‘Golden Bachelor’ S2e2: Darling & Aggressive w/ Rory Uphold

‘Golden Bachelor’ S2e2: Darling & Aggressive w/ Rory Uphold

Author: Claire Fallon, Emma Gray October 2, 2025 Duration: 1:44:24
Another week, another lackluster performance from Mel. This week, the Golden ladies do some very cathartic standup comedy – and really cut Mel down to size. Then, Debbie gets a romantic culinary one-on-one date, during which she gets to do her favorite thing: learn when to put the cheese in the omelette. Mel engages in some serious conversations with several of his frontrunners about their romantic histories and their growing feelings, but it’s mostly the ladies talking. Will Mel learn to loosen up, get vulnerable, and show us all some emotions? Not this week! Vote for us in the Buddy Podcast category in the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=signal4_finalists_finalistnotification_092325&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio#/2025/shows/genre/buddy-podcast To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every week, culture critics Emma Gray and Claire Fallon grab the remote and hit play, diving into the complicated, hilarious, and often absurd world of on-screen romance. Their Love to See It with Emma and Claire podcast is that perfect blend of snark and sincerity, treating both frothy reality dating shows and classic romantic films with the serious-and seriously funny-analysis they deserve. You’ll hear them dissect the latest dramatic rose ceremony on “The Bachelor” one episode, then revisit a formative rom-com the next, asking what these stories really teach us about our own relationships and desires. It’s less a straightforward recap and more a lively conversation between two insightful friends who aren’t afraid to laugh, cringe, or get genuinely moved by the material. They pick apart the juicy details and unpack the weird, sometimes problematic messages buried in our favorite love stories, all while celebrating the sheer joy of the genre. Tuning in feels like pulling up a chair with people who get why this stuff matters, for better or worse, in how we think about love, sex, and connection.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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