Utah Influencer Checks His Dms, Then Finds Out That Taylor Lautner Has Invited Him to His Podcast: ‘You’re Just Out Here Doing Side Quests’
Twilght fans would definitely freak out over this
If you grew up with the Twilight book/movie series, you probably faced the tough choice between Edward and Jacob. Depending on what you picked, if the person asking you had the same choice, you’d be fine. But if not, they’d likely try to persuade you that their option was better.
TikTok user @chadwfranke’s video from six days ago will make many Team Jacob fans jealous. Some people might already know Chad Franke, as he’s a well-known social media personality with a large following on TikTok. In the video, Chad mentions that last year (2025), after the documentary about his family, “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke,” was released, he checked his DMs and discovered that Taylor Lautner, who plays Jacob in the Twilight series, had texted him. What happened next will definitely excite you.
TikTok user @chadwfranke got a DM from Taylor Lautner
Not everyone can say they’ve received a text from The Jacob Black from the Twilight series, but @chadwfranke certainly can. As previously mentioned, in a video he posted six days ago, Chad revealed that shortly after the release of a documentary about his family, he checked his DMs and was surprised to find a message from Taylor Lautner. Even better, Taylor asked Chad if he’d be willing to come to his place to film a podcast episode.
When Chad showed interest, Taylor offered to fly him to California. Chad then informed the person he works with (possibly his manager), who was excited and even offered to accompany him. A few weeks later, Chad was in California, and soon after, he was at Taylor’s house. Regarding their first meeting, Chad described it as “great.” He also talked about Taylor’s kitchen, which was apparently 500 yards away from where he was standing, then admitted he was just kidding. Chad mentioned meeting Taylor Lautner’s wife, who is also named Taylor, and revealed that it was his first time discovering they shared the same name. Chad added that he and Taylor Lautner, aka Jacob, spent time discussing life and their current pursuits in the kitchen, and even filmed a TikTok, which he couldn’t post because it was “inappropriate.” He also discussed the podcast episode they recorded together, calling it “amazing.” Regarding the content, Chad said, “We just talked about the whole emotions and the trauma behind it in a story like that.” Talking more about Taylor, Chad described him as the “coolest dude” and said he’s proud of what Taylor is doing.
A lot of people have commented under @chadwfranke’s video
@chadwfranke’s video, where he talks about meeting Taylor Lautner, has gained a lot of attention on TikTok. While some might say the attention it’s received isn’t as much as his other recent videos, it’s still enough to spark a conversation. User @aj_25a1 commented, “Chad, you’re just out here doing side quests.” User @anna_rose_4 said, “I love this random crossover event.”
Many people were excited that Chad met Taylor Lautner. User @vrose_11 wrote, “I’m glad you got to meet him. That’s so cool.” User @real.queen.nikki said, “Love this for you. You deserve to have all these great experiences.”
Podcast statistics you should know
If you are an adult, chances are you are currently hooked on a specific podcast and listen to it every day or whenever you can. The reasons for doing so could be many, such as entertainment, motivation, or information. Having said that, here are some interesting facts about podcasts, as highlighted by Podcast Statistics that you probably didn’t know :
- As of January 2026, there are 4.58 million podcasts available worldwide.
- About 584.1 million people globally listen to podcasts.
- In the U.S., roughly 158 million people tune into podcasts every month.
- One in three Americans listens to podcasts on YouTube, making it the most popular platform for podcasts.
- The global podcast market is valued at approximately $39.63 billion.
- On average, podcast listeners spend around 7 hours per week enjoying their favorite shows.
- About 86.1% of people prefer listening to podcasts on their mobile phones. The typical podcast episode lasts between 20 and 40 minutes.
(featured image: TikTok/@ chadwfranke)
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