The SUR Files

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 standing up against the Janet Hive. Schwartz's Sex Dream about Lala. Audio responses from Katie and Scheana regarding their friendships with Lala. Joshie goes OFF on Danny Booko on how he's treating his wife this season and how he was speaking to Lala at the end of this week's episode. 

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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 

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On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie reflects on a big week of viewership on our TikTok Page and interactions with Stassi Schroeder. Has Anybody Checked On Scheana? Hear her response to everything. Plus, a full breakdown on the state of The Valley and a complete review of Season 3 - Episode 5: The Hive Mentality. 

Comment down below, have you been enjoying this season of The Valley? Will Jax Taylor come back? 

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On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie reflects on the 10 year anniversary of The Hoots Podcast and provides a mental health/life update from Florida. Chapter 16: The Whole Truth from Scheana Shay's Memoir. Plus, a full review of The Valley Season 3 Episode Four: Mariposa Momma, featuring a signature and raw/vulnerable fight that Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick had. The first face-to-face conversation with Danny and Jason, plus Schwartz still being a Bassit Hound. 

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On this weeks edition of The SUR Files, Joshie reads Chapter 15: Notes On A Scandal from Scheana Shay's Memoir. Plus, a full review of The Valley Season 3 Episode Three: The Santa Clarita Trail, touching on the tension between Jasmine, Lala and Michelle. Brandon exposing his red flags, and a story regarding Tom Sandoval who could've made a cameo on this particular episode. 

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Welcome to Episode Four of #TheSURFiles with Joshie Lopez 

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Topics/Time Stamps 

0:00-25:39 - Intro/Joshie's initial thoughts on the first two seasons of The Valley and his general Bravo background 

25:40-47:04 - Reviewing The Valley Season 3 Premiere: You Can't Sip With Us 

47:05-1:14:49 - Reading Chapter 14 from Scheana Shay's My Good Side Memoir 

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Also, check out my audiobook "#Scandoval" by Joshie Lopez in the archives 

#TheValley #BravoTV #LalaKent #FYP 

#Scandoval by Joshie Lopez explores one of reality television’s most explosive cultural moments—the scandal that erupted when Tom Sandoval’s affair with Rachel Leviss shattered his long-term relationship with Ariana Madix.

What began as a shocking betrayal on Vanderpump Rules quickly escalated into a full-blown cultural phenomenon, transcending the boundaries of reality TV fandom and dominating mainstream media discourse.

Through a sharp and analytical lens, Lopez examines how “Scandoval” evolved from a personal scandal into a defining pop culture event—highlighting the power of audience investment, social media amplification, and the blurred lines between reality and spectacle. The book reframes the scandal not just as gossip, but as a case study in modern celebrity, fandom, and the ever-expanding reach of reality television.

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Time Stamps

0:00-3:45 - Musical Intro 

3:46-7:54 - Foreword/Author's Note 

7:55-13:56 - Overview 

13:57-19:48 - Chapter One: Personal Strife 

19:49-25:54 - Chapter Two: Lost Of Direction vs. Mid-Life Crisis 

25:55-32:19 - Chapter Three: Boys Night Turns Deceitful 

32:20-38:28 - Chapter Four: Collateral Damage 

38:29-46:14 - Chapter Five: The Internet Trial 

46:15-52:48 - Chapter Six: Brothers In Chaos 

52:49-1:00:02 - Chapter Seven: Scheana In The Middle 

1:00:03-1:04:38 - Chapter Eight: Clout Chasing vs. Moral High Ground 

1:04:39-1:10:55 - Chapter Nine: Life After The Storm 

1:10:56-1:12:26 - The Final Author's Note 

Hey, guys! 

It's Joshie. I want to apologize for the lack of new content, we've been really busy with moves and juggling new jobs. But, we're coming back next week with the debut of The Valley Season 3. 

In this brief episode, I tell everybody what you can be expecting from us in the coming weeks, including the audio book of #Scandoval written by yours truly, reviews of The Valley and so much more 

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Welcome to Episode Two of The SUR Files with Joshie Lopez and Matt McCool.

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Topics

0:00-15:23 - INTRO

15:24-38:17 - A deep dive look at the first two seasons of The Valley and what to expect in Season Three.

38:18-57:04 - Vanderpump Rules: Season 12, Episode Two, "Manifest and Chill" Review

57:05-1:19:22 - Matt gets us updated on the Real Housewife Universe, RANT on Garcelle and what's to come on Bravo, plus Scheana/Tamra Judge feud. 

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The SUR Files, a deep dive podcast on the iconic Bravo Reality TV Franchise, Vanderpump Rules. 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. 

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Welcome to Episode 500 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, Referee Tony S, and Rob Aurelius 

New episodes of our new project, The SUR Files based on Vanderpump Rules will be dropping soon on this channel, plus anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc.

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Topics

0:00-34:51 - Intro/Opening Monologue

34:52-1:28:32 - This Week In WWE (RAW/SmackDown Thoughts, World Title Scene going into the Royal Rumble, NXT Recap)

1:28:33-2:00:05 - The return of WTHIWWAEW 

2:00:06-3:18:53 - The Back Porch Q&A Session

We hope you guys enjoy the podcast this week. You can follow me on X @TheHootsPodcast, Instagram @JoshLopezMusic. 

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Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNER