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Love to See It with Emma and Claire

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A snarky but affectionate dissection of the love we see on-screen – and what it says about all of us. Hosted by culture critics Emma Gray and Claire Fallon, Love To See It is a weekly podcast that recaps reality dating shows like “The Bachelor” and revisits the romantic movies that shape the way we date and love today. We laugh, we cry, we break down every juicy detail and unpack all the weird messages that pop culture sends us about love, sex, and dating.

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A snarky but affectionate dissection of the love we see on-screen – and what it says about all of us. Hosted by culture critics Emma Gray and Claire Fallon, Love To See It is a weekly podcast that recaps reality dating shows like “The Bachelor” and revisits the romantic movies that shape the way we date and love today. We laugh, we cry, we break down every juicy detail and unpack all the weird messages that pop culture sends us about love, sex, and dating.

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English


Episodes
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‘Bachelor’ S29 Cast Bios: 25 Women Seeking 1 Honest Grant

1/21/2025
It’s cast bios time, baby! Grant’s season of “The Bachelor” is almost upon us, so it’s time to get to know the 25 bachelorettes who will be vying for his heart. We’ve got 6 New Yorkers, 5 health care workers, 4 women who aspire to have marriages like their parents have, 3 women with totally superfluous vowels in their names that make them very Googleable, 2 women with the last name Gupta, and approximately 0 body diversity. But hey – at least there are a handful of women over the age of 30? And they’re all looking for one thing: a man who isn’t a giant liar. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:02:06:20

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Mailbag: Bachelor Burnout, Emma's Wedding, and More Burning Questions

1/14/2025
This episode is all about YOUR burning questions. We asked our wonderful community what you wanted to hear us talk about, from “The Bachelor” to celebrity news to cultural phenomena to yes, my wedding planning updates – and boy did you deliver! In this episode, we discuss: The future of “The Bachelor” The Baldoni/Lively legal feud Podcast behind-the-scenes Updates on Emma’s wedding and bridal propaganda Toddler mom advice Where to find our coverage of “The Traitors” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:53:24

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News & Gossip: Bachelor Drama Finds Taylor Swift & Aaron Rodgers

1/7/2025
New year, new us, new news and goss in Bachelor Nation! In this episode, we’ll cover… The ramp-up to Grant’s season of “The Bachelor” Gerry Turner’s cancer diagnosis Some ~buzzy~ relationship hard launches and engagements Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber’s continued couple-baiting (and dating) Bachelor babies! Amanda Stanton’s (faux) fashion drama with Taylor Swift Aaron Rodgers calling “The Bachelorette” a “bullshit” show To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:14:10

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Re-Release: We Love ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ Just As It Is w/ Molly Bernard

12/31/2024
We’re kicking off the New Year right with the movie that taught us all about mini gherkins. Join us as we break down the greatest rom-com of our time– or it’s at least in the top 30 greatest rom-coms of our time. To help us along the way is friend of the pod and actor Molly Bernard!

Duration:01:52:30

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Re-Release: ‘The Holiday’ Is Like Being Wrapped In A Cashmere Sweater w/ Rachelle Hampton

12/24/2024
Cozy sweaters? Stunning getaways? A little romance after a crappy breakup? Um, yes please! This week, we’re watching another holiday classic: The Holiday, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black. We’re joined by the delightful Rachelle Hampton, co-host of the Slate podcast ICYMI!

Duration:02:00:32

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Re-Release: ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Is Friends-To-Lovers Perfection

12/19/2024
Today, we’re revisiting the friends-to-lovers film that kicked off the rom-com renaissance of the 90’s: When Harry Met Sally! This “will they, won’t they” takes place over twelve years asking the question: Can men and women be just friends?

Duration:01:49:39

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‘Later Daters’ Is Netflix’s Low-Drama Answer To ‘Golden Bachelor’

12/17/2024
Daters over 50 are *so hot* right now. After the success of "The Golden Bachelor," we should have known that Netflix would wanna get in on the demo. In this episode, we discuss the placid vibes of “The Later Daters,” the joys of quirky first-date conversation, and how compelling a dating show can be sans drama.

Duration:01:41:38

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‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Is The First Great Parasocial Love Story w/ Alex Sujong Laughlin

12/10/2024
Before online dating and social media, there were radio therapy shows. This week, we’re diving into Sleepless in Seattle, one of the first great parasocial love stories! Joining us to break it down is friend of the pod and Normal Gossip producer, Alex Sujong Laughlin!

Duration:01:48:55

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Re-Release: ‘The Best Man Holiday’ And Why We Love Rom-Coms w/ Andrew Spencer

12/5/2024
Today, we’re revisiting our recap of another holiday classic: The Best Man Holiday, starring Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Terrence Howard, Regina Hall and more. Along the way, we’ll talk about just what makes rom-coms so important. Joining us is rom-com lover and Bachelor in Paradise contestant Andrew Spencer!

Duration:01:40:25

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Leaning Into the Holidays with ‘While You Were Sleeping’

12/3/2024
What’s better than a movie about falling in love with the perfect person? A movie about falling in love with the perfect family! This week, we’re kicking off the holidays with While You Were Sleeping. Sure, it has its plot holes, but we love it nonetheless!

Duration:02:09:27

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Re-Release: ‘The Family Stone’ Is A Perfectly Awkward Family Dinner w/ Kelsey McKinney

11/28/2024
Sometimes you just need some good ol’ fashioned holiday cringe. That’s why this Thanksgiving we’re revisiting one of the most uncomfortable Christmas movies out there, The Family Stone! Joining is friend of the pod and host of Normal Gossip, Kelsey McKinney!

Duration:01:50:05

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Re-Release: ‘Serendipity’ Sold Us a Romantic Lie w/ Laura Bassett

11/25/2024
This Thanksgiving week, we’re revisiting some of our favorite Rom-Com Rewatches! We’re starting off with Serendipity, the film that made it seem like finding true love was as easy as a quick trip to the department store. Joining us for hot cocoa at Serendipity is journalist Laura Bassett!

Duration:01:44:02

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News & Gossip: A (Bachelor) Nation in Turmoil

11/19/2024
With The Golden Bachelorette over, it’s time to check in on the state of Bachelor Nation! In this episode we’ll cover…

Duration:01:28:21

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‘Golden Bachelorette’ S1e9 Finale: Could’ve Been An Instagram Hard Launch

11/14/2024
The first season is coming to an end, and you know what? We’re ok with it being by the books! We’re just happy that everyone else is happy and we get a good ol’ fashioned Bachelor love story!

Duration:01:24:06

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‘Notting Hill’ Romanticizes The Pitfalls Of Fame w/ Zach Stafford

11/12/2024
We’re just podcast hosts, standing in front of our listeners, asking them to rewatch Notting Hill. That’s right, today we’re breaking down the classic rom-com, Notting Hill! When a bookstore owner (Hugh Grant) and a famous actress (Julia Roberts) fall in love, we get a charming tale that explores the many pitfalls of fame. Joining us to break it all down is co-host of Vibe Check, Zach Stafford!

Duration:02:01:07

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‘Golden Bachelorette’ S1e8 Men Tell All: It’s Okay To Cry

11/7/2024
We all need something wholesome today and, surprisingly, the Men Tell All delivered! While a dash of extra drama would’ve been nice, there is a lot of love, support, and a Gay Men’s Chorus. Things we could all use today!

Duration:01:16:11

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‘Golden Bachelorette’ S1e7 Fantasy Suites: French Friend Zone

10/31/2024
It’s fantasy suites and the final three have the arduous task of traveling down to Tahiti to prove their love! Or friendship! At this point it seems like we have a clear winner, but will everyone be ready to make the commitment?

Duration:01:29:18

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‘Golden Bachelorette’ S1e6 Hometowns: Chicago Is For Commitment Issues w/ Lisa Belkin

10/24/2024
This week, we’re traveling the country (but mainly Chicago) to visit the hometowns of our final four! Are these men ready to introduce Joan to their family, friends, and fellow hair stylists? We’re joined this week by longtime journalist and author of Genealogy of a Murder, Lisa Belkin!

Duration:01:54:08

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‘Practical Magic’ Is A Soft Girl Halloween Classic w/ Daryn Carp

10/22/2024
Halloween is just around the corner, so what better film to watch than Practical Magic! It’s got love, witchcraft— and midnight margaritas! Just remember to always toss spilt salt over your left shoulder and fall in love whenever you can. Joining the coven this week is friend of the pod and host of Shaken & Disturbed, Daryn Carp!

Duration:02:15:14

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‘Golden Bachelorette’ S1e5: Let Men Cry

10/17/2024
As more men are eliminated, the mansion feels a lot emptier and the competition for Joan’s heart feels a lot stronger! Some will be locked for hometowns while others are packing their bags. Of course, sometimes the most heartbreaking part is watching the men say goodbye to their new friends…

Duration:01:30:48