Joy Taylor

Joy Allison Taylor was born on January 17, 1987, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She pursued her higher education at Barry University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast communications in 2009. During her time at the university, Taylor hosted a radio show called “The Noise” and managed WBRY 1640 AM, the university’s radio station. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her career in media.

Taylor’s professional journey began with a three-year tenure at 790 AM The Ticket in Miami. She initially joined as an executive producer and later advanced to co-host the station’s morning-drive sports radio show, “Zaslow and Joy Show.” Concurrently, she hosted “Fantasy Football Today” and “Thursday Night Live” for CBSSports.com. In March 2016, Taylor joined FOX Sports, taking on various roles at FS1, including filling in for Kristine Leahy on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd.” Her career at Fox Sports continued to evolve with significant appointments, including becoming the moderator for “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed” in August 2016 and later moving to “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” in June 2018. She also hosted “The Hang” on Facebook Live and her podcast “Maybe I’m Crazy.”

In September 2021, Taylor launched her own Saturday program, “The Joy Taylor Show,” on Fox Sports Radio. She further expanded her on-air presence by co-hosting “Speak” on FS1 starting in September 2022. Her contract with Fox Sports concluded in July 2025, leading to her departure from the network. Taylor has demonstrated consistent career progression in sports broadcasting, establishing herself as a recognized voice in the field.