In My Hometown

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has captured national attention. But for NewsNation anchor Marni Hughes, her case is part of a much bigger mission: shining a light on missing persons cases that too often fly under the radar. Marni joins Jamie and Pascal to share the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie case and take us inside NewsNation’s “Missing” series. She opens up about why this work h...

For nearly two decades, Reality Steve (Steve Carbone) has been one of reality TV’s most influential insiders, breaking stories, sharing spoilers, and changing the way fans follow their favorite shows. In this episode of In My Hometown , Jamie Stein and Pascal sit down with Reality Steve for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of reality television. They discuss Bachelor Nation , Ta...

What do men really think about dating after 50? In this special episode, Jamie Stein puts co-host Pascal in the hot seat for an unfiltered conversation about love, relationships, attraction, confidence, and his infamous “French standards.”  Drawing from questions submitted by our community—and a few of Jamie’s own—Pascal shares his candid opinions on first impressions, chemistry, red flags, modern...

What if the thing preventing you from attracting the love—and the life—you want isn’t timing, luck, or even chemistry? What if it’s confidence? In this episode, Jamie and Pascal sit down with dating strategist, confidence expert, matchmaker, and host of The Charisma Quotient podcast, Kimmy Seltzer, for a conversation about dating, attraction, confidence, and finding love after 50. Kimmy shares her...

Writer, former model, mom, and Netflix Age of Attraction cast member Erin Timm joins Jamie and Pascal for a revealing conversation about the gap between the life we imagined and the life we actually get. From becoming a single mom at 20 to navigating health challenges, difficult relationships, self-doubt, and the realities of never marrying, Erin reflects on the choices, setbacks, and unexpected t...

From Playboy Bunny and nine-time Playboy cover model to one of Chicago’s most recognizable media personalities and society columnists, Candace Jordan has spent decades at the center of celebrity culture, media, fame, and reinvention. In this episode of In My Hometown , Jamie and Pascal sit down with Candace for a "candid" conversation about what really happened behind the scenes at Playb...

Women over 50 are no longer being sidelined in conversations around love, attraction, and dating — they’re becoming the romantic leads. On this episode of In My Hometown , Jamie and Pascal explore the growing conversation around older women dating younger men — and the double standards that still exist around age, attraction, confidence, and modern relationships. Joining the conversation is Vaness...

What would you do if you discovered your father had been living an entirely separate life — with another wife and children — just 6 miles away (in a neighboring suburb)? In this compelling episode of In My Hometown , Jamie and Pascal sit down with author Mike Zimmerman to discuss the shocking true story behind his shocking memoir, Suburban Bigamy: 6 Miles Between Truth & Deceit . Mike opens up...

Is age really just a number in dating? And does it depend who’s older?  This week on In My Hometown , Jamie and Pascal sit down with Theresa DeMaria, 54, from the hit Netflix show Age of Attraction—hosted by Nick Viall and Natalie Joy. Theresa and John's (27) relationship on the show made headlines their 27 year age gap. Now she’s sharing what really happened—behind the scenes, off camera, an...

What does it really take to reinvent your career (and life) —and start a completely new chapter? In this episode of In My Hometown , Jamie and Pascal sit down with Mara Smith, founder and CEO of Inspiro Tequila. After a successful career as an attorney and business strategist - and years focused on raising her family, Mara made a bold pivot—launching a premium tequila brand in a male-dominated ind...

The Bachelor Mansion Takeover finale recap + Dating slang terms (Putting Pascal to the test) and Real Red Flags!! In this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal recap the full season of HGTV’s Bachelor Mansion Takeover and share their unfiltered hot takes—from the finale results to what worked (and what didn’t). Dating Slang - are you up to date? Modern dating realities Red flags  vs. green f...

The cancellation of The Bachelorette sent shockwaves through Bachelor Nation — and Dina Lupancu and Parisa Shifteh (fan favs from Grant's season) join In My Hometown to share their perspective. We discuss what was seen in early promos, how the news is being received within Bachelor Nation, and what this moment could mean for the future of the franchise. Dina and Parisa also open up about life...

Jordan Heller and CK (Charles King) join Jamie and Pascal to talk about what life really looks like after The Golden Bachelorette (and ofc Taylor Frankie Paul and The Bachelorette cancellation and fallout). From the unexpected brotherhood that came out of the show to navigating love, relationships, and big decisions later in life (in our Golden and Going Golden Era)—this conversation goes far beyo...

Chock Chapple joins In My Hometown for a candid conversation about life after The Golden Bachelorette—and the two unexpected love stories that came out of it. From his relationship with Joan to the lasting bond with the “mansion men,” Chock reflects on what it means to build real connection beyond the show—and how that continues to shape his life today. He shares what it’s been like navigating lon...

Bachelor Nation took fans on a walk down memory lane with The Bachelorette: Before the Rose and Reunion, bringing together women from 22 seasons of The Bachelorette to share advice and perspective with the franchise’s newest lead, Taylor Frankie Paul. In this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie Stein and Pascal are joined by Golden Bachelor finalist and friend of the show Jordan Heller for a fun and...

The Bachelor mansion might be the most overdue renovation in reality TV. In this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal break down the new HGTV show Bachelor Mansion Takeover, where Bachelor Nation meets design and home renovation. Twelve fan-favorite contestants from ABCs The Bachelor and The Bachelorette (and Bachelor In Paradise) return to the most famous house in reality TV to redesign an...

Marriage changes over time — especially in midlife. In this Golden Era conversation of the In My Hometown podcast, Jamie and Pascal sit down with marriage and couples therapist Amy Lombardi to talk about what really keeps long-term relationships strong — and why couples sometimes start to drift. From communication styles to emotional and physical intimacy, we explore the patterns Amy sees in her w...

Ever wonder which supplements actually matter — or how to make sure your medications are truly working for you as you get older? In this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal sit down with pharmacist and health counselor Donna Goodhart for a practical, eye-opening conversation about personalized health after 40. Donna breaks down how to optimize your prescriptions, avoid common supplement mi...

Is modern dating broken — or have we just forgotten how to connect? In this Valentine’s Day special episode of In My Hometown , Jamie and Pascal sit down with Megan Wessels , founder of Throwback Dating , to talk about going back to basics — meeting in real life, building companionship first, and creating meaningful connection without relying on dating apps. If you’re navigating dating after divor...

Looking for career reinvention advice after 40 — or trying to avoid common job search and interview mistakes? On this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie Stein sits down with executive recruiter turned author Nicki Perchik for a practical, honest conversation about career transitions, job searching smarter, and starting over at any age. Nicki shares insider tips from years in executive search — inclu...

Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin from Bachelor in Paradise join us to share the real story behind their relationship — from meeting on the beach to building a life together off camera. We discuss their "break-up" after 2 days in Paradise, what viewers didn’t see, how their connection grew after the show, the realities of dating in the public eye, and what makes a relationship last in the rea...

Pascal and Jamie sit down with Dina Lupancu from Grant’s season of The Bachelor for an honest, candid conversation about her journey on the show and what life looks like after reality TV. Dina opens up about what led her to apply for The Bachelor, how she experienced the process behind the scenes, and the moment that surprised so many viewers during her hometown date — including how her family tru...

Dating today feels more complicated than ever—especially dating in midlife. In this episode, Jamie and Pascal talk modern dating, relationship expectations, red flags, and what actually matters when navigating dating later in life. From dating with kids to evolving priorities, boundaries, and being single again, this is an honest conversation about how relationships have changed—and what still hol...

Nearly 50% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions — and yet, most abandon them within weeks. So what actually works when it comes to change? In our first episode of the year, we sit down with Sarah Schmidt, psychologist, mindset coach, mom, and host of the Wholly Schmidt podcast, for a powerful conversation about resetting from the inside out. We talk about: -Why so many resolutions fail- and wh...

Bela Gandhi, founder of Smart Dating Academy, joins Jamie and Pascal on In My Hometown to break down why the holidays are peak dating season - and how to actually find love during it. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, dating activity surges, with Dating Sunday (the first Sunday of January) marking the busiest online dating day of the year, with spikes in matches and messages. In this episode,...