Couple of Fantakes

About Couple of Fantakes

Imagine your group chat after a reality-TV binge… but hosted by two people who are actually good at explaining why everything was unhinged. This new podcast brings Bachelor Fantake—the YouTuber famous for his hilarious, frame-by-frame recaps and predicitons of romance reality TV—together with his real-life wife, Pey. They’re not insiders, producers, or former contestants. They’re just millennial parents on the couch, snacks in hand, watching the same chaos you are and asking, “Wait… is this normal??” Each episode features bite-sized, spoiler-friendly reviews of shows like The Bachelor, Love Is Blind, and other dating-show staples. From there, things spiral (in the best way): silly games, playful debates, and thoughtful deep dives into the bigger questions these shows accidentally raise—modern dating expectations, red flags vs. green flags, gender roles, communication, commitment, and how any of this is supposed to work in real life. The vibe is funny, grounded, and refreshingly unpretentious—just honest reactions, self-aware humor, and the perspective of a married couple who’s been through the dating world and lived to tell the tale. It’s part recap, part comedy, part “why are we like this?” group therapy for anyone trying to make sense of love on TV—and off. 💍📺✨

Publisher

Bachelor Fantake

Category

society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Feb 2026

Latest episode

6 May 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 May 2026

   The Bachelorette Is UNCANCELLED??

   Well it looks like the cancelled season of The Bachelorette might be uncancelled. So what's the tea, what can we expect and how do we think this season will (or should) play out? Take a seat on the couch with us as we discuss the latest update in Taylor Frankie Paul Bachelorette news. Original Music by Bruno Merz Produced and hosted by Chris and Pey

2. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Farmer Drama Almond Mama

   We're back with Season 4 Episode 2 of Farmer Wants a Wife Are Almond Mamas aspirational now? Have we lost all the faith-based zipliners out there? So many important questions are discussed in our recap of Farmer Wants a Wife episode 2 along with some solid unwavering predictions for the season. Original Music by Bruno Merz Produced and hosted by Chris and Pey

3. 

   24 Apr 2026

   Farmer Wants A Wife Returns For Season 4!

   Couples of Fantakes returns for a brand new series covering Farmer Wants A Wife season 4! Asking the important questions about these wife wanting farmers like: are they real cowboys, how good are their moustaches and who do we think is an early frontrunner for each guy? So come grab a seat on the couch with us as we do-si-do into the Farmer Wants A Wife season 4 premiere! Original Music by Bruno Merz Produced by Chris and Pey

4. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Can We SAVE The Bachelorette Franchise? Do We Even Want To?

   Couple of Fantakes podcast is back tackling the subject on everyone's reality tv mind: can we save The Bachelorette franchise? How? Do we even want to? Plus we also pitch new ideas for reality shows so take notes ABC and come grab a seat on the couch for podcast 9! Original music by Bruno Merz. Produced by… Chris and Pey

5. 

   3 Apr 2026

   Loving Love Overboard + Age of Attraction Reunion Reaction!

   Couple of Fantakes is back for podcast 8! In this pod we talk about one of our new favorite reality tv dating shows Love Overboard. What we loved and what we thought went... a little overboard. Plus our reaction to the couples update from the Age of Attraction reunion! So grab a seat on the couch for some more reality tv rehashing! Original music by Bruno Merz. Produced by… Chris and Pey.

6. 

   26 Mar 2026

   Bachelorette Updates + Age of Attraction Worth the Watch?

   TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of DV in relation to TFP news updates National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) We unpack the unfolding of the last week's Bachelorette cancellation and Taylor Frankie Paul news updates. Is there a new Bachelorette? Should the franchise continue? So many questions as producers are deep in damage control. Plus a new show: Age of Attraction! Is it worth the watch? We discuss the premise and our initial thoughts without any major spoils.

7. 

   20 Mar 2026

   The Bachelorette CANCELLED - Taylor Frankie Paul News

   Welcome to an unusually short pod for Couple of Fantakes as we go over the latest Bachelorette news: it's cancelled. We recorded a completely separate pod and then everything changed when this news came out. News we completely agree with. So what's next for the franchise and what's next for the pod? Grab a seat on the couch and check it out. Original music by Bruno Merz. Produced by… Chris and Pey

8. 

   15 Mar 2026

   LIB Reunion Chaos + Secret Lives Begins!

   Hosted and produced by Chris & Pey Original Music by Bruno Merz Couple of Fantakes return for the Love is Blind Reunion! Plus the startof Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S4! So what is our rating for the reunion update and season 10 as a whole? Plus our thoughts on this Bachelorette prequel show SLMW. Grab a seat on the couch and check it out!

9. 

   6 Mar 2026

   Conspiracies, Delusions, and A Red Wedding- Love is Blind S10 Finale Review

   Hosted and produced by: Chris Whidden & Peyton Le Barr Original Music by: Bruno Merz Couple of Fantakes is back and just in time for Love is Blind Season 10 Finale! Join us for our humorous and critical review of each of the final weddings that include conspiracies, delusions, surprises and possibly even some happy moments. Plus our predictions for where everyone's at come the reunion! 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 02:35 Recap of Emma and Mike's relationship 05:22 Conspiracy theories about Vic and Christine 08:36 Emma and Mike's breakup predictions 12:42 Amber and Jordan's relationship update 16:16 Jordan's hesitation about kids 18:47 Conspiracy about show editing and storylines 22:13 Brittany and Devante's relationship status 28:16 Ashley and Alex's dramatic breakup 30:35 Christine and Vic's relationship and secrets 36:21 Predictions for the reunion episode 40:14 Expectations and hopes for the reunion 46:36 Final predictions and closing thoughts

10. 

    27 Feb 2026

    Alpha Bros & Wedding Woes - Love is Blind Episodes 7 to 11 Review

    Chris and Pey dive into episodes 7-11 of 'Love is Blind Season 10.  Top stories include Chris’s merciless Pilates breakup with Jess and Brie’s harsh breakup to Connor.  They also include a deeper dive into just how terrible Chris’s behaviour is at the bowling pod party, Alex’s aversion to telling the truth as well as our conspiracy theory as to why Vic and Christine are the only couple who didn’t receive apartments to live in for the final weeks before the weddings. The episode ends with wedding predictions for next week’s episode drop plus their “where are they now” for the final reunion episode.

11. 

    23 Feb 2026

    Love is Blind S10 Couple Predictions & Ep 3-6 Review

    Hosted and Produced by Chris Whidden, Peyton Le Barr Original Music by Bruno Merz In this shortened episode of Couple of Fantakes, hosts Bachelor Fantake and Pey dive into a recap and review of Love is Blind Season 10 episodes 3 to 6, analyzing the dynamics of various couples and their chances of success. They discuss the complexities of relationships, the impact of social norms, and the producers' role in shaping narratives... with multiple surprise visits from their daughter! 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo) Introduction to Couple of Fantakes 02:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=140s) Recap of Love is Blind Season 10 03:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=225s) Couples Analysis: Connor and Bree 08:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=495s) Couples Analysis: Chris and Jess 10:56 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=656s) Couples Analysis: Alex and Ashley 14:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=880s) Couples Analysis: Brittany and Devante 17:19 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=1039s) Couples Analysis: Amber and Jordan 18:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=1113s) Couples Analysis: Vic and Christine 19:21 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=1161s) Couples Analysis: Emma and Mike 21:05 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=1265s) Honorable Mentions and Allegations Discussion 22:39 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=1359s) Questions for Future Contestants 30:07 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu19AcKIcqo&t=1807s) Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

12. 

    23 Feb 2026

    BONUS Why Reality TV is GOOD for us plus "Meet your Hosts Q&A"

    In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore their backgrounds, the evolution of reality TV, and its impact on relationships and community. They discuss the importance of escapism in today's world, the positivity within the reality TV community, and how watching these shows together can strengthen couples. The conversation highlights the need for joy and relaxation amidst life's challenges, emphasizing that reality TV can serve as a valuable outlet for many. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hosts and Their Backgrounds 05:55 The Evolution of Reality TV and Its Impact 12:04 The Community and Positivity in Reality TV Discussions 18:01 Navigating Reality TV as a Couple 24:05 The Importance of Escapism in Today's World 30:07 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

13. 

    23 Feb 2026

    OUR FIRST EPISODE! LIB S10 Ep 1&2

    Welcome to Couple of Fantakes! A new podcast where my wife and I cover reality TV on a more casual and personal level. In this episode, hosts Bachelor Fantake (Chris) and his wife Pey dive into the world of reality TV, recapping Love is Blind Season 10 episodes 1 & 2. They explore the dynamics of the couples introduced, discuss red flags in dating, and analyze the character of Steven in a segment called Reality Couch Court. The conversation also touches on the ethical implications of participating in reality TV as a parent, concluding with, of course, an office quote. **This episode was recorded before we had knowledge of contestant Steven Sunday's allegations of sexual assault, the number of women who have come forward as well as his current attempt to silence the women through cease and desists. Chapters 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oxDjiYkqA8) Introduction to Couple of Fantakes 01:57 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oxDjiYkqA8&t=117s) Reality TV Roots and Podcast Goals 03:52 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oxDjiYkqA8&t=232s) Recap of Love is Blind Season 10, Episodes 1 and 2 12:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oxDjiYkqA8&t=721s) Couples and Their Dynamics 17:52 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oxDjiYkqA8&t=1072s) Red Flags in Dating 25:58 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oxDjiYkqA8&t=1558s) Reality Couch Court: The Case of Steven 36:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oxDjiYkqA8&t=2161s) Ethics of Reality TV and Parenting 42:57 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oxDjiYkqA8&t=2577s) Closing Thoughts and Office Quote

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

15 ratings

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