Two Personal with Joy Taylor
Finally, a podcast that gets brutally honest about the toughest conversations we need to have. The groundbreaking new show Two Personal facilitates thoughtful dialogue on hot-button topics. TV Personality Joy Taylor tackles these conversations head-on, getting candid in a way typically reserved for your inner circle. With equal parts humor and wisdom, Joy chats about culture and social issues. Unafraid to explore complex topics like racism, sexism, and mental health, she advances these conversations with nuance and compassion.
Episodes
The Worst Things Men Have Said to Women, Tipping Culture & Relationship Red Flags
Joy Taylor checks in from New York City (with a special guest appearance by Dexter) alongside Hayley and Spex. The crew reacts to the viral list of the worst things men have said to women, and Joy shares three of her own, including one that still stings. Then: tip prompt fatigue, why corporations are the real problem, and Joy’s non-negotiable rules for group dinners (Venmo before you get up
Shane Gillis' SNL Joke About Women, Trump's Press Secretary Gets DRAGGED & What Really Turns Us On
Joy Taylor and Hayley are back with a lot to say. First up is Shane Gillis' SNL monologue and his joke about how women dress at the gym. Joy has been to a Shane show and thinks he's a genuinely funny comedian, but she says this joke was lazy and out of touch, and it came at a time when women are already furious. She also opens up about the comments she gets about her own body online. Then the girl
Living Single vs. Girlfriends Debate, Why Women Are Going Child-Free & Starting Therapy
Joy, Hayley and Spex get into why more women are choosing to be child-free and what it actually costs to raise a kid right now. Joy weighs in on the Living Single vs. Girlfriends attractiveness debate, and Hayley shares that she’s starting therapy. Joy also talks about consent, why having a Black woman therapist matters to her, and why nobody wants to leave the house anymore. Plus a Would Yo
Da'Vinchi Calls Us Lazy, Trump vs. LA & Savannah's Plane Seat & Dara's GOATED Scene in The Drop
Joy Taylor is on the road, and she and Hayley have a lot to get into. First up: actor Da'Vinchi's viral sit-down with Cam Newton on Funky Friday. The BMF star said people in higher positions can't trust the American work ethic and agreed there's a stigma about how people from the Caribbean, Africa and the UK view Black Americans. Joy had never heard of him before this interview, and she has though
Trad Wives Are Quitting, "It's Not What It Looks Like" & $1M vs. Being 18 Again
Trad wives are walking away, and Joy Taylor has thoughts. Joy, Hayley and Spex break down the "de-trading" trend and why Joy says a trad wife influencer was never traditional to begin with. Joy shares why her older sister, who chose the traditional life, is one of the most successful people she knows, and why every woman needs her own money no matter what life she chooses. Then: why do cheaters ke
The Cornell 7, Nicki Minaj's Fox Interview, and Who's Hiding What in Their Camera Roll
** This episode includes discussion of SA . Joy Taylor, Hayley and Spex take on a heavy week of news. First up is the Cornell 7 lawsuit. A former student is suing the university, a fraternity and seven current or former members over an alleged 2024 assault. That leads into a deeper conversation about victim blaming, institutional failure, the 57 men in the group chat who did nothing, and what pare
Trump Bans CNN, Paul Brothers at the Pentagon, Symba Talks Snowfall's The Drop
Trump bans CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House — and even Fox is pulling out of pool coverage. Joy and Hayley break down what it means for a free press (and drop a few names of history's worst dictators along the way). Then: Jake and Logan Paul show up at the Pentagon to address troops, Gen Z's TikTok campaign wants millennials to retire so they can move up (absolutely not), and Jo
Sydney Sweeney, Aaron Rodgers, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Macklemore & the AI Panic
It's been quite the week, so we're pouring the rosé and getting into it. On this episode of Two Personal, Joy and Hayley break down Sydney Sweeney's latest ad controversy, the AI regulation panic from tech's biggest names, Aaron Rodgers' wild podcast confessions about his exes, Jasmine Crockett honoring Chris Brown in Congress, Macklemore's Free Palestine stand on the Ed Sheeran tour, and t
Emmy Award-Winning Trishtan Williams Gets Real About Fame, Motherhood & Running the WNBA's Life in the W
Emmy-winning director, executive producer and showrunner Trishtan Williams joins Joy Taylor on Two Personal! From directing Life in the W and Starting Five to producing America's Next Top Model, The Amazing Race, and Love Is Blind, Trish has run point on some of the biggest sets in TV. She opens up about earning the trust of A-list athletes, her directing philosophy, raising her son while running
Michael Irvin Tells His Daejon Love Story, Gets Personal About Life, Faith & Football
Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin sits down with Joy Taylor for an episode that goes way past football. Michael opens up about the time federal agents showed up at his own training camp because a scammer was using his identity to con women, a story he's kept quiet until now. From there, the two get into the "divine order," turning 40 without kids, why he calls his dogs better roommates than
Linda Fletcher: The Miami Mom Driving 18,000 Miles a Season for Her Son
She doesn't fly. She drives — thousands of miles, every season, to watch her son play football. This week Joy sits down with Linda Fletcher, mother of University of Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr., for a conversation that starts with road trip stories and a brand new RV (decked out with a painted tribute to Mark's late father) and turns into one of the most honest conversations about gr
From the Streets to Streaming: AD Opens Up on Fatherhood, Fame & Toxic Fans
AD (@itsAD) sits down with Joy for a wide-open conversation covering his path from the streets to rap to podcasting to building his own streaming lane and everything that's come with it. He talks candidly about fatherhood, including moving his daughter in full-time for high school and raising his nonverbal, autistic son Astro, plus how he's learned to tune out a famously toxic fanbase. Joy and AD
Free DaJon Love: The NFL Scammer Story + Joy Taylor Defends the $5K Debate
Joy and Hayley are back and Joy is NOT done addressing the $5,000/month debate that went viral last week. She breaks down exactly why "I'm not the average woman" isn't the flex y'all think it is, then the girls dig into the wildest scam story of the year: the man who posed as an NFL player, scammed 26+ women out of $1.3 million, and got caught because he wore his fake team helmet to the beach. Plu
Angel Reese Catches the Culprit, The $5K Stay-at-Home Debate & Does Joy Taylor Actually Hate Men?
Joy and Hayley break down the WNBA dildo-throwing saga, debate whether $5,000 a month is enough to stay home and not work, get into why Joy "hates a bitch a$$ man," and answer this week's Never Two Personal question: "Should your partner be your best friend?" 0:00 – Open 0:37 – Welcome to Two Personal 1:14 – Dildo-Gate: Angel Reese Catches the Culprit 4:07 – "Protecting Wo
Ingrid Best on Leaving Corporate for I Best Wines & The Black Woman Founder Reality
This week on Two Personal, Joy sits down with entrepreneur and I Best Wines founder Ingrid Best — 20+ years in wine and spirits (Diageo, Hennessy, LVMH) before launching her own award-winning brand out of South Africa. They talk building a company from scratch, the myth of the "graceful" black woman founder, $0.53-in-the-bank days, and the sisterhood that's carried her through it. Pull up, g
Gia Peppers Gets Real About Journalism, Election Grief & Creatives of Faith
Gia Peppers — NAACP Image Award-nominated journalist, host and founder of Creatives of Faith, joins Joy for a wide-ranging two personal. They open with "bonnet-gate" and what it says about respectability politics, dig into how broken into media looks nothing like it used to, get real about the year since the 2024 election, and close out talking through Gia's new community, Creatives of
Fin Doms, Sugar Mamas & Bootcamp for Men Who Can't Take Rejection
Joy gets into "financial submissives" — men who get off paying women online with zero physical contact and then digs into Gen Z women "parenting" their boyfriends (and getting called Mommy for it), and a $3,500 boot camp teaching grown men how to approach women and handle rejection. This week's Never Two Personal: the hill you'll die on, no matter what. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Financi
Bryan Andrews on Grifters in Country Music, Redefining "Alpha Male," and Why He Won't Quiet Down
Country artist Bryan Andrews with 4 million TikTok followers, a Billboard-charting single, and a brand-new mixtape; joins Joy for one of the most unfiltered conversations Two Personal has had. They get into the grift of performative conservatism in country music, what it's like being the "Town Democrat" back home, why small-town white men need to be the messengers for change in their own com
Ryan Coogler's Black Panther Decision, The Viral YSL Gift Basket Debate & Tuskegee's Bonnet Gate
Joy is back from a crazy travel week. She reacts to Marvel's Comic-Con announcement that David Jonsson will play the next Black Panther, and what it says about Ryan Coogler following his instincts.Then she breaks down the viral story of Haleemah, whose husband handed his work gift basket to a coworker instead of bringing it home to her, and why Joy thinks this was never really about the makeup. Sh
Lavelle on 1 Million Followers, Life Off Camera & What's Next
Joy sits down with creator Lavelle for a candid conversation about the real work behind hitting 1 million TikTok followers, why he's kept his relationship private, and his next chapter chasing scripted TV. They also get into taking rejection personally in the industry, self-care as a full-time creator, and the viral imitation crab video that changed everything (9 million views, no regrets). 0:00
Tate Brothers Arrested, The Odyssey Backlash & The Money Talk Every Couple Needs
This week Two Personal hits the road! Joy unpacks the Tate brothers' arrest and what accountability should look like for public figures, then tackles The Odyssey casting backlash and the racism fueling it. From there, a real gym-routine reset and this week's Never Two Personal: a listener wants separate accounts, their spouse wants everything combined; who's right? 00:00 Welcome to On The Ro
The Man Behind Kehlani, SZA, and Ariana Grande's Biggest Songs: Khris Riddick-Tynes Opens Up
Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Khris Riddick-Tynes sits down with Joy for an unfiltered conversation on building trust with artists, the difference between viral moments and real careers, his own therapy journey, and why women make the best artists in the room. 00:00 – Intro02:06 – The vision behind an album19:20 – Music needs a Bob Marley right now24:03 – The ayahu
We're Cooked: America's Literacy Crisis, Burnout & The Cost of Speaking Up
This week Joy and Hayley discuss America's growing literacy crisis, why critical thinking is disappearing, whether speaking publicly about important issues actually creates change, burnout from always showing up for everyone else, and the difference between wanting community versus committing to it. They wrap up with a hilarious Never Two Personal about girls trips, guys trips, and relationship do
Heather Sanders on Marriage, Motherhood & Choosing Yourself
Heather Sanders joins Joy Taylor for an honest conversation about growing up online, navigating a long-term relationship in public, postpartum depression, motherhood, business, and learning to choose yourself. Together they explore why people feel entitled to judge relationships, what partnership really means, and why personal growth often requires giving yourself grace. 00:00 – Welcome Heat
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Royal Wedding, Cardi B’s CNN Moment, & a Wild Fourth of July
Joy and Hayley are back from the 4th of July with stories to tell, starting with a campsite "Karen" who tried to police everyone's music and ending with a real conversation about identity and history. Along the way: is everyone over parenting in 2026? Cardi B gives Black Americans their flowers on CNN, and the girls give their honest take on the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce "American royal wedd
Melissa Fredericks On Faith, Marriage & Finding Herself in Her Second Act
Melissa Fredericks, the woman behind Kev on Stage Studios, steps out solo for what may be her first-ever podcast appearance without her husband. Joy Taylor pulls back the curtain on who Melissa really is: a rule-follower navigating the lawless world of entrepreneurship, a mother of two Black boys, a woman interrogating her faith, and someone quietly trying to find her footing in a brand new chapte
Cannes Lions, BET Awards, Men With Female Friends & My Best Life Moments
Joy flies solo this week with stories from her trip through France, a breakdown of what Cannes Lions is really like for creators and brands, BET Awards reactions, and her now-viral take on why men having female friends is a green flag. She closes with a Never Two Personal segment on the best moments of her life heading into 40. 00:00 France & Cannes recap04:38 Cannes Lions strategy and
Valeisha Butterfield On Audacity, Dating After Divorce & Why Humility Is Dead
Joy Taylor sits down with Valeisha Butterfield, Obama administration alum, Recording Academy's first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, and founder of Seed Media. Get ready for a raw, wide-ranging conversation on audacity, the death of humility, entrepreneurship, dating post-divorce (with a hiking story that will have you screaming), sisterhood, and what it means to be a Black woman in
AI Tilly Norwood, Female Friendships & Marriage Chemistry
Joy Taylor is bringing all the opinions this week. She breaks down the NYT's viral 8,000-word profile on AI actress Tilly Norwood and explains why she's unbothered. AI doesn't scare her in the creative space, full stop. Then she gets into the essay going around about what actually destroys female friendships (quiet dishonesty, not big betrayals), and why being confrontational is actually a f
Kalen Allen on Fame, Identity & Learning To Heal
Kalen Allen joins Joy Taylor for a vulnerable conversation about growing up queer in Kansas, finding fame through viral videos, working with Ellen, navigating Hollywood, and learning how to build a life rooted in joy instead of proving people wrong. 0:00 – Welcome Kalen Allen + the Interstellar Detour3:53 – Turning 30 and Letting Go of Old Personas7:00 – The Real Reason He
UFC 250, Elon Musk, Michelle Obama, Rick Ross & Modern Relationships
Joy Taylor discusses Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire and what society expects from the ultra wealthy. She also addresses the continued attacks against Michelle Obama following controversial comments made after a UFC event at the White House, and unpacks why Rick Ross flying commercial shouldn't be a scandal. Plus, Joy answers this week's Never Two Personal question: Is it okay fo
MJ Acosta-Ruiz on Surviving the Grind, Setting Hard Boundaries & What It Really Means to Be Booked & Busy
MJ Acosta-Ruiz joins Joy Taylor for one of their most personal conversations yet. The longtime friends discuss the pressure of succeeding as Black and Latina women in sports media, navigating burnout while building successful careers, and unlearning the perfectionism and people-pleasing habits that many women inherit from childhood. MJ opens up about balancing multiple high-profile roles across ES
Scott Pelley, Truth & The Conversations We Need To Have
In this solo episode of Two Personal, Joy Taylor dives into one of the stories she believes should concern all of us: the Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes controversy, and what it reveals about the state of journalism, media integrity, and truth in today's world. Joy also discusses the complicated conversations surrounding the Diddy and Daphne Joy controversy, the importance of protecting your relation
Jameela Jamil On Trauma, Rage, Healing & Why Women Are Exhausted
Jameela Jamil joins Joy Taylor for a powerful conversation about trauma, healing, women's safety, feminism, and the hidden toll constant stress takes on the nervous system. Jameela shares her experience recovering from a recent traumatic attack, the nervous system shutdown that followed, and the lessons she's learned about PTSD, rage, and survival. Together, she and Joy discuss patriarchy, women's
You Can't Have It All, And That's Okay
Joy Taylor tackles the ongoing debate around "girlboss" culture and the pressure women face to excel in every area of life. She discusses ambition, workplace expectations, feminism, motherhood, sacrifice, and why the idea of having it all at the same time may be one of the biggest myths women are sold. Plus, a Never Two Personal question about navigating comparison and respect in a relationship.Se
Kayla Nicole Talks Fame, Internet Labels & Confidence
Kayla Nicole joins Joy Taylor for a raw conversation about navigating internet criticism, public perception, career reinvention, and building confidence in the spotlight. They discuss podcasting, media careers, going viral with Toni Braxton, Special Forces, creator culture, online narratives, and the challenge of defining yourself beyond public opinion. This episode is about identity, resilience,
The NAACP Boycott Debate, Black Athletes & The Cost of Sacrifice
The NAACP launched a campaign urging Black athletes and consumers to boycott public universities in states accused of limiting Black voting representation, but Joy Taylor believes the conversation is more complicated than people want to admit. In this solo episode, Joy breaks down the economic reality behind college athletics, NIL money, generational wealth, and why asking young athletes to sacrif
Tone Bell Gets Real About Marriage, Comedy & the Grind
Tone Bell joins Joy Taylor for an honest conversation about stand-up comedy, relationships, chasing success, and the grind behind building a career in entertainment. Tone opens up about starting comedy at 15 years old, working regular jobs before fully betting on himself, navigating breakups and marriage, and why his wife has become his safe place away from the pressures of life on the road and i
Motherhood Is Nobody's Business
Joy Taylor gets personal about motherhood, pregnancy, parenting pressure, and the unrealistic expectations women face. From breastfeeding conversations to public opinion around parenting choices, Joy explains why every woman’s journey is different and why people need to stop treating motherhood like public property. She also discusses maternal mortality, societal pressure on women, and the impos
Meditation, Emotional Intelligence & Why We Feel So Disconnected | Joy Taylor & Rosie Acosta
Joy Taylor and Rosie Acosta explore meditation, emotional intelligence, spirituality, technology, self trust, and the growing feeling of disconnection in modern life. Together, they unpack how overstimulation, social media, and the loss of real human interaction are affecting our relationships, mental health, and ability to connect with ourselves and others. From mindfulness practices to emotion
Joy Taylor on Aging, Stress, Body Changes & Internet Critics
Joy Taylor gets personal about spending over 20 years in the public eye and the reality of having strangers constantly comment on your body, appearance, and health. In this solo episode, Joy opens up about aging, weight fluctuations, stress, wellness trends, therapy, and learning to embrace softness instead of constantly trying to “fix” herself. After recent bloodwork revealed extremely high str
Beauty Standards, Aging & Why Women Are Rejecting the Rules With Kirbie Johnson
This week on Two Personal, Joy Taylor sits down with Kirbie Johnson for an honest conversation about beauty standards, aging, body image, and the pressure women face in the public eye. They unpack weight loss culture, purity culture, millennial aging, social conditioning, patriarchy, motherhood expectations, skincare trends aimed at children, and the unrealistic image of femininity many women gre
The Truth About Voting, The Supreme Court & My Run For Mayor
Joy Taylor walks through the history of voter suppression, from post-Civil War barriers to the Voting Rights Act, and explains how recent decisions are reshaping the way voting power is protected today. Joy also addresses the growing sense of political apathy and why disengagement has real consequences, especially for communities that have historically had to fight to be heard. This conversation
Joy Taylor and Marcus Black Talk Marriage, Intentions & Accountability
Joy Taylor sits down with Marcus Black for an honest conversation about marriage, relationships, and accountability. They discuss what it means to choose a partner with intention, why emotional safety matters, and how many people enter relationships without fully understanding the commitment they are making. The episode also explores communication, expectations, and the role of personal responsib
The Truth About Cheating, Megan Thee Stallion, Klay Thompson, Joy Gets Real
Joy dives into the headlines surrounding Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, using the moment to unpack a deeper conversation about cheating, accountability, and why people romanticize public relationships. She shares her personal experiences and makes it clear she has zero tolerance for cheating, emphasizing the importance of recognizing patterns over believing promises. Plus, this week’s Neve
They Thought She Was Dead: Azar Farideh On Surviving a Cult, Healing, and Starting Over
This week on Two Personal, Joy Taylor sits down with Azar Farideh for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Azar shares her experience growing up in and ultimately escaping a cult, opening up about the realities of what she endured, how she survived, and what it took to rebuild her life after. She speaks candidly about the trauma that followed, the challenges of navigating relationships, a
The Reality Behind What We're Ignoring
Joy Taylor breaks down two heavy but necessary conversations shaping today’s reality. She unpacks a disturbing investigation into online communities that enable and normalize violence, and challenges the role digital platforms play in allowing this content to exist and spread. Joy also reflects on a recent tragic case that highlights the ongoing dangers of domestic violence, even in situations t
Prenups, Surrogacy & Motherhood with Sahar Khorram
Joy Taylor sits down with Sahar Khorram for a candid conversation on the realities of modern womanhood. From breaking down the stigma around prenups to opening up about surrogacy, fertility, and the journey to motherhood, this episode explores the emotional and practical decisions women face today. They also touch on balancing career and family, maintaining identity, and briefly reflect on the gl
Grieving Loss and Letting Go of Who I Was
In this solo episode, Joy Taylor opens up about grief, both the loss of someone close to her and the emotional process of letting go of the person she once was. Grief is not always limited to losing others. It can also come from life changes, personal growth, and the realization that you are no longer the same person you used to be. Joy reflects on navigating loss, identity, and change, while al
Joy Taylor Gets Real with Les Alfred ABOUT Peace, Pressure & Purpose
Joy Taylor is joined by Les Alfred for a conversation about discipline, clarity, and the difference between being busy and being productive. They discuss how easy it is to fall into the trap of scrolling and calling it work, why it’s important to get honest about what’s actually moving you forward, and the value of knowing what you want to say before focusing on anything else. Les also shares ad
Women, Power & The Shift No One Wants to Admit | Two Personal
Conversations around women, power and independence are shifting fast, and not everyone is ready for it. In Episode 2, Joy breaks down what's really behind the "trad wife" movement and why it's sparking so much debate. From women upholding systems that work against them to the rise of more traditional expectations, this episode explores the tension between progress and pushback. Joy also dives
I Took a Break..Now Let's Talk About Everything
Season 3 of Two Personal starts with a real conversation. Joy opens up about taking a break, where she's been mentally, and what she is excited to share this season. From there, we get into everything: The creator vs journalist debate, media responsibility, Nick Cannon, global conversations, and the blurred lines shaping culture right now. Nothing is off limits.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv
Joy Taylor and Lil Rel Talk Eddie Murphy, Confidence and Comedy
Lil Rel joins Joy Taylor on Two Personal for a hilarious, vulnerable, and wide-ranging conversation covering everything from pizza, pigeons, and NBA beefs to the state of modern comedy. He opens up about therapy, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and how grief, sobriety, and the pressure of performance shaped the persona he once hid behind. Rel shares wild early-career stories — including performing at
Joy Taylor and Lexie Brown talk Hoops, Paychecks and Sex on Dating Apps
WNBA star Lexie Brown joins Joy Taylor for a raw, unfiltered Two Personal interview — and nothing is off limits. From the WNBA’s “feminine era” to league gatekeeping, player relationships, NIL money, Crohn’s disease, dating as a pro athlete, and the reality of social media trolls — Lexie holds NOTHING back. Lexie explains why the WNBA finally stopped gatekeeping players’ personalities, how feminin
Kendra G Gets Real on Sex, Single Life and What Women Really Want
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Joy Taylor x Lore’l: “Messy” Media, Boundaries & the Blocked List
Joy Taylor sits down with Lore’l (The Morning Hustle, Listen to Black Women, Live Wire) for a raw, funny, and sharp convo on the “messy” label vs real journalism, why women interviewers get dragged, BET Weekend, setting boundaries, holding grudges, blocking/unblocking, and the current state of women’s rap. They also break down media training, when artists demand edits, and how to promote music wit
Joy Taylor & LeSean "Shady" McCoy Get Real About Fame, Trust & Football 🏈
Joy Taylor sits down with two-time Super Bowl Champion LeSean “Shady” McCoy for one of the funniest and most brutally honest Too Personal Podcast episodes yet. They talk about: The price of fame — how success changed friendships and trust Shady’s experiences with women, heartbreak, and learning to love again Why Joy and Shady both struggle with vulnerability and loyalty in the spotlight The truth
Joy Taylor & Joshua Neal on Dating Confidence, Crushes & Chalantness
Joy Taylor sits down with actor, producer, and creator Joshua Neal, star of One of Them Days, for a raw and hilarious conversation about fame, fake energy, dating in Hollywood, and staying authentic when everyone wants access to you. From viral content to film success, Joshua opens up about the challenges of being a creative in an industry full of pressure, opinions, and false relationships. Joy a
From Uber to Netflix Star: Julian Horton on "Beauty in Black" | "Two Personal" with Joy Taylor
Julian Horton, star of the hit Tyler Perry–Netflix series Beauty and Black, sits down with Joy Taylor for a powerful and emotional episode of the Two Personal Podcast. They dive into: His breakout role as Roy Belair in Beauty and Black What it’s like to play a hated character on Netflix How God and death reshaped his entire outlook on success His viral single “Gon' head Buss It” with Timo and Eric
"Not All Men Are Meant to Date Beautiful Women" - Joy Taylor x Clint Coley
Joy Taylor sits down with comedian Clint Coley for a brutally honest and hilarious conversation about love, dating, marriage, Hollywood, and the death of common sense in comedy. They talk about: * Why today’s audiences get too offended over jokes. * Clint’s rise in stand-up and the mentors who helped him survive Hollywood. * Why incels and toxic internet culture are ruining modern dating. * Joy Ta
“Hollywood Will Break Your Heart” — Nina Parker x Joy Taylor on Gatekeeping, Betrayal & Survival
In this episode of the Too Personal Podcast, Joy Taylor sits down with Nina Parker — TV host, producer, and fashion entrepreneur — for a brutally honest talk about surviving in the entertainment industry. Nina opens up about Hollywood’s toxic culture, how ideas get stolen, and why Black women have to fight every single day to be respected in the media world. Joy and Nina trade stories about newsro
Sex Scenes, “Moneyball” & Unwritten Rules - Stephen Bishop x Joy Taylor
Joy Taylor sits down with actor and former pro baseball player Stephen Bishop (Moneyball, Being Mary Jane, Fatal Affair) for one of the most unexpected Two Personal conversations yet. From being hit by a car at 15 and meeting God with no injuries, to going nude on a movie set, to debating whether baseball’s unwritten rules are outdated or sacred, Joy and Stephen go at it. They clash on bat flips,
Sex, Faith, and Weak Links: Joy Taylor & Rachel Lindsay Get Real
Joy Taylor and Rachel Lindsay expose performative religion, fake faith, and the hypocrisy of people who “talk God” while doing harm. From COVID debates to culture-war virtue signaling, they deliver blunt, unfiltered truth on why excuses and lack of accountability are destroying trust. Is forgiveness just being used as a free pass to avoid responsibility? 🔥 Join the convo in the comments! Then Rach
Money, Culture & Hard Truths w/ Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings | Joy Taylor x Earn Your Leisure:
Joy Taylor is back with another unfiltered conversation on Too Personal — joined by Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure. From faith and hypocrisy in America, to gun violence, family, and culture, this episode pulls no punches. Rashad and Troy open up about their journey building EYL, InvestFest, and pushing financial literacy into the culture, while Joy dives deep into the contradi
Jazmyn W and Joy Taylor Roast Hecklers, Bad Hookups & Lame Men
Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant may dominate sports talk, but Joy Taylor brings you a different kind of real conversation. On this week’s Two Personal Podcast, Joy sits down with comedian, actress, and content creator Jazmyn W for a raw, hilarious, and vulnerable interview. They talk about everything from dating disasters and unsolicited DMs to how motherhood and confidence shaped Jazmyn
Navigating the Hustle, Finding Success | Danielle Robay x Joy Taylor
In this episode of the Two Personal Podcast, Joy Taylor sits down with journalist and podcast host Danielle Robay for a powerful conversation about the grind, vulnerability, and chasing success in today’s media world. They dive into the hidden side of building a career — from the fear of failure to the importance of showing up when you’re not prepared. Danielle shares her inspiring story of turnin
The Untold Stories Behind Kobe, Jordan & Iconic NBA Jackets | Jeff Hamilton x Joy Taylor
Joy Taylor sits down with legendary fashion designer Jeff Hamilton, the man behind the most iconic jackets in NBA history. From Michael Jordan’s three-peat Bulls to Kobe Bryant’s unforgettable championship moment, Jeff’s work has defined the culture of basketball, hip-hop, and fashion for decades. In this exclusive interview, Jeff opens up about: Designing the legendary Kobe Bryant championship
Confidence, Diversity & Why Ugly Is Trending | Tess Holliday x Joy Taylor
Joy Taylor sits down with model, author, and activist Tess Holliday for an unfiltered conversation on beauty, body positivity, and self-love. Tess opens up about her journey from the South to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in fashion and activism. In this candid interview, Joy and Tess discuss: Tess Holliday’s new book "Take Up Space, Y’all" and why she wrote it for the next generati
Bullying, Big Emotions & Being Naked | Tony Baker x Joy Taylor
Comedian Tony Baker joins Joy Taylor on Two Personal for a hilarious, brutally honest conversation about vasectomies, body image, and why he rejects being called “wholesome.” From the streets to the stage, Tony Baker has lived a life full of stories — and he’s telling them all. In this episode, Tony opens up about his decision to get a vasectomy, the stigma men face around preventive health, growi
Role Models, Rivalries & Redemption | Gilbert Arenas x Joy Taylor
Gilbert Arenas is everywhere right now — viral clips, wild takes, and nonstop controversy. But on this episode of The Two Personal Podcast with Joy Taylor, he drops the persona and opens up on what really shaped him. 🧠 Gilbert talks: Why ego runs most men’s lives How childhood wounds shaped his NBA career The fatherhood struggles no one sees Why he didn’t know how to love — and who taught him The
Flirting with Vulnerability - Spicy Mari breaks down Joy Taylor’s Walls
Spicy Mari joins Joy Taylor on the Two Personal Podcast for one of the most powerful conversations yet. They dive into what it really means to feel safe in love, how trauma and abuse shape emotional walls, and why so many women are emotionally unavailable — even when they crave connection. Joy shares deeply personal stories about pain, vulnerability, and the battle to trust men in a modern world t
NBA Rivalries, Raising Boys & Becoming Better | Matt Barnes x Joy Taylor
Former NBA player and All the Smoke host Matt Barnes joins Joy Taylor on Two Personal for a raw, honest, and emotional conversation about fatherhood, controversy, media narratives, and what it means to be a “villain” in today’s NBA — especially when you're not one in real life. Topics discussed: Why Angel Reese vs Caitlin Clark isn’t a rivalry — it’s a storyline built by contrast How social m
AI, Art, and the Era of Slop | Guapdad 4000 x Joy Taylor
Joy Taylor sits down with rapper, actor, and creative icon Guapdad 4000 in a no-holds-barred interview on Two Personal. From fashion's double standards to fighting ego, AI in art, the “male loneliness epidemic,” and white America’s generational nosiness—this one gets real. Plus: Guap previews his new Jordan Peele–produced movie HIM, his score work, and opening HyBurger in Oakland. Subscribe and dr
First Dates, Faith & Fighting the Internet – Joy Taylor x Kev On Stage
In this episode of The Two Personal Podcast, Joy Taylor sits down with Kev On Stage for a conversation that starts deep, gets real, and somehow ends in hilarious millennial PTSD. This isn’t just a celebrity sit-down — it’s a raw, unfiltered journey through: 🙏🏽 Spirituality vs. Organized Religion Joy opens up about her disconnect with the church after traumatic experiences with so-called “church pe
19Keys & Joy Taylor: Masculinity, Media & Mind Games
On this episode of Too Personal, Joy Taylor and 19 Keys engage in one of the most thought-provoking conversations you’ll hear all year. They dive into masculinity, loneliness, AI addiction, the collapse of spirituality, and the systemic attack on connection between men and women. Topics include: The loneliness epidemic & decline of community OnlyFans culture and its mirror on male & f
Pride, Love, and Confidence with the NFL's First Queer Ambassador | Ryan Mitchell
Joy Taylor sits down with award-winning NFL media consultant and LGBTQ+ ambassador Ryan Mitchell (@TheSlayGawd) for a wide-ranging conversation on dating in LA, the realities of dating men in modern culture, and the emotional toll of high standards, ghosting, and performative vulnerability. From dating apps to false intimacy, Joy and Ryan break down why LA dating feels impossible — and how queerne
Fighting for More Than Titles: Claressa Shields Gets Real with Joy Taylor
Claressa Shields joins Joy Taylor on the Two Personal Podcast to talk about handling criticism, defining femininity on her own terms, and the double standards women face in sports. The world-champion boxer opens up about the pressure to conform, being told to tone it down, and why she refuses to apologize for her dominance or her beauty. Joy shares how social media makes it worse and how both wome
Mandii B, Weezy WTF and Joy Taylor on Being Honest in Love and Sex
Joy Taylor is joined by Mandii B and Weezy WTF from the “Decisions, Decisions” podcast for a brutally honest conversation about dating and vulnerability. Joy opens up about the transparency trap — when oversharing becomes emotional labor, not liberation. The trio reflects on the danger of forced vulnerability in relationships, and Joy breaks down why even truth-telling can be weaponized in today’s
Wallo’s Message of Hope After 20 Years in Prison | Joy Taylor on Empathy & Healing Society
Joy Taylor sits down with Wallo267 — co-host of Million Dollaz Worth of Game — for a powerful conversation on empathy, accountability, and personal transformation. After spending 20 years in prison, Wallo shares hard-earned wisdom on how incarceration shaped his outlook on life, love, and society. This emotional episode covers the need for compassion in a crumbling world, why self-improvement matt
“I’m Not a Ride or Die” – Joy Taylor & Kamie Crawford Break Down Toxic Love Myths
Joy Taylor and Kamie Crawford dive into the uncomfortable truths about “natural beauty” and why the internet can’t handle real women being confident without filters. They discuss catfish culture, humility, and the social media bullies obsessed with tearing down women for clicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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