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The SUR Files

Hosted by Joshie Lopez · tv · EN-US · 306 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to the official page of "The SUR Files" a deep dive podcast on the Bravo Franchise: Vanderpump Rules that aired for 11 seasons. The show will be hosted by Joshie Lopez & Matt McCool, both who have experience in the podcast/entertainment field covering Professional Wrestling. With The SUR Files we'll tackle EVERYTHING, The complete franchise, Scandoval, Jax Taylor, The Ariana/Lala Drama from Season 11, Scheana. Plus, we'll tackle The Valley and The Housewives Franchises. We want The SUR Files to become your go-to place for Bravo Content and #VanderpumpRules.

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What is The SUR Files about?

Welcome to the official page of "The SUR Files" a deep dive podcast on the Bravo Franchise: Vanderpump Rules that aired for 11 seasons. The show will be hosted by Joshie Lopez & Matt McCool, both who have experience in the podcast/entertainment field covering Professional Wrestling.

Who hosts The SUR Files?

The SUR Files is hosted by Joshie Lopez. The show has published 306 episodes to date.

What has The SUR Files covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The SUR Files - Vanderpump Rules Rewatch - S1 E3: You Don't Know Jax" (7 October 2026, 40 minutes), "The SUR Files - VPR Rewatch - S1 E2: This Is A Breakup" (5 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "The SUR Files - VPR Rewatch - S1 E1: Welcome Back To SUR" (30 September 2026, 50 minutes).

How often does The SUR Files publish?

The SUR Files publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 306 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The SUR Files?

Booking probability for The SUR Files is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The SUR Files requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The SUR Files's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Joshie Lopez hosts The SUR Files, a tv show with 306 episodes published.

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  • The SUR Files

    The SUR Files - Vanderpump Rules Rewatch - S1 E3: You Don't Know Jax

    Oct 7, 202640 min

    Vanderpump Rules Season 1, Episode 3: "You Don't Know Jax" Do you know Jax? Because Stassi is starting to realize she might not. We're back for Episode 3 of The SUR Files' Vanderpump Rules Rewatch , and this time we're...

  • The SUR Files

    The SUR Files - VPR Rewatch - S1 E2: This Is A Breakup

    Oct 5, 202643 min

    Vanderpump Rules Season 1, Episode 2: "This Is A Break-Up" The breakup starts NOW! We're back at SUR for Episode 2 of The SUR Files' Vanderpump Rules Rewatch , and things are already getting messier. This time around...

  • The SUR Files

    The SUR Files - VPR Rewatch - S1 E1: Welcome Back To SUR

    Sep 30, 202650 min

    ️ The SUR Files – VPR Rewatch Vanderpump Rules Season 1, Episode 1: "Welcome Back To SUR" We're going all the way back to where it all began! This week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez kicks off our Vanderpump Rules...

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    The SUR Files #24 - Danny & Nia Leaves The Valley, Update On Our Vanderpump Rules Rewatch Project

    Sep 25, 202634 min

    WE’RE GOING BACK TO SUR! The next chapter of The SUR Files officially begins September 30th as Joshie launches the Vanderpump Rules Rewatch ! Before we rewind all the way back to the beginning, Episode 24 is packed with...

  • The SUR Files

    The SUR Files #23 - The Valley Season 3 Review + Reunion Part 3

    Aug 21, 202659 min

    The final reunion installment is here, and The SUR Files is going out with a bang! Joshie Lopez breaks down The Valley Season 3 Reunion – Part 3 , where the cast finally confronts some of the most explosive and...

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    The SUR Files #22 - The Valley S3 Reunion Part II Review

    Aug 14, 20261h 6m

    The reunion continues to heat up, and this week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez dives into The Valley Season 3 Reunion – Part 2 Lala Kent is chiming in on practically every conversation , and Joshie breaks down her role...

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    The SUR Files #21 - The Valley Season 3 Reunion Part 1 + Smart Water Gate

    Aug 7, 20261h 51m

    The reunion is finally here, and this week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez is joined by returning co-host Matt McCool to break down every jaw-dropping moment from The Valley Season 3 Reunion – Part 1 ! The reunion...

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    The SUR Files #20 - The Valley Of The Damned RANT

    Jul 31, 20261h 25m

    The Season 3 finale is here, and this week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez breaks down the explosive conclusion to one of the most chaotic seasons of The Valley yet. In the season finale, the group comes together for...

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    The SUR Files #19 - Guilt Tripping

    Jul 24, 20261h 9m

    This week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez breaks down The Valley Season 3, Episode 17 – "Guilt Tripping," as relationships are put to the test and long-simmering tensions finally begin to boil over. This week's episode...

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    The SUR Files #18 - Balls Voyage

    Jul 17, 20261h 10m

    This week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez recaps The Valley Season 3, Episode 16 – "Balls Voyage," as the fallout from Mexico continues back home and the group struggles to move forward from one of the most divisive...

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    The SUR Files #17 - It's My Birthday & I'll Cry If I Want To

    Jul 10, 202659 min

    This week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez recaps The Valley Season 3, Episode 15 – "It's My Birthday & I'll Cry If I Want To," as Danny's birthday celebration in Mexico quickly turns into another emotional and...

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    The SUR Files #16 - Hips Don't Lie

    Jul 3, 202648 min

    This week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez recaps The Valley Season 3, Episode 14 – "Hips Don't Lie," as the fallout from one of the season's biggest feuds continues to dominate the group. Joshie breaks down the...

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    The SUR Files #15 - Liked and Loaded

    Jun 26, 202637 min

    This week on The SUR Files , Joshie Lopez recaps The Valley Season 3, Episode 13 – "Liked and Loaded," where a social media feud spirals into one of the most explosive group confrontations of the season. What starts as...

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    The SUR Files #14 - Schwartzapalooza

    Jun 19, 202644 min

    On this week's edition of The SUR Files, Joshie Lopez breaks down one of the wildest episodes of The Valley Season 3 as the cast heads to Mexico for Schwartz, Zack, and Danny's birthday celebration. What should've been...

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    The SUR Files #13 - Friendships Shaken, Not Stirred

    Jun 12, 202644 min

    On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie asks Chat GPT to do a 007 style investigation of this week's episode of The Valley, Friendships Shaken, Not Stirred. Lala continuing to be just Janet's spokesperson. Can...

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    The SUR Files #12 - Red Flags & White Claws

    Jun 5, 202646 min

    On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie recaps The Valley's Season 3 Episode 10 "Red Flags & White Claws". Joshie has a major rant as he's done with The Cast vs. Danny Storyline about his drinking. There's a...

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    The SUR Files #11 - Till Debt Do Us Part

    May 29, 20261h 4m

    On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie asked Chat GPT to give a recap of this weeks episode of The Valley S3 E9 "Till Debt Do Us Part" Tackling the never ending Danny/Lala/Nia Drama, Jasmine Praise, Michelle &...

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    The SUR Files #10 - Miss Behavior

    May 22, 20261 hour

    On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie talks about how this project represents the transitional period of his life. Scheana's explains her fallout with Stassi Schroeder. Plus, a full review of The Valley S3 E8...

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    The SUR Files #9 - The Valley Season 3 Episode 7 Recap

    May 15, 202651 min

    On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie ponders his future in Florida and internal struggle he's dealing with. Plus, a recap of The Valley's Season 3 Episode 7: Triggers & Tiara's. Big praise for Jesse & Lacy...

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    The SUR Files # 8 - All Aboard

    May 8, 202637 min

    On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie talks about sharing a birthday with Scheana Shay. Plus, a full breakdown on the state of The Valley and a complete review of Season 3 - Episode 6: All Aboard  What you...

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