Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers

Episode: TAYLOR TOMLINSON Wants More Sibling Trips

Guests: Taylor Tomlinson
Hosts: Seth Meyers & Josh Meyers
Date: February 24, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson joins Seth and Josh Meyers to reminisce about childhood family trips, sibling dynamics, and how her close-knit family has influenced both her personal life and career. The conversation travels through lighthearted stories, thoughtful reflections on loss, and Taylor’s current desire to create more sibling adventures, all in the witty, family-centric tone that defines the Meyers Brothers’ podcast.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Touring, Sibling Bonds, and Work-Life Balance

• Taylor’s Perspective on Touring Life (08:49–10:20)
  Taylor shares how tour life shapes her day-to-day, intentionally seeking out local activities instead of isolating in her hotel:

  "I really started making an effort a few years ago to, like, I look stuff up before I go to the city. I try to do stuff... I always, like, ask people on Instagram for recommendations..." (09:16, Taylor Tomlinson)
  She rejects the city’s signature food overload—“I’ll die”—and prefers museums, coffee shops, and curated experiences.

• Sibling Dynamics and Collaboration (12:14–14:44)
  Taylor hired her sibling Bryn as an assistant/“handler,” citing unmatched trust and shared decision-making:

  "There's been obviously nobody else that I work with that I trust enough to speak on my behalf and make decisions on my behalf and communicate what I would like in any situation." (14:44, Taylor Tomlinson)

• Sibling Relationships Among Meyers & Tomlinsons (22:08–23:37)
  Both Taylor and the Meyers brothers reflect on the rarity and value of their strong sibling connections, noting it wasn’t until adulthood that they realized it was unique:

  "It didn't ever occur to me that we were an outlier." (22:44, Seth Meyers)
  Taylor adds about large, close-knit cousin groups:
  "Everybody's siblings are like, you know, super, super close. And then you get older, and people are like, I never speak to my brother." (23:37, Taylor Tomlinson)

2. Family Trips: Humorous & Heartfelt

• Disneyland After Loss (34:39–36:13)
  Taylor discusses her family’s highly unusual “grief trip” to Disneyland provided via hospice after her mother’s passing:

  "Hospice sent us to Disneyland after our mom died. Is that anything?... a real weird vibe to go into a Disneyland trip with where you've just experienced, like, the worst loss of your life." (34:39, Taylor Tomlinson)
  The hosts question the performative expectation of joy in such situations—Taylor, as the eldest, recalls being aware but not feeling pressured:
  "At that time... all about you in your head and you'll process it for the next 10 years." (36:29, Taylor Tomlinson)

• Sibling Sibling-Only & Partnered Trips (57:02–58:39)
  Taylor recounts touring through Europe with Bryn and a comic friend as a “sibling trip”—citing the joy of squeezing fun between work obligations:

  "...it was just the three of us, like, running around Europe for a month and a half... The fact that we got to do this, like, massive, insane trip that was paid for by my dumbass jokes was, like, it's the best." (58:12, Taylor Tomlinson)

• Desire For More Sibling Trips (45:12–47:29)
  Taylor is eager for more trips with her siblings, reflecting the difficulty of coordinating adult schedules—especially before anyone in the group has kids:

  "This year a big goal for me is like, I want to do, like, multiple siblings trips, especially because, you know, once people start having kids and stuff, I just know it's going to get harder." (47:19, Taylor Tomlinson)
  She jokes about neediness:
  "I'm pretty obsessed with them ... I'm trying to bribe them to stay for another couple days..." (45:52, Taylor Tomlinson)

3. Family & Influence

• Teachers Who Made an Impact (25:20–27:32)
  Taylor and the Meyers brothers share tributes to inspirational creative writing teachers who not only encouraged talent but pushed against laziness:

  "He recognized talent and had no patience for laziness... are you gonna blow it? What a disappointment." (25:50, Seth Meyers)
  "He also. I remember very specifically, he always said, like, letters are gifts. When you write someone a letter, you're giving them a gift." (26:19, Josh Meyers)

• Family as Comedy Source—With Sensitivity (49:43–51:33)
  Taylor discusses balancing honesty and respect when referencing family in her act and upcoming book:

  "I have never felt like it was worth destroying a relationship ... for, like, whatever, 90 seconds of laughs, no matter how many tags there are." (50:14, Taylor Tomlinson)
  She shares the importance of gaining family approval on sensitive material.

4. Traditions, Home, and Growing Up

• Grandparents and Childhood Memories (52:03–54:24)
  Family trips to grandparents’ rural home are described as formative, full of cousin hijinks, movies, thrift shopping, and feeling “at home”:

  "To me it feels like home. So it's like I saw them a couple weeks ago... made tea... very much like home." (53:39, Taylor Tomlinson)

• Home Base & Hometown Reflections (64:13–65:19)
  Temecula, California—where Taylor spent much of her youth—is discussed with affectionate skepticism:

  "I think the wine country balloon horse trio is probably... the best. But I will say, I think the public library there is really good." (64:13, Taylor Tomlinson)
  She wryly critiques local attempts at urban glamour:
  "They've got, like, a rooftop bar and restaurant... which, like, overlooks the freeway. I'm like, this is... what are we doing out here? Who do we think we are in Temecula?" (64:27, Taylor Tomlinson)

5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Realizing Not Everyone is Close With Siblings:

  "How’d you blow it? They were right there." (23:09, Taylor Tomlinson)

• On Family Humor:

  "Everybody's family's funny, right? And then you go to a friend's house and their dad, you know, tries to do something, and you're like, that's not funny. You're not." (33:59, Taylor Tomlinson)

• On Sibling Support:

  "They all did, like, drama in high school. And they're all very creative and cool and funny and definitely are very supportive of me, but I think also keep me humble in a very nice way." (28:03, Taylor Tomlinson)

• On Parenting and Freedom:

  "You really are making parenthood sound awesome... I'll be back with them. With no freedom." (11:10, Taylor Tomlinson)
  "Do you make time then to get together with all your siblings, like annually?... I'm trying to do more sibling trips." (45:01–45:12, Josh & Taylor Tomlinson)

• Standout Sibling Trip to Europe:

  "...The fact that we got to do this, like, massive, insane trip that was paid for by my dumbass jokes was, like, it's the best." (58:12, Taylor Tomlinson)

• On Family Group Dynamics at Disneyland:

  "The only place we really went was Disneyland... hospice sent us to Disneyland after our mom died." (34:39, Taylor Tomlinson)
  "Now Disneyland does the thing where they charge you for a couple of the rides on top of the ticket, which is crazy." (40:08, Taylor Tomlinson)

6. Lightning Round & Closing

• Ideal Vacation?
  Taylor: "Adventurous" (62:26)

• Favorite Transport?
  Taylor: "I like a train." (62:30)

• Dream Family Vacation?
  Taylor: "London together or Japan, because I haven't been to Japan yet." (63:30)

• Desert Island Family Member?
  Taylor (quickly): "Bryn." (63:15)

• Hometown Pitch for Temecula:
  She highlights the wine country, hot air balloons, horse country, public library, and pokes fun at how "you could fill up three days in that city." (65:19)

• Grand Canyon Visits
  Taylor: Not yet—"but I've been to Niagara Falls... The Canadian side is superior." (65:51–66:32)

Timestamps of Important Segments

• [08:49] Taylor’s touring routines and traveling for comedy
• [12:14] How working with a sibling changed her personal/professional life
• [22:08] Sibling relationships: what makes them special
• [34:39] The Disneyland “grief trip” after losing her mother
• [45:12] Taylor’s campaign for more sibling trips as adults
• [49:43] Discussing using family in material—respect vs. comedy
• [52:03] Revisiting grandparents and childhood nostalgia
• [57:02] Stand-out sibling trips (Europe tour with Bryn)
• [62:13] Lightning/speed round questions

Conclusion

This episode is a fun, candid dive into the ways family, loss, and laughter shape how we see the world and connect as siblings, children, and creatives. Taylor Tomlinson shines in her sharp, warm-hearted humor, balancing touching stories of grief and gratitude with the practical realities—and joys—of being an older sibling eternally trying to pull everyone together. Her vivid family stories pair perfectly with the Meyers Brothers’ signature sibling banter for a thoughtful yet thoroughly entertaining listen.

Taylor Tomlinson’s new special, Prodigal Daughter, is out now (Feb 24, 2026) on Netflix.