The Squeeze

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with Willa Bennett, Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen! Willa shares the path that led her to become one of the youngest editors-in-chief in the industry, how she chose this career, and the risks she took that ultimately shaped her success. She opens up about the idea of imposter syndrome and gets real about the loneliness that can come with leadership. Willa reflects on wha...

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with American professional snowboarder Maddie Mastro! Maddie shares how she first fell in love with snowboarding, the moment she realized it could become a career, and what her training schedule looked like in those early years with the full support of her parents. She explains what it means to snowboard halfpipe and opens up about the mantra that’s guided her — “It’s not that serious,...

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with Dancing with the Stars pro Ezra Sosa! Ezra reflects on this past season and how it finally gave him the opportunity to fully showcase his talent for both dance and choreography, including the story behind his freestyle dance and what that piece meant to him personally. He opens up about what it was like partnering with Olympian Jordan Chiles, navigating the intense scrutiny and ha...

In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by fitness entrepreneur, model, and creator Katie Austin! Katie opens up about how anxiety played a major role in her decision to step away from competitive sports and what that chapter of her life really felt like. She shares how her relationship with fitness has evolved over time, shifting from working out for weight loss to moving her body for her mental health, and why finding work...

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with celebrity hairstylist and author Chris Appleton! Chris shares what inspired him to write his book Your Roots Don’t Define You and why now felt like the right time to reflect on his past, including the challenges that shaped him long before success. He opens up about how he first found his way into hair, the moment that changed everything when he did Christina Aguilera’s hair on Th...

In this week’s bonus episode, Tay sits down with attachment style expert and founder of the Personal Development School Thais Gibson. Thais shares how she got started in the personal development space and the story behind creating the Personal Development School, before breaking down the different attachment styles, how they’re formed, and why they show up the way they do in adulthood. She walks through what attachment sty...

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with producer, manager, and entrepreneur Tish Cyrus! Tish opens up about what it was like raising her kids while her daughter Miley Cyrus’ career took off so quickly, sharing how she fought to protect their childhood while also helping them chase their individual dreams. She talks about how she made each of her children feel important in the midst of so much public attention, and what ...

Welcome to the first episode of season 4!! This week, Tay and Taylor are joined by musician and social media sensation Mr. Fantasy for his first-ever podcast! He starts off by revealing that he is, in fact, Team Jacob, sharing his feelings on the term “overnight success,” and opening up about what it’s been like to completely blow up over the past year. He talks about whether he’s dating, why he never felt afraid of the su...

Disclaimer: Santa’s existence is discussed in this episode. Listener discretion advised for little ears.

In this week’s episode, the Lautners kick off a very special Christmas special and the final episode of 2025 as they officially wrap Season 3 of The Squeeze! The episode starts with a cozy catch-up between Tay and Taylor as they reflect on the year, share the word or phrase guiding them into 2026, and tease what list...

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with co-host of Chicks in the Office, Francesca Mariano! Francesca starts off by sharing stories from her wedding, opens up about her first year of marriage, and passes along her best tips for couples on their wedding day. She then talks through her mental health journey that began during her time at Georgetown — including what ultimately led her to leave college, start therapy, and re...

In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by Brylee Armstrong for another girl-talk conversation! Brylee opens up about growing up as a dancer (though not in the ballroom world) and shares the story of how she and Brandon Armstrong first met. She talks about the unique experience of marrying someone who lives so publicly, and what it’s been like adjusting to a life split between Utah and Los Angeles. Brylee walks us through th...

TW: Suicide Attempt

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with fitness instructor, mental health advocate, and former Peloton star Kendall Toole! Kendall opens up about how she first began teaching for Peloton, why she ultimately chose to leave, and the vision behind her new venture, the NKO Club app (including the meaning behind its name). She shares what it’s like to navigate fitness both as a passion and a profession, al...

In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with dancer, choreographer, and Dancing with the Stars pro Alan Bersten! Alan shares everything from how young he was when he first fell in love with dance to the moment he realized he wanted to pursue it professionally. He reflects on his early days on So You Think You Can Dance, how many years he’s now been part of Dancing with the Stars, and what it was like learning how to teach co...

In this week’s episode, Tay and Taylor are joined by Kevin Jonas! Kevin opens up about life on his current tour and dives into his perspective on the younger generation and social media, along with the story of how he taught himself to play guitar growing up. He also drops some exciting news about the upcoming Camp Rock 3, which leads Taylor to tell the hilarious story of how he auditioned for the origi...

This week, Tay and Taylor are back with part two of their conversation with actress, entrepreneur, and sustainability advocate Nikki Reed! If you haven’t listened to part one yet, start there to hear Nikki and Taylor reminisce on their Twilight days, what it was really like being part of a cultural phenomenon, and how Nikki’s journey led her to focus on wellness, family, and purpose-driven living. In part two, Nikki opens ...

In this week’s episode, Tay and Taylor are joined by actress, entrepreneur, and sustainability advocate Nikki Reed — marking the first time The Squeeze has ever welcomed someone from the Twilight franchise! Nikki and Taylor reminisce on how they first met, share memories from filming, and look back on what it was really like to be part of a cultural phenomenon. Nikki reveals how she first heard about the movie, what ultima...

In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by Dancing with the Stars pro Britt Stewart and her husband, actor Daniel Durant! This marks the first time The Squeeze has ever had an interpreter on the podcast, helping bridge the conversation between Britt, who is hearing, and Daniel, who is deaf. The two share how their partnership on DWTS grew into a romantic relationship — from Britt learning ASL to communicate with Daniel to ho...

In this week’s episode, Tay is back for some girl-chat with content creator Ken Eurich! Ken shares what made her want to move to Austin, Texas, how her social media journey started just for fun before turning into a full-time career, and what it’s been like going from small-town life to living publicly on the internet. She opens up about her relationship and boundaries with social media – how she decides what to share, the...

In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by model, actress, host, and entrepreneur Olivia Culpo! Olivia opens up about her journey into motherhood, sharing what her birth experience was like and how her postpartum journey has been, including her experience with D-MER. She gets candid about the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, how she makes time for herself and her husband, Christian McCaffrey, and how the two supp...