In My Hometown
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.
In My Hometown
Golden Bachelor Recap: Hometown Dates, Mel Holding Back + Debbie's Exit
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The Golden Bachelor Season 2 with Mel Owens continues with Hometown Dates for Peggy, Debbie and Cindy. Hosts Jamie Stein and Pascal unpack the most revealing week yet - with returning special guest, Jordan Heller. Mel met the families of Peggy, Debbie and Cindy, but even hometown warmth couldn’t melt his cool exterior.
Both Cindy’s and Peggy’s daughters voiced doubts, saying they couldn’t get a read on Mel’s feelings for their moms — and they’re not alone. Mel seems reluctant to even share he might see himself with any of the ladies. There's guarded and then there's guarded.
He sent Debbie home and now Peggy and Cindy remain but we’re all wondering: Is Mel truly ready to open up?
Pascal offers his signature hot takes, Jamie dives into the emotional undercurrents, and Jordan shares his perspective. And, don't miss the part where Pascal and Jamie disagree on what desperation looks like.
🎧 In My Hometown brings you The Golden Bachelor Recap series — equal parts humor, heart, and real-world insight for anyone navigating their “going golden or golden era” of love.
💛 Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify so you don’t miss next week’s recap and more!
