# Richard & Clayton Part 1: Overcoming Hearing Loss and Dating as a Nashville Musician | Happy Hour

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Podcast: [Bachelor Happy Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bachelor-happy-hour-250177)
Published: 2026-04-21T07:01:00+00:00
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Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re sitting down with Richard and Clayton from Taylor Frankie Paul’s season. We kick things off with Richard, a photographer and surfer looking for love. He tells us his harrowing story of overcoming hearing loss, and shockingly, it all started with a rose. Then, we meet Clayton, a singer living in Nashville who’s vying for Taylor’s heart. Clayton has so many incredible stories, including one major fun fact that rocked our world! Tune in to hear all about these incredible men, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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