Episodios

  • Mel’s Fantasy Suite recap with Peg and Cindy

    Mel’s Fantasy Suite recap with Peg and Cindy
    Nov 6 2025
    This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico break down the “Golden Bachelor” Mel’s Fantasy Suite dates in Antigua, and things are heating up...for at least one of his final two women.Mel’s caught between two very different connections: Peg, the high-energy “bad ass” who’s got him hanging on for dear life (literally, in a dune buggy), and Cindy, the romantic who’s ready for a proposal, but does Mel feel the same?We also preview next week’s big two-hour finale. It looks like Mel is picking out an engagement ring. Will he actually propose to someone? You won’t want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Gerry Turner's tell-all book dives into his side of the 'Golden Bachelor' breakup

    Gerry Turner's tell-all book dives into his side of the 'Golden Bachelor' breakup
    Nov 4 2025
    Gerry Turner, the original "Golden Bachelor" has a new book out about his experiences on the show and his life. The book is called "Golden Years: What I've Learned from Love, Loss, and Reality TV." It had been quite a while since the podcast team at "Playing the Field" caught up with Gerry, so what better occasion than to talk about all of his revelations and his new engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 m
  • The Women Tell All on 'Golden Bachelor,' and tell one woman off

    The Women Tell All on 'Golden Bachelor,' and tell one woman off
    Oct 30 2025
    This week on Playing the Field, Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk all about the drama at "The Women Tell All" on the "Golden Bachelor."Gina Sirico was in attendance at the taping and was able to talk to some of our favorites like Cheryl, Debbie, and Nicolle.Nicolle definitely faced some backlash for her comments not only about the women on this season but the last as well. The criticism came from a golden Bachelor Nation favorite and the team felt it was well deserved. Some heavy hitters like Cheryl and Debbie are out of the running for Mel's heart, but could either make a good "Golden Bachelorette?" The team shares their thoughts.Plus, a look ahead at the big fantasy suite dates and finale episodes. What will Mel's family think of his final two, Peg and Cindy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 m
  • Mel visits his final 3 women's hometowns, picks his final 2

    Mel visits his final 3 women's hometowns, picks his final 2
    Oct 23 2025
    Mel Owens has not dropped the L-word yet on the "Golden Bachelor," and he's starting to run out of time. This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about Mel's hometown dates with Peg, Debbie, and Cindy.The women are starting to fall hard for Mel, but does he feel the same? The team talks about each of Mel's dates and his big decision on who to let go. We are down to our final two women!Plus, next week is "The Women Tell All." Gina was there and will bring us all-new interviews! What will happen in the end? Ryan, Jen, and Gina share their predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 m
  • 'Golden Bachelor' Mel picks his final 3

    'Golden Bachelor' Mel picks his final 3
    Oct 16 2025
    Mel is making some big moves as he narrowed the field from six to three on the "Golden Bachelor." Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about his decisions and how one woman self-eliminated just before hometown dates.Gina had the opportunity to speak to Peg and Debbie before their group date and they talked about what Mel could expect if they brought him home.Cindy got this week's coveted one-on-one date. She said she might not have been ready to bring home Mel without it, but now she's falling hard. It was especially sweet that the women got to talk to their family and friends before this week's rose ceremony.Next week, the team tackles Mel's hometown dates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 m
  • Monica B. On her 'Golden' time, plus is Nicolle there for the wrong reasons?

    Monica B. On her 'Golden' time, plus is Nicolle there for the wrong reasons?
    Oct 9 2025
    This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina get to talk to Monica B. She's fresh off her time at Bachelor Mansion and she dishes about the "Golden Bachelor" ladies and of course Mel!Then, the team dives into this week's recap. Peg and Mel made a big connection on her one-on-one date. Could she be a frontrunner? The team shares their thoughts on the group date and if they think Nicolle is there for the "wrong reasons." Also, the team is buzzing over the mysterious black car that leaves the mansion next week. Will Mel chase after her? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 m
  • Mel's connections grow as field narrows to 9 women on 'Golden Bachelor'

    Mel's connections grow as field narrows to 9 women on 'Golden Bachelor'
    Oct 2 2025
    Mel's words come back to haunt him on 'Golden Bachelor' group dateMel's connections grow as field narrows to 9 women on 'Golden Bachelor'This week on "Playing the Field" Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico recap season 2, episode 3 of "The Golden Bachelor."Mel takes most of the women on a group date to "roast" him. Comedian and podcaster Jared Freid provides some much-needed humor and support to the ladies as they have to perform their set in front of a live studio audience. Later, Mel goes on a 1-on-1 date with Debbie. Did the team find their connection to have chemistry or will they predict that it fizzles out early?Next week, Mel takes the women to a theme park and on a photo shoot where the physicality of some of the poses starts to make a few of the women uncomfortable and jealous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 m
  • RECAP: 'Golden Bachelor' Mel Owens begins his journey to find love, apologizes for podcast remarks

    RECAP: 'Golden Bachelor' Mel Owens begins his journey to find love, apologizes for podcast remarks
    Sep 25 2025
    The long-awaited premiere of the "Golden Bachelor" is here and we finally get to meet Mel Owens. He said that he's only been in love once and he would "give anything" to feel that again. However, will the comments he made on a podcast a few months ago could stand between him and his ability to find love? He had said he was looking for someone 45-60 without an artificial hip or wig. He says he regrets it and he is sorry. Mel said that does not represent who he is. The women were definitely offended and not looking to waste their time, but seemed to be in a forgiving mood. They showed up! Mel has two sons and he loves them more than anything. Lucas and Andre are his pride and joy. Mel was born in Detroit in 1958 and his dad was a teacher and a coach. He said he started playing football at age 7 and he played for the University of Michigan, and then from there he was drafted by the LA Rams. His father passed away in 2020, and then his wife filed for divorce after finding someone new. He said it was unexpected. Mel said that since the divorce he hasn't dated, but his boys would like for him to find someone to be happy with. He's been single for five years and is lonely. Mel said he's ready to find love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 m