Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Bravo, Bravo, effing BRAVO! Denise Richards returns to talk life updates and her new show Denise Richards & Her Wild Things. We also welcome the queen of vibes herself, Chrishell Stause, to talk Traitors. Meanwhile, Alex from Love Is Blind joins to get into his relationship with Madison and discuss whether or not he should grow a beard. Plus, RHOBH recaps, fishies swimming up to the surface, and more! “I wanted to see if there were sharks!” Subscri...
Feb 20, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 888
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper with Alessia Cara! This week, we’re extremely excited to welcome Alessia Cara to the show to discuss her new album Love and Hyperbole! From taking a break from music and complicated feelings around her Grammy win, to dream collaborations and her love of Reality TV, we go deeper into all of it. You won’t want to miss! “The things we’re taught about love are so strange.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff! Listen on Appl...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 887
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Today we are joined by Cazzie David to get her hot takes on SNL50, Traitors, and her new movie I Love You Forever. Meanwhile, Dave joins to talk about the newest season of Love Is Blind (only to those on the couch under 30), and Parisa rocks our world with her stories from The Bachelor. Also, we give our takes on Ciara and West, Shep’s arrested development, and the never dull, everlong, Paige and Craig breakup. “Women are so much smarter than men…”...
Feb 18, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 886
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller got more than just her turkey stuffed on Thanksgiving. Our second caller’s family has a group chat without her. And, our third caller’s girlfriend abandoned him during his mom's passing at Christmas. “Here's what you need to do, you're in dangerous territory right now. You're at a crossroads, and it’s not too late." Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting Octobe...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 885
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Today we are joined by Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion Kelley O’Hara to discuss the only thing more dramatic than professional soccer… RHOBH. Also, the man, the myth, the legend Boston Rob joins us to deep dive into his delicious mind re: Traitors. Meanwhile, Natalie gives her Babygirl review, we argue about bedtime assistance, and get to the bottom of Grant’s lie to the girls. Legends only club today, you will not want to miss it. “Di...
Feb 13, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 884
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper with Sam Asghari! You’ve heard his name, but never his story… Now get ready to know the real Sam Asghari. From his childhood in Iran and moving to America, to his career in acting and modeling, and yes the relationship with the princess of pop herself BRITNEY SPEARS– Sam gets into it all. Also, he talks about new love, Traitors, and what’s next for his career. You will absolutely not want to miss this! “I saw the exact reason why America fell in love...
Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 883
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Today we are joined by Derrick to investigate this most recent season of Traitors, and get all the Bachelor tea with Alli Jo. Also, we get into Kendrick Lamar’s Half Time Show, Craig’s take on the breakup, RHOSLC Reunion Part 3, and more! “I do need to correct you, Nick.” OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://p...
Feb 11, 2025•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 882
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller is a 31 year old virgin, but just wants a girlfriend. Our second caller kissed her guy best friend on NYE and now has feelings for him. And, our third caller is wondering if she’s physically attracted to her boyfriend. “Get yourself out there, challenge yourself." Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting October 21st! Available wherever you get your podcasts and ...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 881
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Today we gain clarity on RHONY from Rebecca Minkoff and clock into our Southern Hospitality shift with Maddi Reese. Brynn Whitfield? DJ careers? It’s a wild one. Also, we get into whether or not Cowboy Carter is a country album, what the actual first day of the week is, Babyface and Chappell red carpet drama, RHOBH, and more! “Brynn was stirring the pot and it overflowed.” OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff....
Feb 06, 2025•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 880
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper with Carl Radke! After months of pining, Summer House star Carl Radke has finally accepted his invitation to bare it all on the couch. From Lindsay Hubbard, sobriety, and family, to team Wes or Ciara and rumors surrounding his past with Paige– Carl gets into it all. You really won’t want to miss this! “Bravo’s going to kill me right now.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...
Feb 05, 2025•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 879
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Today we are joined by the recently departed Bob Harper from the Traitors (rip) and we get into all things treacherous… Plus, River turned 1 over the weekend, happy birthday River! Meanwhile, we get into the RHOSLC reunion, RHONY reunion, Bachelor, and more! “This is the dumbest conversation we’ve ever had.” OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www...
Feb 04, 2025•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 878
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! *The contents of this episode contain details of sexual assault which can be triggering for some people. Our first caller is debating cutting off her cousin and his wife. Our second caller is wondering if she’s letting her boyfriend down by not buying a house. And, our third caller is debating reconnecting with her absentee father. “This is a tale as old as time, that people feel justified with their feelings.” Listen to Humbl...
Feb 03, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Ep. 877
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Today we are joined by The One… The Only… Global Pop Music Superstar Heidi Montag and her number one supporter Spencer Pratt! They drop a new remix of “I’ll Do It” with Pitbull LIVE ON AIR, discuss their experience with the fires, and more! Also, Olivia Holt joins us for a game of Reality TV Would You Rather. You do not want to miss! “Hi, this is Heidi Montag and you’re listening to my new exclusive track!” Watch/stream Heidi’s single “I’ll Do It” ...
Jan 30, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 876
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper with Natalie Joy and Nick Viall. In this deeply personal episode, Natalie opens up about her miscarriage with her and Nick’s second child. Through vulnerability and honesty, she offers her raw and powerful experience in hopes of making others feel less alone. *The contents of this episode contain details of miscarriage which can be triggering for some people. Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff! Listen on Apple: https:/...
Jan 29, 2025•43 min•Ep. 875
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The Bachelor is back! And the drama is… llama-ing? We get into it. Also, we’re joined by Robyn Dixon and Nikki Garcia (rip) to discuss the recent episode of Traitors. Meanwhile, we cover Part 1 of the RHOSLC reunion and the politics of backup dancers, Southern Charm’s symphonic field trip, the explosive RHONY finale, Nick’s drama with the Apple store, Daily Dillemas, and more! “She was on her period!” OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bai...
Jan 28, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Ep. 874
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller’s boyfriend said she was a burden right after they went ring shopping. Our second caller’s ex is disrespecting her boundaries, and it’s taking a toll on her current marriage. And, our third caller is debating coming out to her family on Christmas. “Right now you’re frustrated at a problem you’re creating.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting October 21st! Av...
Jan 27, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 873
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The Big Bang Theory starts with the Viall Files! Mayim Bialik joins to discuss acting, science, and the new Bachelor Cast. Meanwhile, Nick goes down memory lane with Special Forces Rudy Reyes & DS Billy Billingham. Today’s pop culture: Justin Baldoni leaking scenes, Love is Blind’s Ashley and Tyler splitting, Mark Zuckerberg’s peeping moment, A$AP Rocky refusing a plea deal, haters buying Girl Scouts Cookies, TJ v Joe Bradley, and Kyle Richards v D...
Jan 23, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 872
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper with Brody Jenner You may know Brody Jenner from MTV’s The Hills, Keeping up with the Kardashians, or Special Forces… he’s perhaps the ultimate OG of reality TV. In today’s episode, Brody addresses it all!. Why does he love being a dad? What was his near-death experience? Does he want to return to Reality TV? And, how did Caitlyn Jenner apologize? “You have to be able to forgive, you have to move forward.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey an...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 871
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Soooo… TikTok is back. And so are we! Today we discuss Justin Baldoni suing Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell breaking up, Bob the Drag Queen being eliminated, the depression of slow walking, Southern Charm, White Lotus, the Sopranos, AND the explosive Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Finale. Is Lisa Barlow a hypocrite? Was Whitney Rose in the wrong? And did we cry with Angie Katsenevas? “And that’s the whole gasli...
Jan 21, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 870
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller found another woman’s underwear in her boyfriend’s dresser and thinks he may be cheating. Our second caller is wondering if she’s getting ghosted or is doing the one ghosting. And, our third caller’s girlfriend broke up with him and he doesn’t know how to move forward. “If he’s really lying, then I’m gonna find out.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting Octob...
Jan 20, 2025•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 869
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The TikTok ban is approaching and Emily D Baker is here to provide clarity. In addition, Molly O'Connell from Southern Charm joins, as we discuss all things Pop Culture… Chanel Ayan DM’ing Nick, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt thriving, the Brad Pitt imposter, RHOBH, Southern Hospitality, Bush positivity, and forgetting to gas the car! “Read the text messages...” OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available ...
Jan 16, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 868
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Thank you to all of the firefighters, emergency responders, and heroes helping us at this time. Our love and prayers go out to those affected by the Los Angeles fires. Kelly’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-kelly-rebuild-after-palisades-fire In today’s pop culture, we discuss Traitors returning, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt promoting Superficial, Allison Holker’s continued backlash, Zach Bryan’s Instagram Rant, Britani Bateman recordin...
Jan 14, 2025•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 867
Welcome back to a special episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick w/ Mel Robbins! What is Mel's "Let Them" theory and how can it improve your love, relationships, and life as a whole? Our first caller wants to confess her feelings for a friend that's currently in a relationship. Our second caller has been dating a guy for five months, met his family, yet still isn't his girlfriend. And, our third caller hasn’t made a romantic connection in years and wants to get out of her dating rut. “Are you 100%...
Jan 13, 2025•3 hr 44 min•Ep. 866
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Our love and prayers go out to those affected by the Los Angeles fires. Thank you to all of the firefighters, emergency responders, and heroes helping us at this time. Please refer to the article below, for how to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires: https://time.com/7205547/los-angeles-wildfires-how-to-help-victims/ Today we jump straight into all things pop culture. Baldoni’s ‘leaked’ voicenotes, Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes, Jennifer Ay...
Jan 09, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 865
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Emily D Baker joins us again to discuss Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against The New York Times. Meanwhile, Heather McMahan joins to talk about her Hulu special, the Golden Globes, Zendaya and Tom Holland’s engagement, the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and being from the South. And don't forget… Jennifer Aydin is beefing with an airport Jersey Mike’s. Link to Justin Baldoni’s Lawsuit: https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25473284/bi-https-media....
Jan 07, 2025•3 hr 32 min•Ep. 864
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller is struggling to get over her best friend’s affair with their boss. Our second caller is being pressured to make a very personal choice. And, our third caller’s brother-in-law needs an intervention. “You should care. This is going to hurt her.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting October 21st! Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 863
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! We read through Blake Lively’s Complaint against Justin Baldoni regarding It Ends With Us… we have a lot to discuss! Link to Blake Lively’s Complaint: https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/1629cc34e562e325/4410b1d9-full.pdf Link to Stephanie Jones (Justin Baldoni’s Ex-Publicist)’s Complaint: https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=Xc9lTZnkJAsclCjfCv0G4g== “You can’t put fake information into a complaint into cour...
Dec 31, 2024•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 862
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller is freshly divorced and struggling to get over a recent fling. Our second caller’s boyfriend only wants her during his football off season. And, our third caller can't stop dating men who see her as their therapist. “There is a theme here, and the theme is you” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting October 21st! Available wherever you get your podcasts and You...
Dec 30, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 861
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper with the Ultimatum’s Nick and Sandy Season 3 of The Ultimatum just wrapped and there are so many unanswered questions. What was their relationship like before the experience? Why did they come on the show? Why was Sandy overwhelmed by Nick during the process? And, are they getting back together? “There’s just so much that nobody sees.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting October 21st! Available whe...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 860
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller isn’t sure if she’s dating her dream man or an F-boy. Our second caller’s family cut her off and she isn’t sure what to do. And, our third caller’s engaged friend keeps breadcrumbing her. “Your dream man is not going to be someone you think is too good for you.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting October 21st! Available wherever you get your podcasts and Yo...
Dec 23, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 859
