Episode 6: She's Just a Bird

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Episode 6: She's Just a Bird

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Feb 9, 2016

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After last week's totally thrilling cliffhanger, Griffin and Rachel return to discuss the brutal efficiency of Ben Higgins: The Axeman. Four women got the boot this week, and we're all like, yo Benny, where's the fire, man? Take your time. Live the moment. Feed the swimming pigs.

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Feb 9, 2016

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Episode 6: She's Just a Bird

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