Best Jessica Brumbaugh Podcasts (2024)

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Love Island USA S6E11-12 & meeting Jenn’s men for Bachelorette 1:24:49

3d ago1:24:49

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Love Island USA is blowing our minds this season, and WE ARE HERE FOR IT. We cover some fun questions have have us discussing the wildest challenges, couples that will go the distance, sexiest moments, and all the other things we can’t not talk about! Somehow we go from rooting for some solid couples to watching them crumble amidst the Casa Amore o…

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Episode 101: Peter Johnson 1:02:59

9d ago1:02:59

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Pete shares his varied caving life starting in West Virginia's Germany Valley all the way through Grand Canyon exploration, Lechuguilla, Tears of The Turtle (the deepest cave in the US), and shares his experience rewiring the electricity for Carlsbad Caverns National Park. He also shares some big NSS news as a member of the board. Order a custom ca…

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Love Island USA S6E1-10 & wrapping up The Valley S1 1:19:42

18d ago1:19:42

1:19:42

We have committed to covering the new season of Love Island USA, and we are excited to navigate this messy villa with y’all. We discuss our favorite islanders, most cringey moments, and question if any of these couples will actually make it. Then we wrap up The Valley by recapping the last two episodes. Queen Janet manages to burn multiple bridges,…

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Our final thoughts on part 3 of the VPR Reunion & highlights from The Valley 1:12:30

1M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

We open up with some Tom Sandoval and Billie Lee Tea then move onto our final thoughts on season 11 of VPR before diving into a very dark Part Three of the Reunion. We share some thoughts about what we personally think authenticity is versus selling your soul to be on TV. We move onto talking about some of the standout scenes from The Valley episod…

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Episode 100: Colin Magee 1:04:20

1M ago1:04:20

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Colin Magee is a Canadian caver originally from New Zealand who has been on high-profile Mexico expeditions like Cheve where he participated in the National Geographic Explorer episode “The Deepest Cave.” He discusses the importance of proper SRT and rescue training, as well as his initiative to gather data from the world’s caving clubs. Colin’s we…

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VPR headlines and reunion parts 1 & 2 1:17:05

2M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

We sit down and finally bring you a review of the five interesting pop-tarts that we know you all have been waiting for! Then we dive into some VPR updates including our night out seeing DJ James Kennedy, Something About Her finally opening, and news on Rachel’s lawsuit against Tom and Ariana. Then we take a deep breath and dive into the first two …

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THE FINALE AND THEN SOME Vanderpump Rules S11 1:35:11

2M ago1:35:11

1:35:11

We are back to celebrate our 51st episode and break down episode 14 and then THE FINALE of season 11 of Vanderpump Rules. And holy shit, is there a lot to talk about. We follow the cast (and Dan!) to San Francisco where we find more of the same themes we have watched throughout this strange season. We change locations, but the majority of the group…

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Episode 99: Katarina Kosič Ficco 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

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Katarina Kosič Ficco is a cave and karst field scientist with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Natural Heritage focusing on subterranean biodiversity. She shares her genesis in the world of caves and karst, having grown up in the classical Karst in Slovenia where the term originated. She also talks about discoveri…

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James is the number one guy in VPR and we are over The Valley 1:48:05

2M ago1:48:05

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We are still podcasting, just on a different timeline, thank you for hanging with us! We are excited to see James really bringing not only number one Guy energy, but a lot of maturity everyone else is missing, Tom manages to surprise us still by being the worst and The Valley is becoming a little too hard to watch; we talk about their attitudes tow…

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Rage and no ranch - Bachelor wrapup - VPR S11E10&11 - The Valley S1E3&4 1:17:19

3M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

We missed you! And we are back to dive into some rough waters of the last couple episodes of VPR and The Valley. We revisit episode 10 where Ariana shows her true feelings at a water tasting and then at Scheana’s beach outing. Then we get into Schwartz and Katie both being into Tori, meanwhile Joe is wondering WTF is up with Schwartz’s green bracel…

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Episode 98: Mike Drake 1:16:04

3M ago1:16:04

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Mike Drake heads up exploration of the Studebaker/Wayne Cave system in Indiana’s Garrison Chapel Valley just west of Bloomington. He talks about the genesis and ongoing effort to survey the area’s longest cave. Plus, a bonus talk on Cave Week 2024 in June! Order a custom cave suit from our sponsor, Sophireaptress! https://www.sophireaptress.com/ Ca…

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Recapping a lost episode - Sloppy secrets in Vanderpump Rules S11E9 - The Valley S1E1&2 - THE FINALE of The Bachelor S28E11 1:09:17

3M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Well, first off we recap last weeks episode that was lost, and something finally happened on Vanderpump Rules! We breakdown this packed episode that had everything from long-time secrets, to awkward legal conversations, to confusing friendship efforts, to what could be viewed as a “revenge bang”. We then share with you our first impressions of the …

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The Scheana Show - Vanderpump Rules S11E7 & Fantasy suites - The Bachelor S28E9 1:19:23

4M ago1:19:23

1:19:23

Our eyes might be stuck in a permanent eye roll after watching another week of Scheana’s efforts to make Ariana and Tom’s breakup about her. She’s really milking this grieving process. Lisa and production continue to champion Tom’s redemption arc, so we pour ourselves another glass to help us get through the bullshit. Meanwhile Joey is with the fin…

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What about me - Vanderpump Rules S11E6 & Joey meets the families - Bachelor S28E8 1:22:19

4M ago1:22:19

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This week on Drama Bonded, we review some Easter candy and discuss aging and social media. Then Lake Tahoe gets more complicated with weird meditation moments and hard conversations. All the while Katie and Ariana are being their best selves, making money moves in Weho. We question why production is trying so hard to redeem Sandoval and make Ariana…

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Tahoe woes - Vanderpump Rules S11Ep5 & Hometown rose - The Bachelor S28Ep7 50:18

4M ago50:18

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We were hoping for fun in the sun in Lake Tahoe, but storm Sandoval has dampened another episode of Vanderpump Rules. We also discuss some of Rachel’s insights concerning the things being said about her this season. Then we are off to Jasper, Canada where we find 6 women hoping for a hometown rose. Some women are ready and eager, while others expre…

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Episode 97: Dave Brumbaugh 1:24:51

4M ago1:24:51

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Dave Brumbaugh has been a cave guide in several show caves, including back home in Pennsylvania. He has also worked at Carlsbad Caverns and indeed still works for the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park. We talked about his extensive caving career, which included helping the FBI locate and dispose of unexploded ordinances in a Carlsbad …

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Pricey pool party - Vanderpump Rules S11Ep4 & Je t'aime - The Bachelor S28Ep6 1:03:42

5M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

We start out addressing the infamous quote from Tom Sandoval’s profile piece in The NY Times. How does this all keep getting worse? That leads us into another heavy episode of Vanderpump Rules, where we talk through some hard-to-discuss mental health topics and then embrace the brief levity of James’s pricey pool party. The Bachelor also felt heavi…

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Queen of the group - Vanderpump Rules S11Ep3 & Tripping into love - Bachelor S28Ep4-5 1:57:05

5M ago1:57:05

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Holy moly there was a lot to talk about this week. Scheana is reinventing her music career while Schwartz tries to get “the band” back together. With Lisa giving Tom hard advice and everyone gathering at SUR for “See You Next Tuesday”, it’s easy to forget what season we’re watching. Meanwhile in Bachelor land, we had 2 episodes to cover! Joey and t…

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Bushes and boundaries - Vanderpump Rules S11E2 & The bully reveals herself - The Bachelor S28E3 1:00:43

5M ago1:00:43

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In our free-flow episode, we get into episode 2 of Vanderpump Rules and question things like: How could James be a voice or reason? Why is Lala not supporting Ariana’s boundaries? How does Ann do this crappy job? And other important topics. Meanwhile in Bachelor world, Sydney has transitioned into full-blast-mean-girl bully mode and is targeting Ma…

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Vanderpump Rules is back - VPR S11Ep1 & Loving the start of Joey’s season - The Bachelor S28Ep2 1:23:22

5M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

Well Vanderpump Rules is back, and we are here to talk about it! We start off discussing the premier, and then move into more Vanderpump tea with our thoughts on additional content from “Rachel Goes Rogue” and seeing the Toms interviewed on “The Viall Files”. We then transition into a brighter shinier Bachelor world, where energy is high and everyo…

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Episode 96: Rand Heazlitt Part 2 1:11:30

5M ago1:11:30

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Rand Heazlitt is currently leading the continued exploration of Indiana's longest cave, the Binkley Cave system. He shares his perspective as the leader of the group that endured a 2016 flood that threatened the lives of him and his survey group in Binkley Cave. He also talks about current and future exploration of Alabama's Fern Cave, as well as d…

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Pumped up for VPR and Joey’s night one as the Bachelor in S28 1:06:18

6M ago1:06:18

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Despite what we said last week, we had to discuss more of “Rachel Goes Rogue”. We bring some different takes to the table, and then chat about what we are hoping to see on the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules. Then we are off to Joey and gab all things Bachelor premiere! Limo entrances, bad bananas, side-eyeing sisters, lots of kissing, producer…

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Rachel Leviss’s side of the story and the women “most likely to” rock Joey’s season | VPR & The Bachelor 50:51

6M ago50:51

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Rachel Leviss released the first episode to her new podcast “Rachel Goes Rogue” where she intends to finally tell her side of the Scandoval story. Well we listened… and are here to raise our eyebrows and share our thoughts. Then to prep for Joey’s season of The Bachelor, we compare notes on the new women and discuss which of the women is most likel…

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New year - new fitness goals? 48:44

6M ago48:44

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We both share fitness as a passion and hobby, and thought the beginning of a new year would be a great time to chat about setting fitness goals and what realizing these goals looks like. We pull from our own experiences as athletes and coaches, and talk about timeline expectations, easy misconceptions, and personal lessons we have had to learn the …

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Episode 95: Rand Heazlitt Part 1 1:30:01

6M ago1:30:01

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Rand Heazlitt is currently leading the continued exploration of Indiana's longest cave, the Binkley Cave system. He shares his caving genesis, key moments in his caving history, and the story of the loss of a dear caving friend in part 1 of a two-part conversation. Donate to the NSS! https://members.caves.org/general/custom.asp?page=donate&_gl=1*5p…

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We finally discuss Golden Bachelor and then wrap up the mess on the beach 1:22:24

7M ago1:22:24

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We told you we would talk Golden Bachelor, and we didn’t forget! We cover what we loved, what made us cry, and what maybe wasn’t so “golden” after all. We muse about what made this new Bachelor show so special, and wonder if it airing with Paradise gave the mess on the beach a bad look. Then we dive into the dirt of the couples remaining in Mexico.…

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Great British Baking Show FINALE + the dinkiest episode of Paradise | GBBO S14 Ep9&10 1:07:52

7M ago1:07:52

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This week we are thrilled to wrap up our Great British Baking Show coverage with the season 14 semifinals and finale! We start with a rough Patisserie week to watch, where we lose Tasha to a lame laminated Showstopper. We are then left with Matty, Josh, and Dan in the finale. Despite our disappointment with an all-male finale, we were thrilled to s…

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Episode 94: Jessica Jernigan 1:08:12

7M ago1:08:12

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Jessica Jernigan is a TAG caver who has been at it for just over a couple of years, but has accomplished a lot in that time. We had a great talk about what caving does to fulfill not only our sense of adventure–indeed defining adventure as we looked at it through the lens of caving, but also how that fulfillment applies to other aspects of life. Do…

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Dessert parties and homie hoppin’ | GBBO S4 Ep7&8 1:15:04

8M ago1:15:04

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This week we are making up for a missed podcast and covering the last two episodes of Great British Baking Show and Paradise! Dessert week leaves us with technical tears and questionable bombs, so thank goodness that party week delivered with fun challenges like sausage rolls and no-beige buffet spreads! Meanwhile in Mexico, everybody be “homie hop…

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Weak botanicals and weaker connections | GBBO S4 Ep6 57:58

8M ago57:58

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Botanicals week challenges the bakers to achieve that delicate flavor balance using spices and floral notes. Sadly, many bakers leave Paul and Prue wanting with bland bakes. That being said, we’re still dazzled by their floral jellied masterpieces. Paradise seems stuck with too many choices and passive connections. Everyone is homey hoppin’ and hea…

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Mourning the results of pastry week and celebrating the need for piñatas | GBBO S14 Ep5 1:07:16

8M ago1:07:16

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Pastry week was savory and sweet, but also sadly sour! We are mourning the loss of two of our favorite bakers leaving the tent after this crust-filled episode. Due to our busy weeks, we are not quite caught up on Golden Bachelor, BUT we always make time for the mess on the beach in Mexico. Tanner leaves Kat high and dry on her birthday to date and …

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Episode 93: Mike Mansur 1:05:41

8M ago1:05:41

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Mike Mansur is the author of The Cave Formation Repair Project. He and his team of volunteers have worked hundreds of hours repairing and restoring cave formations in such high-profile caves such as Carlsbad Caverns, Fort Stanton Cave, and Caverns of Sonora, among many others. Buy the book: https://speleobooks.secure-mall.com/item/The-Cave-Formatio…

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Lackluster Chocolate and a Messy Bachelorverse | GBBO S14 Ep4 1:10:47

9M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

This week on Drauma Bonded, we open with controversial first date locations, according to women, and give our hot takes. Then we move into Chocolate week , which left us feeling uninspired. No one really knocked our socks off and Tasha sat out 2 of 3 three bakes. We are starting to find our favorite bakers, even if they aren't in line for Star Bake…

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Bizarre bread week - poopy Paradise - and Golden hot takes | GBBO S14 Ep3 56:20

9M ago56:20

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Bread week had us raising our eyebrows this week. Top bakers were struggling to proof their skills… pun intended! Some of last week’s strongest bakers struggled to impress Prue and Paul with their bread-making abilities, leaving us shocked to see who would be leaving the tent. We find the beaches of Paradise messy as ever, and follow the trail of m…

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Our maiden Great British Baking Show voyage and some Bachelor pit stops | GBBO S14 Ep1-2 1:23:22

9M ago1:23:22

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WE’RE BACK AT IT AGAIN! And we are shaking things up by covering one of our favorite bright spots in life, The Great British Baking Show! We don’t want to be just a Bachelor podcast, so we are going to try something new and cover whatever show we are currently most excited about. Don’t worry, we are still watching everything Bachelor, and will be t…

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Episode 92: Tray Heinke 1:11:28

9M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Tray Heinke appeared on an episode of Naked and Afraid, which was a big part of this talk, but he's been an Indiana caver for many years, exploring Indiana's longest cave, Binkley Cave; including a harrowing trip in December of 2016 that trapped him and his companions for more than 36 hours. He tells the story, and shares his adventurous plans for …

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Episode 91: Patti Cummings 1:05:32

10M ago1:05:32

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Patti Cummings is the Vice President of the Richard Blenz Nature Conservancy, home of Indiana’s storied Buckner Cave. She talks about her caving history and life, as well as managing the NSS-owned Buckner property, and specifically the home of former owner Dick Blenz, who passed away in 2018. Order a custom cave suit from our sponsor, Sophireaptres…

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Navigating the tricky world of fitness via social media | Strike break Episode 1 59:32

11M ago59:32

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This week on Drauma Bonded, we are still aligned with the The SAG-AFTRA strike. While we are not discussing the Bachelorette, we are excited to discuss some new topics we are passionate about. This week we focus on the fitness world on social media, and how it impacts our relationship with movement and ourselves. We consider the pros and cons of ac…

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Episode 90: Zeke McKee 1:22:04

11M ago1:22:04

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Zeke McKee is a Tennessee caver who has explored and mapped many caves, including Heart of Gould, and Enigma–both of which we talk about at length, including details of a harrowing rescue in 2020. Order a custom cave suit from our sponsor, Sophireaptress! https://www.sophireaptress.com/ Find your local grotto! https://caves.org/committee/i-o/grotto…

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Drauma Bonded supports the SAG-AFTRA strike 1:46

12M ago1:46

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This week on Drauma Bonded, we are supporting the SAG-AFTRA strike and are taking a week to come up with some fun non-reality TV related topics until the strike is resolved. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!By Jessica Brumbaugh & Mandy Booth

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Trust is tried in Oceanside | Bachelorette S20E3 57:06

12M ago57:06

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This week on Drauma Bonded, we are all over episode 3 of Charity’s season! Brayden always has a lot to say, so naturally, we have a lot to say in response. Charity is charmed by Brayden saying “he’ll try”, but the rest of the men are not convinced. The men really leaned into the Barbie date, but only Sean achieved the ultimate Ken status (all in th…

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Dodgeball and throwin’ shade | Bachelorette S20E2 57:45

1y ago57:45

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This week on Drauma Bonded, we are excited to sit down and discuss the second episode of Charity’s season. We got to see the men’s athleticism during a classic Bachelorette “Dodge bowl” showdown, but they can’t compete with the record-breaking kiss between Joey and Charity! Brayden doesn’t seem to understand that Charity is dating 18 other men and …

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Episode 89: Cagle's Chasm 46:59

1y ago46:59

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Host Matt Pelsor visits Cagle’s Chasm in Tennessee and chats with Chris Lee, Jennifer Young, Jeff Rose, and trip leader Jim Minie. This episode is part two of a three-part series recorded remotely during SERA Cave Faire in early May, 2023. Order a custom cave suit from our sponsor, Sophireaptress! https://www.sophireaptress.com/ Indiana Cave Capers…

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Charity is here to shine! | Bachelorette S20E1 1:04:44

1y ago1:04:44

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This week on Drauma Bonded, we are chatting about the premier of Charity’s season! Charity navigates it all with charisma and grace. Her confidence and kindness is palpable and appreciated by the 25 men clambering out of the limos. We discuss the twist with Nehemiah, Charity’s “under cover brother”, and applaud Charity for forging her own path. Her…

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Charity and the men most likely to… | Bachelorette S20 Pre-season 45:10

1y ago45:10

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This week on Drauma Bonded, we are discussing the men on Charity’s season of the Bachelorette! We took this list of 25 men and pondered who would be most likely to…. be the class clown, be the most romantic, be the most fashionable, and more! Obviously these are just our first impressions, and we are eager to see who surprises us. We trust Charity’…

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VPR Super Bowl X | Spring Break ’23 E10 1:33:58

1y ago1:33:58

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This week on Drauma Bonded, we are giving you some classic Jess and Mandy content. We had a hard time figuring out how to organize all of the mind-blowing moments from the three-part reunion, so we decided to just sit down and start talking about it. This free-flow episode will give you our raw hot takes on the scandal and all of the players in pla…

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#SCANDOVAL | Spring Break ’23 E9 1:21:18

1y ago1:21:18

1:21:18

This week on Drauma Bonded, we are sorry to publish so late. After taking some much needed time, we are back with a banging episode! We break down everything related to the infamous Venderpump scandal that has been taking over pop culture headlines. Starting with the people in play and building to the freshly recorded last-minute finale, we discuss…

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Episode 88: Conley Hole with Justin Huffman & Co 1:15:24

1y ago1:15:24

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Host Matt Pelsor returns to Conley Hole in Tennessee for the first time since 2016 and talks with Justin Huffman about his successful effort to discover 500 new caves in a single year. Also along on this trip are Corey Ellis, and Alea Moore. This episode is part one of a three-part series recorded remotely during SERA Cave Faire in early May, 2023.…

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Eat Drink Vanderpump Rules | Spring Break ’23 E8 1:06:41

1y ago1:06:41

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This week on Drauma Bonded Mandy’s dreams of discussing Vanderpump Rules on the pod are finally coming true! Jess has hauled ass to get through as much VPR content as she can, and is ready and willing to bond over the beautiful mess that is Vanderpump Rules. In this episode, we break down the beginning of the show vs where we find it now, in the te…

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20TH EPISODE BACH FUN | Spring Break ’23 E7 1:13:04

1y ago1:13:04

1:13:04

This week on Drauma Bonded it’s our twentieth episode and we wanted to bring things back to The Bachelor & Bachelorette. We start by addressing why the show’s creator, Mike Fleiss, is leaving the franchise. These major shifts leave us hopeful that the show can potentially grow and be better, but we aren’t holding our breath. Then we take turns disc…

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