The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney spends a lot of time with Trista Sutter, but now he’s ready to catch up with her better half, Bob's former Bachelorette competition, Ryan Sutter! Ryan and Bob share some memories that probably should have stayed secret from their time as roommates during Trista’s season. Ryan and Bob reminisce about their mansion days, and the guys bond over their next...

Leslie and Theresa might have competed against one another on "The Golden Bachelor," but these two single gals are now thick as thieves!  These Golden Girls tell Jennifer Fessler why they're tired of being called "cute" and why the older crew brought the heat to the beach on Bachelor in Paradise.  Should you FaceTime before a date? The ladies are giving their unfiltered opinions.  E...

What happens when two OG Bachelorettes get together in Lake Tahoe?? A lot of pickleball and a lot of spilled tea!  DeAnna Stagliano is hanging out with Trista Sutter, and she’s ready to reveal some of the best-kept travel secrets from her years as a private flight attendant. You won’t believe what you should NEVER order from the drink menu on a plane! Plus, somehow we get into the...

Golden Bachelor superstar Leslie Fhima is back from Paradise, and she’s hanging in Lake Tahoe with Ben for the Almost Famous Pickleball Tournament!  Leslie reveals why she was disappointed when she hit the sand in Paradise, we get an update on her relationship with Gerry Turner and whether she plans on reading his upcoming memoir, and we get her take on those controversial comments from...

Gary Levingston is the hottest commodity on the beach at "Bachelor in Paradise" and he's sitting down with Bob Guiney in Lake Tahoe to talk all about it!  Gary is giving a recap of the pickleball tournament he played in alongside a former leggy date! From what constitutes as cheating to his thoughts on intimacy on the first date - Gary is giving us his wise opinion on love and life.  Ema...

Trista and Ryan Sutter are live from the Almost Famous Pickleball Tournament in Lake Tahoe! The event was Trista’s idea! Find out why Trista missed her son’s 18th birthday party, and Ryan doesn’t hold back when piling on the guilt.  Plus, Trista dressed up as a grandma to celebrate one of our favorite members of Bachelor Nation and she’s ready to spill all the details!...

Ben and Ashley have Paradise superstar Tahzjuan Hawkins to help recap episode 5 of Bachelor in Paradise! The temp is rising on the beaches of Paradise, but the hottest commodity is Gary Levingston! How will he handle all the Golden attention?? Meanwhile... are Jonathon and Lea giving friend zone?? Where is the chemistry?? Plus, we try to figure out if the missing element in Paradise is “swea...

Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Hakeem Moulton, the Bachelor in Paradise star who left too soon!  Hakeem sheds some light on why his time on the beach was so short-lived, and we find out which of the cast inspired him to be on the show in the first place! Is Hakeem spilling about what went wrong between his best friend Grant and Juliana?? Plus, Hakeem shares his notso "secret" connec...

The OG OC legends return, Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley, for a conversation that dives into karma, betrayal, and reconciliation. After 16 years together, does this couple feel vindicated after so many people said they'd never make it? Amy & TJ ask the question everyone wants to know - why haven't they gotten married after being engaged for 12 years?! Plus, find out why the word "divorce" is...

Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are hanging out with season 5 Bachelorette Jillian Harris! We get a full preview of her upcoming wedding that's been 8 years in the making!  Jillian opens up about how much she enjoyed being single, but ultimately found someone she wanted to share her life with, which completely rewrote her rules on relationships.  Plus, Jillian tells us why she and her...

Ashley is joined by her pal Jade Roper Tolbert to break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines and take us behind the scenes of the new Backstreet Boys show at the Las Vegas Sphere! Ashley and Jade share their reactions to the latest episodes of Bachelor in Paradise, and we hear their shocking theory about the true motive of the Goldens on the beach.  What's trending? Bachelor alums hostin...

Kelly Bensimon is joined by the star of Netflix's "My Unorthodox Life" Julia Haart, to deep dive into religion and relationships! Spitfire Julia is in the throes of her second divorce, and she's not holding back on what she wants this time around! From why she left her ultra orthodox community, to the new rule her family has when it comes to dating, no topic is off limits. These two powerful women...

Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are catching up with a superstar from Jason Mesnick’s season, and Season 5 Bachelorette: Jillian Harris!  Jillian opens up about how she handled the tabloid fodder after the downfall of her relationship post-show and reflects on the heartbreak years later. What happened to her engagement ring she got on the show? Jillia...

Former Bachelorette and Paradise contestant, Rachel Recchia, joins Ben to recap episode 4 of Bachelor in Paradise! More Goldens have arrived, and things are heating up! But how do we feel about seeing the Goldens take body shots??  Ben has a hot take about Kat and Dale’s quarrel, and we try to get to the bottom of “deaded it”.  Plus, some couples are sharing their heart...

Golden Bachelor favorites, and friends, Susan Noles and Theresa Nist, are giving great girlfriend-approved advice! They're talking about how to avoid being scammed when dating, how to get back out there after losing a partner, and ways to meet people if you live in a small town.  Plus, the women give their unfiltered thoughts on the new season of Bachelor in Paradise, and their hone...

Kelly Bensimon is joined by her daughter, Teddy, to get a fresh perspective when it comes to navigating relationships in her "I Do Part 2" era.  Does Teddy think Kelly should get remarried? Is Kelly picking the right men? Teddy is NOT holding back with her unfiltered opinions on her mom's love life!   Email us at:  IDOPOD@iheartradio.com  or call us at 844-4-I Do&nbsp...

Ashley is joined by special guest and Bachelor in Paradise veteran - her hubs, Jared!   They have scorching hot takes on why Susie should have stayed, the role of the Goldens, and what should REALLY happen with the cash prize.  We break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines, including an engagement on a nude beach, and which recently booted cast members from Paradise are now fue...

The Goldens have landed! Ben and Ashley are breaking down episode 3 of Bachelor in Paradise season 10, which might be one of the horniest episodes in Bachelor history.  Which side are you on in the Lexi/Justin drama?? Ben has a theory about why things are shaking up so early in the season.  Ashley shares her hypothesis about Kathy’s secret and we share our reactions to Susie’...

Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are back to recap the 2nd episode of Bachelor in Paradise season 10! This episode could be an improvement, but what do our Bachelor experts really think of the changes and upgrades?? We make it through the “chemistry tests” while patiently waiting for someone to bring up Dale’s relationship with Clare... Plus, find out which dr...

Fatigued with the dating apps? Single bachelor J.D. continues his conversation with single gal Louise to talk practical tips to meet men in real life. Do guys REALLY care about how many (or few) men you've slept with? Is not being able to cook a deal breaker? Do men want to get married again in their 50's post-divorce? J.D. has the answers you've been wanting! Plus, these single div...

Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are ready to cast their dream Bachelor season with some unexpected celebrities! You’ll never believe who they choose as the lead… and who is the villain! And it’s up to YOU to choose the best season!   Plus, Bob and Trista share their unfiltered reactions to the new season of Bachelor in Paradise! See omnystudio.com/liste...

Real-life single gal Louise is joined by listener favorite, single stud J.D., for more insight into how men think, and this time he's answering YOUR questions!  J.D. advises women on a dating habit they should stop doing on dates because it's not as "charming" as they might assume.  Plus, in your part 2 era, how do you navigate dating more than one person at a time? Louise and...

Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! The Bachelor is returning for season 30, but Ashley doesn’t want the obvious choices. Who do you think will be the next lead?? The next Golden Bachelor has made his preferences clear, long before the show’s premiere! Will he even make it to filming??   Plus, which Bachelor Nation alum are we speculating...

The first episode of the “new version” of Bachelor in Paradise has aired, but what do people REALLY think?? Ben and Ashley share reactions from all over Bachelor Nation and we find out what worked… and what missed the mark.   Ashley feels that the biggest flaw of Paradise is one of the biggest changes! We try to figure out why Dale Moss is being placed on a pedestal, what a...

We’ve made it to the beach of the * new * version of Bachelor in Paradise, but things aren’t as magical as they seem… Ben and Ashley break down all the changes in the new season, from the good to the bad.   So far, it feels more like “Love Island” than Bachelor in Paradise, but can the two shows coexist?? Ben and Ashley hold nothing back when discussing the coup...