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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

E974 - JaNa and Kenny Breakup, Bachelor In Paradise w/ Jonathon, RHOM w/ Guerdy Abraira, and RHOC

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's a new week, and boy do we have a great show for you! Jonathan Johnson stops by to talk Bachelor in Paradise, his experience on the beach, how he feels about the Dale and Kat situation and more! Later, Guerdy Abraira joins to get into allll the RHOM tea. What made her show the receipts at her Celebration of Life event? Is there a future with her and Julia? What are her thoughts on Stephanie Sojay? Plus, we get into the breaking news of JaNa and...

Jul 29, 20251 hr 45 minEp. 974

E973 Ask Nick - My Therapist Is Bestie's Toxic Ex

Our first caller's best friend is a deadbeat dad. Our second caller is debating telling her friend that her soon-to-be ex husband was her therapist. And, our third caller wants to know how to move on from her ex who held her keys hostage and hid a social media scandal from her? "You HAVE to tell her!" Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://podcasts.apple....

Jul 28, 20251 hr 46 minEp. 973

E972 - Matt Rogers, Austin Nichols, The Valley & Next Gen Finales, Uber Cancels Men, and 5yr Anniversary

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's an absolute jam packed banger today as we welcome the Hilarious Matt Rogers, fresh off the stage from the The Las Cutluristas Culture Awards, to chat with him about life, love, the death of monoculture and much, much more! Meanwhile, content creators Taylor Owen and James Neal stop by to get into the finales of both The Valley and Next Gen NYC. Plus, One Tree Hill heartthrob himself Austin Nichols joins us to promote his new movie, the reboot ...

Jul 24, 20252 hr 6 minEp. 972

E971 - The Valley w/ Luke Broderick, Bachelor in Paradise w/ Wells Adams, RHOM, RHOC, and Coldplay CEO

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! This week, we welcome everyone's favorite guy from the Valley (which isn't a hard contest but he wins with flying colors) Luke Broderick! He talks about this season, his engagement to Kristen Doute, becoming a father and more! Later, bestie Wells Adams joins to talk about Bachelor in Paradise, the Coldplay CEO, Caitlyn Jenner wearing white to Brody's wedding, and more! Also, we get into the most recent episodes of RHOM and RHOC. You won't want to m...

Jul 22, 20251 hr 40 minEp. 971

E970 Ask Nick - My Mom Got Catfished

Our first caller is wondering how to tell her mom she's being catfished? Our second caller just broke up with her boyfriend of one month, and is wondering if she did the right thing? And, our third caller wants advice on supporting her sister telling her parents that her spouse transitioned to female. "You have to stop yourself. You have to stop thinking about him." Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTu...

Jul 21, 20251 hr 35 minEp. 970

E969 – Going Deeper with Iris and Pepe

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper edition. Don't get mad, but our dream dates are here! Everyone's favorite bombshell couple Iris and Pepe have taken a moment to stop making out to talk to us, and we could not be more excited! How did Iris feel about America coupling her up with Jeremiah and then the following Huda crash out? Is she still talking to TJ? Does Pepe like any women that are not blonde? Does he miss Hannah? All that, and more. You will not want to miss it. "Is anyone gett...

Jul 18, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 969

E968 - Love Island's Amaya & Bryan, BIP w/ Susie Evans, Christopher Briney, RHOC, RHOA & Jax Fired?

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Love Island USA may be over, but the islanders are the gift that keeps on giving, and we are so excited to welcome winner Amaya Papaya and Bryan to the show to share their experience in the villa and post return! Meanwhile, Susie Evans stops by to chat about her time on a different island, that of Bachelor In Paradise. Did she know Justin was going to be there? What's it like hanging with the Goldens? All that and Christopher Briney joins us to giv...

Jul 17, 20251 hr 59 minEp. 968

E967 – Going Deeper with Chris Seeley

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper edition. In 3…2…1… Chris Seeley is here fresh from the villa and we could not be more excited! We get into everything from how he got on Love Island USA and what initially drew him to Huda to their epic date in the finale, his future in international basketball, and more! "I truly don't think that's the real her" Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with...

Jul 16, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 967

E966 - Love Island USA Finale w/ Taylor and Clarke, Disrespectfully w/ Dayna & Katie, and Bach In Paradise

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Well, islanders… time in the villa has come to an end :( But the incredible news for us is that everyone is BACK in the mainland and ready for their closeups. Today we're joined by Taylor and Clarke to get into all things Love Island USA! Does Taylor feel bad about voting Jeremiah off? Do they believe in Nicolandria? And most important… Will Clarke be going to the rodeo with Taylor? All your questions, answered. Also, we're joined by the wonderful ...

Jul 15, 20251 hr 56 minEp. 966

E965 Ask Nick - Do I Believe My Husband Or My Best Friend?

Our first caller's husband's ex wants cheerleading to be off-limits for her daughter. Our second caller is stuck between her husband and her best friend and doesn't know which side to choose. And, our third caller is debating if she should wait or let go of a relationship. "You have to stop yourself. You have to stop thinking about him." Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@...

Jul 14, 20251 hr 38 minEp. 965

E964 - Love Island USA w/ TJ and Jaden, Monica Garcia Returns, The Valley, Golden Bach & Kristen Engaged

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's another jam packed episode as TJ and Jaden join to talk about their experience on the island, how it felt to get voted off the way they did, and more! Plus, Monica Garcia returns alongside Christina Cocca to gab all things Love Island USA! How does everyone feel about Taylor and Clarke going home, who had the best baby in the baby challenge, are there any Nicolandria girls in the room? All that, and more. Meanwhile, we get into the most recent...

Jul 10, 20252 hr 2 minEp. 964

E963 – Going Deeper with Kaja Sokola

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper edition. Trigger Warning: This episode includes content pertaining to sexual assault. Please listen at your own comfort. On June 11th, 2025, jurors acquitted Harvey Weinstein of sexually assaulting Kaja Sokola. However, Weinstein was found guilty regarding another assault charge. Kaja bravely shares her side of the story. From what happened, to who was involved, and to why her family presented the journals… "Don't try to separate women and split us a...

Jul 09, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 963

E962 - Next Gen NYC w/ Gia Giudice, Love Island USA, Cierra's Exit, Mormon Wives Reunion & Bach In Paradise

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Sunday night's Love Island was one for the books. Cierra was dumped, the rise of Nicolandria, Amaya Papaya beginning her reign as It Girl of the villa, and that's just one episode! We recap all that AND more from the past week. Also, Nick spills some behind the scenes tea on the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reunion. Meanwhile, we're joined by the ICONIC Gia Giudice to give her takes on Next Gen NYC, what it's like to be a viral sensation, the recen...

Jul 08, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 962

E961 Ask Nick - Is My Pastor Dad A Scammer?

Our first caller is debating giving her dad $125k. Our second caller is wondering if her boy roommate is a red flag. And, our third caller wants to know if she should give her embryos frozen or donate them. "You're not going to get better, by not doing." Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynt...

Jul 07, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 961

E960 - Love Island Exclusives w/ Vanna, Perfect Match S3 Cast, Maddie and Tae, and Mormon Wives Reunion

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Islanders have been dumped, perfect matches have been announced, and fashion moguls have stepped down… Today's episode is an explosive one. Vanna from Love Island USA joins to spill her exclusive tea, Rachael Kirkconnell has been rumored as an upcoming bachelorette, Anna Wintour stepped down as the head of Vogue, and Nick shaved his head. All the while, Maddie and Tae join to discuss all things music and reality TV! "My controversial opinion, I lov...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 38 minEp. 960

E959 Ask Nick - My Doctor's Big Secret

Our first caller wants to confront her best friend about hiding substances. Our second caller has been ghosted the day before dates, for the last 4 dates. And, our third caller was talking to a pediatrician, with a toxic past, who slept with her without sharing an important secret. "You're not going to get better, by not doing." Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebra...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 959

E958 - Love Island USA's Hannah, Paul Scheer, The Valley, Love Island Dumpings, and McBee Dynasty

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! We know you're all still reeling from our Going Deeper with Jeremiah, so to soothe your Love Island USA needs, we present to you… Hannah! Does she want to rekindle things with Charlie? How does she feel about being voted off? All that, and more. Plus, the ultimate comedic "omg that guy!" of every show you love, Paul Scheer is here to goof, gab, and give us his Love Island takes. Meanwhile, we get into the most recent episodes of The Valley and Next...

Jun 26, 20252 hr 4 minEp. 958

E957 – Going Deeper with Jeremiah Brown

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper edition. Fresh from the Villa, the dearly departed Jeremiah joins Nick to get into all your burning Love Island questions. What brought him to Fiji? Does he have any secrets from his past? What does he really think of Huda? How does he feel about getting the boot? Would he do anything differently? And most importantly… Who is Jeremiah Brown? All your questions, answered. Make sure to tune in! "Things were amazing… until Pancake day…" Listen to Humble...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 957

E956 - Love Island USA w/ Jalen and Victoria Fuller, RHOA, RHOM and Tom Sandoval on AGT

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's another banger week of episodes and we're starting off hot with our dearly departed Jalen from Love Island USA! We get him to reveal all, including how he feels about Taylor and Olandria, which couples stand a chance in Casa Amor, and more! Plus, Victoria Fuller joins to give all her spicy Love Island takes. Meanwhile, we get into Tom Sandoval on AGT, Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber unfollowing each other, RHOA, and RHOM! You won't want to miss...

Jun 24, 20251 hr 47 minEp. 956

E955 Ask Nick - How To Take Charge of Your Dating Life

Our first caller wants to know: can you mourn a friendship while keeping your business alive? Our second caller is struggling with being a good mom without cutting off her alcoholic mother. And, our third caller is wondering if she's officially on the roster, or if there's potential to be more? "A guy getting upset with you because you want to go at your own pace is just not your guy" Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting October 21st! Available...

Jun 23, 20252 hr 5 minEp. 955

E954 - Love Island USA's Charlie, Candice King, The Valley, Next Gen NYC & Karen Read Found Not Guilty

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Love Island USA continues to be the gift that keeps on giving, and we get into it all! Plus, an appearance by our dearly departed Charlie to give his takes on everything that went down at the Villa… Meanwhile, Vampire Diaries l e g e n d Candice King stops by to talk about her new show We Were Liars (available on Amazon Prime), being an OG VPR girlie, RHOSLC and more! Plus, we get into the most recent episode of the Valley, if Jax actually went to ...

Jun 19, 20252 hr 37 minEp. 954

E953 – Going Deeper with Tyler Cameron And Tate Madden

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper edition. The last time Tyler Cameron was on our couch, he was naked… this time he's fully clothed and in a wonderful relationship with Tate Madden! The two stop by to give the full story on how they got together, what life has been like as a public couple, the Hadid of it all, and more! Make sure to tune in, you will not want to miss it! "Nick, can you ask some of your deep relationship questions?" Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crysta...

Jun 18, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 953

E952 - Love Island USA w/ Cely Vazquez, Erika Priscilla & Scott + Traitors Cast, RHOM & Father's Day

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! So, Love Island USA just Popped Off and we, of course, have thoughts. And welcoming the iconic Cely Vazquez to the show, we get into everything under the gorgeous, messy, Fiji sun! Also, Traitors cast dropped, and friends of show Erika Priscilla and Scott stop by to get into it all as well as headlines. Grant and Juliana split? JoJo Siwa and Chris have a new reality show? All discussed. Plus, RHOM is back and better than ever! You will not want to ...

Jun 17, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 952

E951 Ask Nick - He Cheated With My BFF

Our first caller needs help moving on from someone she thought she would spend the rest of her life with. Our second caller wants to know if she should ruin a friendship by being honest. And, our third caller needs help maintaining intimacy in a relationship. "Adversity happens to us all, and it breaks some people and it makes other people stronger." Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting October 21st! Available wherever you get your podcasts and...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 951

E950 - Love Island USA w/ Belle-A, The Valley, Bachelor in Paradise Cast, Brit Eady's Lawsuit & Next Gen NYC

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Love Island USA is heating up and we here at the Viall Files are burnin' up with excitement to welcome Belle-A to the show! We ask all the hard hitting questions: How do you feel about Nic? About Ciara? Who's the hottest person in the villa? And most importantly… what is your real name? All answered. Meanwhile, we get into the newest episode of The Valley and figure out how we could make it better, Next Gen NYC, Bachelor in Paradise cast reveals an...

Jun 12, 20252 hr 1 minEp. 950

E949 – Going Deeper with Sherri Papini

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper edition. 8 years ago, Sherri Papini was arrested on federal charges arising from her alleged fabrication of abduction. Six weeks later, she signed a plea deal admitting she had orchestrated a hoax and spent 18 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release and was ordered to pay restitution. Now, she's here to explain her side of the story. Is Sherri a compulsive liar? Or victim to a biased media narrative? You decide for yourself. "Do y...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 949

E948 - Love Island USA w/ GirlBossTown, Jim Jefferies, Summer House, Not So Golden Bachelor, and The Valley

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's another jam-packed episode as we welcome Robyn DelMonte aka GirlBossTown to get into everything from the first 6 episodes of Love Island USA, pick her producer-level brain, and opinions on Justin Bieber. Plus, Jim Jefferies and his wife Tasie Lawrence stop by to get into their relationship with Lisa Vanderpump and talk about Jim's new show The Snake. Meanwhile, we get into recasting The Valley, where Summer House goes from here, Bachelor Break...

Jun 10, 20252 hr 13 minEp. 948

E947 Ask Nick - I Have A Crush On My Husband's Best Friend

Our first caller wants help dealing with our monster mother in law? Our second caller has a crush on her husband's best friend. And, our third caller needs help navigating dating someone who just got out of a relationship. "You're focusing too much on s*x and that's making him very defensive." 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.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://p...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 50 minEp. 947

E946 - Love Island USA IS BACK w/ Trey Kennedy, The Valley, Next Gen NYC Premiere, and Vrbo Horror Stories

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! LOVE ISLAND USA IS BACK BABY!!! And we could not be more excited. We welcome comedian, Trey Kennedy, to get into bombshells entering the villa, steamy makeouts, and more! Meanwhile, we get into the most recent episode of The Valley where Nick shares his experience of Jasmine on his season of The Bachelor, and the premiere of Next Gen NYC. Is it the next Vanderpump Rules? The spiritual successor to HBO's Girls, even? We discuss. Also, Nick and Natal...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 946

E945 – Going Deeper with Dakota Mortensen

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper edition. Hulu's Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 is currently filming, and boy is the drama giving. Is Dakota still with Taylor? What did he actually do? And, why did the relationship crumble? Dakota joins for a very honest and transparent interview, where he dives into his history of rehabilitation and journey to finding love. "I'm not responsible for Zac and how he acted" Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff! List...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 44 minEp. 945
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