The SUR Files

This week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez recaps The Valley Season 3, Episode 15 – "It's My Birthday & I'll Cry If I Want To," as Danny's birthday celebration in Mexico quickly turns into another emotional and drama-filled night for the group. This week's episode features Jesse revealing to Kristen that Luke has been questioning whether they're truly ready for marriage, leading to an honest an...

This week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez recaps The Valley Season 3, Episode 14 – "Hips Don't Lie," as the fallout from one of the season's biggest feuds continues to dominate the group. Joshie breaks down the conclusion of the heated confrontation between Nia Sanchez and Janet Caperna , discussing whether the two were able to find common ground or if their friendship is beyond saving after an em...

This week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez recaps The Valley Season 3, Episode 13 – "Liked and Loaded," where a social media feud spirals into one of the most explosive group confrontations of the season. What starts as an argument over Instagram quickly exposes deeper issues of hypocrisy, loyalty, and accountability as friendships continue to unravel. With emotions running high, the cast struggles...

On this week's edition of The SUR Files, Joshie Lopez breaks down one of the wildest episodes of The Valley Season 3 as the cast heads to Mexico for Schwartz, Zack, and Danny's birthday celebration. What should've been a fun getaway quickly turns into another emotional rollercoaster as Kristen Doute opens up about her ongoing struggles with postpartum depression and the trauma she's experienced wh...

On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie asks Chat GPT to do a 007 style investigation of this week's episode of The Valley, Friendships Shaken, Not Stirred. Lala continuing to be just Janet's spokesperson. Can Brittany just admit that she doesn't like Nia? What went wrong with The 007 Party? Tom Schwartz talks about the future of TomTom and so much more.  Are you all right?  We wo...

On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie recaps The Valley's Season 3 Episode 10 "Red Flags & White Claws". Joshie has a major rant as he's done with The Cast vs. Danny Storyline about his drinking. There's a bigger issue people are putting a blind eye to. Enough with Brittany's BF Brandon. Props to Jesse Lally being consistent. Also, If Jasmine still wants to be upset about the Reunion,...

On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie asked Chat GPT to give a recap of this weeks episode of The Valley S3 E9 "Till Debt Do Us Part" Tackling the never ending Danny/Lala/Nia Drama, Jasmine Praise, Michelle & Jesse confirming divorce. Thoughts on Part One of the Summerhouse Reunion, and written message about Self Forgiveness/Healing and so much more.  Are you Team Nia/Kristen or...

On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie talks about how this project represents the transitional period of his life. Scheana's explains her fallout with Stassi Schroeder. Plus, a full review of The Valley S3 E8: Miss Behavior. Big RANT on Lala's hypocrisy. Giving praise to Jax Taylor on his 1 1/2 year Sobriety Journey. Plus, The Danny/Nia Conflict, Zack calling Brittany out and more. ...

On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie ponders his future in Florida and internal struggle he's dealing with. Plus, a recap of The Valley's Season 3 Episode 7: Triggers & Tiara's. Big praise for Jesse & Lacy standing up against the Janet Hive. Schwartz's Sex Dream about Lala. Audio responses from Katie and Scheana regarding their friendships with Lala. Joshie goes OFF on Danny Book...

On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie talks about sharing a birthday with Scheana Shay. Plus, a full breakdown on the state of The Valley and a complete review of Season 3 - Episode 6: All Aboard  What you were thoughts on this weeks episode of The Valley? We would love to hear from you guys, comment down below your thoughts on this weeks episode of The Valley.  You can follow u...

On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie reflects on a big week of viewership on our TikTok Page and interactions with Stassi Schroeder. Has Anybody Checked On Scheana? Hear her response to everything. Plus, a full breakdown on the state of The Valley and a complete review of Season 3 - Episode 5: The Hive Mentality.  Comment down below, have you been enjoying this season of The Valley?...

On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie reflects on the 10 year anniversary of The Hoots Podcast and provides a mental health/life update from Florida. Chapter 16: The Whole Truth from Scheana Shay's Memoir. Plus, a full review of The Valley Season 3 Episode Four: Mariposa Momma, featuring a signature and raw/vulnerable fight that Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick had. The first face-to-face...

On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie reads Chapter 15: Notes On A Scandal from Scheana Shay's Memoir. Plus, a full review of The Valley Season 3 Episode Three: The Santa Clarita Trail, touching on the tension between Jasmine, Lala and Michelle. Brandon exposing his red flags, and a story regarding Tom Sandoval who could've made a cameo on this particular episode.  We would love to h...

Welcome to Episode Four of #TheSURFiles with Joshie Lopez  Please do us a favor and like and smash the subscribe button on YouTube page @TheSURFiles.  Also follow us on a growing TikTok account @SURFiles  The SUR Files comes to you free of charge where any of your podcasts come from.  Topics/Time Stamps  0:00-25:39 - Intro/Joshie's initial thoughts on the first two seasons...

#Scandoval by Joshie Lopez explores one of reality television’s most explosive cultural moments—the scandal that erupted when Tom Sandoval’s affair with Rachel Leviss shattered his long-term relationship with Ariana Madix. What began as a shocking betrayal on Vanderpump Rules quickly escalated into a full-blown cultural phenomenon, transcending the boundaries of reality TV fandom and dominating ma...

Hey, guys!  It's Joshie. I want to apologize for the lack of new content, we've been really busy with moves and juggling new jobs. But, we're coming back next week with the debut of The Valley Season 3.  In this brief episode, I tell everybody what you can be expecting from us in the coming weeks, including the audio book of #Scandoval written by yours truly, reviews of The Valley and so...

Welcome to Episode Two of The SUR Files with Joshie Lopez and Matt McCool. Please hit the like and subscribe button as we're on the road to 1,000 Subscribers. New episodes of The SUR Files will drop each week anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc. Topics 0:00 - 15:23 - INTRO 15:24 - 38:17 - A deep dive look at the first t...

Welcome to Episode 500 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, Referee Tony S, and Rob Aurelius  New episodes of our new project, The SUR Files based on Vanderpump Rules will be dropping soon on this channel, plus anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc. Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcastin...

Welcome to Episode 499 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, as the road Episode 500 continues.  New episodes of The Hoots Podcast drop every single Friday anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc. Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends. We're on YouT...

Welcome to Episode 498 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, as the road Episode 500 continues. Referee Tony S is the special guest this week. New episodes of The Hoots Podcast drop every single Friday anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc. Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and...

Welcome to Episode 497 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, as the road Episode 500 continues. New episodes of The Hoots Podcast drop every single Friday anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc. Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends. We're on YouTube as...

Welcome to Episode 496 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, as the road Episode 500 continues. New episodes of The Hoots Podcast drop every single Friday anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc. Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends. We're on YouTube as...

Welcome to Episode 495 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, as the road Episode 500 continues. New episodes of The Hoots Podcast drop every single Friday anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc. Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends. We're on YouTube as...

Welcome to Episode 494 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, as the road Episode 500 continues. New episodes of The Hoots Podcast drop every single Friday anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc. Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends. We're on YouTube as...

Welcome everybody to the premiere episode of The SUR Files, a deep dive podcast on the iconic Bravo Reality TV Franchise, Vanderpump Rules. The show will be hosted by Joshie Lopez & Matt McCool, both who have experience in the podcast/entertainment field covering Professional Wrestling. With The SUR Files we'll tackle EVERYTHING, The complete franchise, Scandoval, Jax Taylor, The Ariana/Lala D...