Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe

#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, a...

#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 r...

#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 st...

#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 la...

#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 ...

#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...

#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...

#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 ...

#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...

#860. Connor Wood — aka Fibula — is here, and this convo is full of the chaotic tangents we live for. Etsy witches? Obviously. Lorazepam life? Always. Off the dating apps? Yep…

We get into the Summer House rumors, how “Fibula” even became a thing, and how getting fired (twice) somehow led to TikTok fame and a full-blown comedy career!

It’s hilarious, unhinged (in the best way), and somehow still heartwarming. You’ll be texti...

#859. Kaitlyn is joined by one of the most iconic men in Bachelor history—Ben Higgins—to unpack the chaos, chemistry, and unseen moments from their unforgettable season. From how a coworker convinced him to apply for the show, to the Fantasy Suite date that ended with Ben accidentally destroying a $50,000 antique desk, this episode is full of stories you’ve never heard—until now!!

They revisit all their standout moments—fro...

#858. Fan favorite Jared Haibon joins Kaitlyn for this week’s Bachelorette rewatch, and they cover it all. He gets called out for voting for Britt (yep, still regrets it), relives the group date that left him with a black eye, and breaks down their most iconic moments — including a live Cranberries performance in a castle.

They dive into sleep deprivation, fashion fails, and a whole lot of movie quotes. Jared also opens up ...

#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), hilariou...

#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—openin...

#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 Kaitly...

#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 ye...

#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 si...

#852. It’s backkk! Kaitlyn’s kicking off her Bachelorette 10-year reunion series with none other than Tanner Tolbert! They take a trip down memory lane—from how his little sister secretly nominated him, to what really went down inside the mansion. Tanner opens up about his bromance with JJ, getting tight with producers, and why the rap battle date had him sweating even more than the boxing ring. He also shares the exact mo...

#851. Your girl is FORTY. And no, Kaitlyn can’t believe how easily that rolls off the tongue… but here we are!

In this solo birthday special, she’s pouring herself a strong one and sharing 40 life lessons from 40 years of dating, dancing, crying, healing, loving, learning, and—obviously—oversharing. From turning jealousy into inspiration to Ramen’s maxi pad incident (yes, really), this episode is packed with real talk,...