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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!    Love Island season continues to serve mess and realness, and to help us break it all down, the one and only b-ball player extraordinaire, Jimmy Sotos returns to the show! Meanwhile, Andrea and Lexi from In The City stop by to share all the BTS of the inaugural season, as well as any tea they have on West and Amanda… you won't want to miss THAT. Pl...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! On this episode of Ask Nick, our first caller is weighing a big decision regarding marrying her boyfriend. Then, our second caller discovers shocking texts on her ex-boyfriend's phone but still can't decide whether to take him back. Finally, wedding drama erupts when our third caller considers uninviting her fiancé's sister from the big day. Subsc...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  So… that Summer House bonus episode was… certainly filled with a lot of words! Any of them true? We'll get to it. Before that discussion, however, the one and only Beatriz stops by to get into EVERYTHING Love Island USA Season 8. How was her time at the villa? What's up with Melanie and Sincere? Does she know she's beloved? All that, and more!  "You...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Wait… did you see the news? Is West Wilson NOT returning for next season of Summer House?! We get into all of your Pop Culture updates. From Lindsay Hubbard getting activated on Threads, Tyra Banks suing Netflix, Jessi Draper staging Paparazzi photos, to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island… And of course, everything regarding Love Island USA! "If yo...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! Our first caller is seeking advice on reconciling with her father after 11 years. Our second caller is navigating a strained dynamic with her grieving mother, who is dating her younger brother's friend. And our third caller wants to support her husband as he pursues custody of his daughter. "Nick, I don't think I've ever heard you say, 'I don't kn...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!    Thought Summer House was over?? You would be wrong. We get all the way into the bonus episode news, what's going on in Amanda's head, Kyle being Princess Diana, West's inability to use his words, and more! Meanwhile, we continue our Love Island USA coverage and discuss new bombshells Jen, Caleb and Sol, if Sincere is being Sincere, Melanie being m...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper edition!  The Real Housewives of Atlanta is giving this season, and we're LOVING it! Kelli Potter joins us to talk about her journey from building Nana's Chicken & Waffles, rebuilding post divorce, and navigating her life in front of the cameras. All while raising four daughters. Whether you're here for the tea or for an inspiring conversation about re...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Early reports from Fiji have told us the villa is villa-ing and we are soooo excited to have THE preeminent Love Island journalist and author of Enter the Villa: The (Unauthorized) Reality Behind Love Island, Anna Peele join us to break down our first dumping (rip Sean, we hope you say hi to the mayor). Plus, we get into some Summer House drama, RHO...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition!   Our first caller is struggling with her boyfriend refusing to post her on his social media. Our second caller wants to move in with her boyfriend, but he's avoiding the conversation. And, our third caller is worried about who's getting the dogs after getting dumped while signing a lease extension. "This discussion [with your boyfriend] is a tale...

What's going on, Household! Are you itching for more Summer House Reunion discussion? Well, you're in luck. In case you missed it, here's a snippet of what we discussed on Pop Extra last week. Listen to the full episode by subscribing to Viall Files +, via Supporting Cast. Sign up today at ViallFiles.com .

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Prestige reality TV season is upon us once again! To celebrate, we're joined by Hunter Harris and Jamie Lynn Seigler to dive into the weeds of Part 2 of the Summer House Reunion / In The City AND the premiere of Love Island USA. Is West Kyle 2.0? Who is the hottest new single in the villa? What was Ciara's best read? What are everyone's thoughts on...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper edition!  Today, we get into the questions that everyone has been asking… Is Amanda Frances returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? What does Eddie think of her filming? What did Rihanna DM her? All that, and more. You won't want to miss it!  "He chased me down the street in West Hollywood." Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  We are extremely delighted to be joined by the incredibly talented Anna Konkle to hear all about her book The Sane One, takes on Summer House drama, the new cast of Love Island USA, and thoughts on the hilarious Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Taylor Ann Green returns to give us the update on her breakup, relationship with Shep, and pote...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller is struggling to navigate her divorce. Our second caller texted her ex best friend happy birthday, and is wondering if she should repair the friendship. Meanwhile, our final caller is worried because she's unmarried and also 30.  "We all want to be wanted." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscr...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Five words. Summer. House. Reunion. Part 1. We react to everything… Ciara's star quality, the side chicks, the ear stuff, the lack of any words besides those from West Wilson… Also, Amanda Batula? What are you doing, girl? We get into it. Meanwhile, we're joined by Marissa George to talk about Perfect Match and also the fact that she's MARRIED?! Thi...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Happy Memorial Day!!! We hope you're relaxing and ready for another incredible episode, because world renowned basketball player, tiktok cute, and Perfect Match star Jimmy Sotos is here to get into all the drama this season. Meanwhile, we catch up with Sports Illustrated model Jena Sims to talk about her controversial Masters outfits, her marriage w...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller is getting married THIS weekend and doesn't want her parents to "mean-girl" her soon to be husband. Our second caller is wondering if it's a red flag that she's only friends with guys and her ex. Meanwhile, our final caller is facing her partner's past of dishonesty, and questioning whether his job is an excuse for a wandering eye...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Well! The Summer House finale led us to the In The City premiere and we're so excited to talk to you guys about the best one two punch of reality tv episodes we've seen in a long time. West and Ciara and Amanda and Kyle?? The hugs, the tears, the Apres Ski, and New York City becoming a Bravo character once again?? We're sat. Also, DeMari stops by to...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  It's Wednesday but we've got things to say! Joining us today are stars of Perfect Match, Ally Lewber and Alison Ogden. Hear all the tea about Jimmy P., Jimmy S., cuddling, and more! Meanwhile, we discuss extremely important events in the Bravosphere, mainly: this week's Real Housewives of Rhode Island episode and Kyle & Amanda's photoshoot for In Th...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Today, we're joined by the ICONIC Cynthia Bailey to get into the incredible new season of RHOA. Does Phaedra eat dead bodies? Is Pinky really vegan? We discuss. Later, Chris from Perfect Match stops by to get into his history with love bombing, returning to reality tv, and more! Plus, we cover James Charles' insane video to a former Spirit Airlines...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller cut a man off after 5 perfect dates and thinks that might have been a mistake. Our second caller's husband says cruel things to her on purpose, and she's debating leaving him. And, our third caller has a 40 year old married coworker that's hitting on her and wants advice on how to set a boundary without making it uncomfortable.  "...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Justin Sylvester is BACK in the studio to give us his takes on the West, Amanda and Ciara situation in Summer House, RHOBH, RHOA, and more! Plus, we welcome divorce attorney Jake O'Kane to break down the Dorit and PK lawsuit and overall vibes of the divorce. You won't want to miss it :)   "That editor deserves a Nobel Peace Prize!"       HEY! YOU! D...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Today, we welcome one of our newest favorite Housewives, Rosie DiMare from RHORI, to get into all the drama from the season, including, but not limited to: Kelsey's issues with her, her issues with Kelsey, Rulla's relationship drama and buying cheap wine. Plus, we get into some crazy Summer House drama… West and Jenn Fessler? Allegedly? We discuss....

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition!   Our first caller is stuck between two different men. Our second caller is 38 and in a situationship. And, our third caller's partner thinks her friend is treating her like her therapist "Hope this person doesn't kill me." ARE YOU A MESS BECAUSE OF YOUR SITUATIONSHIP? OR JUST IN GENERAL? Email asknick@theviallfiles.com with all your relationship...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  The Rhode Island era has arrived! Liz Mcgraw joins to break down the drama surrounding her Real Housewives of Rhode Island castmates and why the smallest state is already giving big TV. Plus, Ben Mandelker from Watch What Crappens stops by to recap the latest Summer House episode, including the West and Amanda of it all, Kyle's breakdown, why Amanda...