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Episode 205 - Join our hosts through an in-depth analysis of "Delicate" off of reputation. We discuss the clever way the sound of the song evolves alongside the lyrics, and as always, open your minds to the lyrics in a whole new way. Episode 205 is brought to you by BarkBox. Listen in for a VERY special offer just for Taylor Talk. listeners. If you love your dog, you'll listen to this episode! It's a doggy sort of episode :-)

Episode 203 - Why's it feel so good, Taylor Nation? Warning.. If Taylor says it, we can say it! We may or may not have dropped a few swear words in this episode as we walk through an in-depth analysis of "I Did Something Bad." Our hosts explore how this track connects to the larger album-wide theme of how one's reputation is formed, how Taylor uses a literary device called antithesis to place emphasis on important concepts, and how her references to the Salem witch trials and possibly the play The Crucible are shown through a modern day lens of media and fan frenzies. Also, be sure to check out our sponsor for the episode, Lovepop, for some AMAZING 3-D cards - receive special pricing on 5 or more cards plus FREE shipping when you visit LovePop.com/TaylorTalk. This is an episode you DON'T want to miss! Happy listening :-)

Episode 201 - Join our panel for an in-depth analysis of "...Ready For It?" and its accompanying music video. We take you through some random theories including unique ones (Joe and Taylor = Bonnie and Clyde?), and then decide if some popular online theories merit any attention. Fun Fact - On November 1, Taylor Talk will be SIX YEARS OLD! Please leave us a review on iTunes when you have a free moment! We'd love to hear from you. Happy Listening :-)

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 of the Woods” music video! Highlights from Episode 121 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: “Out of the Woods” Music Video – When you’re on the beach minding your own business and trees literally materialize around you. – Diane doesn’t like it when wolves are portrayed as evil. – Did Taylor just jump off a cliff?!? – We discuss the symbolism behind the extreme elements Taylor encounters. – What would you rank “Out of the Woods” on a scale of 1-13? Other Topics: – Fancy an audio book? Check out our sponsors, Audible, to receive a free audiobook of your choice. Visit http://audible.com/taylor for details. – We have some BIG news this episode. BIG NEWS. – What are Swifties listening to? A listener and your hosts give you tons of song suggestions. – “Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.” – J.M. Barrie – Adam, Steve, and I want to thank you, the listeners, for all the support you’ve given the show for the past four years. We LOVE you!!

Episode 197 - THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! In Episode 197, we have an all-guys panel to discuss Taylor Swift’s song “How You Get the Girl,” a manual on how to get a girl back after you messed up the relationship. The guys discuss the cinematic style of the song, whether or not the female character is a strong one, and have a heated debate over the validity of the Taylor Talk 13-point song rating system. Diane isn’t a fan of “How You Get the Girl” and the all-guys panel has differing opinions on the song, but what do you think? Leave your comments below (and vote which guy should stay on Taylor Talk… heheh). Enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 197 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: “How You Get The Girl” Song Analysis – Fun Fact: Steve was on the first all guys episode, and then never left the show. Vote in the poll to see which guy should stay this time! – Does the treatment of the female character in the song support feminism? – “How You Get the Girl” should really be called “How You Get the Girl BACK.” – This song is written like it’s straight out of a 1980’s John Hughes movie. Even the title is cinematic. – The word “ghost” keeps haunting Taylor Swift’s songs. What’s the meaning of the word “ghost” in this song? – “How You Get the Girl” is reminiscent of the Speak Now Era. – The panel gets HEATED about the 13-point scale rating system. You do not give a Taylor Swift song less than a 13 EVER, says Adam. Follow the Guy’s Online Projects: – Eric Scull: @spielerman, Mugglecast, Game of Owns, Improvised Star Trek – Agustin: @theswiftagency, TheSwiftAgency.com, NeverThinkImpossible.com Calendar: – November 28: The 1989 World Tour – Sydney, Australia – December 5: The 1989 World Tour – Brisbane, Australia – December 7: The 1989 World Tour – Adelaide, Australia

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 their perspective in the episode, but we want to hear yours. Leave your thoughts in the comments section. Enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 195 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: GQ Cover Article/Interview – Taylor reveals her vision for the “Wildest Dreams” music video. Does this change your perception of the song? – The music video idea was inspired by Ava Gardner’s Secret Conversations. – “If you don’t take Swift seriously, you don’t take contemporary music seriously.” – GQ claims Taylor’s 1989 could rival Michael Jackson’s Thriller if it had been released in the 1980s. – Would Taylor’s music be popular if it wasn’t Taylor Swift behind it? What a blunt question. – Taylor Swift is 25. But she is older than you. (but this is obviously true if you are under 25). Other Topics: – Taylor has been nominated for SIX AMA Awards! Vote now at ama.votenow.tv – The 1989 World Tour continues to surprise with Ellie Goulding, Miranda Lambert, and Tove Lo as special guests. – Join us for our fourth anniversary LIVE episode on YouTube.com/TaylorTalk13 on November 7th at 3pm PST / 6pm EST! (Find it in your time zone) Calendar: – October 27: The 1989 World Tour – Miami, FL – October 31: The 1989 World Tour – Tampa, FL

Episode 193 - Taylor Swift’s got the moves like Jagger. In Episode 193, your hosts Adam, Diane, and Steve recap Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour Nashville stop as well as discuss Taylor’s revealing interview with Vanity Fair. The interview highlights Taylor’s response to the Apple Music incident, a potential Kayne-Taylor collaboration, and whose careers Taylor most admires. In the interview, Taylor still maintains that 1989 is her most “sonically cohesive” album. What do you think? Do you think 1989 is sonically cohesive or do some songs stick out more than others? Leave your thoughts in the comments below. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 193 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: Taylor Swift’s Vanity Fair Cover – Tip: When a magazine says “Source close to Swift says…”, it’s a lie. – Do you think 1989 is the most sonically cohesive album? – Taylor gives us the behind-the-scenes account of the Apple Music incident in Vanity Fair. – Unlike previous eras, Taylor now keeps up with the gossip surrounding her. – What would a Kayne/Taylor collaboration sound like? – Who Taylor admires says a lot about how she runs her business. – Question for comments: which song on 1989 stands out and makes the album not perfectly sonically cohesive? Other Topics: – It’s the return of Stump the Host (can someone try to stump Diane for the next show?) – Taylor did not hold back with surprise guests from the Nashville 1989 shows!! – Ryan Adams’ 1989 cover album is now available. What did you think of it? – You know you’re a Swifty when you have a Taylor Swift coloring book! – Swifties are having a house party listening to “House Party” by Sam Hunt. Calendar: September 28 – 1989 World Tour – St. Louis, MO October 2 & 3 – 1989 World Tour – Toronto, ON October 8 – 1989 World Tour – Des Moines, IA October 9 – 1989 World Tour – Omaha, NE

Episode 191 - Say you’ll remember me, even if it’s just pretend… Ladies and gentlemen, the music video you have been waiting for has arrived. The music video for “Wildest Dreams” is out now and it is absolute perfection!!! (You can hear the fangirl in my voice!) In Episode 191, your hosts Adam, Diane, and Steve break down the “Wildest Dream” music video thematically and discuss how the visual elements (Old Hollywood, Africa) relate to the story of the song. Since there was so much detail in this video, we’re sure we may have missed some moments, so let us know what your favorite parts were. What did you think of the video? Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 191 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: “Wildest Dreams” Music Video – I think we can agree that this was the perfect video for the perfect song!!! – The video took the lyric “even if it’s just pretend” and ran with it… Cue shattering heartbreak. – How did Old Hollywood and shots of Africa contribute to the theme of the song? – Steve notes Taylor’s strong resemblance to Ava Gardner. – All of Taylor’s proceeds from the music video will be donated to wild animal conservation efforts through the African Parks Foundation of America. Other Topics: – There were so many guests at Taylor’s five sold-out LA shows that it was hard to keep track. (Oops! We forgot America’s sweetheart, Ellen DeGeneres.) – Nicki Minaj opened the MTV VMAs with Taylor Swift as her surprise guest! Looks like there’s no bad blood between them. – And Video of the Year goes to…. Taylor Swift for “Bad Blood”!!! Calendar – September 4: The 1989 World Tour – Salt Lake City, UT – September 5 & 6: The 1989 World Tour – Denver, CO – September 9: The 1989 World Tour – Houston, TX – September 11 & 12: The 1989 World Tour – St. Paul, MN

Episode 189 - Dear Swifties, Taylor Swift reminds you to please try to never grow up. This past week, Taylor met her godson, Leo Thames, the son of Jaime King and Kyle Newman, and posted some adorable photos with him on Instagram. In honor of his birth, we discuss “Never Grow Up.” Although the song was never heavily promoted, “Never Grow Up” still continues to be a fan favorite for its poignant and nostalgic lyrics. (I’m not crying. You are.) What do you think of “Never Grow Up”? Is Taylor mourning the loss of her childhood? How does she think we should try to never grow up? Can we? Leave your response in the comments. Enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 189 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: “Never Grow Up” Song Analysis – Thanks to listener Rachel for suggesting that we discuss “Never Grow Up” in honor of Taylor’s newborn godson. – Raise your hand if this song makes you miss your childhood… – Taylor moved out in July… Leo Thames was born in July… Coincidence? I THINK NOT! – Why does Taylor change from saying “you” to saying “I”? What’s the emotional impact of the pronoun shift? – Want more “Never Grow Up”? Steve reminded us that we discussed it previously on Episode 107 for Taylor’s 24th birthday. Other Topics: – Taylor Talk Challenge: how many months would it take us to get to Episode 1989? – Vote for Taylor Swift in the MTV VMAs daily at mtv.com/ontv/vma. Sign up for email reminders from Taylor Nation. – What would we do without Sami’s @TSwiftOnTour updates? – You know you’re a Swifty when you buy a Taylor Swift coloring book!! – We LOVE iTunes reviews! Leave us a review and we’ll read it on the show. Calendar – August 4 & 5: The 1989 World Tour – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place. – August 8: The 1989 World Tour – Seattle, WA – CenturyLink Field. – August 14 & 15: The 1989 World Tour – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium. – August 15: Diane turns…. 24. ugh.

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 the photos and videos from the exhibit below, which piece of the exhibit would you take home with you? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Enjoy the show! The Taylor Swift Experience will be at the GRAMMY Museum until October 4th, 2015. Highlights from Episode 187 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift PodcastMain Discussion: The Taylor Swift Experience at the GRAMMY Museum– We recorded on location in Los Angeles, CA after visiting the Taylor Swift exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum.– Fun fact: Taylor’s exhibit takes up 1/3 of the GRAMMY museum. (1/3 is pretty close to 13, eh?)– You know you’re famous when they put your street clothes on display at a museum.– Even Baby Taylor had a knack for business and the creative. (Her snowman artwork is to die for!)– Adam tells you about the most underrated part of the museum that no one is talking about. Like, ever. Other Topics:– Adam has a joke. Adam has joke (oh no).– The 1989 World Tour is going to Singapore and China!– Did you love Taylor’s acoustic version of “Holy Ground”? I’m not crying, you are.– Swifties are listening to “Hurricane’ by Bridgit Mendler.– Clarkie the pup shares what he thinks of Taylor Swift! (woof) Calendar– July 6: The 1989 World Tour – Ottawa, ON, Canada– July 7: The 1989 World Tour – Montreal, QB, Canada– July 10 & 11: The 1989 World Tour – East Rutherford, NJ– July 13 & 14: The 1989 World Tour – Washington, DC– July 18 & 19: The 1989 World Tour – Chicago, IL

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 Podcast Main Discussion: “I Wish You Would” Song Analysis – Fun fact: Taylor wrote this song based on a track Jack Antonoff gave her. – Why does 2AM seem to constantly re-appear in Taylor’s songs? – Serious question: why can’t this girl pick up the phone and tell him what she never said? – We analyze her most creative lyric: “We’re a crooked love, in a straight line down.” – Diane realizes something mid-episode that changes EVERYTHING! – Check out Steve’s “I Wish You Would” Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/stevesplaylist/playlist/524ypzVyWk9fkBKdcr47Gg Other Topics: – New Taylor Talk t-shirts are available for a limited time only! Shop at Taylortalk.org/store – So far, Taylor has had Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons and Little Big Town as surprise guests on tour! – Remember: you MUST go visit Taylor Nation Headquarters if you attend a concert! – Swifties (and Taylor Swift) are listening to “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten. – The Swifties and Taylor are also listening to Kelsea Ballerini! Check out her interview with us on Taylor Talk Episode 178. Calendar – June 8: The 1989 World Tour – Charlotte, NC – June 9: The 1989 World Tour – Raleigh, NC – June 12 & 13: The 1989 World Tour – Philadelphia, PA – June 19 & 20: The 1989 World Tour – Cologne, Germany.

Episode 183 - The “Bad Blood” Music Video SIZZLES!Taylor Swift set the Swifty fandom on fire with her world premiere of the “Bad Blood” music video at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. Full of cameos from her best friends, sexy action sequences, and a remix with Kendrick Lamar, Taylor delivers one of her best music videos to date. What are your thoughts on the music video? What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s rap? Let us know! Hope you enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 183 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: “Bad Blood” Music Video – Uh oh… Selena Gomez is the backstabbing friend in this video! – Could Taylor’s transformation into a fighting powerhouse represent her personal transformation in the 1989 album? – So many cameos… but we missed Meredith and Olivia! – Why do you think the story of the video took place in London? – “We was on D like DOC” — Diane needs a translation. – Taylor’s favorite Kendrick Lamar song makes an appearance. I see what you did there. Other Topics: – Taylor’s Rock in Rio performance was different than any performance we’ve seen before (more details to come). – How do you hold 8 Billboard Music Awards at once? #TaylorSwiftProblems – If you like us, rate us on iTunes at TaylorTalk.org/iTunes! Calendar – May 20th: The 1989 World Tour kicks off in the US in Bossier City, Louisiana. – May 22nd: The 1989 World Tour continues in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Episode 181 - Welcome to the 1989 World Tour… it’s been waiting for you! Well, almost! Since the 1989 World Tour is just days away, your hosts Adam, Steve, and special guest Agustin of The Swift Agency bring you their tour predictions. Remember that we have NO inside information. We’re just fans, like you, who are SUPER excited for the 1989 World Tour! What songs would you like to see on tour? How do you think Taylor will perform them? We’d love to hear your tour predictions! Enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 181 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: 1989 World Tour Predictions – Since Agustin loves Taylor’s element of surprise, he hopes he’s way off on his tour predictions! – Which song off 1989 do you think will be cut from the setlist? – We visualize “Welcome to New York” as the tour opener. – How will Taylor bring her popular singles, like Blank Space, to the stage? – “Pretty much everything from the 80’s went out of style though.” – Quotes by Steve – Agustin has an amazing idea to get the fans involved (and onstage!) during the 1989 tour. – What special thing do you think Taylor will do on the b-stage? (covers? old songs?) – We hope new country artist Kelsea Ballerini will be a special guest on the 1989 tour! (check out her interview on Taylor Talk Episode 178) Other Topics: – I might still be crying over Mama Swift’s speech before giving Taylor her ACM Milestone award… – Glamour UK has a new guest editor for June 2015… Taylor Swift! Her issue is on newsstands on April 30th. – You know your dad is a Swifty when he sings Taylor Swift while washing dishes. He thinks they’re finally clean… – Swifties are listening to “Fly” by Avril Lavigne. Calendar – May 5th: The 1989 World Tour kicks off in Tokyo, Japan! – May 15th: Taylor Swift performs at Rockin Rio in Las Vegas, NV. – May 17th: The Billboard Awards air on ABC at 8/7c. – May 20th: The 1989 World Tour kicks off in the US in Bossier City, Louisiana.