B.A.P.S in Paradise

Mar 08 2025 48 ep. 47 mins 2

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B.A.P.S in Paradise is a weekly podcast diving into the world of Bachelor Nation through the sharp, witty, and unfiltered lens of hosts Chanel Carroll (actor, writer, entrepreneur) and Brandy Monk-Payton (TV scholar). With deep insights, hilarious commentary, and a fresh perspective, they break down the drama, romance, and chaos of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise—all while celebrating Black culture, media, and reality TV. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, B.A.P.S in Paradise is your go-to podcast for all things roses, receipts, and real talk. 🌹🎙✨ #BachelorNation

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Hometowns and Let Downs: The Bachelor S29 EP6

Mar 08 2025 35 mins

We're finally at Hometowns! Chanel and Brandy discuss Grant's make or break week with four revealing family meetings. Juliana introduces Grant to her large Italian family in Massachusetts, Zoe takes Grant to meet her family somewhere that may or may not be New York, Latia's huge family welcomes Grant with open arms and open minds in Wyoming and Dina's family completely no-shows in

Castles and Catfights

Feb 27 2025 51 mins

Chanel and Brandy talk TV we are watching from Paradise to The White Lotus. Moving to The Bachelor, Grant and the women head to Scotland. Juliana gets the “Pretty Woman” treatment in a castle for her one-on-one date. The drama with Carolina comes to a head as everyone, including Dina, turns against her. Finally, Litia divulges a very important detail of her life to Grant…that

The Carolina Show

Feb 20 2025 49 mins

Chanel and Brandy first chat about the stars on SNL 50 and the bland new season of Love is Blind. We get into recent Bachelor Nation news before returning to the mansion…and the women are headed to Spain! Two one-on-ones this week find Dina exploring the local culture with Grant and Sarafiena comforting him during a dicey jump off a bridge. A group date finds the women riding don

Grant Bucks and Chubby Bunnies

Feb 14 2025 43 mins

Chanel and Brandy talk about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance and all the concert news of the week. Then we head to the Bachelor mansion where conflict ensues between the remaining women. A group date takes us to the Bachelor School of Finance that really pays off for Bailey. Grant intervenes when Zoe accuses the women of not playing nice. A one-on-one with Carolina takes

All is Fair in Love and War?

Feb 07 2025 54 mins

Chanel and Brandy discuss our reactions to the Grammys (congrats to Beyoncé for winning Album of the Year…yeehaw!) before we get to our newest Bachelor’s own budding music career. Don’t quit your day job, Grant! The crooner-in-training sings his way through this episode, serenading Alexe during their one-on-one and rapping with R&B star Mario on a group date. The women b

Llamas for Love

Jan 30 2025 44 mins

Chanel and Brandy debrief on the latest "It Ends with Us" drama as well as the breakup of Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell that has captivated Bachelor Nation. Then we turn to our second Black Bachelor, Grant, who is back at the mansion meeting the 25 women who will compete for his heart. From pet rocks and llamas to cannolis and cakes, Grant kisses his way through the episode (l

Our Wish is Grant-ed!

Jan 26 2025 50 mins

Happy New Year! It’s 2025 and so much has happened from politics to pop culture and everything in between. Chanel and Brandy are back to kiki with each other and our listeners about the 29th season of The Bachelor featuring Grant Ellis. We provide a first glimpse at the 25 women vying for his heart…they look good on paper but who will Grant ultimately create magic with? Follow

Chock-en Noodle Soup for the Soul

Nov 18 2024 38 mins

It’s been awhile and Chanel and Brandy are back to talk the conclusion to our very first season of The Golden Bachelorette. After Pascal self-eliminates during Fantasy Suites week, Joan is down to her final two men: Guy and Chock. But there’s no contest…Joan knows what she wants and who has her heart. We give our thoughts about who gets the final rose (hint: the title says it

Bowling for Love

Oct 23 2024 45 mins

Hometowns are right around the corner and Joan begins to make difficult decisions about who gets a rose. Chanel and Brandy discuss the final seven men in the house as they go on dates that could result in Joan meeting their families. A group date at a bowling alley has Chock canoodling with Joan, much to the dismay of the other guys. Keith tries to rekindle the spark on a one-on-on

The Men Bare All!

Oct 16 2024 45 mins

Chanel and Brandy recap their experience attending Justin Timberlake's Brooklyn tour stop. What tour? The world tour! Then they dive into this week's episode of The Golden Bachelorette which had some of the men baring it all for love, a shocking but not so permanent exit of one of the front runners, and a crushing goodbye to a few fan favorites. Follow B.A.P.S in Paradise on social