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The Viall Files

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Welcome to The Viall Files, your go-to podcast for all things dating, relationships, pop culture, and Reality Television! Join Nick Viall, Natalie Joy, and the Household as they dive into the intricacies of love and life, all while keeping you updated on the latest in reality TV and celebrity news. Tune in almost every day of the week with four exciting episodes! On Mondays, you’ll hear heartfelt advice as listeners call in to “Ask Nick” about everything from dating dilemmas to life challenges. Tuesdays and Thursdays bring you “Reality Recap”, a lively variety show, packed with the hottest headlines and recaps of your favorite reality shows—from the latest drama on Bravo to the ups and downs of The Bachelor. And don’t miss our special “Going Deeper” episodes which drop periodically on Wednesdays, where we sit down with celebrities for candid conversations, asking the tough questions you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for relationship wisdom or just want to stay in the loop on pop culture, The Viall Files is the perfect place to be. Join the Household and get ready for a mix of laughter, insight, and hot gossip!

Episodes

E779 Ask Nick - She Stole My Ex, and My Bouquet

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode with a written Ask Nick about Hot Tubs. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller’s boyfriend has an unrequited crush. Our second caller wants to remove the bouquet girl out of the wedding video. And, our third caller’s sister came out of the closet and doesn't want to speak to her. "Why do you care?" Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please mak...

Jul 22, 20242 hr 35 minEp. 779

E778 - Kevin & Franklin Jonas, Love Island’s Daniela, Sandoval Sues Ariana, the Bachelorette, and Finstas

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It’s an exciting episode, as Kevin and Franklin Jonas join us to obsess over the Bachelorette. Meanwhile, Daniela from Love Island USA, has just left the villa and wants to spill her tea. “I think what Tom’s doing is terrible.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to [email protected]...

Jul 18, 20242 hr 27 minEp. 778

E777 - Love Island’s Liv, Brett from Bachelorette, RHOC Premiere, Bravo Layoffs, and Teeth Whitening Cults

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. Today we have Liv Walker from Love Island USA and Brett from Jenn’s the Bachelorette. Then we get into our household headlines: teeth whitening sponsorships, Gypsy Rose’s baby, Bachelor in Paradise returning, and the RHOC premiere. “It was an absolute dumpster fire of a tragic season last year.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as ...

Jul 16, 20243 hr 42 minEp. 777

E776 Ask Nick - I Can’t Travel Without My Boyfriend

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode discussing the concept of work wives and work husbands. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller feels bad for breaking up with her boyfriend while he’s in rehab. Our second caller’s Dad doesn't want her to serve liquor at her wedding. And, our third caller’s boyfriend is always sad when she travels. "You are treating non-negotiables like pet peeves" Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + her...

Jul 15, 20242 hr 43 minEp. 776

E775 - Love Island w/ Cazzie David, Bachelorette Casting, Gypsy Rose Pregnancy, and Parenting Bloopers

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. Movie night at Love Island’s Villa has commenced, and we’re throwing our popcorn. Join us as we discuss Gypsy Rose’ announcement, building baby furniture, and finding roaches in our house! “The truth is, Jenn didn’t keep him.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to [email protected]...

Jul 11, 20242 hr 47 minEp. 775

E774 Going Deeper with Jess Vestal

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Perfect Match’s Jess Vestal. Today we have a bonus episode, and boy is it filled with JUICY tea. How was Jess’ time on Perfect Match? How has her experience been in the public eye? And, where is she now in dating? “If that’s what clout means, I don’t want any of it” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relati...

Jul 10, 20242 hrEp. 774

E773 RR - Love Island Exclusive w/ Casa Amor Insider Sydney, The Bachelorette, and Everything Showers

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. Sydney from Love Island USA joins us, to talk all things Villa, Kaylor, Aaron, and Daniella. Meanwhile, we discuss the premiere of The Bachelorette, Everything Showers, and eating Airplane Food. “Kordell gives kinda like boy energy.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallf...

Jul 09, 20242 hr 1 minEp. 773

E772 Ask Nick - My $750 Wedding

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode with a written Ask Nick. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller feels like she’s moving too fast in her relationship. Our second caller’s mother thinks she tried to manipulate her, but now wants to reconnect. And, our third caller’s wedding officiant RSVP'd no… and it's her cousin. “Do you really want her at your wedding, or no?” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfil...

Jul 08, 20242 hr 51 minEp. 772

E771 RR - Love Island’s Andrea, Restaurant Horror Stories, Personality vs Looks, and Natalie’s Secret Sauce

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. Andrea from Love Island USA joins to talk all things Villa, Rob, and being Voted off. But first…. It’s the week of 4th of July, so we start the episode with a Pop Quiz: American History Edition. Then we get to our recaps: Lebron James and his son, Bonny, playing together, Heinz releasing a new ‘Everything sauce’, Paige Desorbo captioning an IG with ciao, and Kenya Moore being officially suspended. “For a second, I thought we were gonna have twins…”...

Jul 02, 20242 hrEp. 771

E770 Ask Nick - Second Guessing My Wedding

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode with a written Ask Nick. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller just got laid off and is having second thoughts about her wedding. Our second caller is expecting, but doesnt know how to tell her sister (who was happy she miscarried prior). And, our third caller wants to cut her grandma off. “Let’s figure out what the real truth of the situation is.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + he...

Jul 01, 20242 hr 46 minEp. 770

E769 RR - Love Island’s Hannah, Freaky Friday 2, Boeing Aircrafts, and Danielle Leaving Summer House

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. Freaky Friday is back for a sequel… so Nick and Natalie are switching bodies! Join us at Nick’s lake house, where we discuss flying on a Boeing aircraft, Cyrus family drama, Danielle Olivera leaving Summer House, and Joey Graziadei shaving his head. Meanwhile, Hannah Smith from Love Island USA, calls in to spill all the tea! “What’s so much better about Love Island USA this season, than others?” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: ht...

Jun 27, 20242 hr 36 minEp. 769

E768 GD w/ Micah Lussier of Perfect Match

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Perfect Match’s Micah Lussier. Today we bring you a bonus episode, and boy is it filled with JUICY tea. How was Micah’s time on Perfect Match? Did she believe Harry or Melinda? Where is she now with Kaz? “Idk where these men went to acting school, but they went somewhere before getting on this show” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode...

Jun 26, 20242 hr 50 minEp. 768

E767 RR - Perfect Match Finale, Love Island, Camilla Luddington, and RHONJ’s Team Teresa

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. This is a fun episode! Camilla Luddington, from Grey’s Anatomy, joins us to talk all things Bravo and Reality TV. Meanwhile, the household jumps into a roundtable discussion of all things Pop Topics: Love Island, Taylor Swift, Ben Affleck and JLo’s fame, as well as Daren Criss naming his newborn. “In New Jersey, if you get in someone’s face… it’s not a punch, but it's a situation” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfile...

Jun 25, 20242 hr 14 minEp. 767

E766 Ask Nick - He’s Choosing His Family

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode by responding to our previous Ask Nick’s comments. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller is wondering if she should tell a coworker about his girlfriend’s affair. Our second caller feels like her boyfriend goes mute around her family. And, our third caller wants to move, but her boyfriend wants to stay close to his family. “You’re literally talking to a version of your boyfriend right now” Start...

Jun 24, 20242 hr 58 minEp. 766

E765 RR - Perfect Match w/ Stevan, Brian Baumgartner, Love Island, Gypsy Rose, & Justin Timberlake Arrest

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. This is a fun episode! Brian Baugartner, from the Office, joins us to talk all things barbecue and build his perfect reality tv cast. Meanwhile, Stevan Ditter from Perfect Match zooms in to talk all things drama in the villa… How was his experience? How is he with Alara? What is he doing now? “We have to ask you, did he kiss Melinda?” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make sure to subscr...

Jun 20, 20242 hr 5 minEp. 765

E764 RR - Summer House, Perfect Match w/ Elys, Bach Bios, Kenya Moore Suspended, and RHONJ

Welcome back to reality recap. Today we start off with Nick’s first Father’s Day. Then we get to our drama: Kenya Moore being indefinitely suspended from the current season of RHOA, Football Player, Isaiah Bugs being arrested AGAIN, and Lindsay Hubbard being grilled at the Summer House Reunion Part 2. Meanwhile, Elys Hutchinson from Perfect Match joins us to talk about her experience on the show! “you know what? I was wrong.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles....

Jun 18, 20242 hr 13 minEp. 764

E763 Ask Nick - Flirting With an NHL Player

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode by addressing your gentle parenting responses and diving into the ideal dating expectations of men. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller wants to shoot her shot with a professional athlete. Our second caller is back with her ex, and is afraid to tell her parents. Finally, our third caller is thriving in her occupational industry but is afraid it turns off the men she’s dating. “As a woman who’s...

Jun 17, 20243 hr 36 minEp. 763

E762 GD w/ West Wilson - Summer House, Girlcode, Sleep Training, and Perfect Match with Tolú

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Summer House’ West Wilson. To start things out, we invite Tolú Ekundare from Netflix’s Perfect Match… She shares her experience matching with Izzy Zapata, Dom Gabriel, and Chris Hahn. Then we get to our interview with West. How was his first season? Who does he still talk to? Does he regret his relationship with Ciara? “When someone shows you who they are, believe it.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.suppor...

Jun 13, 20243 hr 57 minEp. 762

E761 RR - Summer House Reunion, Perfect Match w/ Kaz, Sandoval Drama, and Traitors Cast

Welcome back to reality recap. Today we discuss all of the drama… ranging from Billie Lee slamming Sandoval’s new girlfriend, West Wilson getting grilled during the Summer House Reunion Part 1, Traitors cast announcement, and Jesse Lally having an affair with Anna Nicole Smith. Meanwhile, Kaz Bishop, from The Perfect Match zooms in! What’s it like back on TV, who does he want to match with, and does he regret anything? “All I'm hearing is you’re a bottom feeder” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Vi...

Jun 11, 20242 hr 48 minEp. 761

E760 Ask Nick - Carrying My BFF’s Baby

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we talk about menu anxiety and gentle parenting. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller is carrying her best friend's baby, but her mother and law doesn’t approve. Our Second caller is a single mom and it’s been 9 years since she’s last called someone her boyfriend. Finally, our third caller feels like the city she lives in makes it impossible to move on from her ex. “When you look back at y...

Jun 10, 20243 hr 39 minEp. 760

E759 GD w Kristen Doute & Brianna Lapaglia - Valley Finale, Cast Separations, Tour Life & Car Accidents

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, we invite Brianna Lapaglia into the studio… How’s tour life with her boyfriend, Zack Bryan. How did she stumble into the podcasting world, choose her stage name, and navigate meeting other celebrities. Brianna answers it all! Then, we bring in Kristen Doute, formerly of Vanderpump Rules, and now of Bravo’s The Valley. She’s back on TV, the finale just aired, and new tea has occurred off camera. What’s her real thoughts o...

Jun 06, 20243 hr 36 minEp. 759

Lindsay Hubbard Speaks

Welcome back to The Viall Files! Today, Summer House’s Lindsay Hubbard joins us to talk about her devastating separation from Carl Radke. In this episode, we get the full timeline from Lindsay, as she walks us through their entire relationship. Moving from friends to fiancés, we break down the steps that lead to Carl breaking off their engagement. With the finale aired, and the reunion coming up shortly, we’ve learned so much since hearing about the initial breakup. Who was in the right? Did any...

Jun 05, 20242 hr 42 min

E758 RR - Our Pregnancy Scare, Summer House Finale, Caitlin Clark, and RHONJ Canceled w/Genesis Rodriguez

Welcome back to reality recap… Today we discuss the Summer House Finale and the long-awaited scene of Carl and Lindsay breaking off their engagement. Meanwhile, we dive into the world of Vanderpump and the Valley with Genesis Rodriguez. Was Scheana and Lala set up by producers, who should have a spin-off, and is this the end of Vanderpump Rules? Finally, is RHONJ’s canceled reunion a sign of an inevitable recast? We answer all of these burning questions… “How do you try not to spread a rumor… Yo...

Jun 04, 20242 hr 55 minEp. 758

E757 Ask Nick - To Sign the NDA, or Not?

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we introduce Nick to some viral internet dating theories and read a written Ask Nick. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller’s boyfriend was caught watching videos of his ex-girlfriend. She still loves him, but this made her feel icky about herself. Our Second caller was talking to an ex-marine, until he wanted her to sign an NDA before their next date. After doing her own digging and sneaki...

Jun 03, 20242 hr 13 minEp. 757

E756 Ask Nick Update Special Episode - Part 20

Welcome back to The Viall Files! Today we have another special “where are they now” update show where we give you updates from our past callers to see what’s happened in their situations and relationships since appearing on the show. But wait… first we introduce Nick to some viral dating theories! Our first caller originally called in because she broke off her engagement, but wasn't prepared to be at mutual events with him. She calls in to update us, as she was recently in a wedding party with h...

May 31, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 756

E755 GD w Emma Hernan + VPR Pt 3 - The End? Diddy Updates, North West Performance, and SH Reunion Trailer

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about some recent headlines, such as the Vanderpump Reunion Part 3, North West performing at The Hollywood Bowl, the trailer for Gypsy Rose’s show and her upcoming appearance on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and the Summer House Reunion Trailer. Then, we talk to Emma Hernan about all things Selling Sunset, Selling The OC, her friendships with her castmates, the feud with Nicole, the...

May 30, 20243 hr 59 minEp. 755

E754 RR - Danny and Nia Booko, LoverBoy vs Spritz Society, RHONJ Family Drama, and The Valley

Today we invite Danny and Nia Booko to our studio, as the household discusses their experience filming The Valley. But first, we discuss Craig Conover being caught in a Spritz vs. LoverBoy debacle… is Craig in the wrong for investing in a competitor? Then we jump into RHONJ, and dissect Teresa’s dominance in the arena of family drama. Ending our pop culture discussion with the infamous Four Seasons Orlando baby. “He pitched you a sitcom and y’all ended up on a soap opera.” Start your 7 Day Free ...

May 29, 20242 hr 12 minEp. 754

E753 Ask Nick - Missionary Parents

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Dr Orna Guralnik, from the hit show Couples Therapy, joins us to talk about the new season and her take on therapy in general. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller called in because she and her husband disagree on the gender for their next embryo transfer. Her husband wants to guarantee a boy, but she is persistent in leaving it a surprise. Our second caller is nervous because her long-term boyfriend is meeting her Chr...

May 28, 20242 hr 22 minEp. 753

E752 GD w/ Brian Kelley + VPR Reunion Part 2, Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, & JoJo’s 21st Birthday

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about some recent headlines, such as the UK’s Sexiest Men list, Tom Hanks’ son explaining the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake drama, JoJo Siwa celebrating her 21st birthday (and Facetiming Nick). And we also talk about the Vanderpump Reunion Part 2 and how we feel about phrases such as boundaries and gaslighting. Then, we talk to Brian and Brittney Kelley about all things country music, how t...

May 23, 20243 hr 51 minEp. 752

E751 RR - Diddy Security Footage, Golden Paradise, RHONJ, Harrison Butker, VPR Reunion, The Valley and SH

Today, Elizabeth Wagmeister joins the household to chat about all things reality television. We talk about the ongoing Diddy allegations, including the recently released security camera footage (TW: DV, SA). We also talk about RHONJ coming back to our screens and what we think of this new season. Then, we talk about Summer House and how we feel about Kyle criticizing Amanda and Paige. Next, we talk about The Valley and the cast’s trip to Big Bear. Finally, we talk about the Vanderpump Rules Seas...

May 21, 20242 hr 9 minEp. 751