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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.

    GD with Joey and Kelsey Plus Bachelorette Cast, Lala’s Hypocrisy, and Natalie’s Criminal History

    GD with Joey and Kelsey Plus Bachelorette Cast, Lala’s Hypocrisy, and Natalie’s Criminal History

    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 dad would consider becoming The Golden Bachelor, and what we can look forward to in the future - moving in together, marriage, and kids! We also have a Sweating The Wedding caller whose ex-Maid of Honor is feuding with her fiancé.  
    “My mom instilled in us the type of man we deserve… nothing but the best.” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro 
    01:40 - Jenn’s Men
    19:43 - Pop Topics
    44:13 - Joey and Kelsey Interview
    01:44:17 - Sweating The Wedding
    02:01:50 - Post Call Chat
    02:03:15 - Outro 

    • 2 hr 3 min
    RR - Bach Finale w/ Katie Maloney & Dayna Kathan + VPR Drama, The Valley, Summer House, Kate vs. AI

    RR - Bach Finale w/ Katie Maloney & Dayna Kathan + VPR Drama, The Valley, Summer House, Kate vs. AI

    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 significant other and why arguments tend to happen on camera. Then, we talk about Vanderpump Rules and Season 11 themes such as boundaries and growing up. Next, we talk about the first episode of The Valley.  Finally, we talk about the finale of Joey’s season of The Bachelor and the dramatic - and very unique - final rose moment. 
    “These are boundaries to protect me from the crazy around me.” 
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    Timestamps:
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    01:33:42 - The Valley
    01:56:41 - Bachelor Recap
    02:19:45 - More Bravo
    02:22:55 - Outro 

    • 2 hr 25 min
    Ask Nick - My Pregnancy, His Career

    Ask Nick - My Pregnancy, His Career

    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 relationship but wants her to move in. She’s scared to confront him on things, but the constant disregard for her feelings is saddening. Our final caller had fertility issues, and now that she’s pregnant is struggling to have a balance with work. They mutually support each other’s careers, but how do they support each other's future together as parents? 
    “It doesn’t seem like you guys are on the same page as a couple”
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    • 2 hr 3 min
    GD with Luann de Lesseps + Bach WTA, Scheana’s Orgy with John Mayer, and River’s First (Swear) Word

    GD with Luann de Lesseps + Bach WTA, Scheana’s Orgy with John Mayer, and River’s First (Swear) Word

    Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to break down Women Tell All and talk about recent headlines - such as Scheana hooking up with John Mayer and if you should swear around your kids. Then, we talk to Countess Luann de Lesseps about her music career, cabarets, RHONY, Ultimate Girls Trip, and the “Reality Reckoning.” We dive into other reality stars’ music and give our power rankings, and play a few rounds of “Marry F Kill” in honor of Luann’s new song. We also have a Texting Office Hours caller who was planning on moving across the country with her boyfriend, only to find out that he has a child that he’s not allowed to see. She isn’t sure how to move forward in their relationship. 
    “The platform we were given is a lottery ticket.” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    04:03 - Women Tell All Recap
    19:03 - Travis Kelce
    27:12 - The Valley
    35:34 - Cheesecake Factory
    40:46 - Love is Blind
    47:44 - Luann Interview Starts
    56:38 - Bethany’s Reality Reckoning
    01:12:31 - Reality Star Remixes
    01:28:53 - Being Classy
    01:38:31 - Texting Office Hours
    02:03:10 - FMK
    02:04:35 - Outro 

    • 2 hr 5 min
    RR - LIB’s Chelsea and Jimmy Plus Kate Middleton, VPR, RHOBH, and Summer House with Amy Kaufman

    RR - LIB’s Chelsea and Jimmy Plus Kate Middleton, VPR, RHOBH, and Summer House with Amy Kaufman

    Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by The LA Times’ Amy Kaufman to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about where Kate Middleton is - and if we believe that people saw her out and about but no one got photo or video evidence of it. Then, we talk about Bachelor Nation’s Daisy being spotted in a music video (with some interesting lyrics). Then, we talk about Summer House and whether Lindsay tried to be Ariana but ended up becoming Sandoval. Next, we talk with Love is Blind’s Chelsea and Jimmy - asking everything about their experience, relationship, and current status. Finally, we talk about Vanderpump Rules and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. 
    “I think Scheana should pick Tom.” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    08:24 - Kate Middleton
    11:22 - Jay Shetty
    12:19 - Daisy Music Video
    21:47 - Lindsay Hubbard
    38:18 - Jimmy and Chelsea
    01:29:33 - Lindsay and Carl
    01:35:54 - VPR
    02:01:25 - RHOBH
    02:09:43 - Outro 
     

    • 2 hr 10 min
    Ask Nick - My Parents Are Diagnosing My Child

    Ask Nick - My Parents Are Diagnosing My Child

    Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Before we get to our callers, we debate the criteria regarding thirst traps… and expose our own in the process.
    Our first caller’s boyfriend is posting thirst traps on his instagram stories. He’s older than her, and one of his friends is jealous of their connection. Our second caller has a 14 month old son and every time her parents come over, they diagnose him with new things. They did this to her when she was younger and she does not want him to experience it as well. Our final caller is debating whether she should leave her company to work for their biggest competitor. She’s uncomfortable with the treatment she’s had so far, but loves her occupation. 
    “You have all the power and you just need to realize that, and leverage that, and use it.”
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    • 1 hr 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
22.4K Ratings

22.4K Ratings

cgirl2024 ,

Wake up

Time for more people talking about social media and the phone usage. We’re all zombies and don’t know how to talk to people. I appreciated the conversation…more of these conversations need to be had.

lololpolo ,

Why

Nick tears apart beloved people on reality TV and defends horrible ones just to be a contrarian/make himself and his season of the Bachelor look better. I can’t take any of his commentary seriously because it is so obviously self-interested. Don’t know why I keep listening.

Monster123456787176 ,

Love the Show

Love the show Nick...but Sierra's voice is REALLY hard to listen to. I much prefer the episodes that she is not on.

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