What's the Reality?

Love Is Blind’s Taylor & Daniel Break Down ALL the Drama from Season 10 (Episodes 1–9)

Host: Amber Desiree (AD)
Guests: Taylor & Daniel (Love is Blind Season 8)
Date: February 25, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of What's the Reality? features fan-favorite married couple Taylor and Daniel from Love is Blind Season 8. Hosted by Amber Desiree (AD), the podcast offers an unfiltered, engaging, and humorous deep-dive into the latest drama of Love is Blind Season 10 (Episodes 1–9). The trio discusses their personal lives post-show, reflects on living in the spotlight, touches on heavy real-world topics in their home city of Minneapolis, and delivers thorough, candid commentary on each of this season's couples, all while dropping memorable quotes and playful banter. As always, they keep it real, fun, and relatable for reality TV fans.

Life Updates Since Love is Blind

[01:36 – 08:13]

• Life in the Spotlight:

  • Taylor shares, “The biggest adjustment for both of us has been being in the spotlight...a lot of high highs and a lot of low lows, but mainly good.” [01:46]
  • Daniel: “It feels like we always have something going on, but it’s mostly good stuff.” [02:41]

• Major Milestones:

  • Bought a house, moved closer to both families, and added a puppy ("Sunny") to the family.
  • Taylor jokes about Daniel’s tattoo choices; Daniel reveals a Minnesota Vikings lip tattoo. [03:04]

• Vow Renewals:

  • 400-guest celebration at their original wedding venue.
  • Daniel: “We both have pretty big families...we’re so fortunate to have the friends that we do in our life, and that was quite the event.” [03:51]
  • Many Love is Blind castmates attended.

• Sunny, the Dog:

  • Sunny had hip surgery but is thriving now. “He thinks he’s a lap dog...but like, a 90 pound thing now.” – Daniel [06:10]
  • Jokes about whose excitement results in “happy pees”: “I have yet to experience that excitement from Daniel, so.” – Taylor [06:24]

Marriage Advice to Their Younger “Pods” Selves

[06:38 – 08:13]

• Daniel: “Taylor’s always right.” [06:47]
• Daniel elaborates: “Once you get married, the work doesn’t stop. You have to put time and effort and care into (it)...I’d reiterate that to pod-Daniel.” [06:58]
• Taylor: “Patience is key. We’re both still growing and learning...move as a team, because it’s the best way to do it.” [07:33]

Addressing Current Events in Minneapolis

[08:13 – 12:25]

• Both Taylor and Daniel express the emotional heaviness of recent events in Minneapolis:

  • Taylor: “I feel like I’ve been crying for three weeks, four weeks.” [08:31]
  • Daniel: “There’s just a feeling of heaviness and sadness...maybe even helplessness a little bit.” [08:36]
  • They've tried to use their platform for spreading positivity and resources, despite mixed reactions online. [09:42]

• Charity & Community Involvement:

  • Taylor highlights volunteering with Annabelle House, Veep, and Cross Services to support local families, especially immigrants. “We packaged up 71 boxes of fresh food, snacks for kids, lunch—anything that a family could need.” [11:06]
  • Active in organizing blood donations and other community initiatives.

Love is Blind Season 10: First Impressions & Overall Thoughts

[12:25 – 13:36]

• Both guests are “obsessed” with the season: “It’s got everything you need. Like, it’s got the drama, the love, the friendships, the family dynamics… it’s all there.” – Taylor [13:25]
• Daniel appreciates the variety and experiment factor, noting how past experience adds a new perspective. [13:25]
• Noted that the Midwestern cast feels familiar, perhaps more outspoken (“They don’t have that ‘Minnesota Nice’ going on.” – Host [14:18])

Favorite Couples & Notable Pod Moments

[14:22 – 17:46]

• Favorites:

  • Taylor likes Jess, and loves the line: “Jesus died single so I don’t need to die single.” – Tyler [14:35]
  • Both root for Vic and Christine: “They’re just so wholesome...rooting for them so hard.” – Taylor [14:58]
  • Bree and Connor also get a hopeful mention.

• Pod Dynamics:

  • Taylor enjoys that this season’s pods section was shorter/more dynamic.
  • They discuss the complexities and emotional exhaustion of forming connections in this setting.

• Reflection on Kia’s Decision:

  • Taylor: “I think Kia made the right decision...you protect your peace, however that is.” [16:51]
  • AD notes the importance of clarity: “If you’re confused for any reason, it’s a no.” [18:00]

Unfiltered Couple-by-Couple Analysis

[22:06 – 38:13]

Vic & Christine

[22:06 – 23:26]

• Taylor: “Their upbringings were so relatable...almost meant to be—like star-crossed, in my opinion.” [22:10]
• Daniel notes their “emotional maturity” comes through on screen. [22:35]
• Both wonder why they went to Malibu instead of Cabo with the group—possible budget, passport, or legal reasons discussed later.

Devonte & Brittany

[23:27 – 25:14]

• Taylor: “I like them both as individuals, but I don’t know if they are marriage material together...he’s hearing but not willing to put it into action.” [23:40]
• Daniel flags communication issues as a red flag, doubly so given the experiment’s reliance on emotional connection.

Mike & Emma

[26:28 – 29:30]

• Central tension: the “kids or no kids” debate.
• Daniel: “For me, that would have been a deal breaker.” [26:31]
• All agree it’s an unrealistic foundation to marry hoping someone’s view will change.

Connor & Bri

[29:35 – 31:03]

• Both guests are optimistic—“they work well,” “personalities mesh well.” – Daniel
• AD and Taylor joke about Connor’s bachelor-style house: “A keg in the backyard is pretty cool.” – Daniel [30:49]

Alex & Ashley

[31:07 – 32:35]

• Daniel: “Seems like the physical aspect is just at the forefront always.”
• Taylor observes an avoidance in Alex around past relationships and a tendency to “guesstimate” rather than be direct.

Chris & Jess

[32:41 – 36:30]

• Taylor: “They were my first prediction for getting married. Wrong!” [32:50]
• Deep group disappointment at Chris’s unexpected fixation on Jess’s habits (“It’s not the kids vs. no kids argument, [but] whether someone goes to Pilates or not… And I’m just like, she’s so smart, so beautiful, so ambitious…” – Host, [34:20])
• Daniel: “Isn’t that the whole reason why you go through this experiment—to figure out what really matters and what doesn’t?...That was such a—like, oh, we were sick.” [34:21]
• The group slams Chris’s public comments after their breakup: “Zero respect for her as a human being or her feelings.” – Taylor [35:57]

Jordan & Amber

[36:34 – 38:13]

• Daniel: “At first I was trying to figure out...they’re such a wild card. But they’re so wholesome.” [36:45]
• Host praises Jordan’s openness and “genuine” nature, and the group wishes them well, especially given the unique dynamic of Amber having a daughter.

Behind-the-Scenes Theories: Why Didn’t Vic & Christine Go to Cabo?

[38:55 – 41:09]

• Multiple theories from Taylor and Daniel:
  • Passport issues
  • Changed their minds about participating last-minute (Daniel relates with their own S8 experience)
  • Possible unresolved legal matters alluded to in the show
• General agreement that it’s sad when fan-favorite couples get less screentime.

Mexico Getaways & Group Drama

[41:09 – 46:41]

• Discusses deeper issues in Mexico:

  • Bri’s desire for closure with Chris; consensus is she may have just wanted “to be wanted.” [42:09]
  • Taylor: “I would have walked away 10 minutes in.” [42:34]
  • Communication trouble between Devonte & Brittany persists; Daniel: “A lot of work...we’re hopeful but we’ll see. Probably not.” [43:59]

• Alex’s “Type” Conversation with Brittany:

  • Daniel: “The conversation with Brittany was a little inappropriate…I mean, he just started exactly describing [his type] without saying it…If that's what you're trying to say...just say it.” [44:41]
  • Taylor: “Personally, I would have been fuming had Daniel had that conversation with another girl on our getaways.” [45:05]
  • Host summarizes: “If you have to go hide away and, like, tuck away in a corner and say, ‘she’s not my type, you are,’ you probably shouldn’t say it.” [46:19]

Families & Uncomfortable Introductions

[46:46 – 49:18]

• Alex Meets Ashley’s Dad:

  • Host: “Everything was said and nothing at the same time.” [47:00]
  • Taylor: “That was a firing squad, that's for sure.” [47:09]
  • Noted Alex always has an answer—“putting on your best face to get the job, answering questions.” [47:38]
  • Sympathy for Ashley, who seemed deflated by her dad’s intensity.

• Priyanka Connection:

  • The group predicts Alex’s prior connection to Priyanka may cause future drama, especially since he avoids volunteering information.

Season 10 Predictions

[50:29 – 51:35]

• Taylor: “Jordan and Amber and Vic and Christine are probably the two couples that I see it the most for.” [50:51]
• Daniel wonders if Jordan and Amber would be the franchise’s first wedding with a child involved.
• Bri and Connor are hopefuls but less certain.
• Host: “Who's gonna still be together at the reunion is the question.” [51:25]

Memorable Quotes & Fun Moments

• “Taylor’s always right.” – Daniel [06:47]
• “If you’re confused for any reason, it’s a no.” – Host [18:00]
• On Chris: “Zero respect for her as a human being or her feelings.” – Taylor [35:57]
• “If you have to go hide away and, like, tuck away in a corner and say, ‘she’s not my type, you are,’ you probably shouldn’t say it.” – Host [46:19]
• On communication: “If all you’ve built your emotional foundation on is by communicating through a wall, you would hope that the communication piece...is strong.” – Daniel [24:40]
• “I like my men obsessed with me, period.” – Taylor [55:55]

Game Segment: “Ick or Stick”

[51:35 – 58:35]

The hosts and guests play a rapid-fire “Ick or Stick” game—personality traits that would win someone over or be deal-breakers on Love is Blind.

Highlights:

• Not talking about past relationships? “Ick.” [52:42]
• Needs alone time every day? “Stick—depends on how much.” [52:54]
• Overcommunicates every feeling? “Ick.” [53:54]
• Obsessed with workouts? “Ick.” [55:43]
• Never been in love at 30? “Ick—even if maybe strong word.” [56:10]
• Looks to family for every decision? “Ick.” [57:28]

Closing & Social Media

• Heartfelt closing remarks about Taylor and Daniel’s relationship, social media presence (“Your Christmas card broke the internet!”).
• Host promises to have them back after the reunion to revisit their predictions.
• What’s the Reality? drops every Wednesday. Follow on all platforms at @whatstherealitypod.

For diehard fans or first-timers, this episode is packed with relatable relationship wisdom, playful reality TV dissection, and authentic insight straight from the Love is Blind front lines.

Note: Timestamps refer to the original uncut recording and may be offset in edited releases.