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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

E630 Ask Nick Updates Special Episode - Part 11

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 boyfriend was faking his orgasms. We encouraged her to initiate a conversation surrounding sex, and find out if her towels are still bone dry, or if he was able to confront the issue. Our second caller was wondering whether she sho...

Aug 25, 20232 hr 40 minEp. 630

E629 Going Deeper with Teddi Mellencamp Plus Bethenny’s Cause, Scooter Braun’s Loss, and Taylor Swift’s Stalker

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by friend of show Teddi Mellencamp to dive into all things pop culture and reality TV - we first get her thoughts on the four-part Rachel Leviss podcast with Bethenny Frankel. We also talk about Scooter Braun being dropped by his largest clients, Taylor Swift and her impersonator both creating chaos, and Ariana Grande releasing new music. We then have a Texting Office Hours caller who is a new mom and struggling to establ...

Aug 24, 20232 hr 30 minEp. 629

E628 Reality Recap with Justin Glaze, Bachelorette Finale, and Rachel/Bethenny Backfire

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! We are joined by Justin Glaze to break down the finale of The Bachelorette. We first speak with Justin and Natalie about current pop culture moments - such as Rachel’s three part interview with Bethenney Frankel, and Dax Shepard feeling financially anxious. We then dive into Charity’s finale - from sending Aaron B home to choosing Dotun to Joey as our new Bachelor (with an audience member joining his season). We finally ask Justin about his...

Aug 22, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 628

E627 Ask Nick - How to Save My Parent’s Marriage

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 August Birthdays (spoiler alert–two members of the Household have birthdays coming up), and if it’s simply too hot to have sex in the summer. We also read a submission from someone who is trying to have a “Sex Goddess Summer.” She wants to know how to toe the line between having casual sex, and not...

Aug 21, 20232 hr 37 minEp. 627

E623 Going Deeper - Rachel Speaks Plus Ciara Miller and Mya Allen, Bethenny Frankel, and Michael Oher’s Conservatorship

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we sit down to talk about Rachel’s first interview since Scandoval, and what she had to share about why she made her decisions and the growth she’s had since. Then, we are joined by Ciara Miller and Maya Allen from Summer House to talk about their time filming, what they thought about Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval on Winter House, their friendship, and their dating lives. We also have a Texting Office Hours c...

Aug 17, 20232 hr 58 minEp. 623

E624 Reality Recap with Emma Slater Plus Harry Styles vs. Billy Porter and Snow White’s Ambition

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! We are joined by Emma Slater to break down this week’s episode of The Bachelorette. We first speak with Emma about Dancing With The Stars and cover pop culture topics and celebrities such as Harry Styles, Kevin Costner, and Rachel Zegler. We discuss the Men Tell All drama - from the men posting cryptic messages in their Instagram captions, to Xavier having to confront Charity after their infidelity conversation, to Brayden giving Jesse earr...

Aug 15, 20232 hr 51 minEp. 624

E624 Ask Nick - Falling For My Prison Penpal

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 what your favorite color says about your love life. Are you a wonderful lover? Or emotionally detached? We dive into all the colors of the rainbow and more. We also read a submission from someone who’s boyfriend still hasn’t said “I love you” after three years of dating. We then get to our callers....

Aug 14, 20232 hr 39 minEp. 624

E623 Going Deeper with Bobby Berk Plus Pregnancy News from Nick and Natalie

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we are joined by our Pop Culture Correspondent (and mother-to-be) Natalie Joy to share some exciting news about her pregnancy. We also touch on some pop culture news such as Vanderpump Rules Season 11 and celebrity sightings at the Tour. Then, we are joined by Bobby Berk to talk about interior design, his marriage, and various jobs he’s been fired from before his career took off. We then have a Texting Office...

Aug 10, 20232 hr 39 minEp. 623

E622 Reality Recap with Elizabeth Wagmeister Plus Taylor Swift, Bethenny Frankel, and Lizzo

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! We are joined by Elizabeth Wagmeister to break down this week’s episode of The Bachelorette. We discuss Charity’s Fantasy Suites in Fiji, and the shocking twists of Xavier being sent home and Aaron showing back up. We also discuss other reality television headlines and pop culture topics, such as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Bethenny Frankel advocating for reality TV stars, and Lizzo’s dancers coming out with allegations against her. “This was...

Aug 08, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 622

E621 Ask Nick - I Think I’m Emotionally Abusive

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 Women’s World Cup, a woman who turned down an ice cream date for being the “bare-minimum,” and the deadly power of icks. We then get to our callers. Our first caller has been dating someone for a month, and she’s worried she’s becoming emotionally abusive. She’s toeing the line between asking f...

Aug 07, 20232 hr 36 minEp. 621

E620 Going Deeper with Sai De Silva - Special Forces, Real Housewives, and Spongebob

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! At the beginning of the episode, we discuss the season two cast of Special Forces, including our very own, Nick Viall! We also dive into the recent developments in Ariana Grande’s new relationship, more toy movies from Mattel, and Harry Styles’ “Olivia” tattoo. Then, we are joined by new RHONY housewife, Sai De Silva to talk about joining the franchise, how to keep the spark alive, and her content creation career. We also ask her about her c...

Aug 03, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 620

E619 Reality Recap with Susie Evans Plus Girl’s Girls, Earthquakes, and Willy Wonka

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! We are joined by Susie Evans to break down this week’s episode of The Bachelorette. We go through our four hometown dates–Who’s family did we love the most, which Uncle totally outshined all other family members, and if “That’s a good question,” is actually a kiss of death. We debate who we think will be her final rose pick and who will be the next Bachelor. We also discuss other reality television headlines and pop culture topics, such as ...

Aug 01, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 619

E618 Ask Nick - My Online Situationship Owes Me Thousands

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 surprisingly high percentage of doctors and nurses that cheat on their partners, and whether or not you should give up your seat on an airplane so families can sit together. We then read a written submission–Our writer is in a new relationship with a gentleman, a rarity for her after a string o...

Jul 31, 20232 hr 39 minEp. 618

E617 Ask Nick Updates Special Episode - Part 10

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 had a pattern of dates ending abruptly after blowjobs. We advised her to take more time in order to get to know her dates before hooking up. She recently went on a first date, so we find out how it went and if she was able to be more...

Jul 28, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 617

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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 hr 35 minEp. 601