On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with a caller that is very attracted to someone who is working around her home. He is married and she knows she should not get involved but the romance novel drama of it all has her enjoying the attention and wanting more. Second, we speak with a woman who is trying to figure out the difference between red flags and flaws. Our third caller is trying to figure out what happened after she received a grand gesture from the person she is dating and then he pul...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 289
On todays episode of The Viall Files we are joined by the amazingly dynamic duo that is Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan. Most you will know them from The Lord Of The Rings but they are spending some time peeling back the layers of friendship in their new podcast The Friendship Onion. Nick speaks with the guys a little bit about their iconic work but really gets into the hard hitting topics like Billy's knees being weak cause his butt is weak, naming cars, dating, marriage, even venomous insects....
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 288
Today we recap the Bachelorette with Nick's one and only, Natalie Joy. Recording from Nick's childhood home in Wisconsin, they cover all of Natalie's hot takes on the season so far, Natalie's thoughts on Bach Nation from a newcomer's perspective, and this week's fairly drama-free episode. Together they dive into Blake's character arc thus far, why Andrew is perfect, Hunter (and his sinuses) emerging as a potential villain, and Greg's resting sad face. Nick also gets some insider details from Wel...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 287
On today's episode of Ask Nick we first speak with a woman who is struggling with her husband's new jealousy when it comes to her co-workers of the opposite sex. Our second caller had a baby and her husband who originally wanted to have more than one child has since decided he would not like to have any more children. She still wants a bigger family and now doesn't know how to handle this without either of them feeling some resentment. Third, we chat with someone who finds someone she likes on a...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 286
Today on The Viall Files we are joined by The Bachelorette herself, Katie Thurston. Katie shares with us what we didn't see when it came to Tre & Thomas and why she used the word "unkind" upon his exit. We find out more about Blake sliding into her DM's before coming on the show and who she thought the person coming in could be. Then Nick takes some time to get to know Katie a little bit more away from the show and we learn more about what makes this strong woman, strong. "The biggest thing ...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 285
Today we are recapping The Bachelorette with the one and only Dave Holmes. Nick and Dave break it all down from Thomas's exit, the mob mentality on the show, Andrew S's comments, and the return of Blake! We even take a look at some of the guys instagrams to see who is promoting their time on the show and perhaps is being a little contradictory from what they are saying on the show. Who do they really think was "ostrasicized" and "de-monsterized"? It's a recap you will not want to miss ahead of o...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 284
On today's episode of Ask Nick we first speak with someone who has been with her boyfriend for 7 years. After having 2 kids together she wants to get married, but he is happy with the way things are. Second, we speak with someone who is in a good relationship, but after a year of dating he still does not want to meet her family or introduce her to his and says he is not ready for commitment. Third, we speak with someone who posted her view on a political issue and then got a text from her boyfri...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 283
Today on The Viall Files we are joined by recording artist Andy Grammer. Nick and Andy jump right in and get deep discussing self worth, egos, balance, and how these things inspired some of Andy's new music. They have both learned a lot of lessons coming out of the pandemic and the way they look at things now which changed who they thought they were before. Andy gives us a poem and talks about his fears of how his new music will be received and the very real topics he covers in the hopes it will...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 282
Today we are recapping The Bachelorette with friend of show, Selling Sunset's , Chrishell Stause. Chrishell joins us for her third time to go through a very drama filled episode of The Bachelorette. Nick spills some of the behind the scenes moments we did not see on the episode and we find out that maybe Chrishell has a little crush on Aaron? From worked up drama, red flags, and heart felt touching moments we cover it all today on The Viall Files. "…so you were the Oprah of the episode." Please ...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 281
On today's episode of Ask Nick we begin with a woman who is having trouble with the person she is seeing because he is a little too passive when it comes being physical and she is starting to feel rejected. Our second caller thinks she has made a really big mistake by breaking up with her boyfriend and is now second guessing her decisions. Our third caller was cheated on and is having trouble loving herself in a way to not need validation from the person that hurt her. Lastly, we speak with some...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 280
Today on The Viall Files we are joined by TikTok sensation Tinx. Tinx talks to us about all of her dating theories from Boyfriend Sickness & The Ick List to Box Theory and we are here for it. Tinx started her journey on TikTok when she wasn't finding things on the platform that she was interested in and decided to make it herself. Nick and Tinx break down some of these theories and speak about the topics they get the most from their audiences and the advice they give them. The question is, i...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 279
Today on our recap of The Bachelorette we are joined by comedian Heather McDonald, who hosted one of the dates on this week's show. Heather gives us a bunch of the behind the scenes on what really happened on the date and fills us in on how long Karl really spoke for. We also get her perspective on the show, transitioning from a viewer to someone who how now seen how it all works. Heather gives Nick her hot takes on Kaitlyn and Tayshia, the guys she got to meet in person, her predictions for the...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 278
On today's episode of Ask Nick we begin with a woman who is going through a divorce, and an ex that "got away" has reached out. Unfortunately, he is showing the same patterns from 10 years ago. Next, we speak to someone who loves her boyfriend of 5 years and wants to move in with him but he is a hoarder and she does not know how to manage that for her future. Our third caller has realized that her husband has been gaslighting her, and he wants to have another child but she is hesitant given the ...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 277
Today on The Viall Files we are joined by friend-of-show, Nikki Glaser. Nikki has some new outlooks on dating and we dive deep into what is working for her, what she has done to change her perspective in relationships, as well as what she is reading about relationships and applying in life. Are women chemically connected to men they sleep with? Is it hot to let your boyfriend make-out with other girls? Where is the line on cheating and honesty? Nikki never holds back and today is no exception wh...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 276
We are back with Bachelorette Recap Episodes and today we are joined, once again, by super fan Teddi Mellencamp. Last year, Teddi successfully predicted the winner, so we brought her back to see if she can do it again. Nick and Teddi breakdown all the things you want to know, from Kaitlyn & Tayshia taking over for Chris this season, to all the limo arrivals, and, of course, predictions for their top 4. Nick even gives insight on some of the men he has met and his first impressions of them. S...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 275
On today's episode of Ask Nick our first caller started "dating" someone she respected who was really well known in their industry but turned out not to be who she thought he was. Next, we speak with a single mom who stopped speaking with a guy because he was not ready to be serious. After a few months he contacts her because he is now ready to be committed to her but it doesn't necessarily work out the way she hoped. Third, we have a woman who received a snap from the guy she was dating that ha...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 274
Today on The Viall Files we are joined by Actor & Comedian Brian Baumgartner who you may know best as Kevin Malone from The Office. Brian has a podcast called The Office Deep Dive so Nick of course jumps right in to get all the behind the scenes stories on the show. Nick also speaks to Kevin about his childhood struggles physically and how that experience led him to theatre, and they even take some time to talk sports. So get ready to laugh, cry, cheer and feel all the emotions this episode ...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 273
On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with a guy who wants to know how much effort is too much effort to put into a girl that he likes (hoping that Bachelor Nation's Ashley and Jared's story is more the rule than the exception.) Next, we speak with a woman who's swinging lifestyle with her husband has led her to a couple that is polyamorous and she finds herself with emotions attached where she did not expect them to be. Our third caller met someone randomly, started dating him, came to find o...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 272
Today on The Viall Files we are joined by recording artist Ben Folds. Ben has a new podcast called Lightening Bugs which explores creativity, so Nick takes some time today to discuss all aspects of creativity and how each person can find artistry in whatever they do. They break down the difference between performative and creative actions especially in relation to social media. Nick and Ben also discuss the importance of empathy and how putting yourself in someone else's shoes is an adult way to...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 271
On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with a caller who is a virgin at 33 years old and, after experiencing trauma, is super cautious about dating. Nick helps her come to a realization about her fear of saying 'no' and how that is affecting her life. Next, we speak with someone who suffers from generalized anxiety disorder and her anxiety causes her to talk herself down in situations and makes it so she is unable to trust her instincts when it comes to dating. Our third caller just got married...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 270
Today on The Viall Files we are joined by the model, actress, mom, and now podcaster, Molly Sims. Molly's new podcast, called Lipstick On The Rim, talks all beauty and health needs. We chat about parenting, soccer mom-ing, getting married and having children later in life, and how dating can just suck sometimes. Nick and Molly are two friends catching up, and have a conversation about being grown ups and how what they have experienced in life got them to where they are today in relationships, ca...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 269
It is Monday which means it is time for Ask Nick. On today's episode we start with someone who is dating someone who says they are in a relationship but does not want to fully commit because he still wants to hook up with other women. Our next caller was cheated on by her boyfriend after being accusatory toward her, and she wants to know what could she have paid attention to to see it coming. "It is messy" is the best way to describe our next call- and how she describes it herself. Lastly, we sp...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 268
Today on The Viall Files we have one of our favorite conversations with Sheila Kelley. Sheila is not only an actress you may know from shows like The Good Doctor, but also a Feminine Embodiment Leader. She is the Founder of S Factor which is featured in the Netflix documentary Strip Down, Rise Up . In the documentary and in her classes, Sheila helps women regain their erotic energy and become comfortable in their skin. S Factor is a practice that brings you home to your body, awakening confidenc...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 267
On today's Ask Nick we start with a someone who is confused after getting a divorce and moving back in with her ex husband. He is saying all the right things but she is wondering if she is able to get over the resentment she feels from their unhealthy relationship. Next, a bestie writes in and her friend joins us to discuss her relationship. After hearing her friend talks about how she is not sure she wants to be with her boyfriend anymore- and definitely is not into having sex with him- she is ...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 266
We are joined by Christa Allen today to have a conversation about life and relationships. Most people know Christa from 13 Going On 30, or Revenge, and now from her strong Tik Tok game. Christa is about to turn 30 and we talk about her perspective on growing up with expectations versus the reality of reaching a certain age, questions that you should and should not ask on dates (and how they indicate what your future with that person could be,) if society is assigning value to people by using dif...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 265
On today's Ask Nick we start with a woman who is dealing with someone she dated that just won't take no for an answer, and is trying to figure out whether he's being obsessive or if she possibly needs a restraining order. Secondly, a 3-year "situationship" filled with gaslighting and mixed signals has gotten her to the point of needing to express clearly what she wants- or her future will be filled with questions. Our next caller is stuck in a RomCom with passive aggressive behavior on both side...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 264
Kelly Osbourne and Jeff Beacher join us today for a very honest conversation mixed with a little bit of chaos. Today we catch up with these best friends the week before the launch of their podcast, The Kelly Osbourne and Jeff Beacher Show, on May 4th. Known for their dynamic and outrageous personalities, they were completely uncensored with us as we discussed Kelly and Jeff's recent relapses, their views on addiction, and the mental challenges they overcame when they made the life choice to have...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 263
It's Monday which means it is time for Ask Nick. Today we start with someone who has been living in a toxic relationship with a boyfriend who tests her, gets irrational, and gaslights her. Then, you get a little insight into what goes on between callers as our own Amanda gets some Ask Nick advice herself after questioning whether or not she should Venmo-back the cost of a gift from someone she was seeing. Nick, of course, digs a little deeper and opens a whole different can of worms. Our next ca...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 262
Today on The Viall Files we get to an audience requested topic: Introverts vs. Extroverts. Expert on this topic, Susan Cain, is the author of bestsellers Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts , and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking which is in its seventh year on the New York Times best seller list and was named the #1 best book of the year by Fast Company magazine. As a result she was named one of their Most Creative People in Business, as well as named...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 261
Dave Holmes returns to The Viall Files today as we take a minute on this Bachelor break to sort through some of the recent topics surrounding Bachelor Nation. Nick and Dave touch on a variety of topics from recent events including Colton Underwood coming out, what a new season without Chris Harrison may look like, and mental health and the show. "You don't want people to get to know you too well because they may notice something and bring it to your attention to make you uncomfortable, they may ...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 260
