
The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast
1,634 episodes — Page 18 of 33

Held Up by their Pinky Toes
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.

Finding Balance with Natasha Parker
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.

Almost Famous OG: The Perfect Meatball with Susan Noles
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.

Almost Famous OG: It’s Gonna Be a Great Day with Kathy Swarts
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.

A Hidden Gem with Natasha Parker
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.

Going for the Gold with Nancy Hulkower
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.

Jenn’s Finale
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.

Live, Laugh, and Lies with Susie Evans
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 are having a GIRL!
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.

Men Tell All
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.

A New Direction with Justin Glaze
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.

Speeding to the Finale
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.

Bunches of Bachelor Babies
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.

Bachelor Girl Scouts with Kathy Swarts, Susan Noles and Nancy Hulkower PART 2
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.

The Push and Pull with Andrew Spencer
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.

Bachelor Girl Scouts with Kathy Swarts, Susan Noles and Nancy Hulkower PART ONE
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.

More Babies!(?) with Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli
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.

Here for the Right Reasons with Greg Grippo
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.

A Sip of Chardonnay with Aly Wente
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.

Between the Goal Posts with Sydney Warner
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.

Madi the Mommy
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.

Trailblazing with Daisy Kent
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.

First “I Love Yous”
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.

We’re Having *Another* Baby!!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking News: The Golden Bachelorette Cast
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.

Breaking News: The New Bachelor
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.

Radio Daze with Jason & Molly Mesnick
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.

Pulled Back In with Molly & Jason Mesnick
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.

Wedding: Confidential with Kendall Long
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.

Love Never Ages
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.

Hayden Cruise Haibon
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.

Hot Tub in the Middle of Nowhere
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.

A Match Made in the Explore Page with Luke Pell
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.

Ben Apologist
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.

Almost Good Advice Part XII
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.

Almost Famous OGs: Get in Formation with Jenni Croft Badolato
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.

Golden Retriever Energy
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.

Clues for a Break-Up
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.

Beyond the Bachelor: Carly Monzo
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.

You Can't Force The Drama
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.

The Return of Paradise??
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.

Night One for Season 21!
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.

As Real as it Gets with Jenn Tran
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.

Happy Fourth of July!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Good Advice Part XI
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.

Beyond the Bachelor: Kate Voegele
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.

The Maine Event with Rachel Nance
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.

Beyond the Bachelor: Chris Lane
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.

Almost Good Advice Part X
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.

Dancing with the Bachelor
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.