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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

E750 Ask Nick - They’re Brainwashing Me

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off by talking about public affection and the frisky couple in Battery Park. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller is wondering if her in-laws are brainwashing her to have a baby. She and her husband are on the same page, not to have a baby right now… how should she confront them with love? Our second call is a mediation call! Our couple is wanting to elope but doesn't know how to tell the soon-to-be husband’s ...

May 20, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 750

E749 GD w/ Laverne Cox + Honeymoon Pt 2, Golden Bachelorette, Baby Reindeer & Sandoval Redemption Attempt

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household Zooms with Nick and Natalie on their honeymoon to get all of the details about their trip to Puerto Rico! We also talk about some true-crime headlines, the Golden Bachelorette announcement, and how we think Tom Sandoval is trying to redeem himself. Then, we talk to Laverne Cox about stardom, dating and relationships, her childhood, becoming comfortable with her body, her acting career and Orange Is The New ...

May 16, 20243 hr 37 minEp. 749

E748 RR - VPR Finale, Bieber Pregnancy, Concert Shaves, Pastor Crimes, The Valley and SH with Lily Rose

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by country music star Lily Rose to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk to Nick and Natalie about their trip to New York, who they’ve run into, and some bones they have to pick with the city. Then, we talk about The Biebers’ pregnancy announcement, how we prepared for concerts/falling in love with musicians, and get an update on a recent crime making headlines. Next, we break down this week’s episode...

May 14, 20242 hr 53 minEp. 748

E747 Ask Nick - Dating My Boyfriend’s Mom

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off by keeping the wedding mood going, and play a game of ‘I do, or I object’. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller is recently single and is struggling to get over her ex’s comments about her body. She knows her ex was in the wrong, but it's easier said than done to forget without closure. Our second caller feels like she’s in a love triangle with her boyfriend’s mom. After a complicated work situation and we...

May 13, 20242 hr 6 minEp. 747

E746 Going Deeper with Joel McHale + Met Gala, VPR Reunion Trailer, & Lawsuit Updates

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines, such as the 2024 Met Gala, our thoughts on the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Reunion Trailer, and updates on Rachel Leviss’ lawsuit against Tom and Ariana. Then, we talk to Joel McHale about working in Hollywood, comedy, parenting, cooking, dyslexia, and working on House of Villains. We also have a Texting Office Hours caller who has been dating a guy on and off fo...

May 09, 20242 hr 7 minEp. 746

E745 RR - Bachelor Conspiracy, Tom Brady Roast, VPR, The Valley and SH w/ Josh Peck & Ben Soffer

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Josh Peck and Ben Soffer to chat about all things reality television. First, Josh gives his thoughts on attending Nick and Natalie’s wedding. Then, we dive into a conspiracy that Nick may have a hand in Bachelor casting and/or producing. We also talk about the Tom Brady Roast and getting a DM from Gypsy Rose. Next, we break down this week’s episode of Vanderpump Rules and theorize why they are pausing production. The...

May 07, 20242 hr 53 minEp. 745

Ep744 Ask Nick - Our Bride is an Ego-Zilla

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off by playing a game of ‘Ditch it or Fix it’: Relationship Habits Edition. Our first caller is attending an expensive bachelorette party, and the bride is bragging that she doesn't have to pay for anything. Our caller no longer wants to go, but doesnt want to anger the bride and let the financial burden fall on the others. Our second caller hates her old job, but feels like her husband is not supportive of a career s...

May 06, 20243 hr 34 minEp. 744

E743 Our Dream Wedding & Nightmare Honeymoon + Going Deeper w/ Ava Max

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about Nick and Natalie’s wedding - from the venue, the flowers, the outfits, the first look, the ceremony, reception and more! We also dive into what happened en route to their honeymoon that derailed their plans. Then, we talk to Ava Max about her heart being fragile, the world ending, music inspirations, songwriting, and her love life. We also touch on other artists’ careers and why ...

May 02, 20243 hr 25 minEp. 743

E742 RR - Nick & Natalie’s Wedding, Stagecoach, Housewives, The Valley, VPR, and SH w/ Girls Gotta Eat

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Girls Gotta Eat’s Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album breaking records and the ongoing feud with Kim Kardashian. Next, we talk about Kristin Cavallari and Rachel Leviss making headlines at Stagecoach. Then, we talk about some Housewives before diving into Summer House. Next, we recap The Valley before finishing with Vanderpum...

Apr 30, 20242 hr 45 minEp. 742

E741 Ask Nick - I Found My Father

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off by introducing Nick to the ‘importance’ of technological etiquette in modern dating. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller is married to an airline pilot, who she thinks had an emotional fair with his co-pilot. He’s told her interesting stories about his ‘friendship,’ and she continues to express her discomfort with their closeness. Our second caller recently reconnected with her biological father and his w...

Apr 29, 20242 hr 3 minEp. 741

E740 Ask Nick Update Special Episode - Part 19

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. But wait… first we bring back our Thirst Trap segment: Coachella Edition! Our first caller originally called in because her parents diagnosed their adolescent son every time they saw him. This time she calls in with her husband and sets new boundaries on whether he ...

Apr 26, 20242 hr 14 minEp. 740

E739 Reality Roundup, Sperm Donor Profiles, VPR Drama + GD with Alex Warren

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Nick and Natalie’s first Valentine’s Day together, Lala Kent’s sperm donor party, Rachel Leviss commenting on Tom Sandoval, Scheana working a shift at Chili’s, and Ally and James performing together. Then, we talk to Alex Warren about his life - from losing his parents, to living in a car, being shot, meeting his now fiancée, and creating music. We also...

Apr 25, 20242 hr 27 minEp. 739

E738 RR - thanK you aIMee, VPR, The Valley, SH, & Monica Interview Fallout w/ Joy Bryant & Kate Aurthur

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Joy Bryant and Kate Aurthur to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album and her “thanK you aIMee” song. Next, we have a heated conversation about Pickleball and LA. Kate then breaks down the RHOSLC Monica Case before we dive into how the concept of The Valley was born. Next, Nick takes Lindsay's side on Carl not being motivated. And finally, we discuss the Vanderpump Rul...

Apr 23, 20242 hr 5 minEp. 738

E737 Ask Nick with Patti Stanger- My Husband Hates Me

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Today Patti Stanger joins us to talk about her history of matchmaking and her new show with Nick! Then we get to her callers… Our first caller has been having issues with her husband since having their first child. She feels disconnected and unloved, while her husband sees nothing wrong. Our second caller is worried that the guy she’s seeing might be gay. After no physical touch or initiation on his part, she has a gut feeling...

Apr 22, 20242 hr 41 minEp. 737

E736 GD with Guerdy Abraira + Summer House, Rachel’s Lawsuit, April Warning Theresa, and S*x After Birth

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Rachel explaining why she took legal action against Ariana, Amanda not having photos of Kyle on her phone, Gypsy Rose having issues with her Ex-Fiance's food hoarding habits, Courtney Love calling Taylor Swift unimportant, April commenting on Gerry and Theresa’s divorce, Crystal leaving RHOBH, and Annemarie fighting fake accounts. Then, we talk to Guerd...

Apr 18, 20242 hr 3 minEp. 736

E735 RR - Tom Schwartz & GF - Coachella, Vanderpump, The Valley, and Summer House

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Tom Schwartz coming at you live from the desert with PATRÓN El Alto to chat about all things Coachella and reality television. First, we talk about the #PATRÓNDESERT takeover. Then, we dive into Tom’s last appearance on The Viall Files with Tom Sandoval. Next, we talk about relationships - Jax and Brittany, Theresa and Gerry, Gypsy and Ryan, and Tom and his new girlfriend. Then, we talk about Vanderpump Rules and dis...

Apr 16, 20242 hr 44 minEp. 735

E734 Ask Nick - My Husband’s a Shopaholic

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we talk about last week’s caller… A lot of you wanted to know our thoughts, and some of you even wrote in! Our first caller had her engagement party spoiled by her “best friend,” who proceeded to bail on said party. She is afraid to confront her friend over this blunder and reconsider her as a bridesmaid. Our second caller got dumped over a spicy encounter she had over two years ago, long before t...

Apr 15, 20242 hr 1 minEp. 734

E733 GD with Monica Garcia - RealityVonTease, Car Chases, and Rihanna + Tyler Cameron’s New Show/OnlyFans

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together with Tyler Cameron to talk about recent headlines - such as Tyler’s new show, his OnlyFans, Gypsy Rose’s nose job, and Rachel encouraging Jo to post Katie and Dayna hate. Then, we talk to Monica Garcia about all things RHOSLC, Jen Shah, and Reality VonTease. We even get some insider information on if the other women on the show knew she was behind the account, and some special news regarding M...

Apr 11, 20243 hr 4 minEp. 733

E732 RR - Gypsy Rose, Caitlin Clark, VPR, Summer House, and The Valley with Zack Wickham

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by The Valley’s Zack Wickham to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about how Zack spent the weekend moving his long term friend Brittany Cartwright into her new place. We then talk about Nick and Natalie’s date night before talking about Gypsy Rose separating from Ryan and getting tattoos with her ex. We also talk about the NCAA Championship and the affect that Caitlin Clark has had in this past se...

Apr 09, 20242 hr 15 minEp. 732

E731 Ask Nick - Cheating Calendar

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we talk about the toys we had when we were kids… Our first caller is ‘dating’ a guy who’s in an open relationship with someone else. She’s afraid to ask him for commitment and is thus wondering if sleeping with his friend would be wrong. Our second caller lied to her boyfriend, and now he thinks everything she does is a lie. What was her initial lie and how should she rebuild his trust? Our final ...

Apr 08, 20242 hr 7 minEp. 731

E730 GD with Daisy Kent and Embracing Haters with JoJo Siwa + Taylor and Travis and ViFi Coachella

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Taylor and Travis going to Coachella to support their favorite artists. We also talk to JoJo Siwa about her new single “Karma,” the upcoming video and how she’s dealt with the public’s reaction to her rebrand. Then, we talk to Daisy Kent about her time on The Bachelor, why she decided to speak with Kelsey and turn Joey down, and why she wasn’t our next ...

Apr 04, 20242 hr 59 minEp. 730

E729 RR - Diddy Lawsuit w/ Elizabeth Wagmeister + Gypsy Rose, VPR, The Valley and SH w/ Tallulah Willis

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Tallulah Willis to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about Summer House (and Natalie shares a hot take). Then, we dive into Vanderpump Rules and discuss why Lala is activated, Scheana’s 56 Find My Friends, and who will return for Season 12. Next, we are joined by CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister to talk about the Sean “Diddy” Combs allegations. We then talk about The Valley and finish with some pop c...

Apr 02, 20242 hr 17 minEp. 729

E728 Ask Nick - Roommates Bangin, Doors Open

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we play a new game of ‘Guess Who’ where Nick guesses which Household Member did what… Our first caller is a soon-to-be bride, and her bridesmaids don't want to stay for the whole bachelorette party. She participated in all of their weddings, and wants to nicely encourage them to do the same in return. Our second caller has ‘unwanted’ roommates who have sex with the door open. She’s not very good a...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 728

E727 Ask Nick Update Special Episode - Part 18

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. But wait… first we discuss controversial parenting tactics! Our first caller originally called in for Dr. Phil’s advice! Her partner was going to prison for his 3rd DUI, and she was wondering if she should break up with him. She has since found out that he was cheat...

Mar 29, 20242 hr 50 minEp. 727

E726 GD with Joey and Kelsey Plus Bachelorette Cast, Lala’s Hypocrisy, and Natalie’s Criminal History

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Jenn as our next Bachelorette and her list of men, Bethenny Frankel, Natalie’s criminal history, and Leonardo Dicaprio’s alleged engagement. Then, we talk to Joey and Kelsey about their time on the show, what wasn’t seen, if Kelsey chose the message on her ominous card, if her dad would consider becoming The Golden Bachelor, and what we can look forward...

Mar 28, 20242 hr 4 minEp. 726

E725 RR - Bach Finale w/ Katie Maloney & Dayna Kathan + VPR Drama, The Valley, Summer House, Kate vs. AI

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about recent internet laws that went into effect in Texas. We also talk about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis video and why certain people think it might be fake. Then, we talk about Summer House and get Katie’s thoughts about filming with a significant other and why arguments tend to happen on camera. Then, we talk about Van...

Mar 26, 20242 hr 25 minEp. 725

E724 Ask Nick - My Pregnancy, His Career

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we smash or pass first date ideas… Our first caller is married with kids, and is wondering if she should send her p**n addicted husband noodz. She’s always traveling and doesn't want him to feel shame from their religious community. Our second caller has a boyfriend who puts no effort into their relationship but wants her to move in. She’s scared to confront him on things, but the constant disrega...

Mar 25, 20242 hr 3 minEp. 724

E723 GD with Luann de Lesseps + Bach WTA, Scheana’s Orgy with John Mayer, and River’s First (Swear) Word

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to break down Women Tell All and talk about recent headlines - such as Scheana hooking up with John Mayer and if you should swear around your kids. Then, we talk to Countess Luann de Lesseps about her music career, cabarets, RHONY, Ultimate Girls Trip, and the “Reality Reckoning.” We dive into other reality stars’ music and give our power rankings, and play a few rounds of “Marry F Kill” in ho...

Mar 21, 20242 hr 5 minEp. 723

E722 RR - LIB’s Chelsea and Jimmy Plus Kate Middleton, VPR, RHOBH, and Summer House with Amy Kaufman

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by The LA Times’ Amy Kaufman to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about where Kate Middleton is - and if we believe that people saw her out and about but no one got photo or video evidence of it. Then, we talk about Bachelor Nation’s Daisy being spotted in a music video (with some interesting lyrics). Then, we talk about Summer House and whether Lindsay tried to be Ariana but ended up becoming San...

Mar 19, 20242 hr 11 minEp. 722

E721 Ask Nick - My Parents Are Diagnosing My Child

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we debate the criteria regarding thirst traps… and expose our own in the process. Our first caller’s boyfriend is posting thirst traps on his instagram stories. He’s older than her, and one of his friends is jealous of their connection. Our second caller has a 14 month old son and every time her parents come over, they diagnose him with new things. They did this to her when she was younger and she...

Mar 18, 20242 hr 50 minEp. 721