The Viall Files

On today's episode of Ask Nick our first caller is in a rotating pattern with the same guy: they hook up, they try to define the relationship, and then they break up. She, however, keeps reaching out to him when she ends other relationships to hook up and needs to understand both of their choices. Our second caller was thrown into a long distance relationship because of school and is feeling like...

Today on the Viall Files, Nick sits down once again with friend-of-the-show, the inspirational Tyler Merritt. Tyler and Nick don't hold back, diving right into Tyler's new book, I Take My Coffee Black , where he recounts hilarious stories from his life while weaving in lessons on privilege, the legacy of lynching and sharecropping, and so much more. In their raw conversation, Tyler shares with us...

Today we recap Bachelor In Paradise with  one of our recap staples Dave Holmes. Dave and Nick break down two nights of Paradise which is not an easy task with these drama filled episodes. They have your hot takes on everything from fights with Mari & Demi & Aaron & Thomas , Bachelorette Becca hitting the beach, Tia & Kendals arrivals, contestant exits, and couple changeups. So strap in cause there...

Today on another edition of Ask Nick, we begin with someone who is into her neighbor and thinks she's been obvious about it but he still hasn't taken the bait. Should she be more direct or is he just not into it? Next, we talk to someone who is having trouble bringing up issues with her boyfriend for fear of being 'dramatic' or that it will turn into a fight. She learns, though, that the real stru...

Today Nick is joined by host of the Hoot & A Half podcast and popular internet phenom, the charming, Matt King. Nick and Matt jump right into it talking about how Matt overcame his fear of public speaking to become a competitive speech champion, how he moved past heartbreak to find love again, and how he got his girlfriend to stay interested at the start of dating. Matt also shares his thoughts on...

Today on the Bachelor in Paradise recap Nick is joined by the one, the only: Lance Bass. With a lot happening, Lance and Nick have much to talk about so they jump right in discussing Demi's pot-stirring antics, his thoughts on the hard-to-read Brendan, and whether Thomas might be a tiny bit of a sociopath. They also discuss Connor's country music, Marissa's sex-positivity, and Riley's awesome swag...

On today's episode of Ask Nick we begin with a woman who never got a DNA test on her daughter to find out which of the two men she slept with was her father. Years later she is realizing that it's not who she thought it was and doesn't know if she should to tell him. Our next caller knows he is addicted to porn and has found his dream girl but knows his addiction is getting in the way of their rel...

Today we are joined by CNCO. CNCO is a Multi-platinum and Latin Grammy nominated boy band racing up the charts and they are opening up and sharing more about their lives with us like they never have before. The guys sit with Nick to discuss losing a member of their band, heart break, relationship boundaries, sliding into DM's, trying to find love, what they are looking for in girl, insecurities, a...

Today we recap Bachelor In Paradise with television personality and friend of show Cathy Kelley. Nick and Cathy cover all the hot button topics in Paradise including David Spade, Karl & Victoria's  first impressions on the beach, age differences, grocery story Joe, and Tre's uncle!. Then they dive in on whether they thought any of the couples spoke before the show and their predictions for who the...

On today's episode of Ask Nick we begin with a woman whose boyfriend accidentally texted her porn which led to a serious discussion about porn and their relationship. Our second caller broke up with her boyfriend when his ego and lack of empathy for other people started to take a toll on their relationship. Next, we speak with a woman who was confused when she and her boyfriend stopped having sex...

Today we are joined by Bachelorette contestant Greg Grippo. Nick asks him all the questions you want the answers to and nothing is held back. What is the real story about acting school? Does he have regrets now that he is able to watch it all back? How did he end up on The Bachelorette? What was said in the moments we did not see? Was there anything that could of been said that would have made him...

Today we recap The Bachelorette finale with friend of show Mina Kimes and Psychologist Dr. Diane Strachowski. In breaking down the episode, we cover attachment theories, setting relationship boundaries, empowerment, and more. These topics clarify Katie choosing Blake, Justin's exit, Katie and Greg's conversation, and family dynamics. This team is just what the doctor ordered to take a clinical loo...

On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with a woman who has been with someone for 3 years and he continues to break up with her over things she considers petty. But she needs to recognize why it may not be petty to him, especially if it involves an ex. Our next caller has an issue with over-romanticizing her relationships and future-tripping way before she should be. Low energy is the issue with...

Welcome to a bonus episode of The Viall Files. Today we are joined by Dr. Alexandra Solomon. Over the last two decades, Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon has become one of today's most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her work on Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the world. Dr. Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern...

Sex, Infidelity, Fantasy, Marriage, and Netflix! That is right, today on our 300th episode Nick and guest, Missi Pyle, take the time to break down the popular Netflix series Sex/Life. You may know Missi from  Gone Girl, Dodgeball, Galaxy Quest  and long list of other fan favorite films. She came to us right off of a film set working with the same prosthetics team as  Sex/Life's and Missi helps us...

Today we are recapping The Bachelorette with the one and only, Wells Adams. Nick and Wells' experiences on this show, make the discussion about this incredibly dramatic episode ridiculously insightful from an insider perspective only they can serve up. Hometowns, family heroes, the Greg breakup, Katie's reactions, predictions, and heartbreak, the guys cover it all. Nick also tries to press Wells f...

On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with someone who has made a self-proclaimed mess of things by cheating on her boyfriend with someone in her friend group. Next, we speak with a woman who is out of a situationship but in wanting closure from her ex she, is realizing that what she really needs is to get her anger out and stop replaying things in her head. Our next caller is wondering how, aft...

Dr. Maya Shankar is a behavioral scientist that discusses with Nick how it is possible to change people's minds not only in personal relationships, but also on a global scale. They dive deep into topics like social norms, narcissism, power dynamics, personal biases, and even The Bachelor.  Maya is currently the Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google and is the creator, host, and executi...

The Bachelorette Recap With Tristan Watson    Today we are recapping The Bachelorette with Tristan Watson. You may know Tristan from his live recaps on his socials and we had to get him in the studio to see what he would say in person.  In this breakdown we all have thoughts about Thomas not being at the tell all in person, Michael's exit and what would it look like if he were to become The Bachel...

On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with talking about cheating. Our first caller's boyfriend cheated on her with his ex who is still in their friend group. She forgave him but she is around this ex on a regular basis and is finding it hard to not have anxiety about the situation. Next, we speak to someone who considers herself to be the D.U.F.F. (designated ugly fat friend) in her friend grou...

On today's episode of The Viall Files we are joined by recording artist, Olivia Obrien. Olivia uses so much of her personal life in her writing and music and she is not shy about sharing those stories with us today. Relationships, mental health, insecurities, and the challenge to overcome it all, not only leads to a reflective and honest conversation between Nick and Olivia, but also to some reall...

Today we are recapping The Bachelorette with one of our favorite television personalities, the one and only Zuri Hall. First Nick and Zuri give their thoughts on the cast of Paradise and what they are looking forward to the most with some of their favorite cast members. Then we break down this weeks episode, covering everything from Greg's second one on one, thoughts on fantasy suites, Andrew's ex...

On today's episode of Ask Nick we begin by speaking with someone who says she is "highly emotional" and working on it in therapy, but doesn't think that her boyfriend should poke at her insecurities when they get into a fight. Second, we have  a woman who's friendship with a guy has grown into something more, but he is moving to a different country and after a month of starting to date each other...

On today's episode of The Viall Files we are joined by the legendary Steve-O. You know him from MTV's Jack Ass, his stand up comedy, or just from being the guy that makes your jaw drop with his stunts.  If you are only familiar with Steve-O from Jack Ass, this episode may have you getting to know him in a whole new way as he and Nick have an extremely insightful conversation about his sobriety and...

Today we are recapping The Bachelorette with recording artist MAX who was on this weeks episode, and after a week of living on the same floor with the guys he has some amazing behind the scenes tea that we could not get enough of. Nick and MAX get into Connor's exit, Justin & Katie's chemistry in person, Hunter's fall from grace, and perhaps answer some of MAX's fan boy questions.  We have an in d...