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The Viall Files Nick Viall
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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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Bachelor Recap with Andrew Spencer and Susie Evans
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Bachelor Recap Edition! Today we are joined by Bachelor Nation’s Andrew Spencer and Susie Evans to talk about “sex week.” We first discuss some Bachelor Tea - including dating post-show and getting on Raya - before getting into the episode. How did Zach handle Fantasy Suites, and why does Andrew think Susie is to blame? Why was Gabi given a scarlet letter, is Kaity the final rose pick, and how was Zach set up to fail? We get into all the details.
“This is all Sean Lowe’s fault.”
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Ask Nick - My Boyfriend Scammed Me Out of $400
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We’re back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we discuss friendship and how hard - but rewarding - it can be to find your people. We then get our latest Breakup Song of the Week submission. Our first caller has a friend with benefits that has a list of “girlfriend criteria.” We go through his list and find out just how ridiculous his expectations and requirements are. Our next caller has a crush on her co worker’s client, and isn’t sure how to shoot her shot without stepping on toes and making work awkward. Is her friend being an unknowing obstacle, or is she interested in her client, too? Our final caller’s boyfriend scammed her out of $400 and refuses to give it back. How has he continued to dodge her requests, and why are they still in a relationship? We get into all of the details.
“If you don’t take big swings in life, you won’t have great things either.”
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Going Deeper with Kristen Doute - Ariana’s Mouthpiece
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by Vanderpump Rules’ former cast member Kristen Doute to talk about all things Scandoval. Dating Sandoval and being close friends with Ariana has given her a front row seat to the news of Sandoval and Rachel’s affair, and she does not hold back in giving us all of the answers we need. When did the affair start, did Schwartz know, and where do Sandoval, Ariana, and Rachel stand now? And what scandalous moment did cameras catch after the news broke?
“She’s definitely not the only one who faked an orgasm with Tom Sandoval.”
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Bachelor/Vanderpump Recap with Rozzi
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Bachelor Recap Edition! Today we are joined by singer-songwriter Rozzi! We start out by covering the most recent Vanderpump Rules drama, including Schwartz’s TMZ interview and decoding some of Raquel’s old Instagram posts. We then dive into this week’s episode and discuss hometown dates - from Vermont to New York to Georgia to Texas! What do we think of our next Bachelorette, and what can we expect from Fantasy Suite dates next week?
“If you’re going on the show for love, you’re insane.”
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Ask Nick - The Grim Reaper of Dating
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We’re back to answer your burning questions about the world of dating and relationships. Before getting to our callers, we discuss what it means to be a “best friend” in your relationship, and if a romantic partner can ever be the same as a platonic bestie. We then get our latest Breakup Song of the Week submission. Our first caller wonders if she’s a fuckboy, because the guy she’s been seeing wants more commitment than she does. We dive deep if she doesn’t want a relationship right now, or if he just isn’t the right one for her. Our next caller has a very complicated issue, centering around the fact that his ex and his girlfriend’s ex are now dating each other… both parties have children, so the families are constantly involved with one another. Our final caller is worried that she’s scaring off guys by asking for too much too soon. We discuss the timing of her conversations with potential partners, and how they probably shouldn’t be happening in the bedroom.
“So you had this conversation with him when you were half naked?”
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Going Deeper with Georgia Hassarati - Lies, Receipts, and NOT Being a Perfect Match
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by Perfect Match’s Georgia Hassarati to talk about all things Francesca and Dom, behind the scenes drama, and her relationship timeline with Harry. Has she talked to Dom recently? What did Francesca say to her off-camera? Why did Harry say they slept together after their podcast? We get all of the answers. We then have a Texting Office Hours caller who broke up with her friends via group chat, but she’s now regretting her decision. How does she slide back in to make amends months later?
“She apologized to me, saying that she felt like she was bullying me.”
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Customer Reviews
Separate bachelor recap from other shows
It now seems that bachelor recap is an after thought. You are not doing it justice. Get in or out.
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Thank you so much for all of the amazing guests and relationship advice. I would love to come on and ask a question about mine. You have the best advice and I’m HOOKED!! I’m playing catch up on all of the past episodes and can’t get enough!!
What in the actual…..
Update 3/20: When Nick was giving advice to the caller who wanted to ask out her coworker’s client from the salon….. Nick prompted a text. Aly and Amanda disagreed, and he just shut them down awkwardly that his advice “was the best and only way to text” this guy. He used to modify his advice based on their input. Now he basically was like “no they’re wrong don’t listen to them.” WHY have them on the show if they aren’t allowed to contribute? GAH I used to love this podcast so much and that’s why I keep updating my reviews in hopes Nick gets back on track for what it sounds like ALL of his listeners used to enjoy!
I’m like super confused why I’m listening to a recap episode for the Bachelor and I’m almost halfway thru and it’s only been about Vanderpump? There were TWO Bachelor episodes this week, and between Hometowns and the WTA, there should have been more than enough discussion about ONE show to fill an episode. Respect the fans that don’t watch both and are coming to you for a BACHELOR recap, especially this close to the end of the season. Also respect the fans enough to read the reviews here because you are blatantly ignoring them at this point.