Love to See It with Emma and Claire
482 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★ - 3.6K ratingsA snarky but affectionate dissection of dating reality shows — and what they say about all of us. Hosted by Emma Gray and Claire Fallon, who created the popular podcast Here To Make Friends, Love To See It is a weekly recap podcast about The Bachelor franchise and beyond. We laugh, we cry, we break down every episode in obsessive detail, and we unpack all the weird messages pop culture sends us about love. Join us on this journey
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‘Bachelor In Paradise’ S9e6: Open Mouth Makeouts
November 06, 2023 08:05 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBThe beach keeps getting messier and messier! It seems like everyone has a favorite pot to stir as couples continue to shuffle around, new information keeps coming in, and Charity makes her way to the beach to (hopefully) offer some much needed clarity.
‘The Golden Bachelor’ S1e6 Hometowns: Maybe This Is Love w/ Hillary Frey
November 03, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBGerry’s hometowns are filled with love… but maybe a little too much? While we’re happy to see all these wonderful relationships, we all know what’s around the corner. It makes every meeting, kiss, and ‘I Love You’ equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking. We can barely take it! To help us manage the cliffhanger is Editor In Chief of Slate, Hillary Frey!
‘Bachelor In Paradise’ S9e5: Waste of a Good Cake w/ Susie Banikarim
October 30, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBWhen a cake shows up on Paradise, you know there is a 90% chance it gets destroyed in the most dramatic way possible. Join us for Kat’s birthday ‘darty’ and a game of Truth-or-Dare that breaks up one of the oldest couples on the beach. To guide us through it all is journalist and co-host of In Retrospect, Susie Banikarim!
‘The Golden Bachelor’ S1e5: Words of Wisdom w/ Kate Auletta
October 27, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBWe’re pretty sure Gerry has a legal obligation to marry every single one of these women. We can’t bear another rose ceremony! This week, the group gets cut in half as only three women will be moving on to hometowns. Gerry’s got some tough choices to make but no matter what, there will be heartbreak and sisterhood. Navigating it all with us is Editor-In-Chief of Scary Mommy and our longtime colleague at HuffPost, Kate Auletta!
‘Bachelor In Paradise’ S9e4: Truth Box Conspiracy Theorist
October 23, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBTime to break the box and stir the pot! It seems like just about everyone is shifting around as someone leaves, new men enter, and the truth box is opened. Some people handle it well through thoughtful conversations, while others prefer to air their grievances by recording very, very loud interviews. Strap in!
‘The Golden Bachelor’ S1e4: Never Have I Dinked w/ Allison Williams
October 20, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBIf you’re talking to Kathy, zip it. If you’re talking to Gerry, open up and head on over to the pickleball courts! This week is all about having fun with your girlfriends, whether you’re dinking during a pickleball game, chowing down on some ice cream, or playing the most important round of Never Have I Ever in all of human history. Joining us today is BFF of the pod and actress, Allison Williams!
Let’s Try ‘Golden Bachelor’ on Friday This Week!
October 18, 2023 07:05 - 40 seconds - 633 KBWe know some of you just can’t wait to talk about Golden Bachelor so we’re trying something a little different. This week, our Golden Bachelor episode will release on Friday and Bachelor in Paradise on Monday! What do you think? Love to see it? Hate to see it? Let us know! Shoot us an email at [email protected]. See you Friday!
‘The Golden Bachelor’ S1e3: Zip Your Lip! w/ Priscilla Gilman
October 16, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBThe drama has come to Golden Bachelor! As it starts to set in that they’re all dating the same guy, the women find themselves in some classic Bachelor conflicts. But don’t worry, this episode still had all the touching and earnest moments we’ve come to expect from the show! Here to explore it all is author Priscilla Gilman!
‘Bachelor In Paradise’ S9e3: A Kat and Her Golden Retriever w/ Erin Darke
October 13, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBAfter being featured in just about every promo, trailer, and teaser, Sam’s poo baby is finally here– and it’s actually kind of touching! Meanwhile, we see one of the coldest shoulders to ever appear on the beach. To help us break it all down is actor and BFF of the pod, Erin Darke!
‘Golden Bachelor’ S1e2: Wild Amounts of Earnest Energy w/ The Reality Gays
October 09, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBIt’s time to gear up for our first Golden Bachelor dates, which apparently involves sending Gerry on a busy LA freeway with no headlights. Despite the rough commute, Gerry and the gals seem more ready than ever to try on some fun outfits, throw a birthday BBQ, and explore their next love story will look like.
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ S9e2: The Beast Is Back (Sort Of)
October 06, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBWe’re headed back to the beach where all kinds of pots are being stirred ahead of the first rose ceremony of the season! Love triangles upgrade to love squares and Hannah Brown makes an appearance to help fan the flames.
‘Golden Bachelor’ S1e1: Saving the Bachelor Franchise w/ Lisa Belkin
October 02, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBThe wait was worth it! After years of cautious optimism, The Golden Bachelor is here, and we just can’t get enough! From hearing aids to dance parties, the premiere episode was full of touching, fun, and moving moments. We laughed, we cried, and we can’t wait for week two! Joining us to break down the first episode of the new series is Lisa Belkin, creator of the NYTimes Motherlode column, and author of books including “Genealogy of a Murder” and “Show Me A Hero.”
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ S9e1 Premiere: Toes Are a Whole Vibe
September 29, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThe vibes are good! Bachelor in Paradise is back, and everyone seems ready to take to the beach! We’ve already got a messy love triangle and an ensemble of various pairings, but will they be able to handle the newcomers already coming down to the beach?
‘Golden Bachelor’ S1 Cast Bios: Gerry, You Up for Some Scuba?!
September 26, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThese shark-diving, motorcycle-riding, marathon-running ladies are no strangers to adventure, but how are they going to handle being on The Golden Bachelor? With a small social media footprint, these women are already giving us a new twist!
Growth Is Realizing Who the Real Villain Is in ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ w/ Nora McInerny
September 19, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBLook, we might not agree with Jules’ approach, but we understand that it can be hard to let go of someone you’ve been pining for. That’s what makes ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ such a fun movie to revisit! You probably aren’t rooting for the same person as when you were a kid. Here to break it all down with is author and host of Terrible, Thanks For Asking, Nora McInerny!
Fall-ing In Love with Hallmark’s ‘Fourth Down and Love”
September 14, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThe leaves are turning orange, apples are ripe for the picking, and Hallmark is starting their flood of vaguely seasonal made-for-TV rom-coms. Today, we’re recapping one of the new “Fall Into Love” releases with ‘Fourth Down and Love’, a film about fundraisers and finding love on the fields of middle school flag football.
Answering Your Questions About ‘The Bachelor’ and Beyond
September 12, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBWhat Bachelor universe couples would we want to invite to dinner? Do we still like watching Reality TV? How do you keep up with fashion in New York? Today, we’re answering your questions about everything Emma and Leigh!
‘The Ultimatum’ S2 Needs More Romance
September 06, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 97 MBThe Ultimatum is back, but is it better than ever? This week we break down the latest season all the way from early departures to proposals and beyond. Who stays together? Who breaks up? And why does it feel like there is a severe lack of romance?
BIP Predictions and the Evolution of The Bachelor w/ Game of Roses
August 29, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBThe Bachelor Nation news won’t stop coming! While we wait for Bachelor in Paradise and The Golden Bachelor, there has been a steady stream of engagements, babies, and relationship updates to keep us busy. To help us navigate it all is co-hosts of Game of Roses, Chad Kultgen and Lizzy Pace!
‘Bachelorette’ S20e8 Finale: Happily Ever After w/ Zakiya Gibbons
August 22, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBCharity’s Bachelorette journey is coming to an end, and it's up to her to make the choice. Who’s getting engaged? Who’s going home? And who will be our next Bachelor? To help us through last night’s live Bachelorette finale is Zakiya Gibbons, host of the new dating reality podcast, Hang Up!
‘Bachelorette’ S20e7 Men Tell All: Perfectly Petty w/ Esmé Wang
August 15, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBRoll the tape! It’s time for the Men Tell All or, as Sean calls it, The Brayden Show. We revisit all the drama from the season, learn about some more drama off screen, and see what Charity has to say to the men she sent away. Plus, special appearances by past leads and Gerry, our first Golden Bachelor. To help us sort through it all is author Esmé Wang!
JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers Went From Reality Stars to Reality Hosts
August 10, 2023 07:05 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBJoJo and Jordan found love on The Bachelorette and now they’re helping others to do the same as hosts of The Big D! JoJo and Jordan join us to talk all about their new show and what it means to make the change from reality stars to reality hosts. Plus, we discuss their thoughts on Charity’s season and the upcoming Golden Bachelor.
‘Bachelorette’ S20e6 Fantasy Suites: Fairy Tales in Fiji
August 08, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBCharity’s fairy tale continues in Fiji where each of her men have something to prove. Is Xavier ready for marriage? Has Joey been his authentic self? Is Dotun too good to be true? And who is the returning mystery man they’ve teased all season? Let’s find out!
‘Too Hot To Handle’ Tricks Hot People into Therapy w/ Ashley Ray
August 03, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThese singles think they’re spending theirsummer partying on a yacht with Captain Blower, but really they’re embarking on a journey of self discovery under the guidance of a cone. That’s right, it’s Too Hot To Handle, the show that turns horndog singles into therapized relationship material. Joining us to break down the latest season is host of TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray, Ashley Ray!
‘Bachelorette’ S20e6 Hometowns: Getting Real w/ Alex Laughlin
August 01, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBGrab your knitting needles and let’s head to decor-less AirBnBs to meet the family of Charity’s four final men! Are they being their real, true selves? To help us figure it out is producer of Normal Gossip, Alex Laughlin!
LIVE from City Winery: ‘Bachelorette’ S8e5 w/ Juliet Litman
July 27, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 109 MBBefore there was Charity, there was Emily. Last month we put on three live shows where we got together with listeners to revisit one of our favorite Bachelorette seasons so far. We had such a great time that we wanted to share it here with you! Joining us at City Winery in NYC is one of the original Bachelor recappers, host of Bachelor Party, Juliet Litman!
‘Bachelorette’ S20e5: Charity Needs More Time w/ Vella Lovell
July 25, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBAs we fly through this season, Charity and her men travel to yet another American city. Turns out that “The Bachelorette” is so desperate to save money that they won’t even spring for a quick jaunt to Canada or Mexico. Justice for Charity and her men! Joining us to discuss the most unintentionally patriotic season of “The Bachelorette” in franchise history is friend of the pod, Vella Lovell!
‘Bachelorette’ S20e4: Schooled By Scouts w/ Tess Barker
July 18, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe’re in bigfoot country! The men venture out into the woods where some tiny but mighty girl scouts are there to test their love for Charity. Who will go to the kissing Tree and who will be going home? To help us break it all down is comedian, writer and co-host of the Lady To Lady and Toxic podcasts, Tess Barker!
Bachelor Nation Gossip and a Bite Of ‘The Big D’
July 13, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBAfter a year of anticipation, ‘The Big D’ is finally here! You’ve got your standard chaos of reality TV dating shows but this time the contestants are all divorced and dating alongside– or with– their exes. Plus, we have some Bachelor Nation gossip as some Bachelor stars make waves across some unexpected dating shows.
‘Bachelorette’ S20e3: Snitches Dig Ditches w/ Claudia Thompson
July 11, 2023 07:05 - 2 hours - 112 MBThrow on your pink suit and double denim, it’s time for Charity to find her Ken! This week we’re breaking down everything from Brayden’s troubling actions to one of the strangest one-on-one dates we’ve seen yet. Joining us is co-host of The Black Roses podcast and DEI consultant, Claudia Thompson!
‘Bachelorette’ S20e2: Brayden Is On Notice
July 05, 2023 22:31 - 1 hour - 105 MBIt may be the middle of Summer, but it's spring break for Charity’s men! As we enter Week 2 of Charity’s season, we get a classic ‘Bachelorette’ rivalry. Is it enough to disrupt the BBQ? Plus, we see the unfortunate return of 2012 men’s fashion.
'Bachelor' Podcast Shakeups, BIP Rumors, and Wedding Season
June 29, 2023 07:05 - 50 minutes - 46 MBWe’re back to break down the latest news and gossip from Bachelor Nation, including the tumultuous Bachelor Happy Hour host change from Becca Kufrin and Michelle Young to Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt. We’ve also got new relationships, breakups, weddings, and a look towards the cast of Bachelor In Paradise!
‘Bachelorette’ S20e1 Premiere: Backflips and Fake Mustaches with Jill Chin
June 27, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBWe’re kicking off Charity’s season of The Bachelorette with some undercover work from brother-of-the-year Nehemiah, complete with a wig and fake mustache! Plus, there’s backflips, tall men, peacocking, and a surprising first impression rose. Here to recap every minute of it is former Bachelor and Bachelor In Paradise contestant, Jill Chin!
‘Bachelorette’ S20 Preview - Cast Bios with Leigh Blickley Zullo
June 20, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBWith a professional jumper, an underground welder, and a horde of fitness coaches, Charity’s Bachelorette season is already off to a wild start! To help us get to know these 25 men is an old friend of the pod, our one-time HuffPost colleague, writer Leigh Blickley Zullo!
‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Failed Everyone with Arielle Duhaime-Ross
June 13, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 102 MBLast week, Netflix dropped the finale and reunion of ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’, and ever since we have just been… processing. There was a lot to digest, right down to the final breakup revealed in a post-reunion epilogue card. Here to discuss the shocking conclusion to The Ultimatum: Queer Love is Arielle Duhaime-Ross, host of the new Vice TV show Queer Sports as well as the podcast A Show About Animals.
Inside The World Of Influencers with Stephanie McNeal
June 08, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBWe’re joined today by Stephanie McNeal, a senior editor at Glamour and the author of the new book “Swipe Up for More! Inside the Unfiltered Lives of Influencers.”
Everyone on ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Needs To Break Up with Daryn Carp
June 06, 2023 07:05 - 2 hours - 123 MBJust like the rest of the reality-TV-watching world, we have been completely obsessed with Netflix’s “The Ultimatum: Queer Love,” an extremely normal show about five couples switching partners for three weeks to decide if they want to get married. Say what you will about ultimatums around marriage: they make for great TV. Here to join us in breaking down the first 8 episodes of “The Ultimatum” is friend of the pod, Bravo personality, pop culture contributor, and host of “Shaken & Disturb...
Re-Release: ‘Dirty Dancing’ Taught Us About Sensuality and Social Justice with Alison Greenberg
May 30, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBLet’s head out to the Catskills and take it back to our first ever Rom-Com rewatch, the classic ‘Dirty Dancing!’ A perfect blend of sensuality and social justice, this film has truly stood the test of time. Joining us is screenwriter, rom-com aficionado and author of ‘Bad Luck Bridesmaid’ Alison Greenberg!
Re-Release: ‘Grease’ Isn’t The Teen Rom-Com We Thought It Was with Ali Barthwell
May 23, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 100 MBContinuing with our theme of Teen Rom–Com’s we’re re-releasing what just might be the most iconic Teen Rom-Com of all time, ‘Grease!’ But did you know it all started as a satire? Joining us to break it all down is Emmy Award-winning Last Week Tonight writer, Vulture Bachelor recapper and all-around legend Ali Barthwell!
‘Never Been Kissed’ Is Creepier In Your 30’s with Lane Moore
May 16, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBIn this episode we’re rewatching ‘Never Been Kissed,’ a movie with a premise that is far more disturbing in 2023 than it felt when we were in middle school in 1999. Is there a good Rom-Com underneath all the creepiness or have we all just been charmed by Drew Barrymore? To help us figure it out is Lane Moore, comedian and author of ‘You Will Find Your People: How to Make Meaningful Friendships as an Adult.’
Channel Surfing: ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ S1
May 11, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBIn this rendition of Channel Surfing, we’re diving into the new Netflix reality dating show, 'Jewish Matchmaking.’ From its charming host to its diverse group of daters, this show has a lot to explore and to help us through it all is Mattie Kahn, friend of the pod, journalist, and author of the forthcoming book “Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America’s Revolutions.”
Rom-Com Rewatch: ‘Pretty In Pink’ with Sarah Edmondson
May 09, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBFor the first time on Love To See It we’re covering a movie from the king of 80’s Rom-Coms, John Hughes. Pretty In Pink was written specifically for Molly Ringwald whose influence goes beyond the script helping to make a classic 80’s Rom-Com. To help us recap the movie is Sarah Edmondson, host of the A Little Bit Culty podcast.
‘Love Is Blind’ Is A Workplace Too with Nick Thompson and Jeremy Hartwell
May 04, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBWe get a lot of joy– and some depression– from reality TV shows that come from the work of cast members and contestants. We hope the conditions on set match the glamorous scenes we often see on screen, but that’s rarely the case. In this bonus episode, we’re joined by Nick Thompson and Jeremy Hartwell from season 2 of Love Is Blind to discuss their experience on the show and why they founded UCAN, a non-profit organization that advocates for the casts of unscripted shows.
Rom-Com Rewatch: ‘Clueless’ with Lindsey Metselaar
May 02, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBIs this a Noxzema commercial? Nope, it’s Clueless! This week we’re diving into one of the most quotable teen rom-coms ever made filled to the brim with one-liners, iconic outfits, and self-discovery. To help us along the way is host of the We Met At Acme podcast, Lindsey Metselaar!
'Bachelor' Hard Launches + 'Love Is Blind' Legal Woes
April 27, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBFrom crossover couples to extremely depressing labor conditions for reality TV stars, we’re breaking down all the news and gossip with stand-up comedian and power recapper, Dave Neal! In this episode we cover… New relationships in the reality TV world Michelle Young’s 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose appearance Chris Harrison’s beef with Mike Fleiss Unaired Love Is Blind engagements Allegations of poor labor conditions during early Love Is Blind seasons
Rom-Com Rewatch: ‘Easy A’ with Amy Nicholson
April 25, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 90 MBWho knew there’d be so much English literature in teen Rom-Coms? This week we’re rewatching Easy A, the coming-of-age film plucked from the pages of Nathaniel Hawthorne. We’ll dive into purity culture, sexual capital, and early 2010’s fashion with film critic and co-host of Unspooled, Amy Nicholson.
Rom-Com Rewatch: ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ with Kate Kennedy
April 18, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 98 MBOrder some Thai food, get your feminist prose, and throw on your angry girl music of the indie rock persuasion because this week we’re rewatching the breakout hit 10 Things I Hate About You! From the halls of Padua High to the troubling dynamics of its Shakespearian source material, we’ll break it all down with our guest Kate Kennedy, host of the Be There In Five podcast.
Channel Surfing: ‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ S1
April 13, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIn this special Channel Surfing bonus episode, we are diving into the agriculture-core dating show 'Farmer Wants a Wife,” a Fox reality program about love… farm-style. How does this show work and where does it fit in the reality TV dating landscape? Let’s take this country road and find out!
Rom-Com Rewatch: ‘Love & Basketball’ with Milly Tamarez and Amanda Duberman
April 11, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBRom-Com Rewatches are back! We’re kicking things off with the classic Love & Basketball, the tale of two childhood friends who both love basketball and ultimately, each other. To help us break down this iconic film are Milly Tamarez and Amanda Duberman, co-hosts of the Betches Sup podcast.
'Bachelor' Finale News & Gossip
April 04, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 86 MBThe season may be over, but the news and gossip never stop! To help us dissect it all is Ashley Tabron, also known as @AshTalksBach. In this episode we cover… Mike Fleiss’s departure Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar’s media rounds Ariel Frenkel and Gabi Elnicki’s various podcast interviews Plus, a smattering of updates from Bachelor Nation