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 204 - Don't blame this song on being what our panel unanimously agrees is the absolute BEST of the first four tracks off of Reputation. 

As a writer, Taylor expertly uses drugs as a metaphor to perfectly capture the anxiousness, excitement, nervousness, and overall craziness that is one's experience with true love. 

In the "darkest little paradise"...?? What's that, Taylor? An unmentionable place, perhaps? 

This song certainly has more than meets the eye... or rather, ear. Listen in as our hosts take an otherwise G-rated podcast into potentially R-rated territory.  

But hey.. Taylor wrote it. We just analyze it. 

Happy listening :-) 

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 202 - 

Join our panel as we dive deep into the themes of Taylor Swift's new song, End Game, followed by a thorough lyric analysis to see how Taylor, Ed Sheeran, and Future bring those themes to life!

Discussing a song filled with idioms, and clever metaphors painting a picture of multiple stories from the perspectives of three artists, this is not a discussion you will want to miss! 

Happy listening :-) 

Taylor Talk is a 3x award-nominated podcast. Be sure to subscribe so you can get all the newest episodes as soon as they're released.

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 200 - Look what you made US do, Taylor! 

Since Taylor decided to come out of "retirement," so did the team at Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast.

In episode 200, the first published in a year and 1/2, our hosts take you through a fascinating and in-depth analysis of Taylor's latest single, "Look What You Made Me Do." 

Contrary to popular belief, two of our three hosts do NOT believe this song is a Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, or Katy Perry "diss," but rather a song more focused on Taylor, herself.

How do we argue that point? Well give episode 200 a listen and find out! 

Also, if you have a moment to spare, please consider giving us a review on iTunes. You can visit our iTunes page directly by entering "TaylorTalk.org" into any Web browser.

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 198 - 

You are (still) the best thing that?s ever been mine. In Episode 198 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we bring you a Taylor Talk Classic: the song analysis of ?Mine.? We chose this episode in honor of Rachel. This past week, in Brisbane, Australia, Taylor Swift performed ?Mine? on the b-stage in honor of a fan, Rachel, who was tragically killed in a car accident with her mother. This touching song about love that endures all is a Swifty favorite. Let us know what you think of the song. Enjoy the Taylor Talk flashback!

 

Taylor Swift, you are the best thing that?s ever been mine!In Episode 121 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts discuss ?Mine? in honor of this past Valentines Day. ?Mine? is perhaps one of Taylor?s only true love songs, but is it actually true or just a day dream? Contact us to let us know what you think of the song. In other news, the RED Tour is coming to Asia. Check out taylorswift.com/REDtourAsia for tour dates and where to buy tickets. Enjoy the show!

Highlights from Episode 121 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: ?Mine? Song Analysis:

? Taylor said this song is about ?finding someone who would make you believe in love?

? We love the depth the music video adds to the line ?you made a rebel of a careless man?s careful daughter.?

? How crazy was it to see Taylor Swift pregnant in the video?

? Fun fact: Taylor Swift picked her music video sons after meeting them in an ice cream parlor in Nashville.

? Diane fangirls remembering when Taylor performing ?Mine? live on the b-stage in Indiana.

Other Topics:

? What do you think of Taylor?s new short haircut?

? Hooray! The RED Tour is coming to Asia!

? We?re dusting off our ask.fm account, so if you ask us something, we?ll answer 

? If Taylor were an Olympic athlete, what sport would she participate in?

? If Swifties ruled the world, a ?pathetic single girls party? will be a holiday

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 196 - 

From our living room to yours, we bring you Taylor Talk Live! Episode 196 was recorded live to our listeners via Youtube on November 7th 3pm PST / 6pm EST. You can watch the Youtube version or listen on iTunes to hear us discuss the end of the US 1989 Tour. We analyze the setlist, costumes, and compare the 1989 Tour to Taylor?s other tours. If you have seen the 1989 Tour, was it your favorite tour or does another tour hold a special place in your heart? Enjoy the episode!

 

Highlights from Episode 196 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: The 1989 World Tour Wrap Up

? In the four years Taylor Talk has been on the air, we?ve had over 3.7 million downloads! What!

? Adam inspires us (bores us) with more Taylor Talk statistics.

? Did you know that Taylor gave every single fan a present at each concert?

? The Setlist ? What was your favorite performance? Any songs you wished would have been included on tour?

? Everyone was excited about all the male dancers on tour.

? Listener engagement really made this episode fun! We loved hearing from you on twitter #TaylorTalkLive.

? Some lucky winners will get their Taylor Talk t-shirts very soon!

? See a complete list of the 1989 World Tour special guests on theswiftagency.com.

? Check out Steve?s 1989 Special Guest playlist on Spotify.

 

Calendar:

? November 10, 11, 12: The 1989 World Tour ? Shanghai, China 

 

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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 194 - 

If Taylor Swift is taking a break, the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now? This week, Taylor Swift slayed the fandom by telling NME, ?I think I should take some time off. I think people might need a break from me.? Cue massive Swifty panic. However, in Episode 194, your hosts try to calm your fears. Taylor Swift usually takes a break after tours and before the next album, so this is normal. Right? What are your thoughts on Taylor Swift potentially taking a break? Share your thoughts by leaving us a comment below. Enjoy the episode!

 

This episode is brought to you by Audible.com. Go to Audible.com/Taylor for a free audio book of your choice!

 

Highlights from Episode 194 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: ?Story of Us? Song Analysis

? Taylor?s discussion of Speak Now on her Grammy Pro special has us missing her Speak Now songs!

? Is Taylor?s concept for ?The Story of Us? a little naive?

? Fun Fact: You can learn literary terms with Taylor Swift. And Taylor Talk.

? Miscommunication is the cause of all problems really.

? Steve uses the word ?paradox? in a sentence and we?re all impressed.

? Friendly reminder to speak now instead of pretending this is nothing?

 

Other Topics:

? Check out Taylor?s mini-?Secret Session? with Grammy Pro!

? Taylor Swift graces the cover of GQ for the very first time.

? Taylor Swift says she?s going to take a break?? THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

? If Swifties ruled the world, we?d send all the media to a deserted island! Muahah.

? We get one of the nicest iTunes reviews ever. (Jk. They?re ALL SO NICE)

? Swifties are listening to ?I Got the Boy? sung by Jana Kramer, written by Jamie Lynn Spears. 

Calendar:

? October 12: The 1989 World Tour ? Fargo, ND

? October 17: The 1989 World Tour ? Dallas, TX

? October 20: The 1989 World Tour ? Lexington, KY

? October 21: The 1989 World Tour ? Greensboro, NC

? October 24: The 1989 World Tour ? Atlanta, GA

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 192 - It?s Diane?s turn for Taylor Talk Classic? Out of the Woods! In Episode 192, the hosts relive how they marveled at the masterpiece that is ?Out of the Woods,? a song off Taylor?s album, 1989, co-written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff. Taylor said this song is about the ?fragility? of a relationship and tried to make the music match the frantic feeling of wondering if the relationship will end tomorrow or continue on. You know the hosts loved the song (now and forever), but what do you think? Feel free to share your thoughts. Happy listening!

 

Highlights from Episode 192 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: ?Out of the Woods? by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff

? Jack Antonoff, co-writer, calls this song ?one of the most important things I?ve ever been a part of.?

? What were your initial reactions when you heard the song? Diane?s was one word: WHOA

? We predict that Taylor Swift will single handedly revive the Polaroid brand.

? Is the chorus too repetitive? No. This is repetition with a purpose.

? We admire Taylor and Jack?s mastery of the English language. ?Built to fall apart? is amaaaazing.

? What?s your favorite song lyric? Can you pick just one?

? We compare ?Out of the Woods? to some of Taylor?s other songs. All Too Well 2.0 anyone?

? If Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift can create a song like this when they?re so young, imagine what else they have in store for us down the road.

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 190 - Swifties, this week we bring you the first Taylor Talk Classic! As Adam so charismatically explains in this episode?s introduction, we have years worth of content we want to share with you (just in case you haven?t listened to every single episode!) Adam chose one of his favorites this week, the ?All The Guys? episode, which was originally released in March 2013. Listen up to gain some insight on what it?s like to be a male Swifty. (And fun fact: this was Steve?s first Taylor Talk episode!) Enjoy!

 

Highlights from Episode 190 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: Taylor Talk Classic ?All The Guys Episode?

? The guys discuss how they discovered Taylor Swift.

? How can male listeners relate to songs written from a female perspective?

? What?s it like being a guy in a predominantly female fanbase?

? Are you ever uncomfortable being a guy in a crowd of teenage girls at a Taylor Swift concert?

? Sponsorship from Diet Coke vs Covergirl: Why should a guy care who sponsors Taylor?

? Flash forward to 1989? we now have more gender neutral merchandise!

? Do you ever think Taylor unfairly represents males in her songs?

Other Topics:

 

? Our all-male panel discusses the highly controversial quote from Taylor Swift?s April 2013 Vanity Fair article:

?There?s a special place in hell for women who don?t help other women.?

? Find out why our male cast thinks this quote was taken out of context, who ACTUALLY said it and more.

? To keep in touch with our guys, follow them on Twitter: Agustin (@TheSwiftAgency), Eric (@Spielerman), and Steve (@SteveDitch)

Calendar

? August 17 & 18: The 1989 World Tour ? Glendale, AZ

? August 21-22, 24-26: The 1989 World Tour ? Los Angeles, CA

 

? August 29: The 1989 World Tour ? San Diego, CA

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 188 - I was reminiscing just the other day? about doing a throwback song analysis that took me away! On Episode 188 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss ?Holy Ground,? a song from the RED album that we believe completes the growth/story arc from ?Forever & Always,? to ?Last Kiss,? and ending with ?Holy Ground? (which are all songs rumored to be about the same person). ?Holy Ground? is such a mature way to look at a past relationship. We can learn a lot from Taylor Swift.

What?s your take on the song? Particularly, what do you make of the lyric, ?and I see your face in every crowd?? Post your thoughts in the comments below. Enjoy!

Highlights from Episode 188 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Holy Ground? Song Analysis
? Adam fanboys over Taylor?s use of the word ?reminisce? in true English teacher fashion.
? What?s your interpretation of ?New York Time??
? Is the phrase ?holy ground? a religious reference?
? Check out what Diane predicted about ?Holy Ground? before the song was released: taylortalk.org/what-could-the-seven-known-red-songs-be-about-editorial (Do we like the blogs? Do we read the blogs?)
? Diane has a light bulb moment years in the making about the end of the song!
? No one can agree on what ?And I see your face in every crowd? means. Thoughts?

Other Topics:

? A listener tries to Stump the Steve this episode (yea, Steve?s back!)
? Sami gives us a 1989 World Tour recap brought to you by @TSwiftOnTour
? We remind Adam how important it is to listen and not just talk?

Calendar
? July 24 & 25: The 1989 World Tour ? Foxborough, MA
? August 1: The 1989 World Tour ? Vancouver, BC

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 Podcast
Main 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 186 - When Taylor Swift speaks, Apple listens. Early on June 21st, Taylor Swift posted a letter on Tumblr asking Apple to reconsider its compensation structure during the 3 month free trial period for the upcoming Apple Music streaming service. During Apple Music?s 3 month free trial period, Apple said they would not pay the artist, a point Taylor Swift strongly disagreed with. However, by the power of Swift and concerned artists everywhere, APPLE AGREED TO CHANGE THEIR MODEL! This is a huge victory for Taylor and artists everywhere who deserve to be fairly compensated for their art. 

But?. that awkward moment when you record a podcast after Taylor wrote her letter to Apple but moments before Apple announced their decision. Cue immediately out-of-date podcast episode. Still though, in Episode 186, Adam and Diane get to debate between Apple vs. Taylor, and discuss the big questions in the music industry right now: How should artists be compensated? Who should compensate them? Even though Apple now sided with Taylor Swift, the compensation discussion is still an important discussion to have. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy the episode!

Highlights from Episode 186 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: ?To Apple, Love Taylor?

? Taylor has been pushing Music Has Value since she wrote her Wall Street Journal editorial last summer.

? We learned with Spotify that if Taylor doesn?t agree with a music streaming service?s compensation structure, she?s out.

? ?We don?t ask you for free iPhones. Please don?t ask us to provide you with our music for no compensation.? BOOM.

? The Apple fanboy in Adam has a hard time deciding whether or not to side with Team Apple or Team Swift (Spoiler alert: Apple is Team Swift).

? The big question: Does a music streaming service?s promotion of the artist count as compensation?

? If Taylor can influence the largest company on the planet, what else is she capable of? 

Other Topics:

? Happy Father?s Day to all the dads out there, including Scott Swift!

? Echosmith, Rachel Platten, Cara Delevingne, and Mariska Hargitay surprised the crowd at the 1989 World Tour stop in Philadelphia!

? OK! Magazine needs to stop their disgusting, misogynistic articles right now. #Feminism

? You know you?re a Swifty when there was never a more perfect time to wear your TEAM TAYLOR jersey. 

Calendar

? June 21: The 1989 World Tour ? Amsterdam

? June 23: The 1989 World Tour ? Glasgow, Scotland, UK

? June 24: The 1989 World Tour ? Manchester, UK

? June 27: The 1989 World Tour ? London, UK

? June 29 & 30: The 1989 World Tour ? Dublin, Ireland

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 184 - 1989 TOUR SPOILERS GALORE! In Episode 184 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, Adam and Diane bring you their review of Taylor Swift?s 1989 Tour. After seeing the show at Rock In Rio in Vegas and in Bossier City, Louisiana, we wanted to give you our initial impressions of Taylor?s new show. We discuss the setlist in detail, Taylor?s elaborate costumes, dancers, and more. If you haven?t seen the show yet and don?t care about being spoiled, listen up! And if you have seen the show, what did you think? Enjoy the episode!

 

Highlights from Episode 184 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: 1989 World Tour Initial Review

? If you want to stay 1989 Tour spoiler-free, do not listen to this episode!!

? We go song by song and describe each performance of 1989.

? Which song stole the show?

? If you?ve seen the 1989 tour, did anything disappoint you?

? Remember: you MUST go visit Taylor Nation Headquarters if you attend a concert!

Other Topics:

 

? Taylor Swift broke a VEVO record with most views in a single day for ?Bad Blood?!! (We?re not surprised though).

? We think we may have figured out what ?on D like DOC? means in Kendrick Lamar?s ?Bad Blood? rap. Maybe.

? You know you?re a Swifty when you make up choreography for every song off 1989 and you?re essentially an official tour dancer.

? Swifties are listening to ?Shut Up and Dance? by Walk The Moon. 

Calendar

? May 30: The 1989 World Tour ? Detroit, MI.

? June 2: The 1989 World Tour ? Louisville, KY.

? June 3: The 1989 World Tour ? Cleveland, OH.

? June 6: The 1989 World Tour ? Pittsburgh, PA.

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 182 - We?re sure the 1989 Tour is flawless, but we don?t know yet. Don?t worry ? Episode 182 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast is spoiler free! We want to hold off having a tour discussion until after we have seen the show, so in the meantime, enjoy a song analysis of ?Enchanted.? Taylor writes a lot of songs about love, and in ?Enchanted,? Taylor writes about having a crush on someone but not doing anything about it. I?m sure we can all relate. Enjoy the episode, enjoy the puns, and be sure to share your thoughts with us! Happy listening!

 

Highlights from Episode 182 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: ?Enchanted? Song Analysis

? ?Enchanted? is another example of Taylor Swift as a wordsmith genius.

? Why did Taylor choose the word ?wonderstruck? for her perfume?

? Adam?s so vain, he probably thinks this song is about him.

? Is ?Enchanted? a realistic or fairytale take on love?

? Why didn?t Taylor tell him she was enchanted to meet him? Oh, the agony!

? Steve connects this song to ?The Story of Us? and ?Wildest Dreams,? but you could really connect anyTaylor song. 

Other Topics:

 

? The Bad Blood music video will premiere on May 17th!!

? Check out the preview of Taylor?s interview in Elle Magazine, ?Taylor Swift Has No Regrets.?

? Fun fact: Xfinity, the 1989 tour sponsor, is offering a bunch of behind-the-scenes features and a chance to meet Taylor!

Calendar

? 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.

? 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.

Episode 180 - God Bless, Andrea Swift. This one?s for you. Episode 180 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast is dedicated to Mama Swift. Since Taylor announced this week that her mom had been diagnosed with cancer, we wanted to use this episode to honor Andrea.

We discuss ?The Best Day,? the heartfelt song Taylor wrote for her mom back in 2007 as a Christmas surprise. What do you think of the song? Does it remind you of your childhood? We also want to encourage you, as the Swift family does, to have all to have your loved ones checked for cancer, just in case. For now, enjoy the episode and please keep the Swift family in your thoughts!

Highlights from Episode 180 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: ?The Best Day? Song Analysis

? No one has impacted Taylor?s life more than her mother, Andrea Swift.

? Fun fact: Taylor gave this song & video to her mom as a Christmas present, and it took Mama Swift a while to realize that it was Taylor singing about her!

? Do you remember that childhood feeling that your parents could fix anything?

? Adam argues that Taylor plays around with perspectives in this song.

? Does this song remind you of your relationship with your mom?

Other Topics

? Keep Andrea, Taylor, and the rest of the Swift family in your thoughts. They have an important battle to fight.

? Taylor encourages us to be proactive about cancer by making sure our loved ones get checked. EDUCATE yourself at http://www.cancer.org/healthy.

? The 2015 Podcast Awards are this Tuesday, April 14th! You can watch the live stream at 6:00pm PST at PodcastOne.com.

? Taylor Swift is nominated for 14 Billboard awards! Did they nominate anyone else??

Calendar

? April 19: The 50th Annual ACM Awards will take place in Dallas, TX and broadcast live on CBS.

? April 26: The 2015 Music Radio Disney Music Awards will air on the Disney Channel at 8pm ET/PT.

Episode 179 - Bring on all the pretenders, we?re not afraid. In Episode 179 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we?re joined by our good friend, Agustin from theswiftagency.com, to discuss ?Long Live,? one of Taylor Swift?s most powerful anthems. This song is both a celebration for her team and her fans. Our throwback to the Speak Now era comes at a perfect time too, because although Taylor is now a self-proclaimed pop artist, country music organizations, like the ACMs, keep honoring her with awards! It just goes to show that Taylor Swift left a strong legacy behind her in country music and will undoubtedly do the same for pop music. What do you think of ?Long Live?? Would you put it on a greatest hits album for Taylor Swift? Feel free to share your thoughts. Enjoy the episode!

Highlights from Episode 179 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: ?Long Live? Song Analysis

? Who did Taylor write ?Long Live? for? The fans, her team, or both?

? It?s impossible to read the lyrics to this song without singing them (have fun listening to Adam try).

? Who is the ?you? in the song? Grant? Amos? Scott Borchetta?

? At Taylor?s 2009 CMA Entertainer of the Year win, a band of thieves in ripped up jeans got to rule the world.

? It?s okay if you need to excuse yourself and get a tissue while we talk about the bridge? 

Other Topics:

? Happy birthday Kenny Chesney! You get Taylor Swift at your concert as a present 

? Fortune names Taylor Swift as the greatest female leader in the world, but we already knew that.

? Country music just won?t stop giving Taylor awards, will they?

? Taylor surprised us all by performing backup guitar for Madonna?s iHeartRadio performance!!

Calendar

? As Agustin said, you can take the girl out of country, but you can?t take country out of the girl ? the ACMS are honoring Taylor with a Milestone Award on April 19th.

Episode 178 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Remember when we featured Kelsea Ballerini in ?What Are Swifties Listening To?? then about a week later, Taylor herself tweeted about Kelsea? Well? In this week?s episode, we chat with Kelsea Ballerini about that moment, plus her upcoming album and more! After that, the Amazing Steve-dini worked his magic and salvaged the second half of our ?Wildest Dreams? analysis from last week! Let us know your thoughts and what you think of ?Wildest Dreams.? Enjoy the episode!

Also: We were nominated for BEST ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST at the 2015 Podcast Awards!! VOTE AT PODCASTAWARDS.COM DAILY.

 

Highlights from Episode 178 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion 1: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ? Kelsea Ballerini
? What was it like for Kelsea when Taylor tweeted about her and her music?
? We know Taylor is jamming to Kelsea?s EP. But what is Kelsea?s favorite Taylor song?
? Kelsea reveals a song title off her upcoming album! Find out what it is
? Are you going to see Kelsea perform outside Heinz Stadium in Pittsburgh before Taylor goes on? ?Cause ya should! Steve will be there, so go join him to see Kelsea LIVE! 

**BONUS: Steve?s ?Future Queens of Country? playlist

Main Discussion 2: ?Wildest Dreams? Song Analysis
? The second half of Episode 178

Other Topics:

? WE?RE NOMINATED FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST IN THE PODCAST AWARDS! Please vote daily at podcastawards.com!

Find Kelsea Ballerini Online:
www.KelseaBallerini.com
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Kelsea?s EP on iTunes

Calendar
? Taylor will appear on Live with Kelly and Michael on March 25th.
? The Nickelodeon Kids? Choice Awards are on March 28th.
? March 29th are the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Episode 177 - Oh my my my, how Taylor Swift has changed from the ?Love Story? girl! In Episode 177 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor?s new, realistic take on love in her song ?Wildest Dreams.? Taylor says that when she meets someone new, her first thought is, ?When this is over, I hope they think well of me.? Her opinion on love has changed from a more romantic happily-ever-after viewpoint to something more fatalistic. What?s your take on this perspective? Do you see love like Taylor does? Let us know your thoughts and what you think of ?Wildest Dreams.? Enjoy the episode!

Also: We were nominated for BEST ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST at the 2015 Podcast Awards!! VOTE AT PODCASTAWARDS.COM DAILY. Highlights from Episode 177 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Wildest Dreams? Song Analysis
? Is going into a relationship thinking that it will ultimately end really a fair way to enter a relationship?
? Steve says ?Wildest Dreams? is about forming an immediate connection with someone. That?s one way to put it!
? Taylor Swift writes with her heart. Literally!
? How does the music create the mood of the song?
? Some people debate on whether or not this song sounds like Lana Del Rey. We debate on how to say ?Lana.?
? Adam?s so vain, he probably thinks this song is about him.
? We kind of have a singing contest. And I?m kind of sure you?ll never want us to do it again.  Other Topics:

? WE?RE NOMINATED FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST IN THE PODCAST AWARDS! Please vote daily at podcastawards.com!
? Meredith owes Taylor $40 million for scratching her leg. MeOW. Calendar
? Taylor will appear on Live with Kelly and Michael on March 25th.
? The Nickelodeon Kids? Choice Awards are on March 28th.
? March 29th are the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Episode 176 - One night, he wakes. Strange look on his face. Pauses. Then says, ?Have you listened to Taylor Talk? In Episode 176 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss the song that every Swifty wants played at their wedding, ?You Are In Love.? Taylor Swift channeled her friends, Jack Antonoff and Lena Dunham?s relationship to describe what real, true love looks like. Taylor says that this song ?sounds like love to her.? What do you think? When you think of the concept of love, does this song match up? Let us know your thoughts. Enjoy!

Also: We were nominated for BEST ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST at the 2015 Podcast Awards!! VOTE AT PODCASTAWARDS.COM DAILY.   Highlights from Episode 176 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?You Are In Love? Song Analysis
? Does ?You Are In Love? sound like love to you?
? Taylor, the ultimate wordsmith, captures the ?little things? in this song.
? Only on Taylor Talk would we have a discussion about the meaning of the word ?and.? #LyricNerds
? Adam HATES one of the lyrics in this song with a fiery passion!
? ? but one part of ?You Are In Love? always makes at least two of the hosts cry.
? First dance song vs. walking down the aisle song? where does this song fit in as a wedding song?
? Steve made a love song Spotify playlist based on ?You Are In Love.? Enjoy!  Other Topics:

? WE?RE NOMINATED FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST IN THE PODCAST AWARDS! Please vote daily at podcastawards.com!
? Taylor is going to be the godmother of Jaime King and Kyle Newman?s baby! Oh? and she?s also the godmother of a furry baby, except she doesn?t know it yet.
? If this was a movie? which Taylor Swift song would be the soundtrack to Fifty Shades of Grey? Calendar
? The Juno Awards will air on March 15th.
? The Nickelodeon Kids? Choice Awards are on March 28th.
? March 29th are the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Episode 175 - Every day is like a battle, but every episode with us is like a dream. Here at Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we consider ourselves part of the ?New Romantics? squad. What does the phrase ?New Romantics? mean exactly? Who are these people and why are they singing heartbreak as their national anthem so proudly? Listen up to Episode 175 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast as we review the song that sums up the whole 1989 album. What do you think of ?New Romantics?? Feel free to share your thoughts. Happy listening!

Also: We were nominated for BEST ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST at the 2015 Podcast Awards!! Voting starts soon, so be on the look out for daily reminders on our social media pages. Highlights from Episode 175 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?New Romantics? Song Analysis
? The best people in life love ?New Romantics.?
? Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone listed ?New Romantics? as the second best song of 2014! Steve was nice and made a Spotify playlist of these songs.
? You know Taylor Swift is an amazing lyricist when you can spend 10 minutes talking about two lines.
? Let?s play a game called ?Find References to Other ?1989? Songs in New Romantics.? (hint: we found ?Shake It Off? and ?Blank Space?)
? What exactly are the ?new romantics?? A 19th century artistic movement? The cool kids squad?
? The bridge?. what does it mean?? Other Topics:

? WE?RE NOMINATED FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST IN THE PODCAST AWARDS! Daily voting starts March 4th. We will remind you so you don?t forget.
? We love how Taylor constantly looks for ways to ?take the narrative back? about herself from the media.
? ?New money, suit and tie?? What did you think of Taylor?s ?Blank Space? BRIT Awards performance?
? Taylor Swift?s Telegraph interview is a must-read. (Tay worries about being able to top ?1989? for album number six!)
? If Swifties ruled the world, Taylor Swift would be able to freeze time so she could spend more time with her fans.  Calendar
? The Juno Awards will air on March 15th.
? The Nickelodeon Kids? Choice Awards are on March 28th.
? March 29th are the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Episode 174 - Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss never go out of style. In Episode 174 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss the Vogue feature on one of our favorite female friendships: Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss! The pair talked about how ?normal? they are and competed in a hilarious Vogue competition to determine who is the best best friend. We also discuss the #StyleMemories and consider how the ?Style? music video would be different if those clips had been included. What was your favorite news story from this week? Let us know in the comments below. Enjoy the show!

  Highlights from Episode 174 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Style? Memories and Taylor Swift & Karlie Kloss in Vogue
? What?s your favorite #StyleMemories video?
? Fun fact: ?Style? was written on February 19, 2014.
? Taylor and Karlie Kloss have graced the cover of Vogue together! Check out their Vogue feature on news stands now.
? Vogue interviews Taylor and Karlie about their friendship that started at a Victoria?s Secret Fashion Show and on a trip to Big Sur.
? Taylor Swift wants to regain control of her narrative ? we think she?s owning it.
? What does the future of Big Machine look like? Billboard has some ideas.  Other Topics:

? Wonderland is now available for purchase in the iTunes US Store!
? Taylor Swift sang with Paul McCartney on SNL?s 40th anniversary after party and it was the highlight of her life.
? Fun fact: Stump the Host is one of our favorite games on the podcast!
? Swifties are listening to ?Yours? and ?Ghost? by Ella Henderson.  Calendar
? Taylor will make an appearance with Ed Sheeran on BBC 1 Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw on Feb. 24th.
? The BRIT Awards are on Feb. 25th.
? The Juno Awards will air on March 15th.
? The Nickelodeon Kids? Choice Awards are on March 28th.
? March 29th are the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Episode 173 - You must have a day dream look in your eye, because the ?Style? music video is out!! In Episode 173 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts discuss the ?Style? music video, which is Taylor?s most abstract and artistic music video to date. What were your initial impressions of the video? Did its difference from other Taylor videos throw you off? We?d love to hear your thoughts. Happy listening!

  Highlights from Episode 173 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Style? Music Video Analysis
? What were your initial impressions of the ?Style? music video?
? The ?Style? music video is less of a story and more like an artistic representation of emotion.
? The fragmented mirrors represent? memories? Or did the characters become each other?
? There?s a paper airplane necklace in this video?. Hmmm.
? Steve says Harry Styles loves Classic Mustangs. Because they?re bros, obviously. #not
? What if clips from the ?Style? video were set to ?Wildest Dreams?? The result is AMAZING: endinburningflamesorparadise.tumblr.com
? Do you think this ?Style? music video represents the song? Other Topics:

? Taylor and Karlie Kloss have graced the cover of Vogue together! Check out their Vogue feature on news stands February 14th.
? Rumor has it that Taylor Swift is willing to record a song with Kayne West.
? You know you?re a Swifty when you dance around in your pjs getting ready for school. Calendar
? The 40th anniversary episode of SNL (feat. Taylor Swift) will air Sunday, Feb. 15th.
? The BRIT Awards are on Feb. 25th.

Episode 172 - I know places you can listen to Taylor Talk?Episode 172 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast is all about one of Taylor?s coolest sounding tracks on 1989, ?I Know Places.? Taylor wrote this song about elements that try to ruin a love (ex. friends, media, paparazzi, etc.), but the ?foxes? escape the ?hunters? in the end. What do you think of the song? What would the music video for ?I Know Places? look like if you could direct it? We?d love to hear your thoughts. Enjoy the show!

  Highlights from Episode 172 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?I Know Places? Song Analysis
? Taylor sent co-writer Ryan Tedder a rough draft version of ?I Know Places? before recording it.
? Did you know Tay can make up lyrics on the spot? That?s the mark of a great songwriter.
? It?s fascinating how this song moves from a song about running to a song about love.
? Fun Fact: Taylor says her spirit animal is a fox.
? What would you rate ?I Know Places? out of 13? Other Topics:

? Taylor didn?t take home any Grammys this year, but 1989 is still breaking records left and right!
? You know you?re a Swifty when you use Taylor lyrics to woo the ladies.
? What Taylor Swift song would be a perfect theme song for the Lion King?
? New Swifties, old Swifties, we love them all!! Calendar
? The 40th anniversary episode of SNL (feat. Taylor Swift) will air Sunday, Feb. 15th.
? The BRIT Awards are on Feb. 25th.

Episode 171 - There?s only mad love for Taylor Swift on this show. On Episode 171 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift, we discuss ?Bad Blood.? This song is allegedly about pop star Katy Perry, Taylor?s former good friend. Rumor has it that Katy Perry tried to ?sabotage an entire arena tour? (RED Tour) by hiring some dancers right from under her. The hosts agree that ?Bad Blood? was Taylor?s way to confronting the situation, even though Taylor said herself that she hates confrontation. What do you all think of the song? Could it be about Katy Perry? Leave us your thoughts. Thanks for listening!

  Highlights from Episode 171 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Bad Blood? Song Analysis
? Friendship heartbreak hurts worse than love heartbreak.
? Is ?Bad Blood? really about Katy Perry?
? Gawker published a timeline of Taylor and Katy?s friendship based on tweets (& Mean Girls references).
? How does ?Bad Blood? fit into the story of the album?
? What would ?Bad Blood? look like on tour? Could it be a single? Other Topics:

? Taylor Swift?s social media accounts may have been hacked, but they won?t find anything dirty, because it doesn?t exist!
? HAIM willing be joining Taylor Swift on her 1989 World Tour for select shows!
? Be sure to subscribe on leave us a review on iTunes. We love feedback! Calendar
? The Grammys are THIS SUNDAY Feb. 8th at 8/7c on CBS.
? The BRIT Awards are on Feb. 25th.

Episode 170 - You know what never goes out of style? Taylor Talk! In Episode 170 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor Swift?s newest single, ?Style?! In ?Style,? Taylor relates classic clothing trends that never go out of style to relationships that always seem to keep coming back. We discuss how this metaphor functions in the song and how this song is sure to become an instant classic. What did you think of the song? How do you envision a music video for it? We?d love to hear your thoughts. Happy listening!

  Highlights from Episode 170 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Style? Song Analysis
? Taylor said 1989 wasn?t complete until she wrote ?Style.?
? ?The way the song sounds and feels, that?s all I need people to know about the story.? ? TS
? If Steve didn?t find polaroid references in everything, he wouldn?t be Steve.
? Why do you think Taylor chose 1950s iconic images instead of images from the 1980s?
? So what does ?good girl faith? mean to you?
? How do you see this song being performed on tour? Other Topics:

? We start off the show with another round of stump the host. Don?t forget to send us your questions!
? YES WHALE. YES BEACH BOYS.
? You know you?re a Swifty when you use Taylor Swift lyrics to ask a girl to be your girlfriend. #RelationshipGoals
? Swifties are listening to ?Love Me Like You Do? by Ellie Goulding from the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack.

Episode 169 - Let me remind you, this was what you wanted? a new episode of Taylor Talk! In Episode 169 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss track five on 1989, ?All You Had To Do Was Stay.? The panel is split about their opinions on the song ? feel free to weigh in and let us know your thoughts. Do you think Taylor will perform this song on tour even though the high note STAY would be intense for her voice? I guess we?ll just have to wait and see. Enjoy the episode!

  Highlights from Episode 169 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?All You Had To Do Was Stay? Song Analysis
? You can?t talk about this song without belting STAY. #SwiftFact
? Steve calls this song ?We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together? 1.0.
? Where do you see AYHTDWS fitting into the story of 1989?
? What is it about this song that makes it get stuck in your head so easily?
? How do you think Taylor will pull off singing the STAY part on tour? Other Topics:

? This policeman from Delaware is famous for Shaking it Off.
? Have a Stump the Host question? Send em in! We love a good challenge.
? Hooray for the return of the If This Was a Movie segment!
? Mark your calendars! The Grammys are coming up on Feb. 8th and the BRIT Awards are on Feb. 25th.

Episode 168 - Your iPod is glowing in the dark? playing this episode of Taylor Talk! In Episode 168 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss the only song Taylor Swift wrote by herself on 1989, a song called ?This Love.? Taylor said ?This Love? is about a time when she had to cut someone loose when she didn?t want to, but they came back. What?s your opinion on ?This Love?? Do you think Taylor will play it on tour? Let us know what you think of the episode. Happy listening!

  Highlights from Episode 168 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?This Love? Song Analysis
? Fun fact: ?This Love? is the only song Taylor wrote by herself on 1989. That makes it good by default.
? Taylor wrote this song about a love that came back. Do you think ?This Love? supports a fatalistic view of love then?
? Does this song contain references to ?Wildest Dreams,? ?I Know Places,? and other songs on the album?
? Steve finds 80s nods everywhere!
? We know any music video for this song must include the ocean. Duh.  Other Topics:

? I have no clue how people confuse us for Taylor Swift?
? You know you?re Taylor Swift when you win three awards at an award show you didn?t even attend.
? Looks like Taylor had a well needed vacation with her friends!
? You know you?re a Swiftie when you buy Taylor merchandise and just don?t care about how much you spend for it. Oops.
? Swifties are preparing for the 1989 Tour by listening to the opening act, Vance Joy.

Episode 167 -- Haven?t you heard what becomes of curious minds? They listen to Taylor Talk! In Episode 167 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we analyze one of the most popular bonus tracks on 1989, ?Wonderland?! Taylor borrowed from Lewis Carroll?s ?Alice in Wonderland? to write this song about an ill-fated romance. What do you think of ?Wonderland?? Why do you think Taylor included it as a bonus track instead of on the 1989 album? Let us know what you think. Happy listening!

  Highlights from Episode 167 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Wonderland? Song Analysis
? Steve says ?Wonderland? is the ?Blank Space? of the 1989 bonus tracks.
? The lyrical tone definitely foreshadows a not so happy ending.
? We discuss people?s habits of sticking their noses into other people?s relationships.
? How do you think the reference to Alice in Wonderland contributed to the meaning of the song?
? Adam wants Tim Burton to direct a music video for ?Wonderland.? Other Topics:

? Taylor finished off 2014 with a rocking performance of ?Welcome to New York? & ?Shake It Off? in Times Square.
? Have you seen Taylor?s Santa Swift video yet? Bring tissues.
? You know you?re a Swifty when you sing ?Blank Space? while parasailing!!!
? Swifties are listening to Cali Rodi?s cover of ?Wonderland.?

Episode 166 - This just in: magazines are calling 2014 ?The Year of the Swift,? but we already knew that. In Episode 166 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, our year in review episode, your hosts delve into what they believe were Taylor Swift?s top 13 moments of 2014. From finishing up the international RED Tour to selling more 1989 albums than anyone predicted, Taylor Swift has dominated the music scene in 2014.  We discuss a bunch of Taylor?s biggest accomplishments this year, but let us know what your favorite was! We?d love to hear from you. Happy listening!

Highlights from Episode 166 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

 

Main Discussion: 

? Searching for a sound she hadn?t heard before, Taylor said ?Welcome to New York? when she changed to pop music.

? Global superstar she may be, but Taylor Swift still makes time for her fans on Instagram, Tumblr, and even by sending them Christmas presents! 

? Taylor came out as a feminist! Yeaaauh!

? That awkward moment when the media still thinks Taylor Swift only writes about boys.

? Remember that time Taylor topped the Canadian iTunes charts with 8 seconds of white noise?

? What was your favorite moment of 2014?

 

Other Topics:

? Bigger than the Beatles? Tay?s on her way!

? Diane has about a month to get her GRAMMY announcer voice down.

? If Swifties ruled the world, it would be amazing, but also frightening!

 

? What do you predict Taylor Swift will do in 2015?

Episode 165 - Merry Swiftmas everyone! In Episode 165 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts give you their version of A Swiftmas Carol, the story of an evil music executive who doesn?t support Taylor Swift. Your hosts, helped by the Ghosts of Swiftmas Past, Present, and Future convince Scrooge to become a Swifty. Join us for some holiday laughs and a few surprises along the way. Here at Taylor Talk, we wish you a happy holiday season, however you choose to spend it. Enjoy the episode!

  Highlights from Episode 165 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: A Swiftmas Carol
? Join us for A Swiftmas Carol, the story of an evil music executive named Scrooge who doubted Taylor Swift.
? The Ghost of Swiftmas Past takes us through Taylor?s most noteworthy accomplishments.
? What?s your favorite part of the 1989 era so far? The Ghost of Swiftmas Present has an interesting perspective.
? That awkward moment when music executives predicted 1989 wouldn?t sell very much its first week. Oops.
? Taylor?s someday BFF predicts her future. Rock n Roll Hall of Fame anyone?
? Beyonce, Jay-Z, JT, and Tay NEED to do an epic collaboration.
? Bah humbug! Use this Swiftmas Carol to convert the haters to lovers in your life.  Other Topics:
? USA Today names Taylor Swift?s 1989 as Album of the Year. Check out Brian Mansfield?s article at usatoday.com
? The GRAMMYS proves that guys can hair flip too.
? Taylor Swift is a confirmed performer at the 2015 BRIT Awards in February! Get ready for an awesome performance.
? Santa and the elves help us out with the mini-segments. They?re Swifties too!
? What are Swifties listening to? ?King? by Lauren Aquilina.

Episode 164 - HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY TAYLOR SWIFT! This week has been another crazy week of Taylor Swift news, from fashion shows to jingle balls to 25th birthday extravaganza! In Episode 164 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts discuss all the Victoria?s Secret Fashion, Z100?s Jingle Ball in NYC, and Billboard?s Woman of the Year luncheon. What was your favorite event this week? Let us know, and enjoy the show!

Highlights from Episode 164 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: Taylor News ? Victoria?s Secret & Jingle Ball
? What did you all think of Taylor Swift?s performances at the Victoria?s Secret Fashion Show?
? Taylor?s outfits proved that she is basically an honorary Victoria?s Secret angel.
? The Victoria?s Secret Fashion Show and feminism? do they compliment each other?
? HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR! She turned 25 years old on stage at Z100 Jingle Ball.
? Taylor Swift?s birthday party looked AMAZING.
? Our friend and fellow Swifty, Gena, got to present the Billboard Woman of the Year Award to Taylor Swift herself!!
? Taylor is keen on continuing the conversation about ensuring that artists and writers get fairly compensated for their work.  Other Topics:
? Debate: Does Taylor Swift deserve to be the TIME Magazine Person of the Year?
? More dates have been added to the 1989 World Tour! Check them out at taylorswift.com/events.
? You know you?re a Swifty when your money randomly starts disappearing from your bank account during the 13 days of Taylor?. hmm wonder why.
? Swifties are listening to ?Bones? by Alex G.

Episode 163 -- Who else has won Billboard Woman of the Year TWICE? No one, just Tay. In Episode 163 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss all the latest goings-on in Taylor?s life, from the Jingle Ball in Los Angeles and London, the Victoria?s Secret Fashion Show, her Grammy nominations, and Taylor?s Woman of the Year interview with Billboard. What do you think of Taylor?s recent accomplishments? They keep racking up! Enjoy the episode!

  Highlights from Episode 163 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: Taylor News ? Billboard to Jingle Ball
? Scott Borchetta, the President of Big Machine Records, will be a mentor on the next season of American Idol.
? Taylor Swift performs at three Jingle Ball events around the world. Is her setlist a hint at what she?ll perform on the 1989 tour? Taylor gave KIIS FM the details on her 1989 tour.
? Look out, Tay, three Grammy nominations coming your way!
? Taylor Swift becomes the two-time winner of Billboard?s Woman of the Year. Read her cover story on Writing Her Own Rules, Not Becoming a Cliche and the Hurdle of Going Pop.
? ?I wouldn?t be a singer if I weren?t a songwriter. I have no interest in singing someone else?s words.? ? TS Other Topics:
? Get ready Aussies, Taylor Swift is bringing the 1989 tour to Australia!
? Taylor filmed the Victoria?s Secret Fashion show this week. Be sure to tune in on Dec. 9th on CBS!
? I don?t know about you, but Taylor Swift will be feeling TWENTY FIVE on Saturday!
? You know you?re a Taylor Swift when?
? What would Taylor do if she showed up to a concert and there were only guys in the audience?
? Swifties are listening to ?The Hanging Tree? from the Hunger Games soundtrack.

Episode 162 -- Just because you?re clean don?t mean you can miss Taylor Talk! In Episode 62 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss what Taylor Swift calls the most important song off her 1989 album, ?Clean.? For Taylor, the song is about moving on passed a bad relationship, but you could also apply it to getting over any sort of tough situation. What do you think of the incredible imagery in ?Clean?? We welcome your thoughts. Happy listening!

  Highlights from Episode 162 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Clean? Song Analysis
? What is ?Clean? about to you?
? We marvel at the imagery in nearly every single lyric in this song.
? It?s raining and she?s drowning, but she can finally breathe. What does this meeeean?
? What is the purpose of this song being the last song on 1989?
? Keep your fingers crossed that Taylor will perform ?Clean? on tour!!
? We imagine what the music video for ?Clean? could look like.  Other Topics:
? That awkward moment when Taylor Swift sells more albums in her fifth week of 1989 than some artists ever sell.
? Don?t miss the 13 Days of Taylor deals at store.taylorswift.com!!
? You know you?re a Swifty when Sami gives you a lesson on how to sneak your headphones on in class. Hey, it?s a perfect (and secretive way) to listen to Taylor Swift!
? Swifties are listening to Imogen Heap, Taylor?s cowriter on ?Clean.?
? This episode is dedicated to two very special pups, Hershey and Cooper.

Episode 161 - Don?t say I didn?t warn you? but Taylor Swift slayed at the 2014 American Music Awards! In Episode 161 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor Swift?s performance of ?Blank Space? at the 2014 American Music Awards. She wowed us all with pyrotechnics, acrobats, powerful vocals, and some serious crazy eyes. That night, she was also honored as the first recipient of the Dick Clark Award for Excellence. We hope you enjoyed the episode. Feel free to share your thoughts with us! Happy listening!

Highlights from Episode 161 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: Taylor Swift at the AMAs
? Poll: when they turned on the fire, were you scared for her or scared of her?
? Do you think this performance is a representation of the 1989 tour?
? We debate whether or not the pen click was ever a thing.
? Here at Taylor Talk, we ask the hard hitting questions: Which was more powerful, the music video or the performance?
? While being honored with the Dick Clark Award for Excellence, Taylor Swift manages to humbly bring honor to everyone else.  Other Topics:
? Only Taylor Swift can knock Taylor Swift off the Number One spot on Billboard.
? 1989 hit its 2 million sales mark AND ?Shake It Off? went 4x platinum. YAS!
? If Swifties ruled the world, all of Taylor?s exes would be sent to Mars. Muahah
? Adam memorializes a very special someone on the show? and reminds us all of the incredible love found in the Swifty community.

I could show you incredible things? like this episode of Taylor Talk! In Episode 160 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor?s most over the top outrageously grand music video yet, the music video for ?Blank Space.? We also rave over the ?Blank Space? Experience and how its unlike anything anyone has ever created before. What are your thoughts on the music video and the ?Blank Space? Experience app? Feel free to share your thoughts. Enjoy the episode!

  Highlights from Episode 159 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Blank Space? Music Video & Experience
? What were your first impressions of the ?Blank Space? music video?
? Fun fact: The castle filming location was the inspiration behind F. Scott Fitzgerald?s The Great Gatsby.
? Raise your hand if you?ve ever felt personally victimized by the Taylor Swift Blank Space girl.
? Sean O?Pry, arguably the most gorgeous man in the world, was discovered via his Myspace prom photos.
? We are OBSESSED with the Blank Space Experience App. Who?s gotten all 41 collectibles?
? Dear Taylor Swift, one burning question: who is GK? Please explain.  Other Topics:
? Taylor Swift was on the cover of TIME Magazine. Yeah, you read that right! Check out her interview http://time.com/3578249/taylor-swift-interview/.
? Taylor Clause is coming to town! She?s already shipped personalized Christmas presents to several lucky fans, and she even delivered one present in person!
? You know you?re a Swifty when you?re one year old grandson won?t eat dinner because the Shake It Off video is on TV. You gotta start ?em young.
? What would Taylor do if she had to give up one positive aspect of being famous to avoid paparazzi?

Episode 159 - Nice to meet you, where you been? You should listen to Taylor Talk! In Episode 159 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor Swift?s newest single ?Blank Space,? a song that originally started out as a joke to mock the fictionalized character the media created from Taylor Swift?s alleged ?serial dating habits.? It?s a catchy, well-written song, and join us as we analyze the lyrics line by line. There?s no doubt that ?Blank Space? will become an instant hit. Happy listening!

  Highlights from Episode 159 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Blank Space? Song Analysis
? ?Hey, I want to write this completely satirical song about the fictionalization of my personal life?? said Taylor Swift, and that became ?Blank Space?
? Which ?Blank Space? song lyric is your favorite?
? Sami discusses the idea that Taylor embedded a little bit of her exes into each part of the song.
? Is there a reference to ?The Lucky One? in ?Blank Space??
? We discuss what ?Blank Space? would look like on the 1989 World Tour.
? In the likely chance that the official music video for ?Blank Space? will be released this week, Steve has a hilarious idea as to what the music video might look like.  Other Topics:
? 1989 had the year?s largest first week sales of nearly 1.3 million!! Yeaaauh Taylor feels amazin?.
? The 1989 World Tour has been announced! Check out taylorswift.com/events to see when it comes to your city.
? If swifties ruled the world the air would always smell like Wonderstruck.
? Swifties are listening to Cali Rodi?s ?Friends Like Us.? Check out her seven free songs at CaliRodi.com.

Episode 158 - Happy third anniversary Taylor Talk! In Episode 158 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we celebrated by hosting a LIVE episode on Google Hangout to discuss our first impressions of 1989 (how nice of Taylor to give us a new album for our anniversary! lol). You can listen to the audio or watch the recorded video of our live episode on YouTube. We hope you enjoy the episode, and we hope you enjoy 1989! Please keep sharing your thoughts on the album as well as your thoughts on ?Blank Space,? Taylor?s newest single off 1989. We?ll discuss ?Blank Space? in depth next week, so stay tuned for that! Happy listening!

  Highlights from Episode 157 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: 1989 First Impressions
? 1989 is FINALLY out!! What do y?all think of the new album?
? Fun fact: the secret messages in the lyrics tell a story. Sounds like a concept album to us!
? We try to stump you with 1989 trivia. The prize? A Taylor Talk t-shirt!
? I said remember this moment? when #TaylorTalkLIVE was trending in India and the United States!!!!
? What were your initial thoughts on each song off 1989? Which one is your favorite?
? We theorize as to why some songs were included as bonus tracks instead of on the main album.
? Next week we?re discussing ?Blank Space.? Send us your thoughts and we?ll share em on the show!

Episode 157 - Welcome to New York? for real! Listen up to Episode 157 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast as we discuss Taylor Swift?s iHeartRadio rooftop live stream in New York City. All the hosts were in attendance, so we offer a unique perspective as to what it was like to watch the performance live. We discuss why we think Taylor sang the songs she did and we also predict her first week album sales. And I know, we didn?t really talk about 1989 this episode, but don?t fret, we will talk all about it on our LIVE EPISODE this Saturday, November 1st, at 3pm PST. Let us know what you think of 1989 and we?ll share it on the live episode! Happy listening!

Highlights from Episode 157 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: The Ultimate Secret Session ? 1989 iHeart Radio Live Stream
? How cool was it to see Taylor Swift perform ?Welcome to New York? on a rooftop in New York City?
? This was the first ?secret session? where Taylor performed any of her songs off 1989.
? Do you think ?Style? and ?Blank Space? will be Taylor?s next singles?
? By far the coolest part of the live stream: the Empire State Building lighting up to the beat of the songs!
? Let us know what you think of 1989 and we?ll share it on our live episode on Saturday! You can watch the live episode at youtube.com/taylortalk13.

Welcome to Taylor Talk, we?ve been waiting for you! In Episode 156 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor Swift?s new song about freedom, new beginnings, and New York City! What did you think of the song? We imagine that it?s going to be the perfect anthem for the release week of 1989. Let us know what you think of the episode. Happy listening!

Highlights from Episode 156 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: ?Welcome to New York?
? One listener describes this song as being ?straight out of a John Hughes 80?s movie.?
? ?I dreamt about moving to New York, I obsessed about moving to New York, and then I did it.? ? Taylor Swift
? How will Taylor?s 1980s-esque songs mix with her previous catalog of songs for tour?
? Taylor describes New York as a place that can overwhelm some people, but not her.
? We tackle the gay rights line ? do you think it was too subtle or did it fit perfectly?
? Steve thinks Taylor was inspired by the ?Welcome to New York? sign at LaGuardia Airport, while Adam thinks the song could be about the sign itself?.
? How do you imagine the music video for this song? Do you think she?ll release it as a single?