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 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...
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off by introducing Nick to the ‘importance’ of technological etiquette in modern dating. Then we get to our callers…
Our first caller is married to an airline pilot, who she thinks had an emotional fair with his co-pilot. He’s told her interesting stories about his ‘friendship,’ and she continues to express her discomfort with ...
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 bring back our Thirst Trap segment: Coachella Edition!
Our first caller originally called in because her parents diagnosed their adolescent son every time t...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Nick and Natalie’s first Valentine’s Day together, Lala Kent’s sperm donor party, Rachel Leviss commenting on Tom Sandoval, Scheana working a shift at Chili’s, and Ally and James performing together.
Then, we talk to Alex Warren about his life - from losing his p...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Joy Bryant and Kate Aurthur to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album and her “thanK you aIMee” song. Next, we have a heated conversation about Pickleball and LA. Kate then breaks down the RHOSLC Monica Case before we dive into how the concept of The Valley was born. Next, Nick takes Lindsay'...
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Today Patti Stanger joins us to talk about her history of matchmaking and her new show with Nick! Then we get to her callers…
Our first caller has been having issues with her husband since having their first child. She feels disconnected and unloved, while her husband sees nothing wrong. Our second caller is worried that the guy she’s s...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Rachel explaining why she took legal action against Ariana, Amanda not having photos of Kyle on her phone, Gypsy Rose having issues with her Ex-Fiance's food hoarding habits, Courtney Love calling Taylor Swift unimportant, April commenting on Gerry and Theresa’s divorce, Cryst...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Tom Schwartz coming at you live from the desert with PATRÓN El Alto to chat about all things Coachella and reality television. First, we talk about the #PATRÓNDESERT takeover. Then, we dive into Tom’s last appearance on The Viall Files with Tom Sandoval. Next, we talk about relationships - Jax and Brittany, Theresa and Gerry, Gypsy and Ryan...
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we talk about last week’s caller… A lot of you wanted to know our thoughts, and some of you even wrote in!
Our first caller had her engagement party spoiled by her “best friend,” who proceeded to bail on said party. She is afraid to confront her friend over this blunder and reconsider her as a bridesmaid. Ou...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together with Tyler Cameron to talk about recent headlines - such as Tyler’s new show, his OnlyFans, Gypsy Rose’s nose job, and Rachel encouraging Jo to post Katie and Dayna hate. Then, we talk to Monica Garcia about all things RHOSLC, Jen Shah, and Reality VonTease. We even get some insider information on if the other women ...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by The Valley’s Zack Wickham to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about how Zack spent the weekend moving his long term friend Brittany Cartwright into her new place. We then talk about Nick and Natalie’s date night before talking about Gypsy Rose separating from Ryan and getting tattoos with her ex. We also talk about t...
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we talk about the toys we had when we were kids…
Our first caller is ‘dating’ a guy who’s in an open relationship with someone else. She’s afraid to ask him for commitment and is thus wondering if sleeping with his friend would be wrong. Our second caller lied to her boyfriend, and now he thinks everything ...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Taylor and Travis going to Coachella to support their favorite artists. We also talk to JoJo Siwa about her new single “Karma,” the upcoming video and how she’s dealt with the public’s reaction to her rebrand. Then, we talk to Daisy Kent about her time on The Bachelor, why she...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Tallulah Willis to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about Summer House (and Natalie shares a hot take). Then, we dive into Vanderpump Rules and discuss why Lala is activated, Scheana’s 56 Find My Friends, and who will return for Season 12. Next, we are joined by CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister to talk about the Sean “Didd...
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we play a new game of ‘Guess Who’ where Nick guesses which Household Member did what…
Our first caller is a soon-to-be bride, and her bridesmaids don't want to stay for the whole bachelorette party. She participated in all of their weddings, and wants to nicely encourage them to do the same in return. Our s...
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 discuss controversial parenting tactics!
Our first caller originally called in for Dr. Phil’s advice! Her partner was going to prison for his 3rd DUI, and s...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Jenn as our next Bachelorette and her list of men, Bethenny Frankel, Natalie’s criminal history, and Leonardo Dicaprio’s alleged engagement. Then, we talk to Joey and Kelsey about their time on the show, what wasn’t seen, if Kelsey chose the message on her ominous card, if her...
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about recent internet laws that went into effect in Texas. We also talk about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis video and why certain people think it might be fake. Then, we talk about Summer House and get Katie’s thoughts about filming with a signifi...
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we smash or pass first date ideas…
Our first caller is married with kids, and is wondering if she should send her p**n addicted husband noodz. She’s always traveling and doesn't want him to feel shame from their religious community. Our second caller has a boyfriend who puts no effort into their relationshi...
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