SoftPretzels wrote:

Steph posted some stuff on Twitter. Saying radio personalities are being fired for not being nice to 45. DISGUSTING if true.

I don't believe this. Many hosts on Sirius are liberal and speak out against him. Poor Steph, only if she knew the s**t Taylor talked on her. 
 

So its October and her contract wasn't renewed. Can't say I blame them because all of our complaints are true. 

WhosBecky? wrote:

WhereIsVictoria wrote:

What was on the Girl With No Job podcast?

Well, I thought it was just a podcast, but this is a full on you tube tv show!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhbyS8IBwNI

Listening to this and Taylor just said she hates hosting (16:20) because she can't talk about herself!?!?
 

FKFriday wrote:

WhosBecky? wrote:

WhereIsVictoria wrote:

What was on the Girl With No Job podcast?

Well, I thought it was just a podcast, but this is a full on you tube tv show!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhbyS8IBwNI

Listening to this and Taylor just said she hates hosting (16:20) because she can't talk about herself!?!?
 

 
Whew, that was cringeworthy. There's a part where she was talking about taking TD out to Nobu or whatever because she's a baller...oy.

Random fashionista question: WTF is she wearing?? Rerun of the pj outfit up top, but the bottom half was giving me flashbacks to catholic school. No lie the 70-yr old nuns wore that same skirt and fugly shoes combo. Don't do it gal!

Gosh...this blew up after a walk with the dog! Of course, I thought about ‘reasons why’ the whole walk. I listened to only part of Friday’s “On Demand” with Carly (cause halfway through today it gave me ‘This episode has expired’ message and now it’s all gone!) but it’s clear on Friday that she has NO IDEA. They were talking about the Food and Wine Festival and how the audio would be on ‘next week’ (which is now this week).

Here are my theories, in order of guessing importance:
1. The inlaws finally had enough (and while they themselves probably didn’t listen, someone probably told them, “You are a daily topic of badmouthing”) and finally filed legal action against Sirius and Taylor. After listening to many episodes, Sirius decided to settle with them contingent upon firing Taylor as part of it (because it’s clear she can’t stop).

2. After listening to said shows (because of above), the execs from Sirius realized that she wasn’t actually prepared for her job each day, starting with the 7 things that she didn’t even read before she came in and stumbled through pretending she knew what they were. (This would include not checking her work email for 7 years, or however long she bragged about not checking it.)

3. Along the same lines, after her constant interrupting of the co-hosts they were ‘possibly’ paying more than Taylor to come in once per week (I’m thinking Clay Aiken and Carly/Emma), and the non-paid successful actors/actresses (Taylor Kitsch) in order to tell her stories, one of them finally complained to the bosses. They listened and much like Clay said they do on the View, she was sent packing.

4. The trip.

5. All of the above put together...

I haven't read through all 191 pages of the forum (finally got around to joining rather than just lurking!) but I think we all know (sadly) that the show has gone downhill since the departure of Kenny.  Also- I agree with the people saying that her ego got the best of her.  
1- You do NOT be snarky during live reads in radio.  Ever.  They were always a little sarcastic and rushy during the Wyndham reads back in the day but recently any of the "so glad you're here" hotel reads have been super snarky.  She was saying things like "they make me say that" and scoffing.  
2- Talking about looking for other work ON THE AIR at your job?  Why?  Why is she talking about how she is looking to do more work, clearly talking about her interest in doing television but also talking smack on the sly about Sirius?  You did a Facebook Live show, Taylor.  You were not on a network.  Back it up.  You are not on Housewives.
3- The desperation of wanting to be on reality TV.  She made herself seem like a hanger-on with all of these (mildly) famous people.  Stop, Taylor.  Just be you. That's why we are all listening.  

I LOVE listening to Taylor... as herself, though.  Not as "I used to be rich" girl.  Not as "I'm friends with Stassi" girl.  Not as "My girlfriend is a skinny model" girl.  Not as "I'm practically Jewish."  Not as "My brother goes to Harvard."  Not as "my dad is a doctor."  We like TAYLOR as TAYLOR.  She lost her identity and let ego/insecurity get the best of her.  

SorryNotSorry wrote:

I haven't read through all 191 pages of the forum (finally got around to joining rather than just lurking!) but I think we all know (sadly) that the show has gone downhill since the departure of Kenny.  Also- I agree with the people saying that her ego got the best of her.  
1- You do NOT be snarky during live reads in radio.  Ever.  They were always a little sarcastic and rushy during the Wyndham reads back in the day but recently any of the "so glad you're here" hotel reads have been super snarky.  She was saying things like "they make me say that" and scoffing.  
2- Talking about looking for other work ON THE AIR at your job?  Why?  Why is she talking about how she is looking to do more work, clearly talking about her interest in doing television but also talking smack on the sly about Sirius?  You did a Facebook Live show, Taylor.  You were not on a network.  Back it up.  You are not on Housewives.
3- The desperation of wanting to be on reality TV.  She made herself seem like a hanger-on with all of these (mildly) famous people.  Stop, Taylor.  Just be you. That's why we are all listening.  

I LOVE listening to Taylor... as herself, though.  Not as "I used to be rich" girl.  Not as "I'm friends with Stassi" girl.  Not as "My girlfriend is a skinny model" girl.  Not as "I'm practically Jewish."  Not as "My brother goes to Harvard."  Not as "my dad is a doctor."  We like TAYLOR as TAYLOR.  She lost her identity and let ego/insecurity get the best of her.  

Welcome! And I agree with all of this 100%!!!!

Reading FB, a lot of people say they are cancelling Sirius over this. I understand that as it may be all you listen to, but do people think its going to bring her back? I just can't see her following being that big? Maybe I'm way off base though?
 

So I just remembered that Taylor's old Sirius boss is who owns the T&C hotel that she made a deal with for the trip. I don't know who that boss is, if she left on good/bad terms from Sirius or what, but it's possible that could have added to the sketchiness of the trip from Sirius' perspective.

Honestly if I had anything negative to say about the side job situation (which I really don't because its not as though there aren't PLENTY of others on other stations/shows that have other jobs - kind of a lame excuse for her firing if you ask me) it would be that she called in sick multiple times after the Getting Younger shows.  I don't think its bad to self promote or any of that but I get why it rubbed some people the wrong way.  BUT.. if im being perfectly honest, I don like WATCHING taylor.  I prefer the radio outlet.  I don't want her to be worried about her hair and makeup and how she looks and her outfit and so on and so on I just want to hear her be her! UGH clearly im upset today. lol

Honestly, I think she was fired for a combination of a few things...
- Disrespectful to businesses advertising on her show.  See my comment about live reads above.
- Increasingly unprofessional behavior.  I understand that the whole cocktail thing is supposed to be cute and fun but Carly and Taylor yelling about being wasted while that poor guy (I can't remember who he was... not the Muddling Memories guy... Maybe a week or so ago) tried to talk about his wine was ridiculous.  A couple weeks ago one of the guests mixologists actually said that he would not continuing serving them.
- The show lacks substance now.  All she talks about is how she wants to be famous.  She doesn't talk about anything relevant anymore... And she really speaks down to guests on her show (even Wider).  
- The rotating co-hosts.  We all knew that Kenny leaving was the nail in the coffin.  Honestly, they were probably looking at getting rid of the show back when Cosmo dropped their name from the channel-- that's also probably why they didn't work with Kenny on a remote deal.  Have you noticed how Taylor increasingly focused on people saying how her show was the only reason they listened?  She knew it was coming.

I'm not sure what the last straw was but, having working in radio for more than a decade, I can tell you that a programming decision like this is not something that typically happens overnight.  I'm sure they were planning it and maybe her extended weekend was the timing they needed to make it happen.  This is also the time of year where programming cuts are made... Though their lack of a back-up show to throw in there says to me that a precipitating event occurred.  

I almost wonder if her bashing Andy had something to do with it... Maybe Sirius was tired overall of how much smack she talked or the lack of professionalism.  

Wowzers!  I went to listen to OnDemand and couldn't find the show so figured I would jump on here and see what was going on.  Sounds like this was out of the blue for her.  If she was let go over the weekend, I could see her being devastated and not handling it well.  As repetitive and annoying as the show got, I still listened.  Just wonder if she will be addressing this at all on IG, I can see her getting rid of that too.

SorryNotSorry wrote:

FKFriday wrote:

I am enjoying todays show so much!!! Taylor is a being a little vulnerable, opening up and not playing the stupid girl (that cackle when she doesn't get something makes me batty!), she is just having a really good talk with Stephanie. This is the the show I fell in love with, hope it's back to stay!

I feel like this post from 2015 says it all.
 

Awww....I used to love the show so much! Like listened in the morning, then the repeat in the afternoon. All weekends when they did best of. Makes me sad how much it changed
 

3DipeStripe wrote:

I've been a listener since 2009 and lurker here since right before the divorce announcement.  I just never bothered to make an account because I tended to agree with pretty much everything here.  I used to relate a lot to the show, but I'll admit the past 2 years I haven't been nearly as devoted and find it all a bit much at times.  Although, I am sad I waited until the show was canceled to join.

My thought is the trip had to be last straw.  When I read that flyer, the thing that stood out most to me (aside from the credit card emailing) was that the name of the show was used/affiliated in it and promoted like it was going to be broadcast from there.  If she didn't get permission first, I could see that being against something in her contract, like you can't use the show to promote outside events.  

Other minor things stand out too.  Someone mentioned here that she said needed Monday off because she'd be tired from working this weekend (I didn't hear that show so I don't know), she obviously doesn't prepare for work too much, and just generally sounds like she was happy with doing the show and the pay. I've also noticed over the past couple years she talks about drinking a lot more than she used to and have wondered if this had an effect on her performance as well?  Maybe showing up hung over?

I'm not too convinced it has anything to do with the back kiss convos, knocking Trump, or the in laws though.  I don't know, I'm pretty much just repeating what everyone else is saying, but wanted to chime in anyway!

Better late than never! Welcome!

Its the only thing that makes any sense I think.

Conspriacy theories:

1) Brett's family finally had enough and threatened to sue Sirius and/or Taylor

2) Something happened Friday night at wine and food fest. She was there with Carly and Lance Bass (and Katie?). They were all tagged in photos on IG and now those photos are gone.

3) Sirius flipped when they found out her T&C trip was soliciting credit card info via a non secure site (or, even worse, non Sirius email). plus, this trip was connected to old Sirius boss who now owns said T&C resort. If there was bad blood/conflict of interest or even a non-compete with that old boss... this trip spelled trouble.

4) Unbeknowst to Taylor, these rotating hosts have been auditioning for the host position. Wake Up With Carly?

5) Tay went into contract re-negotiations with a balls-out request for an absurd raise knowing she is breadwinner in her relationship. She might have already been on shaky ground with Sirius. So they simply said no thanks.

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