The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

Could a fan favorite from Bachelor Nation be romantically entangled with a member of Summer House?? Ben and Ashley have all the clues and what it means for the 2 franchises! Plus, we break down Rachael Recchia’s Bachelorette advice to Charity. Was she being helpful at all??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Mesnick is hanging out with our Bachelor OGs Trista and Bob! Hear the untold story of what happened to Jason JUST before he became the Bachelor, and find out the last time he spoke to Melissa Rycroft… you won’t believe what went down! Plus, Jason confronts Trista to get the real answer on her feelings after everything that happened during his season of The Bachelor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that Zach’s season of The Bachelor is all wrapped up, Ben is ready to go IN DEPTH with Ariel Frenkel. Ariel has some strong feelings about what happened during “sex week”. Find out why her relationship with Zach could have turned out COMPLETELY different. And, Ariel shares her honest reaction to the fan campaign to make her The BacheloretteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just because you watched Serene Russell look for love on Clayton’s season, doesn’t mean you know her whole story. Ashley is going IN DEPTH to learn about her relationships after Paradise, and what she honestly thought about her experience on the show. Plus, Serene opens up about how it feels to be compared to other contestants on The Bachelor, and you won’t believe who she calls out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared and Ashley NEED to discuss the breaking news around the decision from Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss to move on from the franchise after more than 20 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is joined by Serene Russell from Clayton’s season to help break down Zach’s finale as The Bachelor! Ashley holds nothing back when revealing what disappointed her about the finale, and we discuss the choice for the next Bachelorette. Plus, find out why Ariel’s confrontation with Zach was one of the biggest moments from the entire seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You first met Mykenna Dorn on Peter Weber’s season of The Bachelor, but there is so much more to Mykenna than what you saw on TV! Ashley goes IN DEPTH to learn how the experience of the show changed Mykenna’s life… for the better or the worse. She shares some memories from Paradise that didn’t make the final cut, and we hear if a wedding might be coming for her and her new boyfriend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mykenna Dorn from Peter Weber's season is here with Ben and Ashley to help break down what's become known as "Sex Week"! What REALLY goes down in the Fantasy Suites?? We get a behind the scenes look from Ben on what goes down. Plus, a major debate on whether Zach should have told Gabi about his big decision... what do you think??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We first met Jess Girod while trying to capture the heart of Zach Shallcross, but now Ben and Ashley are going IN DEPTH to find out more about one of our favorite contestants. Hear the story of how her mom thought she was being kidnapped when she went on the show. And, Jess tells all about a private conversation she had with Zach just before everything ended between them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Jess Girod, who's ready to share an exclusive look at what it was like to be one of Zach's contestants! She's helping us recap the Women Tell All, and has some JUICY behind the scenes secrets to share. We hear the real story on Anastasia and her "boyfriend", what really happened during her final conversation with Zach, and we find out if we'll see her in Paradise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach has made a no-sex pledge! How will that go once we get to the fantasy suites?? Ben and Ashley stand up to defend Zach over that strange shower scene, and we try to figure out if you can fall in love with someone without knowing their middle name. Plus, find out why Ben thinks that the producers are trying to sell Zach as “the new Sean Lowe”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley lead a confessional for some of our favorite guys and girls from Bachelor Nation! Hear “what could’ve been” from Michelle and Rachel with the guys from their season, and you get a front row seat to all the drama when they’re reunited with Clayton! Plus, Clayton opens up about life since his break-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clayton Echard sticks around to help Ben recap this week’s episode of The Bachelor! Why didn’t Zach send Greer home WEEKS ago?? Clayton reveals that a contestant on his season wanted to be sent home, but he kept her around… and it backfired. Plus, Ben has a shocking revelation about Zach… does Clayton agree??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when two former Bachelors get together?? Secrets are revealed! Ben is hanging out with Clayton Echard who has a LOT to say since the last time we saw him. Clayton clears the air about what happened with him and Rachel, and what he was TRULY feeling the first time he laid eyes on her. And, we hear the real story on where he stands with Susie today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are going IN DEPTH with the latest Bachelor success story, Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin! Find out the difference between single Kenny and relationship Kenny… you’ll be shocked at the change! And, the happy couple reveals how “the spark” started in Paradise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter connect with season 7 Bachelorette Ashley Hebert and get an honest update on her love life after being on the show! Ashley opens up about her divorce and the unbelievable amount of criticism she received from men on social media, who blame her for the break-up. Find out if she’ll get married in the future, and learn some difficult but necessary conversations to have with your kids if you and your partner are splitting up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In between the spells and witches, Ashley has a bold prediction to make about how this season of The Bachelor is going to end! Ben reveals a shocking secret from his time on The Bachelorette that he’s NEVER shared before. And, we find out there may be other forces at work that brought Ashley and Jared together… could the same happen for Zach?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bachelor Live on Stage is BACK! And Ashley is hanging out with the new hosts: Becca Kufrin and Andrew Spencer! Find out how the show has changed and what you can expect if you catch Bachelor Live when it comes to your city! We HAVE to get into Becca’s wedding planning! Has she “said yes to the dress”? And Ashley has some much needed wedding advice to share. And, Andrew reveals if we’ll ever see him return to Paradise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it weird to prefer cuddling over kissing?? This is one of the big debates taking over Bachelor Nation after this week's episode. Were the girls right in feeling "stood up" after Zach was sick?? Ben and Ashley break down all the drama. And, we try to figure out how Zach REALLY feels about Greer after that virtual cocktail party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking to an ex after a relationship ends can be a weird experience, but imagine reconnecting with your ex 20 YEARS later… after you met her on a TV dating show! Our Bachelor OG Bob Guiney sits down with Estella Gardinier for the FIRST TIME in decades to reveal never-before-heard secrets about their relationship, and they rehash drama that they’ve kept hidden for 20 years. You don’t want to miss a single awkward moment in this historic Bachelor reunion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley catch up with Jade Roper Tolbert and she doesn’t hold anything back when talking about her marriage to Tanner. Find out why they just made it out of the hardest year in their relationship, and how they reset their marriage before things got worse! Plus, we discuss why Jade would be the villain if she was on The Bachelor today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley have a theory that Zach’s season marks a MAJOR shift in the focus of The Bachelor. Find out why they think this season focuses more on the contestants and relationships and less on the drama. But this week wasn’t totally drama-free! We get into Anastasia’s Instagram comment and try to figure out if she’s here for the “right reasons”. Plus, find out WHO of Zach’s girls has the highest chance of scoring his heart for good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach's season is getting low grades from Ben and Ashley so far, but is Sean Lowe enough to save it?? What do we think about the skydiving date? Ben reveals a hidden secret from his season when looking at the bond Zach and Aly had after jumping out of a plane. And, could Clayton Echard and Rachel Recchia be our next Bachelor couple??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is having the ultimate Bachelor Nation girls night in Pebble Beach and Rachel Recchia, Michelle Young and Caelynn Miller-Keyes are hanging out and telling all! Things get heated because Clayton is hanging around too! You have to listen to find out what went down when he watched the sunset with 2 of his exes! Find out who is more likely to get back with Clayton: Michelle or Rachel. And, we get the real answers behind the viral Tik Tok of Rachel and Clayton. Plus, find out some shocking secrets about Caelynn’s upcoming wedding to Dean!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben is hanging out with one of our favorite reality tv couples: Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli! They take us through their first date, if they felt love at first sight, and why Ben’s family has a deep connection to Blake’s house. Plus… find out if Blake and Giannina will walk down the aisle anytime soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Almost Famous OG Trista Sutter is hanging out with new Bachelor host Jesse Palmer to get the real story of what it’s like to be the “face” of the show! Find out how things have changed since Jesse was the Bachelor and why he wishes he could be the lead now! And we hear a major secret about Zach’s season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the passing of the torch in Bachelor Nation when legendary Bachelor OG Bob Guiney sits down with the latest lead, Zach Shallcross. Hear the words of wisdom, the warnings, and the laughs that happen when the new guys gets a crash course in what to expect from life as “The Bachelor”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley and Jared are here to recap this week’s episode of The Bachelor as Zach continues his quest for love! Jared and Ashley hold nothing back, and are critical of The Bachelor “formula”. Does it work?? Did Briana deserve America’s first impression rose?? And… who in Bachelor Nation has BDE??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the premiere of Zach's season and Ben and Ashley have some brutally honest thoughts! Have we seen this many kisses before on night one?? Ben breaks down every first impression, right down to the licks. And, we look forward to what we can expect from the franchise after the reaction to this season's premiere! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before the world follows Zach on his Bachelor journey, Ashley is sitting down with the man of the hour to get to know him better on the final days leading up to his premiere! Find out some intimate details from his romantic life that will help you understand his search for love and maybe Ashley can get him to reveal WHO stole his heart from the cast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arie Luyendyk is back with Ashley to help break down a wild week in Bachelor headlines! We get into all the engagement news! From Nick Viall popping the question to Dean and Caelynn’s star studded engagement party, and we find out what could pull Arie back into the world of The Bachelor! Plus, Arie shares some incredible tips for new parents that Ashley NEEDS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are diving deep into all the breaking news in Bachelor Nation! Chris Harrison finally speaks out on his new podcast! Ben and Ashley share their thoughts and offer their perspective on how The Bachelor is doing without Chris as its host. And, we have news on the next wedding in Bachelor Nation with some fan favorites!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have the full list of contestants for Zach Shallcross' season of The Bachelor and it's time to reveal our first impressions! Find out the detailed backstories Ben gives the contestants and we read a few fan submissions to find out what YOU think of Zach's ladies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are back in 2023 and getting ready for a new season of The Bachelor! But before we get into the girls vying for Zach’s heart, we break down the latest in Bachelor headlines. We clear up the rumors about Mike Johnson’s new relationship And Hannah Brown makes a surprising reveal by starring in a brand new show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is hanging out with Andrew Spencer from Katie Thurston’s season and going IN DEPTH to learn more about his life on and off The Bachelorette. Hear about all the behind the scenes drama from his time on the show and why he dreams of living in a rom-com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley sits down with Justin Glaze from Katie Thurston’s season to hear the real story of what happened during his time on The Bachelorette. Hear secret stories from Paradise, his stance on a major feud in Bachelor Nation, and find out which former Bachelorette he has his eye on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays from the Almost Famous podcast! Ashley is bringing the yuletide spirit with a Bachelor Nation holiday party! Genevieve Parisi, Caelynn Miller-Keyes, Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter all stop by to share their favorite traditions and spill some Christmas secrets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is hanging out with Justin and Andrew from Katie Thurston’s season to break down the latest in Bachelor headlines! We discuss Chris Harrison finally breaking his silence and the upcoming wedding for Becca and Thomas, but you HAVE to hear Justin and Andrew tell the story of how someone left their number… on a thong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the first week of The Bachelor off-season so Ben and Ashley are diving deep into some of the news rocking Bachelor Nation! Could Clayton return… to Paradise?? Ben and Ashley have the latest on his possible comeback. Would you want to see him on the sand? Plus, Ben shares a secret detail about his wedding to Jess and we find out if a fan favorite former Bachelor will tie the knot on TV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard from Genevieve, now it’s time to get Aaron’s side of how things went down with them on and off Paradise. Ben and Ashley ask the difficult questions, and Aaron sets the record straight about the rumors surrounding him and his relationships before and after his time on the sand. You haven’t heard the whole story until you join Ben and Ashley for this exclusive conversation with Aaron Clancy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the off season but there’s PLENTY of tea being spilled in Bachelor Nation! Ben and Ashley dive into the relationship details of Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo… do they seem serious?? A fan favorite from Arie’s season is finally engaged! And we discuss the next step for Dean and Caelynn’s relationship… which means Dean better practice changing diapers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off their conversation with Brad Womack, our Bachelor OGs Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney talk to one of his final choices, DeAnna Pappas! DeAnna shares how The Bachelor has changed since she was The Bachelorette in 2008, and we hear her real thoughts on the rise of influencers getting their start on the show. And she reveals what she said when her daughter first saw the clip of her kissing Jason Mesnick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genevieve Parisi is back from Paradise and ready to share what REALLY happened. We hear how things went down with Aaron, including her gut feelings about him from early on. And we get an update on how things are going since the break-up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley sits down with a newly engaged Caelynn Miller-Keyes for an IN DEPTH conversation about her relationship with Dean, their future together, and how exactly he proposed when he lost the ring! Caelynn doesn't sugarcoat anything when she tells us about her miles-long engagement hike and why her interest in crime might become your new favorite podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re catching up with the sweethearts of Paradise, Danielle Maltby and Michael Allio! Danielle spills everything about their inadvertent “soft launch” at Wells’ wedding! We hear how things felt between Danielle and Michael as they left the beach and where they see their relationship headed in the future. And, find out why Danielle DIDN’T want Michael to propose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that we’ve wrapped up this season of Bachelor in Paradise, it’s time to sit down with some of the success stories from the sand! First up is Brandon Jones and Serene Russell! Find out their plans post-Paradise and if they truly experienced “love at first sight”. And Ashley gets Brandon and Serene to spill their honest thoughts about the OTHER Paradise couples!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve heard the rumors, you’ve seen the posts, now it’s time to hear the truth of what happened between Victoria Fuller and Johnny DePhillipo. Johnny is sitting down with Ben and Ashley for an exclusive interview to share how things ended with Victoria after they left Paradise. Hear what really happened at the reunion, and how another member of Bachelor Nation made everything worse. Johnny bares his soul in this heartbreaking interview and shares his true thoughts about why his time with Victoria was cut short.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are back for part 2 of the Bachelor in Paradise finale! We try to figure out what happened with Tyler and Brittney, and Ben has an update on Danielle and Michael. Plus Ashley shares some inside tea on Jill and Tarzan… will they make it work??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the first installment of our Bachelor in Paradise finale party and not many couples went the distance. Ben and Ashley break down the final rose ceremony and which couples we’re the most hopeful for. Plus, find out which moment in the finale brought Ashley to tears and moved her more than anything else this season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our OGs Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney hang with one of our favorite early Bachelors, the one and only Brad Womack! Brad shares his honest reaction to how his season ended and we get an update on his romantic life since his time on The Bachelor. And find out who in Bachelor Nation Brad is the closest with!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.