E10 | Off With His Head: Life After Queen's Court w/ Zach Bayer

Hosts Leigh LaRie and Nik B. sit down with the myth, the legend, the "Vertigo Man" himself, Zach Bayer, from Peacock TV's "Queen's Court." Get an uncensored look into the reality of reality TV. From the casting process and behind-the-scenes drama to the true reason for his early departure, Zach shares it all. He holds nothing back as he discusses the unexpected friendships he made, his wild theories on the show's controversial editing, and why he's not currently dating. The episode is filled with hilarious and jaw-dropping stories you won't hear anywhere else!

Time Breakdown
0:00 - 1:00 | Introduction: Welcome to Dirty Roses Podcast with Leigh LaRie and Nik B.
1:00 - 3:45 | Guest Introduction: Introducing Zach Bayer, the "Vertigo Man" from Peacock TV's "Queen's Court."
3:45 - 8:15 | How Zach Got on the Show: A random text message, a scam call, and a surprising turn of events.
8:15 - 11:30 | Preparing for Reality TV: Background checks, STD waivers, and meeting with a psychiatrist.
11:30 - 15:45 | First Impressions: Not knowing who the Queens would be and what he would have done if he wasn't attracted to them.
15:45 - 18:30 | On-Set Friendships: The camaraderie among the male contestants and the lack of animosity.
18:30 - 22:00 | The Unreality of Reality TV: Dating multiple people and the show's manipulative editing.
22:00 - 25:15 | The Dirty Truth Behind Eliminations: How producers influenced who Zach went on a date with.
25:15 - 28:00 | The “Singing Incident”: A gospel song, a transformer explosion, and a divine intervention that kept Zach on the show.
28:00 - 30:00 | Life After Queen's Court: Is Zach still in contact with any of the cast?
30:00 - 32:00 | Behind the Scenes Logistics: Call times, wardrobe, and maintaining energy levels.
32:00 - 35:00 | Has The Show Changed His Life?: Zach's honest take on fame and Portland's demographic.
35:00 - 37:30 | A Made-Up Profession: Leigh LaRie's hilarious backstory for Zach.
37:30 - 41:00 | Off-the-Wall Stories: Dry humping, wheelchair basketball, and a classic parenting moment.
41:00 - 43:15 | The Vertigo Incident: The truth behind Zach's medical exit from the show.
43:15 - 47:00 | The Casting Process: How other contestants were selected and Zach's ban from Hinge.
47:00 - 50:00 | Dating Apps & False Reality: Zach's unconventional take on online dating and why he doesn't use them.
50:00 - 52:00 | The Search for Love: Why Zach isn't actively looking for a relationship right now.
52:00 - 54:00 | The "Swirl" and His Specific Dating Preferences.
54:00 - 57:00 | Zach’s Past: A difficult upbringing, a passion for spoken word, and a surprising career as a pastor.
57:00 - 59:00 | Family Life & Adoption: The beautiful stories of how Zach adopted his children.
59:00 - 1:01:00 | Raising his Son: Discussing his son's experiences with basketball and the challenges he's faced.
1:01:00 - 1:04:00 | A "Reality" Check: Would Zach ever go on another dating show?
1:04:00 - 1:06:00 | The Financials of Reality TV: Does a contestant's income matter when dating a celebrity?
1:06:00 - 1:10:00 | Gender Roles: Discussing traditional roles in dating.
1:10:00 - 1:15:00 | Set Stories & "Smashing": The three amigos, a graffiti win, and off-camera fun.
1:15:00 - 1:17:00 | Looking Back & A Missed Opportunity: Zach's regrets and why he thinks he should have stayed with K. Michelle.
1:17:00 - 1:21:00 | Connecting with Zach: Where to find him on social media.
1:21:00 - 1:26:00 | Episode Conclusion: Shout outs to our sponsors and a final call to action.

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