The Viall Files
My name is Nick Viall and I host The Viall Files, a podcast that one anonymous reviewer called “surprisingly insightful and substantive.” The Viall Files explores all things dating and love - from post-breakup healing to salacious texts - in our three (and sometimes four) weekly episodes. Ask Nick - Every Monday, listeners navigating a challenging yet relatable interpersonal circumstance--from a 2 year situationship to a blowout fight with their mom to a friendship feud to reigniting intimacy after 10 years of marriage--call in for Nick's signature blunt yet compassionate advice. It's ripe with the type of hard truths your friends are too afraid to say, but you're better off for hearing. Bachelor Recap - We break down this week's episode of the Bachelor, Bachelorette, or Bachelor in Paradise on Tuesdays. This color commentary is full of hot takes, debates, jokes, and the insider knowledge only a former Bachelor can provide. Nick, Ali and Amanda are joined by special celebrity guests--you'd be surprised how many of your favorite actors and comedians are closet bachelor fans. Freestyle - On Tuesday during the Bachelor "off-season," we dive into the hot-button, zeitgeist topics--the latest celebrity drama, trending reality tv shows, new love song/music video that everyone's obsessed with, and occasionally a months-long highly publicized defamation trial between divorced A-list actors. Our lively discussions include takeaways we can all relate to. We also have "Texting Office Hours," a segment where we help a caller craft, edit, and press the send button on a nerve-wracking message. Going Deeper - Every Thursday, a special guest joins the show for a tell-all interview and to discuss their latest project, their philosophies on love and relationships, plus the most relevant pop culture topics. These episodes conclude with our beloved "Texting Office Hours " segment where Nick, the guest, and our co-hosts team up to give advice to a listener on a message they need help writing. The Update Show - The last Friday of the month, by popular demand (and we mean POPULAR) cliffhangers are resolved and burning questions are answered with updates from our most engaging callers. These much-anticipated follow-ups reveal if the caller took Nick's advice and how everything transpired, providing much-needed resolution to the callers' stories that stole our hearts and attention.
Episodes
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we talk about menu anxiety and gentle parenting. Then we get to our callers…
Our first caller is carrying her best friend's baby, but her mother and law doesn’t approve. Our Second caller is a single mom and it’s been 9 years since she’s last called someone her boyfriend. Finally, our third caller feels like...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition!
To start things out, we invite Brianna Lapaglia into the studio… How’s tour life with her boyfriend, Zack Bryan. How did she stumble into the podcasting world, choose her stage name, and navigate meeting other celebrities. Brianna answers it all! Then, we bring in Kristen Doute, formerly of Vanderpump Rules, and now of Bravo’s The Valley. She’s back o...
Welcome back to The Viall Files! Today, Summer House’s Lindsay Hubbard joins us to talk about her devastating separation from Carl Radke. In this episode, we get the full timeline from Lindsay, as she walks us through their entire relationship. Moving from friends to fiancés, we break down the steps that lead to Carl breaking off their engagement.
With the finale aired, and the reunion coming up shortly, ...
Welcome back to reality recap… Today we discuss the Summer House Finale and the long-awaited scene of Carl and Lindsay breaking off their engagement. Meanwhile, we dive into the world of Vanderpump and the Valley with Genesis Rodriguez. Was Scheana and Lala set up by producers, who should have a spin-off, and is this the end of Vanderpump Rules? Finally, is RHONJ’s canceled reunion a sign of an inevitable recast? We an...
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we introduce Nick to some viral internet dating theories and read a written Ask Nick. Then we get to our callers…
Our first caller’s boyfriend was caught watching videos of his ex-girlfriend. She still loves him, but this made her feel icky about herself. Our Second caller was talking to an ex-marine, until ...
Welcome back to The Viall Files! Today we have another special “where are they now” update show where we give you updates from our past callers to see what’s happened in their situations and relationships since appearing on the show. But wait… first we introduce Nick to some viral dating theories!
Our first caller originally called in because she broke off her engagement, but wasn't prepared to be at mutua...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about some recent headlines, such as the Vanderpump Reunion Part 3, North West performing at The Hollywood Bowl, the trailer for Gypsy Rose’s show and her upcoming appearance on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and the Summer House Reunion Trailer. Then, we talk to Emma Hernan about all things Selling Sunset,...
Today we invite Danny and Nia Booko to our studio, as the household discusses their experience filming The Valley. But first, we discuss Craig Conover being caught in a Spritz vs. LoverBoy debacle… is Craig in the wrong for investing in a competitor? Then we jump into RHONJ, and dissect Teresa’s dominance in the arena of family drama. Ending our pop culture discussion with the infamous Four Seasons Orlando baby.
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Dr Orna Guralnik, from the hit show Couples Therapy, joins us to talk about the new season and her take on therapy in general. Then we get to our callers…
Our first caller called in because she and her husband disagree on the gender for their next embryo transfer. Her husband wants to guarantee a boy, but she is persistent in leaving it...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about some recent headlines, such as the UK’s Sexiest Men list, Tom Hanks’ son explaining the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake drama, JoJo Siwa celebrating her 21st birthday (and Facetiming Nick). And we also talk about the Vanderpump Reunion Part 2 and how we feel about phrases such as boundaries and gaslighting. Th...
Today, Elizabeth Wagmeister joins the household to chat about all things reality television. We talk about the ongoing Diddy allegations, including the recently released security camera footage (TW: DV, SA). We also talk about RHONJ coming back to our screens and what we think of this new season. Then, we talk about Summer House and how we feel about Kyle criticizing Amanda and Paige. Next, we talk about The Valley and the cast’s t...
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off by talking about public affection and the frisky couple in Battery Park. Then we get to our callers…
Our first caller is wondering if her in-laws are brainwashing her to have a baby. She and her husband are on the same page, not to have a baby right now… how should she confront them with love? Our second call is a mediation...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household Zooms with Nick and Natalie on their honeymoon to get all of the details about their trip to Puerto Rico! We also talk about some true-crime headlines, the Golden Bachelorette announcement, and how we think Tom Sandoval is trying to redeem himself. Then, we talk to Laverne Cox about stardom, dating and relationships, her childhood...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by country music star Lily Rose to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk to Nick and Natalie about their trip to New York, who they’ve run into, and some bones they have to pick with the city. Then, we talk about The Biebers’ pregnancy announcement, how we prepared for concerts/falling in love with musicians, and get an upda...
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off by keeping the wedding mood going, and play a game of ‘I do, or I object’. Then we get to our callers…
Our first caller is recently single and is struggling to get over her ex’s comments about her body. She knows her ex was in the wrong, but it's easier said than done to forget without closure. Our second caller feels like...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines, such as the 2024 Met Gala, our thoughts on the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Reunion Trailer, and updates on Rachel Leviss’ lawsuit against Tom and Ariana. Then, we talk to Joel McHale about working in Hollywood, comedy, parenting, cooking, dyslexia, and working on House of Villains. We a...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Josh Peck and Ben Soffer to chat about all things reality television. First, Josh gives his thoughts on attending Nick and Natalie’s wedding. Then, we dive into a conspiracy that Nick may have a hand in Bachelor casting and/or producing. We also talk about the Tom Brady Roast and getting a DM from Gypsy Rose. Next, we break down this week’s...
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off by playing a game of ‘Ditch it or Fix it’: Relationship Habits Edition.
Our first caller is attending an expensive bachelorette party, and the bride is bragging that she doesn't have to pay for anything. Our caller no longer wants to go, but doesnt want to anger the bride and let the financial burden fall on the others. Our ...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about Nick and Natalie’s wedding - from the venue, the flowers, the outfits, the first look, the ceremony, reception and more! We also dive into what happened en route to their honeymoon that derailed their plans. Then, we talk to Ava Max about her heart being fragile, the world ending, music inspirations, so...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Girls Gotta Eat’s Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album breaking records and the ongoing feud with Kim Kardashian. Next, we talk about Kristin Cavallari and Rachel Leviss making headlines at Stagecoach. Then, we talk about some Housewives before divin...
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