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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The Ultimatum reunion has taken place, and we welcome Aria for a deep dive! Is she still with Scotty, we ask? The answer is unclear! Meanwhile, we get into Natalie’s beef with Uber Eats, Sophia Colpa and Alix Earl drama during Vibes vs Stats, Aaron Rodgers throwing strays at the Bachelorette, James Kennedy’s pathetic excuse of an Instagram “apology,” RHOBH, and more! “Scotty, if you’re listening…” OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey ...
Dec 19, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Ep 858•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper with Meredith Marks, OUR Mother of RHOSLC! Bravo just filmed the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion, and the tea is hot! Why does she feud with Angie Katsanevas, is she still in contact with Jen Shah, is Lisa Barlow really the villain, and is Whitney Rose the queen of rumors? We answer it all! “You can’t change the game, you have to change the way you play it” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday star...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 857•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Breaking news! James Kennedy has been arrested, the arrest logs have been released, and much of the cast has responded. We address it all! Meanwhile, we dive into Tom Sandoval and his girlfriend teasing a potential breakup, Selena Gomez being engaged, the mysterious New Jersey Drones, RHOSLC, as well as Southern Charm. To top it off, Zaina from the Ultimatum and SNL’s Heidi Gardner join to talk all things current reality tv. “Absolutely, it's diabo...
Dec 17, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep 856•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller was blocked by her best friend of 15 years. Our second caller’s boyfriend still has an engagement ring for his ex. And, our third caller recently received news about her dad’s affair. “Is it acceptable for me to have a timeline?” 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/@h...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 855•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Get ready to giggle and gab, as this is an episode of comedy! Michael Rapaport and Fortune Feimster join to discuss their love for Bravo, its era of recasting, and their current experiences on tour. Meanwhile we discuss Tom Sandoval representing himself in court against Rachel Leviss, Scotty shocking us on the Ultimatum, Kathy Hilton’s Christmas party, RHOBH, and Beyonce sticking by Jay Z’s side. “I don't know what man-help is, but it doesn't apply...
Dec 12, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Ep 854•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with country music’s newest superstar Riley Green! Riley tells us about his origins in country music, his experience on “Redneck Island,” his collab with Ella Langley, and more! Plus, Nick and Natalie explain love languages to Riley. “I never thought I’d end up here.” 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/@hu...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 853•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Scotty from Netflix’s The Ultimatum joins to speak peace on his edit. Was he cold to Zaina? Does he love Aria? And why did he confront Caleb? Meanwhile we talk about the accusations that Jay Z may be linked to Diddy, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo holding space for WICKED, LVP on broadcasting Vanderpump Rules, the Southern Charm premiere, Hawk Tuah’s cryptocurrency, Lindsay Hubbard giving birth, and RHOSLC. “She’s soulless…” OUT NOW! Listen to Hum...
Dec 10, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep 852•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller wants to end an emotional affair with a friend now that he’s in a relationship. Our second caller wants to get over the insecurities she has with her husband. And, our third caller thinks she might have made a mistake getting back together with her boyfriend. “It’s disingenuous that we can pretend to just be friends with people that we have feelings for.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal K...
Dec 09, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Ep 851•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Spotify Wrapped released and we are SO THANKFUL to our listeners! Katie Lee Biegel joins to talk RHOSLC, why she hates the new RHONY, and her top holiday recipes. Meanwhile, we talk about Natalie going to Crystal Minkoff’s Christmas, Vicky Gunvalson’s hot mic, Spotify Wrapped 2024, Sabrina Carpenter breaking up with Barry Keoghan, Mattel being sued for their Wicked dolls, and the Ultimatum. “Its because she’s a professional, obviously." OUT NOW! Li...
Dec 05, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Ep 850•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The ICONIC Vicki Gunvalson joins us! Her mic is hot as she talks about the RHOC Reunion, Tamra Judge, Alexis Bellinio’s spreadsheet, and possibly returning to the franchise! Meanwhile we talk Wicked, the Vanderpump Rules Recast, Bravo Fan Fest, Kristin Cavallari leaking Scott Disick’s DMs, Hailee Steinfeld getting engaged to Josh Allen, RHOBH, and RHOSLC. “They do say OC is a cast of women who don't know how to hang up the phone" OUT NOW! Listen to...
Dec 03, 2024•2 hr 57 min•Ep 849•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller was blocked by her brother’s pregnant ex, but wants to get back in contact. Our second caller’s boyfriend wants to go back on dating apps to sell insurance. And, our third caller regrets breaking up with her stoner boyfriend. “Maybe you are going after people that aren’t good partners for you.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting October 21st! Available wher...
Dec 02, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Ep 848•Transcript available on Metacast Bravo is in their podcast era, and Mr Messy himself, Jeff Lewis, joins to stir the pot! We talk about it all… RHOC Reunion Part 3, Shannon Beador’s Settlement, RHOSLC, Meredith Marks’ Bangs, Delta Airlines having Shake Shack, the Wicked movie, and fake crying. “Shannon earned her bonus." 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hum...
Nov 26, 2024•2 hr 58 min•Ep 847•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! This week, we want to say THANK YOU for your dedicated listening throughout the years, we truly appreciate you! Our first caller’s BFF got married to her cousin and didn't invite her. Our second caller is a single mother by choice, but has a hard time committing to men. And, our third caller is questioning whether she should end her 6 year relationship. “There’s something inside of you telling you that this is not enough.” Lis...
Nov 25, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Ep 846•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's a big week for fans of the Real Housewives franchise… Beverly Hills is back, and we’re SO excited! We recap Kyle Richard’s current relationships, Dorit Kemsley’s separation, Sutton Stracke’s Surrealism party, and Kathy Hilton returning to the franchise. Meanwhile, we discuss Kim Kardashian’s tesla robot, Brianna LaPaglia promoting the UFC Fight, Dave Coulier and John Stamos, as well as the tension behind Christmas Cards. And, of course… Kandy ...
Nov 21, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Ep 845•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Bronwyn Newport from Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! The mid-season trailer for RHOSLC just aired, and the rest of the season is giving DRAMA. Was there fall out after Bronwyn’s Palm Springs trip, how did she become a housewife, and who is she closest to? Further, is she still friends with Lisa Barlow and did Whitney Rose reach out to Monica Garcia? Bronwyn didn't come to play… Bron-for-the-WIN! “Todd absolutely knows my mouth is...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 844•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The Golden Bachelorette has just concluded and Joan Vassos returns with her fiance Chock to share the love! Meanwhile, we discuss the Mike Tyson v Jake Paul fight, Teddi Mellencamp’s alleged affair, Gypsy Rose announcing her baby’s name, Kenya Moore speaking out, RHOSLC, and RHOC. “She doesn't only hate the elderly." OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: ht...
Nov 19, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep 843•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! This week, we get straight into our callers. Our first caller is a cop who wants to shoot her shot with a hot DA. Our second caller’s boyfriend had a secret double life and ghosted her when she found out. And, our third caller’s boyfriend broke up with her after she tried to end it ten times. “What’s the HR policy?” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff every Monday starting October 21st! Available...
Nov 18, 2024•2 hr•Ep 842•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The Golden Bachelorette Finale just aired, and Joan Vassos has chosen her man! We discuss our conclusions and the apologies surrounding Pascal Ibugui. Meanwhile, we talk RHONY being boring, Rebecca Minkoff’s prank, Chappell Roan replacing her management team, and whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie. “We’re done with RHONY, we need to switch to Potomac." OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available ...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep 841•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Love Is Blind’s Garret Josemans and Taylor Krause! Season 7 of Netflix’s Love Is Blind just wrapped, and it’s time to dive deep with our favorite couple. We get into their love story, Garrett’s glow up, opinions on Marissa and Ramses, Hannah and Nick D, dealing with comments, and more! Plus, Garrett and Taylor help out a caller. “I have lots of opinions, we could spend the rest of the podcast talking about this.” Listen to Humble Brag with Cynt...
Nov 13, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep 840•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Ego Nwodim joins us to talk about Saturday Night Live, being a comedian, and what she’s currently watching. Meanwhile, we discuss waiting in lines on the plane, Bronwyn Newport vs Lisa Barlow on RHOSLC, Katie Ginella vs Emily Simpson on RHOC, and Brianna LaPaglia addressing Zach Bryan. “I always try to make at least one person laugh.” OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcas...
Nov 12, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Ep 839•Transcript available on Metacast 
