Reality of the Rose

My Wisconsin bestie, Jodi, returns to the podcast to chat! We check in on her life since she appeared as my first rose interview. We touch on the new Golden Bachelorette Joan, and her backstory of having to leave the Golden Bachelor due to her daughter's postpartum depression and in turn discuss Jodi's struggles with PPD. We get the details on her destination wedding and her new lake house investment. We briefly discuss our success rate on our predictions for the women on Joey's season, and then we end the podcast with Jodi answering some new and enlightening questions that allow us to get to know her even better! Join us won't you?

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On this week's episode I welcome back Dawn Meyer, who was my second ever Rose Interview, to see what she is up to these days. She stepped back from Instagram for awhile and we talk about why, what brought her back, and how she is now changing with the ever evolving world of influencing on Instagram. She shares some of her tips, her struggles, her victories and how she is learning to be more patient with herself. I also ask her some fun "get to know you" questions that have nothing to do with Instagram during which I learned a fun fact about McDonald's that shocked me!! We have a lot of fun so join us won't you?

Dawn's Instagram - @dawnedonmeblog

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On this week's episode Allie and her roommates, Maggie and Vanessa, join me from NY as we celebrate Allie's birthday with a plethora of random topics. I tell a few stories from Allie's childhood, we discuss Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poet's Society, which leads us to thanK you aIMee and the Kim and Taylor feud. We touch base on a little Peaky Blinders and what qualities the girls would pick if they had to choose a sperm donor. Then we end with a few Rose questions that I ask each of the girls such as, what makes you envious, what celebrity would you want to be friends with, what is something you cannot wrap your head around and so much more! Join us won't you?

I am flip-flopping the episodes a little this week. This episode was supposed to be released two weeks ago, but due to some recording errors, which got fixed, I am releasing it now. In this episode I welcome Emily once again as we discuss the highly publicized Golden Divorce between Gerry and Theresa, Royal Family and recent headlines, streaming service preferences and how everything leads to Friends. Join us won't you?

This week's episode is packed full of Bravo show recaps and many, many side tangents. Some of the topics Emily and I chat about: Monica on The Viall Files, Zach on the Viall Files, Tom Schwartz on the Viall Files, music festivals, Sam Barber, Johnny Knoxville's autograph, Sex and the City, The Valley, disposable cameras, Emily's delivery room photo shoot, Vanderpump, Summer House and somehow even more! Join us won't you?

On this week's episode Emily joins me again. Not only do we discuss and recap last week's Bravo show line up, but we also get into the full totality of the Eclipse, what rural living is like in Idaho, how Emily's job hunt is going, and so much more. We also get a visit from Murphy and Ollie. Who is that? You'll have to tune in to find out!

This week Emily joins me once again to recap all the reality! Not only do we discuss Joey and Kelsey, Jenn as the new Bachelorette, the women empowerment that is Daisy and all of the Bachelor finale gossip, but we give a whole Bravo recap as well. We discuss the new The Valley, some Real Housewives news, Vanderpump, Summer House...we cover it all! We also start the episode by learning some new and exciting news about Emily. So join us won't you!

Today it's just little ole me recapping the Women Tell All. I address what I think were both the highs and lows and I discuss what I think was clear producer interference back in Tulum. After WTA, I discuss my thoughts on the Reunion of Love is Blind and all the drama that filled our screens. Join me won't you?

I've got friend of the podcase, Miranda, joining me again for a recap of all things Joey's fantasy suites, but also Love is Blind. How did Joey handle these dates? What about the Golden Women having their input? Clay saying no at the alter, respectable or horrible? Chelsea, makes us crazy or love her? We cover all these topics and so much more, so join us won't you?

This week I catch up with Steph after our little tipsy podcast from Punta Cana. We discuss a little life and she shares some big news with us! Then we get into Joey's hometowns. Steph is not a Bachelor watcher so we get a non-biased perspective of the women, their families and Joey. She also has come up with a fantastic idea for the franchise and I hope the producers are listening because it's a good one! So join us won't you as we recap hometowns!!

On this week's episode I start off by giving my thoughts on Love is Blind so far this season (up to episode 9). I go couple by couple giving you my opinions on each, and I don't hold back, even if some of what I have to say may be an unpopular opinion. I am then joined by Julie once again to recap episode 7 of Joey's season. He narrows the women down to the 4 that will go to hometowns and continues to be that Joey that we just adore! Join me won't you as we bring some Love is Blind love to the Bachelor recap!

We intended to stick to episode 6 of Joey's season, but we ended up touching on a little Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Vanderpump Rules, and Love is Blind...whew! Don't worry, we get to all the good Bachelor highlights including what we think happens in the finale and who are our current top 4. I always enjoy having Emily recap with me because she gets it, and me!! So join us won't you as we recap like crazy!

This week I recap both episode 4 & 5 of Joey's season. We get the funniest group date there's been in awhile, the two on one we've all been waiting for, and lots of one on ones. What are my thoughts on the one on ones? How do I feel about Maria? Who are my final 4 picks? And who has the best hair on the show? I give these opinions and so many more, so join me won't you as I recap The Bachelor episode 4 & 5.

Join me won't you as I recap episode 3 of Joey's season. There's tennis, costumes, mean girls, cheers that give the ick, our Golden ladies, more Daisy, KFC and that Joey gaze. Hear it all as I give you a rundown of my opinions of this weed's Bachelor episode 3.

On this week's episode, we deviate from the Bachelor world and instead have some fun doing a little girl talk from Punta Cana! As we sit around with our cocktails we chat about a little of everything. We discuss Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the Barbie movie, the world of resorts and vacations, either/or questions, and a little would you rather. The chaos increases as the cocktails flow, so allow Steph, Liz, Clara and I entertain you on this week's Reality of the Rose.

On this week's episode I recap Joey's Bachelor night one as well as episode 2. And I proclaim it a HIT. I love it! I begin by touching on a few non-Bachelor related items like Vanderpump Rules and Taylor Swift's potential Super Bowl trip. But then I dive into Joey, his women and this season. This is one of the best sets of players the show as seen in awhile and Joey is proving to be on the best Bachelors we have seen in a LONG time, for so many reasons. What is that I like about Joey? Who did I not like episode one, but am loving now? Who is my Top 4 prediction? Join me won't you as I recap episode 1 & 2 of The Bachelor!

My BFF Jodi, who does NOT watch the show helps me break down all the women on Joey's season. He's got a whopping 32 women to choose from and seems to possibly have a type based on what we observe for who was cast. We do our judging based on ABC's bios and their Instagram account. Find out who we like, who we don't, who might be the villain and who we think are night oner's. Also as a side note, GO LISTEN TO THE VIALL FILES PODCAST WITH CLAYTON ECHARD!!! It's an incredible story!! Unbelievable and so worth the listen!

Happy New Year! To start off 2024 I talk a little about the Gypsy Rose story and announce I will do a podcast recapping the documentary on Lifetime that came out last week. Then we get into the meat of this episode as I discuss some Bachelor headlines to discuss involving Rachel Lindsay and Kaitlyn Bristowe. I then talk about the big LIVE Golden Wedding where I discuss the highs and lows of the show from my perspective, my favorite moment from the night, the cringey moments, the surprises and so much more. Join me won't you as we start off 2024!

Today on the podcast I welcome a new guest, Emily Hoehne. Emily not only shares a love of the Bachelor but also a love of fashion. However, she is living out this love of fashion with her own clothing boutique, Stash, located in Cape Girardeau, MO. She gives us insight on what led her to open her own boutique, how she chose the name, the pros and cons of owning your own business and so much more. Then we jump to her view on the Bachelor franchise, when she started watching, who are her favorites, what she thought of Gerry, and again, so much more. Join me won't you as we welcome Emily to the podcast!

The Golden Bachelor has ended and Gerry officially is engaged. Miranda joins me again this week to discuss Gerry's finale, his fiance Theresa, Leslie's heartbreak, the Golden wedding and so much more. Join me won't you as Miranda and I recap the finale of Golden Bachelor!

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On this week's episode you get the pleasure of getting to know my mom! Not only does she give her thoughts on the Golden Bachelor, but more importantly we get to learn a lot about her as well. What is her most embarrassing moment, what gets on her last nerve, what (really cool) experience helped shape her and so much more!! Join me won't you as we get to know my mom!!!

I'm recapping with just myself again this week but full of opinions about this week's episodes of Golden Bach and BIP. Hear my highs and lows of both shows this week and listen as I discuss what I feel is another fantastic play on the part of producers of Golden, versus what is the demise of the producers on BIP. We gotta love this franchise, don't we? So join me, won't you as we recap Fantasy Suites Golden and whatever you wanna call BIP.

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I've got a treat for you this week with TWO cohosts. One you have heard recap with me before and BOTH have been Rose Interviews. Join me in welcoming Julie and Steph to the podcast. Julie, as we know, watches, but Steph does not, which also makes it a little more interesting. We also are all around the same age so give another generation's perspective on the perfection that is the Golden Bachelor and the hot mess that is BIP. For the record, the was the best Women Tell All in the history of the show, from my perspective. Join us won't you as we recap Women Tell All and BIP.

This week I have a brand new guest to Reality of the Rose to help me recap. This week Jenna Lenzner joins me to break down Gerry's hometowns and the dumpster fire that is BIP. It's always a pleasure, and more fun, to get someone else's take on the Bachelor shows of our. Find out how Jenna came to be this week's co-host as well as a whole new fresh take from another generation of Bachelor Nation. Join me won't you in welcoming Jenna to the show!

Jenna's Instagram - @jenna_l03

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This week I'm honored to have Miranda co-hosting with me again. Together we discuss last week's Golden Bachelor and BIP. It's always good to have another perspective and Miranda has some great perspective. Who does she think Gerry will pick? What are her thoughts on the BIP cast? What makes Golden Bachelor so good? We talk about all these things and so much more. I also rapid fire Miranda with a list of either/or questions to end the episode. Join me won't you as we welcome Miranda!!

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Join me won't you as I recap last week's episodes of Golden Bachelor and BIP. Where does the poop drama stand, or do you even care? Who do I think the final three and winner of Golden Bachelor will be? I'm giving my opinions once again on the highs and lows of each of these seasons.

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We have episode 3 this week and even though I sound like a broken record, it's true...we have another great fulfilling episode with Gerry and another way too long episode of BIP. Join me won't you as I give my highs and lows of each for the week.

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Another recap episode of Golden Bachelor and BIP this week. Golden Bachelor continues to impress and I tell you all my reasons why, while BIP continues to disappoint and I don't hold anything back there either. Join me won't you as we recap week two!

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The Golden Bachelor has finally arrived and it was amazing! There are so many reasons I loved it and I talk about them all. BIP started out strong, but ended on a pretty predictable note. I'm happy to be back recapping with you and sharing my theories and thoughts on both of these seasons. So join me won't you as we recap Gerry and BIP!

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On this week's episode I have another rose interview, this week with Lara Levenberg. Lara is a co-worker of Allie, who also joins the podcast this week since she is vacationing with me in Idaho! Lara is not new to the podcast because she is also a Bachelor fan, so besides being my new favorite person, has also recapped the Bachelor with me on the podcast, which is why you may recognize her name! Lara is a fantastic guest! She shares a lot with us...from a very meaningful impact on her life to great things to take to a deserted island. She shares a very "New York" pet peeve and a relatable outlook on mental health. Join me won't you as we get to know Lara!

On this week's episode I share another Rose Interview with you. I have my friend Julie with me this week. I've had her on before recapping a couple episodes of the Bachelor, but this time we get to know Julie herself! She shares all kinds of good stuff including what her childhood was like...I have a feeling you will won't expect what she has to say about that...her very useful life hack, her professional view on mental health, some pretty funny embarrassing moments and so much more. Join me won't you as we get to know Julie!

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Best Men Tell All ever!! I loved so much about this Men Tell all! What did I love? You'll have to tune in to find out! And who do we LOVE...Gerry! What a great segment getting to know him a little better! Join me won't you as we recap the Men Tell All!

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This week's episode is the fantasy suite episode. There's a bit of a twist when Xavier reveals something he's been keeping from Charity. What does she do about it? We also have a surprise return which is actually not too much of a surprise but it is to Charity! How cute is Dotun? I will certainly make that known. Join me won't you as we recap Charity's fantasy suite dates!

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It's my least favorite episode of any season, hometowns. But I am here with your recap albeit a bit late. Four hometowns this week with Aaron, Joey, Xavier and Dotun. Find out which families were my favorties, who gave her the best date, what made me cry and what did I think about Aaron going home. Join me won't you as I discuss Charity's hometowns.

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This week's episode has a special guest Bachelorette virgin!! My very good friend Becky, who has NEVER watched any Bachelor shows ever, watches and then helps me recap this episode of Charity's season. HOWEVER, we had a few cocktails, so it's a doozie. We get a little off track a few times but it's great to get a whole different perspective from someone who nothing about the franchise. We also have a unplanned special guest appearance by Allie as well. You can't miss this one. So, join us won't you as we recap and have a blast with Charity's 5th episode!!

On this week's episode I have a special guest visiting straight from NYC, Allie! This is her first episode of Charity's season so find out what she thinks of Charity as Bachelorette. We discuss all things Brayden and have lots of opinions. Who do we hope gets down on one knee? And then there's always Charity's impeccable style to discuss. We even get a bit into And Just Like That for a few minutes. Join us won't you as Allie and I recap episode 4 of Charity's season.

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This week's Bachelorette episode brings us two one on one's, one of which is one of the funniest I think I've ever seen. We also get a hilarious group date that brings out some big personalities in the men. I break down all of Charity's outfits that are again all amazing. This show is packed with drama, some laughs, some earrings, a naked Ken doll, a baseball to the face and so much more. Join me won't you as I recap episode 3 of Charity's season.

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This week is Charity's episode 2 recap. This girl is not disappointing and I am pleasantly surprised how much I like her. This week I talk about the uncomfortably long kiss, earring and scarf choices, what I think of Charity's style and who I think is the sweetest of the guys. Join me won't you as I recap this week's Bachelorette!

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On today's episode I switch things up a bit. Today Allie is hosting the pod and she is interviewing me!! You got a chance to get to know me better on my 100th episode, but Allie decided there was more you should know. What is my favorite episode of my podcast so far, how would I do the podcast different if I had a chance, what is my favorite part about being a mom, AND the lightning round! Join us won't you as Allie reveals more about Me!!

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Bachelorette is back and Charity Lawson is this season's lead! The 20th season of the Bachelorette will not disappoint, or at least that's how I feel after the first episode. Charity gave off sassier and deeper vibes than I thought she would and she handles herself well but not too well. It seems like a good group of guys with a little bit of everything personality and then some. Spencer...oh my. Brayden...what will become of him. I hope to not actually meet James' mom and did Charity's brother actually pull of his bit? Join me won't you as I recap episode 1 of Charity's season!!

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On my hundredth episode, which I'm very proud of, I decided to do my Rose Interview with myself! I've had listeners mention getting to know me better and so I thought, why not! Find out what pet peeves I have that drive me crazy!! Learn my very extensive nighttime facial routine and the products I use. Find out how I handle my mental health. Learn about the life event that impacted my life the most! What three items would I choose to take to a deserted island, and much much more!! Join me won't you as I reveal a lot about myself!

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My facial routine products:

Equate liquid eye makeup remover - Walmart

Oil of Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser - Walmart

Latisse - SkinSolutionsMD website

Ahava Hydration Cream Mask - Ulta

Innbeauty Retinol Remix - innbeautyproject.com

Tula Clear it Up Gel - Ulta

Il makiage Power Lift Plumping Cream - ilmakiage.com

Thrive Defying Gravity eye cream - thrivecausmetics.com

Gold Bond neck and chest firming cream - Ulta

Mario Badescu Rosewater Facial Spray - Ulta

Makeup Loves:

Better Than Sex mascara - Ulta

City Lips clear lip gloss - citybeauty.com

Thrive Shadow pencils - thrivecausmetics.com

Elf Putty Blush in Bora Bora color - elfcosmetics.com

Books:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Verity by Colleen Hoover

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

On this week's episode we judge the hell out of the second 12 of Charity's men and I give my predictions of the final 8 and then final 4. We have a broad spectrum of men this year with, again, a lot of abs and fitness buffs. But who do I think will make it? Tune in to find out and also judge for yourself!

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This week I get back to a little Bachelor content as I start analyzing and judging Charity's men based on their ABC Bachelor profile and their Instagram accounts. Who do I think will go home early and why, who has villain potential and who will go to the end. Join me won't you as I judge the first 13 of Charity's men!

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On this week's episode Allie joins me once again. We're doing a second half of the season recap for Love is Blind, but also getting all the details about Allie's big weekend with my niece Grace and their Taylor Swift concert experience. It's a bit of a freestyle episode taking the conversation as it comes, so join us won't you as I have another good chat with Allie.

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I've skipped a couple weeks of podcast episodes because my husband and I took a 25th wedding anniversary trip. On today's episode you will learn all about that trip. Allie is joined by a couple of her friends to interview ME about where we went and how it was (AMAZING is the answer to that question). But before that interview begins you get to be privy to a casual conversation about many random things going on with Allie and her roommates that includes us each identifying which character we are from Sex and the City, what they had for dinner, a fun fact about her roommate Casey's dog Frank and much more. Join us won't you as we do a freestyle episode.

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This week I take a break from recapping Love is Blind to interview my good friend Steph, with another Rose interview. I've kept some of the same questions but have also updated the question list with quite a few new questions as well! What are the three things Steph would take to a deserted island, how did she win Woman of the Year, who is the one person in the world she would love to have coffee with and what question does she ask ME? Also we've heard other "roses" give me their dog voice, but have you ever heard a sheep voice? Join me won't you as we get to know Steph!

Steph's Instagram: @stephaniemueller

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On this week's episode you are in for a treat! I have the one and only storytelling KING, Caleb Davis! Who is Caleb Davis? Well, you will definitely find out by tuning in to this week's episode. Caleb and I have joked about doing a podcast together for years, and maybe it's not our own podcast, but it certainly is an entertaining episode. Yes, we recap episode 5 of Love is Blind, a show that Caleb has never even heard of, much less watched, but even better we get to be entertained by his stories...how did he meet his wife Hannah, how did he become an outfitter, how does he deal with clients who poop their pants, and what about that death march that I experienced with him 4 years ago? You get it all and more! Join me won't you as Caleb and I recap Love is Blind...kinda!

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