The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast - Calling All Villains with Becca Kufrin

Episode Date: May 10, 2023

It's a Bachelor Nation headlines roundup with Becca Kufrin! Ben and Becca share their honest reactions to Brandon Jones and Serene Russell calling off their engagement, they discuss Nick Viall's age gap relationship, and we find out what might happen on the first reality show that has a cast of ALL villains! Who from Bachelor Nation will make the list??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an I-Heart podcast. 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.

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The first headline is this. It shocked me. It shocked me so much, Becca, that I texted anybody I knew that liked this show. Anybody I knew at the Almost Famous Podcast behind the scenes. And I said, what? The headline is this. Bachelor Nations Brandon Jones and Serene Russell break up. This is according to E.

They shared a joint statement online, Becca, talking about how they've attempted to work through their differences privately. They're asking for respect. There's no hate between the two of them. But they all are calling off their engagement. Now, if you remember, when they're on the show, it felt like such a sure thing that Jesse Palmer even asked if they wanted to get

married right there. And they just wanted their family around is the only reason they said no to it. So here's what I've heard, because I was very curious. shocked more shocked than anything because i thought they were just such a great couple was that this isn't necessarily a huge surprise to those close to them there had been some some issues here kind of building up and that this was something expected by uh their close friends what are your thoughts on you've been around brandon right um you know it's sad this this is a sad one for me i mean it's always sad going i mean it's always sad going through a breakup in general and i mean and for you and

I who have gone through very public breakups from the show, I feel for them. I mean, it's not something I would want anyone to have to really experience. I mean, yes, it's like part of your life and your journey and I hate saying journey. But I do feel for them. Yeah, I've spent time with both of them. I mean, they were living in San Diego close to us and we would see them at some different events and just get-togethers and they seemed like any couple but

you know we all hear rumbling so I don't know if it was really a I don't want to say it wasn't really a shock to me because nothing really shocks me in this world I mean it's just like the show is so quick

and on and off and things change within a day I think you just have to take everything that comes from this with a grain of salt but yeah i just feel bad for what they have to go through right now i mean just with the amount of people probably in their dms and commenting and press outlets reaching out to them like when all they probably want is quiet and want to break that's that's i think the hard part knowing just like what they're up against right now yeah i uh i was shocked because i've never been around the two of them together.

And I was just a massive fan of them in Paradise. And the other sad part about this is we didn't get to see a lot of them in Paradise because they seemed so perfect that they don't ever get showed. They're kind of like the good couple that is going to work out. And so they never get any drama associated with them. So we never see them on TV. Yeah. But that's a sad one.

But they have announced they're splitting. Well, next headline is Bachelor Nation alum, Leslie. Murphy, somebody who I think the world of as well, is pregnant expecting second child with husband Alex. The baby bump photo has been posted. They are having their second baby, and they are both very excited about it. Becca, what do you know? I also, just like you think the world of Leslie, I'm so happy for them, really anyone who is going through this phase and a growing family. so exciting. I will say I did love when they announced it on Instagram, the throwback that they did when they first announced their first child a couple of years ago. I feel like they've

come full circle and they kind of recreated that moment with their now, I think she's what, two or three with their daughter. I thought that was so precious. And I really liked what she wrote where, and I don't even, I won't even quote it, but in her caption she said something like, you know, we're so grateful to be experiencing this, but I also recognize the hardships and the different journeys for other women who maybe, you know, can't experience this or who are having difficulties with their own pregnancies and even getting pregnant in general. I thought that was a really nice sentiment to throw in there. And again, just shows like how great of a woman she is. And so, yeah, I thought that was really beautifully written. And I'm so excited for them.

well uh the stud from bachelor nation um girls dream about him but only one gets them thomas jacobs said yay congrats to you and your beautiful growing family that's the caption that was highlighted in the headline oh just what a sweet guy my boyfriends professor is way too friendly and now i'm seriously suspicious Well, wait a minute, Sam, maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit. Well, Dakota, it's back to school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend has 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. Now, hold up. Isn't that against school policy? That sounds totally inappropriate. Well, according to this person, this is her boyfriend's former professor, and they're the same age. And it's even more likely that they're cheating. He insists there's nothing between them. I mean, do you believe him?

Well, he's certainly trying to get this person to believe him because he now wants them both to meet. So, do we find out if this person's boyfriend really cheated with his professor or not? To hear the explosive finale, listen to the OK Storytime podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. Hi, my name is Enya Umanzor. And I'm Drew Phillips. And we run a podcast called Emergency Intercom.

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My dad is a farmer and my mom is a cousin. So, like, it's not... What do you get when a true crime producer walks into a comedy club? I know it sounds like the start of a bad joke, but that really was my reality nine years ago. go. I just normally do straight stand-up, but this is a bit different. On stage stood a comedian with a story that no one expected to hear.

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There's another headline down here that she did just recently receive her fourth ring from So the wedding plans are continuing. Kalen looks super happy. The two of them are planning their wedding in Aspen, Colorado in just a few months. It will be this year. But everything's moving forward and she is celebrating with friends and family. Okay, here's one that I want your opinion on. Former bachelor, Nick Vile, said he was self-conscious about the 18-year age.

gap between him and his fiancée Natalie. Okay, that's pretty much what the headline speaks to, right? The headline speaks to the article. 18-year age gap, Becca, thoughts, how would you process that if you fell in love with somebody 18 years older than you? Should he be self-conscious? I mean, I cannot fault anyone for what they feel. And I'm sure if I was in his position, I would also have initiative.

question starting a relationship. Of course, I think that's natural. I also, you know, age to me is just a number. And so I grew up in a family. My mom and dad were 12 years apart. That's a very big age gap. But that's what I was used to. And I don't think love knows a number. And so I understand the hesitancy. And I think he had mentioned like he wanted to card her, see her ID when they first started dating, which I'm sure I would do the same just as a joke. But look,

they've been together now for, what, two, three plus years? And it's clearly working. They're engaged. They're planning a wedding. And so I think the initial hesitancy, I'm sure, I totally understand that. But now I'm sure they're like,

it doesn't mean anything to us, 18 years, whatever. Like, this is our life now. I love you for you and not how old or how young you are. Yeah, you know, it's interesting because Jess and I have a little age gap, seven years. And at first, it was like a little bit of like a, hmm, that's interesting, right? We have a seven year age gap. She's like in her early 20s.

I'm turning 30. That is just different. And so you think about it. It never like was a deal breaker or never something that I was like, oh, I'm not going to date this person because they're so much younger. That was never a thought. In fact, I was like, yes, she's going to look good a lot longer than I do. Ben, she's going to look good regardless, no matter what.

I know I got lucky. But the weirdest part is now, as we're married and we're talking more, like, it's the television shows and the references and like the music and just like commercials that like all like quote that she has no clue up, like literally oblivious to because of just that seven years. That would be the only thing with 18 years. There's a lot that happens in 18 years. Yeah.

You wouldn't have, like, you wouldn't be able to talk about. I used to joke with my mom thinking about, even her and my dad's age gap. Like, my dad was 18 when my mom was, I think, in third grade. And I used to make fun of that. But I'm like, the older you get, the more mature you are. And especially, I think, with women, we mature a lot faster than men usually. And so I feel like it kind of balances it out. But I can definitely see your point where you're referencing things that you grew up with, bands, foods, toys, anything, where if somebody didn't necessarily know that, you're like, oh, gosh, I'm aging myself a lot here, aren't I?

So I totally get that. Like, I remember, this is not, no joke. I remember when televisions had, like, the turnop because there's, like, 20 channels, like, you're, like, the nice television had, like, I remember this. Like Jessica, it's like flat screens are like where she was at. Like it had it just advanced so fast. So some of that stuff does make me feel old. But it a love, like you said, knows no numbers. Have you ever met Zach Clark, Becca? Not in person. We had him on the podcast. I mean, just following Tasha's season. So I've only tried it with him for an hour. But he seems like a lovely man. Yeah, well, he obviously does a ton of work in recovery and rehabilitation.

And he hosts his first annual release recovery gala. There are some Bachelor Nation stars there with him at this event. He posted some pictures. He does some incredible work. And I think from a distance, because I don't know Zach well, he's been on the show, but that's about it. I, I've just always really respected kind of how he's enhanced his passions through the platform that was given to him. And it seems like this gala was a huge success. They raised over $500,000 to support scholarships for individuals who cannot afford substance, abuse, mental health treatment. How cool is that? It's incredible. I mean, absolutely incredible. And I think it's a great testament for somebody who's on the show. You know, people, I think, see contestants on the show and they think, oh,

they're only there for clout or for followers and to get Insta Famous, you name it. And I think he is somebody who has done such a phenomenal job while he was on his season, but also throughout that to still be able to, as you said, back up his passions and to really draw awareness to those. So, I mean, kudos to him. I've heard nothing but great things about him and the fact that he is working so hard on these charities and something he's talked about since we saw him on Tasha's season. It just, I think it's incredible. Yeah, I do. What an amazing effort. And I hope everybody here listening goes out and checks out his organization, maybe just sends him a social media message and says, hey, great work, keep it up, keep doing you, keep doing great

things because encouragement is always helpful and almost famous listeners are good at that well a big announcement just came through breaking headlines becca it's not on your rundown so you'd have no clue what it is okay but USA network adds all new dating show the big d uh it is explained as an untitled social experiment from studio lambert uh it's slated alongside temptation island uh in season two of Barmageddon. The Big D premieres June 14th at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. And here's why I'm speaking about it. If you remember right, the Big D might sound familiar to so many

because it's hosted by Jojo Fletcher and Jordan Rogers. So the whole concept, this is so interesting to me, is recent divorcees search for romance and paradise. with one catch, their exes are also along for the journey. Oh, no. I mean, can we talk about something that just feels like a mess is going to happen? Oh, my gosh, that sounds so messy that I have to watch this. Right?

I mean, there's so many shows coming out that if you would have told me the concept of them 10 years ago, like, there's nobody would ever agree to do that. Like, who in their right mind? Right. There's shows about, like, moms dating, like, younger men, but, like, the son of the mom is also on the beach watching, you know, his mom date other men along. Like, this stuff is all crazy. Like, it's only set up to, one, be really entertaining and, two, be absolutely ridiculously crazy. Oh, you could not pay me enough to be a contestant on that show. no can you imagine like being on a beach with your mom as she's dating like people your age and you're watching them like canoodle listen if that was my mom and she wanted to do that

I would say hell yeah mom let's go for I will help you I'll be your wing woman but but oh my gosh no I mean for this like I can't imagine having to go through a divorce I'm sure is gut wrenching and probably one of the hardest things anyone would have to do in their life but like then to have to try to move on and meet somebody while your ex is right there. No, thank you. Uh-uh. No. But I'm sure, honestly, I could see a lot of the relationships rekindling with their initial person that they were once married to.

Yeah. That could actually be the case too, right? Like, there's a comfort. There's a care. So I could actually see that also. I have to admit it. I'll be watching it. Oh, yeah.

yeah i mean i think it's uh it's something i tune into well your face is cringing as you're saying that too i just feel like i'm one of those people that watches television and have to i have to watch through my like hands like i can't watch it it makes me feel very uncomfortable like television and i have a very emotional relationship we we uh i get i get very uncomfortable watching awkwardness on tv um but i like doing it you can't stop i can't stop which is probably why this will be a massive success. Oh, my gosh. I'm going to have to have you record Instagram live when you're watching some of these seasons, some of these episodes. Maybe that's what I'll start breaking down here also on the All Listman's Podcasts.

Yes. Please do. Just so many unspeakable things. Another headline is House of Villains premieres the fall of 2023, hosted by Joel McHale. This outrageously sinister competition Elimination series brings 10 of reality television's most iconic and infamous villains under one roof where they must outsmart, out-manipulate, and out-skeem each other through a series of challenges in order to win a cash prize and the title of America's ultimate supervillain. House of Villains is produced by Irwin Entertainment and John Irwin, Dave Cuba, Eli Frankl, and Matt Odger serving as executive of producers. Okay. That's the show. I have a couple thoughts, probably not going to be popular and people are going to be upset. Here's my thought. I will, I'll be interested in the show. And I want to hear from you who you think from our television show, The Bachelor and Bachelorette, who you think would be really great on the show. I feel like, though, here's my first thought

when I read this. It's going to give people even more. incentive to be a villain on these shows so they stand out. And I don't like that because I don't want anybody to come off of at least the show that we were on and be villainized. Like that it happens because some people are just mean or some people are just manipulative or some people are just jerks and they get kicked off because they are those things. And at that point, like I hope they have a wake-up call and they start to change course and they start to see some reality in themselves. But there's another side of this where people get villainized unfairly. We have all known somebody that's had that happen. And it stinks. Like it's not fun. And so I don't

want people to feel like they need to be a villain to make TV because I just don't feel like it's a healthy, healthy lifestyle, I guess I would say. Yeah. And I guess, too, there's always. always, like you said, there's the villains that, like, say terrible things to other people on the show and, or say terrible things when they're in an interview. And then there's also the ones that are kind of manipulated or it's more of like, not the person's actions or words themselves, but other people just chirping in of, like, why they maybe don't like someone. I think that this will give people an incentive to just be even more dramatic over the

top like very much out there but again i think it's just going to weed out people who if you're going to just bachelor in general people who are there quote unquote for the right reasons versus who would be there to gain this next level or this next platform or go on a different show um okay so for your first part you asked who from the bachelor franchise would could i see going on the show i mean oh god I mean the first person that pops into my mind would be Corinne from she's exactly who popped into my mind

was she on your season no no she's on nix and I only say that because honestly I don't even think she's a villain I'm gonna say that right now she's just funny she says it like it is so I think she just makes

great TV so I think she would be very entertaining on this spinoff so I could see her Yeah, just first one that pops to mind. I mean, if we're talking, like, actual villain, villain, somebody who has said things and done things, I would say, uh, Chad from Jojo season, because like we've seen and heard a lot about him.

But, but Corinne would just be entertaining. I think she'd be so fun to watch. She would be like a little sassy, a little spicy, funny. So I mean, I would cast her if I was a producer. Yeah. When I think of this, Corin was the first in the pop. in my mind. Again, not because I think she is the ultimate villain or that she's a great villain. But I think she has the, like, the villain title because she is controversial.

She is, she does say whatever she's feeling. And typically, and she's, not pushy, but she's very direct in how she pursues. And so I think that really, like, drew people off that were also on her season. And she's all, but here's the thing. If I'm, when I'm watching the show, I want to watch people I want to watch, and she's somebody I love watching on television because she's outrageous and it's awesome. Yes. Again, she would be there for the entertainment. Like, she wouldn't be, I mean, I can't see her like actually being malicious, but just hilarious.

Yeah, that would be the first one because of my mind. Listeners, if you're listening to this right now, please message us on who you would love to see from the Bachelor franchise on this show, who you want to see kind of be the villain that represents the bachelor in bachelorette. 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, it's back to school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend has 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. Now, hold up. Isn't that against school policy? That sounds totally inappropriate. Well, according to this person, this is her boyfriend's former professor and they're the same age.

And it's even more likely that they're cheating. He insists there's nothing between them. I mean, do you believe him? Well, he's certainly trying to get this person to believe him because he now wants them both to meet. So, do we find out if this person's boyfriend really cheated with his professor or not? To hear the explosive finale,

listen to the OK Storytime podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. Hi, my name is Enya Umanzor. And I'm Drew Phillips. And we run a podcast called Emergency Intercom. If you're a crime junkie and you love crimes, we're not the podcast for you. But if you have unmedicated ADHD... Oh my God, perfect.

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the start of a bad joke, but that really was my reality nine years ago. I just normally do straight stand-up, but this is a bit different. On stage stood a comedian. with a story that no one expected to hear. Well, 22nd of July 2015, a 23-year-old man had killed his family. And then he came to my house. So what do you get when a true crime producer walks into a comedy club?

A new podcast called Wisecrack, where stand-up comedy and murder takes center stage. Available now. Listen to Wisecrack on the IHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Okay, two more headlines, Becca, then we'll get you out of here. Back to your busy world. This one's fun for me. I always love to ask this question when people come on to the show when they've been removed from the show during their show.

season you know who catches your eye from other seasons like if you went to paradise uh who would you be interested in and clayton echo uh reveals who from zack's season caught his eye i don't know if we'll see clayton in paradise or not that would be cool right work for you maybe it could work for him uh on click bait clayton admitted and and we had this person on the almost famous podcast and i will say she's a catch i think it's like she should go to paradise and She would be sought after and have a blast. And she seems like a really sweet human. But he said that Jess caught his eye from Zach's season.

I could see it. She's the one who kind of removed herself a few weeks early, correct? Okay. Yeah, she did. With the body glitter. With the body glitter. That's what Ashley brought up to her. Yes.

She's beautiful. She was sweet. She was kind. she was curious about Ashley and I on the podcast. Like you wouldn't really get a sense that this, when somebody's like being interviewed, just how they are probably in person, I could see this one.

Okay. Well, I mean, I don't know her. I've never chatted with her. I can only go off of what I've seen and heard. I mean, okay, if we're talking about anyone from Zach's season, I feel like most of those women are incredible and so supportive of the other women. I think this year, with women on the beach will be just phenomenal.

Like, though any man that walks down will be lucky to be there. But I could actually see, too, because from what I've seen, she seems very sweet. Clayton is such a kind man and really, truly is so supportive and wants the best for others. So, I mean, I could see it. I would support that. I would support it, too. You're right. The beach, we've stayed every season.

It just seems like every season tops the season previous. But the beach this year is going to be full of incredible women who, yes, like you said, have kind of shown already that on a bigger stage in a more tense environment, they support each other so well that I think Paradise could be a lot of fun. These dudes are lucky. They better feel lucky. They better know they're lucky. They better be very appreciative if they get invited at the beach this year.

They better be good dudes. I hope that, like, I don't know. They find the top from both sides. Right, right. I'm excited to tune into the season. We'll be happening soon. Also, what's happening soon is we're no longer going to be in the offseason, listeners. We have a little bit of time left, and we've enjoyed this off season.

We always enjoy the off season. We get to bring on incredible co-host and incredible guests like Becca. Talk about life. Catch up on life. Do a little in-depth. dive with them, and just kind of reset before a new season airs. And the new season of The Bachelorette is premiering back Monday, June 26th. And it's at a new time.

I want to hear where you think of this. It's at 9 p.m. Eastern time on ABC still. Okay. Here's my thought. Super excited. One, like you said, I think this is going to be a great season. I hope it's a great season. They need a great season.

9 p.m. So if they're going to ask me to watch three hours of The Bachelorette every Monday, sometimes on a Tuesday, who knows, they might even throw in another Wednesday starting at 9 p.m. I'm going to be exhausted. I was exhausted last season. I'm going to be exhausted. So are they like cutting down the length of an episode, do you think? Because at 9 p.m., if you're in school, which a lot of,

what of their demographic is, that means you're knocking the bed till like 11 o'clock, which seems late for me. Listen, Mama's in bed at 8.30 these days. There's no way I can stay up to watch that. I will support charity and I will see if I can get cuts early

or watch it the next day. That's crazy to me. I can't imagine them cutting the episode shorter because, I mean, each season, you know, has an allotted amount of weeks, right? So it's usually, what, 11 or 12 weeks? and you have to show enough to make a season. And so I can't imagine them cutting it to only an hour each week

because then you're not seeing anything. And so, I mean, I think they're going to keep the same amount of time, but they're going to lose a lot of people that late. I agree. It feels like a strategic move. I don't know if it's just strategic to get more. more viewers, less viewers, or to just move it to a new time slot. But as we mentioned early on, this is kind of a new era in the Bachelor franchise.

And I'm excited and very intrigued at what it will look like and how it will feel. But there will be changes. And we have to expect those changes. This is the first, this is the biggest change this next season in the Bachelor franchise. I would say, I would argue this since episode one season, one i mean yes losing chris harrison was a massive change for the show a big switch but losing producers and uh founders uh and overseers who has been who have been there since the beginning who have the ultimate say uh since the beginning i think will change a lot and so a lot of curiosity leading

into june 26 yeah i have no idea what to expect in any regard which i kind of love yeah right we're the same page here. Well, Becca, it's great to have you. Thank you again for sitting down and hanging out with us. Ashley is doing that special project that I can't speak about yet. But she will be back. She will come back. But until next time, I've been Ben. I've been Becca. We'll talk to you soon. Thanks, everyone. Follow the Ben and Ashley I, almost famous podcast 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.

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