This Is Not Normal

We’re joined by the brilliant musician and UX researcher Kate Meizner, of the bands Jobber and Hellrazor, to unpack the brand sponsorships and petty feuds that fueled week 4.   We applaud Shanae’s victory in her crusade against Elizabeth, by stretching out an argument about shrimp into an existential war for attention.  This episode dives into the deep well of insecurity that drives everyone’s behavior on the show, and the ever-recurrent topic of how hard it is to feel “seen” - made worse when there is often only one mirror the women must share to do their hair and make up everyday. Oh, and as neurodivergent individuals we welcome Elizabeth as a new spokesperson for our community. 

Bachelor outsiders Jordan and Pier are outraged at the ousting of corporate recruiter Cassidy, who is unceremoniously escorted out of Bachelor mansion with a scarlet letter taped to her face when it is revealed that she had sex earlier that year. Tune in to find out how her tragic downfall compares to the tragedy of not having abs at 15, and dive into society's multifarious definitions of non/monogamy, jealousy and misogynist, puritanical double standards that prevail in Bachelor Nation and Real Life. Plus, tips for DIY body waxing.

Pier and Jordan skip over the unmemorable parts of S26E2 to focus on two maniacal headhunter girls who strategically dominated both Clayton and this week's screen-time: Cassidy and Shanae. If you've ever wondered about the pros and cons of allowing ruthless workplace girlbossery to bleed into your dating habits, it's an episode you don't wanna miss.

We dive deep into the first episode of Season 26.