The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

It’s the off-season, so things are getting a little weird around here!  Ben shares a very intimate and embarrassing story from one of his post-Bachelor appearances, and we cannot stop cringing.   And, we have a LOT of Bachelor Baby news to break down! Bekah Martinez has another on the way, Arie and Lauren might adopt, and Dean might end up being his own child’s uncle?? See omnystudio.com/listener...

Chris Harrison has called out Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss! So Ben and Ashley dig into the details to discuss what may have happened behind the scenes of the show, and how major decisions were made.   Do you ever wonder what happens to the Neil Lane engagement rings after a Bachelor couple splits?? We have the real answers!   And, Ben reveals an important piece Bachelor history that he took with h...

Ashley is going one on one with Gabi Elnicki for a raw and honest look at her time as a contestant on Zach Shalcross’ season of The Bachelor.   Gabi reveals the exact moment she knew Zach wasn’t going to choose her. And, Gabi opens up about how it felt to be at the Rose Ceremony after EVERYONE knew about their time in the Fantasy Suite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Bachelor OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter reconnect with season 7 Bachelor Ben Flajnik! Find out what’s new in the world of the “wine guy”.   Ben F. is VERY private about his new relationship, but we get him to spill a few details!   Plus, find out why Ben F. does NOT watch The Bachelor anymore! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could a fan favorite from Bachelor Nation be romantically entangled with a member of Summer House?? Ben and Ashley have all the clues and what it means for the 2 franchises!   Plus, we break down Rachael Recchia’s Bachelorette advice to Charity. Was she being helpful at all?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Mesnick is hanging out with our Bachelor OGs Trista and Bob! Hear the untold story of what happened to Jason JUST before he became the Bachelor, and find out the last time he spoke to Melissa Rycroft… you won’t believe what went down!   Plus, Jason confronts Trista to get the real answer on her feelings after everything that happened during his season of The Bachelor. See omnystudio.com/list...

Now that Zach’s season of The Bachelor is all wrapped up, Ben is ready to go IN DEPTH with Ariel Frenkel. Ariel has some strong feelings about what happened during “sex week”. Find out why her relationship with Zach could have turned out COMPLETELY different. And, Ariel shares her honest reaction to the fan campaign to make her The Bachelorette See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just because you watched Serene Russell look for love on Clayton’s season, doesn’t mean you know her whole story. Ashley is going IN DEPTH to learn about her relationships after Paradise, and what she honestly thought about her experience on the show.   Plus, Serene opens up about how it feels to be compared to other contestants on The Bachelor, and you won’t believe who she calls out. See omnystu...

Jared and Ashley NEED to discuss the breaking news around the decision from Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss to move on from the franchise after more than 20 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is joined by Serene Russell from Clayton’s season to help break down Zach’s finale as The Bachelor!   Ashley holds nothing back when revealing what disappointed her about the finale, and we discuss the choice for the next Bachelorette.   Plus, find out why Ariel’s confrontation with Zach was one of the biggest moments from the entire season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

You first met Mykenna Dorn on Peter Weber’s season of The Bachelor, but there is so much more to Mykenna than what you saw on TV! Ashley goes IN DEPTH to learn how the experience of the show changed Mykenna’s life… for the better or the worse.   She shares some memories from Paradise that didn’t make the final cut, and we hear if a wedding might be coming for her and her new boyfriend! See omnystu...

Mykenna Dorn from Peter Weber's season is here with Ben and Ashley to help break down what's become known as "Sex Week"!  What REALLY goes down in the Fantasy Suites?? We get a behind the scenes look from Ben on what goes down.  Plus, a major debate on whether Zach should have told Gabi about his big decision... what do you think?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We first met Jess Girod while trying to capture the heart of Zach Shallcross, but now Ben and Ashley are going IN DEPTH to find out more about one of our favorite contestants.   Hear the story of how her mom thought she was being kidnapped when she went on the show.  And, Jess tells all about a private conversation she had with Zach just before everything ended between them. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Ben and Ashley are hanging out with Jess Girod, who's ready to share an exclusive look at what it was like to be one of Zach's contestants! She's helping us recap the Women Tell All, and has some JUICY behind the scenes secrets to share.  We hear the real story on Anastasia and her "boyfriend", what really happened during her final conversation with Zach, and we find out if we'll see her in Paradi...

Zach has made a no-sex pledge! How will that go once we get to the fantasy suites??   Ben and Ashley stand up to defend Zach over that strange shower scene, and we try to figure out if you can fall in love with someone without knowing their middle name.   Plus, find out why Ben thinks that the producers are trying to sell Zach as “the new Sean Lowe”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Ben and Ashley lead a confessional for some of our favorite guys and girls from Bachelor Nation!  Hear “what could’ve been” from Michelle and Rachel with the guys from their season, and you get a front row seat to all the drama when they’re reunited with Clayton!   Plus, Clayton opens up about life since his break-up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clayton Echard sticks around to help Ben recap this week’s episode of The Bachelor!   Why didn’t Zach send Greer home WEEKS ago?? Clayton reveals that a contestant on his season wanted to be sent home, but he kept her around… and it backfired.   Plus, Ben has a shocking revelation about Zach… does Clayton agree?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when two former Bachelors get together?? Secrets are revealed! Ben is hanging out with Clayton Echard who has a LOT to say since the last time we saw him.   Clayton clears the air about what happened with him and Rachel, and what he was TRULY feeling the first time he laid eyes on her.   And, we hear the real story on where he stands with Susie today. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Ben and Ashley are going IN DEPTH with the latest Bachelor success story, Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin!  Find out the difference between single Kenny and relationship Kenny… you’ll be shocked at the change!   And, the happy couple reveals how “the spark” started in Paradise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter connect with season 7 Bachelorette Ashley Hebert and get an honest update on her love life after being on the show!   Ashley opens up about her divorce and the unbelievable amount of criticism she received from men on social media, who blame her for the break-up.   Find out if she’ll get married in the future, and learn some difficult but necessary conversation...

In between the spells and witches, Ashley has a bold prediction to make about how this season of The Bachelor is going to end!   Ben reveals a shocking secret from his time on The Bachelorette that he’s NEVER shared before.   And, we find out there may be other forces at work that brought Ashley and Jared together… could the same happen for Zach??   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Bachelor Live on Stage is BACK! And Ashley is hanging out with the new hosts: Becca Kufrin and Andrew Spencer! Find out how the show has changed and what you can expect if you catch Bachelor Live when it comes to your city!   We HAVE to get into Becca’s wedding planning! Has she “said yes to the dress”? And Ashley has some much needed wedding advice to share.   And, Andrew reveals if we’ll ever se...

Is it weird to prefer cuddling over kissing?? This  is one of the big debates taking over Bachelor Nation after this week's episode.  Were the girls right in feeling "stood up" after Zach was sick?? Ben and Ashley break down all the drama.  And, we try to figure out how Zach REALLY feels about Greer after that virtual cocktail party.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking to an ex after a relationship ends can be a weird experience, but imagine reconnecting with your ex 20 YEARS later… after you met her on a TV dating show!  Our Bachelor OG Bob Guiney sits down with Estella Gardinier for the FIRST TIME in decades to reveal never-before-heard secrets about their relationship, and they rehash drama that they’ve kept hidden for 20 years.   You don’t want to mi...

Ben and Ashley catch up with Jade Roper Tolbert and she doesn’t hold anything back when talking about her marriage to Tanner.   Find out why they just made it out of the hardest year in their relationship, and how they reset their marriage before things got worse!   Plus, we discuss why Jade would be the villain if she was on The Bachelor today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.