The Viall Files

E174 Why Have You Been So Quiet With Victoria Fuller

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of The Viall Files we catch up with Victoria Fuller as she joins us for her FIRST EVER podcast. That is right; Victoria has never...

E173 The Loser Doesn’t Go Home At Sunset with Nikki Ferrell

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Ferrell joins us this week as we discuss the final GOAT episode of this Bachelor summer season, Juan Pablo. As the woman who “won” Juan Pab...

E172 Ask Nick - He Is Not Changing For You

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Ask Nick we start with a woman who has two challenges when it comes to sex and dating. She speaks with Nick about how to approach 1...

E171 Be Your Badass Self with Constance Nunes

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Viall Files we are joined by Constance Nunes, the definition of a badass. She has been making a name for herself in the automotive indust...

E170 Bachelor Recap & Hot Goss with Lauren Zima

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Zima re-visits The Viall Files today and joins Nick as they recap and talk all things Bachelor & Bachelorette. How much does Lauren really kno...

E169 Ask Nick - Bumping Into Narcissists

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Ask Nick we start with a simple story: girl meets boy, boy invites girl on a date, boy says his wife died, girl Googles and ...

E168 A Conversation with Suicide Survivor Kevin Hines

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are having one of those tough but important conversations on The Viall Files. Nick is joined by guest Kevin Hines, a suicide survivor who jum...

E167 Ask Nick - My Sexuality is Not a Gateway Drug

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Open relationships and making sure the open lifestyle is being considered for the right reasons is the first conversation on today's episode of Ask Ni...

E166 Do All Vaginas Feel The Same? with Garcelle Beauvais

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by the talented, strong, and sex positive, Garcelle Beauvais. You may know her from Coming To America, The Jamie Foxx Show, Fresh...

E165 Ask Nick - Clarity is a Detox

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Ask Nick we start with the question: what would you do if your friend was found kissing your boyfriend instead of her own? The answer to this...

E164 Identifying Blindspots with Pastor Miles McPherson

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pastor Miles McPherson is a Faith Leader, Author, and former NFL player that helps us continue the conversation around social narratives, racial recon...

E163 Bachelor Recap & Hot Goss With Cathy Kelley

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cathy Kelley re-visits The Viall Files today and joins Nick as they recap Jason Mesnick’s GOAT episode of The Bachelor. Jason’s season was the fir...

E162 Ask Nick - It’s Not a Relationship Without Expectations

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Ask Nick we cover a bunch of different topics. We start with a woman who wants the person she is dating to define their relationshi...

E161 There’s Nothing Mean About Jonathan Bennett

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of The Viall Files we catch up with the infectious Jonathan Bennett. Yes, his hair looks sexy pushed back, but there is so much mo...

E160 All the Scenarios with Ali Manno (Fedotowsky)

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former Bachelorette Ali Manno (Fedotowsky) joins us on today’s episode of The Viall Files as we talk through her experience on The Bachelorette and ...

E159 Ask Nick - Sexual Free Agent

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of Ask Nick we first speak with a frequent dater who is realizing that she is only seeing people that validate her ego instead of...

E158 Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome with Paul de Gelder

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if just showing up for work one day changed your life as you knew it? How would you react? Today Nick is joined by author, motivational speaker, ...

E157 Ask Nick - Avoid the Superficial Experience with Chicks In The Office

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of Ask Nick we are excited to be joined by Fran & Ria from The Chicks In The Office Podcast. The ladies and Nick take on some gre...

E156 The Science of Happiness With Tal Ben-Shahar

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take a deep dive into Happiness with teacher, author, and lecturer Tal Ben- Shahar. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard Universit...

E155 Man Crushes & Life Changing Events With JP Rosenbaum

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Man Crushes & Life Changing Events With JP Rosenbaum On this episode of the Viall Files we are joined by one half of one of Bachelor Nations favorite ...

E154 Ask Nick - It’s Not Love, It's Toxic Stimulation

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Ask Nick: an affair that turned into a relationship after a divorce that is filled with games, no commitment, and a bunch of toxic behavi...

E153 Breaking Character with Chris Kattan

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nick reconnects this week with his Dancing With The Stars Co-Star and friend Chris Kattan. Chris shares with us how an injury on SNL he kept out of t...

E152 Reality Check with Reality Steve

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by "Reality Steve" Carbone today because well … 2020! This conversation is something we never thought would happen but on the The Via...

E151 Ask Nick - If You're Not Growing You're Dying

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Ask Nick, we speak with a caller about faking orgasms in the past with a partner she is starting to be physical with again and how to com...

E150 Look Outside of Your Own Reality with Candis Cayne

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The iconic Candis Cayne joins us on this episode of the Viall Files to talk about her new documentary Disclosure on Netflix and her journey as a tra...

E149 Bachelor Recap & Hot Goss with Trista Sutter

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are recapping the recap with the one and only, Trista Sutter. Trista and Nick go through how the rules of the show were established, how sex positi...

E148 Ask Nick - Stop Creating False Barriers

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are always so grateful for those of you that call in to share your stories with us because you never know how it can help someone else who is liste...

E147 Knowing Your Non-Negotiables with Trent Shelton

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to feel inspired as we are joined by motivational speaker, author, former NFL player, and founder of the non-profit RehabTime, Trent Shelto...

E146 Bachelor Recap & Hot Goss With “Little Big Wells”

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Nick is joined by his friend, Wells Adams, to recap this week's GOAT episode of The Bachelor. As "the guy who took forever to kiss Jojo," W...

E145 Ask Nick - Open-mindedness with Kaitlynn Carter

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Ask Nick we are joined by host of The Bright Side podcast & television personality Kaitlynn Carter. Kaitlynn and Nick really jump i...

E144 Trying To Understand Karen Culture with Sarah Colonna

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you fascinated by “Karen” culture? Well, we are and wanted to take a look into what is going on with this new pop culture phenomenon. Nick & K...

E143 Bachelor Recap & Hot Goss With Ben Higgins

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Nick is joined by the one and only, Ben Higgins. They chat about why he decided to watch his Greatest Seasons Ever episode and why his fianc...

E142 Ask Nick - Have the Uncomfortable Conversations with Maria Viall

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined once again by holistic nutritionist and actual sister of the show Maria Viall. She talks about digestive health and how you m...

E141 What’s Your Type? with Enneagram Guide Jill Moran

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever taken an Enneagram Test and wanted some more insight about your results? Well, here ya go! This week we are joined by Jill Moran who is ...

E140 Bachelor Recap & Hot Goss with Jared Haibon, Tanner Tolbert & Brett Vergara

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Nick and Krissy are joined by Jared Haibon & Tanner Tolbert as we recap the Recap of Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season. Friend of the show Brett V...

E139 Ask Nick - Whipped Cream is Sticky

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Ask Nick we speak with a woman whose husband is looking to create a college fetish in the bedroom, someone whose boyfriend is inter...

E138 Tyler Merritt - Loved, Seen, & Cared For

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Merritt of The Tyler Merritt Project joins us today as we continue the conversation around Black Lives Matter. In 2018 Tyler released a video ca...

E137 Bachelor Hot Gos with Sean & Catherine

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to recap the Recaps and we are excited to get to it this week with our guests Sean and Catherine. Sean Lowe’s season was the first to ki...

E136 Ask Nick - All The Nudes

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Ask Nick we discuss passing around nudes without consent, we talk to someone who found out her boyfriend was engaged to someone the...

E135 Canoes Are Romantic with Joe Thomas

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Nick is joined by retired NFL player Joe Thomas. On this episode we find out that Joe’s biggest game changing moments happened nowhere nea...

E134 Ask Nick - What Is It About Me? With Adam Ray

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Ask Nick we have comedian and fellow Kast Media Podcast Host Adam Ray with us to bluntly answer your questions. Today we have a wom...

E133 Meghan Tonjes - Fat, Blessed & Thriving

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recording artist, YouTuber, & Podcaster Meghan Tonjes joins Nick this week challenging us to to think deeper and show up to conversations without thin...

E132 Ask Nick - A Master Class with Rachel Lindsay

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ask Nick - A Master Class With Rachel LindsayToday on Ask Nick, Rachel Lindsey joins Nick to break down her conversation with Hannah Brown and helps ...

E131 Laura Marano is Chasing Dreams Not Men

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Actor and Recording Artist Laura Marano joins us, but not before Nick shares his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Hannah Brown's Instagr...

E130 LTYH Finale Recap with Kaitlyn Bristowe

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today Kaitlyn Bristowe joins Nick to recap the anticipated Listen to Your Heart finale episode. But first, they talk about Kaitlyn's new song "If I'm ...

E129 Ask Nick - The Biggest Liar

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Ask Nick, Nick dives into how often we lie to ourselves to protect our egos. Nick speaks with someone who keeps going back to her comfort z...

E128 Raja Kumari on Being an Other

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Viall Files the multifaceted Rapper and Pop Star Raja Kumari joins Nick. Raja discusses feeling like an outsider growing up in LA w...

E127 LTYH Ep 5 recap with Arden Myrin

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Arden Myrin joins Nick to go over the penultimate episode of The Bachelor’s Listen to Your Heart. But first, we check in during the pandemic. Then, ...

E126 Ask Nick- Failure to "Finish" with Claudia Oshry

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Morning Toast’s Claudia Oshry joins Nick to answer fan questions about sex and dating. But first, Claudia and Nick discuss cancel culture during...

E125 Paul Scheer - Betting on Yourself

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The hilarious Paul Scheer joins Nick during quarantine. They talk about Paul being there when Nick was announced as The Bachelor, Paul tells us how hi...

E124 Listen To Your Heart Recap ep 4 with Brett Vergara

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by the hilarious Brett Vergara to recap the fourth episode of Listen To Your Heart. But first, they talk about Peter and Kelley's o...

E123 Ask Nick with Sharleen Joynt

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Bachelor’s Sharleen Joynt joins Nick to answer fan questions on sex and dating. But first, they open up about their relationship and their histo...

E122 Slut Bot with Shan Boodram

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Too Hot to Handle’s Certified Intimacy Educator, Shan Boodram, joins Nick to talk about sex and dating. They rank quarantine situations, Shan shares...

E121 Lauren Zima recaps Listen to Your Heart ep 3

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Zima joins Nick to dissect the third episode of Listen to Your Heart (LTYH). But first, they talk about Madison’s latest interview and Peter’...

E120 Ask Nick - Dickmatized with Hannah Berner

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Berner, comedian and star of Bravo’s Summer House, joins Nick to answer questions from fans during the quarantine. They speak to a guy who is...

E119 Ben Higgins on Envy in Bachelor Nation

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Newly engaged Ben Higgins joins Nick to talk about their relationship and how easy it is to fall into the trap of envying other people. Then Ben opens...

E118 Chris Harrison recaps Listen To Your Heart Ep 2

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Harrison joins Nick to recap the second episode of Listen To Your Heart (LTYH). But first, Chris opens up about how the quarantine is affecting ...

E117 Ask Nick - Cheating on Venmo with Ginger Zee

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Meteorologist for ABC News Ginger Zee and her amazing husband Ben join Nick to answer all your quarantine sex and dating questions. But first, ...

E116 Jason Tartick isn't Jealous

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Bachelor's Jason Tartick joins Nick to teach us how to be friends with your girlfriend’s ex. They talk about going back to work in Corporate Ame...

E115 Listen To My Heart Ep 1 with Nikki Glaser

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Glaser joins us to talk about the newest Bachelor spinoff: Listen to Your Heart. Nick and Nikki share their initial reactions to the series and ...

E114 Ask Nick - Teach Me How to Have Sex

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First we talk to a caller whose boyfriend wanted to play video games instead of be there for her during quarantine, a person who is sheltering in plac...

E113 Peter Weber Speaks Out

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pilot Pete talks to Nick to break his silence about it all. He tells us what actually happened between him and Madi, what he thinks of Barb’s reacti...

E112 Ask Nick- Love in the Time of Quarantine

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First, Nick talks about Colton’s new book. Then we talk to a woman who can’t understand why she isn’t “in love” with the perfect guy, someon...

E111 Penn Jillette on Breaking Up in Hawaii

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller joins us. But first, we discuss that photo of Pilot Pete and Kelley! What does Nick think of them hanging out?...

E110 Ask Nick- Sex with my Ex's BFF with Cathy Kelley

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cathy Kelley joins us as we talk to someone who feels bad about sleeping with her ex’s friend, a woman whose boyfriend speaks poorly to her, a guy w...

E109 Hannah Ann- 60 Day Fiancé

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Ann Sluss joins Nick from the comfort of her home to talk about how she’s doing now. She tells us about the Weber/Sluss family group text, ta...

E108 Ask Nick- Cheater, Cheater

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk to a woman who has stepped outside her marriage three times, someone trying to date with a degenerative disease, a woman dating a guy de...

E107 No Panic Pandemic with Ben Calvert, PHD

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we wanted to talk about the coronavirus with an expert, so we brought in Ben Calvert. He has a Ph.D. in cellular immunology, specializes in inna...

E106 Ask Nick - Meddling Moms

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to someone who is feeling guilty for breaking up with someone who loved her, someone confused by a Friends With Benefits situation, a mom who ...

E105 Kelsey Weier and Bachelor Finale Pt. 2

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kelsey Weier joins Nick to talk about that insane final episode of The Bachelor. Kelsey shares the difference between Madi at the house and Madi with ...

E104 Bachelor Finale Pt. 1 Recap with Arden Myrin and Cathy Kelley

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jack, baby kangaroos, and Madison's hand "tattoo" are the stars of the Bachelor Finale Part 1! Insatiable's Arden Myrin and WWE's Cathy Kelley join Ni...

E103 Ask Nick- Nice Guys Finish Last with Amy Kaufman

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

LA Times Reporter Amy Kaufman helps us answer fan questions. But first, she grills Nick on his dating choices. Then we talk to someone who left a cont...

E102 Lady Gang on Mimbo Chasing

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lady Gang (Keltie, Becca, and Jac) is in the house to tell us how to act like a lady. They share some embarrassing dating stories, and they disagree w...

E101 Bachelor Recap with Lauren Zima- Ep. 10 Women Tell All

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Entertainment Tonight's Lauren Zima joins us to talk about the announcement of the new Bachelorette! Then, Nick asks Lauren about that tweet she delet...

E100 Ask Nick - Dude, Where's my Orgasm?

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 100th episode of The Viall Files! Today we talk to a woman who feels like she has to teach men to treat her nicely, someone who found out she w...

E99 Property Brother Drew Scott and Linda Phan on Love and Work

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Property Brother Drew Scott and his wife Linda join us to talk about working with your spouse. Nick and Drew trade thoughts on Dancing with the Stars,...

E98 Bachelor Recap - Ep 9: Fantasy Suites with Megan Gailey

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Megan Gailey joins Nick to talk about the Fantasy Suites episode of The Bachelor. They discuss the evil approach of having all the women stay...

E97 Ask Nick- Gut Health with Maria Viall

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nick’s sister and Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist Maria Viall joins us to answer questions from listeners. But first, they discuss the results...

E96 Fortune Feimster on Not Being Angry

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fortune Feimster joins Nick in the studio to talk about growing up gay in the South. She shares some hilarious stories about her love for Hooters, how...

E95 Bachelor Recap- Ep 8: Hometowns with Cazzie David

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The talented Cazzie David recaps this season's Hometowns episode. We talk about Hannah Ann’s hilarious conversation with her sister, Madison’s par...

E94 Ask Nick with Steph Shep

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Ann Shepherd joins us to answer listener questions about sex, love and dating. But first, she shares what it was like being Kim Kardashian’...

E93 Pilot Pete on Tattoos, Love Languages and Sex Toys

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Bachelor himself Peter Weber joins Nick in the studio to commiserate on the struggle of dating 30 women at once. Peter shares his enneagram number...

E92 Bachelor Recap - Ep 7: Oh Lord with Lauren Lapkus

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today the hilarious Lauren Lapkus joins us to discuss the latest episode of The Bachelor. We talk about Natasha’s pity date, discuss whether Kelley...

E91 Ask Nick - The Proposal Breakup

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another episode of Ask Nick where listeners call in to get advice! We talk to a woman who was broken up with because she is “wife material,”...

E90 Bachelor Recap- Ep 6: Incest is Best with Mina Kimes

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning journalist Mina Kimes joins us once again to dissect this overwhelming second episode of The Bachelor this week. We talk about our favor...

E89 Heather McDonald on Country Clubs, Comedy and Catholicism

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Heather McDonald from the Juicy Scoop Podcast and Chelsea Lately comes into the studio to demand a place on Nick’s Instagram page. They talk about T...

E88 Bachelor Recap - Ep 5: Mean Girls Club with Anne Winters

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today actress Anne Winters from Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why joins us to talk about the fifth episode of The Bachelor. First, Nick shares his strong opi...

E87 Ask Nick - Stuff That Makes Us Feel Bad with Maria Viall

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nick’s sister, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist Maria Viall, joins us to help answer listener questions. But first, she shares some wisdom on w...

E86 Crying on the Roof with Meghan King Edmonds

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Meghan King Edmonds of the OC Housewives comes into the studio to talk life after divorce, how she deals with overwhelming emotions, and whethe...

E85 Bachelor Recap- Ep. 4: Villain Victoria with Robert Mills

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, ABC Executive Robert Mills joins us to talk about the most dramatic episode of Pilot Pete’s season of The Bachelor yet. They discuss the Cha...

E84 Ask Nick - Warning Signs

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another episode of Ask Nick! We talk to someone whose friend may be getting groomed, someone whose friend professed his love, a woman ...

E83 Don’t Waste Your Pain with Tammin Sursok and Roxy Manning

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity actress Tammin Sursok and entertainment host Roxy Manning of the Women on Top podcast join Nick in the studio to talk about love and romance...

E82 Bachelor Recap - Ep 3: Defending Alayah with Betsy Sodaro

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have comedian and actress Betsy Sodaro on to talk about episode three of Pilot Pete’s season of The Bachelor. We talk some more about Champ...

E81 Ask Nick - Obsessed with his Ex

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of Ask Nick, we talk to someone who has been cheated on 20 times, someone who can’t stop obsessing over her boyfriend’s exes,...

E80 Faith, Love and Handjobs with Tanya Rad

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Tanya Rad from the Scrubbing In podcast to defend single people! She shares how her faith plays a role in her search for love, how she u...

E79 Bachelor Recap- Ep 2 with Juliet Litman

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Juliet Litman of the Bachelor Party podcast joins Nick to discuss the second episode of The Bachelor. They talk about the drama surrounding Madi Rose,...

E78 Ask Nick - Bar Star with Maria Viall

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nick’s sister and health expert Maria Viall joins us for today’s Ask Nick! She shares her tips for how to keep your resolutions in the new year. T...

E77 Ignoring the Haters with Gabbie Hanna

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning YouTube star Gabbie Hanna joins Nick to talk about the dangers of living your life online. But first, Nick talks about going to The Gold...

E76 Bachelor Recap with January Jones

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

January Jones joins us for a special Tuesday episode to recap the dramatic first episode of The Bachelor! We talk about January’s top five pics, we ...

E75 Ask Nick- Demi and Deep Dives

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Bachelor premiere day! To kick it off, Nick and Demi Burnett go over all of Pilot Pete’s women. Then we take questions from callers. We talk t...