Steamy Makeouts and Hot Dates

Summary

Bachelor Happy Hour – "Steamy Makeouts and Hot Dates"

Date: September 25, 2025
Hosts: Joe Amabile & Serena Pitt
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts & Warner Bros.

---

Episode Overview

Joe and Serena return for a fresh season of The Golden Bachelor, ready to deliver weekly recaps alongside exclusive cast interviews. This episode dives into Season 2 of The Golden Bachelor, introducing new lead Mel and first impressions of this season’s women, signature limo entrances, standout moments from dates, and their early predictions for love (and heartbreak!) in Bachelor Nation’s newest endeavor.

---

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Setting the Stage: The New Golden Bachelor

• Returning After a Break: Joe and Serena share excitement about returning to recaps, noting the break during the recent Bachelor in Paradise season due to a packed cast deserving focused attention.
• Introducing Mel: The new "Golden Bachelor" is Mel—an ex-NFL player (Los Angeles Rams), now-attorney, and father of two adult sons; recently divorced after his wife found someone new and lost his father to COVID in 2020.
• Age & Casting Differences: This season noticeably trends younger than Gary’s, with Mel at 66 and many women in their 50s and early 60s.

  “Honestly, Cindy and a lot of these women, if not like all these women, are giving more like hot aunts than they are golden grannies.” – Serena (09:18)

• Mel’s Controversial Podcast Comment: The show addresses upfront Mel’s prior comment about not wanting a woman with "artificial hips” and only being interested in women aged 40–60, including his apology.

  "He said that he got a lot of heat...He was just like, I said it. I regret saying it...I can’t wait to meet all these women. I don’t care how old they are or if they do have artificial hips." – Joe (05:16)

---

2. First Impressions: Limo Entrances

Standouts:

• Cindy: Cinderella-themed blue dress entrance—immediate chemistry with Mel.

  "She thinks she's going to marry Mel." – Joe (10:30)

• Carol: Aunt and manager of Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman; sports connection sparks with Mel.
• Diane: 71, hockey player and teacher; described as the "sweetest woman ever" (12:24).
• Debbie: Personal trainer, career woman, never married. Joe predicts her as a winner.
• Peg: Bomb squad technician, Serena’s personal favorite.

  “That’s my girl. Like, I ride for Peg…She warms my heart.” – Serena (13:22)

• Andra: Twin of Sandra from Gary’s season; eliminated early.

Additional Notes:

• Hosts reflect on limo entrance trends and contestant “types,” highlighting confidence and youthful energy.

---

3. Deeper Dives: Key Contestant Stories

• Jerry: Soothing, calm voice ("should be on the Calm app"). Widowed, mother of three, received the first impression rose for her emotional backstory and nurturing energy.

  "I think she told a story that really moved him...I think they got more vulnerable with each other." – Serena (22:03)

• Cheryl: Motorcycle entrance; gets first one-on-one and shares a harrowing story about her ex-husband abandoning her at childbirth and later kidnapping their child for a week.

  “That was a Netflix true crime…Like, that is. That is.” – Joe (29:49)

---

4. Dates & Steamy Moments

Cheerleading Group Date (w/ Paula Abdul) – [36:07]

• Paula Abdul appears as a guest judge.
• Monica opens up about losing her husband during COVID.
• Cindy and Mel's makeout session is highlighted.

  “It actually was like kind of a steamy makeout...She goes, ‘let's do it again.’” – Joe & Serena (36:57)

Pool Party and Jealousy – [37:18]

• Nicole kisses Mel in front of everyone, stirring playful drama.

  “She was making a scene...they're dead smack in the middle of the backyard, like, making out hard.” – Serena (37:27)

• Discussion of Nicole’s boldness and its potential repercussions.

---

5. Bachelor Mansion Updates & Production Notes [23:22]

• Serena notes an updated, modern aesthetic in the mansion.
• The rose ceremony is held outside by the pool for the first time.
• Joe missed noticing these changes, leading to playful host banter.

---

6. Eliminations & Predictions [40:08]

• Four women sent home; no major shocks except perhaps Mylene.
• Joe and Serena discuss the psychology of eliminations, noting early frontrunners soon solidify.

Picks for Top 3 (+1):

• Joe: Nicole, Mylene (eliminated), Roxanne, + Peg
• Serena: Debbie, Carol, Jerry, + Cindy

---

7. Season "Super Tease" Analysis [41:59]

• Both hosts felt the season teaser gave little away, except suggesting a likely engagement.
• Joe predicts not just an engagement but a successful relationship and even marriage:

  “I think this season is going to be a winner.” – Joe (43:20)

---

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Mel’s Artificial Hip Comment:

  “Bring on the hips.” – Serena (05:38)

• On the Confidence of Contestants:

  "Her whole everything about her is just...she's very confident and that's working in her favor." – Joe on Carol (11:45)

• On Cindy’s Romantic Intensity:

  “She thinks she’s going to marry Mel.” – Joe (10:30) “I feel so protective of her and I’m scared for her.” – Serena (10:14)

• On the Makeout:

  “Let’s do it again.” – Cindy (36:57)

• On Nicole’s Boldness:

  “Fudge you guys, like, I'm doing it. And you know what? I'm here for it because I find the golden seasons don’t have as much drama and like, I need it!” – Serena (28:04)

• On Possible "Golden" Babies:

  “Wouldn’t it be crazy if there was a golden bachelor baby?” – Serena (43:25)

---

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Mel's Controversial Comments & Apology: 05:07–06:10
• First Limo Entrances: 09:01–14:43
• Highlighting Contestants (Peg, Jerry, Cheryl): 13:16–21:18
• First Impression Rose Discussion (Jerry): 22:03–23:22
• Bachelor Mansion Updates: 23:22–24:14
• First One-On-One—Cheryl's Story: 27:34–30:26
• Cheerleading Date & Makeout: 36:07–37:05
• Pool Party & Nicole's Drama: 37:18–39:57
• Rose Ceremony & Eliminations: 39:57–41:57
• Season Predictions ("Super Tease"): 41:59–43:55
• Hosts’ Top 3 (+1) Picks: 44:06–45:13

---

Closing Thoughts

Joe and Serena delivered a light-hearted, insightful recap that balances personal predictions, empathy for the contestants, and a bit of Bachelor Nation drama. The new season promises different energy from last year’s, with a younger cast and bolder personalities. The hosts are invested in early favorites, eager for more vulnerability from Mel, and ready for potential surprise twists, including love stories, steamy dates, and "golden" engagements. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews and more recaps as this season unfolds!

---

Transcript

[Narrator/Ad Voice]

This is an iHeart podcast.

[Joe]

This episode of Bach youh Happy Hour is brought to you by Malibu 501 shouldn't just mean the end of work, it should mean the beginning of fun. With a Malibu cocktail. It's like a mini vacation without ever getting on a plane because you deserve to unplug, disconnect, and live in the moment. I personally love hanging out with friends after work, going to hang out in someone's backyard, having some drinks, telling stories. It's my favorite. Best way to unwind going clock off with Malibu because life's too short not to do whatever tastes good. Sip easy. Enjoy Malibu responsibly. Copyright 2025 imported by Pernod Ricard USA.

[Serena]

New York, NY the Audible original Pride and Prejudice is an intimate performance that will have you falling in love with the Jane Austen classic all over again. Pride and Prejudice stars a full cast, including Marisa Abella as Elizabeth Bennet and Harris Dickinson as Mr. Darcy. Barbara plus Marianne, Jean Baptiste, will Poulter, Bill Nye and Glenn Close as Lady Catherine Bourgh. Whether you're fresh to Pride and Prejudice like I am or you want to revisit the cherished favorite, you're in for a new and delightful listening experience. Listen to the new Pride and [e-mail].

[Narrator/Ad Voice]

JaneAusten Chapter 10 Ronan's eyes widened as the moon enveloped their secret sanctuary.

Go, he warned.

I'm losing control. Luna defiantly stepped forward, tracing the scar across his jaw. Then lose it, she whispered. She was ready. She has Nexplanon etinorgestrel implant 68mg radiopaque to prevent pregnancy. A non daily prescription birth control for women that goes in your arm and not in your uterus. Don't use nexplanon if you're pregnant or may be pregnant, have or had blood clots or certain cancers, have liver disease, liver tumor or unexplained vaginal bleeding. Once the implant is placed, you and your doctor should feel for it. If at any time you can't feel the implant, contact your doctor right away and use a non hormonal birth control method such as condoms. Removal of the implant may be difficult or impossible if it isn't where it should be. While uncommon ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy that occurs outside the womb can occur, which can cause serious internal bleeding, infertility and even death. You are likely to experience changes to your period. Ovarian cysts may occur and usually disappear. Nexplanon may raise the chance of serious blood clots which can cause heart attack, stroke or death, especially if you smoke or have other risk factors. Nexplanon doesn't protect against HIV or STDs. With less than one pregnancy per 100 women who use Nexplanon for one year, Nexplanon is over 99% effective.

[Serena]

Next.

[Narrator/Ad Voice]

No matter the fantasy, talk to your doctor. Call 1-877-467-5266 or visit nexplanon.com for more information. Ask your doctor about nexplanon.

[Joe]

Big things are happening at your local CVS Extra big. You don't want to miss these extra big deals, and more are coming every two weeks, so keep coming back. Use your extra care card to unlock savings every time you shop. Extra care is the way to save at cvs, so if you're not a member yet, join for free online or in store and start saving. Visit your local CVS store or cvs.com extrabigdeals to shop this week's deals.

[Narrator/Ad Voice]

So your AI agents, they make the team that uses them more productive, right? But if they aren't connected to other agents or your data or your existing workflows, how productive can they really make your teams? Any business can add AI agents. IBM connects your agents across your company to change how you do business. Let's create Smile to Business IBM.

[Joe]

Hey, everyone. Welcome back to Bachelor Happy Hour. I'm Joe.

[Serena]

And I'm Serena.

[Joe]

And we are here today with each other for the first recap of the new season of the Golden Bachelor. Mel Season. And we are off.

[Serena]

We're so excited to be back. We took a little break from recaps during the season of Bachelor in Paradise. There was just too many incredible contestants to chat with. So we are back now with the Golden Bachelor and we are gonna be doing interviews and then also a recap every single week. And we're so excited to share our thoughts with you guys.

[Joe]

Yeah, too many incredible castmates. I mean, majority of them were Dale, Kat, and Jeremy. Jeremy. We had them on the whole season. Okay, yeah, yeah, let's. Right away. And I. I kind of expected this to happen, but we're immediately like, okay, Mel went on a podcast and said what he said about like, I don't want a woman with artificial hips and I'm looking for a woman in her early 50s.

[Serena]

I think he said, like 40 to 60.

[Joe]

Okay, yeah, paraphrasing there. Anyways, he said that he got a lot of heat.

[Serena]

Rightfully so.

[Joe]

And the show's like, okay, we're not gonna. We're not gonna Shy away from it. This is what he said. Mel, let's talk about it. He's just. Like, I said it. I. I regret saying it. Like, it was stupid. That's not really what I meant. I can't wait to meet all these women. I don't care how old they are or if they do have artificial hips.

[Serena]

Bring on the hips.

[Joe]

Bring on the hips. And his point, I think, was he was trying to just get across that he wants somebody that's vibrant and energetic. And if you do have a fake hip, that doesn't mean you can't be vibrant and energetic. There's a lot we could do with fake hips these days.

[Serena]

Tell them, Joe.

[Joe]

Yeah, so we kind of. We get that out of the way, and we get a few limo entrances where, of course, people are gonna call him out on that. But I'm glad it was only a few women, because I was like, okay.

[Serena]

Like, yeah, like, I'm all for beating a dead horse sometimes, but we were, like, really getting close to beating a dead horse.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

I think that it was a great way to open the show. You know, let's just hit the nail on the head with what's going on here. Let's get it out of the way so we can move past it. Yeah. I thought the couple digs from the women was cute and necessary, and I think it was him addressing it in his toast. I think his apology was genuine, and we can move forward comfortably. Yeah. We get his intro package, which is obviously kind of important because we don't really know a lot about this guy. He hasn't been on the show before. We see a lot of football photos, and then we find out that in 2020, his dad passed away during COVID and his wife filed for divorce as she had found someone new. And he is now the committed father of two boys.

[Joe]

Yes.

[Serena]

So, yeah. Great to learn a little bit more about Mel and his backstory and who he is as a guy.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

His personal life.

[Joe]

His two. His two boys, they're not. They're not little boys.

[Serena]

They're like 18 and 20.

[Joe]

Yeah. I think one just graduated high school, the other one's in high school.

[Serena]

They both medium boys.

[Joe]

Yeah. They both seem athletic. I'm sure they get it from him. He played on the Los Angeles Rams for, I think, 10 years. He's also an attorney. We did interview him, and I did ask him about his wife, and he basically said, like, I'm not talking. Like, he didn't. He just kind of, like, shut it down.

[Serena]

Very, very short answer.

[Joe]

Very.

[Serena]

You know one word answer about the wife. So I'm curious to see if we talk about her more, learn more about her. Also, I get like, divorce is sensitive and maybe he just wants to out of respect, like, leave her out of this, which I also understand. You know, it's the mother of his kids.

[Joe]

Do you think he's going to be able to get vulnerable because one of the ladies said it to him? I think Roxanne said it to him on this episode. And I know you were like, ah, you know, you're not.

[Serena]

Mel doesn't strike me as someone who is getting vulnerable on the reg. You know, I'm sure that when he's comfortable with his people, with his kids, maybe with his partner, he can get vulnerable. But he doesn't strike me as someone who's like diving deep emotionally with all of these women every single week. You know, I mean, maybe I'm, I'm going off like the athlete stereotype here, but I'm also going off the interview that we had with him and kind of what we've seen of him so far. And he seems to be a little bit more of a closed off guy.

[Joe]

My take on Mel is, I think he's, I think he's actually very sensitive.

[Serena]

Maybe.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

Closed off and not comfortable with vulnerability doesn't mean you're not emotion, you're not sensitive. I think, like, yeah, you might be right. Maybe both are true. But I'm excited to kind of get to know more about him through the season. I feel like this episode really shined a light on these women and I think, you know, over time we'll get to know more about Mel too.

[Joe]

Okay, so who is. Let's just go right now, jump to first out of the limo. Who's first out of limo?

[Serena]

First at limo was Cindy. She came out in a beautiful blue dress and did a bit of a Cinderella entrance, like, come find me before midnight. Stunningly gorgeous. Honestly, Cindy and a lot of these women, if not like all these women, are giving more like hot aunts than they are golden grannies.

[Joe]

It's definitely a different. It's definitely a different show from Feeling Younger. First season of Golden.

[Serena]

Yeah, it's feeling Younger overall.

[Joe]

Oh, yeah. I mean, I like anyone that wants to debate that. Like, let's debate it because, well, there's no debate.

[Serena]

Like, there's data. We have the ages of every woman that's been on the cast so far. And I would say Gary season. Gary was 71. His season was objectively skewed a little bit older. Mel is I think 66. His season skewed a little younger.

[Joe]

Sydney and my Cindy. Cindy. I have a hard time.

[Serena]

I know. You're Cindy.

[Joe]

Yeah. I don't know if it's the N and the D next to each other, but I struggle with it. My take on her is she's somebody I could already tell is falling really hard, really fast, and she's going to be affected this whole season.

[Serena]

I know. I feel so protective of her and I'm scared for her.

[Joe]

Yeah. I think she's going to be there a while, though.

[Serena]

I think so, too. I think they had, like, instant chemistry. Like, coming out of the limo, I was like, oh, I. I feel a little something. Something between these two.

[Joe]

And so does she. Because she said it.

[Serena]

Yeah.

[Joe]

She thinks she's going to marry Mel.

[Serena]

Yeah, I think so, too. I think she came in feeling that this could very well be her person.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

So I'm nervous for a potential heartbreak for her because I think it's going to really hurt if it comes.

[Joe]

Any. Any other limo standouts.

[Serena]

Yeah. Let's run through just a few of them.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

We got Carol, baseball assistant to baseball icon.

[Joe]

Baseball assistant. Baseball manager.

[Serena]

Manager. Sorry, sorry. Carol.

[Joe]

She's an assistant to the game of baseball. She is.

[Serena]

What's the line from the office assistant to the assistant of the regional manager.

[Joe]

Or whatever Carol is. Fred. They mention it multiple times, but Freddie Freeman plays for the Dodgers. He's one of the best baseball players in the league.

[Serena]

And Mel's a fan.

[Joe]

He says that he's a fan. She is his aunt and also his manager.

[Serena]

But I.

[Joe]

But I like Carol.

[Serena]

I like her. And I think that her interest in sports is intriguing to Mel because he's also interested in sports. I think that's an easy, like, common bond, like, common thing that they've shared that they can bond over.

[Joe]

Yeah. And I think she's attractive and I think she's. She comes across very youthful.

[Serena]

Yes. And confident.

[Joe]

And confident. Yes. Very confident. And that maybe that's what it is. I think her whole everything about her is just. She's very confident and that's. That's working in her favor.

[Serena]

I agree.

[Joe]

If Carol goes home early, I would be torn apart, just devastated. I would be pissed.

[Serena]

It's over. It's over for us.

[Joe]

Honestly. If she would have went home at the second row ceremony, I would have. I would have actually been mad.

[Serena]

Yeah, well, it would have been really shocking, too. I'm glad she didn't. Then. We've got Diane. She's 71. She's a hockey player, super fit lady. Like, her arms are amazing.

[Joe]

She's like the sweetest woman ever.

[Serena]

Yeah. She's giving teacher vibes. I feel like she said she was a teacher. All adds up.

[Joe]

She lives. Well, she lives in Alaska, where.

[Serena]

Oh, yeah. You're like, she seems like she could be a family member in the Proposal.

[Joe]

Yeah. But, yeah, I mean, she just. She just was like the nicest, sweetest lady of all time.

[Serena]

Yep.

[Joe]

And, like, such a positive, good energy.

[Serena]

Yes. Let's run through a few more of these. We've got Debbie. She's a personal trainer. She's never been married. She was a career woman.

[Joe]

Debbie, by the way, just so everyone here knows is who I think is going to win.

[Serena]

Yeah, I actually don't. I don't hate that prediction.

[Joe]

Okay.

[Serena]

We didn't see a lot of her in the first episode, but I don't think that means anything. Peg, who was the bomb squad tech.

[Joe]

She your favorite?

[Serena]

She's my favorite.

[Joe]

She's your favorite. You said it multiple times during this episode.

[Serena]

Peg reminds me very much of one of my best friends, moms, and I love her dearly. So to see Peg, who reminds me of her, I'm just like, and that's my girl. That's my girl. Like, I ride for Peg. She reminds me so much of my friend's mom. And like, yeah, that's it. I love her. Every time she's on screen, I'm like, just so happy. She warms my heart.

[Joe]

Yeah, I like Peg as well. I think she's gonna be there for a minute.

[Serena]

What did you think of Andra, which is Sandra's twin? Sandra was on Gary season of the Golden Bachelor.

[Joe]

I. I mean, yeah, she's Sandra's twin. She's literally Sandra, I think. Yeah. So Sandra was one of the older women. I think she was the oldest woman on Gary season. Gary season. And I do think. I don't know. I mean, that's like, what is that now? That's a. That's a 10 plus year difference.

[Serena]

Not quite, but almost. She's almost 10 years older than Mel.

[Joe]

Okay. Okay. But, yeah, we didn't see. I mean, we didn't see much of them together, so it's really hard to even make a judgment call on what went down there. Because she goes home.

[Serena]

Yeah. I think it must have just been a lack of connection. I think it's always surprising when a family member or friend or relative of a past contestant comes on and goes home so quickly. I mean, we saw that with Matt James's mom, Patty, as well, and it always catches me by surprise that she looks super chic in what she was wearing, but I think, yeah, maybe just no chemistry.

[Joe]

This episode of Bach yout Happy Hour is brought to you by Malibu when the clock hits 5:01, it's not just the end of your day, it's the beginning of your time. Time to kick back, turn off the work brain and turn up the good vibes. Malibu is here to turn your after hours into island hours where the only thing on your to do list is fun. I personally love hanging out with friends in the backyard, unwinding, telling stories, having some great drinks. It is my favorite. You deserve to unplug, unwind and feel like you're on vacation, even if you're just in your backyard. And a great way to do that is with a delicious Malibu pina colada. Whether it's on the patio with friends at a front porch hang or just catching that sunset with someone special. Make the moment matter. Clock off with Malibu because life's too short not to do whatever tastes good. Sip easy. Enjoy Malibu responsibly. Copyright 2025 imported by Perneau Ricard USA New York, NY We've all heard of.

[Serena]

Pride and Prejudice, so I had to share that the Audible original Pride and Prejudice is an intimate performance that will have you falling in love with the Jane Austen classic all over again. Pride and Prejudice stars a full cast of voices you'll love to listen to, including Marisa Abela, known from industry and black bag as Elizabeth Bennet, and Harris Dickinson, known from Baby Girl and Where the Crawdads Sing as the dreamy Mr. Darcy. Plus Marianne, Jean Baptiste, Will Poulter, Bill Nye and Glenn Close as Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Marisa Abella brings you inside the stubborn and complicated mind of Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates family expectations, societal pressures and her own misconceptions when she meets the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. This new adaptation is vibrant and modern with an original new score by a Grammy nominated composer really drawing you into the story. Whether you're fresh to Pride and Prejudice like I am, or want to revisit a cherished favorite, you're in for a new and delightful listening experience. Before enemies to lovers existed, there was Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, a classic fan favorite, Pride and Prejudice is globally recognized as one of the greatest romance novels ever written. For good reason. So be sure to listen the new Pride and prejudice on audible.com janeausten Chapter.

[Narrator/Ad Voice]

18 Prince Lorian's voice gently wakes you from your dreams of him I can't.

[Joe]

Face one more sunset without you by my side. Come with me and I vow your desires will be my North Star forevermore.

[Narrator/Ad Voice]

You're ready. You have Nexplanon etnogestrel implant 68mg radiopaque to prevent pregnancy. Nexplanon is a non daily prescription birth control for women that goes in your arm and may take a few minutes to to insert by your doctor. Don't use NexsPlanon if you're pregnant or may be pregnant, have or had blood clots or certain cancers, have liver disease, liver tumor or unexplained vaginal bleeding. Once the implant is placed, you and your doctor should feel for it. If at any time you can't feel the implant, contact your doctor right away and use a non hormonal birth control method such as condoms. Removal of the implant may be difficult or impossible if it isn't where it should be while in common Ectopic pregnancy Pregnancy that occurs outside the womb can occur which can cause severe serious internal bleeding, infertility and even death. You are likely to experience changes to your period. Ovarian cysts may occur and usually disappear. Nexplanon may raise the chance of serious blood clots which can cause heart attack, stroke or death, especially if you smoke or have other risk factors. Nexplanon doesn't protect against HIV or STDs. With less than one pregnancy per 100 women who use NexsPlanon for one year, NexPlanon is over 99% effective. No matter the fantasy, talk to your doctor. Call 1-877-467-5266 or visit nexplanon.com for more information. Ask your doctor about Nexplanon.

[Joe]

Big things are happening at your local cvs. Extra big. So hurry on over because extra big deals are here. These are deals so extra that they absolutely cannot be missed. And every two weeks there's going to be more. So you've got to keep coming back so you can keep on saving on all the brands and products you and your family use. And speaking of saving, extra care is the way to save at cvs. So use your extra care card to unlock savings every time you shop. And if you're not a member yet, now is the time to join. And the best part? It's completely free. Just sign up online or in store and you'll start saving instantly. And always be sure to check the CVS Health app for deals and savings. Visit your local CVS store or or cvs.com extra big deals to shop this week's deals and stock up on your favorite products.

[Mario Lopez]

Hey, what's up? It's Mario Lopez. Back to school is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. And kids may feel isolated, a vulnerability that human traffickers can exploit. Human trafficking doesn't always look like what you expect. Everyday moments can become opportunities for someone with bad intentions. Whether you're a parent, teacher, coach, or neighbor. Check in, ask questions, stay connected. Blue campaign is a national awareness initiative that provides resources to help recognize suspected instances of human trafficking. Learn the signs and how to [e-mail] blue campaign.

[Serena]

Cheryl came out in a motorcycle.

[Joe]

Yes. And we will also be having. Cheryl is our first person that we're going to interview. So make sure you stay tuned to that.

[Serena]

Yes. Interview with Cheryl coming later this week. We'll talk about her entrance and all the other things. And then the only other one I had written down as kind of a standout out of the limo was Jerry. You were like, this woman should be on the comm app. Like, her voice is so soothing.

[Joe]

Yeah, it was. And I, and I stand by that. And I think if she goes far in the season, she might get that deal.

[Serena]

I hope that for her. I hope nothing more than maybe love, but definitely a calm app deal.

[Joe]

And she, she had a, you know, her heartbreaking story. Her husband passed away when he was 47. She raised her three kids alone.

[Serena]

Big, big age differences in the kids, too. I think she said, like 14, 8, and 4.

[Joe]

Yeah. Had the, I'm sure they had to be. She was a nurse. So she's just somebody who you could tell is very nurturing and a, you know, a caregiver and just. Yeah, yeah, that definitely wasn't easy. So respect for Jerry. And I think she might be there for a while.

[Serena]

I think so, too. And I think that one of Mel's biggest things in his life is being a father to his sons. So I think seeing her passion for being a mother to her children is something that he really resonated with.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

Final thoughts on episode one. Jerry was our first impression rose recipient. What did you think of that?

[Joe]

I think she told a story that really moved him. I will say. I, I. There was a few other women that I thought at least what we saw out of the limo had stronger chemistry with him. Don't you agree?

[Serena]

I would agree with, to an extent. I agree that I didn't think that he had the strongest romantic chemistry with Jerry. I thought that Cheryl, Peg. Yeah. I would say those Were two that stood out to me of their first conversation, having a lot of chemistry. I mean, we saw that Cheryl and him kissed, But I think that Jerry and him bonded on something deeper maybe, than his conversations with other women. I think they got more vulnerable with each other. I think the conversation was probably the most impactful conversation of the night. And I feel like out of all the conversations, I was able to get a gauge on, like, her character the most. And that would be where the first impression Rose came from on would be my.

[Joe]

I thought he was gonna give the. Who did you think he was gonna give the first impression?

[Serena]

Rose To Cheryl.

[Joe]

Cheryl. Interesting. Okay.

[Serena]

Who'd you think?

[Joe]

I actually thought he was gonna. Well, actually, no, because she was. Sydney was first out of the limo, and Cindy.

[Serena]

Yeah.

[Joe]

Yeah. I usually don't. Oh. But that's always switch. That's why I thought I was gonna get it.

[Serena]

Cindy.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

Yeah, yeah. All right, let's jump over to part two, which is all the women have entered the mansion for week one of dates. What do you think of the bachelor mansion? There's, like, some new furniture happening, some new bedding. The art department is switching it up for a more modern aesthetic. It feels like I like it. I feel like it's, like, true to the bachelor's style, but it's given it a little bit of a facelift.

[Joe]

Yeah. I mean, watching the show, I didn't Even really notice Mr.

[Serena]

Architectural Digest over here. What the heck? So we see Jesse comes in with the first date card. I love, like, date card readings. I don't know why I think they're so fun.

[Joe]

What's, like, the kickoff? Like, especially the first one. It's like, okay, here we go. Yeah, let's get going.

[Serena]

And it goes to Cheryl for the one on one. She's getting almost like a new take on the princess date, which we see every season, where they go shopping for, like, a beautiful dress and then they go on a date. I feel like this was, like, a take on that, except she did the shopping at the mansion with her girls. Personally, I would much rather that as a girl, if I have the choice to. I'm not talking about you, Jo. I love shopping with you, but, like, if I have the choice to go with a guy I just started dating to the mall and, like, sit in a bougie ass store and try on a bunch of dresses or my girlfriends. Not even a question. I'm going with my girlfriends.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

And then I'd rather just show up and be like, look how gorgeous I look.

[Joe]

How do you feel about the. And I agree with you on that. I would rather go shopping with the boys. How do you feel about the person who receives the first impression rose? Not like, if you were the lead. Like, if I was the lead, the person that got my first impression rose is going to get the first date. Like, I don't understand how. How. I don't get why leads don't do that.

[Serena]

Well, we saw them do that with Grant Season, where Alex got the first impression rose and then she got the first date, Right?

[Joe]

Yes.

[Serena]

And I remember liking that because it's like, okay, put your money where your mouth is. You can't just give out this rose to, like, you know, make yourself look better, make yourself feel better. Like, validate someone that was, like, incredibly vulnerable on night one. Like, you have to actually give it to someone that you want to invest hardcore time with.

[Joe]

Yeah. You're like, this is the first. This. You won my first impression. So you are the winner. Who. Who gets the time with me first.

[Serena]

Yeah. And it sometimes feels like the person that gets the first impression rose, it's like, all right, now take a back seat when? Maybe four to five weeks or never.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

And I don't know how I feel about that anymore now that I've seen the reverse, which is Alex getting the first impression rose and then going on that one on one.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

Because then when she got sent home, I was like, okay, you know, they gave it a good run. They gave it a good go.

[Joe]

First impression rose should lead to a first. The first date. And I. And I stand by that because I do. I think what ends up happening is the person that gets the first impression rose then ends up, like, taking a back seat. Even. Even, you know, subconsciously they're taking a backseat because they're like, okay, well, I'm fine. I got the first impression rose. Then next thing you know, you're two, three weeks in, and you're not even having any conversations with the lead, and you're gone.

[Serena]

Yeah. I guess on the flip, though, if I give you the first impression rose, and then I. You also get a rose the next week on a one on one date. Am I not spreading the love enough where the other women are going to be like, well, you know, I want a little validation, too. Like, this girl's gotten two weeks in a row of just, like, great times with this guy, and we just got here, and I'm already feeling way behind the A ball. Is it eight ball or eight ball?

[Joe]

Eight ball. The person that got the first impression rose, though, it Was they didn't get much more time with the lead that night.

[Serena]

Like, that's true.

[Joe]

They get like a group date. You. They get more time as everyone else. They get. Yeah. They get an extra like three minutes of conversation.

[Serena]

Maybe you get one solid makeup session.

[Joe]

Let's move on from this.

[Serena]

Okay. Joe said, and I'm over it. Okay. So the date goes really well. Nicole, like really, like, jumps on Mel when he comes to pick up Cheryl for his date. Like, his cheek had like pink all over it. I was like, okay, Nicole.

[Joe]

Well, we see that, but we see that to. Not to jump ahead. But in the super tease, we also see Nicole just making out. She's just, she's like.

[Serena]

And on the I'm going to make out with date. And at the pool party.

[Joe]

Yeah, I'm going to make out with Mel in front of everyone. Fudge. You guys. Like, I'm doing it.

[Serena]

And you know what? I'm here for it because I find the golden seasons don't have as much drama and like, I need it. I need a little something. Something. Like when I saw one of the girls, like just dipping her toe and complaining about the way Nicole was acting, I was like, you just sent chills down my spine. I'm so excited.

[Joe]

Yeah, I agree.

[Serena]

Respectfully, Nicole, you know, I don't.

[Joe]

I felt, I felt those, those chills too.

[Serena]

I'm glad they were shared. Anyway, this date between Cheryl and Mel is a really big date. She tells him her story about becoming a mother, her relationship with her son's father. I think we could maybe hold off on diving into this until our interview with Cheryl mostly. But like, wild story. Like, whoa. I was shocked. I was glued to the screen.

[Joe]

Yeah. Like, that was a, like a serious. I was like, whoa. Like, I felt so bad for her when she told that story. But I mean, if you guys didn't watch the episode and I will kind of paraphrase what happened, but her husband.

[Serena]

Not her husband, I don't think.

[Joe]

Yeah, he was her husband.

[Serena]

He was her husband.

[Joe]

He was her husband.

[Serena]

I was like second guessing that after hearing the story. I was like, maybe it wasn't.

[Joe]

And we don't have much details. So I'm just going to say, like I said, I'm paraphrasing. You get what you get her husband the day that she gave birth to their child, never showed up at the hospital and then was gone for a year.

[Serena]

Yeah.

[Joe]

And then came back and then kidnapped the child, kidnapped the kid and left for a week. Yeah. What the. That's like a. That's like a Netflix true crime.

[Serena]

Truly.

[Joe]

Like, that is. That is.

[Serena]

She's gonna have phone calls. She's gonna have phone calls from Netflix.

[Joe]

That is a real.

[Serena]

Especially partner. So, like, actually it's gonna be Hulu.

[Joe]

And, you know, obviously you only get to see so much of the show because there's, you know, it' with whatever it is, an hour and a half or however long this show is. I'm sure that conference, like, if that was. If I was Mel, I'd be like, okay, you know, if, if you're okay talking about this, let's talk about this. Like, this is. This is. This is heavy.

[Serena]

Oh, my gosh. Yes. So heavy. So impactful. I can't imagine how it impacted her life.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

And. And I just can't imagine, like, going through childbirth and having the person that's supposed to be going through this new season of life with me ghost me, and then roll back up a year later and you're like, where is he? Also, where's my one year old baby? Oh, they're gone. Like, that's devastating. That's so traumatic.

[Joe]

Yeah. Yeah. This episode of Bachelor Happy Hour is brought to you by Malibu. When the clock hits 5:01, it's not just the end of your day, it's the beginning of your time. Time to kick back, turn off the work brain, and turn up the good vibes. Malibu is here to turn your after hours into island hours, where the only thing on your to do list is fun. I personally love hanging out with friends in the backyard, unwinding, telling stories, having some great drinks. It is my favorite. You deserve to unplug, unwind, and feel like you're on vacation, even if you're just in your backyard. And a great way to do that is with a delicious Malibu pina colada. Whether it's on the patio with friends at a front porch hang, or just catching that sunset with someone special, make the moment matter. Clock off with Malibu because life's too short not to do whatever tastes good. Sip easy. Enjoy Malibu responsibly. Copyright 2025, imported by Pernod Ricard USA New York, NY.

[Serena]

We've all heard of Pride and Prejudice, so I had to share that the audible original Pride and Prejudice is an intimate performance that will have you falling in love with the Jane Austen classic all over again. Pride and Prejudice stars a full cast of voices you'll love to listen to, including Marisa Abella, known from industry and black bag as Elizabeth Bennett, and Harris Dickinson, known from Baby Girl and Where the Crawdads sing as the dreamy Mr. Darcy, plus Marianne, Jean Baptiste, Will Poulter, Bill Nye and Glenn Close as Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Marisa Abella brings you inside stubborn and complicated mind of Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates family expectations, societal pressures and her own misconceptions when she meets the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. This new adaptation is vibrant and modern with an original new score by a Grammy nominated composer really drawing you into the story. Whether you're fresh to Pride and Prejudice like I am or want to revisit a cherished favorite, you're in for a new and delightful listening experience. Before enemies to lovers existed, there was Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. A classic fan favorite, Pride and Prejudice is globally recognized one of the greatest romance novels ever written for good reason. So be sure to listen the new Pride and prejudice on audible.com janeausten let's talk about Sex actually, let's talk about pregnancy prevention. There are a lot of birth control options out there. You might have even tried a bunch. Have you heard of Nexplanon etnogestrel implant? 68 milligram radiopaque? It's a prescription birth control for the prevention of pregnancy in women. When thinking about the right birth control for you, learn about your options. You may not want to take one daily or have one that goes in your uterus. Nexplanon is the birth control implant that goes in your arm. Don't use Nexplanon if you're pregnant or maybe pregnant, have or had blood clots or certain cancers, have liver disease, liver tumor or unexplained vaginal bleeding. Once the implant is placed, you and your doctor should feel for it. If at any time you can't feel the implant, contact your doctor right away and use a non hormonal birth control method such as condoms. Removal of the implant may be difficult or impossible if it isn't where it should be. While uncommon ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy that occurs outside the womb can occur which can cause serious internal bleeding, infertility and even death. You are likely to experience changes to your period. Ovarian cyst may occur and usually disappear. Nexplanon may raise the chance of serious blood clots, which can cause heart attack, stroke or death, especially if you smoke or have other risk factors. Nexplanon doesn't protect against HIV or STDs. Talk to your doctor, visit nexplanon.com or call 1-877-467-5266 for more information. There are so many options out there. So it's important to talk to your doctor and find the right birth control for you. Ask for yourself. Ask for nexplanon.

[Joe]

Big things are happening at your local cvs. Extra big. So hurry on over because extra big deals are here. These are deals so extra that they absolutely cannot be missed. And every two weeks, there's going to be more. So you've got to keep coming back so you can keep on saving on all the brands and products you and your family use every day. And speaking of savings, extra care is the way to save at cvs. So use your extra care card to unlock savings every time you shop. And if you're not a member yet, now is the time to join. And the best part, it's completely free. Just sign up online or in store and you'll start saving instantly. And always be sure to check the CVS Health app for deals and savings. Visit your local CVS store or cvs.com extrabigdeals to shop this week's deals and stock up on your favorite products.

[Mario Lopez]

Hey, what's up? It's Mario Lopez. Back to school is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming, and kids may feel isolated, a vulnerability that human traffickers can exploit. Human trafficking doesn't always look like what you expect. Everyday moments can become opportunities for someone with bad intentions. Whether you're a parent, teacher, coach, or neighbor, check in, ask questions, stay connected. Blue Campaign is a national awareness initiative that provides resources to help recognize suspected instances of human trafficking. Learn the signs and how to [e-mail] blue campaign.

[Serena]

Okay, let's jump to the group date. So it's a cheerleading date. It's cute. It's fine. The iconic Paula Abdul shows up. I think this is such a fun fit for the show for her to be here with these women. They're so excited as Paula Abdul married. I don't know.

[Joe]

Because if she's not, let's get her.

[Serena]

As the next golden Bachelorette.

[Joe]

Yep.

[Serena]

I don't know if we can afford Paul Abdul.

[Joe]

Probably not.

[Serena]

Mel's GB squad is the winner of the challenge. We see a little bit of Monica's conversation about losing her husband during COVID We see Cindy's conversation where they watch a video sent by her daughter. And then we see a actually was like kind of like a steamy makeout. And the way it was shot, it was far back. It was like a little cinematic between Cindy and Mel.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

I was like, get it, guys.

[Joe]

Yeah. And you hear? She goes, let's do it. Again.

[Serena]

Yeah.

[Joe]

Ooh.

[Serena]

Do it, Cindy.

[Joe]

Tell them, let's do it again.

[Serena]

But I like them together. I definitely think there's chemistry. And she gets the group date rose jumping to the pool party. What'd we think?

[Joe]

Yeah. Like, I. Like you said, I enjoyed a little bit of the jealousy as soon as Nicole kissed Mal in the pool.

[Serena]

I mean, respectfully, like, she was making a scene. Like, they're dead smack in the middle of the backyard, like, making out hard.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

I was like, oh, hot damn.

[Joe]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Serena]

Do you think she's doing it just like, she's fun and carefree, or do you think she's trying to mark her territory a little bit and make an impression?

[Joe]

I think it's both. I think. I think she's fun and carefree. I think that's her personality. And I think she's like, I'm not going to shy away, change my personality because of the situation. Like, I'm gonna be me and I. And I think that's gonna work in my favor, and I think that's what.

[Serena]

She' do you think it's gonna work in her favor?

[Joe]

I think it's going to work in her favor for a little bit. And then I could see. I could end up seeing that being an issue, because what always happens is if he ends up having strong, like, if she's the strongest connection all the way through, then. Then it works.

[Serena]

Yeah.

[Joe]

But what ends up happening every season is there's women that have a stronger connection that are going to start having a problem with that, and then he's not going to be willing to screw up that relationship. So eventually, Nicole's going to go totally.

[Serena]

Like, we're going to have Cindy going up to Mel being like, it's really, really hard for me to watch you making out with Nicole around every single corner. I walk by, and he's going to say, all right, sorry, Nicole, you got to go. Or they're going to have an amazing connection, and maybe she's the one for him. I mean, she's very, very beautiful and could be.

[Joe]

I think I have her in my bottom or my top three.

[Serena]

Yeah. And she's got a fun personality, too. Another standout from the pool party, my girl Peg. I just love her, and I love their conversation, and I love their connection and where their relationship is going so far.

[Joe]

I think she make. She's also somebody that I could see winning.

[Serena]

I could see it, too. And I think she's a badass. I mean, she was a firefighter. She was in the bomb squad. She's Beautiful. I'm excited to see where their connection goes. I also just feel like I have a personal connection to her, even though I don't. So that's. That's where my passion comes from.

[Joe]

You have no. No connection to her whatsoever. But I, too, I, I. She's also.

[Serena]

But aside from my personal feelings, I think she's fantastic.

[Joe]

Like, her interviews and when she's. She's very captivating. She, she. She has that about. Yeah, she does.

[Serena]

She's very confident.

[Joe]

She does. She has that about her.

[Serena]

All right, finishing it off, we've got the rose ceremony. They did it outside by the pool, which I haven't seen that before, but I thought that was a fun change up. They said we're not even couches in the living room. Every single night, guys get outside.

[Joe]

Wow. I missed that. Yeah.

[Serena]

You didn't notice it was by the pool?

[Joe]

No.

[Serena]

You didn't notice it was fully outside? That's crazy.

[Joe]

Listening. This is who's recap. This is who you're listening to.

[Serena]

Joe's like, looks the same to me.

[Joe]

You know, the, the. The actions are the same.

[Serena]

The actions are the same. All right. We lost four of our girls. No major surprises, I would say. Mylene.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

Going home was a surprise to me.

[Joe]

Well, they don't. We never really seen them have a conversation.

[Serena]

Yeah, we saw a lot of Alexandra's interviews, but not really a lot of her time with Mel, Diane, and him. I just don't know if I saw the romantic spark there, Carla. I was a little surprised, but, you know, that's just kind of how the show works. Lots of amazing women, but people have got to go home.

[Joe]

Yeah. I think the biggest, usually the, The. The most shocking eliminations usually come, like, week two where I'm like, really?

[Serena]

Yeah.

[Joe]

Like this that you sent her home.

[Serena]

Yeah.

[Joe]

Like, I feel like there was, like, four other girls that you actually could have sent home over that person. But I think. I think it just boils down to.

[Serena]

Like, their time spent together.

[Joe]

Yeah. And I also think. I also think, like, the lead, like, I think they hit it off with, like, I would say anywhere from, like, three to, like, six people.

[Serena]

Yeah.

[Joe]

That. That are just, like, they know are just kind of ahead of the game. Like, I, in my opinion, I think the lead usually, like, there's six people that might win this.

[Serena]

Yeah. And everyone else, like, after night one, I think they have a good age. There might be a few sleepers, but.

[Joe]

Like, and then I think, like, everyone else is kind of like, I know that she won't Be there at the end, so. Doesn't matter.

[Serena]

Yeah.

[Joe]

Yeah, that's what I think.

[Serena]

What did you think of the super Tease for the season?

[Joe]

I wasn't. I wasn't like, whoa. I thought that it was. That was fine. Honestly, the best super tease I've seen out of this franchise in a while was the super teaser for paradise after the first episode. I didn't even think the first episode was that great, but the first episode super tease, I was like, well, that was a good super tease.

[Serena]

It was. It was a really good super tease. But there's just so much that goes on in paradise that you can touch on in the super tease. I feel like the midway tease, like, when you get halfway through the season and then you get another big super tease. That one is always juicier than the first one.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

Because they really don't want to give anything away. It's looking like a lovely season. We got some love stories, some kisses, some gorgeous ladies. Yeah, I think we'll see. I don't know. I don't. I don't feel like I got a ton from that super tease, so.

[Joe]

Yeah, no, I have. I have no idea what's going to happen.

[Serena]

Like, it looks like we're probably getting an engagement. That's kind of the only major takeaway I got, other than like, some clips of women that I already felt like were probably.

[Joe]

I actually think. I think we're gonna get an engagement out of this, and I think it's gonna work.

[Serena]

I hope so. I love it.

[Joe]

And I think they're gonna actually get married.

[Serena]

Oh, my gosh. You think we're gonna get a wedding?

[Joe]

I think we're gonna get. I think this. I think this season is going to be a winner.

[Serena]

Wouldn't it be crazy if there was, like, a golden bachelor baby? Like, wouldn't it be crazy if he ends up with someone, they get pregnant?

[Joe]

Yeah, that would be crazy. But I think. Would be. What I was thinking of more when I was watching the show is it's gonna be crazy when they get somebody that's been. I know we've said this so many times, but I was thinking about this season. Like, they are gonna get someone that's been on the regular show before, and that's gonna be a big deal.

[Serena]

I know. But I think we're still, like, quite a few years away from that.

[Joe]

Yeah.

[Serena]

You know what I mean?

[Joe]

Unfortunate.

[Serena]

I think we're, like, 10 years away from that.

[Joe]

Okay, real quick, before we wrap, Serena and I, like, always, we pick our top. Our top three. Three we are adding one person.

[Serena]

I'll remind you of who we each have. Who's off limits. Right. So Joe picked Nicole, Mylene, and Roxanne. And I picked Debbie, Carol, and Jerry.

[Joe]

You picked. You picked Debbie. Debbie.

[Serena]

I know. I actually slayed with my picks.

[Joe]

You got Debbie, Carol, and who?

[Serena]

I have Debbie, Carol, and Jerry.

[Joe]

I didn't pick Jerry.

[Serena]

No, you picked.

[Joe]

I didn't pick. I didn't pick Carol.

[Serena]

You did not. You did not.

[Joe]

Mmm. Okay.

[Serena]

But you know what? There's. You got. You got a few good people.

[Joe]

Okay.

[Serena]

That we could add on.

[Joe]

So it's my pick.

[Serena]

Yeah. Go for it, Peg. God damn. How did you do that to me? That, like, really, like, hurt my heart.

[Joe]

Good.

[Serena]

Okay. Ooh. I'm between Cheryl and Cindy. I'm gonna go with I don't think Cindy and him. I don't know if I think Cindy and him are gonna end up together just because I think she's gonna start to have a really hard time with the group dating situation, but I'm still gonna go Cindy.

[Joe]

Okay. Okay. That is an episode. Thank you guys so much for tuning in to Bachelor Happy Hour. Make sure you download and subscribe to the podcast.

[Serena]

We will have recaps and exclusive interviews for you every single week. Thanks for listening. Bye.

[Narrator/Ad Voice]

Chapter 18. Prince Laurien's voice gently wakes you from your dreams of him.

[Joe]

I can't face one more sunset without you by my side. Come with me and I vow your desires will be my north star forevermore.

[Narrator/Ad Voice]

You're ready. You have Nexsplanon etnogestrel implant. 68 mg Radiopeg to prevent pregnancy. Nexplanon is a non daily prescription birth control for women that goes in your arm and may take a few minutes to insert by your doctor. Don't use nexplanon if you're pregnant or may be pregnant, have or had blood clots or certain cancers, have liver disease, liver tumor, or unexplained vaginal bleeding. Once the implant is placed, you and your doctor should feel for it. If at any time you can't feel the implant, contact your doctor right away and use a non hormonal birth control method such as condoms. Removal of the implant may be difficult or impossible if it isn't where it should be. While in common, ectopic pregnancy. Pregnancy that occurs outside the womb can occur, which can cause serious internal bleeding, infertility, and even death. You are likely to experience changes to your period. Ovarian cysts may occur and usually disappear. Nexplanon may raise the chance of serious blood clots, which can cause heart attack, stroke or death, especially if you smoke or have other risk factors. Nexplanon doesn't protect against HIV or STDs. With less than one pregnancy per 100 women who use NexsPlanon for one year, NexsPlanon is over 99% effective. No matter the fantasy, talk to your doctor, call 1-877-467-5266 or visit nexsplanon.com for more information. Ask your doctor about Nexplanon.

[Joe]

Big things are happening at your local CVS Extra Big. You don't want to miss these extra big deals, and more are coming every two weeks, so keep coming back. Use your extra Care card to unlock savings every time you shop. Extra care is the way to save at cvs, so if you're not a member yet, join for free online or in store and start saving. Visit your local CVS store or cvs.com extrabigdeals to shop this week's deals this episode of Bachelor Happy Hour is brought to you by Malibu 501 shouldn't just mean the end of work. It should mean the beginning of fun. With a Malibu cocktail. It's like a mini vacation without ever getting on a plane because you deserve to unplug, disconnect, and live in the moment. I personally love hanging out with friends after work, going to hang out in someone's backyard, having some drinks, telling stories. It's my favorite best way to unwind. Clock off with Malibu because life's too short not to do whatever tastes good. Sip easy. Enjoy Malibu responsibly. Copyright 2025, imported by Pernod Ricard USA New York, NY hey, what's up?

[Mario Lopez]

It's Mario Lopez. Back to school is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming and kids may feel isolated, a vulnerability that human traffickers can exploit. Human trafficking doesn't always look like what you expect. Everyday moments can become opportunities for someone with bad intentions, whether you're a parent, teacher, coach or neighbor. Check in, ask questions. Stay connected. Blue Campaign is a national awareness initiative that provides resources to help recognize suspected instances of human trafficking. Learn the signs and how to [e-mail].

[Annabe Sofas Advertiser]

Blue Campaign Life's messy. We're talking spills, stains, pets and kids. But with anibe, you never have to stress about Messes again. @washablesofas.com Discover Annabe Sofas the only fully machine washable sofas inside and out. Starting at just $699. Made with liquid and stain resistant fabrics. That means fewer stains and more peace of mind. Designed for real life, Our sofas feature changeable fabric covers allowing you to refresh your style anytime. Need flexibility? Our modular design lets you rearrange your sofa effortlessly. Perfect for cozy apartments or spacious homes. Plus, they're earth friendly and built to last. That's why over 200,000 happy customers have made the switch. Upgrade your space today. Visit washablesofas.com now and bring home a sofa made for life. That's washablesofas.com offers are subject to change and certain restrictions may apply.

[Narrator/Ad Voice]

This is an I Heart podcast.