Kaitlyn’s Bachelorette Reunion | Chris Strandburg: The Return of Cupcake with Roses, Receipts & a Tabloid Cover!
#857. He Drove Up in a Cupcake and Drove Off with Our Hearts! Kaitlyn is joined by the one and only Chris “Cupcake” Strandburg for a trip down memory lane through her entire season of The Bachelorette. From being the first kiss on night one to reminiscing on group dates in Ireland, Chris shares the wildest behind-the-scenes stories — including how he landed the iconic cupcake-mobile (yes, it involves Burning Man), hilarious moments from the Aladdin group date, and how Kaitlyn rode off into the sunset in two helicopters… while he took a three-hour bus ride back. He spills on Amy Schumer, almost being cast on Andi Dorfman’s season, and even shows up with actual Bachelor memorabilia!! Nostalgic, hilarious, and unexpectedly sweet — this reunion is one for the books.If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals!Quince: Go to QUINCE.com/vine to get free shipping and 365-day returns.Apartments.com: The Place to find a place! Better Help: This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Off The Vine listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/VINE.Splendid: Right now, Splendid is offering our listeners 20% off when you go to Splendid.com and use promo code VINE at checkout or when you shop at Splendid in stores.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (9:16) Chris reveals he was originally cast for Andi Dorfman’s season — and why he turned it down.(12:38) The full story behind the cupcake entrance that made Bachelor Nation fall in love.(23:09) Wait… WHO did Chris meet before filming? The wild “don’t steal my girl” moment with a future castmate.(41:12) Behind the scenes of the Aladdin Broadway group date!(58:41) Cupcake comes bearing memories: a dried-up rose, a mini cupcake replica, and an actual tabloid cover.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Kaitlyn’s Bachelorette Reunion | Joe Bailey: Ball Sacks & Backlash
#856. Joe Bailey is back with that Southern charm, unforgettable accent, and a whole lot to say! He shares how he got cast on The Bachelorette after a two-hour audition (and met Cupcake in the hallway), relives the infamous sumo wrestling date where his balls made a surprise appearance, and laughs with Kaitlyn about being the group date groupie who was constantly pushed out of his comfort zone!But Joe also gets real—opening up about the dark aftermath of Bachelor in Paradise, the intense hate he received, and how it took a serious toll on his mental health. He’s still figuring out what’s next (stand-up comedy, maybe?), but one thing’s clear: there’s no one like Joe Bailey!!Enjoy this honest, hilarious, and long-overdue reunion!If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals!Dime Beauty: Revive your skin and give yourself a clean routine refresh you deserve! Go to DIMEBeautyCO.com today. KNIX: Head to KNIX.com and use code VINE for 15 percent off your order. Progressive: Visit Progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance.Wayfair: Head to Wayfair right now to shop a huge outdoor selection. That’s WAYFAIR.com. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Boll & Branch: Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at bollandbranch.com/vine15.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (2:50) – Joe’s casting story + meeting Cupcake in the hallway!(15:05) – The full play-by-play of the infamous sumo wrestling ball sack incident!(28:40) – Joe opens up about the dark aftermath of Paradise and the toll it took.(38:34) – Joe’s advice to future Bachelorette contestants—and why he wishes he’d slowed down!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Kaitlyn’s Bachelorette Reunion | Joshua Albers: Welded Me a Rose… and Got a Terrible Mohawk in Return!
#855. Another week, another blast from Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Bachelorette past — and today, it’s Joshua Albers! In this episode of her 10-year reunion series, Kaitlyn sits down with Josh to revisit everything from his iconic steel rose entrance to that unforgettable Mohawk moment (she swears she tried her best).Josh opens up about the casting process, the “cool chick or amazing woman” line that still lives rent-free in Kaitlyn’s head, and the moment during filming when he felt completely alone. He also shares how going home led to a short but real bout of depression and feeling like he let his family down.Now married with two kids and living a very different life, Josh reflects on it all—honest, hilarious, and unfiltered. Full episode out now!If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals!Better Help: This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Off The Vine listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/VINE.Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering my listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code VINE.Lady World: Come Join me for a fun weekend! Get your tickets now at LadyWorld.COEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (3:33) – Cast because he’s the small-town guy? Josh breaks down the casting process!(10:58) – “Cool chick or amazing woman?” Drunk Josh nailed this iconic line!(12:48) – Left with half a Mohawk and a broken heart — thanks, Kaitlyn!(23:22) – Josh gets real about the most brutal moment of the season.(31:00) – Sex-ed date breakdown!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Kaitlyn’s Bachelorette Reunion | JJ Lane: From “Villains Gotta Vil” to Amy Schumer’s Punchline!
#854. It’s been 10 years since JJ Lane showed up on The Bachelorette — fresh off a divorce, living with his parents, and unknowingly stepping into a “villain edit.” But now he’s back, with three daughters, a redemption arc, and plenty to say.Kaitlyn and JJ talk about how he ended up on the show in the first place, why he’s never watched the season back, and how Amy Schumer roasted him so hard she kept bringing it up for years. He opens up about hitting rock bottom before filming, his surprising exit on Paradise, and how his dad saved every press clipping — even the brutal ones.We knew him as “villains gotta vil,” but after this convo, you might just see a totally different side of JJ. Enjoy!If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals!Dime Beauty: Revive your skin and give yourself a clean routine refresh you deserve! Go to DIMEBeautyCO.com today. Progressive: Visit Progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance.Lady World: Come Join me for a fun weekend! Get your tickets now at LadyWorld.COEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (2:13) JJ’s “villain edit” — he had no idea what was coming!(13:10) How Amy Schumer roasted JJ for years after the comedy date!(27:39) Nick Viall’s surprise arrival and the group’s legendary “manchats”.(33:50) JJ’s epic redemption story on Bachelor in Paradise!(39:40) Kaitlyn and JJ remember Clint Arlis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Kaitlyn’s Bachelorette Reunion | Ben Zorn: The Dog Guy, the Black Eye & a Tear-Free Decade!
#853. Ben Zorn is back as Kaitlyn continues her 10-year Bachelorette reunion series—yes, the guy from the escape room one-on-one! He shares what it was really like getting cast at the last minute, the story behind giving Jared a black eye, and how he ended up with the “dog guy” edit on Paradise.Ben reflects on what he wishes viewers saw, whether he’s finally cried since his tear-free confession, and how life has changed since reality TV—complete with a wife, two kids, and way less Bachelor buzz these days. Tune in NOW!If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals!Booking.com For the bookings you’ve dreamed of, list your property on Booking.com!Apartments.com: The Place to find a place! Splendid: Right now, Splendid is offering our listeners 20% off when you go to Splendid.com and use promo code VINE at checkout or when you shop at Splendid in stores.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (6:11) How a last-minute casting twist landed Ben on Kaitlyn’s season just days before filming(9:37) Ben reveals he can’t cry—and why that’s more literal than you’d expect(14:00) The truth behind giving Jared a black eye during the boxing group date(20:40) Reliving their escape room date—Kaitlyn’s bird phobia vs. Ben’s fear of snakes(26:15) What really happened on Paradise—and how his dog storyline took over the edit(27:55) Life 10 years later: reconnecting with his now-wife, becoming a dad, and where he's at now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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