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Now that our “Love Is Blind” squad is back in Minneapolis, real life has officially rocked the couples. Protective – and overprotective – sisters weigh in, and the couples struggle to align on politics, faith, and social justice issues. Dave sets new land-speed records for assholery as he continues to obsess about Lauren’s past situationship – and introduces the audience to his Sex Boss. (His sister, natch.) Plus, a juicy Pod Squad hang reveals some new nuggets of hot goss 👀 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

28 Feb 2h 12min

It’s week 5 of Grant’s whirlwind journey to find his very own love worthy of a romance book, and already – far too soon – the gang is on the precipice of hometowns. As they explore the streets of Edinburgh and the castles of the Scottish countryside, the women try to show Grant their most vulnerable, supportive, and fun-loving sides. But some of them reach a breaking point with Carolina’s bouts of pouting. 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

25 Feb 1h 53min

Our LIB couples have officially left the pods! They head off for a mostly blissful trip to Honduras, before being thrown back into real life in Minneapolis. Among the issues that arise: prenups, communal sock bins, knicknacks, sisters, women crying on TikTok, and an alleged ex who seems more like a person desperately trying to get on television. We also update our enemies-to-friends scale and ratings of who will – and should – get married. 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

21 Feb 2h 12min

It’s week 4 of Grant’s “Bachelor” journey, and apparently we’re already almost done. Only ten women remain as they embark on their international leg in Madrid. And the drama is swirling… around Carolina. Zoe has retreated from villainy, and Carolina has emerged. Plus, Rose is still struggling after her own Carolina drama from last week. Which newly-minted matadora will come out on top? 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

18 Feb 1h 58min

“Love Is Blind” season 8 has begun, and we are moving our LIB coverage over to Love To See It. (Don’t we… love to see it?) Welcome, pod people! In Minneapolis, our daters share some common experiences: going to Catholic school, decorating for Christmas, sometimes wearing sexy Halloween costumes and sometimes wearing silly Halloween costumes, and enjoying popular movies. Plus, there’s an infuriating love square… and at least one contestant with online buzz so bad it ended up on camera. 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

14 Feb 2h 23min

In week 3 of Grant’s “Bachelor” season, we’re learning more about his unique interests: day trading, dogs, freestyling about private jets, and nurturing women. But which woman is the MOST nurturing? And how will Detective Grant figure it out? By the powers of girl math, we may never know. We also discuss the cultural (and political) impact of the soft girl TikTok trend and her male alter ego: the meme-stock-trading, sports-gambling crypto bro.  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

11 Feb 1h 54min

It’s week 2 of Grant’s “Bachelor” journey and this man is definitely is NOT on television to advance his music career. If he showed up with a suitcase full of legal pads covered in song lyrics, that’s just because he loves expressing his emotions! Plus, the women are still writing Mrs. Ellis on their backs. And they’re never ever going to stop. 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

4 Feb 1h 44min

The Bachelor has arrived at the mansion, and so has a no-drama llama who is destined to be disappointed. In “The Bachelor” season 29 premiere, Grant meets 25 beautiful women who *will* make great mothers and *do* love tiny neck scarves. And he’s just looking for love – if, by love, you mean a flower, a kiss, a hug, and a conversation. Will these women be able to give him the love, and family, he’s looking for? Plus, we discuss Grant’s burgeoning music career. (By this, we mean the mysterious single that suddenly dropped out of nowhere, titled “Party Girls.”) 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

28 Jan 1h 57min