The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

What does "Do you want a mint" mean??? Dating for the first time after nearly two decades of marriage? Our IRL expert is telling you what she's learned since getting back in the saddle a year ago.   From widowers to single dads, Kate is testing them all out in order to help you find your Part 2! Email us at:  IDOPOD@iheartradio.com  or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-67...

College rush is now a growing business. Are Rush Coaches the real deal or ridiculous? Are they worth the hefty price tag? Call us at 844-278-RUSH (844-278-7874) Follow Dirty Rush on  Instagram  and  TikTok . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alli Jo Hinkes only spent about 36 hours in Paradise but she’s ready to spill it all for Ashley!  We find out if Kat’s iPad was an open secret on the sand, and Alli Jo shares her personal insight on why Grant and Julianna broke up. Plus, we hear everything about Alli Jo’s new boyfriend and how their love connection developed after she got home from Paradise! See omnystudio.c...

Jared joins Ashley to break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines! We get Ashley’s honest reaction to Kaitlyn Bristowe’s admission that if she could do her season over again… she would have picked someone VERY close to Ashley. Kat Izzo from Bachelor in Paradise may have a secret boyfriend! We reveal how she was messaging him while on the show. And a fan favorite former conte...

You think your divorce was messy? Imagine being famous and dealing with this drama. From accusations of stalking to spilling tea on podcasts...these celebrity divorces are a hot mess. We’ll tell you which celebs are going through it, which ones can't stop talking about their ex, and which ones are finding love the second (or third) time around. We have all the inside details. Plus, whic...

Bob Guiney is going way back to The Bachelor season 8 to catch up with a true Bachelor Nation OG, Dr. Travis Stork! The former leads compare their experiences on the show, and you won’t believe why Travis felt like he lived in a castle and Bob was in a haunted house! We hear the story of how a camping trip that never happened could have completely changed the course of his season. Plus, Dr....

Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney is hanging out with a superstar of The Golden Bachelor AND Bachelor in Paradise, the iconic Kathy Swarts! We won’t be able to “zip it” when recapping this week’s episode of Bachelor in Paradise, which felt like a major turning point in the season. Who should “win” the money?? Kathy has some thoughts on who should go home with th...

We continue our conversation with Chad Johnson, the most unforgettable villain from Bachelor Nation.  Chad opens up about how he developed his on-screen persona, and he has an honest message for JoJo Fletcher, Lace Morris and Sarah Herron.  Plus, Chad reveals how his legacy as a “villain” has affected his life after leaving the show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Are you struggling to find time to date? Striking out when it comes to swiping? Fed up with one-and-done dates? Kelly Bensimon is telling you why a matchmaker is the way to go! From extensive vetting to relationship coaching, Kelleher International is the REAL deal when it comes to matchmaking!  Plus, Kelly goes straight to the source - what should men and women lighten up on when it comes to...

Rush is on and some play by the rules…and others get dirty! Hear how the frat boys play a role in who makes the cut and who doesn’t. Our sorority sisters dive deep into the rush lingo to help educate you. Is this really a sisterhood or are co-eds learning some tough life lessons too soon.  Call us at 844-278-RUSH (844-278-7874) Follow Dirty Rush on  Instagram  and ...

We’re heading back into the Netflix-verse to recap Perfect Match episodes 3 and 4!  We love AD and Ollie, but could trouble be coming to paradise?? New singles are arriving at the Villa and shaking things up.  Ben shares his honest reaction to Rachel getting back with Clayton, despite everything that happened on The Bachelor.  And we can’t believe what Clayton’s &l...

Trista Sutter joins Ashley to break down the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! Daisy Kent from Joey’s season reveals a home design choice that separates her from her boyfriend Thor… and it’s Ashley’s dream.  Rachel Recchia drops the true reason Clayton ended things with her on Netflix’s Perfect Match, and Clayton has a response!  Plus, Arie Luyendyk migh...

Amanda Smith was married to a man for over a decade. They had a family, and looked perfect from the outside, but on the inside, Amanda was not being true to herself.  Amanda recounts to Cheryl Burke the moment she realized she had to stop pretending to be in a marriage and start living her life authentically.  We meet her partner, Jessica, and find out how they reconnected years lat...

The ultimate “villain” from JoJo Fletcher’s season and Bachelor in Paradise is ready to pull back the curtain and reveal why sometimes roses… are red flags.  Chad Johnson is talking to Bob Guiney to clear the air, and reveal if the person we saw on TV was who he REALLY is.  And, he’s ready to spill on how one of his most controversial moments was completely...

Bachelor Nation alum, Clayton Echard, joins Ben and Ashley to recap episode 2 of Netflix "Perfect Match"! Clayton Echard shares all the behind-the-scenes drama from his time in Tulum, and he holds nothing back when sharing his feelings on the final edit.  Could Clayton be finished with reality TV forever??  And, find out what happened when Clayton realized it wasn't fate... it was produc...

Ashley’s back and she’s ready to join Ben to recap the latest episode of Bachelor in Paradise! The contestants play a “relationship test” which has Ashley reflecting on what her favorite “role play” might be.  There’s a lot of lying going on… Ben and Ashley try to figure out how to handle the dishonesty of Jeremy and Brian, and the contestants'...

What if you’re married and THEN you meet the person you were destined to be with? That's what happened to the author of Loveable , Amber Rae. Amber is talking with Jennie Garth all about the complex feelings that happen in a sexless and emotionally unfulfilling marriage and the reasons why we stop ourselves from acknowledging that something might be wrong. Amber opens up about what happened...

Crying, Screaming, Hermes Belts and Gucci shoes…and that’s just the beginning. A sorority mom dishes on the dirty ritual known as ‘The Pig Run’ at SMU.  Revelations about Bid Day trauma and how the news media celebrated the cruelty and the chaos. Call us at 844-278-RUSH (844-278-7874) Follow Dirty Rush on Instagram  and  TikTok . See omnystudio.com/listener...

Golden Bachelorette star Jack Lencioni is back from Paradise and he’s ready to spill the tea! He’s hanging out with our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney and sharing some WILD secrets from his time in Paradise.  Find out which Golden he clashed with, and why his friendship with the other guys made it tough to make a connection. Plus, Jack reveals who he wants to see as the next Golden...

Ben is recapping the latest season of Perfect Match on Netflix, which brings stars from the Netflix dating show universe together for first time with fan favorites from Siesta Key, Love Island and of course… The Bachelor franchise! How does Clayton vibe with the other contestants, and what does everyone want from this show?? Ben shares his expert perspective on a show with a much different...

What happens when you get divorced and start over? You GLOW! Former Bachelorette DeAnna Stagliano gets into a deep game of questions with Kelly Bensimon that forces the ladies to answer tough hypotheticals! Is it OK to be friends with an ex if you don't have children with them? Is being a mama's boy actually a red flag in disguise?  Both women aren't holding back and talking candidly abo...

We fell in love with Guy Gansert on The Golden Bachelorette, but Ben is moving on from matters of the heart to our overall health!  Dr. Gansert lends his medical expertise to help answer Ben’s burning questions, like the importance of sunscreen, the dangers of processed foods, and which type of cancer you should be extra vigilant about. Additionally, Guy offers some tips on which foods...

Fan favorite from Joey Graziadei's season Daisy Kent joins Ben to recap the latest episode of Bachelor in Paradise and fill us in on her new podcast "Dirty Rush"!  The cash prize is looming large on the contestants, but how does Daisy feel about the additional incentive to make a connection??  Daisy has an inside connection to Lea, which makes for some strong opinions about what Jonathon...

Our Bachelor Nation OG Trista Sutter is catching up with Golden Bachelor season one winner Theresa Nist!  She shares her hot takes on the new season of Bachelor in Paradise and she holds nothing back when asked about the next Golden Bachelor Mel Owens! Plus, we get an answer on if Theresa would want to be the next Golden Bachelorette, and if she would be more “affectionate” than p...

“Dogs, Pigs, and Elephants”…OUCH!! One of our hosts reveals this was the description of a sorority during her rush experience. Were our hosts in “top tier” houses and what does that even mean?? College Rush is a tradition that spans generations and we’re uncovering decades of ‘Dirty Rush’ rituals. In their debut episode, our favorite sorority girls...