Okay her in laws comment is an example of her warped reality . Taylor had an expectation that she was going to marry Brett and have all this power over him. And she failed. She knew his family dynamic when she met him. So maybe she should be blaming herself for being foolish.

FKFriday wrote:

Someone asked if she had different in laws, would she still be married. She said along the lines of he was just too close to his family and they were too apart of the marriage, it's was almost polygamist. She didn't know if things would have worked out differently, maybe if they didn't live so close, but she could never ask someone to choose her over family. She said whoever he winds up with will be an angel and only someone already friends with the family would work.

She said she's dating someone, and the stories are great and she will share at some point. She shared too much of her marriage though and that caused issues so being careful now.

If you get a chance to watch, I thought it was really good and a side of herself she hasn't shown for a long time.

FKFriday wrote:

Someone asked if she had different in laws, would she still be married. She said along the lines of he was just too close to his family and they were too apart of the marriage, it's was almost polygamist. She didn't know if things would have worked out differently, maybe if they didn't live so close, but she could never ask someone to choose her over family. She said whoever he winds up with will be an angel and only someone already friends with the family would work.

She said she's dating someone, and the stories are great and she will share at some point. She shared too much of her marriage though and that caused issues so being careful now.

If you get a chance to watch, I thought it was really good and a side of herself she hasn't shown for a long time.

THANK YOU!!!  I'll try to catch it before it disappears...

The saddest thing is Matt could be doing so much more for himself considering his connections than be Taylor's personal assistant/"manager". His dad must be shaking his head!

Taylor is pretty fun so I'm sure matts getting plenty of benefits by getting to hang with her. Plus maybe he believes in her. She is talented despite how much she aggravates us all. I don't think she's using him. I think she just struggles to self motivate so she needs people to light a fire under her and encourage her.

I totally agree! Taylor has no talent. She is a loud and obnoxious fashionista living in Manhattan. She was relatable to the 22 year old me. Now Katie has talent, a brain, and confidence. She is the total opposite of Taylor and will use the show as a stepping stone to make a real career for herself. And I bet Taylor will hate her then too.

FKCSTMom wrote:

Zara81 wrote:

Taylor is pretty fun so I'm sure matts getting plenty of benefits by getting to hang with her. Plus maybe he believes in her. She is talented despite how much she aggravates us all. I don't think she's using him. I think she just struggles to self motivate so she needs people to light a fire under her and encourage her.

 
PLEASE tell me what her talent is because after 10 years of listening, I can no longer identify it. She doesn't remember names of people for her job (i.e. for interviews and shows); she doesn't prep for shit; she can't figure out her brand (when asked what she'd be doing if radio went away, she responded a podcast...or TV??? Huh???) And after today's show (Wednesday 5/25) where we listened to 2 hours of mean girl talk again and Taylor saying people who use Facebook are sitting at home on their desktop computers (not even Apples! The horror!) for hours judging other people and it is "so basic". What the FUDGE do you think you just did in THAT STATEMENT, TAYLOR??? Were you living that authentic life of yours????

Katie is about the only one with half a brain, I'm afraid to say! She is educated enough to carry on an adult conversation, not PERSEVERATE on her in-laws who wronged her on a daily basis, will not just kiss Taylor's ass constantly...she needs to be on more. Taylor has lost it. At 31/32, it's sad if you are constantly needing a 'team' of people to motivate you to be a fucking grown up. And the sooner she realizes whining daily about what she wants (skinny thighs, waist, more money, TV shows, fame, fortune, you name it) is not going to magically make it happen, the sooner she she will become the 'real woman' she's desperately claiming she wants to be.

Sorry for the rant but today's show was a piece of work. Ugh. 

I do at times read this forum as I believe getting fan advice to be extremely helpful.  I agree that Katie is brilliant and someone who I strive to be more like, just as I do with Taylor and Kenny.   And yes I did start at Wake Up as a volunteer while I was working another full time job.  Then as Tay’s personal assistant and now as her manager.  I want what’s best for her career and I believe in her and her succeeding whole-heartedly.  I also believe you guys will be psyched about the projects we have coming up and getting to see another side and some more of Tay.  But give me a beat before you judge the projects we are working on as I think you’ll dig some of the upcoming stuff.  I feel so blessed to be doing what I’m doing now.  I’m aware of how lucky I am.  I went to school to be a manager and Tay supports me more than I know how to express.  I was a fan of the show for such a long time that to be in Tay’s life feels surreal most of the time.  It’s like getting to work for your favorite celebrity who turns out to be even more awesome than you built them up to be.   I hope that you guys know your value but are mindful of the fact that everyone hates reading mean shit about themselves and it freaking hurts! It stays with you and in your head as much as you don’t want it to.  The mean comments take the validity out of the productive aspects of your posts. I’m certainly not above judgement but I don’t think saying someone has no talent or body shaming someone is productive.   My apologies for the rant….

Thank you for posting, Matt. I think the issue with those of us who are true fans (who get called trolls) and who do want Taylor to succeed is we are frustrating by her current persona. She is coming across the air waves as mean, hypocritical, judgmental. It is not a good perception to put forth. I will not watch this version of Taylor on TV. Lately she is not uplifting to women at all!

We want to hear positive, funny stories. She admits she is dating. So share the stories of an early 30 year old in NYC who finds herself back in the dating world. She doesn't have to divulge any names. Talk about her dates in general senses. Where do her dates take her? What does she wear? Share the awkward bad date stories.

Talk about having to learn this business 10+ years in when it was all handed to her in the beginning. Platform how she is learning to succeed now after the traditional age of just out of college.

Stop retelling the same stories over & over & over. Share new perspectives, ideologies, humor.

We don't care for mean girl Taylor and lately she really has been highlighting that side of her.

Well said Matt.

Listener since the beginning of wuwt.

We are not body shaming Taylor. She does enough of that on her own. It would be nice to see segments about this about her getting healthy but she won't do it. Or doesn't care. And if that's the case stop talking about it.

People are right about her not having direction. Dui? Where is that? Her blog? Gift guides? Stupid Olympia? Where is she on social media? There is no direction no substance no consistency.

I see that she is trying to interview more but she doesn't even follow pop culture nor does she prepare.

These are just the facts. I'm glad you are a great friend to her though and stick up for her. She needs friends like that. I would do the same in your position but we are just criticizing the things we want to see

I just think that we have to remember that these are real people. And they read what's posted about them. Plus Matt isn't on air so he should be off limits as far as I'm concerned.

My take on Taylor jumping between saying she's going to work out, to diet pills, to cool sculpting, back to wanting to work out, ... Is that she's REAL. She's honest enough to be real. She's trying to figure it all out and sharing it with us as she goes. Much more interesting and relatable than listening to some personality telling us about their perfect life and how they have it all figured out.

I appreciate you reading the comments and responding Matt. To be honest, if I were given the same opportunity as you, I'm sure I would feel the same way. I've been a fan of the show for almost a decade and was always obsessed with Tay. It's just difficult lately not to be critical of some of the things she says and does, as she doesn't always come across as very mature or pro women. I still love the show, and listen to every second of every show(thank god for on demand!). I will continue to follow Tay wherever she goes, because I find her so entertaining, and talented at what she does. I know she has aspirations of being on tv, but I hope that she never leaves radio, which in my opinion is the most elevated medium out there.

Matt, thank you for your response. I'm hoping that you'll find some of the feedback helpful!

From my end, I understand the notion of the excitement of getting to work with someone whom you've admired from afar so long. And I truly hope you can make a name for yourself as a manager based on whatever successes Taylor may have. However, I feel obligated to say that history has proven that Taylor uses people who've already made a name for themselves, has connections, money, etc. to get ahead...but ultimately there's no follow through with her. I totally understand making it in this industry relies on who you know and networking- but Taylor has proven time and time again that she can talk the talk, but never walks the walk. For a young, passionate, and ambitious guy like yourself- I urge you to make sure that you are always also benefitting from this partnership with Taylor, and she's not just squeezing you for all the resources you have. At some point the celebrity filter will wear off of her, and you need to be looking at what you're investing your time and energy into professionally for yourself. Again, I hope this path leads you down a long career of celebrity management! I'd just hate for you to be taken advantage of.

From a fan's standpoint- I'd also like to chime in on what others have already been saying. Taylor has become an old record on repeat, bringing nothing new to the show. She brings in all these guests to help and guide and give advice, and she never changes. Why should an audience be invested in a show when there is no journey? A book, a movie, entertainment in general, takes its audience on a path- there are ups, and downs, but there's change. There's no change in Taylor, ever. She's put "on the hook" to work out twice a week, nothing comes of it. She even said they were going to do a guacamole challenge for cinco de mayo, and nothing came of it! Why should an audience be invested in an entertainer when they're full of empty promises? I urge you to make sure she follows through with aspects that are brought up on the show. Emotional, physical, funny bits, whatever. If you're going to tell your audience you're going to do something, do it. Everyone here is still listening for the small glimmer of change in Taylor, meanwhile beating their heads on walls when we hear the same damn mean girl story for the 3728 time. I get that there are lots of exciting things happening behind the scenes currently, which is great! But in the meantime, you can't let what you're delivering to the audience go flat. Because when you're ready to unveil whatever you're working on in the background- there might not be any audience left to fully take in the efforts.

Truly I wish you the best, and hope you'll take some of the points everyone is bringing up into consideration.

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FKFriday wrote:

Someone asked if she had different in laws, would she still be married. She said along the lines of he was just too close to his family and they were too apart of the marriage, it's was almost polygamist. She didn't know if things would have worked out differently, maybe if they didn't live so close, but she could never ask someone to choose her over family. She said whoever he winds up with will be an angel and only someone already friends with the family would work.

She said she's dating someone, and the stories are great and she will share at some point. She shared too much of her marriage though and that caused issues so being careful now.

I'm sure it's gone by now right?

If you get a chance to watch, I thought it was really good and a side of herself she hasn't shown for a long time.

THANK YOU!!!  I'll try to catch it before it disappears...

Zara81 wrote:

See I don't think that Taylor has changed for the worse. I think she's better. When I first started listening she was ridiculously judgemental and shallow. But that was also right after she got engaged. I think she's mellowed and is much more open minded and less snobby. The show itself has gotten stale I think because Taylor doesn't want to share the details of her personal life. But as far as getting mad because she doesn't exercise? Who gives a shit if she works out or not? I for one am sick of hearing about how fit got everyone (but me) is.

I really think the anger comes from people feeling like Taylor was handed so much in life and is a little spoiled. And while the rest of us have had to struggle and have to work our butts off, she has housekeepers and wealthy parents, good looks, awesome job, etc. that can be off putting to a lot of the listeners.

 
I agree. I think she's changed for the better. There was a period where all she did was talk about weddings. Her wedding. Her friend's weddings. I tuned out for a while. I liked the personal scoop on her own wedding and the players involved but she then seemed to get obsessed about the general topic of weddings. When I started listening again, I really liked the growth she's made as a person. She's still a work in progress (aren't we all) but that's what makes it interesting.

Matt, so glad you're reading here and I hope you take our posts in the manner in which most are written - by fans who want this show to do well so we can continue to listen!

I've been a listener since day one too and WUWT was my go-to morning show every day. Taylor is bright, talented and fun. I just don't think she has the breadth of life experiences to carry off a 3 hour radio show, 5 days a week. It's not totally her fault - she should have a few people in there to add their 2 cents (sorry,Kenny it pains me that you are no longer this guy - you've either given up because you can't get heard or this is just too much for you too). We are asking to be entertained!  Please bring in interesting people (not more doctors, please) - authors who have written books, culture hounds, Kennys comedian buddies, life in NYC, etc

Please listen to Jenny McCarthys show. WUWT could be this entertaining - a fun team, quizzes, games, interesting stories from a rich, varied life. Jenny has on her smart neighbor that everyone has fallen in love with because he's INTERESTING! 

Most here are not bashing. We're your loyal listeners and you're losing us!