The first wave of cast for the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise has been unveiled, and Trista Sutter is here to break it all down! Things are definitely different this time around, with the Golden contestants hitting the sand, new taglines for every cast member, and possibly a new theme song?? We make some early couple predictions, and we might have a sneaking suspicion at who could be the next Bachelor on this Breaking News edition of the Almost Famous podcast! See omnystudio.com/listene...
Jun 11, 2025•36 min
Former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia revealed on the Almost Famous podcast that she thinks a fellow pilot is sexy… and she wishes she could have been on his season! Now it’s up to Ashley to confront Peter Weber and get his reaction! Find out what’s going on in Peter’s love life, how things are between him and ex Kelley Flanagan, and if he ships Kelley and Jason Tartick as much as Bachelor Nation fans do! And find out what he’s doing on the new show “Destination X”! Plus, Peter shares his expert op...
Jun 10, 2025•34 min
Farmer Matt from the hit show "Farmer Wants A Wife" is back - but this time he's brought the woman he chose from the show, Chelsi! Mentor Bob Guiney is catching up with the couple about what life has been like since cameras stopped rolling, if they're getting engaged soon, and if their personalities are as alike as they thought! Bob may be getting kicked out of every room he goes into during this episode, but he's still making sure to find out if we'll be seeing Matt and Chelsi on our TV screens...
Jun 07, 2025•34 min
Things are heating up at the "Love Hotel"! RHOC's Shannon Storms Beador is opening up to fellow housewives Jennifer Fessler and Kelly Bensimon about why she chose to go on the dating show - was it for revenge?? Shannon is talking about her connection to cast member Earl, what her daughters think of her dating, and why it was important for her to address her DUI on the show. Plus, is Countess Luann engaged?! Jennifer is pressing Shannon and Kelly for information after Luann was photographed weari...
Jun 05, 2025•47 min
Theresa Nist won Gerry’s heart on the first season of The Golden Bachelor, but it wasn’t a fairytale ending. Ben and Ashley are checking in with Theresa for an update on her life and how she’s moving forward. Theresa shares her reaction to Gerry’s reasoning behind their divorce, and she tells Ben and Ashley what REALLY went down. She opens up about why we won’t see her in Paradise, and we get an answer on her current relationship status. And find out why Theresa is rewatching her own season and ...
Jun 05, 2025•39 min
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter hang out with Graham Bunn from DeAnna Pappas’ season, Bachelor Pad and Bachelor in Paradise! Graham clears up some rumors about the REAL reason he agreed to go on The Bachelorette and how "Selling Sunset's" Chrishell Stause is involved in this bachelor nation lore. Plus, find out if Graham would ever return to the Bachelor franchise, or if we could see him show up in the “Traitors” castle! Follow The Almost Famous Podcast on Instagram! See omn...
Jun 03, 2025•49 min
Ben and Ashley are the undeniable Bachelor experts, so we’re putting them head to head to pick the best Bachelor season if it was full of celebrities! Where would they place the Bachelor Mansion?? Who would host?? And who would be the villain?? Head to our Instagram to pick whose season you would watch! @Almost_Famouspodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 02, 2025•23 min
Jana Kramer has sent her friend Pamelyn out into the world to find love and her wingwoman is Kelly Bensimon. They are back from the BottleRock/Justin Timberlake show, and it’s time to hear every messy detail. Did they approach any guys? We’re there any love connections? Any kisses or did they crash and burn? The women are spilling all the details from their night out in Napa! Did they complete their challenges for the night? Listen to find out! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 8...
May 31, 2025•20 min
Ben and Ashley are your source for the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! Jenn Tran has moved on from “Bachelorette” to “mom”, Nick Viall shares his experience with a star from “The Valley”, and we have all the details on the luxurious accommodations for the contestants in Paradise! Plus, Ben fills us in on his Bachelor buddies golf trip! Follow The Almost Famous Podcast on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 30, 2025•27 min
Our conversation with Jamie Blyth from Trista’s season continues! Jamie reflects on how social media has changed the franchise, and if he would have even done the show if social was as big back then. Plus, Trista opens up about her personal experience with panic attacks. Follow The Almost Famous Podcast on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 30, 2025•31 min
It’s the ultimate slumber party when Caelynn Bell hangs out at a Villa in Napa with Geneieve Parisi, Mercedes Northup and Rachel Recchia! We’re asking questions and NOTHING is off limits! Find out which alternative Bachelor season each lady would go on if given a choice, who would thrive on Survivor, and why we all need a hype woman! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2025•20 min
Kelly Bensimon is hanging out with Jana Kramer's bestie, Pamelyn, at Bottlerock! The two single women are getting personal when it comes to dating after divorce, and what their approach to love is like at this stage in their lives. Then it's off to Bottlerock...only Kelly wants to make it interesting with some out-of-the-box challenges they need to complete! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio....
May 28, 2025•44 min
Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are going all the way back to Trista’s season and reconnecting with contestant Jamie Blyth! Bob and Jamie relive the night they first met, and we hear the story of how the producers convinced Jamie to try and kiss Trista. Plus, Jamie gets vulnerable and shares the secret he was hiding from the Bachelor Nation audience the entire time he was filming, and Bob reveals something he said to the contestants on his season that was cut, because it too...
May 28, 2025•34 min
We’re live from a villa in Napa to reveal MORE secrets of the Bachelor Mansion! Join Caelynn Bell and Rachel Recchia as they take you behind the scenes of their stays at the Mansion, and some of your favorites from Bachelor Nation come along to spill more tea! Mercedes Northup, Genevieve Parisi, and Annaliese Puccini share their thoughts on the renovation of the Bachelor Mansion, and why moving the show to Napa might be the right idea! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 27, 2025•26 min
Kelly Bensimon’s twin brother Tommy is giving her the hard truth about her love life. Did he think her first marriage would end in divorce? And Tommy gives his unfiltered opinion on Kelly’s “flirting” technique with Pascal. Her twin is giving the tough love (and support) Kelly needs when finding her next partner. Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 24, 2025•44 min
Ben and Ashley have the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! Michelle Young cuts loose at her Bachelorette party, Molly Mesnick reveals why “The Bachelor” has completely left her mind, and we get an update on Kelsey Anderson and Joey Graziadei’s wedding! Plus, Tayshia Adams has a new career… as a pop star?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2025•12 min
Ashley had a run-in with one of the biggest movie stars of all time and you won’t believe what happened! Hear all the red carpet stories from the Mission: Impossible premiere and find out how far Ben would go to meet a celebrity. Plus, Ben and Ashley share their Memorial Day weekend plans, and we get an answer once and for all… how tall is Tom Cruise? Follow The Almost Famous Podcast on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 23, 2025•20 min
Ben and Ashley’s exploration through the hidden passages of The Bachelor Mansion continues as we welcome some Bachelor Nation superstars to share their stories. And, find out the peculiar item Ben made sure to pack when he came to the Mansion. Follow The Almost Famous Podcast on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 22, 2025•26 min
Amy & TJ are breaking down all the latest celebrity divorce headlines and messy details. They're giving their thoughts on reinventing yourself after divorce, how long should you date before you get engaged if you're a widow, and if you should or shouldn't sell your house after the marriage falls apart. Plus, Pitch-Perfect celeb has a LOT to say about their past marriages and why they are dating completely differently this time around! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I...
May 21, 2025•22 min
Charles Ling was a fan favorite on The Golden Bachelorette, but why isn’t he in Paradise?? Ben and Ashley hang out with Charles and get the real reason why he didn’t make it to the sand, and we hear an update on his dating life since leaving the Mansion! Plus, Charles opens up about how his relationship with his daughter shaped his Golden Bachelorette experience, and we find out more about a life changing conversation Charles had with a fellow contestant. Follow The Almost Famous Podcast on Inst...
May 21, 2025•25 min
Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines, and the future of the Bachelor could be at stake! Do we think that Paradise will bring the fans back?? And who is really to blame for a "bad" season... the leads or the producers? Plus, Luke Pell tied the knot, and we get into all the details of the Grant and Juliana break up rumors! Follow The Almost Famous Podcast on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 19, 2025•11 min
SPOILER ALERT! Ben and Ashley have seen leaked footage from the new home of Bachelor in Paradise, and we have ALL the tea! Find out if the Goldens can keep up with the young Bachelor contestants when it comes to partying, and we reveal the biggest surprise ex flame to hit the sand! This is your sneak peek at what’s coming on Bachelor in Paradise, only here on The Almost Famous podcast! Follow The Almost Famous Podcast on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 18, 2025•12 min
Gather round, Housewives fans, because it's time to kiss AND tell what happened on Bravo's "Love Hotel"! Potomac Housewife Ashley Darby is joining Jennifer Fessler and Kelly Bensimon to talk about dating post-divorce. ...And why she NEEDS a man who's "packin"! Is Ashley done with dating older men for good? Were the ladies in competition at the Love Hotel? Ashley is spilling details! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram a...
May 17, 2025•38 min
The Bachelor Mansion has served as the backdrop to our favorite love stories for decades, but now it's time for some TLC! Ben and Ashley break down the latest news about the new reality show that brings Bachelor contestants back to the Mansion to fix it up and renovate it to its former glory. We talk to some Bachelor Nation fan favorites and find out the shocking things contestants AREN'T allowed to do in the shower, and we discover why cooking is such a hot button issue in the Mansion! Follow T...
May 16, 2025•19 min
He was the runner up on Rachel Lindsay’s season, but now Peter Kraus is ready to take us behind the scenes to reveal what REALLY happened during his time on The Bachelorette. Peter holds nothing back when sharing how producers influenced his feelings, and he reveals a very personal moment that was shared with production… and then brought up later on camera. Plus, we get Peter’s honest reaction to Rachel and Bryan’s divorce, and we find out why he didn’t become “The” Bachelor. Follow The Almost F...
May 14, 2025•41 min
Meet her much younger, romantic French boyfriend for the first time as they recount their love story. Are they struggling with a language barrier? How are they navigating long distance? Do her kids like him? Susan is living proof that YOU CAN find love in your second chapter, she’ll tell you how to do it! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 14, 2025•24 min
Ben and Ashley are taking your questions and NOTHING is off limits! Find out who Ben would want to swap lives with, hear Ashley’s Bachelor Nation conspiracy theory, and we finally get the real answer on Ashley’s total cry count. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2025•19 min
Jennie Garth continues her conversation with divorce coach Samantha Boss. Co-parenting can be a landmine, and Samantha is telling you why you must drop the act and stop pretending everything is OK for the sake of your kids. Unsure how to navigate your kids' birthday party now that you're co-parenting? Summer break vacation giving you anxiety because of your toxic ex? Samantha has the best tips on how to handle it! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Fo...
May 10, 2025•28 min
Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! We know more details about the plan to extort Clayton Echard with a fake pregnancy, and Ben has a major apology for his fellow former lead. Ashley has a theory about the Bachelor Nation social media account. And, we dissect what makes an effective Bachelor audition tape… starting with Ashley’s! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 09, 2025•23 min
Jennie Garth is explaining why you NEED a divorce coach! Divorce coach, Samantha Boss, is breaking down why a coach is vital in a high-conflict divorce, and why you should hire one BEFORE you hire an attorney! What does playing bingo have to do with getting divorced? Samantha will explain! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 07, 2025•30 min