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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 55 MIN

Isa Briones: Stepping Into Santos

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In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with actress and singer Isa Briones! Isa shares how she first got started in performing and where her love for theater began, growing up with parents who were also actors and how that shaped her path. She opens up about landing her role on The Pitt, what the audition process looked like, and what it’s been like being part of a show for multiple seasons. Isa gives a behind-the-scenes look at the medical bootcamp the cast went through and just how realistic the show aims to be, especially when it comes to portraying high-pressure environments and sensitive mental health topics. She also reflects on how she personally takes care of her mental health, the ways she relates to her character Santos, and what she’s learned through stepping into such an intense role. Plus, she talks about joining the cast of Just in Time on Broadway!Be sure to follow Isa https://instagram.com/isacamillebriones/!Get tickets to Just In Time on Broadway here: https://justintimebroadway.com/To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com, or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers.Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/squeeze and use code squeeze to get 60% off your first box!Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push, and go. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comGo to brooklynbedding.com and use our promo code SQUEEZE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else.Get a free can of Olipop: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we'll pay you back for one. Works on any flavor, any retailer. drinkolipop.com/SQUEEZE. OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in the soda aisle and with the chilled beverages at thousands of retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Costco, and Whole FoodsInstead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/THESQUEEZE.MB014GJJJKQV82RSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with actress and singer Isa Briones! Isa shares how she first got started in performing and where her love for theater began, growing up with parents who were also actors and how that shaped her path. She opens up about landing her role on The Pitt, what the audition process looked like, and what it’s been like being part of a show for multiple seasons. Isa gives a behind-the-scenes look at the medical bootcamp the cast went through and just how realistic the show aims to be, especially when it comes to portraying high-pressure environments and sensitive mental health topics. She also reflects on how she personally takes care of her mental health, the ways she relates to her character Santos, and what she’s learned through stepping into such an intense role. Plus, she talks about joining the cast of Just in Time on Broadway!Be sure to follow Isa https://instagram.com/isacamillebriones/!Get tickets to Just In Time on Broadway here: https://justintimebroadway.com/To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to [email protected] sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on all of our socials:The SqueezeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTay LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerAmazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 Taylor LautnerInstagram: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@taylorlautnerTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit https://lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com, or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers.Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/squeeze and use code squeeze to get 60% off your first box!Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push, and go. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comGo to brooklynbedding.com and use our promo code SQUEEZE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else.Get a free can of Olipop: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we'll pay you back for one. Works on any flavor, any retailer. drinkolipop.com/SQUEEZE. OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in the soda aisle and with the chilled beverages at thousands of retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Costco, and Whole FoodsInstead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/THESQUEEZE.MB014GJJJKQV82R See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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