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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 - Summer House Reunion, Perfect Match w/ Kaz, Sandoval Drama, and Traitors Cast

    RR - Summer House Reunion, Perfect Match w/ Kaz, Sandoval Drama, and Traitors Cast

    Welcome back to reality recap. Today we discuss all of the drama… ranging from Billie Lee slamming Sandoval’s new girlfriend, West Wilson getting grilled during the Summer House Reunion Part 1, Traitors cast announcement, and Jesse Lally having an affair with Anna Nicole Smith. Meanwhile, Kaz Bishop, from The Perfect Match zooms in! What’s it like back on TV, who does he want to match with, and does he regret anything? 
    “All I'm hearing is you’re a bottom feeder” 
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    3:54 - Bottom Feeders and Traitors
    18:56 - Traitors New Cast
    23:09 - Alec Baldwin
    24:09 - Kids
    30:12 - Kaz Interview
    01:01:34 - Perfect Match Thoughts
    01:04:54 - Summerhouse
    01:37:02 - The Valley
    01:38:34 - Stalkers
    01:45:25 - Outro

    • 1 hr 47 min
    Ask Nick - Carrying My BFF’s Baby

    Ask Nick - Carrying My BFF’s Baby

    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 the city she lives in makes it impossible to move on from her ex.
    “When you look back at your relationship, was he really the perfect boyfriend?”
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    • 2 hrs 39 min
    GD w Kristen Doute & Brianna Lapaglia - Valley Finale, Cast Separations, Tour Life & Car Accidents

    GD w Kristen Doute & Brianna Lapaglia - Valley Finale, Cast Separations, Tour Life & Car Accidents

    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 on TV, the finale just aired, and new tea has occurred off camera. What’s her real thoughts on her castmates: Zack, Janet, and Michelle. And how is Luke adapting to being on Reality TV in Los Angeles? 
    And don’t forget, we have a Texting Office Hours caller who wants to encourage her boyfriend to have kids.
    “Janet is, she’s a confusing little bird.” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    02:37 - Nicknames
    07:21 - Serial
    10:00 - The Boyfriend
    23:46 - What’s Next
    28:06 - Car Wreck
    31:38 - Lyrics
    35:02 - Pop Topics
    40:57 - How You Met
    44:27 - More Pop
    54:23 - Welcome Kristen
    57:50 - Serious Subject
    01:00:15 - Luke
    01:04:28 - Tom
    01:05:25 - Jax
    01:29:42 - Check In
    01:38:36 - Michelle and Jesse
    01:48:56 - Season Two
    01:50:42 - LaLa
    01:56:42 - VPR Reunion
    02:03:40 - TOH
    02:16:30 - Post Call Talk
    02:19:46 - Luke and Tom
    02:24:19 - Scheana
    02:28:48 - Michelle’s Future
    02:31:15 - Jax’s Bar
    02:33:16 - Outro
     

    • 2 hrs 35 min
    Lindsay Hubbard Speaks

    Lindsay Hubbard Speaks

    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, we’ve learned so much since hearing about the initial breakup. Who was in the right? Did anyone “win” the breakup? Was this for the best? You decide. 
    “I had to change everything about me to be with him.”
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    • 1 hr 41 min
    RR - Our Pregnancy Scare, Summer House Finale, Caitlin Clark, and RHONJ Canceled w/Genesis Rodriguez

    RR - Our Pregnancy Scare, Summer House Finale, Caitlin Clark, and RHONJ Canceled w/Genesis Rodriguez

    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 answer all of these burning questions…
    “How do you try not to spread a rumor… You either don’t, or you do. ” 
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    11:57 - Pregnancy Scare
    18:31 - Lioness
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    01:37:24 - RHONJ Reunion Canceled
    01:52:35 - Outro

    • 1 hr 54 min
    Ask Nick - To Sign the NDA, or Not?

    Ask Nick - To Sign the NDA, or Not?

    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 he wanted her to sign an NDA before their next date. After doing her own digging and sneaking into his apartment… Did she sign it? Our final caller is wondering if she cheated or if it was self-sabotage that ended her. After finding who she thought was her perfect match, he wasn't ready to be a father, and she turned to her ex right after breaking up.
    “Technically you didn’t cheat, but technically who cares”
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    • 2 hrs 12 min

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