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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

E616 Going Deeper with JoJo Siwa - Growing Up Famous, Pet Peeves, and Shooting Your Shot

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we discuss current pop culture topics such as a woman being contacted by Playboy after throwing her bra on stage at a Drake concert, Raven Symone actually having visions in her real life, and Ed Sheeran performing karaoke at a local bar. Then, we are joined by JoJo Siwa to catch up on all things career, family, and romantic relationships. Nick asks hard questions such as something JoJo feels misunderstood abo...

Jul 27, 20231 hr 51 minEp. 616

E615 Reality Recap with Andrew Spencer Plus Vanderpump Dogs and the Gosselin Family Feud

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! We are joined by Andrew Spencer to break down this week's episode of The Bachelorette - we see our first two on one date, and learn that while Xavier is sure he wants to get engaged and be married, he's not sure if it's with Charity or not. We also ask Andrew exactly what is happening with all of the Andrew, Susie, and Justin content we've been seeing online. "I've never seen someone whine their way to hometowns." Start your 7 Day Free Tria...

Jul 25, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 615

E614 Ask Nick - I Only Date Guys With Girlfriends

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 have an Ask Nick session with our very own, Addison, a part-time editor on the show. She is currently in a long-distance situationship, which is strictly forbidden for members on the show, so we learn about the relationship and offer advice on how to get what she wants. Our first caller is concerned about ...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 614

E613 Going Deeper with Gina Kirschenheiter - RHOC, Pick Me's, and Professional Friends

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we discuss current pop culture topics such as Olivia Rodrigo's new song and "professional friends" in LA, along with Skims saving a woman's life and what Matt Damon and his wife agreed on in couple's therapy. We also ask if you would rather have your text messages shared online, or have an ex write a song about you. Then, we are joined by Gina Kirschenheiter from The Real Housewives of Orange County to talk a...

Jul 20, 20231 hr 41 minEp. 613

E612 Reality Recap with Manon Mathews Plus Vanderpump Contracts, Political Secrets, and The Golden Bachelor

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! We are joined by Manon Matthews to talk about all things reality TV and pop culture - including Nick's weekend with Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes, Vanderpump Season 11 filming, The Golden Bachelor reveal, and a potential dark side to Sean McLaughlin's family. Then we break down Episode 4 of Charity's season - did Brayden deserve to go home, or was he actually speaking the truth? And who is more likely to win Charity's heart - Dotun or X...

Jul 18, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 612

E611 Ask Nick - My Father-In-Law Berates Me

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 the Jonah Hill situation and the trend of people weaponizing "therapy-speak" for their own benefit. We also get into a written Ask Nick topic where our caller talks about struggling to have a healthy relationship with her boyfriend's family, with her partner putting pressure on her instead of stepp...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 611

E610 Going Deeper with Scott Evans - The Barbie Movie, Childhood, and Nick's Lake House Update

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we get an exciting update from Nick about how he was finally able to purchase the lake house that his grandfather built and give it back to his mom. Then, we are joined by Scott Evans to talk about his role in the upcoming Barbie movie, what filming was like, and his thoughts on Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Will Ferrell. We also ask him about his current relationships with his boyfriend and his siblings -...

Jul 13, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 610

E609 Bachelorette Recap with Natalie Joy Plus Jonah Hill, Jonas Sisters, and Speak Now: Taylor's Version

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Bachelor Recap Edition! We are joined by our Pop Culture Correspondent Natalie Joy to break down the third episode of Charity's season. Brayden gets a 1:1 date that includes a helicopter through his hometown and landing in a baseball stadium, the group date is Barbie themed, and Warwick gets sent home after a failed date and lacking conversation. We discuss Charity debating keeping Brayden or if she should take his rose back, and if Jesse Palmer was actually move...

Jul 11, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 609

E608 Ask Nick - My Boyfriend Hates That I Lost My Sex Drive After Giving Birth

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 the relationship milestone when you're finally allowed to bring your significant other on a family trip. Our first caller needs help on how to deal with her s*xting buddy after he sent her an unsolicited d*ck-in-hand shot. She wants to know how to end things, since he has her nudes on his phone. Ou...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 608

E607 Going Deeper with Marie Forleo - Everything Is Figureoutable

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we discuss the age old summertime question–Marry, F*ck, Kill…Lake, ocean, pool. Then, we are joined by life coach Marie Forleo who explains how to tell a legit life coach from a scammer, how to change your mindset, and how to learn to trust your body and learn to decipher what it's telling you. She also shares her advice for young professionals who feel stuck in their life and want to initiate a life change. ...

Jul 06, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 607

E606 Bachelorette Recap with Cathy Kelley - Kiss Gate, MVPs, and Falling for The F-Boy

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Bachelor Recap Edition! We are joined by friend of show Cathy Kelley to break down the second episode of Charity's season. We discuss Charity's first one-on-one and group dates. We get into what it means to be an MVP, Kiss Gate, and unique styling choices by one particular contestant. What men are already causing drama, and is Charity ignoring certain red flags? "In Bachelor Nation, to question Character is their C-word." Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall File...

Jul 04, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 606

E605 Ask Nick - My Boyfriend Fakes His Orgasms

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 Goodnight Ettique between romantic partners. Should there be an expectation to receive and send a goodnight text? If so, at what stage in the relationship is that expectation established? We then share our Breakup Song of the Week. Our first caller recently discovered her boyfriend flipped the scri...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 605

E604 Ask Nick Updates Special Episode - Part 9

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 whose father broke up their family to date the woman his son had been interested in. After speaking with his father, was he able to mend the relationship, or had far too much happened to be able to repair the damage? Our second caller wa...

Jun 30, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 604

E603 Going Deeper with Girls Gotta Eat - Vanderpump, Hookups, and Witches

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine from Girls Gotta Eat to talk about their business and friendship. The two talk about crazy hookup stories, semi-nude live shows, and what they would say to Raquel if she was their friend. Then, we are joined by a Texting Office Hours caller who isn't sure how to save a relationship now that he thinks she's a witch. She sent him a letter explaining why she wasn't a witch, but he has...

Jun 29, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 603

E602 Bachelorette Premiere Recap with Arden Myrin

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Bachelor Recap Edition! We are joined by Arden Myrin to break down the premiere episode of Charity's season. We talk about everything from the limo exits, to Charity's brother bartending, to her first impression rose recipient. Is Charity's picker off? Are we in for a season filled with drama? We discuss who we think is already a front runner for hometowns, Bachelor in Paradise, and the next Bachelor. "That was an advertisement for p*ssy." Start your 7 Day Free T...

Jun 27, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 602

E601 Ask Nick - I'm Dating A Bad Kisser

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 our strong feelings towards Nick's new haircut. We then read an email from a listener who's moving in with her boyfriend. She's currently still paying rent in her old apartment, and wants to know how much is fair to divide the new rent with her boyfriend. Finally, we get our latest Breakup Song of ...

Jun 26, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 601

E600 Going Deeper with Justin Long Plus Wedding Updates, Harry & Meghan Drama and Bebe Rexha Trauma

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we are joined by our Pop Culture Correspondent to discuss current headlines such as Meghan Markle's podcast being dropped from Spotify, Kelly Osbourne's commentary about Prince Harry, Bebe Rexha's concert injury, and Cyndi Lauper not being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Then, we are joined by friend of show Justin Long to talk about everything from skydiving to childhood memories to love lives....

Jun 22, 20232 hr 23 minEp. 600

E599 Boob Jobs, iPhone Updates, and Bachelor Bios with Eilise Guilfoyle Part 2

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Freestyle Edition! Today we are joined by friend of show Eilise Guilfoyle and our Pop Culture Correspondent Natalie Joy to break down the second half of the Bachelor Bios for the upcoming season of The Bachelorette. "His favorite local eatery is Walmart." 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@th...

Jun 20, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 599

E598 Ask Nick - His Ex-Wife Filed a Restraining Order Against Me

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 the new 7 Love Languages. We then share the breakup song of the week. Our first caller is dating the man of her dreams, but has an ex-wife from hell. After multiple restraining orders from his ex, and outbursts from his teenage son, she isn't sure if the relationship is worth it. Our second caller ...

Jun 19, 20231 hr 44 minEp. 598

E597 Going Deeper with Danielle Fishel Karp Plus Vanderpump Secrets Revealed

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we are joined by our Pop Culture Correspondent to discuss the latest Vanderpump episode of unseen footage from Season 10. Then, we are joined by Danielle Fishel Karp to talk about motherhood and parenting styles, how she feels about the viral birthday party debate, if she would want her children to work as actors, and what other careers she's considering later in life. Finally, we have a Sweating the Wedding ...

Jun 15, 20232 hr 34 minEp. 597

E596 Vanderpump Dust Up & Bachelor Bios with Eilise Guilfoyle Part 1

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Freestyle Edition! Today we are joined by friend of show Eilise Guilfoyle and our Pop Culture Correspondent Natalie Joy to break down the first half of the Bachelor Bios for the upcoming season of The Bachelorette. Who is vying for Charity's heart, what are their fun facts, and who do we immediately see as final rose material? We also dive into the Vanderpump Reunion aftermath, and what's been said since the explosive third part of the reunion episodes. "Why does...

Jun 13, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 596

E595 Ask Nick - I Love Him, But Miss Sex With My Ex

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 an update from our last Ask Nick with a caller whose soulmate is getting married to someone else. We also get into the horror that is Tuesdays, and why it may be the most dramatic day of the week. We then get our Breakup Song of the Week submission. Our first caller loves her current long-term part...

Jun 12, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 595

E594 Vanderpump Reunion - Final Thoughts

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 talk about recent pop culture headlines, such as a woman who hired a hitman on the dark web to kill the new wife of a man she matched with on a dating site. Then, we get into the Vanderpump Reunion Finale. What did we think of the last five minutes, Tom saying that Ariana wore a T-Shirt when they hooked up, Raquel offering to be in a throuple with ...

Jun 08, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 594

E593 The Randall Scandal/VPR Discussion with LA Times' Amy Kaufman

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Freestyle Edition! Today we are joined by LA Times Investigative Journalist, Amy Kaufman to discuss her expose on Randall Emmett and everything Scandoval. She shares behind the scenes information on writing the article, what was left out of Hulu's Documentary, The Randall Scandal, and what she's heard the big reveal in Part 3 of Vanderpump Rules reunion is all about. "If you have to push the narrative, I don't buy it." Raquel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaime...

Jun 06, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 593

E592 Ask Nick - I Need To Stop My Soulmate's Wedding

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 about lifestyle compatibility - our writer lives a fast paced life in the city and has been talking with a guy who lives a much quieter life an hour away. Is that a red flag, or a way to balance each other out? We then get our Breakup Song of the Week submission. Our first caller's soulmate i...

Jun 05, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 592

E591 Scandoval Insider Brad Kearns Plus VPR Reunion Part 2 Recap

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 talk about Part 2 of the Vanderpump Season 10 Reunion. Then, we are joined by Brad Kearns, friend of Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, to get a behind the scenes look into Scandoval. What has it been like at the house once the news broke, what has Tom threatened to take away, and what is Ariana working on next? We also talk Part III of the reunion, to...

Jun 01, 20232 hr 17 minEp. 591

E590 Mary (Fitzgerald) Bonnet Tells All! Plus VPR Reunion Part 1 Recap

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Freestyle Edition! Today we are joined by Selling Sunset's Marry (Fitzgerald) Bonnet to break down all of Season Six. What happened behind the scenes in Palm Springs, who does she side with in Chrishell and Nicole's argument, and why is Chelsea saying she isn't cut out to be a manager? And why did Amanza unfollow Chrishell on Instagram? "I have the whole scoop." Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make s...

May 31, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 590

E589 Ask Nick - My Husband Isn't Empathetic

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 weekend field trip to Schwartz & Sandy's, what we thought about it, and what the staff had to say! Our first callers are a husband and wife that have different understandings of empathy. Holly wishes Will was more empathetic and could help with her emotions while running a business, but ...

May 30, 20231 hr 34 minEp. 589

E588 Ask Nick Updates Special Episode - Part 8

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 grieving the loss of a 17 year relationship and unsure of how to move on from her childhood crush. We check in to see how she is feeling and if she's followed Nick's advice to stop referring to it as a 17 year relationship. Our s...

May 26, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 588

E587 Going Deeper with G Flip - Vegas Weddings, Selling Sunset, and Love Songs

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we talk about pop culture headlines like Ariana Madix's latest interview, Jeff Bezos' engagement, and an altercation over a Hot Pocket. Then, we are joined by musician G Flip to discuss their Vegas wedding with Chrishell Stausse, filming Selling Sunset, releasing the single "Be Your Man," and what we can expect from their upcoming first North American tour. We then have a Sweating the Wedding caller who recen...

May 25, 20231 hr 55 minEp. 587
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