The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

Happy 4th of July from the I Do Part 2 crew! Our hosts check in to tell us what they are getting up to this holiday!Would you have a first date on 4th of July?? We discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is bringing you an update on the evolving Taylor Frankie Paul situation with her ex-husband Tate and ex-boyfriend Dakota. We speculate on what might be happening behind the scenes and share what those involved are saying. Plus, Ashley has some sound advice for Taylor when it comes to being an influencer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bachelor Nation favorites Joan Vassos, Kathy Swarts, and Michael Allio are all members of the club no one wants to be in - they’ve all lost a spouse.    The three discuss processing grief, balancing parenthood with loss, and finding love in chapter two.   Plus, we hear about Michael’s new children’s book, Where The Wild Heart Grows, and its powerful message!   Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trista has breaking news on what we know is going on with Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex's Tate and Dakota! From temporary restraining orders filed to cops being called, we are bringing you the info!Plus...do you think her season still has a shot at airing? We discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does someone go from being a screenwriter to helping men with erectile dysfunction?! Cheryl Burke sits down with Kristina Denton to talk about her unique experience working with men with E.D. and how it taught her about men’s insecurities, how to feel safe with men, …and somehow healed her deep-rooted issues with her father she’d been holding onto. Kristina’s memoir “You Don’t Know D!ck!” is out June 30th!  Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got to know Michael Allio as a contestant on Katie Thurston’s season, but he’s lived a lot of life since his time in the Bachelor Mansion, and it’s time to check in!Michael opens up about life as a single dad, blending his family with his girlfriend Jade, and the complexities of grief and how it evolves with time.Plus, Michael is talking about his incredible new children's book "Where The Wild Heart Grows," and its important message! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley have breaking news on the latest status of Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" ...and the most intriguing info is about where it's likely to air! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is hanging out in her kitchen with Hannah Brown for a raw and unfiltered conversation!Hannah and Ashley get caught up on Ashley’s first season of RHORI, and we find out what happened when Ashley pitched Hannah as a Real Housewife!Plus, Hannah opens up about her fertility journey in a much-needed discussion about women’s health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmer Braden is in the hot seat talking about his final decision and the dramatic exit of his runner-up! We get all the details on where the couple stands today and what life has been like since filming wrapped. Plus, we get to the bottom of what Carsyn allegedly said off camera that caused all the drama! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve reached the end of season 4! From tears and dramatic exits, to talking about making babies…we’re breaking down this packed season finale! Plus, whose final predictions were spot on…and whose were dead wrong?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say Arabian Nights are hotter than hot more often than not, but can we say the same about Rulla’s party?? A bombshell gets dropped with alleged video evidence of Brian cheating, Rosie and Kelsey kind of apologize, and Alicia and Liz seem to squash their issues. Plus, Ashley's awkward energy once again steals the scene on this week's Real Housewives of Rhode Island!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real-life singles Mr. Right and Louise go head-to-head to see if men and women REALLY think the same! Do you have to tell someone when you are dating other people? Are men wanting sex or companionship more in chapter two? The answers might surprise you! Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley’s transition into the Real Housewives franchise was the best news for Bachelor Nation and Bravo fans, and it happened AGAIN when Whitney Fransway from Nick Viall’s season made the jump to the new Summer House spinoff “In the City”! Whitney opens up about moving across the country for a man without being married…or are they married?? Plus, she shares some hints about the personal challenges and drama we’ll see in the rest of the season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our podcast tractor is rolling toward the finale of Farmer Wants a Wife, and Bob and Heather are ready to harvest all the drama. We try to dissect and translate Farmer Brett’s body language, with an investigative look at the power of kiss versus a hug.Does farmer Braden have a clear winner?? And we watch farmer Sean be put in the hot seat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is breaking down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines!Bachelor Nation took on Miami Swim Week! We get into Joey and Kelsey’s “second” engagement, and we try to determine the truth behind influencer trips. Are they always genuine?? Plus, we dissect Hannah Brown’s breakdown on Instagram and look at the realities and hidden challenges of being an influencer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley covers the latest news on the custody battle with Taylor and Dakota!  Plus - who was Taylor recently FaceTime’ing with and what does it possibly mean???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things take a turn this episode when Liz and Alicia go from arguing to Liz and Jo-Ellen almost getting physical! Ben and Lauren break down the argument from both sides' perspectives. Is Liz really the Queen Bee everyone is scared of??Plus, Lauren clears up some confusion on the Audrey’s storyline and lets us know where the true source of the business stress is! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re live at Bottlerock Festival in Napa Valley and hanging with some of our favorite Bachelor Nation ladies! Everyone is looking forward to the Backstreet Boys, but you won’t believe who’s rocking out to Busta Rhymes!We get into a round of rapid-fire questions, and uncover what the franchise needs to succeed, who is on the Bachelor Mt. Rushmore, and their 2026 goals!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juliana Pasquarosa and Grant Ellis weren’t the fairytale Bachelor romance everyone hoped for, but she’s found love in a new relationship with Michael Fiore!From recently moving in together, to meeting Michael's son - this couple is sharing all the major milestones they've already hit in their relationship! Are the rumors true?? Did they secretly get married?? Ben and Ashley put Juliana and Michael in the hot seat to find out if they've tied the knot!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things got flirty this week on the farms! And right now...we're not sure who the front-runners are. With lots of kissing and intimate one-on-one dates, we're getting to see another side to these Farmers! As we get closer to the end, we start to wonder, is Carson really interested in farmer Sean...or is she interested in winning? Goodbyes are never easy, but we hated to see some of our favorites go this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is ready to break down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines, but first we have to hear about her appearance on Watch What Happens Live! And Ashley is telling us how she’d describe her first housewives reunion in 3 words!Jonathan Johnson was brought to tears after a devastating shoulder injury, Kaity Biggar and Zach Shallcross celebrate one year of marriage, and a Bachelor alum reveals the positive side of stalking an ex!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war between Rosie and Kelsey rages on at trivia night, when Kelsey arrives wearing a Miss Slam Pig sash and the women end up in another screaming match…leaving Ashley mortified and in tears. Lauren takes us into the mind of Ashley during the trivia night, which Ben claims is even wilder than the original Kelsey/Rosie blowup!Plus, Liz and Alicia’s argument reaches a breaking point that brings on the tears!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bachelor Nations Ashley and Whitney discuss the green flags people should look out for when dating, and Trista shares the key elements that have made her marriage long lasting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things get tense this week, as confrontations on the farm take center stage! Farmer Sean gets backed into a corner and is forced to make some tough decisions.Farmer Braden is looking for deeper connections, but the competition becomes too much for one of his women.And we can't help but think one of Farmer Brett's ladies reminds us of a Bachelor Nation fan favorite!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carsyn Hughes is clearing up why she chose to leave the farm, and reveals the truth behind the “fridge photo” moment that put a target on her back!What DID she say that had the other women questioning her motives? Does she think she would have had better luck with a different farmer? Plus, we get an update on Carsyn’s love life since she rode off into the sunset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines, with a look at what might be coming this Fall!Is The Golden franchise finished?? Plus, a new reality show is on the way with some of our favorite Bachelor friends!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Lauren break down the oh-so-awkward dinner at Rulla’s house, along with Brian’s bizarre behavior. What do you think about the creepy story he told??We’re shocked by the Rosie and Kelsey fight, which went so much further than we expected, and we dissect the emotional heart-to-heart Jo-Ellen has with her mom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trista sits down with two Bachelor Nation favorites, Ashley and Whitney, who’ve gone through heartbreak in the public eye, and come out better on the other side! From how much (or little) to share on social media, to how to pour love back into yourself, these women are giving heartfelt honest opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s our favorite Bachelor, and he's answering YOUR questions and nothing is off limits!  Hear the story of his tattoo mistake, if any of the women from his season circled the block, and we get his perspective on the double “I love you” a decade later!  Plus, Ben takes us on a tour of his perfect sandwich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a mass exodus as we say goodbye to MULTIPLE women this episode…tears are optional.  Carsyn confronts the women about bringing the house drama to farmer Braden’s attention.  And we finally get…KISSING! But is it enough lip to lip action? We discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Producer Heather are breaking down the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! Clayton Echard reveals how much he’s made on Cameo and the number may SHOCK you.Plus, Michael Allio has a new children’s book to help with kids struggling with grief, and Taylor Frankie Paul fires back at Grant Ellis!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Mother’s Day first time mom Andi, and mom of 3 Amanda, are talking about balancing busy schedules and the wisdom they hope to impart on their daughters.  How do you not put yourself last as a mom? How do you handle mom guilt? These women are sharing what works for them!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bachelorettes Clare and Michelle have been privately battling their own health issues and publicly sharing their unique and difficult journeys to find answers. They discuss with Trista why it's important for people to advocate for themselves in the doctor's office, seek out multiple medical opinions, and most importantly...trust your gut when you know something isn't right in your body. The women also discuss how seeking a medical diagnosis while being a newlywed also added another layer of complexity to both of their experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s one of our hosts, she’s our new favorite Real Housewife, but is there something you’ve ALWAYS wanted to know about Ashley? This is your chance to uncover some major secrets! Ashley is doing a no-limits Q&A and answering everything from her love language to why she decided to become a Bravo girly. Plus, Ashley spills all on the cosmetic treats she’s had!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things get tense when the farmers head to a horse race and find out quickly that 3 new ladies will be vying for a spot back on the farm! Farmer Braden’s women are clashing with Carsyn, we get to see farmer Brett’s flirty side, and farmer Sean struggles to follow his gut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trista is connecting with Bachelor Nation favorites Molly Mesnick and Michelle Money as they venture into being new puppy parents! The ladies are discussing tips and tricks that any new pet parent will need! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criminal Defense Attorney Alison Triessl is back to break down what exactly happened during Taylor and Dakota's day in court. Does Taylor have grounds to sue Dakota for the "leaked" video? Did Taylor get more visitation rights with her youngest son? Our legal expert explains it all and what we can likely expect at next months hearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley is breaking down the latest headlines in bachelor nation! Could an announcement be made soon regarding the franchise? Plus, one Bachelor Nation alum is picking sides in the Alex Cooper vs Alix Earle drama…and it’s been years in the making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley may not have been able to make facial expressions during the mascaraed dinner, but that didn’t stop her from being in the middle of a lot of drama with Rosie and Kelsey! We dive into the ramifications of Kelsey’s break-up with her “sugar daddy”, go to a doll party, and fight the urge to trauma bond. Plus, we address recent claims made by a cast member that Ashley doesn’t hang out with the rest of the ladies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.