The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

It’s time for another round-up of Bachelor Nation headlines and love is in the air!Becca Tilley is engaged (again!), Jason Tartick has a new girlfriend and Jade & Tanner could add another member to the Tolbert house!Plus, a health update on Ali Fedotowsky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are going head to head to find out who can assemble the best cast for a celebrity edition of The Bachelorette!What would happen if Kim Kardashian was the lead?? Or Ariana Grande?? Find out which celebs Trista and Bob think would cry the most, become the villain or self-eliminate in a dramatic way!Plus, what do you think about a live proposal during a concert for the finale?? Let us know who you think has the better season at our Instagram @Almost_FamousPodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben checks in with Mercedes date, Bryce, to get his honest take on their first blind date. Ben is asking the tough questions…like why was Bryce’s Uber receipt time stamped after 2AM, and will there be a second date???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DeAnna is stepping in to interrogate Mercedes blind date before they meet for the first time on the pod!Will there be chemistry? Will they find each other attractive? Will they end the night with a first kiss?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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RHOC Jennifer Pedranti and her fiancé Ryan, are opening up about marrying young, divorce, and how to blend families. This couple gives sound advice to how they navigated dating while having 7 kids between them!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.

In an episode so top secret, we’ve disguised the voices of our sisters. We’re tearing down the walls of this long standing mysterious ritual. This is our riskiest episode to date. We take you inside INITIATION.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trista Sutter is here with Producer Heather to get you ready for Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette with another edition of Frankie Friday!Taylor seems to be dropping some clues with a look at her Bachelorette playlist and the books she’s reading while in the mansion, but does she even have time to read???We get you up to speed on the drama around Marciano from Vanderpump Villa, and what might be going on between Taylor and her ex… Plus, how does Taylor balance her responsibilities as a mom with being the lead of a Bachelorette season??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What could be worse than being ghosted? Add gaslighting to the mix! Kelly and Cheryl are uncovering all the latest divorce trends that are on the rise.  Plus, we find out which rock star and their country music partner are “solid” amid divorce rumors!  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’s hang with Cindy Cullers from Mel Owens’ season of The Golden Bachelor continues! We ask Cindy the burning questions and find out what would have happened if she had been given a “promise ring” from Mel after receiving his final rose. And… could we see Cindy on Paradise? Or as our next Bachelorette??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley finally meet Mel’s runner up from the latest season of The Golden Bachelor and there is SO MUCH to cover! Cindy Cullers is here and spilling everything from her time with Mel Owens. Find out what Cindy thought about Mel’s desire to only date women under 60, and we hear everything about her famous martial arts expert ex! Plus, she shares her thoughts on the future of the Golden franchise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before they tried to find love on television, they pledged, they partied, and now they reveal the truth about Sorority Life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is hitting Justin and Jonathon with the hard questions! What is the status between Justin and his ex, Susie? Who in Bachelor Nation would be a good match for Jonathon? Ashley gets the details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bachelor Happy Hour hosts Joe and Serena join Ashley to talk about running marathons and if they ever plan to leave New York.They give their honest thoughts on Taylor Frankie Paul, the latest Bachelor Nation breakups, and their recent interview with Juliana Pasquarosa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week was LOADED with Bachelor Nation headlines and Ben & Ashley are ready to break them all down. Madi Prewett said something controversial again… but Ben is here to try to explain where she’s coming from. Cassie Randolph is married! We get into all the details of her breathtaking wedding and how she might be connected to Glen Powell.Plus, an OG Bachelor couple celebrates a major milestone!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley chats with Bachelor Nation newlyweds Kaity and Zach about how they're feeling now that their wedding celebrations are over. With their first holiday season approaching, Ashley finds out what their plans are ...and she has to get more insight on why they were making drinks with Austin Butler!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley checks in with some of our favorite Goldens, Joan, Susan, and Kathy to hear about their holiday plans. Did they see the Kat and Dale breakup coming? And Joan clears the air on her status with Chock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Mercedes goes on her blind date he’s enlisting the help of a few famously available women to be his eyes and ears!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do sorority and fraternity members become contestants on ABC’s Bachelor and Bachelorette shows? A significant percentage of the leads and contestants were in the Greek system. Bachelor Nation explains why!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The drinks and the convo are flowing before the I Do Part 2 crew heads to Jingle Ball! How important is chemistry in the bedroom in your part 2? Should you value friendship or the spark more when finding a partner? Our motley crew has a lot to say!   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 is setting Mercedes up on a blind date for Jingle Ball, but before she heads out, we check in with her to see how she's feeling. Ben is giving intel on who the eligible single guy is and what Bachelor Nation stars will be tagging along for the evening. But we all want to know...will Mercedes kiss on a first date???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holidays are the perfect time to try out some new flirty moves! Kelly Bensimon and Jennifer Fessler are getting the BEST flirting tips from celebs at Jingle Ball who are single and married. Hopefully, with these ideas, you can be kissing someone under the mistletoe this year! 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.

Taylor Frankie Paul is giving Bachelor Nation glimpses into filming her upcoming season! Ben and Ashley break down what we know so far, and giving you the latest drama happening with Taylor's ex!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Onyeka Ehie from Colton Underwood’s season is involved in a wild story of lies and scandals… that could be the craziest story to come out of Bachelor Nation! Zachary Reality is back to help us break down Onyeka’s multi-part TikTok series “The Danish Deception” - from tales of being from royal lineage to being an Olympic athlete...this story is WILD!  We try to get to the bottom of what happened, and Zachary Reality shares his expert opinions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines!Hannah Ann Sluss reveals the secret behind her new baby’s name, and Alexe Godin and Andrew Spencer get real about the biggest fights in their relationship.Plus, Ashley takes us through every cosmetic procedure she’s had!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golden's Kathy and Susan are breaking down all the latest celebrity divorce drama that's in the headlines!Who's in debt up to their eyeballs and who just buried the hatchet with a selfie?? These stories will make you think your divorce wasn't as bad as you thought! 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.

“Living In” What happens when 75 girls all live together in one house?  What is really going on inside??!!  Roommate drama, bathroom behavior, sex, dating, friendships and frenemies! What is it REALLY like inside the walls of Sorority House Mansions!? This TELL-ALL takes you all the way IN…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're looking forward to The Bachelorette season that could change everything, when Taylor Frankie Paul starts her search for love! But before the first limos arrive, Ben and Ashley are getting the inside scoop from DeAnna about why we recently saw a TON of former Bachelorette’s together on our social media!Is Taylor in the official Bachelorette group chat? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holidays aren't always joyful! Our hosts are giving YOU the tips you need to survive Thanksgiving while getting to your I Do Part 2!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.

In the kitchen for a Sorority Thanksgiving! Get the inside secrets from a chef who knows ALL about what’s happening in the kitchen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are getting ready to sit down for a Thanksgiving feast, but first they’re sharing some of their favorite traditions, their favorite food, and what Ben is expecting for his first holiday season as a dad!By the time you’re done with this episode, you’ll be looking for a way to crash the Higgins Thanksgiving, on this holiday edition of The Almost Famous podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is making a big leap from Bachelor Nation to the world of the Real Housewives when she debuts as part of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island! But before we find out how her inaugural season unfolds, some of our favorite Housewives have some valuable words of advice to share.Come along with Ashley as she connects with Bravo superstars like Teddi Mellencamp, Tamra Judge, Kelly Bensimon and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley have uncovered the journals they kept during their time on the show, and they’re letting all the secrets out!They share their personal thoughts and feelings from the very moment they experienced the most dramatic parts of their season. Find out what they hoped would happen, their biggest fears, and everything they didn’t even tell producers.You’ll never look at Chris Soules’ season the same way!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turkey isn't the only thing filling you up this week - Ben and Ashley are keeping you fed and bringing you all the latest headlines in Bachelor Nation! From deviously diabolical deception and rumored splits, to new babies and new love, there is so much to cover!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you date someone in the friend group? DeAnna gives all the details to Kathy on why she’s feeling conflicted when it comes to a prospective date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Hollywood have a clue when it comes to Greek life?? Pillow fights, rivalries, nerds, epic ragers and murder! We’re diving back into what Hollywood nails…and what they get completely wrong about sororities! Call us at 844-278-RUSH (844-278-7874) or email us at [email protected]. Follow Dirty Rush on Instagram and TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathy and DeAnna are taking over and letting us hear their girl chat! Kathy is spilling all the disastrous details of a long-distance date that crashed and burned, and DeAnna is celebrating a birthday as a single divorcee! What has Kathy learned from this recent dating situation gone wrong, and does DeAnna have a new man in her life?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With her divorce in her rearview mirror, RHOM's Alexia Nepola is ready to do the work!  Dr. Hillary joins her for an intimate one-on-one session to get to the heart of healing, why certain patterns happen when it comes to who we date, and how to process emotions when going through a traumatic divorce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If movies like Animal House, Legally Blonde, and The House Bunny shaped your Greek life dreams… brace yourself. Greek life isn’t what Hollywood promises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the breakout stars from Grant Ellis’ season of The Bachelor was Carolina Quixano, and now Ben and Ashley are finding out what she’s like off-screen! Carolina holds NOTHING back when breaking down everything that happened in her season, and she shares why she clashed with the other women in the mansion. We find out what she really thinks about Grant as a Bachelor lead, and if we'll be seeing her again on reality TV! Plus, Carolina spills all the tea on who she thinks were the REAL villains of her season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RHOC Gina Kirschenheiter found herself divorced and a single mom of 3 kids on the other side of the country, away from her friends and family. Now in a happy long-term relationship, Gina is ready to share what worked to successfully navigate a co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband. Not friends with your ex's new wife? Gina tells you why it's imperative to get along! 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.

Our conversation with Chad Kultgen and Lizzy Pace (from the Game of Roses podcast and authors of “How to Win The Bachelor”) continues! We explore if Ashley would have ever graced the shores of Love Island and what we can expect from her on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island! Plus, what do our Bachelor game experts think about Taylor Frankie Paul???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all watch The Bachelor as if it were a professional sport, but Chad Kultgen and Lizzy Pace from the Game of Roses podcast and authors of "How To Win The Bachelor" take it to an entirely different level. They’re hanging out with Ben and Ashley and sharing their expert opinion on who “played” the game of The Bachelor the best.They share their thoughts on how much impact producers should have on the decisions of the cast, and how much true “manipulation” can steer someone’s journey of love. Plus, Chad reveals his personal connection to some people from Bachelor Nation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trista and Kaitlyn are giving you all the behind-the-scenes details of the DWTS 20th Anniversary episode! From members of Bachelor Nation they got to catch up with, to all their memories flooding back from the first time they both competed on the show. Plus, Kaitlyn tells Trista what she was not anticipating when preparing for this second time around the dance floor! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After breaking news over the weekend, Ashley is finally sharing what she's been hiding!  Plus, Ben and Ashley give you all the latest news in Bachelor Nation: from weddings to dispelling dating rumors, they've got you covered! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like to spend the night in a fraternity???  We’ve got the hook ups and horror stories…and did anyone do the dreaded walk of shame?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From divorce regrets to prioritizing men over her kids, Britani is reflecting on why being alone has been difficult for her.  Are Britani and Jared Osmond on or off again?Things get even more interesting when Britani’s daughter, Olivia, crashes the interview to give her unfiltered opinion on her mom’s dating life!  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.

Live from BravoCon, we’ve gathered Real Housewives to talk Dirty Rush! One of our Housewives dishes on the A-list movie star she found in the fraternity composite at her school. Plus, get insight into other Bravolebrities who lived that Greek life! Call us at 844-278-RUSH (844-278-7874) or email us at [email protected]. Follow Dirty Rush on Instagram and TikTok.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trista and Theresa Nist recap Mel's Golden Bachelor finale and AFR! Theresa brings her own unique perspective to the promise of commitment, and Trista gives her unfiltered opinion on how Cindy was treated! Do the ladies think "MEG" will go the distance?? Plus, Theresa gets candid on some of Trista's burning questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've made it to the end of Mel's Golden Bachelor season...and Ashley is ready to give her honest opinion on the finale, Cindy's pre-fantasy suite exit, and the promise of commitment to Peg?? Plus, she analyzes the mini conversation Jesse has with upcoming Bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.