Podcast Summary: Fool Coverage — Layla Taylor Spills the Tea on "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 3

Podcast: Fool Coverage with Manny MUA & Laura Lee
Episode: Layla Taylor spills ALL the tea on new season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives! VERY JUICY
Date: November 14, 2025
Guest: Laila Taylor (Cast member, “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”)

Overview

In this highly anticipated and energetic episode, Manny MUA and Laura Lee sit down with Laila Taylor, breakout star of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, for an in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation. The trio dishes on the wildest moments from season three, with Laila offering candid insight into dramatic cast dynamics, her personal growth, LDS culture, and juicy behind-the-scenes stories. The atmosphere is supportive and unfiltered, giving fans both laughter and raw honesty.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Peaks & Pits: Life as a Single Mom & Reality Star

• [02:15] Laila’s Peak: Appearing on Fool Coverage — “This is amazing. This is special.”
• [02:19] Laila’s Pit: Travel mom fail — kids left waiting at school, highlighting the challenges of balancing motherhood and work.
• “Had to call my nanny and like, why is no one there to pick up my kids right now? Go get them right now.” (Laila, [02:31])

2. Jesse’s Affair Fallout: The Season’s Bombshell

• [04:19] Did Laila believe Marciano’s claims?
  • “I was so caught off guard... I was just blindsided.”
  • Laila focused on Jesse’s wellbeing, prioritizing her right to privacy and self-narrative.
• [06:00] Laila on Jesse & Jordan’s Relationship:
  • Addresses the damage of emotional abuse and hopes for Jesse’s happiness above everything.
  • “Jesse puts on a really good face... No one knew the extent of how bad it was.”

3. Barbecue Showdown: Iconic Power Move

• [07:05] Laila’s Quote to Jordan:
  • “Did you rent this house for a couple hours from Jesse to have this barbecue?”
  • Laila challenges Jordan’s “claiming” mentality and highlights Jesse’s role as provider.
• [07:57] Laura: “That was a power move right there... he wanted to pop off so hard, but he couldn’t. The camera’s rolling.”

4. Birthday Party Drama & Inviting Chase

• [08:41] Laila’s Perspective:
  • No regrets: “It was my birthday party.”
  • Notes that maturity means supporting friends despite uncomfortable guest lists.
  • “If Miranda can get past it... who are you to say you can’t?”
  • Good communication is a recurring relational challenge among the group.

5. Laila’s Relationship with Mason

• [10:18] Laila confirms Mason is now her boyfriend, and unlike his brother Chase, he is a genuinely good partner.

6. Podcasting & Talking Smack

• [11:01] Chase’s Podcast Drama:
  • Laila blasts Chase and friends for using the group’s names for clout: “Keep our names out of your mouth.”

7. Further Barbecue Analysis

• [14:25] Jordan’s “side” at the BBQ
  • Laila finds it “icky” Jordan excluded Jesse from her own home event to win support.
  • Emphasizes both Jesse’s cheating and Jordan’s emotional abuse are wrong.

8. Jesse & Marciano, Communication Issues

• [15:25] Jesse bringing Marciano to dinner without telling Jordan:
  • Laila understands the fear-based communication failure due to the controlling marriage dynamic.

9. Demi’s “Expose” Moment and Friendship Fallout

• [17:20] Demi's outburst:
  • Laila was stunned by Demi’s extreme behavior and betrayal: “That is such a severe extreme I just never thought she would come to.”
• [19:30] On current status with Demi:
  • “We’re cordial... but I just don’t think I can find peace with somebody like Demi.”
  • Laila calmly explains her boundaries and growth in choosing her own peace.

10. Representation, Identity, and Criticism

• [29:16] Hair, Race, and “Whitewashed” Claims:
  • Laila discusses how growing up in a predominantly white area influenced her self-image.
  • Powerful quote: “I can be black and white. I don’t need to be either or. I’m both.” ([30:02])
  • Talks about the empowerment of embracing her natural hair and seeking stylists for black hair textures.

11. Religion & Life after LDS

• [22:56] Laila is no longer active in the LDS Church since her divorce; respects the role it played during tough times but no longer aligns with its beliefs.
  • Mason, her boyfriend, also stepped away from active membership.
• [28:16] Advice for LDS Women:
  • “Trust your gut and your intuition—they never lie to you. If you’re not aligning with something, listen to that.”

12. Utah Life, Reality TV, and Audience Connection

• [36:13] Best/Worst of Utah:
  • Best: “It’s beautiful. If you just look at the mountains and take out everything else, like, stun.”
  • Worst: “Lack of diversity. For my children... [I want them to] experience more cultures.”
• [38:49] Best/Worst of Reality TV:
  • Best: “You get to connect with your audience by sharing really vulnerable things.”
  • Worst: Conflicts are public and can’t be worked out in private, leading to public scrutiny.

13. How “Real” Is The Show?

• [39:58] Laila: “I wish our show was scripted. I wish our show was fake. It’s honestly... one of the most authentic reality shows you can watch.”

14. Rapid-Fire Fun Facts

• Favorite “Mom Talk” member: Miranda ([32:00])
• Least favorite: Laila dances around the answer but implies it’s Demi ([32:59])
• Swig order: Used to be Mountain Dew with strawberry/mango syrup and coconut cream (“so much sugar!”), now water with lemon ([37:01])
• First orgasm: Rumors cleared—it was from her vibrator, not an ex ([37:16])

15. Season Growth and Looking Forward

• [41:22] Manny & Laura praise Laila’s personal growth and new confidence:
  • “It’s so nice to see you really come into your own and really find your own power.”
  • Laila: “It’s hard, but it’s also awesome because you’re able to work on yourself.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Jesse’s marriage:
  “Jesse puts on a really good face... no one knew the extent of how bad it was”—Laila ([06:00])
• Power move at the BBQ:
  “Did you rent this house for a couple hours from Jesse to have this barbecue?”—Laila ([07:05])
• Standing up for herself:
  “My peace is also worth protecting. I just don’t think I can find peace with somebody like Demi, unfortunately, in my life.”—Laila ([19:30])
• On identity:
  “I can be black and white. I don’t need to be either or. I’m both.”—Laila ([30:02])
• On reality TV:
  “I wish our show was scripted. I wish our show was fake. It’s honestly... one of the most authentic reality shows you can watch.”—Laila ([39:58])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:15] Peaks & pits: motherhood struggles
• [04:19] Jesse's affair: the bombshell
• [07:05] Laila's iconic BBQ confrontation with Jordan
• [08:41] Birthday party drama: inviting Chase
• [10:18] Laila & Mason: relationship update
• [14:25] The guy’s BBQ: Laila’s take on Jordan’s strategy
• [15:25] Jesse, Marciano, and communication
• [17:20] Demi’s outburst & friendship fallout
• [19:30] Setting boundaries with Demi
• [22:56] Leaving the LDS Church
• [28:16] Advice for LDS women
• [29:16] Embracing hair & identity
• [32:00] Favorite/least favorite Mom Talk cast member
• [37:16] Vibrator confession
• [38:49] Best/worst aspects of reality TV
• [39:58] Authenticity of the show
• [41:22] Reflections on growth

Conclusion

Manny and Laura’s conversation with Laila Taylor is both entertaining and deeply personal. Laila holds nothing back, sharing her emotional journey, confronting cast controversies, and offering heartfelt takes on complicated friendships and life after the LDS church. She emerges as a fan favorite not just for her on-screen drama but her vulnerability, wisdom, and humor.

This episode is a must-listen for fans of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and anyone interested in the intersection of reality TV, identity, and the real lives behind the glam.

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