Off The Vine With Kaitlyn Bristowe

#953. Fresh off her wedding and the release of her comedy special Here Comes the Bride, Ashley Hesseltine joins Kaitlyn for a full girl-chat deep dive on wedding hot takes, marriage after 40, and the unexpected way she met her husband at a Girls Gotta Eat live show.The two unpack the viral moment from Ashley's vows where she said her husband is not her best friend, why she's chosen not to have children, and how getting married at 42 gave her a completely different perspective on relationships. They also debate relationship comfort levels: Is a little toot toot in front of your partner acceptable? Should some things stay a mystery? And does your husband really need to be your BFF?Plus, Ashley opens up about turning her real life into comedy material, moving to Los Angeles at 40, starting over in a new city, and why making a big life change might be a lot less scary than people think!If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank y

#952. For years, Bachelor fans speculated. Now, former producer Julie LaPlaca is opening up about the headlines, the rumors, and what was really happening behind the scenes.From her widely discussed connection with Peter Weber to the reality of spending years producing some of the franchise's biggest love stories, Julie is sharing a side of The Bachelor viewers rarely get to hear.Julie spent seven years behind the scenes of The Bachelor, working with leads like Hannah Brown, Peter Weber, Matt James, and Clare Crawley. She sits down with Kaitlyn to answer the questions fans have been asking for years: What are producers actually doing all day? How much of the show is real? Are storylines created before filming starts? What really happened during Peter's season? And what goes through a producer's mind when they're helping shape one of the most dramatic seasons in Bachelor history?Plus, Julie shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time on the show, what surprised her most about the leads she worked with, and

#951. The second Kaitlyn discovered Jeffrey Keller on Instagram, she had one thought:"I need to get high with him."If you don't know Jeffrey, he's the comedian who accidentally became the internet's favorite gummy guy. One edible, one cooking video, and suddenly he's selling out comedy shows across the country.The original plan was to talk about his rise from musical theatre kid to stand-up comedian—and to be fair, they did. But somewhere along the way, Jeffrey pulled out his vape, Kaitlyn decided that sounded like a good idea, and the interview took a turn.What followed was a wildly unhinged conversation filled with Broadway stories, comedy, spray tans, New York rats, exes' initials tattooed on ankles, why Jeffrey's dad still isn't impressed by 47 tour dates, and the anxiety of pressing "post" on the internet.Also, Kaitlyn may or may not have gotten a little high with the gummy guy.One thing's for sure: by the end of this episode, both of their stomachs hurt from laughing. Enjoy! If you’re LOVING this p

#950. Ashley Iaconetti is officially a Housewife.Ashley and Jared Haibon are back on Off The Vine to share how The Real Housewives of Rhode Island came into their lives, the conversations that happened before the cameras rolled, and what it was really like opening up their family to a completely different kind of reality TV.They also revisit some unforgettable Bachelor memories, including the story behind Ashley's first kiss with Chris Soules, a text Kaitlyn accidentally sent Ashley years ago that was definitely not meant for her eyes, and how those early reality TV moments still make them laugh today. Plus, they compare the worlds of Bachelor Nation and Bravo, get honest about marriage, parenting two young boys, and navigating life in the spotlight.Funny, nostalgic, and surprisingly relatable, this episode is full of the kinds of stories that only come out when you've known each other for over a decade.If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST

#949. Can you have a successful career, a strong marriage… and still feel like yourself?Today, Kaitlyn sits down with Elena Cardone for a conversation that goes way deeper than “having it all.”From a traumatic moment at 14 that shaped how she showed up in relationships… to leaving everything behind to build a multi-billion dollar empire… Elena shares the mindset shifts that changed the trajectory of her life.They get into identity, independence, and what it actually means to be in a “support role”—and why she sees it as power, not limitation. Elena also opens up about why she doesn’t bring relationship problems to her friends, the importance of doing your own internal work, and the kind of sacrifice it really takes to build something lasting.Plus—money. The difference between saving vs storing, how to start thinking like an investor, and what women are getting wrong when it comes to building wealth.Listen Now!If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PO

#948. Kaitlyn sits down with bestselling author, performer, and the internet’s brutally honest best friend, “Your Bestie Misha,” Misha Brown.They get into everything — from his early days performing on cruise ships (and the wild, truly unhinged stories that come with it) to chasing Broadway, getting sober, and completely reinventing his life.They also dive into his new book Be Your Own Bestie, including the S.A.S.S. approach, what confidence actually looks like in real life, and the viral “Lessons in Not Crossing a Gay Man” series.It’s funny, real, and feels a little like getting called out by a best friend… in the way you probably need!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 AMAZING deals!Boll & Branch: Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day Sale at BollAndBranch.com/vine20 with code vine20.Progressive: Visit Progressive.com to see if you could sav

#947. Chari Hawkins lived every athlete’s dream by making it to the Olympics… and then had her hardest moment play out on the world stage.We get into that viral Olympic moment, what it really felt like behind the scenes, and why she chose to keep competing when most people would’ve walked away.But this goes way deeper—Chari opens up about the mental work it takes to not spiral, shares tools you can actually use in your own life, and what it really looks like to train both physically and mentally at that level.We also talk about the decade-long grind to the heptathlon, the financial realities of being an athlete, and her next chapter—writing a memoir and a children’s book.Emotional, eye-opening, and genuinely motivating—this one stays with you!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 AMAZING deals!Alloy: Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit myalloy.com and use code VINE for $20

#946. Nicole Polizzi (Snooki) is here with her real-life best friend Joey Camasta—and we get into how they actually met, why their friendship works, and why Nicole still gets jealous when he hangs out with other people.We also talk through Nicole’s two decades on Jersey Shore—from what she tells her kids now (yes, “mommy’s an actress”) to why she can’t watch reality TV the same way anymore.She also shares what it feels like heading into the final season of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation as that chapter starts to close… and what could be next.Nicole also opens up about her recent health journey, why she chose to share it publicly, and the message she hopes other women take from it.And Joey gets into his hair transplant and gives Kaitlyn a reality check on what it’s really like living in the ‘big apple.’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 AMAZING deals!Knix: So head to KNIX.com and use

#945. You asked… and we’re finally doing it.After years of DMs asking “what do you actually use??”— Kaitlyn is breaking down her exact skincare + everyday makeup routine step-by-step.She’s sharing:Her ride-or-die products (and what she’d skip)The treatments that actually made a difference in her skinThe only two makeup products she’d keep if she had to chooseAnd just when you think we’re done—SKKKKIRT.We jump into her night routine, where she breaks down how she takes it all off and what she uses before bed.If you’ve ever wanted to be in Kaitlyn’s bathroom with her… this is that episode!ALL PRODUCTS LINKED HERE: https://shopmy.us/collections/5254774INDIE SKINCARE PROMO CODE: KBGlow for 15% off!REL BEAUTY PROMO CODE: KB20 for 20% off!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 AMAZING deals!ASPCA Pet Insurance: To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/VINEChewy: Chewy has everything

#944. This episode started as a simple game… and somehow turned into a full conversation about WAP’s!Arielle Vandenberg is back, and instead of behaving like adults, they play a “don’t spit out your water” challenge using the most random things they could find in their houses. Kaitlyn kicks it off by pulling out testosterone cream for her dry puss… which is exactly how we learn Arielle is, well… thriving. Must be nice.From there it’s just chaos—spit takes, unhinged reveals, Two Truths and a Lie, a quick Bieber Fever throwback, a mini Val-from-DWTS spiral, and at some point, someone is forced to text “the rash went away…” to a very unsuspecting contact.It’s ridiculous, it’s unfiltered, and it fully feels like you’re eavesdropping on two friends who should not be left alone with microphones.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 AMAZING deals!Boll & Branch: Sleep cooler this summer w

#943. REPEAT OUR GREATEST HIT EPISODES: Buckle up, baby, because today we’ve got country superstar Lauren Alaina in the house! She’s getting hilariously candid, and trust me, we are laughing a lot—from pregnancy surprises to birthing class horrors, massive weddings to middle school connections (spoiler: she might be responsible for Kane Brown’s career?!). Lauren spills on how she met her husband, her record-breaking country music milestones, and the confession at the end… let’s just say her non-viral boob slip story had us crying laughing. If it wasn’t viral before, it will be now! Oh, and I may have locked in a duet with her—hold me to it, Vinos! Get ready to laugh, gasp, and maybe even shed a tear. Press play 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 AMAZING deals!Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering 25% off the Fullest Hair Kit—that’s supplements plus their hair

#942. You might remember her as the girl who won her way onto Nickelodeon… but that’s only the beginning. This week, Kaitlyn sits down with Christina Kirkman for a raw and unexpectedly emotional conversation about growing up in the spotlight, losing your identity, and finding your way back.Christina shares what it was really like winning a nationwide competition with over 10,000 kids and being thrown into one of the biggest shows of our childhood, All That. But what happens after the cameras stop?From bullying and becoming a “shell” of herself, to years of rejection and rebuilding her confidence, she opens up about the long road back — and why she realized she wasn’t chasing fame, she just genuinely loved performing.They also get into where she’s at now: stepping back into acting on her own terms, and the dream roles she’s finally ready for (female Deadpool, anyone?). One of those conversations that reminds you how much can change when you finally choose yourself!If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow a

#942. Oh you fancy, huh? Well… yes. He literally is.Today Fancy Hagood is on the pod, and he shares his story — with a lot of humor along the way.He was signed to Scooter Braun and launched under the name “Who Is Fancy”… because they literally hid his identity while pushing his music. We talk about what that was like behind the scenes, being a gay man in the industry, and why fitting into the “right version” of yourself still matters more than it should.And then… we completely spiral.We play a game where you either answer the question — or you have to text someone: “still thinking about that one time…”, with no context.One of us texted a therapist. The other texted a Pretty Little Liar.This episode is chaotic, full of tangents, and a lot of laughs. 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 AMAZING deals!Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/vine to get 70-80 percent off everything wh

#940. At 16, David Archuleta was living out what looked like a dream on American Idol…But behind the scenes, he was hiding who he really was — from the world, from his faith, and even from himself.In this episode, David opens up about growing up Mormon while questioning his sexuality, being engaged to women while knowing he was attracted to men, and the emotional toll of living a double life. He shares what it was like navigating fame at such a young age with a controlling “dadager” — his father who managed every part of his career.This is a raw conversation about identity, pressure, family dynamics, and what it really costs to live authentically!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 AMAZING deals!Zenni: Go to zenni.com/PODCAST and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order. Direct Tv: Go to directv.com/genrepacks and sign up today to get MyEntertaiment for just $34.99 a mon

#939. In Part 2, Ken Rideout gets into the mindset that took him from rock bottom… to doing things most people wouldn’t even attempt. We talk about why the hard path is usually the one that actually pays off, the truth about discipline (and why motivation isn’t enough), and how fear of embarrassment holds so many people back before they even start.Ken opens up about some of the most embarrassing and painful moments of his life—from being publicly humiliated as a kid to the thoughts that followed—and how those moments shaped the way he thinks today.We also get into obsession, identity, and whether it’s possible to truly change your mindset… even if you feel stuck. This part is full of perspective shifts, tough love, and the kind of honesty that might just make you rethink what you’re capable of.Part 1 was the story… Part 2 is the takeaway!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 AMAZING d

#938. Ken Rideout has lived a lot of lives—and in this episode, he doesn’t hold anything back. From being a full-blown opioid addict for over a decade while secretly building a high-powered Wall Street career… to becoming one of the fastest marathon runners in the world over 50—his story is as intense as it is inspiring.Ken opens up about growing up around addiction, the moment everything shifted after a simple ankle injury, and how he managed to hide it all—even from the people closest to him. He shares what it actually feels like to live a double life, the mental battle of getting sober, and the moment he knew he had to change everything before becoming a father.This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation… and trust me, you’re going to want to come back Thursday for Part 2!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 AMAZING deals!Macy’s: Go to macys.com, browse their gift guide, get inspire

#937. It’s been one full year since Kaitlyn got her boobs done… so she’s answering everything — from recovery and confidence to dating, intimacy, and the questions everyone actually wants to ask.From there, she shares her thoughts on Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance — confirming she has always been in her Bieber era — and teases a new project that felt equal parts exciting and terrifying to say yes to.And at the end… a big life update she’s finally ready to say out loud: ✨ Kaitlyn is moving to New York ✨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 AMAZING deals!Hairstory: If you're ready to break the wash-grease-repeat cycle, head to hairstory.com/offthevine and use code VINE15 at checkout for 15% off your first order.Figs: Right now, if you go to wearFIGS.com and use the code FIGSRX, you can get 15% off your first order.Apartments.com: The Place to find a place!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

#936. What happens when love, strategy, and survival all collide?Sofia Bevarly from Love Overboard Season 1 joins Kaitlyn to spill what really went down behind the scenes—and let’s just say… it’s not as simple as it looked.From unexpected alliances to shifting relationships and the pressure of staying “in the game,” Sofia shares what it was actually like living it in real time, what surprised her most, and what viewers didn’t get to see.And yes… we get into where everyone stands now, her dating history (including a Bachelor Nation connection), and what’s next for her!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 AMAZING deals!Nanit: Get 20% off a Nanit camera or the exclusive Nanit system with Home Display, only available on nanit.com.Merit Beauty: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at MERITbeauty.com.Leesa Mattress: Go to LEESA.

#935. What happens when you walk away from the thing that defined your entire life?Cheryl Burke gets real about leaving Dancing with the Stars after 26 seasons — and why part of her still wonders if it was the worst decision she’s ever made.We talk about the identity shift no one prepares you for, going through a very public divorce, and the moment she realized she had to completely start over. She also opens up about sobriety, how it changed every relationship in her life, and why she says she’s lived “nine different lives.”Plus… how she’s stepping into a whole new chapter with beauty, confidence, and the Sephora Squad.If you’ve ever had to start over, question everything, or figure out who you are in a new chapter — this episode is for you.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 AMAZING deals!Chewy: Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. And right now you ca

#934. Sarah Nicole Landry (The Birds Papaya) joins Kaitlyn for a deeply honest conversation about the photo that went viral, the reality behind body acceptance, and why she’s choosing to keep more of her life private these days.They also get into PMDD, what your 40s actually feel like, and a surprisingly emotional moment from walking in Sports Illustrated — when the crowd’s reaction was something she never expected.Plus, they talk emotional comfort movies (Kaitlyn’s makes sense… Sarah’s is a little questionable, but hey we’ll let you decide