Best Vanilla Paradise Podcasts (2025)

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🎧Mystical Whispering Woods by night 1:00:00

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27d ago1:00:00

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You are standing at the edge of a quiet forest, just as the night settles in. Before you lies a narrow path — barely visible under the soft glow of scattered lights drifting between the trees. The sounds you hear… rise gently from somewhere deeper — from within the heart of the woods. A distant birdcall echoes softly, altered by the air like a lang…

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Sexy Dancer with Leslie Fhima 33:04

1h ago33:04

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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 tak…

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The Golden Rules with Gary Levingston 46:23

33m ago46:23

46:23

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 …

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Almost Famous OG: Birthday Bash with Ryan Sutter 32:02

1d ago32:02

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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 sp…

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AC Envy with Tahzjuan Hawkins 45:29

2d ago45:29

45:29

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…

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Beyond Vanilla with Hakeem Moulton 37:04

2d ago37:04

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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, …

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Haters Gonna Hate with Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley 32:01

5d ago32:01

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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 yea…

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Almost Famous OG: Bachelorette NO MORE with Jillian Harris PART TWO 29:45

6d ago29:45

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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, …

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Some Virgins Have All the Fun with Jade Roper Tolbert 35:55

7d ago35:55

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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 b…

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My Unorthodox Divorce with Julia Haart 56:00

8d ago56:00

56:00

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…

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Almost Famous OG: A Bachelorette NO MORE with Jillian Harris 28:33

8d ago28:33

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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 …

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Landing in Paradise with Rachel Recchia 1:05:27

9d ago1:05:27

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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…

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Golden Girls Know Best with Susan Noles and Theresa Nist 40:00

13d ago40:00

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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 Ba…

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Like Mother, Like Daughter 59:25

15d ago59:25

59:25

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: [email protected] or call us at …

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Second Chances in Paradise 38:49

15d ago38:49

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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 m…

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Horny and Golden (in Paradise) 44:59

16d ago44:59

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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 sha…

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Almost Famous OG: Testing The Chemistry In Paradise 1:05:43

17d ago1:05:43

1:05:43

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 …

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Dear J.D., Signed Hopelessly Single 31:19

20d ago31:19

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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 b…

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Almost Famous OG: Celebrity Bachelor Fantasy Draft 49:32

19d ago49:32

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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! …

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Wanna Know How To Date? Ask A Man! 26:49

22d ago26:49

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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 p…

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The Golden Rule (is Under 60) 12:38

22d ago12:38

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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 Nati…

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Letters from Paradise 17:08

23d ago17:08

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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 plac…

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Almost Paradise 42:29

24d ago42:29

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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 discussin…

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Summer of Love 16:39

29d ago16:39

16:39

Mentors Cheryl Burke, Kelly Bensimon, Alexia Nepola, and Jennifer Fessler are catching up on their plans for the 4th of July holiday! 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 TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Infamous OG: Kasey Kahl 49:08

1M ago49:08

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Our Bachelor Nation OG Trista Sutter has an Infamous revisit from Ali Fedotowsky’s season with Kasey Kahl! Kasey bares all, from the intense fallout after getting his tattoo, to how serenading Ali came about, to the discovery of how far the producer manipulation reaches. And of course, we have to hear about what happened on the glacier! Plus, what’…

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Baby’s First Fourth 14:14

1M ago14:14

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Happy 4th of July! Ben and Ashley take us through their summer holiday plans, their favorite foods, and we have some early predictions for next season of The Golden Bachelor! Plus, we’re joined by a special surprise guest! Follow The Almost Famous Podcast on Instagram @almost_famouspodcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Cheryl Burke’s Pickleball Date with a “Bachelor” 40:16

1M ago40:16

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Cheryl is catching up with her producer, filling her in on what happened when she attended a recent wedding solo, and the MEN (yes, more than one) that caught her attention! Then, Cheryl is in the hot seat when her producer tries to play matchmaker and set her up with an eligible bachelor who was recently on the pod! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio…

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Infamous: Corinne Olympios 32:27

1M ago32:27

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When we talk about Bachelor Villains, one name rises above the rest… and that’s Corinne Olympios. The breakout star of Nick Viall’s season joins Ben to go beyond the rose petals and hear the true stories from her time on The Bachelor. Corinne spills all about what happened when she visited Nick’s hotel room that fateful night. We hear the honest an…

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Alexia Nepola and Jennifer Fessler and the Gray Divorce 26:12

1M ago26:12

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Housewives stars Alexia Nepola and Jennifer Fessler are joining forces to give you the latest in divorce news! Which A-list celeb is having his own "gray" divorce? (And some tips on how to navigate your own silver situation). Plus, Alexia explains how watching her own marital issues play out on camera, right now, makes her feel! And, the women give…

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BREAKING NEWS: Grant Has Entered the Chat 12:54

1M ago12:54

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Grant Ellis has reacted to our breakdown of his “I’m not heartbroken” statement, but quickly deleted his comment! We have receipts! Plus, Ben brings his unique perspective to the situation and offers Grant some advice from Bachelor to Bachelor! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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I’m Not Heartbroken 31:06

1M ago31:06

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Ashley is joined by our Bachelor Nation OG Trista Sutter to break down the latest in Bachelor headlines! We analyze how Grant Ellis is reacting after his split from Juliana Pasquarosa, and what his “I’m not heart broken” post could possibly mean. Hannah Ann Sluss is pregnant and you HAVE to hear how she told her bestie the good news. And Zac Clark’…

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Cheaters, Cold Feet and Porn...Jana Kramer and her husband go at it! 19:11

1M ago19:11

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What constitutes cheating? Jana Kramer and her husband Allan debate this issue that is top of mind for I Do Part 2ers! And, is porn a must do or hard pass for married couples?! 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 TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Almost Famous OG: Pruning the Past with Chris Lambton 29:24

1M ago29:24

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Our Bachelor Nation OG Bob Guiney is heading back to Ali Fedotowsky's season and catching up with the runner-up, Chris Lambton! He didn't win Ali's heart in 2010, but you have to hear the story that brought Chris to his true love... who is also part of Bachelor Nation! And we HAVE to ask Chris an important question as a landscaping pro, will he joi…

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Answering The Tough Questions 22:12

1M ago22:12

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Jana Kramer is joined by her husband Allan to deep dive into topics they've never talked about before! Was Allan scared of Jana's "baggage"? When they first hooked up - who did they tell after the fact? Was Allan's athletic career a red flag for Jana? This I Do Part 2 couple is spilling all the tea! Email us at: [email protected] or call us at…

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Infamous: Luke Parker 59:31

1M ago59:31

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Ben and Ashley are braving the thorns to explore some of the Bachelor Nation icons that gave new meaning to the word “villain”. But in this deep dive, they explore...was Luke Parker the villain of Hannah Brown's season, or was he simply misunderstood? You be the judge! Luke gets real about how he handled the social media hate and backlash from fans…

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On The Green with Dean Unglert, Joe Amabile and Zac Clark 24:25

2M ago24:25

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Ben took 40 friends on a golf trip and some of our favorite Bachelor Nation guys came to hit the links! We get all the drama that went down on the course from Dean Unglert, “Grocery Store” Joe Amabile, and Zac Clark. We find out why Joe can’t stay away from stuff he’s bad at, Zac recalls a swing…and a miss, and Dean reveals why he’s falling further…

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Man Up 45:22

2M ago45:22

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Besties Thelma & Louise are back - and this time they're joined by a single, eligible, divorced bachelor “J.D.”, to get a man's perspective on dating I do's and don'ts! From hobbies that men find sexy to fashion they like, to if debt is REALLY a turn off - J.D. is giving you ALL the info so you can date in your chapter 2 with confidence! Email us a…

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BREAKING NEWS: Grant and Juliana Split! 19:44

2M ago19:44

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Another Bachelor Nation relationship has called it quits, and Bob Guiney is here to break down every detail! From their separate break up statements, to their choice in pictures, to the subtle hints leading up to the announcement...Bob is covering it all! Plus, Bob gets you up to speed on which former Bachelor Nation star recently DID make it down …

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Holding Back for Dramatic Effect 17:18

2M ago17:18

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Ben and Ashley are your source for the latest in Bachelor Nation headlines! We hear Ashley’s expert opinion on what the Bachelor in Paradise cast announcement REALLY means, and they share a shocking prediction for what’s to come. Another Bachelor success story has walked down the aisle, and a controversial relationship between two reality stars has…

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Date This Eligible Divorced Dad Who Won The Bachelorette 43:15

2M ago43:15

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Jennie Garth and Jana Kramer are playing matchmaker! These two sit down with former "Bachelorette" winner JP Rosenbaum to hear how he and his ex-wife are co-parenting, how hard dating is in Miami, and what he's looking for in his chapter 2! Plus, JP gives the details women want to know - he's giving you the truth about what women should have (and s…

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From Bama to the Beach with Hannah Brown 50:49

2M ago50:49

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The new season of Bachelor in Paradise is coming… and we have a sneak peek directly from the source! Hannah Brown is hanging out with Ashley and giving us all the tea about the new beach location, the new production team, and her new role! Find out exactly what Hannah’s doing as the “Champagne Girl” and what the vibes are like between the Goldens a…

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BREAKING NEWS: Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 First Cast Members Revealed! 36:09

2M ago36:09

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The first wave of cast for the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise has been unveiled, and Trista Sutter is here to break it all down! Things are definitely different this time around, with the Golden contestants hitting the sand, new taglines for every cast member, and possibly a new theme song?? We make some early couple predictions, and we mi…

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Destination LOVE with Peter Weber 33:33

2M ago33:33

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Former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia revealed on the Almost Famous podcast that she thinks a fellow pilot is sexy… and she wishes she could have been on his season! Now it’s up to Ashley to confront Peter Weber and get his reaction! Find out what’s going on in Peter’s love life, how things are between him and ex Kelley Flanagan, and if he ships Kelle…

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Farmer Wants A Wife 34:10

2M ago34:10

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Farmer Matt from the hit show "Farmer Wants A Wife" is back - but this time he's brought the woman he chose from the show, Chelsi! Mentor Bob Guiney is catching up with the couple about what life has been like since cameras stopped rolling, if they're getting engaged soon, and if their personalities are as alike as they thought! Bob may be getting …

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🎧Mad Scientist's Lab Ambience 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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🎧 For optimal immersion, strap on those headphones. Let every hiss, buzz and bubbling brew crawl into your ears! 🔬✨ Welcome… to my laboratory. Ah! I see you've wandered in. Excellent, excellent! Do come closer ... don't mind the wires on the floor or the glowing beaker... it only explodes sometimes. Here in my lab, the air is thick with possibility…

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Kissing And Telling with Shannon Storms Beador 46:47

2M ago46:47

46:47

Things are heating up at the "Love Hotel"! RHOC's Shannon Storms Beador is opening up to fellow housewives Jennifer Fessler and Kelly Bensimon about why she chose to go on the dating show - was it for revenge?? Shannon is talking about her connection to cast member Earl, what her daughters think of her dating, and why it was important for her to ad…

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The Truth Among The Lies with Theresa Nist 38:56

2M ago38:56

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Theresa Nist won Gerry’s heart on the first season of The Golden Bachelor, but it wasn’t a fairytale ending. Ben and Ashley are checking in with Theresa for an update on her life and how she’s moving forward. Theresa shares her reaction to Gerry’s reasoning behind their divorce, and she tells Ben and Ashley what REALLY went down. She opens up about…

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Almost Famous OG: Exes and Ohs with Graham Bunn 48:39

2M ago48:39

48:39

Our Bachelor Nation OGs Bob Guiney and Trista Sutter hang out with Graham Bunn from DeAnna Pappas’ season, Bachelor Pad and Bachelor in Paradise! Graham clears up some rumors about the REAL reason he agreed to go on The Bachelorette and how "Selling Sunset's" Chrishell Stause is involved in this bachelor nation lore. Plus, find out if Graham would …

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The Bachelor Fantasy Draft 23:13

2M ago23:13

23:13

Ben and Ashley are the undeniable Bachelor experts, so we’re putting them head to head to pick the best Bachelor season if it was full of celebrities! Where would they place the Bachelor Mansion?? Who would host?? And who would be the villain?? Head to our Instagram to pick whose season you would watch! @Almost_Famouspodcast See omnystudio.com/list…

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I Do Part 2 In The Wild 19:34

2M ago19:34

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Jana Kramer has sent her friend Pamelyn out into the world to find love and her wingwoman is Kelly Bensimon. They are back from the BottleRock/Justin Timberlake show, and it’s time to hear every messy detail. Did they approach any guys? We’re there any love connections? Any kisses or did they crash and burn? The women are spilling all the details f…