Dale and Rachel get right into the chaos around The Bachelorette getting pulled just days before it was supposed to air, and they have a lot of thoughts. From messy casting decisions to whether the network knew more than they let on, they break down how it all unfolded and what could have been done differently. It turns into a bigger conversation about reality TV, accountability, and how far shows will go for ratings.

From there, it’s a full mix of what they’ve been watching lately, including dating shows where no one knows each other’s age, behind-the-scenes reality TV drama, and some very questionable relationship choices on shows like Love After Lockup. There’s also a tangent into the idea of a “hot mitzvah,” streaming vs regular TV, and why binge watching might actually be a problem.

They wrap it up with a couple strong opinions, including a rant about half birthdays and one very specific issue involving kids riding sheep that nobody asked for but somehow exists.

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Contact Rachel Sobel:
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Contact Dale McLean:
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