B.A.P.S in Paradise
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
Episodes
51 episodes
“Come on now,” Grant: The Bachelor S29 Finale
And just like that, Grant’s season of The Bachelor is over! Chanel and Brandy debrief the shenanigan…namely, Grant’s indecision that leads to what will go down in history as the best read of the entire franchise! Indeed, Litia reads the budding...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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49:42
The Beginning of Grant’s Demise…?: The Bachelor S29 EP8
Chanel and Brandy discuss all things fantasy suites! Grant and the remaining 3 women are in the Dominican Republic and spending quality time together overnight. While Zoe gets the silent treatment on her literal silent yoga date and is sent hom...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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35:38
A is for Accountability: The Bachelor S29 EP7
The Women Tell All…about Carolina! Chanel and Brandy debrief the special in which Carolina once again becomes the center of attention. Her drama in the house and feud with both Rose and Dina are on full display, as well as her delusions about h...
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Episode 50
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43:59
Hometowns and Let Downs: The Bachelor S29 EP6
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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35:14
Castles and Catfights
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 com...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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51:58
The Carolina Show
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 exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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49:34
Grant Bucks and Chubby Bunnies
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 F...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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43:52
All is Fair in Love and War?
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 hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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54:16
Llamas for Love
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 meeti...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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44:49
Our Wish is Grant-ed!
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 prov...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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50:10
Chock-en Noodle Soup for the Soul
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 n...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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38:21
Bowling for Love
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 da...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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45:08
The Men Bare All!
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 shockin...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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45:23
What Happens in Vegas…
Chanel and Brandy dish about the new season of Love is Blind before turning to Joan’s journey to find love as the Golden Bachelorette, which is reaching new heights…literally! She and Pascal are whisked away on a private jet for a glamorous and...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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50:48
A Golden Prom
To 401ks, to Medicare, to Joan! The men move into the mansion and get used to sharing a living space in their older age. The first group date takes everyone back to their senior year of high school as these senior citizens have a blast reliving...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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55:59
Here Comes Joan!
Chanel and Brandy have washed the bad taste of the end of The Bachelorette out of their mouths and are ready to gab about the first ever GOLDEN Bachelorette, Joan Vassos! After the death of her husband and time on The Golden Bachelor cut short,...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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50:16
“Do I Have a Choice?”: A Disastrous End to The Bachelorette
What a finale! Chanel and Brandy recap the last episode of Jenn’s journey to find love with her final two suitors, Devin and Marcus. Jenn’s family has reservations about whether the men are committed and, judging from the aftermath, are correct...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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49:50
“I Love You, You Freakin Idiot” + The Men Tell All
Fantasy suites up the stakes for Jenn’s final three men. The Bachelorette says goodbye to her “slow burn” Jonathon. Devin is all in for Jenn, but increasingly anxious that she doesn’t feel the same way. Marcus has second (and third) thoughts ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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49:44
Jenn Jets to Hometowns
Chanel and Brandy are back from a hiatus to recap the major events of the last two episodes. We say goodbye to Sam M. who botched his chances with Jenn due to his bro bot communication skills. Jeremy’s stock rises after a one-on-one,but fal...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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45:05
A Blast from the Past
Jenn and the gang are off to New Zealand for another week of dates! First, a one-on-one with Sam M. tests Jenn’s fear of heights…and Chanel and Brandy’s patience with the smooth-talking suitor. A group rugby game brings out the competitive stre...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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40:50
The Jenn-tlemen Arrive!
Chanel and Brandy are back after a brief hiatus to catch you all up on our impressions of Jenn’s journey to find love thus far with her crop of men. In this week’s episode, Jenn goes on a dreamy helicopter ride with Spencer and a “thunder down ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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52:42
It’s Our Anniversary!
Chanel and Brandy are celebrating one year of BAPS in Paradise! We want to thank all of our listeners for going on this Bachelor Nation journey with us. The fun starts up again with a new season of The Bachelorette starring Jenn Tran in July. F...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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50:34
Surprises, Shocks, and Shot-o-Clock!
We have reached the end of Joey’s journey on The Bachelor! After Kelsey A and Daisy both meet his family and go on one last date, Joey must make his decision and break the heart of someone he cares for deeply. But does it all go as planned? Cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:03:48