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In My Hometown

In My Hometown

Written by: Jamie Stein
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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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Episodes
  • 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? Theresa DeMaria (54) On Dating a 27- Year Old | Netflix Age of Attraction Tell All
    Apr 27 2026

    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 Attraction—hosted by Nick Viall and Natalie Joy.

    Theresa and John's (27) relationship on the show made headlines their 27 year age gap. Now she’s sharing what really happened—behind the scenes, off camera, and beyond what viewers saw.

    We get into what that relationship was actually like, what surprised her most, and why age gap dynamics still feel so different when the woman is older.

    From chemistry vs. compatibility to societal expectations and real-life logistics, this is a candid, honest conversation about dating, relationships, and connection—at any age.
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    58 mins
  • From Attorney to Tequila Founder: Reinvention & Career Change with Mara Smith

    From Attorney to Tequila Founder: Reinvention & Career Change with Mara Smith
    Apr 20 2026

    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 Inspiro Tequila.

    After a successful career as an attorney and business strategist - and years focused on raising her family, Mara made a bold pivot—launching a premium tequila brand in a male-dominated industry.

    We talk about what it means to bet on yourself, navigate uncertainty, and pursue something new—even when it feels risky. From career change to entrepreneurship, this conversation is all about redefining what’s possible in your next chapter.

    Whether you’re considering a career shift, starting a business, or simply asking “what’s next?”—this episode will leave you thinking differently about reinvention.

    In My Hometown explores relationships, reinvention, and real life in your "Golden & Going Golden Era"—with honest conversations, expert insights, and a little Bachelor Nation along the way.
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    49 mins
  • Bachelor Mansion Takeover Recap: Hit or Miss? + Dating Slang, Red Flags & Real Talk

    Bachelor Mansion Takeover Recap: Hit or Miss? + Dating Slang, Red Flags & Real Talk
    Apr 13 2026

    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 Mansion Takeover and share their unfiltered hot takes—from the finale results to what worked (and what didn’t).

    • Dating Slang - are you up to date?
    • Modern dating realities
    • Red flags vs. green flags
    • How dating has changed—and what actually matters now

    Whether you watched every episode or are just here for the dating conversation, this one is fun, honest, and full of opinions.

    Join the conversation in the comments:

    -Did the right person win?

    -And… how many of these dating terms did YOU know?

    About the show:

    In My Hometown is a lifestyle podcast exploring relationships, reinvention, and thriving in your Golden & Going Golden Era—with a mix of real talk and Bachelor Nation fix.

    #BachelorMansion #HGTV #BachelorNation #DatingAdvice #DatingOver40 #Relationships #RealityTV #DatingTalk #GoldenEra #Podcast
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    47 mins
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