Podcasts by Bachelorette Buds
Why are most reality TV podcasts done from LA and New York when most Bachelor Nation fans are everyday people like us?
As Day 1, OG fans of the show, hosts Kate Young and Marcie Mangan are taking a deep look into the latest Bachelor, Bachelorette, and BIP gossip, headlines, and sharing their Midwestern spin on episode recaps.
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Bachelorette Buds Trailer from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.671831
Why are so many reality TV podcasts done from LA and New York when most Bachelor Nation fans are everyday people?
On Bachelorette Buds, hosts and OG fans Kate Young and Marcie Mangan are e...
ListenClare Blows Up The Bachelorette from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.646842
It happened - Clare blew up The Bachelorette and Tayshia is officially here!
Were you shocked by Dale's proposal? How did the other men take this news? Did Chris Harrison seem pissed or wa...
ListenA Not So Eazy Goodbye from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.630330
A wedding photoshoot, amateur artwork, a haunted house, and the most heartbreaking goodbye yet.
This week on Bachelorette Buds, Kate and Marcie recap Jojo Fletcher's return to Bachelor Nat...
ListenThe Bachelor Is Back: Breaking Down Matt James'Premiere from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.608497
2020 is finally behind us and The Bachelor is back!
It's the first season in a very long time that we haven't seen the lead in prior Bachelor Nation shows, but Matt James has stolen our he...
ListenGreat News For Matts Everywhere from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.583827
We're halfway through Matt's season of The Bachelor!
This week, we saw a huge turning point for Matt where he seemed to take the reigns and lay down the law (finally)!
Listen in as w...
ListenWomen Tell All Recap + Bachelor Superlatives with Two Bros And A Rose from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.560892
This week, Kate and Marcie team up with Brandon Smith and Brandon Pope of Two Bros And A Rose for a special crossover episode!
We recap the Women Tell All, discuss Matt and the season over...
ListenThank You For Sharing: Matt's Fantasy Suites from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.555180
Matt has a deep conversation with his dad, we saw some of Rachael’s classic crying with zero tears, and just like that, we’re down to two women: Michelle and Rachael.
In this episode of Ba...
ListenThe Bachelorette is Back: Katie's Season Premiere from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.542939
The Bachelorette is back!
Kate and Marcie discuss Katie's men, the latest Bachelor Nation news, and of course our thoughts on 'Box guy' and 'Cat guy.'
Listen in as we recap the first...
ListenBlake Shakes Things Up from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.528631
In this week's episode of The Bachelorette, Blake Moynes makes his official return to the franchise, much to the men's disapproval - and Katie seems quite smitten after their first one-on-one da...
ListenWhen Your Frontrunner Leaves... from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.509514
It's hometowns week and 3 men remain - Blake, Justin, and Greg.
But with Katie's 'frontrunner' leaving, we aren't sure how the season will end now.
Listen in as Kate and Marcie recap...
ListenBreakups on The Beach, The Bachelorette, and Jewelry Wars from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.493330
Couples are switching it up - and breaking up - this week on Bachelor in Paradise!
We discuss Bachelorette Becca Kufrin's entrance, the jewelry war triangle between Chasen, Karl, and Deand...
ListenClout Chasing in Paradise from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.487094
Kate and Marcie are recapping this explosive week on Bachelor in Paradise and spoiler alert: they are Team Natasha all the way!
Listen in as they discuss Brendan and Pieper, Chris and Alan...
ListenHappy Endings in BIP from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.471863
It's the end of Bachelor in Paradise 2021 and [spoiler alert!] 3 happy couples are engaged!
Kate and Marcie recap the break ups, engagements, and the two couples who have re-connected afte...
ListenJamie Self-Destructs Over'Spring Break Mode' from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.458442
This week on Bachelorette Buds, Kate and Marcie are recapping Week 3 of Michelle’s season. We’re discussing Rodney’s swoon-worthy one-on-one, Jamie’s self-implosion and what he meant by Michelle...
ListenBachelorette Michelle visits Hometowns in her hometown from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.441718
Adina Klein, producer of FOX 32’s Good Day Chicago, joins Marcie as a special guest on this week’s episode to recap Michelle's hometown dates! Listen in as Marcie and Adina discuss how Michelle...
ListenMen Tell All Recap with Two Bros And A Rose from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.435403
This week, Kate and Marcie are teaming up again with the Brandons of Two Bros And A Rose in a crossover Men Tell All recap special!
We dive into the cringeworthy Men Tell All including 'Pi...
Listen'Not The Vibe' from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.422745
Wow - The Bachelor is back again after two Bachelorette seasons and everyone is curious how Clayton's season will go.
Kate and Marcie discuss Clayton's first night, the mess that is Salley...
ListenIt's Shanae's World and Clayton's Just Living In It from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.406228
It's Shrimp Gate 2.0!
Kate and Marcie are back to discuss Shrimp Gate carrying over into another episode, Rachel's one-on-one and fake family BBQ, and the football group date.
Plus, ...
ListenFake Apologies, Roasts, and Clayton’s Questionable Decisions from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.400612
Shanae lives to see another week. After giving an Oscar-worthy, tearful apology to the group of women, Clayton gives Shanae a rose while sending three other women home.
Kate and Marcie dis...
ListenHometowns Are Back! from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.387284
Clayton goes to the final four's hometowns and it just wasn't as dramatic as the previews led us to believe!
Kate and Marcie discuss Susie, Gabby, Serene and Rachel's dates - their familie...
Listen"But I love you the most!"Clayton's Fantasy Suites + WTA from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.380556
After an explosive Women Tell All and Fantasy Suites episodes this week, Kate and Marcie are breaking it all down!
First, we get into the fantasy suite dates and Clayton's shocking unravel...
ListenIt's A Bachelorette(s) Ship Show from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.354413
What an episode! We had rainy night dates in Paris, Jesse Palmer speaking French and the group starting their journey on the cruise ship!
Join Kate and Marcie as we break down yet another ...
ListenBachelorettes in Belgium and Only One is Having Fun from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.348499
The Bachelorette(s) take Belgium but really only Gabby takes Belgium...
Kate and Marcie are discussing Rachel's choice to cancel her group date after Logan's flip-flop, how Gabby reacted t...
ListenDeclarations of Love, Fantasy Suites Gone Wrong and A Cup of Joe from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.329296
Kate and Marcie are back to recap Gabby and Rachel's Fantasy Suites in Mexico!
We start off by discussing the whiplash of switching back and forth between Gabby and Rachel's dates, Tino's ...
ListenBachelor Updates, Vanderpump Rules Drama and Netflix's The Perfect Match Recap from 2023-12-12T17:46:28.300849
Bachelorette Buds is back with Kate and special guest co-host Ashlee! Listen in as they discuss the latest details of Zach's Bachelor season and why people seem to be so bored with it.
Plu...
ListenFantasy Suite Parameters: Where Did Zach Go Wrong? from 2023-03-23T17:37:31
Kate and Marcie are back to discuss Zach's 'Sex Week!'
We break down Zach's decision, why he felt the need to announce it and the mess that came afterwards. Plus, what did Kaity mean when ...
ListenZach's Lack of BBE, Bringing Back Old Contestants and Early Spiraling from 2023-01-31T18:40:44
Kate and Marcie discuss week two of Zach's season including Latto's Bad Bitch Energy date (and Zach's lack of BBE), bringing back random contestants from over a decade ago and villain energy. Listen
Catching Up on Bachelor Nation, Why No Couples Seem to Last&Zach's Season Premiere from 2023-01-24T19:48:52
Kate and Marcie are back for Zach's Bachelor season. We discuss why nobody seems excited, how fast the couples seem to be breaking up now and if ABC would ever cancel the show.
Plus, we ta...
ListenRecapping Netflix's Love Is Blind: SK&Raven's Break Up, Toxic Couples and S2 vs. S3 from 2022-11-22T01:18:36
Kate and Marcie are back from our Bachelor Nation break to discuss another reality TV show favorite - Netflix's Love Is Blind!
We're comparing Season 3 Dallas to Season 2 Chicago and discu...
Listen"We were on a break!"The Bachelorette Finale from 2022-09-21T17:37:59
Kate and Marcie break down (one of?) the most dramatic Bachelorette finales ever!
First off, Kate admits her defeat - Marcie was right about Tino and Kate was wrong. Very wrong. But Rachel...
ListenTino, What's In the Black Book?! from 2022-09-14T08:00
Kate and Marcie discuss Part 1 of the alledged 'most talked about Finale ever.'
We go over the 'good PR' discussion between Zach and Rachel (Is Zach getting a Bachelor edit...?!), the Aven...
ListenMen Tell All (+ A Hell of a Marketing Tactic by Virgin Voyages) from 2022-08-30T06:00
Kate and Marcie discuss the flop that was the Men Tell All...and the 'life-changing' announcement. Hell of a marketing ploy by Virgin Voyages!
Plus, we dig into Aven's medicore Hometown da...
ListenHometowns and Heartbreak on the Jersey Shore from 2022-08-23T17:10:56
How are Hometowns already happening?!
Kate and Marcie recap the incredibly rushed hometowns between Zach, Tino, Tyler, Jason, Johnny and Erich.
We break down Tyler's heartbreak on th...
ListenBaby Back Bs in Amsterdam from 2022-08-16T16:43:56
This week on The Bachelorette, Rachel and Gabby explore Amsterdam as they narrow it down to their top Hometown choices.
Gabby has a heartbreaking goodbye on her 1-on-1 with Nate, but decid...
ListenSeparate Love Stories: The Bachelorette Draft from 2022-07-26T06:00
The Bachelorette(S!) are getting down to business! New rules have been established and now each woman has to pick her own, separate batch of men.
Listen in as Kate and Marcie recap the epi...
ListenPageants, First One-on-Ones and Dramatic Goodbyes from 2022-07-19T09:00
Kate and Marcie break down Rachel and Gabby's first one-on-ones and Rachel's shocking decision to send race car driver Jordan home. Meanwhile, Gabby and Nate had a strong connection and Nate ope...
ListenThe Bachelorette(S) is Back! from 2022-07-12T06:00
Welcome back! Kate and Marcie are kicking things off for Rachel and Gabby's season - The BacheloretteS!
First, we dive into some Bachelor Nation news including Nayte and Michelle's break u...
ListenThe Ultimatum: Episodes 6-10 from 2022-04-22T22:07:19
Kate and special guest star Ashlee are back to recap episodes 6 - 10 of Netflix's hit series - The Ultimatum.
Listen in as they discuss the show's proposals, break ups and shocking reunion...
ListenThe Ultimatum: Marry or Move On: Episodes 1-5 from 2022-04-21T16:56:21
Kate is back with special guest Ashlee to discuss the #1 show on Netflix - The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On.
Listen in as we recap episodes 1-5 and discuss each couple, their Ultimatums and...
ListenClayton Gets His Happy Ending&New Bachelorette(s!) from 2022-03-16T08:00
Kate and Marcie discuss the explosive ending to Clayton's season and the shocking After The Final Rose. But - was it the most shocking ending ever? (Hint: Kate and Marcie both think different se...
ListenThe Lady in Red, Sarah's Performance, and Final Four from 2022-02-22T08:00
Clayton has chosen his final four!
Kate and Marcie kick off the episode by discussing the end - Clayton's jarring moment with Sarah when he calls her out for her fake tears and lying. Was ...
ListenDouble Fisting Champagne, Croatia, and 32 vs. 23 from 2022-02-15T19:32:58
We finally see the biggest villain in Bachelor Nation history go home, and we're down to 9 women left on Clayton's season!
Kate and Marcie discuss Teddi's one-on-one, the group date, Rache...
ListenBachelor Mansion Shrimp Gate from 2022-01-25T10:00
The Bachelor is back and Kate and Marcie are discussing Shrimp Gate 2022 and all of Shanae's latest tactics.
We talk about Sarah's one-on-one date and the group dates, including Kate's hot...
ListenFangirling Over Hilary Duff and Bad Alter Egos from 2022-01-11T04:32:37
Kate and Marcie are back to recap Clayton's (I legit had to think about that as I typed it because I keep calling him Colton) second week.
We discuss the already messy season, why Clayton ...
ListenMichelle Finds Her'SoulNayte' from 2021-12-22T19:11:41
Michelle's season is officially finished and she's found her SoulNayte.
Kate and Marcie discuss the final 2 dates between Nayte and Brandon, Michelle's family meeting the men, and that liv...
ListenVibing in the Fantasy Suite from 2021-12-15T17:58:38
In one of the most shocking eliminations in Bachelorette history, Michelle sends home Joe after Fantasy Suites - leaving Nayte and Brandon has her top two.
Listen in as Kate and Marcie bre...
ListenMichelle’s Students Pick The Next Bachelor from 2021-11-24T14:10:29
Michelle picks her top 4 and her students pick the next Bachelor!
Kate and Marcie discuss the latest Bachelor Nation news, including Hannah Brown's new book (and that hookup with Peter) an...
ListenFront Runners Get Their 1-on-1s in Minnesota from 2021-11-17T17:24:13
Kate and Marcie discuss the two front runners - Joe and Nayte - who happen to get their 1-on-1s in Michelle's hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Spoiler alert: We go into a deep dive on T...
ListenDoes Anybody Want to Hang Out with Michelle? from 2021-11-10T14:32:25
Kate and Marcie discuss the slumber party group date where the men are more interested in the cotton candy maker than The Bachelorette herself.
Plus, we dig into the Chris S. drama and if ...
ListenMichelle Schools Her Bachelors from 2021-10-27T03:28:52
Kate and Marcie first discuss their wild Bachelorette party weekends in Scottsdale. (Note to self: Don't make the mistake of going for 4 nights!)
Then they talk about Michelle going on her...
ListenMichelle's Comin'in Hot! from 2021-10-20T03:27:01
We're kicking off the second Bachelorette season of 2021 with Michelle Young!
Who made a good first impression on Kate and Marcie? And does it take away from Michelle and her moment that w...
ListenIvan's Fall From Grace and Paradise Prom from 2021-09-30T15:54:11
Coming to you on International Podcast Day, Kate and Marcie recap the second to last week of Bachelor in Paradise and discuss this latest in Bachelor Nation news from a new host to the latest Cl...
ListenBody Tacos, Mild Storms,&Commitments in BIP from 2021-09-22T13:59:47
Kate and Marcie dive into Mari and Kenny's taco date (was it sour cream or queso?), the minor storm that swept Paradise, and Tia and Blake's conversation.
And what about Ivan - is he playi...
ListenDebating The Bachelor In Paradise'Rulebook' from 2021-09-15T17:44:49
Is there a 'rulebook' in BIP? Kate and Marcie discuss Brendan and Pieper's departure from the beach, Natasha and Dr. Joe, and Tia and Indiana native Blake's date!
Plus, why isn't anyone in...
ListenDemi Stirs the Pot, Victoria P Has a Boyfriend, and Thomas Arrives from 2021-08-25T09:00
Demi returns to the beach to stir the pot, Thomas arrives, and Victoria P. totally has a boyfriend. Plus, Riley arrives to whisk one lucky lady off her feet!
Listen in as Kate and Marcie d...
ListenBack on the Beach: Fun and Flirty in BIP from 2021-08-17T08:00
Bachelor in Paradise is finally back!
Kate and Marcie are recapping the first BIP episode of the season. They're talking about Abigail and Noah's spark, Grocery Store Joe's meltdown, and D...
ListenKatie's Season Finale Ends with a Proposal...From Blake? from 2021-08-10T22:58
It was shock after shock in Katie's season finale of The Bachelorette.
Listen in as Kate and Marcie dig more into Greg's departure, Katie's family (yikes!), Blake's proposal, and Katie's '...
ListenAnd Then There Were 3... + The Most Boring Men Tell All Ever from 2021-07-27T11:15:52
Is it just us or was this the most boring Men Tell All episode of all time? And yes, even the bloopers were boring.
Kate and Marcie discuss Michael's departure, the random Kaitlyn and...
Katie’s Final Four Heading for Hometowns from 2021-07-20T08:00
Katie shocks Bachelor Nation by letting Andrew S. go - and well, it got a bit confusing. Did she ask him to come back? Did he say no? Why did they kiss at the end?
Plus, Mike P. talks abou...
ListenKatie Trims The Fat + BIP Cast Reveal from 2021-07-13T04:10:37
Katie knows what she wants - and she's cutting guys left and right to get it! She sends home a fan favorite (but not a Marcie favorite) on a 1-on-1, and shocked us by choosing Brendan (who?!) to...
ListenWhen You Don’t Want Drama But You Spark It from 2021-06-30T01:06:54
It's 'The Thomas Show' on this week's episode of Bachelorette.
Kate and Marcie discuss if the other men were being too harsh and petty - and what they thought of Katie's dramatic rose cere...
ListenNick Viall Hosts Group Therapy and Michael Tugs at Our Heartstrings from 2021-06-22T13:10:58
Kate may have been right about Thomas but she was very wrong about Michael.
Listen in as Kate and Marcie discuss the truth-telling group date, Katie's one-on-one with Michael, a widower an...
ListenKarl Stirs The Pot from 2021-06-15T08:00
Listen in as Kate and Marcie discuss the two [boring] group dates and Greg's one-on-one and as usual, the wrong reason police are back as Karl stirs the pot with Katie. Plus, we talk Bachelor in...
ListenRecapping Netflix's Bling Empire from 2021-03-31T13:48:51
Now that there's a break from The Bachelor franchise for a bit, Kate and Marcie discuss another gem of a reality TV show - Bling Empire.
Listen in as we chat about all of the wild characte...
ListenMatt's Not So Happy Ending, AFR with Emmanuel Acho, and Two Bachelorettes from 2021-03-17T01:48:05
We're recapping Matt James' season finale, After the Final Rose with former NFL star and author Emmanuel Acho, and the news there will be two seasons of The Bachelorette to look forward to.
ListenMatt's Heartbreak at Hometowns from 2021-02-24T17:40:13
This week on Bachelorette Buds, Kate and Marcie discuss Hometowns week with Matt's remaining women: Michelle, Bri, Rachael, and Serena P.
We dig into Ms. Young's classroom and adorable fam...
ListenA Conversation with Bachelor Contestant and Pro Ballerina Alicia Holloway from 2021-02-22T19:16:45
This week, Kate and Marcie are joined by one of the most talked-about Bachelor contestants from Matt James' season!
Alicia Holloway (@a...
ListenChris Harrison Steps Aside and Matt Chooses His Final Four from 2021-02-17T14:00:51
There is so much happening in Bachelor Nation. First, Kate and Marcie dig into Chris Harrison's Extra TV interview with Rachael Lindsay, his statement on stepping aside from the franchise, and R...
ListenTyler C's Return, Katie's Departure, and Heather's Minivan from 2021-02-10T20:59:41
This week we experience some weak bitch energy with MJ and Jessenia, ‘never been kissed’ Heather arrives in a minivan, and only 1 new girl remains!
Plus, we dig into the new Bachelorette ...
ListenThe OGs vs. The New Girls from 2021-01-27T17:23:12
It’s a battle of the 'OGs' vs. the new girls and one of the new girls makes quite the impression on Matt.
But first - we discuss Clare and Dale's not so shocking breakup.
Then we dig...
ListenVictoria, Step Aside - We're Here For Queen Katie from 2021-01-20T15:55:55
This week on Matt James’ season of The Bachelor, Sarah spirals out of control, Serena P. emerges as a possible front runner, and we have yet another appearance from former Bachelor and Bachelor ...
ListenQueen Victoria's Bra Straps vs. Marylynn from 2021-01-13T14:31:20
We said we didn’t want to give any attention or energy towards Queen Victoria but here we are. Matt's season is already turning into The Victoria Show.
Listen in as Kate and Marcie discuss...
ListenBachelor Power Rankings from 2021-01-11T02:57:46
We're breaking down who we think will be in Matt's Final Four based on Night 1.
Join Kate and Marcie in their Bachelor draft with special guests Rick McPeppers and Kyle Fessler. What's on...
ListenBest Bingeable Reality TV of 2020 from 2020-12-28T10:00
For most of us, 2020 is a year we will remember for staying home during a global pandemic, eating lots of take out, and binging bad reality TV shows.
Before the Bachelorette swooped in to ...
ListenClarky and The Queen: Tayshia's Final Rose from 2020-12-24T16:59:38
After a whirlwind of a season, we have TWO engaged Bachelorettes for the first time in Bachelor Nation history!
Kate and Marcie discuss Ivan's sudden departure and why we needed more conte...
ListenHometowns Heartbreak: A Shocking Elimination from 2020-12-17T17:07:52
And then there were three!
After Tayshia cleaned house during this week’s 2-night Bachelorette special, we finally know who is headed to the Fantasy Suites and who was sent home heartbroke...
ListenBachelorette Buds Final Rose Draft from 2020-12-14T16:31:07
Bachelor Monday meets Monday Night Football! Join Kate and Marcie for their first Final Rose Draft with special guest star Rick McPeppers.
You’ll be shocked by Marcie’s first pick!
L...
ListenBye Bye Bye Bennett [Or Not]? from 2020-12-10T16:08:02
This week on The Bachelorette, we see fan-favorite Ben open up, a group date with no rose, and a shocking return.
It wouldn't be a season of The Bachelorette without a lie detector test! Listen
Ivan for President from 2020-11-25T23:41:30
It's a special Thanksgiving edition of Bachelorette Buds! We have a special guest and a festive game so make sure to stick around after the recap [43:49].
But first - the recap! To sum up ...
ListenA Smokeshow Seeking Grown Ass Men from 2020-11-19T03:16:58
We’ve learned a lot about Tayshia’s grown-ass men this week on The Bachelorette – including that you don’t need to know basic math to get into Harvard, Ben gets sweaty when he’s nervous, and no ...
ListenTayshia's Turn to Find Love (Finally) from 2020-11-11T22:00
Tayshia has taken over and given us a fresh start to this season of The Bachelorette!
But with a new bachelorette comes new suitors, frontrunners, and villains! Who do we think gets Tayshi...
ListenSick, sick, sick! Clare's Setting the Stage for Tayshia from 2020-10-28T21:04:14
It's the Clare and Dale Show!
This week's episode was explosive. We're analyzing her confrontation with Yosef, that cringeworthy 1-on-1 with Zach, the group date with no rose, and of cours...
ListenDoes Anyone Want To Hang Out With Clare? from 2020-10-22T11:00
Love Languages, burning dresses, dirty dodgeball, and of course...Dale.
Kate and Marcie are back this week to recap the first group and one-on-one dates of the season!
Does anyone wa...
ListenThe Moment We've All Been Waiting For - Bach is Back! from 2020-10-15T15:00
The Bachelorette is back, baby! Kate and Marcie discuss Clare's first episode from the COVID-19 testing to the limo entrances to...when Clare met Dale.
The men are older and more mature th...
ListenPreviewing Clayshia's Season (Plus Why We’re Still Not Over Peter’s Season) from 2020-10-11T02:42:16
It's already an unprecedented season and it hasn't even aired yet! Kate and Marcie talk about Clare + Tayshia. What can we expect with the show as it relates to filming during a pandemic? Why is...
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