The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

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.

After a finale LIKE THAT… Ashley needs someone from the front lines to help break it all down, so Serene Russell is here to share her thoughts on Clayton’s finale. Why did Clayton break up with Gabby and Rachel in a group?? Just one of the many questions we have after last night. Serene shares the moment she realized that Clayton was not “her person”.And we look at Jesse Palmer’s future as the host of The Bachelor. Do we like him?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Part One of the most dramatic finale in Bachelor history! Ashley called in Kaitlyn Bristowe to help recap this madness, and to hear a unique perspective on how Clayton is handling things as a lead. Is Clayton in love?... Or just in lust?? Kaitlyn and Ashley try to figure it out.And, we get a sneak peek at Kaitlyn and Jason’s wedding plans Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colton’s back and Ben and Ashley are ready to go IN DEPTH. We lay everything out on the table in this honest and raw conversation with Colton Underwood.Colton takes the opportunity to apologize to Ben for a misunderstanding and we find out what Colton REALLY meant when he said he felt no support from Bachelor Nation.Colton shares all the intimate details about his engagement.This is the TELL ALL we need. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clayton Echard is in the hot seat and Ben & Ashley ask him EVERYTHING you’re thinking. There’s no holding back as we confront him about why he handled things the way that he did, and what that means for his future as The Bachelor. You do not want to miss this raw and real conversation that will completely change the way you see Clayton. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for Fantasy Suites… and a very difficult episode to watch from Clayton’s season. Sierra Jackson is here to share her perspective on what went on behind the scenes with the other girls, and who they expected when they signed up to be on the show. Ben and Ashley break down the situation with Susie and why Clayton handled things poorly. Plus, Sierra shares Clayton’s “red flags”! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley tell all about the Women Tell All, and nothing is held back!Ashley shares some insight she learned from one of the contestants before Clayton's season premiered. We break down what happened in the Fantasy Suite and why Clayton might be the first Bachelor to be this open about it. Plus, is the Tell All just an audition for Paradise?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s the Bachelor we all wanted… but never got. Ben and Ashley are going IN DEPTH with Michael Allio from Katie Thurston’s season to hear all the complicated emotions he experienced looking for love. He opens up about the loss of his wife, and he shares new insight about how grief affected his relationship with Katie. Plus, we get the truth about why he didn’t become our next Bachelor! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tessa from Clayton’s season is here with Ben and Ashley to share the behind the scenes tea on what’s going on with Clayton. Find out who she thinks has the most special connection with Clayton and what REALLY went on in the house. Plus, Ben reveals what in this week’s episode brought him to tears for the first time in forever! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you need perspective from someone who’s seen it all, so Ashley is recapping this week’s episode of Clayton’s season with season 4 Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas!We have to address the rumors that Chrishell from Selling Sunset was almost the lead instead of DeAnna! She gives us the REAL story of what went down behind the scenes. And DeAnna shares her expert analysis on why Clayton isn’t a strong lead for the show and why there is SO much drama among the contestants this season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is back! We hear all the news about life with baby Dawson and she reveals her biggest challenge of motherhood so far. Corinne Olympios joins Ben and Ashley for an update on her dating life and how to deal with a break-up when no reason is given for the split.And as we recap this week's episode of The Bachelor, Ben shares his theory on how Clayton dealt with Shanae before she was sent home. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve seen Blake Moynes find love on The Bachelorette, but now things are totally different since his relationship with Katie Thurston ended. Ben sits down with Blake to hear about everything that happened from Blake’s perspective, and hear the story of his life BEFORE The Bachelorette. This is an intimate conversation that you can only find on the Almost Famous podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clare Crawley is filling in for Ashley this week and Ben has a LOT to catch up with her about! She sticks around to help recap this week’s episode of Clayton’s season and she shares why this is the first season she’s been able to watch since appearing on the show. Plus, find out what Ben thinks is a red flag but Clare finds cute! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are on a road trip together to the AT & T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. After playing a day of golf, Ben, Wells, and Dean sat around the fire pit and want to share a Bachelor story that you may not know. For the first time together, they are revealing how they got on the show and how their "journeys" began.Each of their lives were changed forever and they are giving you the intimate details. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben is sitting down with Tyler Cameron while he’s at home in Jupiter, Florida to go IN DEPTH and learn about his life on and off The Bachelorette. Tyler reveals the truth about his state of mind after being on the show and he shares some unbelievable stories from his early life. Come find your “happy place” as we get to know Tyler Cameron! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have the OG Bachelor mom filling in for Ashley while she’s on maternity leave… Trista Sutter is here to help Ben recap this week’s episode of The Bachelor! Why are Clayton’s girls SO dramatic?? Ben has some thoughts.And, we hang out with Restless Road fresh off their date on The Bachelor, to hear about all the behind the scenes secrets after performing! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Ashley settles in to life as a new mom, Ben is playing Cupid for a special Almost Famous Valentine’s Day party thanks to Macy’s! We’re hanging out with some true Bachelor love stories and letting the romance flow! Our recent Bachelorette Michelle Young and Nayte stop by for an update on their fairy tale relationship, and we hang out with Abigail & Noah to hear how they reconnected after Paradise! Plus, Trista Sutter shares some advice to help your relationship go the distance Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s hard to know what to expect when Ashley’s expecting… so we brought in our favorite Bachelor Nation mommas to share some words of wisdom! Lauren Burnham Luyendyk, Krystal Nielson, Trista Sutter and more are on the guestlist for the ultimate Bachelor Baby Shower thanks to Hyundai! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley opens up about her anxiety as her delivery date grows near. Ben (kind of) knows what she’s going through, because he’s a new dad himself! We hear Ben and Ashley’s theory about Susie on this week’s episode of Clayton’s season. And find out why Shanae has something we’ve NEVER seen before on The Bachelor… and it’s not a good thing! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Weber and Dustin Kendrick are hanging out with Ashley and stepping out of Bachelor Nation and into the world of Sex and the City. Find out which character Peter relates to the most, and he reveals which Bachelor alum is about to become his new roommate! And we discover which of Clayton's girls Peter has his eye on! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley sits down with Jesse Palmer for a honest look at his first season as the new host of The Bachelor. He opens up about his relationship with Clayton and why it was important that they not meet until night one! And he reveals something totally unexpected about Clayton's finale! You won't believe what happens! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we have an off week from Clayton’s season, there’s so much Bachelor Nation news to break down! We go through all the details of Cassidy’s bizarre social media rant. Ben and Ashley discuss which Bachelor had the best “tagline” (spoiler: it’s not Ben). And, Ben reveals that he’s moving on from a past trauma by making a big change in his personal life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know him as Connor S from The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, but Ben and Ashley are ready to go In Depth and find out what he’s looking for in his quest for love. We go way back with Connor, before Hannah and before the beach, and uncover some secrets that will completely change how you see him. And, find out the truth about his future in The Bachelor franchise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connor Saeli from Hannah's season and Bachelor in Paradise joins Ben and Ashley to recap this week's episode of The Bachelor! Ashley shares a pregnancy craving that you won't believe. And, Ben has a shocking admission that might actually make him rich! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For tonight’s premiere of The Bachelor, we have 2 former leads ready to share their expert opinion on Clayton’s journey for love! Nick Viall joins Ben and Ashley to help break down what makes a good “villain” and why we think Clayton isn’t emotionally ready for this experience. Plus, Ashley has a theory about Salley and shares her insider info! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Clayton’s premiere just around the corner, it’s time to check out the ladies vying for his heart and hear Ben and Ashley’s first impressions! There’s something different about this new crop of contestants that has Ben and Ashley very excited. And, we break down the news about Nayte and Mike Johnson. Plus, an update on Zac and Tayshia! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is sitting down with the happy couple from season 18 of The Bachelorette, Michelle and Nayte! Michelle opens up about the realization that she loved two men and how she made that tough final decision. We hear all the news on their wedding plans and how they’ll involve Bachelor Nation when they tie the knot! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Michelle’s finale! Were you surprised by Nayte getting the final rose?? Ben and Ashley share a moment that made them cringe now that we know who she chooses! We break down all the weirdness with Hannah Brown’s new sister in law! And, Ben reveals why he isn’t wearing a wedding ring! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going IN DEPTH with Kaitlin Bristowe! She opens up about her relationship with Jason and how its changed after spending all of their time together. Find out her biggest challenge since stepping into the “host” role on The Bachelorette!Plus, Ashley shares what she saw in the first 3D ultrasound of her baby boy! He’s already showing some of Jared’s “stronger” features. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle is down to her final 3 guys and Ashley has strong feelings on who should get the last rose! We find out how Wells truly felt after not being picked as the new host of The Bachelor… and what it means for his future in the franchise. And, can Joe rekindle things with Michelle?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley break down every uncomfortable moment from the Men Tell All and we find why things got so heated between the guys!Ben reveals a shocking revelation about Colton now that his Netflix documentary is out.And we find out from an inside source what the new Bachelor Clayton Echard is REALLY like! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben’s back! Get ready to hear all the secret details of his fairytale wedding… including what happened on the wedding night!We break down the hometowns episode of Michelle’s season and we discover a shocking revelation about how things might end.And, could Blake Moynes be our next Bachelor?? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqueline Trumbull from Arie’s season hangs out with Ashley and shares all the news about her engagement! Hear all the details of her complex plan to seduce her fiancé from the moment she met him and hear why she was the one to propose!Ashley covers all the breaking Bachelor news and has some insight into Zac and Tayshia’s split. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wells Adams is here to talk to Hannah Brown about all the wild stories from her new book! Find out everything that went down with Pilot Pete, how she really felt about Tyler Cameron after the show ended, and more drama that you never saw on The Bachelorette!Hannah opens up in way that only Wells can inspire as she shares all with the best bartender in Paradise! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pilot Pete has landed for a layover with Ashley I to help break down this week’s episode of The Bachelorette! Peter’s been single for almost a year… and Ashley finds out if he’s back in the dating world! Hear everything about the first date he might have gone on recently. We talk to Mollique to get some insight on who the frontrunner might be in Michelle’s season. And you won’t believe what he has to say about why Clayton was chosen as the next Bachelor!Plus, a full recap of Ben’s wedding!Listen to Peter's podcast "Bachelors in the City" on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know the guy that Ben and Ashley wish was The Bachelor! Ben Smith (from Tayshia’s season) is here to get real about his experience baring all on the show. He tells us the honest reason why we didn’t see him in Paradise and we get a hint that he might be returning to your TV screen sooner than you’d think! Plus, Ben reveals which members of Bachelor Nation didn’t get an invite to his wedding! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben’s wedding is FAST approaching… how is he feeling?? Ashley gets the real story behind Ben’s state of mind as his big day grows near.The Bachelor: Live on Stage is resuming tour with Becca Kufrin as host, but no Ben! You won’t believe why he left the show. And, we recap this week’s episode of The Bachelorette, but Ben and Ashley can’t figure out what’s so special about Clayton! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is joined by Arie Luyendyk Jr to help break down this week’s episode of The Bachelorette! Arie opens up about a big decision that will completely change his marriage and his relationship with his children. And, we get to know Caroline Jones, who you saw perform on this week’s episode! She shares some wild behind the scenes secrets from her unique perspective. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.