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Welcome back to The Viall Files! Today, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Whitney Rose joins us to talk about last season’s fallout. Who is she friends with? Who’s gonna be the new villain? Where does she go from here? With the season 5 premiere, we’ve seen the immediate fallout of our episode on the show. Who was in the right? Is this simply Whitney’s perspective on healing? And is Lisa Bar...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Court is in session as Emily D Baker joins us to dissect the legalities of Sean Diddy Combs, ABC’s Devin Strader, and RHOC’s Shannon Beador. In other words, the Reality Reckoning continues. Meanwhile, our fan-favorite Jack Lencioni from Joan Vasos’s season of the Golden Bachelorette graces the household with his smile and experience joining the show!...

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode with another reading of Nick’s Grandparent’s physical love letters. Then we get to our callers…  Our first caller was cheated on while carrying their child, and her husband is blaming her weight gain. Our second caller’s friend told her things about the man she’s talking to, but is afraid to confront him...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Our shall we say… “The Podcast” Bravo’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City just aired last night, and we are OBSESSED. We talk about it all: Lisa v Whitney, Angie K’s scroll, Mary M Cosby’s costumes, and the new wives.  Meanwhile, last night was also the premiere of ABC's Golden Bachelorette and we are in love with Joan Vassos’ men. “You wanna see the...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Joanna Levesque, formerly known as Jojo! You all know her, we all love her! Jojo is thriving with her music, new memoir, and appearance in Broadway’s Moulin Rouge… joining us for a tell all! What is she doing now? How was it being a childhood star? And how is it finding love? “I'm better at being honest about how I feel, than trying to be cool” S...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  This week we’re amping up for the premiere of ABC’s Golden Bachelorette and Bravo’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. But before we get there, we dive into our pop topics: Chapell Roan at the VMAs, Jack Antanoff’s earbuds, Justin Timberlake’s public apology, Mosquito swarms on a Volaris flight, and Shannon Beador’s current sitch on the RHOC. “We’re...

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode reading physical love letters between Nick’s Grandparents. Then we get to our callers…  Our first caller was talking to a guy who moved across the country, after TWO dates. Our second caller showed up to her boyfriend’s house after partying, and now he's blaming her for their relationship ending. And, ou...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  This week, Jenn Tran returns to talk about Devin’s unhinged actions post-AFR. Spoiler alert: she’s thriving without him (aka Dancing with the Stars). Meanwhile, we get into week 2 of NFL vibes vs knowledge, the reboot of the Fyre Festival, James Earl Jones, and the downfall of the Nicest Man in Rock n Roll.  “If nothing else, he was incredibly slopp...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - Jen, Jessi, Demi, Layla, Mikayla, and Mayci Hulu’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is taking the world by storm! We’re joined by the cast (minus Whitney) to discuss… well, Whitney. We also get the exclusive on Taylor’s swinging parties, Jen’s marriage with Zac, and divorcing in the Mormon church.  “We don’t just ch...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  This week, we talk to Jonathon Johnson, everyone’s favorite Bachelorette contestant. What even was that??? Meanwhile, we recap NFL vibes, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the new season of VPR, and the continual bombardment of Shannon on RHOC.  “Bachelor Nation loves a nurse.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.su...

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode exploring the black cat/golden retriever relationship theory. Then we get to our callers…  Our first caller just gave birth and found out her husband is cheating on her. Our second caller hooked up with a guy who had a disease. And, our third caller’s husband doesn’t think texting other women is cheating...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  The Bachelorette Finale just aired, and ummmm…what was that? Why did Devin break up with Jenn Tran, was she lied to, and what were the producers thinking? Before we jump into it all, we talk NFL predictions with Peter Schrager, the new Dancing With the Stars cast, and stories of calling 911. “We can’t show this, it would be cruel” Start your 7 Day F...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Taylor Frankie Paul! Hulu’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is releasing soon and boy is the drama wild! Taylor Frankie Paul joins us to talk OG Momtok drama, her Mormon upbringing, and the season’s scandals. Is Momtok still a thing? Where is she now? And, is she still with Dakota?  “I was a major villain in that story.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Yesterday was Labor Day, and tonight is the Bachelorette Finale… However, before we get to that, let's catch you up on some Reality TV and Pop Culture. The Tres Amigas have made up playing Traitors on RHOC, everyone’s watching the Scott Peterson documentaries, Wendy’s might have a Krabby Patty collab, and Oasis is returning after a 15 year hiatus. ...

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode with a ranking of the least attractive hobbies for men. Then we get to our callers…  Our first caller’s ex-boyfriend won’t stop posting about her on reddit. Our second caller is icked-out by her boyfriend's hospital experience. And, our third caller just received the meanest text of her entire life.   "M...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Our 800th Episode!!!! This is an exciting episode for our football lovers, as Isaac Rochell and Allison Kuch join us to discuss the Bachelorette’s Men Tell All. Meanwhile, we talk about the Real Housewives of Orange County, Shannon Beador, planning birthday gifts, Armie Hammer potentially hitting rock bottom, and Jax and Brittany’s initial divorce pa...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  First we jump into some household headlines: JLO and Ben Affleck’s divorce, the Dance Moms reboot, Natalie’s birthday, and fake restaurants. Meanwhile we sit down with Kane Brown to discuss his music and being a dad. And, Rachel Platten joins us to talk The Bachelorette overnights and Jenn’s final three.  "Love it or hate it. At least you're gonna k...

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode with a Written Ask Nick about therapists. Then we get to our callers…  Our first caller can’t unfollow her ex. Our second caller is wondering if she's doing too much on a first date. And, our third caller’s long term boyfriend won't propose to her.   "They're conveniently thinking about all the good, and...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The Love Island USA Reunion aired, and boy was it JUICY. Join us to talk Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni, TikTok Influencer feuds, the Bachelorette, Real Housewives of Dubai, and Love is Blind UK! Plus we have on Caroline Stanbury and Loren Gray! “Some would say they made the show about you.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Love Island USA’s Nicole Jacky! Today we have a bonus episode, and boy is it a good one! The reunion just aired and Nicole is ready to set the record straight. How was the reunion? What did Kendall lie about? Can she trust him moving forward? “I really don't trust anything that comes out of your mouth now.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Fi...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The Love Island Reunion was filmed in NYC this weekend, and we’re EXCITED. Join us for a sit down with Aaron and Rob Post Reunion. Meanwhile, Deb Chubb helps us talk all things pop culture, Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni, Husband Calling Competitions, and Ariana Madix’s brother being arrested.  “I should've just said everything to her, there and then...

Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode with a Written Ask Nick. Then we get to our callers…  Our first caller found out her boyfriend cheated on her a year ago, and doesn't know what to do. Our second caller’s boyfriend shaves his face for work, and she doesn’t like it. And, our third caller wants more from a guy who went no contact.   "Do yo...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Grant Ellis! ABC’s next bachelor! Join us for our second bonus episode of the week! Grant Ellis is fresh off Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette and he’s ready to find love. Who is he outside of the process? What is he looking for in a partner? And why does he want to find love? “It's his first time living too.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Carly Pearce! Today we have a bonus episode, and you don’t want to miss it. Carly Pearce just won a Grammy for Best Country Duo, and she’s ready to celebrate with us! How did she start out in music? How has heartbreak played a role in her creative process? And where is she now with her music?  “The Kentucky side of me came out, and I was like, th...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Join us to talk about the Olympics’ closing ceremony, drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Jenn’s Final Four, as well as Vicky Gunvalson Defending Shannon Beador. And of course, WE ANNOUNCE THE NEW BACHELOR! “I watched the video of the interview, it definitely came off passive aggressive.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here:...