The first time Taylor Swift talked about "champagne problems," she said she couldn't wait for the day she'd play it in a big crowd... and just a few years later, it became a fan-favorite and an important tradition of The Eras Tour! Join Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey as they explore the lyrics, story, context, history, and more!! Where does this song fall in your "evermore" rankings? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN CONTAC...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Taylor Nation is being unhinged at the moment.. Are we in our countdown era? And what exactly are we counting up to? It's feeling very 5 holes in the fence at the moment and we just want to know.. What do you think is going on? Lacey, Amy, Nick and Ana discuss all the possibilities and delve into what SwifTok thinks could potentially happen! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.co...
Jul 20, 2025•34 min
Take my hand, wreck my plans, and take a listen to our "willow" song breakdown! How have our thoughts and interpretations on this song changed over the years? And what has Taylor Swift herself said about the songwriting process of "evermore"'s opening track? Nick, Amy, Ana, Lacey, and Intern Saahir break down the lyrics, quotes, music video, references, and more! Where does "willow" fall in your rankings? There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the ...
Jul 15, 2025•53 min
Taylor Swift surprised fans with the release of “evermore” on December 11, 2020. Before “13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast” existed, Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey came together to record an album breakdown on December 17, 2020, which was at the time shared on different podcasts. In this episode, you will hear the very first idea of a Taylor Swift podcast, theories about the re-recording process and how that could play out. Hear the true first reactions to the “evermore” album, before these beloved Swif...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 38 min
In your soul, you just know when it's time to... start our "evemore" era! We told you this pain wouldn't be for evermore and we wouldn't leave you at the restaurant because the time has finally come! In this episode, Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey rank their top 5 songs from Taylor Swift's 9th studio album, "evermore". Amy has famously gone on the record for years on how this is a top album for her, so which song makes the top spot? And can everyone guess each other's favorites? How does your list of...
Jul 01, 2025•53 min
Do you remember where you were when Taylor Swift surprised us with the release of "All Of The Girls You Loved Before" right before the start of the Eras Tour? This song was originally meant for the "Lover" album, but Taylor decided to share it with us to celebrate the start of what would be the most iconic tour in music history! Nick, Ana, Lacey, and Intern Saahir break down the lyrics, lore, surprise drop, and more, from this "Lover" vault track! There are lots of ways to reach us, including ou...
Jun 24, 2025•32 min
Inspired by a viral Swiftie Showdown online, we decided it's time to put our Taylor Swift trivia knowledge to the test! Listen and play along as Nick josts a "Jeopardy!" style game between Ana, Lacey, and Intern Saahir, to see who knows the most trivia, lyrics, lore, and more! And yes, the rumors on why this episode isn't titled "Evermore Initial Rankings" is addressed... There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://statio...
Jun 17, 2025•40 min
In light of the biggest news in Taylor Swift history - Taylor buying back her masters - we thought this would be a good time to revisit the reason that Taylor was re-recording her work in the first place! At the start of this podcast nearly 4 years ago, one of the very first episodes we did was a breakdown of the legal and emotional battle between Taylor Swift, her old record label, Scooter Braun, and more. This podcast started alongside Taylor's mission to re-record her work and gain back owner...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr
Swifties, history has been made. On May 30, 2025, Taylor Swift announced that her battle has come to an end and she owns her masters... but what does that mean? Nick, Ana, Amy and Lacey discuss the history behind the re-records, the true value of clownery and loyal Swifties, and what this all truly means. This isn’t just a win for Taylor—it’s a win for every artist, fan, and fighter who’s ever dared to take back their power. It's TayPindance Day, baby. 💥 CONTACT THE PODCAST! Email – the13po...
May 31, 2025•1 hr 18 min
A nearly impossible task for any Swiftie, but we did it... we decided to rank our top 5 favorite bridges across Taylor Swift's entire discography! There are no right or wrong answers, but there are some surprises and overlaps! From Taylor's 11 studio albums, which bridges would you rank in your top 5? Do you match with any of Nick, Amy, Ana, Lacey, or Saahir's picks? CONTACT THE PODCAST! Email – the13podcast@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok: https://www....
May 27, 2025•42 min
If you could write down your favorite memories from the Eras Tour, where would you even begin? Can you think back to where you were when Taylor first took the stage in Glendale? Or how you felt the first time she mashed up songs in the acoustic set? As part of her surprise song game punishment, Lacey wrote a speech to detail her best memories and moments from the Eras Tour... an impossible task, but she achieved it with grace that Taylor herself would be proud of. Join Lacey, Nick, Ana, Amy, and...
May 20, 2025•50 min
Our highly anticipated part two ranking is finally here! Nick, Ana, Amy, Lacey, and Intern Saahir rank their top 5 songs from the second half of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT - The Anthology (all the songs from "The Black Dog" to "The Manuscript"). How do your rankings compare? Do you think you gravitate more towards the first half or the second half? THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP: 👉 Visit BetterHelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN to get 10% off your first month of professional online therapy....
May 13, 2025•36 min
We've spent the last 31 weeks stressed on how we could possibly rank our favorite songs from THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT... So to make things a little easier, we split up our rankings into two parts! In this episode, Nick, Ana, Amy, Lacey, and Intern Saahir rank their top 5 songs from the Standard Edition of the album (all the songs from "Fortnight" to "Clara Bow") Have your favorites from the album changed from a year ago? As mentioned in this episode, this week you are eligible to win a Tayl...
May 06, 2025•52 min
Now and then we reread the manuscript of the entire TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT era... it's wild to think we're at the final song of the album, but there's so much to discuss! Do you think this song is connected to the "All Too Well (Short Film)" or her entire career and catalog? Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey discuss this incredibly special closing track, and look back on this era. PLUS, meet the newest addition of The 13 Podcast team, our summer intern Saahir!! THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY RUFF GREEN...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 5 min
We never thought we'd get here, but we're at the penultimate track of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT, "Robin"... is this a song about preserving childhood innocence, or does it go even further than that? Ana, Nick, Lacey, and Amy discuss the inspiration behind the song, the connections to the entire album, and a theory as to why it was placed where it is on the tracklist. Plus, a few voicemails and emails from listeners! There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! ...
Apr 22, 2025•41 min
Is "The Bolter" another classic case of Taylor Swift adapting a story to her own life? The song is rumored to be inspired by a "scandalous" English aristocrat from the early 1900s, which wouldn't be the first time that Taylor takes a story and makes it her own! Lacey, Amy, Ana, and Nick discuss the lyrics, connections, references, history, theories, and more! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN and get on your way to being your best...
Apr 15, 2025•59 min
Betrayal, closure, maturity... all things that Taylor Swift explores in the song "Peter", a fan-favorite from THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. "Peter" is not only a take on the classic Peter Pan, but also a twist of a story we've heard in Taylor Swift's discography before... Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey explore the lyrics, symbolism, call-backs, fairy tales, and plot-twists found in this poetic track! There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussio...
Apr 08, 2025•41 min
Did you know that Taylor Swift was inspired by Greek mythology when she wrote “Cassandra”? The lyricist of our generation found a way to take a story and adapt it in a way that not only applies to her, but to all women. Ana, Lacey, Amy, and Nick discuss the lyrics to “mad woman”’s sister song, and how it connects to other parts of Taylor’s discography, life, and also moments in recent societal culture. Plus, a few voicemails from listeners! This episode is sponsored by Happy Mammoth! Check out H...
Apr 02, 2025•42 min
We never thought we'd see the day where we break down Taylor Swift's 9th studio album, "evermore", but we finally made it!! Take a listen as Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey break down their initial rankings on "evermore" before deep diving into the album as a whole! This episode is sponsored by Happy Mammoth! Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code TAYLORSWIFTFAN for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com This episode is sponsored by Quince! For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you ...
Apr 01, 2025•20 min
Taylor Swift was honored with a lot of awards at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, including Tour of the Century!! Were you clowning for Taylor to show up and make a big announcement? Did you catch the subtle easter eggs in her acceptance video? Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey break down everything that happened, the clues, the easter eggs, and the potential for the next date to clown for! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the...
Mar 25, 2025•47 min
Taylor Swift thinks that she is doomed to a life of solitude because she chose to share her craft and talents with the world, but is there a way that she can change that? She did figure it out and she gave this song a happy conclusion during an acoustic mashup at the Eras Tour! Ana, Lacey, Amy and Nick discuss all of the connections and theories surrounding this vulnerable song that is giving major Track 5 vibes. THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.co...
Mar 18, 2025•38 min
In "I Look In People's Windows", Taylor Swift continues the metaphorical exploration of "what if" that we've seen all throughout THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. A song that explores the aftermath of a lost connection, Taylor uses the idea of looking in from the outside to show how she's deep in her own thoughts of what could've been. Lacey, Ana, Nick, and Amy break down the lyrics of the song, how it connects to others across her discography, the inspiration from Emily Dickinson, and so much more...
Mar 11, 2025•44 min
When Taylor Swift released THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT, Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey were hosting a LIVE listening party to react to the album all together. Their surprise to seeing one of their very own names in a title was crazy, but then to actually hear the lyrics... it quickly became a forever-iconic moment in 13 podcast history!! Relive it all in this special episode! PLUS, a breakdown of the lyrics and the 15-year long history that lead to Taylor writing this song in the first place. And i...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Though it's deep in THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT tracklist, one of the hosts claims this song to be their favorite on the album! Why did this song recently spike in streams, and what is it about this tortured poetry that people are finding relatable? Escape to the secret gardens of the podcast and take a listen to our break down of the lyrics, references, and more! THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP! Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN today to get 10% off your first month THI...
Feb 25, 2025•40 min
In today's special SwifTEA episode, we are joined by Karla, the founder and president of Taylgate Takeovers! Taylgate Takeovers are the unofficial Eras Tour reunion weekends, the 1-stop shop Swiftie festival coming to cities across the US! Hear all about what to expect at the Eras Tour reunion, from karaoke to fashion shows to a live performance from Lover: A Taylor Swift Tribute! Plus, hear about Karla's inspiration behind the events and how she pulled together a team of Swiftie professionals t...
Feb 21, 2025•34 min
Taylor has been writing about a young, fun, kick-your-feet-and-giggle, type of love since she was a teenager, and now she's experiencing that kind of love in "So High School" Ana, Nick, Amy, and Lacey talk all about the song inspired by classic 90s rom-coms, the playful teenage references, a certain football player's inspiration, how she incorporated the song into the Eras Tour, and more!! THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY RUFF GREENS! To get YOUR FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag, go to http:/ruffgreens.com ...
Feb 18, 2025•53 min
To all our incredible listeners... you're my, my, my... loverrrrrrrrrrr.... Happy Valentine's Day from us to you! We are giving away a "Lover: Live from Paris" heart-shaped vinyl to a lucky listener! Find out how to enter to win in this special, loving, episode! There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13pod...
Feb 13, 2025•11 min
As we continue the run of songs that Taylor wrote and produced with Aaron Dessner, "How Did It End" touches on Taylor's struggle with facing a public breakup. She delivers a story with various points of view, until her own emotions come through. Lacey, Nick, Amy, and Ana break down the lyrics of the song, the references, the definitions, and more! Plus, take a listen to a few voicemails from listeners! THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP! Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN toda...
Feb 11, 2025•56 min
Who are Chloe, Sam, Sophia, and Marcus, that Taylor is name-dropping in this song? Are the real people in her life or is she once again taking us into her imagination? Throughout THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT, Taylor explores the deepest anxieties of her mind through imagined situations. Nick, Lacey, Amy, and Ana discuss the lyrics, callbacks, similarities, and recurring themes of this song and the album as a whole. THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY RUFF GREENS! To get YOUR FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag, ...
Feb 06, 2025•40 min
Our girl Taylor was up for 6 awards at this year's Grammys, but unfortunately walked away empty handed.... but we are still winners for having THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT on repeat, and we are so proud of our chairman! Lacey, Ana, and Nick discuss all the biggest moments from the Grammy awards, the upcoming Super Bowl, the incredible outfit that Taylor wore, and more! THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY RUFF GREENS! To get YOUR FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag, go to http:/ruffgreens.com and use Promo code T...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min
