On this last off-season episode of the podcast, before the premiere, I am breaking down the rest of the men from this season.  I keep with the last episode and not only go through their ABC bio but also go through each of their Instagram accounts and basically judge them.  I also give a few more tidbits on Allie's continuing adventure into NY Bachelor experiences.  Join me won't you as we see what other men Gabby and Rachel have in store for themselves!  Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Music"

On this last off-season episode of the podcast, before the premiere, I am breaking down the rest of the men from this season.  I keep with the last episode and not only go through their ABC bio but also go through each of their Instagram accounts and basically judge them.  I also give a few more tidbits on Allie's continuing adventure into NY Bachelor experiences.  Join me won't you as we see what other men Gabby and Rachel have in store for themselves! Intro Music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Music"

Episode 53: Gabby & Rachel's men breakdown (Part 2) 

On todays episode, I begin with a few tidbits of Bachelor Nation news and some BIG content that was provided to me by Allie now that she is living and breathing the same air as the New York Bachelor crew...it's so cool!  Then I start the breakdown of all the men that will be starting night one of Gabby and Rachel's season.  I get through almost the first half, going through their ABC bio as well as their Instagram pages and summing up how I believe they will play out on the season.  Join me won't you for Part 1 of "judging the men"!!  Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On todays episode, I begin with a few tidbits of Bachelor Nation news and some BIG content that was provided to me by Allie now that she is living and breathing the same air as the New York Bachelor crew...it's so cool!  Then I start the breakdown of all the men that will be starting night one of Gabby and Rachel's season.  I get through almost the first half, going through their ABC bio as well as their Instagram pages and summing up how I believe they will play out on the season.  Join me won't you for Part 1 of "judging the men"!! Intro Music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

Episode 52: Gabby & Rachel's men breakdown (Part 1) & Bachelor content provided by Allie Sprin

On this episode of Reality of the Rose I give details about my weekend in NYC with Allie moving her into her apartment and getting everything set up as she starts this new exciting phase of her life.  I also then have a fun surprise about who she met her first night there and how it connects with the Bachelor. And then I end the episode with some must listen podcast episodes from Game of Roses and Bachelors in the City.  Both are SO GOOD!  Join me won't you as we discuss all things NYC and Bachelor!  Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On this episode of Reality of the Rose I give details about my weekend in NYC with Allie moving her into her apartment and getting everything set up as she starts this new exciting phase of her life.  I also then have a fun surprise about who she met her first night there and how it connects with the Bachelor. And then I end the episode with some must listen podcast episodes from Game of Roses and Bachelors in the City.  Both are SO GOOD!  Join me won't you as we discuss all things NYC and Bachelor! Intro Music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

Episode 51: Allie moved to NYC and guess who she met!!

On this episode, it's just me again, celebrating 50 episodes by discussing a little Bachelor Nation news, but then diving into my opinion on how villains are made on The Bachelor and how it's all in the editing.  The players all do know what they are signing up for, but I think some get a little (or a lot) more than they bargained for.  Join me won't you as we discuss a few examples of villains and bad edits that may make you take a different look at how you watch The Bachelor.  Intro Music, www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On this episode, it's just me again, celebrating 50 episodes by discussing a little Bachelor Nation news, but then diving into my opinion on how villains are made on The Bachelor and how it's all in the editing.  The players all do know what they are signing up for, but I think some get a little (or a lot) more than they bargained for.  Join me won't you as we discuss a few examples of villains and bad edits that may make you take a different look at how you watch The Bachelor. Intro Music, <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

Episode 50: Villains and unfair edit

On this week's episode Allie joins me where she will fill you all in on where her life journey is taking her over the course of the next six weeks and beyond.  She explain where she will be moving, what she will be doing there and the amazing trip she gets to take before beginning this new life of hers.  Join me won't you as we take a peek in on Allie's post college plans!  Intro Music, www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On this week's episode Allie joins me where she will fill you all in on where her life journey is taking her over the course of the next six weeks and beyond.  She explain where she will be moving, what she will be doing there and the amazing trip she gets to take before beginning this new life of hers.  Join me won't you as we take a peek in on Allie's post college plans! Intro Music, <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

Episode 49: My special guest Allie talks about making her dreams come true

I've had to skip a couple weeks and I'm not thrilled about it, but on this week's episode I update you on why that is, some happenings in my life, and why I was feeling the need to just vent.  My hope is that it can make even one person say, Wow!  You mean I'm not the only one to feel that way?  I have a few Bachelor news tidbits at the end too.  Join me won't you as I let you in on my vent!  Intro music, www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

I've had to skip a couple weeks and I'm not thrilled about it, but on this week's episode I update you on why that is, some happenings in my life, and why I was feeling the need to just vent.  My hope is that it can make even one person say, Wow!  You mean I'm not the only one to feel that way?  I have a few Bachelor news tidbits at the end too.  Join me won't you as I let you in on my vent! Intro music, <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

Episode 48: Natalie's venting session

This week's episode is a non Bachelor related episode featuring my son Tyler.  Last week we went on a whirlwind vacation out west, so Tyler and I spend some time recounting our adventures including our first impression of the Grand Canyon as well as a breakdown of the hike from hell.  I then rapid fire Tyler with lots of questions that help us learn how he ticks.  Join us won't you for a mother son podcast treat!  Intro music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

This week's episode is a non Bachelor related episode featuring my son Tyler.  Last week we went on a whirlwind vacation out west, so Tyler and I spend some time recounting our adventures including our first impression of the Grand Canyon as well as a breakdown of the hike from hell.  I then rapid fire Tyler with lots of questions that help us learn how he ticks.  Join us won't you for a mother son podcast treat! Intro music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

Non Bachelor episode with my son and first time guest Tyler

On this week's episode I have a very special guest.  My friend Julie, who is the only friend I have that also watches the Bachelor (can you believe that??) joins me to break down all the details of Clayton's season.  We discuss our empathy for Clayton, the tornado that was Shenae, our confusion about how two Bachelorettes is going to work, what we think may have happened during Clayton and Susie's break up argument, and much much more!  Join me won't you, as Julie and I have some reliving this crazy season!  Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On this week's episode I have a very special guest.  My friend Julie, who is the only friend I have that also watches the Bachelor (can you believe that??) joins me to break down all the details of Clayton's season.  We discuss our empathy for Clayton, the tornado that was Shenae, our confusion about how two Bachelorettes is going to work, what we think may have happened during Clayton and Susie's break up argument, and much much more!  Join me won't you, as Julie and I have some reliving this crazy season! Intro Music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

Post Clayton's season thoughts with my good friend Julie

The show promised drama and boy did we get it.  On this episode I am recapping the first night of the two part season finale of Clayton's season.  We finally get to see the rose ceremony that we've been waiting for all season to see as well as an explanation from Clayton as to why he says what he says.  We also get the meeting of Clayton's family and a good twist at the end.  Join me won't you as we dive into night one of the season finale!  Intro music www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

The show promised drama and boy did we get it.  On this episode I am recapping the first night of the two part season finale of Clayton's season.  We finally get to see the rose ceremony that we've been waiting for all season to see as well as an explanation from Clayton as to why he says what he says.  We also get the meeting of Clayton's family and a good twist at the end.  Join me won't you as we dive into night one of the season finale! Intro music <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

BACHELOR RECAP: Clayton's finale Part 1 - Let me historic drama begin

On this episode I talk about Clayton's part 2 finale show and it was a doozy.  I discuss it all...is Susie receptive to him wanting to get back together, how do Gabby and Rachel react to Clayton's break up with them, what will they say to him on the live stage, and who the heck is going to be the next Bachelorette?  Join me won't you as I break it all down and give me oh so humble opinions as always!  Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On this episode I talk about Clayton's part 2 finale show and it was a doozy.  I discuss it all...is Susie receptive to him wanting to get back together, how do Gabby and Rachel react to Clayton's break up with them, what will they say to him on the live stage, and who the heck is going to be the next Bachelorette?  Join me won't you as I break it all down and give me oh so humble opinions as always! Intro Music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

BACHELOR RECAP: Part 2 of Clayton's FINALE - All the twists and turns

Breaking down and discussing all things Bachelor, including episodes, headlines, and social media plays.

On this episode we discuss Clayton's fantasy suites.  Well, two were fantasies and one seemed more of a nightmare.  I have so many thoughts on how Clayton and Susie's date when down that I could hardly hold them in and I'm wondering if you agree.  Join me won't you as I break down each fantasy suite date but learn what I think happened that we didn't see.  It's getting good!  Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On this episode we discuss Clayton's fantasy suites.  Well, two were fantasies and one seemed more of a nightmare.  I have so many thoughts on how Clayton and Susie's date when down that I could hardly hold them in and I'm wondering if you agree.  Join me won't you as I break down each fantasy suite date but learn what I think happened that we didn't see.  It's getting good! Intro Music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

BACHELOR RECAP: Clayton's Fantasy Suites...or were they?

Tonight's Women Tell All recap is abbreviated but you'll have to listen to find out why.  I break down all the drama that is displayed tonight, from Shenae's lack of self awareness, to the Sierra Paradise audition, to why I feel extremely sorry for Clayton.  Join me won't you as I break down my thoughts of tonight's show.  Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

Tonight's Women Tell All recap is abbreviated but you'll have to listen to find out why.  I break down all the drama that is displayed tonight, from Shenae's lack of self awareness, to the Sierra Paradise audition, to why I feel extremely sorry for Clayton.  Join me won't you as I break down my thoughts of tonight's show. Intro Music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

BACHELOR RECAP: Women Tell All - Shenae is diabolical, Jesse has skeletons, and poor Clayton

On tonight's episode we get hometowns, and we're back to REAL hometowns which feels so good.  In my opinion these were the best hometowns in a very long time.  As far as family members, we get some HUGE favorites, especially one grandpa in particular, but we also get a little cringe from a few.  Gabby's hometown produces the most emotion that I've felt in a hometown, maybe ever.  And FINALLY, during this whole episode, the producers decide to show us that Clayton actually does have personality!  Join me, won't you, as we recap episode 8 of Clayton's season of the Bachelor.  Intro musice:  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On tonight's episode we get hometowns, and we're back to REAL hometowns which feels so good.  In my opinion these were the best hometowns in a very long time.  As far as family members, we get some HUGE favorites, especially one grandpa in particular, but we also get a little cringe from a few.  Gabby's hometown produces the most emotion that I've felt in a hometown, maybe ever.  And FINALLY, during this whole episode, the producers decide to show us that Clayton actually does have personality!  Join me, won't you, as we recap episode 8 of Clayton's season of the Bachelor. Intro musice:  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

BACHERLOR RECAP: Clayton's season episode 8 - Hometowns, the new Senior Bachelor, and Clayton DOES have personality

The last time I did a Generations episode, you all liked it so much that we couldn't help but do another!  On this episode that again features my daughter, my mom, my sister-in-law and my niece (with an additional surprise guest) we discuss more fun and light-hearted topics that provoke different answers based on our age and generation...or do they?  This week we talk about our specific ages and the pros and cons, fashion, TV and movies and my niece Grace has a big surprise for all of us!  Join us won't you as we have a fun conversation between us girls and let you listen in!  Enjoy!  Intro music, www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

The last time I did a Generations episode, you all liked it so much that we couldn't help but do another!  On this episode that again features my daughter, my mom, my sister-in-law and my niece (with an additional surprise guest) we discuss more fun and light-hearted topics that provoke different answers based on our age and generation...or do they?  This week we talk about our specific ages and the pros and cons, fashion, TV and movies and my niece Grace has a big surprise for all of us!  Join us won't you as we have a fun conversation between us girls and let you listen in!  Enjoy! Intro music, <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a> "Happy Rock"

GENERATIONS Part 2: My non-Bachelor related episode that just might make you smile

This week's episode proves to be a quick flush of several girls.  We get drama that escalates and ends as quickly as it started, we get tears that we learn come from nowhere and we get a final four that is just a tad different than what I predicted.  One of the girls gets my favorite date of all time, the pretty woman date and we learn who will be taking Clayton home to meet their parents next week for hometowns.  Join me won't you as we recap this week's episode of the Bachelor!  Intro Music - www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

This week's episode proves to be a quick flush of several girls.  We get drama that escalates and ends as quickly as it started, we get tears that we learn come from nowhere and we get a final four that is just a tad different than what I predicted.  One of the girls gets my favorite date of all time, the pretty woman date and we learn who will be taking Clayton home to meet their parents next week for hometowns.  Join me won't you as we recap this week's episode of the Bachelor! Intro Music - <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a> "Happy Rock"

BACHELOR RECAP: Clayton's episode 7 - Mara vs Sara, a pretty woman date of dates, hometowns are decided

My recap is a little late this week, but as they say, better late than never.  This week we get the strangest two on one I have ever seen and I'll discuss why.  We have a group date that involves forced violence and forced food play that results in a very ambiguous "winner".  We see a new villain created since we tell Shenae bye-bye, but is she really the villain?!  We also get an extremely smart move on Susie's part which drives my point home about where I think she's going next!  Join me, won't you as we recap episode 6 of Clayton's season!  Intro Music, www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

My recap is a little late this week, but as they say, better late than never.  This week we get the strangest two on one I have ever seen and I'll discuss why.  We have a group date that involves forced violence and forced food play that results in a very ambiguous "winner".  We see a new villain created since we tell Shenae bye-bye, but is she really the villain?!  We also get an extremely smart move on Susie's part which drives my point home about where I think she's going next!  Join me, won't you as we recap episode 6 of Clayton's season! Intro Music, <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

Bachelor Recap: Shenae (kinda) says goodbye, we have a new villain, and Susie makes a move

On this week's recap, I begin by discussing Clayton's apology last week on social media and the irony.  Then I get into ALL the dates.  We had two one on one's, one with a better PTC played than the other.  We had a fun group date with roasting all around.  And we end with a two on one, which we haven't seen in a long time, but I am so excited to see.  We knew we'd get a cliffhanger for next week on this one.  Join me won't you as we breakdown every bit of episode 5 of Clayton's season  Intro music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On this week's recap, I begin by discussing Clayton's apology last week on social media and the irony.  Then I get into ALL the dates.  We had two one on one's, one with a better PTC played than the other.  We had a fun group date with roasting all around.  And we end with a two on one, which we haven't seen in a long time, but I am so excited to see.  We knew we'd get a cliffhanger for next week on this one.  Join me won't you as we breakdown every bit of episode 5 of Clayton's season Intro music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

Bachelor Recap episode 5: Two one on ones, a roast and finally another two on one

On this episode I start with some Bachelor nation gossip, followed by a breakdown of what seems to be an entire show about Shenae, except for Rachel's one on one that quite strange and humorous on its own.  Then I discuss this week's group date where Jesse Palmer and Hannah Storm steal the show, followed by more Shenae.  Join me won't you as we discuss and break down episode 4 of Clayton's season of the Bacehlor!  Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On this episode I start with some Bachelor nation gossip, followed by a breakdown of what seems to be an entire show about Shenae, except for Rachel's one on one that quite strange and humorous on its own.  Then I discuss this week's group date where Jesse Palmer and Hannah Storm steal the show, followed by more Shenae.  Join me won't you as we discuss and break down episode 4 of Clayton's season of the Bacehlor! Intro Music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

BACHELOR RECAP: Shrimpgate is born, the Bachelor Bowl, and yes, more Shenae

On this week's recap I talk about my favorite group date in a long time, the absurdities of Shanae's villain strategy, the oddity of the Baywatch challenge and all the drama in between.  Join me won't you as we breakdown this week's episode of Clayton's Bachelor season!  Intro Music  www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

On this week's recap I talk about my favorite group date in a long time, the absurdities of Shanae's villain strategy, the oddity of the Baywatch challenge and all the drama in between.  Join me won't you as we breakdown this week's episode of Clayton's Bachelor season! Intro Music  <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

Bachelor recap episode 3: Villain strategy gone all wrong

This week there is no Bachelor due to football, soooo, I decided to have a fun chat about generational topics with four of the most amazing women in my life...my daughter, my mom, my sister-in-law, and my niece.  We cover topics such as social media, favorite listening platforms, our all time favorite celebrities, and more!  What makes it fun is how we each share our thoughts and ideas based on our age and generation.  And even though the different generations may make the answers different, being able to talk with each other, and with you, is the same...a lot of fun! Join us won't you, as the generations share!  Intro music, www.bensound.com  "Happy Rock"

This week there is no Bachelor due to football, soooo, I decided to have a fun chat about generational topics with four of the most amazing women in my life...my daughter, my mom, my sister-in-law, and my niece.  We cover topics such as social media, favorite listening platforms, our all time favorite celebrities, and more!  What makes it fun is how we each share our thoughts and ideas based on our age and generation.  And even though the different generations may make the answers different, being able to talk with each other, and with you, is the same...a lot of fun! Join us won't you, as the generations share! Intro music, <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>  "Happy Rock"

GENERATIONS: My FIRST NON-Bachelor episode with FOUR, count them, FOUR guests

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