We’re halfway through 2025, and Taylor Swift’s street style has already taken us on a journey. In this episode, we break down her most viral looks—good, bad, and deeply confusing—and ask: is this high fashion, hidden messaging, or just the world’s most famous woman having a little outfit-based meltdown? JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologisthttps://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 03, 2025•55 min•Ep. 96
Miley’s a legacy act in flux. Addison’s a newcomer who might actually get it. In this episode, we break down two very different pop albums from two very different artists: Miley Cyrus’s "Something Beautiful" and Addison Rae’s debut "Addison." We dig into the critical response, the commercial fallout, the production choices, and the cultural weight (or lack thereof) of both records. Is Miley trying too hard to be taken seriously? Is Addison… kind of a genius? For bonus episodes, video content, an...
Jun 26, 2025•56 min•Ep. 95
In this episode, recorded in Spotify Studios, we traverse the truly underrated and forgotten momensos in Taylor Swift's varied discography. It's true that every song has a shooter, so who are the real undermentioned divas in this crop of acclaimed besties? Tune in to find out! Watch the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to https://www.quince.com/snake for free shipping on your order an...
Jun 19, 2025•50 min•Ep. 94
JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist We’re digging through the archives—pap shots, game day fits, award show moments—to figure out what exactly is going on with Taylor Swift’s fashion over the years. From hat eras to hair eras, breakups to merch drops, there have been... choices. Some iconic. Some haunting. Some we still don't understand. https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 93
CATCH US ON THE SNERAS TOUR: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour was a cultural reset—and also, at times, a fever dream. In this episode, we look back at the era of catwalks, celebrity cameos, and surprise performances that ranged from iconic to completely unhinged. From Lorde and Mick Jagger to the cast of Friends and a very random set of models, we break down the best, the weirdest, and the most “why is this happening?” moments from Taylor’s guest lineup. https://b...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 92
WE'RE ON TOUR! GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com What do you mean Addison Rae is Selena Gomez’s daughter? In this chaotic episode of Phone a Snake, we react to your weirdest and most unhinged unpopular opinions about pop girls. From calling for the death of the Met Gala to declaring Rihanna’s next album a guaranteed flop, nothing is off-limits. Enjoy! Get a bonus episode of Phone a Snake now at https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn ...
May 29, 2025•54 min•Ep. 91
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com In Part 2 of our 2019 deep dive, we enter the chaos: the Scooter Braun betrayal, the fallout over Taylor’s masters, and the eerie silence from Karlie Kloss. We also dig into the Lover era in full—every track, every Instagram Live, every pastel misstep. From the disjointed rollout to the underwhelming commercial performance and shifting critical reception, we unpack how Lover aimed for lightness but landed in something much murkier. And ...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 90
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com We did it. We each ranked our top five Taylor Swift albums—and no, we didn’t agree on everything. In this episode, we get into how our relationships with certain albums have changed over time, why emotional depth and live performances matter, and what it means to grow up alongside Taylor’s music. There are some hot takes, some tender moments, and at least one surprise contender. https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad ...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 89
GET TIX TO THE SNERAS TOUR https://www.evolutionofasnake.com From Should’ve Said No to Illicit Affairs to Getaway Car, Taylor Swift’s stance on cheating has seriously shifted. We’re unpacking her evolution from calling out cheaters and “the other woman” to exploring infidelity’s grey zones—and sometimes diving right in. Growth? Hypocrisy? Maybe both. https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 08, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 88
GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR / SHOP SNERAS MERCH: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Before she was known as the host who got canceled, Ellen DeGeneres was the queen of daytime, and Taylor Swift was a frequent guest. This week on TayRewind, we're unpacking the cultural power of the Ellen Show, why it was both a blessing and a curse for Taylor and how it helped shape her media narrative from the Fearless era through to Lover. From awkward boy talk and surprise guests to the Joe Jonas moment and ...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 87
One year later, The Tortured Poets Department is still driving The Snake Nation to the brink, and we love to see it. In this installment of Phone a Snake, you sent us your roses, your thorns,, and your most chaotic takes on Taylor’s messiest album. We discuss certified worm behavior, whether emotional cheating counts, the horror of thanK u aIMee and how TTPD turned casual fans into 1975 apologists. Plus: why Taylor might be an ethical cheater (but not an ethical billionaire), why Florida!!! smel...
Apr 24, 2025•57 min•Ep. 86
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com One year ago, Taylor Swift dropped her messiest, most divisive album yet: The Tortured Poets Department. Critics rolled their eyes. Fans fought in the comments. But what really happened? And why does this era still haunt us? In this episode, we review the rollout, the reviews, the backlash, and the brilliance. We unpack the most savage takedowns, the misunderstood lyrics, and the cultural moment Taylor tried to close the book on, only f...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 85
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com In today's episode, we're revisiting the wonderful world of Taylor's Version. From the somewhat unexpected release of Fearless (Taylor's Version), to the latest release of 1989 (Taylor's Version), we figured it was a good time to go back into the archives and revisit these special projects. We're discussing the difference between the stolen songs and the re-recordings, what this project meant to us as long-time swifties, how it's change...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 84
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Welcome back to Sister Songs, where we pull various numbers from Taylor Swift's discography and connect them by doing our very own meth math. Today, we're talking about romantic abandonment, commitment, and betrayal, and we ponder the question of whether Taylor Swift herself is indeed...The Bolter. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 83
Welcome back to Phone a Snake, your beloved hotline segment. This week we've returned to a favorite format: reacting to YOUR unpopular Taylor Swift opinions. Please be sure to get ready to be silenced. Should Taylor Swift go to jail for not attending the iHeartRadio awards? Was Tortured Poets a mistake? Is Debutation dead in the water? Tune in to find out! JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Use my code for 10% off y...
Mar 27, 2025•55 min•Ep. 82
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Taylor Swift, HSIC (Head Snake In Charge), doesn’t just write songs; she writes Herstory, and some of that Herstory is written in blood. From publicly destroying Scooter Braun to obliterating Damon Albarn’s credibility in 280 characters, we’re ranking Taylor’s 10 greatest feuds and unpacking the power plays, petty drama, and career-shifting betrayals that defined them. Who deserves Tayvoodoo? Who was just collateral damage? And who got ...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 81
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com What if we could finally get the truth straight from Taylor Swift—no PR, no calculated answers, just pure, unfiltered honesty? In this episode of Evolution of a Snake, we put on our investigative hats and dream up the most burning, controversial, and downright nosy questions we’d ask Taylor if she was strapped to a lie detector or under the influence of a truth serum. Get more EOAS weekly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 80
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com In this episode of Evolution of a Snake, THE Taylor Swift Podcast, we dive into the complex web of Taylor Swift’s friendships—ranking them methodically. From Abigail to the Girl Squad, we evaluate these connections based on their impact on her discography, the lore they’ve contributed to, and how they shaped Taylor’s perspective on friendship (as told through her songs). Yes, there is a subjective “iconic moments” category. If you’re cr...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 79
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com It's time to poll the Snake Nation and settle a debate —what is THE Taylor Swift song and THE Taylor Swift album? We asked you to call in and tell us which track and record define her artistry, impact, and legacy. From the deep cuts to the biggest hits, from debut to The Tortured Poets Department, The Snakes make their case for the ultimate Taylor essentials. Tune in for heated opinions, unexpected picks, and the ultimate question: Can ...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 78
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com This week, we’re peeling back the Sharpie-stained layers of Speak Now Taylor, decoding the hidden messages of her emotional state, and tracking the timeline of her writing Red. The Speak Now Tour wasn’t just a showcase of ringlet curls and sparkly gowns—it was a live journal entry written in Sharpie on her arm, night after night. And girls, she was going through it. From post-Gyllenhaal devastation to delusional fairytale princess syndr...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 77
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Your favorite format is back in action –– we've selected three songs from Taylor Swift's discography, love songs (in our opinion!) to analyze for Valentine's Day. This week's episode discovers a different kind of love...one that was momentary, legendary, some might even have called it unnecessary...we weren't intending to do more call the Tayvises and cut 'em from the team, but that's just what happened. Enjoy! Join us on Patreon for we...
Feb 13, 2025•53 min•Ep. 76
GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Today's episode contains the Snake Nation's favorite cosmic occurrence: supreme diva behavior. From Chappell Roan, to Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Beyonce, Shakira, and Charli XCXThis year, the Grammy Awards were strangely action-packed and mostly heartwarming. We review and applaud our top divas of the evening, lament the awards we felt were misplaced (few!), and celebrate the unlikely and very likely wins. Plus, as always, there ...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 75
GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR: https://www,evolutionofasnake.com This week, we’re pretending we get a say in the Grammys and casting our votes for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and all the categories that matter (and some that don’t). We laugh, we cheer, we boo, we beg the Recording Academy to do the right thing. Will Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter get their flowers? Will Kendrick Lamar obliterate the competition? Will we blindly click “vote” when we see Beyoncé? Tune in as we make ...
Jan 30, 2025•59 min•Ep. 74
Listener discretion is advised because the TayTrier energy is off the charts....where are all the TayWarriors in 2025?! The Snake Nation weighs in on Taylor Swift's chances of winning Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department. We laugh, we cheer, we boo, we cry, your calls break us. For an exclusive weekly episode of Phone a Snake, find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist and get tickets to The Sneras Tour at https://www.evolutionofasnake.com https://bit.ly/evolutionofa...
Jan 23, 2025•57 min•Ep. 73
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com This week, we’re taking on Rob Sheffield’s Heartbreak is the National Anthem—a book that claims to capture Taylor Swift’s impact on pop music but left us wondering… who was this even for? We dive into Sheffield’s overly personal (and often baffling) writing style, his lack of critical analysis, and the way his close access to Taylor might have muddied the waters of journalistic integrity. Along the way, we explore Taylor’s songwriting, ...
Jan 16, 2025•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 75
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE IN 2025: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Imagine a world where we had a darker, angstier, spookier third child instead of two sister albums...a changeling if you will. That is today's exercise in magical thinking: we, The Snakes, have put our heads together and decided to imagine a world in which there is a triplet. We masterminded our ideal third album by choosing from Taylor Swift's existing discography (excluding all of folklore and evermore, but of course). Creatin...
Jan 09, 2025•51 min•Ep. 74
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE IN 2025: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Welcome back to Phone a Snake! This week, we’re diving into the lighter (and sometimes more mortifying) side of being a Swiftie. We asked for your most embarrassing fan moments, and you didn’t hold back. From concert mishaps to social media blunders, we unpack the true horror that often comes with loving Taylor Swift a little too much. Along the way, we explore how fandom culture has evolved, the impact of social media on Swifti...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 73
GET TICKETS TO EVOLUTION OF A SNAKE LIVE IN 2025: https://evolutionofasnake.com/ In today's episode, The Snakes expand their swiftie palette to wax poetic about the albums of 2024 that rocked the world, NOT authored by Taylor Swift. This year has been stacked in terms of splashy, attention-grabbing releases. A few of these iconic moments are revisited, but there are also detours into less popular waters...albums you may not have encountered as a swiftie if you weren't a listener of Evolution of ...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 72
GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE IN THE USA 2025: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com The Snakes venture into familiar but undesirable territory in today's episode: the Billboard slums. We’re here today, to examine some claims they’ve made about who is (or isn’t) in the Great 21st Century Pop Star Canon with our encyclopedic knowledge of Taylor Swift and our…many opinions on everything else. Should Taylor have gotten that #1 spot? Were there any egregious misses in the honorable mentions category? Should ...
Dec 09, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 71
After 21 months, 149 shows, and roughly 10 million fans, Taylor Swift’s seemingly never-ending Eras Tour is closing in Vancouver this weekend. So, a retrospective is in order. The Snakes revisit their best memories from Singapore, Chicago, Seattle, London, and Dublin while also cataloging the many records this legendary outing has broken and how it has changed the music industry forever. Finally, love letters are read aloud and mused upon from the Snake Nation. Subscribe to our Patreon for an ex...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 70
