
The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast
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Twinning in Paradise with Justin and Joey Young
They got the most screen time this season of Paradise and now Ben and Ashley have the twins Justin and Joey Young on the podcast!Find out who REALLY stole their heart on the sand and we hear some of the stories you didn't see on camera!Plus, is an itch considered "pain"? We break down the debate of the century and why it started a fight between Genevieve and Aaron!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Farewell to Rodney
We’re back to a 2-Paradise week and Ben & Ashley are ready to break down the first episode! Rodney’s leaving the beach! We get to the bottom of why his departure affects the other cast members SO much. Eliza shows up at Justin’s doorstep, but he’s clearly not interested. What should she do?? And Ben has some exciting news to share!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Provider Energy
Only one episode of Bachelor in Paradise this week but Ben and Ashley are ready to break it all down! Who on the beach has “provider energy” and why is that the key to a successful relationship?? We’ll dive into it. Ashley gets REAL about who she thinks should have been The Bachelor and why the missed opportunity might totally change the franchise. Plus, an eyewitness account about how Erich is recovering from his break-up with Gabby!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking News: A Bachelorette Breakup
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Almost Famous OG: Happily Ever After with Ryan Sutter
It's finally happening! Ryan Sutter is joining his wife Trista and former Bachelorette competitor Bob Guiney as our Almost Famous OGs! We hear everything about the surprise birthday party Ryan threw for Trista! And Bob shares exactly why HE is the reason Ryan and Trista got together at the end of their season of The Bachelorette. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life’s a Beach
We have more Bachelor in Paradise and Ben & Ashley have takes hotter than the sand on the beach! This episode we realize that NO couple is safe! Who will leave as a success story?? And Jared Haibon joins us to explain why we shouldn’t be rooting for Kate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Paradise Isle to the Wedding Aisle
Ben and Ashley are ready to break down this week’s episodes of Bachelor in Paradise, but Ben has to wait for a trick or treating elk to leave his front door! Ben has a theory on why Rodney won’t express his true feelings. Do you agree?? And there SO MANY weddings and engagements in Bachelor Nation this week! We run through them all and figure out what it means for the future of these couples!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready for Proposal in Paradise
Ben and Ashley have more Bachelor in Paradise to recap this week and we feel the same relief as Genevieve did after finding out about Aaron. What do you think about what Shanae said about Kate?? Ashley shares her honest thoughts. And we try to figure out where Victoria’s heart lies between Johnny and AlexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Passion in Paradise
Ben and Ashley are breaking down another week of Bachelor in Paradise, but Ben is celebrating a big milestone in his own relationship: his 1 year wedding anniversary! Ben opens up about feeling protective of Lace during the Rodney situation. Find out who Ashley thinks Victoria should end up with and why she didn’t see a certain spark in the other match-up. Plus, Ben has a shocking announcement about his ex-fiance!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous OG: Rocky Mountain High with Sarah Herron
Sarah Herron from Sean Lowe’s season is hanging with Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter for an OG’s look at Bachelor in Paradise! Sarah drops some wild facts about HOW involved the producers might be with the romances on the beach We get an update on her pregnancy, and Sarah and Bob dive deep into the Colorado conspiracy of Bachelor Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous In Depth: Jacob Rapini
Ben and Ashley are stripping down and baring all with Jacob Rapini from Gabby and Rachael's season and Bachelor in Paradise! We hear the real story of what happened behind the scenes with the Tarzan of Paradise. And we know Jill's side of the story, but now it's time to hear Jacob's take on the infamous "naked date"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bermuda (Love) Triangle with Jessenia Cruz
Jessenia Cruz is back from Paradise and has a LOT of tea to spill with Ben and Ashley! She has a shocking admission about how this season compared to her first trip to Paradise and she spills everything about her love triangle! And find out what happened in tender moments that were cut during her time with Andrew!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Paradise Switch Up!
There’s a LOT of Paradise this season and Ben and Ashley are ready to break it all down! We delve into the DMs between Michael A and Danielle and what their past means for their future. There’s a switch up this week! Ben and Ashley discuss the different reactions we see from the girls and the guys. And find out who Ben and Ashley NEVER want to see cast again on The Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous OG: Clare Eyes, Full Hearts
Clare Crawley is hanging out with our Bachelor OGs Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney and for the first time anywhere… we get a joint interview with her new fiancé Ryan Dawkins! Clare shares everything about her future with Ryan and we hear a secret about the proposal that NOBODY knows! Plus, find out which of her Bachelor Nation exes reached out to congratulate her… and which didn’t!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Naked Truth with Jill Chin
Ben and Ashley are live at Audrey's Coffee House and Lounge in Rhode Island and Jill Chin from Bachelor in Paradise is with us! She's BRUTALLY honest about everything that went down on the beach, and you won't believe what she has to say about everyone and everything. Plus we hear what really happened on what might be the first truly "naked date" in Bachelor history!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous In Depth: Cassie Randolph
Ben and Ashley are live from Audrey's Coffee House and Lounge in Rhode Island and they're sitting down with Cassie Randolph! Hear everything that went down after the final rose on Colton's season and we get an update on her love life that you won't believe!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous In Depth: Tyler Norris
Tyler Norris is back from the beaches of Paradise and Ashley is going IN DEPTH to find out his reactions to the drama on the sand. Tyler reveals WHO in Bachelor Nation he has his eye on, and we hear about the DM slide that made him interested in the franchise! Plus, we get an inside look at our next Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naked and Unafraid
Ben and Ashley are baring all while they break down another episode of Bachelor in Paradise, but not as much as Jill and Jacob! We get into all the intimate details of their full moon naked date, and find out if Ben and Ashley would have stripped down in front of the cameras. We hear a behind the scenes story about a never-ending order of pizzas! Plus, we take a trip to the boom-boom room!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let Us Explain
Ashley and Jared watched back their date on Paradise and they’re ready to address the criticisms from fans. They get real and address what people liked… and didn’t like during their time on the sand. Jared and Ashley share some true relationship revelations from one of Bachelor Nation’s success stories! And, they reveal a shocking truth about “The Bachelor Bros” Aaron and James!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous In Depth: Mike Johnson
Ben is sitting down with fan favorite Mike Johnson to go IN DEPTH and learn the stories behind some of the most intimate parts of his personality. Hear how his life changed after The Bachelorette and discover why he wants to start the biggest sex media company of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That Ship Has Sailed with Jill Chin
Ashley sits down with Jill Chin from Bachelor in Paradise! Hear about how contestants change from the main franchise to how you see them in Paradise, who Jill REALLY wanted to see on the Beach, and we get a sneak peek at how her love story might unfold in the next few episodes! Plus, find out Jill’s biggest fear before going on Paradise and what she did when it became reality!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bachelor Road Trip: High Rollers on the Strip
Ben made it to Vegas for the iHeartRadio Music Festival with Jason Tartick and Bob Guiney in the fully electric Hyundai IONIQ 5! And when they got to the Strip, they threw a legendary Bachelor party with Rachel Recchia, Mike Johnston, Genevieve Parisi, Victoria Fuller and country singer Adam Doleac! Secrets are spilled and truths are revealed during this tell-all for the ages! You don’t want to sleep on this Vegas Bachelor party! And be sure to check out Adam Doleac’s new album “Barstool Whiskey Wonderland”, out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Crying Out Loud with Genevieve Parisi
It’s our second trip to Paradise this week and the tears are flowing! Ben and Ashley discuss Romeo nearly breaking down crying because no one wants his rose! What happened?? We talk to Genevieve Parisi who just got back from the beach! She and Ashley have a bonding moment over their deeply emotional experiences in Paradise, and they clear up some misconceptions the audience might have about what goes down on the sand. Plus, Ben shares a shocking revelation he had about Genevieve after meeting her in person for the first time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding Love in Paradise with Jared Haibon
Jared is sitting in with Ashley to recap the first episode of this week’s Bachelor in Paradise! We finally get to hear about why they went down to the beach this season and what happened when the cameras WEREN’T rolling. Jared and Ashley think Jill is “the star” of the show right now. Do you agree?? And, we try to break down the Salley drama and figure out what REALLY went down. All we know is that it’s a twisted tale of mysterious luggage, an ex-fiance and a terrible case of diarrhea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lace on the Beach
Our OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are back to help Ben and Ashley break down the new season of Bachelor in Paradise! They're hanging out with a fellow Bachelor OG who just got back from the beach... Lace Morris from Ben's season! She spills everything about who was friendly in Paradise and who caused the drama. And we hear the real story about her "birthday party" on the sand!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous In Depth: Genevieve Parisi
Fresh from the sand in Paradise, Genevieve Parisi sits down with Ben to go IN DEPTH about her experience on The Bachelor and what really happened down on BIP. Genevieve gets real about what it’s like in Paradise because she completely disagrees with Ashley about how much “fun” it is to film the show. Discover the less than glamorous situation that might lead to a lifetime relationship… or at least a sleepover with some tropical raccoons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Happens in Paradise… with Meghan King
Bachelor in Paradise has finally arrived! Ben and Ashley break down all the drama around who made “first beach”, how we’re predicting the couples that will make it, and what REALLY happens when the cameras are off and the lights are dimmed. Ashley has some inside info about some contestants that knew each other BEFORE showing up in Paradise. And, we talk to Real Housewife Meghan King to get all the dirt on her Vegas date with Mike Johnson! You won’t BELIEVE what happened when they went to the Fantasy Suite! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous In Depth: Victoria Fuller
Ben in Las Vegas with Victoria Fuller from Peter Weber’s season! We’re sitting down with Victoria and going IN DEPTH to know her beyond what you saw on The Bachelor. We hear all about her experience in Paradise and she spills everything about WHO she wanted to meet on the beach. Plus, she shares who caused the most drama on this upcoming season of Paradise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous In Depth: Rachel Recchia
Fresh off The Bachelorette finale, Rachel Recchia is sitting down one on one with Ben Higgins to discuss the highs and lows from her time as The Bachelorette. Rachel holds nothing back in this raw and unfiltered conversation, as she shares her journey towards healing. Find out what really happened when the cameras weren’t rolling and what the future holds for Rachel Recchia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Engagement Hesitation
Ashley is joined by Chris Bukowski and Anna Redman to break down every exciting and frustrating moment from part 2 of The Bachelorette finale!Anna shares her take that it's a BIG red flag if a contestant is ready to propose with zero hesitation. Do you agree??We try to figure out what's going on with Tino... seems like a lot of pieces are missing from his story. And Chris shares the shocking member of Bachelor Nation who helped start his relationship with Anna!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bachelor Road Trip: Desert Edition
Ben is planning a BIG road trip to Vegas in new Hyundai and he needs some help from his Bachelor nation brothers to plan his route. Jason Tartick and Bachelor OG Bob Guiney are here to share their advice and reveal some MAJOR behind the scenes secrets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heartbreaks and Ego Bruises
It’s part 1 of Gabby and Rachel’s finale and Ben and Ashley are here to break down every piece of the drama! What ACTUALLY happened in the Fantasy suite with Zach?? Why was Zach apologizing? We have more questions than answers at this point. We take a hard look at the remaining guys and Ben shares Jessica’s rapid fire prediction of which contestant will be the next Bachelor. And… is Tino’s dad the new Barb??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends in Lowe Places with Catherine Lowe
Ashley is having a mom bonding moment with another mother from Bachelor Nation, Catherine Lowe! She gets real about the transition to sending her kids back to in-person school and she opens up about the possibility that she and Sean will adopt in the future! Plus, Catherine shares her expert opinion on how things will end for Gabby on this season of The Bachelorette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drama in the Fantasy Suites with Jesse Palmer
Ben and Ashley are back to recap the second episode of The Bachelorette this week, and they brought in the man in the center of it all: host Jesse Palmer! Ashley confronts Jesse about what’s giving Rachel “the ick” and we get an exclusive preview about what’s coming on Paradise! Plus, we break down all the drama on the overnight dates!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bear Story
Gabby and Rachel are south of the border in this week’s episode of The Bachelorette, and Ben and Ashley have a spicy recap for you! Do you think Erich was right to share his feelings about the overnight dates?? Ben tries to put himself in Gabby’s mind for this moment. How do we STILL not know a lot of the guys yet?? And so close to the finale! And we discuss the motivation behind the “black box”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Interrupt this Program….
Ashley and Jared interrupt this program for a very special interview with their favorite TV show of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley Tell All
It’s time for the Men Tell All for Gabby and Rachel’s season and Ben and Ashley aren’t holding back how they feel! Is it time to end the Men Tell All?? Were you as disappointed as Ben and Ashley? We look at the good and the bad as we get closer to the final rose. And Ashley has an idea for the next Bachelor that could totally revitalize the franchise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Sand of Paradise
Ben and Ashley join Bachelor Nation OGs Trista Sutter and Bob Guiney to break down the cast of the upcoming season of Bachelor Paradise! Ashley has a BIG announcement to make that brings her back to the start of her relationship with Jared. And, Ben uses the BIP cast announcement to make a bold prediction about who will be the next Bachelor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s All in the Spit with Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter
Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter and revealing some MAJOR Bachelor secrets you won’t hear anywhere else! We hear about life before “The Bachelor”, Ben’s secret life as a zookeeper, and who has out of control back hair! It’s wild what we can find from our spit, thanks to 23AndMe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home Sweet Hometowns
Ben is back from Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland’s wedding and he has some tea to spill! He takes us through every detail, including the 4 dress changes and every Bachelor Nation appearance. We catch up with Spencer Swies (who was eliminated early in Rachel and Gabby’s season) and find out why we didn’t see more of him on screen. And he reveals if we’ll see him again in Paradise! Plus, Ben and Ashley recap the hometown dates, which separates those looking for love from those on the show for “the wrong reasons”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous Flashback with Richard Marx
We're throwing it back with an Almost Famous Flashback! The legendary Richard Marx joins Ben and Ashley to share stories from his career and give us a behind the scenes look at his performance on Becca Kufrin's season!And Ashley fangirls in a way we've never seen from her before! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the Sausage is Made
We're getting closer to hometowns on Gabby and Rachel's season and Ben and Ashley are ready to break down every detail from this week's episode! Find out why Tino had a "Shawn Booth moment", and we hear all the details on why Ben and Nick Viall reunited on a new reality tv show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scaling Mountains with Jason Tartick, Caelynn Miller-Keyes, Annaliese Puccini and Trista & Ryan Sutter
Ben and Ashley are in Lake Tahoe and hanging out with some of our Bachelor Nation favorites! Jason Tartick, Caelynn Miller-Keyes, Annaliese Puccini and Trista Sutter open up about how their life journeys have evolved since being on The Bachelor. Caelynn shares how Dean has pushed her to try new things (and she’s pushed him to shower more), Annaliese tells us about #TentLife, and Jason drops some truth about embracing unexpected moments that could evolve your journey, like going on a reality dating show. Thanks to Hyundai, we’re all Evolving our Journey! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Son of a Biscuit
Ben and Ashley just found out a major celeb claims “The Bachelor” is her guilty pleasure AND she listens to the podcast! You’ll never believe who it is. With Gabby and Rachel’s season moving along, Ben and Ashley have some predictions on the next Bachelor. Ashley is hoping for a fan favorite from a previous season, and Ben has a guess that could totally shake up the franchise. Plus, former Bachelor producer Elan Gale joins us to talk about his new show “The One that Got Away” and why it’s the first dating show from the multiverse!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bachelor Game Night!
Ben and Ashley are on a Bachelor Nation getaway to Lake Tahoe and we brought together some of our favorite Bachelors and Bachelorettes together to play some games! Alliances are formed, secrets are revealed, and no one can predict what will happen next during our game night! And it's all thanks to L'Occitane!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Below Deck with Trista Sutter
Ashley is joined by Bachelor OG Trista Sutter to recap this week's episode of The Bachelorette! We break down all the drama from the deck of the cruise ship, and Ashley shares why we might be at a turning point for the season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bachelor Party in Tahoe
Ben and Ashley are taking are on a trip in Lake Tahoe and hanging with our favorite Bachelor Nation members! Our OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are here, as well as Annaliese Puccini and Caelynn Miller-Keyes! Everyone is letting loose and secrets are revealed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smooth Sailing
Things seem to be going well for Gabby and Rachel as we continue their journey on The Bachelorette. Find out what made Ben emotional for the first time in YEARS while watching the show. Are you as obsessed with Grandpa John as we are?? Ben and Ashley have some strong opinions on Grandpa’s role during the dates. And Ben opens up about how imposter syndrome can affect the lead and how he still struggles with feeling worthy of love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Business of Bachelor with Jason Tartick
Ben is sitting down with Jason Tartick, one of Bachelor Nations most influential business and financial gurus, to discuss some incredible tips that will make you money. Find out how to ask for a raise, when to buy a house and how to start a business! And of course we'll hear how wedding planning is going too! It's all thanks to our friends at Best Egg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Famous In Depth: Cam Ayala
Ben and Ashley connect with Cam Ayala from Hannah Brown's season for a raw and honest update on his life. Cam opens up about his leg amputation surgery and the daily challenges he endures. We hear Cam's perspective after being seen as a "villain" and how fans didn't hear his true story after watching the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.