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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Episodes
‘Paradise’ S5 Week 1 With Brett Vergara
August 08, 2018 18:53 - 1 hour - 68 MBNew setting, new show, same drama. It’s Colton and Tia: The Spin-off! And, you know, 20 or so other hot singles on a beach. Honestly, we’re just so happy to finally be in Paradise, even if all we do is talk about Colton and Tia for another month. Here to help us kick it off, it’s Bachelor tweeter extraordinaire and Buzzfeed community manager Brett Vergara! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
‘Bachelorette’ S14 Finale With Allison Williams
August 07, 2018 21:16 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBOn this episode, Allison Williams joins to recap ‘The Bachelorette’ season 14 finale. We discuss Becca’s level of happiness, Garrett’s poetic kind of love, Blake’s sweaty heartbreak, and ask more of the apology on ‘After The Final Rose’. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14 Bonus With Robert Mills
August 02, 2018 15:59 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis season has been full of intrigue and scandal, so we wanted to get the scoop from someone who knows what’s going on behind the scenes -- Rob Mills! He’s the Head of Alternative Programming for ABC, as well as a prolific tweeter. We talked about his history with the franchise, all those off-screen scandals, what we can expect from Paradise and, more importantly, THE PROPOSAL, The Bachelorette’s underappreciated baby sibling. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa...
'Bachelorette' S14 Men Tell All With Michael Garofola
July 31, 2018 20:02 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIt was a classic Men Tell All last night... in that the men did not tell all. We really learned nothing new, except that they all still love Becca. On this episode, Jordan steals the show, Lincoln is the elephant in the room, and Jason campaigns to be the next Bachelor. Here to break it all down is Bachelor Nation alum, Michael Garofola. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14e9 With Caila Quinn
July 24, 2018 20:24 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIt’s fantasy suite week! And this season, the fantasy suite truly turned into a regular dream suite. Not too amazing, not too terrible, just normal! Except for Jason, who didn’t get to participate at all. But after that exit, we have a feeling he was in a lot of Bachelor Nation fantasies last night. To discuss all that and more, we’re joined by the wonderful Caila Quinn! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14e8 With Kristen Baldwin
July 17, 2018 20:40 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIt’s hometown week! And the biggest topics of the episode were… Colton being a virgin and his history with Tia. We’ve made so much progress since the first half of the season. Meanwhile, Garrett finds common values, Jason reveals his good-looking family, and Blake reveals a serious trauma. In the end, Tia helps to force Becca's hand and send Colton packing. Joining us to recap is EW TV critic, Kristen Baldwin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus: UnREAL With Shiri Appleby
July 16, 2018 13:13 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBOn this surprise bonus episode, Shiri Appleby joins Here To Make Friends to discuss the latest and final season of UnREAL, acting and directing since #MeToo, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14e7 With Tierney Bricker
July 10, 2018 18:07 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBLast night, Colton revealed he's still a virgin, Garrett counted the times he's ever been discouraged, and Blake showed his dance moves. In other news, ABC broke into the broadcast to announce the new SCOTUS nominee and Wills and Leo are heading home. On this episode, E! News Editor Tierney Bricker joins Claire and Emma to recap! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14e6 With Derek Peth
July 03, 2018 19:24 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBVirginia is for lovers ... or so they say! On this episode, Jason rises the ranks, Chris flames out "guns blazing", and Becca finds a friend in Leo. BOTH Claire and Emma are back this week, and they are joined by good friend of the pod and Bachelor Nation alum Derek Peth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14e5 With Kate Dries
June 26, 2018 19:01 - 1 hour - 74 MBLast night on 'The Bachelorette' we finally arrived at this season's highly anticipated two-on-one date between Jordan and David. But amazingly, it was all overshadowed by Chris and his massive sense of entitlement. And to top it all off, he made it through the rose ceremony and will live to see another episode this season! On this episode, Claire Fallon is joined by writer Kate Dries to breakdown episode five from Becca's season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14e4 With Ali Barthwell And Ashley Spivey
June 19, 2018 19:02 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week, we learned a lot from “The Bachelorette.” We learned about the meaning of angled collars. We learned that there are actually still people in this world who believe the earth is flat. And we learned that our problematic frontrunner was once married for two months. It’s a lot to take in! On this episode, Emma Gray is joined by writer and Bachelor recapper Ali Barthwell, and intrepid Bachelor Nation citizen journalist, Ashley Spivey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf...
'Bachelorette' S14 Bonus With Reality Steve
June 15, 2018 18:44 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBOn this bonus episode, Emma Gray catches up with Reality Steve about this week's news off camera – Season 14 contestant Lincoln Adim has been convicted of indecent assault and battery. They wonder how this could have been missed in a background check and what the implications may be for the future of this season and franchise. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14e3 With Erin Darke
June 12, 2018 17:31 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBOn this episode, Erin Darke joins Emma to recap episode three of Becca's season. Jordan continues to make great television, Colton and Tia move on, David falls out of bed, and Clay breaks his wrist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14e2 With Brett Vergara
June 05, 2018 18:33 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWeek 2 felt a lot more like a week 6! On this episode, Claire is joined by Brett Vergara to recap episode two of Becca's season. They discuss the cast ganging up on Lincoln, Connor destroying his date winning souvenir photo, Blake and Becca smashing tons of Arie related stuff, Wills' style and body language, and Colton's off screen history with Tia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14 Bonus With Jake Enyeart
June 01, 2018 20:32 - 27 minutes - 25 MBSo, you may remember Jake Enyeart, who got sent home before the rose ceremony because he already knew Becca. We wanted to get a little more insight on their confusing shared history, so we called him up and talked to him about it. He also shared his thoughts on the controversy around the current frontrunner, Garrett. As most of you probably know, Ashley Spivey shared some screenshots of Garrett’s 'likes' on offensive Instagram posts last week, and Emma and Claire reported on his Instagram h...
'Bachelorette' S14e1 With Allison Williams
May 29, 2018 19:02 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBNight one is upon us! On this episode Claire and Emma breakdown the intro packages, the quirky entrances, and wade through a Bachelorette Mansion driveway littered with gimmicks, catch-phrases, and so much ogling. Plus, there is already drama – in the house – and in Garrett's social media history. They're helped by Bachelor Nation super-fan Allison Williams, who came to the studio with pages and pages of notes in hand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S14 Preview – The Cast Bios
May 18, 2018 18:18 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe did the damn thing! 'The Bachelorette' cast bios are out, and this season they're a little lighter than usual. But that didn't stop Claire and Emma who are back at it and bringing you their signature snark and expert analysis. These guys are athletic, age-appropriate, television-movie villains, and ready to retire at 40! Here To Make Friends returns Tuesday, May 29th. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
BONUS: Live at SXSW With Brittany Taylor
March 12, 2018 18:37 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe’re still not over that two-part season finale. So we flew to Austin to talk about it all over again with season 22 contestant, Brittany Taylor, live from the TuneIn Podcast Stage at SXSW. Brittany told us about getting friend-zoned, being besties with Becca, and life after the Bach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22 Finale Part 2 With Amy Kaufman
March 07, 2018 22:42 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBIt's The Bachelor finale (part two) – plus, After The Final Rose. Arie tries for reconciliation, proposes to Lauren, and Becca is our next Bachelorette! Here to cover it all and more, we’re joined by the definitive chronicler of the world of 'The Bachelor' for the LA Times, and author of new book Bachelor Nation, Amy Kaufman! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22 Finale Part 1 With Jacqueline Trumbull
March 06, 2018 19:39 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThe Bachelor lived up to the hype, and though it was painful, it turned out to be perhaps the most dramatic finale ever. Tonight ABC will deliver two extra hours of programming, but on this episode we are joined by season 22 contestant Jacqueline Trumbull – she offers her insight as a recent alum and helps us to analyze every moment of night one of the season 22 finale. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22e9 The Fantasy Suites With Vella Lovell
February 27, 2018 17:52 - 1 hour - 75 MBLast night we watched the fantasy suite dates! They’re in Peru! Arie points out that Peru has lots of culture, Machu Picchu, the Nazca Lines, and sand dunes. Over the course of the episode he drops the 'L' word quite a bit, cuts Kendall, and talks things over with Ross – Becca's Ex. To recap every moment, we’re joined by the wonderful Vella Lovell, who you may know from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and The Big Sick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22 Women Tell All With Marikh Mathias
February 26, 2018 22:40 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBOn this episode we’re going to try to recap what we managed to glean from this Women Tell All. Last night, Caroline teased the drama to come, Bekah explained her status as a missing person, and Krystal joined Arie on the couch. Enjoy a little behind-the-scenes insight and a very pro-glam mindset from our guest, Season 22 contestant Marikh Mathias! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
BONUS: 'Winter Games' Week 2 With Megan Angelo
February 23, 2018 19:58 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBMegan Angelo joins the pod and takes us behind the scenes into her reporting from 'The Bachelor Winter Games'. On this episode we ask whether this special programming was a success, and if it will return. And of course, we analyze every lasting couple, breakup, kiss, and challenge, PLUS the surprise proposal. Bachelor Winter Games, we miss you already! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22e8 – The Hometown Dates
February 20, 2018 18:41 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBWe've made it to the hometown dates and Arie is showing signs of stress. This week we encountered Kendall's storage unit full of taxidermy, plus her twin sister Kylie! Tia takes Arie to a racetrack, then Arie considers church (and other life plans) with Becca, and survives his encounter with Lauren's dad who it turns out is just a sweet man. Ultimately it was a low key episode of The Bachelor, but feminism fails makes a strong return. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio...
BONUS: 'Winter Games' Week 1 With Michael Garofola
February 16, 2018 19:13 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBMichael Garofola joins us to offer a behind the scenes look at The Bachelor Winter Games. He breaks down the love triangles, the bromances, what got lost in translation, and what got left on the cutting room floor from episodes 1 and 2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22e7 With Caila Quinn
February 13, 2018 18:04 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBBuongiorno! This week Arie and the remaining women are in Tuscany. There were pop-up bakers, signature make-out sessions with backs against stone walls, and even a surrogate Italian family. It was a cinematic episode, full of food and wine – pizza, pasta, and truffle hunting! Ultimately, Jacqueline pulled herself out of the running, and Sienne and Bekah were sent home, setting us up for next week's hometown dates. Joining us to recap is 'Bachelor' season 21 alum, Caila Quinn. See acast.com/...
BONUS: 'Winter Games' Preview With Lesley Murphy
February 09, 2018 17:56 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWinter is here, Winter Games are coming, and we have so many questions! Here to brief you (and us) on everything 'Bachelor Winter Games' is contestant Lesley Murphy, formerly of 'The Bachelor' season 17 (Sean Lowe's season). She filled us in on what to expect for this special mini season, talked about her life since 'The Bachelor' as a travel blogger, and spoke about her work as a women's health advocate after testing positive for the BRCA 2 mutation. Plus we got her to dish her thoughts on...
'Bachelor' S22e6 With Olivia Caridi & Brandi Cyrus
February 06, 2018 19:57 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBArie and the remaining contestants are in Paris! This week – a river boat cruise, a group date at the Moulin Rouge, a two on one date featuring a hedge maze and a chateau tour, and finally one big obstacle for Arie and Jacqueline. Bekah channels Betty Boop, Kendall channels empathy, and Krystal says au revoir. Joining to recap are Olivia Caridi and Brandi Cyrus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22e5 With Erin Darke
January 30, 2018 19:18 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThis week on Here To Make Friends, we're putting ourselves out there and giving you everything we've got – fun, passionate, sad, emotional, excited, and ... futuristic? Last night, Krystal got put in the dog house BUT will stick around another week. Plus, Tia gets a one on one date in a swamp, because she's a country girl. Joining us to break it all down is actress Erin Darke of Good Girls Revolt, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Dietland, coming soon on AMC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
'Bachelor' S22e4 With Kristen Baldwin
January 23, 2018 18:29 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIt's week 4 and we've finally left the bachelor mansion for South Lake Tahoe! On this episode, Sienne wins our hearts (again), Kendall eats bugs for Arie, Marikh gets glam-shamed, and Bekah reveals her age! And, Krystal survives another rose ceremony after a surprise interruption for one last word. To help us cover every moment, we're joined by Kristen Baldwin, Editor in Chief of Yahoo! Entertainment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22e3 With Ashley Spivey
January 16, 2018 19:03 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBThis week, Claire and Emma are joined by Bachelor alum, Ashley Spivey. Together they breakdown two group dates – GLOW inspired wrestling and a dog circus competition – plus, an early one-on-one exit in wine country. On this episode, the producers played up Annaliese's childhood trauma with more flashbacks, and set up Bibiana for an epic meltdown. In the end, both contestants took the high road home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22e2 With Taylor Nolan and Derek Peth
January 09, 2018 20:47 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBThis season is starting to heat up! There were the premature one on one dates, plus bumper car trauma, and a fiery rant at the cocktail party. On this episode, Bachelor in Paradise golden couple Derek Peth and Taylor Nolan join to break down every moment from episode two. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus: Single State of Mind With Andi Dorfman
January 08, 2018 16:11 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBFormer Bachelorette Andi Dorfman, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22e1 With Brett Vergara
January 02, 2018 19:53 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBTrinkets, tchotchkes, and doodads! The first night has come and gone. Joining to recap every last entrance, gimmick, and early exit, is Brett Vergara. Excitement! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelor' S22 Preview – The Cast Bios
December 13, 2017 22:27 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBWe're back! On this season preview episode, Claire and Emma breakdown ABC's Countdown to Arie special, and snarkily review all 29 contestant bios. Buckle up and get ready for season 22 of The Bachelor, coming in January! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Paradise' S4 Bonus with Kristina Schulman
September 15, 2017 17:05 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBYou thought we were done? We thought we were done. Just about everyone who watched Bachelor in Paradise fell totally in love with Kristina Schulman, including us. So we’re so glad to be joined by phone with her for a special bonus interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Paradise' S4 Bonus with Taylor Nolan and Derek Peth
September 13, 2017 16:15 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBWe're in the presence of true love. Taylor Nolan and Derek Peth join us to relive their journey together in Paradise. They help us unpack all of the drama from this season, share their best unaired moments, and tell us about their engagement and future together. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Paradise' S4 Finale with Ashley Spivey
September 12, 2017 19:06 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBParadise really ended on a high last night – for starters it was only two hours of television. We go through the breakups and goodbyes, the final couples, and then look ahead to Arie's coming season of The Bachelor. To help us do it all, we're joined by Bachelor alum Ashley Spivey. But we're not done yet! Check back tomorrow for a special bonus episode with Taylor Nolan and Peth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Paradise' S4 Bonus with Christen Whitney
September 11, 2017 17:57 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBOn this bonus episode, we catch up with Christen Whitney from 'Paradise' about her scallop shaming, her interest from the many men in Mexico, and her thoughts about the next bachelor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Paradise' S4 Week 4
September 06, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBThe journey is almost over, and we should be thinking about love. So this week in Paradise, love triangles and love squares. Plus, Robby takes it slow, and everyone kisses Jack. Also – Freddy arrives, Ben Z. goes home to his dog, Kristina gives up on Dean, and the twins try very hard to ruin Paradise. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Paradise' S4 Week 3 with Jada Yuan
August 30, 2017 18:32 - 1 hour - 88 MBThis was supposed to be our refuge, and instead it was four hours of middle-school BS. We're joined by Jada Yuan of New York Magazine and Vulture, to discuss scallop fingers, low key bullying, romantic Robby vs. friend Robby, Dean's love triangle, and the arrival of Daniel. Plus, we try to close the book on the production shutdown set off by Corinne and DeMario. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Paradise' S4 Week 2 with Diggy Moreland
August 23, 2017 20:01 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBWe can’t wait for the girls to have the roses again. Please end this mess! Guys like Dean and Adam should not be juggling two perfect women apiece. After the break, joining by phone is Diggy, aka Kenneth Moreland. We talk about his surge in popularity this week and of course, his glasses. Plus, Danielle M. leaves for Kenya and Wells breaks out from behind the bar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Paradise' S4 Week 1 with Brett Vergara
August 16, 2017 17:56 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBAfter a sexual misconduct investigation, 'Bachelor In Paradise' is back for season 4. And despite the hype, the incident was mostly ignored in episode 1. We met the cast, said goodbye to Jorge, DeMario and Corrine, and then said hello to our new resident bartender, Wells. Amid shutdown, we begin episode 2 with Carly and Evan's wedding. It was lovely but unfortunately felt overshadowed. Back in 'Paradise' the franchise shirked any blame and instead offered the remaining cast as its human shie...
'Bachelorette' S13 Bonus with Eric Bigger
August 10, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWe've been keeping a mystery episode from you. We teased this interview a couple weeks ago, and we're sorry if we lead you astray! It's miracle season! We're joined by Eric Bigger, and we can finally air this, because he's off the show! We talked to him about his time with Rachel, the emergence of his beard, and asked him about life after The Bachelorette. Might he be the next Bachelor? But that's not all – we were able to field one burning question to Rachel and Bryan during their stop at A...
'Bachelorette' S13 Finale With Jamia Wilson
August 08, 2017 19:14 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBWe're so devastated, but also truly happy. It's The Bachelorette finale and Rachel is engaged to Bryan. But first, she has to send Eric home and breakup with Peter. Plus, another first, in a series of interstitial segments we heard live reactions from Chris Harrison, Rachel, and the final cast. Joining us to recap is writer, activist, and Publisher and Executive Director of the Feminist Press, Jamia Wilson! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S13 Men Tell All with Sharleen Joynt
August 01, 2017 19:16 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBSome people hate it, but we love it -- it’s the episode where the men don’t exactly tell all, but they do talk back a little bit. Last night, we heard Blake and Lucas revisit Bananagate, sort of, DeMario defending the practice and art of having a side chick, and Anthony, Josiah and Rachel take Lee to school. And to unpack every single moment, we're joined by opera singer, Flare contributor, and podcaster Sharleen Joynt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus: 'Bachelorette' By The Numbers with Ella Koeze And Walt Hickey
July 27, 2017 15:53 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBWe have an unbelievable amount of useless knowledge about The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. But today we're stepping into new territory for the podcast and diving deep into the data. We're joined for this bonus episode by Ella Koeze and Walt Hickey from FiveThirtyEight.com. They recently analyzed all 33 seasons of the franchise and shared their findings. Nerd out with us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S13e9 With Allison P. Davis
July 25, 2017 17:39 - 1 hour - 70 MBAnother week, another cliff hanger. On this episode, the remaining guys meet Rachel's family in Dallas. Plus, Bryan clashes with Rachel's family, Peter has cold feet, and Eric has a night in the fantasy suite in Rioja, Spain. Here to break down every moment with us is Allison P. Davis, Senior Writer at The Cut and New York Magazine! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S13e8 With Jasmyn Lawson
July 18, 2017 18:40 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBWe've made it to the hometown dates and we're joined by Jasmyn Lawson, Culture Editor at Giphy. Listen along as we relive the joy of Aunt Verna, the dominos and arepas, Peter's cold feet, and Dean's downfall. Plus – check back later this week for a special bonus episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Bachelorette' S13e7 With Ali Barthwell
July 11, 2017 18:57 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBAdam? Matt? Who are these people?! To help us remember these contestants, we're joined by Ali Barthwell, Vulture recapper extraordinaire -- and she's here IRL! Ali helps us relive the many boat rides, analyze Swiss watch purchases, and look toward next week for what may shape up to be some seriously dramatic / problematic hometown dates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.