The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

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.