The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

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.