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The Bachelor PhD

The Bachelor PhD

By Bridge Burner

Listen to our podcast and get your degree in the Bachelor!

"A Bachelor podcast that features more tangents than contestants." - podcasttime.io
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Bachelorette 18ep10&AFR: A whole house?

The Bachelor PhDDec 23, 2021

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01:07:18
Bachelor 28ep11&AFR: She's in love with him
Mar 27, 202401:15:50
Bachelor 28epWTA: Mean people
Mar 19, 202401:32:55
Bachelor 28ep9: Woke baby making
Mar 12, 202401:16:42
Bachelor 28ep8: Freaked out
Mar 05, 202457:12
Bachelor 28ep7: Big dilemma
Feb 27, 202401:27:15
Bachelor 28ep6: Cute and hot

Bachelor 28ep6: Cute and hot

Today Co-host Craig and Co-host Iciar carry the pod as Co-host Caitlin is away. They talk about whether Maria is a Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope, whether Joey is hot or cute (or both), and whether the women have jetlag. Join us by clicking the play button!

The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

Feb 20, 202443:12
Bachelor 28ep4&5: Losing the plot
Feb 14, 202401:21:42
Bachelor 28ep3: Chicken and lobster
Feb 06, 202401:02:23
Bachelor 28ep2: Night country
Jan 31, 202401:13:58
Bachelor 28ep1: Big players

Bachelor 28ep1: Big players

We start by wondering why the Canadian flag was blurred out, offering up a number of different possibilities including producer racism. Then it's a string of Co-host Iciar and Co-host Caitlin ribbing Co-host Craig for his past dating habits. We even get to some fashion at the end!

The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

Jan 23, 202401:05:21
Golden Wedding: Finding contradictions
Jan 06, 202446:23
Bachelor in Paradise 9ep10: Engaged or not engaged
Dec 08, 202301:18:10
Golden Bachelor 1ep9&AFR & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep9: Too much time
Dec 01, 202301:03:20
Golden Bachelor 1ep8 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep8: Telling time

Golden Bachelor 1ep8 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep8: Telling time

We're in different time zones and Co-host Craig actually enjoyed the episode we're about to cover! So, there's lots going on. We talk about everyone's journey including, of course, Kat's journey. Hit the play button and join us!

The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Buner podcast collective.

Nov 18, 202301:11:19
Golden Bachelor 1ep7 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep7: Psychologically cornered
Nov 10, 202301:17:47
Golden Bachelor 1ep6 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep6: Feel like me
Nov 03, 202301:15:58
Golden Bachelor 1ep5 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep5: Three roses
Oct 27, 202301:14:22
Golden Bachelor 1ep4 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep4: Unbalanced

Golden Bachelor 1ep4 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep4: Unbalanced

In this podcast episode Rob from Vanderpump Robs joins us once again. With him we discuss Kat, Theresa, Kat, Kathy, then more Kat. It's all in service of figuring out if Co-host Craig is indeed Team Kat.

The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

Oct 20, 202301:18:21
Golden Bachelor 1ep3 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep3: Emotionally smart

Golden Bachelor 1ep3 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep3: Emotionally smart

Co-host Caitlin is away this week so we're joined by the venerable Rob from the Vanderpump Robs podcast. Together we discuss the big Theresa controversy as well as the big Kat and Brayden controversy. We try to be very careful doing this because Co-host Craig is scared about listener feedback!

The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

Oct 14, 202301:14:03
Golden Bachelor 1ep2 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep2: Toxic positivity
Oct 06, 202301:18:35
Golden Bachelor 1ep1 & Bachelor in Paradise 9ep1: Worse than a reject
Sep 29, 202301:26:01
Bachelorette 20ep9&AFR: Do well

Bachelorette 20ep9&AFR: Do well

It's the last episode of the season and we have a lot for you to listen to. We of course talk about Joey and Datun and a few other things, but whoa, you won't want to miss the song that we play at the end!


Aug 23, 202301:00:13
Bachelorette 20epMTA: It happens

Bachelorette 20epMTA: It happens

We try out a new method of podcasting which is co-hosts rotating during the podcast! We also talk about the distaste most people seem to have with Xavier, what's up with Brayden, the past Bachelorettes appearance, and the Golden Bachelor. Hit the play button and join us!


Aug 18, 202301:02:26
Bachelorette 20ep7: Getting picked

Bachelorette 20ep7: Getting picked

We manage to talk in-depth about this epidote despite Co-host Craig being grumpy about the content. First we discuss Xavier and his hour-long exit, then we go on and on about Joey, then we finish with Dotun and his supposed front-runner status. Don't' worry, we didn't forget about the Fashion Roundup at the very end!
Aug 08, 202301:11:33
Bachelorette 20ep6: What is love?

Bachelorette 20ep6: What is love?

In this podcast episode we first talk about whether we should change the name of the podcast. Seriously! We then talk seriously about the hometown dates and whether Joey is a good guy, what's up with Aaron's family, Xavier and his perfect resume, and Dotum's cool family. Hit the play button and join us!
Aug 02, 202301:06:50
Bachelorette 20ep5: 2-on-1 to nowhere

Bachelorette 20ep5: 2-on-1 to nowhere

First we talk about Joey and whether he looks like Greg Grippo. Then we talk about Dotun and whether he is the front-runner. Then we talk about the weather, especially in NOLA. Stay cool out there!
Jul 25, 202301:02:56
Bachelorette 20ep4: Trauma bonding?

Bachelorette 20ep4: Trauma bonding?

In this podcast episode, we speculate on whether bungee jumping is trauma bonding (spoiler alert: it isn't), then talk a bit about OceanGate and the horrors that unfolded there. We then talk about Brayden for a while and whether he was coming back (spoiler alert: he was). What is Co-host Craig's pet peeve this week? Hit the play button to find out!
Jul 18, 202356:34
Bachelorette 20ep3: Boosting toots

Bachelorette 20ep3: Boosting toots

The co-hosts first argue about whether Mastodon is morally superior to Threads, then we argue about a socially conscience coffee chain,
then we argue about whether men weaponize therapy, then we argue about the Frier mascot. It's a lot of fun, join us!
Jul 13, 202301:35:07
Bachelorette 20ep2: I'm doing it for the kids

Bachelorette 20ep2: I'm doing it for the kids

In this podcast episode we record with just Co-hosts Iciar and Craig because Co-host Caitlin is sick. This leads to a little bit of a shorter episode, a few more arguments, and a shorter description! Hit the play button and join us!
Jul 04, 202352:41
Bachelorette 20ep1: A number

Bachelorette 20ep1: A number

After talking a bunch about the contestants, we once again get into the Chris Harrison podcast and Chris' never-ending quest for validation. Then we conclude with our now-famous David Lynch Minute. Hit the play button and join us!


Jun 28, 202301:17:49
Bachelorette 20 Countdown: A fistful of Calebs

Bachelorette 20 Countdown: A fistful of Calebs

It's almost time for the Bachelorette and in anticipation of that great day we present to you our countdown episode to the new season. In this episode we talk a lot of about the Calebs/Kalebs and a little about the Chris Harrison podcast. Don't worry, there's plenty of banter, too!

Jun 14, 202301:11:44
Bachelor 27ep11&AFR: Hurdles
Mar 29, 202301:20:12
Bachelor 27ep10: Parameters
Mar 21, 202301:14:57
Bachelor 27ep8&WTA: Socially relevant
Mar 15, 202301:27:18
Bachelor 27ep7: Very normal
Mar 07, 202301:12:11
Bachelor 27ep6: Late Stage Bachelor
Feb 28, 202301:12:58
Bachelor 27ep5: Contentless
Feb 21, 202301:22:39
Bachelor 27ep4: Divulging secrets
Feb 14, 202357:57
Bachelor 27ep3: Modesty beds and such
Feb 07, 202301:11:43
Bachelor 27ep2: Not holding back
Feb 01, 202301:05:20
Bachelor 27ep1: In terms of
Jan 24, 202301:10:38
Bachelor 27 Countdown: Our thoughts on that

Bachelor 27 Countdown: Our thoughts on that

We're joined by Rob of the Vanderpump Robs podcast to do some pre-talk on the upcoming Bachelor season. Among other things we talk about Rob's Dad's bar and the movie Roadhouse. Then we do a full breakdown of Chris Harrison's new podcast. Then we wrap up by talking about some of the contestants coming up on the season and Zach himself. Hit the play button and join us! 

The Bachelor Masters is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

Jan 17, 202301:09:14
Bachelor in Paradise 8ep15&16: Partnerships

Bachelor in Paradise 8ep15&16: Partnerships

It's the end of the road for this Bachelor in Paradise season, and we bring our deep analysis to each of the remaining couples. From classism to broism (is that a thing?) we discuss what we think are the relationship dynamics of Tyler and Brittany, Aaron and Genevieve, and all the others. Hit the play button and join us!

Nov 23, 202201:19:06
Bachelor in Paradise 8ep13&14: Objectives

Bachelor in Paradise 8ep13&14: Objectives

Our Co-host Caitlin is on sick leave today but Co-hosts Iciar and Craig take up the reins to talk at length about whether arguments are good or bad for relationships. What's up with Kate and Logan? Can Genevieve and Aaron stay in love? What about Andrew and how he handles conflict at the dance party? Give us a listen for our deep analysis, just hit the play button!

Nov 16, 202201:03:60
Bachelor in Paradise 8ep12: Cave full of cannibals

Bachelor in Paradise 8ep12: Cave full of cannibals

We spend a pretty good amount of time in this podcast episode wondering what's up with Kate. Is she faking her persona to get insta-famous? Is she trying to be a villain to make it on a Bravo show? Is she a psychopath? Okay, maybe not that last one (but maybe?). We also talk about whether Rodney deserves love and how the rest of the cast are also psychopaths (maybe?). Hit the play button and join us!

Nov 09, 202201:05:52
Bachelor in Paradise 8ep10&11: Deeply traumatized

Bachelor in Paradise 8ep10&11: Deeply traumatized

We get serious in this podcast episode to talk about Aaron's apparent trauma (he does talk about it himself) and reflect on people in our lives that might have demonstrated similar behavior to Aaron in his argument with Genevieve. Gen isn't off the hook in our analysis, as she contributes to the argument in her own, possibly selfish ways. We also talk about the love triangles. That's about it: we fit it all into one hour and eighteen minutes! Hit the play button and join us.

Nov 02, 202201:19:23
Bachelor in Paradise 8ep8&9: Anything for a rose

Bachelor in Paradise 8ep8&9: Anything for a rose

We hit all of the major points of the past two episodes, including Victoria and whether she displays sociopathic behavior, Kate and her vocal fry, Logan and his... looks? and all the best from Shanae and the rest of the group. Who will do anything for a rose!? Kate? Maybe! It's all here, hit the play button and join us!

Oct 27, 202201:15:36
Bachelor in Paradise 8ep6&7: Light a fire

Bachelor in Paradise 8ep6&7: Light a fire

We assure you that we're the only podcast around that actually found and subsequently play for you the song that was mentioned by Danielle to Michael. Ya know, the song about lighting a fire from past love that Michael then gushes about? Yep, that one! We also talk about each of the couples, or what's left of them after the split. It's all here, hit the play button and join us!

Oct 19, 202259:57
Bachelor in Paradise 8ep4&5: Buongiorno

Bachelor in Paradise 8ep4&5: Buongiorno

We're back with another podcast episode that is a bit longer than usual, because we ask the tough questions: is Michael A a bad guy? Is Peter correct that Brittany is looking for clout? Did the producers want Genevieve to be a villain? What's up with Aaron, bro? We try to answer all of these questions and more. Hit the play button and join us!

Oct 12, 202201:24:32
Bachelor in Paradise 8ep2&3: Pandemic profiteers
Oct 06, 202201:11:05