisis bangs or just cute bangs? You'll have to watch our video to know for sure! On this episode, we talk about the one-sided beef between Allie Jo and Zoe, the continued domination of Chloie and Zoe, and how Grant is maybe the best singer so far in Bachelor Nation!

We are SO back! This may be the very first season with all unique first names, no last initial required, and we are loving it! In this episode, we talk about Insomnia Cookies, our ongoing beef with Illinois, body glitter, and the Jane Goodall of hot girls. 

Here's an old Jane Goodall of Hot Girls article, and the Tell the Bees take on the Matt & Rachael breakup. (Also, to be fair, we hadn't watched that ANNOYING fry video, but also, let's not act like an immature man is the Antichrist). 

Our favorites so far? Gotta be...

Before we hit the next season of The Bachelor, we give you one more bonus episode: Season 1 of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

First off, for more great LDS commentary, check out Jordan and McKay, the best in the game.

In this episode, we talk about the season, Nickelodeon, weird Wisconsin stuff, our desire to try Swig, and more. Are we team Whitney or team Taylor? You probably already know, but you won't know for sure unless you listen!

If you want to see us do more bonus episodes on other topics...

It only took us 2 years, but we finally did it! Here's our long-awaited, VERY deep dive of Courtney Robertson's book, I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends. It is jam-packed, but we  strongly recommend reading the book and revisiting the season for more context. 

And, here's Ben's Cream Dream video. Watch at your own risk.

Another season has wrapped, and the first Golden Bachelorette season is behind us! While it was a very obvious episode, it was still nice seeing Joan get a happy ending. We hope it continues for many years to come. We talk a little bit about some future special episodes coming, news from The Onion, and how we feel about Grant's season. See you a few times over winter break and then again in late January!

Can you believe it's already time for another Jilly Box? And on the Men Tell All day? What a treat! We do an epic, celebration-based unboxing, interspersed with wholesome tales of the Manion Men. What a season. These men will be missed, but hopefully producers take our hints and give us Paradise! 

P.S.: Please don't yell at Sammi for totally missing who Barbara is. We know how you One Tree Hill fans can get. 

Consider this an interlude, a break in the action before things wrap up for good. We've created a very tight, 30-ish minute episode to get you up to speed on the Finale (part 1). Stay tuned for what is either a very thrilling conclusion or the thing we've expected all along. 

P.S. you can check out Sammi's friend's Twitch channel here.

We're already at hometowns! We get  not one, but TWO , Chicago dates, a Lake Tahoe outing, and a Wichita ranch. Could a Golden Bachelorette ask for anything more? We spend a lot of time dunking on Chicago in this one, sorry in advance. 

Also, go say nice things to @iced__tay on TikTok and check out Sammi's TikTok @SammiDitto for movie deep dives 

We're back with another double episode! 2 times the fun in the same amount of time! We jump back and forth a bit between weeks 4 and 5, so bear with us. Do we already know who "the one" is at the end of this? And who stands the best chance at being the Golden Bachelor? Keep watching and listening for our takes. 

You get a double-dose of us, but also basically half of Sammi because her camera kept freezing, so that counts for something, right? On this week's episode, we talk about Kim's amazing song, Charles being the internet's boyfriend, and all the men making us cry about every 10 minutes or so. Have we turned the corner on Guy? We think so!! Hear our predictions at the end and stories throughout - Helen Keller, tae kwon do, walking for cheese - we really covered it all, as always. 

It's chaotic in our worlds, but thank goodness we have Joan to keep our stuff together. It was a pretty great start to the season. Lots of promising men, perhaps soem foreshadowing of bonding events to come, and there are some people we just want to hear from more! Will we get the chance? Will they give us Pablo in Golden Paradise? One can dream! 

Even when your house has come down wih the plague, the show must go on for Jenn's sake! Sammi and Steve spend 90 minutes breaking down essentially the last 30 minutes of the finale and After the Final Rose. Is Devin diabolical or illogical? Was Jenn treated more unfairly than the other Bachelorettes? And are producers really that evil? All this and more in this episode. 

What a packed episode this week! We cover the fantasy suites, the Men Tell All, and a Fall 2024 Jilly Unboxing. 

It's hard to say how this is all going to shake out after what we've seen this week. We make our predictions, talk about in-home salad bars, and appreciate all of Jeremy's best moments at The Men Tell All. 

Join us next week for the finale, and before we know it, The Golden Bachelorette! 

This week was technical difficulty after technical difficulty to get you here. In fact, if you watch the video, you'll see animated text over half of a black screen about 20 minutes in when we completely lost Steve. But, we're here and that's what counts! The recording and publishing process is sometimes more exciting than the Bachelorette episode itself. We talk about animatronics, run clubs, Sammi's favorite, and, at the end, conspiracy theories. Join us next week for a less buggy episode and a Jilly Box! 

This one really gets into the weeds, but we cover it all - the fun, the serious, the trigger-warning-worthy. But hey, at least we use our own words that come out of our own brain, unlike Sam, who is like one of those dolls with a string in its back that can say like 5 things. The radio station was truly a sight to behold. We also cover Sammi's weird contempt of Seattle (get a grip, Sammi), some very serious allegations against Marcus, and our predictions for the end of the show. And...we talk about the new Bachelor, already...

Look at that, we're back with another episode so quickly! While this week wasn't the most eventful, it does show very clearly who's in the front of the pack. We talk about Jenn's obsession with flying (obviously), Sammi's slightly criminal past, and Jenn's toxic ex-boyfriend. Who will make it to hometowns? We place our predictions at the end. 

Friends, I am so sorry you're getting this so late! Blame technical difficulties on multiple fronts, but we are live with this now, so isn't it the intention that counts?

This week we cover a LOT of ground - men who can't take "no" for an answer, Michiganders vs. Wisconsinites, Tyme machines, VR - this episode has it all.

We'll just say this right off the bat: This week, the men really impressed us with their Thunder Down Under routines. They've got some great alternative careers waiting for them if this season doesn't pan out the way they hoped. We have a large group date, a small group date, and only one-on-one, but plenty of interpersonal drama scattered throughout the episode. Aaron, Sam M, not gonna lie - you're both making us side with Devin, and we don't know how to feel about that.
We throw a lot of references at you this week (OK, it's all...

We're off to Australia! I'm going to be honest, the best part about this episode is when we start to unravel, in real time, the manufactured nature of one of the contestants. Is anything about him real? Find out more by listening and watching! 

We also talk about this great Screenrant article. Give it a read for greater insight on our revelation. 

Sammi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammiditto

Another season is off to the races! We spend this first episode talking about the men, our first impressions, placing bets on our favorites, and chatting about some of the other hot gossip in Bachelor Nation.

In this episode of Rose Plate Special, we unbox the Jilly Summer 2024 box, all themed around a coastal beach vacation! We catch up in some Bachelor news, dive deep into a lawyer's blog, and wonder why Ryan has to be so poetic just all of the time. 

Rose Plate Special: Bachelor Joey - Episode 11

Did we get something that's never happened on The Bachelor before? Yes. Was it the most dramatic finale we could have expected? No. But that's what we love about this show, right? Sometimes we get a fence jump, and sometimes we get a red herring with a bit of girls' girling on the side. All in all, it was a great season and we can't wait to see more from Jenn, and hopefully Maria joins everyone in Paradise soon!

Coming up, Jilly unboxing for Summer 2024!

Rose Plate Special: Bachelor Joey - Episode 10

It feels so refreshing to finally have a great Bachelor again and a wonderful group of women. Maria demonistrated what it means to be a girl's girl, even when your delivery isn't totally perfect. We have a hard conversation about bullying (hey, Bachelor producers, how about you offer more to the people on your show?), sit through bloopers, and speculate on what the finale will bring.

Rose Plate Special: Bachelor Joey - Episode 9

The biggest news in this week's episode is how good Sammi's eagle eyes are (near-sightedness and lazy eye WHERE?)

We've got Daisy in Dreams, while Kelsey and Rachel are in Secrets. What gives?

We've got the same (or an extremely similar) date set-up with the leap of faith as Gabby and Erich took.

The one redeeming source of goodwill (but also drama) came from the Golden Bachelor women joining to impart wisdom and just the right amount of paranoia in Kelsey to maybe make...

Rose Plate Special: Bachelor Joey - Episode 8

Another week of Sammi being right. Wow, it never gets old! We don't have a lot to say about hometowns, but we sure talk about long walks and free channels a lot in this one. Now we wait to see if our Maria is served justice as the next Bachelorette.

Rose Plate Special: Bachelor Joey - Episode 7 and Spring 2024 Jilly Box!

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This is a very special week for you, our loyal listeners, because it's a crossover episode! We have the Spring 2024 Jilly Box, plus our recounting of Week 7 of Joey's journey. The week before hometowns always means crunch time, but in our opinion, this was a slower episode compared to all the drama that had surfaced in the previous weeks. Sammi had a chance to show off her morning-themed Jilly Box goods and also...

Rose Plate Special: Bachelor Joey - Episode 6

Bienvenue, loyal listeners! We are in Montreal for this week's episode, or as we meanly called it, Europe Junior. It's all jokes over here, what do we know, we're in flyover country! What a banner week for Maria! Other good things happened as well. We make our predictions for hometowns and look forward to another stellar week.

P.S., Jilly Box is dropping soon!

For more info on Kelsey T.'s upbringing, check out this interview she did a few years ago.

Rose Plate Special: Bachelor Joey - Episodes 4 & 5

As you work your way through this episode, I want to remind you that you LIKE us. That way, you won't get mad when you hear Sammi jumble up all the details for the dates. This episode starts with a public apology and the next one will, too, we guess. But Maria? Nothing to be sorry about.

Rose Plate Special: Bachelor Joey - Episode 3

Another week of us failing to see why we would need to solve a problem like Maria because she doesn't appear to be a problem. We talk about this in the episode, but here's a hint for everyone reading this - if you say the word "bully" about someone in the house, and nobody has a clue who you're talking about, maybe there is NO bully in your house. We go into full marketing audit on this one, so we are sorry for anyone who doesn't like that. Stay until...

Rose Plate Special: Bachelor Joey - Episode 2

We're in week 2 and people are already picking favorites! The entire internet seems to be Team Daisy but we're over here representing for Team Maria all day, every day. That sprinkle heir screams main character energy, as Charity even agrees per Maria's IG. So let's see where the QUEEN takes us this season.

Rose Plate Special: Bachelor Joey - Episode 1

Maybe we're jinxing it, but we're really excited about this season! Sisters, Canadians, and Hallmark Movie stars (not really, but...kinda!) This season is going to have a little bit of everything, and people are already bringing the gossip on Reddit. We discuss the season, most of the bios, and Oscar snubs, of course.

The Golden Wedding

There's not much to say about a wedding that's just one big sponsorship showcase, but we managed to fill an hour opining on generational differences, the Bachelor years gone by, and that cursed Kwanzaa cake by Sandra Lee (those who want to check it out can do so here).

We stan Molly on this podcast. That's the main takeaway.

We'll be back next week with more Bachelor nation news, Joey's season, and our book review!