The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast
The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

Fan Favorite and one of the most popular Bachelors Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti, the notorious crier from ABC’s Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, will be covering everything relationships and breaking down the new season of the Bachelorette. They will include interviews with celebrities, past Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants, and interactions from their most loyal fans.

Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are hanging out with the first Golden Bachelorette, Joan Vassos!  Find out some of the drama that unfolds on her season, how she’s feeling before the premiere, and Joan opens up about how it feels to be on the OTHER side of the rose! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are here to recap the premiere episode of Dancing with the Stars season 33! Find out how Joey Graziadei and Jenn Tran performed as our Bachelor ambassadors in the ballroom, and we share all the tea about audience member and Golden Bachelorette contestant Mark!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley tackle a complicated and unexpected headline in Bachelor Nation! How did Bachelorette winner Devin Strader’s legal issues (and restraining order!!) slip through production?? Ben gives us some insight on how The Bachelor background checks work, as we try to work through the facts of what happened in Devin’s past, and what that means for the future of The Bachelor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have some BREAKING Bachelor news! Could we be experiencing a lead switch in the next season?? We take you through all the facts and try to figure out who might be the replacement! Ben has a brutally honest take about Devin and his 13 minute “apology”.  And a recent Bachelorette is officially engaged!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hitting the fairway with some Bachelor bros, Greg Grippo, Andrew Spencer and Justin Glaze! Find out what went down on the course, who played the worst, and which of the guys turned out to be a real life “horse whisperer”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hanging out with the happy couple, Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko!  Nothing is off limits as they take Ben through their couple’s therapy experience, they reveal how they survived Dancing with the Stars, and we find out if Charity has baby fever!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charity Lawson is hanging out with Ben and letting us in on her life, career, and her relationship with Dotun Olubeko!  Charity opens up about how things are going since The Bachelorette, her wedding plans with Dotun, and why we might see more of her on TV in the future! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley catches up with Giannina Gibelli and is asking ALL the spicy questions!  Giannina compares her Love is Blind experience with how things go on The Bachelor, and we find out once and for all which “method” works better for finding love! Plus, she spills everything on their wedding plans, how she hopes Blake Horstmann will propose, and how they’re handling parenthood!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are sitting down with a crucial figure in Bob’s life… his ex-wife Rebecca Budig! Rebecca tells us about her role in the upcoming season of “The Bold and the Beautiful”, we get into the tricky world of balancing a career with parenthood, and Rebecca reflects on how the acting world has changed with the rise of social media.  Plus, find out what happened when Trista introduced Bob as her “ex-boyfriend”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest Bachelor headlines, which includes a MAJOR Bachelor reunion at a beloved producer’s wedding! We have a full recap of Elan Gale’s ceremony, including what drama happened behind the scenes, and who on the guest list they were the most excited (and least excited) about seeing! Plus, Ben has a hot take on the new cast for Dancing with the Stars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is going deep with Natasha Parker from Peter Weber’s season! We hear some major secrets from her friendship with Rachel Lindsay, and Natasha has incredible advice for anyone diving back into the dating pool. Plus, Ashley learns the value of meditation and gets a crash course in how to put herself in a meditative mindset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney is back with Susan Noles from The Golden Bachelor!  She drops some hints about when we’ll see her back on TV, she shares a few golf tips that will improve your score (and possibly break some rules), and we find out if she’s “off the market”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney is hanging out with one of the breakout stars from The Golden Bachelor, Kathy Swarts!  There’s no “zipping it” going on here! Bob and Kathy get into all things about marriage, parenting, and why you can’t turn a red flag into a white flag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney is hanging out with Natasha Parker from Peter Weber’s season and uncovering some wild secrets from Bachelor past! Bob shares some Oprah-level advice that could change your life, and Natasha takes us behind the scenes of her honest and raw conversation with Rachel Lindsay!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hanging out with Nancy Hulkower from The Golden Bachelor! We get an update on her life since her time on the show, what she's looking forward to in Joan's season of The Golden Bachelorette, and Ben hears some valuable parenting advice that anyone with kids needs to hear!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are ready to take you through every dramatic detail of the finale of Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette!  Ben has some hot takes about the proposal and how it was aired, and why it’s the worst treatment of a lead in the history of the show We try to figure out WHAT went wrong in the execution of this finale, we try to get into the mindset of Devin, and how can the franchise improve moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben sits down with Susie Evans to get a life update. Is she single? What did she get lied to about? Find about everything here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Jessica Higgins sit down with you to share all the personal details about their baby girl on the way. Why did Jessica never think getting pregnant was going to be a possibility for her? They open up about everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have a lot of thoughts from the Men Tell All and have some interesting predictions about how the season is going to end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hanging out with Justin Glaze for a candid and raw update about his life. We hear about how Justin transitioned out of his full-time job in finance, he opens up about having a relationship in the public eye, and we discuss what’s next for Justin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re down to the final few weeks of Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette and Ben and Ashley are trying to figure out who is *actually* into Jenn! Jonathon seems like a good choice, but we can’t trust his lack of a sweet tooth! A cheat day for a one on one?? Come on! And we try to figure out how this season will end… it might be unlike any other Bachelorette season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So many baby announcements in Bachelor Nation! But the good news sparks a question for Ben and Ashley: when is the right time to announce the baby name?? While covering Bachelor headlines, we have an inside look at the drama between Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney is back for more with the stars from The Golden Bachelorette! We hear some life lessons on friendship, parenting, and the power of putting down the phone!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is catching up with Andrew Spencer from Katie Thurston’s season and finding out if we might see him return to your TV on The Bachelor!  We hear about how Andrew’s friendships from his season have changed in the last year and he opens up about how to be vulnerable in relationships without the fear of rejection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney is hanging out with the superstars of The Golden Bachelor! Kathy Swarts, Susan Noles and Nancy Hulkower share how The Golden Bachelor has changed their lives, why camping can be "in-tents", and some real life applications of "zip it!".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney hangs out with new parents Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli!We get an update on when they're getting married, how things are going with their little one, and we find out the secret to NOT becoming "garbage parents"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re getting to know the REAL Greg Grippo! Ben is hanging out with Greg from Katie Thurston’s season and hearing the story of how he ended up on The Bachelorette, what his life was like after leaving the show, and what’s next after his split from Victoria Fuller!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Higgins and Bob Guiney sit down with Aly Wente of Wente Vineyards for a look into how your favorite wine is made, how to properly taste and enjoy wine, and how to find the right wine for you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hanging out with Sydney Warner from Peter Weber’s season and getting caught up on life as an NFL wife! Hear all about her relationship with her pro football player husband Fred Warner and how being on The Bachelor helped lead her to true love… even though she didn’t end up with Peter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have some MAJOR Bachelor headlines to get through! Ben Higgins and our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney break down all the details on a new Bachelor baby, an engagement, and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is sitting down with Daisy Kent from Joey Graziadei’s season and getting to know the REAL Daisy you didn’t see on TV! Daisy opens up about her journey with hearing loss and how she portrayed her true self while on The Bachelor.  Plus, Daisy shares how she turned “influencing” into a true calling to help children going through similar challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We only have a few weeks left of Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette! Ashley brought in an expert to help dissect this week’s episode when former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia stops by! Find out who from Jenn’s cast Rachel wants a shot with! And Ashley doesn’t let up when asking Rachel about her history with Blake Moynes! We get the whole story! Plus, Ashley reveals which guy she thinks is authentically into Jenn… but Rachel isn’t on board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The men competing for the heart of Joan Vassos have been revealed and Ben and Ashley are ready with their honest reactions! We go through the list of contestants and share our first impressions and make our predictions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The next Bachelor has been announced! Ben and Ashley have all the details on Grant Ellis and what we can expect from his season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is ready to recap this week’s episode of The Bachelorette, and we have an inside look from special guest stars Jason and Molly Mesnick! Molly & Jason share all the behind the scenes secrets from leading the radio show group date, and Molly reveals which of the guys she thinks Jenn is CLEARLY obsessed with. We hear who the producers consider the “villain” of this season and if Jason and Molly agree… but they also spill on who their favorite is from the season so far. Go deeper into this season of The Bachelorette, while also looking back to Jason Mesnick’s classic season, on a conversation you can only hear on the Almost Famous Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the biggest Bachelor Nation success stories is the love between Molly and Jason Mesnick, and Ben is ready to catch up with the happy couple! Molly reveals the major moment that inspired her to watch The Bachelor for the first time in a decade, and we hear the story of why their son binged his parents season with all of his friends! Plus, find out what happened when Ben got mistaken for Jason at the Golden Wedding!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are catching up with a Bachelor Nation newlywed that might surprise you! Kendall Long got married in total secrecy almost 2 years ago, and she’s ready to tell Ben and Ashley all the details! Kendall spills everything about living in Germany with her new husband, and she reveals why it’s never too early to talk about marriage and kids… even on a first date.  Plus, find out why she finally decided to go public with the big news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s time for Ben and Ashley to break down the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines. We react to the shocking loss of Bachelor alum Hailey Merkt from Nick Viall’s season, and we share resources for fans to help her family during this tragic time. Another Bachelor fan favorite is pregnant and Ashley has an expert prediction on the gender. Plus, we have an update on The Golden Bachelorette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is officially a mother of two! She’s back and ready to tell her birth story after welcoming her son Hayden into the world. Find out what was different from her pregnancy with Dawson, and how an Instagram poll influenced their name choice! And Ashley reveals the major decision that wasn’t made until the VERY last minute! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s another week of Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette and Ben and Ashley are ready to recap every dramatic moment as more of the guys are sent home! Ashley has a theory about Jenn’s ex Matt and why he might be romanticizing their past. Ben reveals a secret indicator that could reveal one of the guys in the Top 2, and it comes from an unlikely source. Plus, find out which contestant’s departure was a major shock to Ben! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another member of Bachelor Nation is about to walk down the aisle! Luke Pell is on with Ben and Rachel Recchia to share the love story behind his new fiancé! Find out how a DM slide led to Luke dropping down to one knee, how long before he might become a dad, and what other Bachelor friends might be at the ceremony!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s another week of Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette, and we’re getting into some awkward dates as she continues her search for love! Rachel Recchia is back with Ben to break down every detail, no matter how uncomfortable some of them might be! Ben shares his reaction to the date with Sam M., and reveals why this episode is key to understanding who Sam really is.  Rachel reveals why she was afraid for Jenn to be alone in a room with Sam N.  And, we find out why Ben is UPSET at the news about Victoria Fuller’s new boyfriend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back to help listeners with their (almost) expert advice!  Find out the pitfalls and the pluses of turning your passion into a career, how to set healthy boundaries at home, and we share step-by-step instructions on how to create chemistry through texting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We almost have a full cheer squad when Jenni Croft Badolato hangs out with our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter!  Jenni shares all of her memories from competing on Brad Womack’s season, and she and Trista bond over their careers as professional cheerleaders.  Plus, Jenni teaches us how to tell when a contestant is a pro dancer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It;'s another week of following Jenn Tran's search for love on The Bachelorette, and Rachel Recchia is filling in for Ashley to break down every moment! Ben explains why this cast is hard to watch but also somewhat endearing. Find out who shocked Ben and Rachel when they were sent home, and we see a new side of Jenn that could change everything in the season going forward!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! Did Susie and Justin break up?? We dive deep into all the clues and tell you exactly what we know. And we get into Tyler Cameron’s new girlfriend… Ashley thinks there’s more going on than we see on social media. Plus, Ashley opens up about her second pregnancy… she’s about to welcome baby #2 into the world!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You might think you saw everything on Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor, but we’re going BEYOND the mansion and talking to the people that know him best! Susie Evans is hanging out with Joey’s sister Carly Monzo and hearing stories from growing up, what Joey was like before “The Bachelor”, and she reveals the advice she gave Joey before going on the show! Plus, find out what it’s REALLY like having a close family member become the lead on The Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're into the second week of Jenn Tran's season of The Bachelorette and things are getting dramatic! Ben explains the the franchise is back on the rise... if they don't fumble the ball. Ashley reveals that the season feels a bit "forced", but we're still early on. And, we hear their predictions for the Top 4!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines, including some breaking news from a beloved part of the franchise! We have all the details on Hannah Ann’s wedding, and we get into the science of Bachelor baby names.  Plus, we try to figure out Kelly Ripa’s problem with the franchise?? We explain what happened when she interviewed Jenn Tran and why she isn’t a Bachelor fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are ready to recap the premiere episode of Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette and they don’t hold anything back! Ashley makes an observation about how long this rose ceremony might have been, and you won’t believe the reason why.  We make our early predictions of who Jenn will send home, and who will go all the way to the final rose, but we have to talk about one of the contestants who turned a first impression into a full moon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re getting to know our new Bachelorette, Jenn Tran!  She shares everything about what kind of guy she’s into and Ashley might use those clues to predict who gets Jenn’s final rose.  We find out that Ashley and Jared played a MAJOR role in Jenn’s introduction to Bachelor Nation, and Jenn shares a shocking secret about her hair!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ben and Ashley are ready for you! Take a seat on the Almost Famous couch and get ready to hear some (almost) good advice!  What do you do if your partner is looking at OnlyFans while you’re pregnant? Should you move your family for a big job opportunity? All this and more from Ben and Ashley on Almost Good Advice!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susie Evans is ready to go beyond the mansion and hear the REAL story of “The Bachelor” through the eyes of musical guest Kate Voegele!  Kate tells all about performing on a date during Jason Mesnick’s season, and reveals that Jason sent the girl home on the NEXT episode after her performance!  Susie and Kate bond over the transition from working behind the camera to being on-stage and in the spotlight, and we get a sneak peek at her new music!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley hang out with the ICU nurse that nearly captured Joey’s heart, Rachel Nance!  We get the real story on who she’s dating right now, if she would have gone to Paradise, and how close she was with our next Bachelorette Jenn Tran! Plus, you’ll be SHOCKED when you hear what she has to say about the new season of The Bachelorette. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi, Ben and Ashley listeners! We wanted to share an exciting new podcast with you in anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! I hope you'll check it out! Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Saturday Night Live’s Bowen Yang and Actor/Comedian Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) host a new podcast, Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics, in conjunction with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio, that's all about the athletes, city, and culture of the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this 15-episode podcast event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Paris culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susie Evans is taking you behind the roses and Beyond the Bachelor when she hangs out with country star Chris Lane! You might remember his performance on Nick Viall’s season, and Chris reveals why singing on The Bachelor is unlike ANY other show he’s done before! But Chris’ Bachelor connection goes further than just providing entertainment on one of Nick’s dates, and we hear all about his romance and his “big big plans” with Lauren Bushnell. Plus, we get Chris’ reaction to Ben’s comment on a throwback photo of the two guys with Lauren.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are ready to help listeners with some *almost* good advice!  Should you lend money to friends?? What’s the best way to break up with someone? And what do you do when your friends are in a toxic relationship??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back to break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines!  Normally appearing on The Bachelor can help your financial situation, but we dive into why Joey’s time on the show is making it hard to find a place to live! Ashley takes us through the Jason Tartick/Kat Stickler timeline. And, we have a theory about Joey’s return to TV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with new parents in Bachelor Nation, Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli! Blake opens up about how their relationship has changed since becoming parents and reveals that he struggled with connecting to the baby right away. Plus, Blake and Giannina share their reaction to Jason Tartick’s new relationship, and Ashley confronts the new parents about some baby name drama!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are together IN PERSON and breaking down this week’s Bachelor headlines! Is Gerry hanging out with the Kardashians?? We get all the facts and figure out why The Golden Bachelor is connected to the first family of reality TV.  John Henry and Rachel Nance might be a new couple in Bachelor Nation, and Ben weighs in on Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo with a take that might get some heat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The contestants for Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette have been announced! Ben and Ashley run through the list and give their snap judgements on who we think will cause drama, who will be a breakout star, and who will go all the way to the final rose.    Plus, Ben shares how to spot a Bachelorette superstar… by the way they sitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation Ogs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter connect with Dr. Travis Stork (The Bachelor season 8) and get an update on his life since handing out the final rose!   Travis fills us in on how another Bachelor contestant helped him meet his wife… all through a blind date!   Hear why Travis went to live in the mountains after his season ended.   And Trista clears everything up about those bizarre headlines… find out the REAL story of where she was!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susie Evans is taking you Beyond the Bachelor and hearing stories from the people closest to your favorite Bachelor Nation members! Back in Nick Viall’s season, he and future Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay were serenaded by a singer named LOLO, and Susie is ready to hear all the stories straight from LOLO! Hear how her performance came together while she was in the middle of a big tour. LOLO spills all the details on what you DIDN’T see on the show, and she shares her honest reaction to Nick and Rachel’s date.  Plus, find out the effect her appearance on The Bachelor had on her music career!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back to share some unqualified advice and help listeners with their questions! Find out the etiquette for gift giving in a relationship, what you should reveal about your exes to your partner, and we hear some awkward dating stories that will make you cringe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines and they’re ready to break down all the facts! We get into Trista Sutter’s disappearance from social media, the return of Ali Fedotowsky, and a celebrartion for a new Bachelor baby!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are ready to share their non-professional advice for YOUR questions! Is a box of condoms in your partner’s nightstand a red flag? And find out why Ben thinks a 2 hour FaceTime is his worst nightmare!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susie Evans is taking you Beyond the Bachelor and going back to Ben Flajnik’s season with the person behind one of the most memorable moments! Country singer Clay Walker is here and ready to share his memories of serenading Ben and Jennifer on their one-on-one date! Clay shares some behind the scenes secrets from his time on the show, and we get into all the drama that stirred up after he hit the stage! Plus, find out how his appearance on The Bachelor helped score major points with the woman who got Clay’s final rose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest Bachelor headlines! The mystery around Trista Sutter is growing after the cryptic posts from her husband Ryan, and Ben and Ashley are trying to get to the bottom of it! There’s a new Bachelor baby on the way! But Ashley has a big question… who’s the father??  Plus Ben shares some inside info on a major step in Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs’ relationship!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are serving up the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! We try to get to the bottom of Ryan Sutter’s cryptic Mother’s Day post… and where is Trista?? Hannah Brown’s wedding is coming up and all eyes are on one potential guest: Tyler Cameron! Will he be there?? Plus, Ben shares his emotional reaction to Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo splitting up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have our first Golden Bachelorette! Ben and Ashley are on with our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter to try and predict what we can expect from this season, what challenges Joan might face, and what this means for the future of the franchise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susie Evans is back to take you into the stories that grow deeper than the final rose! She’s hanging out with Mike and Jon from Eli Young Band to hear what it was like to become part of Bachelor Nation. They take us through their memories of playing on Sean Lowe’s season, we hear how the franchise changed their career, and we get the honest truth on life as touring musicians!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to dive into some Bachelor Nation headlines and Ben is in the middle of the biggest stories! Ben shares his perspective and reaction to Chris Lane's Instagram post about his wife Lauren... from a moment when she was still engaged to Ben.  We break down the news about the ex deep dive Kaitlyn and Ben went down on a recent podcast.  Plus... the official end of Rachel Lindsay and Brian Abasolo's relationship and the start of a new romance for Daisy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter reconnect with Shannon Oliver from the very first season of The Bachelor! Find out what really went on during the early days of the show, hear how Shannon helped influence Trista’s one-on-ones during her season, and Shannon reveals who was there for the WRONG reasons!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are catching up with Chris Soules to get the latest on his dating life on and off the farm! We get a recap of Chris’ experience at Nick and Natalie’s wedding, which was less than a fairytale entrance… And… Chris gives us his take on the Golden Divorce (with some insider info!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kaitlyn Bristowe is back with Ben and Ashley for an honest and raw conversation. Kaitlyn and Ben hold nothing back when discussing Jason Tartick’s appearance on Chris Harrison’s podcast, and they each open up about feelings that could change their friendship forever.  We hear how Kaitlyn is processing her break-up with Jason, and how she’s moved on from the end of her relationship with Shawn Booth. Ben and Ashley dig deep with Kaitlyn as she grieves friendships and past loves, while looking toward the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back from Nick and Natalie’s wedding and have all the details! Hear every part of the Georgia ranch aesthetic and the emotional moment when a surprise guest joined Natalie down the aisle.  Find out the drama that went down when a former Bachelor came face to face with a recent ex.  And Ashley gives us a play-by-play of Jared’s speech!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines, both on and off the Stagecoach grounds. We dive deep into the drama around the theory that Nick Viall and Ashley teamed up with Sydney to make a villain out of Maria! Don’t worry… Ashley will set the record straight. Plus, would Ben ever get a vasectomy??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with one of our favorite Bachelorettes, Hannah Brown! We hear how things are going with her fiancé, and what happened when he told her he knew about her “secret Tik Toks”. Plus, Hannah opens up about what it was like reuniting with Tyler Cameron on his new show, and we get all the details on Hannah’s new romance novel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susie Evans is back to go BEYOND our Bachelor Nation superstars and get the real story from their close friends and family! Jess Higgins is ready to share all the secrets behind her marriage to our own Ben Higgins! Jess reveals how it felt to find out Ben was “the” Bachelor, what it’s like getting to know other members of Bachelor Nation, and Jess has some  advice for anyone who might be dating a Bachelor alum!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rachel Recchia has landed in Napa for a roadside attraction in between wine tasting. Rachel’s hanging out with Dean and Caelynn Bell and hearing their travel tips, what they’re excited to check out in Napa, and why they “stay dry” on vacation! Plus… Rachel saw an ex from Paradise out in the wild and you won’t believe what happened!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with one of the superstars from last season of Bachelor in Paradise, John Henry! We discuss if opposites really do attract, and John opens up about why things didn’t work out between him and Kat. And you won’t believe the story of WHO nominated John for The Bachelorette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley take on some tough issues this week when they answer YOUR emails. If you’re struggling with something personal in your family life or in your faith, we hope this podcast will help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are catching up with Holly Durst from Matt Grant’s season in 2008!   Holly has a shocking confession to admit to Bob that could totally change the way you look at Joey’s season!   And she shares secrets from her Bachelor Pad success story romance!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! How can the franchise recover from the Golden Divorce??Ashley finds herself in the middle of a headline when her “Great Debate” with Jared heats up! Which Bachelor Nation star was on the Masked Singer and stuck around for weeks?? And we discuss the official/unofficial break-up of Greg Grippo and Victoria Fuller! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tyler Cameron is fresh off the jobsite and ready to spill everything when he catches up with us! He gets real about his relationship with Hannah Brown and how it’s evolved over the years, including the new bond they share from a non-Bachelor reality show! Plus, Tyler reveals which Bachelor alum surprised him with a competitive edge on Special Forces!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are hanging out with Tenley Molzhan (runner up from Jake Pavelka’s season in 2010)! Tenley shares the realities of being pregnant with her second baby, and she opens up about her fears leading into life as a mom of two.  Plus, Tenley reveals how she found out about her ex boyfriend’s NEW girlfriend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben gets real with his honest reaction to Gerry and Theresa’s split! Find out what he thinks happened in their relationship, where they go from here, and what this means for the future of the “Golden” Bachelor franchise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gerry and Theresa’s fairy tale has come to an end.  The couple from the first season of The Golden Bachelor have called it quits, and we’re ready to go through every detail from this breaking news. We’re talking to Bachelor Nation superstars, Bachelor data analysts, and superfans to figure out what went wrong and where we go from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to The Secret to My Success, an inspiring journey into the minds and experiences of those who’ve made it. This is where curiosity meets wisdom, brought to you by The Hartford Small Business Insurance. We dive deep with creative business owners, unlocking the stories behind their road to success. It’s about sharing, learning and inspiring. So whether you’re dreaming of launching your own venture or seeking a spark to push you further, check out these candid conversation, insights and strategies that transformed passion into profit with real life tales from the owners themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now that Joey’s season has come and gone, we’re getting to know one of the fan favorite contestants a bit better, and that’s Daisy Kent! Hear about the exact moment she decided she didn’t want to be The Bachelorette, find out what happened with THAT music video, and… she reveals if she’s single or not!  We’re asking all the tough questions and getting the juicy answers from one of the breakout stars of Joey’s season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve watched our favorite members of Bachelor Nation search for love on TV, we’ve seen them get their hearts broken, and we’ve seen them start families of their own… but it’s time to hear from the people who know them best.  We’re going Beyond the Bachelor, and getting to know the inner circle of Bachelor Nation superstars.  From siblings to exes to parents and neighbors, we’re finding who has the secrets… and bringing it straight to you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the off-season, so we’re taking you Beyond the Bachelor! Susie Evans is sitting down with Carissa Stanton (sister of Amanda Stanton from Ben’s season) and hearing all the secrets! Find out if she’d ever go on a dating show like her sister and she reveals every detail from her surprise engagement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s officially the off-season but Ben and Ashley have no shortage of Bachelor Nation headlines to try and make sense of!  We have an early hint at who might be on The Golden Bachelorette… and he has a serious connection to a former Bachelor.  Tyler Cameron might be on OnlyFans?? This news leads Ashley to reveal exactly what it would take for her and Jared to make a sex tape.  And, we have scientific proof of which Bachelor alum is *technically* the most attractive!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hanging out the latest Bachelor Nation podcasters, Kathy Swarts and Susan Noles from The Golden Bachelor! Ben shares some veteran podcasting advice and hears what caused Kathy and Susan to butt heads already! Kathy and Susan help answer a question from a fan who developed feelings for a much younger person.  And, we get an update on their love lives since the end of The Golden Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you watched American Idol this season, you probably noticed a return from a Bachelor Nation superstar! Ben and Ashley are hanging out with season 18 Bachelor Juan Pablo Galavais and his daughter, aspiring singer Camila! We hear all about Camila’s audition for American Idol, and she shares some memories from when her dad was The Bachelor! Plus, find out what Juan Pablo REALLY thinks about his daughter being in the spotlight on ABC!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley continue their roundtable discussion on Joey’s Bachelor finale with Rachel Recchia, Susie Evans and Justin Glaze! Find out if our panel believes Joey and Kelsey will go the distance, and we get brutally honest about the choice for the next Bachelorette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're talking to Joey and Kelsey mere HOURS after the shocking Bachelor finale and she’s asking the questions you won’t hear anywhere else! Find out why Joey felt like “not the best actor” when he was around Daisy, and Joey reveals the song that producers would play for him when he was missing Kelsey. Plus… we hear how they made it look like Joey went home alone until the final moment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joey’s given out his final rose and Ben and Ashley are ready to break down the shocking finale! Joined by Rachel Recchia, Susie Evans and Justin Glaze, we get some expert takes from Bachelor Nation superstars as they share some behind the scenes info! Rachel spills all about what went on during the commercial breaks at After the Final Rose. And… we try to figure out whose idea was Kelsey and Daisy’s car ride!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lace Morris from Ben’s season reunites with her Bachelor and Ashley only 5 days after becoming a mom!  She gets real about life as a new parent, and opens up about ending her relationship while she was pregnant.  Hear everything from Lace as she navigates co-parenting and being a single mom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are in the Bachelor Nation newsroom with the latest headlines!  Have you seen the music video with Daisy from Joey’s season?? We break down every R-rated lyric and cringy moment.  We get into all the reactions of Oprah’s Ozempic special delaying The Bachelor. And… a new Bachelor Baby  just arrived!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are reconnecting with Evan Bass from JoJo’s season of The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise!  Evan opens up about his hidden struggles with ex-wife Carly Waddell, and shares how it felt to try and seem happy on social media when their marriage was in turmoil.  Plus, Evan gives his take on Joey’s season of The Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s time for the Women Tell All for Joey’s season, and Ben & Ashley are NOT holding back! Have you noticed how much of the Tell All is screaming? We get Ben and Ashley’s honest reaction to the energy level from the contestants. Find out who we think was trying to get applause from the audience… and who was legit. Plus, Ashley shares some inside info about her friend and contestant Sydney and how she came across on the Tell All.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney catches up with Courtney Robertson (winner of Ban Flajnik's season)!  She gives us an update on her life as a mom of 3, some secrets from her recent appearance on the franchise, and we hear her reaction to a viral video that caught Bob totally by surprise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are sharing their takes on the latest Bachelor headlines! Find out who does and DOESN’T follow Bob and Trista from Bachelor Nation, and discover who they might have muted.  Plus, a legendary figure in the Bachelor franchise makes a return to your TVs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Bachelor Nation dad Thomas Jacobs checks in with Ashley for an update on life with his own baby Benny.  Ashley finds out if he and Becca Kufrin are ready for another kid, and we hear exactly what it will take for Thomas to make a return to the Bachelor franchise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have some inside info on this week’s episode of The Bachelor, because Ben WAS THERE! He tells everything about what it was like to be on set with Joey and WHO had the deepest connection! Joey might be too self-conscious about his final three… and Ashley and Ben hold nothing back when sharing how he should handle the last contestants.  Plus… we break down Joey’s strange reaction to Daisy saying she had “one more thing” for him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have a round-up of the latest Bachelor Nation headlines, including Chris Harrison’s surprise return to the world of TV!  Find out more about the new reality dating show he’s hosting, the drama between Dean Bell and Kaitlyn Bristowe, and how Jason Tartick might have spoiled the Bachelor finale!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back with more advice for for listeners! Find out what to do if your job takes you to a different city than your partner wants, and how to deal with the expectations of your parents!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blake Moynes is back from South Africa and ready to catch up with Ben and Ashley! We get the latest on his dating life, but the real juice comes from another Bachelorette alum who went on the trip too… his close friend Zac Clark!  We ask the hard hitting questions and Blake can’t help but reveal the truth about if he and Rachel Recchia ever got close (off camera!).  Plus, we find out exactly what Blake is looking for in a partner and what it would take to get him back on the Bachelorette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are catching up with Demi Burnett from Colton’s season!  We get an update on who she’s dated since leaving The Bachelor and what she’s looking for in a partner now.  Plus, find out the reason behind the MAJOR life change she made when it comes to her personal life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's another week of Joey's season and Ben and Ashley are ready to recap every dramatic moment! Ashley reveals the emotional moment this week that brought her to tears.  Ben saw a different side of a contestant that totally surprised him.  And, the Top 2 predictions are getting heated! Find out who Ben and Ashley think will score the final rose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amanda Stanton has welcomed baby #3 into the world! Ben and Ashley are hanging out with the happy mom to hear all the details of growing her family, her postpartum journey, and how life is going to change going forward! Plus, Amanda has some crucial advice for Ashley as she prepares to become a mom of 2!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are serving up the hottest Bachelor Nation headlines!  We have an update on Matt James and Rachel Kirkconnell, a new Bachelor Nation baby, and Joey reveals a contestant on his season that he thinks is “misunderstood”!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have to address the news that a former Bachelor contestant is being posted by none other than the “Princess of Pop”… Britney Spears! We’re at the point of the season where the girls start to really get a lot of time hanging out with Joey, and that will definitely affect Ben and Ashley’s predictions. And, Ben shares some behind the scenes info on how things feel for the lead at the halfway point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley talk to the latest Bachelor success story, Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell!  Find out how Brayden was originally going to propose, how he was introduced to Christina’s daughter, and they spill all the details of their wedding planning! Plus, hear how Gerry and Theresa responded when Brayden asked for their blessing to propose at The Golden Wedding!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Pilot” Peter Weber is back with Ashley and sharing everything about making the jump from The Bachelor… to The Traitors! Hear about all the drama behind the scenes, and find out which Love Island contestant Peter’s mom might be trying to set him up with!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pilot Pete is coming in for a landing to help Ashley break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines! Hear Peter’s take on Nick Viall’s return to TV, another controversy in Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick’s break-up, and what it means to change up the “Bachelor lingo”. Plus, Peter spills everything about the mystery girl on his Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back to help you with ANY advice you need! Find out how to stop overthinking and what to do if someone close to you is being unfaithful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would you believe that an Oscar nominated performance drew its inspiration from… The Bachelorette?? Ben and Ashley talk to People Magazine Editor Dory Jackson about Ryan Gosling’s admission that he built his character of Ken in the Barbie movie from watching The Bachelorette! Plus, Ben and Ashley use their expert knowledge to figure out EXACTLY which Bachelorette contestant most influenced Ken!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s another week of Joey’s season of The Bachelor and he’s starting to fall… for multiple women! Ben has some behind the scenes insight as a former Bachelor on what could be the most difficult moment in the entire season.  We get a sneak peek at how long Joey wants to be engaged before tying the knot.  Plus… could Joey get dumped at THE ALTAR??? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s a double Bachelor week so Ben and Ashley are back to recap the 2nd episode!   The outcome of the paint date helps Ben and Ashley figure out who Joey is REALLY connecting with… and we hear the theory that the winner of the challenge group dates becomes the “runner-up” for the rose.   Ben reveals that he talked to Joey on the phone to share some advice, and he’s ready to spill on every juicy detail from their conversation.   Plus, find out why Ashley thinks Joey can save the franchise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s another week of Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor! Ashley addresses how she got involved with the Sydney/Maria controversy and she reveals the advice she gave Sydney ahead of this week’s episode. Joey and the ladies are heading to Malta! Ben shares a secret of how they kept the show a secret when showing up in a foreign airport with a ton of Bachelor contestants. Plus… what goes down in the Sydney and Maria group date???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines! It’s looking like we won’t get Bachelor in Paradise this year… what does it mean for the future of the franchise?? We have all the details on Kaitlyn Bristowe opening up about her sexuality after ending her relationship with Jason Tartick. And… why did one of the strongest friend groups to come from The Golden Bachelor have a falling out??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney is hanging out with one of the breakout stars of The Golden Bachelor… the one and only Susan Noles! Susan opens up about what it was REALLY like getting to know Gerry, her secret weapon during the rose ceremonies, and why her son stopped talking to her over “6 inches”!  Plus, she tells us what we should expect from “The Golden Bachelorette”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley share some advice with brutal honesty that you won't get anywhere else! Find out how to tell someone they WON'T be in your wedding, and what to do when you and your partner aren't on the same page when it comes to "whose" house it is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is live from Pebble Beach with one of the breakout stars from The Golden Bachelor, Kathy Swarts!  Hear all about the drama that went on behind the scenes, and find out the real story of who stayed friends after the season ended, and who didn’t keep in touch! Plus, Kathy opens up about her regrets from her time with Gerry!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re recapping week 3 of Joey’s season of The Bachelor!  Ben shares some crucial advice for anyone thinking about going onto the show… and he wishes he could give this wisdom to Sydney! And… is the drama this season… all about nothing?? What makes a proper “villain”? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have a round-up of the latest headlines sweeping Bachelor Nation! Ben shares his firsthand experience around new couple Justin Glaze and Susie Evans. We have an update on Bryan Abasolo and Rachel Lindsay’s split. Nick Viall is a dad! Plus, find out why Joey might be the best Bachelor we’ve had for the past 10 years!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The secret’s out! Ben is hanging out with Justin & Susie LIVE from Pebble Beach on one of their first weekends away as a public couple! They take us through the specific moment when they became “more than friends” and we find out how their relationship has changed since going public!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Higgins and Chris Harrison sit down with Jason Tartick for the real story of his life post break-up.Chris and Ben share some advice for Jason as he navigates the next season of his life, and he reveals what he’s looking for in his next relationship.The bromance is real when Almost Famous and The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever combine to hang out with the one and only Jason Tartick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Harrison, Ben Higgins and Dean Unglert sit down together for the first time for an honest conversation. This is the first time they sit down as married men and it gets real…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down week 2 of Joey’s season of The Bachelor!  We go through Joey’s tennis lessons, who stood out during the “wedding date”, and why Ben and Ashley think Daisy is going far this season. Plus, a blast from Ben’s past shows up to run the Boot Camp group date and Ben’s mind is blown!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have a round-up of the latest Bachelor Nation headlines! We have the story behind Justin Glaze and Susie Evans’ new relationship, more info on Kylee and Aven’s break-up, and we figure out if the next Bachelor could be… Jason Tartick??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Trista Sutter is hanging out with the newest Bachelor happy couple… Gerry and Theresa!  Find out how Gerry REALLY felt about seeing his exes at his wedding, and Theresa reveals what happened during her conversation with runner-up Leslie before she walked down the aisle! Plus, we hear Gerry and Theresa’s honest reactions to Brayden and Christina’s engagement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are here to answer your questions and share some (almost) good advice!Find out how to bounce back after losing your job and how to tell your husband you HATE his beard!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley and Jared have big news to share… they’re having another baby! Hear their hopes, their fears and everything in between leading up to a family of four!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the premiere episode of Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor! Ben and Ashley break down every detail of night 1 and share their predictions, first impressions and who’s already making enemies in the mansion! Plus, Ashley has HUGE NEWS to share!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley get you up to speed on the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! We have the latest on Gerry and Theresa’s major relationship goal since tying the knot. And, Ben reveals the secret item he snuck into the Bachelor Mansion that NOBODY knows about!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter hang out with Mercedes Northup who’s fresh off the sand in Paradise! Mercedes shares an update from her close friend Kylee Russell after her breakup with Aven. We finally hear HOW she found out he was cheating! Plus, we hear how things are going with Mercedes after ending her relationship with Tyler Norris!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are breaking down the latest Bachelor headlines! But first… there’s something that has to be addressed about a missing name from the Golden Wedding guest list…  We’ll tell you WHO is having a baby and why the news is making Trista want to be pregnant again! And we have more information about Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo’s split. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back and answering YOUR questions, with advice on parenting, faith, and marriage!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Trista Sutter is hanging out the morning after the Golden Wedding with fan favorite Sandra Mason!  We get an update on her dating life since leaving The Golden Bachelor and we hear every intimate detail from Theresa's Bachelorette boudoir photoshoot!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is hanging out at The Golden Wedding with Jared and Dean & Caelynn Bell! Things get heated when they discuss how long they should mourn before dating again after one of them passes away. These are conversations couples need to have!Plus, Ashley shares the secret to getting some bathroom privacy with a 2 year old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley answer YOUR questions and share some (almost) good advice on how to handle relationships, parenting, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Higgins and Trista Sutter are hanging out the morning after The Golden Wedding and officiant Susan Noles stops by with fellow Golden Bachelor contestant Joan Vassos!   Hear about what happened when Susan met with Gerry and Theresa before the wedding, AND why there was a ring snafu at the most crucial moment!   Plus, we get a look into what’s going on in Susan and Joan’s DMs!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Higgins and Trista Sutter are catching up with one of the newest Bachelor success stories, Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin! We’re hanging out the morning after The Golden Wedding and revealing every jaw-dropping moment! We get into some predictions for what will happen with the men in the mansion during the Golden Bachelorette. Plus, Kenny and Mari share their plans for starting a family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG Trista Sutter is hanging out with Faith Martin the morning after The Golden Wedding! Hear her honest reactions to Gerry and Theresa tying the knot, and find out if she thinks Brayden “upstaged” Gerry by proposing during the wedding!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down all the Bachelor Nation headlines from The Golden Wedding and beyond! We hear their honest reactions to Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick’s social media posts after New Year’s Eve… which seems like a lose-lose situation.  Rachel Lindsay has shared more about her divorce from Bryan Abasolo… and we have all the details.  Plus, find out why there might be a LONG wait until the next Golden Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back from The Golden Wedding and need to recap everything that happened at Gerry and Theresa’s live ceremony! Find out how the wedding handled the commercial breaks and hear about Gerry’s conversation with runner-up Leslie after the “I do’s”! Would you attend your ex’s wedding?? Plus, we discuss Brayden’s proposal to Christina during the wedding! Is that rude??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Higgins and Trista Sutter are hanging out the morning after The Golden Wedding with your Gold Carpet hosts Kathy Swarts and Charity Lawson! Hear the truth about Kathy’s relationship with Theresa after their tense moments on The Golden Bachelor and Trista has some important words of advice for Charity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hanging out with the Golden Wedding guest that was on everyone’s mind… runner-up Leslie Fhima! How was the ceremony for Leslie?? Things get emotional when she shares her reaction to Gerry walking down the aisle, and she reveals a moment during the wedding that made her wish she didn’t come at all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Young and Jack Leius are hanging out with Ben the morning after The Golden Wedding with an inside look at their incredible love story! Have you heard the “invisible string theory”? You’ll become a believer after you hear how Michelle and Jack crossed paths before they ever met!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is with our Bachelor Nation OG Trista Sutter to recap Gerry and Theresa’s Golden Wedding! Social media is buzzing about what Trista’s husband Ryan whispered into her ear on live TV.. what did he REALLY say?? Trista reveals why the Golden Wedding changed the way she looks back on her own Bachelor ceremony! And, we hold nothing back when sharing our reaction to Brayden and Christina’s engagement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wells is taking a break from bartending at The Golden Wedding to sit down with Ben and spill all the tea from behind the scenes at Gerry's big day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley's hang with the Bachelor brides Trista, Desiree and Molly continues as they break down some of the awkward pairings at the Golden Wedding! What will happen when exes and enemies come face to face??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is live from the Golden Wedding with some of our favorite Bachelor Nation brides! Trista Sutter, Desiree Siegfried and Molly Mesnick share their experiences getting married on TV and what they think is coming for Gerry and Theresa!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is just a few hours away from the Golden Wedding of Gerry and Theresa and Rachel Recchia is here to make some predictions before they walk down the aisle!Who will cause the most drama?? Who will get into a fight?? Ashley and Rachel comb through the guest list looking for the biggest wedding crasher. Plus, find out why Rachel is hoping Bachelor Nation will "bring her a son"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is live from the Golden Wedding! But before Gerry and Theresa walk down the aisle, she's hanging out with another Bachelor success story... her close friend Jade Roper Tolbert!Jade shares behind the scenes secrets from her Bachelor wedding and answers some spicy questions about what its like to have a televised ceremony!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have some breaking news in Bachelor Nation to kick off 2024! Ben and Ashley break down all the facts about Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo’s divorce, the rumors of Kaitlyn Bristowe and Zac Clark, and who is officiating Gerry and Theresa’s Golden Bachelor wedding!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It’s time to recap the latest Bachelor Nation news before we bid farewell to 2023!With all the break-ups coming from Paradise, we might have news of a couple success story… but it isn’t confirmed! Ben and Ashley break down all the rumors. Ben opens up about his struggles with insomnia after hearing Hannah G’s story of her fight with sleeplessness. And, find out what changed Ben’s perspective about having kids!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marina Perera from The Golden Bachelor sits down with Ashley at the Bachelor Mansion and spills everything about a phone call with Gerry that we didn't hear on the show! And, Marina reveals the honeymoon plans she had for Gerry after the first moment she laid eyes on him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is live from the Bachelor Mansion with Nancy Hulkower from The Golden Bachelor! Nancy shares what it was REALLY like to try and get ready for a date with Gerry while sharing a bathroom with many other women. And, we hear how Nancy's dating life has changed since appearing on the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is hanging out at the Bachelor Mansion with Ellen Goltzer from The Golden Bachelor! Everyone gets choked up when Ellen shares the story of her close friend that helped her sign up for the Gerry's seasonAnd, Ellen spills to Ashley her secret to being fully booked for dates for the next month!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley look through the list of the women competing for Joey Graziadei’s heart in the next season of The Bachelor. Hear their first impressions and early predictions of who will go to the Top 3 and who gets sent home on night one! Plus, Ashley reveals the contestant that SHE nominated for the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could this be the end of Paradise?? Ben and Ashley break down all the details around the rumor that Bachelor in Paradise might get canceled! We go through the week’s hottest Bachelor Nation headlines and Ben shares his perspective on the news that came out about Gerry’s dating life before becoming The Golden Bachelor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is back with our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter live from the Bachelor Mansion! Ben, Bob and Trista continue their conversation with Joan Vassos from The Golden Bachelor and learn about her love life since filming the show! You won't believe what's popped up in her DMs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter continue their homecoming to the Bachelor Mansion for more unbelievable stories and memories, and this time they brought Ben Higgins along for the ride!Bob, Trista and Ben hang out with Joan Vassos from The Golden Bachelor! She opens up about why she had to leave the show before it ended and she shares her true connection with Gerry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter return to where it all began... the Bachelor Mansion! Hear their memories from the early days of the show, including some secrets that have been in the vault for decades!  Plus, Bob and Trista share their honest reaction to the first season of the Golden Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dean and Caelynn Bell are hanging with Ben at the Bachelor Mansion and sharing everything about their recent wedding, their big move to Colorado, and Dean’s potential hip replacement! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hanging out at the Bachelor Mansion with Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt! Hear the untold stories from the early days of their love story and what life is like since tying the knot!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are they REALLY “just friends”?? Susie Evans and Justin Glaze might be the new Ashley and Jared! Find out the details behind their close friendship and how they react to the fan theories about them in this tell-all interview with Ashley from the Bachelor Mansion! Plus, Susie shares her perspective on Clayton’s paternity test scandal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley finally get to hang with one of their favorite contestants from Paradise this season, Jess Girod! We break the news to her that she have had a missed opportunity with Tanner, but Jess sets the record straight! Plus, find out what’s REALLY going on between Jess and Blake!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With all the Bachelor break-up news, we can’t ignore the other headlines in Bachelor Nation! Ben and Ashley break down Jason Tartick’s tell-all interview with Chris Harrison and what it might mean for his future with Kaitlyn Bristowe. And, we figure out what’s going on between Kat and Olivia from Paradise with their posts on Instagram… who’s coming out on top in their feud??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just when we thought we had some happy couples from Paradise, we get a wave of break-up announcements! Ben and Ashley are back with Zachary Reality to break down the break-ups and find out what it all means!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Tanner Courtad from the latest season of Bachelor in Paradise and he has PLENTY of behind the scenes tea to spill! He tells all about what happened after things ended with Kat, and why he almost packed his bags to leave early! Find out why he was NOT surprised at all that no couples made it off the beach this year.  Plus, Tanner confirms some of Ben and Ashley’s theories about why this season had so many unexplained storylines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is live from the Bachelor Mansion and getting all the Golden Bachelor tea from Christina Kempton and Edith Aguirre!Find out who they thought would get the final rose, hear some off-camera secrets and who MIGHT become the Golden Bachelorette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In one of the most shocking developments to come from Bachelor in Paradise, one of the happiest couples has suddenly split.  Ben and Ashley discuss the break-up of Kylee Russell and Aven Jones. We go through all the facts, the rumors, and what lies ahead for Kylee and Aven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley share their favorite holiday traditions! But when Ashley asks Ben to settle a debate between some Christmas movie classics... Ben has an admission that will leave you speechless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is going deep with Rachel Recchia in the place where it all began… the Bachelor Mansion! Rachel reveals intimate details with Tanner that we DIDN’T see on Bachelor in Paradise. She opens up about how it felt going home alone from Paradise and why she wanted to explore more with Brayden.  And, she lets us in on some of the biggest drama that happened off-camera!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Golden Bachelor fan favorite Sandra Mason is hanging out with Ashley at the Bachelor Mansion!  She opens up about what she gave up to make it to The Golden Bachelor, and she spills about what we didn’t see (or hear) during her time on the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is hanging out with Jill Chen from Clayton’s season to break down the latest Bachelor headlines!  Jill has an inside scoop on a new Bachelor Nation couple… when one of them was still dating someone in Paradise! And, is Gerry rushing into his wedding with Theresa?? We get into their fast paced timeline since the Golden Bachelor finale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the Bachelor in Paradise finale! Ashley is hanging out with her friend Jill Chin from Clayton’s season to break down every detail. Jill and Ashley have a bold take on Paradise that could lead to a total revamp of the series! Do you think Paradise needs to switch things up?? Was Kylie being unreasonable during her situation with Aven? And, with no hard launches since the finale, which couple do we think survived since leaving the beach?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s a party when Susan and Kathy from The Golden Bachelor hang with Ashley at the Bachelor Mansion! They bring us into their close friendship for all the tea from their season.  Things were TENSE with Kathy and Theresa during the show… how are things now??  And, Susan tells us about a surprise proposal… in the aisles of The Home Depot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now it's Ashley's turn to talk to April from The Golden Bachelor! She opens up about her connection to a music superstar, and she shares some expert therapist analysis of what happened between Gerry and Theresa!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hanging out with April Kirkwood from The Golden Bachelor, live from the Bachelor Mansion!She spills everything about life behind the scenes of the season, from parties in the bunk beds to staying up til 4 AM with the other contestants.Plus, we find out what's next for April now that the show is over!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re hanging out at the Bachelor Mansion and getting to know our favorite stars from The Golden Bachelor, and Ashley bonds with Faith Martin over the shocking finale! Faith shares a secret about hometowns that will totally change how you see the show.  And, Ashley and Faith have a heart to heart about how to “get over” a lead after leaving the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blake Moynes is back from Paradise and not holding anything back with Ashley! He opens up about why his relationship with Jess ended and who else may have caught his eye on the beach.    Blake shares his true feelings of when he saw Katie Thurston show up in Paradise, and we hear about what the future holds for his love life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s time to recap this week’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise! Ben and Ashley have a controversial theory about Blake Moynes and who might still have his heart! Ben shares his thoughts on who might be the strongest couple on the beach this season. And, Ben reveals his biggest fear from when HE was the Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s time for another round-up of Bachelor Nation headlines!  Ben and Ashley share their sneak peek at one of the hottest new couples, who you might have seen during the parade on Thanksgiving! Gerry learns the hard way about the thorough vetting process to be “The” Bachelor.  And, how would you feel if your fiancé went on a vacation with 10 of your exes?? Zach Shallcross is going through it… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re thankful for all the good news of engagements and weddings coming from Bachelor Nation, and now Ashley is talking to the next Bachelor mom! Sydney Warner from Peter Weber’s season has a baby on the way with her NFL player husband! Find out what the future holds for her family in the unpredictable world of pro football, and Ashley shares some incredible advice for what to expect when you’re expecting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared and Ashley share their favorite Thanksgiving memories, a sneak peek into their future as a family, and a tease at what’s coming soon on the Almost Famous podcast! Enjoy your holiday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared joins Ashley for a round-up of the latest Bachelor Nation headlines! We find out if Ashley ever regrets marrying Jared… instead of a pro athlete like many other Bachelor alums. Hear about the latest wedding from a Bachelor Nation OG. Plus, Jared and Ashley reveal why they ALWAYS tell people to go on Paradise… no matter what!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have another member of Bachelor Nation making moves toward the wedding chapel! Ivan Hall from Tayshia Adams’ season of The Bachelorette is here to share his fairytale love story! Find out what brought him back to his college sweetheart after he left Paradise, and hear the story of how he popped the question in a way you’ve NEVER seen before!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are talking to the latest Bachelor Nation groom, Garrett Yrigoyen! He tells us everything about his private ceremony in Hawaii and which Bachelor alums made the guest list! Hear the fairy tale story of how his new wife Alex slid into his DMs, and then into his heart. Plus, we find out his reaction to seeing his ex Becca Kufrin get married and start a family of her own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are having an after-party for one of Bachelor Nations newest newlyweds! Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin are fresh from the aisle and ready to share every detail… the good and the bad! Find out how Mari reacted when she thought her wedding dress was spoiled for Kenny… by Lauren Zima! And hear what happened when the DJ played the wrong song during their first dance!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s time for Fantasy Suites on The Golden Bachelor and Gerry is feeling it! We break down why Gerry’s “next morning hangover” might have changed Ben and Ashley’s predictions for who will get the final rose, and we analyze why his connection with Leslie might not have been as strong as we thought! Plus, find out who might become the first Golden Bachelorette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s another great episode of Bachelor in Paradise, and one contestant is a breakout star for Ben and Ashley! Ben holds nothing back when telling us how he feels about the “roast” this week. Find out what he would have done if he was on the sand this year! Plus, we have a new prediction of who is leaving the beach engaged!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s another round up of Bachelor Nation headlines, and thankfully we have a lot of GOOD news to share! Anyone who feared the worst about Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo will let out a sigh of relief when they hear what’s coming in their future. Will we see a “Golden” Bachelor in Paradise?? Gerry speaks out! And, find out Ashley’s reaction to one of her close friends starting a feud with Lady Gaga!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve made it to the Women Tell All for Gerry’s season of The Golden Bachelor!  Ben and Ashley get into a debate about WHY Gerry sent Faith home… was it physical attraction? Or physical location??  Plus, Ben reveals his theory of why it might be YEARS before we see another season of The Golden Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re going IN DEPTH with Rodney Mathews from Michelle Young’s season for an update on his love life, his friendships in Bachelor Nation, and much more! Find out how things are going with Nayte after he replaced him as a roommate!  And, we get Rodney’s honest reaction to his ex Eliza Isichei going back to the beach!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are recapping this week’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise! We’re still trying to piece things together because we feel like we’re not getting the WHOLE story this season. Ben and Ashley bond over their fandom of Olivia, who is deserving of most of the screentime. And we have a bold prediction about what will finally happen between Katie and Blake!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rodney Mathews from Michelle’s season of The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise is hanging out with Ben and Ashley to help break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines! Now that Tia Booth is married (in a “sexy” wedding), Rodney shares his personal memories from her proposal! We discuss Kaitlyn Bristowe being ghosted by Alan Bersten from Dancing with the Stars, and Ben reveals his backstage run-in with Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are back from Chris Harrison’s wedding and ready to spill all the tea!   Find out what happens when Bachelors from every generation got together in the same room… and what secrets were revealed once the drinks started to flow.   Plus, hear all about Bob’s dancefloor showdown with Ben Higgins!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back from Chris Harrison’s wedding with a FULL recap!  Find out who from Bachelor Nation made the guest list, who partied a bit too hard, and what happened when Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick reunited!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re in week 6 of The Golden Bachelor and things are getting tense for Gerry! As we move through Hometowns, it’s clear who will be Gerry’s final 2, but at this point he’s said “I love you” to 3 PEOPLE! Ben speaks from experience about how messy things can get after an admission of love. Plus, Ben reveals a shocking secret about the rose ceremonies that Ashley never knew!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re recapping this week’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise, and we might be more confused than the contestants!   We’re firm in our predictions that NO ONE is getting engaged when they leave the beach, but are we missing the “good” couples because they’re not good TV??   Plus, do we feel like this season is turning into “The Kat Show”??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest in Bachelor headlines, and Ben is in the middle of a tense controversy you won’t hear anywhere else! We get into the newest members of Bachelor Nation Babies, the questions you SHOULDN’T ask a newly married couple, and what important life event would YOU miss to go on The Bachelor??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re moving through the first season of The Golden Bachelor, and everyone is wondering… will there be fantasy suites?? Ben has some secret info that will blow your mind! There are 3 women left, but we think it’s really a 2 person race. Find out who is in the running to capture Gerry’s heart! Plus, we get a “glam-ma” opinion on why Gerry sent Ellen home!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley’s husband Jared is helping out while we recap this week’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise! Ashley has a BOLD prediction about the couples on the beach this season… and it’s not looking good. Would you ever lie when asked who was a better kisser?? Jared thinks sometimes its better to hide the truth… Plus, Jared and Ashley share their honest answers when asked who is the hottest on the show this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is checking in with her good friend Carly Waddell!  She gets real about her love life post-divorce and if she’s open to walking down the aisle again! We hear about the realities of co-parenting with Evan and what their relationship is like after this major change. Plus, Carly shares her journey back into the world of music, and what it was like touring with Nick Carter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is breaking down the biggest news in Bachelor Nation with her friend Carly Waddell! Find out which Bachelorette contestant had a near-death experience on the high seas! We have a SURPRISE pregnancy announcement from another member of Bachelor Nation! Plus, Carly shares the secret to a perfect first date, and we hear her Top 2 picks for the Golden Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our conversation with Sean McLaughlin continues. Find out his side of the story with everything that happened in Paradise, and he drops some hints about MORE drama coming up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean McLaughlin is back from Paradise and ready to talk all about the drama with Rachel. We have a LOT to get into!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is joined by his wife Jess to help recap this week’s episode of The Golden Bachelor! Ben has noticed something during the game of Never Have I Ever that sets this show apart from the main franchise in a MAJOR way.  We get into all the details (and all the leg) of Leslie’s one on one date, and why she might get Gerry’s final rose. Plus, we hear some piping hot takes on this season from Jess’s Nana!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our own Bachelor Nation OG Trista Sutter is back from her appearance on The Golden Bachelor and she has ALL the tea! Find out what happened when Gerry realized his heart is split between 2 women. And, hear the Golden advice Trista gave to Gerry that might completely change the course of the season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are recapping this week’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise and tensions are stating to rise!   Wells had some MOMENTS on this episode! Ben shares an expert insight on why we saw Wells legitimately fuming!   Is there any hope for Sean and Jess?? He’s clearly still hung up on her. And, we discuss the REAL reason Sam had to leave the beach!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest in Bachelor Nation news! Hannah Ann Sluss reveals her wedding plans! A former Bachelor contestant joins The Voice! And, there’s some major drama going on off-screen between contestants on The Golden Bachelor! Plus, Ben shares a story of the worst case scenario when you can’t find your car in a crowded parking lot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is recapping this week’s episode of The Golden Bachelor and things are starting to get dramatic! Gerry continues to steal our hearts, and we have to wonder… where did they find him?? We have a seasoned fan joining us with a background in psychology, and she has some keen insight on why the women may seem supportive of each other right now… but it could quickly change. And, Ashley fills us in on HOW a contestant can get important family news while isolated in the Bachelor Mansion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The #1 topic this week in Paradise is all about #2… and Ben and Ashley have thoughts. We’re recapping everything that went down on this week’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise, and Ashley gives us an update on the existence of the “Boom Boom Room”. Find out who we think is way too desperate, and if ANYONE will leave the beach engaged!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The results for Clayton’s paternity test are in… and his reaction was odd! Ben and Ashley break down everything we know about this bizarre update. We have the latest on a new Bachelor Nation baby! And… another split! Find out who it is and what it means for the success rate of Bachelor couples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is hanging our favorite bartender, Wells Adams! And he’s pouring some strong drinks while we get all the behind the scenes secrets from this season of Bachelor in Paradise! Wells shares his unique insight on the guys this season, and we find out who’s there for the right reasons and who is “power hungry”. Plus… could we see a “Golden” Bachelor in Paradise?? Wells might have more bartending work coming up!   Join Ashley and Wells for "The Secret of My Success"! Tickets HereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Thurston has had a BUSY summer looking for love on the sand! She’s back with Ben and Ashley to drop some hints about her time on Bachelor in Paradise AND what it was like filming F Boy Island! Katie holds nothing back when she takes us through the moment she saw Blake Moynes on the beach, in their first reunion since ending their engagement! And, find out WHICH was a better match for Katie’s personality… Paradise or F Boy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben has more to say! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the second week of The Golden Bachelor and this episode has Ben and Ashley jumping out of their bunk beds! What is it about Gerry’s charms that are so irresistible?? Ashley reveals why women of all ages are falling for him this season. Plus, we check in with a real grandma who has some insight on who might go all the way with Gerry, and who seems “rough around the edges”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's another week of Bachelor in Paradise and we're already seeing cast members get a little TOO connected.  Was Kylee and Aven’s relationship preplanned?? We get into all the details. And Ben reveals who he thinks is there for the RIGHT reasons, and which couple isn’t going to make it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest in Bachelor Nation news! Bekah Martinez has welcomed another baby into the world through a method Ben wasn’t expecting.  We get real about the state of the franchise, and if Ben and Ashley think the Golden Bachelor can turn things around. And Ben reveals the news about a new baby in the family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is hanging out with Whitney Bischoff (winner from Chris Soules’ season) and we’re talking all things fertility! Whitney is a fertility nurse with 2 young kids of her own, so she’s seen it all. She’s ready to share an unbelievable story of a major health challenge she went through after the birth of her son Hayes. And Whitney gives us a behind the scenes look at why few relationships can withstand Dancing with the Stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s finally time for the first episode of The Golden Bachelor!  Ben finds he relates to Gerry on a deeply personal level, and he’s looking forward to comparing his experience as “The” Bachelor with what he sees in Gerry on his quest for love. This season of The Bachelor has much higher stakes than a typical season, and Ben and Ashley discuss why contestants in their 60s/70s have an easier time on the show than people in 20s. Plus, we talk to a Golden fan for a REAL grandma’s take on the first episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bachelor in Paradise is back and it did NOT disappoint! Ben and Ashley break down all the drama from the premiere episode, including the love triangles that are already forming! Could Paradise be the perfect place for Brayden’s redemption?? And Ben has a message for the contestant struggling with a “movement”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rachel Recchia is fresh from the sand in Paradise and ready to spill some major tea! She gets real about the transition from being “The Bachelorette” to joining a cast on Bachelor in Paradise, and why the show helped her reveal her true self. Plus, we hear Rachel’s honest reaction to Clayton Echard’s paternity test situation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re taking things WAY back with our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter! We’re hanging out with Amanda Marsh, who was the winner of the very first season of The Bachelor! Find out Amanda’s reaction when her fellow finalist, Trista, reveals what happened during a phone call she had with Bachelor Alex Michel! We get caught up on Amanda’s life after leaving the mansion, and she takes us back to the first few weeks of filming when no one knew what to expect!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have a FULL recap of Dean Unglert and Caelynn Miller-Keyes’ wedding weekend up in the mountains of Aspen, Colorado!  Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad join in to share the behind the scenes stories from the “mountain chic” affair, including who had a secret crush on Dean! Plus, how did Becca’s girlfriend Hayley Kiyoko react when she found out how Becca and Ben know each other??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down the hottest news in Bachelor Nation, as we try to get the REAL facts around Clayton Echard’s paternity test timeline. Could he be a father??   Plus, find out why Ben snuck out of Dean and Caelynn’s wedding early… without saying goodbye!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor OGs Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney catch up with Season 7 Bachelorette winner JP Rosenbaum!  JP gets real about life since splitting from Ashley Hebert, and we hear his experience looking for love as a single dad. Plus, find out if we’d ever see JP make a return to the franchise… but as The Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Wells Adams who is fresh from the beach in Paradise and has all the tea to spill before the premiere! Wells drops some hints about what we might see when the contestants hit the sand, and he shares a WILD twist that fans will love… but contestants will hate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DISCLAIMER: This conversation covers sensitive topics (child loss, infertility). Ben and Ashley sit down with Sarah Herron from Sean Lowe’s season of The Bachelor for a raw and real conversation about her new marriage, her IVF journey, and how she’s finding healing after a devastating loss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are getting ready to head to Dean and Caelynn’s wedding but they have mixed feelings about the remote location. We have a sneak peek at some of the drama coming on this season of Paradise! Wells shared a warning that s*** is gonna hit the fan! Plus, we have more details on the heartbreaking split of Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The love story of Madi Prewett Troutt is one you NEED to hear! Madi sits down with Ben and Ashley to share everything from her experience on Peter Weber’s season of The Bachelor, to finding her own true love after the show!   Madi reveals the moment she knew her husband Grant was “the one”.   Plus, find out why you shouldn’t be searching for someone who “completes you”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley do a last minute wedding check in with Dean and Caelynn before they walk down the aisle! They say wedding planning is like climbing a mountain, but Dean may have taken that phrase too literally… Find out why his wedding prep has caused some friction between him and his soon to be bride. Caelynn shares an intimate memory from Paradise when she realized she would never meet anyone like Dean again. And we find out if little Deans and Caelynns might be coming in the future!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raven Gates is here to tell Ashley everything she needs to know before she and Jared try for a second baby, which is sooner than we thought! Raven gets real about how she keeps the sparks alive with Adam, and you won’t believe the roleplay dates they set up for each other! Plus, we take things to a possible TMI place… with some nipple talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared joins Ashley to break down the latest Bachelor headlines! Ashley finds out if Nick Viall gave her the “fake” gender of his baby, we discuss Katie Thurston’s return to reality dating, and we get real about who has chosen sides in the battle of Team Jason/Team Kaitlyn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are ready to go IN DEPTH with a member of Bachelor Nation whose story needs to be told… Zac Clark. We talk to Zac about his journey through addiction, which inspires Ben to open up about his own struggles with drug abuse.  Zac gets real about his experience in his first marriage, and authentically shares the details about why that relationship fell apart. And we hear about his time on The Bachelorette from his point of view, all the way through to his proposal to Tayshia. Plus, we hear about Zac’s work with addiction centers and how he’s helping others facing the same challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley hangs out with our latest Bachelorette Charity Lawson and the man who earned her final rose… Dotun Olubeko! Hear the story of how her final choice was spoiled in a MAJOR way. And we get the true reason why Dotun wasn’t very involved in the first few episodes of the season.  Plus, we get the latest on their plans to walk down the aisle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DeAnna Pappas joins Ashley to break down all the hottest Bachelor headlines! But we also get into her personal life, and find out why she has no f**ks left when it comes to dating.  Ashley and DeAnna get into a special preview of The Golden Bachelor, and discuss why this show could totally revitalize the franchise. Plus, we find out exactly what it would take to get DeAnna back into the Bachelor Mansion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour’s iconic French wedding had everyone talking, so Ben and Ashley need a full report from a guest who just got back from the party! Heather Martin sits down with us for a minute by minute recap of every extravagant detail. Find out which Bachelor Nation stars you DIDN’T KNOW were in attendance. And, something dramatic happened on the bus ride back… Heather tells all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The women competing for Gerry’s heart on The Golden Bachelor have been revealed, so Ashley is here with our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter for a preview of the contestants! Hear all of our first impressions and hear some early predictions from serious Bachelor experts. And Trista has an early look at an episode she was a part of! You’ll never guess what happened between her and Gerry when she spent time with him 1 on 1!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Monday, August 28th, many news outlets reported that former Bachelorette contestant Josh Seiter had passed away. When in fact, the following day, bachelor nation learned that the reports were in error.  Ashley and guest host Jared speak directly with Josh to discuss the events of this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the recent Bachelor Nation weddings we’re most excited about is Krystal Nielson’s! She’s joining Ben and Ashley for her FIRST interview since tying the knot! Get to know Krystal’s new husband Miles and hear the honest truth about the differences between this marriage and her first wedding on Bachelor in Paradise. And find out what happened when Krystal last heard from her ex-husband Chris Randone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Find out what is REALLY going on with Greg Grippo and Victoria Fuller. We have your inside look at Hannah G and Dylan’s big day Plus, a sneak peak in to Serena and Joe and Dean and Caelynn's weddings!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are checking in with Arie and Lauren Luyendyk for an update on one of Bachelor Nation's biggest success stories! Their romance sounds like a fairy tale... but they might sleep in separate beds! Ben and Ashley find out the truth... We hear all about their vow renewal in Aruba, and tears were shed... but who did the crying?? Plus, Arie shares his experience on Maui helping with recovery efforts after the devastating wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We finally have a teaser for Bachelor in Paradise, and it looks like a long guarded secret might get revealed as the singles hit the sand!  We tell you everything you need to know about the “truth box”! Plus, we try to figure out who from Bachelor Nation will make it to Hannah G and Dylan’s wedding!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the final episode of Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette and Ben & Ashley are overwhelmed with emotion! Ashley reveals why Charity was her favorite Bachelorette since Tayshia. And break down the proposal moment by moment, and explain what made it EVERYTHING we wanted from a Bachelor proposal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley talk to Sean McLaughlin from Charity’s season to get to the bottom of his beef with Brayden… where do they stand now?? You might be surprised at how THEIR relationship developed. Sean is looking pretty tan… did he go to Paradise?? Ben and Ashley are ready to dig for who might have caught his eye (if he ended up) on the beach! Plus, Sean reveals a special moment he’s only shared with ONE girl in his entire life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is sitting down with Amanda Stanton for her first interview since announcing her pregnancy! She shares every magical detail, from how she told her daughters they were getting a new sibling, to helping her fiancé as a first time dad. Plus, Amanda gives us a sneak peek at the gender and the name of her soon-to-be 3rd child!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney’s conversation with Deanna Pappas continues, and we hear ALL the details about her meetings with ABC about a possible return… as The Bachelorette! Deanna opens up about her divorce and how it might change the way she looks at relationships forever. Plus, Trista has to clear the air about a misunderstood “whoop”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are back for a check in on the current Bachelorette season with Deanna Pappas! We hear all about Deanna's pickle ball date with Gerry, the upcoming Golden Bachelor.  And Deanna tries to convince us to sympathize with Xavier, but how much can you get away with simply because you're "young"??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s time for the Men Tell All for Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette! Ben and Ashley dive deep into every dramatic detail, including Brayden’s “classless” comment. And Ben reveals his behind the scenes connection to the Golden Bachelor and why we shouldn’t give up hope to see him on the season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our IN DEPTH conversation with Clare Crawley continues. We get into her time as The Bachelorette, how she found love since leaving the show, and more on her IVF journey!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clare Crawley is sitting down with Ben and Ashley to go IN DEPTH on her journey to motherhood! Clare opens up about every step of the IVF process, including her honest reaction to the gender reveal! Plus, Clare hints that we could all get an intimate behind-the-scenes look at everything she’s been through…  and it might be coming soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re down to the Top 3 guys on Charity’s season of The Bachelorette, and Ben has a shocking admission to make to Ashley about Xavier. Ben opens up about how he felt a connection with Joey when he talked about his “dark days”. And we discuss the sad news of Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick’s break-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben’s shares his honest thoughts and responds to comments his former fiance made in her tell-all interview with Shawn Booth. Plus, are the rumors true.  Is a Bachelor Nation couple we all love breaking up? And, Ben and Ashley give an update on Gabby Windey's new love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Hometowns week for Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette! Ashley has a deep analysis to share about “Uncle Joe” that will blow your mind. What did Xavier REALLY mean when he said his sister loves Charity more than he does?? We try to get to the bottom of his true feelings. And it’s time to place our bets on who’s winning Charity’s heart when the final rose is handed out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our conversation with Shawn Booth continues as he spills all about his upcoming baby! We get a full timeline of his relationship with the soon to be mother of his child.   Hear Shawn read his “olive branch” text he sent to Kaitlyn and find out the truth about her response. Plus, we get a full play by play of the day his baby mama Dre came home and they found out the big news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A major Bachelor Nation baby announcement came out of nowhere... and now Shawn Booth is here to answer all of Ben and Ashley's questions.  Find out the whole history of Shawn’s relationship with Dre, and how she played a role in the most important day of Ben’s life. Shawn gets real about the shock of finding out he was going to be a father, and he opens up about his interactions with Katlyn Bristowe since ending their relationship.  This is a raw and unfiltered interview that you can’t hear anywhere else!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re headed to New Orleans this week on Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette! Find out why Ben thinks Xavier is going all the way to the final rose. Ben and Ashley can’t believe this contestant got a 1 on 1 two weeks in a row! You’ll be shocked at what they say. Plus, Ben explains why Hometowns are BRUTAL for the lead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Old school meets new school when our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney teams up with former Bachelor Lorenzo Borghese and recent Bachelorette contestant Andrew Spencer to watch the latest episode of The Bachelorette! This is Lorenzo’s FIRST TIME watching The Bachelor since 2006! You won’t believe his reactions to how the show has changed. Plus, our panel of Bachelor Nation stars reveal the “kiss of death” that is guaranteed to get you booted from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is going one on one with one of the most polarizing men on Charity’s season of The Bachelorette! We’re going behind the earrings with Brayden Bowers to get his side of what happened between him and Charity. Brayden bares all and reveals a shocking story from his past that helps explain why he acted the way he did while on the show. Plus, find out if we’ll see Brayden in Paradise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s another week of Charity’s season of The Bachelorette, and Ben and Ashley are ready to break down every juicy detail. Ben does NOT hold back when sharing his true thoughts on this episode. What can the franchise do to save itself?? Ashley explains why the bloom is off the rose for Brayden, and Ben makes a compelling pitch to rejoin the Bachelor franchise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley react to the announcement of the newest member of the Bachelor Nation family, and they share an inside look at our first Golden Bachelor that you won’t hear anywhere else! Plus, find out why Ben is the subject of a petition for the show… before they even start filming!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One couple from Bachelor Nation is about to talk down the aisle, but first they have more news to announce! Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt are with Ben and Ashley as the new hosts of "Bachelor Happy Hour"! Find out how wedding planning is going for the happy couple, and discover how they're dealing with a major decision.  Plus, Ashley confronts Joe about how he handled himself in front of one of the most famous people in the world.  Want to hear the rest?? Head over to Bachelor Happy Hour for Part 2!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are traveling to Mars with figure skater Adam Rippon to talk about Ashley’s latest reality TV adventure “Stars on Mars”! Find out what it was like to “go on a mission” with Ashley, and Adam reveals why tensions were out of this world just before Ashley arrived!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back to recap week 3 of Charity Lawson’s search for love on The Bachelorette! Ashley reveals why the “Barbie” date could totally change things for Charity, and why Dutton is the one to watch this season! Plus, find out which reality show has pulled Ashley OUT of Bachelor Nation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are talking to the woman of the hour, our current Bachelorette Charity Lawson! And NOTHING is off limits! Hear about the moment coming this season that could rival Colton’s “fence jump”. And, Charity spills on what she REALLY thinks about “the earrings”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down week 2 of Charity’s search for love on The Bachelorette! We try to interpret all the signals from the trip to the Hollywood sign, we discuss why Adrian revealed himself as “the wrong reasons” guy, and Ben doubles down on who he thinks will go all the way. Plus, we get a live report on why Carly Waddell skipped her best friend’s wedding!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are throwing it back and hanging out the first ever British Bachelor… Matt Grant! Matt tells the whirlwind story of how he was first cast as The Bachelor, and he reveals the MAJOR change he had to make before they started filming! Plus, Matt uncovers a longtime Bachelor secret that will blow your mind! You’ll never look at hometowns the same way again!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re inviting YOU to the ultimate Bachelorette watch party for Charity’s premiere episode! Join Bachelor Nation OG's Trista Sutter, Courtney Robertson and Sadie Murray and hear their HONEST thoughts in real time as they watch and review the first episode of Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette. Hear which of Charity’s guys they think will go all the way, find out if they think true love is in the cards, AND hear the story of when Trista officially added Charity to THE Bachelorette group chat! Secrets are revealed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Charity’s premiere of The Bachelorette! Ben and Ashley are ready to break down every dramatic moment from night one of Charity’s search for love. Ben has a shocking prediction about Braydon, and he reveals why he thinks he got the first impression rose. Ashley admits that she cannot look at one contestant the same after a big move he made in the preview. And, Ben and Ashley share who they think will make it to the very end, after only seeing the first episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor OG Trista Sutter is catching up with Melissa Rycroft Strickland who was (briefly) engaged to Jason Mesnick on The Bachelor. Melissa reveals that she nearly became Jason’s “wife” on a different reality show! And, we finally hear the true story of why Melissa was never The Bachelorette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re in the last week before the premiere of Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette. What are Ben and Ashley’s final predictions??  Have you heard about The Bachelorette’s new time slot? Ashley thinks this could mean the end of the franchise… you have to hear the other clues she found that may mean the show is on the way out! Plus, we get into Kelley Flanagan’s new relationship and who might have the next Bachelor Nation baby!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley brought Rachel Recchia and Zach Shallcross together for the FIRST TIME since “After the Final Rose” and you won’t believe what happens! Secrets are spilled, stories are told, and memories are shared as they face each other for the first time after the end of The Bachelorette. Plus, Zach, Rachel and Kaity Biggar play a game of “Most Likely To” and things get HEATED!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley shares all the tea from an anonymous source with pictures of Brandon Jones out with another girl… just days before their break-up! Ben opens up about filming with Jojo Fletcher during his “Happily Ever After” show with then-fiancé Lauren Bushnell. Plus, Ben shares the exact moment that he realized he could never marry Lauren.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The celebration continues as we look back Trista Sutter’s dream wedding on her 20th anniversary!  But now it’s time for Trista to walk down the aisle and welcome her husband Ryan onto the podcast! You won’t believe the secrets that get revealed after 20 years!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OG and first Bachelorette Trista Sutter is celebrating her 20th wedding anniversary! We’re looking back at the “Super Bowl of Weddings” with never-before-heard stories from the big day! We talk to those closest to Trista to find out what really happened in the moments before she walked down the aisle, and we discover some of the secrets from one of Bachelor Nation’s original success stories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley sit down with Jojo Fletcher and her husband Jordan Rodgers for an intimate conversation about her history with Ben, and her future with Jordan. Hear the moment that broke Jojo’s heart when she thought Ben was going to propose, and  the emotional aftermath that affected her after she was sent home. And, Jojo and Jordan open up about their own struggles early in their relationship, and how they moved past those challenges to become of the biggest success stories in Bachelor Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A reunion YEARS in the making, Ben faces one of the most intense emotional experiences of his life when a major figure from his past joins him on the podcast for the very first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down the latest Bachelor headlines, including Dean Unglert's death defying stunts.  Ashley shares the cringe-worthy story of how she dumped coffee all over a TV legend.  And, we hear about what happened when a fan confronted Chris Harrison about how Ben's ex is "better off without him"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are staying in a haunted hotel, but that isn’t stopping them from breaking down the latest Bachelor Headlines! We get into Andi Dorfman’s wedding, Becca Kufrin’s new sonogram pic, and Joe and Serena’s upcoming nuptials! Find out what has Grocery Store Joe SO excited!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before we kick off Charity Lawson’s journey for love on The Bachelorette, Ben and Ashley have your sneak preview of the guys trying to win her heart. Hear our brutally honest first impressions of Charity’s guys and find out which one gets a rose of approval from Ben and Ashley!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben sits down with Andrew Spencer from Katie Thurston’s season for an update on his life since leaving the sand in Paradise. Andrew shares some wild stories from The Bachelor Live on Stage, and we find out how he kept such tight friendships with the guys on his season. Plus, we hear the latest on his romantic life and why he identifies as a “ghoster/obsessor”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Glaze from Katie Thurston’s season hangs out with Ben and shares everything from his experience on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. He says there is a ZERO percent chance he’ll return to the beach, but there is one other part of the franchise that still has his attention… Plus, we hear how it felt for Justin to go back to his normal job after being on the show, and we find out why he was stood up on MULTIPLE dates!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is back with Gabby and Rachel for a no limits tell-all!  Hear the latest on their love lives since they handed out their final roses, and find out what happened when they spent the weekend with Zach Shallcross! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is sitting down one on one with Nate Olukoya for an honest conversation about his life since splitting from Michelle Young.  He reveals how things have been between him and Michelle since breaking up, and we hear how he handled the fallout after it felt like everyone had made up their minds about what happened.  You don’t want to miss this raw and unfiltered interview.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are sitting down for an exclusive interview with the Bachelor marriage that has EVERYONE talking. Clare Crawley and her new husband Ryan Dawkins are here and spilling intimate details about their relationship. Find out how Clare feels finding love outside of Bachelor Nation, hear their plans together, and Clare reveals some major secrets from her time as The Bachelorette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now thag the final rose has been passed out and the season is wrapped up, it's time to check in with the latest Bachelor success story. Ben sits down with Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar for an honest look at their lives together and what's in store for their future as a couple.  Find out why they don't currently live together, and we get the real story about their their wedding plans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a Bachelor Nation headline roundup with Ben and Ashley! We have all the details on Colton Underwood's wedding, and we discuss why only ONE member of Bachelor Nation was in attendance. Someone from Ben's past just had her first child! Hear his reaction. And, Ashley addresses the headlines about HER! Get the real story on why she and Jared are waiting before trying for baby #2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley sit down with Sarah Trott from Matt James’ season of The Bachelor for an honest and candid discussion about ALS and the devastating effects of the disease. Sarah opens up about tragically losing her father to ALS and how she built a community for other caregivers to support one another. Plus, Sarah reveals her possible future with The Bachelor franchise and why she left The Bachelor after only 3 weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new member of The Bachelor franchise has entered the chat! Ben and Ashley have all the details on “The Golden Bachelor” and we have an inside look at WHO might be the host!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a Bachelor Nation headlines roundup with Becca Kufrin! Ben and Becca share their honest reactions to Brandon Jones and Serene Russell calling off their engagement, they discuss Nick Viall's age gap relationship, and we find out what might happen on the first reality show that has a cast of ALL villains! Who from Bachelor Nation will make the list??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are a LOT of updates in the world of Becca Kufrin and Ben is ready to hear the whole story! Becca is hanging out and sharing the latest on her relationship with Thomas Jacobs, their growing family, and what's happening with Bachelor Live on Stage!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trista Sutter is going back to The Bachelorette Season 5, and hanging out with winner Ed Swiderski! Ed spills everything about his experience on the show, how things ended up with Bachelorette Jillian Harris, and why he may have done Bachelor Pad for the “wrong reasons”. Plus, find out WHY Ed disappeared from The Bachelorette while filming!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Bekah Martinez from Arie’s season, as she prepares for life as a soon to be mom of 3! Bekah shares her honest experience heading into baby #3, including how she reacted when her fiancé Grayston said he DIDN’T want any more kids! Find out IF and when she plans on getting married, and why she and Grayston can’t sleep in the same bed when they visit her parents!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down a crop of Bachelor Nation headlines and things get tense when one of the stories is about Ashley! Find out the truth about why she and Jared might be packing up and moving to a new state! We speculate about why Bachelor Live on Stage cancelled some of their shows and Ben shares a behind the scenes look at how the live show is put together. Plus, we get into Peter Weber and Kelley Flanagan’s split and the big news from Becca Kufrin!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a Royal return for our Bachelor OG Bob Guiney when he talks to Erica Rose from Lorenzo Borghese's season.  Erica holds nothing back when sharing memories from the Bachelor Italian villa, and we hear the real story of why she wore the famous tiara.  Plus, find out why a different reality show completely t changed her parenting style with her daughters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the off-season, so things are getting a little weird around here!  Ben shares a very intimate and embarrassing story from one of his post-Bachelor appearances, and we cannot stop cringing. And, we have a LOT of Bachelor Baby news to break down! Bekah Martinez has another on the way, Arie and Lauren might adopt, and Dean might end up being his own child’s uncle??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Harrison has called out Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss! So Ben and Ashley dig into the details to discuss what may have happened behind the scenes of the show, and how major decisions were made. Do you ever wonder what happens to the Neil Lane engagement rings after a Bachelor couple splits?? We have the real answers! And, Ben reveals an important piece Bachelor history that he took with him after his season ended.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is going one on one with Gabi Elnicki for a raw and honest look at her time as a contestant on Zach Shalcross’ season of The Bachelor.   Gabi reveals the exact moment she knew Zach wasn’t going to choose her. And, Gabi opens up about how it felt to be at the Rose Ceremony after EVERYONE knew about their time in the Fantasy Suite.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter reconnect with season 7 Bachelor Ben Flajnik! Find out what’s new in the world of the “wine guy”. Ben F. is VERY private about his new relationship, but we get him to spill a few details! Plus, find out why Ben F. does NOT watch The Bachelor anymore!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could a fan favorite from Bachelor Nation be romantically entangled with a member of Summer House?? Ben and Ashley have all the clues and what it means for the 2 franchises! Plus, we break down Rachael Recchia’s Bachelorette advice to Charity. Was she being helpful at all??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Mesnick is hanging out with our Bachelor OGs Trista and Bob! Hear the untold story of what happened to Jason JUST before he became the Bachelor, and find out the last time he spoke to Melissa Rycroft… you won’t believe what went down! Plus, Jason confronts Trista to get the real answer on her feelings after everything that happened during his season of The Bachelor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now that Zach’s season of The Bachelor is all wrapped up, Ben is ready to go IN DEPTH with Ariel Frenkel. Ariel has some strong feelings about what happened during “sex week”. Find out why her relationship with Zach could have turned out COMPLETELY different. And, Ariel shares her honest reaction to the fan campaign to make her The BacheloretteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just because you watched Serene Russell look for love on Clayton’s season, doesn’t mean you know her whole story. Ashley is going IN DEPTH to learn about her relationships after Paradise, and what she honestly thought about her experience on the show. Plus, Serene opens up about how it feels to be compared to other contestants on The Bachelor, and you won’t believe who she calls out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared and Ashley NEED to discuss the breaking news around the decision from Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss to move on from the franchise after more than 20 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is joined by Serene Russell from Clayton’s season to help break down Zach’s finale as The Bachelor! Ashley holds nothing back when revealing what disappointed her about the finale, and we discuss the choice for the next Bachelorette. Plus, find out why Ariel’s confrontation with Zach was one of the biggest moments from the entire seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You first met Mykenna Dorn on Peter Weber’s season of The Bachelor, but there is so much more to Mykenna than what you saw on TV! Ashley goes IN DEPTH to learn how the experience of the show changed Mykenna’s life… for the better or the worse. She shares some memories from Paradise that didn’t make the final cut, and we hear if a wedding might be coming for her and her new boyfriend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mykenna Dorn from Peter Weber's season is here with Ben and Ashley to help break down what's become known as "Sex Week"!  What REALLY goes down in the Fantasy Suites?? We get a behind the scenes look from Ben on what goes down.  Plus, a major debate on whether Zach should have told Gabi about his big decision... what do you think??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We first met Jess Girod while trying to capture the heart of Zach Shallcross, but now Ben and Ashley are going IN DEPTH to find out more about one of our favorite contestants. Hear the story of how her mom thought she was being kidnapped when she went on the show.  And, Jess tells all about a private conversation she had with Zach just before everything ended between them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Jess Girod, who's ready to share an exclusive look at what it was like to be one of Zach's contestants! She's helping us recap the Women Tell All, and has some JUICY behind the scenes secrets to share.  We hear the real story on Anastasia and her "boyfriend", what really happened during her final conversation with Zach, and we find out if we'll see her in Paradise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zach has made a no-sex pledge! How will that go once we get to the fantasy suites??   Ben and Ashley stand up to defend Zach over that strange shower scene, and we try to figure out if you can fall in love with someone without knowing their middle name.   Plus, find out why Ben thinks that the producers are trying to sell Zach as “the new Sean Lowe”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley lead a confessional for some of our favorite guys and girls from Bachelor Nation!  Hear “what could’ve been” from Michelle and Rachel with the guys from their season, and you get a front row seat to all the drama when they’re reunited with Clayton! Plus, Clayton opens up about life since his break-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clayton Echard sticks around to help Ben recap this week’s episode of The Bachelor! Why didn’t Zach send Greer home WEEKS ago?? Clayton reveals that a contestant on his season wanted to be sent home, but he kept her around… and it backfired. Plus, Ben has a shocking revelation about Zach… does Clayton agree??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when two former Bachelors get together?? Secrets are revealed! Ben is hanging out with Clayton Echard who has a LOT to say since the last time we saw him. Clayton clears the air about what happened with him and Rachel, and what he was TRULY feeling the first time he laid eyes on her. And, we hear the real story on where he stands with Susie today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are going IN DEPTH with the latest Bachelor success story, Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin!  Find out the difference between single Kenny and relationship Kenny… you’ll be shocked at the change! And, the happy couple reveals how “the spark” started in Paradise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter connect with season 7 Bachelorette Ashley Hebert and get an honest update on her love life after being on the show! Ashley opens up about her divorce and the unbelievable amount of criticism she received from men on social media, who blame her for the break-up. Find out if she’ll get married in the future, and learn some difficult but necessary conversations to have with your kids if you and your partner are splitting up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In between the spells and witches, Ashley has a bold prediction to make about how this season of The Bachelor is going to end! Ben reveals a shocking secret from his time on The Bachelorette that he’s NEVER shared before. And, we find out there may be other forces at work that brought Ashley and Jared together… could the same happen for Zach??  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bachelor Live on Stage is BACK! And Ashley is hanging out with the new hosts: Becca Kufrin and Andrew Spencer! Find out how the show has changed and what you can expect if you catch Bachelor Live when it comes to your city! We HAVE to get into Becca’s wedding planning! Has she “said yes to the dress”? And Ashley has some much needed wedding advice to share. And, Andrew reveals if we’ll ever see him return to Paradise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it weird to prefer cuddling over kissing?? This  is one of the big debates taking over Bachelor Nation after this week's episode.  Were the girls right in feeling "stood up" after Zach was sick?? Ben and Ashley break down all the drama.  And, we try to figure out how Zach REALLY feels about Greer after that virtual cocktail party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking to an ex after a relationship ends can be a weird experience, but imagine reconnecting with your ex 20 YEARS later… after you met her on a TV dating show!  Our Bachelor OG Bob Guiney sits down with Estella Gardinier for the FIRST TIME in decades to reveal never-before-heard secrets about their relationship, and they rehash drama that they’ve kept hidden for 20 years. You don’t want to miss a single awkward moment in this historic Bachelor reunion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley catch up with Jade Roper Tolbert and she doesn’t hold anything back when talking about her marriage to Tanner. Find out why they just made it out of the hardest year in their relationship, and how they reset their marriage before things got worse! Plus, we discuss why Jade would be the villain if she was on The Bachelor today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have a theory that Zach’s season marks a MAJOR shift in the focus of The Bachelor. Find out why they think this season focuses more on the contestants and relationships and less on the drama. But this week wasn’t totally drama-free! We get into Anastasia’s Instagram comment and try to figure out if she’s here for the “right reasons”.  Plus, find out WHO of Zach’s girls has the highest chance of scoring his heart for good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zach's season is getting low grades from Ben and Ashley so far, but is Sean Lowe enough to save it??  What do we think about the skydiving date? Ben reveals a hidden secret from his season when looking at the bond Zach and Aly had after jumping out of a plane.  And, could Clayton Echard and Rachel Recchia be our next Bachelor couple??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is having the ultimate Bachelor Nation girls night in Pebble Beach and Rachel Recchia, Michelle Young and Caelynn Miller-Keyes are hanging out and telling all! Things get heated because Clayton is hanging around too! You have to listen to find out what went down when he watched the sunset with 2 of his exes! Find out who is more likely to get back with Clayton: Michelle or Rachel. And, we get the real answers behind the viral Tik Tok of Rachel and Clayton. Plus, find out some shocking secrets about Caelynn’s upcoming wedding to Dean!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hanging out with one of our favorite reality tv couples: Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli! They take us through their first date, if they felt love at first sight, and why Ben’s family has a deep connection to Blake’s house. Plus… find out if Blake and Giannina will walk down the aisle anytime soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Almost Famous OG Trista Sutter is hanging out with new Bachelor host Jesse Palmer to get the real story of what it’s like to be the “face” of the show! Find out how things have changed since Jesse was the Bachelor and why he wishes he could be the lead now! And we hear a major secret about Zach’s season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the passing of the torch in Bachelor Nation when legendary Bachelor OG Bob Guiney sits down with the latest lead, Zach Shallcross.  Hear the words of wisdom, the warnings, and the laughs that happen when the new guys gets a crash course in what to expect from life as “The Bachelor”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley and Jared are here to recap this week’s episode of The Bachelor as Zach continues his quest for love! Jared and Ashley hold nothing back, and are critical of The Bachelor “formula”. Does it work??   Did Briana deserve America’s first impression rose??   And… who in Bachelor Nation has BDE??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the premiere of Zach's season and Ben and Ashley have some brutally honest thoughts!  Have we seen this many kisses before on night one?? Ben breaks down every first impression, right down to the licks.  And, we look forward to what we can expect from the franchise after the reaction to this season's premiere!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before the world follows Zach on his Bachelor journey, Ashley is sitting down with the man of the hour to get to know him better on the final days leading up to his premiere!   Find out some intimate details from his romantic life that will help you understand his search for love and maybe Ashley can get him to reveal WHO stole his heart from the cast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arie Luyendyk is back with Ashley to help break down a wild week in Bachelor headlines! We get into all the engagement news! From Nick Viall popping the question to Dean and Caelynn’s star studded engagement party, and we find out what could pull Arie back into the world of The Bachelor! Plus, Arie shares some incredible tips for new parents that Ashley NEEDS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are diving deep into all the breaking news in Bachelor Nation! Chris Harrison finally speaks out on his new podcast! Ben and Ashley share their thoughts and offer their perspective on how The Bachelor is doing without Chris as its host. And, we have news on the next wedding in Bachelor Nation with some fan favorites!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have the full list of contestants for Zach Shallcross' season of The Bachelor and it's time to reveal our first impressions! Find out the detailed backstories Ben gives the contestants and we read a few fan submissions to find out what YOU think of Zach's ladies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back in 2023 and getting ready for a new season of The Bachelor! But before we get into the girls vying for Zach’s heart, we break down the latest in Bachelor headlines.   We clear up the rumors about Mike Johnson’s new relationship   And Hannah Brown makes a surprising reveal by starring in a brand new show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is hanging out with Andrew Spencer from Katie Thurston’s season and going IN DEPTH to learn more about his life on and off The Bachelorette.   Hear about all the behind the scenes drama from his time on the show and why he dreams of living in a rom-com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley sits down with Justin Glaze from Katie Thurston’s season to hear the real story of what happened during his time on The Bachelorette.  Hear secret stories from Paradise, his stance on a major feud in Bachelor Nation, and find out which former Bachelorette he has his eye on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Holidays from the Almost Famous podcast! Ashley is bringing the yuletide spirit with a Bachelor Nation holiday party!  Genevieve Parisi, Caelynn Miller-Keyes, Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter all stop by to share their favorite traditions and spill some Christmas secrets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is hanging out with Justin and Andrew from Katie Thurston’s season to break down the latest in Bachelor headlines! We discuss Chris Harrison finally breaking his silence and the upcoming wedding for Becca and Thomas, but you HAVE to hear Justin and Andrew tell the story of how someone left their number… on a thong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the first week of The Bachelor off-season so Ben and Ashley are diving deep into some of the news rocking Bachelor Nation!   Could Clayton return… to Paradise?? Ben and Ashley have the latest on his possible comeback. Would you want to see him on the sand?   Plus, Ben shares a secret detail about his wedding to Jess and we find out if a fan favorite former Bachelor will tie the knot on TV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve heard from Genevieve, now it’s time to get Aaron’s side of how things went down with them on and off Paradise.  Ben and Ashley ask the difficult questions, and Aaron sets the record straight about the rumors surrounding him and his relationships before and after his time on the sand.  You haven’t heard the whole story until you join Ben and Ashley for this exclusive conversation with Aaron Clancy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the off season but there’s PLENTY of tea being spilled in Bachelor Nation!   Ben and Ashley dive into the relationship details of Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo… do they seem serious??   A fan favorite from Arie’s season is finally engaged!   And we discuss the next step for Dean and Caelynn’s relationship… which means Dean better practice changing diapers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh off their conversation with Brad Womack, our Bachelor OGs Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney talk to one of his final choices, DeAnna Pappas!  DeAnna shares how The Bachelor has changed since she was The Bachelorette in 2008, and we hear her real thoughts on the rise of influencers getting their start on the show.  And she reveals what she said when her daughter first saw the clip of her kissing Jason Mesnick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Genevieve Parisi is back from Paradise and ready to share what REALLY happened.  We hear how things went down with Aaron, including her gut feelings about him from early on. And we get an update on how things are going since the break-up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley sits down with a newly engaged Caelynn Miller-Keyes for an IN DEPTH conversation about her relationship with Dean, their future together, and how exactly he proposed when he lost the ring!  Caelynn doesn't sugarcoat anything when she tells us about her miles-long engagement hike and why her interest in crime might become your new favorite podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re catching up with the sweethearts of Paradise, Danielle Maltby and Michael Allio!  Danielle spills everything about their inadvertent “soft launch” at Wells’ wedding!  We hear how things felt between Danielle and Michael as they left the beach and where they see their relationship headed in the future. And, find out why Danielle DIDN’T want Michael to propose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now that we’ve wrapped up this season of Bachelor in Paradise, it’s time to sit down with some of the success stories from the sand! First up is Brandon Jones and Serene Russell! Find out their plans post-Paradise and if they truly experienced “love at first sight”. And Ashley gets Brandon and Serene to spill their honest thoughts about the OTHER Paradise couples!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You’ve heard the rumors, you’ve seen the posts, now it’s time to hear the truth of what happened between Victoria Fuller and Johnny DePhillipo. Johnny is sitting down with Ben and Ashley for an exclusive interview to share how things ended with Victoria after they left Paradise. Hear what really happened at the reunion, and how another member of Bachelor Nation made everything worse.  Johnny bares his soul in this heartbreaking interview and shares his true thoughts about why his time with Victoria was cut short.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back for part 2 of the Bachelor in Paradise finale!  We try to figure out what happened with Tyler and Brittney, and Ben has an update on Danielle and Michael. Plus Ashley shares some inside tea on Jill and Tarzan… will they make it work??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the first installment of our Bachelor in Paradise finale party and not many couples went the distance. Ben and Ashley break down the final rose ceremony and which couples we’re the most hopeful for. Plus, find out which moment in the finale brought Ashley to tears and moved her more than anything else this season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our OGs Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney hang with one of our favorite early Bachelors, the one and only Brad Womack! Brad shares his honest reaction to how his season ended and we get an update on his romantic life since his time on The Bachelor. And find out who in Bachelor Nation Brad is the closest with!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They got the most screen time this season of Paradise and now Ben and Ashley have the twins Justin and Joey Young on the podcast!Find out who REALLY stole their heart on the sand and we hear some of the stories you didn't see on camera!Plus, is an itch considered "pain"? We break down the debate of the century and why it started a fight between Genevieve and Aaron!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re back to a 2-Paradise week and Ben & Ashley are ready to break down the first episode! Rodney’s leaving the beach! We get to the bottom of why his departure affects the other cast members SO much. Eliza shows up at Justin’s doorstep, but he’s clearly not interested. What should she do??  And Ben has some exciting news to share!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Only one episode of Bachelor in Paradise this week but Ben and Ashley are ready to break it all down!   Who on the beach has “provider energy” and why is that the key to a successful relationship?? We’ll dive into it. Ashley gets REAL about who she thinks should have been The Bachelor and why the missed opportunity might totally change the franchise. Plus, an eyewitness account about how Erich is recovering from his break-up with Gabby!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's finally happening! Ryan Sutter is joining his wife Trista and former Bachelorette competitor Bob Guiney as our Almost Famous OGs! We hear everything about the surprise birthday party Ryan threw for Trista!  And Bob shares exactly why HE is the reason Ryan and Trista got together at the end of their season of The Bachelorette. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have more Bachelor in Paradise and Ben & Ashley have takes hotter than the sand on the beach!   This episode we realize that NO couple is safe! Who will leave as a success story??   And Jared Haibon joins us to explain why we shouldn’t be rooting for Kate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are ready to break down this week’s episodes of Bachelor in Paradise, but Ben has to wait for a trick or treating elk to leave his front door!   Ben has a theory on why Rodney won’t express his true feelings. Do you agree??   And there SO MANY weddings and engagements in Bachelor Nation this week! We run through them all and figure out what it means for the future of these couples!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have more Bachelor in Paradise to recap this week and we feel the same relief as Genevieve did after finding out about Aaron.   What do you think about what Shanae said about Kate?? Ashley shares her honest thoughts.     And we try to figure out where Victoria’s heart lies between Johnny and AlexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are breaking down another week of Bachelor in Paradise, but Ben is celebrating a big milestone in his own relationship: his 1 year wedding anniversary! Ben opens up about feeling protective of Lace during the Rodney situation. Find out who Ashley thinks Victoria should end up with and why she didn’t see a certain spark in the other match-up. Plus, Ben has a shocking announcement about his ex-fiance!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Herron from Sean Lowe’s season is hanging with Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter for an OG’s look at Bachelor in Paradise! Sarah drops some wild facts about HOW involved the producers might be with the romances on the beach   We get an update on her pregnancy, and Sarah and Bob dive deep into the Colorado conspiracy of Bachelor Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are stripping down and baring all with Jacob Rapini from Gabby and Rachael's season and Bachelor in Paradise! We hear the real story of what happened behind the scenes with the Tarzan of Paradise. And we know Jill's side of the story, but now it's time to hear Jacob's take on the infamous "naked date"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jessenia Cruz is back from Paradise and has a LOT of tea to spill with Ben and Ashley! She has a shocking admission about how this season compared to her first trip to Paradise and she spills everything about her love triangle! And find out what happened in tender moments that were cut during her time with Andrew!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There’s a LOT of Paradise this season and Ben and Ashley are ready to break it all down!   We delve into the DMs between Michael A and Danielle and what their past means for their future.   There’s a switch up this week! Ben and Ashley discuss the different reactions we see from the girls and the guys.   And find out who Ben and Ashley NEVER want to see cast again on The Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clare Crawley is hanging out with our Bachelor OGs Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney and for the first time anywhere… we get a joint interview with her new fiancé Ryan Dawkins!   Clare shares everything about her future with Ryan and we hear a secret about the proposal that NOBODY knows!   Plus, find out which of her Bachelor Nation exes reached out to congratulate her… and which didn’t!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are live at Audrey's Coffee House and Lounge in Rhode Island and Jill Chin from Bachelor in Paradise is with us!  She's BRUTALLY honest about everything that went down on the beach, and you won't believe what she has to say about everyone and everything. Plus we hear what really happened on what might be the first truly "naked date" in Bachelor history!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are live from Audrey's Coffee House and Lounge in Rhode Island and they're sitting down with Cassie Randolph!  Hear everything that went down after the final rose on Colton's season and we get an update on her love life that you won't believe!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tyler Norris is back from the beaches of Paradise and Ashley is going IN DEPTH to find out his reactions to the drama on the sand.  Tyler reveals WHO in Bachelor Nation he has his eye on, and we hear about the DM slide that made him interested in the franchise!  Plus, we get an inside look at our next Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are baring all while they break down another episode of Bachelor in Paradise, but not as much as Jill and Jacob! We get into all the intimate details of their full moon naked date, and find out if Ben and Ashley would have stripped down in front of the cameras.  We hear a behind the scenes story about a never-ending order of pizzas!  Plus, we take a trip to the boom-boom room!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley and Jared watched back their date on Paradise and they’re ready to address the criticisms from fans. They get real and address what people liked… and didn’t like during their time on the sand.   Jared and Ashley share some true relationship revelations from one of Bachelor Nation’s success stories!   And, they reveal a shocking truth about “The Bachelor Bros” Aaron and James!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is sitting down with fan favorite Mike Johnson to go IN DEPTH and learn the stories behind some of the most intimate parts of his personality. Hear how his life changed after The Bachelorette and discover why he wants to start the biggest sex media company of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley sits down with Jill Chin from Bachelor in Paradise! Hear about how contestants change from the main franchise to how you see them in Paradise, who Jill REALLY wanted to see on the Beach, and we get a sneak peek at how her love story might unfold in the next few episodes!   Plus, find out Jill’s biggest fear before going on Paradise and what she did when it became reality!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben made it to Vegas for the iHeartRadio Music Festival with Jason Tartick and Bob Guiney in the fully electric Hyundai IONIQ 5! And when they got to the Strip, they threw a legendary Bachelor party with Rachel Recchia, Mike Johnston, Genevieve Parisi, Victoria Fuller and country singer Adam Doleac! Secrets are spilled and truths are revealed during this tell-all for the ages! You don’t want to sleep on this Vegas Bachelor party! And be sure to check out Adam Doleac’s new album “Barstool Whiskey Wonderland”, out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s our second trip to Paradise this week and the tears are flowing! Ben and Ashley discuss Romeo nearly breaking down crying because no one wants his rose! What happened??   We talk to Genevieve Parisi who just got back from the beach! She and Ashley have a bonding moment over their deeply emotional experiences in Paradise, and they clear up some misconceptions the audience might have about what goes down on the sand.   Plus, Ben shares a shocking revelation he had about Genevieve after meeting her in person for the first time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared is sitting in with Ashley to recap the first episode of this week’s Bachelor in Paradise! We finally get to hear about why they went down to the beach this season and what happened when the cameras WEREN’T rolling. Jared and Ashley think Jill is “the star” of the show right now. Do you agree?? And, we try to break down the Salley drama and figure out what REALLY went down. All we know is that it’s a twisted tale of mysterious luggage, an ex-fiance and a terrible case of diarrhea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are back to help Ben and Ashley break down the new season of Bachelor in Paradise! They're hanging out with a fellow Bachelor OG who just got back from the beach... Lace Morris from Ben's season! She spills everything about who was friendly in Paradise and who caused the drama.  And we hear the real story about her "birthday party" on the sand!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh from the sand in Paradise, Genevieve Parisi sits down with Ben to go IN DEPTH about her experience on The Bachelor and what really happened down on BIP. Genevieve gets real about what it’s like in Paradise because she completely disagrees with Ashley about how much “fun” it is to film the show.   Discover the less than glamorous situation that might lead to a lifetime relationship… or at least a sleepover with some tropical raccoons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bachelor in Paradise has finally arrived! Ben and Ashley break down all the drama around who made “first beach”, how we’re predicting the couples that will make it, and what REALLY happens when the cameras are off and the lights are dimmed.   Ashley has some inside info about some contestants that knew each other BEFORE showing up in Paradise.   And, we talk to Real Housewife Meghan King to get all the dirt on her Vegas date with Mike Johnson! You won’t BELIEVE what happened when they went to the Fantasy Suite!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben in Las Vegas with Victoria Fuller from Peter Weber’s season! We’re sitting down with Victoria and going IN DEPTH to know her beyond what you saw on The Bachelor.   We hear all about her experience in Paradise and she spills everything about WHO she wanted to meet on the beach.   Plus, she shares who caused the most drama on this upcoming season of Paradise!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh off The Bachelorette finale, Rachel Recchia is sitting down one on one with Ben Higgins to discuss the highs and lows from her time as The Bachelorette. Rachel holds nothing back in this raw and unfiltered conversation, as she shares her journey towards healing.   Find out what really happened when the cameras weren’t rolling and what the future holds for Rachel Recchia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is joined by Chris Bukowski and Anna Redman to break down every exciting and frustrating moment from part 2 of The Bachelorette finale!Anna shares her take that it's a BIG red flag if a contestant is ready to propose with zero hesitation. Do you agree??We try to figure out what's going on with Tino... seems like a lot of pieces are missing from his story. And Chris shares the shocking member of Bachelor Nation who helped start his relationship with Anna!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is planning a BIG road trip to Vegas in new Hyundai and he needs some help from his Bachelor nation brothers to plan his route. Jason Tartick and Bachelor OG Bob Guiney are here to share their advice and reveal some MAJOR behind the scenes secrets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s part 1 of Gabby and Rachel’s finale and Ben and Ashley are here to break down every piece of the drama!   What ACTUALLY happened in the Fantasy suite with Zach?? Why was Zach apologizing? We have more questions than answers at this point.   We take a hard look at the remaining guys and Ben shares Jessica’s rapid fire prediction of which contestant will be the next Bachelor.   And… is Tino’s dad the new Barb??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is having a mom bonding moment with another mother from Bachelor Nation, Catherine Lowe! She gets real about the transition to sending her kids back to in-person school and she opens up about the possibility that she and Sean will adopt in the future! Plus, Catherine shares her expert opinion on how things will end for Gabby on this season of The Bachelorette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are back to recap the second episode of The Bachelorette this week, and they brought in the man in the center of it all: host Jesse Palmer! Ashley confronts Jesse about what’s giving Rachel “the ick” and we get an exclusive preview about what’s coming on Paradise! Plus, we break down all the drama on the overnight dates!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gabby and Rachel are south of the border in this week’s episode of The Bachelorette, and Ben and Ashley have a spicy recap for you!   Do you think Erich was right to share his feelings about the overnight dates?? Ben tries to put himself in Gabby’s mind for this moment.   How do we STILL not know a lot of the guys yet?? And so close to the finale!   And we discuss the motivation behind the “black box”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley and Jared interrupt this program for a very special interview with their favorite TV show of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s time for the Men Tell All for Gabby and Rachel’s season and Ben and Ashley aren’t holding back how they feel! Is it time to end the Men Tell All?? Were you as disappointed as Ben and Ashley? We look at the good and the bad as we get closer to the final rose. And Ashley has an idea for the next Bachelor that could totally revitalize the franchise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley join Bachelor Nation OGs Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney to break down the cast of the upcoming season of Bachelor Paradise! Ashley has a BIG announcement to make that brings her back to the start of her relationship with Jared. And, Ben uses the BIP cast announcement to make a bold prediction about who will be the next Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter and revealing some MAJOR Bachelor secrets you won’t hear anywhere else! We hear about life before “The Bachelor”, Ben’s secret life as a zookeeper, and who has out of control back hair! It’s wild what we can find from our spit, thanks to 23AndMe!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is back from Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland’s wedding and he has some tea to spill! He takes us through every detail, including the 4 dress changes and every Bachelor Nation appearance. We catch up with Spencer Swies (who was eliminated early in Rachel and Gabby’s season) and find out why we didn’t see more of him on screen. And he reveals if we’ll see him again in Paradise! Plus, Ben and Ashley recap the hometown dates, which separates those looking for love from those on the show for “the wrong reasons”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're throwing it back with an Almost Famous Flashback! The legendary Richard Marx joins Ben and Ashley to share stories from his career and give us a behind the scenes look at his performance on Becca Kufrin's season!And Ashley fangirls in a way we've never seen from her before! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're getting closer to hometowns on Gabby and Rachel's season and Ben and Ashley are ready to break down every detail from this week's episode! Find out why Tino had a "Shawn Booth moment", and we hear all the details on why Ben and Nick Viall reunited on a new reality tv show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are in Lake Tahoe and hanging out with some of our Bachelor Nation favorites! Jason Tartick, Caelynn Miller-Keyes, Annaliese Puccini and Trista Sutter open up about how their life journeys have evolved since being on The Bachelor. Caelynn shares how Dean has pushed her to try new things (and she’s pushed him to shower more), Annaliese tells us about #TentLife, and Jason drops some truth about embracing unexpected moments that could evolve your journey, like going on a reality dating show. Thanks to Hyundai, we’re all Evolving our Journey! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley just found out a major celeb claims “The Bachelor” is her guilty pleasure AND she listens to the podcast! You’ll never believe who it is.   With Gabby and Rachel’s season moving along, Ben and Ashley have some predictions on the next Bachelor. Ashley is hoping for a fan favorite from a previous season, and Ben has a guess that could totally shake up the franchise.   Plus, former Bachelor producer Elan Gale joins us to talk about his new show “The One that Got Away” and why it’s the first dating show from the multiverse!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are on a Bachelor Nation getaway to Lake Tahoe and we brought together some of our favorite Bachelors and Bachelorettes together to play some games! Alliances are formed, secrets are revealed, and no one can predict what will happen next during our game night! And it's all thanks to L'Occitane!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is joined by Bachelor OG Trista Sutter to recap this week's episode of The Bachelorette! We break down all the drama from the deck of the cruise ship, and Ashley shares why we might be at a turning point for the season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are taking are on a trip in Lake Tahoe and hanging with our favorite Bachelor Nation members! Our OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are here, as well as Annaliese Puccini and Caelynn Miller-Keyes! Everyone is letting loose and secrets are revealed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Things seem to be going well for Gabby and Rachel as we continue their journey on The Bachelorette. Find out what made Ben emotional for the first time in YEARS while watching the show.   Are you as obsessed with Grandpa John as we are?? Ben and Ashley have some strong opinions on Grandpa’s role during the dates.   And Ben opens up about how imposter syndrome can affect the lead and how he still struggles with feeling worthy of love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is sitting down with Jason Tartick, one of Bachelor Nations most influential business and financial gurus, to discuss some incredible tips that will make you money.  Find out how to ask for a raise, when to buy a house and how to start a business! And of course we'll hear how wedding planning is going too! It's all thanks to our friends at Best Egg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley connect with Cam Ayala from Hannah Brown's season for a raw and honest update on his life. Cam opens up about his leg amputation surgery and the daily challenges he endures.  We hear Cam's perspective after being seen as a "villain" and how fans didn't hear his true story after watching the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the 2nd week of Gabby and Rachel's season of The Bachelorette and Ben and Ashley have A LOT of thoughts.  This feels like a throwback season, right?? Hear why Ben thinks this season could completely change the franchise.  Plus, find out what Ben and Ashley think is the biggest mistake Gabby and Rachel have made so far!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is just one of the millions of people who were disappointed to see “The Twins” sent home early on The Bachelorette, but we’re giving them another chance to win our hearts here on Almost Famous!   Get to know Joey and Justin Young, and hear some of the drama that happened on that first night in the mansion! They’re joining Ben and telling all!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gabby and Rachel’s season of The Bachelorette has finally arrived! Now that the first impressions have been made, Ben and Ashley have some thoughts!Find out who shocked Ben and Ashley after being sent home, and hear their predictions for the rest of the season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just after watching the premiere of The Bachelorette, Ben and Ashley get to know the ladies of the hour… Gabby and Rachel!   Find out what surprised them most about this season, and see if Ashley can get one of them to reveal their final choice with her patented “Smiling Game”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re into the final hours before Rachel and Gabby kick off their season of The Bachelorettes and Ben & Ashley have some final predictions to share! Plus, we cover all the Bachelor headlines, from Tia Booth’s baby boy to the latest in Michelle and Nayte’s break-up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are looking forward to Gabby and Rachel's season of The Bachelorette, so we're calling in some serious Bachelor pros to share their predictions! Find out what drama Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are expecting for our Bachelorettes, and hear their honest thoughts on the concept of having two leads!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're counting down to the premiere of Gabby and Rachel's season of The Bachelorette, so it's time to check in with Blake Horstmann and get to the bottom of one of the most talked about love stories in Bachelor Nation! Hear what really happened between him and Giannina from Love is Blind and his new show "All Star Shore" is different from reality dating shows.  Plus, Blake reveals what first caught his eye about Giannina!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More secrets are revealed about what to expect on Gabby and Rachel's season of The Bachelorette as our conversation with Jesse Palmer continues!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we prepare for Gabby and Rachel's season of The Bachelorette, we sit down with host Jesse Palmer for a sneak peek at some of the drama that face our two new Bachelorettes.  We hear about how things are going in Paradise and we hear his perspective on the outcome of Clayton's season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we prepare for Gabby and Rachel's season of The Bachelorette, Ben and Ashley have some questions for a person that knows one of our leads better than anyone... and that's Gabby's Grandpa John!  The nation fell in love with him during her hometown date on Clayton's season, but now it's time to hear Grandpa John's love story! And he might share some of the advice he gave Gabby before starting her journey as The Bachelorette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before we kick off Gabby and Rachel's joint season of The Bachelorette, Ben and Ashley are talking to a couple of our recent leading ladies: Becca Kufrin and Michelle Young!  We get all the details on how Becca popped the question to Thomas and Michelle shares the difficult truth behind her break-up with Nayte. Be sure to catch part 2 of our conversation on The Bachelor Happy Hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're counting down the the premiere of Gabby and Rachel's season of The Bachelorette! On this 4th of July, Ben and Ashley have some serious fireworks to set off because we have an exclusive preview to some of the drama that you'll see unfold this season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley's conversation with Clayton and Susie continues! Get caught up with the latest Bachelor before we kick off the new season of The Bachelorette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're counting down to the premiere of The Bachelorette! But before we follow Gabby and Rachel on their journey for love, we have to check in with our most recent Bachelor and the one that captured his heart! Listen in for an exclusive update from Clayton Echard and Susie Evans and find out their plans for a future together!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re celebrating our countdown to the premiere of Gabby and Rachel’s season of The Bachelorette! Ben and Ashley have already shared their first impressions of the contestants, but now it’s time to vote on our cast superlatives! Who will be the biggest villain? Who will get class clown? Most improved??   Guess along with Ben and Ashley as we look forward to the new season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The new season of The Bachelorette is fast approaching and the rumors are flying!  Ben and Ashley share everything they know about the new season, including Nick Viall's candid reaction to filming.  We hear the truth about Pilot Pete and why you won't see him in Paradise.  And, find out why Ben is searching for true stories of Sasquatch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The OGs are talking Bachelor break-ups! Does social media shorten relationships?? Trista and Bob have some thoughts on Michelle &Nayte and Katie & John!   And we reconnect with Sarah Brice from The Bachelor Season 7 to break down her break-up from Bachelor Charlie O’Connell!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's our favorite time of year: the contestants for the upcoming Bachelorette season have been announced! Ben and Ashley share their honest first impressions when they see the men trying to win the hearts of Rachel OR Gabby.  But it's not all excitement, because there have been a few break-ups in Bachelor Nation. We get into the split between Michelle and Nayte, and the surprise end of Katie Thurston and John Hersey's relationship.  Plus, find out why Mike Johnston hopes to see a love triangle on this upcoming season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is hanging out with some Bachelor fan favorites for an intimate update on their journey for love since leaving the show! ‘’ Clare Crawley reveals everything she learned from her relationship with Dale and she clears some things up about what went down between her and Matt James before he became the Bachelor. Hannah G and Dylan spill some details about their wedding planning and we find out if they’ll make an appearance on Paradise! Plus, Heather Martin gives us an insider update on her bestie Hannah Brown and her new relationship! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob and Trista have a throwback Bachelor hang with former leads Andrew Firestone and Jason Mesnick! Now that all the roses have been passed out, these Bachelors are married with kids! Find out how Jason reacted when he got recognized by his son’s basketball coach. And, Trista and Andrew discuss their kids sliding into each other’s DMsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is breaking down all the Bachelor headlines with guest cohost Jason Tartick!  We hear an update on engaged life with Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason reveals some surprising details about their upcoming wedding! Plus, Ben and Jason share the stories of how they convinced their bosses to give them time off to go on The Bachelorette. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are hanging out with a serious Bachelor OG from behind the scenes! Producer Jason Carbone has some unbelievable stories from his time working on The Bachelor during the early seasons! He was there for EVERYTHING: The dates, the travel, the make-outs… and he’s ready to tell all. We hear his first impression of Trista and how the show has changed from a fantasy story into reality TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is having a girls day out with her favorite Bachelor besties!  Heather Martin, Krystal Nielsen, Tenley Molzahn, Becca Tilley, Clare Crawley and more are hanging out with Ashley and spilling all the tea! And to make things extra cozy, we had face masks, robes and slippers brought right to the room through UberEats! Plus, a mentalist gives the girls a reading and seriously blows their minds! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are ready to break down all the latest Bachelor Nation headlines!   Lauren Lane is pregnant with baby #2! How does Ben feel about that?? And with Paradise right around the corner, there’s a lot of rumors circulating about who will and won’t show up on the beach! Plus, we discuss the investigative Tik Tok that suggests Greg Grippo might not be as single as he seems…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter take a look back in their Bachelor Yearbook and talk to Desiree Hartsock about her memories on the show. Find out what happened in her life since her split from Brooks Forester!  Trista reveals what set off the Bachelorette group chat recently.  And, we play a round of Bachelor Superlatives and hand out our "Most Likely To's"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! We tell you everything about what happened when Becca Kufrin popped the question to Thomas. How did she become one of the biggest Paradise success stories?? Tayshia is hosting the MTV Movie Awards! What does this mean for her future in the franchise? And, Ben opens up about a troubling situation in his hometown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter look back at some of the unforgettable Bachelor villains that were there for the “wrong reasons”. We reconnect with Wes Hayden from Jillian’s season of The Bachelorette, and we find out how his life changed after seeing himself as “the villain” on TV. And, we talk to Gwen Gioia from The Bachelor Season 2 and Bachelor Pad to find out how the “Pad” is MUCH different than Paradise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down this busy week in Bachelor headlines! Was Jordan Rogers taking shots at Ben on social media... on his wedding day?? We discuss the bombshell reveal of Becca Tilley's long-term relationship.  And, why hasn't Wells "graduated" to host of Paradise?? Should Paradise have a different host from the mainline Bachelor franchise?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are throwing it back with Bachelor Pad favorites Michelle Money and Tenley Molzahn. Find out how it really feels to be the victim of a “bad edit” and how you can be redeemed after being framed as a “villain”. And, Tenley and Michelle share some unbelievable stories from going on The Bachelor before social media! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is hosting the ultimate Bachelor Man Panel with former leads Jason Mesnick and Bob Guiney!   They share some MAJOR secrets from their season that they can only reveal to another Bachelor! Plus, they help Ben break down the latest in Bachelor headlines. Find out which contestant has been on a date with Harry Styles, and you’ll never guess which former Bachelor was familiar with the “platinum vagine”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter have a Royal throwback in store when they welcome former Bachelor Lorenzo Borghese!  Lorenzo holds NOTHING back when he reveals secrets from his time on the show and we hear the REAL reason why he didn't get engaged after he handed out the final rose.  Then, Bob and Trista bring on Lorenzo's "runner- up"...his number 2...the woman he didn't pick...Sadie Murray.Will it be awkward or is this reunion their 2nd chance at love?Will anyone be getting a rose during this podcast? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is on a boys golf trip to Pebble Beach with Bachelor Nation favorites Wells, Andrew and Chris.  Come along for the wild ride.    Discover how former Bachelor Andrew Firestone met Wells while in High School and Wells was just a kid. You won't believe Andrew's connection to the entire Adams Family. We learn that Andrew is responsible for Wells getting onto the show in the first place!   Plus, find out the REAL reason Andrew signed up to be the lead on The Bachelor season 3. The trip was great… except Ben lost his bags! Thankfully Uber Eats saved the day by getting Ben his essentials. Thanks to Uber Eats for sending Ben, Wells, Andrew and Chris on this epic boys trip!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Disick was spotted with a "mystery blonde" that true Bachelor fans will recognize! Ben and Ashley break down all the details on Corinne Olympios and her new guy! Ben shares all on his reunion with Chris Harrison and we get an inside update on his wedding to Lauren Zima. Plus, Ben and Ashley discuss what The Bachelor should change about the show going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter go back to 2003 and share some of the unbelievable things they did right after their seasons aired! Trista spills everything about her role in a Brad Paisley music video and you won't believe whose birthday party Bob was invited to!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have a Bachelor Nation headline round-up! Clayton Echard opens up about hitting “rock bottom”, the latest on Jojo and Jordan’s wedding, and the newest mom-to-be in Bachelor world! Plus, Ashley gets a crash course in what’s cool and what’s “cheugy”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Jared and Dean from Help I Suck at Dating for a special crossover party presented by Pandora!  And, our special guests are the women who know these Bachelor Nation superstars best... their moms! Hear all the embarrassing stories from their childhood and soak up some motherly wisdom! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The OGs are taking you into their top secret list of Bachelor Nation contacts to surprise some of our favorite members of the franchise! When you hang out with Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter, you never know WHO might show up from Bachelor history! Anything and everything is on the table!   Plus, Bob reveals how an emotional moment with Colton Underwood influenced the name of his son!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down all the news this week in Bachelor Nation! We discuss who was spotted with who at Coachella, potential wedding bells for Becca Kufrin, and a new boyfriend for Hannah Ann!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley reconnect with season 25 Bachelor Matt James for an update on his life and his mindset since we last talked to him. We go IN DEPTH to hear how things are going with Rachael Kirkconnell, and he reveals the crucial off-camera moment during his finale that completely changed their relationship. Find out the biggest challenges they face and how his friendships have changed since being with Rachael.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley I is having the ultimate Mother’s Day party with our favorite moms (and dog moms) from Bachelor Nation! We’re hanging out with Amanda Stanton, Annaliese Puccini, Trista Sutter, Ashlee Frazier and Caelynn Miller-Keyes to share their motherly wisdom! Find out who might be expecting MORE kids in the future, and hear what happened when OG Bachelorette Trista had “the sex talk” with her kids! Thank you Macy’s!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s a Q&A with the OGs and nothing is off limits! Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney are answering your questions and revealing some MAJOR secrets from the early days of the Bachelor franchise.   Trista reveals her cringiest date and we find out the origin of “The Guiney Rule”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we ramp up to the new season of The Bachelorette, Ben and Ashley hang out with Maurissa Gunn (Peter’s season) to get caught up on her dating life since her split with Riley on Paradise. She tells us everything that went down with Riley, and explains why she became the “female” Grocery Store Joe!  We hear some behind the scenes tea of what you didn’t see on Paradise, and we get a hint of who she has her eye on in Bachelor Nation. Plus, we have an update on Clayton and Susie taking a BIG step in their relationship… and what it means for their future!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now it’s Bob Guiney’s turn in the hot seat, as the OGs look back on his season as The Bachelor from 2003! Hear Bob and Trista’s honest reactions to watching the limo arrivals and hear some behind the scenes secrets that haven’t been revealed in almost 20 years! And, we connect with 2 cast members from Bob’s season as he shares a shocking regret from night one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the off-season, but we have a FULL load of Bachelor headlines to discuss! Are you caught up on the Clayton Tik Tok drama?? Ben and Ashley explain what we know… and we what we don’t. We break down Jason Tartick’s comments about Colton and his path to become the Bachelor, and could Tyler Cameron be dating Kristin Cavallari?? Plus, how would you react if your next Bachelorette was a Kardashian?? It might happen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Bachelor Nation OGs are back! Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney do a deep dive into the early days of Trista’s season and what REALLY went on in the mansion. We re-connect with Brook the rodeo cowboy turned ER nurse and Jack the firefighter to hear about all the drama, the romance, and the pranks that the guys got into while trying to win Trista’s heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the off-season, so anything goes! Jared joins Ben and Ashley for a candid and honest look at what life is REALLY like for new parents. Is Paradise canceled??? Ben and Ashley discuss the rumors that our favorite part of the franchise might not return.  And we take another look at the timelines of Katie Thurston and her relationships with Blake and John… was there any overlap??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here's the thing about love... finding it is a full time commitment, but finding love on TV is seasonal. The Bachelorette returns this July… but DO NOT worry Ben and Ashley will still be here to bring you all the juiciest stories, tell all interviews, Bachelor Nation gossip and news on the Almost Famous podcast.But, during the lull in-between seasons of the Bachelor/Bachelorette…we understand you may need more.That’s why we’re going way, way back and cracking open the Bachelor franchise time capsule and bringing you B&B OG legends Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney for a new spinoff Pod called Almost Famous: OG.On Almost Famous: OG Trista and Bob will reveal hidden Bachelor secrets, they’ll explain how they made finding love on the show work (well, Trista will). Bob will explain how he made finding love off the show…after failing to find it on the show work. They’ll take your calls, answer your deepest-darkest questions…and for those looking to relive the past or catch up on Bachelor history...they’ll rewatch and discuss iconic Bachelor/Bachelorette moments and episodes! What better time than the off-season to bring you something...a little bit off (wink wink).The Almost Famous: OG Podcast hosted by Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney. …you can hear it right here. Ben and Ashley will still be here for you...but if you need even more of a Bachelor Fix...try the OG's. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben's back! And he predicts a messy season ahead for the incoming Bachelorettes. Find out what he and Ashley think of the new set of contestants. Ben reveals why he can't believe that Clayton and Susie ended up together!Plus, we catch up with some Bachelor OGs: Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deandra Kanu from Peter's season is hanging out with Ashley for a catch-up on her dating life since leaving the beaches of Paradise. She has some crucial advice for the incoming Paradise cast and we find out which Bachelorette cast member she thinks should have been The Bachelor all along. Plus, we find out more details about the upcoming double Bachelorette season! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley sits down with the couple in the middle of the wildest Bachelor finale of all time! Clayton and Susie join Ashley to clear up all of our questions. Find out straight from Clayton WHY he broke up with Rachel and Gabby in a group instead of one on one. Hear the story of what was going through Susie’s mind when she made the decision to reach out to Clayton. And we get a look at how Clayton and Susie envision their futures together!   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a finale LIKE THAT… Ashley needs someone from the front lines to help break it all down, so Serene Russell is here to share her thoughts on Clayton’s finale. Why did Clayton break up with Gabby and Rachel in a group?? Just one of the many questions we have after last night. Serene shares the moment she realized that Clayton was not “her person”.And we look at Jesse Palmer’s future as the host of The Bachelor. Do we like him?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Part One of the most dramatic finale in Bachelor history! Ashley called in Kaitlyn Bristowe to help recap this madness, and to hear a unique perspective on how Clayton is handling things as a lead. Is Clayton in love?... Or just in lust?? Kaitlyn and Ashley try to figure it out.And, we get a sneak peek at Kaitlyn and Jason’s wedding plans Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colton’s back and Ben and Ashley are ready to go IN DEPTH. We lay everything out on the table in this honest and raw conversation with Colton Underwood.Colton takes the opportunity to apologize to Ben for a misunderstanding and we find out what Colton REALLY meant when he said he felt no support from Bachelor Nation.Colton shares all the intimate details about his engagement.This is the TELL ALL we need. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clayton Echard is in the hot seat and Ben & Ashley ask him EVERYTHING you’re thinking. There’s no holding back as we confront him about why he handled things the way that he did, and what that means for his future as The Bachelor. You do not want to miss this raw and real conversation that will completely change the way you see Clayton.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s time for Fantasy Suites… and a very difficult episode to watch from Clayton’s season. Sierra Jackson is here to share her perspective on what went on behind the scenes with the other girls, and who they expected when they signed up to be on the show. Ben and Ashley break down the situation with Susie and why Clayton handled things poorly. Plus, Sierra shares Clayton’s “red flags”! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley tell all about the Women Tell All, and nothing is held back!Ashley shares some insight she learned from one of the contestants before Clayton's season premiered. We break down what happened in the Fantasy Suite and why Clayton might be the first Bachelor to be this open about it. Plus, is the Tell All just an audition for Paradise?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He’s the Bachelor we all wanted… but never got. Ben and Ashley are going IN DEPTH with Michael Allio from Katie Thurston’s season to hear all the complicated emotions he experienced looking for love. He opens up about the loss of his wife, and he shares new insight about how grief affected his relationship with Katie. Plus, we get the truth about why he didn’t become our next Bachelor! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tessa from Clayton’s season is here with Ben and Ashley to share the behind the scenes tea on what’s going on with Clayton. Find out who she thinks has the most special connection with Clayton and what REALLY went on in the house. Plus, Ben reveals what in this week’s episode brought him to tears for the first time in forever! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sometimes you need perspective from someone who’s seen it all, so Ashley is recapping this week’s episode of Clayton’s season with season 4 Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas!We have to address the rumors that Chrishell from Selling Sunset was almost the lead instead of DeAnna! She gives us the REAL story of what went down behind the scenes. And DeAnna shares her expert analysis on why Clayton isn’t a strong lead for the show and why there is SO much drama among the contestants this season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is back! We hear all the news about life with baby Dawson and she reveals her biggest challenge of motherhood so far. Corinne Olympios joins Ben and Ashley for an update on her dating life and how to deal with a break-up when no reason is given for the split.And as we recap this week's episode of The Bachelor, Ben shares his theory on how Clayton dealt with Shanae before she was sent home.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You’ve seen Blake Moynes find love on The Bachelorette, but now things are totally different since his relationship with Katie Thurston ended. Ben sits down with Blake to hear about everything that happened from Blake’s perspective, and hear the story of his life BEFORE The Bachelorette. This is an intimate conversation that you can only find on the Almost Famous podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clare Crawley is filling in for Ashley this week and Ben has a LOT to catch up with her about! She sticks around to help recap this week’s episode of Clayton’s season and she shares why this is the first season she’s been able to watch since appearing on the show. Plus, find out what Ben thinks is a red flag but Clare finds cute! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys are on a road trip together to the AT & T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. After playing a day of golf, Ben, Wells, and Dean sat around the fire pit and want to share a Bachelor story that you may not know. For the first time together, they are revealing how they got on the show and how their "journeys" began.Each of their lives were changed forever and they are giving you the intimate details. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is sitting down with Tyler Cameron while he’s at home in Jupiter, Florida to go IN DEPTH and learn about his life on and off The Bachelorette. Tyler reveals the truth about his state of mind after being on the show and he shares some unbelievable stories from his early life. Come find your “happy place” as we get to know Tyler Cameron! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have the OG Bachelor mom filling in for Ashley while she’s on maternity leave… Trista Sutter is here to help Ben recap this week’s episode of The Bachelor! Why are Clayton’s girls SO dramatic?? Ben has some thoughts.And, we hang out with Restless Road fresh off their date on The Bachelor, to hear about all the behind the scenes secrets after performing! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While Ashley settles in to life as a new mom, Ben is playing Cupid for a special Almost Famous Valentine’s Day party thanks to Macy’s! We’re hanging out with some true Bachelor love stories and letting the romance flow! Our recent Bachelorette Michelle Young and Nayte stop by for an update on their fairy tale relationship, and we hang out with Abigail & Noah to hear how they reconnected after Paradise! Plus, Trista Sutter shares some advice to help your relationship go the distance Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s hard to know what to expect when Ashley’s expecting… so we brought in our favorite Bachelor Nation mommas to share some words of wisdom! Lauren Burnham Luyendyk, Krystal Nielson, Trista Sutter and more are on the guestlist for the ultimate Bachelor Baby Shower thanks to Hyundai! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley opens up about her anxiety as her delivery date grows near. Ben (kind of) knows what she’s going through, because he’s a new dad himself! We hear Ben and Ashley’s theory about Susie on this week’s episode of Clayton’s season. And find out why Shanae has something we’ve NEVER seen before on The Bachelor… and it’s not a good thing! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Weber and Dustin Kendrick are hanging out with Ashley and stepping out of Bachelor Nation and into the world of Sex and the City. Find out which character Peter relates to the most, and he reveals which Bachelor alum is about to become his new roommate! And we discover which of Clayton's girls Peter has his eye on!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley sits down with Jesse Palmer for a honest look at his first season as the new host of The Bachelor. He opens up about his relationship with Clayton and why it was important that they not meet until night one! And he reveals something totally unexpected about Clayton's finale! You won't believe what happens! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While we have an off week from Clayton’s season, there’s so much Bachelor Nation news to break down! We go through all the details of Cassidy’s bizarre social media rant. Ben and Ashley discuss which Bachelor had the best “tagline” (spoiler: it’s not Ben). And, Ben reveals that he’s moving on from a past trauma by making a big change in his personal life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You know him as Connor S from The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, but Ben and Ashley are ready to go In Depth and find out what he’s looking for in his quest for love. We go way back with Connor, before Hannah and before the beach, and uncover some secrets that will completely change how you see him. And, find out the truth about his future in The Bachelor franchise.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Connor Saeli from Hannah's season and Bachelor in Paradise joins Ben and Ashley to recap this week's episode of The Bachelor! Ashley shares a pregnancy craving that you won't believe. And, Ben has a shocking admission that might actually make him rich! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For tonight’s premiere of The Bachelor, we have 2 former leads ready to share their expert opinion on Clayton’s journey for love! Nick Viall joins Ben and Ashley to help break down what makes a good “villain” and why we think Clayton isn’t emotionally ready for this experience. Plus, Ashley has a theory about Salley and shares her insider info! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Clayton’s premiere just around the corner, it’s time to check out the ladies vying for his heart and hear Ben and Ashley’s first impressions! There’s something different about this new crop of contestants that has Ben and Ashley very excited. And, we break down the news about Nayte and Mike Johnson. Plus, an update on Zac and Tayshia! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is sitting down with the happy couple from season 18 of The Bachelorette, Michelle and Nayte! Michelle opens up about the realization that she loved two men and how she made that tough final decision. We hear all the news on their wedding plans and how they’ll involve Bachelor Nation when they tie the knot! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Michelle’s finale! Were you surprised by Nayte getting the final rose?? Ben and Ashley share a moment that made them cringe now that we know who she chooses! We break down all the weirdness with Hannah Brown’s new sister in law! And, Ben reveals why he isn’t wearing a wedding ring!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're going IN DEPTH with Kaitlin Bristowe! She opens up about her relationship with Jason and how its changed after spending all of their time together. Find out her biggest challenge since stepping into the “host” role on The Bachelorette!Plus, Ashley shares what she saw in the first 3D ultrasound of her baby boy! He’s already showing some of Jared’s “stronger” features.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle is down to her final 3 guys and Ashley has strong feelings on who should get the last rose! We find out how Wells truly felt after not being picked as the new host of The Bachelor… and what it means for his future in the franchise. And, can Joe rekindle things with Michelle?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down every uncomfortable moment from the Men Tell All and we find why things got so heated between the guys!Ben reveals a shocking revelation about Colton now that his Netflix documentary is out.And we find out from an inside source what the new Bachelor Clayton Echard is REALLY like! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben’s back! Get ready to hear all the secret details of his fairytale wedding… including what happened on the wedding night!We break down the hometowns episode of Michelle’s season and we discover a shocking revelation about how things might end.And, could Blake Moynes be our next Bachelor?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacqueline Trumbull from Arie’s season hangs out with Ashley and shares all the news about her engagement! Hear all the details of her complex plan to seduce her fiancé from the moment she met him and hear why she was the one to propose!Ashley covers all the breaking Bachelor news and has some insight into Zac and Tayshia’s split. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wells Adams is here to talk to Hannah Brown about all the wild stories from her new book! Find out everything that went down with Pilot Pete, how she really felt about Tyler Cameron after the show ended, and more drama that you never saw on The Bachelorette!Hannah opens up in way that only Wells can inspire as she shares all with the best bartender in Paradise! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pilot Pete has landed for a layover with Ashley I to help break down this week’s episode of The Bachelorette! Peter’s been single for almost a year… and Ashley finds out if he’s back in the dating world! Hear everything about the first date he might have gone on recently. We talk to Mollique to get some insight on who the frontrunner might be in Michelle’s season. And you won’t believe what he has to say about why Clayton was chosen as the next Bachelor!Plus, a full recap of Ben’s wedding!Listen to Peter's podcast "Bachelors in the City" on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get to know the guy that Ben and Ashley wish was The Bachelor! Ben Smith (from Tayshia’s season) is here to get real about his experience baring all on the show. He tells us the honest reason why we didn’t see him in Paradise and we get a hint that he might be returning to your TV screen sooner than you’d think! Plus, Ben reveals which members of Bachelor Nation didn’t get an invite to his wedding!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben’s wedding is FAST approaching… how is he feeling?? Ashley gets the real story behind Ben’s state of mind as his big day grows near.The Bachelor: Live on Stage is resuming tour with Becca Kufrin as host, but no Ben! You won’t believe why he left the show. And, we recap this week’s episode of The Bachelorette, but Ben and Ashley can’t figure out what’s so special about Clayton! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is joined by Arie Luyendyk Jr to help break down this week’s episode of The Bachelorette! Arie opens up about a big decision that will completely change his marriage and his relationship with his children. And, we get to know Caroline Jones, who you saw perform on this week’s episode! She shares some wild behind the scenes secrets from her unique perspective.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben has an inside look at everything going on in Bachelor Nation!  Listen to stay up to date on Ryan Fox and his Bachelorette “Playbook” and the breaking news around Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes split! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Bachelorette Michelle Young is here with Ben and Ashley To recap the first episode of her season!She tells us why she thinks her experience as a teacher prepared her for dating 30 guys as the Bachelorette. And, Becca Kufrin joins us to reveal her connection to one of Michelle’s guys!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Becca Kufrin is back from Paradise with a brand new boyfriend! She and Thomas are here with Ben and Ashley and spilling all the details of their surprise success story. Find out why they decided to give their relationship another go, and hear what was going through Becca’s mind about Thomas before she showed up on the beach. And, has the next Bachelor been announced officially?? We share everything we know! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley hang with the major success story from this season of Paradise: Kenny and Mari! Find out how Mari handled Kenny’s trip to the “Boom Boom Room” with Demi, and hear the REAL story about how things are working out with their 15 year age gap.Plus, Ben and Ashley have your all-too-honest preview of Michelle’s Men! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the final week of Bachelor in Paradise, so Ben & Ashley are checking in with the couple that stole the show… Dean and Caelynn!Dean reveals that he came very close to dropping to one knee with a ring for Caelynn while in Paradise, and you won’t believe what changed his mind. Do Paradise relationships go the distance?? Ashley explains some of the confusion that happens with Paradise couples behind the scenes… and how it affects their future! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bachelor has a new host! What do you think about Jesse Palmer?? Ben finally reveals the truth about how close he came to stepping into the host role himself.Dr. Joe Park joins Ben and Ashley to spill all about his brief but dramatic stay in Paradise. Find out all the juicy details of what happened when the cameras weren’t rolling!And Dr. Joe shares the important facts about the Covid vaccine and what you need to know about the Delta variant. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down this week’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise, which was not a good look for Ivan. Was he just using Chelsea to get to Alexa?? Ashley has some thoughts. We catch up with Madi Prewitt who shares the real reason she decided to go on The Bachelor. You won’t believe why she turned down a trip to Paradise! And, we try to figure out Kendall’s mindset while she was on the beach with Joe this season.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tayshia Adams joins Ben and Ashley for a sneak peek at what we can expect on Michelle’s season of The Bachelorette! Find out what changed for Tayshia now that she’s “hosted” before. She shares the gut feeling she felt about Brendan when he was on her season and she reveals what surprised her about his behavior on Paradise. Plus, we try to figure out if a Paradise engagement is actually possible! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re still dealing with the aftermath of the Brendan/Pieper scandal. Has anyone ever come onto the show in a relationship and not experience backlash?? Kendall needs to face the hard truth about her relationship with Grocery Store Joe. We hear Ben and Ashley’s advice on what she should do next.And Ben’s knee surgery has taken a troubling turn. He reveals how it will affect his upcoming wedding! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jessenia is back from Paradise and spilling all of the tea! She’s sitting down with Ben for a one on one recap of her time on the beach. We get all the juicy details on her romantic connection with Connor B. Jessenia shares everything she knew about Pieper and Brendan BEFORE Paradise even started filming! You won’t believe what went down. And find out where things stand between Jessenia and Chris after everything that happened.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is joined by Paradise veteran Derek Peth to recap tonight’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise! Derek offers his unique perspective on what happens when Demi is told “no”. And we take a look at the hard data after last night’s revelation about Brendan and Pieper. Find out how many people slammed the “Unfollow” button after learning they were there for the wrong reasons Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have to do a deep dive into Grocery Store Joe and Kendall’s beach connection. Will they get back together?? Ben and Ashley have very different thoughts. Can we forgive Brendon for what he did to Natasha to be with Pieper?? We break down their complicated situation.And, Ben opens up about a major life change that may affect his wedding! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley hangs out with some serious Paradise veterans to recap tonight’s episode: Emily Ferguson and Amanda Stanton! Emily gives us all the deets on her upcoming wedding and we find out what it’s like planning a wedding at the same venue as her twin sister!Amanda reveals the dirty truth about the sheets in Paradise and she drops that there might be some wedding bells in her future too!Plus, did Aaron get mad at the wrong person in his love triangle? We try to break down all the drama going down in Paradise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley get to know Connor B (The Cat) from Bachelor in Paradise!Connor responds to Lance Bass’ accusations that he’s not “there for the right reasons”, and we hear his side of the story about how things went down on the beach.Plus, we finally discover the origin of the Cat suit! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with a serious Bachelor O.G.! Jesse Palmer (The Bachelor Season 5) has a new show in the works that combines Bachelor in Paradise with a surf competition.He tells us everything about his pandemic wedding and he has some “married guy” advice for Ben.And, do we think that Grocery Store Joe still has feelings for Kendall on Paradise?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A true Paradise legend is joining Ben and Ashley to recap this week’s episode. No one has been on the beach more than Chris Bukowski and he’s ready to lend his expert opinion on all the drama going down this season! He gives us a REAL look at life in Paradise. He’s dropping some major secrets that will totally change your view or what goes down on the beach. We get an update on Chris’s dating life since his breakup with Katie Morton and he reveals a (sweaty) inside look into the Boom Boom Room.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben opens up about a breakdown he experienced recently that caused him to completely re-evaluate his life after being The Bachelor. Find out how he turned his breakdown into a breakthrough. Paradise superstar Tenley Molzahn Leopold joins us to share her honest thoughts on the new season of Paradise and she gives Ashley some much needed parenting advice. Plus, we have some theories about the Brendan and Piper storyline and how things might play out on the beach. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home is where the heart is! And since you’ve spent a lot more time at home lately, Ben and Ashley are teaming up with Jared Haibon and Dean Unglert to help you improve your space while you watch this season of Bachelor in Paradise. Bachelor Arie Luyendyk is joining in for some crucial home buying tips in an unpredictable time.Ben reveals a basketball injury that could effect his wedding!   And, we check in with Bachelor success story Peyton and Chris Lambton, who are experts in home renovation and interior design. Dean and Caelynn are decorating their new home and need some major help. Find out if Dean gets his lazy river! We’re here to help transform your house into your sanctuary. Because after all, there’s no place like home. So put your feet up and stay awhile! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re finally heading back to the beach for the new season of Bachelor in Paradise! Ben and Ashley are talking to all your favs about all the drama. We’re live from the BIP premiere, catching up with Aaron & Tre, Hannah Ann, Jessenia, Kenny, Mike Johnson, Natasha, Tammy, Victoria and Connor! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are getting all the tea from Katie’s runner up Justin Glaze! He’s spilling EVERYTHING about some intimate moments with Katie that we never saw. Find out why things might have gone totally different if not for the Fantasy Suites! And Justin reveals the REAL reason why we won’t see him in Paradise. Plus, could Jennifer Aniston be the next host of The Bachelor?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley sits down for an In Depth conversation with Tayshia Adams as we prepare for Katie's finale!You’ll learn everything about what makes Tayshia tick as she reveals secrets no one has ever heard before. Hear the latest on her relationship with Zac and find out if she thinks they can go the distance!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re almost at the end of Katie’s season and we haven’t seen any teasers, promos, or ANYTHING about a ceremony! Ben and Ashley share their wildest theories about how the season will end. Okay there is some major gaslighting going on from Greg, so we bring in psychologist Dr Hillary Goldsherr (@drhillaryla) to help explain why he does the things he does. And Ashley hits a huge milestone in her pregnancy that could change EVERYTHING. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re throwing an engagement party for Ben and Jess, but it turned out more like a bachelor party straight out of The Hangover! Our Napa trip got cancelled, but Dean, Caelynn, Nick Viall and Tanya Rad went anyway! They’re all hanging with Ben and Jess virtually and are ready to party. Ashley’s doing her best to hold it together in between throwing up.And Wells comes in to save the day and hold it all together!This is an engagement party you do not want to miss! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley hangs out with season 9 Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock for some mom-to-mom(to be) chats and all the tea from Katie’s Men Tell All.Who will Katie choose?? Do we believe that Blake is really “falling in love” with Katie?Find out which of the guys Desiree singled out as a “master manipulator”. And we get a (too) intimate look at how Ashley’s pregnancy is going! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re getting down to the final guys on Katie’s season and Ben and Ashley don’t know what to expect!What was going on during the date with Greg? Why did it feel so disconnected? Did you feel ANY chemistry at all?Hear Ben and Ashley’s reaction to the very strange art the guys created and why it could have been a beautiful moment. Plus, Ben and Ashley reveal their expert predictions of which guy is going to leave before the season ends! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared and Ashley have bundle of joy on the way and all their closest friends from Bachelor Nation are stopping by to celebrate!Amanda Stanton has some early pregnancy advice that Ashley seriously needs to hear.Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad try to squeeze out some intimate details about “the process”.And Nick Viall congratulates the growing family in a very Nick Viall way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DeAnna Pappas Stagliano (Season 4 Bachelorette) joins Ben and Ashley to give her take on Katie’s season so far.This week gave us one of the weirdest starts to an episode in franchise history… is the show running out of ideas??Ben and Ashley share their honest thoughts the “fake wedding” scenes and how they can impact a relationship. Plus, Ashley has a major fangirl moment with a Backstreet Boy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have an Almost Famous Special Report on the confirmed cast for season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise. Who was the biggest surprise?? What do you think will happen on the beach?And we hear this season includes some drama we’ve NEVER seen on The Bachelor before… what does that mean?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley pull some deep analysis on Blake’s role now that things are are getting heated on Katie’s season. Do you think the lead ever gets “starstruck” by contestants from another season? That may be happening with Katie and Blake. And Ben brings up a different point of view on an issue affecting many high profile members of Bachelor nation.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley need some expert analysis for this week’s episode of The Bachelorette, so they head straight to the OG Bachelorette Trista Sutter. Trista opens up about her husband Ryan’s fight with Lyme Disease and how she’s handling the uncertainty of a lifelong diagnosis. And since Trista is the founding member of the Bachelorette group chat, we have to find out what advice she gave Katie! Plus, our intern Lauren has a connection to a contestant. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley check in with the 3rd Bachelorette in history, Jen Schefft! She gets real about her experience on the show and how things have changed 14 seasons later. Jen sticks around to help us recap this week’s episode of Katie’s season, including the trouble with Carl. Do you think Katie handled him the right way?? And, we finally have more information about Chris Harrison’s departure, and what the franchise will look like without him.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky joins Ben and Ashley for an inside look at Katie’s season so far. She drops some MAJOR secrets from the Bachelorettes only group chat. And she shares her theory of why we have 2 Bachelorettes back to back. Carl has revealed he’s not there for the “right reasons”, but Ben and Ashley think he’s not the only one. And we break down everything we know about the departure of Chris Harrison from the franchise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our new bachelorette is here and talking with Ben and Ashley to recap the episode. It’s the premiere of Katie’s season of The Bachelorette and the woman of the hour is here to spill all the tea with Ben and Ashley! Katie opens up about how her experience with Matt James changed the way she looks at relationships. And she reveals what ACTUALLY goes down in the Top secret Bachelorette group text… with ALL the former leads! Plus, we explore what might happen if one of her contestants falls in love with Tayshia or Kaitlyn!And we have all your updates on who’s hosting Bachelor in Paradise! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie’s season of The Bachelorette is almost here and things… feel weird. Ben and Ashley try to figure out why Katie is a different Bachelorette than the rest. We discuss the uncertain future of The Bachelor franchise. Find out why you might see Ben helping your grandparents find love on TV,And, we catch up with the "chicken enthusiast" of Bachelor Nation! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Herron is the latest Bachelor Nation member to get engaged and she’s on with Ben and Ashley for a behind the scenes look at her fairy tale engagement!Are you confused by who’s actually “hosting” The Bachelorette this year? We have the answers. Find out why Katie might have the weirdest contestants of any Bachelorette EVER. Plus, we are breaking down all the guys and you need Ben and Ashley’s analysis  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley discuss the whirlwind of Bachelor Nation engagements with Desiree Hartsock from Sean Lowe’s season. She’s a wedding designer so she has all the inside info about what to expect from the upcoming Bachelor weddings!Ashley tells us some secrets about Jason Tartick’s proposal to Kaitlyn Bristowe and you won’t believe what REALLY happened. Plus we reveal a huge surprise for the 4 year anniversary of Almost Famous! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Find out why Ben might be part of Bachelor in Paradise with Wells, Nick Viall and Jared! Ashey shares her honest reactions to Astrid & Kevin's pregnancy accouncement, and Caila’s revelation about her involvement in their love triangle from Paradise. And Ben and Jess reveal some shocking relationship secrets in a way you’ve NEVER heard before! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kendall Long is Ashley’s guest cohost! Find out why she might be done with The Bachelor franchise… forever! We hear the REAL reason why she and Grocery Store Joe broke up.  And she reveals that there might be a new love in her life. And DeVon Franklin holds nothing back when he shares his thoughts on how Matt James’ season ended. Find out why he thinks Matt is a “shell of who he was”.Plus, Katie’s season of The Bachelorette wrapped early! What does that mean?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corinne Olympios is on with Ben and Ashley and she is not holding back! She shares her honest thoughts on Colton’s recent announcement and why he shouldn't have been The Bachelor. Riley Christian (from Tayshia and Clare’s season) joins Ben and Ashley and reveals love triangle he might be in! And it involves other members of Bachelor Nation.How will Katie’s season be different without Chris Harrison?? And, we take a look at how Katilyn Bristowe is handling her anxiety while quarantining for The Bachelorette. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bennett Jordan is back to get fully prepped before he heads off to Paradise. Find out who he has his eye on! Could potential romance could get in the way of his BROmance with the guys from Tayshia’s season? And, hear what happened when he confronted Pilot Pete about going after his ex!Plus, did Dale actually cheat on Clare?? We have all the details. And, find out how other members of Bachelor Nation reacted to Colton’s bombshell announcement.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lance Bass joins Ben & Ashley for a candid conversation about Colton Underwood and his recent announcement that he’s gay.  Lance shares his story of coming out and how Colton’s journey could help the next generation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley had a run-in with Corinne Olympios and you won’t believe what went down. She spills ALL about what shocked her and Jared after meeting her non-Bachelor nation boyfriend. Some major issues have come up with Ben & Jess’ wedding and it might mean the whole thing is off.  Let’s talk about the rumors surrounding Matt James and Rachael. Ben and Ashley will tell you what is going on And, would you like to see some parents of former contestants looking for love on the show!?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley get a full debrief from Heather Martin on how she “crashed” Matt James season! Hear the REAL story of why she pulled up in the mini van, and find out if she’s been on date with Matt since filming ended! And we go through the new crop of guys for Katie’s season of The Bachelorette for some early predictions! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley can reveal that someone from Tayshia’s season has been spotted filming ...If you want to know ... listen right now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley go IN DEPTH with fan favorite Dr. Joe Park! He clears the air about the rumors that he’s going to Paradise and you won’t believe the last time he went on an ACTUAL date.We hear about his friendship with Bennett and why Kelley Flanagan might come between them in Paradise. Plus, Joe lets us in on his strong relationship with his parents and how their marriage shaped his search for love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now that Matt James season is all wrapped up, Ben and Ashley have some unanswered questions about After the Final Rose. What happened during Michelle and Rachel’s unaired conversation?? And have we heard the last of Bri Springs?We have the latest on Dale and Clare’s seemingly reignited relationship.And could Colton Underwood be making a return to TV?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should Matt and Rachel give their relationship another chance? What’s going on with the 2 next Bachelorettes? Will Chris Harrison ever return?? Ben and Ashley have your behind the scenes look at all the Bachelor drama after Matt’s finale. We get an inside perspective on Matt’s season from Bri Springs. She spills some major tea about Pieper and Mike Johnson!We talk to Sam Acho (NFL player and brother of Emmanuel Acho) and hear his reaction to After the Final Rose. He leads us in an important discussion on how the franchise can change and improve. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley talk to Chelsea Vaughn from Matt’s season and she’s ready to spill it all!She reveals that she has her eye on one of the guys from Tayshia’s season! And Ben and Ashley make their final predictions of who Matt will choose as we head towards the finale. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get into everything from the Women Tell All, including theories of who will become the next Bachelorette. Then, the last few weeks in Bachelor Nation have been full of shock, growth, apologies and surprise. Ben and Ashley discuss the latest news surrounding some polarizing figures and we consult a therapist about how we should be meeting this moment.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re throwing a live Bachelor party to celebrate the release of Ben’s book “Alone in Plain Sight”!Your favorites from Bachelor nation stop by to share the intimate moments they unlocked by after reading Ben’s words. Dean Unglert, Jared Haibon, Becca Tilley, Blake Horstmann and Wells Adams are all in on the action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have the latest on Clare and Dale’s shocking reunion! What is going on??And Ben and Ashley discuss who is the favorite to become the next Bachelorette! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down Heather Martin’s surprise minivan arrival and the speculation that Rachael ends up winning the season. Hear the REAL story of how producers reacted to Heather just showing up. We hear a major revelation about Jojo and Jordan’s relationship. And find out the truth about Katie as the next Bachelorette! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Award winning producer, bestselling author and renowned motivational speaker DeVon Franklin joins Ben and Ashley for an honest and important conversation about race. We discuss the recent controversy surrounding The Bachelor franchise and what steps can be taken to improve and grow. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the most controversial members of the Bachelor world joins Ben & Ashley to go IN DEPTH, and we’re talking about Juan Pablo Galavis!He’s not afraid to bare all and we find out the REAL reasons he’s distanced himself from the franchise.And find out how Juan Pablo almost ended up with Clare… years later! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley reveal some MAJOR secrets straight from Nemacolin Resort about who they think is Matt’s frontrunner.Find out how Ben would have done things differently if HE was The Bachelor this season. We break down the drama around Heather M’s “surprise” arrival and Katie’s shocking exit.Plus, Temecula Road (who you saw perform on this week’s episode!) share some behind the scenes secrets during Matt and Pieper’s date! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt James goes IN DEPTH with Ben and Ashley and opens up like you’ve never seen him before! He spills some intimate details about the girls in his season and drops a major secret about Hannah B!Plus, we hear some insight on who he might choose as his final pick. This is some scalding tea that ONLY gets shared with trusted members of Bachelor Nation, and we’re letting you in on the secret on the Almost Famous Podcast! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are some issues with bullying going on with Matt’s contestants and we get Ben & Ashley’s honest take on how that will affect his final choice. Find out why Ben thinks Matt is close to dropping the L word!And, Natasha Parker from Peter’s season tells us what’s REALLY going on when the girls are cheering for each other this late in the season.Plus, we address the latest Bachelor Split updates regarding Carly and Evan and Dale and Clare. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is our boots on the ground at Nemacolin Resort and is spilling ALL the behind the scenes drama! We hear about what you saw… and even more about what you DIDN’T. This is the type of tea you can ONLY get from the Almost Famous Podcast. We break down the updates in Clare and Dale’s Earth shattering split. Ashley opens up about something she noticed about their relationship early on that might have predicted their break-up! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breaking Bachelor Break-Ups.Ben and Ashley discuss the breaking news of Clare and Dale’s split! Did they see this coming? What REALLY happened? And we try to get to the bottom of why there have been so many Bachelor Nation break-ups recently. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did you catch Ashley on this week’s episode of The Bachelor?? She’s ready to tell ALL about the drama you DIDN’T see that might completely change how you look at one of Matt’s contestants. Find out all the juicy behind the scenes gossip from Ashley’s trip inside the Bachelor bubble and hear who Ashley thinks is the frontrunner now that she’s been up close and personal with the girls. Plus, we talk to the original Bachelor Princess Erica Rose about her honest thoughts on “Queen” Victoria. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Harvard Bennett from Clare/Tayshia’s season shows a different side than we saw on the show and he reveals what he could have done differently that would have completely changed everything!Ben and Ashley talk to the “Bachelor Analyst” who uses stats and data to predict what will happen on the show! Find out a clue to your next Bachelorette! A special performance from country star Chris Bandi and the star of his new music video, Luke Pell! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blake Horstmann joins Ben and Ashley to break down the premiere of Matt James’ season of The Bachelor! And we get his honest reaction to Peter and Kelley’s break-up! Ben shares a moment that reveals who Matt truly is and how he’s handling the pressure of The Bachelor. And Ashley tells us how Matt changes his behavior when he’s with his boys vs with the ladies.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley sit down with Tayshia for the first time since she handed out the final rose on her season of The Bachelorette! Find out her REAL thoughts on Zac from night one and she opens up about some of the personal struggles that she faced during her time on the show. Tayshia tells us the moment her parents knew she was in love with Zac.Plus Ashley tells Tayshia about the text she sent her that she regretted....And to prepare for Matt James’ premiere next week, Ben and Ashley give us their first reactions to Matt’s contestants! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down Tayshia’s finale and talk to 2 fan favorites from the season!Brendan says he had no idea about Tayshia’s true feelings until he watched the finale live on TV. He opens up about some of the struggles he went through during the show that he only really shared with producers. Joe tells us about the letter he wrote to Brendan when he thought he was leaving and we get the full story on how he ended up on the show after Clare’s departure. And we discuss the latest Bachelor headlines, like the bombshell split of Carly and Evan. Plus, the REAL reason why Tayshia didn’t get an “After the Final Rose”! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tayshia’s season is almost over, so Ben and Ashley have to make their final predictions! Who do we think Tayshia will pick??There’s no After the Final Rose on this season, what does that mean?? Find out why Ben thinks that doesn’t bode well for Tayshia and her final guy.And Ben and Ashley reveal who they think is the lead contender for the next Bachelor! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Need a last minute gift?? Ben and Ashley have you covered! Grocery Store Joe tells you why his pasta sauce is perfect for the foodie in your life and Amanda Stanton has the answer for every fashionista. Everyone could use some major chilling out so Nick Viall is here with the perfect solutionPlus, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Chris Harrison and more!  It’s the Bachelor Nation Holiday Gift guide, just in time for the 25th! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blake Moynes from Clare/Tayshia’s season opens up to Ben and Ashley about his true feelings during his time with Clare. Blake reveals if he’s going to Paradise and who in Bachelor Nation has caught his eye!Plus, Ben and Ashley discuss the one thing Ben S needed to do for Tayshia... but didn’t.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are live on the Stereo app to discuss this week’s episode of The Bachelorette. Ashley has a VERY special guest with some thoughts on Bennett’s descent into “villainhood”. And what does Chris Harrison mean when he says Tayshia’s season will have a “rocky ending”. All your Bachelor questions are answered in this uncensored Q & A! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fan favorite Madison Prewett is going IN DEPTH with Ben and Ashley. In this rare and vulnerable interview, she opens up about her current relationship status and gives her true experience with dating after her time on The Bachelor. And Ben and Ashley get to the bottom of some recent rumors around her personal life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Harrison’s better half is guest co-hosting...it’s Entertainment Tonight’s Lauren Zima! She spills some JUICY behind the scenes details about the show from her boyfriend Chris Harrison and we get Lauren’s expert opinion on who Tayshia should pick at the end of the season. There may even be a surprise call from you know who....Plus, you saw him perform on this week’s episode but we’ll get to know rising country star Adam Hambrick and hear him perform live exclusively for you! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley has a serious boy band fan girl moment with Kenny (the boy band manager) from Clare’s/Tayshia’s season. He spills some TOP SECRET dirt from inside the Bachlorette bubble and we hear how the guys reacted to the transition from Clare to Tayshia. We catch up with the new DWTS Mirrorball champion Kaitlyn Bristowe! Find out how she prepared for her historic win and the REAL injuries she sustained while training. Plus, Ben and Ashley recap this week’s episode of The Bachelorette and what might be the best “wedding picture date” of all time.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are live on the Stereo app and answering all your questions! This is unedited, unfiltered and raw with no question off-limits. Find out little known details about the Bachelor Mansion and Ben reveals an intimate secret about his fiancé!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bachelor royalty and Mirrorball champion Melissa Rycroft help Ben and Ashley break down Kaitlyn Bristowe’s historic Dancing with the Stars win! She has some inside info on why Kaitlyn didn’t compete on DWTS after her season of The Bachelorette! Melissa sticks around to recap this week’s episode of Tayshia’s season. Bennett is such a character on the show, but does he have a shot at becoming a REAL option for Tayshia.Is Dale CHEATING on Clare?? We go through the facts and try to figure out what’s going on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Friendsgiving!Ben and Ashley are hosting Bachelor Nation and they saved you a seat at the table!Krystal Nielsen opens up for the first time since she announced her pregnancy! What are her pregnancy cravings?? And get the inside scoop on her new boyfriend! Plus, she reveals exciting news about the baby.Wells Adams, Ben Flajnik and Chris Soules join in for some Thanksgiving recipes and plenty of Bachelor gossip too!Enjoy a performance from Bachelor:  Listen to your Heart favorite Chris Watson.Find the recipes @almost_famouspodcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley talk to Bibiana  Julian and get her to spill EVERYTHING about her new boyfriend. Life after The Bachelor hasn’t been easy for Bibi and she opens up about her struggles with mental health since appearing on the show.Kendall Long hops on to help break down this week’s episode of Tayshia’s season! What did you think of the wrestling match?? Do we still love Bennett?Ashley reveals which of Tayshia’s guys is a “man-child”Get Your Tickets For Our Almost Famous "FriendsGiving"! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley dig in to the first official episode of Tayshia’s season and we get their unfiltered reaction to Tayshia’s new guys! Could there be ANOTHER love at first sight this season??Spencer????We finally hear about the date led by Jared and AshleyAnd, is this the last we’ll see of Clare and Dale? We break down the rumors of where their relationship is headed next.Plus, Ben Flajnik opens up about a MAJOR life change! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley bring in the BIG DADDY, Chris Harrison, to break it all down and explain when EVERYTHING changed for Clare.Chris clarifies exactly when Tayshia was chosen as Clare’s replacement.And you won’t believe what really happened during his conversation with Clare when she decided to leave with Dale.Plus, Chris gets honest and raw like we’ve never seen before about what Clare is experiencing with her engagement.Make sure to get your seat at the table for our Almost Famous Friendsgiving! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley connect with one of Clare’s closest friends, former Bachelorette Deanna Stagliano.Get an inside look at what Clare’s was feeling leading up to her rumored replacement by Tayshia. Plus, Deanna reveals some Clare / Dale information Blake Hortsmann reveals the truth about his relationship with Becca Kufrin! And , we break down all the rumors about Tayshia.Did Clare lie to Bachelor Nation? How do Clare’s guys really feel about Dale and Clare? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You know Benoit Beausejour-Savard from Bachelor Canada, Bachelor Winter Games and most recently… Clare Crawley’s fiancé! Ben and Ashley go IN DEPTH with Benoit as he opens up about his “love at first sight moment” with Clare. Find out the TRUE reason their relationship fell apart and hear the shocking differences between “TV Clare” and the REAL Clare.And we get Benoit’s honest reaction to the guys on Clare’s season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tayshia in a pool!Let's talk about it!Actor Marika Domińczyk is a MAJOR Bachelor fan and she and her husband Scott Foley help Ben and Ashley recap this week’s episode of The Bachelorette! We get honest thoughts on the situation with Dale and how Tayshia will be as a “replacement Bachelorette”.Ben and Ashley get a MAJOR life update from Courtney Robertson!From bachelor villain to bride and momWe Hear about her emotional wedding. And we break down THAT Tik Tok video about Yosef! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Bachelor divorce ...JP Rosenbaum and Ashley Hebert shocking split. Ben and Ashley may have signs it was coming and reasons why. Grocery Store Joe shares his thoughts on the split by revealing personal insights about his breakup. And, is he dating again?Joe knows what Tayshia is REALLY feeling right now as The Bachelorette unfolds and he shares that information.One of Clare’s closest friends, Michelle Money breaks down this week’s Bachelorette episode. Why did no one steal Clare?? And what was up with the serious interviews while everyone was naked??Ben & Ashley explain what Clare means when she says “something totally unexpected is coming” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have all the inside intel on the already dramatic start to Clare’s season of The Bachelorette! Was it actually “love at first sight” with Dale?? Robert Graham gives us his honest reaction to Clare as the lead and we get an answer about his romance with Kristina Shulman. Kelsey and Mykenna from Peter’s season open up about the show’s effect on their mental health and you won’t believe why they’re NOT watching Clare’s season!Plus, all the tea on Krystal Nielsen’s new relationship and what Luke P faces for breaking his contract! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Harrison says this is “100% Clare’s Season”, what does that mean for Tayshia?? We continue our preview of Clare’s season of The Bachelorette with the people that know her best! Ben and Ashley talk to VERY new mom Tenley Molzhan about motherhood and what she predicts for Clare’s season.  Eric Bigger got INTO IT with Clare at Winter Games! We hear the story of what happened off camera!  Luke Pell opens up about his time with Clare and we run down the list of guys vying for Clare’s heart.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clare’s season is just around the corner! Chris Harrison says the drama starts on night one... what could that mean?? Lesley Murphy tells us about her MAJOR life changes, including how she found love through a drone. And we hear the dramatic moment when she found out she was pregnant! And we break down what went wrong in Tyler C and Hannah’s “relationship”.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are going In Depth with a Bachelor Nation couple...Sean and Catherine.Sean Lowe is the ONLY Bachelor that stayed with his "final rose". Ben and Ashley go In Depth revealing how this couple knew it was love even while surrounded by cameras and how they continue to make it work each and every day. Sean admits he didn’t go on The Bachelor for “the right reasons” and Catherine reveals who she thought Sean was going to choose.  Find out the shocking secret Catherine kept from Night One! Sean and Catherine are one of Bachelor Nation's favorite relationships.And, if you think you aren't a fan of this couple, listening to this episode just might change your mind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Johnson joins Ben and Ashley and reveals the very intimate reason why he can't walk around naked in his house any more.We also discover that Mike is dating someone new and he gives the details.Plus, find out why he won't return to Bachelor in Paradise.Ashley clears up some rumors about the “cycles” of contestants on The Bachelor.Tenley just had a baby, Lesley is pregnant, and more Bachelor baby news. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ben and Ashley have a lot of questions about Colton & Cassie’s “reality show”. Is it real? What does it have to do with the restraining order? We get some insider information. Peter Weber threatened to spill some major “Bachelor Tea”! Ben shares what he thinks might come out… NDA or not!You’ll be shocked to hear Ben’s plans for kids after he and Jess get married! And find out which of Kaitlyn Bristowe’s ex boyfriends has a new girlfriend! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While his girlfriend Kaitlyn Bristowe is “Dancing with the Stars”, Ben and Ashley sit down with Jason Tartick to go In Depth with one of Bachelor Nation’s recent superstars. Jason gets real about his experience in The Bachelor world and he shares his honest thoughts on Becca and Garrett's break-up.He opens up about his diverse family and his mindset as a child. But we also hear the unbelievable story of how he ended up on The Bachelorette! We get all the details on the group text between Jason, Blake and Colton when they were all vying for The Bachelor. And we hear about the BAD first date between him and Kaitlyn.Plus Ben reveals who is invited to his wedding! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There’s a ton of Bachelor news making headlines right now, and Ben and Ashley are ready to break it all down for you!We go through the bizarre situation surrounding Colton & Cassie. Restraining orders?? Tracking devices?? What is going on??Clare’s season has been ANYTHING but predictable as we get closer to the premiere. We share what we know about Tayshia (potentially) taking over as Bachelorette.And Kaitlyn Bristowe’s partner has been announced on Dancing with the Stars! Ben and Ashley make their predictions for how she’ll do on this season.Plus, we reveal some MAJOR Bachelor secrets from behind the scenes! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the finale of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons Ever and Ben & Ashley are hanging out with the ladies in the middle of the action! Sharleen Joynt gives us a behind the scenes look at Juan Pablo’s season and we hear some secrets from her time with Clare. We find out if Sharleen always thought Clare had “Bachelorette” vibes. Amy Long gives us her honest take on getting to know Juan Pablo and she spills on why she turned down an invite to Paradise!Plus, all the Bachelor Nation news!!Becca Kufrin moving out and Kaitlyn Bristowe’s claim that DWTS will be her “last hurrah”. Heather Martin from Colton’s season tells us about why Ben was watching her and Hannah B in a bathtub together! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While the rest of the world relives Nick Viall’s season of The Bachelor, Ben and Ashley go straight to the source and catch up with the girls from his season!Alexis Waters gives us the REAL story on Nick in a way only Alexis could get away with. And she shares all about the “vagina dance”.Angela Amezcua opens up about being sent home on night 1 and she dishes about her ex Clay’s new relationship on “90 Day Fiance”!Plus, we hear how Kristina Schulman’s life has changed since being on The Bachelor and we get an update on her relationship with Blake. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Viall tells Ben and Ashley how he felt reconnecting with the girls from his season. And Nick gives us his HONEST reaction to Vanessa’s engagement!Chris and Krystal are the first Bachelor divorce. Ben and Ashley share some inside info on their relationship and what they predict for the future.Plus. Chris Harrison reveals the single most crucial member of Bachelor Nation in 2020 and you won’t believe who it is! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben & Ashley catch up with Taylor Nolan for some inside info on Vanessa Grimaldi’s engagement! We hear her honest thoughts on watching Nick Viall’s season come up on Bachelor GOAT and we try to figure out why contestants get anxiety about the old seasons coming back to TV.We dissect the breaking Bachelor rumors and news. Why was Clare spotted at The Bachelorette set if she’s “out”?? Is JoJo really taking over for Chris Harrison?Plus, we check in with Lauren Luyendyk and she shares the most important lessons she’s learned since becoming a mom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's TWO TIMES THE PLEASURE.Ben and Ashley go IN DEPTH with not one BUT TWO Bachelors… Ben Flajnik and Jake Pavelka. Since ABC isn't re-airing the infamous seasons with Ben and Jake's ...Ben and Ashley are doing it JUST FOR YOU.Ben Flajnik relives that sad boat ride away on The Bachelorette and he tells all about the infamous skinny dipping scene.  Everyone will fall in love with Ben F again while listening to him go deep with Ben H. and Ashley I. and we allllll began to wonder ...how is this guy SINGLE?!??!?!Then, Jake shares some behind the scenes stories about watching a contestant from his season fall in love with a producer.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have to break down everything going on with The Bachelorette filming… or at least as much as we know! How do you know when someone’s “the One”? Clare might have known after only a few days! And Ben and Ashley share their thoughts on Tayshia as our next Bachelorette. Tanya Rad from Scrubbing In joins us to talk about The Bachelor GOAT episode of Jason Mesnick’s season. She was OBSESSED. And we catch up with twin favorites from Ben’s season, the Haley and Emily Ferguson. They tell us how their boyfriend’s video game playing actually SAVED their relationship!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley run down all the breaking news and try to figure out what’s going on.We look back on Ali Fedotowski’s season with the ultimate expert on Ali... her husband Kevin Manno!Plus, Ben reveals his most cringey memory in all of Bachelor history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clare’s season is in full swing and we have stories you don’t want to miss from inside the bachelor bubble at La Quinta resort.We have the must hear intel on who might have been cut from Clare's season of The Bachelorette already!Arie bought Lauren a "special ring" and Ben and Ashley have the dirt on the new blingAnd what’s with the rumor that Bachelor in Paradise has already started filming... with Mike Johnson! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s time to relive all the drama from Brad Womack’s season! Ashley hangs out with some of the unforgettable ladies from Brad’s cast. Michelle Money spills the tea on locking Brad in a room! Plus, an update on her daughter. We have an honest discussion with Ashley Spivey about inclusion in the franchise and how the show has evolved. And First KISS Ever, LaNease Adams talks to us about the impact of being a Black cast member early in the franchise.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let’s analyze the men! The Bachelorette will obviously look different this year...but the men are looking good!Ben and Ashley break down the list of new contestants and give their initial thoughts and early predictions of who might make it to the top. Is Colton dating Lucy Hale for real? Pilot Pete moving in with Kelley? Victoria F and Chris Soules going strong? Matt James reaction to the new Bachelorette cast. We’ve got all the details Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With everything going on in the world, we have to ask Ben and Jess if their wedding plans have been delayed! And Ashley has some HUGE news about a big change in her marriage to Jared.Ben has an update on The Bachelor: Live on Stage and we go through all the hot Bachelor news.We break down the feud between Colton & Cassie and we get some inside info on where The Bachelorette will shoot Clare’s season! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben reveals the question everyone’s been asking him since Matt James was announced as the next Bachelor… and we have the answer for you! This week, we re-watched the first seasons of the Bachelor and Bachelorette!We go back in time with Bob Guiney discovering secrets no one knew. we ask him about the rumored “Bachelor Bible” that’s passed between leads.And fan favorite from Trista’s season, Jamie Blyth, tells us what it was like to be a contestant on the very first Bachelorette season! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley discuss the future of Clare Crawley’s season as the show adapts to the COVID-19 pandemic. And this week on “The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons Ever”, we revisit JoJo’s season of The Bachelorette.We’ve got some of the unforgettable guys from her season, including Derek Peth, Wells Adams, Grant Kemp and Luke Pell.Many stories that you've never heard before, including antics that happened off camera, like Chad Johnson and the protein content of a pork bone.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the emotional and heartfelt conversation between Ben and Olivia Caridi on television on Monday, Ben and Ashley wanted to connect with Olivia to go In Depth for the first time in years.Her connection with Ben, first impressions rose, becoming the villain, regrets , triumphs, lessons learned and a genius tip on how to get on the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re celebrating Ben’s season of “The Bachelor: Greatest Seasons Ever” with our first virtual live show! Ben and Ashley connect (digitally) with fan favorites from Ben’s season like Becca Tilley, Amanda Stanton, the Twins and Leah Block.Plus Mike Johnson gives us an update on his future with the franchise and Ben shares some behind the scenes secrets from filming his season (remember the pig date??) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Johnson speaks for the first time about the announcement of Matt James as the first Black Bachelor. He shares his honest thoughts about being passed over as The Bachelor yet again and what he thinks this decision means for the franchise. Relive Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season on The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons Ever and talk to some of her superstars.  We hang with Ben Zorn, Chris “Cupcake” Strandburg and a guy very close to the podcast… Jared Haibon. We have an update on Clare Crawley’s season and we break down her reaction to Matt James as the next Bachelor.Get Tickets for Ben & Ashley's Virtual Live Podcast Here! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley bring Bekah Martinez on to the show to discuss her opinion vs Garrett Yrigoyen. She shares her personal thoughts about the demonstrations and protests and we find out what Garrett meant when he said she “wasn’t invited over for dinner”.And it’s the premiere of “The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons Ever”. Up first...Sean Lowe. For the real story we talk to 2 of Sean’s girls… AshLee Fraizer and Sarah Herron!Get Tickets to our Virtual Live Podcast Here! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley reflect on the tense and upsetting events of the last few days and how they feel witnessing demonstrations and protests across the country. Ben has been criticized for not giving his personal strong opinion and speaking his mind, and today, he addresses that.Keltie Knight from The Lady Gang shares what she’s learned about herself and the world since the turmoil. And we hear some stories from her days on “The Bachelor”.  Did you know she was on The Bachelor?!Plus, we talk to former Bachelor contestant looking for a "baby daddy" on “Labor of Love”, Bachelor alum Kristy Katzmann. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley sit down with Caelynn Miller Keyes to go IN DEPTH about her life leading up to “The Bachelor” and how her experience on the show changed her perspective. All the information you crave, from getting cast for The Bachelor to her history with Hannah B and  how it felt to be passed over for The Bachelorette.Get an inside look at her relationship with Dean and the truth about their wedding rings! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley address the complicated issue surrounding Hannah B. We discuss Kaitlyn Bristowe’s new career as a country artist! Plus, the music will continue for winning couple Bri and Chris who join us to tell all when hey spill on a potential engagement!Plus Katie Morton joins us with a healthy snack recipe for “What’s Cookin Bach Nation?” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does the future hold for The Bachelorette?? what will happen if the show moves out of California! And we try to make sense of Hannah B and Tyler’s “relationship” plus Kaitlyn Bristowe opens up about a difficult moment from her past.Deandra from Peter’s season shares some recipes for another edition of “What’s Cookin Bach Nation?”We recap this week’s episode of “Listen to Your Heart”, Ben and Ashley get to know Matt Ranaudo! Will Rudi join his band?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down all the hot Bachelor gossip, like Peter and Kelley making things official! What does Barb think??The Bachelor is planning a huge series this summer that will look back on all the unforgettable moments throughout the franchise, will Ben watch his “moments” with Jess?And Ben & Ashley break down this week’s episode of “Listen To Your Heart”, and we have Bri Stauss with us for the inside perspective!We find out how she felt saying “I love you” for the first time in front of an audience, and she opens up about the real reason she went on the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley go In Depth with Demi Burnett for a raw and vulnerable conversation. Demi tells us about her early life and how her journey with sexuality changed her perspective. We hear about her relationship with her mother after she was released from prison. Demi reveals how she first met Kristian and how are things between them since breaking up. This is an In Depth like you’ve never heard before, because Demi puts it ALL on the table. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben opens up about all the headlines going around about his marital bed and we clear up any confusion about what is (or isn’t) happening with Jess!Ben and Ashley cover all the Bachelor hot topics. We break down the Tik Tok drama involving Madi, we try to figure out what’s going on with Matt James and we hear Ben and Ashley’s honest reactions to Clare’s scathing post about her contestants. Plus we recap all the drama on this week’s episode of “Listen to Your Heart” along with some inside info from Savannah about what went down between her and Brandon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Depth with the most popular Bachelor that never was: Peter Kraus.This likeable, fan favorite, never appeared on anther incarnation of the show...find out why.His experience on the show deeply affected him thus changing his relationship with the franchise. We get to the bottom of what went down when he was asked to be “The Bachelor”.We hear the story of how he got involved with The Bachelorette which actually started way back in high school. And, we uncover need to know details about Peter Kraus now... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bachelor Nation has eagle eyes and they are unraveling the mystery of Chris Soules and Victoria F.Ben and Ashley join in to tell you what they know.Plus, find out everything about the feud between Tyler C and Jed, Jenna Cooper's vindication and fans Venmoing Tyler C for an engagement ring.And, Listen To Your Heart Episode 2 has aired and Ben and Ashley talk to drama queen Natascha Bessez. Discover why she called out Trevor and every dirty detail on what it’s like to kiss Ryan!Kendall Long joins us for “What’s Cookin Bach Nation??” with a recipe you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blake Horstmann goes deep for this highly anticipated In Depth revealing the truth behind the tears during his break-up with Becca Kufrin, getting passed over for Bachelor, and his INFAMOUS experience at Stagecoach. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to your Heart has finally arrived and Ben and Ashley are ready to break it down.Ben and Ashley talk to Ryan Neal (who is already a fan favorite) about his experience on the show. Are people there for the “right reasons”??Plus, we run through Bachelor hot topics including Kelley telling Ben and Ashley that she was locked in a closet by producers.And fresh out of the oven, our first “What’s Cookin Bach Nation”! Heather M. shares a recipe you’re going to love! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hannah Ann answers lingering questions about her breakup with Peter. Does she think their engagement ended because of Madi or another girl?? How everything was kept a secret until the very end? When and how she discovered that Madi chose to leave and what she would have done if she knew prior to her proposal. Plus, her thoughts on Peter's DM's with Kelley Flannagan and Hannah B. in the midst of their relationship. And a giggly response when asked about dating. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He's here ...Peter Weber...and he's answering EVERYTHING. Find out what is happening between Peter and Kelley.Peter opens up about how he handled the pressure of being “The Bachelor”.We get inside his mind during the final moments of his season and try to make sense of his decisions. From Regrets to the things we didn't see...Peter opens up and tells all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley go In Depth with a fan favorite couple from Paradise, Hannah G and Dylan! We find out how quarantine has tested their relationship and how things have changed since getting engaged.And we get personal… and find out if they’ve been fighting during the stressful journey of wedding planning! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get all the details on Ben’s engagement to Jess!! He tells us about all the adorable plans he made… and which ones didn’t quite pan out! You’ll never believe what Jess thought was happening when Ben started his speech!  What are their wedding plans?? Will they move in together?? Plus Bachelor hot topics! What’s the latest on Tyler and Hannah?? And are Connor S and Madi dating?? Ben and Ashley cover it all.And we congratulate a Bachelor OG on her big news! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Ben's birthday!! We have some major birthday surprises in store!Chris Harrison joins us in celebrating Ben and he clears up some confusion about Clare's season of The Bachelorette and potential re-casting.Ben's girlfriend Jess gives us the real story on how Ben is as a quarantine partner. And we catch up with Shawn Booth!Plus all the trending Bachelor news, and an honest attempt to figure out what's going on with "Tannah's" Tik Toks.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why did Peter pull a switcheroo?!Arie Luyendyk gives his honest opinion on Peter‘s tumultuous finale and how going through something similar ended up being the best outcome for him.And the original “switcheroo” expert, Bachelor Jason Mesnick, joins us for some insight on what was going through Peter’s mind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley Catch us up on all the latest bachelor news....the latest with Hannah B and Tyler C,  Hannah Ann, Madison and Peter plus what is going to happen with Clare’s season of The Bachelorette Also, former Bachelor Dr. Travis Stork helps answer our Covid 19 questions. Taylor Nolan has advice on how to remain calm that may be the most shocking idea ever and Derek Peth is live from New York.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is joined by an expert panel to recap what truly was the most dramatic and shocking finale ever?!Amanda, Angela, Krystal, Tayshia and Savannah armchair quarterback the heck out of this finale. Oh, BARB! Plus... Is Angela dating? How are Krystal and Chris doing? And Tayshia talks about being passed over for Bachelorette! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Part one of Peter’s finale and we’ve got two of his girls with us to break it all down. Savannah and Sydney are hanging out with Ben & Ashley to discuss EVERYTHING about the woman who stole the show… Peter’s mom Barb! Was she too emotional???Ben gives us his honest reaction to Barb’s discussion about faith with Madison. And Ashley shares her theory about Hannah Ann.Plus we hear their predictions for part 2! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the Women Tell All ...Corinne Olympios is here telling all!After an update on her dating life, Corinne helps us break down all the drama from the Tell All...Including why Kelly was absent!We hear Ben and Ashley’s reactions to our new Bachelorette, Clare Crawley. And we get deep thoughts with OG Courtney Robertson!Finally,A bachelorette spouse discusses poopgate. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Harrison is here as head in to the final weeks of Pilot Pete’s season and we still have no idea how it will end!Chris answers some major questions.  We discuss what Madison’s admission to Peter means for their relationship going forward.Plus, Chris tells us if he’ll ever get married again.  Ben has a huge surprise for an American Idol contestant! And a new segment with an OG begins. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben & Ashley break down what may be the most DRAMATIC hometown date in Bachelor history.They have all the inside info, and all the behind the scenes dirt! Find out what happened with Victoria F on truly the wildest hometown date! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Love is in the air in Lake Tahoe!Ben and Ashley hear love stories from Dean and Caelynn, Becca and Garrett, and their own loves Jared and Jess. They also play kinky Truth or Dare! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you want to kiss Bachelor in Paradise Hunk Connor S?  He joins us on air as Ben and Ashley tell you how to make that kiss happen!We recap this week’s episode of The Bachelor and Ben admits that he has to rethink his front runner for Bachelorette... Peter doesn’t seem to have any strong connections with his contestants. Is that the cast or Peter??Ben and Ashley discuss Tammy’s “apology” to Mykenna, Chris B’s social media flirting with Katie Morton, and we explore the rumors that Peter fell in love with a producer!   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we’ve got a double shot of Bachelor, so Ben and Ashley are back to recap the episode!At this point, it’s tough to figure out who is there for the right reasons.We share thoughts on why some early frontrunners have already gone home.And the reveal of who ben and Ashley think he’s going to choose in the end!Plus, we run through all the breaking Bachelor news. Will Jason propose to Kaitlyn soon?? And we launch a full investigation into Sydney’s high school years... and yes...her classmate was Hannah B! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley catch up with fan favorite Bekah Martinez from Arie’s season!Awkward alert...Ben confronts Bekah about rumors she thinks he's a tool.Ashley relates to Kelsey as the “crier” of the house and we have a conversation about being emotionally open on the show. Has a rose ever been “taken back” before in a rose ceremony? And which of the girls is trying to manipulate the others?Bekah is here with her “Chatty Broads” co-host Jess to help us break down the first of this week’s double dose of Bachelor! Plus Bekah opens up about motherhood and the lessons she’s learned over the last couple years. And Ben lets us in on his prep for living on a tour bus!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week’s episode of The Bachelor left Ben and Ashley with a lot of questions so we brought in fellow iHeartRadio podcast host Arden Myrin from “Will You Accept This Rose?”.Who do we think is the frontrunner for this season?? And what about for The Bachelorette?Ben finally spills some inside info he had on this week’s episode that he’s been sitting on for months. And we try to figure out exactly how much Chase Rice knew before he got involved with the show.Plus we run down some Bachelor Nation headlines, including the tragic loss of Tyler G and the debate of Hannah B returning as Bachelorette. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley break down all the drama from the 3rd episode of Pilot Pete’s season, down TO the last champagne bubble.Was Peter right to send Alayah home?? Ashley looks at both sides and tries to understand Peter’s choice.We hear the REAL story about the Bachelor mansion “pool parties” and Ashley reveals one of her biggest mistakes from her time with Chris Soules Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is live from the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards in LA and she’s got tons of fellow podcast superstars with her! We’ve got Bachelor nation podcasters Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick, Nick Viall, Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad, Dean Unglert and Jared Haibon along with some new voices like Eric Winter and Roselyn Sanchez from “He Said, Ella Dijo”, Brooke Burke and Meghan King Edmonds from “Intimate Knowledge”, Brooks Laich and Gavin DeGraw from “How Men Think”, the voice of Lisa Simpson Yeardley Smith and her true crime podcast “Small Town Dicks”, and the legendary movie star Jean Claude Van Damme! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The enigma… John Paul Jones is making his Almost Famous debut this week to discuss the 2nd week of Pilot Pete’s season! We hear the story of when he and Ashley first met and he gets real on what would happen if he came face to face with Derek Peth again after their encounter on Paradise.JPJ sticks around to help us break down this week’s episode of The Bachelor, with all the drama on and off the show. We have to get into Madi and her “fan account”.Plus Bachelor alum Robby Hayes is here to talk about his experience on Siesta Key! Is he the “villain” of that show?? And more importantly… what’s the story about his sex tape?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have taken Almost Famous to San FranciscoLive from the Palace of Fine Arts Derek Peth reveals a heart breaking story about his engagement to Taylor and his time on paradise with DemiBen and Jared share the story of the first time they met on Kaitlyn’s seasonThe singles ladies reveal ...Annaliese puccini reveals if she regrets calling out clay and the biggest misconception about herkatie Morton’s bucket listSydney reveals a bachelor guy she’s “talking to”.Ben Z surprises the crowd Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Weber’s season of The Bachelor is officially underway, and we have the man of the hour here with us!Ben and Ashley grill Pilot Pete about everything that went down in the first episode. He tells us about the “spoiler free finale” and how it’s IMPOSSIBLE to predict what happens to him. We find out the real reason why he didn’t reach out to Hannah and he opens up about his crazy injury!Plus we get you up to speed on all the news in Bachelor Nation, like Blake getting punched in the face and who was voted “Favorite Bachelor of All Time”! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the new season of The Bachelor just two weeks away, our engineer Easton reveals his favorite ALMOST FAMOUS episode of 2019! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Bachelor, Chris Soules, sits down with Ben and Ashley for his first In-Depth interview since the tragic events of 2017. "Farmer Chris", as he was known as the 19th Bachelor, became a fan favorite on Andi Dorfman's season of the Bachelorette. Our own Ashley Iaconetti was introduced to Bachelor Nation when she dreamed of winning the final rose on Chris' season of The Bachelor. Soules season introduced us to Becca Tilley, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jade Roper Tolbert, and Carly Waddell Bass who all became significant and notable members of the Bachelor family.  Chris shares stories and memories from his time on both shows and, for the first time, tells us what the future looks like for him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The debut of Peter’s season of The Bachelor is almost here and Ben and Ashley have your preview of the girls vying for his heart! We hear their initial reactions and our guesses to who’s the villain and who might go all the way. Plus, we break down all the news in the world of Bachelor: Chris Harrison’s advice for Peter… what does it mean?? Katie Morton and Chris B’s breakup Jason Mesnick’s season showing up on Netflix.  And we figure out what happens to the rings when a Bachelor engagement goes south! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taylor Nolan is here with us! Can you believe this is the first time she and Ben have met?? We get her to open up about her engagement to Derek Peth and how that changed her relationships going forward. She helps us break down all the hot topics in Bachelor Nation this week: Chris Soules Demi Hannah B What happened with Kristian and Demi at Jingle Ball??Dean dropped a major bomb about Caelynn on the red carpet.Dr. Jannette joins us to explain about JP (Bachelorette Ashley Hebert's husband) and his potentially life threatening illness Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bachelor in Paradise favorite, Sydney Lotuaco is here with Ben to help break down all the news going on in Bachelor Nation! Special guest former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin joins in too!We discuss Carly and Evan’s new baby, Nick and Demi potentially dating, and Colton & Cassie living separately but following each other on “Find My Friends”. Plus Ben opens up about a conversation with Jess about getting married and starting a family! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is hanging out with one of our favorite Bachelor in Paradise success stories: Chris and Krystal! They open up about their first time in the “boom boom room” and we hear Krystal’s honest thoughts on what happened with Demi’s break up with Kristian.We revisit Bachelor history, Vienna Girardi the "winner" from Jake Pavelka’s season. She gets raw and honest about her miscarriage and has some amazing advice to anyone that has struggled with infertility.And we talk to American Idol winner Maddie Poppe about how she knew her boyfriend Caleb was “the one” and what it was like dating while on Idol. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re live from Napa for the Live in the Vineyard and Bachelor Nation is joining us!Cassie gives us an update on how things are going with Colton and we hear about what it was like making the music video for "Famous" by Adam Doleac together. Katie Morton opens up about her relationship with Chris B. and lets us in on some secrets that we’ve never heard before.And Grocery Store Joe and Kendall Long tell us about a brand new way to date, the Seen dating app.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When it comes to Dean Unglert, we haven’t even scratched the surface of what made him who he is today. So on this episode of In Depth, Ben sits down with Dean to explore the stories you’ve never heard before... from the funny to the traumatic. Dean opens up about his relationships, his sexuality and we hear the intimate story that connects Ben and Dean on an entirely new level.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are reunited after Ben’s Honduras trip, and there’s a TON of Bachelor Nation news to get caught up on. We try to figure out the feud between Rachel and Raven and we break down how Colton got involved!Mike Johnson and Demi Lovato are no more... and is the Almost Famous podcast to blame?? And we talk about Vienna’s heartbreaking story behind her plastic surgery.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Almost Famous has a guest, E I E I OWe’re hanging out with Old Matt Donald, and he’s got tea to spill! He clears up some confusion from his time on Bachelor in Paradise and we get the real story of why he brought up his mom during THAT kiss. Plus we break down the drama between Rachel and Raven!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kaitlyn Bristowe & Jason Tartick stop by with their friend, country artist Brett Kissel. They all made a music video together and we hear a hysterical story about a fight they got into on set! And Kaitlyn & Jason let us in on a HUGE milestone they reached in their relationship. And now that she’s back from Paradise, we hang with Whitney Farnsway! We find out if she’ll do Paradise again and she shares the CRAZY connection she has to JoJo from way before The Bachelor. Plus we do a full update on Bachelor Nation news, including the developments in Tyler C’s dating life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley go IN DEPTH with Bachelorette and Bachelor In Paradise star Mike Johnson for an unbelievably honest and intense episodesWe dive deep into the emotionally challenging moments that made Mike the man he is today and he shares extremely personal stories that no one has heard before.Find out Mike’s real reaction to being passed over as the Bachelor and what this decision means for the franchise in terms of representation and impact.And we address the elephant(S) in the room: Mike confronts Ashley about some comments she made about him...and then they discuss a certain Superstar Artist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are live from Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas for the iHeartRadio Music Festival! Ben and Ashley have a big announcement.  You've asked for it...and it's happening.  They reveal their first LIVE SHOW location.We’re getting caught up with all our friends now that they’re back from Paradise. Caelynn tells us what Dean did to sweep her off her feet and we hear about the CRAZY connection she and Ashley have from a time before the Bachelor. Dean opens up about what helped him finally commit to Caelynn and he tells a hilarious story about the life changing advice he gave Ben.Derek Peth clears up his dramatic conversation with John Paul Jones. And we ask Mike Johnson about his famous new love connection!  And Mike has some unresolved issues with our own Ashley I. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now that Bachelor in Paradise has wrapped up, we’re talking to two of the couples that came back from the beach engaged! We’ve got Chris B & Katie, and Dylan and Hannah G with us.Chris and Katie tell us about how they worked out their issues after leaving paradise and what went down before they came back for the reunion.We hear the REAL reason Hannah and Dylan spent so much time in the Boom Boom Room. And Dylan tells us about the moment he knew he was going to propose to Hannah.Ben and Ashley discuss how Demi’s proposal to her girlfriend will affect the show going forward, and what do we think about the next Bachelor… Pilot Pete??  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sydney Lotuaco is back from the beach and here to break down the episode with Ben! We hear what she honestly thinks about Mike and if he’d make a good Bachelor.She gets real about her kiss with Old Matt Donald and tells us exactly why she said Colton was a “bad kisser”. And we hear about the vibe on the beach when Kristian showed up. How did she handle being thrown into the middle of Bachelor world? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is co-hosting with her new husband Jared and they’re ready to break down this week’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise! At this point are we team Dean? Or Team Connor S? Haley Ferguson joins us to try to figure out what went wrong with JPJ. How did Haley feel when Caelynn left with Dean?? And what’s going on with Blake? Can he be a playboy AND a hopeless romantic? Plus we recap one of the sweetest moments in BIP history… Paradise Prom! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley and Ben are back together and ready to break down this week’s episodes of Bachelor in Paradise! How DO we feel about John Paul Jones? We discuss how little we actually know about his character. What was up with Matt Donald bringing his mom into the conversation? And we’re faced with the question: do we watch The Bachelor for the love? Or the drama?Plus, we hear some secret details about Ashley’s wedding that nobody knows! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben hangs out with Chris and Krystal to relive their Paradise wedding down in Mexico. They share secrets about what went on behind the scenes at their wedding, including a HUGE problem that went down right before Krystal walked down the aisle. We break down all the drama at their reception and Chris & Krystal offer some words of advice for Blake. Plus, we recap last nights episode of Bachelor in Paradise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colton Underwood hangs out with Ashley and tells her all about what he’s learned about Cassie after traveling with her all over the world. You won’t believe the weird thing Cassie keeps in her purse at all times.  We break down this week’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise and try to figure out the appeal of Dean. Plus Ashley shares some secret behind the scenes details about her dream wedding and honeymoon! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our favorite bartender, Wells Adams is guest cohost with Ben this week! He was around for all the drama on Bachelor in Paradise this season and he’s ready to give us his honest take.How is the Christian/Jordan fight different than the Leo/Joe fight from last season? “Villains” are a plenty this season and we lack “heroes”. Which cast member’s bad side would you not want to be on?? Wells lets us in on why Derek Peth should be the next Bachelor Plus we check in with Jed to see if he is ready for what we have to offer.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This was an emotional episode of Bachelor in Paradise! Ben analyzes Demi’s relationship back home and compares it to Jed’s situation. Demi opens up to Derek about her sexuality and it was a powerful moment.  Ben discusses Derek's reaction. We bring on David the Chicken to discuss Jordan’s fight with Christian. After all they’ve been through, is David actually Team Jordan now?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is fresh off Ashley and Jared’s Rhode Island wedding and he’s ready to give all the behind the scenes details! We find out who was the first to cry, how did his girlfriend Jess get along with Bachelor Nation, and we hear a secret about the bouquet toss! Ben opens up about words of advice Jared gave him the first night they met and changed his life forever. Plus we talk to Chris Bukowski about what he’ll do next if he doesn’t find love on Paradise this season.And of course, we recap this week's episode of Bachelor in Paradise! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We break down all the drama surrounding Blake.  First, what is happening on the beach with Blake and his multiple relationships.  Then, the private text messages that Blake posted between him and Caelynn. We find out where Bachelor Nations stands on was this right or wrong.  Dean Unglert joins Ben as they try to understand every aspect of this heartbreaking drama.Meanwhile, why is Bibiana having such a hard time finding a connection in Paradise?And "Hot Sauce Jane" is here to explain the taco FAIL that she gave John Paul Jones and why he had such an intense reaction! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first episode of Bachelor in Paradise 6 is upon us, so we get a certified Paradise expert (Ashley) to share her predictions for this season.Are Hannah G and Dylan the new Joe and Kendall??Plus we try to figure out why everyone is so obsessed with Blake? And for those following along at home, we map out all the Bachelor girls Blake has hooked up with so far (that we know of!) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jed Wyatt lets his guard down and opens up to Ben and Ashley with every detail about his Bachelorette journey. He answers the difficult questions you’ve been expecting him to be transparent about. We are able to understand the full story that we only got bits and pieces of prior to this In Depth Interview. Also, Ben and Ashley bring you the latest breaking news about Tyler and Hannah’s night together. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bachelor Nation this finale was savage.Tyler C is here as guest co-host and he’s opening up about EVERYTHING. Did Hannah make the right decision?Do Tyler and Hannah have a chance at reconciliation? People thought Tyler was a player at first… how did he break down that barrier with Hannah? Why did everyone seem to implode except for Tyler?Tyler reveals something shocking about how he got involved with the show. We learn what Tyler thinks about Jed and "girlfriendgate".Ben has some advice for Tyler as he continues his journey through the Bachelor world.Plus Jade and Tanner had a baby in their closet!!!... yep in their closet... and Ashley was one of the first people they called! Plus BIP is less than a week away and we are getting you ready! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we head into the final episode of Hannah’s season, Ben and Ashley analyze the remaining two men left to fight for Hannah’s heart.What will happen in the final episode and the After The Final Rose is a mystery to all.Luke P....the OTHER Luke P (Luke Pell) joins us to give his opinion on everything that’s gone down with Jed and what that means for future musicians going on the show. Is it wrong to go on the show to get exposure? Plus, Ben and Ashley share some exclusive details from Rachel and Bryan’s upcoming wedding.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is letting you inside during a bachelor nation dinner party as we hang out with Bachelor Nation pals on this special bonus episode. Joe & Kendall give us an update on their life since moving in together and we find out if they’d ever object at a wedding! Heather M “never been kissed” from Colton’s season fills us in on her life after the show and which is better for an altar kiss at a wedding: a peck or a makeout session? We celebrate Four Weddings and a Funeral as Ashley lets us in on who is officiating her wedding! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is ready to break down the Men Tell All  and she has Dean Unglert, Jared Haibon and Tayshia Adams on deck to give their thoughts.We discuss how the show will change after the revelation of Jed and his “preshow” girlfriend. And we get technical when figuring out if Luke P is actually a psychopath. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is live from Lake Tahoe for an Almost Famous special episode and she brought her  Bachelor friends along! Krystal Nielsen has some wedding tips to help calm Ashley down as she gets closer to her big day.  And we hang out with Annaliese and Caelynn to get us ready for Bachelor in Paradise.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley talk to Courtney Robertson from Ben Flajnik’s season about Hannah’s mindset as we head into her final episodes. Courtney was the first Bachelor contestant to have on-camera sex, so she has some thoughts about this week’s episode.We try to figure out if there’s anything Jed could do to redeem himself to the audience at this point.Ben has a lot of thoughts on how Luke P. handled the premarital sex situation before being sent home last night on The Bachelorette. He shares his full dissertation on Luke P. and how faith is represented on the show.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben & Ashley break down all the hometown dates on this week of The Bachelorette. Ashley has a theory on what happened behind the scenes during Pilot Pete’s date. And we try to figure out if Tyler C is as pure as he seems.Ben reveals a personal struggle that he went through right before starting his season of The Bachelor. And Ashley opens up to Ben about how her life is changing as it becomes more intertwined with Jared’s. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley sit down with Amanda Stanton for an IN DEPTH honest conversation about her life. She tells us never before heard details about her break up with Bobby Jacobs and she shares a terrifying story when her pictures were hacked.And, what her life was like before going on Ben's season and what she has in the works for the future.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get caught up with one of our favorite Bachelor couples, Carly Waddell and Evan Bass! They tell Ben and Ashley how life is changing as they prepare for baby #2 and Carly opens up about the time she almost stripped down on The Bachelor. And as we recap this week’s episode of The Bachelorette, all eyes are on the naked bungee jumping and what it revealed about Luke. Plus, Ben tells us why Luke and Hannah remind him of his relationship with Lauren Bushnell. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We start off the show with Ben’s honest reaction to Lauren Bushnell and Chris Lane’s engagement.  Never Been Kissed Heather Martin from Colton’s season is here to help us break down this week’s episode of The Bachelorette. We hear who she thinks has the best physical chemistry with Hannah.This episode revealed that a mystery person has come back with a ring for Hannah… and we have theories about who it is! Plus, we break down the new cast of Bachelor in Paradise Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we head further into Hannah B’s season, Ben and Ashley feel conflicted about Luke P. How will he redeem himself? The group date this week was one for the ages, and we saw much more of the guys than we were expecting. And now that fan favorite John Paul Jones has been sent packing, what’s next for him? Will we see him in Paradise? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re live from Ashley and Jared’s co-ed Crate and Barrel Bridal Shower! Ben is hosting a huge party to celebrate the happy couple, with a ton of Bachelor Nation friends stopping by.Krystal Neilson and Chris Randone are about to get married too, and they share some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad have some advice for how to ease Jared into Ashley’s Jonas Brothers fandom.  Plus Nick Viall tells us when he first noticed Jared’s feelings for Ashley and Kendall fills us in on her relationship with Grocery Store Joe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley recap every body-slamming moment from this week’s episode of The Bachelorette. We hear their thoughts on Jed’s confession about going on the show for the “wrong reasons”.  Plus, Ben explains why he thinks Tyler C might be one of the most memorable contestants of all time.We break down the intense physical aggression between Luke P and Luke S during the group date. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley can barely contain her excitement, because she’s backstage at iHeartRadio’s Wango Tango. Before she goes to fangirl over the Jonas Brothers, she catches up with Colton and Cassie. We hear how Colton’s been adjusting to life in “Cali”, and where they’ll live when they move in together. And Corinne Olympios stops by, to tell us a crazy story about an ex boyfriend. Plus, we discuss what happens when people say “I love you” too early. (Corinne says it VERY quickly) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley hop on for a quick recap of last night’s episode of The Bachelorette! We try to figure out what the deal is with Luke P, after he professed his love and then said he was ready to leave. We break down the more controversial figures from Hannah’s contestants and see who we like now that it’s been a few weeks.Plus we discuss the comparison people are making between Ben and Pilot Pete! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley sits down for an honest, raw conversation with the current Bachelorette, Hannah B. She opens up about her life before The Bachelor, how her world transitioned after pageant competition, and her experience as the lead on The Bachelorette. We get the real story of why Luke P didn’t offer her his jacket when she was cold and what she thought about his shocking, very early confession of love.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley I goes In Depth with Katilyn Bristowe, for a candid and intimate conversation.  Kaitlyn's story includes living through her break-up with Shawn Booth and her current relationship with Jason Tartick. She opens up about when she felt things with Shawn starting to break down. She reveals why she started dating Jason after saying she’d never be involved with another member of Bachelor Nation. Plus we hear some inside stories from her experience on The Bachelorette.  You’ll never believe who she reached out to after she accidentally spoiled her season finale on social media. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are on location in Napa, California from Live in the Vineyard Goes Country! Tayshia, Colton's runner up, is on hand to recap this week’s episode of The Bachelorette (nuggets and all). And we discuss Kelly Ripa’s recent comments about The Bachelor franchise.Plus we hang with American Idol and confirmed Bachelor fan Scotty McCreery and Ben’s new crush... country star Morgan Evans. (Morgan appeared on Becca's season of The Bachelorette). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the premiere of Hannah B's season of The Bachelorette! To help Ben and Ashley break down the new crop of guys, they've got BFFs from Colton's season, Demi Burnett and Katie Morton.We'll hear which of the guys stood out from the rest on night 1, and Demi shares some scalding tea she has on one of the contestants. Demi and Katie let us know who they're excited about seeing in Paradise (*IF* they go), and we see if Ben really was the first Bachelor to say "I love you" to two different girls.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben has a very special co-host this week… his girlfriend Jess! The Bachelorette Special was her first real exposure to Ben’s life on the show, and we find out what it’s been like for her to watch Ben in that setting. In honor of the Bachelorette reunion, we talk to the very first Bachelorette, Trista Sutter. She fills us in on her life after the show, and offers some advice to Hannah B before her season kicks off. And we catch up with Deanna Pappas, and we hear if she kept in touch with Brad Womack! Then, Caroline Lunny from Arie’s season checks in with us about her experience on Bachelor Australia, and she opens up about her struggle with anxiety and depression.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay is making some big moves in her life, so Ben and Ashley check in with her to get caught up on everything. We find out how things are going after her move to Miami with Bryan, and we get the latest on their wedding planning! We get an update from former Bachelor Andrew Firestone, and Ben and Ashley discuss the new “surveillance van” that is set for Night 1 of The Bachelorette. Plus, we find out first hand if the statistics are true about contestants gaining weight whole on the show, and we address the rumors of Bobby Bones being the next Bachelor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley lets us in on a major issue for her and Jared that she desperately needs help with. We talk to Sharleen Joynt from Juan Pablo’s season about how she picked people from Bachelor Nation for her wedding guest list.   We hear the story of how she and Ashley  met, and you won’t believe the advice she gave Ashley! Plus we break down Nick Viall’s hookup with a guy, Chris & Angela’s break up, and Ben “pops off” in Ben Bitches! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley don’t really understand Coachella, but luckily they’ve got some BACHELOR friends that spent time on the front lines this last weekend. Tracy (Colton's Season) tells us about N*Sync performing with Ariana Grande, and Bri (Colton) shares her experience.  Plus, Bri sets the record straight about her DM history with Dean.And speaking of Dean, he’s a groomsman in Ashley and Jared’s wedding! But to see if he’s up to the task, we give him a full groomsman quiz, and you won’t believe his answers. Also, we find out what Ashley’s “bridezilla” moments have been during wedding planning.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live from the Napa Valley Wine Train with a ton of friends from Bachelor Nation! Blake Hortsmann opens up about his feelings towards Hannah G and we finally get an answer on if he’s going to Paradise. Derek Peth tells us about his date with Stephanie Pratt from The Hills. We find out why Venmo John was the most dated person on Paradise. Vanessa Grimaldi uses bathroom habits as an indicator of relationship health.  Wells Adams reveals if he will be back as the bartender in Mexico this year! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Demi (@Demi_Not_Lovato) from Colton's season is here with us to open up about Paradise, her relationship with her mother, and how she deals with haters.And we check in with Krystal Nielsen and Chris Randone, and they reveal some secrets about their wedding, and we hear about their plans to grow their family.Ever wonder how some Bachelor contestants are "liking" on social media while they're filming? We hear the secret on how people smuggle phones inside the mansion! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A listener thinks they found a connection that ties Tayshia to Ben, long before she appeared on The Bachelor. Remember when everyone thought Wills was kidnapped?? We check in with him and hear what he's been up to. And Ashley goes into total fangirl mode when a member of NSync joins the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley don’t waste any time before giving a full rundown of the contestants for Hannah B’s upcoming season of the Bachelorette. And based on pictures alone, Ben & Ashley give their predictions for Hannah’s Top 3.And speaking of Hannahs, we have a list of who would be the best match for Hannah G, and Ashley’s reaction will shock you! Rachel Lindsay thinks the Bachelorette needs to be older, but what do Ben and Ashley think? Are these contestants really ready for marriage? Plus, the return of Ben Bitches! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hannah G is here with us to give a behind the scenes look at what happened last night, and help Ben & Ashley break down Colton’s season finale. She’s got some things to get off her chest about Colton, and we find out if she would have accepted a proposal from him! Hannah G gives us her honest thoughts on the new Bachelorette, Hannah B, and we find out if she’s upset that she didn’t get chosen for the next season. And finally, is Hannah going to Paradise?? We get her to spill on who she’s hoping to see there, and who she’s interested in from Bachelor Nation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We started Colton's season with Becca & Garrett, and now they're back to help Ben and Ashley break down the dramatic finale.  We hear their opinion on what is going on in Colton's head, and we might not even get a "final rose" this season! But all eyes are on our guest of honor, Tayshia. After a critique of her bungee jumping form, we ask her what really happened with Colton in the fantasy suite. And we find out if she knew Cassie had broken up with him when he told her that he picked Cassie! Plus, we check in with Dean and get his take on what could happen this summer in Paradise, and if he has any advice for the new batch of contestants.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re live after Women Tell All, and we have Colton’s girls with us to spill all the tea. Kirpa has a MAJOR bomb to drop about one of the girls sliding into the DMs of a popular member of Bachelor Nation… while she was still on the show.   And we reveal who he is.Tracy stops by to give her side of the tweet controversy that went down before this season started filming and we find out if her feud with Demi will continue into Paradise.Plus, Ben gives Heather an honest critique of her first kiss on television, and we ask all the girls who they think the next Bachelorette should be. Then we get a true expert opinion from Nick Viall, after we hear about his “secret talent”.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time for Gate-gate! The fence jump we’ve been waiting for ALL SEASON is finally here, and it’s probably the craziest episode in Bachelor history.We break down what led to Cassie's shocking departure, and hear the moments Chris Harrsion had to go looking for Colton like a lost dog.  Ashley has some theories about what actually went down with Tayshia in the fantasy suite. Tanner Tolbert is a tried and true Bachelor fanboy, and he stops by to tell us he never thought things would go so haywire with Colton. And he opens up about Jade’s miscarriage after she got pregnant in Paradise, and how their plans totally changed after that. Then Jared hops on, because he’s done a serious deep dive into past episodes of this season and has some serious thoughts on how things went down with Cassie.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for, Ben’s new girlfriend Jess is on the podcast! We hear about the crazy move he pulled on their first date, and what exactly Ben said when he slid into her DMs! We answer many of your questions about Jess!Plus, Ashley has info from the Women Tell All, and reveals why we’re in store for the BEST Bachelor episode of all time. And we break down the difference between “I’m in love with you” and “I’m falling in love with you”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Heather McDonald is hanging out with Ashley to help recap this week’s episode of The Bachelor, Colton’s stance against getting groped,  and when flirtation goes too far. And do we really buy the girls excitement on the show? Is all the enthusiasm fake?? Then Arie checks in to give us all the backstory about his new billboard, which you need to see if you haven’t yet. Plus, we talk to Carly Waddell about her new lullaby album, and she reveals a huge change coming to her family.   Also, Ashley lets us in on what the “right reasons” are to go on The Bachelor, and Heather gets her to spill on some huge behind the scenes Bachelor secrets!And we have some shocking information about Ben at the end of the podcast that you definitely want to hear. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Money from Brad Womack’s season is here with us! She opens up to us about her relationship, and gives us her real thoughts about how Colton is doing so far. She and Ben break down Hannah G’s one on one date with Colton, which may be the sexiest moment in all of Bachelor history. Then we check in with Sydney from Colton’s season, and we hear if she regretted leaving the show. And we find out if we’ll see her again on Bachelor in Paradise.And we talk to the producers of The Bachelor Vietnam, to find out what’s different from the American version, and how the producers really sought out the job after watching Ben. Plus, a long awaited update from David the Chicken! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A lot of action went down on this week’s episode of The Bachelor, and Ben and Ashley are talking to some girls at the center of it all! We hear from Courtney about Elyse’s decision to leave the show after not getting enough time with Colton, and we get to the bottom of what Colton means when he says he wants to “take a relationship to the next level” Then Ashley talks to Catherine the dog girl, about what it was like having her dog with her at the Bachelor Mansion, and why did she steal Colton away SO MANY TIMES?? Plus, Jade and Tanner join Ashley in the studio to recap this week’s episode, and we hear the story of how Jade told Tanner she was pregnant, even if her cute Pinteresty plan didn’t exactly work out. And after Heather got her first kiss on national TV, we visit some of the less graceful kisses we’ve seen on the Bachelor before.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After an emotionally heavy episode with Shawn Booth, Ben and Ashley return to address some of the feedback they’ve received. And after some discussion about Caelynn’s vulnerable moment with Colton on this week’s episode, Ben shares a deeply personal story about a close friend of his and her experience with sexual assault. Then we talk to Bri, who was eliminated last week, and she gives us an inside look into the feud between Demi and Courtney. Plus, we hook her up with a member of Bachelor nation that she admitted she has a huge crush on. And Ashley lets us know how her wedding plans are changing after the news that Jade and Tanner are adding a new member to the family! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shawn Booth joins Ben and Ashley on this episode of Almost Famous: In Depth. He opens up about the painful moments since his relationship ended, and the questions that are still left on his mind. Ben and Ashley offer a unique perspective to Shawn’s situation, because Ben and Shawn are friends from their first experience on The Bachelorette, and Ashley is close with Kaitlyn from their time shared on the show.  Together, they help Shawn understand his feelings, get some things off his chest, and move forward. Also in this episode, Ben and Ashley have an honest conversation about an important issue that has come up in The Bachelor, in one of the most emotional moments of the entire franchise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kendall Long is hanging out with us today, and she’s ready to give us the full story about all the headlines about her engagement to Grocery Store Joe! Then she sticks around to break down Colton’s pirate adventure group date, and she gets Ben to open up about his new relationship (and how Colton is involved!)And Ashley and Kendall give us their honest thoughts about Demi, and how Colton handled his “spanking”. Plus, Ben shares some inside visual tricks he uses to figure out what’s going on in the mind of the Bachelor. Then Terry Crews’ wife Rebecca, to tell us what it was like being part of Colton’s 1 on 1 date. She’s been in a successful relationship in Hollywood for a long time, so she’s the perfect person to go for advice on how to make a marriage truly work. She lets us in on some of the lessons she has for Colton’s girls, and she shares some wisdom on the differences in how men and women communicate. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bachelor himself, Colton Underwood is here with Ben and Ashley, and he’s answering ALL your questions.Ashley and Colton compare their experiences of being Bachelor virgins, and we find out if he wished he had lost his virginity BEFORE going the show. Also, we hear how he’s been handling the constant virgin talk. We find out why he sent the Sloth Girl home, and then we talk to the Sloth to get her side! And we find out an exclusive secret from Colton about what happened in the shower! Plus, Ben and Ashley break down all the details from Kaitlyn and Jason’s new relationship, and a happy event in Bachelor nation, Arie and Lauren’s Maui wedding! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Bachelor premiere night! Ben and Ashley are live from the Bachelor viewing party in Park City, Utah, and they’ve got Becca and Garrett hanging out with them for the whole episode! We find out which of their complicated last names they’ll be giving to their children, they reveal the place they’ve decided to move to, after bouncing back and forth across the country, and we hear who has the worse bathroom habits. But this episode is all about breaking down night 1 of Colton’s season. Did the show overdo the virgin issue? What was going on with that sloth? All those questions and more, plus… Ben reveals a MAJOR behind the scenes secret from the Bachelor.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To close out 2018, Ben and Ashley welcome some surprise guests from Bachelor Nation to see what they’re up to for the holidays. We won’t tell you who stops by, but you might hear Bibiana talk about what’s going on with Peter Kraus, and you also might hear about what happened this weekend in Vegas when Blake and Jason hung out with Colton.  It’s the biggest holiday party ever on the Almost Famous Podcast! Brought to you by: CRATE AND BARREL - Start your Crate & Barrel Registry now at CrateAndBarrel.com LE TOTE - Enter promo code ALMOSTFAMOUS at checkout to get 20% off your first month QUIP - Go to GETQUIP.com/FAMOUS right now, you get your first refill pack for FREE with a quip electric toothbrush BOLL AND BRANCH - get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SET OF SHEETS at BollandBranch.com, promo code ALMOSTFAMOUS FAB FIT FUN -  use the code "ALMOSTFAMOUS" so you can save $10 off your first box THRED UP - get an extra 30% off your first order at ThredUp.com/ALMOSTFAMOUS30 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This show is part of a new series called “Almost Famous: In Depth”. Ben and Ashley sit down for an intimate and raw conversation with some of the characters we’ve fallen in love with from The Bachelor. On this first special, they welcome Arie Luyendyk Jr and Lauren Burnham, to see how they’re feeling in the first few months of their engagement, and since finding out they’re becoming parents.   We hear about how they’ve reacted to people doubting their relationship, what they’ve learned while building their life together, and they open up about the new baby they’re expecting.   Tune in for a detailed look at what you didn’t see on TV. This is Almost Famous: In Depth, with Arie & Lauren. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Ben and Ashley get closer to the end of the off-season, the ramp up to Colton gets more intense. Now that the list of the contestants for Colton’s season have been released, Ben and Ashley do a “draft” of who they think his Top 3 will be.  They talk with Becca Tilley about how the show has changed in recent years, and what that means for the newcomers to Bachelor Nation. And, they talk about the shocking departure of Elan Gale as producer.  Then Ben and Ashley check in with the original Bachelorette, Trista Sutton! She’s been married for 15 years, proving that people can really find true love on the show. Plus, we cover some of the rumors circling the recent break-up of Shawn Booth and Kaitlyn Bristowe Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Krystal Nielsen and Chris Randone are hanging out with us today! They’re on hand to talk to Blake Hortsmann, when he calls in to talk about his blind date to the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball over the weekend.   Then, Chris and Krystal share what they learned about each other after they moved in together.  And Ashley leads the group in a comparison of their lives before and after being on The Bachelor.  Plus, we hear about a BIG surprise Krystal received in bed recently. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley check in with Arie and Lauren, to talk about their exciting news! We hear all about how they’re deciding on a name, and what’s next for the growing family. And Vanessa Grimaldi calls in to address the headlines that pairs her up with a beloved member of Bachelor Nation.  Then, they break down the first promo for Colton’s season, and we hear all about Tia Booth’s new boyfriend. And hanging out with Ben and Ashley in studio is Bachelor veteran Sadie Murray! ! This hasn’t been brought up before, but she was actually the first “switcheroo” on a Bachelor finale. She opens up about her desire to have a family, and the ultimate decision to freeze her eggs. And, she reveals a BIG secret about an intimate moment with a former Bachelor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley catch up with Kendall Long, and she’s ready to spill a ton of secrets about Grocery Store Joe, and his unlikely success on Dancing with the Stars. And fresh from the shores of Mexico, Courtney Dober and Dean Unglert stop in to tell some stories about their “man-trip”. Plus, we hear about Ashley and Jared expecting a bundle of joy, and Ben has been hiding the fact that a special someone has just moved in to his place! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley open up about the heartbreaking news about Shawn Booth and Kaitlyn Bristowe, and try to figure out what happened between them, and why this break-up feels like a marriage ending.  Then, Wells Adams stops by, to get caught up on everything going on in his world, and the exciting new project he’s starting with iHeartRadio. Plus Ben and Ashley sit down with Graham Bunn, and he spills about his new TV show, and how it was transitioning from The Bachelorette into a radio and TV career. And we hear how Jared and Ashley are spending their first holidays since getting engaged! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blake Hortsmann checks in with Ben and Ashley, and has a secret on how you can go on a real date with him! And he finally clears up all the rumors circulating about him dating a member of Bachelor Nation.   Then we hear from Annaliese, and she opens up about the difficult few weeks she’s had, and how she recovered from being broken up with on national TV. And, we hear about her reality TV experience before the Bachelor.  Plus, the subject of “Who the Heck are You” might be related to Ben! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley Spivey sits down with Ben and Ashley for an honest and raw discussion about her Twitter encounter with Ben. We find out exactly what motivates her, and how she got started as an unofficial “Bachelor investigative journalist”. Then Tanner Tolbert checks in, and talks about his role as officiant for Ashley’s wedding, and he spills about when Jared came to him about his decision to propose to Ashley. And we talk to a legal expert to break down what’s happening with Jenna and Jordan and the lawyers! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Krystal Nielson is hanging out with us for this whole jam-packed episode! She tells us about her journey from a villain on Arie’s season to being America’s sweetheart after Paradise.  Vanessa Grimaldi stops by and opens up about what might have happened between her and Ben if she had gone to Winter Games.  And we talk to Chelsea Roy, one of Krystal’s friends from Arie’s season, about how many of Arie’s girls actually felt a “real” connection with him, and she dishes on if she’d ever be The Bachelorette. Plus, Ben gives us the real story about his Twitter fight with Ashley Spivey, and he shares some behind the scenes secrets from his time as The Bachelor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Kimball is here to give his side of the heart wrenching situation he’s in with Jenna Cooper. He lets us know the latest developments, and reveals the red flags he got from Jenna once Paradise ended. And we hear if he’d ever be able to forgive her and continue their relationship. Also, he gives Ben some important fashion advice, and we find out if Ben is going to officiate Ashley’s wedding! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bachelor Nation All-Star Grocery Store Joe calls in live from the Dancing with the Stars set, moments before he takes the stage! He tells Ben and Ashley all about how he discovered one of Kendall’s hidden talents while she helped him practice. And we hear how his first dance on TV compares to his limo arrival on The Bachelorette.   And Angela Amezcua checks in with all the details on her relationship with Clay the football player, and she walks us through what it was like when people found out she wasn’t single anymore.    Then, Ben and Ashley give their thoughts on some big headlines in the Bachelor world, including one of the craziest pieces of news in all of Bachelor history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re live from the Planet Hollywood Hotel in Las Vegas! This show is jam packed with so many Bachelor All-Stars. Blake Hortsmann is here, and this is his first time as a guest on a podcast! We find out what he looks for in a woman, and we hear if he’d ever date a fan. Then Dean Unglert stops by to reveal a huge secret from his dating life, and he’s given another chance to defend his “No Underwear” platform. And Jared Haibon and Nick Viall drop in, and we get the real reason why Nick has been able to defy aging. And Jared and Ben spill some behind the scenes info from the early days of their season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley are going live with an emergency podcast because of all the crazy news in Bachelor Nation.   Kendall joins us to talk about her friend Bekah’s pregnancy, and give all the inside details on her relationship with the newest addition to Dancing with the Stars, Grocery Store Joe.   Then we talk all about the crazy scandal going on with Jordan Kimball and Jenna Cooper. We hear some crucial advice for Jordan from Elle, who is a relationship expert and creator of the Mend app. And we get an analysis from someone who knows Jordan best, David the Chicken.   And Ashley’s dream comes true when Disney Channel movie legend Riley Smith hops on, to talk all about his upcoming project, and what it’s like to be a major figure in pop culture history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wells Adams sits in with Ben and Ashley to talk all about this season of Bachelor in Paradise.  Then, they talk to Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson, and ask the question on everyone's minds: will they actually get married?? And we get the real story of their struggles in the bedroom. And in a new episode of Chicken Nuggets, Ben, Ashley and Wells see what would happen if David the Chicken was the Bachelor. We line up a bunch of girls and see who gets his rose! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley and Jared’s engagement episode has finally aired! We get a live call from Ashley and Jared, and they give their honest thoughts about what aired and how they remember the moment. We dive right in with Ben, and he addresses the recent news that his ex Lauren Bushnell has broken up with her boyfriend.   Then, straight from Marriage Bootcamp, Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried stop by! They share some wedding planning advice with Ashley, and they give an intimate look at what it was like dating on and off the show.  But they don’t leave before we hear their thoughts on if Colton should be the next Bachelor, and everyone shares their “no holds barred “thoughts on the state of Leo.   One of Ben’s favorite authors Bob Goff calls in with some valuable lessons on how to get through difficult situations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before Arie and Becca… there was Jason Mesnick and Melissa Rycroft. Ben and Ashley sit down with Melissa and get down to what it was like to be broken up with on national television, and she spills why she turned down being the Bachelorette. As part of our “Chicken Nuggets” segment, we check in with David the Chicken about what we can expect on this week’s episode of Paradise, and he lets us in on some steamy details that didn’t make it to air. And on top of that, Ben gives some more behind the scenes secrets on what happens off-camera during his experience as the Bachelor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Straight from the beaches of Bachelor in Paradise, Annaliese is here to break down everything that was going through her mind as her friendship with Kenny progressed. And Ashley shares why she really relates to Tia this season.   Then, Bibiana calls in to help recap this week’s episode, and to discuss if it’s an insult or a compliment when men talk about her “assets”.   And Ben and Ashley get real about kissing people you may not have feelings for, which can happen a lot in Bachelor World. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Higgins sits down with Grocery Store Joe for a special bonus episode of the Almost Famous Podcast! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colton Underwood is back in-studio to help Ben go through everything that went down on the 2nd episode of Bachelor in Paradise Season 5. But Ben doesn’t let him off easy, and we get the real story of what was going on between him and Tia, and they talk about the emotional moment when Becca showed up to confront Colton on Paradise.   The guys give their take on what happened between Annaliese and Jordan, and Colton offers some behind the scenes info on the romance of Kevin and Astrid.   We play a round of “Who the Heck are You” with Brady Toops, and we check back in with David the chicken! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bachelor in Paradise is here!   Ben and Ashley get real quick as they discuss Ashley's ex Kevin.  Was Kevin's version of what happened accurate? Ashley gives the real story on the Jared/Kevin timeline.   Kenny King and Eric Bigger give their thoughts on the After the Final Rose from Becca’s season, and reveal some info about the friends they made in Paradise. And they tell us what's really going on with Tia and Colton   Then, Annaliese stops by and hints that there’s a guy that captured her attention on Paradise.   And it's “Who the Heck Are You” with Angela from Nick’s season and we find out hercelebrity crush And on top of all that, Kendall is here and we ask her how many guys she kissed in paradise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben and Ashley have all the behind the scenes details from the emotional Bachelorette finale. We find out if they think Becca made the right choice, and if she and Garrett will last. We find out Ben and Ashley's thoughts on if Blake can recover from this break-up and become the next bachelor, and even after this whole season, there's still something about Becca that we can't figure out.  Ben has a score to settle with David (the Chicken Man), from something he did on the Men Tell All, and he gives a special preview of what we can expect from Bachelor in Paradise.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Tartick is in studio to hang out with Ben and Ashley, and recap the Men Tell All episode of Becca's season, and we discuss if Colton overreacted. We get some inside info on the chances of Jason being the next Bachelor, and we find out what he wears to bed. And Ashley shares an exclusive look at her wedding guest list, and shares some deeply emotional stories from wedding dress shopping that you won't believe! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay drops on to give some inside info on what goes on in the fantasy suites, and we hear her honest opinion on what’s happening in going on during Becca’s season.  Plus, she and Ben bond over makeup, and they trade stories of their appearance on Lip Sync Battle.  And, we get exclusive details on Rachel’s wedding, and Ben has exciting news about finding a new relationship.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SPOILER ALERT WARNING: The man eliminated from this week’s episode of The Bachelorette is our guest this week, and he holds nothing back!  Ben and Ashley are live from Lake Tahoe, from the American Century Championship golf tournament, and they get a ton of secrets revealed from an exclusive interview with the man sent home by Becca this week. Then, Caroline calls in to discuss if Tia did the right thing, or if she should have told Becca her feelings earlier, and she shares a startling confession about Becca’s season. And, we get an email from a listener with some crazy inside info about one of the contestants that you won’t believe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben is out, but Ashley called in a secret weapon as a fill-in… her fiancé Jared! The happy couple recaps this week’s episode of The Bachelorette, break down Garrett’s one on one date, and discuss Colton revealing that he’s a virgin.  We get their thoughts on the Bachelor in Paradise cast, and they reveal something huge that’s coming on this new season.  All that, and they share some stories from making their audition tapes, and we hear about Jared’s first celebrity crush. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley is back to talk publicly for the first time since she got engaged to Jared. Kaitlyn Bristowe's fiance Shawn Booth is in studio to share some advice on being engaged in Bachelor Nation.  Then, David (the Chicken Suit guy), tells us everything about falling out of the bunk bed, his near death experience, and butting heads with Jordan the Model.  And there's a Bachelor Nation pregnancy announcement! Ben and Ashley call up the father to be to congratulate him and get the latest.  Plus, Ben and Ashley give a ton of behind the scenes details and secrets from this week's episode of The Bachelorette Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.