In My Hometown
Jamie Stein
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About This Podcast
In My Hometown is a fun and thought-provoking lifestyle podcast hosted by Jamie Stein and Pascal (fan favorite from The Golden Bachelorette). The show explores relationships, reinvention, and what it means to thrive in life’s “golden — or going golden — era.” (after 50!)
The podcast features two series:
Golden Era Conversations
Jamie, Pascal, and expert guests dive into real conversations about divorce, dating, sex, wellness, and life transitions, exploring how people reinvent themselves and build fulfilling next chapters.
Bachelor Nation Fix
Jamie and Pascal recap and react to the latest shows including The Bachelorette, The Golden Bachelor, Bachelor Mansion Takeover, and more — breaking down the drama, the contestants, and the moments everyone is talking about.
Friends from Bachelor Nation, relationship experts, and Chicago voices join the conversation to share their perspectives and insights.
Whether you’re here for real talk about relationships and reinvention or your weekly Bachelor Nation fix, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to In My Hometown.
Jamie Stein is an award-winning PR, communications, and marketing executive, former reporter, and brand spokesperson. Pascal is a fan-favorite and finalist from Season 1 of The Golden Bachelorette and a successful business owner for more than 40 years.
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Recent Episodes
S1E34 Is This A Midlife Crisis or an Awakening? | Erin Timm Shares Her Story
Writer, former model, mom, and Netflix Age of Attraction cast member Erin Timm joins Jamie and Pascal for a revealing conversation about the gap between the life we imagined and the life we actually…
S1E33 From Playboy Bunny to Society Columnist: Candace Jordan on Playboy, Fame & Golden Era
From Playboy Bunny and nine-time Playboy cover model to one of Chicago’s most recognizable media personalities and society columnists, Candace Jordan has spent decades at the center of celebrity…
S1E32 Older Women Dating Younger Men? Vanessa Drozda on Age Gaps & Double Standards | Netflix’s Age of Attraction
Women over 50 are no longer being sidelined in conversations around love, attraction, and dating — they’re becoming the romantic leads.On this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal explore the…
S1E31 A Secret Family Just 6 Miles Away | A Conversation with Author Mike Zimmerman
What would you do if you discovered your father had been living an entirely separate life — with another wife and children — just 6 miles away (in a neighboring suburb)?In this compelling episode of…
S1E30 Is Age Really Just a Number? Theresa DeMaria (54) On Dating a 27- Year Old | Netflix Age of Attraction Tell All
Is age really just a number in dating? And does it depend who’s older? This week on In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal sit down with Theresa DeMaria, 54, from the hit Netflix show Age of…
From Attorney to Tequila Founder: Reinvention & Career Change with Mara Smith
What does it really take to reinvent your career (and life) —and start a completely new chapter?In this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal sit down with Mara Smith, founder and CEO of…
S1E32 Bachelor Mansion Takeover Recap: Hit or Miss? + Dating Slang, Red Flags & Real Talk
The Bachelor Mansion Takeover finale recap + Dating slang terms (Putting Pascal to the test) and Real Red Flags!!In this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal recap the full season of HGTV’s…
Bachelor Nation Reacts to The Bachelorette Cancellation with Dina Lupancu & Parisa Shifteh
The cancellation of The Bachelorette sent shockwaves through Bachelor Nation — and Dina Lupancu and Parisa Shifteh (fan favs from Grant's season) join In My Hometown to share their perspective.We…
S1E34 After The Golden Bachelorette: Love, Friendship & The Bachelorette Cancellation - with Jordan & CK
Jordan Heller and CK (Charles King) join Jamie and Pascal to talk about what life really looks like after The Golden Bachelorette (and ofc Taylor Frankie Paul and The Bachelorette cancellation and…
S1E33 Chock Chapple: The Golden Bachelorette Couple & Life After the Show + The Bachelorette Cancellation
Chock Chapple joins In My Hometown for a candid conversation about life after The Golden Bachelorette—and the two unexpected love stories that came out of it.From his relationship with Joan to the…
S1E32 Bachelorette Reunion Recap, Taylor Frankie Paul Predictions & Bachelor Mansion Takeover
Bachelor Nation took fans on a walk down memory lane with The Bachelorette: Before the Rose and Reunion, bringing together women from 22 seasons of The Bachelorette to share advice and perspective…
S1E31 Bachelor Mansion Takeover Recap: Drama, Competition, and a Mansion That Needed Help
The Bachelor mansion might be the most overdue renovation in reality TV.In this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal break down the new HGTV show Bachelor Mansion Takeover, where Bachelor…
S1E30 Marriage in Midlife: Why Couples Drift — and How to Reconnect | Amy Lombardi
Marriage changes over time — especially in midlife.In this Golden Era conversation of the In My Hometown podcast, Jamie and Pascal sit down with marriage and couples therapist Amy Lombardi to talk…
S1E29 Supplements After 40: What Actually Works— Prescriptions, Personalized Care & Expert Tips with Pharmacist Donna Goodhart
Ever wonder which supplements actually matter — or how to make sure your medications are truly working for you as you get older?In this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal sit down with…
S1E28 Is Modern Dating Broken? Finding Love Without Apps with Megan Wessels
Is modern dating broken — or have we just forgotten how to connect?In this Valentine’s Day special episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal sit down with Megan Wessels, founder of Throwback…
S1E27 Career Pivots, Job Search Mistakes & Reinvention at Any Age with Recruiter + Author Nicki Perchik
Looking for career reinvention advice after 40 — or trying to avoid common job search and interview mistakes?On this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie Stein sits down with executive recruiter turned…
S1E26 Kenny Braasch & Mari Pepin — Bachelor in Paradise, Engagement & Life After Reality TV
Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin from Bachelor in Paradise join us to share the real story behind their relationship — from meeting on the beach to building a life together off camera. We discuss their…
S1E25 Dina Lupancu on The Bachelor (Grant's Season): Her Journey, Dating Now & Life After Reality TV
Pascal and Jamie sit down with Dina Lupancu from Grant’s season of The Bachelor for an honest, candid conversation about her journey on the show and what life looks like after reality TV.Dina opens…
S1E24 Marriage, Relationships & Dating after 50: Expectations & Real Talk
Dating today feels more complicated than ever—especially dating in midlife.In this episode, Jamie and Pascal talk modern dating, relationship expectations, red flags, and what actually matters when…
S1E23 New Year, New Perspective: Mindset Shifts That Create Lasting Change with psychologist Sarah Schmidt
Nearly 50% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions — and yet, most abandon them within weeks. So what actually works when it comes to change?In our first episode of the year, we sit down with Sarah…
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In My Hometown has published 45 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.
In My Hometown is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 49m.
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