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E1171 - Double Lives of Suburban Wives, Married at First Sight & UGT + Nina From DWTS: The Next Pro
Ep 1171 · Aug 13, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Rachel Scanlon joins us to break down the latest reality TV rabbit holes, from The Valley and Jax's bar to Double Lives of Suburban Wives, Traitors: New Blood, Married at First Sight, RHUGT, and post-season Love Island mess. Then Nina Mayster from Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro stops by to talk about ballroom, the pressure of the competition, teaching amateurs, navigating house drama, dream partners, and what it would mean to become a pro. "T…
E1170 - Shannon Beador Talks RHOC + Mom Shaming Epidemic, Let's Marry Harry & Married At First Sight
Aug 11, 2026 · 2 hr 9 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Shannon Beador joins us to celebrate 20 years of Housewives, 12 years on RHOC, and everything happening this season, from Tamra and Vicki to Carmella, dating, parenting, and why OC feels fun again. Then Jimmy Sotos stops by to break down Let's Marry Harry, Harry Jowsey's unlimited chances, and the latest Married at First Sight chaos. Plus, we get into mom shaming, trad wife discourse, Natalie's Whitney Leavitt comments, and why moms deserve more be…
E1169 - Friendly Coworker or HR Violation? | Ask Nick
Ep 1169 · Aug 10, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller wonders if she's ignoring red flags or sabotaging her relationship. Our second caller asks if she should go to HR about her annoying coworker. Our third caller is trying to navigate her mom and fiance being at odds. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "You can't keep doing the same thing..." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe A…
E1168 - Jax Taylor's Publicist & Breaking Up With Broke Men w/ Pattie Ehsaei
Ep 1168 · Aug 6, 2026 · 2 hr 13 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Pattie Ehsaei joins us to talk Never Date a Broke Dude, financial red flags, prenups, postnups, dating with ambition, and the money questions every couple should ask before getting serious. We also break down Married at First Sight, RHOC, Vicki's vulnerable divorce regret, Jen's finances, Brittany Cartwright speaking out about Jax, and why reality TV always exposes the gap between image and real life. Plus, Nick asks the group if he's the asshole f…
E1167 - Trad Wife Hysteria, Married At First Sight w/ Dr. Lisa & Unpacking Bravo Relationships w/ Dr. Baker
Ep 1167 · Aug 4, 2026 · 2 hr 13 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Dr. Lisa joins us to break down Married at First Sight, modern matchmaking, compatibility, why love isn't always enough, and what actually makes a relationship work long-term. Then Dr. Pamela Baker stops by to unpack Kyle and Amanda, intimacy, communication, couples therapy, and the relationship dynamics on The Valley. Plus, we get into Nara Smith, trad wife discourse, Alex Cooper's pregnancy announcement, and why the internet is so obsessed with p…
E1166 - I Have a Boyfriend But Want to Date Women | Ask Nick
Ep 1166 · Aug 3, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller has a friendship breakup that's consuming her life. Our second caller asks how to navigate her first relationship as a 28-year-old. Our third caller has a boyfriend but wonders if she's interested in women. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "Everything has a cost..." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe ARE YOU A MESS BECAUSE O…
E1165 - How To Get Cast On Reality TV And Dancing With The Stars Tea W/ Stephani Sosa
Jul 30, 2026 · 2 hr 8 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Jazzy Collins joins us to pull back the curtain on reality TV casting, from Love Island and The Bachelor to The Traitors, what makes someone castable, spotting clout chasers, and why villains don't know they're villains. Plus, Stephani Sosa from Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro stops by to talk the competition, Ezra, dream dance partners, and that viral accidental injury moment. We also get into the In The City reunion, Kyle and Amanda, Nicolan…
E1164 - Hayley and Ashley: The Ultimatum
Ep 1164 · Jul 29, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files. In this episode, Hayley and Ashley sit down with us to discuss Season 4 of The Ultimatum. Content warning: This episode contains content of a domestic nature that may be unsettling to some listeners. So please listen at your own comfort. If you or someone you know is struggling, here are some resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Text 'START' to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrat…
E1163 - Nicolandria Breakup Drama, Kenny Talks Reunion Part 1, David & Casey From The Ultimatum
Jul 28, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! We're diving into the Nicolandria breakup, the performance of reality TV relationships, and the Love Island fandom fallout. Then Kenny Martin joins us to unpack the In The City reunion, Lindsay Hubbard, Whitney, Gavin, and why being the season's villain couple may not actually make sense. Plus, David and Casey from The Ultimatum stop by to talk about where they stand now, emotional growth, accountability, and their upcoming wedding. "It was a last…
E1162 - Family Feud at the Gender Reveal | Ask Nick
Ep 1162 · Jul 27, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller hasn't had sex with her boyfriend in over 2 years and wonders if their intimacy is ruined. Our second caller asks for advice after telling her sister in law not to bring her family to her gender reveal. Our third caller wonders if she should rekindle things with her first love. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "I'm trying to avoid guilt and judgment..." Nick is on Su…
Justin and Mary Takeover Preview - I Had Sex With/ A Ghost
Jul 27, 2026 · 7 min
Hi there Household! Guess what? If you haven't heard already, we've got a new show on Viall Files+ called: Justin and Mary Takeover. Last week they talked about all things Harry Potter and Twilight. Subscribe to Viall Files+ to see what they're up to this week, via Supporting Cast. New episode out tomorrow! Sign up today at ViallFiles.com.
E1161 - The Most UNHINGED Ultimatum Reunion EVER with Killian, Jessica Grace and Edris
Ep 1161 · Jul 23, 2026 · 2 hr 8 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! We're breaking down The Ultimatum reunion, the In The City reunion, and the latest Love Island breakups. Then Killian joins to address the backlash, his edit, the group chat, and what accountability looks like after the show. Plus, Jessica Grace and Edris stop by together to reveal where they stand now, unpack their reunion fight, therapy, reconciliation, and what comes next. "Nothing I say will make it any better…" Nick is on Substack! Subscribe h…
Deep Dive Preview - Who Created MomTok?
Jul 21, 2026 · 8 min
What's up, Household! You don't want to miss this exclusive preview of Deep Dive. Tune in as we unpack the latest Secret Lives of Mormon Wives tea. Listen to the full episode by subscribing to Viall Files+ via Supporting Cast. Sign up today at ViallFiles.com.
E1160 - In The City Reunion w/ Kenny And Whitney, Monica & Alex Talk The Ultimatum
Jul 21, 2026 · 2 hr 4 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Kenny and Whitney join us to unpack the In The City reunion and Lindsay Hubbard of it all. Then, Monica and Alex from The Ultimatum break down the season's biggest drama, including Luke and Monica's future, Alex and Jebbin's breakup, the infamous letter, family expectations, and what didn't make it to air. Plus, RHOC. You won't want to miss it :) "I'm obsessed with Carmela" Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscri…
E1159 - Secretly Dating My Coworker | Ask Nick
Jul 20, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller asks how to set boundaries with her toxic mother-in-law. Our second caller seeks advice on how to heal after a breakup and not fall back into the same cycle with her ex. Our third caller wonders if her wanting two kids and her boyfriend wanting one kid is a deal breaker. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "You've convinced yourself of this passionate love story..." Nic…
E1158 - Love Island Historian's Honest Opinion On Season 8
Ep 1158 · Jul 16, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Anna Peele, author of Enter The Villa, IS BACK to put a final bow on Love Island Season 8, from the online backlash against Zach and Kayda, to Melanie and Sincere's post-villa future, Brinity's best shot at lasting, and how fame changes everything once islanders get their phones back. Plus, Anna gives behind-the-scenes insight into Love Island production, Beyond the Villa, the pressures of reality TV fame, and who could actually make sense as the n…
E1157 - Natalie's Birth Story, Love Island Season 8 Awards w/ Dave Holmes, Plus Ava Dash
Ep 1157 · Jul 15, 2026 · 2 hr 20 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Natalie returns to share her emotional twin birth story, from changing her birth plan to welcoming the babies, postpartum recovery, feeding twins, and adjusting as a family of five. Then Dave Holmes joins us for a Love Island Season 8 award ceremony, breaking down Brinity, Melanie and Aniya's arcs, Kenzie's splits, Sincere, Zach, Bryce's grandma, and who was gone too soon. You won't want to miss it :) "I love you so much…" Nick is on Substack! Subs…
E1156 - Love Island USA Finale w/ Lele Pons
Jul 14, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Lele Pons joins us to recap the Love Island finale, Brinity's win, and the ongoing Melanie and Sincere debate. We get into Family Night, Kayda and Zach's label drama, Kenzie's final run, and which villa couples might survive the real world. Plus, Nick reacts to the latest Bachelor producer book drama, and Lele opens up about motherhood, raising kids online, and growing up with the internet. You won't want to miss it :) "I want to give Melanie a cha…
E1155 - He's My Boyfriend. Why Do I Feel Like His Mom? | Ask Nick
Ep 1155 · Jul 13, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller has tried everything, but feels defeated by dating in her 30s. Our second caller doesn't want to move in with her boyfriend yet, despite them having a baby together. Our third caller wonders if she's dating a man child or if they're just going through a rough patch. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "I'm not trying to admit defeat. I'm just trying to figure out..." Ni…
E1154 - Amora, Caleb, and Isaiah Jaay Talk Love Island USA and More Bachelor Drama
Ep 1154 · Jul 9, 2026 · 1 hr 59 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Caleb, Amora, and Isaiah Jaay join us to break down all the latest Love Island chaos, including Sincere and Melanie's future, Zach and Kayda's "exclusive" label, Kenzie and Dylan's messy dynamic, and more. Before getting into the villa, Nick shares an update on life with newborn twins and why he's still not over the Peter Weber x Bachelor producer drama. We also get into Lindsay Hubbard calling out the blogs... You won't want to miss it :) "KC was…
E1153 - The Twins Are Here, Taylor Swift Is Married & Love Island Karaoke Night w/ Alexa Beckford
Jul 7, 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Nick is back and now a father of three!!! He tells the household all about it. Later, Alexa Beckford stops by to get into Love Island USA Movie Night part 2, the recoupling, and Karaoke Night. Who was the best? How do we feel about Melanie getting back with Sincere? How is KC still in the game? Plus, more thoughts on the Bachelor producer who wrote about Peter Weber. You won't want to miss it :) "Don't ever be a man's first baddie" Nick is on Subst…
E1152 - My Best Friend or My Fiance? | Ask Nick
Ep 1152 · Jul 6, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller is debating if she should invite her best friend, who hates her husband's friend group, to her wedding. Our second caller is struggling to determine what her summer fling wants. Our third caller is trying to help her best friend get along with her future brother in law. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "I don't want unnecessary drama or conflict at my wedding." Nick…
E1151 - Movie Night Was UNHINGED, Corey From Love Island & Million Dollar Nannies Tell All
Jul 2, 2026 · 2 hr 26 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! So, MOVIE NIGHT HAPPENED!! Or… started happening, at least. Corey stops by to give his take on what's happening in the villa post-casa and we talk all about Sincere and Melanie, KC and Aniya, Zach and Kayda and the mess that they made for themselves, plus whatever Kenzie is doing. Meanwhile, we're joined by the Million Dollar Nannies to learn all about the drama you didn't see on their show. AND, if that's not enough, we talk about the Real Housewi…
E1150 - Love Island's Sean Talks Recoupling and Justice For Peter Weber
Ep 1150 · Jun 30, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Nick shares his perspective on an upcoming book from a Bachelor producer, the complicated and unethical relationship with Pete at its center, and the blurred boundaries between contestants and producers. Then, Love Island's Sean joins us to talk about life inside the villa before we break down Casa Amor, Melanie and Sincere, KC and Aniya, Trinity and Bryce, and Gen Z's struggle with real intimacy. You won't want to miss it :) "Justice for Peter!!!"…
E1149 - It's been four years. He never says I love you | Ask Nick
Ep 1149 · Jun 29, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller is struggling with long distance, even though nothing is technically wrong in her relationship. Our second caller loves sharing her new baby with friends and family—but can't shake the feeling that her limited time is being taken from her. And our third caller has been with her boyfriend for four years, but he has never once told her he loves her. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick call…
E1148 - Love Island's Gabriel, Amanda's A Hoarder? PLUS How Millionaires Raise Their Kids
Ep 1148 · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Love Island USA's Gabriel joins us to address being labeled "lustful," his relationships with Bea and Jen, and everything going down in Casa Amor. Plus, Million Dollar Nannies creators Andrea and Michelle take us behind the scenes of Ibiza's elite families, outrageous childcare requests, and what's next for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We also break down Trinity and Bryce, Kayda and Zach, Sincere and Melanie, Dorit's Father's Day attack on PK,…
E1147 - Dr. Terry Dubrow Talks Clavicular, AI & GLP-1s PLUS Casa Amor
Ep 1147 · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Welcome back to a very special episode of The Viall Files! Dr. Terry Dubrow joins us to talk about GLP-1s, AI, longevity, Clavicular, looksmaxxing, and the internet's latest beauty and wellness obsessions. Plus, we break down all the latest Love Island USA drama, including Aniya and KC, Bryce and Trinity, Sincere's Casa Amor behavior, and the bombshell whose girlfriend discovered he was on the show with the rest of America. You won't want to miss it :) "There are a lot of surreal moments…" Nick…
E1146 - Andrea & Lexi's Scamanda Tea, Love Island Takes w Jimmy Sotos, RHORI Reunion, Million Dollar Nannies
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 hr 5 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Love Island season continues to serve mess and realness, and to help us break it all down, the one and only b-ball player extraordinaire, Jimmy Sotos returns to the show! Meanwhile, Andrea and Lexi from In The City stop by to share all the BTS of the inaugural season, as well as any tea they have on West and Amanda… you won't want to miss THAT. Plus, we get into the RHORI reunion (Rulla's nose) and new show Million Dollar Nannies. Happy Fathers day…
E1145 Ask Nick - Should We Marry For His Green Card?
Ep 1145 · Jun 22, 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! On this episode of Ask Nick, our first caller is weighing a big decision regarding marrying her boyfriend. Then, our second caller discovers shocking texts on her ex-boyfriend's phone but still can't decide whether to take him back. Finally, wedding drama erupts when our third caller considers uninviting her fiancé's sister from the big day. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "Choose t…
E1144 - Beatriz Talks CRAZY Love Island Drama, The Summer House Bonus Episode Breakdown
Ep 1144 · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! So… that Summer House bonus episode was… certainly filled with a lot of words! Any of them true? We'll get to it. Before that discussion, however, the one and only Beatriz stops by to get into EVERYTHING Love Island USA Season 8. How was her time at the villa? What's up with Melanie and Sincere? Does she know she's beloved? All that, and more! "You know what? He knows where to find me." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substac…
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