On today’s episode of Ask Nick we are excited to be joined by Fran & Ria from The Chicks In The Office Podcast. The ladies and Nick take on some great topics to help give another perspective to your relationship questions. Dating Apps in quarantine is a hot topic these days and we talk to someone who is experiencing everything from being asked a survey at the end of a FaceTime date to struggling just to make the connection digitally versus in person. We also speak with a woman who is about to at...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast Today we take a deep dive into Happiness with teacher, author, and lecturer Tal Ben- Shahar. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership and shares his knowledge on these topics today. Nick and Tal breakdown happiness during quarantine, how it can relate to the amount of technology used in your life, the way resistance in a relationship and being known by your partner can actually lead to a deeper intimacy, and finall...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast Man Crushes & Life Changing Events With JP Rosenbaum On this episode of the Viall Files we are joined by one half of one of Bachelor Nations favorite couples, JP Rosenbaum. We take a little bit of time to talk about Ashley being on Brad’s GOAT episode, what they did & did not watch of their seasons, how Ashley and JP continued to follow their career dreams once leaving the show and how they are handling quarantine with little ones running around, you may even hear a few of them during the podcas...
Jul 21, 2020•58 min•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s Ask Nick: an affair that turned into a relationship after a divorce that is filled with games, no commitment, and a bunch of toxic behavior, someone who is happy single and wonders why people judge her for not being in a relationship, a couple playing house after only 5 months of dating and why their sexual relationship is suffering because of it, and a woman whose boyfriend is being groomed to take over her family's business before they have moved to the next step in their relationsh...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast Nick reconnects this week with his Dancing With The Stars Co-Star and friend Chris Kattan. Chris shares with us how an injury on SNL he kept out of the public eye affected his life for so many years, how his girlfriend is the one who defines all things in their relationship, and of course his time on SNL. It is a different side of Chris you may not be familiar with but you may just love his endearing side even more than his comic persona. “You get to introduce a world that hasn’t been seen throu...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast Nick is joined by "Reality Steve" Carbone today because well … 2020! This conversation is something we never thought would happen but on the The Viall Files we always say that people can learn and grow, and hopefully come out better on the other side. Nick speaks bluntly with Steve, not only about the personal impact he has had on Nick's life but how spoilers have affected other cast members in their off-air real lives and in a very real way. Dropped videos, bad sources, being held accountable, ...
Jul 14, 2020•2 hr 53 min•Ep 152•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s Ask Nick, we speak with a caller about faking orgasms in the past with a partner she is starting to be physical with again and how to communicate her current expectations of their sex life. The twist? This relationship is within her main *open* relationship. We also talk with a woman struggling her mother after she made racially insensitive remarks to her teenage daughter, and a wife who is misdirecting her need to try and forgive the woman her husband had an affair with instead of ad...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast The iconic Candis Cayne joins us on this episode of the Viall Files to talk about her new documentary Disclosure on Netflix and her journey as a trail blazer in the transgender community. Nick and Candis have an open dialogue about what is appropriate to speak about, her life growing up, her career as an actress, and how she is helping to educate the entertainment community one project at a time. This conversation is important to hear, important to learn from, and important for understanding how...
Jul 08, 2020•59 min•Ep 150•Transcript available on Metacast We are recapping the recap with the one and only, Trista Sutter. Trista and Nick go through how the rules of the show were established, how sex positivity has grown in the media and on the show, and, of course, talk about how being the first of an iconic franchise has affected her life 18 years later. It’s a fun conversation with the woman who was there to see how everything started … even Chris Harrison’s fashion. “It’s a mouthwash marathon." Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! T...
Jul 07, 2020•59 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast We are always so grateful for those of you that call in to share your stories with us because you never know how it can help someone else who is listening. This week we have some great conversations with a woman who overly romanticizes her relationship to a point where she doesn’t even know her own needs anymore, a wife whose husband satisfies her in every aspect of their relationship except in the bedroom and is trying to evaluate if being in a sexless marriage is sustainable, a gentleman whose...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready to feel inspired as we are joined by motivational speaker, author, former NFL player, and founder of the non-profit RehabTime, Trent Shelton. Trent and Nick address talking to your kids about Black Lives Matter, as well as how your empathy, compassion and- most importantly- your example can impact change in the world. They have a motivational conversation about not comparing yourself with others and how a different way of thinking can have you embracing your uniqueness. Lastly, we spea...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep 147•Transcript available on Metacast This week Nick is joined by his friend, Wells Adams, to recap this week's GOAT episode of The Bachelor. As "the guy who took forever to kiss Jojo," Wells talks through what it is actually like in that environment to try to be romantic, not being JoJo’s type, “The Rose Boys”, and, of course, Chad. Get ready because this conversation goes off the rails here and there providing some good laughs and context to some behind-the-scenes moments of the show. “Welcome to the rose garden.” Be sure to subsc...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 146•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Ask Nick we are joined by host of The Bright Side podcast & television personality Kaitlynn Carter. Kaitlynn and Nick really jump into it when it comes to dating rumors, bi-sexuality, being on reality tv, trust, honesty, and falling in love, all before we talk to our callers this week. They then speak to a woman who is struggling in her interracial relationship with her boyfriend who is becoming a police officer, someone who sexts for money, likes it, and wants to make sure sh...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep 145•Transcript available on Metacast Are you fascinated by “Karen” culture? Well, we are and wanted to take a look into what is going on with this new pop culture phenomenon. Nick & Krissy are joined by Actor, Comedian, & Author Sarah Colonna, who may have played a “Karen” here and there on TV. We take a look at how this culture came about, the behavioral traits associated with it, how it is being used politically, and why it is sometimes better to just take a breath and walk away. Most importantly we send lots of love to everyone ...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 144•Transcript available on Metacast This week Nick is joined by the one and only, Ben Higgins. They chat about why he decided to watch his Greatest Seasons Ever episode and why his fiancé will not, while sharing with us why it was so important for him to be able to speak with Olivia and why we should all send her some positive vibes. Nick and Ben also take some time to speak about curiosity in relationships and how being curious about uncomfortable subjects helps you grow and opens your world view. "Help and not hurt." Be sure to ...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 143•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined once again by holistic nutritionist and actual sister of the show Maria Viall. She talks about digestive health and how you may be cutting out food from your diet when you may not need to. On this episode we speak with someone who is finding that the power dynamics in her throuple are not working for her, a woman’s who realized that during her first experience in dating the relationship was just long enough to cover the absence of his girlfriend, and how to find closure w...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 142•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever taken an Enneagram Test and wanted some more insight about your results? Well, here ya go! This week we are joined by Jill Moran who is a certified Enneagram Guide. Throughout our conversation Jill explains the 9 personality types and how to use the results of the Enneagram to discover parts of yourself that you can expand on to grow and how to use that knowledge to improve your relationships by understanding each other’s core traits. “I want to be seen but I don’t want you to see ...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep 141•Transcript available on Metacast This week Nick and Krissy are joined by Jared Haibon & Tanner Tolbert as we recap the Recap of Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season. Friend of the show Brett Vergara also joins as we first take a deep dive into the casting of Matt James and the initiative the fans started for more diversity in The Bachelor franchise. Make sure to hang in there as Nick continues to drop more details of his and Kaitlyn’s relationship before and during filming that you did not see. "That break-up was my best TV moment." Be su...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Ask Nick we speak with a woman whose husband is looking to create a college fetish in the bedroom, someone whose boyfriend is interested in a threesome with her best friend, and a conversation around masturbation affecting your sex life. We also tackle something people may be dealing with during this time; dating someone with whom you don’t align politically and whose family may be racist. “Hey we’re here, should we try to get weird?” Don't forget to send your sex and relation...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep 139•Transcript available on Metacast Tyler Merritt of The Tyler Merritt Project joins us today as we continue the conversation around Black Lives Matter. In 2018 Tyler released a video called “Before You Call The Cops.” This video came about when he was walking across the street one day and realized that a white woman in her car was rolling up the windows and locking her doors because she saw him in the crosswalk. He shares with us every part of that memory from where he was going to what he was listening to on his headphones and i...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep 138•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time to recap the Recaps and we are excited to get to it this week with our guests Sean and Catherine. Sean Lowe’s season was the first to kick off The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons - Ever! We caught up with Sean and Catherine to discuss their lives now, their growing family, and who they have been in touch with from their season, but not before we tackle some Bachelor hot gos and cover the headlines hitting Bachelor Nation this week. “Time for a glow up.” Be sure to subscribe so you don't...
Jun 09, 2020•54 min•Ep 137•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Ask Nick we discuss passing around nudes without consent, we talk to someone who found out her boyfriend was engaged to someone the entire time they were dating, what it means if your boyfriend is hiding nudes of exes on his computer, and how being bi-sexual and a Christian don’t need to be mutually exclusive. Most importantly, we talk about following your gut. “The guy code thing is bullshit.” Be sure to send your sex and relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com ! THAN...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep 136•Transcript available on Metacast This week Nick is joined by retired NFL player Joe Thomas. On this episode we find out that Joe’s biggest game changing moments happened nowhere near the field. Joe shares how he met his wife, why he went fishing with his dad instead of going to the NFL draft, and how he sometimes finds himself watching The Bachelor and commentating like a sportscaster. He chases 4 little ones around the house, he cooks, he cleans, he podcasts, and he competes on Dwayne Johnson’s The Titan Games. Retirement is e...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Ask Nick we have comedian and fellow Kast Media Podcast Host Adam Ray with us to bluntly answer your questions. Today we have a woman whose boyfriend's ex-wife stays in his home when she brings the kids for visitation, An ex-Mormon in an open marriage, someone whose friends with benefits lifestyle is leading to self sabotage, and is logic keeping one woman from living in the moment? “Baby mama drama is a great Hootie and the Blowfish 90’s cover band name.“ Send your questions ...
Jun 01, 2020•2 hr 34 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast Recording artist, YouTuber, & Podcaster Meghan Tonjes joins Nick this week challenging us to to think deeper and show up to conversations without thinking you know everything. An advocate for body+ Meghan has learned first hand from being body shamed on the internet the effects it can have on someone’s self worth. She opposes Cancel Culture and shares with us how she thinks the world is not changing quickly enough, encouraging us to punch up rather than punching down. “It's not radical. It's jus...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast Ask Nick - A Master Class With Rachel LindsayToday on Ask Nick, Rachel Lindsey joins Nick to break down her conversation with Hannah Brown and helps educate us on how to be better allies today by understanding the past. We then jump into our callers and we talk to someone who keeps getting the “it's not you, it's me” at the end of her relationships, while long distance raises insecurities with another couple, a wife struggles with the people closest to her judging her husband for previously bein...
May 25, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast Today, Actor and Recording Artist Laura Marano joins us, but not before Nick shares his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Hannah Brown's Instagram Live video. Laura speaks with us about how her personal relationships influence her writing process, especially her new single “Cant Hold On Forever.” We find out that Laura is probably the only 24 year old in Hollywood with a flip phone, her views on growing up Disney, and how her career has impacted her philosophy on dating. Is double texting ...
May 20, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast Today Kaitlyn Bristowe joins Nick to recap the anticipated Listen to Your Heart finale episode. But first, they talk about Kaitlyn's new song "If I'm Being Honest," how she came about writing the song, and the vulnerability that goes along with releasing something personal. Then, they wrap up the LTYH finale and season. Who's musical chemistry was palpable (and who's clearly wasn't?) Who's talent do they think will go beyond the show? And what does it mean to see someone's soul, Trevor?? Be sure...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Ask Nick, Nick dives into how often we lie to ourselves to protect our egos. Nick speaks with someone who keeps going back to her comfort zone hookup even though she "knows" it won't work, someone whose exciting world-traveling long-distance relationship has ended in a sudden long-distance breakup, someone whose new quarantine crush seems to be fizzling, and someone looking for tips on navigating quarantine online dating. Learn to tell yourself, "I gotta stop doing that!" ...and then ...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Viall Files the multifaceted Rapper and Pop Star Raja Kumari joins Nick. Raja discusses feeling like an outsider growing up in LA with Indian roots, how she discovered rap through classical Indian music, and about the Brown Renaissance. Raja does not hold back in sharing her truth about dating, marriage, and what she envisions for the future for a multicultural America. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: MAGIC SPOON: magicspoon.com/viall...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast 
