• E1158 - Love Island Historian's Honest Opinion On Season 8
    Jul 16 2026

    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 production, Beyond the Villa, the pressures of reality TV fame, and who could actually make sense as the next Bachelor. You won't want to miss it :)

    "The one thing they can't control is who the audience responds to."

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    03:07 - Anna Joins
    01:33:08 - Outro

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • E1157 - Natalie's Birth Story, Love Island Season 8 Awards w/ Dave Holmes, Plus Ava Dash
    Jul 15 2026

    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, and who was gone too soon. You won't want to miss it :)

    "I love you so much…"


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    Timestamps:
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    00:13 - Natalie's Birth Story
    01:03:14 - Dave Joins
    01:25:08 - Love Island Awards
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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • E1156 - Love Island USA Finale w/ Lele Pons
    Jul 14 2026

    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 online, and growing up with the internet. You won't want to miss it :)

    "I want to give Melanie a chance!"

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    Timestamps:

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    23:26 - Lele Joins
    1:35:38 - Outro

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • E1155 - He's My Boyfriend. Why Do I Feel Like His Mom? | Ask Nick
    Jul 13 2026

    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
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    "I'm not trying to admit defeat. I'm just trying to figure out..."

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    Timestamps:
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • E1154 - Amora, Caleb, and Isaiah Jaay Talk Love Island USA and More Bachelor Drama
    Jul 9 2026

    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 drama. We also get into Lindsay Hubbard calling out the blogs... You won't want to miss it :)

    "KC was corny on the cob. Elotes."

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    Timestamps:
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    08:40 - Household Headlines
    30:34 - Caleb Joins
    50:41 - Amora Joins
    1:06:12 - Isaiah Joins
    1:58:52 - Outro

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • E1153 - The Twins Are Here, Taylor Swift Is Married & Love Island Karaoke Night w/ Alexa Beckford
    Jul 7 2026

    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 about Peter Weber. You won't want to miss it :)

    "Don't ever be a man's first baddie"

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    Timestamps:
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    00:13 - Update
    27:02 - Household Headlines
    36:01 - Peter Weber Fallout
    46:44 - Alexa Joins
    1:48:34 - Outro

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • E1152 - My Best Friend or My Fiance? | Ask Nick
    Jul 6 2026

    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.

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    "I don't want unnecessary drama or conflict at my wedding."

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • E1151 - Movie Night Was UNHINGED, Corey From Love Island & Million Dollar Nannies Tell All
    Jul 2 2026

    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 about the drama you didn't see on their show. AND, if that's not enough, we talk about the Real Housewives of Rhode Island reunion finale. You won't want to miss it :)

    "Real eyes realize"

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    Timestamps:
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    00:13 - Household Headlines
    57:46 - Corey Joins
    01:15:42 - RHORI
    01:34:41 - Leah And Olivia Join
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    2 hrs and 26 mins