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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!
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Episodes

E586 Vanderpump Finale Recap with Charli Burnett and Kate Aurthur

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Vanderpump Recap Edition! Today we are joined by Vandepump cast member Charli Burnett and journalist Kate Aurthur to break down the shocking and infamous Vanderpump Season 10 Finale. We talk to Charli about her friendship with Raquel and the rest of the cast, and what finally gave the affair away. She is extremely generous with telling us what Raquel and Sandoval were hoping to have happen after revealing their love for one another, and what Season 11 is going to...

May 23, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 586

E585 Ask Nick with Tinx - Romanticize Standing Up For Yourself

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We're back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we talk to Tinx about her new book "The Shift," what inspired her to write it, and who she hopes reads it. We then read a listener's email and give some advice about friendship. Our first caller is addicted to her four year situationship - they met on Halloween only to end things around New Year's, and have b...

May 22, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 585

E584 Going Deeper with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes - Mother's Day Snubs, Martha Stewart Crushes, and Children vs. Careers

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we talk about the just-breaking headlines of Harry and Meghan's car chase in New York, and what we can expect from "The Golden Bachelor." Then, we are joined by comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to discuss her newest special, her first pregnancy, and how she feels about current pop culture headlines like Kim Kardashian dating Tom Brady and Martha Stewart modeling for Sports Illustrated. Finally, we have a Sweati...

May 18, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 584

E583 Vanderpump Recap with Gabby Windey

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Vanderpump Recap Edition! Today we are joined by our pop culture correspondent Natalie Joy, and former Bachelorette Gabby Windey, to talk all things Vanderpump. We discuss the drama of this season versus past seasons, the fact that this week's episode was supposed to be the finale, and what Katie told Natalie about the conception of the show. We also pull up proof that the Toms were on a double date with Jo and Raquel right before the "Something About Her" openin...

May 16, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 583

E582 Ask Nick - Blowjobs Are Ending My Dates

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We're back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we talk about an engaged man in Vegas who was buying women drinks and potentially trying to cheat on his fiancée (a week before his wedding). We then read an email from a listener who isn't sure if she can handle her ex moving in with her childhood friends. Our first caller has a pattern of her dates "finishi...

May 15, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 582

E581 Going Deeper with Chloe Veitch - Perfect Match Drama, Coronation, and Love is Blind Live

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we are joined by our Pop Culture Correspondent Natalie Joy to discuss Tom Sandoval's recent lyric changes, Robert De Niro's seventh child, and Taylor Swift dating rumors. Then, we are joined by Netflix superstar Chloe Veitch to talk about what actually went down between Georgia and Francesca on Perfect Match, the stresses of hosting the Love is Blind livestream, and her current relationship. Finally, we have ...

May 11, 20232 hr 1 minEp. 581

E580 Vanderpump, Bachelor, and Coronation Recap with Dave Holmes

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Freestyle Edition! Today we are joined by friend of show Dave Holmes to talk all things Vanderpump, Bachelor Nation news, and King Charles' coronation. We discuss Kendall Jenner wearing $7000 pants, why Justin Bieber was seen running in jeans, and Dave watching Prince Harry play polo. We then dive into last week's episode of Vanderpump, and if we think the footage has been edited or staged. "I don't know who I am, but I want to be a role model." Start your 7 Day ...

May 09, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 580

E579 Ask Nick - My Dad Stole My Girlfriend

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We're back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we discuss "icks" in relationships and if men have become more self-conscious about women having them. We then read a listener's email who hooked up with a guy only to have him tell her that he is getting out of a long term relationship and isn't sure he's ready to move forward. Our first caller went on a cou...

May 08, 20231 hr 39 minEp. 579

E578 Going Deeper - Vanderpump Finale, Prenups, Met Gala and Ronnie Woo

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we are joined by our Pop Culture Correspondent Natalie Joy to discuss recent Vanderpump drama, hear about wedding planning and prenups, along with our favorite and least favorite Met Gala moments. Then, we are joined by celebrity chef Ronnie Woo to talk about career changes, celebrity horror stories, and why he wouldn't go on a date with a vegetarian. Finally, we have a Texting Office Hours caller who isn't s...

May 04, 20232 hr 9 minEp. 578

E577 Scandoval at the White House with Howie Mandel and Jackelyn Shultz

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Freestyle Edition! Today we are joined by Howie Mandel and Jackelyn Shultz to hear what really went down during their interview with Tom Sandoval. What questions did Jackelyn have prepared for the interview, and why didn't Howie let her ask them? We then have a "Sweating the Wedding'' caller who is hoping to meet up with a crush while she's in town for a wedding. We help her send a message and end up getting several responses that we tackle on air. "I never condo...

May 02, 20231 hr 55 minEp. 577

E576 Ask Nick - My Boyfriend Hates How Strong I Am

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We're back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we discuss anniversaries in relationships and read an email from a listener that's debating boycotting her friend's wedding. We then get our latest Breakup Song of the Week submission. Our first caller has recently discovered a love of working out, but her boyfriend says he doesn't want to date a girl with a ...

May 01, 20231 hr 36 minEp. 576

E575 Ask Nick Updates Special Episode - Part 7

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. We bring on our first caller who was having a hard time separating herself from her CrossFit coach, who was also her former situationship. We check in to see if she's been able to leave the gym and maintain boundaries with him. Our second caller made out with her fr...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 53 minEp. 575

E574 Going Deeper with Barbara Corcoran Plus Roasting Entitled Reality TV "Stars"

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by Barbara Corcoran to talk business, love, and pop culture. What were the defining moments of her career, what does she think about modern dating and hook-up culture, and how about flirting with Nick? We then have a "Sweating the Wedding" bridesmaid who has been plagued by Venmo requests from a very bougie Maid of Honor… the bachelorette trip is quickly approaching, and she's worried about the potential budget and charge...

Apr 27, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 574

E573 LIB Lawsuit, VPR, and Nepo Babies with Johnny Lowe

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Love is Blind and Vanderpump Edition! Today we are joined by actor and writer Johnny Lowe to get the behind-the-scenes scoop on his infamous Watch What Happens Live appearance with Tom Schwartz. We hear how he attempted to explain Scandoval to his father, how he feels about being a nepo baby, and what he thinks of the Love is Blind lawsuit. We then have a "Sweating the Wedding'' caller who is renewing her vows after leaving a religious cult - and she isn't sure i...

Apr 25, 20232 hr 6 minEp. 573

E572 Ask Nick - Don't F*ck With Betty / Chemistry vs. Comfort

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We're back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we debate if and when you should remove photos of your exes from social media, and what keeping them, deleting them, or un-archiving them means for a relationship. We then get our latest Breakup Song of the Week submission. Our first caller was in a situationship that ended after he confessed to cheating on m...

Apr 24, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 572

E571 Going Deeper with Love is Blind's Micah Lussier

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Love is Blind Edition! Today we are joined by Micah Lussier fresh off of filming the Love is Blind Season Four Reunion. Before Micah's interview, we are joined by Natalie Joy to discuss the latest Vanderpump tea, break down the reunion, and listen to Micah's thoughts on Paul's TMZ interview and allegations. Then Micah joins us in the studio and answers all of our questions - from what she thought about Paul after seeing him the first time, to what made their rela...

Apr 20, 20231 hr 37 minEp. 571

E570 Freestyle with Love is Blind's Marshall Glaze

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Love is Blind Edition! Today we are joined by Marshall Glaze fresh off of filming the Love is Blind Season Four Reunion. What happened with Jackie behind closed doors, what did he know about her familial obligations and attractions to Josh, and what does he think of the marriages that came out of this season? We ask all of the hard hitting questions. We then offer advice to a listener who is interested in two guys in the same fraternity and needs to make a decisi...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 570

E569 Ask Nick - I'm a Lesbian Dating a Man

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We're back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we talk about our favorite types of bread and what to do if you notice that someone you're dating has updated their dating profile. We then get our latest Breakup Song of the Week submission. Our first caller is in an eight year relationship with her boyfriend, but knows that she's a lesbian. She's wondering ...

Apr 17, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 569

E568 Sandoval's Interview, Girlbosstown's Crisis PR, and Peter Madrigal's Fake Friends

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by friend of show Girlbosstown to talk about all things pop culture and Vanderpump Rules. Then, we are joined by Peter Madrigal to get his thoughts on Scandoval and what his relationship with Raquel was actually like. We then have our first "Sweatin' the Wedding" caller who isn't sure who to invite to a wedding as her plus one. Finally, we do a quick rapid fire round with Girlbosstown to hear her thoughts on recently sing...

Apr 13, 20232 hr 24 minEp. 568

E567 Love is Blind Recap with Violet Benson

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Love is Blind Recap Edition! Today we are joined by Violet Benson to talk about Episode 9-11 of Season 4. Which couples will say yes at the altar, and who do we predict will say no? Nick pitches his idea for Love is Blind bachelor parties, and Violet shares each of the cast member's zodiac signs and how they are compatible with their partners. "You also should work on yourself, because you're attracting the same partner over and over." Start your 7 Day Free Trial...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 567

E566 Ask Nick - My BFF Flirts With My Husband

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We're back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we talk about read receipts with romantic partners, and read an email from a listener who is harboring resentment toward her mom's friend, who tried to set her up with a nurse while her mother was passing away. We then get our latest Breakup Song of the Week submission. Our first caller has a best friend that...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 566

E565 Love is Blind Recap with Phoebe Robinson

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Love is Blind Recap Edition! Today we are joined by comedian Phoebe Robinson to talk about all things Season 4. We dive into all of the couples, including Zach and Bliss getting back together and engaged. Will Micah say yes to Paul, or listen to her friends and say "I don't"? Is Kwame in it for Chelsea, or for fame? And is Jacqueline better off with Marshall or Josh? We also have a texting office hours caller who wants to shoot her shot with a man she met five mo...

Apr 06, 20231 hr 46 minEp. 565

E564 Going Deeper with Katie Maloney - Scandoval, Post-Divorce Clarity, and Wedding Drama

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by Vanderpump Rules' cast member Katie Maloney to talk about all things Season 10, Scandoval, and Scheana's wedding. We dive into the restraining order, threesome rumors, Raquel and Sandoval's sleepovers, and what happened at the reunion. We also hear an update about the Something About Her sandwich shop. We then have a Texting Office Hours caller who slept with an NFL quarterback and wants to do it again. "I got the rece...

Apr 04, 20231 hr 41 minEp. 564

E563 Ask Nick - My Fiancé Paid for a SexBot

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We're back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we read an email from a listener who's friend cheated on her boyfriend six months after he cheated on her, and what the expiration date is for photos on dating apps. We then get our latest Breakup Song of the Week submission. Our first caller caught her fiancé paying for nude photos from a bot, and isn't sure...

Apr 03, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 563

E562 Ask Nick Updates Special Episode - Part 6

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. We bring on our first caller who was struggling being the only single person in her work group, and had started having dreams about her ex. We find out how she handled the company holiday party and how shifting her mindset has changed her life. Our second caller wa...

Mar 31, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 562

E561 Bachelor Finale Recap with Ashley Gavin

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Bachelor Recap Edition! Today we are joined by comedian Ashley Gavin to talk about the finale of Zach's season. We first discuss some Bachelor Tea - including Mike Fleiss leaving the franchise and Zach claiming that his final dates were aired out of order. Was Gabi led on to believe that she would be his final rose pick? Should he have told Ariel what happened in Fantasy Suites? We get into it all. "Is the host supposed to provide guidance? I'd...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 561

E560 Going Deeper with Ariel Frenkel

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by Ariel Frenkel to talk about her time on this season of The Bachelor. What happened during her Fantasy Suite with Zach, did she know she was heading home, and what else did she wish Zach said at After the Final Rose? We ask all of the hard hitting questions that Bachelor Nation has been wanting to know - including the drama in the house, how she handled their break up, and if she was ready to become the next Mrs. Shallc...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 36 minEp. 560

E559 Ask Nick - DNA Tests Revealed Mom's Affair

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We're back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we read an email from a listener who is having some sister drama before an upcoming wedding. We then get our latest Breakup Song of the Week submission, courtesy of Amanda's personal vault. Our first caller took DNA tests with her sister only to find out that they don't share the same dad. However, because he...

Mar 27, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 559

E558 Going Deeper with Rachel Bilson - Orgasms, Bling Ring, and Trolling the Internet

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by actress Rachel Bilson to talk about her recent headlines about orgasming later in life, how she and Nick faked a relationship, and how she feels about dating, marriage, and open relationships. We then have a Texting Office Hours caller who has angered her friend after having sex with his roommate. Does she try to salvage the relationship, or are his actions red flags? "Did you come up with these questions?" Start your ...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 558

E557 Bachelor Recap with Andrew Spencer and Susie Evans

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Bachelor Recap Edition! Today we are joined by Bachelor Nation's Andrew Spencer and Susie Evans to talk about "sex week." We first discuss some Bachelor Tea - including dating post-show and getting on Raya - before getting into the episode. How did Zach handle Fantasy Suites, and why does Andrew think Susie is to blame? Why was Gabi given a scarlet letter, is Kaity the final rose pick, and how was Zach set up to fail? We get into all the detail...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 39 minEp. 557
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