Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe

#978. Wells Adams has spent the last decade watching Bachelor Nation fall in love, fall apart, and occasionally make very questionable decisions from the other side of a bar — so at this point, he’s seen some things.

Wells and Kaitlyn get into what he can spot almost immediately on Bachelor in Paradise, what contestants tell the bartender that they may not tell anyone else, and why he actually prefers NOT knowing everything the producers know behind the scenes.

Then Wells opens up about life with Sarah Hyland, the rule they’ve had since the beginning of the...

#977. Top Chef Season 23 winner Rhoda Magbitang is fresh off the win and she’s taking KB behind the scenes of what it actually takes to get there. Rhoda opens up about moving to the U.S. at 17, working two jobs while putting herself through culinary school, and navigating male-dominated kitchens. Plus, why she finally said yes to the competition she spent years avoiding.

Rhoda also reveals what Top Chef viewers don’t see, why she hated everything she cooked on the show, and how reality TV messed with her confidence. Then things get a little less serious when...

#976. Theresa Caputo sits down with Kaitlyn for a conversation that somehow makes death feel a little less scary and life feel a little more meaningful.

They go beyond the usual question of whether or not you believe and get into what Theresa says really happens when we die, how loved ones may try to get our attention, why grief can show up years later, and what more than two decades of talking to people on the other side has taught her about the people still here.

Theresa also opens up about the stranger side of...

#975. Kelsey Cook just had a very chill week: she dropped her first Netflix special AND married fellow comedian Chad Daniels within days of each other. Casual!

Kelsey and Kaitlyn get into the very chic experience of getting married for a second time, how a foosball web series somehow led Kelsey to her now-husband, and what happens when two comedians fall in love and suddenly anything you do could become someone’s stand-up material. When the conversation gets deeper, Kelsey opens up about finding her place in an already-established family and how comedy has helped her navigate one of...

#974. Whitney Fransway is back on reality TV... and this time, Bachelor Nation was just the warm-up. 

Whitney joins Kaitlyn to talk about going from The Bachelor to Bravo’s In The City—and why putting her real relationship on TV was a whole different experience. She opens up about moving across the country for Kenny, going from long-distance to living together, having their relationship picked apart by the cast and viewers, and the unexpected tension that could impact whether they return for Season 2.

Plus, Whitney gets into making friends in your 30s, where she stands with...

#973. It's amazing how two people can answer NSYNC questions for over 25 years... and still tell stories you've never heard before.

Lance Bass and Joey Fatone are on the pod, and somehow we go from *NSYNC reunion rumors... to Broadway... to Britney Spears... to hot dogs... to Christmas cats... and it all makes perfect sense.

We get into what it was actually like getting back into the studio together after all those years, why the band never really "broke up," and what fans still get completely wrong about where everyone stands today. They share behind-the-scenes stories...

#972. Calling all Big Brother fans! 

This week, Kaitlyn sits down with one of the most talked-about houseguests of the season, Jason De Puy, for his first podcast since leaving the Big Brother house. From the Tea Party to the biggest alliances, power shifts, and everything the live feeds didn't show, Jason is spilling it all!

They dive into what it was really like keeping his biggest secret in the house, his emotional gameplay, who he thinks is actually running the game, which players are getting the wrong edit, and the behind-the-scenes moments only someone who l...

#971. Two years ago, Taylor Strecker came on Off the Vine, and somehow she's packed some of life's biggest milestones into the time since.

She catches Kaitlyn up on becoming a mom, why she never actually wanted kids (at first), and the surprisingly honest conversation she and Teddy are having about baby number two. She also pulls back the curtain on House of Stassi—from what it's really like filming with your best friend to why she believes reality TV can actually strengthen relationships instead of destroying them.

The two also get into internet trolls, friendship in...

#970. This episode is basically what happens when KB and Kat press record on the conversations they'd be having anyway. 

Kaitlyn is back in Nashville for the weekend, which means it's the perfect excuse for a much-needed catch-up with her best friend, Kat. The two dive into Kat's third pregnancy, unpack the heartbreaking Perez Hilton story, and somehow end up asking the very important question: is it finally time for KB to retire her nipple ring?

They also put their friendship to the test with a game of "Who Knows Who Better?" and realize they might a...

#969. You probably know him as comedian Des Bishop... or maybe as Hannah Berner's husband. But trust us, there's so much more to his story.

Des joins Kaitlyn to talk about the early days of his relationship with Hannah (including the coffee date where he knew almost instantly she was different), what it was really like when she left to film Summer House just days after they started dating, and why he's completely unbothered being introduced as "Hannah's husband."

They also dive into the emotional side of nostalgia, why getting older isn't as scary as people...

#968. Stassi Schroeder is back on reality TV, but this chapter looks nothing like the one that made her famous. She joins Kaitlyn for an unfiltered catch-up that goes everywhere—from the surprisingly emotional reason House of Stassi almost feels like therapy, to the very real season she's navigating with Beau after nearly a decade together, two kids, and building a business side by side.

The two get honest about getting older, worrying more (not less), why ambition hits differently once you become a mom, and the pressure to have it all figured out when everyone online has an...

#967. Mirrorball champion, Broadway leading man, musician, and now Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro judge... Mark Ballas joins Kaitlyn for a conversation that goes way beyond the ballroom!

Fresh off seeing Mark star in Chicago on Broadway, Kaitlyn sits down with him to talk about growing up in one of dance's most legendary families, moving from England to chase his dream, and how that journey led him to become one of Dancing with the Stars' most beloved pros. They also get into his new role on The Next Pro, Broadway life, and why performing live still...

#966. 🎶 Let's talk about sex, babyyy... 🎶 And boy, do we ever.

This week, Kaitlyn is joined by relationship and sex expert Dr. Tara for an honest, hilarious, and surprisingly eye-opening conversation about intimacy, desire, and all the questions people are usually too embarrassed to ask out loud. From changing sex drives and getting the spark back to porn, masturbation, faking orgasms, and why rejection can feel so personal, no topic is off limits.

They also get into whether scheduling sex actually works, the biggest myths we've learned from Hollywood, how to have better conversations with your partne...

#965. After Kaitlyn shared that Rachel Points helped her save nearly $20,000 on travel, the internet had one question: HOW?!

So this week, Rachel Tyers (aka Rachel Points) joins Off the Vine to break down everything you wish someone had taught you about credit cards, points, and travel. Whether you have one credit card or fifteen, Rachel shares the biggest mistakes people are making, why you probably shouldn't be putting all of your spending on your Amex Platinum, why flexible points beat airline credit cards, and the simple three-card strategy she recommends to maximize the rewards you're already earning.<...

#964. Jeff Arcuri may be able to win over an entire room of strangers, but can he figure out why the guy Kaitlyn is dating refuses to laugh?

Jeff is back on Off the Vine to talk about the making of his Netflix special, Nice to Meet You, the pressure of capturing the magic of a live show, and what makes his crowd work feel so effortless. He also reveals the unexpected hobby he'd pick if comedy never worked out, shows off his surprisingly good singing voice, and helps Kaitlyn investigate whether the man she's dating has a...

#963. Would you get a facelift at 33? Would you become a parent on your own? 

Spencer Hedges has done both—and he's not holding anything back! This week on Off the Vine, Spencer opens up about becoming a father through IVF and surrogacy, including what the process actually costs, how he chose his surrogate, and why he never felt the need to wait for a relationship to become a dad. He also shares what it was really like to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, gets candid about his facelift, and reveals why the brow lift recovery was the wor...

#962. Margaret Josephs is entering a brand new chapter... and it does not include The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

For the first time on Off the Vine, Margaret opens up about her decision to walk away after seven seasons, the behind-the-scenes conversations with Bravo, why she actually went back to film before ultimately deciding to leave for good, and whether she'd ever return.

She and Kaitlyn also recap filming Reality Retreat together, share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the Dominican Republic, reveal which castmates surprised them the most, and laugh about a few moments they're already...

#961. Jaclyn Johnson has built businesses, sold them, bought them back, started over, and learned that success doesn’t always look the way you think it will.

This week, Jaclyn joins Kaitlyn for a refreshingly honest conversation about the highs and lows behind building Create & Cultivate, what it actually felt like to sell the company she poured everything into, and why buying it back became one of the biggest full-circle moments of her career. She opens up about navigating burnout, a breast cancer diagnosis that shifted her perspective, moving back to New York, and the lessons she’s lear...

#960. Most people know Dhar Mann as the face behind the viral videos that inspire millions around the world. But what you don't always see is everything that happened before the success.

In this episode, Dhar opens up about growing up as the son of immigrant parents, feeling like an outsider, navigating public failure, and why he believes the hardest seasons of life often become the foundation for your greatest purpose. We talk about the businesses that didn't work out, the moment he was ready to quit after creating video after video with little traction, and how one...

#959. Manifestation has become such a buzzword... but what does it actually mean, and why does it feel like it's working for everyone except you?

Gabrielle Bernstein is back on Off the Vine to unpack what manifestation really is, why anxiety, overthinking, and perfectionism could be the very things standing in your way, and how healing your core beliefs can change what you attract into your life.

From letting go of control to calming your nervous system, Gabby shares the mindset shifts and everyday practices that have transformed her own life. Then things get personal as...

#958. Somehow the guy who built a career talking about being single... has a girlfriend.

Jared Freid joins Kaitlyn to share how he ended up getting back together with the woman he once broke up with, why writing his new book Walking Red Flag forced him to relive every dating mistake he's ever made, and what finally changed for him when it came to commitment.

From dating apps and first-date hot takes to the "icks" that are actually valid, Jared shares the dating advice women actually want to hear. He also opens up about taking a...

#957. After spending nearly two decades in the spotlight, Gia Giudice joins Kaitlyn for a candid conversation about growing up on The Real Housewives of New Jersey and navigating life in one of reality TV's most talked-about families.

From dealing with tabloids as a teenager to living through some of her family's most public challenges, Gia reflects on the highs, the lows, and how those experiences shaped the person she is today. She also opens up about moving out on her own, why living alone has been unexpectedly healing for her mental health, and the pressure that comes...

#956. Hannah Brown is back, and we have a LOT to catch up on!

We kick things off with the diagnosis that had doctors initially thinking Hannah had a double uterus. She shares what they ultimately discovered, how her recent surgery went, and why the experience has changed the conversations she's having about family planning.

Then we talk married life with Adam one year in, their full-blown house renovation (seriously, it's getting the Kris Jenner facelift), and why they'll be living out of their home for months!!

Plus, Hannah shares the real-life inspiration behind...

#955. It's Kaitlyn's birthday, so naturally she's doing a Solo Dolo and catching you up on everything that's been happening lately!

After asking listeners to submit questions, the conversation goes everywhere—from the reality of starting over in New York and learning to embrace a new chapter, to why some parts of life are feeling more worth protecting these days. Kaitlyn also reflects on turning 41, what she's excited about for the year ahead, and a few dreams she's still hoping to make happen.

And of course, there are plenty of stories. Including a wildly chaotic CMA Fe...

#954. RaeLynn is manifesting Dancing with the Stars, defending Luke Bryan's viral "AI" song, sharing the country song she wishes she'd written, and revealing why Blake Shelton is exactly who you think he is.

Kaitlyn and RaeLynn kick things off by recapping CMA Fest before diving into all things country music—from dream collaborations and the legendary artists RaeLynn has shared the stage with to songwriting, life on tour, and the moments that shaped her career. They also talk living with Type 1 diabetes, her passion for giving back, and a Justin Bieber confession Kaitlyn definitely wasn't expecting.

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#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...

#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...

#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 to...

#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...

#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 ab...

#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 li...

#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.<...

#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 b...

#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:

And 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...

#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...

#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...

#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 rebu...

#941. 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 wher...

#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...

#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 tod...