Best Bleav Winko Media Podcasts (2025)

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130. State of Swift: BREAKING NEWS! Taylor Finally Owns Her Masters on this Taypendence Day 30:13

3d ago30:13

30:13

The post heard ‘round the world: Taylor Swift now owns the masters to her first six albums! This contentious battle, which resulted in the birth of the “Taylor’s Version” project, waged on for six years before finally officially coming to a conclusion on May 30, 2025. In this bonus emergency episode, Dani & Olivia return from their seasonal break t…

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129. How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music ft. Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield 1:53:47

27d ago1:53:47

1:53:47

For literally years now, we’ve been quoting Rob Sheffield on this podcast. Rob, who is perhaps best known for his work writing for Rolling Stone, is both a long-time fan and professional critic of Taylor Swift. He also is a self-proclaimed fan of Taylearning…so we had to get him on the podcast! Tune into this hefty TL4 Season Finale to hear us inte…

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128. The 'Squad' - Selena Gomez 1:39:08

1M ago1:39:08

1:39:08

Taylor Swift has had many fellow famous “BFFs” in her years of being in the public eye. However, one of them has been there since almost the very beginning - Selena Gomez: actress, pop star, philanthropist, producer, and businesswoman. Since meeting in 2008, Taylor and Selena, or “Taylena,” have been mostly inseparable, as far as public friendship …

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127. Dear Taylistener: Now That YOU Don't Talk - Navigating Losing a Friend to a Toxic Relationship 58:49

1M ago58:49

58:49

We all know someone who has become so lost in their [toxic] relationship that they cut off other loved ones. In today’s ‘Dear Taylistener’ episode - our advice column miniseries where we use Taylor Swift songs as a source of wisdom - our listener writes to us about being on the receiving end of the social chop when her close guy friend cuts her off…

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126. All We Think About is KARMA: The Missing Album Theory, Explained 1:10:26

2M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

For her entire professional career up until the transition between 1989 (2014) and Reputation (2017), Taylor had a predictable schedule of releasing a new album every two years. But 2016 was different, as we saw the ostensible cancellation of Taylor and her subsequent reclusivity. As a result, we got one of the most iconic and fabled pieces of lost…

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125. Mental Cages: This Is Me Trying 56:01

2M ago56:01

56:01

It’s time for the song that features the namesake of this miniseries to have its moment in the sun: This Is Me Trying. This track, an underrated gem from 2020’s ‘folklore,’ features Taylor singing from multiple devastating perspectives. She acts as the mouthpiece for a melancholic alcoholic, a regretful burnout, and a despondent suicidal person. Th…

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124. Eras Tour Post Mortem: The Highest Highs & the Lowest Lows 1:07:16

2M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

The time has come for the final installment of the Eras Tour Post Mortem miniseries. We know, we’re sad too. But it has been four months since Taylor left the Eras stage for the final time, which has given us ample opportunity to analyze what were the highest highs and the lowest lows of the 21-month-long tour! After calling out on Instagram and sc…

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123. All About the Lead Singles 1:11:39

2M ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Two words: Lead. Singles. But what is a lead single, you may ask? It’s typically a carefully selected track from an upcoming album designed to both lend itself to potential commercial success AND give you a taste of what’s to come from an artist. Taylor Swift has 11 albums, thus she has 11 lead singles to chat about! Some were released in advance o…

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122. Mental Cages: Tied Together with a Smile 50:33

3M ago50:33

50:33

In 2006, Taylor released her debut album. On that album, she gave us “Tied Together with a Smile”, a sincere and heartbreaking song about a girl who struggles to hide her pain behind a fake smile. Today, your hosts dissect this track in our very first song analysis from Debut! Taylor has given us a lot of insight into this tragic tune, so tune in a…

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121. Go Out There and be 'Fearless': A Review of "Journey to Fearless" (& its tour!) 1:25:16

3M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

From 2009-2010, Taylor Swift embarked on her first ever headlining tour: The Fearless Tour! Later in 2010, “Journey to Fearless” would be released- a docuseries all about the tour and the steps Taylor took to get there. This episode features Dani and Olivia a) talking about the reception and impact of The Fearless Tour, and b) going through each sc…

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120. Eras Tour Post Mortem: Reviewing & Ranking the On-Stage Looks from Tour 57:11

3M ago57:11

57:11

It has been nearly three months since the final bow of ‘The Eras Tour,’ but we will do anything we can to make it live on. This includes the continuation of our Eras Tour Post Mortem series, in which your hosts dissect tour details! In this requested episode, Dani & Olivia go through the many outfits Taylor wore on stage during tour (including alte…

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119. Mental Cages: Labyrinth 45:19

3M ago45:19

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Taylor once admitted to being lost in the labyrinth of her mind- but what exactly does that mean? In today’s episode, Olivia & Dani continue the Mental Cages miniseries to break down “Labyrinth” from “Midnights.” This song - which is a divisive song amongst the Swiftie fandom - has Taylor opening up about her anxiety concerning falling in love afte…

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118. What if There Were a Way to Relive the Magic of 'The Eras Tour?' ft. Karla, CEO of Taylgate Takeovers 40:13

3M ago40:13

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Taylgate Takeovers has rescheduled all tour dates to 2026. Let’s face it: we are all constantly on the hunt for the high we felt during The Eras Tour. The magic was felt in each city from the days leading up to a show all the way through walking out of the stadium. Lucky for us, there is someone ac…

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117. EXTRA CREDIT: We're Sad :( 20:49

4M ago20:49

20:49

Like Taylor, we’ve spent the past 5+ months religiously following and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, our joy crumbled alongside KC’s offensive line at the Super Bowl this past Sunday. So let’s talk through our sorrows, chat about the season, and we humbly ask your forgiveness for our sadness. Head to taylearningpodcast.com NOW t…

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116. A Detailed Look Back on Taylor's History with The Grammys 1:06:55

4M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Since 2008, Taylor Swift has been considered a perennial Grammy threat in the music industry. But with 58 total Grammy nominations and 14 total wins, can she truly be considered a “Grammy Darling?” Your hosts are going back in time to dive into this question! This episode, recorded and released off the heels of the 67th Grammy Awards, has Dani & Ol…

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115. The "Squad": Ashley Avignone 51:34

4M ago51:34

51:34

If you look up “who is Taylor Swift’s best friend?”, you will receive a handful of answers. One of those answers is stylist Ashley (Ash) Avignone. Way back in 2008, Taylor met Ashley through a famous mutual friend. Seventeen years later, and their friendship is still going strong! Tune into this installment of “The Squad” miniseries to hear all abo…

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114. Tipsy Swifties: Your Eras Tour Hot Takes! 1:49:27

4M ago1:49:27

1:49:27

It’s time! After months of collecting YOUR hottest takes about The Eras Tour, your hosts are here to talk about them over alcoholic beverages. In today’s return of the fan favorite “Tipsy Swifties” miniseries, guest host Rebecca guides Olivia & Dani through each hot take, and your girls have to drink if they agree! With over 150 submissions and cou…

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113. TS101: Intro to Taylor Swift - A Crash Course on the Fundamentals of Taylor 57:26

5M ago57:26

57:26

From the outside looking in, becoming a Taylor Swift fan seems like an almost insurmountable challenge. With nearly two decades of lore and hundreds of songs in her discography, it’s no secret that the path to becoming a Swiftie can be daunting. Where should someone begin? In this episode, Dani & Olivia seek to help you answer that question! This “…

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112. Taylor Swift’s 2024 Year in Review (+ 2025 Taylor Predictions!) 59:19

5M ago59:19

59:19

There is much debate about if Taylor Swift’s 2024 topped her groundbreaking 2023. Today, your hosts return from their holiday break to tackle that question! In this episode, Olivia & Dani continue their yearly tradition of giving you a “Taylor Wrapped” of sorts, talking through a timeline of Taylor’s highlight reel of 2024. Additionally, they top i…

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111. Eras Tour Post Mortem: What Went Down in Vancouver + Processing the End of an Era(s) 1:06:22

6M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

After 21 months, 149 shows, hundreds of songs performed live, and millions of traded friendship bracelets, The Eras Tour finally came to its bittersweet end in Vancouver, Canada on December 8th. By way of luck, magic, and our good friend Rebecca, Olivia & Dani were able to attend closing night in person. The final show was emotional, heartbreaking,…

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110. What Exactly Makes an Era? ft. Justice Sirotek, the TayIntern 43:02

6M ago43:02

43:02

The simplest answer to the question “what makes an era?” is: …an album. An album cycle makes an era. But is that the whole truth? In today’s special episode, Justice - your TayIntern - guest-hosts to walk us through each intricate detail that characterizes a musical era. Join Justice, Olivia, & Dani as we cap off The Eras Tour with a lesson on the …

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EXTRA CREDIT: Episode Update! 3:20

6M ago3:20

3:20

The Eras Tour is over, and our episode is delayed, and Dani is here to tell you what’s going on! LINK TO 'ERAS TOUR HOT TAKES' SUBMISSION FORM: CLICK HERE! We are still fighting to get our Instagram back! Please help us by going to @taylearningpodcast_backup and following instructions on our first post. Instagram/TikTok/Bluesky: @TaylearningPodcast…

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109. Taylor Swift Style: Exploring Taylor's Fashion Through the Eras ft. Sarah Chapelle 1:24:38

6M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

In October of 2011, lifelong Swiftie and Journalism student Sarah Chapelle decided to combine her passions to create the blog “Taylor Swift Style.” This blog has since amassed hundreds of thousands of followers, all of whom eagerly await for Sarah to post outfit details, prices, and even dupes of Taylor’s latest look every time she steps in front o…

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108. Will 'The Tortured Poets Department' Sweep at the 2025 Grammys? 56:34

6M ago56:34

56:34

With 14 Grammy Award wins and 58 nominations, it’s no secret that The Recording Academy is a fan of Taylor Swift- and she is a fan of theirs in return! But the perennial question remains: will Taylor succeed in this upcoming Grammy cycle? Today, your hosts do their best to put themselves in the shoes of a voting member of The Academy to make educat…

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107. Mental Cages: I Hate It Here 1:09:09

7M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

She hates it here, so she goes to secret gardens in her mind. The job of your hosts today is to find those secret gardens and take you along on the journey! In this installment of the fan fave ‘Mental Cages’ series, Olivia & Dani walk through TTPD’s “I Hate It Here”, a divisive and solemn track from ‘The Anthology’ half of the record. What does Tay…

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106. Fantasy Football (Taylor's Version) - Round 5: The Tortured Poets Department 51:07

7M ago51:07

51:07

Today, we revisit the “Fantasy Football” song draft miniseries to take on the most recent installment to the Taylorverse: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’! Dani is a shameful 1-3 in her song draft record, and Olivia is looking to pad her lead. Your hosts go back and forth to draft their strongest teams, but who will actually take the prize? Will Dan…

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105. Sensual Politics: A Timeline of Taylor Finding Her Political Voice 1:56:58

7M ago1:56:58

1:56:58

Throughout most of her long career, Taylor Swift was (in)famous for staying quiet politically. Some read this as apathy, some read it as calculating, and some went so far as to accuse her of being a secret alt-right icon. But in 2019, Taylor tore off the muzzle she had on herself and finally told the world her secret: she’s a Democrat. Her politica…

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104. The Muses: Taylor Lautner (From the Vault) 45:04

7M ago45:04

45:04

We’ll admit it: we were wrong. Well, kinda. In our initial ‘The Muses: Taylor Lautner’ episode from February of 2023, we made an assumption that Taylor Squared had fallen out of touch over the years and were no longer close. To our credit, that was true at the time. However, we couldn’t have predicted that in the following months, they’d reconnect …

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103. Surviving The Great Resale War: How Catie & Marissa Help Fans Get Eras Tickets, Avoid Scams, & Build Community 48:32

8M ago48:32

48:32

Hey hey hey! When it comes to Eras Tour tickets, have you been gettin' down and out about the liars and the dirty, dirty cheats of the world? Well, Catie & Marissa are here to help! In today’s special episode, Catie joins us to talk about the community she and Marissa have built that specializes in ticket reselling, scam spotting, and making a safe…

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102. Did You Get Deja Vu? What Went Down Between Taylor Swift & Olivia Rodrigo 1:12:00

8M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

To this day, the world wonders what happened between Taylor Swift and budding pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo in 2021. Olivia, who was experiencing a meteoric rise to fame with her debut album ‘Sour’, had also publicly branded herself a lifelong Swiftie with the receipts to back her claim up. She was even called the “original Taydaughter” on the inter…

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101. Let's Talk 1989 (OG, TV, & more!) 1:19:27

8M ago1:19:27

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Nine years to the day after the release of ‘1989’, Taylor released it again with her Taylor’s Version of the Pop Bible! The key difference, of course, is that when Taylor opted to drop a full-blown pop record in 2014, the (pop culture) world practically stood still. With a decade-defining singles run, an abundance of critical praises, and endless g…

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100. Mental Cages: Dear Reader 1:02:51

8M ago1:02:51

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Often (unfairly) overlooked and frequently (unjustly) criticized, ‘Midnights’ closer “Dear Reader” is a diaristic, confessional, and somber track that reminds its listener that, despite being full of advice, the author herself is not to be trusted. In this installment of the Mental Cages series, which doubles as Taylearning’s landmark 100th episode…

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99. Dissecting "Fortnight", the VMA Video of the Year - Did it Deserve the Win? 1:07:47

9M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Taylor made history (again) last week when she won the Video Music Award (VMA) for Video of the Year with TTPD’s “Fortnight”- but many people believe she was undeserving of the iconic award. This video, which was directed by and starring Taylor herself, beat out several other strong contenders! The award is fan-voted, but there are also so many lay…

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98. The "Squad": Sabrina Carpenter 45:21

9M ago45:21

45:21

Inarguably, the friendships we make (and lose) throughout our lives impact us greatly. The same is likely true for Taylor Swift! In our NEW mini-series, The Squad, Olivia & Dani take you through Taylor’s friendships and the impact they’ve made on her life, image, and in some cases, her music. Today, we start with up-and-coming main pop girl, Sabrin…

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97. Analyzing 'The Tortured Poets Department' Prologue: Why It's Essential to Understanding the Album 59:08

9M ago59:08

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The prologue to ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is one of the most intimate looks into Taylor’s mind we’ve ever been given. It’s the perfect appetizer to this massive album, and it has not received the attention it deserves…until now! In today’s episode, join Olivia & Dani as they go through the prologue line by line to better understand the storie…

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96. The Muses: Matty Healy (Part 2: The Songs Taylor Wrote About Matty) 1:50:10

9M ago1:50:10

1:50:10

Taylearning is back for Season 4, and we are better than ever! Today’s Season Premiere is a continuation of The Muses miniseries, and it also brings us further into the lore of Matty Healy. As we discuss what songs The 1975’s controversial frontman may have inspired in Taylor’s discography, we also continue to unravel the story of ‘The Tortured Poe…

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Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast - Season 4 Trailer 1:00

10M ago1:00

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Welcome back to your favorite Taylor Swift podcast that dives into everything Taylor! From the music to the lore to the theories, you can Taylearn alongside us with new episodes every Wednesday. Season 4 premieres August 28, wherever you get your podcasts! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylearning-podcast/support…

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95. Is Taylor Swift a "Girl's Girl"? Chatting Chart Blocking, Stan Culture, & Taylor's Legacy with SwiftTok's Jake Deyton 1:27:15

10M ago1:27:15

1:27:15

SURPRISE! We are back today with a super special in-between-seasons episode! Today, we are so excited to feature one of our favorite SwiftTokers, Jake Deyton, to chat about the recent "controversy" surrounding Taylor's fight to stay #1 on the charts. With the release of Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft" and the rise of Charli XCX's "brat" summ…

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94. The Muses: Matty Healy (Part 1: The Timeline) 1:58:20

12M ago1:58:20

1:58:20

It’s finally here. In today’s electric season finale, which serves as the longest informative episode of Taylearning released to date, your hosts cover a comprehensive timeline of the torrid & sordid relationship between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy. After scouring the internet, cross-referencing multiple timelines, and reaching out to personal con…

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93. Mental Cages: Who's Afraid of Little Old Me? 1:06:00

12M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Who’s afraid of little old Taylor? Well, she tells us that we should be. In today’s penultimate episode of Season 3, Olivia & Dani revisit the Mental Cages series to dissect Track 10 from ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ This song, which is performed immaculately on The Eras Tour 2.0, is a personal and confessional look into how growing up famous/c…

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92. Dear Taylistener: Finding a Place in this World - How to Process Moving Somewhere New 53:37

12M ago53:37

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Have you ever felt scared to take a massive leap of faith? Because that’s what we talk about in today’s ‘Dear Taylistener’ episode! This miniseries is our version of an advice column, where we intake stories from you - the Taylisteners - and give advice through Taylor Swift songs. Today’s submission is all about the fear, loneliness, excitement, an…

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91. Taylor & Her World: Talking Taylor with Stephanie Burt, Professor of the Swiftie Harvard Class 1:18:47

1y ago1:18:47

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This week, your Harvard education continues as Stephanie Burt joins your hosts in talking through many Taylor topics! Stephanie, the professor of the viral Taylor Swift class at Harvard University, takes the time to talk about what it’s like to teach about Taylor, thoughts on ‘The Tortured Poets Department,” and we finally touch on a subject many o…

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90. How to Become Famous: A Look into Taylor's Fame ft. Harvard Law Professor Cass Sunstein 52:39

1y ago52:39

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Taylisteners, welcome to our first Harvard class! In today’s episode, prolific and iconic legal scholar/Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein joins your hosts to talk about his new book, “How to Become Famous: Lost Einsteins, Forgotten Superstars, and How the Beatles Came to Be.” This book, released this week, covers the magic and madness of how peop…

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89. State of Swift: What Went Down in Paris 44:29

1y ago44:29

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What if we told you she’s back…with a whole new version of The Eras Tour?! Well, kinda. Over this past weekend in Paris, Taylor debuted a revised version of the tour we’ve come to know over the past 14 months. Between cutting tracks, adding a Tortured Poets Department set, 23 new outfits, and a Tayvis PDA showcase in the City of Love(r), we had to …

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88. EXTRA CREDIT: The Beef Between Kendrick and Drake (& Where Does Taylor Fit In?) 16:22

1y ago16:22

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Attention rap fans: do you now understand why Swifties are obsessed with analyzing Taylor's songs for tea? In today's extra credit episode, Dani walks you through the ongoing 'KenDrake' rap battle. Why, you ask? Because Taylor and her Swifties are somehow a part of the narrative, so it's probably important to understand what's going on. Hop in for …

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87. 'The Tortured Poets Department' Album Review + Our Officially Unofficial Album Rankings 1:06:27

1y ago1:06:27

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Almost two weeks has passed since TTPD entered the Taylorverse. Is that enough time to pass judgement on the album and rank the tracks? Confidently, no, it is not...but we are going to try! In today's episode, Dani & Olivia talk criticisms, praises, and reactions to the album. Additionally, they rank each track in order of least to most favorite. S…

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86. Honest First Impressions of 'The Tortured Poets Department' 54:26

1y ago54:26

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All’s fair in love and poetry. But you know what’s NOT fair? Trying to quickly process a 31 song album, half of which was a surprise in the first place. In today’s episode, your hosts give their first impressions on each of the tracks and on the album as a whole. Together, they work through the good, bad, and ugly of TTPD to tell you what initially…

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85. Your Unofficial 'The Tortured Poets Department' Pregame 56:23

1y ago56:23

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THIS IS IT. We have entered TTPD week! In less than two days, we all will hear ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ for the first time. And the second time, and the third time….because let’s be real, we will all be binge listening to it over and over again! To keep up with our traditions, your hosts spend this episode speculating on what each of the 20 …

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84. Mental Cages: Mastermind 50:16

1y ago50:16

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What if Taylor Swift told us she was a mastermind? Well, she did! “Mastermind”, track 13 from ‘Midnights’, is a confessional track about how Taylor plays her life like chess: every move and countermove is intricately planned to get the result she desires. However, living life this way has proven to be draining for the pop star…if it’s true. She osc…

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83. Is Taylor Swift the 'Anti-Hero' of the Climate? A Deep Dive into Taylor's Carbon Emissions 1:07:04

1y ago1:07:04

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Taylor Swift has mostly managed to dodge major controversy since her rise to fame 18 years ago. However, there is one topic that seems to haunt her: carbon emissions. In today’s episode, Dani & Olivia do a deep dive into Taylor’s carbon output. They aim to answer some questions: Why is high carbon output dangerous? How did Taylor become the poster …

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