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The Viall Files

by Nick Viall · English · Society & Culture

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.

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 1 hr 28 min
Latest: 15 Oct 2026
Language: English

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15 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 35 minNew

E1204 - Maks & Peta Talk DWTS, Love Is Blind Premiere, Kelly Clarkson Updates & RHONY

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Maks and Peta are BACK to catch up and give their takes on all things Dancing With The Stars. Who are they most excited about? What are their thoughts on Carrie Ann and the lifts? How are they doing with parenting? All that, and more. Plus, Jimmy was on the press line and talked to all your favorite dancers! Stay tuned to hear from them. Meanwhile, the Household dives into Kelly Clarkson's CTV footage (is she really putting Brooklyn in danger?) the new season of Love Is Blind (is liking Taylor Swift as a man pick-me behavior?), and the most…

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14 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 18 minNew
E1203 - Kelly Killoren Bensimon Talks The Golden Life, RHOP Returns & Ben Affleck Is Tired
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! We've heard your prayers about missing the OG RHONY, dear listeners, and we have answered them! Kelly Killoren Bensimon joins us to talk all about The Golden Life, what she's been up to since her time on Bravo ended, what the fans didn't understand about her, and more! Meanwhile, we get into the incredible premiere of RHOP, going to the movies alone, how cool frame TVs are, trial ballet classes, and Kelly Clarkson updates. You won't want to miss it! "Just because I don't cry on tiktok doesn't mean I'm not in serious pain." HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED…
E1202 · 13 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 38 minNew
E1202 - Wonka's Golden Ticket WINNER Gabrielle, Kelly Clarkson Saga, RHOSLC & RHOC
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Much like Kelly Clarkson, we are on the internet and we have opinions about things. In this episode specifically, we share thoughts regarding, of course, Kelly Clarkson, Molly the automated bird, and the oddity shop in Brooklyn that she is stuck in. Also, Elizabeth Banks as Karen Read, the Selma Blair plane incident, and more! Meanwhile, we welcome the WINNER of Wonka's Golden Ticket, Gabrielle, to tell us about her tastiest strategies, and experience on the show. Plus, we get into RHOSLC, RHOC, and are joined by Traitors: New Blood's Sherry!…
E1201 · 12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
E1201 - My Boyfriend Is a Slob | Ask Nick
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller asks how to handle her new boyfriend not liking her dogs. Our second caller seeks advice on communicating to her boyfriend about his poor hygiene habits. Our third caller wonders if she should give a guy another chance after being ghosted for 2 weeks. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "I would have a short leash, pun intended, with this guy." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe ARE YOU A MESS BECAUSE OF YOUR SITUATIONSHIP?…
8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
E1200 - Dustin Lynch, Dancing With The Stars Mariah Carey Week, RHONY & Ultimate Girls Trip Finale
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Get excited, because Dustin Lynch is BACK on The Viall Files to give us updates on his life, career, new album Clean Slate, DJing in Vegas, hanging out with Lindsey Hubbard, and more! Before that, the Household holds down the fort and chats fall activities, Olive Garden, Six Flags, Pete Davidson's comments about female influencers, and whether Dr. Mike would make a good Bachelor. Plus, we recap Dancing With The Stars (justice for Ciara), the Ultimate Girls Trip finale, and newest RHONY episode… you WON'T want to miss it! "Blake Shelton invited…
E1199 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
E1199 - Wendi McLendon-Covey Talks Housewives, Warner Bros VS Chris Harrison, RHOSLC & RHOC
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Today is a special one, as we are joined by the ICONIC Wendi McLendon Covey. She talks all about her incredible career, from Reno 911 and Bridesmaids to The Goldbergs and St. Dennis Medical, plus her thoughts on RHOC. Meanwhile, we cover the latest RHOSLC episode, Chris Harrison's recent moves, and the passing of Ken Urker and Gypsy Rose Blanchard's statement. Tune in! "My hot take about Vicki is…" HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email [email protected] and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Want ad free…
5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
E1198 - My Ex Took My Dog | Ask Nick
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller found her dream man but he doesn't want kids, so she questions if she wants them. Our second caller asks how to get back out there after a breakup with her partner of ten years. Our third caller wonders if her boyfriend is too jealous. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "You don't want to settle for good and sacrifice great." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe ARE YOU A MESS BECAUSE OF YOUR SITUATIONSHIP? OR JUST IN…
E1197 · 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
E1197 - DWTS Behind The Scenes, Daniella Monet, Team Moms: Baseball w/ The Scoffone's & RHONY
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's post Yacht Rock night on DTWS, and we're joined by the amazing Daniella Monet to give her thoughts on all the best dances, as well as everything you'd want to know about the new Victorious spinoff Hollywood Arts. Later, Nina and AJ Scoffone from Team Moms: Baseball stop by to discuss parenting a young athlete, misconceptions about the show, the drama, and more! Meanwhile, we get into the most recent episode of RHONY and The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives: Orange County sneak peak. You won't want to miss it! "Tyler, more than a mimbo!" HEY!…
E1196 · 30 Sep 2026 · 52 min
E1196 - Victoria Fuller Talks Dating, Being A Woman & Iced Coffee In Interviews + Traitors w/ Logan
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The birthday festivities continue!! Jimmy Sotos joins Nick, Natalie and Victoria Fuller for an episode filled with birthday gifts for Nick, Halloween decorations, Instagram trends, and the financial woes of being a woman. Plus, Victoria gives us the latest on a potential new romance, we get into Age of Attraction filming, iced coffee at job interviews, and her thoughts on motherhood, and Jimmy cannot help but to flirt with Victoria. Plus, Logan from Traitors: New Blood stops by to talk about his time in the castle. Tune in for a fun time with…
29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 54 min
E1195 - Taylor Frankie Paul's Exit, DWTS w/ Giada De Laurentiis, RHOSLC, RHOC & Traitors
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's Nick's birthday!! Everyone, wish him well!! But before you do that, we've got a great show for you. Giada De Laurentiis joins to get into thoughts on DWTS, cooking, air-fryers, and more! Meanwhile, we discuss the most recent episodes of RHOSLC, RHOC, and Taylor Frankie Paul's announcement that she will not return to The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives. Plus, Xavier from Traitors: New Blood stops by to talk about his exit from the castle. You won't want to miss it! "Stop doing things that scare you…" HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND…
28 Sep 2026 · 10 min
Viall Files Plus Preview: The Future Of Mormon Wives w/ Jimmy Sotos
Tune in to this exclusive Viall Files Plus Preview as they discuss the future of Mormon Wives after Taylor's exit. Where does Momtok go from here? Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/
E1194 · 28 Sep 2026 · 59 min
E1194 - Get Out. | Ask Nick
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller decides if she should wait for her fiance to change or leave. Our second caller seeks advice on how to tell her best friend that her fiance was inappropriate with her at their engagement party. Our third caller asks how to date after divorce. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "If you don't feel safe, that's enough to question the relationship." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe ARE YOU A MESS BECAUSE OF YOUR…
24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
E1193 - DWTS w/ Sarah Jane Nader, RHONY w/ Erin Lichy & RHOC Thoughts
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Tuesday's episode of Dancing With The Stars was a nailbiter, and we're joined by Sarah Jane Nader to get into all the best couples! Then, Erin Lichy reports her thoughts on the latest RHONY episode. Was Jessel being performative? How does she feel to be back on Bravo? Meanwhile, Eric Sedeño stops by to chat about housewives of all kinds. All that, and more! "Vicki is the Lebron of Housewives of OC." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email…
22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
E1192 - Traitors Returns, DWTS w/ Tyler + Sharna, and RHOSLC Premiere
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! From the graceful return of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the debut of Traitors New Blood, and our continued excitement for DWTS… we have SO much to discuss. You won't want to miss it! "That to me will be one of the greatest nights of my life, if we can pull that off." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email [email protected] and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7…
21 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 4 min
E1191 - Dating While Pregnant | Ask Nick
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller wonders if she's ignoring red flags. Our second caller wants to shoot her shot with a stranger but is still legally married. Our third caller is unexpectedly pregnant by someone she's not in a relationship with and seeks advice on how to date while pregnant. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "A good relationship is a bonus." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe ARE YOU A MESS BECAUSE OF YOUR SITUATIONSHIP? OR JUST IN…
18 Sep 2026 · 8 min
Viall Files Plus Preview: Baby Fever w/ Jimmy Sotos
Tune in to this exclusive Viall Files Plus Preview as Nick and the Household get into Jimmy's baby fever and how you know when you're ready for parenthood. Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/
17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
E1190 - DTWS Premiere w/ Dylan Efron, Mikayla's Mormon Wives Exit & Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Dancing With The Stars is BACK and to celebrate, Dylan Efron is too! He stops by to give his predictions on the season. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney made an ad, RHONY left us with questions, and Mikayla left The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives, leading to the question… will MomTok be able to survive this one? Plus, star of Netflix's new film Best Of The Best, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, stops by to tell us about her internet icks, favorite games to stream on Twitch and her love of Channing Tatum. You won't want to miss it! "These women actually really do…
E1189 · 15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
E1189 - The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives Are BACK, Toxic Relationships W Elizabeth Chambers & Back To School
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Elizabeth Chambers joins the show to discuss Season 2 of her show Toxic, and shares her advice for listeners navigating dangerous relationship dynamics. Meanwhile, we cover the most recent season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the newest episode of Ultimate Girls Trip, whether Robert Irwin will be the next Bachelor, and more. You won't want to miss it! Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email [email protected] and be a part of future Ask…
14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
E1188 - He's Not Worth Your Dreams | Ask Nick
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller breaks down issues with her boyfriend of 3 years. Our second caller wonders why she can't get a husband. Our third caller asks if she should give up on her ex or hold out hope. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "Don't sit idly by and watch life pass you by." ARE YOU A MESS BECAUSE OF YOUR SITUATIONSHIP? OR JUST IN GENERAL? Email [email protected] with all your relationship questions and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Want ad free episodes and…
10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
E1187 - Conscious Parenting With Dr. Shefali, RHONY Premiere, RHOSLC Recast & Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Shefali joins the show to discuss her books Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons, as well as raising children in a modern age. Before that, we get into the RHONY premiere (good!), RHOSLC potential recasts (tea!), fall drinks (yum!), ethical non-monogamy (what even is that?), and more! You won't want to miss it! "Pitch your brother to me…" Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP…
9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
E1186 - Going Deeper With Harry Jowsey
Welcome back to The Viall Files! It's the moment you've all been waiting for… Harry Jowsey is finally on the couch to squash the beef with Nick, get into all the drama from this season of Let's Marry Harry, his fallout with the women, whether he thinks he gets a fair rap, and more. You won't want to miss it. "There was a big element of performance early on…" Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email [email protected] and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Want ad free episodes and…
E1185 · 8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
E1185 - Heather Dubrow, Lindsay Clancy Mistrial, and MAFS with BelleJolie & Marissa
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Heather Dubrow joins to get into all things RHOC. Are Emily and Gina using her for a storyline? Does she think any of it is justified? How does she pack for Paris? All that, and more. Later, BelleJolie and Marissa from Married At First Sight join to discuss the reunion, what they've been up to, and why Adam's hat is somehow the ickiest thing about him. Plus, the Lindsay Clancy verdict. You won't want to miss it! "Casting did their big one with this!" Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU…
7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
E1184 - Dodging Love-Bombers | Ask Nick
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller is struggling with her boyfriend who doesn't defend her against his mother who demeans her. Our second caller is constantly being love bombed. And, our third caller is wondering if she should work things out with her roommate, who is also the father of her child. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "The pressure he feels isn't to get you to like him…he's looking for an exit strategy. " ARE YOU A MESS BECAUSE OF YOUR SITUATIONSHIP? OR JUST IN GENERAL? Email…
E1183 · 3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
E1183 - Love Island Reunion, Tori & Nick MAFS + DWTS Cast Reveal
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Nick and Tori from Married at First Sight join us to get into Courteney, Felipe, the reunion, dating after the show, and whether they'd ever do reality TV again. Plus, we talk the official DWTS lineup, Love Island reunion fallout, Clayton's latest update, and why post-villa fame is already getting messy. You won't want to miss it! "Whatever he's taking, I want some of that." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email [email protected] and be a…
2 Sep 2026 · 57 min
Going Deeper With Corbin Mims
Welcome back to The Viall Files! You know him. You love him. You have his vocal cadence stuck in your head. It's Corbin. And he's on the couch to dive into all the Love Island drama we got to see on the show. Plus, is he really a robot? How are he and Parmida doing? What are all the things he did not have a chance to say at the reunion? All that, and more. You won't want to miss it. "Boom. I'm in a suit. Boom. I'm kissin girls back to back." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email…
1 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 9 min
E1181 - Married At First Sight Reunion w/ Shawn & Nikki, Brooks Marks Talks Next Gen NYC
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's Natalie's birthday, Brooks Marks is on the couch, and the MAFS reunion fallout is fully underway! Brooks gets into Next Gen NYC, Meredith, Bravocon, Charlie, Shai, Ava, the reunion, and more. Later, Nikki and Shawn from Married At First Sight sit down separately to explain what went wrong, what they regret, and what "wifely duties" really are... You won't want to miss it! "It's exhausting watching someone hurt the people I care about with little or no remorse..." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe…
E1180 · 31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep1180 - Dating 101 | Ask Nick
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller juggles complicated friendship dynamics. Our second caller asks how to turn her 25 year friendship into a romantic relationship. Our third caller seeks general advice on dating in the modern world. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfiltered Ask Nick calls every week. "He has to make you feel loved on a consistent basis..." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe ARE YOU A MESS BECAUSE OF YOUR SITUATIONSHIP? OR JUST IN GENERAL? Email [email protected]…
28 Aug 2026 · 8 min
Viall Files Plus Preview: Jax Taylor Lore with Jimmy
Tune in to this exclusive Viall Files Plus Preview as Nick and the Household talk birthdays and fill Jimmy in on Jax Taylor lore. Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/
27 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 5 min
E1179 - Let's Marry Harry Finalists & Kelsey Darragh
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Kelsey Darragh is back to talk about her new book Don't Do What I Did and all things pop culture. Later, Amber, Danelle, and Sam from Let's Marry Harry join us right after the reunion to talk about their experience on the show, what happened with Harry after filming, and the timeline everyone is trying to piece together. Plus, we get into Double Lives of Suburban Wives. You won't want to miss it! "He was tangled in a web of his own lies." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING…
E1178 · 26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
E1178 - Forensic Psychologist Dr. Shannon Curry Breaks Down Lindsay Clancy Trial, MAFS
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Dr. Shannon Curry joins us to talk through what the Lindsay Clancy case is actually about, the difference between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, and why so much misinformation has spread online. Plus, we get into Tracy Tutor joining RHOBH, possible new Housewives cities, and the latest Married at First Sight drama. "This is not a case of whodunnit." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email [email protected] and be a part of…

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The Viall Files is a English society & culture podcast from Nick Viall. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Nick Viall
Language: English
Category: Society & Culture
New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 1 hr 28 min
Latest episode: 15 Oct 2026
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