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Up to Speed

Nicki Dion and Taylor Bond

Two yappers with different interests come together to bring each other up to speed on the latest news. Nicki chats about the latest pop culture news and Taylor updates us on the latest sports news.

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All Episodes

58:49

Super Saturday of Sports and Starbucks

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2026/04/22

The girls are back… and yes, we had to run it back with Round 2 of the Alex vs. Alix drama we're sorry, but also not really. We also give an update on the Taylor Frankie Paul drama, because the plot simply refuses to slow down. Taylor recaps Denver's Super Saturday of Sports and dives into the 130th running of the Boston Marathon and NCAA Gymnastics while Nicki breaks down the groundbreaking (and slightly chaotic) Starbucks Devil Wears Prada menu. Sports, pop culture, and a little drama we simply

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01:00:40

Team Alix or Alex??

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2026/04/15

This might be the hottest tea on the internet right now. The girls are breaking down the Alix Earle and Alex Cooper drama: full timeline, full receipts, nothing held back. Taylor dives into the WNBA Draft, who's who, what they're wearing, and everything you actually need to know. Nicki gives you the inside scoop on Bieberchella (yes, she streamed it) and what the internet had to say. Plus: the chaos of the Sahara Stage race, NBA playoff talk, and… which TikTok star is out here selling purses?? This

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59:48

Headed To The Moon and Memphis

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2026/04/08

The girlies are officially orbiting Taylor wraps up the chaos of March Madness (wins, losses, and everything in between), dives into MLB Opening Weekend, previews The Masters, and asks the question no one can answer: what's with the weird Memphis hate in the NBA?? Meanwhile, Nicki is fully locked in—breaking down all the Summer House drama you actually need to know, plus taking us to space with updates on the Artemis expedition and the brand new 4-part Beatles movie series. Sports, pop culture, and

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54:21

Reale Actives, Real Tiger

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2026/04/01

The Ultimate Weekly Recap: March Madness, Celebrity Feuds, and Cultural Trends In this episode, Nicki and Taylor dive into a whirlwind of topics—from the excitement of March Madness and record-breaking soccer attendance to legal drama and the latest health and wellness TikTok trends. Tune in to catch all the highlights and insights shaping our week. March Madness semifinals updates and bracket insights Highlights from Denver's historic NWSL game with celebrity attendance Legal battle over Lion

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57:25

The March Madness of it all

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2026/03/25

The girls are back to their regularly scheduled Tuesday programming — and we have a lot to unpack (to say the least). What is actually going on with Secret Lives? Is The Bachelorette really canceled? And what's next for the Mormon wives? Taylor quizzes Nicki on March Madness, we break down the Chappell Roan conversation, and weigh in on the viral moment, YES we're siding with the 11-year-old on. We also cover headlines from the World Track & Field Championships, discuss the recent lacrosse coaching

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56:12

The Bachelorette is Canceled, March Madness is Live

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2026/03/23

Join us for a lively discussion covering the drama behind SLOMW and the bachelorette getting canceled, the excitement of March Madness and F1 being back, and more!

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54:33

Beware of Wrong Turns & Idol Murders

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2026/03/11

Nicki is finally back after being sick and returns just in time to recap the first five days of the Paralympics. From standout performances to storylines you may have missed, we break down what's happening on the world stage. Nicki also brings some P!NK news (yes, the singer, not the store), while Taylor dives into the USATF Half Marathon Championships mishap and what exactly went wrong on the course. We also get into the ongoing debate around whether women's basketball is actually profitable, plus

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01:07:49

Konnichiwa

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2026/02/25

Nicki is BACK from Japan 🇯🇵… and she has stories. From once-in-a-lifetime highs to the very real travel lows, she breaks down everything from her Japanese adventure the culture, the chaos, and the moments she'll never forget. Then we dive straight into the final headlines from the last week of the Winter Games. Yes, it's bittersweet… but don't get sad just yet. The action isn't over — the Paralympics kick off March 6, and we're telling you exactly why you should be tuning in. Pop culture is also

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01:02:55

Olympians - They are just like us!

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2026/02/17

Nicki's still living her best vacation life, so Kamalu is back for one final co-host cameo and we get into ALL the heat and ice of it. From a (HOT) Heated Rivalries Breakdwon from Kam to a Week 1 Winter Olympics drama list from Taylor. We also breakdown NBA All-Star Weekend madness, along with who won the covetted MVP Trophy. We chat the movies we're loving, unpack the "Evil Queen G" Disney firing chaos, and Kam attempts to understand what the actual HELL the Barkley Marathons are. Sports,

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01:04:00

Kam + Tay on the Pod!

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2026/02/10

Nicki's on vacation, so Kamalu joins the hot seat, Taylor's college friend, fellow chatterbox, and first-time guest co-host—joins the pod, and let's just say… we covered EVERYTHING. We break down all things Super Bowl, from the commercials you loved (and hated) to the halftime show you absolutely better not have missed. Taylor dives into Lindsey Vonn's crash and the latest Winter Olympics highlights, while Kam walks us through the Devil Wears Prada trailer that's racking up millions of views—and

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53:00

Skis, Pleas and the Grammys

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2026/02/04

The girlies are back and this episode is all over the place in the best way. We kick things off with a full Winter Olympics preview, breaking down what to watch, some super fun facts and why this Games is groundbreaking. Nicki recaps the Grammys—the wins, the snubs, and the moments everyone's still arguing about. We spiral into internet chaos with which Gen X-er just joined OnlyFans, unpack Ye's apology letter to… us?? And break down an unrivaled basketball showdown in Philadelphia. Plus, we check

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01:02:01

ALLEGEDLY duh.

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2026/01/27

The girls start with a few rebounds including the historic NCAA Championship victory of the Indiana Hoosiers, and the arrest of Ryan Wedding, a former Olympian and the conversation also covers the thrilling live event of climbing Taipei 101. And then Taylor and Nicki discuss a variety of topics ranging from the upcoming Netflix show featuring Alex Earl and her family, the recent NBA All-Star starters list and notable snubs, the ongoing feud within the Beckham family, and the drama surrounding Naomi

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47:38

Taco Bell, Tik Tok and Touchdowns

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2026/01/19

The girlies are back and this episode is STACKED. We break down the shocking college basketball point-shaving scandal, unpack NFL playoffs from the weekend, and dive into the NCAA Cheer and Dance Championships. On the lighter side, Nicki fills us in on the new Skims x Nike ballet flat, Hailee Bieber clapping back with a Tik Tok lawsuit, and Taco Bell shaking up the menu (again). It's sports, scandal, style, and snacks exactly how we like it. NFL Playoff Excitement 03:47Broadway Plans vs. Super

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55:12

Secret Lives of Disney Wives

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2026/01/13

The girlies are back and covering everything this week. We break down the chaos of NFL Wild Card Weekend, dive into the standout moments from the U.S. Ice Skating Championships, and unpack the internet spiral surrounding The Secret Lives of Disney Wives - aka the Ashley Tisdale online discourse you definitely saw. We're also recapping Golden Globes red carpet looks, checking in on World Cross Country, and wrapping things up with our favorite 2 Minutes of Fame—the headlines that didn't make the cut

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50:06

Alix + Tom A Hot New Bombshell

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2026/01/06

The girls are SO back for 2026. New year, same chaos and honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way. Taylor and Nicki kick things off by questioning whether New Year's resolutions are actually helpful… or just setting us up to fail. From there, it's full speed into everything 2026 already has cooking — including our favorite pop culture / sports couple cross over?? All the massive sporting events this year, wild college football upsets, and why the Jake Paul fight somehow became one of Netflix's

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56:00

MOORE Michigan Scandals

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2025/12/17

This week's episode is all over the place and the girlies wouldn't have it any other way. We're breaking down the who what and where of JoJo Siwa's cruise, unpacking the tragic and heartbreaking loss of Rob and Michelle Reiner, and the new information on the Idaho Four case. On the sports side, we get into the NBA Cup Finals, the Michigan Football scandal (are we even shocked) plus the blockbuster Minnesota Wild trade that sent shockwaves through the NHL. And because no week is complete without a

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01:01:39

Live Streaming Is Weird

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2025/12/10

This week's episode covers a lot — from holiday vibes to full-on sports chaos. We kick things off with what we're watching right now and a deep dive into our favorite Christmas movies (and yes, the classics get debated). Then we jump into tech, breaking down the new Snapchat AI setting, why everyone suddenly seems to be livestreaming their entire lives, and what all of this means for creators, privacy, and the future of social media. From there, it's onto the sports world, which is somehow even

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01:01:48

Blacklisted on Black Friday

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2025/12/02

EPISODE 25! A quarter-century of chaos (in podcast years), and we're celebrating with a stacked lineup: Black Friday breakdowns — Target WHO? Lane Kiffin tea — why college football's ultimate escape artist is at it again Women's Professional Baseball — it's happening, it's real, and we're obsessed A full Dancing With the Stars finale recap — including WHITNEY ON BROADWAY 👏 (Taylor. Called. It.) Twenty-five episodes later and we're just getting warmed up. Let's party. 🎉 00:00Celebrating

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55:54

WANTED: Hair by Chrissy and An Olympian Drug Lord

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2025/11/26

This week we dive into the Hair by Chrissy drama unraveling all over the internet, the wild true-crime story of Olympian-turned-drug-kingpin Ryan Wedding, and why his face is now on the FBI's Most Wanted list. We celebrate Gotham FC's rise from 8-seed to champions, take a bite into the latest food news you didn't know you needed, and take a fast-track tour toward the Winter Olympics in Italy. It's chaos but like, the fun kind. Rebounds: 6:00 The Chris Boyd Shooting Update 8:58 Miss Universe Winner

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48:07

Punches, Pennies & Paparazzi

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2025/11/18

We kick things off with the breaking updates around Kris Boyd's shocking shooting incident, then dive into Jake Paul's upcoming fight and the circus that always seems to follow him. On the lighter (and messier) side, "Selling Sunset" is back in full-tilt drama mode, Chappell Roan had a paparazzi standdown that the internet cannot stop talking about, and there's officially no more making of pennies - yep, that's a real headline. It's a perfect mix of pop culture chaos, sports storylines,

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