Self-aware wrote:

I really liked her as cohost too! 

I had to turn off yesterday's show early yesterday so I missed some of the details... Are Dr. Wider and Taylor just doing the Canyon Ranch thing alone now?  When people were complaining about the cost, I thought the reason given was that Dr. Wider was doing this whole women's event along with Logan Levkoff and that's why the venue was so expensive.  Did they say whey they decided to change the format? 

 
Yes- and they moved the date to March. It’s only marginally less expensive now (still ~$1,700 for 2 nights). They said they changed it because with Logan, there was only 1 event with Taylor. This way people can spend basically the whole weekend with her.

Self-aware wrote:

Durst_Burp wrote:

Self-aware wrote:

I really liked her as cohost too! 

I had to turn off yesterday's show early yesterday so I missed some of the details... Are Dr. Wider and Taylor just doing the Canyon Ranch thing alone now?  When people were complaining about the cost, I thought the reason given was that Dr. Wider was doing this whole women's event along with Logan Levkoff and that's why the venue was so expensive.  Did they say whey they decided to change the format? 

 
Yes- and they moved the date to March. It’s only marginally less expensive now (still ~$1,700 for 2 nights). They said they changed it because with Logan, there was only 1 event with Taylor. This way people can spend basically the whole weekend with her.

Thanks!  I really like Dr. Wider so I'll try my best to not think this is just another way for Taylor to get a comped/expensed trip at an expensive place. 
 

I feel bad for Wider- she was trying to do something nice for a friend and colleague by inviting Taylor along on something she was invited to do because she's awesome, and of course it turned into the usual shit show. Now she is on the hook to provide a second weekend, got her ass dragged through the mud by crazy fans throwing tantrums, all because she was trying to do someone a solid. Ugh. So dumb. Proof positive that no good deed goes unpunished. 
 

Durst_Burp wrote:

Self-aware wrote:

Durst_Burp wrote:

 
Yes- and they moved the date to March. It’s only marginally less expensive now (still ~$1,700 for 2 nights). They said they changed it because with Logan, there was only 1 event with Taylor. This way people can spend basically the whole weekend with her.

Thanks!  I really like Dr. Wider so I'll try my best to not think this is just another way for Taylor to get a comped/expensed trip at an expensive place. 
 

I like Wider a lot too.

My issue when determining Taylor's motivation for these trips is, WHY are they always at super expensive places? Like of all the tropical vacation locales, she picks T&C, one of the most expensive. Then she picks this quasi-rehab, probably GOOP endorsed place, which not only goes against her brand (since when is she about being healthy? and its a dry venue for heavens sake), but is also ridiculously expensive. Why can't she just do something in NYC or Boston? Or even Miami since she likes it there so much?   

That's my issue, like the Goddess Girls trip MUST include the Versace mansion!  I know she hates cruises, but at least they're affordable for the most part.  And I totally agree Canyon Ranch is completely off brand for Taylor.  I do think it'll be a nice getaway for the people who want to go, I just question Taylor's motivation when it comes to these events. 

Or why, since they rescheduled due to listener feedback, did they not move this weekend to some place more affordable? Since it has nothing to do with Wider's speaking engagement that does have to be at Canyon Ranch, I see no reason not to book the new weekend getaway somewhere else that more listeners could afford.... Not to mention a location where alcohol isn't a no no since that's important to Taylor.

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FKFriday wrote:

I feel she has very little idea who her audience is!

For sure!  

I also don't feel like she has any creativity.  She could come up with some great places that are more accessible to all the listeners and would be better suited to the experience.  But her default is always to go for the beach location or "in" spot.  It's all for photo opportunities and instagram tags: i.e., everyone else pushing her "product" for her with very little heavy lifting on her part.  

youcaaango wrote:

FKFriday wrote:

I feel she has very little idea who her audience is!

For sure!  

I also don't feel like she has any creativity.  She could come up with some great places that are more accessible to all the listeners and would be better suited to the experience.  But her default is always to go for the beach location or "in" spot.  It's all for photo opportunities and instagram tags: i.e., everyone else pushing her "product" for her with very little heavy lifting on her part.  

 
I believe you just figured it out (not for the first time)...she’s not doing the planning. She’s going along with whatever someone else is saying “let’s do” and as long as she’s not inconvenienced and she’s treated/compensated well, she will go along with it. I’m sure moving it from November had to do both with listeners and with Taylor’s Thanksgiving plans. But probably more with hers.

I am positive a weekend with Taylor wouldn’t be on my bucket list. But I’d love a weekend with Dr. Wider! Just not at a tony wellness place...I’m good somewhere less expensive as well.

Putting some pieces together. Maybe not as many people have paid as she thought or likes. Maybe that's why she changing the around the live show and the podcast. And maybe that's why she cried when she hears Brett said nobody is listening.

It was such a good show, I was doing dishes and it restarted and I listened to about 1/2 of it again lol Looking at her IG, I think she’s the kinda friend Taylor needs.

UGHGHGH!!! I freaking HATE Toof Talk!! even the BB's were complaining about it. Enough already 

The BBs don't want to hear about Wubby (I love that its gotten more affectionate then Wasband lol), she's run out of things to talk about.

I could barely get through the show with all the screeching and cackling, but yes, so much whining.And if I never hear the study about status symbols today vs. in the past, it will be too soon. She is like a dog with a bone.

Has anyone listened to today's show?  I really liked hearing JB's backstory.  I'll be the first to admit I'm not generally a fan of him on the air, but it was really cool to hear how the DNR internship helped him turn his life around and start working in radio.

CoolBreeze wrote:

Did anyone else think Chanel was whining to much on yesterday’s show? Sure it could be the straight white man holding you down...or maybe you’re just not very good.

That conversation was frustrating, because she gave little to no details about the project, what the job is, what is actually happening that makes her feel discriminated against- but the conversation dominated most of the show. So it's like, well, can't tell you anything about this except that the white man is keeping me down....that's not much of a discussion. I know it happens, but yeah, maybe that is not what is happening? How are we as listeners supposed to really understand, support, or know how to process the majority of the show topic without any information to go on? That's annoying. 
 

Hawr-rible wrote:

Self-aware wrote:

Has anyone listened to today's show?  I really liked hearing JB's backstory.  I'll be the first to admit I'm not generally a fan of him on the air, but it was really cool to hear how the DNR internship helped him turn his life around and start working in radio.

I haven't listened yet but now I'm excited to- I really like JB. I know he gets dragged through the mud on the FB page, but I really like when he chimes in, he is an interesting and funny guy. 
 

I agree!  I don't think he has a great radio voice (I feel the same about Hannah) but he really does have an interesting story. I wish Taylor would include him and the other people in the studio on the show more often.  I used to love hearing about producer Katie's dating and travel adventures.
 

What did everyone think of Lori’s 40 dinners with friends idea? I thought it was good in theory but wonder how hard it would be to actually do it. Also not sure having dinner with the ex is a good idea.