The Regular Update

By Taylor Owen & James Neal

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 zeitge... more

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How many episodes does The Regular Update have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

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January 07, 2026 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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1h 4min
December 09, 2025 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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33min
December 02, 2025 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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1h 10min
November 21, 2025 TRU 16 - BRAVOCON
01:05 Recap of New York Comedy Festival
01:35 Preparing for Bravo Con
06:40 First Night at Bravo Con
13:15 Bravo Con Day One: Panels and Events
34:33 Heartfelt Bravo Night Recap
35:49 Vanderpump Rules Premiere Insights
37:18 Summer House Panel Highlights
40:20 Real Housewives of Miami Panel
43:15 Ask Andy and New Announcements
45:41 Below Deck and Salt Lake City Panels
50:31 Southern Charm and Next Gen Panels
52:23 Content Creation and Reg Interactions
54:59 Meeting Bravolebs
57:06 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts
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1h 10min
November 04, 2025 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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1h 9min
October 21, 2025 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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1h 6min
October 15, 2025 TRU 13 - In The Kitchen, Love is Blind, Task, Crypto Crash, What Else?
01:08 Soup Season and Cooking Critiques
08:56 Granny's House
12:14 Diet Coke Relapse
21:39 Girlsplain Olivia Flowers
29:05 Crypto Crash Explained
37:31 TV Recap: Real Housewives and More
38:05 Team Lisa or Team Bronwyn?
44:20 Love is Blind Recap
01:01:19 HBO's Task Review
01:11:00 What Else? Segment

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1h 17min
October 07, 2025 TRU 12 - One Podcast After Another, Carmel Wedding, Taylor vs Charlie
00:28 Childhood Memories and Jackass Videos
04:49 Wedding Tales and Planning
19:53 Mansplain: Mark Sanchez
29:33 Girlsplain: Taylor Swift's New Album Controversy
39:08 Creating Good Music: Sadness vs. Happiness
43:52 Movie Recap: Paul Thomas Anderson's Latest Film
46:46 Analyzing Performances in the Film
55:53 Wrong Ways to Describe the Movie
01:02:07 Final Thoughts and Announcements
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1h 4min
September 30, 2025 TRU 11 - Hollywood Heartbreak, Controversial Flight Passenger, Rory's Rowdy Ryd, Selena and Benny, RHOSLC
00:13 Celebrity Breakup: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
02:38 Personal Experiences with On-Screen Romance
07:57 Travel Tales: East Coast Adventures
11:03 Airplane Etiquette and Seat Battles
14:37 Mansplain: Ryder Cup Drama
30:30 Girlsplain: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Wedding
37:13 New Music Release and Emotional Treadmill Sessions
42:20 Special Forces: Reality TV with a Twist
49:14 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Drama Recap
01:01:29 Upcoming TV Shows and Final Thoughts
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1h 4min
September 23, 2025 TRU 10 - East Coast Tour, Philly Cheesesteak, The Capitol, The Girlfriend
01:49 Reflecting on the Fishing Experience
03:32 Tour Recap: Philadelphia and DC
09:58 Philly Cheesesteak Quest
14:35 Exploring DC and Memorable Dinner
21:44 DC Show and Post-Show Bar
27:29 Love Island USA Update
28:10 Summer House Spinoff
35:27 Rapture Predictions and TikTok
40:32 TV Recap: The Girlfriend on Amazon Prime
47:49 Closing Remarks
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50min

FAQs about The Regular Update:

How many episodes does The Regular Update have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.