Bachelorette Buds

About Bachelorette Buds

Why are most reality TV podcasts done from LA and New York when most Bachelor Nation fans are everyday people like us? As Day 1, OG fans of the show, hosts Kate Young and Marcie Mangan are taking a deep look into the latest Bachelor, Bachelorette, and BIP gossip, headlines, and sharing their Midwestern spin on episode recaps.

Publisher

Kate Young & Marcie Mangan

Category

society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Oct 2020

Latest episode

25 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

88 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Mar 2026

   The Bachelorette Is Canceled (+ Marcie "Spoils" JFK Jr.'s Love Story for Her Gen-Z Co-worker)

   Just when we revived the pod, The Bachelorette is canceled. Kate and Marcie discuss the fallout from Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season, including the second domestic violence accusation, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 ending, the infamous video that caused ABC to pull the plug on the entire season and more. Plus, we talk about our newest TV obsession - FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette. And we talk about $65 Gucci bronzer and remembering random historical events from our childhood. Enjoy!

2. 

   23 Jan 2026

   2016 Trend, Beckham Family Drama, Heated Rivalry, Text Releases + Top TV Watches of 2025

   Kate and Marcie are back to discuss the latest in pop culture news.

3. 

   10 Jan 2026

   WE'RE BACK, BABY! Life Updates, Bachelorette Preview, Taylor Swift and More!

   KATE AND MARCIE ARE BACK!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

65 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.