Today we are joined by Dr. Amen, one of America's leading psychiatrists and brain health experts. He has authored or coauthored 80 professional articles and more than 40 books, including New York Times mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. On this episode we talk about how our brain can influence our relationships, and how looking at our brain type can help with compatibility and happiness with our partner. We also spoke about how many of the things we do daily can be harming our ...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 319
You asked for it and we heard you …Justin Long & Christian Long join Nick today to breakdown all of the Bachelor In Paradise drama. Have Justin's thoughts on Brendan changed? Do Christian and Justin have the same hot takes ? How many bachelor contestants can Justin do an impression of? The guys cover everything on this supersized recap. Check out Christian and Justin's new files "Lady Of The Manor" coming out September 17th on all streaming platforms and for a limited time in theaters. #Lady...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 318
On today's episode of Ask Nick, our first caller was cheated on by her husband and is still wanting to work it out but he refers to her as his "fall back plan." Our second caller is a guy in a situationship who wants to date someone who just wants to be friends with benefits because she has someone else she is also interested in and is off the heels of a divorce. Our third caller is dealing with an ex who won't stop texting and calling her to the point where it is bordering on harassment. Finall...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 317
Today we are joined by Michael Allio from Katie's season of The Bachelorette. Michael answers all the questions that Nick and Bachelor Nation have been wanting to know. Nick not only gets Michael thoughts on his season and the events that transpired during and after his departure, but he also spends time hearing Michael's story. They dig into what Michael's life was like before the show, how he made it through his wife's passing, how fatherhood changed him, and how much say his son has on girlfr...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 316
We're breaking down all the BIP drama with Ali Barthwell, comedian, staff writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Vulture! Ali brings the hottest of takes and has a lot to say...per usual. "Here it is like the tinder is walking amongst you …" Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. For merch please visit www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 315
On today's episode of Ask Nick our first caller is in a rotating pattern with the same guy: they hook up, they try to define the relationship, and then they break up. She, however, keeps reaching out to him when she ends other relationships to hook up and needs to understand both of their choices. Our second caller was thrown into a long distance relationship because of school and is feeling like she is 100% in the relationship but feels like her partner is becoming distant. Third, we speak with...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 314
Today on the Viall Files, Nick sits down once again with friend-of-the-show, the inspirational Tyler Merritt. Tyler and Nick don't hold back, diving right into Tyler's new book, I Take My Coffee Black , where he recounts hilarious stories from his life while weaving in lessons on privilege, the legacy of lynching and sharecropping, and so much more. In their raw conversation, Tyler shares with us his recent cross with cancer and some of the gut-wrenching moments he experienced while facing the t...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 313
Today we recap Bachelor In Paradise with one of our recap staples Dave Holmes. Dave and Nick break down two nights of Paradise which is not an easy task with these drama filled episodes. They have your hot takes on everything from fights with Mari & Demi & Aaron & Thomas , Bachelorette Becca hitting the beach, Tia & Kendals arrivals, contestant exits, and couple changeups. So strap in cause there is a lot to cover. "Oh we are going to the 2021 Smoke , Show this year, they are goi...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 312
Today on another edition of Ask Nick, we begin with someone who is into her neighbor and thinks she's been obvious about it but he still hasn't taken the bait. Should she be more direct or is he just not into it? Next, we talk to someone who is having trouble bringing up issues with her boyfriend for fear of being 'dramatic' or that it will turn into a fight. She learns, though, that the real struggle might be the power dynamic and that what she really needs is to be honest with herself. Then, w...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 311
Today Nick is joined by host of the Hoot & A Half podcast and popular internet phenom, the charming, Matt King. Nick and Matt jump right into it talking about how Matt overcame his fear of public speaking to become a competitive speech champion, how he moved past heartbreak to find love again, and how he got his girlfriend to stay interested at the start of dating. Matt also shares his thoughts on the recent David Dobrik news, if he's ever been jealous of others' success, and how his dad hel...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 310
Today on the Bachelor in Paradise recap Nick is joined by the one, the only: Lance Bass. With a lot happening, Lance and Nick have much to talk about so they jump right in discussing Demi's pot-stirring antics, his thoughts on the hard-to-read Brendan, and whether Thomas might be a tiny bit of a sociopath. They also discuss Connor's country music, Marissa's sex-positivity, and Riley's awesome swag. Lance shares how this is a dream come true job, how he talked boy bands with Kenny, and his person...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 309
On today's episode of Ask Nick we begin with a woman who never got a DNA test on her daughter to find out which of the two men she slept with was her father. Years later she is realizing that it's not who she thought it was and doesn't know if she should to tell him. Our next caller knows he is addicted to porn and has found his dream girl but knows his addiction is getting in the way of their relationship and he is ready to do what it takes to not lose her. Third, we speak with a gentleman who ...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 308
Today we are joined by CNCO. CNCO is a Multi-platinum and Latin Grammy nominated boy band racing up the charts and they are opening up and sharing more about their lives with us like they never have before. The guys sit with Nick to discuss losing a member of their band, heart break, relationship boundaries, sliding into DM's, trying to find love, what they are looking for in girl, insecurities, and being a family that can lean on each other no matter what comes their way. "We created a family h...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 307
Today we recap Bachelor In Paradise with television personality and friend of show Cathy Kelley. Nick and Cathy cover all the hot button topics in Paradise including David Spade, Karl & Victoria's first impressions on the beach, age differences, grocery story Joe, and Tre's uncle!. Then they dive in on whether they thought any of the couples spoke before the show and their predictions for who they think could be candidates for the next Bachelor. It's another breakdown you don't want to miss....
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 306
On today's episode of Ask Nick we begin with a woman whose boyfriend accidentally texted her porn which led to a serious discussion about porn and their relationship. Our second caller broke up with her boyfriend when his ego and lack of empathy for other people started to take a toll on their relationship. Next, we speak with a woman who was confused when she and her boyfriend stopped having sex and he kept coming up with excuses on why he did not want to be intimate. Now that they are broken u...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 305
Today we are joined by Bachelorette contestant Greg Grippo. Nick asks him all the questions you want the answers to and nothing is held back. What is the real story about acting school? Does he have regrets now that he is able to watch it all back? How did he end up on The Bachelorette? What was said in the moments we did not see? Was there anything that could of been said that would have made him stay? Greg answers the hard questions right up to the end so don't miss a minute of this episode. "...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 304
Today we recap The Bachelorette finale with friend of show Mina Kimes and Psychologist Dr. Diane Strachowski. In breaking down the episode, we cover attachment theories, setting relationship boundaries, empowerment, and more. These topics clarify Katie choosing Blake, Justin's exit, Katie and Greg's conversation, and family dynamics. This team is just what the doctor ordered to take a clinical look at the episode. "…attachment theory is like tea, you don't know the flavor until you put it in hot...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 303
On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with a woman who has been with someone for 3 years and he continues to break up with her over things she considers petty. But she needs to recognize why it may not be petty to him, especially if it involves an ex. Our next caller has an issue with over-romanticizing her relationships and future-tripping way before she should be. Low energy is the issue with our next caller. She has an issue with people meeting her and assuming she is awkward only to come t...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 302
Welcome to a bonus episode of The Viall Files. Today we are joined by Dr. Alexandra Solomon. Over the last two decades, Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon has become one of today's most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her work on Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the world. Dr. Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and she is on faculty in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern Univ...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 301
Sex, Infidelity, Fantasy, Marriage, and Netflix! That is right, today on our 300th episode Nick and guest, Missi Pyle, take the time to break down the popular Netflix series Sex/Life. You may know Missi from Gone Girl, Dodgeball, Galaxy Quest and long list of other fan favorite films. She came to us right off of a film set working with the same prosthetics team as Sex/Life's and Missi helps us answer our big questions! Missi also gives a perspective on marriage and radical honesty based on her r...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 300
Today we are recapping The Bachelorette with the one and only, Wells Adams. Nick and Wells' experiences on this show, make the discussion about this incredibly dramatic episode ridiculously insightful from an insider perspective only they can serve up. Hometowns, family heroes, the Greg breakup, Katie's reactions, predictions, and heartbreak, the guys cover it all. Nick also tries to press Wells for some inside information on Paradise, but the one thing we heard is that we should not make our pe...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 299
On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with someone who has made a self-proclaimed mess of things by cheating on her boyfriend with someone in her friend group. Next, we speak with a woman who is out of a situationship but in wanting closure from her ex she, is realizing that what she really needs is to get her anger out and stop replaying things in her head. Our next caller is wondering how, after hooking up with someone for so long, not to get feelings or want to date the person you are being...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 298
Dr. Maya Shankar is a behavioral scientist that discusses with Nick how it is possible to change people's minds not only in personal relationships, but also on a global scale. They dive deep into topics like social norms, narcissism, power dynamics, personal biases, and even The Bachelor. Maya is currently the Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google and is the creator, host, and executive producer of "A Slight Change of Plans", a podcast with Pushkin Industries. Maya previously served ...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 297
The Bachelorette Recap With Tristan Watson Today we are recapping The Bachelorette with Tristan Watson. You may know Tristan from his live recaps on his socials and we had to get him in the studio to see what he would say in person. In this breakdown we all have thoughts about Thomas not being at the tell all in person, Michael's exit and what would it look like if he were to become The Bachelor, Karl, Hunter, Connor making out with an audience member and what we think we will see during hometow...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 296
On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with talking about cheating. Our first caller's boyfriend cheated on her with his ex who is still in their friend group. She forgave him but she is around this ex on a regular basis and is finding it hard to not have anxiety about the situation. Next, we speak to someone who considers herself to be the D.U.F.F. (designated ugly fat friend) in her friend group and is finding it hard when they are out together because she does not get acknowledged by guys wh...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 295
On today's episode of The Viall Files we are joined by recording artist, Olivia Obrien. Olivia uses so much of her personal life in her writing and music and she is not shy about sharing those stories with us today. Relationships, mental health, insecurities, and the challenge to overcome it all, not only leads to a reflective and honest conversation between Nick and Olivia, but also to some really amazing music. "I popped out of the womb and started flirting." Please make sure to subscribe so y...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 294
Today we are recapping The Bachelorette with one of our favorite television personalities, the one and only Zuri Hall. First Nick and Zuri give their thoughts on the cast of Paradise and what they are looking forward to the most with some of their favorite cast members. Then we break down this weeks episode, covering everything from Greg's second one on one, thoughts on fantasy suites, Andrew's exit, and those amazing group date paintings. Get ready for a full analysis of this weeks episode and ...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 293
On today's episode of Ask Nick we begin by speaking with someone who says she is "highly emotional" and working on it in therapy, but doesn't think that her boyfriend should poke at her insecurities when they get into a fight. Second, we have a woman who's friendship with a guy has grown into something more, but he is moving to a different country and after a month of starting to date each other he wants to have a long distance commitment but she is unsure if it is the right decision for them. N...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 292
On today's episode of The Viall Files we are joined by the legendary Steve-O. You know him from MTV's Jack Ass, his stand up comedy, or just from being the guy that makes your jaw drop with his stunts. If you are only familiar with Steve-O from Jack Ass, this episode may have you getting to know him in a whole new way as he and Nick have an extremely insightful conversation about his sobriety and how that has changed his relationships - both romantic and in life. They also tackle societal norms,...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 291
Today we are recapping The Bachelorette with recording artist MAX who was on this weeks episode, and after a week of living on the same floor with the guys he has some amazing behind the scenes tea that we could not get enough of. Nick and MAX get into Connor's exit, Justin & Katie's chemistry in person, Hunter's fall from grace, and perhaps answer some of MAX's fan boy questions. We have an in depth breakdown for you so don't miss a minute of it. MAX's new song "Butterflies" with Ali Gatie ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 290
