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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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    • 4.0 • 23K Ratings

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.

    Kevin & Franklin Jonas, Love Island’s Daniela, Sandoval Sues Ariana, the Bachelorette, and Finstas

    Kevin & Franklin Jonas, Love Island’s Daniela, Sandoval Sues Ariana, the Bachelorette, and Finstas

    Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It’s an exciting episode, as Kevin and Franklin Jonas join us to obsess over the Bachelorette. Meanwhile, Daniela from Love Island USA, has just left the villa and wants to spill her tea.
    “I think what Tom’s doing is terrible.” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:54 - Tom
    03:12 - Finsta
    06:37-  Lawsuit
    13:15 - Rachel
    15:49 - Scheana Response
    19:37 - The Hamptons
    24:00 - Dress Copycat
    27:43 - Emma Roberts
    31:24 - Bread
    34:18 - Summerhouse
    46:10 - National Anthem
    52:48 - Kevin and Franklin Join
    01:46:11 - Post Call Talk
    01:48:46 - Love Island
    02:11:52 - Daniela Interview
    02:26:18 - Outro

    • 2 hr 27 min
    Love Island’s Liv, Brett from Bachelorette, RHOC Premiere, Bravo Layoffs, and Teeth Whitening Cults

    Love Island’s Liv, Brett from Bachelorette, RHOC Premiere, Bravo Layoffs, and Teeth Whitening Cults

    Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. Today we have Liv Walker from Love Island USA and Brett from Jenn’s the Bachelorette. Then we get into our household headlines: teeth whitening sponsorships, Gypsy Rose’s baby, Bachelor in Paradise returning, and the RHOC premiere. 
    “It was an absolute dumpster fire of a tragic season last year.” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:29 - Last Weekend
    04:44 - Teeth Whitening
    07:08- Celebrity Deaths
    09:32 - Rust Trial
    15:21 - Leah Pregnancy
    19:28 - Gypsy Rose
    22:32 - Redbox
    28:07 - Hotel Rooms
    30:01 - Jesse Solomon Fired
    40:12 - RHOC
    47:56 - Bachelor in Paradise
    58:40 - Brett Interview
    01:18:11 - Bachelor Recap
    01:42:21 - Love Island
    02:04:41 - Liv Interview
    02:37:00 - Final Thoughts
    02:31:05 - Outro

    • 2 hr 42 min
    Ask Nick - I Can’t Travel Without My Boyfriend

    Ask Nick - I Can’t Travel Without My Boyfriend

    Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode discussing the concept of work wives and work husbands. Then we get to our callers… 
    Our first caller feels bad for breaking up with her boyfriend while he’s in rehab. Our second caller’s Dad doesn't want her to serve liquor at her wedding. And, our third caller’s boyfriend is always sad when she travels.
    "You are treating non-negotiables like pet peeves"
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    • 1 hr 42 min
    Love Island w/ Cazzie David, Bachelorette Casting, Gypsy Rose Pregnancy, and Parenting Bloopers

    Love Island w/ Cazzie David, Bachelorette Casting, Gypsy Rose Pregnancy, and Parenting Bloopers

    Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. Movie night at Love Island’s Villa has commenced, and we’re throwing our popcorn. Join us as we discuss Gypsy Rose’ announcement, building baby furniture, and finding roaches in our house! 
    “The truth is, Jenn didn’t keep him.” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    03:44 - Merch
    04:57 - House Keeping
    06:41 - Household Headlines Gypsy Rose
    11:17 - Phantom Kicks
    12:16 - Building Baby Stuff
    17:19 - Kim K Acting
    22:14 - Groceries
    24:48 - RHOA
    26:59 - RHOC
    31:52 - Love Island
    40:31 - Cazzie David Talks Love Island
    01:25:18 - Bachelorette
    01:37:08 - RHONJ
    01:46:39 - Outro

    • 1 hr 47 min
    Going Deeper with Jess Vestal

    Going Deeper with Jess Vestal

    Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Perfect Match’s Jess Vestal. 
    Today we have a bonus episode, and boy is it filled with JUICY tea. How was Jess’ time on Perfect Match? How has her experience been in the public eye? And, where is she now in dating?
    “If that’s what clout means, I don’t want any of it” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    02:15 - Getting To Know Jess
    20:48 - Love Is Blind
    25:40 - Perfect Match
    31:27 - Past Relationships
    34:41 - Intentions
    43:20 - Potential
    47:44 - Harry
    55:06 - The Footage
    59:43 - Getting Back Together
    01:10:58 - Beach Photos
    01:12:41 - Second Breakup
    01:33:24 - Changes
    01:40:01 - Buzzwords
    01:48:24 - Whats Next
    01:57:54 - Outro

    • 2 hr
    RR - Love Island Exclusive w/ Casa Amor Insider Sydney, The Bachelorette, and Everything Showers

    RR - Love Island Exclusive w/ Casa Amor Insider Sydney, The Bachelorette, and Everything Showers

    Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. Sydney from Love Island USA joins us, to talk all things Villa, Kaylor, Aaron, and Daniella. Meanwhile, we discuss the premiere of The Bachelorette, Everything Showers, and eating Airplane Food.
    “Kordell gives kinda like boy energy.” 
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:18 - Everything Showers
    06:02 - Family Shopping
    08:00 - Lindsay Hubbard
    16:06 - Hawk Tuah
    19:51 - Gypsy Rose
    22:16 - Kevin Bacon
    25:17- New Hair
    26:23 - Kidfluencers
    38:10 - Love Island USA
    50:32 - Sydney Leighton Interview
    01:25:22 - Love Island Thoughts
    01:38:41 - Bachelorette
    01:53:13 - Airplane Food
    01:59:33 - Outro
     

    • 2 hr

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
23K Ratings

23K Ratings

Kyaatl ,

Slightly annoyed

Love the podcast but hard to listen sometimes when yall are constantly mispronouncing peoples names. For example, Andrea and Leah from love island. More so just shocking that with the amount of people y’all have on the podcast and no one corrects each other. Only slightly disrespectful to the people yall are talking about.

K8lynnns ,

Missing bachelor and bachelorette recaps

Love their show but I’m really missing their full recaps on the bachelor and bachelorette! This used to be my favorite episode to look forward to every week and now they hardly touch that topic.

everybody hates tom ,

Torn

I really like all the guest interviews. Most of the time I enjoy but sometimes Nick’s misogyny, over talking everyone, always having to have the last and final word is too much.

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