Episodes 45
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (19)
Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
76%
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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

Jun 10, 2026 1h Transcript

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

Jun 03, 2026 52m Transcript

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

May 18, 2026 53m Transcript

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

May 11, 2026 51m Transcript

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

Apr 27, 2026 58m Transcript

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

Apr 20, 2026 48m Transcript

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

Apr 13, 2026 46m Transcript

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

Apr 07, 2026 54m Transcript

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

Mar 30, 2026 46m Transcript

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

Mar 23, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

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

Mar 16, 2026 47m Transcript

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

Mar 09, 2026 37m Transcript

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

Mar 05, 2026 1h 1m

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

Feb 19, 2026 48m

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

Feb 12, 2026 54m

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

Feb 05, 2026 55m

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

Jan 29, 2026 1h 3m

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

Jan 22, 2026 1h

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

Jan 16, 2026 1h 3m

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

Jan 08, 2026 1h 3m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does In My Hometown have?

In My Hometown has published 45 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is In My Hometown still active?

In My Hometown is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 49m.

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