Talking It Out

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Uncomfortable topics, unconventional viewpoints and thought-provoking conversations about life, love, relationships and more with some of your favorites from Bachelor Nation. Take a deep dive into critical subjects addressed on your favorite Bachelor franchise series with Bachelor Nation's Mike Johnson and Dr. Bryan Abasolo. They’ll pick up right where the show leaves off to break down topical issues, cultural moments and personal stories that are just too big to fit the screen. Join the conversation along with our special guest every week as we learn, reflect and talk it out!

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  • stambaoan
    Mike & Bryan
    The best bachelor nation podcast is coming to an end! Producers and execs really don’t listen to the fans!! I’ll miss this podcast and how real mike and Bryan always were! They always seem non biased unlike the other two podcast. Sad news for Bachelor nation :(
  • amouretpaix
    Love this podcast
    Guys thanks for all the gems you are giving with this podcast . There is no way I want to miss it . Great job !!! Happy #100 🥳🥳🥳
  • Black american winning machine
    Mike Lies
    lol Mike I was talking about how real he is. An how he speaks his mind about everyone. This show is so feminist friendly. He never speaks his mind on the women. He only comes for men. If you come for the ladies. The woke movement want like that lol.
  • Serella
    Great podcast! A real gem!
    Just started listening to this podcast and so far I really enjoy it. Both Mike and Brian have great perspectives; it’s nice hearing men’s opinions on various topics.
  • Rugrats1019
    Mike- Quit interrupting so much!
    I like this podcast, but I agree with the recent reviews that it’s distracting when hosts don’t let each other finish their thoughts.
  • Jj jelled
    Black face
    Enough. Just because ABC did not run a 2 hour special on Erich’s past, doesn’t mean anything. If we all scoured through our past questionable activities, every single person we needed two hour special. Mike, if you feel that you cannot represent a company because they didn’t spend any time talking about a race issue, move on.
  • strawberrytart86
    Done and Done
    Mike … no. I’m over this podcast
  • shella1324
    Ohhh Mike
    Stop sounding like a douche when u talk & stop cutting off Brian…makes it painful to listen
  • smafavorite
    Just listened to one episode
    I agreed mostly with Bryan on the Rachel Aven topic. So there’s that. However, It was hard to not be annoyed that Mike said some things I think were rude to Bryan because he had a point of view. I like to listen to bach hosts that respect each others opinions and let them talk without having to have the last word. But this is sometimes how guys talk to each other. Some men like to debate, at least some of my husbands friends. But i think listening to each other is important. Don’t interrupt your co-host Mike. No hate. Just saying.
  • Gittè
    Mike….take a chill please!
    Brian, thank you for remaining calm while Mike runs over your sentences and continually tries to cut you down. You have a calming presence but sometimes the dynamic between the two of you is hard to listen to. Mike, please stop talking so fast and interrupting Brian. I may have to unfollow, this is meant to be constructive criticism but this Podcast is becoming annoying and distracting.
  • epftw41
    Some critiques
    I think Mike and Bryan are good people, but Mike needs to stop cutting off Bryan when he talks and he needs to allow for a more cordial and free flowing discussion where both guys get to be heard.
  • hkizzles
    Articulation
    Mikes voice is too muffled and not clear as opposed to Bryan’s. It’s hard to hear Mike.
  • 22hemp22
    Entitled and Opinionated
    Very one sided view points. Not well rounded ideas. Disappointed in the show hosts
  • journeyinpink
    Double Bachelors (Mike Johnson & Nate Mitchell)
    Throwing both your names in the hat! Can Bachelor Nation handle it! What would that be like Mike and Nate! Thoughts?!
  • J Austen fan
    So good!!
    Love your podcast! You guys are so entertaining and real!!
  • ssteppphh
    5 stars
    Great podcasts with two awesome hosts!! Their rapport has grown a lot and it’s an easy, fun, cool listen! Keep it up.
  • Que_pasa07
    Keep up the good work!
    I love your dynamic! You can tell your relationship has gotten deeper and it’s reflected on your podcast. Love the hot takes.
  • 00kate1
    Wanted to love, can’t stand the sexism
    I wanted to love this podcast because I loved Mike during Hannah’s season, but the outdated and sexist views on dating and relationships is a no from me.
  • MooreMomentum
    Incredible!
    These guys are the best! I had the chance to sit down and chat with both of them, and they are so real and down to earth, love the podcast
  • Puglover3333
    Mike
    I liked Mike until I heard about the way he treats other previous cast members people behind the scenes.
  • dani Xtreme
    Can apology?
    Is mike willing to “talk it out” with cam after how he treated him about his disease on the show? I know we all make mistakes but what shows someone’s real colors is if they’re willing to own up to that and learn to be better…
  • sydhud5
    Please include trigger warnings with stories about harm to animals
    Hello! I have been listening to your pod and typically really enjoy it! However, I am a huge animal lover and advocate and pretty sensitive to content regarding harm to animals. Despite turning off the pod as soon as you started to discuss the incident, what you were talking about still really bothered me for quite some time. If I had known this content was a part of the episode I would’ve skipped this week gladly and come back next. Thank you for your consideration!
  • Tims chick
    Evan Bass episode
    As a dedicated listener and the question of proposing at my wedding. Hellllll no! I was set to be married the day before my husbands niece and we didn’t tell anyone cause we didn’t want to take away from her day.
  • AnnieWalks
    It’s ok
    I enjoy hearing these guys talking things out with some really fun guests! but seriously Mike thinks he’s allll that and it’s getting old. if I hear one more “definitely so” I might have to be done with the show lol.
  • AllisonWonderland22
    Krystal’s voice is soothing
    Before you guys talked about her voice I was goi g to leave this comment that her voice is so soothing and calming. Just really nice to listen to so I’m glad you said that and then to hear her story about her voice was just amazing and such a full circle moment. Really cool.
  • Baji7867
    Great Listen
    I love the content and the way you both converse with the guests. I prefer this over click bait any day.
  • KatJane111
    Ben Higgins Interview
    I usually like this show, but I found parts of the interview with Ben to be really uncomfortable. The part where Bryan asked Ben about his thoughts on Lauren being seen with Candace Owens was awkward and unnecessary. She’s a conservative influencer, so what? Everyone has their own political views and that’s what makes this America. He literally tried to make Ben feel bad for once being engaged to someone who once hung out with Candace Owens who isn’t even remotely a bad human.
  • menopausemomma
    What became important
    Kelly with her many publicists all was birthed from a TV show. What matters ...... influencing, or educating?
  • oceancity000000
    honestly really sad
    This podcast has ruined what I thought were two of my favorite people in the bachelor world. The sexism is so gross. I physically cringed where they talked about how they would never talked their wives last name - it was so crazy. Honestly turned me off so much i’ll never listen again. Love perpetuating the patriarchy and the stereotype of a women being subsumed into her husband, being taken as her husbands property. Without even acknowledging that’s where the tradition that they both hold so high is rooted in. Hope they both take a minute to actually educate themselves but odds are neither actually care enough to read reviews, probably because most of their audience is women. Also, stop referring to women as “female?” Do you call men “males?” Degrading and creepy.
  • Ash Paras
    Read the room boys
    For a show who’s listeners are mostly (if not entirely) women, Bryan and Mike spewing hypocritical and misogynistic double standards (see episode discussing women taking their husbands last names) feels at the very least, inconsiderate, and surely tone-deaf these days. I’m done listening. I’m giving 2 stars because they have had decent bachelor related interviews.
  • Jaie11
    Sexist and not interesting.
    Super sexist views and surprising given who Bryan is married to and who the majority of their audience is. I’m done with these two.
  • 6grogans
    Awesome guests!
    You guys are really stepping it up with your last few guests. Dr. Amen and Ben Higgins were both great guests. Love your content. Keep going!
  • _em1798
    Handmaids Tale
    I love that two men can be sexist and call it a hot take!! Maybe next episode you boys can debate about whether women should be allowed to leave the house without a male chaperone!! Were you also raised to believe that women walking outside without their red cloaks is an insult to you? Great job kicking women while they’re already down given everything happening in the United States right now.
  • MOBLAIROM
    Keep your last name and your sexism to yourself
    Too many bad takes from these men. You don’t think WOMEN want to carry on our family name?! Y’all need to start thinking before you speak.
  • Mcliff15
    Sooo good!
    You guys are both awesome! I love your guests and the fact that you ask questions to get past surface level discussions. Dr. Amen may be my fav guest! Keep up the awesome work, I think you can really help the world!!
  • CG1210
    Mike Learn Manners
    Is Mike reading and absorbing these comments about him? Mike talks over Bryan and his guests. Mike doesn’t listen well and babbles on that makes zero sense!!! Your words are to articulate clear well- thought out respectful comments. Quit saying.. do ya feel me!!! No! We don’t!!!
  • hilary2018
    Last name change!
    Guys I love the show so imma give 5 stars but the toxic masculinity from Bryan discussing how a woman has to take your last name or you’d have a problem with it and then Mike saying his name “Mike Johnson” rolls off the tongue and it’s his name and he’s attached to it. As a woman I’m attached to my name too it rolls off the tongue it’s my identity and who I am. If my husband had a problem with me keeping my last name he was not going to be the man for me because it would mean he doesn’t understand my values, morals, and what MY NAME means to me and how it ties me to MY FAMILY. As attached as you are to your name as a man, I feel the same as a woman, and no man is going to take that from me. Anyway still love the pod and hope this is some good food for thought, I know a lot of this is cultural but hopefully you guys see this and it makes you think a bit.
  • mely h
    Drags on
    I like Mike and Brian but they try so hard and they’re just not very good or natural podcasters. Every time I try to listen I end up just dropping the episode. Susie’s episode was a whole lot of nothing and they didn’t even give credit to RS who did a live with Sasha and help confirm the guy in the security wasn’t Clayton. They just skipped over all of that.
  • alallallie
    Bryannnn
    I’m starting to become obsessed with Bryan! He’s so level headed.
  • AJfromTX
    Mike keeps talking over Brian & hogs the mic
    It’s good but Mike talks too much; his insight isn’t as great as he thinks it is-wish I heard from Brian more.
  • jengrd
    Mike is sexist and rude
    He talks over everyone and needs to stop saying “ya feel me” over and over expand your vocabulary
  • akr635
    Bummed to see Greg Grippo on an official podcast
    Greg was terrible to Katie *while being filmed* and didn’t feel the need to apologize until the audience called him out on it. On top of that, multiple exes have alleged emotional and physical abuse by him. It was gross to bring him on to discuss Clayton’s “controversial” ending and to comment on Katie’s current life. I don’t know if this podcast has female producers, but it should get some if it doesn’t.
  • awawaawat
    Love!!!!
    Incredible perspectives and ideas from both the hosts. Intelligent conversations! Love it!!
  • MovieWatcherNYC23
    Glad he was never the Bachelor.
    Hey Mike, Taylor Swift has been in a committed relationship for 5+ years, so maybe hold off on your extremely sexist “jokes” and look in the mirror (or around bachelor nation’s incestuous ways) when it comes to relationship hopping. This is from the Blake M podcast, but he has said multiple other things about women that… explain a lot. Bryan is way better, when Mike lets him get words out.
  • Valeryapps
    2 Stars for Brian and Guests.
    Mike takes over the podcast and talks over Brian and the guest. Mike is constantly bringing up anecdotes that don’t relate to the topic/guest and trying to get back to whatever HE wants to talk about disregarding Brian trying to move on. It’s definitely not a great podcast but sometimes they have good guests and it’s cool to see Brian trying to navigate through Mike’s nonsense.
  • dontlikemike
    So hard to listen to
    Is Mike reading these comments? He is always talking over whom ever is talking. Vocabulary is so bad and can barely understand. Sceneries and things he says are so far out there it is simply bizarre. It is like he is making a bunch of stuff up that makes zero sense.
  • mamahayss
    2/17 episode
    Love your podcast gentlemen but I just gotta say this… Mike you are a hypocrite. (In the nicest way possible) you say your wife can’t hit your mother back because it’s not acceptable however you can hit your wife’s dad back because that’s just a “reaction” hitting your mother back maybe her reaction to! It goes both ways bro! 🙂
  • emp1015964
    Sexism, misogyny, emotional immaturity, oh my!
    Mike has got to go. The sexism is PALPABLE and frankly painful to listen to. His arrogance and clear lack of emotional maturity gives me second hand embarrassment and the fact that he is using this platform to spew his own offensive perspectives and justifying it by calling it “talking it out” is disappointing to say the least. Bryan is ~okay~ but does nothing to hold his cohost accountable. Do better. Unsubscribed.
  • Cild
    meh
    Bachelor producers should just do the three podcasts themselves. These guys are being forced to talk about the bachelor franchise when they could care less.
  • Modbeibj
    Mike is so annoying
    How many times is mike going to say homie, queen, ya feel me…. Bryan is great but Mike talks over everyone and doesn’t ask insightful questions. Also stop talking about how you were almost the bachelor.... they were never going to choose you.
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