The Montoyas

After Marcelo announced his retirement last week, Susan Lombardi decided it was her responsibility to break the news to Tayla's Nono and Nona. Unfortunately, instead of keeping things simple and telling the truth, she turned the whole thing into a dramatic Italian soap opera, leaving poor Nona in tears and everyone else wondering how things escalated so quickly.Tayla tries once again to convince Marcelo to join her at the gym next year so they can finally work out together and, more importantly, so she can prove she actually works hard when she's there. Marcelo isn't buying it for a second. Instead, he launches into a dramatic re-enactment of the time he walked into the lounge to find Tayla doing a Tabata workout while simultaneously watching reality TV. Surprisingly, nobody was shocked by this revelation.After last week's cliffhanger, it's finally time. Tayla's university script has arrived. Titled "An Empyrean Awakening", Tayla and Marcelo bring a scene to life on the podcast and quickly discover some very interesting similarities between the story and their own lives. Including one particular character whose name is a little too close to home.If you want to find out more about Blue Wealth Property email montoyas@bluewealth.com.au

*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers, listen out in this weeks Patreon episode, you now have access to our hotline to leave us a message! Marcelo has never been shy about his dislike of Tayla being glued to her phone, and this week he finally gets some answers. After discovering most of her screen time is spent firing an endless stream of questions at ChatGPT, Marcelo asks the question we're all thinking: "What are the most outrageous things you've ever asked ChatGPT?" Tayla bravely opens the vault, but would you be willing to share your search history with the world?Meanwhile, Tayla joins the 5am gym crowd and quickly finds herself in a very unexpected situation. While struggling through a workout, a friendly stranger offers to oil one of the machines to make it run smoother. Assuming he'd wandered over from the maintenance team, Tayla gladly accepts the help… only to discover he's actually just a local gym hero, quietly roaming the floor helping those in need with a can of WD-40. A true man of the people!Plus, we may have received one of the greatest calls ever on the Ass Leaker Hotline. In the middle of a truly unfortunate situation, one listener decided this was exactly the place to share their story — and we're very grateful they did.If you want to find out more about Blue Wealth Property email montoyas@bluewealth.com.au

*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers, listen out in this weeks Patreon episode, you now have access to our hotline to leave us a message! Plus if you hang around to the end if we have a special announcement for once we hit 1k followersMarcelo shares who he’s supporting in the State of Origin, the NSW Blues. He even has a team shirt and a special match worn jersey from Mitch Barnett himself hung in the background. In the process of sharing his love for the team, Tayla discovers she has a new ick…Luke Lombardi’s appearance on the show last week has ruffled some serious feathers in the Lombardi household! Sue wants a second chance and has been preparing her show notes…the problem is Tayla and Marcelo aren’t sure, they thought Sue wasn’t being her “true authentic self” last time. In comes Tayla’s father, Ange, he’s also vying for a slot on the show to share his truth. Stay tuned to find out who the Montoyas have confirmed as the next family guest! After playing again in the Bulldogs last week, Marcelo’s body had a few aches and pains and he needed some good old Fijian treatment. His mum Litiana, came through to save the day. Her treatment this time was a very creative solution involving a trip to Fiji and holy water!?If you want to find out more about Blue Wealth Property email montoyas@bluewealth.com.au

*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers, listen out in this weeks Patreon episode, you now have access to our hotline to leave us a message!The Montoyas take a trip to the pricy Syndry suburb of Double Bay for a very important consultation. Tayla’s nose job. They quickly feel out priced when they notice the extravagant memorabilia on the wall of the surgeons office. They’re in too deep and need an exist strategy! Marcelo comes to the rescue and saves the team from a potential $38k commitment!! Marcelo hardly drives Tayla’s car, last week he did and noticed her car key was looking worse for wear. Deciding to take the high road, he doesn’t bring it up. Only for Tayla to accuse him of breaking it that very same night!? The audacity!Tayla shares a story from back when they lived in New Zealand. They needed to find a new rental and end up taking a tour of a strangers house thinking it was their open home appointment. Only to discover they had been mistaken for Facebook marketplace buyers…

*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers, listen out in this weeks Patreon episode, you now have access to our hotline to leave us a message!Tayla has been struggling with migraines lately, she’s seen the doctor three times and even went to a therapist. With no relief in sight, Marcelo's mum Litana offers to help by looking after the twins and stays the night. From the moment she walked into the house she felt bad vibes, the vibes must have been strong, she claims she woke up with a headache! Who’s got the sage??Tayla's inner cheapskate comes out again, she shares a story about a NYE holiday in Thailand. Of course she had to book the cheapest accommodation, keeping with the bad vibes theme, it was right next to a cemetery! Tayla ended up having a crazy episode of sleep paralysis, lucky Marcelo was there to save her.A great DM came in from an audience member asking about Tayla and Marcelo’s most embarrassing moments when meeting the in-laws. Tayla shares how Marcelo taught her a Fijian word, that she innocently used it in conversation. Can we guess where this is going? You guessed it, a Fijian telling off was in store for Marcelo.If you want to find out more about Blue Wealth Property email montoyas@bluewealth.com.auDownload SAILY in your app store and use our code montoyas at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/montoyas

The Montoyas welcome their second guest… You’ve been asking for her and she's finally here, it’s Tayla’s mum, Susan Lombardi! She came prepared and is ready to settle things once and for all, you don’t want to miss this. Tayla finally steals a moment to scroll social media uninterrupted by the twins, in the one room of the house where closing the door should be a given, you guessed it, the toilet. Her scroll time is rudely interrupted by a call from Marcelo, the mute button was used and fibs were told.Tayla has had her long anticipated appointment with an ear, nose & throat specialist. Does she find out why it always sounds like her nose is blocked, why no matter how long she sleeps she’s always tired? Does she need surgery, could squeeze in a 2for1 deal? If you want to find out more about Blue Wealth Property email montoyas@bluewealth.com.auUpNxt | Grab your Nancy Ajram tickets here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NAJAM26 or use the QR code on screen

*Join our Pateron*Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers.The time has finally come. In an amazing feat of endurance and athleticism, Tayla has…drum roll please…completed her bronco! We know you’ve been dying to know her final time, check out the full video on our YouTube this Friday.Tayla and her mum Sue take the twins for a follow up pediatrician appointment, the wait time tips them over the edge. The doctors office didn’t know what was coming, disagreements were had, accusations flew and tensions were high!We have a new segment this week, bought to you by Blue Wealth Property. Find out what the Montoyas invested in this week, we promise it’s not what you think! Tayla learns a leopard can change its spots, Marcelo confesses he does like reality TV! Below deck fans we have a new member! If you want to find out more about Blue Wealth Property email montoyas@bluewealth.com.auUpNxt | Grab your Nancy Ajram tickets here: https://bit.ly/40PT65nAlso download SAILY in your app store and use our code montoyas at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https:saily.com/montoyas

**Join our Patreon** Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMontoyasPodcastMarcelo has dinner at Tayla’s grandparents house without her, out of politeness he watches MAFS. The grandparents have lots of opinions, Marcelo hates it obviously, but also claims “I don’t care”.Tayla has yet another parking altercation, the audacity of some people! She’s in a pressure cooker situation trying to load the twins, two “elderly citizens”, 6 suitcases, two cots and a double pram at the airport! Marcelo learns about some of Talyor & Dakota drama from SLOMW, Tayla asks the all important question: if you’re sworn to secrecy by your mates, do you tell your other half anyway?

Tune in for a special episode direct from Las Vegas! The twins didn’t handle the international flight very well… it’s a full circle moment for Tayla catching the side eye from fellow passengers.Marcelo struggles without his green tea! Casinos everywhere but not a kettle in sight. The cost of food in Vegas hits home, who can afford to eat three times a day here?! Tayla, her parents and the twins are staying at a seperate hotel to Marcelo. Their more budget friendly choice comes with a complimentary fire alarm test, unauthorised access to their room and an out of service pool…Special shout out to all the Bulldogs fans who came to Las Vegas to support Marcello and his team! Bonus shoutout to the fans who just wanted to meet Tayla over her famous NRL player husband.

Marcelo’s aunty is visiting from Fiji, together with his mum Litiana, they have been experimenting with a health trend, daily shots of olive oil. While baby sitting the twins, an unintended consequence is the Montoyas downstairs toilet rule is broken! Tayla’s mum Sue is obsessed the influx of electric bikes in her neighbourhood, she thinks they are dangerous, that the kids ride them too fast and that they are too loud! Tayla tries to introduce her to the “let them” theory, let’s just say it doesn’t go as planned. Tayla shares a surprising confession, she's considering another child! Marcelo spreads the news to family and friends like wildfire. While Marcelo is busy thinking about finances and logistics, Tayla is thinking about the tender moments she could experience.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code montoyas at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/montoyas'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tayla had the day from hell, that just kept getting worse! Luckily along came her knight in shining armour, Marcelo… who are we kidding he was one of the culprits!   Later this Lombardis and Tayla and heading to Vegas for the NRL opening weekend. The family dogs, Ralphie and Louie will be looked after by dog sitters, but after hearing the bizarre list instructions there’s doubt if they even show up! At a family dinner, Tayla learns her uncle friend is being catfished and not for the first time! It’s safe to say the family didn’t let him off lightly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the last episode of 2025! Tayla & Marcelo finally have a date night, two red wines Marcelo comes out to play! Undies vs trunks enters the chat, Tayla’s mum Sue makes a bold claim regarding Marcelo’s choice. Christmas gift giving can be hit and miss, have you been picking up the right hints?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Marcelo enters preason for the 2026 season Tayla makes a huge announcement that he's not the only one and throws down a challenge that she's going to regret immediately. Marcelo expresses his hate for a classic Italian food at christmas as he finally lets everyone know how he really feels and a fan favourite returns this week to end the show as Tayla brings back her "quote of the week".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.