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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Episodes
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E806 - Jonathon Johnson, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Vanderpump Rebooted, RHOC, and Casey Anthony
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!
This week, we talk to Jonathon Johnson, everyone’s favorite Bachelorette contestant. What even was that??? Meanwhile, we recap NFL vibes, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the new season of VPR, and the continual bombardment of Shannon on RHOC.
Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.
If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:34 - Kids On Social Media 07:46 - The View 10:05 - Extra Credit 16:30 - Housekeeping 18:39 - Nude Bikes 21:45 - New Girlfriend 25:47 - Vanderpump 40:01 - RHOC 58:57 - Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives 01:11:05 - Welcome Jonathon 01:14:47 - Jenn Videos 01:17:21 - Getting On The Show 01:19:43 - Being Sent Home 01:22:46 - The Devin Of It All 01:29:57 - What Is Next 01:35:54 - Other Men 01:43:41 - Dating Questions 02:00:49 - Did You Watch The Bachelor 02:04:37 - Looking For 02:08:56 - Wrapping Up
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!
This week, we talk to Jonathon Johnson, everyone’s favorite Bachelorette contestant. What even was that??? Meanwhile, we recap NFL vibes, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the new season of VPR, and the continual bombardment of Shannon on RHOC.
Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.
If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:34 - Kids On Social Media 07:46 - The View 10:05 - Extra Credit 16:30 - Housekeeping 18:39 - Nude Bikes 21:45 - New Girlfriend 25:47 - Vanderpump 40:01 - RHOC 58:57 - Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives 01:11:05 - Welcome Jonathon 01:14:47 - Jenn Videos 01:17:21 - Getting On The Show 01:19:43 - Being Sent Home 01:22:46 - The Devin Of It All 01:29:57 - What Is Next 01:35:54 - Other Men 01:43:41 - Dating Questions 02:00:49 - Did You Watch The Bachelor 02:04:37 - Looking For 02:08:56 - Wrapping Up
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E805 Ask Nick - Divorcing With A Newborn
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode exploring the black cat/golden retriever relationship theory. Then we get to our callers…
Our first caller just gave birth and found out her husband is cheating on her. Our second caller hooked up with a guy who had a disease. And, our third caller’s husband doesn’t think texting other women is cheating.
“I could feel his demeanor change, I remember feeling scared.”
Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode exploring the black cat/golden retriever relationship theory. Then we get to our callers…
Our first caller just gave birth and found out her husband is cheating on her. Our second caller hooked up with a guy who had a disease. And, our third caller’s husband doesn’t think texting other women is cheating.
“I could feel his demeanor change, I remember feeling scared.”
Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.
E804 - Horrible Bachelorette Finale, NFL Predictions with Peter Schrager, DWTS Cast Drop, and Calling 911
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!
The Bachelorette Finale just aired, and ummmm…what was that? Why did Devin break up with Jenn Tran, was she lied to, and what were the producers thinking? Before we jump into it all, we talk NFL predictions with Peter Schrager, the new Dancing With the Stars cast, and stories of calling 911.
Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.
If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 11:39 - Household Headlines & DWTS 16:28 - WNBA 17:57 - Adele 21:11 - Artifact 25:54 - Emergency Nuggets 29:42 - Chase Bank 31:17 - Jax 35:05 - Peter Intro 39:16 - Welcome Peter 52:07 - TSwift and NFL 59:25 - MVP Prediction 01:02:07 - Getting Into It 01:06:03 - Fantasy Football 01:09:24 - Game 01:29:48 - Bachelorette Recap 01:58:10 - Outro
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!
The Bachelorette Finale just aired, and ummmm…what was that? Why did Devin break up with Jenn Tran, was she lied to, and what were the producers thinking? Before we jump into it all, we talk NFL predictions with Peter Schrager, the new Dancing With the Stars cast, and stories of calling 911.
Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.
If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 11:39 - Household Headlines & DWTS 16:28 - WNBA 17:57 - Adele 21:11 - Artifact 25:54 - Emergency Nuggets 29:42 - Chase Bank 31:17 - Jax 35:05 - Peter Intro 39:16 - Welcome Peter 52:07 - TSwift and NFL 59:25 - MVP Prediction 01:02:07 - Getting Into It 01:06:03 - Fantasy Football 01:09:24 - Game 01:29:48 - Bachelorette Recap 01:58:10 - Outro
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E803 - Going Deeper with Taylor Frankie Paul - Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Taylor Frankie Paul!
Hulu’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is releasing soon and boy is the drama wild! Taylor Frankie Paul joins us to talk OG Momtok drama, her Mormon upbringing, and the season’s scandals. Is Momtok still a thing? Where is she now? And, is she still with Dakota?
Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.
If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line!
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:25 - Where It Started 06:49 - Swinging 14:05 - Religion 20:11 - Marriage Ending 42:19 - Dakota 48:09 - Arrest 01:00:29 - The Show 01:14:52 - MomTok And Whitney 01:24:51 - How Do You Want People To See You 01:29:27 - Dakota Final Thoughts 01:31:00 - Outro
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Taylor Frankie Paul!
Hulu’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is releasing soon and boy is the drama wild! Taylor Frankie Paul joins us to talk OG Momtok drama, her Mormon upbringing, and the season’s scandals. Is Momtok still a thing? Where is she now? And, is she still with Dakota?
Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.
If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line!
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:25 - Where It Started 06:49 - Swinging 14:05 - Religion 20:11 - Marriage Ending 42:19 - Dakota 48:09 - Arrest 01:00:29 - The Show 01:14:52 - MomTok And Whitney 01:24:51 - How Do You Want People To See You 01:29:27 - Dakota Final Thoughts 01:31:00 - Outro
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E802 - The Scott Peterson Documentaries, Love Island Spinoffs, RHOC, and It Ends With Us Continued
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!
Yesterday was Labor Day, and tonight is the Bachelorette Finale… However, before we get to that, let's catch you up on some Reality TV and Pop Culture. The Tres Amigas have made up playing Traitors on RHOC, everyone’s watching the Scott Peterson documentaries, Wendy’s might have a Krabby Patty collab, and Oasis is returning after a 15 year hiatus.
Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.
If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line!
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:59 - River 09:48 - NFL 14:38 - It Ends With Us 18:33 - Spongebob 23:02 - Kid Driver 24:40 - Oasis 28:21 - Love Island 37:04 - Scott Peterson 01:12:35 - RHOC 01:29:19 - Love Is Blind UK 01:32:12 - Outro
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!
Yesterday was Labor Day, and tonight is the Bachelorette Finale… However, before we get to that, let's catch you up on some Reality TV and Pop Culture. The Tres Amigas have made up playing Traitors on RHOC, everyone’s watching the Scott Peterson documentaries, Wendy’s might have a Krabby Patty collab, and Oasis is returning after a 15 year hiatus.
Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.
If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line!
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:59 - River 09:48 - NFL 14:38 - It Ends With Us 18:33 - Spongebob 23:02 - Kid Driver 24:40 - Oasis 28:21 - Love Island 37:04 - Scott Peterson 01:12:35 - RHOC 01:29:19 - Love Is Blind UK 01:32:12 - Outro
