The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

Sydney Gordon from Joey Graziadei’s season is out of contract… and ready to spill. Sydney reveals what it means to be “Infamous” and shares what happened behind the scenes and off-camera while she was competing for Joey’s attention.   Sydney clears up her confrontation with Maria, and we try to figure out who is the “bully” when personalities clash. You can’t blame “the edit” when Ben and Ashley investigate, right here on Infamous: Sometimes Roses are Red Flags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are pajamas the killer when it comes to a good sex life? Thelma and Louise are talking with relationship expert Dr. Channa Bromley about problematic pajamas!Plus, let’s talk about our bodies, and let’s get real! And it’s ok to want sex and make it a priority…we’ll tell you why!!Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are taking you behind the scenes of The Bachelor franchise and talking to the controversial figures that make the dramatic moments unforgettable. Don’t miss “Infamous: Sometimes Roses are Red Flags” right here on the Almost Famous podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are back to break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines!   Clayton Echard called Gabby Windey a bully after what she said about his dance moves… whose side are you on??And we try to get to the bottom of Jason Tartick and Kaitlyn Bristowe’s feud over a dog/baby name!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone's favorite pigtail-wearing RHONJ star Margaret Josephs and her husband Joe sit down with co-star Jennifer Fessler to talk about how their love affair led to their happily ever after. The couple is talking about divorce and kids, prenups, and the complexities when your ex-spouse passes away. Plus, Jennifer gets an update on Joe's health and how the couple REALLY feels about the stagnant status of Jersey Housewives.    Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are tackling your hard hitting questions! Find out Ben’s reaction to where he placed in the “Hottest Bachelors” bracket, we share some rumors of a celebrity for the next Bachelor, and we dive deeper into the Grant Ellis/Tyler Cameron drama!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a Bachelor Nation and Real Housewives crossover and Ben and Ashley are right in the middle! Kelly Bensimon from The Real Housewives of New York City is ready to spill everything about her dates with contestants from The Golden Bachelorette!   Find out what happened when Pascal slid into her DMs, and why one potential suitor got cold feet when he realized he might be on TV!   Plus, Ashley reveals what happened when she slid into the DMs of an A-list celebrity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex and dating after 50, it’s time to talk about menopause baby! Not only does your outlook change in your second chapter...but so does your body.Cheryl Burke is getting a master class from journalist turned menopause activist Tamsen Fadal on how she found love in her "I Do Part 2" era and navigated menopause in her relationship. Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel Frenkel from Zach’s season intimidated us on The Bachelor, but Ben and Ashley are getting to know the REAL Ariel and get an update on her dating life!   Find out the reason she signed up for The Bachelor in the first place, and she reveals the Bachelor Nation superstars she’d be open to dating.   Plus… we have to ask about Paradise!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Kelly Bensimon met Guy, Guy got a girlfriend so he dumped Kelly. Then, Guy set Kelly up with Gary! Kelly went on a date with Gary and now ANOTHER Golden man is sliding into her DM's! PASCAL wants a little piece of the action.  Will Pascal and Kelly try dating? Bob Guiney is getting the lowdown on exactly what is happening with Kelly's love life. Could Pascal be the one for Kelly?Plus, Pascal has a LOT to say about love, life and Bachelor in Paradise…Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! Grant has cleared the air about his family’s reaction to his fiancée, we have hints on which Golden contestants are hitting the beach in Paradise, and we dissect the Tyler Cameron/Grant Ellis feud!   And things get emotional when we cover Christina Mandrell’s milestone in her sobriety journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RHONJ star Jennifer Fessler, along with fellow housewife and “Traitors” star Dolores Catania are confronting Dolores’ boyfriend Paul “Paulie” Connell about dating when you aren’t divorced yet. They also fill you in on why “I Do Part 2” is better than round one.This Jersey couple discusses the scrutiny you’re under when you’re dating and not yet divorced. Should they get married? And will they have a prenup? Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley share the latest news about Katie Thurston’s recent health update, and we break down the exciting details from her surprise wedding!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you like men that don’t cheat, get yourself a farmer! Jennifer Fessler is saddled up to talk with two hunks, Matt and John, from the latest season of "Farmer Wants A Wife". These guys may be DTF (down to farm) but they are also ready to find love! These farmers have unique perspectives on love and marriage and clear up if women should REALLY be approaching men out in the wild!Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley assembled an expert panel from Bachelor Nation to discuss the aftermath of the finale for Grant Ellis’ season! We hear from former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia about Grant’s true feelings on Litia. Trista & Bob weigh in on the Golden’s arrival in Paradise. And Susie wants justice for Juliana!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve made it to the finale for Grant Ellis’ season of The Bachelor! Ben and Ashley break down the dramatic (and lengthy) conclusion to Grant’s season, including every tear that wasn’t shed!   There’s no Bachelorette this year, but Ben and Ashley believe the perfect lead was hiding in plain sight in Grant’s cast all along! Should Litia go to Paradise??   Plus, Ben reveals why he was almost involved in the finale for one of his most controversial moments!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are hanging out with Jonathan Rone from The Golden Bachelorette! Jonathan admits that Trista is a huge celebrity to him, and we find out which A-lister Bob gets mistaken for all the time! Plus, we ask Jonathan if he'd return for the next season of The Golden Bachelorette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are back to recap Trista’s trip to the iHeartRadio Music Awards! Find out who made her the most starstruck, and which ex-Bachelorette hung out with her while she was in LA!   Plus, Bob reveals the awkward question his son asked when he rewatched his season of The Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess joins Ben and Ashley for a check in one month after becoming a mom.   She opens up about the anxiety and strong emotions she’s felt since giving birth, and Ben reveals the one detail that surprised him the most about parenthood.   Plus, Jess shares her workout routine right up until Winnie arrived!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like to be a “villain”? Ben and Ashley are checking in with Victoria Larson from Matt James’ season for a no-limits conversation about her time on reality TV. Victoria holds nothing back when sharing the details of how producers affect what happens in the show, and we hear the true origin of “Queen Victoria”.   Plus, she gives us a behind the scenes look at “House of Villains”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kendra Wilkinson isn't looking to be anyone's girlfriend just yet! The single mom sits down with Amy & TJ to spill the tea on how she's dealing with her chapter 2 and how she really feels when it comes to her ex-husband. Is Kendra ready to find love on TV? Wanting to try a non-traditional relationship again? Amy & TJ are asking it ALL! Plus, Kendra is giving fellow reality star, Brittany Cartwright, some sound advice. Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parisa Shifteh was sent home on Grant’s season, but she’s ready to spill all with Ben and Ashley!   Find out what she really thinks Grant is looking for in a partner, and why she isn’t surprised by who he picked for the Top 2.   Plus, Parisa opens up about going to Paradise and why looking for lizards was her favorite thing to do in the Bachelor Mansion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are connecting with Katie Thurston for an update on her breast cancer journey. She shares some valuable tips to help anyone out there dealing with similar challenges, and she gets vulnerable when sharing her emotional state from the last few months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her date was supposed to be Guy but something changed! Find out what happened and who became her suitor. Cheryl Burke is breaking it all down with Kelly including reading all the texts to you. Plus, what happened to Mr. Tennis?!Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Sharleen Joynt from Juan Pablo’s season and her husband Andy Levine! They’re bringing their talents from their “Dear Shandy” podcast to help break down what’s going on in Grant’s season.   Hear some opinions from reality TV experts on what needs to happen to save the franchise, and find out what happened behind the scenes when Sharleen and Andy officiated Nick Viall’s wedding!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star of "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Valley" Brittany Cartwright is in the thick of her divorce from Jax Taylor and she is letting Amy & TJ in on how she REALLY feels about her ex. She reveals that she is doing the majority of the parenting and that “co-parenting” isn’t going as well as she would like. She talks about handling other women coming into her home and that she is determined to find her sparkle again. Will she marry again and have more kids?? Yes, we’re going there. Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Fantasy Suites week on Grant's season of The Bachelor and Ben and Ashley have some major revelations to share!   Ben opens up about why Fantasy Suite dates are "designed" to be boring, we discuss Grant's free flowing social media life, and it's time to get #JusticeForBenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trista and Ryan are in LA for the iHeartRadio Music Awards and they’ve turned the show into a family vacation! Trista spills all about visiting colleges with Blakesley and what they’re looking forward to most about the iHeartRadio Music Awards!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should your kids dictate who you date? Kelly Bensimon and Alexia Nepola are asking the tough questions to Dr. Hillary Goldsher that single parents want to know!Are kids with divorced parents usually harder on the mom or the dad when it comes to dating? Alexia has a strong opinion!Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wanna know who Ashley & Ben would bring back for another shot at love and who holds the title of the worst season in "Bachelorette" history? The duo are leading a Q&A and give their thoughts on navigating the future of the franchise during what they call a "rough patch."Follow Almost Famous on Instagram @almost_famouspodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off her girl's trip to Montana with several other ladies from Zach Shallcross' season, Mercedes Northup is here to spill all the fun (and of course, the dramatic moments!) from the trip. Plus, she spills on if she'd ever return to Paradise and who she would be interested in meeting as Ash & Ben try to call him while she's in the hot seat! Follow Almost Famous on Instagram at @almost_famouspodcast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheryl Burke is asking the SEXY questions when it comes to being single and intimate. (You know what we mean….)Relationship expert Dr. Channa Bromley is talking about ways you can bring pleasure to your life, even if you're not in a relationship. Plus, what does it mean to be "sleep divorced" and why does it work? Dr. Channa explains!Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcasts collide when Almost Famous hangs out with Stefanie Parker and Jackie Maroney from “She’s All Bach”! With all these experts together in one place, we go deep to try and figure out how to make The Bachelor better, including what’s REALLY going on behind the scenes of Grant’s season. Plus, we have some secret info on the controversial way Grant might pick his winner!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is serving up the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines with Zachary Reality and trying to make sense of it all!   Deanna Pappas has been arrested! We have all the details.   We have a final word on the status of Susie Evans and Justin Glaze, and Paradise might be involved.   AND… a reversed vasectomy has led to one couple having the most Bachelor kids of all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for the Women Tell All, and Ashley brought in our favorite Bachelor Nation beat reporter Zachary Reality to help break it all down! Zachary has all the inside info on what really happened between Grant and Dina, we hear more about his feud with Carolina, and we have some tea on who could be the next Golden Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's clearly got a thing for guys named Zach! Zach Shallcross' runner-up Gabi Elnicki, is here and she's sharing what made her feel unprotected and vindicated by that Zach! Then, she shares how she found love with her new Zach and why she credits him for her appearance on "The Bachelor."IG: @almost_famouspodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's nothing quite like having your parents around! Amy & David Higgins step-up to the mic to give their perspective watching their son become a father and give some insight into his opposite of spoiled upbringing.    @almost_famouspodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favorite Bachelor Nation reporter Zachary Reality is back with Ben and Ashley to help break down the shocking news of Gabby Windey’s surprise wedding!   Zachary has some inside info on Carolina this season and he’s ready to tell all.   Plus, Zachary shares his expert prediction on how Grant’s season will end up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Golden Bachelorette” Joan Vassos explains to Thelma & Louise why long-distance marriage can work when it’s your “I Do, Part 2”.Despite her closeness with her children, she did not get their permission for this…And the man from her show she calls a “playboy” and why she won’t set him up. Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben reveals why he wants people to stop poking the bear that is Kaitlyn Bristowe as he and Ashley obsesses over Daisy Kent’s boyfriend’s unique name and their latest big life move. Plus, Katie Thurston announces she’s moving to The Big Apple.  Follow The Almost Famous Podcast on Instagram @almost_famouspodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Hometowns week on Grant’s season of The Bachelor and Ben & Ashley are ready to recap every dramatic moment!   We open up about the contestant who has ZERO chemistry with Grant, and we break down one of the most shocking exits of the season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once a cheater, always a cheater. Besties Thelma & Louise are sharing the mic with their real-life friend Jennifer who has been through hell and back. From what she thought was her happily ever after, to an affair that tore her marriage apart, to how she picked up the pieces and found her I Do, Part 2. This story will give you faith that you can find love the second time around. Plus, how she's befriending the woman who broke up her marriage...a story you have to hear to believe. Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Kardashian Bachelorette?! Well, if Ashley has her way— YES! She and Ben weigh in on why Khloe would be perfect for the role while sharing their thoughts on some recent headlines from the franchise including Arie’s vasectomy reversal to Kelsey Anderson’s recent health scare and more. Follow us on Instagram @almost_famouspodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fan favorite, outspoken and notorious housewife, I Do Part 2 repeat offender, Meghan King joins Cheryl Burke, and Cheryl is comin in hot! Meghan is talking about dating post-divorces, and the relationship blunder she considers her biggest mistake. Plus, Cheryl confronts Meghan about that engagement ring photo and if she’s going back to Housewives! Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former beauty pageant queen Allyshia Gupta gave Grant his first lip lock during his season of “The Bachelor,” and she was just as shocked to go home so early as the rest of America. She’s opening up to Ben & Ashley about her surprising early exit and who has slid into her DMs from the franchise since departing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben is back from paternity leave and giving an update on baby Winnie and who she’s already looking like two weeks into her little life. Then, he’s picking up where Ashley left off last week on Grant’s dramatic season and discussing uncomfortable conflicts and difficult decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She once was looking for love on "The Bachelor," and now, she's helping people find their dream homes on "Million Dollar Listing." Tammy Ly shares what it was really like crossing over from one reality show to the other, including how she navigated the crazy drama and getting ghosted on both shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They once both vied for Matt James' heart, and now, Heather Martin is rooting hard for Rachael Kirkconnell and thinks she may be the most eligible bachelorette by the way she's looking. Ashley is joined by Heather to discuss the split everyone's still talking about and shares a secret from BFF Hannah Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need a man's perspective on love, dating, and intimacy? "Golden Bachelorette" winner Chock Chapple is up for the task! Chock is taking your calls and giving the advice you need to know when it comes to dating a divorced man. He's answering your tough questions - do men get nervous when it comes to intimacy in their second act? How should you handle a partner with an overbearing ex? Everything you want to know! Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone is wondering what’s going on with The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, but only Ben and Ashley have the tea! We’re sharing exclusive behind the scenes info on what was planned for the canceled season of The Bachelorette, and we know some major changes coming to Paradise that will totally transform the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.