Rose Watch: Just Another Bachelor Podcast

The Most Dramatic (Anticlimactic) Finale in Bachelor History (Clayton Finale and After the Final Rose Recap)

It's been 84 years, but Sam, Sanjana, and Grace are not letting Clayton walk them out on their way to recapping the finale episodes of The Bachelor! We did a first this week and watched live at a bar in New York—and ran into Sanjana's favorite Bachelor alum! We do our best to wade through this dumpster fire of a finale and surprise, suprise—much like Gabby, Rachel, and Susie are very different women—we all have very different opinions on how it all ended. We can only be united by our hatred ...

Love You Three Times, Susie's Going Away (Women Tell All and Fantasy Suites Recap)

Sam, Sanjana, and Grace are diving into a dormant volcano, but it feels active because they are recapping the eruption that was this week's Women Tell All and Fantasy Suites episodes of The Bachelor. They start off with the WTA and it turns out maybe the gaggle of women were bigger bullies than Shanae this season (no, no, she was definitely a bully). It was hard to hear over the constant yelling, so we pivot to the Fantasy Suites, where we only really talk about one thing. And that's because...

Clayton, the King of Dingbats (Bachelor, Episode 8 Recap)

Sam, Sanjana, and Grace are zoom, zoom, zooming into the recaps of Clayton's hometown dates. But the dates are not making their hearts go boom, boom, boom. We almost forget Susie exists and are wondering what we missed. We are in love, actually with Gabby's grandpa and are hoping for a spin-off. Serene slow jumps out of this relationship, but she looks damn good doing it. And Rachel shows us what would happen if sexy baby voice and strep throat produced an offspring, and it's Gollum. Does th...

Pretty Woman with a dash of Freud (Bachelor, Episode 7 Recap)

This week, Sam and Sanjana take over Rose Watch without the watchful gaze of their cynic, their Producer Lauren and AP Monty!  They break down this week's episode by dissecting the Sarah vs Mara feud, Sarah's new and temporary villain status, Rachel's unstoppable "melting" and more, while also diving into discussions about femininity, respect, and scrutinizing Mike Fleiss' recent tweets and trying to piece together how the rest of this season could potentially play out. Will there even be a...

Clayton's Red Flags (Bachelor, Episode 6 Recap)

Sam, Sanjana, and Grace are meeting at the clock tower to recap another episode of The Bachelor. We're relieved to finally bid Shanae adieu, but now that she's gone, we can't help but wonder, has Clayton been the problem all along? The next stop on this Bachelor cruise is Croatia, where the group date has the women going into "beast mode." Mara continues to have beef with Sarah, and we think Mara would be happier on a reboot of the Donna Reed Show than on The Bachelor. And it seems like Clay...

We Just Want to Glow (Clayton, Episode 5 Recap)

Sam and Grace are coming to you from Fort Rose Watch to recap yet another episode of The Bachelor. We get a much needed (if brief) break from the Shenae drama and actually get to focus on some of the other women this episode. Serene and Gabby’s one-on-ones lead to us discussing whether we also smashed fireflies on our faces. Our sorry lack of knowledge during the roast forces Sanjana out of hiding to fight for Russell Peters’ good name. And Rachel brings sexy baby voice back, but it needs to...

I've Had the Shrimp Already (Clayton, Episode 4 Recap)

Sam, Sanjana, and Grace crash a stranger's barbecue before recapping the latest episode of The Bachelor! Sam's dreams are slowly inching her closer to an inevitable appearance in the Bach franchise. We didn't think we would have to watch another two hours of Shenae shrimp content, and babe, we're full. We say adios to Elizabeth before taking an international trip to exotic Houston, Texas. And Rachel comes out of nowhere to crash land onto Clayton's heart. The group date brings back mandatory...

Shrimp Wars (Clayton, Episode 3 Recap)

Sam, Sanjana, Grace, and Lauren are finally reunited and are sexy slow running into the third episode of The Bachelor! We start off with the always cringy confessional group date and wonder why the hell are past cast members running this therapy sesh. Scavenger hunt and Van Gogh are two things we never thought we’d say together, but Sarah and Clayton’s one-on-one makes the impossible happen! The Baywatch group date can’t be saved by the red outfits, and Shanae is left floundering. Battle lin...

What Bachelor Dreams Are Made Of (Clayton, Episode 2 Recap)

This week, Sam and Grace are coming at you from Rose Watch's bougie yacht to recap another episode of the Bachelor! ABC finally puts their money to good use and recruits two ICONS to host the group dates. We start at a kids birthday party with THE Hillary Duff, and Cassidy does her best to repel both the children and her childhood idol. Hey now! Clayton and Susie take a helicopter ride to a neighboring yacht and a conversation about relationships happens. Ziwe famously teaches the women abou...

We Can't Be with America's Sweetheart (Clayton, Episode 1 Recap)

Happy New Year's Rose Watchers! We are back to recap Clayton Echard's season of The Bachelor...is it too late to get off the ride? Grace and Sanjana discuss their thoughts on the first episode, because not even an 11-hour time difference can stop us from complaining about how much we dislike Clayton! However, a recording error can.  We're back at the Bachelor mansion, swimming in a sea of blondes, so we have a little trouble picking which women stood out to us. Claire made us cringe, but sh...

A Farewell to Michelle and 2021 (Finale and After the Final Rose Recap)

Happy New Year! We did it, Rose Watchers, we made it through 2021 and another season of The Bachelorette! Our friendship hasn't imploded yet, so it's a victory for us. We are back for a belated recap of Michelle's finale and to reflect on our first season of podcasting and what we hope to bring to the future of Rose Watch.  We pop open some bubbly and cheers to hopefully a better 2022. We wish all of you a safe and happy New Year's! We'll be back next week for Clayton's season (internal scre...

Happy Holidays from Rose Watch!

Nayte’s Second Big Night aka Why Is there Still a Show? (Fantasy Suites, Episode 9)

It's a two-passenger episode this week as Sanjana and Sam take the wheel and drive into fantasy suites. We start off by delving into the latest news in the Bachelor franchise, the three C's—Colton and Controversial Crew (ugh). We then get into Michelle's individual dates and are bored by Brandon, heartbroken for Joe, and DISAGREE on Nayte. We pretty much know where the finale is going, so do we really need to watch next week's three-hour episode? Spoiler alert: the answer is probably no, but...

We Don't Know Them (The Men Tell All, Episode 8 Recap)

Sam, Sanjana, and Grace try to recap the Men Tell All without suffering from too much secondhand embarrassment. We struggle to remember half the guys there and pretend to care about the petty drama. And we begin our campaign to get Sam on the Bachelor Live on Stage! Where to find us: Rose Watch: https://www.instagram.com/rosewatchpodcast/ Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samanthas_stars/ Sanjana: https://www.instagram.com/sanjiyer/ Grace: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast/cinders-...

Nayte's Big Night (Michelle, Episode 6 & 7 Recap)

Rose Watch is back and spicier than ever! Fresh from their Thanksgiving break, we dive into the whirlwind of Bachelor Nation drama. Grace is MAD about Clayton being cast as The Bachelor and begs to know how this happened. We get into hometowns and have a very honest conversation about why this is their least favorite part of the show. Sanjana and Sam make a bet over who Michelle will choose in the end, and someone's walking away with $20! *The middle of the episode has some audio issues, ap...

Happy Thanksgiving from Rose Watch!

Happy Thanksgiving! This year, we are thankful for all our Rose Watchers (and the eternal dumpster fire that is the Bachelor franchise). No new episode this week as we break for the holiday. All work and no play makes a cynic, a believer, and an in-betweener very dull podcasters.  We will be back next week to share our spicy takes on the latest Bachelorette episodes and all the recent news in Bachelor Nation! Where to find us: Rose Watch: https://www.instagram.com/rosewatchpodcast/ Sam:...

Does He Even Have a Boating License? (Michelle, Episode 5 Recap)

We're back to recap another episode of The Bachelorette! This week, Producer Lauren joins Sanjana and Grace on the mics, while Sam is away charting the stars. We discuss a slow week in Bachelor news and Sanjana makes a birthday wish for more hot goss in the coming weeks. We say Skol! to the Viking group date and discover "The Stadium" is the way to most of the men's hearts. Meanwhile, Clayton is finally given his shining (if undeserved) moment in the sun. Nayte's boating one-on-one reveals L...

You're Invited to Michelle's Sleepover Party (Michelle, Episode 4 Recap)

Sam, Sanjana, and Grace may not have run a marathon this past weekend, but they are here to recap Episode Four of the Bachelorette! We attempt to discuss Martin's one-on-one date, but find it much more entertaining to talk about pretty much anything else. We talk about the guys' slumber party and Michelle revealing her insecurities during the group date. Rick becomes a top contender for some of us, but we're not sure the frog in his throat is doing it for any of us. We each predict who Miche...

Doughboy vs. Little Willie (Michelle, Episode 3 Recap)

Sam, Sanjana, and Grace are back to discuss Episode Three of The Bachelorette! Sanjana tells us about her spooooky encounter with Blake Horstmann on Halloween, and we debate how long Cat Ears can keep up his shtick. We try to figure out what's the deal with Top Gun (and bomber jackets) and talk about the final super soaker showdown between Peter and Will. Rodney has his one-on-one date and we wonder whether Michelle is still playing teacher with some of the men. We comment on the lack of act...

Pizza This, Pizza That (Michelle, Episode 2 Recap)

It's episode two of Michelle Young's season of The Bachelorette, and Sam, Sanjana, and Grace are back to talk Bach. We cover the group date that turned us off, and the group date that turned us ALL the way up. Thoughts on Jamie's betrayal are shared, and we have our first fight! We also discuss the latest Bachelor news, including Katie and Blake's breakup, Chris Harrison's engagement, Claire and Dale's breakup (again), and plastic surgery within the franchise.   Where to find us: Rose Watc...

Why Granny Smith??? (Michelle, Episode 1 Recap)

Sam, Sanjana, and Grace talk about the first episode of Michelle Young's season of The Bachelorette. We analyze the new batch of men, and discuss whether we miss a certain other man from the franchise. We also proclaim Producer Lauren the Helen Mirren of Podcasts! Where to find us: Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samanthas_stars/ Sanjana: https://www.instagram.com/sanjiyer/ Grace: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast/cinders-a-cinderella-podcast/id1580299556?l=en Theme Music: Cookie ...

The Journey (So Far)

Welcome to the first episode of Rose Watch! Sam, Sanjana, and Grace take you through their journey through the Bachelor franchise, discuss the latest season of Bachelor and Paradise, and share what they are looking forward to see on Michelle's season.  Can a cynic, believer, and in-betweener talk about the Bach without fighting? Listen every Friday to find out! Where to find us: Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samanthas_stars/ Sanjana: https://www.instagram.com/sanjiyer/ Grace: https:...

Rose Watch Trailer

Rose Watch is just another Bachelor podcast hosted by a cynic, a believer and an in-betweener. Join Sam, Sanjana, and Grace as they discuss their takes on the latest episodes in the Bachelor franchise.  Rose Watch premieres October 15th, with new episodes dropping every Friday! Follow us on Instagram @rosewatchpodcast