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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

E765 RR - Perfect Match w/ Stevan, Brian Baumgartner, Love Island, Gypsy Rose, & Justin Timberlake Arrest

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. This is a fun episode! Brian Baugartner, from the Office, joins us to talk all things barbecue and build his perfect reality tv cast. Meanwhile, Stevan Ditter from Perfect Match zooms in to talk all things drama in the villa… How was his experience? How is he with Alara? What is he doing now? "We have to ask you, did he kiss Melinda?" Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make sure to subscr...

Jun 20, 20242 hr 5 minEp. 765

E764 RR - Summer House, Perfect Match w/ Elys, Bach Bios, Kenya Moore Suspended, and RHONJ

Welcome back to reality recap. Today we start off with Nick's first Father's Day. Then we get to our drama: Kenya Moore being indefinitely suspended from the current season of RHOA, Football Player, Isaiah Bugs being arrested AGAIN, and Lindsay Hubbard being grilled at the Summer House Reunion Part 2. Meanwhile, Elys Hutchinson from Perfect Match joins us to talk about her experience on the show! "you know what? I was wrong." Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles....

Jun 18, 20242 hr 13 minEp. 764

E763 Ask Nick - Flirting With an NHL Player

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode by addressing your gentle parenting responses and diving into the ideal dating expectations of men. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller wants to shoot her shot with a professional athlete. Our second caller is back with her ex, and is afraid to tell her parents. Finally, our third caller is thriving in her occupational industry but is afraid it turns off the men she's dating. "As a woman who's...

Jun 17, 20242 hr 36 minEp. 763

E762 GD w/ West Wilson - Summer House, Girlcode, Sleep Training, and Perfect Match with Tolú

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Summer House' West Wilson. To start things out, we invite Tolú Ekundare from Netflix's Perfect Match… She shares her experience matching with Izzy Zapata, Dom Gabriel, and Chris Hahn. Then we get to our interview with West. How was his first season? Who does he still talk to? Does he regret his relationship with Ciara? "When someone shows you who they are, believe it." Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.suppor...

Jun 13, 20242 hr 57 minEp. 762

E761 RR - Summer House Reunion, Perfect Match w/ Kaz, Sandoval Drama, and Traitors Cast

Welcome back to reality recap. Today we discuss all of the drama… ranging from Billie Lee slamming Sandoval's new girlfriend, West Wilson getting grilled during the Summer House Reunion Part 1, Traitors cast announcement, and Jesse Lally having an affair with Anna Nicole Smith. Meanwhile, Kaz Bishop, from The Perfect Match zooms in! What's it like back on TV, who does he want to match with, and does he regret anything? "All I'm hearing is you're a bottom feeder" Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Vi...

Jun 11, 20241 hr 48 minEp. 761

E760 Ask Nick - Carrying My BFF's Baby

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we talk about menu anxiety and gentle parenting. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller is carrying her best friend's baby, but her mother and law doesn't approve. Our Second caller is a single mom and it's been 9 years since she's last called someone her boyfriend. Finally, our third caller feels like the city she lives in makes it impossible to move on from her ex. "When you look back at y...

Jun 10, 20242 hr 39 minEp. 760

E759 GD w Kristen Doute & Brianna Lapaglia - Valley Finale, Cast Separations, Tour Life & Car Accidents

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, we invite Brianna Lapaglia into the studio… How's tour life with her boyfriend, Zack Bryan. How did she stumble into the podcasting world, choose her stage name, and navigate meeting other celebrities. Brianna answers it all! Then, we bring in Kristen Doute, formerly of Vanderpump Rules, and now of Bravo's The Valley. She's back on TV, the finale just aired, and new tea has occurred off camera. What's her real thoughts o...

Jun 06, 20242 hr 36 minEp. 759

Lindsay Hubbard Speaks

Welcome back to The Viall Files! Today, Summer House's Lindsay Hubbard joins us to talk about her devastating separation from Carl Radke. In this episode, we get the full timeline from Lindsay, as she walks us through their entire relationship. Moving from friends to fiancés, we break down the steps that lead to Carl breaking off their engagement. With the finale aired, and the reunion coming up shortly, we've learned so much since hearing about the initial breakup. Who was in the right? Did any...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 42 min

E758 RR - Our Pregnancy Scare, Summer House Finale, Caitlin Clark, and RHONJ Canceled w/Genesis Rodriguez

Welcome back to reality recap… Today we discuss the Summer House Finale and the long-awaited scene of Carl and Lindsay breaking off their engagement. Meanwhile, we dive into the world of Vanderpump and the Valley with Genesis Rodriguez. Was Scheana and Lala set up by producers, who should have a spin-off, and is this the end of Vanderpump Rules? Finally, is RHONJ's canceled reunion a sign of an inevitable recast? We answer all of these burning questions… "How do you try not to spread a rumor… Yo...

Jun 04, 20241 hr 55 minEp. 758

E757 Ask Nick - To Sign the NDA, or Not?

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we introduce Nick to some viral internet dating theories and read a written Ask Nick. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller's boyfriend was caught watching videos of his ex-girlfriend. She still loves him, but this made her feel icky about herself. Our Second caller was talking to an ex-marine, until he wanted her to sign an NDA before their next date. After doing her own digging and sneaki...

Jun 03, 20242 hr 13 minEp. 757

E756 Ask Nick Update Special Episode - Part 20

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 introduce Nick to some viral dating theories! Our first caller originally called in because she broke off her engagement, but wasn't prepared to be at mutual events with him. She calls in to update us, as she was recently in a wedding party with h...

May 31, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 756

E755 GD w Emma Hernan + VPR Pt 3 - The End? Diddy Updates, North West Performance, and SH Reunion Trailer

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about some recent headlines, such as the Vanderpump Reunion Part 3, North West performing at The Hollywood Bowl, the trailer for Gypsy Rose's show and her upcoming appearance on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and the Summer House Reunion Trailer. Then, we talk to Emma Hernan about all things Selling Sunset, Selling The OC, her friendships with her castmates, the feud with Nicole, the...

May 30, 20242 hr 59 minEp. 755

E754 RR - Danny and Nia Booko, LoverBoy vs Spritz Society, RHONJ Family Drama, and The Valley

Today we invite Danny and Nia Booko to our studio, as the household discusses their experience filming The Valley. But first, we discuss Craig Conover being caught in a Spritz vs. LoverBoy debacle… is Craig in the wrong for investing in a competitor? Then we jump into RHONJ, and dissect Teresa's dominance in the arena of family drama. Ending our pop culture discussion with the infamous Four Seasons Orlando baby. "He pitched you a sitcom and y'all ended up on a soap opera." Start your 7 Day Free ...

May 29, 20242 hr 12 minEp. 754

E753 Ask Nick - Missionary Parents

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Dr Orna Guralnik, from the hit show Couples Therapy, joins us to talk about the new season and her take on therapy in general. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller called in because she and her husband disagree on the gender for their next embryo transfer. Her husband wants to guarantee a boy, but she is persistent in leaving it a surprise. Our second caller is nervous because her long-term boyfriend is meeting her Chr...

May 28, 20242 hr 22 minEp. 753

E752 GD w/ Brian Kelley + VPR Reunion Part 2, Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, & JoJo's 21st Birthday

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about some recent headlines, such as the UK's Sexiest Men list, Tom Hanks' son explaining the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake drama, JoJo Siwa celebrating her 21st birthday (and Facetiming Nick). And we also talk about the Vanderpump Reunion Part 2 and how we feel about phrases such as boundaries and gaslighting. Then, we talk to Brian and Brittney Kelley about all things country music, how t...

May 23, 20242 hr 51 minEp. 752

E751 RR - Diddy Security Footage, Golden Paradise, RHONJ, Harrison Butker, VPR Reunion, The Valley and SH

Today, Elizabeth Wagmeister joins the household to chat about all things reality television. We talk about the ongoing Diddy allegations, including the recently released security camera footage (TW: DV, SA). We also talk about RHONJ coming back to our screens and what we think of this new season. Then, we talk about Summer House and how we feel about Kyle criticizing Amanda and Paige. Next, we talk about The Valley and the cast's trip to Big Bear. Finally, we talk about the Vanderpump Rules Seas...

May 21, 20242 hr 9 minEp. 751

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, 20242 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, 20241 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, 20241 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, 20242 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, 20241 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, 20241 hr 41 minEp. 737
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