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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.

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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.

    RR - Nick & Natalie’s Wedding, Stagecoach, Housewives, The Valley, VPR, and SH w/ Girls Gotta Eat

    RR - Nick & Natalie’s Wedding, Stagecoach, Housewives, The Valley, VPR, and SH w/ Girls Gotta Eat

    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 diving into Summer House. Next, we recap The Valley before finishing with Vanderpump Rules. 
    “James is asking for forgiveness, not permission.” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    06:36 - Taylor Swift
    14:09 - Kristin Cavallari
    18:51 - Stagecoach
    22:13 - Housewives
    38:03 - Summer House
    01:09:18 - The Valley
    01:16:00 - VPR
    01:43:27 - Outro 

    • 1 hr 44 min
    Ask Nick - I Found My Father

    Ask Nick - I Found My Father

    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 their closeness. Our second caller recently reconnected with her biological father and his wife hates her. Although he’s welcoming of building a relationship, our caller is wondering if demanding respect from his family, as well, is acceptable. Our final caller has a cinco de mayo party coming up, and she’s afraid to invite her best friend due to his drinking problems. She’s had an intervention with him in the past, but she’s afraid that his new friend group has made him act differently. 
    “Make it hard for them to deny you, by how emotionally mature you are.”
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    • 2 hrs 3 min
    Ask Nick Update Special Episode - Part 19

    Ask Nick Update Special Episode - Part 19

    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 they saw him. This time she calls in with her husband and sets new boundaries on whether he has the right to intervene. Our second caller first called in because she wanted to send her husband noodz. After healthy discussions, new boundaries, and her new planned escapades, their relationship is better than ever. Our third caller is an OG. She originally called in questioning if moving to a new country for her boyfriend was a good idea. As her second update, she has now moved and updates us on how it’s affected her relationship.
    We also have some written updates - Our caller who fell in love with her prison pen pal, and our caller who no longer found her boyfriend physically attractive.
    To catch up on all of these callers original questions please see the show numbers:  
    Original Episode numbers for callers:
    Episode Number: 721 Ask Nick - My Parents Are Diagnosing My Child
    Episode Number: 724 Ask Nick - My Pregnancy, His Career
    Episode Number: 562 Update Special Episode - Part 8 (Originally on Episode 442 Ask Nick)
    Original Episode numbers for written updates:
    Episode Number: 624 Ask Nick - Falling For My Prison Penpal
    Episode Number: 618 Ask Nick - My Online Situationship Owes Me Thousands
    “Sometimes making a marriage work is just deciding to make it work… it's not that complicated.” 
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    • 2 hrs 14 min
    Reality Roundup, Sperm Donor Profiles, VPR Drama + GD with Alex Warren

    Reality Roundup, Sperm Donor Profiles, VPR Drama + GD with Alex Warren

    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 parents, to living in a car, being shot, meeting his now fiancée, and creating music. We also get to ask him about the Hype House era, and where he sees the future of TikTok influencers going. We also have a Texting Office Hours caller whose boyfriend recently told her he was moving away from where they live - she isn’t sure if they should try long distance or if this is the end of their relationship. 
    “You have to find something else that’s your passion.” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    11:01 - Nick and Natalie’s First Valentine’s Day
    24:50 - Lala’s Sperm Donor
    36:14 - Rachel Leviss
    43:43 - Scheana at Chili’s
    48:24 - James and Ally
    57:44 - Alex Warren Interview Begins
    01:04:01 - Family Life
    01:07:11 - Love In A Car
    01:10:26 - Hype House
    01:23:28 - Music and JoJo Siwa Lore
    01:54:32 - Texting Office Hours
    02:25:09 - Outro 

    • 2 hrs 26 min
    RR - thanK you aIMee, VPR, The Valley, SH, & Monica Interview Fallout w/ Joy Bryant & Kate Aurthur

    RR - thanK you aIMee, VPR, The Valley, SH, & Monica Interview Fallout w/ Joy Bryant & Kate Aurthur

    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's side on Carl not being motivated. And finally, we discuss the Vanderpump Rules cast and their money problems.
    “I need to find the bunker Lala is in now that the Swifties are coming after her.” 
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    01:54:05 - Reality Finances
    02:01:21 - Outro 

    • 2 hrs 4 min
    Ask Nick with Patti Stanger- My Husband Hates Me

    Ask Nick with Patti Stanger- My Husband Hates Me

    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 seeing might be gay. After no physical touch or initiation on his part, she has a gut feeling. Our final caller is wondering whether she should give her on-and-off situationship a shot? Timing has always been off in the past, but now she’s freshly single and questioning the what/if.
    “You got to pat yourself on the back, that you’re very strong.”
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    • 1 hr 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
3.1K Ratings

3.1K Ratings

LoRoBe1992 ,

One of my favs!

Nick always gives great advise, it’s entertaining and a good team that communicates so well together.

Shelbyclark2 ,

Monica

Personally love Monica! Biggest mistake getting rid of her on rhoslc. Should have got rid of Heather instead.

Nooner22 ,

Valley Zack

Feedback, no shame but man this guy was tough to listen to. He couldn’t finish a sentence, or even really answer a question. Was a tough listen. But nick you are so well spoken and gave such mature and well educated questions, answers and responses.

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