The Viall Files
The Viall Files

Going Deeper with Austen Kroll

January 7, 2026

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5 min read

🎙️ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: Casual, in-depth interview with hosts grilling guest on Southern Charm drama, personal history, and friendships.
  • The Key Players:
    • Guest: Austin Kroll, longtime Southern Charm cast member since Season 4; beer entrepreneur, known for messy relationships (e.g., Madison LeCroy), bro pettiness, and representing "heterosexual dudes" on Bravo alongside Shep Rose and Craig Conover.
    • Hosts: Nick Viall (ex-Bachelor) and Natalie; sharp chemistry blending gossip, empathy, and guy-talk on commitment/therapy.
  • The Vibe: Fun and gossipy with raw emotional depth—entertaining Bravo tea mixed with vulnerable reflections on loss, love, and bromance blowups.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Austin Kroll**
  • 2 (03:00) **Joining Southern Charm**
  • 3 (07:00) **Family Tragedy and Resiliency**
  • 4 (11:00) **Relationship History and Commitment Fears**
  • 5 (21:00) **Reality TV's Impact on Dating**
  • 6 (28:00) **Friendship with Craig**
  • 7 (36:00) **Craig's Behavior and Miscommunications**

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Show Notes

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper!

Grab the girls, because Southern Charm boy extraordinaire Austen Kroll is finally here! Hear him dish all about his relationships with the cast, all the drama and more! You will absolutely not want to miss it.

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