The Viall Files

E273 It’s Kevin with Brian Baumgartner

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Viall Files we are joined by Actor & Comedian Brian Baumgartner who you may know best as Kevin Malone from The Office.  Brian has a podc...

E272 Ask Nick - Handling Rejection

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with a guy who wants to know how much effort is too much effort to put into a girl that he likes (hoping that ...

E271 Being Creative with Ben Folds

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Viall Files we are joined by recording artist Ben Folds. Ben has a new podcast called Lightening Bugs which explores creativity, so Nick ...

E270 Ask Nick - Learning To Say No

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of Ask Nick we start with a caller who is a virgin at 33 years old and, after experiencing trauma, is super cautious about dating. ...

E269 Soccer Mom-ing With Molly Sims

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Viall Files we are joined by the model, actress, mom, and now podcaster, Molly Sims. Molly's new podcast, called Lipstick On The Rim, tal...

E268 Ask Nick- He’s Manipulating You

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is Monday which means it is time for Ask Nick. On today's episode we start with someone who is dating someone who says they are in a relationship b...

E267 Erotic Energy with Sheila Kelley

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Viall Files we have one of our favorite conversations with Sheila Kelley. Sheila is not only an actress you may know from shows like The...

E266 Ask Nick - Zero Tolerance Policy

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Ask Nick we start with a someone who is confused after getting a divorce and moving back in with her ex husband. He is saying all the right...

E265 Mental Dating Gymnastics with Christa Allen

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Christa Allen today to have a conversation about life and relationships. Most people know Christa from 13 Going On 30, or Revenge, an...

E264 Ask Nick - I Store My Heart In My Vagina

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Ask Nick we start with a woman who is dealing with someone she dated that just won’t take no for an answer, and is trying to figure out w...

E263 Addiction, Feminism, & Self Love with Kelly Osbourne & Jeff Beacher

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Osbourne and Jeff Beacher join us today for a very honest conversation mixed with a little bit of chaos. Today we catch up with these best frien...

E262 Ask Nick - Test Me, Lose Me

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Monday which means it is time for Ask Nick. Today we start with someone who has been living in a toxic relationship with a boyfriend who tests he...

E261 Introverts & Extroverts With Expert Susan Cain

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Viall Files we get to an audience requested topic: Introverts vs. Extroverts. Expert on this topic, Susan Cain, is the author of bestsell...

E260 A Topical Bachelor Conversation with Dave Holmes

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Holmes returns to The Viall Files today as we take a minute on this Bachelor break to sort through some of the recent topics surrounding Bachelor...

E259 Ask Nick - Giving Into Fear Won’t Make You Happy

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Ask Nick we start with someone who is struggling with the commitment she made to her marriage while trying to work through her husbands cheat...

HOWIE MANDEL DOES STUFF IS AVAILABLE NOW

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and celebrity host Howie Mandel infiltrates the podcasting space with his co-host (and daughter!) Jackelyn Shultz. Together, these two make p...

E258 Life Is A Filter with Jennie Garth & Tori Spelling

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Viall Files we are joined by town iconic television personalities, Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling. Their new podcast 9021OMG gives fans a...

E257 Ask Nick - All You Are To Him Is Not His Wife

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Ask Nick we start with someone who is trying to end an affair she is having while realizing her own issues that made her justify this situati...

E256 Plastic Surgery with Dr. Taban

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of The Viall Files we're talking about Plastic Surgery. Dr. Mehryar Taban, who is an eyelid, orbit, and facial plastic cosmetic and...

E255 Ask Nick- He’s Not A Narcissist But He Is A Dick

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Ask Nick we start with someone who was ghosted by her boyfriend ending their 3 year relationship. Next, we speak with a woman who likes the g...

E254 How Not To Die Alone with Logan Ury

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Behavioral scientist turned dating coach, Logan Ury, joins us today to talk about psychology and how it relates to dating and sex. Nick and Logan dive...

E253 Ask Nick - Traditional Reactions to Untraditional Relationships

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Ask Nick we start with a polyamorous couple that is leaving one relationship to start a new one, and is confused on how to speak publicly abo...

E252 Discussing Cults- Inside the Sex Cult NXIVM With Sarah Edmondson & Nippy From The Vow

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Vow on HBO/max is a documentary that follows the stories of people who were intensely involved in the self-improvement organization, NXIVM. Iden...

E251 Ask Nick - You Don’t Need A Disclaimer On Your Dating Profile

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with another episode of Ask Nick. On today's show we begin with a woman whose friend's boyfriend keeps making advances in her direction an...

E250 The Bachelor Recap With Zuri Hall

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Access Hollywood’s Zuri Hall joins us today to recap the finale of The Bachelor and After The Final Rose. We begin with breaking down Matt’s decis...

E249 Bri Springs Tells All

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Bri Springs joins us to talk about her time on The Bachelor, The Finale, & AFR.  No topic is off limits tonight, including how she first tried ...

E248 Ask Nick- You’re Part of His Roster

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Ask Nick we start with a woman who is exploring her sex life and asks her boyfriend his ideal female type- only to be surprised whe...

E247 Finding Life’s Laughs with Howie Mandel

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Viall Files we are joined by comedian, host, and actor Howie Mandel. A surprising Bachelor fan, we talk to Howie about his fear of reject...

E246 The Bachelor Recap with Jackelyn Shultz

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jackelyn Shultz joins us to recap Matt’s fantasy suite dates on this week's episode of The Bachelor. Jackelyn is the daughter of the legendary...

Ask Nick - No I Don’t Want To Have A Threesome With Your New Girlfriend

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Ask Nick we start with someone who is confused after the break-up of her first big love when her ex calls and asks if she would be ...

E244 Human Design with Jenna Zoe

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Viall Files we are joined by Jenna Zoe. Jenna is a world-leading expert in Human Design, a new system of self-discovery helping reconnect...

E243 The Bachelor Recap With Jason Ritter

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Bachelor Recap of The Women Tell All we are joined once again by Viall Files recap favorite, Jason Ritter.  Jason comes in hot giving us...

E242 Ask Nick - It’s Weird, It Doesn’t Make Him A Weirdo

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Monday, which means it is time for Ask Nick! On today’s episode we start with a caller that has finally brought it to the bedroom with her ne...

E241 Better Together with Maria Menounos

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maria Menounos joins us today for an inspiring conversation about health, energy, miracles and how we are Better Together. Maria talks to us about her...

E240 The Bachelor Recap With Dave Holmes

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Bachelor Recap we are joined by Dave Holmes, you may remember him from his days on MTV as a VJ, as an Editor-at-Large for Esquire, or as ...

E239 Ask Nick - Go For Him or Stay For Me

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Ask Nick our first caller has started dating someone new and doesn’t feel those butterflies. After listening to Dr. Berman she is trying ...

E238 Understanding Psychic Mediums With Chris Medina

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Psychic Medium Chris Medina. As a skeptic, Nick spends time to try and understand the difference between Psychics and Mediums, ...

E237 The Bachelor Recap With Natasha Parker

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Bachelor Recap we are joined by Natasha Parker. Before we get to the recap we take time in the first half of the show to discuss the issu...

E236 Ask Nick - Stop Pretending You Don’t Care

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On todays Ask Nick we start with an update from a caller who’s relationship has come to a crashing halt and she does not know where to go from here....

E235 Butterflies Are A Warning With Dr. Laura Berman

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by  sex, love, and relationship expert Dr. Laura Berman.  Dr. Berman is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning radio...

E234 The Bachelor Recap With Jordan Weiss

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On todays Bachelor Recap we are joined by  Bachelor Super Fan, Jordan Weiss, the creator of Dollface on Hulu.  As Nick and Jordan start to break dow...

E233 Ask Nick - He Is Getting Off On The Attention

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On todays episode Esther Povitsky returns to help us  take your questions but not before she jumps in and tries to get all the answers from Nick abou...

E232 All Things Bling Empire With Kelly Mi Li

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bling Empire is taking Netflix by storm and we are just as invested as the rest of you which makes us excited to have cast member and Executive Produc...

E231 The Bachelor Recap With Rachael Harris

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On todays Bachelor Recap we are joined by  Rachael Harris of Netflix’s Lucifer.  A true bachelor super fan Rachael came in ready to get down busin...

E230 Ask Nick - You’re Not His Mom

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On todays episode of the Ask Nick we begin with someone who is miserable in her marriage and keeps putting the needs of her husband before her own and...

E229 Astrology, Cannabis, & Football With Ricky Williams

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are speaking with Ricky Williams. Most of you would likely know Ricky as a former NFL player but we discover today he is so much more. Ricky ...

E228 The Bachelor Recap With Lauren Zima

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Zima joins us once again to recap tonights episode of The Bachelor. Nick and Lauren immediately jump into their show banter and break all thin...

E227 Ask Nick - Normalize Masturbation

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is back to answer all of your relationship questions and on todays episode we start off with a question we get a lot when it comes to masturbatio...

E226 Breaking Down Marriage 101 With Dr. Alexandra Solomon

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined but Dr. Alexandra Solomon. Over the last two decades, Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon has become one of today’s most trusted voices in ...

E225 The Bachelor Recap With Teddi Mellencamp

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teddi Mellencamp joins us once again on tonights episode of The Bachelor recap. As a Bachelor super fan Teddi does not hold back on all of her takes w...

E224 Ask Nick - Playing House Too Early

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Ask Nick we start with a woman who is trying to get over her relationship after she jumped into it super quick thinking it was her person, a...

E223 Getting Deep With Ivan Hall

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ivan Hall joins us on today’s episode of The Viall Files for a more in depth conversation about who he really is and what we did not get to see on T...

E222 The Bachelor Recap With ABC Executive Rob Mills

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On tonights recap of The Bachelor we are joined by ABC Senior Vice President of Alternative Series, Specials, & Late Night Programming, Rob Mills. We ...

E221 Ask Nick - Making A Stew With The Wrong Ingredients

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is Monday and that means another episode of Ask Nick. On todays show we first speak with aa woman who originally ghosted someone she started dating...

E220 Reinventing Yourself With Alli Webb

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Viall Files we are joined by NYT-bestselling author, former SharkTank judge and co-founder of DryBar, Alli Webb. Nick speaks with Alli about ...

E219 The Bachelor Recap With Nikki Glaser

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we break down the first episode of Matt James’s season of The Bachelor with the one guest who holds the record for most appearances on The V...

E218 Ask Nick - The Update

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You have been asking for it so we decided to put it together… welcome to the first Ask Nick update episode. This week we go back and reconnect with ...

E217 The Great Turtleneck Debate With Brendan Morais

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Viall Files, we are joined by Brendan Morais who stole not only the heart of our friend Justin Long but also, America. Nick fin...

E216 Ask Nick - I May Be Dating A Psychopath

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We start this episode of Ask Nick with a caller that has been friends with someone for 20 years and all this time later sees what she thinks is an opp...

E215 Holding Space With Ben Smith

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Viall Files we are joined by Ben Smith the runner up on this season of The Bachelorette. Ben talks through what it felt like in...

E214 The Bachelorette Recap With Cazzie David

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on the FINALE recap of The Bachelorette we are joined by the one and only Cazzie David. Cazzie claims The Bachelorette is the only thing she k...

E213 Ask Nick - Familiarity Is Not A Prerequisite To Love

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kicking it off on this weeks episode of Ask Nick we speak to a woman who has been dating people younger than her because she doesn't like the feeling ...

E212 Noah Erb, Chris Harrison’s Neighbor

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by one of the most talked about contestants on this season of The Bachelorette, Noah Erb. Love him or hate him we take some time t...

E211 The Bachelorette Recap With Justin Long

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Completing his “Viathalon” Justin Long joins us for this episode of the Viall Files where we will recap two nights of the Bachelorette. As a true ...

E210 Ask Nick - Anger Is Loves Neighbor With Justin Long

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have another extended version of Ask Nick for you this week as we are joined once again by the delightful, Justin Long. Will he tell one of our c...

E209 Drama, Masturbation, & Entourage With Kevin Dillon & Doug Ellin

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever wanted to get your boyfriend to listen to The Viall Files this is the one to get them hooked on as our guests Kevin Dillon & Doug Ell...

E208 The Bachelorette Recap With Raven Gates

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this recap of The Bachelorette we are joined by one of Bachelor Nations favorite contestants Raven Gates. Nick and Raven break down the Bennett a...

E207 Ask Nick - Permission Granted With Chrishell Stause

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks super sized episode of Ask Nick we are joined by friend of the show Chrishell Stause. We are so happy to have Crishell back to give a fe...

E206 Relationships & Sexology With Love On the Spectrum’s Jodi Rodgers

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Jodi Rodgers, the relationship and sexologist specialist from Netflix’s Love On The Spectrum. Jodi started working with peopl...

E205 The Bachelorette Recap With Russell Dickerson

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this recap of The Bachelorette we are joined by country recording artist Russell Dickerson. As a previous performer on The Bachelorette, Russell i...

E204 Ask Nick - Faith, Guilt & Independence

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode of Ask Nick we start with another couple who is trying to figure out how to make sure they have their own independence while bei...

E203 Watermark Your Nudes With Lala Milan

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lala Milan joins The Viall Files today and brings all of her energy and spirit with her. From working at Allstate Insurance to becoming a viral sensat...

E202 The Bachelorette Recap With Joe Park & Manny MUA

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are hitting you today with not one but two guests for this weeks Bachelorette recap. Our first guest is not only a Bachelor super fan but also one ...

E201 Ask Nick - Nipple Sucking

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode of Ask Nick, We first speak with a couple that is trying to work through some issues of her feeling like he is not making her a ...

E200 Episode 200 With Justin Long

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is our 200th episode and we could not be more excited to be joined by Actor, Director, Screenwriter Justin Long. Today we find out how completely ...

E199 The Bachelorette Recap With Fortune Feimster

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by the hilarious Fortune Feimster for todays Bachelorette Recap. It is Tayshia’s first rose ceremony, second round of group dates and...

E198 Ask Nick - Flirtationships

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On todays Ask Nick we first speak with someone who’s boyfriend has an excessive network of female friends around him and she does not know how to ha...

E197 Frost Yourself With Kalen Allen

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On todays episode we are joined by the one and only Kalen Allen. You may recognize Kalen from The Ellen Show but you may not know he is also an actor ...

E196 The Bachelorette Recap With Lauren Zima

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are finally feeling that The Bachelorette is in full swing and who better to recap Tayshia's first dates than the one and only Lauren Zima. Nick an...

E195 Ask Nick - I Don't Want Adorable Sex

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Viall Files we start the week with another episode of Ask Nick. First we speak with a woman who found out her boyfriend slept with his ex...

E194 The Bachelorette Recap With Sharleen Joynt

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On todays recap of The Bachelorette, fellow cast member of Clare’s from Juan Pablo’s season and friend of the show Sharleen Joynt joins us. Nick ...

E193 Housewife & Pony Tail Lover Teddi Mellencamp

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On todays episode of The Viall Files we are joined by Teddi Mellencamp. You know her from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and as the daughter of ...

E192 Ask Nick - He's Like A Frozen Pizza

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Ask Nick, we first speak with someone who is struggling with maintaining her independence while in a relationship she loves, then a driven gi...

E191 Developing A Relationship With Yourself With Ryan Haddon

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On todays episode of The Viall Files we are joined by certified Life and Spiritual Coach, Hypnotherapist and Meditation teacher Ryan Haddon. You may b...

E190 The Bachelorette Recap With ABC Executive Rob Mills

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined today by ABC Senior Vice President of Alternative Series, Specials, & Late Night Programming, Robert Mills. If you want an inside look ...

E189 Ask Nick - You Deserve To Be The Priority In Your Own Relationship

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode of Ask Nick we start with someone who is interested in dating a friend but is intimidated by all the information she knows from ...

E188 A Friendship Built On Voice Notes Featuring Comments By Celebs

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Emma from Comments By Celebs for a little bit of a different episode this week. Nick and Emma developed a friendship by using v...

E187 The Bachelorette Recap With Nikki Glaser

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Glaser joins us once again for a recap of The Bachelorette. Nick and Nikki first breakdown all the group date action and try to answer all of yo...

E186 Ask Nick - He's A Drug & You're Addicted

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On todays episode of Ask Nick we talk a lot about different kinds of relationships. We start with a caller that finds herself confused about her toxic...

E185 Don’t Block The F-ing Doorway with Daisy Fuentes & Richard Marx

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Viall Files we are joined by the legendary couple that is Daisy Fuentes & Richard Marx. After her first divorce Daisy was conte...

E184 The Bachelorette Recap With Jason Ritter

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Super fan Jason Ritter joins us today as we recap the first episode of Clare’s season of The Bachelorette. Jason, armed with his journal filled with...

E183 Ask Nick - Strap Ons & Love Triangles

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People are sometimes nervous to talk about what turns them on in the bedroom, but letting your freak flag fly doesn’t have to be an awkward conversa...

E182 Reality, Crystals, Yoga, & Meditation With Rachel Platten

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by singer, songwriter Rachel Platten. Our conversation with Rachel today teaches us that you could think, you are the most woke pe...

E181 Ask Nick - Moving Shady with JVCKJ aka Jack J

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of Ask Nick we are joined by recording artist Jack J. First, Nick speaks with Jack as we go through what his own relationships have...

E180 Interior Design is Good for Mental Health with Michael Moloney

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss how making your house a home, especially now, can help with your mental health and make you feel all-around better in your space. You...

E179 Ask Nick - He Does Not Deserve Your Butt

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of Ask Nick we are happy to have one of our 10 percenters join us for our first call: a hopeless romantic is trying to figure out h...

E178 Sex Is Off The Table With Esther Povitsky

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Viall Files we are joined by actress and stand up comedian Esther Povitsky. Her comedy special Hot For My Name is out on CC.com and w...

E177 Ask Nick - What, Does He Have A Magic Dick Or Something?

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of Ask Nick we dive right in with a caller who wants to know: when should you intervene in a friend's toxic relationship and how i...

E176 Sunsets Are Not For Sale with Chrishell Stause

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of The Viall Files we are joined by the star of Selling Sunset & Dancing With The Stars contestant Chrishell Stause. Nick and Ch...

E175 Ask Nick - Heartbreak Can Be a Beautiful Thing

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Monday! On today’s episode of Ask Nick we start with a woman whose boyfriend doesn't reciprocate oral sex and is looking for the right way to...