The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

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.