
Show overview
The SUR Files has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 382 episodes. That works out to roughly 610 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 8m and 1h 59m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Joshie Lopez.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 382 episodesThe SUR Files #15 - Liked and Loaded
The SUR Files #14 - Schwartzapalooza
The SUR Files #13 - Friendships Shaken, Not Stirred
The SUR Files #12 - Red Flags & White Claws
The SUR Files #11 - Till Debt Do Us Part
The SUR Files #10 - Miss Behavior
The SUR Files #9 - The Valley Season 3 Episode 7 Recap
The SUR Files # 8 - All Aboard
The SUR Files #7 - The Hive Mentality
The SUR Files #6 - Mariposa Momma
The SUR Files #5 - The Santa Clarita Trail

The SUR Files Episode #4 - You Can't Sip With Us !
Welcome to Episode Four of #TheSURFiles with Joshie Lopez Please do us a favor and like and smash the subscribe button on YouTube page @TheSURFiles. Also follow us on a growing TikTok account @SURFiles The SUR Files comes to you free of charge where any of your podcasts come from. 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 If you guys want to follow me on X it's @TheHootsPodcast, Instagram @JoshLopezMusic Also, check out my audiobook "#Scandoval" by Joshie Lopez in the archives #TheValley #BravoTV #LalaKent #FYP

#Scandoval (Audio Book) by Joshie Lopez
#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.Hit the Like Button and SMASH the Subscribe Button as we're on the road 1000 subscribers. Follow The SUR Files on TikTok @SURFiles Follow Joshie on Instagram @JoshLopezMusic Time Stamps0:00-3:45 - 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

The SUR Files #3 - Big Update Regarding The Podcast
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 You can follow us on TikTok @surfiles and YouTube @TheSURFiles

The SUR Files Episode Two - Manifest and Chill
Welcome to Episode Two of The SUR Files with Joshie Lopez and Matt McCool.Please hit the like and subscribe button as we're on the road to 1,000 Subscribers. New episodes of The SUR Files will drop each week anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc.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" Review57:05-1:19:22 - Matt gets us updated on the Real Housewife Universe, RANT on Garcelle and what's to come on Bravo, plus Scheana/Tamra Judge feud. You can follow the pod @TheSURFiles on YouTube and @SURFiles on TikTok.You can follow Joshie on X @TheHootsPodcast, IG: @JoshLopezMusic You can follow Matt on X & IG @mmccool24The 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. 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

The Hoots Podcast #500 - The Finale
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.Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends.We're on YouTube as well @TheHootsPodcast. Currently at 1,105 subscribers, our goal is to 10,000 subscribers, so we can become a YouTube Partner, please hit the like button and smash the subscribe button, it would mean a lot to us.Topics0:00-34:51 - Intro/Opening Monologue34:52-1:28:32 - 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 SessionWe hope you guys enjoy the podcast this week. You can follow me on X @TheHootsPodcast, Instagram @JoshLopezMusic. Want to partner with The Hoots Podcast, email Joshie at [email protected] Joshie's work at WrestlingHeadlines.com and ProWrestlingTranscriptions.com 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

The Hoots Podcast #499 - The One Before The Finale
Welcome to Episode 499 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, as the road Episode 500 continues. New episodes of The Hoots Podcast drop every single Friday anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc.Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends.We're on YouTube as well @TheHootsPodcast. Currently at 1,105 subscribers, our goal is to 10,000 subscribers, so we can become a YouTube Partner, please hit the like button and smash the subscribe button, it would mean a lot to us.Topics0:00-15:51 - Intro/Opening Monologue15:52-44:15 - This Week In WWE (Liv Morgan on Stephanie McMahon's Podcast, RAW/SmackDown Recap, NXT New Year's EVIL Thoughts)44:16-58:09 - The Back Porch Q&A SessionWe hope you guys enjoy the podcast this week. You can follow me on X @TheHootsPodcast, Instagram @JoshLopezMusic. Want to partner with The Hoots Podcast, email Joshie at [email protected] Joshie's work at WrestlingHeadlines.com and ProWrestlingTranscriptions.com 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

The Hoots Podcast #498 - Thank You 2025
Welcome to Episode 498 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, as the road Episode 500 continues. Referee Tony S is the special guest this week.New episodes of The Hoots Podcast drop every single Friday anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc.Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends.We're on YouTube as well @TheHootsPodcast. Currently at 1,105 subscribers, our goal is to 10,000 subscribers, so we can become a YouTube Partner, please hit the like button and smash the subscribe button, it would mean a lot to us.Topics0:00-46:42 - Intro/Opening Monologue 46:43-1:46:23 - This Week In WWE (One Final Salute to John Cena, Recapping 2025 as a whole, Chris Jericho coming back to WWE? Plus, Preview for Raw's 1 Year Anniversary Show on Netflix)1:46:24-2:04:40 - The Back Porch Q&A SessionWe hope you guys enjoy the podcast this week. You can follow me on X @TheHootsPodcast, Instagram @JoshLopezMusic. Want to partner with The Hoots Podcast, email Joshie at [email protected] Joshie's work at WrestlingHeadlines.com and ProWrestlingTranscriptions.com 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

The Hoots Podcast #497 - Closing Time
Welcome to Episode 497 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, as the road Episode 500 continues.New episodes of The Hoots Podcast drop every single Friday anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc.Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends.We're on YouTube as well @TheHootsPodcast. Currently at 1,105 subscribers, our goal is to 10,000 subscribers, so we can become a YouTube Partner, please hit the like button and smash the subscribe button, it would mean a lot to us.Topics0:00-14:04 - Intro/Opening Monologue + My first week as a Florida Resident14:05-38:18 - This Week In WWE (John Cena's Conversation with Cody Rhodes, RAW/SmackDown Thoughts, NXT Recap)38:19-48:07 - The Back Porch Q&A SessionWe hope you guys enjoy the podcast this week. You can follow me on X @TheHootsPodcast, Instagram @JoshLopezMusic. Want to partner with The Hoots Podcast, email Joshie at [email protected] Joshie's work at WrestlingHeadlines.com and ProWrestlingTranscriptions.com 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

The Hoots Podcast #496 - Thank You Hunter & GUNTHER
Welcome to Episode 496 of The Hoots Podcast with Joshie Lopez, as the road Episode 500 continues.New episodes of The Hoots Podcast drop every single Friday anywhere you get podcast from, our new home is Audacy, plus Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music etc.Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends.We're on YouTube as well @TheHootsPodcast. Currently at 1,107 subscribers, our goal is to 10,000 subscribers, so we can become a YouTube Partner, please hit the like button and smash the subscribe button, it would mean a lot to us.Topics0:00-22:15 - Intro/Opening Monologue + My response to the IWC/Wrestling Media backlash towards John Cena's Last Match22:16-45:35 - This Week In WWE (John Cena's Conversation with Cody Rhodes, RAW/SmackDown Thoughts, NXT Recap)45:36-56:11 - The Back Porch Q&A SessionWe hope you guys enjoy the podcast this week. You can follow me on X @TheHootsPodcast, Instagram @JoshLopezMusic. Want to partner with The Hoots Podcast, email Joshie at [email protected] Joshie's work at WrestlingHeadlines.com and ProWrestlingTranscriptions.com 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