S8 E5 Villain Redemption with Krystal Nielson

Ben and Ashley tackle one of the biggest stories in Bachelor Nation this week: Bekah’s status as a “missing person”. Melody Chiu from People Magazine calls in to lay out all of the facts of Bekah’s mysterious disappearance.  Then, Ben and Ashley recap this week’s Bachelor episode, break down the difference of playing hard to get and being hard to get, and they get an expert opinion on Arie’s season from 10 year old Bachelor super-fan Jack. And no episode of the Almost Famous Podcast is complete without some listener emails, which lead Ben and Ashley to answer some great behind the scenes Bachelor questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Feb 20181h 9min

Ben is a little under the weather this week, but it doesn’t stop him from breaking down this week’s episode of The Bachelor with Ashley I! First, they discuss a CRAZY theory about what could happen later this season. Then, “No Chill” Bibiana calls in to dish on Krystal, and her experience on Winter Games. And they’re joined in-studio by Chad Johnson, a certified villain, for his analysis on this season of The Bachelor, and a round of rapid fire questions, where we find out which girl could convince Ben to go back on the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Jan 20181h 7min

Ben & Ashley are joined by the man of the hour, Arie Luyendyk Jr! The Bachelor gets grilled by Ben for not returning a text, he dishes on some of the girls that have been sent home, and he endures a round of rapid fire questions from Ben & Ashley. After that, Brandon from Lanco calls in, to talk about performing for a date on the show. And if that wasn’t enough, Becca Tilley hangs out and helps answer some listener e-mails! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Jan 20181h 20min

Ashley is back this week, and ready to join Ben for a full dissection of episode 3 of The Bachelor. Kenny King calls in to dish about wrestling Arie, and whether or not he “let” him win. And fresh off tonight’s episode, Annaliese AKA “Mask Girl”, joins Ben and Ashley in studio, where they talk all about who should make the first move, what girls will move on, and the very real issue of “Post Bumper Car Stress Disorder”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Jan 201854min

Ashley is out this week, but we’ve got the two most recent Bachelors in studio, Ben Higgins and Nick Viall! Ben hears that he ended up on the “Most Googled of 2017” list… but not for reasons he’s proud of. Then, the guys break down the game film of episode 2 of Arie’s season, and we get a full rundown on what Ben says is the best Bachelor date ever… the demolition derby. And, Nick sits in on everyone’s favorite segment, listener e-mails! Find out the advice these former Bachelors give to a listener whose boyfriend is “addicted” to dating apps. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Jan 20181h 21min

Ben and Ashley are back to kick off the New Year, and a new season of The Bachelor! They give their expert analysis on the premiere of Season 22, including some thoughts on Bachelor clichés, initial impressions of the cast members, and they go through some of the “what ifs”, on girls who get sent home on Night 1.  Producer Amy talks about her run in with "Mask Girl". And, they answer some listener e-mails, one of which involves another horrific wedding speech. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Jan 20181h 9min

Ben and Ashley are back from their week off and are joined by special guest Ali Fedotowsky.  They prepare for a new year of “Bachelorhood” including the kickoff month of “januARIE”. PLUS a listener’s boyfriend broke up with her in his best man toast?!?! Ben and Ashley are back...with a vengeance! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Des 20171h 1min

While Ben and Ashley are dispatched to a secret Bachelor location...guest host Vanessa Grimaldi takes over the studio.  She opens up about her breakup with Nick Viall and what it’s like to be dating again.  She is also joined by by best friend Danielle M. and Becca Tilley to discuss the world as she knows it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Des 20171h 3min