Game of Roses

BachelorClues is joined by Jess Ambrose—co-host of the Your Mom & Dad podcast—for a full analytical breakdown of the Top 10 most important moments in Bachelor Nation in 2025. From franchise shakeups and production chaos to crossover casting, third-wave reality dominance, and moments that fundamentally altered the game, this episode examines what actually mattered—and why. Together, Clues and Jess analyze power shifts, player impact, and the long-term consequences of a year that may have changed Bachelor Nation forever.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues

Golden Bachelor Season 2 runner-up Cindy Cullers joins Chad for a revelatory deep-strategy interview, pulling back the curtain on her edit, her groundbreaking gameplay, and the synchronicities that shaped her season—from her Alpha limo entrance to her Love Level 3 raise, to the moment she recognized Mel’s avoidant lead tendencies. Cindy details her journey from SMU cheerleader to biomedical-engineering-minded dater, explains how she evaluated Mel’s pre-season podcast controversy, recalls the Paula Abdul group-date miracle, and breaks down the gameplay mechanics behind her self-elimination. This is a rare, analytical, emotional deep dive into one of the most fascinating players Golden has ever produced.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues

BachelorClues is joined by legendary Bachelor villain and Season 16 ring winner Courtney Robertson for a deep dive into the wild year that was 2025 in Bachelor Nation. Courtney opens up about returning to TV for HGTV’s upcoming Bachelor Mansion Takeover and REVEALS how Clues secretly coached her throughout filming—shaping strategy, delivering late-night pep talks, and helping craft key in-game speeches. Together they break down the state of the franchise, Taylor Frankie Paul’s historic Bachelorette season, the chaos of Paradise 10, the future of Golden content, and how social media is transforming the game.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues

BachelorClues is joined by legendary Bachelor villain and Season 16 ring winner Courtney Robertson for a deep dive into the wild year that was 2025 in Bachelor Nation. Courtney opens up about returning to TV for HGTV’s upcoming Bachelor Mansion Takeover and REVEALS how Clues secretly coached her throughout filming—shaping strategy, delivering late-night pep talks, and helping craft key in-game speeches. Together they break down the state of the franchise, Taylor Frankie Paul’s historic Bachelorette season, the chaos of Paradise 10, the future of Golden content, and how social media is transforming the game.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues

BachelorClues reviews clips from across the reality TV universe to uncover the hidden mechanics behind your favorite shows. Peg and Mel drop wholesome (and wild) Golden Bachelor stories, while Andrew and Alexe crack open the Paradise gameplay—revealing producer manipulation, crew-relationship strategies, and why the Susie call wasn’t “that deep.” Bailey and Jeremy explain how their edit got shaped, gum-sharing scandals are finally addressed, and a Big Brother producer recounts a shocking casting stunt that blurs the line between TV and real-life chaos. __Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues

 BachelorClues and PaceCase revisit Grant Ellis’ unforgettable Bachelor Season 29 and break down the official Top 10 Takeaways from the season that reshaped the franchise. From Litia Garr’s flawless Mormon Play to Juliana Pasquarosa’s master-level late-game strategy, from Carolina’s iconic “crazy and evil” villain rise to the bombshell news that there will be no Bachelorette—this episode analyzes every seismic shift. The hosts also dive deep into collapsing social media numbers, franchise mismanagement, Goldens heading to Paradise, and the shocking departure of Bennett Graebner and Claire Freeland, culminating with full season awards and MVP honors.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues

BachelorClues and PaceCase sit down with the hardest-working investigative journalist in reality TV, Rikkii Wise—aka @storytimewithrikkii—for a deep dive into her rise from dating-story TikToks to becoming the go-to source for Love Is Blind receipts. Rikkii opens up about her first major scoop, the catfish scandal that changed her approach, how she vets court documents, and the wild pipeline of secret tea she’s trusted with. The trio digs into producer accountability, the Nick Viall “irrelevant” moment, why LIB Season 9 divided audiences, the future of reality casting, and whether Rikkii might take her talents to The Traitors. It’s an unfiltered, hilarious, and illuminating conversation with one of reality TV’s most essential voices.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues

BachelorClues and PaceCase return from a double-recap marathon to break down a packed news cycle: Ashley Iaconnetti’s historic jump to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the stacked cast and premiere date for Traitors US Season 4, Bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul’s explosive “baby daddy” call-out during filming, Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs’ adorable baby #2 announcement, and Hannah Brown’s reveal of her third romance novel. The Pit also crowns its latest parasocial champions—including TFP’s four-part Instagram takeover from inside production—and delivers three unhinged Screams from the Pit, featuring parasocial collisions, Spirit Halloween prophecies, and the hosts’ surreal appearance on Almost Famous.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues

BachelorClues and PaceCase break down their Top 10 Takeaways from The Golden Bachelor Season 2—one of the most chaotic, perplexing, and unforgettable seasons in franchise history. From Mel O’s unprecedented pre-season scandal and historically low ratings to Cindy’s masterclass self-elimination, Nicolle’s open-power villainy, Peg’s superstar rise, and the shockingly stacked player pool, the hosts dive deep into what worked, what failed, and what this season means for the future of the Golden franchise. They also reveal behind-the-scenes stories, including Clues’ cameo in the document, and explore how Season 2 may mark a true turning point for the entire Bachelorverse.__Join the Pit on Patreon for more exclusive content and shows! : / gameofroses__Want coaching tips? email gameofrozes@gmail.com__Follow us on TikTok: @gameofrosesFollow us on Instagram-Game of Roses: @gameofrosespodPacecase: @pacecaseBachelor Clues: @bachelorclues