Back to the Beach with Kristin and Stephen Guest Episode: Talan Torriero
Feb 7, 2023
Talan Torriero, a former cast member of Laguna Beach, joins the conversation to share his hilarious insights and experiences from the iconic show. He discusses his impulsive move to LA after a football injury and reminisces about wild parties and shared social circles. The trio clarifies past relationship rumors and reflects on how on-camera portrayals differ from reality. Now living in Omaha with his family, Talan embraces a slower lifestyle while rewatching Laguna with his son, sparking both nostalgia and embarrassment.
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Leaving School Early For LA Life
- Talan dropped out of high school after breaking his shin and finished via GED, then impulsively moved to LA to party and pursue opportunities.
- He now reflects that leaving early was a regrettable youthful decision but understandable at the time.
LA Call After Meeting Frankie Delgado
- Talan recounts meeting Frankie Delgado early and being encouraged to move to LA, where the scene felt more exciting than Laguna's weekend parties.
- He describes the LA transition as wild and socially different from high school life back home.
Small-Town Dating Dynamics
- Laguna's small social pool normalized dating overlap and casual hookups among friends.
- Talan explains that in a small town you date from a small set of people so relationship rules felt looser.