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 19, 2026 • 1h 20min
E1205 - My Mom's An Energy Vampire | Ask Nick
Three callers tackle emotionally charged relationship dilemmas: setting boundaries with an exhausting mother, dating cautiously after divorce without sacrificing independence, and confronting financial secrecy and resentment in marriage. The conversations explore limiting family access, pacing a promising romance, rebuilding trust, and taking meaningful action when apologies are not enough.
Oct 15, 2026 • 1h 35min
E1204 - Maks & Peta Talk DWTS, Love Is Blind Premiere, Kelly Clarkson Updates & RHONY
Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd, champion ballroom dancers and DWTS stars, discuss parenting, their global Burn the Floor tour, youth ballroom costs, and the show’s missing drama. Jimmy Soto shares backstage DWTS interviews. The crew debates Kelly Clarkson’s viral shop confrontation, Love Is Blind’s suspiciously strategic personalities, Taylor Swift fandom, and RHONY’s chaotic feuds.
Oct 14, 2026 • 1h 18min
E1203 - Kelly Killoren Bensimon Talks The Golden Life, RHOP Returns & Ben Affleck Is Tired
Kelly Killoren Bensimon, model, author, philanthropist, and luxury real-estate professional, returns to the spotlight. She discusses The Golden Life, reconnecting with RHONY friends, surviving public criticism, parenting twins, Playboy at 40, and calling off a wedding over a prenup. The conversation also dives into RHOP’s dramatic return, Ben Affleck’s exhaustion, solo movie trips, and Kelly Clarkson updates.
Oct 13, 2026 • 1h 38min
E1202 - Wonka's Golden Ticket WINNER Gabrielle, Kelly Clarkson Saga, RHOSLC & RHOC
Gabrielle Wright, DJ, performer, author, and winner of Wonka’s Golden Ticket, reveals her secretive strategy, candy-factory adventures, and plans for the $3 million prize. Comedian Jimmy Sotos joins a lively pop-culture debate on Kelly Clarkson’s Brooklyn dispute, Selma Blair’s flight incident, Elizabeth Banks portraying Karen Read, Dancing With the Stars, RHOSLC, RHOC, and Traitors drama.
Oct 12, 2026 • 1h 46min
E1201 - My Boyfriend Is a Slob | Ask Nick
Three messy relationship dilemmas take center stage: a boyfriend who dislikes dogs and may not share his partner’s vision for the future, hygiene habits that threaten attraction, and a sudden reconciliation after a painful breakup in a blended family. The conversations explore compatibility, consideration, communication, and rebuilding trust.
Oct 8, 2026 • 1h 40min
E1200 - Dustin Lynch, Dancing With The Stars Mariah Carey Week, RHONY & Ultimate Girls Trip Finale
Dustin Lynch, country hitmaker and DJ, talks about his Clean Slate era, Vegas residency, global adventures, farming, dating, reality TV and AI’s impact on music. Susie Evans and Justin K Phillips debate Pete Davidson’s influencer critique, Dr. Mike’s Bachelor potential and Love Is Blind Boston. Plus, fiery recaps of Dancing With the Stars, Ultimate Girls Trip and RHONY.
Oct 6, 2026 • 1h 19min
E1199 - Wendi McLendon-Covey Talks Housewives, Warner Bros VS Chris Harrison, RHOSLC & RHOC
Susie Evans, Bachelor alum and reality-TV commentator, joins acclaimed actress-comedian Wendi McLendon-Covey of Reno 911!, Bridesmaids, and The Goldbergs. Wendi shares career stories, improvisation tales, favorite oddball roles, and her dream of playing Morticia Addams. She and the panel dissect Housewives drama, RHOSLC, RHOC, Jennifer Tilly’s casting potential, Chris Harrison’s legal battle, and Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s statement.
Oct 5, 2026 • 1h 11min
E1198 - My Ex Took My Dog | Ask Nick
A caller weighs staying with the man she loves against her desire for children. Another faces rebuilding after a decade-long breakup, a bipolar diagnosis, and a bitter fight over their dog. Then, a relationship gets tangled in jealousy, former situationships, male friendships, boundaries, and the sacrifices required for commitment.
Oct 1, 2026 • 1h 40min
E1197 - DWTS Behind The Scenes, Daniella Monet, Team Moms: Baseball w/ The Scoffone's & RHONY
Actress and producer Daniella Monet, famed for playing Trina Vega on Victorious, dishes on returning in Hollywood Arts, Dancing with the Stars standouts, and reality TV drama. Reality personalities and parents Nina and AJ Scoffone of Team Moms: Baseball explore elite youth sports, sideline sexism, family pressure, mental health, and the staggering cost of competitive baseball. Plus, a lively RHONY recap.
Sep 30, 2026 • 52min
E1196 - Victoria Fuller Talks Dating, Being A Woman & Iced Coffee In Interviews + Traitors w/ Logan
Victoria Fuller, Bachelor alum and model, opens up about a possible new romance, dating-show boundaries, motherhood, and the cost of looking polished. Jimmy Sotos, a media personality, joins playful debates on interview etiquette, iced coffee, Instagram, and baby fever. Traitors contestant and real estate agent Logan recounts his castle exit, missed recruitment, sharpest suspicions, and dream endgame.
