The Viall Files

Today we look forward to welcoming you back to the world of the Bachelor, kicking it off with another recap for the first episode of Clayton's season. Our guest today is YouTuber and actress, Lisa Schwartz. First, we do a report card and ask how Clayton and Jesse are doing in their roles and how the show is doing in terms of letting us learn more about Clayton, besides just his love for puppies. We dive into the Sally situation, and judge how Clayton handles a hurt contestant that is not ready for the show and to love again. We select our picks for best intros, who we think will make it to the end, and which contestants are already being edited to look like villains. We talk about how we think Teddi, a virgin, will likely lose her virginity in the Fantasy Suite, how giving away a 100 year old photo to the Bachelor may be a bad idea, and how being a good person isn't enough to be a good Bachelor. We can already tell this season is going to be fun but messy, so come join us in recapping the premiere! "Being a good Bachelor has nothing to do with being a good human being" 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. Check out our new "Introvert" merch at http://www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: FitOn: Text FILES to 64-000 Helix Sleep: Helix is offering up to $200 off mattress orders and two free pillows when listeners go to http://www.HelixSleep.com/Viall Sun Basket: Go to http://www.SunBasket.com/Viall and enter promo code VIALL to get $90 off and a free gift with your order. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @lisaschwartz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are back with your questions on another edition of Ask Nick. We begin with a caller who's love life has turned into a real life Hallmark movie. Should she date the buttoned up finance guy and charity donor who lives in her city? Or should she head back to her roots to pursue romance with an old hometown flame, who is comfortable and familiar, but has a bit of a bad boy image? Next, we are joined by a caller who is navigating a potential relationship with someone with an STI. She really likes him (and is normally very picky so that really means something) but she has never dated someone with an STI so she doesn't know exactly how to manage the risk. Lastly, we speak with someone who has recently found out that her ex's friends have been mocking her and her social media and potentially disrupting her future dating life. We then learn she works with some of these friends, so she's wondering how to go about blocking them, and how she can move on from feeling "crazy" after the break-up. "Your ex has a groupchat with his friends where they share your TikToks and your snapchats and talk about them." 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. Check out our new "Introvert" merch at www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Noom: Sign up for your trial at http://www.Noom.com/VIALL Marley Spoon: Sign up today at http://www.MarleySpoon.com code: VIALL for $120 off over your first 5 boxes ShipStation: Go to http://www.ShipStation.com code VIALL for your 60-day free trial Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're celebrating the end of 2021 and another year of Viall Files! In this episode we'll go through some highlights from the year, talking about highs, controversies, regrets, and everything in-between! We start off this episode by highlighting things that happened in our lives: from vibrating underwear, butterflies, and Meatball-gate! We also highlight interviews such as with Tinx, Steve-O, Andy Grammer, and Olivia O'Brien. Each interview taught us something unique about love and life and we wanted to show the best moments in conversation. We talk some regrets from this year, where we could have gone deeper with Katie speaking poorly of Thomas and Nikki explaining a theory from a book she read that, at the time, made our heads turn. Next we thank all of our Ask Nick callers and highlight some great takeaways from the year. We close with discussing the controversy with Gaslighting and the various conversations we had to find out when to use a term and the benefits and harm in defining a behavior. Thank you so much for listening this year! We look forward to 2022! 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. Check out our new "Introvert" merch at www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Audible: Go to http://www.Audible.com/HolidayRomance to listen to exclusive stories, original podcasts, and more! Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on another Ask Nick, we dive into the dramatic and wild world of relationships, dating, and situationships. Our first caller is navigating a situationship where a guy she has been passionately talking with doesn't initiate making a move in person. They finally hook up just before he goes off to be on a realty show where, plot twist: he meets someone else. Now our caller is questioning what to do. The next caller is returning for advice after getting help from Ask Nick on Instagram. Her current relationship seems perfect - until it's not - and our caller now is worried it's getting too "vanilla." Lastly, we speak with someone whose boyfriend's new apartment stinks, and she's wondering how she can talk to him about it without hurting his feelings. "The thing that you're afraid of is happening." 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. Check out our new "Introvert" merch at www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: FitOn: Text FILES to 64-000 to join FitON for free! Relish: Go to http://www.HelloRelish.com/Viall to receive 50% off today! Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're sitting down with Bachelorette Runner-up, Brandon Jones! We dive in to get all the tea on the conclusion of this season and check-in with Brandon to see how he is doing after the finale. We ask if the emotions were real, how he's handling heartbreak, and what bothers him most that people assume about him. We also dive into Brandon trying to find clarity by watching the show, what defines a fuckboy in Brandon's eyes, and who he would let his sister date from the house. We reflect by asking Brandon how he would react if Michelle reached out to him and if he would want another chance with her. We also give Brandon some advice now that he is part of the heartbreak club and ask about his future plans. "I want my partner to choose me." 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. Check out our new "Introvert" merch at www.viallfiles.com today! Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @bmacjones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Bachelorette Finale recap we're breaking down all the current Bach Nation drama with journalist, reporter, and writer, Elizabeth Wagmeister. We talk about Tayshia not being able to host the AFR and Kaitlyn stepping up to own the live event. We also cover the Kaitlyn and Shawn drama and how it seems bitter for Shawn to comment years late. We also dive into how Hannah Brown's brother is engaged to Jed's ex, and how weird of a situation that is. We also mourn the elimination of Brandon and wonder if Michelle could really be in love with two people at once, or if she really just had feelings for Nayte. And, finally, we cover our thoughts on Clayton and question why he was chosen as the new Bachelor. "There are people I like and people I wish that made better choices." 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. Check out our new "Introvert" merch at http://www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Chime: Get started today at http://www.Chime.com/Viall Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @EWagmeister See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on another Ask Nick, we dive into the world of situationships, relationships, and everything in-between. Our first caller talks about their upcoming trip home to their hometown, where each year, they meet up with the same boy to share a kiss on a park bench. Now, they wonder how they can take things to the next level after they have done this for over ten years. Our next caller recounts a romcom moment and a potential kiss in the rain. Now, they wonder if these theatrics are romantic or more so stemming from this man not understanding love in a mature way. Our last caller tries to reconnect with a friend after her secret relationship betrayed the trust of her friend group. Now, she wonders if enough time has passed to try to repair friendships, or if the moment has passed. "Did he actually say that, or are you thinking for him?" 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. Check out our new "Introvert" merch at www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Luminess: Go to http://www.BreezeAirbrush.com/Viall to get 50% off their airbrush makeup system PLUS free shipping! Pill Club: Go to http://www.ThePillClub.com/Viall to get your first birth control care package and donate to help more women in need of affordable birth control. Wondery: Follow "Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera" on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wonders App. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Viall Files we are decoding your dreams with dream psychologist, Ian Wallace. Ian is a best-selling author and popular broadcaster who is widely acclaimed in the media for his live dream analysis. Nick and Ian dive right in, starting with analyzing dreams about infidelity (and sex in general), what they mean and how we can translate our dreams into actions. Ian explains why it is more common for men to have vivid dreams and walks us through the top 5 most common dreams. Ian then breaks down the symbolism behind our very own Viall Files teams' recurring dreams, dreams of being pigeon holed, sleep paralysis vs. lucid dreaming, and dreams about death. He'll show us how our dreams are the ultimate self portrait and how we can process and remember dreams by using "will, still, and fill." "People used to think dreams happen to them, when really, you happen to the dream." 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. Check out our new "Introvert" merch at www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Noom: Sign up for your trial at http://www.noom.com/VIALL Athena Club: Get 20% off your first order at http://www.AthenaClub.com and use promo code VIALL Tommy John: Get $25 off sitewide + free shipping at http://www.tommyjohn.com/VIALL. Mrs. Fields: Get 20% off at http://mrsfields.com/FILES. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @ianwallace https://ianwallacedreams.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're breaking down all the Bachelorette drama with TikToker, Rod Thill. On this Recap, we start by grieving Joe going home and trying to figure out who may be the winner after this bombshell. We talk some Bachelor Nation Hot Goss and how Kaitlyn directly responded to a podcaster about how Tayshia planned her walkout during the Men Tell All. We then talk about how the order of Fantasy Suite picks may impact who goes home next, that Nayte may end up being the winner, and how Michelle seems like she no longer has to be the teacher in situations and can finally be herself. Nick then shares how he wishes the rest of the show would play out and Rod shares his perfect first night entrance if he ever went on the Bachelorette. "I think Jesse will remind people that can't count how many roses there are left." 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. Check out our new "Introvert" merch at http://www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Betterhelp: Viall Files listeners get 10% off their first month at http://www.BetterHelp.com/ViallFiles SwitchCraft: Download Switchcraft for free and unlock the magical mystery! RumHaven: Discover more recipes that will help you Sip into Paradise at http://www.RumHaven.com Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @rod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on another Ask Nick, we start with our first caller who struggles when her boyfriend refuses to get vaccinated even though she and her family have and it has turned into a deeper issue than she originally thought it was. We then unpack whether his reluctance bleeds into other aspects of their relationship, where he places his needs above anyone else. Our next caller deals with a long dry spell after a breakup where they're having trouble re-engaging with hook-up culture and finding people down for something casual. After that, our next caller wants advice about breaking up because their ex was an alcoholic. The caller is wondering if they should casually check-in to see how they are doing or just move on. Lastly, our next caller wonders if they are settling for their relationship and if their needs are not being met or if it's really worth the work towards an engagement. "We don't get bonus points for suffering in relationships" 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. Check out our new "Introvert" merch at www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: MasterClass: Go to http://www.MasterClass.com/Viall to give one annual membership and get one free! Brooklinen: Go to http://www.Brooklinen.com and use code VIALL for $20 off with a minimum purchase of $100 Headspace: Find some headspace at http://www.HeadSpace.com/Viall and get one month free of their entire meditation library. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.