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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

E720 GD with AD Plus LIB Reunion Recap, Paris vs. Mauricio, Ariana on WWHL, and Royal Photoshop Part Two

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Paris Hilton calling out Mauricio Umansky, Ariana on Watch What Happens Live, and the second potentially photoshopped royal photo that’s been released of Kate Middleton. We also recap the Love is Blind Season 6 Reunion. Then, we talk to AD about filming Love is Blind - from her decision to go on the show, to her connections in the pods, to her relations...

Mar 14, 20242 hr 51 minEp. 720

E719 RR - Oscars, Royal Photoshop, Traitors, Summer House, RHOBH, VPR, LIB, and Bach w/ Emily Longeretta

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Variety’s Emily Longeretta to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about the Oscars and Nick’s story of meeting Emma Stone and why other party guests thought he was a “monster.” We then talk about Kate Middleton’s photoshopped Mother’s Day post. Then, we talk about the Traitors finale. Next, we recap Summer House and how we feel about Lindsay vs. Carl. Then, we talk about Vanderpump Rules and Sche...

Mar 12, 20242 hr 5 minEp. 719

E718 Ask Nick with Dr. Phil - He’s Going to Prison, Should We Date

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! This is a special one as we invite Dr. Phil to chime in on your burning questions. Before we get to our callers, Dr. Phil shares his take on modern parenting and the effects of social media on our youth. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller just found out the guy she was talking to has a wife and kids. She wants to reach out to his wife to expose him… is that wrong? Our second caller’s boyfriend is going to prison afte...

Mar 11, 20241 hrEp. 718

E717 GD with Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt Plus Scheana Memes, JVN Exposé, and Alaia Baldwin’s Tampon

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Scheana memes circling the internet, Jonathan Van Ness’ exposé, and what actually led to Alaia Baldwin’s arrest. Then, we talk to Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt about filming The Hills, how to avoid noise from haters, their old spending habits, calling paparazzi on themselves, Scandoval, and the advice Spencer wanted to give Rachel. Then, we have a Text...

Mar 07, 20242 hr 22 minEp. 717

E716 RR - VPR Lawsuits, Cyrus Drama, Traitors, LIB, Summer House and Bachelor with Brooke & Aricia

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by the co-hosts of “Even The Rich,” Brooke and Aricia to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about Kate Middleton being off the grid for months - and the best conspiracy theories we’ve found online. Then, we talk about Traitors and Peter’s mom soft launching his new relationship. We also talk about the Cyrus family drama - including Tish marrying Noah’s ex. Then, we talk about Rachel Leviss suing To...

Mar 05, 20242 hr 12 minEp. 716

E715 Ask Nick with Dr. Nicole LePera - His D*ck Was Too Good

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! This is a special one as we invite Dr. Nicole LePera to chime in on your burning questions. Before we get to our callers, Dr. Nicole Lepera shares her general advice on modern dating, her journey to becoming a psychologist, and her experience being in a throuple. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller is ‘d*ckmatized’ by her ex. After multiple dates with other men, she can’t get over the chemistry and convenience she had...

Mar 04, 20242 hr 41 minEp. 715

E714 Going Deeper with Kandi Burruss Plus Jessica Vestal Part 2, Age Gap Couples, & Sandoval’s OnlyFans

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Kristin Cavalliri’s new boyfriend, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper out in New York City, and Ariana owing Tom $90,000. Then, we talk to Kandi Burruss about retiring (or taking a break?) from Real Housewives of Atlanta, her career, castmates, and hopes for the future. Then, we have a Texting Office Hours caller who broke things off with a friend two years ...

Feb 29, 20242 hr 14 minEp. 714

E713 RR - Love is Blind’s Jessica Vestal, RHOBH, VPR, Bachelor, and Traitors with Tara Schuster

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Tara Schuster and Ciara Robinson to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk to Jessica Vestal about her time on Love is Blind Season 6. Then, we talk about Vanderpump Rules and Tom Sandoval’s dark thoughts (Trigger Warning). We also get to ask Tara about being on Watch What Happens Live with Rachel Leviss and Scheana Shay the night Scandoval broke. Next, we talk about Real Housewives of Beverly Hills...

Feb 27, 20243 hr 43 minEp. 713

E712 Ask Nick - He’s Ugly, But I Love Him

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. We start off by discussing the 50-part TikTok saga where @reesamteesa describes her scam-artist husband. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller found out her boyfriend was on Bumble, using her address. He’s in the military and she’s willing to make it work. Our second caller and her boyfriend no longer have sex, and she feels like it...

Feb 26, 20242 hr 51 minEp. 712

E711 Ask Nick Update Special Episode - Part 17

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. Our first caller originally called in because she thought she was the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) of her friend group. We see how she’s learned to love herself, and have fun without comparison. Our second caller had first called in because her boyfriend didn't...

Feb 23, 20242 hr 37 minEp. 711

E710 Going Deeper - River Rose’s Birth Plus The Most Hated Man in America and Love is Blind Hot Takes

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Tom Sandoval’s New York Times Article and our Love is Blind hot takes about Chelsea, Jimmy, and Jessica. Then, we talk to Nick and Natalie about the birth of their daughter River Rose. We talk about Natalie’s pregnancy, the decision to induce, the night they headed to the hospital, and what the birthing process was like. We also hear how the first coupl...

Feb 22, 20242 hr 49 minEp. 710

E709 RR - Love is Blind, PCAs, VPR, Bachelor, and Traitors with Peter Weber, Gen Parisi, and Ciara Robinson

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Genevieve Parisi and Ciara Robinson to chat about all things reality television. First, talk about the People’s Choice Awards and if influencers should be attending award shows (according to Billie Eilish? No). Then, we talk about Traitors and are joined by Peter Weber to talk about his experience on the show and what we can expect from the rest of Season 2. Next, we talk about Vanderpump Rules and Real Housewives of...

Feb 20, 20242 hr 54 minEp. 709

E708 Ask Nick - Ghosted At 5 Months Pregnant

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. We start off with a little game, where we introduce Nick to new dating terms. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller is wondering if she should search for her baby’s dad. After he ghosted her at 5 months pregnant, moved to Miami and started a new family, should she include him in her daughter’s life? Our second caller started dating ...

Feb 19, 20242 hr 7 minEp. 708

E707 Going Deeper with JWoww Plus Bachelor Pt. 2, Brittany Mahomes’ Boundary, and the Pippen Jordan Split

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Brittany Mahomes asserting boundaries with Jackson Mahomes, and Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan breaking up. We also recap Tuesday’s Part II episode of The Bachelor. Then, we are joined by JWoww to talk about her Jersey Shore, parenting, producing movies, and potentially going to Nick and Natalie’s wedding. Finally, we have a Texting Office Hours caller ...

Feb 15, 20242 hr 20 minEp. 707

E706 RR - Taylor Swift Super Bowl Victory, Vanderpump, Bachelor 2 on 1s, and Traitors with Diablo Cody

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Diablo Cody to chat about all things reality television. First, we get to talk to Diablo about her latest movie “Lisa Frankenstein.” Then, we talk about Super Bowl XLVIII - from Taylor’s box to Travis’ outburst to our favorite commercials to Usher’s halftime show. We also dive into the latest episode of Traitors and if we want Peter to stay in the game or be eliminated. Next, we talk about Vanderpump, Scheana’s music...

Feb 13, 20242 hr 32 minEp. 706

E705 Ask Nick - My Coworker Won't Stop Flirting With 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. We start off with a written Ask Nick, who’s boyfriend is still friends with his exes and likes other girls’ photos on instagram. Then we get to our caller… Our first caller is in a situationship with a coworker, who has a c*m kink. She’s caught feelings for him, and feels used just for s*x. Our second caller has a coworker, who’s married, ...

Feb 12, 20242 hr 49 minEp. 705

E704 Going Deeper with Denise Richards Plus First Days of Fatherhood, Grammy’s, and Gypsy Rose vs. RBG

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about Nick’s first five days of fatherhood. We also talk about Taylor Swift winning Album of The Year, Kelsea Ballernini’s candid reaction (and her response), and Bachelor Joey confusing Gypsy Rose and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then, we are joined by Denise Richards to talk about her career, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the dinner party from hell, and if the jacket was on upside down. ...

Feb 08, 20242 hr 6 minEp. 704

E703 RR - VPR Premiere, Traitors, Bachelor, and Scandoval Dupes with Rayna Greenberg and Ciara Robinson

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by friends of show Rayna Greenberg and Ciara Robinson to chat about all things reality television. First, we get Rayna and Ciara’s thoughts on our interview with Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval - and what we think of the first episode of Vanderpump Rules Season 11. We then get into Episode 6 of Traitors, and what we think of Peter Weber’s strategy. Next, we talk about Morgan Wade and Kyle Richards, and how some other real...

Feb 06, 20242 hr 32 minEp. 703

E702 Ask Nick - Searching for My Father

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. We start off with a written Ask Nick, who matched with her current situationship on Hinge and is struggling to get him to commit. Then we get to our caller… Our first caller is moving to a different city for her boyfriend’s job, but is having cold feet. She’s struggling to communicate with him about moving away from her family. Our second ...

Feb 05, 20242 hr 35 minEp. 702

E701 Going Deeper with Whitney Rose + Thoughts on Toms, VPR, Dorit’s Fashion, and Swifties vs Micro Pen*s

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about the interview with Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz (including some tea about… cakes) and a controversial scene from the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Premiere. Then, we are joined by Whitney Rose to talk about Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and the explosive finale and reunion. We get her thoughts on Monica studying the cast as a fan prior to joining the show, her relationship with...

Feb 01, 20242 hr 14 minEp. 701

E700 Going Deeper with Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval & Reality Recap: Bachelor, Traitors, and Superbowl LVIII

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! First, the household gets together to talk about the second episode of the Bachelor, including the first dates of Joey’s season! We also talk about Taylor supporting Travis at his latest game, if she can make it to the Superbowl with her Tokyo Eras Tour shows, and recap Episode 5 of Traitors. Then, we are joined by Tom Schwartz and later Tom Sandoval to talk about their friendship, the affair with Rachel, dating in LA, and what we can expec...

Jan 30, 20243 hr 30 minEp. 700

E699 Ask Nick - Caught Cheating in 4k

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 start our new intro segment: Who’s Home. Leah from the household shares her thoughts on cheating. Our first caller caught her ex cheating on her through her security cameras and is having a hard time moving on. She’s been cheated on before but liked this guy for his charming nature. Our second caller is ha...

Jan 29, 20242 hr 52 minEp. 699

E698 Ask Nick Update Special Episode - Part 16

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. Our first caller was originally debating girl code on whether she should warn her ex-husband’s girlfriend of the way he treated her. We advised her to focus on her kid and not get involved emotionally with the ex’s new partner. Our second caller had first called in ...

Jan 26, 20242 hr 6 minEp. 698

E697 Going Deeper with Taylor Ann Green - Olivia Texts, Austen Accusations, and Revenge P*rn Plus RHOSLC

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about the conclusion of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig not being nominated at The Oscars. Then, we are joined by Taylor Ann Green to talk about all of the drama between her, Shep, Austen, and Olivia. We get her thoughts on our interview with Olivia, the timeline of her and Austen’s drunken kiss, behind the scenes of filming, and where things stand...

Jan 25, 20242 hr 5 minEp. 697

E696 GD - Kylee Russell Discusses Aven Cheating & RR: Bachelor Premiere, RHOBH, RHOSLC, and Traitors

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! First, the household gets together to talk about the premiere of the Bachelor, our first thoughts on the women this season, and our predictions for Joey! We also talk Housewives and recap Episode 4 of Traitors. Then, we are joined by Kylee Russell to get the exclusive tell-all of what happened between her and Aven following last season of Bachelor in Paradise - we have photos, text receipts, and what’s next for the two of them. Finally, we ...

Jan 23, 20243 hr 36 minEp. 696

E695 Ask Nick - I’m Attractive, You’re Just Drunk

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, Ali shares her near-death experience getting locked outside of the house at night, without a jacket, and in the snow… Then we get to our callers. Our first caller is getting mixed signals from one of his guy friends. “If I was gay, I’d be into you”... is he in the closet, or just very friendly? Our second cal...

Jan 22, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 695

E694 Going Deeper with Allison Holker - “Keep Dancing Through”

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about Taylor Swift’s second cousin, Jason Kelce retiring from the NFL, and Vanderpump Villa (with some insider tea from the casting process). Then, we are joined by Allison Holker to talk about her year since the passing of her husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss. She’s able to enlighten us about her grief journey, and what she is looking forward to in 2024. We also talk about her children’...

Jan 18, 20242 hr 47 minEp. 694

E693 Reality Recap - Clayton, Payroll Husbands, and Housewives with Reality TV Star Gabby Windey

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today we are joined by Gabby Windey to talk about all things reality TV. First, we talk about Gabby’s thoughts on the Clayton paternity scandal and his recent episode with us. Then, we talk about some recent Vanderpump Rules headlines, and the women on the View telling Taylor Swift to smile. Then, we talk about Housewives - Salt Lake City, Beverly Hills, and Miami. We finish by talking about Natalie’s pregnancy, wedding updates, and their h...

Jan 16, 20242 hr 45 minEp. 693

E692 Ask Nick - My Boyfriend Isn’t Toxic Enough

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 whose boyfriend cheated on her with a stripper. He’s done this with multiple girls, but is willing to ‘work on himself.’ What should she do? Then, we get to our callers… Our first caller isn’t sure whether her long term boyfriend is the one. After almost 3 years and his push t...

Jan 15, 20242 hr 47 minEp. 692

E691 Going Deeper with Clayton Echard - “I Am Not The Father”

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, we talk about the response to our interview with Gypsy Rose, and Nick and Natalie’s experience at the premiere party in New York. Then, we are joined by Clayton Echard to talk about his recent paternity scandal and get his side of the story - he walks us through each moment and answers all of our burning questions. We have timelines, text and email receipts, and a man ready to defend his character. “My character has been...

Jan 11, 20242 hr 16 minEp. 691