Joy Taylor facts for kids

Joy Allison Taylor was born on January 17, 1987. She is an American media personality and TV host. She works for Fox Sports 1 (FS1). On FS1, she helps host a show called Speak. She works alongside Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce.

Before this, Joy Taylor was the moderator for another FS1 show, Skip and Shannon: Undisputed. She also gave news updates on The Herd with Colin Cowherd. Plus, she hosted The Joy Taylor Show on Saturdays for Fox Sports Radio.

Joy Taylor's Early Life and Education

Joy Taylor went to Barry University. She earned a degree in broadcast communications in 2009. While studying, she hosted a radio show called The Noise. She also managed her university's radio station, WBRY 1640 AM.

Joy Taylor's Career in Sports Media

Joy Taylor worked for three years at a radio station in Miami called 790 AM The Ticket. She started as an executive producer. Later, she became a co-host for their popular morning sports radio show. It was called Zaslow and Joy Show. She also hosted shows like Fantasy Football Today for CBSSports.com.

Joy Taylor joined FOX Sports in March 2016. She took on different roles at FS1. She sometimes filled in for other hosts, like on The Herd with Colin Cowherd. In August 2016, Fox Sports announced she would moderate Skip and Shannon: Undisputed. This was a new sports debate show. She worked with commentators Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe. She also hosted a show online called The Hang.

In 2018, Joy Taylor moved to The Herd with Colin Cowherd. This show also aired on FS1 and Fox Sports Radio. In September 2021, she started hosting her own Saturday show. It was named The Joy Taylor Show on Fox Sports Radio. Then, in September 2022, she began co-hosting Speak on FS1.

Joy Taylor's Family Life

Joy Taylor has a famous brother. He is Jason Taylor, a former NFL defensive end. He played 15 seasons in the National Football League. He was added to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.