Mario on Receiving Gabby’s First Impression Rose

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Speaker 1: Welcome back Happy Our listeners. It's good to be back again this week because it's a special one. We are finely able to recap a season again, Michelle, and I'm so happy to be doing this one with you. It is so nice to be back with you. Becca. I'm incredibly excited because this is like my first time hosting a podcast about the actual show. That's when I came on. We weren't you know, we weren't in season yet, So I'm really excited. We're gonna be talking to Gabby's first Impression Rose winner Mario, so I feel like we have a lot of questions to ask him. Oh yeah, yeah, I mean, I'm so excited. It feels like it's been a while. I mean, we were off from a season for fourteen weeks, and I have to say that's the longest we've gone in bouch Our Happy our history over the past several years that we haven't actually been recapping a season. And so I'm so excited to be here with you to get going. And I don't know about you, but Night one is always one of my favorite. There's so much excitement around it. There's obviously you're meeting so many faces and getting to know these men and these leads too. But I'm excited to pick Mario's brain because this is like the first inside scoop from any of the men that will have from this season. So it'll be a good episode, it really will. And like the first night is so, it really is so magical. And I will say that I was really surprised when I was even get in Gabby and Rachel's position, because you know, you watch the show at home and you think about, Okay, what would that actually feel like you kind of do feel it through the screen, and that's exactly like what I was feeling up there. So it's really cool to see, like Gabby and Rachel they get to experience this first night as Bachelor, as with all these guys approaching and like how they enter and their nerves and everything. I don't even remember. I think I blacked out when I when I walked out of the limo. Do you remember what she did or said? I? Well, yes, because it became my tagline for now years to come. But um, but yeah, that first night, I definitely blocked out. I did not expect to say half the shit that came out of my mouth, but it happened, but I will say that I want to ask you this because you know, we've talked at length now about our feelings on having two baud Shrettes, and you know, it's kind of hit or miss. For me. It's like I wanted to see how it played out to get a vibe, and I actually love it. And I was kind of nervous at first, and I didn't love the idea of having two baud Shrets because I was like, it's kind of stealing the thunder where there is so much that goes into being a lead and it's such a special moment for these women, and at first to do together, I was like, Oh, it kind of takes away a little bit. But I'm changing my two now because after seeing Gabby and Rachel together, I kind of wish I would have had somebody else by my side, because there's nothing like having a good girlfriend that you can go to gossip with, to talk shit with, to like just bounce off each other's energies. And we saw that throughout this entire first episode night one. And I love them together. I do too, honestly, because they're they're so similar and they play off each other so well and you can tell that they're comfortable with each other, but then their personalities are incredibly different. Like Rachel's super sweet, you know, su like I would say, not even more on the quiet side. But then you have Gabby who's like incredibly witty and just blunt and says, you know, what everybody wants to say or what everybody's thinking. So that's it is pretty cool. Um, yeah, throw the Minnesota girls up there, let's go run it back. But Becca's engaged, so I can't do that. We'll just have but no, yeah, I totally understand what you mean with that. And I think also it's going to be really interesting to kind of talk about how the guys handle it because it is a bit of an uncomfortable situation because you're approaching two women, right, and so I think it's easier to I don't even know the correct words, be respectful, right, Like, it's an uncomfortable situation, and so I think the guys who have the emotional intelligence are going to stand out because they're gonna be able to handle this situation with more ease if that makes it right, right? And I kind of like it. I mean, I don't remember his name, but the first guy that came out of the limo fresh at the gates. He like they started on such and I don't want to paint this in a negative way, but it started off on kind of such an awkward foot where he was like do we hug? Like who do I go to first? You know, like how do I do this? Which I feel like it's probably so accurate to what everyone was feeling that night. It's like and I kind of like that for the most part, you know, there were some guys that I can't say this about, but for the most part, it seems like most men were very open to meeting both women. Like they didn't have their sight set on just one. They weren't all in at that point for just one person, because like, realistically, you don't know if you're going to hit it off with somebody you've never met, and so you know you're going into this already very uncomfortable, very unique situation. And so I like that both men were excited to have two women and to get to know them both. And I gotta say, though, these women have a lot of dudes, they have their work cut out for them. Thirty two, right, thirty two, And I think Jesse said this at the beginning, but it's the most. I mean, Michelle, I feel like you had a lot of dudes too. You had, like I have, what thirty? I had thirty. I don't know if I had more than thirty, I'd have to, like, honestly, truly go back and count. But I do remember that first night having this moment of how is it possible that another limo is pulling up? Like I felt like I was standing out there like there's more, there's more, there's more. But but yeah, I'm excited they have they have a lot of weeding out to do. Oh yeah, definitely, but they do seem decisive. I wanna And I think it helps too that again, they have each other so they can kind of be like, oh, that guy's my type. I'm into that, Like I had this first kiss with this guy and them by being him and it's it literally is like a friend's slumber party where you're talking about the boys. Did anyone really really stand out to you out of the limo or just throughout the first night? Honestly? Okay, So I'm trying to remember all of their names because there's so many, But I think you like Avan. He's obviously a good looking dude, right, But it's like I thought he was going to walk out of the limo significantly more like cocky than he did, and so I was like, Okay, like he didn't, you know what I mean, He didn't come off like overpowering. Um, but I do, like I do look at the contestants, but sometimes I kind of like try to figure out, Okay, like who's going to be the issue here? Right? Right? Well, it's front of your trouble. Well, I'm so glad you just said that, because I want to talk about two guys, the first the first two and we don't even need to get into it. But I feel like when you say the word issue, I feel like, after seeing how Eric was with both women night one, I feel like he's gonna be a quote unquote issue at some point this season. Like remind me, do you remember what his entrance was. I don't remember his entrance, but he was the one who after both girls gave out their first impression roles, he got kind of not heated, but he got upset and was basically like I thought one of them was going to give it to me, but he just rubbed me the wrong way. Because it seems like he got off on a great start with both women he kissed. I don't even know if he kissed Rachel actually, but anyways, like he talks to Gabby, they were talking about her extensions. He oh, yeah, okay, he just kissed Gabby. But then he was showing Rachel on his hand where he was living in New York, and like he just thought that he had it in the bag with I think both of these women. And he got a little bit upset that he didn't get a first impression Roles, which I'm like, dude, it's night one, there's a thousand of you. Calm down. But I feel like that might be foreshadowing for his name. Eric h Eric, have you ever seen that done before? Um? I don't know. I don't think so, but you know, kudos to you for being different, stand out. But Michelle got about one more guy, and that is it's actually somebody that I have met before. Um so Ethan from Seattle is a guy that we actually had on as our bachelor on Bachelor Live on Stage a couple of years ago. He's from Seattle. He was our bachelor at the Seattle Show years ago. And when I saw him come out of the limo. I was like, you've got to be shitting me. Anyways, Um, before we bring Mario on, what were your thoughts. This is the first time, I think ever in Bachelor Nation history that a night one rose ceremony was canceled. What did you think about that? Honestly? I mean, like, if you were like a loyal Bachelor watcher, you're going to know that through the season there's going to be at least like one or two Rose ceremonies canceled. I don't think anyone expected it on the first night, but I actually really respect that just because you do not get to talk to everybody, and that's like when you were going through this yourself, So imagine having two bachelorettes and like trying to talk to both of them, just like the amount of time and everything and that takes place. So I totally understand not wanting to like really send the large portion of the men at home, right, And so yeah, I applaud them on that. Yeah, I seen the three men outside. What did you think about that? Honestly, I actually kind of appreciated that. I thought it was a kinder way to send them home where they didn't have to stand in front of the remaining twenty nine men. I mean, I'm sure to them they weren't expecting and it probably was a bummer to them, but realistically, like it was faster, it was already light outside, so they were probably freaking exhausted. Yeah, So I didn't mind the fact that they removed those men and took them away and had a separate conversation. I felt like they actually gave them enough time to explain why they were making that decision the rose ceremony being canceled. Listen, I'm all about canceling rose ceremonies, but I will say, like going into this experience the night one like that first rose ceremony is pretty special, and so I feel like a part of that was kind of taken away from the men, Like it is, it's kind of like a right of passage, and so I kind of wish the first one wasn't canceled all the other ones, like go ahead, do it, so that they handed out roses still and then just didn't hand those roses to those three men that they walked outside, you know, I kind of I would want to combo. I like how they removed the three men first and said their goodbyes, and then I wish they kind of still went in and they're like, we get to talk to a lot of you. We still want to keep you around and bring you into next week, but like, let's still do this quickly, just as like, like I said that rite of passage to make those men feel special. M I wish it would have been a combo of that. But again, like it was already light outside. Everyone's exhausted by that point, so I can't fold anyone. And also at the same time, I was like, I have no input because I actually was not a part of that first night because I was sent in late. Yeah, like I wasn't even in the group picture, like you know, like the typical like, oh you you have a picture that you like. Everyone looks like shit because they've been up all night, they're tired, they're stress like they want to go to bed, like it's been overwhelming. Yeah, I wasn't in that. I guess I got my own season, so I eventually had my own picture. But yeah, you got you you had one better. There's no good one better, I know. I know. Well, if it makes you feel better, I think the one that they picked for ari season. Becca em and I were standing in the background laughing the entire time, and like my facial expression in that photo that they chose, I look like such a brat. I'm just like mean muggin. So you know that up I would try, I would. They're all so bad, don't look up anything. But I'm so excited for the rest of the season, not unfold, to actually get to know these guys, because again, there's so many we I feel like we didn't even get to see half of them, but we did get to see the one guy who did get Gabby's first impression. He obviously stood out to her, and so we're going to have him on right now. So everyone, please welcome Mario to Bachelor Happy Hour. Welcome to Bachelor Happy Hour. Mario. We're so excited to have you. Were so excited that this is like your first podcast, this is my first podcast. Actually we'll kick off the premiere of the show. So yeah, well so Mario, this is, like Michelle said, the not only your first podcast, but the first podcast that we have been able to recap a season now, because when Michelle started, we didn't have a season, and so I feel like we're kind of all doing this together and I'm so excited. I want to know from you what originally made you join the show? Did you get recruited, did you sign up? Or you a fan of the show. How did that all happen? Yeah. So I'm a personal trainer here in the Chicagoland area and I was wrapping up my day. I think I had like four or five clients that day. I was on my last client. I go to Instagram and I have like a request DM and so as a business owner, I checked those just because you know, oftentimes they'll get like clients reaching out, you know, we're wanting to train with you, et cetera. So it was a DM from you know, one of the producers from the show, and you know, I read it. He was like, hey, I think you could be good for the show. So automatically I'm like, you know, this guy's going to ask me for like my social Security number. It's a span like no ways like the bachelort reaching out to me. So I went back and forth with him in him he gave me his number and I called him and it was actually actually after we go off the phone, I still was like, I don't know about this, but I did some research and that's how that he was a producer for the show, So it was real and that's kind of how my journey started. I was I'm in from a place prior to being reasted out where I was in mu They rested out at the beginning of January. So, um, it was in twenty twenty one where I was like kind of in a situation ship and so that had just ended, and um, it was like the timing was perfect and I was ready for something like new. And so I'm very organic in a sense of like I'm not on any dating apps, never been on a dating app. I'm very like, I want to meet my person in real time, and so doesn't get any more organic than someone reaching out to you to be on a dating show. A little a little out of the box for me, but at the same time, it was it was something that was different and that I was willing to jump into. So how do you watch the show before, like you knew what the show was, a fan of it, or um, you know prior I had caught glimpses of Matt Jane season. I know that was a big season with him being the first black bachelor, and so I caught glimpses of that season, and I just remember like watching like a sporting event and then turned back to that to kind of see what was going on. But I never like followed a season all the way through. But I can like pull it. I think I saw like onst the Katie season at one point, so I can pull like little tibits and be like all right, So was there ever a point where you're like, yeah, I totally could do that or it never crossed your mind before. The funny is so prior to obviously all of this happening, I worked at a daycare and I was the only male staff member. I worked with forty women. I was noticed mister Mario. So I know they're all plumped to um, you know, watching experience the show. But you know, they would always come in on Tuesday and they would always like break down the show and they would be like, man, and then they would always be like, Mario, you should apply to be on that show. And I would I always be like yeah, for sure and kind of just like fuck away. So it's just funny how things kind of come full circle a little bit. But um, what I have pursued it on my own, probably not, but you know, it took a producer reaching out and then me going through the process and getting chosen and here we are, right, So things kind of happened for a reason. They play out a certain way. Well, it seems like it was kind of meant to be, just timing wise and having somebody give you that little nudge that maybe you needed. I want to ask you this and we'll get into everything that you were kind of experienced in that night one. But I mean, you're here because you not only got Gabby's first impression rose, but you were only one of two guys to get a rose that night because they obviously canceled the rose ceremony. So what did that feel like for you? Did you kind of expect that you would get it from Gabby? I mean, obviously we saw the kiss, but what was going through your mind in that moment when she grabbed that rose and pulled you aside? So you know when I got up the limit when I did my first impression or Rachel then Gabby? Okay all that, you know, I actually felt like I had made a connection with Rachel initially because she kind of grabbed my hands and you know, she from Chicago, but she was like clubs or socks, and I was like, cubs, got to play it safe. And so I walked into mansion and then I saw Gabby out front, and at this point I'm just looking to kind of get to know the both of them because I don't don't really know them. Went to the front, had a great conversation with Gabby. We connected, and that eventually led to the kiss into the first Impression roles and so, you know, it was one of those things where I felt to connection with her initially, and so you know that first night, you're looking to kind of talk to who you can and I did not expect that at all. You know, I knew that I was. I mean, I didn't know if she had kissed other guys. So I was kind of just in a place where I was like, man, we really connected, but there's a bunch of other men here, so I'm not sure if I really stood out. But then you know, later that night, when Jesse came and put the first Impression roses on the table, she pulled me to the side and that made me feel really good. You know, there it is. It might be surprising, Mario, but there definitely will be nights ahead where you will kiss Gabby or Rachel the same time they're kissing other cause it's a weird situation. But okay, So going back to how you came out of the limo, though, one thing that I noticed is that you looked instantly comfortable, like the moment you stepped out of the limo and you were like doing your little dance twirl whatever up there. Do you remember that, Like were you obviously like were you nervous? Were you panicking before you got out of the limo because you have this perception of how it's gonna go, especially like the day's leading up to it, and then that moment before you step out of the limo, so many people black out and they're like, I don't even know what came out of my mouth. Yeah, it was. It was definitely a surreal moment, just because a week prior, you know, they were announced as the two leads, right, and so it was this moment where like I pulled up, I had the limo crew that I was with, you know, a few guys, and then I was looking through the tending windows. They can't see us, we can see them, and I just had this moment where I was like, man, this is literally like I am here right now, Like this is actually why I just saw them sitting on the couch with Jesse, like a week or the renounds. Now I'm here. I found out the same time as the rest of America. And so when I got out, I think in the limo, I was like heart, heart was beating. I was like, this is crazy, this is my first impression, Like I cannot drop the ball. I want to make it past tonight. You know. I had a lot of different thoughts, but when I got out the limo, I had this like piece come over me, and I was like, just be yourself. And I know that sounds like cliche and kind of just like all right, but like really I was just like be like show your personality, be funny, be goofy, try to be like charismatic, and then bring it back in. So I did my dance, but then I just didn't want to be like there for entertainment. I wanted to like bring it back in and just be like, hey, my name is Mariam thirty one in the Chicago Land area. But if you guys look beautiful, I'm excited to be here. Look forward to connecting the two more inside. Keep it moving right. So I wanted there to be like a fun element but then not really serious but just hey, this is who I am, and so ended up working out. Well, yeah, I feel like you, I mean, you nailed it. Why did you say you nailed it? Becca for the most Oh well yeah, obviously you got the rows and remember so you know what I mean. I want to ask you this because I feel like Michelle and I have talked about this a little bit on the podcast, but like night one, obviously you truly have no idea really what to expect other than the fact that you're going to be meeting the bout shirts. Right, So when you pull up in that limo, no one watching the TV show will ever know this. But when you pull up, there's a thousand lights all around, There's a thousand people, there's so many cameras. It obviously is a huge production to make the show. But like that, that moment is what actually really took me off guard. Like when we pulled up and I stepped out and it wasn't just like the person sitting in front of me, it was like hundreds of people. That's when it like really hit me where I was like holy shit, like I'm not only just like meeting the person to potentially date, Like I'm here for a TV show. What was that Like, did anything like really stand out to you catch you off guard? For Hugh the f Out, Yeah, it was actually the limo driver that kind of came out and he was like, gave us the set instructions. Polly. Actually it was Polly that I realized it was, Yeah, Polly's the best. You will see much more of him, and he kind of gave like the layout of the land. He's like, are you gonna get out? I gonna do this. There's gonna be lights over here, just do what you need to do. And so it definitely was, um, you know, a moment where I was like, this is happening. But actually I was still pretty focused because it was two women in front of me and I knew that this was like a part of it, and yes, I'm on a TV show, but I was so focused on Rachel and Gabby and trying to do my best to give a good impression that I think I like blacked all that out right. Like, I knew it was good lighting. I knew that there was a cameraman right here, but I was just thinking, yo, don't embarrass yourself. It's so hard to do that though, I will say, like I feel like the average person. It's one thing to think, you're like think and kind of like a brainstorm, but visualize how it's gonna go. But when you get out there, it like the only way this is going to be successful is if you can block that out in it. It's hard, Like it is hard because they're I mean, yes, you have the lights, right, but you have all these people around you, producers, camera, you know, everything, audio, and it's like you can't acknowledge them, you can't talk to them, right, but everyone's just staring at you. It's like this really weird fish bowl concept. Yeah till your point, Michelle, like you you can't do that at all. And so that's why I was like, all right, just focus, don't don't do too much your dance, and just let them know they look nice and you'll see them inside. Was there ever a point where you're like, okay, like I should have thought of that, or like I that was really good or that was really cringey? Yeah? Yeah, you know there was a lot of creativity our season, like a lot of it really, and for me seeing some of the other ones. I think, I'm like, man, did you like not do enough? Right? Because my thing was like be who you are, show your personality and then bring it in. There was a lot that happened that first night, right you know. We had some guys coming in on a horse. We had some guys come in with chicks, a whole choir, right Like. There was just a lot that took place. And so for me, naturally, yeah, the first night, I'm gonna compare myself and be like, yo, did I should I have done more? Should I? But I think initially I like put myself on like the lower spectrum based on what I saw. But then throughout the night, you know, hearing about some of the different interests, I was like, okay, everyone kind of pulled something. Not everyone was like a huge spectacle. I felt a little more comfortable in that. And then eventually I had my time with Gabby, and then I was feeling a little more confident. And so that first impression is huge, and um, you know, the road ceremony comes up quick. So I was like, if I don't get time tonight, let me at least try to show showcase as much as I can. Right, So, um, naturally. I think there was some comparison components there. Well. So once you were in finally talking with the guys, spending the entire night with them, what were your first impressions on some of the guys, Like did you really hit it off with some of them? Yeah? You know, I am a very sociable person, and so I'm like the hype man, you know, like if you post a pick on ig and we met one time, I'm gonna hype you up. Let's say I met you on like a trimp and I followed you. I'm gonna yp you up in a cover needs Mario in their life, Hey, and so mister Mario. And so when I got there, I was I was just excited to be able to like meet the guys that we're going to go through this experience with me, and you know, just kind of hearing where they were from seeing what guys were wearing. I was wearing a base and I noticed that no one else had on the Bay shoot, right, So I felt I felt good in that sense, but just hearing what city guys are from what they did for their first impression, you know, talking about sports, talking about past experiences, how we got on the show. It's something that brings brings life to me, meeting new people and kind of going through a shared experience together. So I was pumped, Um, you know, seeing Jacob with no shirt on. I was like, you know, hey, I know it's funny because as a trainer, I really was thinking about doing that. And I'm happy I kept feeling my Bay shoes, but that was something that I was thinking about. Seeing justin with no shoes. Right, these are things that stand out and you're like, all right, like what's your vibe? This is my vibe? Okay, So who walked in that you like vibe with? You're like, yep, we're going to be friends. Tyler. Tyler was actually in my limo and so we connected in the limo and then he came in after me and we were just talking throughout the night. But him and I connected right off. Rip Nate and I also connected. Who did you not connect with? Was there one dude where you were like, oh, he's rubbing me the wrong way? You know what I think when you walk into the mansion, because this is another season you do look for like the guy who stand offish but honestly, like truth be told, our cast was just great. That first night, there was there was no drama. Everyone was super cool with each other. You know, guys are just laughing, hanging out, We're at the bar, we're eating the advertisers were just all trying to spend time with Rachel and Gabby. We're still trying to figure out the setup. So honestly, like there was no one that rubbed me wrong that that first night, I vibed with everyone. I would think everyone would give the same response as well. Becca, who do you think, like, did your alarms go off with anybody when you're watching it? Well, when I was watching it, the only guy that kind of set off alarms right away was I'm blinking on his name, the guy that kind of got upset when he didn't get a rose. Eric. Yeah, Eric, he had this like entitlement that I didn't necessarily like. But but it's interesting that you say that there's no drama because I actually didn't think about it. But it truly felt like there was no issues really at all night one, And I feel like I've never watched a premiere where there hasn't only spent something like something some beef between two guys, like whether it's bigger or small and this is the first time that we didn't get that. Yeah, And I think, you know, you go in with this anticipation of like, Okay, hey, Rachel and Gab you're here. I'm trying to get time with them, but you know, uh, this is the first night in the mansion. Some stuff is going to pop off, for sure. But then throughout the night, the vibe was just like smoothed, and the rose ceremony came, we did our toast and like that was a rat And so I'm in the same boat as you, Becca, where I'm like, you know, nothing popped off. I was I was waiting for something to happen, someone to like jump in the pool with no shirt on. Uh, somebody to just like get super drunk and just like confess their love to get right Like none of that happened. Wait, okay, can we get into the kiss? Yes, let's go us get into the good stuff. Areyo? So okay. In a lot of her interviews, she was like, these guys aren't kissing me, Like I thought that there was going to be more kissing, more makeouts, like she wanted she really wanted that. And so when you finally went for the kiss, I think she I mean she was excited to begin with, but I feel like it was so special because it was with you. Obviously it worked out because you got that first impression ros what did you think about it? So when yeah, I went for it, there's no hesitation like you like belined it. I just straightforward. When we were, you know, talking on the bench that we were sitting down on, um, you know, I was just trying to look for a starting point. You know, anytime you talk Gabby or you know, Rachel the first night, in my mind, I'm like, all right, I'm gonna pull back from their previous experience, don't reach back too far, but just kind of like asking questions on you know, how they're feeling first night coming off Clayton's season, You're a lead, how do I fit in this? And just trying to spark a conversation with them, And so we were kind of having a back and forth and I kind of put it like this, There's two moments of silence. Right. There's the awkward moment of silence where it's like, hey, do we have anything else to talk about? It's kind of awkward, But then there's the second one where it's like, so vibeing, looking around, eye contact, you go in and then you give this right. So mine was the second one. Yes, and it was it was How was it? It was a great moment, It was a great experience. Gabby has great lips. I was coming. How do I say this politely? So yeah, for me, it was a moment where I was like, um, I just had to ask myself a lot of questions, right, because this is this is night one right, and me, I'm like, you know, I'm high energy, I got a lot of personality, but I have like this privacy to me as well, and so to be able to do that the first night, did it feel natural? Thousand percent? It did? When I walked away, did I did I think about what I did that I have to process it? Yes, I think that that was my moment. It was a great moment. And um, I'm happy that I went in for the kids. I'm happy. What do you think? What do you think the lady is back at the daycare are going to say when they see you getting one of the first year the season, They're proud. They are gonna scream yes, mister Mario, and the kids are going to close the right. I want to know though, going back to that first impression, Ros, do you understand the way that that carries because historically, over the past several years, for the most part, the guy that that Rose goes too, because the bach Rod's have pretty good pickers, usually ends up being the final Dude, did you want to know that? Yeah? I did, And so, you know, it was it was funny, like, um, prior to being on this season, I would just kind of think about like or I would look at other seasons and I would I would see this significance of that, or I would see like a group date Rose. You know, just kind of watching back other seasons just to know what I'm getting myself into, right, And so when I got it, you know, I came back in and Gus were like, you, let's go right. We have a super supportive pad, everyone hyping each other up, and so, m I knew that it was a big deal. I was excited to get it from Gabby. I feel like she's got a lot of personality and you know, she's not playing games, so to get it from her meant meant something too. And I think it hit me like the next day and I was just like, man, I just I just got this this first impressure roles, like what is my journey gonna look like? You know, um, everyone else kind of just got a roads too, or they saw it past the roads ceremoney, But like I stood out to her, So that a lot to me. Yeah, did you feel like it put because as as wonderful as it can be, did you feel like it put a target on your back at all? I think, Um, Initially I was like kind of comfortable, but then after a while, I was like, Okay, there is this, um, there's this like pressure to perform now, right, because like I just got and maybe perform is not the best word, but like there's this pressure to like stand out, I'll say, and um, you know, I I just wanted to be in a place where I was like still myself uncomfortable, but I did feel this need to like step it up even more because that first I pressure roles is a big deal. And I stood out, and I was like, Okay, how can I continue to stay in the Mario lane but also continue to build that relationship with Gabby. So one thing that I actually wanted to ask you. I thought about this at the top of the episode, but I'm like, I'll wait more towards you, because it's kind of a heavy question and I want to word it makes sense. But so nin one, you obviously went in very open minded to meeting both women. You ended up getting that first impression Roles with Gabby and having this instant connection. Obviously the chemistry between you everyone saw moving forward. Do you feel like after that starting point you were all in on Gabby or were you still open and maybe wanting to test the waters with Rachel limit to see what that could be. Yeah. I was still open to test waters with Rachel. You know, after we got the rows, or after I got the first impression Rose. You know, I was standing there in a rose ceremony and we did our toast and Gabby goes, you know, there's still so many of you that I haven't connected with, and that was something that like, you know, I think when you get a rose, you want even me. During the toast, I was like trying to stand stand by er. I was like, yeah, that's right, I got right right, But I think I think that um, you know, when she said that, I was like, Okay, it's still early. This rose is huge. I'm still trying to see how things are going to play out. Gabby and I had a great connection, but I am open to having a conversation right with Rachel, and so, um, I wasn't necessarily like one hundred percent locked in on Gabby. I still wanted to get to know Rachel, but that was as a result of what she said, right, I think that, um, you know, there were still a lot of guys that didn't get time that night that you know, kind of bypassed that Rose ceremony, and so for me, I stood out. But at the same time, I know that I still had a target on my back, right, that there were still guys I wanted to kind of spend time with Gabby and Rachel, And so for me, I was like, well, I should be open and available too. Definitely leaning more towards Gabby naturally because I just got there, but being open to Rachel was something that I was, Wow, this is like just starting to set in of how complicated this could be, just naturally like as humans, right, because it's like you think about your choice Mario and like the emotions of what you're feeling, right, but then you also have to like take in the other person's emotions as well. So like Gabby obviously was into you give you her first impression roles, right, and you have the opportunity to also get to know Rachel. But like you talking to Rachel, it could also feel like you're doing the other relationship as a disservice, right, because it's just it's unnatural in this this type of world. And then also the guys see you talking to Rachel and Assuma, why are you talking to Rachel because Gabby gave your first depression role? So like, wow, the complicated like nature of this all this now actually but you know what, it's actually the more that I think about it now, I actually kind of like it because initial, you know, because when you're the lead, you have so many men, all vastly different, and so you're trying to compartmentalize each relationship, each conversation that you have with everyone that now maybe you felt this Mario, but now it kind of puts you, guys in a somewhat similar situation where you have to compartmentalize each relationship and each conversation with both women, so you get more of a feel for what the leads go through and perhaps you can empathize with them a little bit. Yeah, it really kind of puts you in a place where you have to like process your feelings and actually think right. And Like I say that specifically because you know, if there was one lead, you would just be kind of locked in on them, right, But because there's two, you really process your interaction with Gabby right, and process your interaction with Rachel. And you sit there and you think about, Okay, like who did I connect with more? Right, Like, uh, you know, what did I like about my time with Gabby? What did I like about And they're processing that too, right, But they're a lead to ultimately, they're kind of choosing your faith in the sense. But yeah, absolutely, I think you learn about yourself, right, Like, I think that that's like the biggest takeaways that you learn about yourself. You learn about how you compartmentalize things, how you process your feelings, what you like, what stood out? Did you like laughing or Gabby? Right? Did you like the deep questions that Rachel was asking me? Right? Like, being able to process these things I think is a benefit to learn about yourself, but also to get a better understanding of who they are individually. I love seeing I'm emotional intelligence. I feel like it's gonna be much easier for Gabby and Rachel to like pick out which men have emotional intelligence and which men you know can't communicate with like the jealousy and everything, all those different like nature things. Wow, it's good. It's good that the guys couldn't be one thousand percent zone Dan on just one person, like you said, Mario, And I love that you called that out because it does make you think and it makes you it's not just like you're belgning just for one lead, where yeah, where the men just like have this jealousy, this like need to win. In some sort of sense, you kind of have to figure out, Okay, who's a better fit for me, Like, realistically, if this is going to work out and there's an engagement at the end of this, who is going to be the best fit for me? And it kind kind of makes you guys take a step back and sit in those feelings for a bit, which I love and actually like acknowledge. Honestly, Mario, you pointed out made like a really good point with that, just because I think it does make everybody like like a thing you're saying. It makes everybody take a step back and actually think about the feelings. Whereas when there is one lead Honestly, it's really easy to be competitive and like just try to get to the end because that's what you're supposed to do and not because of like your actual feelings. So I will see, Yeah, you hit it right on the ball, and I think it made it more complicated just because there's two, but also like you start to see the girls kind of form certain relationships even that like first night, right, like Rachel sprained out and got her first impression roles and we're like, where's she going? You know what I mean, And so you start to like kind of compare early right, So yeah, but I love too is the fact that both women are so different that it makes it more fun to watch and it'll be interesting to see who everyone gravitates towards as the season goes on. Okay, Mario, we always play a game with our guests, and so it's rapid fire, and we just want to get to know you more because we've only seen two seconds of you guys on the TV screen. There's much more to come, hopefully, But we'll just ask you a question and first thing that comes to mind, So I will start it off. This is very easy one. Are you an early riser or a night owl. I am early riser for sure. I love kicking off my day with healthy breakfast, working out, and then I'll jump into my clients. So right, the best dating advice you've ever received, Man, listen to your gut. And I think that, I mean some people might be like what, but I think that like that is something that people kind of underestimate a little bit. They want to force things when internally they may feel a feeling of like this isn't really for me, but I'm kind of just stringing it along a little bit just to kind of make things work. And so listen to your gut. Anything that you're processing internally or your intuition, pay attention to that because it's there for a reason. Solid one. How do you like your pizza well done? Actually? Yeah no, not not burnt like I speak, because sometimes when I like, like the cheese, the red sauce is coming down, you have your toppings, and some people like it like that. I like a kind of a crispy pizza somehow happening. Yeah, or like a deep deep dish thing. Okay, so I feel like with that's a good question, I gotta go deep dish. But I do like thin crust as well. Um, I just like it to be kind of have some crisp to it. I don't like to be like this right where I'm like looking down. It's got to hold up the toppings. It's got to hold up the topics. Okay, shower or bath shower? Um? You know, I can't remember the last time I took a bath, to be honest, but maybe I should take one soon. Oh, do it pour yourself. I love a good path. Okay, so this is a question I'm going to ask, but I also need you to show it. What is your signature dance move? Um? Okay, let me let me create some space here. Um, you know the dance move I did on the show was like I don't know if you guys can see me out kind of but it's a little shoulder you know. I got a little shoulder action, a little shoulders. I like, you really happy that you had pants on when you said you have to show it, like just with zoom and like COVID and any everything. I'm like, just please right right right, please right? Well I wish he didn't. That would make for more entertainment. Right now. What is your favorite curse word? Uh? Probably damn? I feel like it's uh, it's very yeah, Like I mean, you know, I'm not I don't really drop a ton of like F bombs or anything. I think for me, I'm actually not a big square in general, but if something happens, I'd be like, damn right, you gotta put a little tone right, so it can. It's applicable to so many situations right, good, bad, annoyed, whatever, damn name. Oh. I like this question. What is your guilty pleasure? Um man? As a trainer, you know, I try to keep it healthy. But there's a spot out here called Andy's ice Cream. They close at eleven o'clock. I'll pull up at like ten fifty five and be like, give me a waffle cone with strawberries, blueberries, pineapples, and just like max out at night, so late ice cream. What is your go to karaoke song? This is very telling of who you are as a person. This is like the most important question you've been asked. So I UM recently out and um you know, I was out with some friends and they were like, let's do karaoke and so they were like, let's do Nellie Hot in here. So it was like a group of like, uh, it was myself and like a few girls, and there was like one other guy, but I like killed Nellie's rats. Yeah yeah, okay, Mario, what is the current screen? Say here on your phone? Oh? Um, man, you guys are gonna laugh. I don't I don't have a screensaver. What yeah is that looking? I wouldn't not have paid you for a basic default streamsaver, man at least or something, right, um yeah right? Uh yeah nothing. You know, for a while, I did have Kobe Bryant as my background love Kobe grew up as like a huge Kobe fan playing basketball. Uh. Then I switched phones, and then I just kind of kept it basic. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would say Grease. You know, every time I see pictures of Grease, it just looks so like clear. The water is like beautiful, beautiful scenery. The buildings have this nice, like all white aesthetic going where the sky is always like crystal blue, right, Like, um, that's a place that I have not been to. But every time I hear about a friend going there, or like, you know, I see pictures, I'm like, man, I actually want to travel here one day, So sure, manifest it. Now we'll get you to Greece. Okay, last question for the game, and I don't okay, we have just one word, but I'm gonna give you a whole phrase. So if you could give us a phrase to describe the rest of Gabbing Rachel's season, what would that be? Um? I would say, um? Telling? Oh, so you only needed one word, That's all I had to get you through everything in the air Telling. What does that supposed to tell us? More telling in the sense of, like, you know, I think that, um, you'll start to see really like feelings be brought to the table, not only from Rachel and Gabby, but from the men, people taking decisions that impact other people, just a lot of different things. So telling, okay, all right, I'm excited. I'm really excited that that one makes me uncomfortable. I don't know why doesn't. Oh, I'm ready. I don't know if you're like, telling is not always a good thing, but true, true, no, but it's probably needed for everyone. Absolutely, So, Mario, that was the game. But before we let you go, we always ask our guests each week what their rose and thorn was. But because we are in the new season, we're gonna keep it to just the episode so so far, your Night one, whether you lived it or watched it back on the screen, what was your rose and thorne? Basically your highlight and low light of Night one? Man, I think it doesn't get much of everything. Getting the first impression rows, right, So that would be my rose. My thorn would be this is tough because you know when you get the first impression Rows, it's like, what, like, what could you have done different that night? I would say after my interaction with Gabby, I sat on the couch and I was like kind of making small talk with guy, but there were other guys that were actually like socializing. But I was in like this like zone where I do wish I maybe that first night I could have like hung out with more of the guys. I've been present in the moment, but I was like, yes, I just connected with Gabby, Like I think I was processing that moment like super long, and I should have just went and like hung out with like the guys, right. So my thorn would be that first night, maybe like experiencing that opening night with them a little more and not being so like, okay, I just did this with Gabby. Was gonna come next. You're gonna choose me, right, So, being more present, I would say it is my thorn. Okay, I'm surprised you didn't say how long that night was. Okay, I'm gonna start with the thorn. I would say my thorn is that I think I wish that they were Gabby and Rachel were like split earlier so that they could have their own conversations and really like embrace that first night as individuals because they already met the men together when you guys were stepping out the limo. Um, My rose would just be that watching the women so excited and like truly embracing this and happy and really seeing potential in more than one relationship for both of them. And so I think that's that would be my rose. What about you, Becca, m I'm going to say the thorn of the episode was that we didn't get to see more of the chicks and oh, actually no, no, I'm going to say this one. I love a good costume, and no one came in a costume this season, which I besides, like the guy in the blue, which doesn't really count, you know, like I wanted a costume like that's a living animal no, but like he it was kind of like a knight in shining armor. Yeah, but he just trying to take off, you know. I wanted like something whatever it would be, wanted a costume. I wanted a costume. And the thorn of the premiere is actually the vibe of the women again, just seeing them truly I think, embrace the opportunity but really enjoy doing it together and not feeling like it's taking away from either. I found that very special. I'm all about like strong friendships, especially in women, because I feel like in this day and age, you just don't have enough of that support. And so I love that we saw them too together, like the two of them together and their banter. They're vibe back and forth. They're so different, but they feed off one another really well. And so I mean, we will see the romantic relations form, but I just love watching their friendship right now. And it'd better stay like that girls, Okay, that's all I gotta say. I think. So. I think it will because they already know that it's going to be uncomfortable and that it's new and whatever, but they seem like two people who just like talk it through. Yeah. There, I mean everyone so far for the most part, especially those two seem very mature. So all right, well, Mario, thank you for joining Happy Hour. It was our first one of the season, so it's and you could have been here. I'm excited to be a part of it. I'm grateful that, you know, the first night you went the way it did and then led me to you guys, So thank you for having me on. Mario, thank you for joining us. That was such a fun interview and it feels good to just kick off a season once again. And Michelle cheers to us doing our first full season of recaps together. I can't wait to see what this goes. I love you. Thank you for being here with me again. Thank you, Tomorrio, and an even bigger thank you to all of our Bachelor Happy Hour listeners and everyone. 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