Two Personal with Joy Taylor

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 advi...

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 into...

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 pri...

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...

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 femin...

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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 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 trut...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 Rac...

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...

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...

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...

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 ja...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Ho...

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...

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...