The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast - Breaking News: A Golden Touchdown

Episode Date: April 23, 2025

The next Golden Bachelor has been announced and Ben has all the details! Find out more about Mel Owens, what we can expect from his season, and what his casting means for the future of the Golden franchise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's season two of the Golden Bachelor. And tonight, thanks to all the kind people over at ABC, we get to know who our next Golden Bachelor is. His name is Mel Owens. You might hear that name and you go, that sounds familiar. It makes sense that it does. Mel Owens has a terrific, let's call it a resume.

Here's what Us Weekly says. ABC announced on Tuesday, April 22nd, that Mel Owens, a 66-year-old former NFL veteran turned lawyer, some people have it all, will star on season two of the Golden Bachelor. Yes, you heard that right. this guy is a former lineman at the University of Michigan was the ninth overall pick in the 1981 NFL draft.

I wasn't born yet. But it doesn't mean this guy is not a stud. He grew up in the Midwest from Detroit, Michigan. He's handsome. And now, let's say he's athletic and smart because after his NFL career, because he spent nine seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Mel retired and he transitioned into being an attorney.

He lives in Orange County, California. And one of the things he says he loves to do is dedicate himself to helping others. Particularly those seeking justice for sports-related injuries. Mel was previously married. They shared two sons together. Now, Mel has been through it. here as of recent. His marriage ended and his father has passed away. But that didn't keep Mel Owens down because as he says, and I quote, he channeled his energy into being the best

father he could be, focusing on raising his sons and coaching in sports. Now, after several years as a devoted dad, Owens is ready to rediscover a love rooted in the simple joys of You guessed it. Companionship. And sharing life's everyday moments. Here's what I think. I think Mel Owens is a great choice. Goodness gracious.

Can we get any better? I mean, I thought Gary was a home run. And he was. He is. But Mel Owens, if you look at his picture, he looks like a kind fella. Sounds like he's a kind fella.

He's dedicated his life to helping others. He played nine. seasons in the NFL, played at the University of Michigan, is a Midwesterner, which I got to love and respect. I wasn't going to be shocked if the Golden Bachelor world could find themselves a great next golden Bachelor lead. That wasn't going to be shocking to me, because I think it's still probably the most coveted leadership role within the franchise.

I don't know if being the bachelor or a bachelor right now is a great choice for anybody. But I think being the golden bachelor is a terrific choice. Being the golden bachelorette, then comes close second. Mel Owens, I believe, is going to find his love on this show. I see in his eyes. I think his heart's ready. I think the ladies are already signing up like crazy. How could they not?

My buddies and I kind of joke around. Some people have it all. some people have it all some people have the good looks the athleticism the smarts the intelligence the charisma the compassion the character and and i'll tell you this melons has it we'll be tuning in here at the almost famous podcast for the golden bachelor uh i think we're still waiting on an announcement date for the first episode to air but as soon as we hear that sure to share it with all of you. But here's the cool part. Again, ABC has officially announced as of today, April 22nd, that Mel Owens, a 66-year-old former NFL veteran-turned-turned-lawyer

and handsome man will star on season two of the Golden Bachelor as our Bachelor. Until next time, I've been Ben. We'll talk to you soon. Follow the Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcasts on IHartRadio Or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts My boyfriend's professor is way too friendly And now I'm seriously suspicious Wait a minute Sam

Maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit Well Dakota, luckily it's back to school week On the OK Storytime podcast So we'll find out soon This person writes My boyfriend's been hanging out With his young professor a lot He doesn't think it's a problem

But I don't trust her Now he's insisting we get to know each other But I just want her gone Hold up. Isn't that against school policy? That seems inappropriate. Maybe find out how it ends by listening to the OK Storytime podcast and the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, it's Daniel Fischel. Writer Strong. And Will Ferdell from PodMeets World. We are back in Las Vegas and giving the people what they want, a full week of Y2K content.

Tell me why. Well, for the Backstreet Boys residency at Sphere, of course. We joke and say this is our second marriage, but it takes a lot of communication. Plus, it's carrot top, baby. And finally, Ashley Simpson-Ross joins us to talk about her upcoming sold-out Vegas residency. Listen to PodMeets World on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hi, my name is Enya Yumanzoor. And I'm Drew Phillips.

And we run a podcast called Emergency Intercom. If you're a crime junkie and you love crime. We're not the podcast for you. But if you have unmedicated ADHD... Oh my God, perfect. And want to hear people with mental illness, psychobabble. Yes, yes. Then Emergency Intercom is the podcast for you.

Open your free IHeartRadio app. Search Emergency Intercom and listen now. Hi, I'm Jenna Lopez and in the new season of the Overcomfit podcast, I'm even more honest, more vulnerable, and more real than ever. Am I ready to enter this new part of my life? Like, am I ready to be in a relationship? Am I ready to have kids and to really just devote myself and my time? Join me for conversations about healing and growth.

All from one of my favorite spaces, The Kitchen. Listen to the new season of the Overcomber podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. Hi, it's Honey German, and I'm back with season two of my podcast. Grazias, come again. We got you when it comes to the latest in music and entertainment with interviews with some of your favorite Latin artists and sales. celebrities. You didn't have to audition? No, I didn't audition. I haven't auditioned in like over 25

years. Oh, wow. That's a real G-talk right there. Oh, yeah. We'll talk about all that's viral and trending with a little bit of chisement and a whole lot of laughs. And of course, the great vivas you've come to expect. Listen to the new season of Dasis Come Again on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast. This is an IHeart podcast. Thank you.