This week, we're staying in The Tortured Poets Department to talk about "Down Bad." It was an early favorite for us, has it held up? Plus, people are mad at Blake Lively, Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at Wembley, and TTPD spent a 14th week at the top of the charts.
Aug 19, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we're diving back into The Tortured Poets Department to break down "imgonnagetyouback." Is it an Olivia Rodrigo ripoff? Some critics think so. Plus, terrorist threats in Austria, London openers, and more.
Aug 12, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Pod Gremlin Madeline drops by to help us break down "ME!" Is it gay? There's certainly plenty of Easter Eggs that point that way. Is it good? Depends on who you ask. Plus, we have updates on The Eras Tour, Tayvis, the charts, and more Taylor Swift content.
Aug 05, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, FOTP Christie drops by to help us breakdown "So Long, London" from The Tortured Poets Department . We learn a bit about Taylor Swift's relationship with Joe Alwyn. Plus, news, charts, and more.
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we're headed all the way back to the Fearless era to break down "Tell Me Why." Do we think it's killer or filler? Listen and find out. Plus, Travis Kelce beaned a woman with a golf ball, a stalker got arrested, and Kimberly takes us to the Clown Corner to talk about Reputation TV .
Jul 22, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we're in our Lover Era. Join us as we break down "I Think He Knows." Plus, Taylor Swift is still abroad but pushing for a personal best here at home. Travis Kelce won another trophy. And our first ever visit to Kimberly's Clowncade.
Jul 15, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we head into the enchanted forest of Evermore to talk about "Happiness." Plus, Taylor Swift news, charts, and all the fun that your mind can imagine.
Jul 08, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Albatross. It isn't just a bird anymore. Join us as we dive into the Tortured Poets Department Anthology . Plus, Travis makes his Eras Tour debut, Dave Grohl has beef, and other fresh Taylor Swift news.
Jul 01, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we're talking about "Illicit Affairs" from Folklore . Kim gets in her feels while Justin tries his best to be diplomatic. Plus, news, charts, and all other manner of Taylor Swift coded shenanigans.
Jun 24, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, the Pod Gremlin joins the pod to break down "I Can See You" from the Speak Now vault. Is it gay? Listen and decide for yourself. Either way, happy Pride Month.
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we're headed to the Red era to break down "Begin Again." Then, we take a trip to the Clown Corner to learn about the time Taylor Swift tried to use her sexuality to get her into America's most famous family. Plus, charts, news, and more.
Jun 10, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor Swift plus Hayley Williams of Paramore, how could it not be a great song? This week we're digging into the Speak Now vault. Plus, Taylor's conquest of Europe continues as the Eras Tour rolls on.
Jun 03, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Strap yourselves in for Justin's hottest take yet. We're talking "Jump then Fall" from the Fearless era. Plus, Taylor vs. Billie, Kelce Jam, and all the latest news.
May 27, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we're talking about "The Way I Loved You" from Fearless . Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are gallivanting around Europe. The Tortured Poets Department is still dominating the charts. Listen now.
May 20, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 'Twas a dark and stormy night, and Justin and Kim were recording an episode about "Timeless" from the Speak Now vault. Also, charts, news, and a trip to the grotto.
May 13, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor Swift is a "Mastermind." Just take a look at the Billboard Charts this week, where The Tortured Poets Department has made landfall. This week we're breaking down the closing track on Taylor's previous album, Midnights . Plus, all the latest News From Around the Taylorverse.
May 06, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we're breaking down "The Very First Night," a vault song from Red (Taylor's Version). The Pod Gremlin drops by to talk about TayLiz. Plus, all the latest news including several quality Justin rants.
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we're talking about "The Tortured Poets Department", the title track from Taylor Swift's new album. We expected it to be about Joe Alwyn, so where did Matty Healy come from?
Apr 22, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Tortured Poets Department is out and bigger than you can believe. Taylor Swift is more productive than anyone we know. Listen to hear our thoughts on the new record.
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast The hype for The Tortured Poets Department is reaching a fever pitch. But this week we're talking about "All Too Well", widely considered Taylor's best song ever. Do Kim and Justin agree? Listen and find out.
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor Swift plus Lana Del Rey. Two titans of 21st century pop music. This week we're talking about their collab, "Snow on the Beach." Plus news, charts, and more.
Apr 08, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Does it belong in the Speak Now Era? Does it belong in the Fearless Era? Does it matter? Plus, where is Travis Kelce right now? What's he up to? Listen and find out.
Apr 01, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kim and Justin are joined by Pod Gremlin Madeline to break down "Now That We Don't Talk." Our first 1989 vault track. Is it about Harry Styles? Madeline isn't so sure. Plus, news, charts, and some exciting pod business.
Mar 25, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is "Enchanted" the best Speak Now song? A lot of people think so. We journey to the Clown Corner to talk about a truly cringeworthy episode. The Eras Tour movie came to streaming but it left Kimberly wanting more. All of this and more for your listening pleasure.
Mar 18, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we're talking about "Paper Rings." The Gremlin and JFOTP Charlee drop by to share their thoughts as well. Plus, Taylor's in Singapore, Rep TV teasing, and all the latest news.
Mar 11, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we're breaking down "I Bet You Think About Me" from Red TV . Philosophy bros and pseudo-intellectuals be warned! Plus, Pod Gremlin Madeline stops by with new Friend of the Pod Lily. Scott Swift allegedly punched somebody, a girl had a breakdown in Sydney, and more.
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kimberly makes her triumphant return as we discuss that other Bon Iver collab, "Evermore." Plus, things are getting wild in Australia, the Mount Rushmore rumors, and more news.
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Justin and Madeline break down the Speak Now slow-jam, "Last Kiss." Plus, the Bump Hear 'Round the World, Taylor goes to Australia, and more news.
Feb 19, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Justin and the Pod Gremlin as they discuss "My Tears Ricochet" from Folklore . Plus, Taylor is in Tokyo, the Eras Tour Movie is coming to streaming, and we visit the Clown Corner to talk about a possible yin-yang double drop.
Feb 12, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor dropped a bomb at the Grammy's by announcing her new album, The Tortured Poets Department . Justin and Madeline break down what we know so far.
Feb 07, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast