Bachelor Happy Hour: “Meet the Women Vying for Mel’s Heart!”

Podcast: Bachelor Happy Hour
Hosts: Joe Amabile & Serena Pitt
Episode Date: September 4, 2025
Episode Theme: Detailed reactions to the newly released cast bios and photos for Season 2 of The Golden Bachelor, featuring Mel as the lead.

Episode Overview

Joe and Serena take listeners through the newly announced cast for the upcoming season of The Golden Bachelor. They share first impressions of each woman, discuss the fun facts and photos from the official bios, and speculate (playfully) on potential frontrunners for Mel’s heart. The episode maintains a lighthearted, teasing, and supportive tone throughout, repeatedly reminding listeners that their takes are based only on bios and are all in good fun.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Introduction to the Season

• [03:52] Joe: Welcomes listeners and introduces the purpose of the episode — breaking down the new cast for Golden Bachelor, Season 2.
• [04:15] Serena: “This is crazy because it’s only the second season of the Golden Bachelor. Like, this show is still very young and new and fresh, so I’m excited to see how it goes.”
• Both mention that insights are based on photos and bios; everything is speculative and playful.

Cast Deep Dive

Notable Women & Hosts’ Commentary

Alexandria (Miami, 67, Luxury Yacht Sales)

• [05:37] Joe: Notes her vibrant Colombian background and the fact that she proposed to her first husband.
• [06:44] Serena: “Which means if she’s saying she proposed to her first husband, she probably has more than one ex-husband…so chic.”

Amy (Short Hills, NJ, 63, Full-time Mom & 'Momager')

• [07:10] Serena: Wonders if Amy is familiar due to her “internet famous twin daughters.”
• [08:07] Serena: “Amy says she has a built-in BS detector. I like it.”

Andra (Los Angeles, 77, Retired Federal Worker)

• Twin sister of Sandra (from Season 1).
• [09:36] Serena: Praises how youthful and gorgeous Andra looks, “Her hair looks amazing.”
• Fun fact: Has never been late paying a bill and earned her master’s degree at 61.

Carla (Los Angeles, 62, Former Model)

• Notable for her autobiography hobby and solo safari in Tanzania (pronunciation banter between Joe and Serena).
• [10:12] Serena: “Tanzania.” (gently correcting Joe)

Carol (Villa Park, CA, 63, Sports Manager)

• [11:06] Serena: Realizes Carol manages her nephew, Freddie Freeman (LA Dodgers star).
• [11:31] Serena: “She looks like she’s the Kris Jenner of an athlete.”
• [12:01] Serena: “Joe’s loving Carol. I actually love Carol, too.”

Cheryl (Colorado, 65, IRS Retiree)

• Loves motorcycles; has won over 50 motocross trophies.
• [12:29] Joe: “She’s earned over 50 motocross trophies. Wow, she’s quite the adventurer.”
• Is a “terrible speller” (humorous disappointment from Joe and Serena).

Cindy (Austin, TX, 60, Retired Biomedical Engineer)

• Hosts agree that her cast photo is “Real Housewives” material.
• Has a self-invented signature cocktail (“green lizard”), is an expert at making reservations, and once dated Chuck Norris.
• [18:27] Serena: “That’s cool.”

Debbie (Denver, 65, Fitness Professional)

• Called “the it girl.”
• Has a fear of heights, was invited on a date by Robert De Niro, and participated in LA Olympics ceremonies.
• [19:52] Joe: “Maybe she wasn’t into Robert De Niro.”

Diana (Wasilia, AK, Librarian & Hockey Player)

• Three-time triathlon winner.

Jerry (Rockville, MD, Home Care CEO, 64)

• [21:11] Joe: Notes her healthcare career from ICU nurse during COVID to CEO.
• Has a teacup Yorkie named Godiva; cannot tolerate bad breath.

Lily (Pacific Palisades, 72, Retired Teacher)

• “Dancing queen,” excellent cook, tennis player.
• [21:55] Serena: “Lily looks like a teacher.”
• Dislikes bad drivers.

Lisa (Marion, OH, State Park Employee)

• Passionate about birdwatching (“bird nerd” with binoculars).
• [22:41] Serena: “She looks like she’d be a first lady, don’t you think?”

Maya (Malibu, CA, College Sports Consultant, 60s)

• Youngest contestant, all three kids played Ivies.
• [23:37] Serena: “This girl is raising winners.”

Monica B. (Huntsville, AL, Flight Attendant, 60s)

• Loves yellow, feeding ducks with granddaughter, dry white/red wines, Martha’s Vineyard.

Monica P. (Birmingham, AL, Cosmetic Dentist, 60)

• Can ride a skateboard, “the bigger the hair the better,” loves crochet.
• [25:26] Serena: “It’s like knitting, kind of.”

Mylene (Las Vegas, 61, Casino VIP Host)

• Speaks four languages, born in Philippines, raised in Japan, works with Vegas high rollers.
• [26:16] Serena: “He speaks four languages fluently.”

Nicole (Miami Beach, 64, Yoga Instructor)

• “Insane photo, she looks amazing.” – [31:40] Serena
• Vegan for 19 years, culinary school, can do headstands and splits.
• [32:32] Joe: “I think he’s going to like her.”

Egg (Las Vegas, Retired Firefighter/Bomb Tech)

• Favorite transport is unicycle, wants to play with baby elephants.

Robin (Napa Valley, 63, Vineyard Owner)

• Tap dancer, loves Halloween, “textbook Gemini.”

Roxanne (Austin, 60s, Longevity Nurse)

• Moved to Costa Rica alone, pole dancing contest, always wears cowboy boots.
• [34:15] Joe: “I feel like the picture was painted.”

Susie (Del Mar, CA, Realtor, 62)

• Former kindergarten teacher, dog lover, graduated summa cum laude as a 30-year-old mom.

Terry (Houston, TX, Cosmetic Dentist)

• Studied zoology, does nature photography, Bachelor super fan, did an Antarctic polar plunge.

Tracy (Interior Designer, 62, Southern Belle)

• Loves offshore fishing, style icon is Audrey Hepburn.

Hosts’ Picks & Predictions

[37:17] - [39:32]: Joe and Serena pick their early picks for Mel’s journey.

• Joe’s picks:

  1. Nicole
  2. Mylene
  3. Roxanne

• Serena’s picks:

  1. Debbie
  2. Carol
  3. Jerry

• Notable exchange:

  • Serena: “I feel like we change up our picking strategy and our format, like, every season we do this.” – [39:35]
  • Joe: “Yeah, we do. We actually do do that.”

They plan for a draft after night one where they may swap or add to their predictions.

Memorable Quotes & Light Banter

• Serena: “This is just fun, silly speculation and don’t take it to heart.” [04:36]
• Joe: “Do we start being mean? We could, I think maybe, maybe that’s not the way to go.” [05:08]
• Serena: “She looks like she’s the Kris Jenner of an athlete.” [11:31]
• Joe: “She’s earned over 50 motocross trophies. Wow, she’s quite the adventurer.” [12:29]
• Serena: On picks: “I wish I knew if he liked blondes or brunettes.” [37:41]
• On the cast photos/outfits:
  • Serena: “They took pop of color, like really to the next level…they went primary colors. Wow. Secondary colors.” [08:36]
  • Both hosts repeatedly riff on fun facts, bios, and not knowing Mel well yet.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:52] Episode begins/Season 2 Cast Overview
• [05:37] Alexandra’s intro (first woman discussed)
• [07:10] Amy’s breakdown
• [09:36] Andra’s bio (twin twist)
• [10:07] Carla to Monica P.: Further cast bios (10:07–25:31)
• [26:01] Mylene (VIP Host, Vegas)
• [31:34] Nicole (Yoga Instructor)
• [34:15] Roxanne (Longevity Nurse)
• [36:02] Susie, Terry, Tracy: final women
• [37:17–39:32] Hosts’ predictions/draft picks discussion

Closing Thoughts

Serena and Joe keep the episode breezy, bantering back and forth about standout facts (motocross trophies! celebrity relatives! pole dancing contests!) and fashion choices, while genuinely showing excitement for the season. They highlight the diversity and richness of experiences among the women and acknowledge the limitations of judging from bios alone.

Final thought from Serena:
“I feel like I have such a better gauge after watching night one. And also, we just don’t really know anything about Mel…” [38:58]

Summary Table: Hosts’ Draft Picks

| Joe | Serena | |--------|---------| | Nicole | Debbie | | Mylene | Carol | | Roxanne| Jerry |

This episode is a lively, chemistry-filled preview roast that gives fans a solid primer on the Season 2 cast, and helps set expectations for the drama, fun, and heart that’s to come on The Golden Bachelor.