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THREE YEARS!!! In todayâs bonus episode, which is also our longest episode ever, your hosts finally work through the first ever Taylearning Listener Mailbag. Over the past few months, you have submitted your best questions for us to answer. Some are about Taylor, some are about us, some are somehow about both! What songs would we erase from existence? Is THAT situationship over for good? What makeup brands do we swear by? If Taylorâs songs were people, who would be friends and who would be enemies? We had the best time recording this lengthy, confessional, and zesty episode. Join us as we use your input to celebrate Taylearningâs first three years, and be sure to listen all of the way through to hear about perhaps our biggest giveaway item yet!
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The post heard âround the world: Taylor Swift now owns the masters to her first six albums! This contentious battle, which resulted in the birth of the âTaylorâs Versionâ project, waged on for six years before finally officially coming to a conclusion on May 30, 2025. In this bonus emergency episode, Dani & Olivia return from their seasonal break to bring to you immediate thoughts, some fun stats about the initial impact of the announcement, and what we might be looking to in the future for Taylor.
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For literally years now, weâve been quoting Rob Sheffield on this podcast. Rob, who is perhaps best known for his work writing for Rolling Stone, is both a long-time fan and professional critic of Taylor Swift. He also is a self-proclaimed fan of TaylearningâŠso we had to get him on the podcast! Tune into this hefty TL4 Season Finale to hear us interview Rob about his life, opinions, observations, and his new book - âHeartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music.â The novel, which is a kaleidoscopic and passionate look at Taylorâs life through Robâs eyes, has received acclaim and has quickly become a staple piece of literature in the Swiftie fandom. Hot tip- listen all the way through the end to see how you can get your hands on a signed copy!
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Taylor Swift has had many fellow famous âBFFsâ in her years of being in the public eye. However, one of them has been there since almost the very beginning - Selena Gomez: actress, pop star, philanthropist, producer, and businesswoman. Since meeting in 2008, Taylor and Selena, or âTaylena,â have been mostly inseparable, as far as public friendship connections go. They consistently bring up one another, post each other on social media, and support one anotherâs projects. In this penultimate episode of Season 4 of Taylearning, your hosts talk through the full Taylena friendship timeline, including all of its public (and not-so-public) ups and downs. Tune in as we tackle this massive friendship and continue The Squad miniseries!
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We all know someone who has become so lost in their [toxic] relationship that they cut off other loved ones. In todayâs âDear Taylistenerâ episode - our advice column miniseries where we use Taylor Swift songs as a source of wisdom - our listener writes to us about being on the receiving end of the social chop when her close guy friend cuts her off to appease his new girlfriend. It can be difficult to convince others that your cross-gender friendship is solely platonic, but it can be even harder to watch that friendship dissolve due to othersâ insecurities. What do you do? In this case, we turn to the lyrics of Taylor Swift to get by, and your hosts dispense their own wisdom from similar experiences!
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For her entire professional career up until the transition between 1989 (2014) and Reputation (2017), Taylor had a predictable schedule of releasing a new album every two years. But 2016 was different, as we saw the ostensible cancellation of Taylor and her subsequent reclusivity. As a result, we got one of the most iconic and fabled pieces of lost media: Taylor Swiftâs âmissingâ album from 2016. Nicknamed âKarmaâ by Swifties, the existence of this album is hotly debated, and there are good arguments on both sides. Tune in to hear your hosts discuss facts and quotes to argue both for and against the existence of âKarma,â the details surrounding the conspiracy theory, and what wouldâve/couldâve/shouldâve been had 2016 gone differently for our girl.
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Itâs time for the song that features the namesake of this miniseries to have its moment in the sun: This Is Me Trying. This track, an underrated gem from 2020âs âfolklore,â features Taylor singing from multiple devastating perspectives. She acts as the mouthpiece for a melancholic alcoholic, a regretful burnout, and a despondent suicidal person. Through these lyrics, she tells the story of how hard it is to simply try for some people. Sometimes, your best looks like hell to everyone else, and no one pats you on the back for the work it took you to get there. But Taylor noticedâŠno one ever talks about these people or tells these stories. These people who are really trying. So she decided to give us this track, and we decided to break it down for you today.
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The time has come for the final installment of the Eras Tour Post Mortem miniseries. We know, weâre sad too. But it has been four months since Taylor left the Eras stage for the final time, which has given us ample opportunity to analyze what were the highest highs and the lowest lows of the 21-month-long tour! After calling out on Instagram and scouring the web, we learned what Swifties from all over the world took away from the tour, both positive and not-so-positive. Join us as we close this chapter and reminisce on the past so we can turn our focus to the future!
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Two words: Lead. Singles. But what is a lead single, you may ask? Itâs typically a carefully selected track from an upcoming album designed to both lend itself to potential commercial success AND give you a taste of whatâs to come from an artist. Taylor Swift has 11 albums, thus she has 11 lead singles to chat about! Some were released in advance of an album, some were released alongside an album. Some were acclaimed and beloved, some were criticized and ridiculed. In todayâs episode, Dani & Olivia go through each lead single and rate it as a song, success as a lead single, and they even make their own suggestions for the lead singles that couldâve been.
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In 2006, Taylor released her debut album. On that album, she gave us âTied Together with a Smileâ, a sincere and heartbreaking song about a girl who struggles to hide her pain behind a fake smile. Today, your hosts dissect this track in our very first song analysis from Debut! Taylor has given us a lot of insight into this tragic tune, so tune in as we break it all down in this installment of the âMental Cagesâ miniseries.
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From 2009-2010, Taylor Swift embarked on her first ever headlining tour: The Fearless Tour! Later in 2010, âJourney to Fearlessâ would be released- a docuseries all about the tour and the steps Taylor took to get there. This episode features Dani and Olivia a) talking about the reception and impact of The Fearless Tour, and b) going through each scene of the series to talk through the story it tells. Go back in time with us, head first and fearless!
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It has been nearly three months since the final bow of âThe Eras Tour,â but we will do anything we can to make it live on. This includes the continuation of our Eras Tour Post Mortem series, in which your hosts dissect tour details! In this requested episode, Dani & Olivia go through the many outfits Taylor wore on stage during tour (including alterations and capes, she wore ~100 outfits!) to decide their favorite and least favorites for each era. They also talk fan favorites, iconic outfit moments, and their costume redesign concepts.
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Taylor once admitted to being lost in the labyrinth of her mind- but what exactly does that mean? In todayâs episode, Olivia & Dani continue the Mental Cages miniseries to break down âLabyrinthâ from âMidnights.â This song - which is a divisive song amongst the Swiftie fandom - has Taylor opening up about her anxiety concerning falling in love after everything she has been through. But, as with all Taylor Swift songs, there is more to the story than what we see on the surface! Join us as we tear back the layers of this synth-filled, vibey track.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Taylgate Takeovers has rescheduled all tour dates to 2026.
Letâs face it: we are all constantly on the hunt for the high we felt during The Eras Tour. The magic was felt in each city from the days leading up to a show all the way through walking out of the stadium. Lucky for us, there is someone actively working to recreate this magic- and sheâs sharing it with Swifties all across North America! Joining us today is Karla, CEO of âTaylgate Takeovers,â and she is on a mission - along with her esteemed team of event planners - to host weekend-long Taylor-themed festivals in honor of The Eras Tour. Join us as we talk to Karla about what Taylgate Takeovers is, why sheâs doing it, and why you might be interested in going when it comes to a city near you in 2026!
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Like Taylor, weâve spent the past 5+ months religiously following and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, our joy crumbled alongside KCâs offensive line at the Super Bowl this past Sunday. So letâs talk through our sorrows, chat about the season, and we humbly ask your forgiveness for our sadness.
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Since 2008, Taylor Swift has been considered a perennial Grammy threat in the music industry. But with 58 total Grammy nominations and 14 total wins, can she truly be considered a âGrammy Darling?â Your hosts are going back in time to dive into this question! This episode, recorded and released off the heels of the 67th Grammy Awards, has Dani & Olivia going over every single nomination - wins AND losses - Taylor Swift has ever received from The Recording Academy. Who won? Who did people think would win? Who âshouldâveâ won? Listen in to (tay)learn what weâve found!
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If you look up âwho is Taylor Swiftâs best friend?â, you will receive a handful of answers. One of those answers is stylist Ashley (Ash) Avignone. Way back in 2008, Taylor met Ashley through a famous mutual friend. Seventeen years later, and their friendship is still going strong! Tune into this installment of âThe Squadâ miniseries to hear all about the long-standing friendship between Taylor and Ashley. And trust usâŠif you donât recognize her name, you almost certainly know her face.
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Itâs time! After months of collecting YOUR hottest takes about The Eras Tour, your hosts are here to talk about them over alcoholic beverages. In todayâs return of the fan favorite âTipsy Swiftiesâ miniseries, guest host Rebecca guides Olivia & Dani through each hot take, and your girls have to drink if they agree! With over 150 submissions and countless drinks later, weâre proud to present todayâs fun (and undeniably controversial) episode. Grab your favorite drink and play along!
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From the outside looking in, becoming a Taylor Swift fan seems like an almost insurmountable challenge. With nearly two decades of lore and hundreds of songs in her discography, itâs no secret that the path to becoming a Swiftie can be daunting. Where should someone begin? In this episode, Dani & Olivia seek to help you answer that question! This âcrash courseâ was designed with potential Swifties in mind and acts as an overview of need-to-know information to catch anyone up and bring them into the world of Swiftiedom. To cap it off, your hosts give song recommendations by genre to help get you started in her music. Long time Taylisteners, send this episode to someone you want to see become a Swiftie!
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The Muses: Joe Jonas
The Muses: Taylor Lautner Part One AND Part Two
Taylor vs. Kimye aka The Rise of a Snake Part One AND Part Two
The Muses: John Mayer Part One AND Part Two
The Muses: Jake Gyllenhaal
The Muses: Conor Kennedy
The Muses: Harry Styles Part One AND Part Two AND Part Three AND Part Four
The Muses: Calvin Harris
The Muses: Tom Hiddleston
The Masters Controversy Part One AND Part Two
The Muses: Matty Healy Part One AND Part Two
Our Episode with Harvardâs Stephanie Burt
Taylorâs Political Evolution
Champagne Problems Song Analysis
Betty Song Analysis
August Song Analysis
The Archer Song Analysis
Out of the Woods Song Analysis
Delicate Song Analysis
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There is much debate about if Taylor Swiftâs 2024 topped her groundbreaking 2023. Today, your hosts return from their holiday break to tackle that question! In this episode, Olivia & Dani continue their yearly tradition of giving you a âTaylor Wrappedâ of sorts, talking through a timeline of Taylorâs highlight reel of 2024. Additionally, they top it off by recapping the accuracy of their 2024 predictions and cementing their 2025 predictions. So tell us- what is your biggest Taylor prediction for the new year?
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