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Taylor Rooks & Joy Taylor: Two Personal on The Pivot, Shedding the sports talk to tackle hot button topics and discuss issues personal to them by sharing life experiences and answering the questions everyone wants to know!
In the ever-evolving world of sports media, Taylor Rooks and Joy Taylor continue to turn heads and establish themselves as rising stars in a competitive media space of sports and entertainment. Whether it is co-hosting shows, interviewing A-list athletes and celebrities, delivering sideline updates during games and headlining studio shows, the duo has independently created a niche as some of the most respected in the business. But now, they are teaming up together for a new podcast, Two Personal, a weekly series going beyond what viewers see on television, diving deep into the lives of them as close friends and media trailblazers. With equal parts humor and wisdom, they talk culture and social issues while fearlessly exploring complex topics like relationships and dating, body image, racism, sexism, mental health and more.
Sitting with Ryan, Channing and Fred, Joy and Taylor share their vision behind the podcast, the barriers they are trying to break and why they are comfortable being unapologetic in their own voice with sensitive topics and public pushback.
Channing has known Joy for over 20 years after playing along side her Hall of Fame brother, Jason Taylor and how exposure to his career helped shape her own journey in sports. As the current co-host of “Speak” and veteran Fox Sports personality, Joy opens up about how her perspective being shaped through her experiences, pointing to the ways in which audiences interact with her content.
Taylor’s authenticity in interviews has made her one of the industry’s best, and she mentions how the choosing her words carefully enables people to let guard down and open up. Whether it is Bleacher Report, Turner Sports or Thursday Night Football, Rooks’ presence can be felt on any panel or sideline as a premiere talent, but that doesn’t erase her from pushback and public scrutiny.
Working in broadcast media, Ryan understands the expectations that come with being on tv and being viewed certain ways but not nearly the struggles Joy and Taylor face as females in sports as the two speak very candidly on the frustrations of viewers focusing more on their appearance and clothing than their sports commentary, often contriving falsities about their personal lives based on the work they do.
Another hot topic talked about amongst the group was their varying opinions on relationships and objectifying women in general. Joy and Channing talk about the preference of having a guy who has female friends with Ryan and Fred weighing in their thoughts while Taylor later expands the conversation to the media frenzy of public relationships.
Debunking many mistruths and internet inaccuracies, Joy and Taylor express frustrations with public assumptions and explain why it’s sometimes difficult to be a respected female working in the sports world and have developed tough skin to rise above the noise. Both Taylor and Joy have worn many hats in their careers so far, but this candid podcast has shined a different light on them as people, revealing a side never seen before.
New Pivot episodes drop on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. ET and Fridays at 3:30 p.m ET on KZbin, with audio available on all streaming platforms including Apple, Spotify and Amazon. Be sure to check out Two Personal every Wednesday on KZbin and follow them on IG @twopersonalshow
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[@garrettharris1073]

Channing acting like the uncle that pulls you to the side at the cook out and says “is that you boy” 🤣🤣

[@dominiquehurtt6806]

On god 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DailyRants89]

The screaming at the beginning just had me dying. "Goodness gracious." Buddy could not control himself lmaoooo

[@melomunoz728]

I'm the nephew that says yeah unc that's me

[@raymondbennettjr.8845]

Definitely

[@jarrettjernigan9077]

Nbs lmao

[@kingdawg5830]

I'm a simple man, I see Joy Taylor, I click

[@lgsg2825]

Right they was looking at them jawnts entire show. I am lol

[@mikelarry2245]

Right but Joy ain't Fucking with Taylor at all!! Taylor don't have to have everything showing if you know you know!!!! No shade to Almond Joy at all!!!

[@davonte118burley3]

Facts she's so gorgeous!!!

[@davonte118burley3]

​@@mikelarry2245another fact!! Lol

[@charleshan0207]

Taylor Rooks*

[@brianataylor5353]

The lord is my Shepard and he know what I want😂

[@papadre70]

Amen

[@ant5215]

Mashallah

[@datsapaddlin]

God is GOOD’T

[@gregorydeleon8394]

Goat comment 😂

[@bondinho6114]

@@gregorydeleon8394 i laughed so hard damn 😂😂

[@brittanyjones4374]

Joy said it perfectly... A person that doesn't know you personally should never be able to effect you.

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

Then see should get out of entertainment media. Her pay check is determine by people who don't know her to like her.

[@XMega1]

​@@I.P.Freely2-yz1je You missed the point of that. People commit suicide cause of words online

[@billydeedre]

Joy said it perfectly...Showing up as your authentic self is key. They are different personalities, who present intelligent perspectives in different ways.

[@famusfornuthin4991]

⚒️🔨⚰️

[@coachtee6394]

Ryan was masterful in this interview

[@kendalllodman]

As always!

[@anthonyvanburen3998]

Brothers a pro

[@dmills06]

I thought so too

[@tokyod4414]

Dude is by the far one of the best interviewers I’ve ever seen

[@BlessedOne686]

💯

[@everestarmstrong7053]

Every episode should have a second part of Channing just telling wild stories to the guest. 😂😂😂

[@JVilla26]

Chan need a story montage

[@rhonnesanelms8969]

That's not a bad idea. 😂👍

[@kendalllodman]

Very few can facilitate a conversation like Ryan Clark.

[@bignhumble]

Very few, almost none. 😊

[@tryjames1ify]

He built like a stand up Ant ... 😂

[@dhehighlights3209]

Chan a fool😂😂

[@AltaMay11]

Who even thinks that 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@luisespada9282]

😮😮 I ni

[@georgeyeboah5295]

Son that was hilarious Channing is a foo frl 😅😅😅😅😅

[@jdagreat4595]

Joy Taylor fine as hell 😩

[@GeneralRock114]

From the waist up.

[@deucetre6273]

Are they dating anyone

[@HassanHassan-jl1sg]

إنا لله وإنا اليه راجعون

[@szn1580]

Huh

[@ejboutin]

Her face card is as pretty as it gets.

[@Rodnyet]

Joy to the world! Both Taylors are so beautiful and even better at the jobs they do. Good interview fellas 👏🏾👏🏾

[@joshuarichardson6854]

Big fan of both Taylor and Joy Seeing them thrive in this space speaking on non sports topics has been refreshing Always cool to see another side to them outside their professional ones

[@cliftonconnor9389]

Been a fan of Taylor Rooks going back to when she started with the Big10 Network.

[@pierrecharles1317]

Thanks Channing for speaking for men, my wife ain’t trying to hear I’m talking to my “friend” about my feelings and not her and vice versa. These are gorgeous unmarried women, but putting that ring on and making that “Lifetime” commitment doesn’t allow that nuance that they’re talking about. What if her friend started being great friends with her man. Boundary’s are important and real marriage is different from relationships.

[@eddietwatson]

Talk Heavy!!!!

[@jascreal]

I don’t disagree with anything they said. Their lives are specifically around men so they have those friendships that’s platonic. Men can also have friendships with women that are platonic too. I’ve been married for a while and I’m okay with my spouse having friends that are women. My trust is in my husband. It’s on him not the women if he breaks that trust.

[@jriley810]

I definitely agree.

[@qlee2385]

💯👏🏿💯👏🏿💯👏🏿

[@datsapaddlin]

@@jascreal I think that’s why they are so cool with it because their man has to understand they are gonna have many male friends in their line of work. If they both have friends of the opposite sex they both will have to compromise.

[@1999til]

These guys are the truth! They can sit down with anyone. I love the pivot and crew

[@TheeAntonioLauderdale901]

Those are two beautiful women right there!! Joy Taylor has been my crush since she came on the scene…Extremely Beautiful and Talented Women!!

[@dizdhatt91]

Me 2 ! But shes mean af 😞

[@EJ-gx9hl]

@@dizdhatt91she used to be a lot nicer and funnier and easy going when she was only on local radio in south Florida. That move to the national scene changed her

[@szn1580]

Status

[@eugenestewart4251]

​@dizdhatt91 the mean one's easy to handle 😂

[@sigungajoshua6149]

[@tmbaltim]

I really appreciate this conversation. Thank you for sharing this platform with them, for this episode.

[@Gxxdside]

Absolutely awesome interview! The /Pivot/ always gets it right with there sit downs. These brothers are what we needed for our space. Keep em coming🙏🏾‼️

[@anthonyjackson883]

Taylor Rooks is one of the most intellectual people I have ever heard speak, Man or Woman. 💯💯💯

[@takinganewapproachpodcast2994]

That is sad. Thats very low bar

[@fredrickjohnson9473]

​@@takinganewapproachpodcast2994😂😂

[@kevensmith549]

🤣🤣🤣

[@arresthillary9502]

she deosnt say ANYTHING. its total boolsheet spewing

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

It's ok bro. She dunno you so she'll never sleep with ya

[@plan2b501]

I've been a fan of both Joy and Taylor for a while. Salute to them and hope their show picks up the steam needed to propel them to MORE greatness.

[@jjcoleman9871]

Great interview with good content... Many continued blessings Queens, good job Pivot!

[@aenriquez1987]

The Pivot strikes again with an Epic episode. Salute 🫡 to these n even more to the ladies. Fan of them both. Much respect!!!

[@johnmoore2510]

Living in SoFla and watching the evolving careers of Joy and Chan has made me a cheerleader for both. Remembering when Joy went from local radio to national TV and hearing the 'she's got it bc she's JT's sister' crap made me bristle. Talent speaks and shows! I was happy learn more about Taylor as a whole person. Fred, RC and CC did a wonderful job shifting between Big Bro and industry peer throughout the interview. Well worth the hour of my life.

[@jakendrickwilliams8101]

She did get it because of her brother 😂😂😂 and her looks and chest.😂😂😂

[@tj8072]

Love Joy giving JHill a shout-out

[@dmills06]

Yeah that was powerful imo

[@champ8760]

Great interview as usual and I gained a new appreciation for Joy and Taylor and have to be honest that I learned some things from them in this interview…. Thanks for sharing and being yourselves….

[@BornGiftedMusicGroup]

I love the conversation surrounding the privacy of relationships b/c we shouldn’t be judging our mates by the opinions of strangers

[@JVilla26]

Chan was like I'm interviewing my lil sis, this was dope. More interesting than I expected

[@jules1662]

Congratulations for daring to venture into this space The Pivot and the ladies. If this is an area you guys are branching into I’m all for it. Was amazed at the well thought out points Joy and Taylor brought and they way RC, Fred and Chan coped with them. Great show

[@tonyantoine5823]

I wouldn’t say weakness but vulnerability Tay. You are 100% human and entitled to express every feeling. Great interview!

[@calmdown2876]

The Pivot Podcast is one of my favorite shows. I love watching African American men and women podcasts that have substance and The Pivot Podcast has substance. These are two beautiful intelligent African American women that are worthy of my full respect as an African American man.

[@Scottyskillz]

This was a great episode! I didn’t know about Joy’s new show and I’m not familiar with Taylor’s work so this was a good introduction to her for me. Definitely want to check out their new podcast now.👏🏾👏🏾

[@jeremiahtbarmes]

Glad i saw this, I listen to these woman a lot but didn’t know they go thru half of what they shared. Respect to ya 💯

[@chadwickgoty]

These women are incredibly intelligent..sharp & graceful …these are the women young girls should model themselves after ..seriously these women are the ones..we need more Joy’s & Taylor’s .. & they fine af on top of that 😍💯😮‍💨

[@k.lee28]

Clicked for the Pivot but *Stayed for Joy Taylor and her Dress*

[@bondinho6114]

Man same 💀

[@dmills06]

And here I am really listening for their heart felt truth 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@sdc1116]

Not built like a stand up ant Channing😂😂😂 You Gotta love him❤😂 Love the interview and The Pivot. Continue to break down them doors ladies!!! 🙏🏾❤

[@joebaby8875]

Great job Pivot and the ladies were phenomenal as usual. 👏🏽

[@iamisaidi]

Thank you ladies for representing us with class

[@clow0824]

Loving this convo ❤

[@diontelikely535]

54:33-56:37 , Joy was Preaching!! Very well said. The conversation went to another level at that point.

[@char1346]

Loved this explanation too. Very eloquently said.

[@Konkretelotus]

I learned so much from this episode. Thank you, Pivot Team

[@j.m.9684]

Joy Taylor is so many things, Visually, Emotionally, & Career Wise!!- Not in that order!! I always get great Vibes from her. Her Passion is infectious…❤❤❤❤❤

[@carmellabrown3335]

I truly enjoyed this conversation.

[@strivingcrew5228]

Let’s be honest 😂 Joy Taylor was distracting me through out the interview 😮

[@Carolinakid1984]

Same

[@som3839]

We know you can’t have female friends lol

[@Dreamer_Sports_Talk]

She is beautiful no doubt

[@xosder5Hr5]

Self control! Aks the male friends she has if they haven't thought about it!! Self control!

[@jeffone2nv]

Hilarious fellas both women are fine though

[@georgechainey9694]

Thanks so so much for broadening our Baltimore City lives and loves. Greeeat!

[@rhakeemstennett5017]

Another awesome authentic conversation. These two women are both exceptional at their craft. Joy and Taylor have always appeared to be well prepared for any and all discussions they’re involved in. I do not know them personally however, they appear to be just as beautiful internally as they are externally. Also, their knowledge and understanding of multiple topics precedes them. I applaud their honesty and transparency. Joy is unapologetic for her honesty!!! I absolutely love that trait in people I choose to surround myself with. ❤🙏🏾

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

Taylor was too up tight.

[@monstr5641]

the way she rolls her eyes 🥰🥰🥰

[@joshuachaney264]

This was a great conversation 💪🏽

[@stevendavis1691]

Great episode appreciate their views! Two of the more knowledgeable in the business!!

[@prouddadofjordan7149]

Great interview! Been a Joy fan for a minute and this interview made me a Taylor fan! Great perspectives and conversation!

[@sharecesaoliver7955]

Love you guys, and Loved this interview!!!

[@annetterobinson8746]

Much needed interview❤❤❤

[@dontaskmewhy1322]

Started listening to the podcast version and I was like nope I need to see these ladies 😂. But this turned out amazing. RC asked amazing questions. Dope interview.

[@ah8064]

These women are stellar. ✨ Thank you, Pivot Crew!

[@terrancerussell6385]

This was an amazing conversation

[@damondgreenwood6672]

Every time I see or hear Joy Taylor, Jodeci starts playing (not that she needs anything from me, but) “Take my money, my house and my car...”

[@CQNova]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@alwaysbam]

😂🤣 why I started singing

[@moesunnyside8319]

😂😂 💯

[@TheBahamian1]

Now that was funny.........oh and you dated yourself with that EPIC Jodeci reference. Bars!

[@calvinfelton4077]

This was really good. I learned a lot about these ladies & from them. Nuanced & thoughtful. Amazing job fellas, definitely will be checking out their podcast. Amazing people. 🔥 💯

[@seanagostino]

Great interview, and I love the povit in this interview

[@nvrevenheardofu]

The Mac & cheese and sweet potatoes mix 👀🔥

[@timthompson2406]

I see what you did there 😅

[@JamaalMills]

😂😂😂yessir

[@chrisbirch7735]

Great episode!!! Thank you!!!

[@markpurdy-silva4092]

It is great to see women comfortable and intelligent and able to express their life so well and openly. It is so cool. Keep shining and be blessed

[@kristenmichelle3467]

Yesss! Love Joy Taylor. Saw her on CC and found I was only watching the show for her heardline news segment. Been following since.

[@knesecary]

Joy Taylor got them thangs looking amazing!! Sheeesh!!!

[@Malchiwick]

THEM THANGS BE THANGIN

[@texaslegend5076]

That’s her claim to fame.

[@mtzlove11]

Just loved both these 2 ladies and how real they are. Had never seen podcast of theirs but will look for it. Thanks guys keep doing a great job! 👏

[@blknbldnstl]

WHEN I TELL YOU YALL ARE THE BEST PODCAST HANDS DOWN.

[@wilbanks1663]

Nice way to raise the bar…Salute Ladies 💯.

[@firstghost3038]

Joy Taylor is underrated because of her beauty but she's is very intelligent. I saw her moderate Skip and Stephen A arguing for an hour then effortlessly summed up everything they said in a few sentences 😂

[@SupaNatural28]

You mean Skip and Shannon. She was never on a show with Stephen A.

[@derrickhucks2924]

My two faves. Super talented.

[@charlenedrakes6302]

Such a great interview. Thank you

[@matthewsaunders5300]

Love This Podcast Love All The People On This Show

[@SupermanHopkins]

Joy Taylor and Taylor Rooks. Lawd have MERCY, Black women. 😍😍

[@theonly_VT]

Sorry Joy that you had to go through that bs. I had some female cousins and friends that have been through that type of situation. The one thing that I get from it is that some keep that close to them and feel ashamed to not talk about the abuse. Like they will be looked at different. I hope women understand that they don't have to feel ashamed about their situation and seek the help they need to help them move on.

[@chaslynbatchelor5860]

As a female fan, #1 Jags fan, and Day 1 listener it is so appreciated when you have a modern perspective on women's experience from the view of successful women. Thank you for having them on!

[@aron352352]

Duuuval

[@edwardbussie5194]

You guys did very good job on this interview with joy and Taylor,much love Brothers

[@justinavant6306]

Ryan Clark got that Libra smarts keep upn bruh👌🏽

[@jackb1969]

19 IS a child to a real grown man

[@MattyB207]

In 2005 when Channing got to Miami, Joy was 18 and Channing was 23. So not a huge age difference.

[@Money132215]

⁠@@MattyB207it is though if the man is an adult, it’s like a man years into vs a graduating high schooler is totally different

[@chrisburton713]

​@@Money132215 I dont think you noticed, but 18 is an adult, so there is no issue.

[@Money132215]

@@chrisburton713 true indeed & I’m aware but we can’t act like it’s not a double standard

[@BabeKay01]

I can relate to Joy so much. 😍 I love when it’s embraced & authenticated

[@ccryptotrapper6128]

Dope interview. I fw with y’all and them.

[@sandramagee5089]

These are some beautiful intelligent women. Respect them to the fullest. ❤❤

[@texaslegend5076]

Naw. Joy is a 6 at best. The other broad a 5.

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

​​@@texaslegend5076Bruh if your standards are that high let's see how you look 🤣 I'm not simpin cause they clearly not 10s, but it's wild to call a couple of objectively beautiful women 6s & 5s

[@Built4dTough]

Joy’s great. Her “Maybe Im Crazy” podcast used to be 🔥 Shoutout to Brandon wherever he’s at these days.

[@jermainewhite2450]

Awesome transparency displayed by these women! Great show Fellas!!

[@tracylawrence3748]

Its great Taylor has this opportunity for more people to get to know her. Joy has been able to show that on Fox Sports in her current role and with Colin Cowherd. I was guilty of thinking Joy was an empty shell on Undisputed. The show obviously didn't allow her to express herself and her disappointment in that may have shown through. We all should be heard and I'm definitely one to listen!

[@gkthasuperstar]

This conversation was soo good RC done cursed 😅

[@aquaticlife9251]

They want their men to have female relationships not only for what they mentioned, but they left out the real reason. The male ego. These 2 are some of the most beautiful and sought after women on tv. They deal with men everyday. They deal with athletes with milliions of dollars everyday. They need a man that is comfortable with that fact and will not be jealous everyday of their relationship. You have to be comfortable with yourself and their situation. I don't necessarily think they want their men to have all these female relationships that they claim because they know how many women can be and they don't want to be the jealous one either. They left that out completely. Don't worry. I got you. You're welcome.

[@Mike2elmundo]

I actually think that more women want this for reasons of healthy balance with women that you respect and you have self control around. But maybe that’s just me

[@Mbro3385]

Extremely good episode. Definitely going to check out content from Joy and Taylor

[@josephmendez8754]

Great show and conversation.👊🏽💪🏽🙏🏽

[@delaniserogers9188]

2 of the most beautiful black women ever

[@Trinity532]

The ideology that relationships are simply contacts is why the divorce rate is so high.

[@darryljohnson879]

She didn't say relationships are contracts she said "the rules of a relationship are like contracts, it's like what you will and won't allow to happen"

[@williamvelazquez659]

Joy Taylor deserves her own talk show she knows sports and is not afraid to talk the truth 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@shadthagod8033]

I love the fact they real friends they fine & a lot of women podcasts have broken up lately they are needed in the space salute

[@deetaerex4015]

Listen to how many times they say the word feel 😂

[@som3839]

Opinions are feelings based.. this isn’t jeopardy

[@sandramagee5089]

Come on RC! Speak on it

[@monaemarie_]

this was a great episode loved hearing the ladies' thoughts, opinions, and perspectives, they're very intelligent women, the women everyone should watch 💕 i love their podcast

[@CLSearles]

Great interview 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👍🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃❤️keep up the great work 💪🏾 👏🏽

[@terrycofield1077]

Please get Venus and Serena on your show

[@user-zw2rq1be1q]

having female friends gives u perspective and makes you more all rounded.

[@donkennedy84]

This was a delightful and enjoyable show! Sheesh!!

[@davidprice4777]

Clearly, the Pivot Podcast is the best Sports Podcast Period.

[@pitofitsique8566]

@43:00 Thank you RC for correcting yourself. You guys called them guys the whole time lol. Appreciate the accountability. Whether it’s little or not, makes an impact! Taylor followed up with a good answer to your question as well! Smooth interview “you guys” lol 💪🏽🙏🏽

[@Backpack16]

From the introduction, I cringed, real quick.on calling them guys, instead of ladies.

[@aron352352]

Its a figure of speech

[@ant5215]

Fred looking like he might risk it all.

[@YxnginJesusLovesU]

🤣🤣

[@jdagreat4595]

😭 bruh 😂

[@Carolinakid1984]

Lmao 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cspann7123]

Another great interview, I'm definitely going to check out their podcast. I appreciate both of these young ladies, and the way they conduct themselves. I applaud them for their character and representing us so well. And Joy, if anyone ever drops the address, you have internet Aunties that will handle that for you. 😀

[@quintonbeasley9679]

Amazing episode 🙏🏾