Episode 26: "Tolerate It"
In the second part of the bad marriages triangle, Kim and Justin break down "Tolerate It." Also: clownery updates + Tayvis goes international.
Episodes
Cowboys Like Us: A Taylor Swift Podcast
A podcast about the music of Taylor Swift. Every Monday, Kimberly and Justin do a deep dive on one randomly chosen Taylor Swift song and share their thoughts. Plus, we cover news from around the SwiftieVerse and plunge into the whacky world of gossip and fan theories in Kimberly's Clown Corner.
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Episodes
Thanksgiving Special 2023
Join us for our first ever Thanksgiving Special. Justin, Kim, and Madeline play some games and talk about all the things Taylor Swift has given us to be thankful about in 2023.
Episode 25: "Ivy"
This week, we're talking about "Ivy." A little tale of infidelity. Plus, all the latest news. Taylor dominated the charts like nobody ever has this week. Tayvis continues Tayvising. All that and more.
Episode 24: "Everything Has Changed"
Ed Sheeran. He might be the worst pop star you've ever heard of. But you have heard of him. This week we are talking about his first collab with Taylor. Plus, did Taylor write a spy novel? Visit the clown corner and find out.
Halloween Special 2023
Join us, if you dare, for an episode full of thrills, chills, and Taylor Swift trivia. Can Justin and Kimberly escape from the haunted Lover House?
Episode 23: "Ours"
This week, we're talking about "Ours" from Speak Now Deluxe . Also, what Taylor said and didn't say in the 1989 TV Prologue. Plus the latest Tayvis news.
Bonus Ep #3: 1989 TV Reaction
At last, 1989 TV is here, and it's spectacular. Join us as we celebrate by talking about all the things we love about it.
Episode 22: "We Were Happy"
This week, we dig deep into "We Were Happy" from the Fearless vault. Plus, the latest on Tayvis, 1989 TV, and more.
Episode 21: "Stay Stay Stay"
This week we're talking about "Stay Stay Stay", a harmless little bit of fluff. OR IS IT?!?! Plus, the Eras Tour Movie is out! What's the latest on Tayvis? Listen and find out.
Bonus Episode #2: Eras Tour Movie Reaction
We saw the Eras Tour Movie! Kim and Justin are joined by Madeline, Charlee, and Amber to share our thoughts. Is it the greatest movie ever? Listen and find out.
Episode 20: "Cowboy Like Me"
This week, we break down the song that inspired the name of our podcast. Spoiler alert: it's divisive. Plus, Kimberly puts her clown shoes on to give us the sequel to her 1989 companion album theory. Finally, has the NFL gone too far?!
Episode 19: "Vigilante Shit"
In this episode Kim and Justin have their first big difference of opinion. Is Taylor Swift a badass vigilante or nah? Plus, all the latest Traylor/Tayvis news.
Episode 18: "Eyes Open"
This week, we talk about the 1989 Vault reveal, the secrets of fashion, and one of Taylor's two songs from the Hunger Games soundtrack.
Episode 17: "Mr. Perfectly Fine
In this episode, Kim and Justin delve into the brief, turbulent romance of Taylor Swift and one of the Top 2 Jonas Brothers. Plus, we give our thoughts and rankings on "Mr. Perfectly Fine," the world's first taste of the TS vault. Also news and charts and such.
Episode 16: "Fifteen"
In this week's episode, Kim and Justin discuss "Fifteen." Plus, we take a very special trip to clown corner.
Episode 15: "Long Live"
Ah, high school. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. We get into those long buried feelings on this week's episode. Plus, The Eras Tour Movie is coming! And prepare to go to the circus longer than ever before as Kimberly expounds at length about the 112 Day Theory.
Episode 14: "Mirrorball"
In this episode, Kim and Justin are joined by a special guest to talk about our first folklore song, "Mirrorball." Plus, is Scooter Braun's empire collapsing? (Spoiler alert: we sure hope so.)
Episode 13: "Dear Reader"
This week, Kim and Justin discuss "Dear Reader." Plus: fan wars, fan theories, and more.
Episode 12: "Would've, Could've, Should've"
In this week's episode, Kim and Justin drag Taylor's worst ex of all and discuss "Would've, Could've, Should've." Plus, 1989 TV is on the way and lots of other news.
Episode 11: "When Emma Falls in Love"
On this week's episode, Kim and Justin are joined by Madeline the Pod Gremlin to discuss "When Emma Falls in Love" from the Speak Now vault. Plus, new Eras Tour dates and some "1989 TV" clownery.
Bonus Episode #1: TS Fantasy Draft
On this special bonus minisode, Kim and Justin are joined by Madeline the pod gremlin for a Taylor Swift fantasy draft. They each pick 10 songs from Taylor's discography and assemble them into the best possible album they can make. Listen to the playlists linked below and let us know who won. Melancholia by Justin Nice (Mabi's Version) by Madeline Lover (Kimberly's Version) (But Make it Better) by Kimberly...
Episode 10: "Fearless"
In this week's episode, Kim and Justin discuss "Fearless." The opener on Taylor's second album, aptly named Fearless . Plus, two weeks worth of news. Is Miranda Lambert a party pooper? Is Taylor Swift bad for music? Listen and find out.
Episode 9: "Gold Rush"
Back in my grandpappy's day, folks used to actually listen to the lyrics of a song. Here at Cowboys Like Us we still do. Join us as we discuss "Gold Rush" and the latest Taylor Swift news.
Episode 8: "Bigger than the Whole Sky"
In this week's episode, Kim and Justin sail the seas of sadness. Join us, won't you? Plus, stop throwing things at concerts! And, we learn the secret history of Jack "the guitarist from fun." Antonoff. TW: Pregnancy, Pregnancy Loss, Death, Miscarriage, Blood, Gore, Physical Trauma, Graphic Medical Details
Episode 7: "Superstar"
In this week's episode, Kimberly and Justin discuss "Superstar", one of Taylor's earliest songs to get an official release. Plus, the Eras Tour is projected to make how much?! Finally, the Clown Corner is back by popular demand.
Episode 6: "Right Where You Left Me"
In this week's episode, Kim and Justin discuss the Evermore bonus track, "Right Where You Left Me." Could we see the first 10 of the series? The Easter Bunny discourse continues. Plus, is Taylor Swift dangerous for your children? Listen to find out.
Episode 5: "Babe"
In this week's episode, Kim and Justin discuss the vault track "Babe." In the Clown Corner, we learn about Taylor's long and storied history with Easter eggs. Plus a lot of news and a lighthearted bit about the Easter Bunny that quickly devolves into an existential crisis for Justin.
Episode 4: "I Forgot that You Existed"
In this week's episode, Kim and Justin discuss the opening track from Lover . Plus, we discuss the rise of "Cruel Summer" and dip into the KimYe and Calvin Harris dramas in Kimberly's Clown Corner.
Episode 3: "Change"
In this week's episode, Kim and Justin talk about Change. Is it Kim's least favorite Taylor song? Spoiler alert: it's in the running. Plus, we visit Kimberly's Clown Corner for a history lesson on Scott Borchetta (Mama mia!) and Big Machine. Not to mention the breakup we've all been waiting for and the Speak Now TV tracklist drop.
Episode 2: "It's Time to Go"
In this episode, Kim and Justin give their thoughts on the Evermore bonus track "It's Time to Go." Plus, we try to figure out what all the clues in the Karma Ice Spice Remix video mean. Finally, in this week's edition of Kimberly's Clown Corner we dive deep into the complicated friendship (or was it?) between Taylor and Karlie Kloss. Follow the pod on Twitter and Instagram ....