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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Kenny and Whitney join us to unpack the In The City reunion and Lindsay Hubbard of it all. Then, Monica and Alex from The Ultimatum break down the season's biggest drama, including Luke and Monica's future, Alex and Jebbin's breakup, the infamous letter, family expectations, and what didn't make it to air. Plus, RHOC. You won't want to miss it :)  ...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller asks how to set boundaries with her toxic mother-in-law. Our second caller seeks advice on how to heal after a breakup and not fall back into the same cycle with her ex. Our third caller wonders if her wanting two kids and her boyfriend wanting one kid is a deal breaker. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and un...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Anna Peele, author of Enter The Villa, IS BACK to put a final bow on Love Island Season 8, from the online backlash against Zach and Kayda, to Melanie and Sincere's post-villa future, Brinity's best shot at lasting, and how fame changes everything once islanders get their phones back. Plus, Anna gives behind-the-scenes insight into Love Island produ...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Natalie returns to share her emotional twin birth story, from changing her birth plan to welcoming the babies, postpartum recovery, feeding twins, and adjusting as a family of five. Then Dave Holmes joins us for a Love Island Season 8 award ceremony, breaking down Brinity, Melanie and Aniya's arcs, Kenzie's splits, Sincere, Zach, Bryce's grandma, an...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Lele Pons joins us to recap the Love Island finale, Brinity's win, and the ongoing Melanie and Sincere debate. We get into Family Night, Kayda and Zach's label drama, Kenzie's final run, and which villa couples might survive the real world. Plus, Nick reacts to the latest Bachelor producer book drama, and Lele opens up about motherhood, raising kids...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller has tried everything, but feels defeated by dating in her 30s. Our second caller doesn't want to move in with her boyfriend yet, despite them having a baby together. Our third caller wonders if she's dating a man child or if they're just going through a rough patch. Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and unfilte...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Caleb, Amora, and Isaiah Jaay join us to break down all the latest Love Island chaos, including Sincere and Melanie's future, Zach and Kayda's "exclusive" label, Kenzie and Dylan's messy dynamic, and more. Before getting into the villa, Nick shares an update on life with newborn twins and why he's still not over the Peter Weber x Bachelor producer d...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Nick is back and now a father of three!!! He tells the household all about it. Later, Alexa Beckford stops by to get into Love Island USA Movie Night part 2, the recoupling, and Karaoke Night. Who was the best? How do we feel about Melanie getting back with Sincere? How is KC still in the game? Plus, more thoughts on the Bachelor producer who wrote...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller is debating if she should invite her best friend, who hates her husband's friend group, to her wedding. Our second caller is struggling to determine what her summer fling wants. Our third caller is trying to help her best friend get along with her future brother in law.  Subscribe for more dating advice, relationship drama, and un...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  So, MOVIE NIGHT HAPPENED!! Or… started happening, at least. Corey stops by to give his take on what's happening in the villa post-casa and we talk all about Sincere and Melanie, KC and Aniya, Zach and Kayda and the mess that they made for themselves, plus whatever Kenzie is doing. Meanwhile, we're joined by the Million Dollar Nannies to learn all ab...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Nick shares his perspective on an upcoming book from a Bachelor producer, the complicated and unethical relationship with Pete at its center, and the blurred boundaries between contestants and producers. Then, Love Island's Sean joins us to talk about life inside the villa before we break down Casa Amor, Melanie and Sincere, KC and Aniya, Trinity an...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Ask Nick edition! Our first caller is struggling with long distance, even though nothing is technically wrong in her relationship. Our second caller loves sharing her new baby with friends and family—but can't shake the feeling that her limited time is being taken from her. And our third caller has been with her boyfriend for four years, but he has never once told...

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Love Island USA's Gabriel joins us to address being labeled "lustful," his relationships with Bea and Jen, and everything going down in Casa Amor. Plus, Million Dollar Nannies creators Andrea and Michelle take us behind the scenes of Ibiza's elite families, outrageous childcare requests, and what's next for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We also...

Welcome back to a very special episode of The Viall Files! Dr. Terry Dubrow joins us to talk about GLP-1s, AI, longevity, Clavicular, looksmaxxing, and the internet's latest beauty and wellness obsessions. Plus, we break down all the latest Love Island USA drama, including Aniya and KC, Bryce and Trinity, Sincere's Casa Amor behavior, and the bombshell whose girlfriend discovered he was on the sho...

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...