RR - thanK you aIMee, VPR, The Valley, SH, & Monica Interview Fallout w/ Joy Bryant & Kate Aurthur

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Joy Bryant and Kate Aurthur to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album and her “thanK you aIMee” song. Next, we have a heated conversation about Pickleball and LA. Kate then breaks down the RHOSLC Monica Case before we dive into how the concept of The Valley was born. Next, Nick takes Lindsay's side on Carl not being motivated. And finally, we discuss the Vanderpump Rules cast and their money problems.
“I need to find the bunker Lala is in now that the Swifties are coming after her.”
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
06:16 - Taylor’s New Album
15:52 - RHOSLC Monica Case
43:20 - Spice Girls Reunion
50:17 - Summer House
01:09:34 - VPR
01:43:36 - The Valley
01:54:05 - Reality Finances
02:01:21 - Outro

[@tor_33]

Every time Nick say “Swartz” instead of “schwartz” my brain short circuits. 😖 lol the problem is me 😅 i just had to throw it out there

[@andreegodbout868]

I am the problem too, then.

[@juliethillbrand4134]

You might not be the problem here 😄

[@Free420Love]

Sometimes he, and too many other podcasters, flat out say it like “Shorts” too. Drives me crazy. It’s definitely not you, it’s them.😳🤦🏻‍♀️

[@sheakiely6401]

Haha drives me nuts too

[@jenmcclelland23]

glad i'm not the only one lol

[@heathermichelle7261]

Lala is absolutely going to turn on scheana! I agree just give it time 😂 lala is loyal to nobody, not even herself most of the time! Ariana and Katie are better off not having a frenemy like her

[@seven92023]

Lala already turned on Scheana 3 years ago. All the women on VPR and other reality shows have turned on each other at some point. Summer House is another example.

[@tonibrooks9719]

I disagree. I think Katie is insufferable and a mean girl. I agree with what Lala said to her.

[@jackiecarter3268]

That's Kristen's super power...she's a sympathetic character. People want her to succeed because she's so flawed. Life seems to kick her hard when she falls down. What's that song, "We fall down, but we get up." No matter her mistakes she keeps getting up. Gotta love that about her.

[@Joholio22]

I don’t believe for a second that Sandoval was ever in love with Rachel. I think he knows going that route makes the audience more sympathetic to him.

[@lolacookie453]

💯💯💯

[@Free420Love]

Except that definitely isn’t the case, it’s just made everyone more disgusted & irritated, because we see right through his BS…and it’s both hilarious and pathetic that he doesn’t seem to understand that, STILL.

[@Joholio22]

⁠@@Free420LoveI’m not buying what he’s selling but it seems like Nick and everyone on the show is in agreement that he actually loved her and is sincerely heartbroken…which I was surprised by because I’m with you. It’s very transparent that he’s trying to manipulate the situation. (Convo at 1:36:00)

[@jotjoker]

Someone please do a deep dive to find out who is the career coach that Carl hired for 20k. What a rip off.

[@jenniferyuma9620]

PARENTHOOD is my #1 favorite show of all time. I've rewatched it throughout the years numerous times. Joy Bryant is a beast. Love her so so so so much.

[@user-vx9lr9fd8t]

41:40 *You know when someone tells you OH MY GAAAAWD I HAVE TO TELL YOU SOMETHING?!* This is what this feels like. When they say tell ya later 😂

[@TheSoadffl]

Loving Joy and Kate on this episode!

[@cristinacendejas5094]

I respectfully disagree with production not wanting a “troll” on the show. Their end game is high ratings. Whichever way possible

[@kellystewart9291]

Agree... doubt there's much cuth when it comes to producing a show..

[@tracim3080]

Schwartz admitted on your show. He met his new girlfriend 10 months ago. The shit that happened with Joe went down maybe eight months ago Why are we acting like we don’t know why he suddenly changed behaviour towards her when the camera was up? Jo denial is one thing but the rest of us should see through the bull shit.

[@lalaa8653]

Nick I think you should invite Lala again for another episode If you watch her pod you would understand her more maybe beyond vpr.. would love to see that

[@jenellehills5352]

I love how Joy knows nothing about Nick 😂😂 nicks like, uh pardon me?

[@msonjohn2717]

Justin is like an encyclopaedia for SLC housewives 👏

[@KD65able]

Arianna said she watched the episodes after she finished Chicago. That she needed to cochise on the musical

[@VAfromNY]

Is there always a second guest when Kate Aurthur is on? Of course you know your own audience, but there must be others like me who would love you to have her as a solo. She's so knowledgeable and interesting

[@user-hw5ui8fv2b]

Lala is Bitter& Jealous, Scheana is a flip flopper and a pick me. Ariana and Katie are better off.

[@user-vx9lr9fd8t]

*Just caught up with this episode I can’t believe how many Commenters empathized with Monica* during the interview. *With that being said I hope she heals from losing her Rainbow Baby* 🙏🏽

[@anamarquezkoch4392]

If Heather "doesn't remember " then why not just say I black out and don't remember? I think Jen Shah holds A LOT of secrets abt these women n tht is why they r so tight lipped abt her

[@tanisracket]

Re: Summer House The whole "he has a job it's the show!" is especially weak here because the premise of the show is young professionals who work during the week and party during the weekends. I struggle to see why an unemployed person (particularly a newly sober one who purports their sobriety is of utmost importance) would need to involve themselves with Share house at all. The hard truth is that Carl Radke is entirely unemployable. Always was and likely always will be.

[@amberstenses7912]

Nick! Start watching Below Deck now! Start when Kate Chastain and Captain Lee were on. You will love!

[@ZEBEEtheoriginal]

Love Nick but this is why it was annoying that they didn't cover Summer House last week. Nick got an opportunity to NOT discuss how Ciara has an entire segment devoted to her missing West and that Paige later revealed to West, in this episode that Nick ignores, that Ciara missed him the entire weekend. Nick is going to hang on to this "Same " text narrative for the rest of the season and ignore everything else Ciara does to reassure West. Not only that but it was not West who posted the pictures of her at his family's ranch but his parents who posted her. They're clearly done-zo but Nick is acting like this us sad to me because he does not seem to believe Ciara is actually into West eventhough Ciara made it very clear she was afraid he would reciprocate not her feelings. They both were simply not being clear with each other. I feel like other men are underestimating West as a viable prospect for women. West is not a charity case. He is a catch.

[@rhiconnect]

When are you going to start reviewing Villa Rosa?

[@IkevinNew]

Nick saying the girl who hooked up with Jesse on Summer House being the only reason to go on camera would be to start an only fans is misogynistic. Slut shaming to a T.

[@ruthdahl5551]

He also says Sandoval should have only fans.

[@lauramoor7730]

I didn’t know what pinky ponky ball was since 3 weeks ago

[@Kai-wz8uy]

how many songs have cars rhyming with bars on this album?

[@sandralinke9150]

Well Lala Kent says non stop BS for publicity She has become sooooo annoying

[@lolacookie453]

Watch what Ciara and West say on last weeks after show, they are so NOT in a relationship, their facial expressions while talking about each other are filled with contempt

[@sterlingstevens4194]

thiiiissss and everything they post on ig lol something happened

[@DianaCameron-ux6tp]

Are we all going to ignore that Scheana & Brock are regularly putting makeup on their toddler like it's totally a normal thing??!

[@user-cc5iy8up5z]

New subscriber here! Obsessed with all of you! BUT.......what's up with that RUG in the studio?? I can't stop staring at it and thinking about how I want to vacuum it! It's super distracting! Please get help with a new rug! Xo

[@taylorstewart9549]

Sandoval was in love with the sneaking around & the rush he got from getting away w his affair in front of everyone. He was not actually in love w Rachel.

[@iamheatheranne]

Pat Mahomes and Travis are investors in a restaurant/pickelball chain called Chicken ' Pickle. That's why Taylor was playing with a Chiefs paddle 😊

[@ruthdahl5551]

It’s a fun place! I live in Kc. I’ve seen people of all ages there.

[@hayleecooper874]

OMG, joy is from honey. I was thinking for so long god I recognise her.

[@ningyding]

OMG I love Joy from Parenthood. Her skin is glowing. This woman is 49 years old people!!!! She looks like she’s 20. Goddess

[@EmilyPierce-xi1dq]

I also feel like Paige and Ally have a much gentler but firm approach. Because Craig and James are just as sensi as Carl. Plus being friends turned lovers can affect the way someone responds to advice or being pushed differently than just falling in love with someone you didn’t know before.

[@listedbyMelissa]

there would be no show if it consisted of Katie and Ariana. Don't be a boxer if you are against punches... time to get out of the ring.. The joy of the show is seeing a group that can take shake ups but not break up. It's great for those that would never fathom this dynamic and relatable for those that are familiar with it. I grew up with a group like VPR and we weren't Infront of cameras and interestingly I found a lot of profound wisdom there where others might find this group dynamic as immature it actually takes a lot of maturity to let bygones be bygones and learn boundaries without omitting people from your life. I am not as close anymore with some but I can still be around them and cordial for the sake of our group because we love each other and learn alot in learning to move forward, I appreciate the growth and wild life stories we have.

[@Appu3]

Kate’s effort to make us think badly of Monica didn’t work. Heather is NOT trustworthy herself!!

[@sandralinke9150]

Pickle Ball has been around for the last 15+ YEARS….all over the country but hit bigger cities in the last few yrs

[@MegaJstar13]

Tom and Rachel were pushed by production. Go watch Scheena’s wedding dress designer talk about how him and his husband were asked to move so they could “ set up a shot” at that table where everyone watched and cheered while Tom and Rachel kiss 🤢

[@ruthdahl5551]

That was an obvious set up.

[@dianehurlebaus7194]

Nick….. DANIELLE and the ballon guy hooked up. It showed them

[@nairnair7726]

Notice that Ariana never has Katies back when Lala goes for Katie, but Katies always has her friends back

[@jackiecarter3268]

Well, most adults would only verbally support / defend a friend if the friend wasn't present at the time...or if present, needed the support to hold their own against a foe. Katy doesn't need verbal support (she's a boss "B"), also I can't recall Lala saying anything negative about Katy to Arianna, when Katy wasn't present.

[@nairnair7726]

@jackiecarter3268 . Well, you need to re watch the show . My opinion , even if you are an adult or not. It's nice to have verbal support in an adult level, especially when someone wrongs you and tries repeatedly to put you down as Lala has been doing. I also think Katie would appreciate it since Katie always supports Ariana verbally. You can notice when Lala is defensive and puts her wannabe gangsta act towards Katie, that Ariana plays clueless and lets Katie take the argument. Also, many of the arguments Katie has had with Lala are because she supports her friend. Is not even her fight. But you are right, Katie is a boss.

[@jackiecarter3268]

As far as Arianna was aware, all the ladies were supportive friends. Most people let friends with opposing views work out their difficulties (if they don't need help to hold their own). Sometimes friends jumping in a disagreement to defend one person can escalates the situation. I'm sure if Arianna knew what was being said behind her back, she would have given a different context to their (girl power) relationships and how she reacted to them individually

[@tracim3080]

Katie didn’t need defending she was doing just fine defending herself I’m not sure if you realize this, but Lala backtracked hard at the end of that convo

[@nairnair7726]

@jackiecarter3268 and sometimes, as a friend, you need to step in. Ariana never has. That's the difference

[@Dogmama3]

I just hope Brittany didn’t give Jax MaMaw’s beer cheese recipe!

[@cierragayler]

I agree with nick with Joe like come on girl, she was only hearing and seeing what she wants from Tom and she obviously always wanted Shawartz like couldn’t latch onto him quick enough, to drop friends.

[@Dogmama3]

Flying Monterey if you can is sweet!

[@hrpt6503]

I call bs that the women of SLC didn’t know about reality von tease or never talked about it. Thought Kate would have a good take but it wasn’t as smooth and clear. She just talked to Heather more and the producers who want to protect the cast.

[@user-hw5ui8fv2b]

Wow is this older lady? I love her

[@jjoneshot]

People that come for Katie just because of Ariana. Leave her alone, like Nick said she is literally the only one consistent lol

[@ruthdahl5551]

Careful Natalie, Nick looks for a way to monetize everything! If things go bad he will want you on only fans.

[@user-hw5ui8fv2b]

ARIANA WAS BUSY, why would she risk getting distracted from the BIGGEST opportunity in her Career. I don’t blame her.

[@hrpt6503]

The Onlyfans comment did not land as Nick hoped for😂

[@cindicleee]

❤❤

[@crystalhaiku]

The girl with the orange glasses has a cringeworthy, janky laugh - kinda grates on my ears.

[@LA-ty2ug]

It’s funny that you call her “that girl.” Her name is Joy Bryant. She’s a great actress that starred in award-winning shows and movies one being with the legendary Denzel Washington. I’m surprised she’s even on this podcast lol.

[@sam11297]

@@LA-ty2ugshe said “the girl”, not “that girl”. Big difference in connotation. Just because she’s been in movies with Denzel doesn’t mean her voice and laugh isn’t cringey! 😂

[@More_beauty]

Pickle ball started in the Pacific Northwest and not at a country club

[@amaesenam8768]

Joy Bryant is a goddess and legend.

[@TeeVaPool]

Nick your buddy Tom Schwartz NEVER watches any of the VPR episodes and has admitted it!!

[@mimifanet]

Joy is so gorgeous

[@jancarmy5749]

There is nothing “ick” about David Beckham.

[@sandralinke9150]

Lala had a amazing opportunity as a mother of two girls to do a kick ass job of showing women supporting women…& that would have made a great show. She’s not “good tv” now…she’s showing herself to be a desperate hypocrite and is quite frankly ruining the show

[@AMBERHINOJOSA-de7ot]

Honestly I watched 10 mins of Monica’s interview and it didn’t seem genuine and I got annoyed and just didn’t even listen to the rest. Congrats on her pregnancy but theirs no accountability thats she’s taken.

[@eyanandaahmed308]

a partner who loves u wouldn’t constantly try to convince u to leave a mental facility before ur ready. tom did not love rachel. you’ve fallen for his lies

[@mironoanaalexandra3268]

bethanny and lala are sooo similar. soo.

[@goriamofolos]

it is so annoying that the show-haord woman totally ignores nicks co-worker. so fucking rude. every time she speaks to her she doesn't even look in her direction

[@kristinemontellano2664]

There was nothing wrong with what stassi and Kristen did with faith. Watch the video of the crime, it looks JUST like her.

[@kristinemontellano2664]

You guys are ridiculous bc you didn't even watch the video, it did look like her.

[@lolacookie453]

Where can I find the video?

[@andypatterson1077]

Kate is buying Heather Gay's shit way too much.

[@MegaJstar13]

Kate isn’t gonna bite the bravo hand that feeds her. Same with all the podcasted who’ve turned on their love of Miss Frankel.

[@taylorpaigespencer]

Joy’s laugh is a little cringe……

[@beccahogan7976]

I totally get Lala’s point of view. It takes more effort to be upset with someone than to forgive them.

[@ebstudio9525]

Jesse is hot 🔥🔥🔥

[@claudiapawlak6894]

How high is your household ? All the tools , clothing , cars, furniture, are in every Ethnic . Where is Saturday family night ? Sunday is restaurant & evening coffee cake torts . Some of this housewives is fake . What looks good on you & your better half . Some Cultural Mother in laws & Son in laws get along very well . All the young memories !

[@seven92023]

The women on SH and VPR are so awful. Kate Arthur said "she wanted women to unite and take down these men". So in other words open misandry. These shows expose how fake female friendships are and how weak the men are. When they don't chew on the weak men, women turn on each other. To correct Nick, men like Carl (over 6 feet and 6 figure income) are top 3% of men just by those two standards. Yet they act soft and weak, allowing those awful women to speak or treat them like they do.

[@KMikael796]

WE WANT MONICA BACK. We don’t care if she lied . She was good tv . Sorry Kate. You seem like a nice person. But we’re not here for boring chit chats with holier than thou housewives. We want mess. Monica is mess and great tv

[@malleloof2001]

Kate Arthur is so bias, we know you love heather lying Gaye😅

[@nicolerenee3708]

Note to your guest : I don’t think this country can get any worse then it is now and you don’t speak for everyone in this country when you say you need Taylor till at least this election is over. Trump 2024 !

[@tracim3080]

As a Canadian who has known Trump as an failed businessman who defrauded everyone he met who hosted a reality show how can you possibly want Trump to represent your country to the world? He’s an idiot, who has Twitter fights with your other Congress members like he’s 13 years old He also upped taxes for the majority of your people, and gave your rich a huge tax breaks and you guys now no longer have the right for an abortion a very essential medical treatment because of Trump and who he put in the Supreme Court What are you proud of when you say vote trump 2024 or you hoping to get even more depressing lives in USA? I mean, as it stands, you guys are already way behind the standard of living for the majority of the world You have overprice education that prove to be defrauded, you don’t have basic access to healthcare as a right, you don’t have half the workers rights that other countries do, you don’t even have maternity leave as a right and most countries are in the process of have paternity leave as rights if they don’t already, you work the most hour for the lowest wages, you have a 64% poverty rate.

[@tracim3080]

You realize trumps the reason you guys no longer have the right to an abortion? He also increased the taxes on the lower and middle classes and gave the wealthy people a huge tax cut. Oh and he acts like a 13 girl on tweeter As a Canadian I really don’t get Americans who fall for the international con man. I mean the world has known since the 90s this guy can’t be trusted but you decide to elect him to represent your people?

[@emilykathleen6959]

So some swifties think thank you Aimee is actually about Karlie Kloss because there is speculation that Karlie had a hand in helping scooter buy Taylor’s masters and in the song there’s a line that says I changed your name and any telling signs, which like she’s literally spelling it out which is very obviously a telling sign and then there’s the lyric that your daughter will come home singing a song only you and I will know is about us and we know all the songs that are about Kim, there’s no hiding which ones are about Kim and Kanye, but everyone’s only speculated on which ones are about Karlie. When she first announced her album her website “crashed” and said redherring, so I think everything with this album is sort of a red herring. We thought she was going to drop rep and then she did this, we thought it was going to be all about Joe but it’s mostly about Matty, there’s a song that you might think is about Travis but is actually about Matty too (the Alchemy) so I think she’s throwing us off with a lot of things. Just a different take, love that you guys are swifties! 🫶🏻

[@hawazennnnn]

she literally spelt KIM.

[@emilykathleen6959]

@@hawazennnnn that was my whole point. We obviously just assume it’s about Kim because it’s spelled out but in the song she says I changed any clues, which is why it would be a red herring.

[@jerrysdancer3769]

Justin should sit at the desk. It does seat 2 💺💺