Taylor’d Takes

Amanda & West: We Are Officially Tired

I’m reporting from vacation and Chi Chi had to leave NYC because she is SICK OF AMANDA & WEST. PERIOD. But Summer House Reunion Part Three waits for no one!!!!! And somehow... after three reunion episodes, leaked audio, Bravo sleuths, timeline investigations, Peacock bonus scenes, and enough conspiracy theories to fill an FBI evidence board... we still have questions and WE. ARE. OFFICIALLY. TIRED. Buuuut let’s get into it. * The beta blocker question heard around Bravo... and what we think is sitting on the editing room floor * Kyle Cooke being the voice of reason * West somehow managed to make himself look even worse than he did last week. Which honestly deserves its own award. * Whether Amanda is trapped, checked out, protecting herself... or all three * West admitting he’s been unclear with “a zillion” women and somehow thinking that helps his defense * Our comparison of West to Jax Taylor... and why West WISHES he was Jax. At least Jax owns being the villain. * Amanda refusing to watch the season back and why that tells us EVERYTHING * The “fabulous” comment that sent both of us into immediate cardiac arrest * And my completely unexpected Shaboozey x Summer House crossover moment in Nashville that proves you can never escape Bravo Subscribe and join us next week for SUMMER HOUSE: THE AFTERMATH. And trust us... we are GIDDY. Follow Chi Chi’s Substack, Seedy Studio [https://seedystudio.substack.com], where she delivers weekly observations that are sharp, stylish, occasionally ruthless, and somehow always correct. She’s going to tell you what she thinks whether you asked or not. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit taylordtakes.substack.com [https://taylordtakes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

West's Biggest Mistake? Bringing Dara On

Chi Chi is back breaking down Summer House Reunion Part Two!!!!! And West seriously thinking he had backup… he in fact did not. What starts as another ex entering the Summer House turns into the plot twist nobody saw coming. West brought someone into the conversation who he thought would be on his side… and instead she became one of the most credible people to expose exactly who he is. OOOOF!!!! Talk about poetic justice. And Dara, Meija, and Ciara are getting the last laugh. We get into: * Amanda fully unraveling at the reunion (someone please unclick her mute button) * The Mia comment that lands like a straight knockout punch * West realizing way too late that Amanda being single is… actually a thing * Amanda as the “Robin” of every relationship on Summer House… and her Batmans are nowhere to be found * Kyle Cooke’s entire emotional rollercoaster arc (crying, concerned, betrayed, self-aware, yelling… repeat) * The real truth underneath Kyle + Amanda that keeps bubbling up after years of procrastinated conversations, Amazon packages, and Loverboy deliverables * Jesse’s tour backlash and his bloodshot eyes * And Dara dropping a bomb that sends a shockwave from NYC to Missouri and back Subscribe and join us next week for SUMMER HOUSE REUNION PART THREE!!!! Follow Chi Chi’s Substack, Seedy Studio [https://seedystudio.substack.com], where she delivers weekly observations that are sharp, stylish, occasionally ruthless, and somehow always correct. She’s going to tell you what she thinks whether you asked or not. DROP THE RECEIPTS WE NEED TO UNCOVER THIS TIMELINE. DETECTIVE CHI CHI & TAYLOR ARE ON THE CASE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit taylordtakes.substack.com [https://taylordtakes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

WHAT THE F*CK IS A HOBBY?!

A friend gets a part-time job at a dry cleaner because she genuinely loves folding laundry, and it sends us into an existential spiral: What actually counts as a hobby anymore? Why do we feel the need to monetize everything we enjoy? And why did Barbie make us think we could have 100 careers and still have time for a beach house? Plus, childhood dream jobs, shark tagging, side hustles, Kim Kardashian’s apparent Lewis Hamilton hard launch, the Kevin Hart roast, celebrity hall passes, and an update on Ryan’s free Apple TV+ subscription from a Chinese restaurant - which has officially changed his life. Yes. Apple TV+ won. Are you a Ryan with 37 hobbies and a hobby philosophy, or a Taylor wondering if her hobbies accidentally became jobs? Subscribe and join us every Tuesday!!!! LYT! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit taylordtakes.substack.com [https://taylordtakes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Deceit, The Deflection & The D*ck Pic: Summer House Reunion Part 1

All we wanted was RECEIPTS. PROOF. TIMELINE. And Amanda and West said, “no comment”, trying to piece together a timeline THEY don’t even believe. Luckily for us, we have the seasoned veterans led by Mother Hubbard… plus Mia asking the question keeping us all up at night: “Amanda… WHY?” I’m joined by my cousin Chi Chi as we do what we do best: dissect a situation we have absolutely nothing to do with. We get into: * Amanda and West thinking they’d get a slap on the wrist… until minute two * “Ear stuff” gate and West’s manipulation tactics, including trying to distract everyone with his leaked d*ck pic * Ben unknowingly walking straight into the lion’s den and us asking ourselves: “G’day mate… do you not like when women speak out of turn?” But also… why can’t men ever stand up for themselves when a woman upsets them? Either way, Bailey had her reunion moment. * Amanda “taking accountability” while deflecting for 45 straight minutes * Ciara’s Louvre-worthy clapbacks * The backstage buildup that had us THANKING Bravo for giving the people what they want * The Rome escape plan that “brings a level of avoidance that’s never been seen” - a Chi Chi original quote that deserves journalistic recognition * The diabolical text trail * Kyle and Ciara’s heartfelt moment * Mia and KJ bringing sincerity to Bravo * and all the moments that had us laughing, screaming, and crying at our TVs See you next week for Part 2. Sweet Jesus. Follow Chi Chi’s Substack, Seedy Studio [https://seedystudio.substack.com], where she delivers weekly observations that are sharp, stylish, occasionally ruthless, and somehow always correct. She’s going to tell you what she thinks whether you asked or not. DROP THE RECEIPTS WE NEED TO UNCOVER THIS TIMELINE. DETECTIVE CHI CHI & TAYLOR ARE ON THE CASE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit taylordtakes.substack.com [https://taylordtakes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Perfect Moment Syndrome (And How I’m Breaking It)

Do you ever create SUCH a detailed fantasy in your head about a moment that you end up comparing the real thing to the movie version you already created? Because hi. Same. This week I talk about my self-diagnosed “Perfect Moment Syndrome” - aka turning weddings, weekend trips, date nights, and random Tuesdays into cinematic experiences in my brain and then spiraling when one tiny thing doesn’t go according to plan. We’re getting into perfectionism, expectations, burnout, relationships, my one year wedding anniversary, and why some of the BEST moments in life happen when you stop trying so hard to make them perfect. Consider this your reminder (and mine) to stop living in “what it should’ve been” and start living in what it actually is. ALSO. Summer House reunion night is HERE and Chi Chi is coming back tomorrow because obviously we have thoughts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit taylordtakes.substack.com [https://taylordtakes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]