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: 00:00 - Intro 08:25 - Internet Laws 19:24 - Kate Middleton 27:24 - Summer House 49:01 - Vanderpump Rules 01:33:42 - The Valley 01:56:41 - Bachelor Recap 02:19:45 - More Bravo 02:22:55 - Outro

October 8, 2025

Letters from an American

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