• Friendship | my tears ricochet by Taylor Swift
    Aug 5 2024

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    In our eight episode of the season, we dive into Taylor Swift's song, "my tears ricochet" from her album, folklor. Join us as we discuss this absolute piece of ART, the sentiment behind her track 5s, and her love of double-entendres.

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    34 mins
  • Friendship | It's Nice to Have a Friend by Taylor Swift
    Jul 18 2024

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    In the seventh episode of this season, we dive into Taylor Swift's song, "It's Nice to Have a Friend" from her album Lover. Join us as we discuss this poetic ode to friendship and it's...horror? We analyze the lover house, use of colors, and many more of your favorite Taylor Swift tropes.

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    34 mins
  • Friendship | This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things by Taylor Swift
    Jun 28 2024

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    In the sixth episode of this season, we dive into Taylor Swift's song, "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" from her album reputation. Join us as we discuss betrayal, power dynamics, and the ways this era of her life continues to impact her which Taylor sings about in this BANGER of a track.

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    37 mins
  • Friendship | New Romantics by Taylor Swift
    Jun 14 2024

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    In the fifth episode of this season, we dive into Taylor Swift's song, "New Romantics" from her album 1989. Join us as we discuss being in your 20s, disillusionment, and the ways she continues to call back to this era of her life which Taylor sings about in this iconic track.


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    36 mins
  • Friendship | Girl At Home by Taylor Swift
    May 31 2024

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    In the fourth episode of this season, we dive into Taylor Swift's song, "Girl at Home" from her album Red. Join us as we discuss girl code, infidelity, and the importance of staying true to oneself that Taylor sings about this catchy tune.









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    33 mins
  • Friendship | Long Live by Taylor Swift
    May 17 2024

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    On the third episode of this season, we dive into Taylor Swift's iconic song, "Long Live" from her album Speak Now. We're exploring the celebration of triumph and those unforgettable shared victories. Join us as we chat about camaraderie, resilience, and all those amazing moments that make life feel epic.









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    25 mins
  • Friendship | Fifteen by Taylor Swift
    May 3 2024

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    On the second episode of this season, we dive into Taylor Swift's iconic song, "Fifteen" from her sophomore album Fearless, exploring the journey of adolescence it captures. Join us as we reflect on the universal experiences of friendship, heartbreak, and self-discovery that define this tender age.

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    36 mins
  • Bonus | The Tortured Poets Department Release
    Apr 26 2024

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    In the first bonus episode of TPD (Tortured Podcasters Department), we react to... TTPD — that is, Taylor Swift's new album(s) The Tortured Poets Department. We chat through our initial reactions, first thoughts, and some of our early theories around some of these new songs.


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    37 mins