The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

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.

Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour’s iconic French wedding had everyone talking, so Ben and Ashley need a full report from a guest who just got back from the party! Heather Martin sits down with us for a minute by minute recap of every extravagant detail. Find out which Bachelor Nation stars you DIDN’T KNOW were in attendance. And, something dramatic happened on the bus ride back… Heather tells all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The women competing for Gerry’s heart on The Golden Bachelor have been revealed, so Ashley is here with our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter for a preview of the contestants! Hear all of our first impressions and hear some early predictions from serious Bachelor experts. And Trista has an early look at an episode she was a part of! You’ll never guess what happened between her and Gerry when she spent time with him 1 on 1!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, August 28th, many news outlets reported that former Bachelorette contestant Josh Seiter had passed away. When in fact, the following day, bachelor nation learned that the reports were in error. Ashley and guest host Jared speak directly with Josh to discuss the events of this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the recent Bachelor Nation weddings we’re most excited about is Krystal Nielson’s! She’s joining Ben and Ashley for her FIRST interview since tying the knot! Get to know Krystal’s new husband Miles and hear the honest truth about the differences between this marriage and her first wedding on Bachelor in Paradise. And find out what happened when Krystal last heard from her ex-husband Chris Randone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out what is REALLY going on with Greg Grippo and Victoria Fuller. We have your inside look at Hannah G and Dylan’s big day Plus, a sneak peak in to Serena and Joe and Dean and Caelynn's weddings!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are checking in with Arie and Lauren Luyendyk for an update on one of Bachelor Nation's biggest success stories! Their romance sounds like a fairy tale... but they might sleep in separate beds! Ben and Ashley find out the truth... We hear all about their vow renewal in Aruba, and tears were shed... but who did the crying?? Plus, Arie shares his experience on Maui helping with recovery efforts after the devastating wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We finally have a teaser for Bachelor in Paradise, and it looks like a long guarded secret might get revealed as the singles hit the sand! We tell you everything you need to know about the “truth box”! Plus, we try to figure out who from Bachelor Nation will make it to Hannah G and Dylan’s wedding!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final episode of Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette and Ben & Ashley are overwhelmed with emotion! Ashley reveals why Charity was her favorite Bachelorette since Tayshia. And break down the proposal moment by moment, and explain what made it EVERYTHING we wanted from a Bachelor proposal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley talk to Sean McLaughlin from Charity’s season to get to the bottom of his beef with Brayden… where do they stand now?? You might be surprised at how THEIR relationship developed. Sean is looking pretty tan… did he go to Paradise?? Ben and Ashley are ready to dig for who might have caught his eye (if he ended up) on the beach! Plus, Sean reveals a special moment he’s only shared with ONE girl in his entire life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is sitting down with Amanda Stanton for her first interview since announcing her pregnancy! She shares every magical detail, from how she told her daughters they were getting a new sibling, to helping her fiancé as a first time dad. Plus, Amanda gives us a sneak peek at the gender and the name of her soon-to-be 3rd child! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney’s conversation with Deanna Pappas continues, and we hear ALL the details about her meetings with ABC about a possible return… as The Bachelorette! Deanna opens up about her divorce and how it might change the way she looks at relationships forever. Plus, Trista has to clear the air about a misunderstood “whoop”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are back for a check in on the current Bachelorette season with Deanna Pappas! We hear all about Deanna's pickle ball date with Gerry, the upcoming Golden Bachelor. And Deanna tries to convince us to sympathize with Xavier, but how much can you get away with simply because you're "young"??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for the Men Tell All for Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette! Ben and Ashley dive deep into every dramatic detail, including Brayden’s “classless” comment. And Ben reveals his behind the scenes connection to the Golden Bachelor and why we shouldn’t give up hope to see him on the season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.