#870. This week, Kaitlyn is joined by The McBee Dynasty’s Steven McBee Jr. — the cowboy turned reality TV star whose family drama is giving Yellowstone a run for its money. From his days on Joe Millionaire to running a 40,000-acre farm to that infamous butt shower scene, Steven’s spilling everything we’ve been dying to know.

He’s dishing on how his family landed a Bravo show, where things really stand with Calah, the surprising type of women he can’t resist, and why his first dates literally cost thousands. We’re also getting personal: his dad’s absence this season, his mom stepping into the spotlight, and if we’ll ever see him handing out roses on The Bachelor.

And of course — we wrap it up with a juicy confession that involves a girl, a freezing Missouri night, and a gas station fail. Buckle up, because this convo is equal parts cowboy, chaos, and confessions!

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• (2:13) – How the McBee Dynasty Became Reality Tv!
• (7:30) – Steven answers the #1 fan question about his on-again, off-again girlfriend.
• (8:52) – Why His First Dates Cost Thousands of Dollars!
• (22:49) – Where’s Steven’s Dad This Season? Steven opens up about his father’s absence.
• (39:40) – Steven shares an epic confession that involves a girl he was in love with and a gas station disaster.

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#869. For years, Amanda Knox’s name was defined by headlines, speculation, and a story that wasn’t hers to tell. Now, with her new Hulu series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, she’s finally reclaiming her narrative — and she joins Kaitlyn for one of the most powerful, emotional conversations ever on Off the Vine.

Amanda sets the record straight about those infamous “strange behavior” moments, the coerced false confession, and what it was like to spend nearly her entire twenties under the shadow of prison and retrials. She opens up about survivor’s guilt, the toll on her family, and how becoming a mother reshaped the way she views it all.

She also shares what it was like collaborating with Monica Lewinsky and Grace Van Patten, why the world was so quick to villainize her, and the memory of Meredith Kercher she wants the world to remember beyond the news coverage.

Raw, unfiltered, and deeply human — this is Amanda Knox like you’ve never heard her before!

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• (8:20) – Survivor’s guilt: Amanda opens up about carrying the weight of being the one who lived.
• (18:13) – Family impact: Why Amanda believes her mom suffered more than she did.
• (31:59) – Behind the series: Working with Monica Lewinsky and Grace Van Patten on her new Hulu show.
• (52:37) – Strange behavior: Amanda sets the record straight on the infamous media narrative.
• (1:00:13) – Remembering Meredith: Amanda honors her roommate’s life and the traits she wants the world to remember.

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#868. What happens when you dedicate your entire life to the game you love… and then it’s suddenly gone?

This week, Kaitlyn sits down with 2x World Cup Champion Ashlyn Harris, who opens up about the extreme competitor she’s always been (spoiler: don’t challenge her in beer pong), the brutal toll pro soccer took on her body, and what it really feels like when the dream ends overnight. She shares how she found purpose after retirement, why she walked away from the “traditional” post-athlete path, and what it means to raise her kids with intention. Ashlyn also gets candid about being openly gay in sports, how her journey of identity shaped her, and yes — she spills on her love story with Sophia Bush.

Hit play, because if you think you know Ashlyn Harris… think again. And don’t miss her new podcast, Wide Open, produced by iHeart Women’s Sports!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• (5:57) – The brutal toll pro soccer took on Ashlyn’s body—and what it really feels like when the dream ends overnight.
• (21:15) – Her decision to retire: mental, physical, and why the love of the game eventually faded.
• (35:03) – Being a gay woman in sports, representation, and the reality of living openly in the locker room.
• (44:54) – Her love story with Sophia Bush, how they met, and why Ashlyn calls her “a saint.”

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#867. When Kaitlyn Bristowe sits down with Canadian country music icon Brett Kissel, you know you’re in for a mix of belly laughs, heartfelt moments, and maybe even a little singing. Brett takes Kaitlyn back to where it all started — writing his first song at just 7 years old — and shares how that early passion shaped his new album, Let Your Horses Run.

They dive deep into the world of country music songwriting, swapping stories about the creative process and unpacking the emotional backstory behind his new track “Rich Is,” a moment so powerful it brings Kaitlyn to tears. But it’s not all serious — there’s plenty of laughter as they use ChatGPT to roast Brett’s life, swap Canadian slang, and relive his wild ride on a bull for his latest music video (that he almost made 8 seconds!).

It’s part heartfelt storytelling, part hilarious catch-up between two buddies — and all the reason you need to hit play.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• (10:55) Brett shares how he started songwriting at just 7 years old — and even sings a little of his very first song.
• (14:32) The emotional backstory behind “Rich Is” from his new album Let Your Horses Run — Brett walks Kaitlyn through the lyrics, and she can’t hold back tears.
• (32:51) The wild story of riding a bull for his latest music video — how close he came to 8 seconds, and whether he’d do it again.

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#866. Kaitlyn sits down with the internet’s favorite pop culture historian, astrology girlie, and professional yapper — Tefi Pessoa. From being the “worst receptionist” to landing her own talk show, going viral on TikTok, and now launching her new podcast Tefi Talks with Vox Media, Tefi takes us through the unfiltered evolution of her career. The two cover everything from past life regressions (turns out Tefi was once a large Scottish man), to surviving on olives and noodles in New York, dodging the male gaze, and what it’s really like interviewing icons like Nicole Kidman on the red carpet. Plus, she shares the advice she gives online (and sometimes needs to take herself), her karaoke lineup, and why Stevie Nicks would be her dream gossip partner! It’s the ultimate girl gossip sesh — tune in now!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• (7:11) – Tefi shares her go-to karaoke lineup!
• (13:13) – The wild past life regression where she discovered she was a large Scottish man.
• (28:00) – How she landed her first YouTube hosting gig!
• (46:09) – Why Nicole Kidman stands out as her all-time favorite interview.

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#865. What if the life you built—your marriage, your identity, your comfort zone—no longer aligned with who you really are?

Bestselling author and speaker Amber Rae joins Kaitlyn to talk about her new book Loveable and the moment everything changed: meeting her soulmate while still married. She opens up about navigating a sexless relationship, struggling with Adderall addiction and eating disorders, and learning how to sit with her emotions instead of silencing them.They dive deep into the power of truth, vulnerability, and the scary but beautiful process of coming home to yourself.

If you’ve ever stayed in something because it felt comfortable—or silenced your truth to avoid disappointing others—this episode is for YOU.

Listen now and ask yourself: What truth are you afraid to admit… and why?

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• (8:09) – Amber shares the pivotal moment she met her soulmate while still married and how it set off a complete unraveling of the life she had built.
• (17:50) – A powerful conversation about people-pleasing, self-abandonment, and what happens when you realize you’ve been living for others.
• (26:40) – Amber opens up about life after a sexless marriage, reconnecting with desire, and healing intimacy wounds in a new relationship.
• (37:30) – A raw look into Amber’s experience with Adderall addiction, eating disorders, and the deeper issues driving them.
• (48:57) – Amber shares a powerful question to help you face the truth you might be avoiding.

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#864. WWE legend Charlotte Flair (aka Ashley Fliehr) joins me for a rare and raw conversation about everything beyond the ring — from the pressure of living up to Ric Flair’s legacy, to becoming the first woman to win two Royal Rumbles, to carrying the weight of being a generational talent while building a name of her own.

She opens up about how her late brother’s passing led her into wrestling, the emotional reality behind her egg-freezing journey, and why it’s taken her nearly a decade to finally ask herself: “What does Ashley want?”

We get into body image, aging in the spotlight, dating, and how she’s learning to soften — even when the world expects her to be a villain.

Enjoy my conversation with Ashley!!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• (4:06) Breaking free from Ric Flair’s shadow — becoming a legend in her own right
• (9:29) How the loss of her brother led her to wrestling
• (18:40) The challenge of separating Ashley from Charlotte in the public eye
• (28:55) Opening up about her  divorce, & and her egg freezing journey
• (37:10) Is Ashley ready to date again? A hopeless romantic speaks her truth!

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#863. Kaitlyn sits down with THE Chris Harrison — host of The Bachelor franchise for 20 years — not just for this 10-year reunion finale, but to catch up on where he’s at today. From the infamous “shut your whore legs” moment to his candid admission that producers wanted Kaitlyn to have sex on the show, Chris shares what it was really like being the voice of the show.

He opens up about his life before the franchise, how the early seasons created true reality TV superstars, and what he misses most about being part of it all. Plus: iconic memories, never-before-heard behind-the-scenes stories, and one ridiculous travel tale that proves how much he really loves Kaitlyn.

It’s full-circle. It’s unfiltered. It’s the Chris Harrison you’ve been waiting to hear from. Listen now — this reunion finale is one for the books!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• (1:47) – What Chris was doing before becoming the face of Bachelor Nation
• (13:30) – The infamous “shut your whore legs” moment
• (16:50) – Why early Bachelor seasons made real stars (and why that’s changed)
• (20:12) – Chris asks Kaitlyn: Who would you hook up with from your season now? 
• (27:33) – What was really happening behind the scenes when Kaitlyn had sex on the show?

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#862. Katie Thurston is back on the pod with her husband, comedian Jeff Arcuri, and this one’s equal parts emotional and hilarious. We get all the real updates—where she’s at with stage 4 cancer, what the treatment looks like day-to-day, and how she’s become a major voice for advocating earlier mammograms and pushing doctors to listen.

Katie opens up about the stat that most men leave after a diagnosis—and how Jeff did the opposite and married her. We also talk about their IVF journey, the grief of not being able to carry a child, and how Katie continues to encourage Jeff to chase his comedy career—even in the middle of everything. 

You’ll hear how they met, how humor plays a role in the darkest moments, and why laughter and love are getting them through it. There are tears, there are laughs, and at the end of the day—it’s just a feel-good episode with friends. Enjoy!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• (11:20) — Katie’s stage 4 cancer updates and tumor shrinkage
• (23:47)— Jeff’s comedy world tour update!
• (40:30) — How Katie and Jeff met!
• (50:00) — IVF journey: hopes, grief, and what’s ahead!

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#861. You asked, she answered — the reunion deep-dive you’ve been waiting for!

This week, Kaitlyn’s flying solo and diving into your questions about her 10-Year Bachelorette Reunion. She’s sharing what episode was the hardest to rewatch, who she was most nervous to interview, the regret that still lingers, and what really went down with Nick and Shawn skipping the reunion.

She also reveals who surprised her the most, who had the best glow-up, and whether she’d ever consider being the Golden Bachelorette!

Honest answers, real reflections, and the kind of behind-the-scenes insight only Kaitlyn can give.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• 3:45 — The hardest episode to rewatch….
• 6:00 — Who Kaitlyn was most nervous to interview (and how it actually went)
• 13:45 — The biggest surprise from the reunion — who really impressed her!
• 16:10 — Why Nick Viall and Shawn Booth never ended up on the podcast
• 23:20 — Who had the best glow-up?

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