Scandoval Insider Brad Kearns Plus VPR Reunion Part 2 Recap | The Viall Files w/ Nick Viall

[@adamsnewman5480]

Thank you Brad for this interview. Thank you for being such a good friend. We're all rooting for her and shout out to Katie Maloney. She was done dirty

[@theresaterry164]

Always loved Katie!

[@troyaturner1979]

Me too! Katie was done WRONG by Schwartz and his slimy ass

[@StilettoCutsQuick.]

Yes Scandoval always treated Katie like dirt. Schwartz should have put a stop to that a long time ago.

[@shannonhodge7795]

Brad’s an absolute legend for holding that coffee cup the entire time

[@TheRedWineGal]

🤣😂

[@baconbacon3967]

[@diehoffart]

I was gonna say.. I've never seen brad not holding a drink, so iconic

[@airicuhh100]

Emotional support beverages >>>

[@lorivarrasse1551]

​@@diehoffart 😮 hbolo 😊

[@krittlebugw4811]

Brad comes in at 26 min fyi.... fast forward yall!

[@SteffyRodriguezAgredo]

😂😂😂

[@Bri-do3br]

Bless you

[@franniegregory6821]

Thank you. This was ridiculous

[@ToughLuckHaze]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@44Paws]

Thank you 😂

[@kenya420]

Rachel is every girls worst nightmare of a "friend." A perfect example of learning from other people's mistakes.

[@jessicaflach3615]

That Valentine’s Day date was a total set up!! Rachel just happens to call brad and see what he was doing? I bet Tom told her to do that so they could technically “spend” Valentine’s Day together which is so gross and disgusting!

[@amberlittle6575]

Agreed

[@kathryn1304]

I thought that too😢

[@elisakatarina1435]

💯!!!

[@savannahvasquez600]

It was probably toms idea to put it in Ariana’s head to invite brad too.

[@amber13000]

That was my excat thought also!

[@tuesdayphillips656]

Brad was amazing! He’s the epitome of what a true friend should be!

[@KS-hi8vi]

How much of a friend was he. He didn’t include Scheana as a good friend.

[@nettiea9384]

I never had friends like this… not even family has ever been this kind and supportive… very telling to Ariana’s character that she has such supportive kind friends in her circle

[@taylorl1214]

So emotionally intelligent

[@christina1764]

​@@nettiea9384 I'm really sorry you don't have, as I understand your post, a loyal caring family or group of friends, please don't internalize it as if it's your own fault, you don't decide which family you are born into and you will find it extremely difficult to change the people in it, so don't try and friends there may be a myriad of reasons why you don't have a stable carring and loyal friend group I don't know you, so I can't give you advice, but since you immediately see what kind of people Ariana's friend group consists of shows you have empathy and emotional intelligence, which is one of the most important things to have to build human relationships, so i think you will make wonderful friends and you yourself are a good friend and maybe one day you will also create your own family 🤍

[@carolines3706]

I think this started way back. I've watched all seasons all over again, looking for signs as a true investigator. In season 8 James actually opens up to Sandoval about his lack of trust in Rachel, James is actually suspecting that something isn't right. And in that conversation Sandoval said something really strange to James. He litterally said "Raquel is not going to betray you" and quick follows up with "And I'm not going to betray you either" why he looks reeeally guilty of something. Why on earth did Sandoval feel the need to clarify that HE would never betray James when the subject is about Raquel potentially betraying James? That's so strange. Sandoval really looks guilty of something as he says it too. And this is from bloody 2019! At the same time Raquel cuts her hair short just like Ariana just did, a haircut that Sandoval always said he loved. I really think this has been an on and off thing for years, and that it became more as the time went by.

[@acovert8241]

Season 8

[@debbyvibbert3177]

I've mentioned that..I think James replaying that loss of mentor hurts thinking honestly relieved to not be with a woman capable of betraying entire friendships..Leaves due to triggers

[@allierae9215]

I honestly think they e been hooking up since then !!

[@Thepoetjewel]

2019 while James and Rachel were planning to get engaged.

[@Penny21691]

Agreed. I’ve rewatched as well and it is obvious.

[@2mis2TL86]

Even at the reunion Schwartz was like “Tom please tell them” and Sandoval barely spoke up to defend him. He left him out to dry. He’s truly a horrible person

[@josephinerawley6683]

Schwartz did a lot worse to Katie and I love Schwartz and Katie did not make a million

[@2mis2TL86]

@@josephinerawley6683 I’m not defending him in his husband role, I was saying on the best friend level Sandoval really left him out to dry. If your friend has your bad and then is in the fire for you and you don’t do everything to defend them, you’re the worst type of human

[@kale.accountant]

And Schwartz is the only person who has had Sandoval’s back. And Schwartz was like their affair middleman letting them either use his apt or keeping watch on Sandoval’s phone. Sandoval is a horrible friend. I hope Schwartz distances himself from him. And the way he told him on the finale “just stay off social media.” No empathy for his friend who got “cancelled” bc of his actions.

[@debbyvibbert3177]

Katie told him there'd be times like this..

[@HeyMLR]

They wouldn’t let him talk

[@sophieh9387]

Anyone who has a friend like Brad is 100% blessed.. Brad you are amazing, I hope all good comes back to you in abundance..❤

[@michelleigbani3515]

God bless Nick Viall and his team. Getting the best interviews.

[@KS-hi8vi]

They aren’t objective. They don’t have the facts.

[@michelleigbani3515]

True, but as a vpr superfan, this was a much desired interview.

[@nfbconnect]

Brad seems like a great friend.

[@rocknroam4]

Brad seems like such a great person. Very calming, grounded presence.

[@QuattroDos]

It’s so refreshing for an insider to come forward and speak so eloquently in a calm manner.

[@r.g.9610]

This was a fantastic episode. A BIG thank you to Brad for sharing all that he did. It's a reminder that "Scandavol" is more than the latest scandal to dominate pop culture, and gave real examples of what it means to be present for a friend in a time of crisis and how important it is to allow your friends to be there when you need them. Ariana is where she is in part due to the support of Brad and the rest of her circle.

[@wellactually.]

Ariana has an amazing support system. I don't think she would be healing in as healthy of a way if she didn't have the people she has.. she's been betrayed in the worst way but she is very lucky to have those core people who care SO much about her to literally make sure she was never alone and that she was eating and all that ... If she didn't have them and just isolated the way she probably instinctively wanted to... I don't think she would be embracing the opportunities that she's been given... And would probably be dwelling in the pain and possibly not even had told anyone and still be with Tom. Idk.. I just think her friends made the difference between healthy healing and a deep depression

[@GNWJNO]

Brad seems like such a cool, chill guy and an amazing friend. I’m so happy for Ariana that she’s got a support group of real friends that care about her. ❤

[@acovert8241]

Super cool!

[@Petunia1738]

WHO is he

[@HannahLynne6]

Brad held his coffee with such grace the whole time like he is graciously a great friend to Ariana 😍😅 thanks Brad for sharing such great insight and being an amazing friend!

[@rageintothelight]

Rachel should be canceled for good because the zero remorse and actual giddiness throughout this whole thing is sociopathic and scary.

[@dayzey40]

And the restraining order...they should be afraid of getting sued for something that happens...she's dangerous to have around.

[@addieperryman]

@@dayzey40 100%. And tbh if s did hit her. She deserved it.

[@melanieupshaw1264]

She obviously did hit her hence the black eye. But to be canceled for being a young girl learning and making mistakes that, let’s face it, happens in life, is just ridiculous! I hate this cancel culture. Grow a spine and stop being so immature🙄

[@Brianna-q3p]

@@melanieupshaw1264a mistake ? It wasn’t a one time thing lol , it was an 8 month long “ mistake “ if it happened one time then maybe but nope what she did is disturbing

[@Marcella1450]

I’m so glad Tom’s plan didn’t work out because I think Brad is right he wanted to plant this seed that they break up and he falls in-love with Rachel. Ariana is so much better off she deserves so much more than what Tom could ever give her❤

[@KS-hi8vi]

Just like Ariana was helping plant the false narrative that Raquel was sweet & kind all the while she was vile to Katie.

[@teresa3940]

@@KS-hi8vi​​⁠ also just like how ariana helped Tom further the crazy Kristen narrative. She’s crazy but not on the level they both made her out to be. That’s how Ariana knows how to combat Tom so well, she knows all the tricks

[@kc6827]

The advice portion was amazing, it's so nice to hear from emotionally intelligent men

[@adelaturlington5059]

i swear Nick talks 80% of the time and not the guests

[@maurinewatkins7997]

The interview would have been so much better if Nick had expressed his opinion a little less and let Brad talk more (at least allow him to answer questions without going on and on). By the time Nick stops, the initial question was lost.

[@boohoo4645]

Also when nicks fiancé asks a question and then he cuts her off and asks a totally different one after talking for 20 years

[@emilyadams8992]

THANK YOU. His fiancé would have conducted a way better interview. You could tell she’s actually seen the whole series, Nick said he only watched the S10 reunion and the S2 reunion. He obviously didn’t do his research and has poor interviewing skills.

[@laceystanton4747]

Yes!!!! Nick talks over and over and it’s so not needed. He says the same things over again too. It’s exhausting

[@TheRedWineGal]

This is only my 2nd time watching this podcast and I said the same thing about Charli's interview that I could only get through a little bit of it. Very disappointing.

[@ginao6810]

The downside of Longford content. There is still a need ask succent questions, even if you have 2 hours to fill! And you can still edit guys, cut the third and forth reframing of the same question out!

[@neworleanss96]

Also- I love Brad. We all need a friend like Brad in our life!!

[@HareyParey]

It makes sense that Sandavols kindness has always been self serving. Think about him being in Jax’s wedding, I think someone would typically be hurt to be removed from being a groomsman and put back last minute. But he was unfazed because the plan was back on he got to perform. He was the best man with tampons for the bridesmaids, umbrellas for the guests etc. Was that to make Jax day easier or a way to centre himself and make HIM look good.

[@lipkin108]

Brad honestly seems like a great and supportive friend

[@calypiper9857]

Omg how scary 😟 I haven’t even thought about how Rachel was around Ariana hating her and being jealous of her the whole time. 😢😮😮

[@marybella24]

Rachel told herself Ariana didn’t want to know because it made her feel less guilty 😂 no soul there

[@Plantlady70]

She actually thought they could still be friends! Unbelievable!

[@ginao6810]

Same reason she never asked Ariana if she and Tom were really in an “open” relationship. She suspected Ariana would say no and she’d loose plausible deniability

[@yolandapaulino5952]

@@ginao6810 true, if she thought they honestly they had an open relationship then she would’ve asked if was okay since she’s super close

[@cynthiadalin4056]

Why wouldn’t she ask her mutual friend if Ariana and Tom were open??because she new they weren’t

[@KS-hi8vi]

If you’re a fan of the Show you know Ariana NEVER wanted to hear anything negative about Sandoval. She had her head in the sand.

[@ArcherGinger]

We had a similar group when we were in my 20’s & early 30’s. We vacationed, partied, went out to dinner & dancing together as a group. A very happy time. This is why this betrayal hits so hard with me. I can’t imagine how we would have handled one of us having an affair with anyone else in the group!

[@morganbatts]

Loved this episode! Brad has such a sweet demeanor… hope they have him back for future eps!!

[@cynthiadalin4056]

Did anyone else hear Tom when he went outside to take break say to himself .I am blowing it!

[@shonasmith8347]

Yes!!!!Tom Sandoval cares more about everyone’s perception of him, versus the truth!!!! A TRUE NARCISSIST🤨

[@kelliecollins8524]

Brad is the kind of friend we all need! What a lovely guy. ❤

[@katiedugdale1816]

I have watched so much content on this topic and this was a truly great interview. Brad seems like such a nice guy and such a good friend and gives a real insight into their inner circle. Love Nicks interview style too. A great watch.

[@myYTchannel00]

Nick glossed over cuz he didnt understand the implications but in Part 1 Brad was saying the Sandoval and Schwartz PLANNED and CREATED scenes to set up on camera that Sandoval and Ariana's relationship was bad. Schwartz HELPED Sandoval set that up. Nick heard that and went into was Rachel's scene with Ariana at finale planned as well. That was Rachel fishing for info. TOTALLY different than how Schwartz helped Sandoval execute his "plan."

[@Ismaetha]

Right!!! Even before Brad said anything those scenes felt forced and over dramatize. I think the affair was happening much longer than they are saying.

[@Free420Love]

It was 100% apparent that those scenes, like the food truck scene, and the scene where Sandoval was DESPERATELY trying to convince Ariana that SHE found him irritating and stupid, etc. were COMPLETELY setup & thought out & practiced beforehand by Sandoval (& Schwartz at least w/ the food truck scene) to twist the narrative & attempt to make Ariana look like the bad guy in the relationship & give Tom an “excuse” for breaking up with her…he had a plan in place for a LONG time. He wanted him & Rachel to be the new, hot couple next season, and keep his beloved high ratings he’s so obsessed with. Beyond disgusting.🤢

[@Ismaetha]

@@Free420Love well said.

[@valeriaissavi9259]

Brad talking about Valentine's Day made me so sad. Especially after seeing Ariana so happy in the video

[@gittyrosenberg8470]

Loved this episode!! We’re all rooting for Ariana.

[@shelbyrobason4608]

Part two of the reunion was a snooze fest. Other than Scheena crying and Raquel saying “oh this is eye opening I’m feeling more regret now maybe I should have written her a personal note or something” like girl…. WHAT?!? It took her crying over how much you hurt her to realize your actions affected her??? So freakin selfish

[@wildalliediazsoto3279]

The peacock version has good scenes between Sandoval and Ariana… a little fight there

[@gabrielladasilva6237]

She basically was like I guess I should’ve sent a muffin basket. Barbaric behavior

[@jakestroll6518]

Speak for yourself. Watching Sandoval try and talk to Raquel without cameras. Watching Raquel tell Andy that they wanted to “get their story right”. Watching how little chemistry Sandoval has with Raquel. Watching Raquel ask about the January sex. Watching him evade the question and get in his feelings over shiny green pants. Watching them Sandoval prevaricate on whether to support Sheana or his girlfriend. Seeing Sandoval talk about Lalas contraceptive choices as a diversion. It had juice. You just had very unreasonable expectations.

[@jessicamailman2546]

@@jakestroll6518 ... the LACK of chemistry between Tom and Rachel is uncomfortable to watch...

[@cynthiadalin4056]

So comfortable please it would better if the showed some emotion to each other then hugging like friends.

[@AMYV3]

I think Rachel got closer to Adriana to spend more time with Tom !!! PERIOD!!

[@ArcherGinger]

Nick, this was one of your best interviews. Great questions and you guys were gracious in giving Brad time to respond in a detailed fashion.

[@suzeeabdelrahman6978]

Bless Brad. Loved his calm demeanor and definitely has good character

[@AmandaHoward08]

I loved watching this. Listening to the call was like a flashback to myself 2 years ago. It validated all my uneasy feelings with exs crossing boundaries, always listen to what your body is telling you 100%.

[@candacehall86]

Brad seems to be a wonderful friend, with a great head on his shoulders! This was a great interview!

[@melisaamaya9411]

Omg, he needs to let his guests talk! He makes like 1 question and then goes on a 10 minute ramble

[@meganmasana1759]

I don’t think Schwartz’s “loyalty” to Sandoval is about loyalty. I think there are secrets between them that they each don’t want shared

[@Cat3deye]

Brad seems like a sweetheart! Loved the scene in the Finale where Ariana touches his arm and just looks at him, true friends. Thanks so much for this interview and this amazing podcast!! This is the really good side of Scandoval : it made me discover a lot of great channels and podcasts!

[@soymajia]

Funny, Brad confirmed that LaLa is not in the inner circle, yet it seems she has been the most vocal and the most profited from Scandoval

[@debbyvibbert3177]

I think he triggers her seeing his behavior mirrors Randall. She was younger than rachett and Sandoval has potential. He's keep jabbing don't get off topic that's his tactic..Swartz is low key Sandoval.

[@laceystanton4747]

Lala is just trying to keep her role on VPR and to stay relevant. She doesn’t have a story anymore especially since her daughter can’t be involved now.

[@megmur1766]

@@laceystanton4747 not true. She's barred from showing ocean but she has a massive battle going with Randall over custody and he's also being sued by like 10 dif ppl. She's got plenty to talk about but I agree when I say her anger is misplaced. Her screaming at Sandoval is the conversation she never got to have with Randall.

[@ginao6810]

Lala has long disliked Sandoval and saw him for who he is, same as Katie. And Sandoval and said some disgusting things about Lala, again, same as Katie. Lala was happy everyone could see what she and Katie had long seen. And ditto for Rachel. And yes, she was triggered for sure. But its a reality tv show, they are meant to make some noise and be dramatic. Love her or hate her, Lala knows how to make a good reality tv scene.

[@jamiek143]

Nick needs to learn how to ask a more simple straightforward question. His questions are longer than the answers from the quests. He ask like a 5 part question or asks the same question 5 different ways.

[@Sun_and_rain_]

Biggest mistake interviewers make…

[@michellecapp1523]

Brad is absolutely lovely. He had so much to tell, would've been nice if he had the chance to say more.

[@katieowen4483]

It’s crazy that Ariana attracted a pos like Sandoval but also the greatest friends like brad, Logan and Meredith! Brad seems so amazing! One thing though is it just me or does nicks questions last forever? Like he’ll ask it but the go on a bunch of tangents? Kind of annoying because I want brad to talk more!

[@theresaterry164]

He does like to hear himself talk, I still like his podcast tho.

[@judithduran5288]

I just thought about that as well 😂 great interview but i do feel like nick takes way too long to ask a question like we want brad to spill the tea and nick won’t let him lol

[@katieowen4483]

@@theresaterry164 me too!!

[@katieowen4483]

@@judithduran5288 yes!!!

[@Trishkaaa]

That annoys me too. Asks a question for like a minute it’s like ok we get it lol

[@mariyaa111]

I personally believe that the m, “big secret,” at part 3 of the reunion is going to be that Rachel & Scando have been sleeping together WAY longer!! I personally believe that they started sleeping together back when she was with James and THAT’s why she left James!! Last years reunion Rachel said that she hadn’t slept with James in over a year.. then at this reunion, idiot Rachel says that she, “wanted to know what it felt like to sleep with someone you love.” I think that’s why she, “ all of a sudden didn’t think James was her soul mate.” And finally, she’s admitted on her own, AND James has said that she was a, “fan of the show and a big fan of Sandoval,” WAY before she got on the show!!’ Ariana deserves SO much better than 🗑️ bag Tom !!!

[@aimeek1540]

I think that scenerio is accurate, I too believe the affair has gone on for longer than they are admitting to.but I dont think that is all of it as in that is the whole reason for the reveal, its a factor for sure. Sandoval manipulator mustache worm of it all, is noticeably trying to paint James in a negative light in this episode. Heres the guy who stoood up for James at the height of his drinking fallout, heres the guy that paid for and helped plan his wedding proposal and he now wants to gaslight James and his behavior because why???? He wants no sympathy for James, not from Lisa not from Andy and not from us. Because Mustache worm of it all suspects this time line is going to come out (and it will) and it makes worm of it all that more of a POS because that timeline shows how he manipulated the entire cast and debunks all the unwavering support of Jamesś sobriety and debunks any real friendship with James as it becomes clear Worm does all of this for show (like Jax said) to make himself look good and the endless stroke of the worms ego. and for no other reason. Now that this image he want to portray is pretty much exposed as a fraud, Worm of it all is already laying groundwork to gaslight James behavior before this comes out so that worm can deflect from what a POS freind Worm has been TO JAMES. This is a perfect example of how (those types) are calculating and set their victims up in order to gaslight them. Rachel did the same to Ariana (but in a different way) with her cringy relationship questions. If this had played out the way Rachel and Worm wanted...the next step would have been Rachel and Tom throwing her answers to those questions in Arianas face.

[@mariyaa111]

@@aimeek1540 Exactly!!!

[@vwchik7777]

That was the most ad breaks I have ever experienced watching a YT video. But DAMN GOOD INTERVIEW! Congrats to your whole team Nick. Killing it!

[@christin92]

can we just all take a moment and appreciate how good brad looks 🔥 well dressed, love the glasses and the hair 👌🏽 first time i’ve actually seen/ heard him talking and i’m just so in awe. seems like such a nice, genuine person 🧡

[@sonjajones4627]

I think he would be a good addition as a full time cast member. Much better than what they tried to do last season.

[@kale.accountant]

I can see why Ariana loves Brad. And his outfit is on point!

[@anamarquezkoch4392]

He was trying to defend Tom with having meds on him like its his own personal business but didn't mind throwing Lala under the bus about having her IUD removed the same day Stassi was announced pregnant. Which is moronic because you don't just "PULL OUT" your IUD it is a serious procedure that doesn't happen on a whim!

[@chabenbuddy]

Also, IUDs expire after like 5 years - maybe JUST maybe, it was time for it to be removed and she's like 'eh I'm engaged, it's painful as hell to take out and put a new one in and I'll probably be taking that new one out in a year to try for a kid so might as well just leave it out - it wouldn't be awful if I got pregnant because I'm engaged to a loving partner" like so so many women do.

[@jakestroll6518]

And so what if she had her IUD removed. Her interview with People magazine at the time said the three girls had a pregnancy pact. They wanted to go through the process together. And even if they didn’t have a pact, you’re allowed to be inspired to have a baby when you see your peers taking the leap. He’s so lame.

[@adamsnewman5480]

That was so disgusting. First of all she would have had to make an appointment Pryor. It was so disgusting of him yet not surprising at all. I mean he is gutter trash

[@ginao6810]

@@chabenbuddy totally. Also covid. I knew soo many women who were planning a wedding for 2020/21, and when it became clear no one was having a wedding for 2 years went… well let’s have baby! We’re going to be stuck at home and we’re only putting it off til the wedding anyway. Lala was alway keen to have a baby, and honestly once she found out her friends were going for it too, that’s just one more reason; we can be in this together. I don’t think it was because she was jealous of Stassi, I think it’s because she was thinking along the same lines as Stassi and in a similar place in her life.

[@meganpotter289]

He said it like she was removing her tampon. He’s so ignorant!

[@SH-ju7hd]

Why does it take Nick 10 minutes to ask each question?

[@administratoradministrator9705]

Yes. the questions need work.

[@brittanyadams6044]

I have been following Brad on social media for awhile now, and have always thought his aura was so pretty and just seemed like the nicest of the inner circle. After listening to this interview I found his aura so amazing and just indeed seems like someone I would love to have coffee with one day. A good interview with someone that seems to be an all-around good guy.

[@alyssavance9838]

Y'all. The postcard was a lightening bolt in the middle of the Arizona desert. Rachel is bonkers and vicious af.

[@JONandCHERIE]

Okay if y’all are this invested in VRR, you need to watch the whole series! I think the context would help with thoughts on Lala, James, Raquel, etc.

[@ArcherGinger]

Brad, Ariana is blessed to have such a wonderful great in you. Thanks for giving this interview so we can have a truer insight to how Ariana has handled the aftermath of this horrible betrayal!

[@pamelagoodman7559]

I appreciated how balanced, mature, insightful, and well meaning y’all’s observations were. Thank you. My final observation is that as we age we all become more of who we are unless we are proactive about our growth

[@KA-eu9sy]

Listening to Brad describe that critical night when Ariana found out. Brings back all the memories of March 2023. Again. Still shocking after all this time. A year later.

[@RubyConn]

Nick and Brad seem like they are both sweeties, and for that reason I thoroughly enjoyed this pod. ❤

[@stephv1472]

I’m too distracted by how Nick pronounces Schwartz and Kristen’s names 😂

[@Seattle_Kiwi]

I think the big secret is: Rachel broke off engagement with James Kennedy because the start of the affair with Tom began in Fall 2021.

[@kennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn1242]

When did their engagement end

[@Seattle_Kiwi]

@@kennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn1242 it was officially announced early December 2021, late November 2021 near Thanksgiving caused the last straw.

[@jessicajay5624]

​@@Seattle_Kiwi2019 is my guess

[@PaytonPlace]

why do I love brad and nick's voices? so soothing.

[@saraderock13]

What a time to be alive

[@sararay03]

RIGHT??!? The best time to be a Bravo fan!!

[@joanne8084]

I really enjoyed Brad! I loved how he talked about her friends being there for her & rotations of being with her. I wish I had friends like that.

[@sarahjay720]

The part where Tom and Rachel were talking in the trailer and she asked about tom and Ariana’s intimacy and his response made zero sense ???? What was that!! And she didn’t seem to question it? (At least they didn’t show a response) that was wild

[@HeyMLR]

That’s why they went off camera

[@nikkiruich238]

I feel like part 2 was really just a kind of “behind the scenes” look at how Sandoval and Rachel are handling things “off camera” - ex: Rachel grinning while all the other girls were crying and how she talked about how she should have communicated with Scheana (it was disturbing) and Tom blowing up because he wanted to talk to Rachel off camera (they’re clearly shady af and want to discuss how they’re going to lie more when Rachel actually comes into the reunion)

[@Savearth1]

🎯

[@aimeek1540]

100%

[@juliasweete5445]

Waited all day for this what is life 😂

[@daisyslovebot]

same haha

[@albanian_anisa]

SUCHHHHAN AMAZING EPISODE,, LOVED SEEING NICKS ADVICE ON THE ASK NICK SEGMENT. TOTALLY AGREED WITH EVERY SINGLE PREMISE OF HIS ADVICE TO THAT WOMAN.. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THANKS SO MUCH TO BRAD FOR ALL THE INSIGHTFUL OPINIONS ON THIS CRAZY JOURNEY WE HAVE ALL BEEN ON WITH ARI, & TOM, JUST SAD SAD SITUATION.

[@kenya420]

🥰I just love Brad. He seems to be a real stand up dude. Very sweet human being.💜

[@selmerashley]

Just an observation/frustration as a listener. Please let the guest keep talking for longer. Nick - you have a tendency to jump in and we can’t get a flow of listening to the actual guest during their storytelling. It happens way too fast and too often while their answering. We want to hear from the guest. Example - Brad sharing how he knows Ariana and Tom … you interrupt too fast and start talking about how you watched Season 2 reunion and the parallels. Let us keep hearing the answer from the guest. It’s getting more and more frustrating and you are so long winded when after you interrupt.

[@USAFVeteran79]

When Nick was talking about Tom maybe or maybe not having a mid-life crisis I was trying not to scream at my iPad. He definitely is definitely having a midlife crisis. He was touring with his “I have to pay for them to even practice with me” band, he had women flirting with him and offering more. Sandoval being Scumdoval was for sure contemplating his life with Ariana. He now realized there was more out there and Rachel was making sure to be there for the “job” of stroking his ego and playing the part of the huge fan girl. Tom is just a little boy mentally that needs to grow up.

[@energywellness8834]

Hi Brad👋🏼 I see you on VPR all the time, nice to hear from you. So happy Ariana has you as a good friend, you definitely picked the right side!

[@steffsrzz4971]

I need a Brad in my life.

[@energywellness8834]

Best VPR episode so far with a true insider with actual facts on the situation, proving we were correct when we saw through Sandoval’s plan and how he got Schwartz involved.

[@BB1990x]

I’m really not going to know what to do with myself whenever Scandoval dies down 😂😂

[@HiThere-tv2bd]

Hopefully get a life.

[@tc2904]

Let Brad talk…He’s so patient and well spoken and all the host is doing is blathering incessantly. Ask the question, wait for the answer. Don’t explain the question for 2 minutes. Host is exhausting.

[@blackmantle541]

Everyone should have a friend like Brad!

[@mckenzieuribe4604]

This is the best interview about Scandoval, hands down

[@marissaceja]

Hi Viall Files! This episode was excellent all around! The phone call part in particular was amazing to watch because of the advice & level of emotional intelligence Nick & others provided/displayed. I also really loved how positive this whole episode was overall from Brad discussing how to be there for a friend in need to everyone’s advice & insights on the call.

[@shiddity]

I think anyone would be so lucky to have a friend like this. He's so kind and caring and smart. I totally thought the hand holding the coffee though was a prosthetic. It's so white compared to his face! Then I saw it move and I jumped!

[@kreyna15]

Brad is so level headed. Great interview!

[@iamthenews5624]

39:51 Tom is a professional at living the double; and he literally found a ready and willing protege to teach his brand of betrayal and deception 😳

[@Plantlady70]

He enjoyed being on the down low. It really energized him! Totally sick.

[@sofiejunk]

I believe that Sandoval is extremely convincing & had convinced Rachel of anything he needed to.

[@KS-hi8vi]

Rachel had Valentines Day with them. She knew they were still living together as a couple. Even if they were having problems. She could have asked Ariana. She’s a grown woman she made her own bad decisions.

[@vita66660]

She said it her self she said “I was hoping they break up and we can start dating” like what a crazy person!

[@bronwyn117]

Great episode! So happy that She has such great friends!

[@lornahudson4454]

So much love for Brad 🖤

[@alexusfelix2047]

It makes me sick that Tom Swartz knew and was making jokes when they went on that camping trip. Like I understand Tom is your friend but how awful of a person you are to make a joke like that in plain sight to Ariana so insensitive.

[@Katheg28]

You all give the best interviews! Cmon Brad. We should all be so lucky to have a Brad :')

[@kimberley6630]

Sometimes i think Sandoval has something over Schwartz. Its such a weird power dynamic for a legit friendship.

[@jessicajay5624]

Schwartz was spooning Sandoval in Cancun for Stassi's b day in the hotel room. I honestly BEEN KNOWN THEY GO ON THE DOWN LOW LOL

[@TaylorMikel]

Thank god ariana has such a strong and loving inner circle. Dealing with somone like tom can be exhausting and crazy making, and the whole TV thing reminds me so much of my parents divorce. We came home from school one day and my dad had come in and taken every single thing out of the house that 'he' paid for, even tho they owned everything legally 50/50, including the FOOD in the fridge and pantry. It's the narcissist clinging to their control over you and it can be beyond maddening, and painful, and just not rational to the rest of us.

[@marinadibona1038]

Perhaps an unpopular sentiment, this scandal has revitalized VPR. Prior to this it was losing popularity. This is the best thing that has happened to this cast, it has made them relevant again. It has gained them a whole new following.

[@dib9003]

Agree, I feel Ariana and Tom had an arrangement to stick with relationship for show, shes mad its embarrassing to her, but they fell out of love along time ago, now she's sitting in the cat bird seat, acting so hurt.

[@mindy561]

Props to all 3 of the hosts...great questions, great flow

[@HRaeN]

I agree that the stuff that was brought up about James was concerning. Especially the part about smacking the waitress ass and her signing a paper agreeing not to sue. And he didn't deny any of it. But no one wants to hear it coming from Sandoval because everything he says and does is a tactic to get the heat off of him, not because he's really concerned about James behavior.

[@meganpotter289]

Sandoval also said he doesn’t go around slapping women on the ass when we saw him do it this season to Raquel behind Ariana’s back. But I get what you’re saying!

[@lillynomad7377]

I think Sandoval is still keeping Rachel on a string so she doesn't rat him out. He is plying her with promises and lies to keep her silent.

[@wafflepizza8243]

the way I was cringing every time Nick says "christian" instead of Kristen lol WHY

[@ashleycollins1506]

Usually listen to the pods but when queen Natalie is on you know we watching

[@kylieshayne]

When he said “pop off dude” I screamed 😂

[@emilyaichele9527]

Right on, Brad! I agree wholeheartedly with you. This was not a mistake, this was a choice! Yes!

[@333Erin]

Love the guests on this show but host will ask a question & then continue talking,asking the same question in different forms for sooo long before he actually lets them answer the question. You forget the dang question after so long! It’s painful