

The Viall Files
Nick Viall
Welcome to The Viall Files, your go-to podcast for all things dating, relationships, pop culture, and Reality Television! Join Nick Viall, Natalie Joy, and the Household as they dive into the intricacies of love and life, all while keeping you updated on the latest in reality TV and celebrity news.
Tune in almost every day of the week with four exciting episodes! On Mondays, you'll hear heartfelt advice as listeners call in to "Ask Nick" about everything from dating dilemmas to life challenges. Tuesdays and Thursdays bring you "Reality Recap", a lively variety show, packed with the hottest headlines and recaps of your favorite reality shows—from the latest drama on Bravo to the ups and downs of The Bachelor. And don't miss our special "Going Deeper" episodes which drop periodically on Wednesdays, where we sit down with celebrities for candid conversations, asking the tough questions you won't find anywhere else.
Whether you're looking for relationship wisdom or just want to stay in the loop on pop culture, The Viall Files is the perfect place to be. Join the Household and get ready for a mix of laughter, insight, and hot gossip!
Tune in almost every day of the week with four exciting episodes! On Mondays, you'll hear heartfelt advice as listeners call in to "Ask Nick" about everything from dating dilemmas to life challenges. Tuesdays and Thursdays bring you "Reality Recap", a lively variety show, packed with the hottest headlines and recaps of your favorite reality shows—from the latest drama on Bravo to the ups and downs of The Bachelor. And don't miss our special "Going Deeper" episodes which drop periodically on Wednesdays, where we sit down with celebrities for candid conversations, asking the tough questions you won't find anywhere else.
Whether you're looking for relationship wisdom or just want to stay in the loop on pop culture, The Viall Files is the perfect place to be. Join the Household and get ready for a mix of laughter, insight, and hot gossip!
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Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 33min
E487 Going Deeper With Kit Keenan - F*ckBoy Dating, Plus Powercouples: Tom & Gisele/Adam & Behati
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files, Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by model, fashion designer, entrepreneur, and Bach Nation star, Kit Keenan. On this episode, we catch up with Kit and ask her about her dating life, the importance of setting expectations with communication, and how anyone in hookup culture can be guilty of becoming a f*ckboy. We also talk about how you can start a relationship knowing that it isn't for forever, if it's better to have a roster or one person when casually dating, and how your parent's relationship can serve both as a standard and a pressure. We then get into some pop culture news, laying out the updates on the developing drama and divorce rumors between Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, and dive into speculations of Adam Levine's relationship dynamic with his wife, Behati, after he acknowledges the DMs but denies that he was having an affair. We then bring on our two Texting Office Hours callers! Our first caller wonders if she can lock in a date with a guy her aunt scouted out for her at a wedding. Never meeting this guy in real life, she wonders if she should be bold and take a chance with this man. Our next caller matched on a dating app with her first kiss and first boyfriend from 15 years ago. Focused on what their relationship used to be, she has to learn to ask better questions to understand how this guy has changed in the past 15 years from what she used to date. "Every fuckboy wants a family one day." Please nominate us for People's Choice Awards The Pop Podcast of 2022 by going to https://www.votepca.com/pop-culture/the-pop-podcast-of-2022 and typing in "The Viall Files" where you can nominate up to 25 times a day! Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. If you would like to get some advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@kastmedia.com with "Office Hours" in the subject line! Be sure to check out my sports radio show Fandemonium, Wednesdays @ 3PT / 6 ET on Amazon's Amp app. Click the link to download Amp using my code NICKVIALL https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amp-host-live-radio-shows/id1586403838 To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com Support a Local Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-text-your-ex-happy-birthday-and-other-advice-on-love-sex-and-dating-9798212185622/9781419755491 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Brooklinen: For everything you do in bed, check out http://www.Brooklinen.com today for their luxurious home and bedding essentials, and use Promo code VIALLFILES for $20 off plus free shipping on your purchase of $100 or more Betterhelp: When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit http://www.BetterHelp.com/VIALLFILES today to get 10% off your first month. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @kitkeenan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 2022 • 1h 10min
E486 Bachelor In Paradise Recap w/ Bri Springs
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Bachelor In Paradise Edition! We're back with another episode, joined by Bri Springs of Bachelor Nation, to break down the latest episode of this season! We kick things off by getting into some Bach Nation Tea, breaking down the Justin and Kira drama where Justin called out Kira for not seeing her at Stagecoach, Kira's clapback that they hangout, and breaking down Teddi's post reflecting on her departure from this season, where she calls this environment cruel and one that crossed her boundaries. We then get into the episode itself, where we get into what could've made Teddi stay, Rodney and Justin's risky pickup lines, Rodney and Lace having an unexpected romance, and Aaron acting like a baby instead of taking accountability. We also talk about Genevieve and Shanae acting like a group of mean girls towards Sally, the missed opportunity to make Brandon the next Bachelor, and Brandon's authentic emotional approach to dating. We also talk about Sierra and Michael navigating what taking things slow means, how people can tell if you're interested based on how you phrase things, and the real reason why more guys aren't courting Brittany. We also talk about the guys being overly concerned about the edit they'll get, knowing when it's your turn to leave the show, and Peter having bad role models. We also talk about Jacob using humor as a mask, Ashley and Jared farting in bed, Casey doing nothing on the beach, and exploring who would go on the naked date. "When you like someone, your wording is different." Please nominate us for People's Choice Awards The Pop Podcast of 2022 by going to https://www.votepca.com/pop-culture/the-pop-podcast-of-2022 and typing in "The Viall Files" where you can vote up to 25 times a day! Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com Support a Local Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-text-your-ex-happy-birthday-and-other-advice-on-love-sex-and-dating-9798212185622/9781419755491 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Chime: So start your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at http://www.chime.com/viall. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @brisprings @yabutwhocares See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2022 • 56min
E485 Ask Nick - Emotionally Unavailable Or A Jerk?
Welcome back to another juicy and exciting episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! On this show, we're here again to help you navigate through the crazy world of dating, relationships, and situationships, by taking your calls and answering your questions! We bring on our first caller who wonders if she should confess the feelings she's developed for her brother's best friend after flirting with him. Now that this guy says he no longer has a girlfriend, our caller wonders if it's best to be direct, asking him out to get an answer to the question of if he's actually interested in something more than a flirt. Our next caller joins and asks for advice about what to do after her best friend seems to have ghosted her. Struggling with what seems to be the death of a friendship, our caller wonders if she should reach out or just try to move on, finding a healthy new chapter in her life. Our last caller feels that she isn't getting the emotional support she needs from her consistent monogamous friends with benefits she's been seeing for over a year, with this guy giving very unsupportive and disengaged responses when our caller reveals that her mom is in the late stages of cancer. Feeling the desire to focus on her family and move on, she wonders if all jerks are replaceable. "He 'customer serviced' you!" Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. Pre-Order Nick's Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/dont-text-your-ex-happy-birthday_9781419755491/ Support a Local Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-text-your-ex-happy-birthday-and-other-advice-on-love-sex-and-dating-9798212185622/9781419755491 Check out our new "Introvert" merch at http://www.viallfiles.com today! If you would like to get some advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@kastmedia.com with "Office Hours" in the subject line! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grammarly: Get more time in your day with confidence in your work with Grammarly. Go to http://www.grammarly.com/VIALL to sign up for a free account! And when you're ready to upgrade to Grammarly Premium, get 20% off for being my listener. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2022 • 15min
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Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 55min
E484 Going Deeper With Jason Alabaster - Tells All, Try Guys Drama Plus Brad & Leo Dating Stories
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files, Going Deeper Edition! Today we have a very exciting episode where we welcome on Jason Alabaster from this last season of The Bachelorette! First off, we dive into some hot goss on all things pop culture, talking about Lil Nas X delaying a show because of stomach issues, the scandalous cheating situation involving Ned from The Try Guys, and Emily Ratajkowski hanging out with Brad Pitt after her recently getting cheated on by her ex. We also discuss sharing your streaming service logins and if you should kick your ex off your account if you catch them watching Game of Thrones. We then get deep with Jason, reflecting on his time on the last season of The Bachelorette! We check-in on how his heart is doing, what drove him to come on the show, and what made him initially interested in pursuing Gabby. Jason also talks about sitting by the fireplace instead of talking to people most of Night One, the pressure of potentially getting engaged to someone when you've talked for less than ten hours, and accidentally stepping on Gabby's foot. We also see where Jason is at in the healing process, his reactions to comments that he led Gabby on, and breaking up in the Fantasy Suite. We then welcome on our two Texting Office Hours callers! Our first caller feels attracted to her physical therapist and felt inspired to call into the show after hearing about our other caller that shot her shot with her chiropractor. Now she wonders about the perfect date, where she can make it romantic, but can also have an escape plan to friendzone him if things don't go well. We then bring on our next caller who left the possibility of being friends with her ex after they broke up. Now that her ex wants to reconnect, and with him sending over 100 long diary entry style text messages, our caller wonders if she bit off more than she could chew and the best way to move on from someone that has an unhealthy attachment to the hope of something more. "We basically broke up in the fantasy suite." Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. If you would like to get some advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@kastmedia.com with "Office Hours" in the subject line! Be sure to check out my sports radio show Fandemonium, Wednesdays @ 3PT / 6 ET on Amazon's Amp app. Click the link to download Amp using my code NICKVIALL https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amp-host-live-radio-shows/id1586403838 Pre-Order Nick's Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/dont-text-your-ex-happy-birthday_9781419755491/ Check out our new "Introvert" merch at http://www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Wildgrain: Hungry already? For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to http://www.Wildgrain.com/VIALL to start your subscription. Care/of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to http://www.TakeCareOf.com and enter code viall50. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @jason.alabaster See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 35min
E483 Bachelor In Paradise Recap w/ Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Bachelor In Paradise Edition! We are here with another episode, this time joined by Bachelor Nation's Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile as we return to paradise to break down another dramatic and exciting episode! We first kick things off by getting into the latest on Bachelor Nation Tea, diving into the Mike Johnson and Meghan King dating rumors, the latest on Bachelor Nation pregnancies and weddings, Vanessa's baby, and Nick's awesome surprise birthday party to go along with his book release. We then get an update on Serena and Joe's relationship before we bring on Shanae from Bachelor Nation to break down her time on Clayton's season, as well as how she enjoyed her time on this season of Bachelor In Paradise! We ask her if this season is her redemption arc, what people most often misunderstand about her, how she's changed her approach from last season, and how she's doing hanging out with Genevieve. We then break down the last episode, talking about Romeo being in his f*ckboy era, how guy contestants hold the power with having the roses, and failing to read the room in multiple situations. We also talk about Teddi going home for all the wrong reasons, Justin making decisions that are the most entertaining, and his failure to communicate despite saying in an ITM that he would do his best to speak up more. We also talk about Genevieve being a producer's dream, getting to know the real Aaron, Nick's flashback cameo, and how the dynamic changes when the girls hold the roses. "You can be a f*ckboy and not be good at it." Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com Support a Local Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-text-your-ex-happy-birthday-and-other-advice-on-love-sex-and-dating-9798212185622/9781419755491 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Helix Sleep: Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to http://www.HelixSleep.com/viall. With Helix, better sleep starts now. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit http://www.article.com/VIALL and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout Hungryroot: Right now, Hungryroot is offering The Viall Files listeners 30% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to http://www.Hungryroot.com/VIALL, to get 30% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Don't forget to use our link, so they know we sent you. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @serena_pitt @joeamabile1 @shanae.a See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2022 • 1h 7min
E482 Ask Nick - Addicted to Toxic Work Situationship
Welcome back to another juicy and exciting episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! On this show, we're here to help with all your burning questions about dating and relationships! We bring on our first caller, who has been in a long distance relationship for a long time with her boyfriend. After it looks like they are able to move much closer and no longer have to do long distance, our caller wonders how to best transition into this new phase, being able to enjoy each other but also respect the space they might need. Our next caller finds herself stuck in a toxic work environment when a situationship starts to go astray. Having an intense emotional relationship with someone you work with everyday, our caller feels stress when not being able to set proper boundaries both at work and in the situationship with her coworker. Our last caller struggles when her husband's friend continues to try to insert himself and befriend our caller's family. After her mother says she's getting DMs from this friend, our caller is unsure how to read his intentions and how to set boundaries while also potentially being supportive if need be. "My therapist called him a drug" Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. Pre-Order Nick's Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/dont-text-your-ex-happy-birthday_9781419755491/ Support a Local Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-text-your-ex-happy-birthday-and-other-advice-on-love-sex-and-dating-9798212185622/9781419755491 Check out our new "Introvert" merch at http://www.viallfiles.com today! If you would like to get some advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@kastmedia.com with "Office Hours" in the subject line! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Babbel: Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to http://www.BABBEL.com/viall. Babbel—Language for life. Canva: Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/VIALL. FirstLeaf: Sign up today and you'll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to http://www.TryFirstleaf.com/VIALL. Caraway: Visit http://www.Carawayhome.com/VIALL to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 14min
E481 Going Deeper With Billy Eichner - Bros, His Dating Life & Movie Drama Press
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files, Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by the amazing Billy Eichner! On this episode we welcome on Billy as he breaks down his new upcoming movie, Bros! We get into it with talking about how being single for a long time changes how you approach dating, dating when you're young versus when you know what you want, and how some marriages only work when you sleep in different beds. We also get into things with Billy, talking about getting banned off of Tinder twice, making a movie inspired by events from your life, and the process of making the upcoming moving Bros and making a gay comedy that's universal. We also break down some pop culture topics, talking about the Don't Worry Darling Drama, who you would make a fake fight with for fame plus red flags and green flags in dating. We then welcome on our Texting Office Hours callers! Our first caller is falling for her brother's friend but after he shows some interest, our caller wonders if she could do better. Our second caller deals with constantly comparing the current guy she's seeing to her ex. But after feeling some inconsistencies from this guy, she wonders if she should reach out or move on. "I did really like him, but part of me just wanted to win." Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. If you would like to get some advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@kastmedia.com with "Office Hours" in the subject line! Be sure to check out my sports radio show Fandemonium, Wednesdays @ 3PT / 6 ET on Amazon's Amp app. Click the link to download Amp using my code NICKVIALL https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amp-host-live-radio-shows/id1586403838 Pre-Order Nick's Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/dont-text-your-ex-happy-birthday_9781419755491/ Check out our new "Introvert" merch at http://www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Betterhelp: When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit http://www.BetterHelp.com/VIALLFILES today to get 10% off your first month. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @billyeichner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2022 • 1h 34min
E480 Bachelor In Paradise Recap w/ Jessica Radloff
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Bachelor In Paradise Edition! We are here with another episode, this time kicking off the premiere of this season of Bachelor In Paradise! Today we are joined by Editor, Writer and Author, Jessica Radloff to break down the premiere, some extra thoughts from The Bachelorette Finale, as well as some exciting Bachelor Nation tea. Reacting to further ripples from the finale, we revisit some of the craziness after being told that Tino is focusing on his mental health. We talk about the difference between looking for the why versus the justification, and how sometimes the truth hurts more than not having the answers itself. We also get into some Bachelor Tea, talking about the stunning breakup between Clayton and Susie, and the shocking rekindling of Peter and Kelley. We then get into talking about paradise, highlighting how Johnny got to show off more of his personality, Jesse looking more comfortable in a suit, and the reason everyone looks a little hotter on their second appearance on reality television. We also talk about how the blackbox censor over people's butts make it look like they are doing something worse, if Michael A. is a daddy or zaddy, and Shanae and Genevieve reuniting after shrimp-gate. We also talk about Andrew getting a royal welcome with prince music playing during his entrance, Serene and Brandon looking ready to engage, and the potential triangle between Romeo, Jill, and Kira. We also talk about Lace always being the most authentic, Hunter's potential intro in the upcoming full title sequence, and how Bachelor In Paradise is more fantastic than tragic. "Everyone is just a little bit hotter!" Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com Support a Local Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-text-your-ex-happy-birthday-and-other-advice-on-love-sex-and-dating-9798212185622/9781419755491 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Osea: For clean body care that gives you facial skincare-level results, you've got to try OSEA. And right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with promo code VIALL at http://www.OSEAMalibu.com. You'll get free samples with every order, and orders over $50 get free shipping. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @jessicaradloff14 @JRadloff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2022 • 1h 15min
E479 Ask Nick - Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday
Welcome back to another juicy and exciting episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We're here again to bring you another steamy episode where we bring on our callers to help answer their questions about navigating the dating world. In this special episode, we sent our callers an advanced copy of Nick's book, "Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday", in order to get their thoughts and to have them apply the stories and advice from the book to their current and future romantic relationships! We bring on our first caller who wonders how she could've not fed her ego by pursuing a situationship with a guy that had clear red flags and warning signs. We then bring on a caller who had a wonderful relationship with a guy, until she started asking questions about his female roommate. With the truth coming out that this roommate was actually his wife, our caller wonders how to survive the blast of this mess and move on. Our next caller feels like he would be an amazing partner but just hasn't had successful relationships or many opportunities to show off the love he can give. He hopes that by enlisting the help of Nick's book and his female friends, he can find out how to set his right foot forward in the dating world. Our next caller is in shock after her one and a half year long distance situationship gets ended randomly by the guy she's dating. Surprised and unsure what to do, she reflects on the answers she got from Nick's book. Our last caller is looking forward to re-entering the dating world after returning from being stationed somewhere else for the military. With new advice and an open mind, this caller looks forward to finding love. We let each caller talk about their situation, what they liked about the book, what they learned, and who they would recommend this read to! So let's get into our callers and see what they have going on in the world of love! "You made me excited to get back into dating!" Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. To Pre-Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com Support a Local Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-text-your-ex-happy-birthday-and-other-advice-on-love-sex-and-dating-9798212185622/9781419755491 If you would like to get some advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@kastmedia.com with "Office Hours" in the subject line! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Storyworth: Get to know your loved ones better and preserve those special moments forever with StoryWorth! Right now, for a limited time, you can save $10 on your first purchase when you go to http://www.StoryWorth.com/viall Zocdoc: Go to http://www.Zocdoc.com/VIALL and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. FirstLeaf: Sign up today and you'll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to http://www.TryFirstleaf.com/VIALL. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


