I enjoy this podcast, but the amount of ads is ridiculous! It has increased recently and is too much. 12-13 mins of ads is excessive, especially when the podcast itself isn’t much longer. And now all the added other podcasts to the feed are annoying. I don’t care about the I do podcast or the Rush podcast. There’s too much nonsense. I’m going to unsubscribe to Gerry rid of all the podcasts I don’t want clogging up my feed.

The show has changed too much. Go back to more you and less ads. All these extra shows make no sense. And where is BIP recap?? Missing the two of you I know and adore. I have listened to every episode since you started podcasting and now I delete more than I enjoy. Come back to us!!

Almost Famous with Ben & Ashley is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. I also love Trista and Bob (and would subscribe to the OGs if it was a separate podcast, but the OGs are also on message with Almost Famous, so the link makes sense.). But I did not and would not subscribe to I Do Part 2 or Dirty Rush. The content of Dirty Rush especially is so niche and not related to Almost Famous, so it absolutely makes no sense to auto download to people subscribed to almost famous. Frankly, I’m tired of having to weed through podcasts I never subscribed to just to get to the one I did. Also, the length of commercial breaks gets worse all the time. There are frequently commercial breaks around 5-6 minutes. The ratio of content to advertisements has gone way too far. I’ve been subscribed to this podcast for years, but will be unsubscribing.

I loved the original podcast for bachelor recaps and bachelor news, but now I have to weed through the feed of other shows that I do not want to listen to just to try to find the original show with Ben and Ashley (5 stars) that I do want to listen to. It’s frustrating when I’m trying to just listen straight though in the background while taking care of my kids. Why are these other random podcasts under this show? They should be under their own show. Also, the amount of ads is crazy compared to other podcasts. I always have to fast forward 5 minutes just to even start the show? Again, annoying when I’m trying to listen while taking care of my kids and don’t have my phone near me.

Hey Ben and Ashley! Love the podcast and I have listened to every episode. I have a small ask. Can you get a new microphone for Ben? I have 2 babies and I can hear his sweet baby in the background. I listen after I have put the kids to bed for the night and I’m going crazy thinking that I am hearing my baby but it’s just picking up on the background noise.

Why are you giving air time to someone who never should have been on the show?! Update 8/18/25 Now Chad?! Why give someone with domestic violence charges air time?! Seriously? I’m a day 1 listener, but I this is horrible. Do your homework and stop.

Been listening since the beginning and this podcast feed is now a nightmare. Ten minutes of ads for a twenty minute episode. No need for a twenty minute episode- combine with another. And I hate how many other shows are now in the feed. Stop it!

Trista and Bob I love u both but you cannot do this podcast without watching the show. What the heck.

Always loved Ashley and Ben. Not a fan of the other co-hosts. Nothing against them but I prefer Ashley and Ben. And way way way way way too many commercials. Actually have fast forward in 30 second increments 12 times which is 6 minutes. Enough is enough.

As much as I love both Ryan & Trista, Ryan DOES NOT want to be a co-host. I understand, my husband would not want to do this either. So maybe, he should not be force, just sayin’.

Ashley and Ben are thoughtful and dedicated but the ads sadly take away from their talent and the show’s quality. I’m guessing this is an iHeart call but it has a negative impact on the hosts who are so prepared.

On a 30 minute episode over 15 minutes of ads - not including the ones at the start and end. Content/interview are fine but too much!

I want to listen, but there needs to be a way to listen ad free or significantly reduced. It’s crazy.

There are way too many episodes that don’t have anything to do with the Bachelor franchise (non Ashley/Ben or Trista/Bob episodes ~~~~ On the 1/21/19 episode, in talking about the Week 3 episode, Ben talked about how he wanted to see more of Bri. Bri was eliminated in the episode they were talking about!! Their guest also talked abt Elyse on the group date...Elyse had the one on one on the episode! This job should be easy...watch the show and talk about it...with the right information. Ben gets paid well to do this. He should at the very least have the details right. I love the inside info about The Bachelor franchise. I don’t listen to the off season much. Really enjoy when I listen One issue is that Ben and Ashley and their guests often talk over each other and I can’t understand what they’re saying.

I don’t know what’s happened but over half the show. It seems like his commercials in the beginning in the middle and the end. I sit there and hit the forward button numerous times. This must be a very part-time job now

This was one of the best and long recaps they have done in a while. Usually they just talk quickly and it is over. I loved Rachel’s take on it all and she and Ben did a great job doing some deep dives on some of the couples. I will be back for more.

Love Rachel Recchia’s recaps! Didn’t care for her when she was on Clayton’s season and especially as a Bachelorette, but loved to see her open up and grow on BIP! She shares her interesting and honest opinions, but is not biased like Ben and Ashley where they want to “protect their turf.” Example: Rachel welcomes Hannah Brown being an asset on BIP whereas Ben thinks there’s no room and Wells was enough. BTW I don’t care for Wells’ ego, sarcasm, and negativity. Ben and Ashley seem to hold a grudge and are critical to new production since their ex-producers are no longer there. Rachel is articulate and the flow is smooth when she’s a guest co-host!

By far the most commercials of any podcast I listen to. I was a Betchlor listener but sadly they stopped doing that podcast so now I’m trying to find another good recap show, but the commercials are a deterrent to keep listening

If you are going to advertise infamous as a chance for these people to open up and share their side of the story, please give them someone who is a good interviewer. After Kasey open up above the manipulation and PTSD that he experienced and I know he was referring to Gia without using her name, the first thing Trista said was “but” and then basically invalidated him and said it happened for a reason. Again, don’t give people a platform to talk about the real behind the scenes if you’re just gonna gaslight and invalidate them. Trista, because she was a producer favorite has no idea what these people have gone through and it showed. Disgusting.

I really enjoy the content especially Trista. The recent Interviews with past participants is highly entertaining. Loved the Kasey Kahl one and Peter Kraus one. I don’t listen to the extra hosts as I am not interested in what they have to say. The commercials are half of the segments which is ridiculous! My rating would be higher if you cut the commercials by half.

I am a day one listener and lately Ben and Ashley have been so negative about the show. Embrace change and I think reality competition shows are very popular right now and love stories take a back seat. Your negativity does not help keep viewers which in turn is the reason you have a podcast and a paycheck.

Good info but Ben…please stop mansplaining. Enough already

When the advertising content outweighs the actual podcast content, there is a problem. There are more than enough reviews saying as much. You should listen to them.

She sounds even more dumb now and you guys did this? Definitely unfollowing the show.

I feel like Luke took a great deal of responsibility and accountability for his actions many years ago. Also, he noted that Hannah was the one who said she didn’t want to have sex in the fantasy suites on his hometown date. Luke was not making that up out of thin air but it’s something she said so where’s her accountability? Ben, you came off as judgmental and harsh with Luke and his past. You were criticizing him for being dogmatic when you were treating him that way for his past mistakes.

I’m into all of it! Infamous has been so good lately, I like hearing from the OG’s and I Do Part 2 is fun because the hosts switch it up. People should be more open minded!

No more of Bob in his kitchen – that was really annoying Kathy and what’s her name – enough of them already, bored Never listen to the other show with Jenn, etc. I happen to really like the interview with Luke. I think he came through as authentic as he could be, and obviously has changed his life and owned up to his “character” on Hannah”s season. Give him a break already people

That was a painful interview. He took accountability for nothing and all he did was lecture. I don’t think Hannah brown needs his prayers But we should for sure pray for the poor woman that he is married to.

This episode with Luke was hard to listen to. As Christian’s, we forgive others for their flaws and faults/past and love them regardless . We don’t have them on our podcast to talk down to and ask condescending questions about things that happened years ago. Or prey on someone who may already be struggling with self esteem issues. This was uncomfortable. Come on guys!!

Luke talks in circles saying a lot without saying anything. I don’t think he actually answered one question, it’s taking everything in me to not fast forward or turn the interview off

Love Bob but goodness….LAST 2 should never made air! And what is the deal with the ads….15 minute podcast 5 minutes of content! 👎👎👎

Not sure what is happening but there is a lot of background noise on Bob’s June 13th episode. I am not sure what is going on but its annoying and distracting

This is just supposed to be Ben and Ashley. No offense to anyone else. Also too many ads!!!!!!!!!!!

Is Bob recording in his kitchen with kids and others running around? Coughing, sneezing, and back ground talking is a distraction! Do better!!!!

I hate that I Do Pt 2 shows up in this feed - seriously please drop it!

If you’re going to tease a breaking news episode with Ben and Ashley the last thing I want is to hear Bob talk to himself with the background noise of his kids so loud. It’s clearly thrown together last minute and I’d rather wait for a normal episode. This show could be so much better if they just put all the news condensed into one episode instead of multiple tiny episodes that are half ads. At least condense the episodes so it’s less to dig through. It’s bad enough we have to sort through the multiple shows that show up on this feed.

Jennie Garth is a as terrible interviewer!

This is the first episode I’ve ever listened to, and also the last. I listened because I like Theresa Nist. The reason I will not listen again is because of how condescending Ben is. He asked Theresa why she didn’t want to be on the Paradise show, and when she answered he mansplained why she was wrong. Good grief! And by the way, Ben, the “don’t cry because it’s over, laugh because it happened“ quote is by Dr. Seuss not Winnie the Pooh.

Way too many ads!!

Used to be a loyal listener. No longer can listen and unfollowing. Over half of every episode is ads. It’s unbearable.

The Caelynn episodes were 20-40 mins long with more than half of the episodes being ads! Awful. Won’t listen anymore.

Your May 19th, “The Fall of the Franchise” episode barely had 10 minutes of content. You start off with five minutes of ads, then took a five minute break to squeeze in more ads in between the topics and then you finish with another five minutes of ads. What’s the point of this podcast?

Ashley is always speaking negatively towards The Goldens. Her ageism issues are painfully clear when she speaks about BIP. In the last episode she was so judgmental about our older generation getting married. She went so far as to say that weren’t having kids ... (Joan and Chock)

SO MANY LONG COMMERICAL BREAKS I can’t ugh!!!

More more more!

The show is good. But, I feel like there’s more time spent on ads than actual show content.

Caelynn was a terrific guest! She’s so authentic and has great chemistry with Ben. She sounded so happy and peaceful since moving to Colorado. Since Ben says Caelynn visits Jess so often and are good friends, would love to have Jess and Caelynn on together to host an episode!

Really love the ‘behind the scenes’ conversations!

I have always enjoyed your show and I really like this new spinoff show called Infamous. I thought your episode with Clayton was well done. It was so interesting to get a better understanding of the behind the scenes manipulation. The story of how they knew Susie was Clayton’s third choice and purposefully put her first to create drama was fascinating. I particularly liked Clayton’s positive attitude, his willingness to admit his weaknesses and grow and learn. He is a great example for all of us. I am looking forward to more BTS info.

The ads are seriously out of control. These episodes are almost unlistenable