Swift and Swigs with Sibs

Did this episode cause Rachel to cry tears of sadness or tears of joy? Yes. Sam excitedly got to describe his experience attending a Swiftie Brunch in Denver. It felt like the Eras tour all over again! Then he shares some riveting information he heard regarding the legal aspect of the trademark for "Reputation (Taylor's Version). This completely changes how we feel about the announcement for the upcoming album.This episode is all about moms! And though we both agree the song discussed is quite cheesey, Rachel makes it clear how special this song is to her. The cocktails were springy, floral, and inspired by our mom. The Gilmore Girls, Jimmy Buffet, and some guy named "Steve" all make an appearance in this cheesey, sentimental, and goofy episode.Happy Mother's Day!Check out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470b⁠⁠Share with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com.Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app!Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify!

Rachel dressed up for this episode and is totally in her "Miami Vice" era. Sam on the other hand NEEDS a vacation. Someone take us to Florida!!! We answer a fun lil' Taylor Swift-themed questionnaire, and boy was it difficult! Send us your answers to the questionnaire too! Our new shit segment brought in some classical music and some chill indie rock vibes. Sam chose the song Florida!!! to discuss this week because he thought they could use an escape from last week's sad song. And what an escape it was! Taylor and Florence both sing about wanting to escape their lives, their pasts, their relationships, etc, and go to a place like Florida, whether that's literal or metaphorical. We all have a Florida we like to escape to and forget about our lives back home. But for Taylor, what really is home anymore? Check out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470b⁠Share with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com.Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app!Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify!

Happy birthday to The Tortured Poets Department album! To celebrate, we begin this episode with a very fun challenge: Ranking every song off the entire TTPD + Anthology album! Sam felt self-counscious about his choices, Rachel reassured him that his opinions are valid, and together the sibs drank everytime they had the same song in the same spot! Turns out, Rachel and Sam both have the same #1 song. Can you guess which song it is? Then, the sibs delve into one of Rachel's most favorite Taylor Swift songs of all time. In fact, it's in her top 10! It's about time they tackle this one. But why did Taylor release this song AFTER the Midnights album came out. And was this the final straw for her relationship with Joe Alwyn, or just one fight that would later lead to the end of the relationship? Rachel cries and Sam tries to understand. Just FEEL something, babe! Check out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470b⁠Share with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com.Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app!Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify!

Even though this is Rachel's birthday episode, Sam finds a way to make it about him. Classic little brother move. How did it take us 112 episodes to finally break down one of our most favorite tracks from folklore? All we know is it was worth the wait. The spirit and lore and TWIST of it all for this song made this one of the more fun episodes we've discussed in a while. Of course, we couldn't just dive into the song right away. We had to spill some Taylor Tea.... Sam insists on going into yet another discussion about Reputation (Taylor's Version). Rachel seems to think TS12 is in the works, but Sam isn't so sure Taylor has enough inspiration to release that album yet. What do you all think? Our new shit brings Bon Iver and Billie Marten into the conversation. Sam is still on his month-long cleanse, so he brings a cocktail idea to pair with this song. Rachel, meanwhile, goes FULL IN. We reveal there's going to be a major twist in this song, but you have to wait until we get there to find out what it is (in the rare event you have no idea already). Rachel finds a way to connect Taylor's songwriting to her relationship with Joe Alwyn. Fine, we'll give it to her. Overall, we had a MARVELOUS time ruining everything this episode and we hope you enjoy!!!Check out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470bShare with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com.Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app!Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify!

The album closer to the standard edition of The Tortured Poets is one that hit us pretty hard, and evoked a lot of emotions in both of them! Needless to say, we were both very excited to get into this episode. But first! We chose to rank EVERY. SINGLE. TAYLOR. SWIFT. SONG. EVER!!!!! In this episode, we share with you our bottom songs and our top songs of the entire discography. Let us know if you'd like us to share our entire ranking with you! And click the link below to rank the songs yourselves! The spirit of the song Clara Bow was a topic we discussed in great length for this episode. Not only about the message this song evokes, but also why it was chosen as the album closer. Taylor shows off her brilliant story telling with this song, with quite a twist at the end that makes Sam get all choked up every time he hears it. Rank every Taylor Swift song here: https://jesseepinkman.tumblr.com/tswiftsongCheck out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470bShare with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com.Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app!Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify!

Rachel has some VERY EXCITING NEWS to share with us at the beginning of the episode. And it has nothing to do with Taylor Swift except it has EVERYTHING to do with Taylor Swift. Have so much fun on this next adventure Rachel! Sam reveals he ranked every single song off The Tortured Poets Department, and he's encouraged Rachel to do the same to share in a future episode. We share some podcast news and discuss our thoughts on Reputation Taylor's Version (because of course). Our new shit had us paying homage to some of our favorite indie artists! Then we break down the Swift of the week and pair some much needed cocktails to this great song off the Fearlesss Taylor's Version vault. Why is this song so confusing? And was Taylor Swift inspired by her 2021 relationship with Joe Alywn when she released this? Share with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com.Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app!Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify!Check out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470b

In this week's episode, we play some games!!! Any by games, we mean Buzzfeed quizzes for Swifties. Let's find out where we're going on vacation! But first, we had to discuss the iHeart Radio Music Awards! Is this the end of awards season? We both chose the same song to discuss for our "new shit" segment, and boy are we into it! The song we discuss this week was different than any other one we've done before. Taylor was inspired to write this song not based on events she's experienced in her own life (maybe?), but rather from reading the Hunger Games book. Sam almost falls asleep from his cocktail, and Rachel took a morbid route with hers. There aren't too many lyrics to discuss with this one, but the sounds we hear are beautiful and haunting. Check out our "new shit" playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=229cac481f6144c8Have thoughts on today's episode? Have a cocktail idea you'd like us to try? Is there a Taylor song you'd like us to discuss next? Email us at swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com letting us know!

Boy oh boy, we're breaking into another favorite episode. And this one shines like a brand new toy! Somehow Eminem enters the chat, and Sam definitely did not invite him. New shit!! Lizzo!! And her being the confident queen that she is!! Role Model!! Sam feels like a Gen Z for loving this new artist he's discovered! Tapping into the episode, we can't help but connect this Tortured Poets Department song to the iconic film Toy Story. Is Sam's favorite movie also Taylor's favorite movie? Probably not. We discuss which boy Taylor claims is always breaking his favorite toys, and why the metaphor of Taylor being a "sick army doll" is so important. Please let us know your thoughts on this episode and if there's anything we've missed!New Shit playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=e76b775b19a747d8Have a cocktail idea you'd like us to try? Is there a Taylor song you'd like us to discuss next? Email us at swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com letting us know!

We're getting excited for an upcoming potential Taylor Swift appearance at the iHeart Radio Music Awards! Sam is adamant that he won't be clowning for anything, but that doesn't mean we both won't be watching with anticipation! The episode goes off on a bit of a tangent about Taylor's style and who exactly is behind her fashion choices. Then we discuss Travis Kelce's potential retirement and what that may look like for us Swifties. Our New Shit segment had us both talking about the same album and artist: Lady Gaga and Mayhem! We both love this album so much and discuss our favorites from it. The song of the week has us praising and applauding Taylor for her genius! But, naturally, we dig a little deeper to reveal our theories on how this song is more than just being cheeky and revealing. Taylor Swift is a mastermind by hiding her anxious feelings about the unravelling of her relationship with Joe Alwyn. Let us know what you think about our thoughts! Check out our new shit playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=7dbca56387044182

Rachel has deemed this the "wackiest" episode ever, and she's not wrong. We hop around from topic to topic, with no particular order connecting them. We waste no time and get right into our "new shit," with Sam acknowledging he made a mistake by forgetting to mention Lady Gaga's upcoming album! The song of the week had us scratching our heads. What exactly is the spirit of I Think He Knows? We land on it having to do with confidence, whether that's confidence by Taylor or confidence by the subject of the song. Either way, we have a blast as always and we hope you, Swiggies, might be able to enlighten us. We just know there's a deeper meaning to this song than what appears on the surface. Check out our "new shit" playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=a3fa52ab368c49dfAnd don't forget to leave us a review on Apple podcasts for a special shoutout in next week's episode!

We're not blushing.....YOU'RE blushing. Okay, so we're blushing a little bit. But this song just goes there! So, naturally, we do too. Maybe it's a little weird for two sibs to be talking about self love, but Taylor doesn't shy away from it so why should we? This song is SO much more than that, however. And we explore it all. But first, we discuss an upcoming plan for some future special episodes on our podcast. If you have any thoughts on previous episodes that you'd like to share with us, please email swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com or leave a comment under an episode on Spotify. We want to compile your thoughts and give you a special shoutout in a future episode!

This is one juicy episode! We start by exchanging Taylor Swift-themed food puns and scavenger hunt ideas. And although hilarious, Tay Tay, we're begging you, give us something to discuss! We both blow eachother's minds when we discuss our new shit. Sam gives a special shoutout, and Rachel waffles before finally settling on the new shit she was meant to discuss. Dolly Parton meets modern pop? Hell yeah! The cocktails come into play and Sam gets angry at Rachel for stealing his title. Which title is that? You'll have to listen to find out, but let's just say it has everything to do with a certain Bad Blood Eras Tour performance. Speaking of Bad Blood, the spirit is deep with this song. The lore behind this massive hit takes a while to dissect. And although we both agree the lyrics aren't particularly strong, the meaning and power behind this song signifies a massive success for Taylor. Sam loves it, Rachel feels meh. But that's what makes this smash hit song so fun!

Happy Valentine's Day! We hope this episode brings you life, laughter, and love. Taylor certainly brings those things with the song "Today Was A Fairytale." We discuss that song in its entirety, and we drink some bubbly and princessy cocktails, but not before discussing in length ALL the details of the past week. The Grammy's were a huge highlight of our year so far. And the Superbowl, although the game was quite boring, brought lots of discussion in the form of Taylor's appearance and Kendrick Lamar's performance. Speaking of Kendrick, we're both in our rap era right now as we discuss two rap artists in the "New Shit" segment. Then we get into our cocktails and discuss the song, however this song must be discussed in its context with the film Taylor made her acting debut in: "Valentine's Day." Cringey? Yes. Induldgent? You better believe.

Episode 2 of Season 3 and we are trucking along with all new guest stars. This week, we are so happy to have Sarah Langan join us for her choice of "So Long, London!" Sarah and Sam have been friends for a few years and have bonded over Taylor Swift many times over cocktails. What better guest to have on a podcast about Taylor Swift and cocktails? We take time to hear Sarah's Swiftie story and why "So Long, London" was Sarah's #1 song on Spotify last year. Thank you, Sarah (and Taylor), for sharing your vulnerabilities and speaking about the importance of recognizing your own strength within a struggling relationship. Taylor cuts deep with her lyrics in this song, and we are gratefeul she chose to share these intimate details about the downfall of her long-term relationship with Joe Alwyn. Another Track 5 in the books....what do you all think about this one? Be sure to leave your comments if listening on Spotify, or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! You can check out our "New Shit" playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=a550d0a1072a479d

We are back after a 6-week break and we are now entering season 3! Surprisingly, there wasn't too much Taylor content to catch up on, except for more potential Reputation TV clowning. Sam swears he's done clowning...but what exactly is the internet saying? And why has Taylor removed that album from her Spotify? As we approach the Grammy's, it's important we discuss new artists and songs that we are excited about. Be sure to tune into our "new shit" playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=ee26a0c247fd45c5 We start to break down the song of the week, and we both agree that it's one of Taylor's BEST album closers of all time. Or is it the best album closer? Sam has thoughts on that. We both feel sad but uplifted when listening to this song. It's clear Taylor has been damaged from previous relationships, but nonetheless she remains positive and hopeful. We agree that it doesn't matter who Taylor is going on a date with, but rather, it's how she approaches it. And we're so proud of her. Please join us for season 3 as we introduce new guests, new traditions, and new songs, surely.

100! Episodes! Can you believe it? Sam brought the noisemakers and decorations, Rachel brought the groans that accompany it. Just kidding.....we're both so incredibly proud of this podcast and we want to say a special THANK YOU to everyone for tuning in week after week. This podcast would never have reached 100 episodes if it weren't for you...so thank you! Of course, we had to choose *the* best song to discuss for this momentuous occasion. Rachel confesses All Too Well (10) is her most favorite Taylor Swift song - actually....her most favorite song by any artist! Sam gets emotional over the realization that they're ACTUALLY breaking down the most important and iconic song in Taylor's catalog. Cocktails were a'plenty. Sam couldn't come up with just one cocktail, so he created FOUR, which slowly get revealed throughout the lyrical analysis. Rachel matches him and comes up with all new cocktails on the spot! She's in her red wine era. This is the longest episode we've ever released, but we hope you understand the importance this song has on us as Swifties and as podcast hosts. Please let us know your thoughts on today's episode by leaving a comment on Spotify or a written review over on Apple Podcasts. We will be taking a month-long break and we look forward to returning (and beginning again).

Well, the Eras Tour is over and Taylor has left us nearly speechless. In part because we are forever in awe over how special the Eras Tour was, in other part because we are deeply shocked and surprised that Vancouver was the most regular weekend ever. Sam isn't mad that Taylor didn't announce anything, he's just upset that she knowingly led us to believe we should clown for something. Either way, we spend a good portion of this episode discussing our thoughts on what it means now that the Eras Tour has ended. Then, we dive into our Spotify Wrapped, even though nobody asked for it. Sam takes a moment to thank all of you Swiggies who have been tuning in and helping us grow this podcast over the past year....THANK YOU! The New Shit segment brings Rachel back to her nonsensical Christmas vibes, and Sam gives a classic Taylor Swift song a spin. Then the laughs begin as we delve into a song originally written and released in 2007. The lyrics are funny, confusing, and joy-filled. Although we make slight fun of Taylor, it's all from love. Cheers to the birthday boy and cheers to the birthday girl! Check out our New Shit playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=b57325556f9445ab

Turns out we're not okay with the Eras Tour coming to an end….but wouldn't you know, Sam got his hands on the exclusive Eras Tour Book and you better believe we dive into it! And then we tap into the ultimate Taylor-On-Tour song! How are we crying already?! The way she took the meaning of this song from her band to her producer to us…the fans…! Wow, we are beyond words. Yet we still manage to pair some delicious cocktails and find the depth behind these meaningful lyrics. Now how do you beat the mashup she's already performed?! Tune in to find out!Check out our "new shit" playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=c84a16a7482d4164

This episode begins with a very sad Sam. We discuss the ending of the Eras Tour and how it's finally hitting us! What is Taylor planning for the Vancouver shows? What does her countdown mean? Rachel gets into the holiday spirit with her new shit this week. What a crazy Swiftie universe we live in where Jason Kelce and Stevie Nicks are recording songs together! The song we discuss today was so much fun getting into! The cocktails were side car and mai tai inspired. Is Taylor singing about her own life? Is she using fictional narrative to reflect her own personal journey as a “bolter?” Let us know your thoughts in the comments!Check out our new shit playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=69bc5fdfeb8a47f4

Ooooooo we did it! I think we did it! We succesfully got through our second of TWO back-to-back episode recordings. Rachel tells a story of her Taylor Swift trivia performance. It wasn't very redemptive. And Sam forgets all about the significance of olives in his Olive Garden cocktail! Speaking of Olive Garden, we go on quite a tangent about why Taylor chose Olive Garden as the restaurant feature of track 6 off Evermore. Rachel has a deep theory that Este and Taylor (narrator) are the same person in this song. "Hear me out," she begs. We're listening, Rachel. This song was so fun to break down and sip cocktails to. We hope you've got one in your hand as you tune in! Check out our "new shit" playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=2ffe87e075a543f1

It's starting to get chilly over here at Swift and Swigs. Taylor's first ever vulnerable track 5 had us swigging and swifting over young Taylor's song-writing, and the questionable boys she fell for. But first, we react on-air to the Grammy nominations!!! Some of the nominees did not surprise us. Others certainly did! We are so excited to continue talking about the upcoming Grammys in future episodes leading to the big night on 2/2/25. The "new shit" was actually a grammy nominee and a recurring band that we love to discuss on this podcast! Sam took the easy route with his cocktail, and Rachel took an autumnal and very cold route with hers. Then we start to break down the song that made Taylor so frustrated during her teenaged years. We learn what Taylor valued in a relationship back then and we compare it to her songwriting themes of current songs. The mashup options seemed almost endless for this one! Check out our playlist featuring all the "new shit" we discuss: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=17f366128a344ec8

Check out our playlist for all the new shit we've discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=bcc7f5c0f0734232 We're back for another TTPD song, and a fan favorite at that! Before discussing track 4 off of Taylor's latest album, the sibs tackle a popular theory: Debutation! Is Taylor going to release Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) and Reputation (Taylor's Version) at the same time? What are her latest outfits and surprise song choices telling us? Both sibs bring forth the same artist for the "new shit" category. Don't forget you can find our playlist of every song discussed under the new shit segment at the link above! Finally we get to discuss this amazing song that has us both staring at the sky and waving for the metaphorical UFO to beam us up into this soundscape. Jack Antonoff worked miracles with the production for this song and we waste no time discussing our thoughts on it. Taylor was very revealing in this song to her fans, and she certainly calls us out! Is it sad? Yes. Do we want to twerk? Absolutely. "Fuck it I was in love"... with this song!

New playlist of all the "new shit" we've ever discussed on the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=124e27a4921a46cb We were so excited to get into another Red song for this episode! But first, we discuss all the excitement of the New Orleans Eras Tour! Including the lengths that Sam went to in order for Rachel to experience the Sabrina Carpenter moment on stage. We also discuss the difficulty that is staying up late, especially for the final show of the Eras Tour in Vancouver. Sam finally secured his ticket to see Coldplay and Aunt Trish (famous Swiggie) gets a special shoutout. The new shit is James Bay (new to Rachel) and Niceboy Ed. We've also FINALLY compiled an entire playlist with every song we've ever mentioned on our "new shit" segment. We will be updating that playlist weekly along with the release of every podcast episode. The cocktails were warm and spiced (ground spices, to be exact). The discussion of the song had us debating the "ooo-ay's" of it all. Sam fathoms what the equivalent of girls spinning in brand new dresses is to men. The movie 10 Things I Hate About You makes yet another apperance. And of course, the significance of the song "Holy Ground" is discussed in full.

In this week's episode, we revisit Taylor's sophomore album, Fearless! But first, we discuss the new Eras Tour Book and the changes our girl Taylor has recently made to the eras tour after her stint in Miami. And also what we expect re: Reputation Taylor's Version and the final day of the show in Vancouver. Gracie Abrams and Bon Iver are mentioned in our "new shit" segment. The song of the week tells a "breakup story" that's quite different from anything we've really heard before. Rachel explains to Sam the Gilmore Girls crossover and we both make connections from this song to various rom-coms. Also, can Taylor apply this song to her current relationship with Travis Kelce? Or do we think she can apply this song to the ending of her relationship with Joe Alwyn? She just wants to feel something!

Well, well, well. Taylor Swift, you have EVERY reason to be mad in this song. We hear you and we empathize with you! But first, we discuss our thoughts on the upcoming leg of the Eras Tour. Will the setlist change? Songs added/removed? Are we clowning for Reputation Taylor's Version? We inch ever closer to our 100th episode and we drop a little hint that something exciting will happen. We bring more mocktail energy this episode before we dig into this powerful TTPD song. Rachel connects Taylor's experience to that of Chappel Roan and Britney Spears. Sam analyzes his relationship with Taylor Swift and why he loves her so much. Is it our responsibilty as fans to stand up to her? We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it!

Sam was feeling nostalgic after coming off the 89th episode, so he chose a song that documents Taylor's struggles throughout her life! The episode begins with acknowledging that we're still in a quiet Taylor era, but at least we got some glitter freckles out of her recent appearance at the Chiefs game! Stevie Nicks enters the chat and so does Coldplay, as we discuss the new shit we've been listening to. Sam reveals he's taking part in “Sober October,” so mocktails are the name of the game moving forward with the next few episodes. We breakdown the spirit, musical mixology, and Taylor with a Twist for this iconic track 5. Let us know your thoughts on this song and what Taylor is trying to convey with this EPIC bridge!

It's our 89th episode, and that means we HAD to commemorate the occasion with a song from 1989 (Taylor's Version)!

Another quiet week in the Taylor Swift world means the intro to our podcast is now a game show! We try to play a Taylor Swift game and, although we got the end point of it all, it definitely took us a while and a lot of laughts to get there. The new shit is inspired by Beyonce and our familial connection we share with an incredible artist who's worked with her! Then we get into the cocktails which lean heavy into the puns. The song we discuss is one the most ICONIC off of TTPD and, although Taylor's been broken hearted for a lot of her life, this song serves as a reminder that she CAN do it. What is "it?" It's perfoming on the Eras Tour and being the icon that she is, of course!

Well, the day has finally come for the sibs to tackle a song that they collectively DO NOT enjoy. In fact, Sam goes so far as to say this is his "least favorite" Taylor Swift song of all time. Does that stop us from having a good time? Absolutely not! The Taylor Tea discussed goes into detail about what Taylor and Travis were doing (and drinking...easter egg) at the US Open. And Taylor's encouragement to research and vote in the upcoming election was inspiring and genius. Does anyone know what Taylor's IQ is? It certainly wasn't high when she wrote this song.....

This episode was recorded in our cabin purchased by our Grandmother, so what better song to choose than "marjorie!" Though it was emotional for both of us, we felt so satisfied getting to share stories of our grandmothers as we discuss the song where Taylor reflects on her own grandmother, Marjorie. The cocktails were inspired by our Granny and Grandma, and the sounds of our family cabin provided a nice backdrop. Call your grandma and tell her you love her!

Don't you worry folks, this is NOT a sad episode. In fact, it starts out rather happy and gave us an opportunity to catch up on the things that we've been wanting to discuss before Taylor rudely interrupted us with her Eras Tour performances. Rachel has an idea for Taylor to create a docu-series about the Eras Tour. Sam ties in several Creed moments that we're pretty sure only we will enjoy. We get into our "New Shit" segment with a podcast first: a podcast! Then we introduce this episode's song and pair surprisingly delicious cocktails to it. The music behind Sad, Beautiful, Tragic is simple and, well, beautiful. We break down the lyrics and debate who the song could be about. Julia Stiles somehow makes her first appearance in this episode, which confused us because her name is literally a Taylor Swift song. Coincidence? Tune in to hear it all go down!

​The moment has finally arrived for us to discuss Sam's favorite song off TTPD!! Or should we say….Sage's favorite song?! Taylor has broken her silence about Vienna and given us behind the scenes clips from the Eras Tour! Is this just a teaser, or will there be more footage and a potential documentary? Rachel thinks she shares the same “new shit” with her brother this week, but Sam shocks her with a new artist (yet also an Eras Tour opener like Sabrina). The cocktails were funny and a bit rogue, but so delicious and fun. Sam can barely keep it together talking about the music behind his favorite song. And Rachel loves the confidence that Taylor evokes through these lyrics. She might sound a bit crazy at times, but Taylor's sexy energy shines more than anything else in this iconic song.

We're back with another episode on The Tortured Poets Department! The episode starts off uniquely with us both live reacting to the surprise songs of the Eras Tour in London night 7! We process what we hear and develop some theories over Taylor's upcoming plans to release (or not release) an upcoming album. Rachel cries. Then we dive into our new shit and discuss the same album, different songs. Post Malone is really doing something with his new country album! The song of the week inspired us both to make cocktails following the same exact approach, but we didn't make the same drink. Then we get into the spirit, the musical mixology, and the Taylor with a twist for this incredible song that we are both obsessed with.

Hey Swiggies, what if we told you we're back?!!! After our three week break, we couldn't think of a better song to continue our summer of Taylor, cocktails, and podcasting. The song “seven” is one that invoked lots of discussion, but not before we dove into ALL the Taylor Tea we've been wanting to catch up on over the past few weeks. We share our thoughts on Vienna, London, and Taylor's questionable fashion sense. Then we dive into the new music we've been listening to as of late. Pop boy fall is around the corner, y'all! Once we delve into the summery cocktails this song inspired us to make, we break down the iconic folklore track one musical beat and lyric at a time. With connections to the book Secret Garden, this song tells a story truly inspiring to Taylor. But why did she write this song when she did? Tune in to find out all our thoughts! Hey….please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts if you could. Love you, Swiggies!

This is a rerun from June 9, 2023.... Sam and Rachel don't waste a lot of time on Taylor Tea in the beginning of this episode as they are excited to get into the lyrics of the latest streaming release of a Midnights track from the Till Dawn Edition, “Hits Different.” They both admit to first washing their hands of this song when it came out because they thought that if it was right to listen to then Taylor would have released it right away on streaming. But after careful listen they know now nothing has ever made them so wrong because, to put it blunt, this song just hits different. They try to make sense of the argumentative, antithetical dream girl that are the lyrics in this song as it sounds like a bop but the lyrics are catastrophic blues. But that bridge? Well it can just take them awayyyyyyyyyyy!

This is a rerun from May 5, 2023.... If the Fearless era is your favorite era, then the podcast episode you've been looking for has been here the whole time, or at least it's here now. Sam and Rachel discuss the fan favorite “You Belong With Me.” After passing notes back and forth about Era's Tour Secret Songs, they discuss the influence of this song in main stream pop. Sam and Rachel will make you laugh when you know you're ‘bout to cry with their conversation, particularly the nuance of the music video.

This is a rerun from April 20, 2023.... After 3 weeks apart from podcasting, Sam and Rachel discover there's a lot going on at the moment in the Swift world, so they devote an entire episode to Taylor Tea Time! And at tea time everybody agrees you need to swig on tea....tea cocktails to be precise. The conversation bounces from surprise songs to Swiftie tests to Swift related artists to follow. Sam also introduces a drinking game to play during the Reputation tour show if you want to throw your own party. Then the sibs finally get to the biggest Tea of all when they discuss the rumors flying about Taylor and Joe. We all thought it was gonna be forever but it appears the relationship is going down in flames. And while the sibs don't want to talk their talk and go viral, they decide to get it off their chest so they can get it off their desk before moving on to next week's regular Swift & Swig of the week.

We start this episode off by going on a tangent about friendship bracelets and how we would reimagine the Eras Tour! Rachel has come to terms with the fact that she will (most likely) not be attending the Eras Tour again, but we come to terms with that by realizing that Taylor will certainly be going on tour again in the future. New shit is discussed and we go Norwegian and country with our musical choices. Then we finally get to talking about a mutual FAVORITE Taylor Swift song. Although You Are In Love doesn't give immediate summer vibes, the simplicity behind it is comforting and soothing for any time of year. From the story behind how the song was written to the musical production and the simplistic detailed lyrics, together we swoon over this deluxe 1989 track. At the end of the episode we make a bittersweet announcement. Don't worry, we'll be back in a few weeks!!!

Okay, say what you want about this song....it's just so silly at its core and it's honestly a whole lot of fun! That said, we certainly don't shy away from offering our fair share of criticism on the lead single off Taylor's Lover album. Sam shares a traumatic experience that he associates with "Me!". Rachel brings up the subject the song might be directed towards. Together, we discuss the puzzling fact that a male vocalist was chosen as a featured artist. Oh! And WHY was the iconic "SPELLING IS FUN" line removed?! Speaking of, Sam had a lot of fun with his cocktail this week, and Rachel dedicated her cocktail to her younger brother. Happy birthday, btw. All in all, this song, and subsequently this episode, are so much fun to discuss. We promise that you'll never find a podcast like us!

This is one hilarious and slightly unhinged episode! Sam finally admits he has been having recurring dreams of Taylor Swift and he's acutally sooo funny in his dreams. Rachel has an admission of her own: she claims to love Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks, yet doesn't know how to pronounce any of their songs. A fraud yet again. Why does Sam continue to bring up Justin Timberlake on this podcast? The "new shit" discussed ranges from anti-mainstream to mega-mainstream. Then we introduce a VERY special guest to the episode. Though his cameo is short, Elliott introduces the song of the week and why he selected it for his mom and uncle to discuss. He even brought his own cocktail! The sibs' cocktails are fun, although they had to dig dip for lyrical inspiration. The spirit, musical mixology, and Taylor with a twist are all broken down. Is Taylor singing about her bodyguard? Or is this another song about Al from "Al City?" Tune in to find out!

With the first leg of the London Eras Tour behind them, the sibs have lots to discuss for the opening of this episode today. Travvy on stage! Paul McCartney! The Royal Family pictured with Prince William! Gracie Abrams! Hayley Williams! Wow....and that's all covered before the cocktails even enter the chat! The song for this episode is sweet, simple, fun, and inspired. Enjoy the best thing that's ever been yours! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message

This episode has us RUNNING WITH OUR DRESSES UNBUTTONED because it is SO GOOD! Sam spends the first part of the episode telling Rachel about his experience at the Eras Tour in Scotland. Wild boy, wild Joy!! The sibs then talk about "new shit" they're listening to. Please, please, please stick with us....we've got quite an epic Tortured Poets song to discuss. The cocktails were inspired by Sarahs and Hannahs and running with our dresses unbuttoned. Rachel gives us the spirit, Sam delves into the music, and together the sibs obsess over some of the best songwriting of Taylor's career. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message

The sibs are together again!!! We finally got together after many months apart to record an episode in person, share cocktails, and discuss our love for Taylor. The episode was recorded early in the morning, but that didn't stop us from sipping on some "Daylight" inspired cocktails! Sam has an unpopular opinion on this song that might get him cancelled. Rachel doesn't agree but allows her little brother to "get it off his chest." We had so much fun with this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message

Hello Mr. Perfectly Fine listeners of this podcast! Settle in as we start this episode off with a promised discussion of the rap battle between Kendrick and Drake. It's Taylor-related, after all! Both of us unplannedly deviate away from "Pop Girl Spring" and choose two male singers for our New Shit segment. We dive into the Swift of the week, a Fearless (Taylor's Version) vault track that is most certainly not *not* a bop. The song is fun, witty, and a wee bit angry. A classic formula that makes for the perfect Taylor Swift song! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message

This week's song choice was recommended to us by a loyal listener...thanks Courtney! And what a great song choice it is. The episode begins with us attempting to summarize our entire 10-minute conversation that never got recorded. There's talk of Rep TV and Debut TV and our theories on when that will happen. We discuss incredible siblings during our new shit segment. And lastly, we get into the emotional depth of Nothing New, the significance behind Taylor being 22 when she wrote it, and why she opted to have a featured artist on this song. Swiggies: will you still want us when we're nothing new? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message

This episode starts with Sam sharing some VERY EXCITING NEWS!!!! Let's just say there might be some Scotch whiskey making an appearance in some future cocktails... The song Fortnight is a heavy hitter and probably the most in depth the sibs have ever gone when discussing the spirit of a song. The opening track on Taylor's new album tells quite an interesting story that isn't all that clear. The music video is discussed in length and is absolutely recommended to further understand the message of this song. We end the episode with a recommendation for next week's song. Keep the recommendations coming, Swiggies! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded BEFORE The Tortured Poets Department was released. The outro was edited AFTER TTPD was released....we promise we're not trying to make it super confusing for everyone. This episode is GORGEOUS *ding* in all the ways. Rachel and Sam choose the same artist for their new shit. Sam struggles through sleep deprivation and pours himself a simple cocktail to cope. Did someone say Max Martin and Shellback? The laughs are plenty in this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message

We had LOTS to talk about in this episode, all before we even got to the song of the week! From the Met Gala, to Charlie Puth, to the 1975, to Gracie Abrams, and of course to the Eras Tour setlist which we are predicting will certainly change for the upcoming show in Paris. Speaking of Paris, we LOVE this song! What a welcome love bop during an otherwise down moment of the whole Midnights album. But wait....is it actually a song about the love that we think it is? Maybe the song is actually terribly heartbreaking in disguise? Oh here we go again...! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message

Rachel and Sam are FRESH out the slammer that is Taylor's new album. What can they say....they've been imprisoned by it ever since its release! Never the less, they still have some "new shit" to share, although it's not a far cry from TTPD. Excited to add a new album into the list of songs they discuss on this podcast, the sibs are completely captivated by Fresh Out The Slammer and the tea that it spills on Taylor's emotional affair with Matty Healy. The spirit, the musical mixology, and the Taylor twist are discussed in depth, all while Rachel and Sam sip on some delicious western- and slammer-themed cocktails! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message

Part 2 of our Tortured Poets Department reaction is here! In this episode, we discuss the second half of the album, AKA "The Anthology." Many thoughts, many obsessions, and many tears were shared during this discussion. And we're STILL processing! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message

This episode is Part 1 (of 2??? Maybe more??). While we both agree there is still a lot to process about Taylor's brand new album, we still wanted to get together and share our initial thoughts and reactions. Discussing everything from the sound of the album to the theme and subject matter....there's a lot to unpack here! Part 1 explores the first 15 songs and overall thoughts of the album. Part 2 will be The Anthology, aka the DOUBLE ALBUM! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swift-and-swigs-with-sibs/message