The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

OG Bachelors Bob Guiney and Andrew Firestone are hanging out in Pebble Beach and catching up on life, love and The Bachelor.   Hear their expert opinions on the future of the franchise and why people love The Bachelor after all these years! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wells is back from Scotland and he’s ready to tell all about his time in the castle on season 3 of The Traitors! Find out how Traitors is different from the drama on Bachelor in Paradise, and why Wells was sent home because of the threat of his “big brain”.   Plus, Wells takes us behind the scenes of the fashion of Traitors and he shares some insight on what the future holds...

Saddle up, because it's time for Grant's season premiere of "The Bachelor," and Ben & Ashley are predicting one word three times over: Drama, drama, drama! They break down the first episode while sharing their thoughts on the leading ladies as Ben teases something juicy about the season that he can't yet share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's almost time to start handing out those roses, so Grant Ellis is joining Ashley and Ben to dive into his big, therapeutic season! From falling in love with multiple women to rekindling things with his dad, he spills on it all while also addressing why Jesse called him indecisive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marion Jones' bout with hypothermia on "Special Forces" was just as serious as it looked, and she's here to give a play-by-play of what really happened that viewers didn't see on TV. She talks about her biggest fears, regrets and battling her inside voices when it comes to letting people down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben tells a story involving a long bathroom visit with Kaitlyn and Shawn from his "Bachelor" days while diving deep into his top 3 choices from those awkward limo scenes. Ashley asks Ben some rather personal questions about his time in the fantasy suite as he shares when he knew that his chosen woman, Lauren Busnell, wasn't the one for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oprah Winfrey is the queen of giving out good advice, so when Bob Guiney had the opportunity to call for some in regards to being "The Bachelor," it was kinda a no-brainer! He's joining Ben & Ashley to discuss the details of the reach out, why he was late for one of his son's births, and what his current wife really thinks about him working with his ex.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Amy & TJ are getting all the tea from Kelly Bensimon on her first IRL date with Mr. Tennis after being set up by her producers!  Was there flirting? Kissing? Did he smell good? Were there sparks?! Amy & TJ are asking all the need-to-know questions!  Email us at:  IDOPOD@iheartradio.com  or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763) Follow I Do,&nb...

Bye, Bob -- Well, at least for this episode! Trista has the "Special Forces" DS' all to herself as she learns all about their positions and gets the juiciest, behind the scenes gossip on both the US and UK versions of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Ashley had her way, to this day, Chris Soules would've taken her to his hometown! He's here to re-rank his top 4 women while revealing the real reason he decided to get sober and take a step-back from finding the love of his life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter are ready to recap another episode of Special Forces!   This week was INTENSE! A gas attack, getting buried alive, and a near miss by a helicopter blade!   We try to figure out the physics of wind, and how it’s possible to do more than 1 burpee.   Plus, find out why Special Forces makes Bob more emotional than The Bachelor!...

It's been over a decade since Jordyn Wieber and the Fierce Five became a household name, but what's their relationship like today? She addresses this and so much more, including her panic attack on "Special Forces" and what led to the difficult decision she made to leave the show for good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weddings are so expensive-- Even if you're "Bachelor" season 27 star Zach Shallcross! He's here to calm fans' nerves and share the real reason why the wedding is on pause and recalls his anxiety receiving a call about the show that changed his life forever.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Noles of the “Golden Bachelor” isn't living life on the sidelines, she’s scoring with Mama Kelce. This diva is giving Amy & TJ all the details on hanging out at the NFL playoffs with Travis Kelce's mom Donna! Plus, where Susan is meeting men, what happened with "Golden Bachelorette" contestant Jack...and what Taylor Swift wants from her, allegedly. Email us at:  ID...

Someway, somehow, the drama seems to always find its way into Clayton Echard's life -- Or so he thinks! Clayton is here to discuss the headlines from his paternity lawsuit drama, how he plans on handling it, and why he failed at being "The Bachelor."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Times have been tough for so many recently, and former “Bachelor” star Kelley Flanagan is no different. She opens up in an emotional conversation about losing her father and going through a breakup with a cheating ex all at the same time. She reveals if she’d ever do “The Bachelorette” and shares if ex Peter Weber has been in touch.  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

It's been nearly 20 years since Lorenzo Borghese was "The Bachelor" and all this time later, it's still really hard to find a trace of his reality TV days. He spills what his fiancé can't stand about him, when his wedding will be and why his underwear was a part of his proposal! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley finally reveals the real reason she wanted to find love on "The Bachelor" and it's two words: Brad Womack! He talks about his cringy "Ellen Show" interview, the newest love in his life and how he really feels about his first season pick, Emily Maynard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A decade of marriage is a lot to celebrate, and ahead of their big anniversary, Desiree and Chris are joining Ashley and Ben to share all their secrets! Des explains   why she’s still sleeping in the baby’s room for the sake of their marriage and how they’re handling 3 little ones at home.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Bensimon is connecting with our regular gal Louise. They are challenging each other to take their dating game to the next level in 2025!  This conversation might be just what you need to help you find Mr. I Do Part 2. For Kelly, things are heating up with Mr. Tennis. Kelly gives us an update on all the latest.  Email us at:  IDOPOD@iheartradio.com  or call us at...

There's nothing more painful than a broken bone, especially when you've put your all into training. Ali Manno joins Trista to discuss how her pesky broken finger derailed her “Special Forces” plans as she shares why that wasn’t even the toughest part of the competition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Kelsey and Joey be headed for splitsville?? Ben and Ashley break down all the facts about why she was spotted without her ring! We try to figure out why Wells was the first to be eliminated on his season of The Traitors. And we get a baby sneak peek at Kendall Long’s growing family!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The break-up heard round the world! Ben and Ashley react to the shocking split of Matt James and Rachel Kirkconnell after 4 years together. We tell you what we know, what will happen next, and what this means for Bachelor Nation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trista listened to her body and now, the show will go on without her. Fresh off her departure from “Special Forces,” she’s here to address the regrets she has leaving the show and the gnarly injuries some of her co-stars endured.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christy Carlson Romano has officially popped her reality television cherry and she's here to spill all about what it took to finally make it happen, including taking care of Trista during her terrifying hypothermic shock situation and why she's now Denise Richards' #1 fan. She also opens up about her personal life and why she made the decision to move her family to Austin in 2020. See omnystudio.c...