The Regular Update

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The Regular Update

This is The Regular Update hosted by Taylor Owen and James Neal. A place where regs can join Taylor and James weekly as they discuss popular television shows, films, and what's happening in the zeitgeist!

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    TRU 26 - Got Real

    01:01 Hulu Get Real Recap 01:42 Khloe Chair Moment 08:04 Lisa Vanderpump Encounter 11:59 Beau and Tequila Bar 16:34 Baby Doll Hollywood Agent 18:47 Mormon Wives Mess 28:27 Get Real Event Stories 30:12 Girlsplain: Sponsored Bachelorette Drama 35:06 Bravo Summer House Leak 40:45 Watch Party Plans 41:52 Euphoria Hate Watch 49:16 Season Critiques Wrap

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    TRU 25 - Act like you like me

    00:00 Weekly Recap 25:03 Mansplain: NFL draft 34:46 Girlsplain: Alex v Alix Update 40:16 Scamanda Yankees Sighting 52:48 Margot's Got Money Troubles 59:37 Euphoria Pros And Cons  

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    TRU 24 - Ewphoria

    01:11 Wedding Stress Check In 02:49 Charity Auction Night 03:54 Couchchella Debate 15:36 Alex Cooper vs Alex Earle 26:58 Masters Weekend Mansplain 33:46 Your Friends and Neighbors 36:31 Euphoria Season 3 56:20 Hollywood Walk of Shame

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    TRU 23 - Scamandoval

    00:21 Quitting Zyn Panic 09:20 Car Finally Died 13:21 Flirty Flight Attendant 18:49 Mom On The Plane 22:17 Bridal Shower Recap 27:52 Masters Weekend Talk 36:21 Wes and Amanda Scandal 54:50  Euphoria's new season 01:00:29 Summer House Recap Notes

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    TRU 22 - Summer Hell House

    00:00 Remote Setup Catchup 10:36 London Wedding Prep 14:49 Pub Crawl With Two Davids 27:22 Girlsplain: Summer House Rumor 49:23 Mansplain: Clavicular 58:25 What We Watching Next

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    TRU 21 - Kiki

    00:00 Meet Kiki Owen 03:32 Fashion Origins NYC 06:38 Saying Yes Dress 16:23 James Tux Easy Win 17:31 Planning London Wedding 25:12 Davis Calls In Live 27:13 Marathon Photo Finish 31:15 Rachel Zoe Burglary/Housewives discussion 42:48 Love Story TV Recap  

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    TRU 20 - Parvati Shallow

    00:00 We're back 03:44 Industry Premiere Chaos 10:18 Parvati Shallow Interview 16:18 Thailand Invite From Dan 45:24 Survivor 50 Premiere Chaos 50:05 Survivor Strategy Talk 01:00:59 Traitors Finale Breakdown 01:08:04 Rapid Fire Fan Questions

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    TRU 19 - New Year Same Shit, Road Dogs, Rose Parade, Heated Rivalry, Stranger Things

    Taylor and James kick off the first episode of their 2026 regular update with personal updates about the holiday break. Taylor glamorizes her new 'road dogging' lifestyle. They share their experience at the Rose Parade for Apple TV's 'Shrinking'. Upcoming plans include covering the premiere of 'Industry' in New York City and a trip to Thailand for a little content creation. James, as he always does, mansplains the NFL wildcard playoffs. Taylor, as she always does, girlsplains recent celebrity relationship updates, including Alex Earl's breakup and rumored rendezvous with the GOAT Tom Brady. They delve into TV recaps covering 'Heated Rivalry', 'I Love LA', and 'Stranger Things' 00:36 Health Check and Doctor's Visit 01:27 Back on the Road 02:34 The Viral Video Controversy 08:47 Holiday Recap and Fantasy Football 13:24 Wedding Planning and Apple TV Collaboration 20:52 Upcoming Travel Plans 29:39 Road Dogs and Football Predictions 30:11 Home Field Advantage Explained 30:50 NFL Playoff Matchups 34:12 Celebrity Gossip: Alex Earl and Braxton Barrios 42:31 Zach Bryan's Controversial Marriage 44:57 Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner 45:52 TV Recap: Heated Rivalry 51:23 TV Recap: I Love LA 55:23 TV Recap: Stranger Things

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    TRU 18 - Kansas City, Wrapped Regular Sketch Show, Dano vs Tarantino

    The two report from Kansas City, Missouri. They discuss their newfound love for Kansas City and the warm reception they've received from the locals. Taylor discusses her tailgate collab with Betches and Barefoot wine. Taylor and James also reminisce about the final show of their sketch tour. They share their excitement about having Survivor star Parvati Shallow as a special guest and performing with her on stage. The episode concludes with them discussing upcoming holiday plans, the joy of completing their live show tour, and potential future Regular Update Guests. 00:35 Kansas City Adventures 02:42 Reflections on the Sketch Show 03:59 Meeting the Fans and Special Guests 05:08 Behind the Scenes of the Final Show 10:45 Arrival in Kansas City and First Impressions 14:26 Tailgate Podcast and Exploring Kansas City 16:59 A Rough Morning in Kansas City 17:46 Holiday Celebrations and Reflections 18:32 Life Outside Los Angeles 19:29 Upcoming Travel Plans 20:27 Fantasy Playoffs Update 21:30 Mansplain: Tarantino vs. Paul Dano 26:30 Girlsplain: Solidcore Drama 31:09 Wrapping Up and Holiday Wishes

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    TRU 17 - Road Dogs, Bang Bang, Beatles Anthology, Fruity Pebbles, and Stranger Things

    Taylor and James kick off the latest episode of The Regular Update by discussing their life as 'road dogs.' They talk about recent performances and interactions with fans, including a memorable show in San Francisco at the Great American Music Hall -- specifically performing to Granny. Oh and Bang Bang, they went to the Niners hame. James then shares details about a Beatles-themed Chain event, while Taylor covers updates from Dancing with the Stars, secret lives of Mormon wives, and recent controversy known as Fruity Pebble Gate. They then dive into TV recaps, including Southern Charm, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and Stranger Things. 01:49 Life as 'Road Dogs' 05:13 New Year's Eve Traditions 08:37 San Francisco Show Recap 16:10 49ers Game Experience 19:04 Upcoming Plans and Reflections 21:45 Mansplain: Chain Event and Beatles Anthology 31:28 Girlsplain: Dancing With the Stars Drama 36:28 Dancing With the Stars Drama 40:11 Fruity Pebble Gate Explained 44:52 TV Recap: Real Housewives and More 51:40 Stranger Things Season Review 01:08:24 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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    TRU 16 - BRAVOCON

    01:05 Recap of New York Comedy Festival01:35 Preparing for Bravo Con06:40 First Night at Bravo Con13:15 Bravo Con Day One: Panels and Events34:33 Heartfelt Bravo Night Recap35:49 Vanderpump Rules Premiere Insights37:18 Summer House Panel Highlights40:20 Real Housewives of Miami Panel43:15 Ask Andy and New Announcements45:41 Below Deck and Salt Lake City Panels50:31 Southern Charm and Next Gen Panels52:23 Content Creation and Reg Interactions54:59 Meeting Bravolebs57:06 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts

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    TRU 15 - Off Sabbatical, Taylor Zyns, NBA Gambling, Strange Harbour, Top 5 HBO Show Ranked

    Taylor and James catch up after a brief hiatus and discuss their busy schedule preparing for the New York Comedy Festival. Taylor shares her excitement and nerves in the lead-up to the live show. They discuss their stay at home 'Before Sunrise' date where Taylor throws up from her first Zyn experience. Taylor's memorable celebrity encounters at a recent Apple TV Premiere party. They both share their top five HBO shows, with some overlap and personal anecdotes tied to each pick. They also touch on the NBA gambling scandal and famous couple David Harbour and Lily Allen's tumultuous relationship. The episode wraps up with lighthearted segments on Sydnee Sweeney's latest fashion controversy and various other pop culture updates. 00:00 Welcome Back and Sabbatical Talk 01:23 Preparing for the New York Comedy Festival 03:27 Digital Sketches and Filming Challenges 05:32 Apple TV Premier Party Highlights 09:46 Date Night and Movie Review 12:27 The Impact of Technology on Social Interactions 16:02 Late Night Thoughts and Anxiety 17:19 Taylor Zyns 25:10 NBA Gambling Scandal and Mob Involvement 34:05 David Harbor and Lily Allen 37:41 Stranger Things 43:29 HBO Show Recaps: The Chair Company and I Love LA 49:31 Top 5 HBO Shows: Taylor's List 56:57 Top 5 HBO Shows: James's List 01:04:46 Honorable Mentions and Wrap-Up

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    TRU 14 - Task Finale, Love is Blind Recap, Group 7, Waymo, Dart & Skattebo

    Taylor and James catch up on personal updates, including James' first experience with a Waymo. The two share some of their horrific ride share experiences. Taylor shares her gripes with the local farmers market. Taylor updates listeners on their wedding planning progress. They then dive into their mansplain and girlsplain segment, covering Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber's ongoing public spat, and the New York Giants' resurgence thanks to new players Jackson Dart and the Skatman. In TV show recaps, they discuss the finale of HBO's 'Task,' focusing on the ending's emotional arcs and superb performances. They provide a detailed breakdown of the latest 'Love is Blind' episodes, including dramatic breakups and new relationship dynamics. The episode wraps with a reminder of their upcoming live shows in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. 01:09 Personal Catch-Up: Taylor and Owen 02:48 Blue Light Glasses and Fashion 05:08 Tattoo Talk 06:58 Waymo Experience and Uber Stories 16:35 Wedding Planning Updates 17:49 Farmer's Market and Food Talk 20:10 Group Seven and TikTok Trends 22:09 Girlsplain: Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber Drama 26:46 Mansplain: New York Giants and NFL Talk 34:13 TV Recap: Task Series Finale 42:59 Love is Blind: Relationship Drama 01:05:14 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts

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    TRU 13 - In The Kitchen, Love is Blind, Task, Crypto Crash, What Else?

    01:08 Soup Season and Cooking Critiques08:56 Granny's House12:14 Diet Coke Relapse21:39 Girlsplain Olivia Flowers29:05 Crypto Crash Explained37:31 TV Recap: Real Housewives and More38:05 Team Lisa or Team Bronwyn?44:20 Love is Blind Recap01:01:19 HBO's Task Review01:11:00 What Else? Segment 

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    TRU 12 - One Podcast After Another, Carmel Wedding, Taylor vs Charlie

    00:28 Childhood Memories and Jackass Videos04:49 Wedding Tales and Planning19:53  Mansplain: Mark Sanchez29:33 Girlsplain: Taylor Swift's New Album Controversy39:08 Creating Good Music: Sadness vs. Happiness43:52 Movie Recap: Paul Thomas Anderson's Latest Film46:46 Analyzing Performances in the Film55:53 Wrong Ways to Describe the Movie01:02:07 Final Thoughts and Announcements

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    TRU 11 - Hollywood Heartbreak, Controversial Flight Passenger, Rory's Rowdy Ryd, Selena and Benny, RHOSLC

    00:13 Celebrity Breakup: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban02:38 Personal Experiences with On-Screen Romance07:57 Travel Tales: East Coast Adventures11:03 Airplane Etiquette and Seat Battles14:37 Mansplain: Ryder Cup Drama30:30 Girlsplain: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Wedding37:13 New Music Release and Emotional Treadmill Sessions42:20 Special Forces: Reality TV with a Twist49:14 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Drama Recap01:01:29 Upcoming TV Shows and Final Thoughts

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    TRU 10 - East Coast Tour, Philly Cheesesteak, The Capitol, The Girlfriend

    01:49 Reflecting on the Fishing Experience03:32 Tour Recap: Philadelphia and DC09:58 Philly Cheesesteak Quest14:35 Exploring DC and Memorable Dinner21:44 DC Show and Post-Show Bar27:29 Love Island USA Update28:10 Summer House Spinoff35:27 Rapture Predictions and TikTok40:32 TV Recap: The Girlfriend on Amazon Prime47:49 Closing Remarks

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    TRU 9 - Taylor's Dad Davis, James Sucks at Golf, Boston Show, Delta Lounge

    00:27 East Coast Tour Begins02:25 Delta Lounge Experience08:22 Travel Challenges and Family Time12:27 Boston Show Recap23:17 Girlsplain36:38 Emmy Awards and TV Show Highlights37:21 New TV Shows to Watch40:39 Podcasting with Davis54:47 Honeymoon Tales and High Maintenance01:02:02 Meeting the In-Laws and First Impressions01:06:35 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks

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    TRU 8 - James Infidelity, Taylor's Wild Dreams, Starbucks Crush, Real Housewives of Salt Lake, Summer I Turned Pretty

    00:41 Dreams and Relationship Dynamics04:12 Morning Coffee Crush07:37 Tour Preparations and Excitement15:49 Birthday Reflections and Social Anxiety23:36 Girl Splain Mansplain Segment31:57 Hollywood Relationships: Olivia Jade and Glen Powell36:05 Film Festival Buzz: Sydney Sweeney and More40:15 TV Recap: Real Housewives and More44:50 Wrapping Up: Upcoming Sketch Show and Podcast Plans

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    TRU 7 - Wedding in Santa Barbara, Sydney Sweeney & Scooter, Micah Parsons, Love Thy Nader

    1:15 – Labor Day Weekend Recap: Santa Barbara Wedding2:05 – James Officiates the Wedding: Nerves & Snafus8:30 – Guest Appearance: "Wife for the Party" Podcast13:30 – Apple TV Event & Fantasy Football Draft Drama17:15 – Mansplain: NFL Trade Breakdown (Micah Parsons)21:00 – Girlsplain: Celebrity Gossip (Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun)28:00 – TV Recap: "Love Thy Nader" and Other Hulu Picks35:00 – What Else? Segment: Starbucks Protein Drinks, SNL Cast, and More38:00 – Upcoming Live Tour & Final Thoughts40:00 – Birthday Shoutout & Episode Wrap-Up

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    TRU 6 - Hot Pilates, Updating, Regular Sketch Show, AMA's

    In this episode of the 'Regular Update', Taylor and James discuss their soreness and experiences from a recent hot Pilates class in West Hollywood, emphasizing their commitment to bullying each other into staying active for the pod. They also recount attending a live dating show called 'Updating' at the Roxy Theater, detailing the show's format and the evening's surprises. The conversation transitions to discussing recent breakups of 'Love Island USA' couples, analyzing possible reasons and future outlooks for the contestants involved. James mansplains the recent chaos and extreme weather conditions affecting the Burning Man festival. The episode includes a brief TV recap of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' and their introduction to 'Downton Abbey'. They wrap up with an AMA segment, answering a variety of listener questions about their lives, college experiences, and thoughts on reg status.

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    TRU 5 - Real Housewives Salt Lake City, Tahoe Fantasy Draft, Wedding Dress Shopping

    In this episode of the 'Regular Update', Taylor and James discuss their recent travels, with Taylor sharing her trip to New York to hunt for a wedding dress, accompanied by stylist Kiki. James recounts his buzzed journey to Tahoe for a live fantasy football draft. Taylor hints at future vlog content from her trip and shares highlights, including a cold plunge experience. The couple also delve into an in-depth discussion on the ongoing drama in 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City', highlighting their favorite housewives and season two plot points. Additionally, they discuss Taylor Swift's appearance on the Kelsey brothers' podcast and speculate on her potential Super Bowl performance. The episode wraps up with an update on their upcoming comedy tour, announcing performances at the New York Comedy Festival and other cities.

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    TRU 4 - Gilded Age Finale, Splitsville, Fantasy Football, Wedding Dress Shopping

    In this episode of the Regular Update, James and Taylor discuss their chaotic week in Los Angeles before they each travel in different directions—James to Lake Tahoe for his first annual fantasy football draft trip, and Taylor to New York City for wedding dress shopping with her mom/stylist Kiki. Taylor admits her love for a new man. They recap their hosting duties at the early screening of Neon's new unromantic comedy, Splitsville. They also dive into updates on pop culture and sports, including Taylor Swift's potential podcast appearance and Shader Sanders' successful NFL preseason debut. They also share thoughts on recent reality TV shows, The Valley and Bachelor in Paradise, expressing strong opinions on their current states. The main segment features an in-depth review of The Gilded Age season finale, which celebrated George's survival, Peggy's engagement, and Marian's reconciliation with Larry, among other plot points.

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    TRU 3 - Naked Gun, Gilded Age, Hunting Wives, Gaslite Karaoke

    In this episode of the 'Regular Update', Taylor procrastinates to commit to her jury duty summons. They brush over their recent parody series of the Gilded Age. James and Taylor rave over the new blockbuster remake of Naked Gun. Liam and Pam are they costars? Dating? Or both? We find out what Hollywood classic films Taylor and James have been sleeping on. Taylor girlsplains the euphoria cast singing karaoke at one of Santa Monica's classiest establishments, The Gaslite. James gushes over his recent rock band obsession Fontaines DC in his mansplain segment. They do a deep dive in the latest episode of The Gilded Age, as well as share their opinions on Netflix's new softcore series The Hunting Wives. They wrap up the show with another segment of 'Oh, I'm Sorry' discussing mix signals cast out by fitness influencers, as well as where not to clip one's toe nails. Additionally, they update listeners on their upcoming live tour, new merch, and a film screening event they're hosting.

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    TRU 2 - Viall Files Confession, Together Premiere, JaNa & Kenny Split, Happy about Happy Gilmore 2

    Taylor and James reflect on their podcast debut and discuss notes from Taylor's Mom Kiki. They share their recent experience as guests on The Viall Files. They report back on their experience of the 'Together' premiere at the Vista Theater in LA. Taylor pours tea about JaNa and Kenny from Love Island and Beyond the Villa. James warns Taylor that fantasy football is right around the corner. They also discuss what they're watching by touching on 'The Valley,' 'Beyond the Villa,' and 'Bachelor in Paradise.' They dive deep into their thoughts about 'Happy Gilmore 2' and 'The Gilded Age,' touching on cameos, storylines, and highlights. New segments such as 'Oh, I'm Sorry' reveal their personal pet peeves.

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    TRU 1 - The First Update

    In the inaugural episode of 'The Regular Update,' hosts James and Taylor launch their long-anticipated podcast. They discuss a variety of topics, catching up on their recent trip to the East Coast, Taylor's gown shopping, and watching Shawshank Redemption on a plane. The duo delves into current pop culture news, touching on Charlie XCX’s wedding and the speculation around Laura Dern potentially joining 'White Lotus.' They talk Scottie Scheffler’s victory at The Open, and Oasis reuniting for a tour. Their TV recap includes deep dives into 'Bachelor in Paradise,' 'The Valley,' and 'Beyond the Villa,' alongside their candid reactions to the shows. The episode wraps up with AMA questions about the couple’s relationship and a playful improv segment featuring James' botched Kyle Cook impression.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is The Regular Update hosted by Taylor Owen and James Neal. A place where regs can join Taylor and James weekly as they discuss popular television shows, films, and what's happening in the zeitgeist!

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Taylor Owen & James Neal

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