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Happy Holidays from AP Taylor Swift - Holiday Songs Reprise
“I’ll be picking up bottles with you on New Year’s Day.” In honor of the holidays, we’re revisiting our 2023 Holidays episode. But…did we actually pick holiday songs? We start by defining what the “holiday season” even means in an attempt to answer the question. Jodi discusses “New Year’s Day,” with the thesis that it’s a song about the everyday, not necessarily the holidays. Jenn brings on the holiday melancholy with “champagne problems,” sparking a hot conversation about holiday engagements and the challenges of family gatherings during the holidays. And Maansi, naturally, shares “tis the damn season,” prompting a...
2025-12-24
55 min
AP Taylor Swift
The End of an Era - Initial Reactions to Eps 1 and 2 of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
“We think of these bad things happening to me, or to us. If you flip it around correctly, and you react in a certain way, those things can be happening for you." Ever since we saw the cameras backstage at the Eras Tour, we’ve been waiting for a documentary to arrive, and this week we got to enjoy episodes one and two of this long-awaited glimpse behind the scenes. Check out this week’s episode where we dive into our reactions, the lessons we learned, and chat a bit about what else we hope to see in the next f...
2025-12-17
1h 04
AP Taylor Swift
E111: “So High School” by Taylor Swift line-by-line analysis
"In the blink of a crinkling eye, I'm sinking, our fingers entwined." This week, we're deep diving one of The Tortured Poets Department's most nostalgic and playful tracks: "So High School." We explore how this Aaron Dessner collaboration captures the giddiness of adult romance that feels refreshingly simple and unguarded—like being transported back to those butterflies-in-your-stomach moments of teenage crushes. From twinkling lights to truth or dare, we unpack how Taylor Swift uses high school imagery not to describe where she is, but how love makes her feel. Spoiler: we giggle our way through this episode like the hi...
2025-12-03
55 min
AP Taylor Swift
E110: Taylor Swift's High School Songs - A High School Musical Comparison
"I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale." What happens when we look at Taylor Swift's music through the lens of high school—specifically, the cultural phenomenon that is “High School Musical”? This week, we explore how adolescence shapes storytelling in literature, film, and music. From the fairy tale expectations in "White Horse" to the transformative power of "Change" to the nostalgia of "So High School," we discuss how Taylor's perspective on high school has evolved over time, and why these coming-of-age narratives continue to resonate across generations. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrad...
2025-11-26
42 min
AP Taylor Swift
E109: "seven" Line-by-Line Analysis | Taylor Swift's folklore hit
"Please picture me in the trees... before I learned civility." This week, we're deep diving one of folklore's most haunting and emotionally complex tracks: "seven." By popular request from our listeners, we explore this fan-favorite song that captures childhood innocence, the weight of adult responsibilities placed on young shoulders, and the bittersweet process of looking back at formative moments that shaped who we've become. From cross-your-heart promises to haunted houses, we unpack how Taylor Swift captures the complexity of childhood experiences that are simultaneously innocent and deeply serious. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade...
2025-11-19
47 min
AP Taylor Swift
E108: "That's a Real Legacy to Leave": Taylor Swift and the Art of Intentional Ambiguity in seven, Maroon, and loml
"That's a Real Legacy to Leave." This week, we're diving deep into the art of double meanings in Taylor Swift's songwriting! Join us as we explore how Taylor crafts lyrics that can be interpreted in multiple ways simultaneously, and how she uses this technique to add layers of depth to her storytelling. We analyze three songs where the titles themselves contain double meanings: "seven" from folklore, "Maroon" from Midnights, and "loml" from The Tortured Poets Department. From the ambiguity of hitting your peak at seven (feet? years old?) to the devastating transformation from "love of my life" to "loss...
2025-11-12
35 min
AP Taylor Swift
E107: State of Grace Deep Dive: Taylor Swift's Transition from Fantasy to Reality on Red
"I'm walking fast through the traffic lights, busy streets and busy lives." This week, we're deep diving "State of Grace" from Red (2012), exploring how this opening track marks a turning point in Taylor's approach to love songs. We unpack the religious meaning of "state of grace" and what it reveals about forgiveness and fresh starts, discuss how the gritty reality of New York City replaces the fairy tale imagery of earlier albums, and examine what it means to navigate love as a 22-year-old trying to prove you're an adult. From Catholic theology to the "freshman year of the real...
2025-11-04
48 min
AP Taylor Swift
One Month with Taylor Swift's “The Life of a Showgirl”: Our Honest Reactions (After School Paid Preview)
“Pledge allegiance to your hands, your team, your vibes.” In this preview of our After School episode, we're reflecting on our first month with Taylor's latest album. We dive into why certain Taylor albums create earworms while others don't, how her genre-hopping creates completely different fan bases, and whether we just accidentally invented a personality test based on your top two Taylor albums (spoiler: it's better than Myers-Briggs). Plus, we debate whether "an album full of bops" can stand the test of time, or if that's exactly what we needed right now. Subscribe for free to get epis...
2025-11-03
13 min
AP Taylor Swift
E106: Stumble On Home to My Cats: Taylor Swift’s Cat Songs - State of Grace, Gorgeous, and Beautiful Ghosts
"I'll dance with these beautiful ghosts and I'll choose to be wild and free." What happens when we view Taylor Swift's music through the lens of our feline friends? In this week's Show & Tell episode, we explore three songs that connect to the world of cats in different ways. From the mysterious cat distribution system to reclaiming the "cat lady" trope, we discuss how cats represent independence, mystery, and the feminine in both literature and Taylor's music. Plus, we dive into why men who hate cats might be revealing more about themselves than they think. S...
2025-10-29
39 min
AP Taylor Swift
Celebrating Our Favorite Childless Cat Lady: Dissecting Cats the Movie and Taylor Swift’s Role in It (After School Paid Preview)
"How high was Andrew Lloyd Webber when he wrote this and on what exactly?" This month on After School, we're discussing Cats, the 2019 movie musical featuring Taylor Swift as Bombalurina. For this bonus episode for paid subscribers, we watched and dissected Tom Hooper's infamous film adaptation. From the uncanny CGI to Taylor's scene-stealing performance to the existential question of cat proportions, we explore what went wrong (and occasionally right) in translating Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1981 stage musical to the big screen. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get our After...
2025-10-29
08 min
AP Taylor Swift
E104: Just a Girl on a Mission: Connecting Wicked to Taylor Swift’s “A Place In This World,” “Treacherous,” and “Now That We Don’t Talk”
This week on AP Taylor Swift, we're doing something special, a Wicked-themed show and tell! With Wicked: For Good coming out soon, we're embracing our inner theater kids and connecting Taylor Swift's music to this beloved story. From the 1995 Gregory Maguire book to the 2003 Broadway musical to the upcoming film adaptation, we explore how “A Place in This World,” “Treacherous,” and “Now That We Don’t Talk” all perfectly capture the complex relationships and emotional journeys in the Land of Oz. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get our After School premium content...
2025-10-15
40 min
AP Taylor Swift
E103: Invisible String Deep Dive - How Taylor Swift Turned Fate into Folklore
"Isn't it just so pretty to think all along there was some invisible string tying you to me?" This week, we're deep diving "invisible string" (folklore 2020). We go line by line through this deceptively whimsical love song, exploring everything from Greek mythology to Jane Eyre references, the evolution of time from "curious" to "mystical" to "wondrous," and why Taylor chooses to believe in fate. Join us as we unpack the colors, the contrasts, and the surprising darkness hidden beneath this seemingly romantic fairy tale about finding your person against all odds. Subscribe for free to g...
2025-10-08
50 min
AP Taylor Swift
E102: Taylor Swift Parallels: Connecting the Dots Between Unexpected Song Pairings
"What if I told you none of it was accidental?" This week, you’re getting six show-and-tell songs instead of three! In this episode, we explore the concept of parallel songs in Taylor Swift's discography, focusing on thematic and lyrical connections between pairs of songs. We discuss the similarities between the carefree hangout vibes of “22” and the more mature perspective of letting loose in “Bejeweled”; the contrasting views of fate in “Invisible String” and agency in “Mastermind”. And, we take a technical lens to the songs “Labyrinth” and “You're Losing Me”, highlighting how they embody experiences of love and loss. Subscribe for...
2025-10-01
32 min
AP Taylor Swift
E101: Magic, Madness, Heaven, Sin: A Line-by-Line Analysis of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space”
"Nice to meet you, where you been? I could show you incredible things..." In this deep dive episode, we dissect one of Taylor Swift's most iconic satirical masterpieces. From the enchanted references that bookend her career to the Shakespeare allusions hidden in plain sight, we explore how "Blank Space" operates as both brilliant satire and surprisingly authentic commentary on complex womanhood. Join us as we unpack the magic, madness, heaven, and sin of a song that dared to ask: what if we owned the narrative instead of fighting it? Subscribe for episode updates and After School premium...
2025-09-24
47 min
AP Taylor Swift
E100: Taylor Swift Songs That Transcend Time - Blank Space, New Romantics, The Man
From medieval England to modern pop music, some things never change - women fighting for agency, authority, and the right to write their own stories. In this milestone 100th episode, we go full literary nerd and explore the surprising connections between Geoffrey Chaucer's iconic Wife of Bath from The Canterbury Tales and Taylor Swift's empowering anthems. By looking at Blank Space, New Romantics, and The Man, we examine how both the 14th-century literary character and the 21st-century pop star challenge societal expectations, manipulate narratives to their advantage, and advocate for women's autonomy in love and life. Subscribe f...
2025-09-17
36 min
AP Taylor Swift
Medieval Reality TV aka "The Canterbury Tales" for Taylor Swift Fans (After School Paid Preview)
In this preview of our paid subscriber bonus episode, we’re diving deeper into The Canterbury Tales. Imagine Love Island but it's 1390, everyone's going on a religious road trip, and instead of coupling up, they're having a storytelling competition. That's The Canterbury Tales. Join us as we go a little deeper into Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, exploring how this 14th-century masterpiece was the original "common people's literature" and why these 600-year-old stories feel surprisingly modern. Spoiler alert: there's a lot more butt-kissing and fart jokes than you'd expect from "classic literature” or Taylor Swift songs. If you e...
2025-09-17
12 min
AP Taylor Swift
E99: “But Daddy I Love Him”: Sarahs, Hannahs, Taylor's Tale of Rebellious Love
"All the wine moms are still holding out…" This week, we're deep diving into "But Daddy I Love Him" from The Tortured Poets Department (2024). Join us as we unpack the unreliable narrator, explore the Southern Gothic imagery, and analyze how Taylor uses biblical references and small-town dynamics to tell a story about agency, choice, and breaking free from societal expectations. From the Sarahs and Hannahs clutching their pearls to the elders convening at city hall, this song creates a vivid world where love becomes an act of rebellion. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to...
2025-09-10
58 min
AP Taylor Swift
E98: Taylor Swift's Unreliable Narrators: When You Can't Trust the Story - You Belong With Me, Mr. Perfectly Fine, But Daddy I Love Him
"You're on the phone with your girlfriend, she's upset..." Welcome to Season 3 of AP Taylor Swift! What happens when we can't trust the person telling the story? In this week's Show & Tell episode, we explore the concept of unreliable narrators through three Taylor Swift songs that demonstrate how perspective shapes truth. From teenage crush confessions to post-breakup rants to defiant love declarations, we examine how Taylor uses narrative techniques that make us question what's really happening beneath the surface of these seemingly straightforward stories. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get...
2025-09-03
37 min
AP Taylor Swift
Tim McGraw: Deep Diving the Single That Launched Taylor Swift
"That's a lie." In this deep dive episode, we dissect "Tim McGraw" line by line, exploring how a teenage Taylor Swift crafted a deceptively complex narrative about young love, heartbreak, and the bittersweet nature of memory. From Chevy trucks and Georgia stars to little black dresses and faded blue jeans, we unpack the country iconography and examine how the meaning of key phrases shifts dramatically when we understand that the full timeline. Join us as we discover how Taylor's debut single established her as a master storyteller from day one, using nostalgic imagery and circular narrative structure to create...
2025-08-20
40 min
AP Taylor Swift
TS12 'The Life of a Showgirl' Album Breakdown: Taylor Swift Podcast Appearance, Album Track Analysis & Literary Connections
“And baby, that’s show business for you!❤️🔥” Taylor Swift just announced TS12, "The Life of a Showgirl," on the New Heights Podcast, releasing October 3rd! Join us for an emergency bonus episode as we break down the album announcement, analyze the track list through our literary lens, and discuss what this new era means for Taylor's artistic evolution. From Shakespearean references in "The Fate of Ophelia" to the millennial energy of releasing on October 3rd (it's Mean Girls day!), we dive deep into the themes, collaborators, and visual storytelling of this highly anticipated album. Subscribe for free to get epi...
2025-08-14
52 min
AP Taylor Swift
E97: Cruel Summer: Line-by-line through Taylor Swift’s summer anthem
"I love you, ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?" This week, we're diving deep into Taylor's ultimate summer anthem and Eras Tour favorite: "Cruel Summer" (Lover 2019). We unpack whether this song is about a problematic love interest or the speaker's own internal struggle with anxious attachment and self-imposed drama. The track brilliantly captures the gap between our cool, collected external personas and the chaotic thoughts running through our heads when we're falling for someone but trying to play it casual. Join us as we go line-by-line through one of Taylor's most iconic bridges and explore why "HE...
2025-08-13
44 min
AP Taylor Swift
E96: Cruel Summer, August, hits different: Taylor Swift Summer Songs Breakdown
"Freedom felt like summer then on the coast." What happens when we explore Taylor Swift's music through the lens of summer? In this episode, we explore how summer functions both as a setting and a symbol in Taylor's songwriting. From the cruel intensity of forbidden love to nostalgic August romances and the catastrophic blues of heartbreak, we explore how Taylor uses summer to capture everything from youthful freedom to emotional devastation. Join us as we discuss "Cruel Summer," "august," and "Hits Different" to uncover why summer hits different in Taylor's discography. Subscribe to get new episode updates...
2025-08-06
40 min
AP Taylor Swift
Mastermind in the Museum: Taylor Swift & Women Who Paint
“You set up a paint set in the kitchen and you’re talking to me” What happens when we view Taylor Swift’s music through the lens of other female artists, particularly painters? In this Summer favorite repeat, we explore the work of three iconic women in art and connect their paintings to Taylor Swift’s songs. From the intimacy of motherhood in Mary Cassatt’s work, to the surrealism of Remedios Varo, to the medieval renderings of Hildegard von Bingen, we discuss how these themes appear in both art and Taylor’s songwriting. Listen to hear how artist reframes famil...
2025-07-23
42 min
AP Taylor Swift
E95: Is "Don't Blame Me" Taylor's Most Unhinged Love Song? (Deep Dive)
"Don't blame me, love made me crazy. If it doesn't, you ain't doing it right." This week, we're deep diving into "Don't Blame Me" from the reputation album. We explore the song's gospel influences, religious imagery, and transformation themes as we analyze Taylor's most unhinged declaration of love. From poison ivy to daisies, from halos to falling from grace, join us as we unpack this intoxicating Taylor Swift tale of desire, addiction, and spiritual transcendence. Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com ...
2025-07-16
53 min
AP Taylor Swift
E94: Frankenstein - When Taylor Swift Meets Gothic Literature and Scientific Ambition
“I don’t trust nobody and nobody trusts me.” In this episode, we're diving into one of literature's most enduring classics: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. From Victor's scientific ambition to the creature's desperate search for companionship, we explore how Taylor's lyrics illuminate the Gothic themes of isolation, creation, and the consequences of playing God. Join us as we examine "Don't Blame Me," "Look What You Made Me Do," and "False God" through the lens of literature's first science fiction novel—and discover why this 1818 masterpiece feels more relevant than ever in our age of artificial intelligence. Subscribe to get new e...
2025-07-09
39 min
AP Taylor Swift
E92: Revenge Narratives in Taylor Swift's Songwriting
"I haven't decided yet, but I'mgonnagetyouback." From ancient Greek epics to Mean Girls, revenge has evolved dramatically in literature, and Taylor Swift's discography is no exception. This week on AP Taylor Swift, we explore how Taylor serves revenge with a smile, examining the sweet saccharine fantasy of "Speak Now," the cutting indifference of "I Forgot That You Existed," and the delicious ambiguity of "I'm Gonna Get You Back." Whether it's ruining a wedding or simply moving on, we dive into how revenge fantasies reveal character, power dynamics, and the satisfying evolution from teenage retaliation to adult agency. Because sometimes...
2025-06-18
41 min
AP Taylor Swift
Bonus: And Then It Was Bought By Her: Taylor Swift Owns Her Masters
“The best things that have ever been mine… finally actually are.” It’s Taylor Independence Day! In this special bonus episode, we, your hosts of AP Taylor Swift, discuss the (surprisingly emotional) breaking news of Taylor Swift's acquisition of her original masters. We share our first reactions and the significance of this moment in Taylor's career, and then (in true AP Taylor Swift style) dive into the rhetoric of Taylor's letter announcing the news, analyzing her personal style and the deeper meanings behind her words. We take a second to touch on Taylor’s humor and then get to the big ne...
2025-05-31
33 min
AP Taylor Swift
E90: The Art of Taylor Swift’s Storytelling: Narratology Explained
“Once the flight had flown…” Taylor Swift is a master storyteller, but how does she tell those stories? In this week’s Show & Tell episode, we’re talking all about Narratology. We break down the structure behind the storytelling, unpacking flashbacks, fast forwards, stream of consciousness, and first-person limited narration through three brilliant Swift tracks. From fairy tale distortion in “Is It Over Now?”, a murder mystery arc in “No Body, No Crime,” to the heart-tugging Bildungsroman of “You’re On Your Own, Kid,” this episode explores the how behind the heartbreaks, twists, and self-discoveries. Whether you're into literary theory, folklore, or jus...
2025-05-21
44 min
AP Taylor Swift
E88: Dance in a storm: From 'Fearless' Rain to ‘Florida!!!’ Hurricanes, Weather as a Literary Device in Taylor Swift’s music
“He was sunshine, I was midnight rain.” Dive into how Taylor Swift masterfully uses weather imagery - from romantic rain in 'Fearless' to metaphorical storms in 'Midnight Rain' and destructive hurricanes in 'Florida!!!' (feat. Florence Welch). Join us for an exploration of meteorological metaphors in Swift's songwriting across different eras. Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com Mentioned in this episode: King Lear The Great Gatsby Wuthering Heights E13: Metaphors (“Clean”)
2025-05-07
40 min
AP Taylor Swift
E86: Under the Big Top — Taylor Swift and the Circus Metaphor
“I was tame, I was gentle til the circus life made me mean.” This week on AP Taylor Swift, we delve into the recurring motif of the circus in Taylor Swift’s discography. From the tightropes of emotional vulnerability to the grand illusions of public persona, we analyze how Taylor employs circus imagery to convey themes of performance, control, and otherness. This episode includes discussions on the historical exploitation within circus culture, including forced labor, racism, and animal cruelty. For more information, we recommend the article from the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the po...
2025-04-23
48 min
AP Taylor Swift
E85: Karma Is My Boyfriend? Unpacking Taylor Swift's Song "Karma"
“Me and Karma vibe like that.” This week on AP Taylor Swift Podcast we dive deep into “Karma” from Midnights and its surprising literary connections. Continuing from last week's exploration of Emily Dickinson, we unravel how Taylor Swift plays with themes of fate, justice, and reincarnation in this song. We analyze the song's vivid metaphors, from keeping your side of the street clean to flexing like a goddamn acrobat—wait, but who’s flexing? Plus, we debate whether Taylor herself becomes karma by the song’s end and what that means for her storytelling. Subscribe to get new episode upda...
2025-04-16
56 min
AP Taylor Swift
E84: Is Emily Dickinson Taylor Swift’s Literary Twin? Comparing Emily Dickinson with Karma, Evermore & More
“And I was catching my breath, barefoot in the wildest winter…” What happens when a 21st-century American poet meets a 19th-century one? In this Show & Tell episode, we explore the literary lineage between Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson—two iconic writers whose work spans centuries but shares unmistakable DNA (literally—did you know they might be distant cousins?!). From slant rhymes and stylized punctuation to themes of isolation, longing, and hope, we unpack the poetic parallels between Dickinson’s timeless verses and Taylor’s lyrics. In true Show & Tell fashion, each of us brings a favorite Dickinson poem paired with a Swift s...
2025-04-09
42 min
AP Taylor Swift
E83: Taylor Swift Is Funnier Than You Think | "Thug Story," SNL, and Her Best Joke Songs
“It’s a thug story tell me can you handle that” In honor of April Fool’s Day, we’re diving into Taylor Swift’s funniest, most unexpected performances — from self-parody and satire to flat-out absurdity. This week, we explore Thug Story (2008), her 2009 SNL monologue, “Monologue Song (La La La)”, and the 2021 SNL Three Sad Virgins sketch to understand how Swift uses humor to subvert expectations, reclaim her narrative, and show off her impeccable comedic timing. Plus: why baking cookies is the running gag that won’t quit, what a “benign violation” is, and whether “Cats” was actually meant to be a comedy...
2025-04-02
35 min
Nothing New: A Taylor Swift Podcast
Nothing New: A Taylor Swift Podcast; The Very First Night
Welcome to Nothing New: A Taylor Swift Podcast. In their first episode, Nicki & Andie give an intro on the origins of their ‘swifterhood’, chat about their individual journeys with T-Swift, and they answer the hardest question for an avid fan: If you had to pick ONE album to best represent your Taylor takes, which would it be and why?
2023-08-31
25 min
Ready For It...A Taylor Swift Podcast
Ready For It...A Taylor Swift Podcast - Trailer
COMING MARCH 1, 2021! Listen along with Bailey, Chandler, Lizzie, and Rebecca as they discuss the discography of Taylor Swift, from Tim McGraw to it's time to go!
2021-02-11
00 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Easily OVERCOME Your STRESS & ANXIETY By Removing This 1 Thing | Taylor Discipline Podcast #225
In this podcast: the constant state of anxiety and stress that you have become familiar with is unnatural. Learn a powerful lifestyle framework that can help you to protect your psychology & physiology from the demands and inevitable hardships life presents. CONTENT TO REF: Social Media Addiction & Your Mental Demise | Podcast #223 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-223 9 MIN "The more you learn about the what and the why, the easier and more effective the how becomes." - Joe Dispenza
2018-06-29
08 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
How You Are Increasing Your Potential for Failure | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #224
In this podcast: how this one common tendency prevents you from accomplishing your goals and how you can get rid of it. RELATED PODCAST: Mastering The Mundane / Cure Boredom | Podcast # 217 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-217 8 min "The glory is not in starting something new, as much as it is in making what you've already started work." - Alexa Taylor
2018-06-16
09 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Social Media Addiction & Your Mental Demise | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #223
In this podcast: how you can stop letting social media use you, but instead, create fixed rules and routines around it. Attention must always be directed and budgeted. Rules and timing things matters. Do not rely on your biology—it cannot be relied on. Discoveries in neuroscience have shown that you get pleasure from potentiality and not actuality. Social media companies know this, and they construct their platforms in a way that encourages compulsive behavior. Potentiality in social media show up as likes, comments, notifications, live streams, etc. Make sure you have rules around when and how long you use it...
2018-06-06
09 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
You Get Paid Twice For Doing The Work...?? | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #222
In this podcast: I discuss a quote I heard the other day, and why I think its incredibly powerful. The quote was: "You Get Paid Twice For Doing The Work" What do you think about when you hear that? I think this quote can increase confidence and enthusiasm on your goal pursuit. MORE PODCASTS ON MINDSET: http://www.taylordiscipline.com/mindset "The attitude must precede the accomplishment." - Earl Nightingale
2018-05-30
06 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
How Setting Parameters Will Reduce Your Stress | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #221
In this podcast: Parameters are measurable factors that define the conditions under which a thing operates.The power of having parameters set on your behavior is incredible. There is a common misconception that rules and boundaries are a bad thing; according to psychology, that's completely false...Rules (i.e. parameters) provide more freedom and certainty. It is certainty that tends to bring joy to life. I explain further in today's podcast. MORE PODCASTS ON PRODUCTIVITY: www.taylordiscipline.com/category/productivity "Freedom is adherence to self formulated rules." - Aristotle
2018-05-24
06 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Beware of People Who Are Willing To Sacrifice Their Dignity For You | Taylor Discipline Podcast #220
In this podcast: why you should avoid people who are overly willing to sacrifice themselves for you in your relationship. MORE PODCASTS ON RELATIONSHIPS @ link = http://www.ichooseselfdiscipline.com/category/audio-posts/ “It is not inequality which is the real misfortune, it is dependence.” ― Voltaire
2018-05-16
06 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Using Pride Strategically for Better Perseverance | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #219
In this podcast: How you can protect your identity and as a result learn to persevere in the face of obstacles and push-back. RELATED PODCAST: How to Build an Unstoppable Identity | Podcast # 210: https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-210 Podcast Length = 8 MIN RESEARCH REFERENCED: Eyes on the Prize: The Preference to Invest Resources in Goals Over Means: http://faculty.chicagobooth.edu/ayelet.fishbach/research/Investing%20in%20Goals.pdf The process is about doing the right things, right now. Not worrying about what might happen later, or the results, or the whole picture. - Ryan Holiday
2018-05-03
08 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Mastering The Mundane / Cure Boredom | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #217
In this podcast: why the key to success in life is to master sticking to things even when they at first feel mundane or boring. You can do this by creating novelty. I further in depth in this episode. RELATED PODCAST: Get Comfortable With Boredom | Podcast # 48 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-48 “To be, in a word, unborable.... It is the key to modern life. If you are immune to boredom, there is literally nothing you cannot accomplish” ― David Foster Wallace
2018-04-28
07 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Rusting Out Over Wearing Out | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #216
In this podcast: The importance of cultivating your identity to gain an advantage in your field, and why its more important to "rust out" versus "wear out" to cultivate resilience. RELATED PODCAST: Why Struggle Is Necessary for You To Be Happy | Podcast #215 http://www.ichooseselfdiscipline.com/podcast-215 "A man must exercise his will and improve it by labour so as to make it conformable to nature and free." - Epictetus
2018-04-27
10 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Why Struggle Is Necessary for You To Be Happy | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #215
In this podcast: why its important to practice aversion regularly AND how it prepares you for larger aversive circumstances that life presents on its own terms. RELATED PODCAST: Incessant Struggle Is The Name Of The Game | Podcast #169 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-169 “If you want to overcome the whole world, overcome yourself.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky
2018-04-17
06 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Jordan B Peterson's 12 Rules For Life | RULE #2 | Self Care | Book Summary & Review | Podcast #214
In this podcast: In this video: I summarize Jordan Peterson's 2nd rule for life from his book "The 12 Rules for Life" RELATED PODCAST: Why You Must Prioritize How You Feel About Yourself | Podcast # 140 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-140 “He is prepared, each day, to confront his own self-sabotage.” ― Steven Pressfield
2018-04-12
03 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules For Life | RULE #1 | Embody Success | Book Summary & Review |Podcast #213
In this podcast: In this video: I summarize Jordan Peterson's 1st rule for life from his book "The 12 Rules for Life" RELATED PODCAST: Using Movement To Change Your Emotions | Podcast # 145 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-145 “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” ― Albert Camus
2018-04-11
03 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Why Being Organized Before You Get Started Matters | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #212
In this podcast: why its important to organize your tactics, strategies, and vision before you actually start pursuing your goals. How your identity is affected by a lack of preparation? The power of preparation in affecting your perception of control... RELATED PODCAST: How to Think Clearly, Critically, & Creatively | Podcast #133 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-133 QUOTE: “Faith strikes me as intellectual laziness.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
2018-04-05
06 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
The Importance Of Accountability & Expectations Placed On You | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #211
In this podcast: How being accountable to others and holding others accountable can accelerate your success. What is being held accountable all about? When are expectations constructive and when are they destructive? How do you cultivate relationships of accountability? RELATED PODCAST: The Truth About People Who Support You No Matter What | Podcast # 159 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-159 QUOTE: “No man is more unhappy than he who never faces adversity. For he is not permitted to prove himself.” Seneca
2018-04-03
11 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
How To Build An Unstoppable Identity | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #210
In this podcast: we are so socially determined that there is so much power behind forming an identity. Identity has to do with your perception of yourself in relation to others. I talk about how to form an identity that is unconquerable and able to withstand all that life throws at it. RELATED PODCAST: The “No Hesitation Rule” | Podcast # 198 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-198 “When the pressure is on, you don't rise to the occasion – you fall to your highest level of preparation.” - Chris Voss
2018-04-02
08 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Is There Such Thing As Normal?...Avoid This Pitfall...| The Taylor Discipline Podcast #209
In this podcast: the dangers in thinking "normal" exists often prevents you from doing the things that would make life easier for you. You have to cultivate the habit of identifying when old philosophies and ways of operating no longer serve you.... RELATED PODCAST: The Chains Of Habit | Podcast # 63 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/the-chains-of-habit-the-taylor-discipline-podcast-63 “If the abnormal goes on long enough it becomes the normal.” ― Terry Pratchett
2018-03-26
07 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Changing Bad Habits Intro Constructive Ones | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #208
In this podcast: the nature of habit and how to get rid of bad ones. RELATED PODCAST: Identifying Negative Habit Triggers | Podcast # 187 www.soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-187 The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken. - Samuel Johnson
2018-03-23
07 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Incongruency Is Toxic & Welcome Back | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #207
In this podcast: the importance of being congruent with your values and your behaviors AND returning to podcasting. "If you choose to rest comfortably in your ignorance and your refusal to observe things as they are, the accumulation of that ignorance will eventually burn you badly. " - Alexa Taylor
2018-03-21
08 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
The Death Of Happiness | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #206
In this podcast: how one factor if not tamed will be the demise of your long term happiness. RELATED PODCAST: You..Me..He..She..It..Will Never Be Enough | Podcast # 171 http://www.ichooseselfdiscipline.com/podcast-171/ “Those who prefer their principles over their happiness, they refuse to be happy outside the conditions they seem to have attached to their happiness.” ― Albert Camus
2018-01-03
05 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
So Good They Can't Ignore You | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #205
In this podcast: a framework to apply to keep in mind in order to increase your sense of abundance and prosperity. RELATED PODCAST: Unconditional Support Is Harmful | Podcast # 166 http://www.ichooseselfdiscipline.com/podcast-166 length = 5 min "Any building is a temple if you make it so." - Phil Knight
2018-01-02
04 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
The Price of Uncertainty | Podcast #204
In this podcast: why its important to control the number of things you are uncertain about that are regulars in your life. "Our lack of selectivity leads to lack of clarity(certainty about life) which leads to anxiety and self-destruction." - Alexa Taylor RELATED PODCAST: How to Handle Uncertainty | Podcast # 143 http://www.ichooseselfdiscipline.com/podcast-143/
2018-01-01
07 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
Shortcuts To Getting More Done In A Day | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #203
In this podcast: how to accomplish more things in a day without feeling burned out. RELATED PODCAST: Why Simplicity Matters for Productivity | Podcast # 196 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-196 "Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers." - Shakuntala Devi
2017-12-31
07 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
How Fasting Positively Affects My Productivity | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #202
In this podcast: how I use fasting for better productivity. RELATED PODCAST: How to Use Temptation to Increase Your Perseverance | Podcast # 182 http://www.taylordiscipline.com/podcast-182/ “My own mind is my own church.” - Thomas Paine
2017-12-29
05 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
The Key To Effective Visualization | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #201
In this podcast: how to get the best results from visualization. “What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over.” ― Aleister Crowley RELATED PODCAST: The Reason Why Visualization Works | Podcast #102 http://www.taylordiscipline.com/podcast-201/
2017-12-29
05 min
The Taylor Discipline Podcast
How To Handle Temptation | The Taylor Discipline Podcast #200
In this podcast: what to do when you are feeling tempted to do something out of line with your goals. "A grand strategist knows the value of preemptive action. " - Robert Greene RELATED PODCAST: How to Use Temptation to Increase Your Perseverance | Podcast # 182 https://soundcloud.com/taylor-discipline/podcast-182
2017-12-26
05 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Out Of The Woods Music Video - Episode 199 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Swifties are also listening to Death Of A Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco
Episode 199 - She lost him, but she found herself, and somehow, that was everything. In Episode 199 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor Swift’s most recent music video for her new single “Out of the Woods.” Before 1989 was released, Taylor said that “Out of the Woods” was representational of the entire album. It seems fitting then, that “Out of the Woods” would be released as Taylor’s last single off 1989… or is it? Let us know if you think Taylor will come out with anymore singles from the 1989 era. Meanwhile, enjoy the episode as we analyze the “Out...
2016-02-01
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Mine - Episode 198 - Taylor Talk Classic - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 198 - You are (still) the best thing that’s ever been mine. In Episode 198 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we bring you a Taylor Talk Classic: the song analysis of “Mine.” We chose this episode in honor of Rachel. This past week, in Brisbane, Australia, Taylor Swift performed “Mine” on the b-stage in honor of a fan, Rachel, who was tragically killed in a car accident with her mother. This touching song about love that endures all is a Swifty favorite. Let us know what you think of the song. Enjoy the Taylor Talk flashback!
2015-12-07
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
GQ Cover - Episode 195 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 195 - They just don’t make pop stars like Taylor Swift. In Episode 195 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we cover GQ Magazine’s “interrogation” of Taylor Swift. GQ’s journalist, Chuck Klosterman, holds nothing back when he asks Taylor the hardball questions about her songwriting, her fame, her public persona, and the most hitting, “Is thinking about [her] real life an essential part of appreciating [her] music?” Can Taylor Swift’s music be enjoyed if you know nothing about her? Can her songs stand alone without the megastar that is Taylor Swift behind them? The hosts give thei...
2015-10-26
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
The Story Of Us - Episode 194 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast -- Swifties are also listening to "I Got The Boy" by Jana Kramer
Episode 194 - If Taylor Swift is taking a break, the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now… This week, Taylor Swift slayed the fandom by telling NME, “I think I should take some time off. I think people might need a break from me.” Cue massive Swifty panic. However, in Episode 194, your hosts try to calm your fears. Taylor Swift usually takes a break after tours and before the next album, so this is normal. Right? What are your thoughts on Taylor Swift potentially taking a break? Share your thoughts by leaving us a comment...
2015-10-12
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
The Taylor Swift Experience - A Walk Through The Grammy Museum - Episode 187 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast -- Swifties are also listening to Hurricane by Bridgit Mendler
Episode 187 - The GRAMMY Museum provides the ultimate Taylor Swift Experience. On Episode 187 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts, Adam and Diane, visit the very special Taylor Swift exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, California. We know that not many Swifties will make it all the way to California to see this exhibit, so it is our goal this episode to make you feel like you were there! We discuss the pieces Taylor chose to include in the displays and the unique interactive activities at the exhibit. After listening to the episode and viewing t...
2015-07-06
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
To Apple, Love Taylor - Episode 186 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 186 - When Taylor Swift speaks, Apple listens. Early on June 21st, Taylor Swift posted a letter on Tumblr asking Apple to reconsider its compensation structure during the 3 month free trial period for the upcoming Apple Music streaming service. During Apple Music’s 3 month free trial period, Apple said they would not pay the artist, a point Taylor Swift strongly disagreed with. However, by the power of Swift and concerned artists everywhere, APPLE AGREED TO CHANGE THEIR MODEL! This is a huge victory for Taylor and artists everywhere who deserve to be fairly compensated for their art. But…. th...
2015-06-22
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
I Wish You Would - Episode 185 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast -- Swifties are also listening to Kelsea Ballerini & Fight Song by Rachel Platten
Episode 185 - Taylor Talk gives you everything and nothing. Just kidding. We give you a new episode, of course! In Episode 185 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts delve into the narrative complexity that is “I Wish You Would.” Taylor Swift wrote this song with Jack Antonoff, and they were inspired by the John Hughes movies of the 1980s. Which movie does this song remind you of? What’s your favorite lyric in the song? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 185 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podc...
2015-06-08
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
God Bless Andrea Swift - The Best Day - Episode 180 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 180 - God Bless, Andrea Swift. This one’s for you. Episode 180 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast is dedicated to Mama Swift. Since Taylor announced this week that her mom had been diagnosed with cancer, we wanted to use this episode to honor Andrea. We discuss “The Best Day,” the heartfelt song Taylor wrote for her mom back in 2007 as a Christmas surprise. What do you think of the song? Does it remind you of your childhood? We also want to encourage you, as the Swift family does, to have all to have your loved ones che...
2015-04-13
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Long Live Every Era of Taylor! - Episode 179 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 179 - Bring on all the pretenders, we’re not afraid. In Episode 179 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we’re joined by our good friend, Agustin from theswiftagency.com, to discuss “Long Live,” one of Taylor Swift’s most powerful anthems. This song is both a celebration for her team and her fans. Our throwback to the Speak Now era comes at a perfect time too, because although Taylor is now a self-proclaimed pop artist, country music organizations, like the ACMs, keep honoring her with awards! It just goes to show that Taylor Swift left a strong legacy behind...
2015-03-30
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
You Are In Love - Episode 176 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - If this was a movie... 50 Shades Of Grey, Indiana Jones, 101 Dalmatians
Episode 176 - One night, he wakes. Strange look on his face. Pauses. Then says, “Have you listened to Taylor Talk? In Episode 176 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss the song that every Swifty wants played at their wedding, “You Are In Love.” Taylor Swift channeled her friends, Jack Antonoff and Lena Dunham’s relationship to describe what real, true love looks like. Taylor says that this song “sounds like love to her.” What do you think? When you think of the concept of love, does this song match up? Let us know your thoughts. Enjoy! Also: We were...
2015-03-09
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
New Romantics - Episode 175 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast --- Swifties are also listening to Love Me Like You Mean It by Kelsea Ballerini
Episode 175 - Every day is like a battle, but every episode with us is like a dream. Here at Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we consider ourselves part of the “New Romantics” squad. What does the phrase “New Romantics” mean exactly? Who are these people and why are they singing heartbreak as their national anthem so proudly? Listen up to Episode 175 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast as we review the song that sums up the whole 1989 album. What do you think of “New Romantics”? Feel free to share your thoughts. Happy listening! Also: We were nominated for B...
2015-03-02
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Style Memorie, Vogue Cover with Karlie Kloss - Episode 174 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Swifties are also listening to Ghost by Ella Henderson
Episode 174 - Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss never go out of style. In Episode 174 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss the Vogue feature on one of our favorite female friendships: Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss! The pair talked about how “normal” they are and competed in a hilarious Vogue competition to determine who is the best best friend. We also discuss the #StyleMemories and consider how the “Style” music video would be different if those clips had been included. What was your favorite news story from this week? Let us know in the comments below. Enjoy the show!
2015-02-23
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
This Love - Episode 168 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast --- Swifties are also listening to Dream Your Life Away by Vance Joy
Episode 168 - Your iPod is glowing in the dark… playing this episode of Taylor Talk! In Episode 168 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss the only song Taylor Swift wrote by herself on 1989, a song called “This Love.” Taylor said “This Love” is about a time when she had to cut someone loose when she didn’t want to, but they came back. What’s your opinion on “This Love”? Do you think Taylor will play it on tour? Let us know what you think of the episode. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 168 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podca...
2015-01-12
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Victoria's Secret, Jingle Ball, Billboard Woman of the Year - Episode 164 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Swifties are also listening to Bones by Alex G
Episode 164 - HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY TAYLOR SWIFT! This week has been another crazy week of Taylor Swift news, from fashion shows to jingle balls to 25th birthday extravaganza! In Episode 164 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts discuss all the Victoria’s Secret Fashion, Z100’s Jingle Ball in NYC, and Billboard’s Woman of the Year luncheon. What was your favorite event this week? Let us know, and enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 164 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift PodcastMain Discussion: Taylor News – Victoria’s Secret & Jingle Ball– What did you all think of T...
2014-12-15
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
What's Going On, Taylor Swift? - Episode 163 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast ---- Swifties are also listening to The Hanging Tree by James Newton Howard & Jennifer Lawrence
Episode 163 -- Who else has won Billboard Woman of the Year TWICE? No one, just Tay. In Episode 163 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss all the latest goings-on in Taylor’s life, from the Jingle Ball in Los Angeles and London, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, her Grammy nominations, and Taylor’s Woman of the Year interview with Billboard. What do you think of Taylor’s recent accomplishments? They keep racking up! Enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 163 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift PodcastMain Discussion: Taylor News – Billboard to Jingle Ball– Scott...
2014-12-08
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift through Fearless - Episode 154 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Swifties are also listening to Budapest by George Ezra
In this moment now, capture it, remember it… With the upcoming release of the 1989 album, we’ve decided to take you right back to the beginning. In Episode 154 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we reminisce on the first two Taylor Swift eras, Taylor Swift andFearless. What were your favorite moments from these eras? We hope you enjoy this episode and grab some tissues if you’re feeling nostalgic. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 154 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift PodcastMain Discussion: Taylor Swift Through Fearless– It’s crazy to thin...
2014-10-06
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
I'd Lie - Episode 153 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast -- Swifties are also listening to Little Black Dress by Sara Bareilles
Episode 153 - We’d be lying if we said we didn’t wish Taylor had put “I’d Lie” on an album! In Episode 153 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss a song from Taylor’s early days, “I’d Lie.” Taylor wrote this song of unrequited love for a high school talent show and never included it on an album. Although it’s technically unreleased, Taylor did perform it at a Billboard event, so it’s fair game for discussion! Please let us know what you think of “I’d Lie.” Happy listening! Highlights from...
2014-09-29
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
iHeart Taylor - Episode 152 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Swifties are also listening to Bleachers (Jack Antonoff's band)
Episode 152 - Since we heart Taylor Swift, we’re talking about iHeartRadio! In Episode 152 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor’s incredible 2014 iHeartRadio performance! She performed her top pop songs, including “Shake It Off” and a special remix of “Love Story.” What did y’all think of the show? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 152 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift PodcastMain Discussion: Taylor Swift’s iHeartRadio Performance– Taylor opened the iHeartRadio weekend with a hilarious secret agent-esque video– What did you think of Taylor...
2014-09-22
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
More 1989 Tracks + Taylor Curses?? What?? - Episode 151 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Swifties are also listening to Boys by Sky Ferreira
Episode 151 - REAL TALK, Swifties. In Episode 151 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Rolling Stone’s follow-up to Taylor’s cover story, “22 Things You Learn Hanging Out With Taylor Swift.” Not only does this article give us some insight on Taylor’s personality and beliefs, it also gives us two (3?) new song titles! Your hosts — Adam, Diane, and Sami — note our favorite parts of the article and theorize about what Taylor’s new songs could be about. What do you think? Feel free to share your thoughts. Enjoy the show! Highligh...
2014-09-15
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Better Than Revenge - Episode 150 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Swifties are also listening to Work Day by Hozier
Episode 150 - We’re better known for the things that we do on…. the podcast! In Episode 150 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss one of Taylor Swift’s most in-your-face songs, “Better Than Revenge.” Taylor wrote this at an age when she still believed that a girl could steal her boyfriend, but in light of her recent feminist admission, she’s changed her tune. What do you guys think of “Better Than Revenge”? Did your thoughts change after you listened to our feminist discussion on Episode 149? Feel free to share your thoughts. Enjoy the episode! ...
2014-09-08
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
The Feminist In Taylor - Episode 149 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast -- Swifties Are Also Listening To Amnesia by 5 Seconds of Summer
Episode 149 - Taylor Swift has come out of the closet… as a feminist! In Episode 149 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor’s recent admission that she’s been a feminist all along; she just didn’t know it. Our good friend, Kate, @hipstertswift, a passionate feminist, joins us to discuss what feminism is and what it means for Taylor Swift. We hope you enjoy the show. Feel free to share your thoughts! Happy listening :-) Highlights from Episode 149 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: Taylor Swif...
2014-09-01
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Behind The Scenes - Shake It Off Music Video - Episode 148 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 148 - Hey, hey, hey, we just can’t shake off “Shake It Off”! In Episode 148 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, special guest, Ashley, takes us all behind the scenes of the "Shake It Off" music video -- A place where no Swifty has gone before!! The team also takes a look at Taylor's first ever LIVE PERFORMANCE of "Shake It Off" from the MTV Video Music Awards!! Highlights from Episode 148 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: Behind The Scenes of the "Shake It Off" Music video AND...
2014-08-25
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Jump Then Fall - Episode 145 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Swifties Are Listening to "Chasing The Sun" by Hilary Duff
Episode 145 - Prepare to jump then fall into this episode of Taylor Talk! In Episode 145 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss one of Taylor’s cutest, feel-good songs: “Jump Then Fall!” Although it’s a relatively straight forward song, we still dig deep into the song’s complexities and Taylor’s writing style. We hope you enjoy the episode. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 145 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion – “Jump Then Fall” Song Analysis - You may think the theme of this song is simple, but...
2014-08-04
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
The Future of Music According to Taylor Swift - Episode 142 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Swifties Are Listening To "Not In That Way" by Sam Smith
Episode 142 - Join us as we discuss Taylor’s biggest news this month! Although it’s not an album five announcement, Taylor Swift has now been published in the Wall Street Journal! In Episode 142 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts talk about the WSJ entitled “For Taylor Swift, the Future of Music is a Love Story.” It’s a wonderful piece, full of great “nuggets” of industry insider information. Feel free to share your thoughts on the article, and enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 142 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast...
2014-07-14
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Invisible aka You Belong With Me 1.0 - Episode 139 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast -- Swifties are also listening to X, Multiply, a new album from Ed Sheeran
Episode 139 - I just want to open your eyes and make you realize… a new episode of Taylor Talk is out! In Episode 139 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts discuss “Invisible,” Taylor’s beautiful ballad of unrequited love. We also talk about cooking with Barefoot Contessa, Taylor’s new kitten, and touch on Ed Sheeran’s new album. Enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 139 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion – “Invisible” Song Analysis: - We flash back to a song from Taylor’s high school days, “In...
2014-06-23
00 min
Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
How Taylor Influences Other Artists? - Episode 129 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Ed Sheeran - Florida Georgia Line - Hunter Hayes - Austin Mahone - Brett Eldredge
Episode 129 - There’s no doubt that Taylor Swift is incredibly popular, but how does she use her popularity to promote other artists? In Episode 129 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, Adam, Diane, Sami, and Steve discuss Taylor’s effect on the success of her opening acts. Enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 129 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion – Taylor Swift’s Influence on her Opening Tour Acts: - Some of Taylor’s openers have made it HUGE, like Hunter Hayes and Florida Georgia Line - Ta...
2014-04-14
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Versus Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and George Strait - Who will win at the ACM's? - Episode 127 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 127 - Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, or Taylor Swift… who will be the ACM Entertainer of the Year? In Episode 127 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss the probability that Taylor Swift will prevail against the nominees. Taylor lost the award last year to Luke Bryan, but that doesn’t mean she will lose again this year! Let us know what you think of our theories and be sure to watch the ACMs next Sunday, April 6th, at 8/7c on CBS. Enjoy! Highlights from Episode 127 of Taylor...
2014-03-31
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Latin America Needs The Red Tour - Episode 123 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | "You Sound Good To Me" Lucy Hale
Episode 123 - Taylor, please say yes to Latin America! In Episode 123 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, Agustin from TheSwiftAgency.com joins us to discuss the reasons why Latin America is long overdue for a visit from Taylor Swift. We also highlight Taylor's recent nominations from the Kid's Choice Awards and the first ever iHeartRadio Music Awards! As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 123 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: The RED Tour in Latin America: - Latin A...
2014-03-03
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Glamourous Taylor Swift - Episode 120 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast -- "Say Something" A Great Big World | Christina Aguilera
Episode 120 -- Taylor Swift is glamorous this month! The 75th anniversary issue of Glamour featured Taylor Swift on their cover with an in-depth interview inside. Listen up as your hosts discuss Taylor's fifth album hints, her risky songwriting (by the way, it doesn't involve taking her clothes off!), and "freeze out" dating advice in Episode 120 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast. Enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 120 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: Glamour Magazine Interview: - Taylor talks about the new sound of the fifth album. A...
2014-02-10
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Don't Leave Your Girl At Home - Episode 119 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 119 - Wanna see you pick up your phone and play this "Girl At Home" song analysis episode of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast! In Episode 119, your hosts -- Adam, Maya, Diane, Sami, and Steve -- break down the perhaps forgotten Taylor Swift song, "Girl At Home." None of the hosts listen to this song too frequently, but we do recognize how this song communicates Taylor's upstanding morals and her unwavering ability to forgive. Let us know what you think of the song. Happy listening! Also, we just launched the RED Tour Lithograph contest...
2014-02-03
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
GRAMMY EDITION - Remembering These Grammys All Too Well - Lorde "Royals" Daft Punk "Get Lucky" Kacey Musgraves "Merry Go Round" - Episode 118 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 118 - I'm a crumbled up piece of paper lying here because Taylor performed "All Too Well" at the Grammys! On Episode 118 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, the hosts give you full coverage of the 56th Grammy Awards. We discuss the red carpet, the nature of the Grammy awards and how they pick the winners, and Taylor's breath-taking performance of "All Too Well." We also go back in the Taylor Swift time machine and discuss Taylor's past Grammy performances from 2009-2013. And even though Taylor didn't win a Grammy this year, she is still our seven-time Grammy...
2014-01-27
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Which Songs Made Taylor Swift Popular? - Episode 116 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 116 - Everyone has that one Taylor Swift song that grabbed them and made them a Swifty. In Episode 116 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss which songs on each album made Taylor Swift the superstar she is today. And since Taylor's a superstar, it's surprising that she does not yet have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But did you know that fans can nominate celebrities to receive a star? Swifties should nominated Taylor! Let us know if you'd be willing to help nominate Taylor Swift to get a star on the Hollywood Walk o...
2014-01-16
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
The Golden Globes 2014 - Sweeter Than Fiction - Episode 115 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 115 - Taylor Swift will always be our golden girl. The Golden Globes aired Sunday, January 12th, and unfortunately, Taylor did not take home an award. This was the second time Taylor was nominated in the Best Original Song category; this year she was nominated for "Sweeter Than Fiction" for the movie One Chance. Although Taylor didn't win, your hosts of Episode 115 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast discuss the entire award ceremony as well as predict whether or not Taylor will be nominated for an Oscar. Let us know your thoughts on the Golden Globes in the c...
2014-01-13
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
International Smile by Katy Perry Sounds Like It Might Be About Taylor... Huh? - Episode 114 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 114 - Katy Perry's new song might not be about Taylor, but she sure has that "international smile." In Episode 114 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we recap this week's Taylor news as well as continue to discuss new marketing tactics in the music industry. We also answer some questions on ask.fm, such as whether or not Katy Perry's "International Smile" is about Taylor. Even though online sources said who the song is about (don't cheat!), we analyze the ways the song could be related to Taylor. Hope you enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 114 o...
2014-01-09
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Pop Music vs. Taylor Swift - Episode 113 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 113 - Will Taylor Swift follow the change in mainstream pop music or break from it? In Episode 113 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts -- Adam, Diane, Steve, and Sami -- discuss Taylor's relationship to the changing landscape of pop music. Artists like Lorde, Lana Del Rey, and others are creating unique and edgier sounds. Could Taylor move in that direction and make music along the lines of "I Knew You Were Trouble"? What if she dropped in album with no warning like Beyonce? Regardless, Taylor always does something incredible to surprise the fans. Be sure to...
2014-01-06
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift in 2014 - Episode 112 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 112 - Happy 2014 Swifties! In Episode 112 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss what we think Taylor Swift will achieve in 2014. Could this be the year she wins a Golden Globe? What about an Oscar? Taylor will also release her fifth studio album this year, and she teases "this [album] just started on new territory." Let us know what you're excited about for Taylor Swift in 2014, and enjoy the show! But wait, in other Taylor Talk news, the Podcast Awards are this Sunday! Tune in via life stream this Sunday at 6:30pm PST on podcastawards.co...
2014-01-02
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
13 Taylor Swift Moments of 2013 - Episode 111 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 111 - Can you believe 2013, the year of Taylor is almost over? As the year draws to a close, we recap the top 13 Taylor moments of 2013. So much has happened this year in terms of what Taylor has accomplished... for example, she went on her third headlining tour, recorded a song with Tim McGraw and Keith Urban, and opened an education center at the Country Hall of Fame just to name a few! To be honest, Taylor has achieved so much this past year, and we know that there are only better things to come for her in 2014. We h...
2013-12-30
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
QuizUp Taylor Swift Jeopardy - Episode 109 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 109 - Think you're the master at the Taylor Swift category on QuizUp? Listen up to find out whether or not you're worthy to challenge the hosts of Taylor Talk! In Episode 109 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, the hosts go head to head in a round of Taylor Swift Jeopardy using the questions from the QuizUp app. If you decide to play along with the hosts, be sure to send in your scores for the opportunity to play Taylor Swift Jeopardy on a future episode of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast! Happy listening & good luck!
2013-12-23
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
If Taylor Swift Were Not A Musician - Episode 108 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 108 - What would Taylor Swift do if she wasn't a musician? In episode 108 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we conduct an open discussion answering your ask.fm questions. We tackle questions such as whether or not Taylor Swift would make a good detective, if she'd write a song about Cory Monteith, and the possibility of "All Too Well" becoming a single. Questions from listeners are some of our favorite things, so please make sure to leave us questions for next week's unedited mid-week episode via ask.fm, email, or twitter. Highlights from Ep...
2013-12-19
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Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast | reputation | 1989 | Red | Speak Now | Fearless | Taylor Swift
Never Grow Up - Episode 107 - Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Episode 107 - Taylor Swift just turned 24, but we hope she tries to never grow up.To celebrate Taylor's birthday, the hosts of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast -- Adam, Diane, and Steve -- discuss the song "Never Grow Up." The song was released on the Speak Now album in 2010 and was written when Taylor moved into her own apartment. Listen up to our opinions on the song, and feel free to leave us a comment on the episode guide or tweet us at @taylortalk13 to let us know what you think of the song. Enjoy the show!
2013-12-16
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