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Tori Spelling recently took one of the most wholesome casual conversations ever to be recorded by a podcast, and the cyber community has indeed agreed. Tori had a special guest edition of the Miss Spelling Podcast, with Tanner Smith, the breakout star of Love on the Spectrum, making it all-the-vibes-imaculate situation.
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Tanner stated that Tori’s family loved his show, and he suddenly and unexpectedly began firing questions back at the interviewer. The chatter flowed to adorably delightful topics ranging from favorite foods to dealing with difficult emotions. The snippet of the episode saw the full charm of Tanner with his now-classic line “what’s your favorite color?” that fans just can’t seem to get enough of.
The comments started pouring with serotonin. One fan said, “Such a gentleman,” and Hanna Mutala added, “A literal ray of sunshine.” Several people were screaming for Tanner to get a podcast of his own right away, with one even shouting: “Ask ALLLLL the questions Tanner!” because, really? That’s what we were feeling too!
What stood out were the many who mentioned Tanner’s family too, especially his mom. Many comments applauded her parenting as “an absolute force of guidance and sunshine.” Tanner’s sunny disposition certainly didn’t grow in a vacuum-an apple that fell very close to a radiant tree.
Maybe the episode resonated because it isn’t an everyday celebrity interview. There’s no pretense here; it’s human connection and those moments that actually make human interaction magical. Like when Tanner casually drops some pretty solid dating advice or when Tori, somewhat oddly, gets a bit teary-eyed while explaining how much her kids adore him.
Standout reactions ranged from “I AM OBSESSED WITH HIM” (all caps, and very relatable!) to “I needed to watch that episode yesterday; the anticipation is too much.” The overall feeling? Exuberant, joyous, and just happy to exist. In a world of curated content and highly polished vibes, Tanner and Tori bestowed upon us something truly fresh and real.
The funny thing? Here, representation actually works. Tanner’s autism does not define who he is-his strong personality does. The very fact that audiences embraced him with not even a modicum of pity or condescension-is progress. A comment said it best: “Tanner is an absolute delight. His energy is contagious.”
The podcast episode is currently available wherever good podcasts are to be found. Allowing the kind of response it generated, maybe this is one of those feel-good things we all needed. Sometimes the internet comes together, and today is one of those days when we all wholeheartedly uphold that Tanner Smith is a national treasure. Excuse us as we go to watch that dessert preferences clip for the seventeenth time.
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To hear more from Tori, you can check out her tips on youthful glow and energy boost. Additionally, take a look at heartwarming throwback photos that celebrate fun moments with her kids. Finally, Tori also recently shared a mysterious black cat photo that sparked much interest.
You can view the original article HERE.
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