BachelorClues and PaceCase dive into the many reasons why Joan’s season of The Golden Bachelorette hasn’t lived up to the hype. They start with a breakdown of the Fantasy Suites letdown, covering Joan’s "no fantasy" approach and the flat chemistry with her final contestants, which left fans questioning the show’s spark. Beyond the Fantasy Suites, they discuss the season’s controversial casting choices, including the return of “restraining order finalists,” and debate whether Joan’s reserved reactions have made this season one of the least emotionally engaging to date. The hosts also celebrate the best Halloween costumes from Bachelor Nation stars and reveal the week’s top parasocial plays, where players’ posts achieved millions of views. With shoutouts to iconic fan gatherings and a preview of upcoming Bachelor Nation series, this episode unpacks what went wrong with The Golden Bachelorette while keeping fans up to speed on the latest franchise buzz.

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0:00 This Week in Bachelor Nation
9:50 State of the Game
26:26 Gains
32:56 Bachelor Nation News
43:01 The Parasocial Play of the Week
53:00 Screams From the Pit