Are you a member of "Bachelor Nation”? Well, you’ve found the right podcast. Ryan Field, a sports anchor at ABC7 in New York, is a big “Bachelor” fan. He hosts “Playing the Field,” along with "Bachelor" experts from the ABC stations, where they’ll break down each episode and dish on the latest news from Bachelor Nation.
'Golden Bachelorette's' Joan and Chock talk NYC, life, love & rumors!
This week on "Playing the Field" we have two special treats!
The first is that we're catching up with Joan and Chock from "The Golden Bachelorette!" The second is that Gina Sirico is in town from Los Angeles and also joining us in the studio.
It's a full house!
Joan and Chock have been engaged for over a year now. They speak to the team about how their relationship has grown and changed.
The couple shared their thoughts on finding an apartment in New York City and what their future holds.
Plus, we talk about the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette" with Taylor Frankie Paul and our "Golden" couple's take on her in the lead.
Joan shared that she wants her "Golden" contestants and friends from the first season of "The Golden Bachelor" and "The Golden Bachelorette" to find love! She's tried setting up several of them... unsuccessfully! Find out who!
Lastly, they want the world to know they are happy and not broken up. Joan shares how that rumor started and what she plans to prevent that from happening again!
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15 Dec 2025
Could comedian Jared Freid go from 'Bachelor' superfan to your next 'Bachelor'?
We're back with part two of our special podcast with comedian, podcaster, actor, author, and "Bachelor" super-fan Jared Freid.
Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk to Jared on "Playing the Field" about his life as a standup comedian, moving to Florida, and how he ended up a part of "The Bachelor" cruise.
Jared also talks about why having his parents in the audience at his shows brings a bunch of extra pressure. Plus, what he did on social media that made his dad upset!
We've got a new season of "The Bachelorette" looming next year with Taylor Frankie Paul from "The Secret Life of Mormon Wives" and of course MomTok. Jared shares his thoughts on why she's a good choice, yet what he is concerned about.
Then, Jen and Gina pit Jared and Ryan against each other to see which would make a better "Bachelor." Ladies, they're both single and ready to mingle. "Bachelor" producers, are you watching? We're putting these guys on a platter for you! There's a winner, but it's all in fun.
You can find more about Jared's podcasts "The JTrain Podcast" and "U Up?" on his Instagram page: @jaredfreid.
Next up on "Playing the Field" Gina is in town and we plan to have a special in-person podcast with one of our favorite Bachelor Nation couples.
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10 Dec 2025
Jared Freid: 'From my couch shirtless to being on The Bachelor'
We have a very special episode of “Playing the Field” this week. Our guest is comedian and podcaster Jared Freid!You may remember that Jared was on Mel’s season of the “Golden Bachelor” as he helped the women roast him. He also made a second appearance during “The Women Tell All.”Jared talked about how his love of Bachelor Nation began, how he ended up as a guest on the show, and how he got to be a part of the upcoming Bachelor Cruise!Ryan Field and Jen Matarese talk to him about what a group date on “The Bachelor” would look like if he were the lead.Also, Jared has a book coming out in June called “Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend.”We’ll have part two of our conversation with Jared Freid next week on “Playing the Field” and Gina Sirico will also join us.Could Ryan or Jared make a good “Bachelor”? Jen and Gina decide!You can find more about Jared’s podcasts “The JTrain Podcast” and “U Up?” on his Instagram page: @jaredfreid
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Who has been a guest on Playing the Field: A Bachelor Podcast
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Jesse Palmer
Wells Adams
Hannah Brown
Joan Vassos
Chock Chapple
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
3.3 / 5
30 ratings
Spotify
4.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
70
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
71
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