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  • 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
  • Catching up with happy 'Bachelor' franchise couples

    Catching up with happy 'Bachelor' franchise couples
    Sep 20 2025
    This week on "Playing the Field" Jen Matarese and Gina Sirico talk about the happy couples in the "Bachelor" franchise from the past couple of months. Ryan Field is on vacation.The podcast team has had the pleasure of speaking with Alli Jo and Sam M. from "Bachelor in Paradise," Jess also from "Bachelor in Paradise," and Joan and Chock from the "Golden Bachelorette."Hopefully, we'll get to speak with Spencer sometime in the future about the big plans he and Jess are making as they prepare to move in together.Next week, we begin to watch Mel's journey as the "Golden Bachelor!" He has 23 wonderful women all waiting to see if they can fall in love with him. You can watch it all unfold starting Wednesday, September 24 at 8 p.m. on ABC. You can listen to "Playing the Field" immediately after wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 m
  • Taylor Frankie Paul is your next 'Bachelorette'; Mel talks about being the 'Golden Bachelor'

    Taylor Frankie Paul is your next 'Bachelorette'; Mel talks about being the 'Golden Bachelor'
    Sep 11 2025
    This week on "Playing the Field" we talk about the big "Bachelorette" announcement! Not only are we not going to be watching the "Bachelor" after this "Golden" season, we'll be watching "The Bachelorette" with Taylor Frankie Paul. Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about what an outside contestant does to shakeup the show. Many are excited to see the star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" try to find love in the wake of her divorce from her first husband and breakup from the father of her third child. The mom of three says that her suitors will have to get along with her family, like children, and be willing to move to Utah.Next, Gina had the opportunity to talk to out "Golden Bachelor" Mel! He was at the LA Rams game this past weekend and shared all the details about the women on his season. He said that they are the real stars. His season premieres on Wednesday, September 24 on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Two couples win love and money on 'Bachelor in Paradise' finale

    Two couples win love and money on 'Bachelor in Paradise' finale
    Sep 3 2025
    This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina tackle the big "Bachelor in Paradise" finale. The show had a final" pick an envelope" curveball for two lucky couples at the end. The relationship challenge was a physical one with Alexe and Andrew coming out on top and securing a place at the end. The contestants had a surprise visit from some old friends, but it didn't stay friendly. The Parliament of Paradise was tasked with voting to choose a couple, or not, to split the final prize money, if they could pass one last test. Trash talk about Sean and Allycia sent Kat into a tailspin, but Dale kept her calm. Despite that, they were eliminated and Jess and Spencer went to the end. It didn't seem like Spencer was concerned at all about the money, he was focused on picking and engagement ring for Jess and professing his love. The final challenge was choosing love or money. Both couples chose love. Instead of walking away with just their relationships, Jesse gave them the chance to select one of three envelopes with various monetary amounts inside. Alexe and Andrew won $125,000 and Jess and Spencer picked $190,000! But, the icing on the cake was Jess accepting Spencer's proposal! Is it even "Paradise" without a proper proposal? Next week, we'll breakdown all the latest information on where the contestants and couples are now that the show has ended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 m