The Viall Files

The Viall Files

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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April 9, 2026 72 mins

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

The reality TV world continues to shock and surprise us, as we bring on Emily D Baker to discuss the recent lawsuits and restraining orders between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen and the future of the Mormon Wives. Later, the ICONIC Bravo expert Danny Pellegrino stops by to share his Summer House thoughts and get into the most recent episode. You w...

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

You're not ready for this episode. We kick things off with New York Magazine senior correspondent Rebecca Jennings, who gets us up to speed on the latest Westgate/Scamanda developments. TMZ reportedly has some damning receipts, but was a PI involved? Meanwhile, Jessie Draper is going rogue just as Dakota gets cut from Vanderpump Villa, and Rebecca helps us b...

Our first caller is pregnant and navigating the fallout of having cheated on her husband—now she's trying to figure out if it's possible to rebuild his trust and save their relationship. Our second caller recently ended things with her long-term boyfriend, but now she's overwhelmed with regret and second-guessing her decision—did she make the right call, or did she walk away too soon? And our third caller is caught in ...

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

This is a very important and very special episode because the rumors are true… Amanda Batula and West Wilson are officially confirmed. From the joint statement to Ciara Miller's reaction, to how long have they been together, we're getting into all of it. To help break it down, we're joined by the reality king himself, Carlos King, who gives us insight into t...

Welcome to The Viall Files Age of Attraction Reunion! 

Theresa and John. Libby and Andrew. Vanelle and Jorge. Vanessa and Logan. Leah and Chris. Derrick. Who's still together? Who's not? And who's stuck in the grey area? Find out NOW as hosts Nick Viall and Natalie Joy dive into the relationships of all of our favorite couples. Is Age really just a number? Find out now! 

"I don't really feel c...

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

 

On this episode of Reality Recap, we've got a lot to get into. First up: Jessi Draper and Chase McWhorter?! Will MomTok survive this? We break down all the details of Jessi Draper and Jordan's divorce. Then, we dive into Summer House drama, West Wilson and Amanda Batula?! Therapy Jeff joins us to unpack the latest with Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota. What ...

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What's going on, Household -- have you been following all the Chappell Roan drama? Well we dove into it on last Friday's episode of Pop Extra. Here's a free preview. For more exclusive Viall Files+ content like this, sign up via Supporting Cast today! Subscribe at ViallFiles.com.

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Our first caller is reeling from a situationship breakup that hurts more than her actual divorce. Our second caller is caught in a messy gray area: are girl code rules being broken? Do they even apply here? And our third caller had to choose between her relationship and a move to Miami for a great job opportunity… Did she make the right call?

"He will realize one day that this was his choice"

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

Happy Age of Attraction FINALE to all!! To celebrate, we've got Arden Myrin on the couch to give allll her juicy hot takes, as well as an interview with the man (or boy… depending on who you ask) himself, Chris! Plus, we get into the most recent episode of RHOBH and the Kyle Cook crashout that is this week's Summer House. Meanwhile, we continue discussions s...

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

Everyone's heard the news: ABC has decided to pull this season of The Bachelorette. There's a lot of noise out there, so we're bringing in the experts. Emily D. Baker and Variety's Emily Longeretta join us to break it all down. What's actually happening, who the key players are, and what this means for the future of the franchise. We're also joined by Vaness...

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Our first caller's situationship lied straight to her face and she still went back. Why can't she break the cycle? Our second caller's husband is choosing another woman over her, and she feels like she's done everything. And our third caller fell in love with her best friend, awwe… but then he ghosted her! How does one even begin to process that? 

"He's not your best friend, he was never your best friend. ...

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

Today we get into episodes 3-5 of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, recent Taylor Frankie Paul news, episodes 6 and 7 (lol) of Age of Attraction with Jorge and John, and the most recent episode of Summer House. Plus we discuss the existential crises related to: AI and turning 25. You won't want to miss it! 

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

 

It's the start of another busy week, as we recap the Oscars, the first two episodes of Mormon Wives, Age of Attraction, RHOBH, and Southern Hospitality! Trust that we get into it allll. Plus, we're joined by Libby, Vanelle and Justin to dive even deeper into the first 5 episodes of Age of Attraction. You absolutely will NOT want to miss it. 

 

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Our first caller has developed a massive crush on her coworker and is ready to shoot her shot, except she works in HR. Our second caller is dating a genuinely great guy, stable, kind, everything on her checklist, and she feels absolutely nothing. So what does that mean? And our third caller is done swiping and getting nowhere. She wants to know if she's the problem or if the apps are just completely broken.

 

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper edition! 

You've seen the drama unfold on screen all season — but are you ready for what really happened behind the scenes? Amber joins us all the way from Ohio to unpack her marriage to Jordan. Are they still together? What's the truth behind the allegations that she was drunk? Later, Brittany joins the conversation and has plenty to say about her relationship...

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

It's here! Age of Attraction is finally out! And to celebrate, we're kicking off our coverage with interviews with Andrew and Derrick! Plus we get into the first episode, are joined by Alex to get into the Love Is Blind Reunion, argue about Summer House and more! You won't want to miss it!  

"I think that there's a lot of context in the pods tha...

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

Happy Age of Attraction eve! To celebrate the upcoming release, we welcome star of the show Theresa to talk about her journey to Netflix, career in fashion, and tease some exciting moments from the series! Plus, Tyler Cameron stops by to catch up and get into his new HGTV show Bachelor Mansion Takeover. Meanwhile, we get into the Love Is Blind Finale, the mo...

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"Our first caller went on 50 dates last year and still hasn't found her person…so what is going wrong? Our second caller is done playing games and wants to know if it's finally time to block her situationship for good. And our third caller is stuck in an impossible position: her best friend's boyfriend is, and I quote, 'the world's biggest piece of shit,' and she has no idea how to show up for her friend without losing...

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! 

Today, we welcome the incredibly honest Sky Askari from the Valley Persian Style to get into her feelings on all her cast members, the show, and if she would return! Meanwhile, the Age of Attraction trailer dropped! Yayyy!!! We get into it. Plus, we dive into some Summer House and RHOP reunion. 

"Dude, this is so exhausting. Get a life!" 

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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! 

Unless you live under a rock, you've probably seen or heard about Netflix's Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. There's been countless interviews with former hosts, but have you heard from the models themselves? This week, we welcome Keenyah Hill to talk about her experience on ANTM, her feelings about the documentary, Tyra Banks, reality ...

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