Swiftly Poding Along

Sophie and Esther discuss Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince from the album Lover - a song following two parallel storylines of a fictional high-school romance, and Taylor Swift's relationship with the current political climate. Faking pageant smiles and running through rose thorns are a few examples of images she conjures in this song. Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

With special guest Jo, Sophie and Esther discuss 'I Think He Knows' from Taylor Swift's seventh album Lover. This entrancingly addictive song is not only a bop but also contains some beautifully intricate lyrics. Check us out on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Sophie and Esther discuss The Archer from the album Lover. This heartbreakingly beautiful song deserves the spot of Track 5 on the album. Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Tamara joins Esther and Sophie to talk about Track 4 from Lover: The Man. These three cover everything from incinerated parcels to implicit sexism to inexplicable releases.  Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Sophie and Esther discuss the title track of the album, Lover. They chat about the intricate details Taylor Swift uses in her songwriting to describe her adoration and love for... her lover. Although it is not only the song that is intricately detailed; everything from the music video to the remixes each weave a different story for the same love. Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Sophie and Esther are joined by two special guests - Stan and Macy of Outline! They talk about the second track from Lover (Cruel Summer), what it's like being a young musician and how some of these lyrics are just so confusing! Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong and Outline @outline.music

Esther and Sophie are back with a new season of Swiftly Poding Along where they look at Sophie's favourite album, Lover! I Forgot That You Existed (the first track on the album) is a delightfully savage way of moving on from the darkness of the reputation era, however, who is it about? Kanye or Calvin? Follow us @swiftlypodingalong

In the final episode of season 1, Esther and Sophie talk about track 13 from Fearless: Change. As this is Sophie's favourite song from the album, she talks about why it holds a place on her 'Get Psyched' playlist, and there is a dispute over the ranking! Although this is the last episode of Season 1, we will back soon with another season! Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

This week, special guest Millie joins Sophie and Esther to talk about The Best Day; Track 12 from Fearless by Taylor Swift. After delighting in the wholesome nature of this song, they take a trip down memory lane and chat about their experiences of the 1989 World Tour back in 2015 and what it's like to have grown up as a swiftie. Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong for more updates!

After a week off, Sophie and Esther are back with Esther's favourite song from Fearless: Forever and Always! They discuss the contrast of angst and sadness (original vs piano version) and the best sassy moments whilst recording in the same room for the first time ever!  Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Esther and Sophie are joined by special guest Lucy (the third Dracott sister). These three discuss the questionable yet accurate message of the song, why people need to stop hating on young celebrities and are joined by a rather annoying fly!  Check out Lucy's podcast The Emotional Health Podcast, Instagram: @emotionalhealthpodcast Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Sophie and Esther chat about Track 9 from Fearless, You're Not Sorry. They attempt to decode some more of Taylor Swift's cryptic Easter Eggs, Esther tries to describe an episode of CSI (a series she has never seen), and we get our weekly update on Sophie's thumb.  Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Esther and Sophie discuss Track 8 from Fearless: Tell Me Why! From toxic relationships to sarcasm, they discuss their favourite parts of the song, and their own struggles of the week (although not quite as severe as the narrator of the song!)

Esther and Sophie discuss the song Breathe (featuring Colbie Caillat), Track 7 from Fearless. With Hunger Games related champagne problems, these two talk about easter eggs for the next re-recorded album, and a different kind of heartbreak. Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Join Sophie, Esther and special guest Naomi as they chat about You Belong With Me, Track 6 from Fearless, Sophie's changed lyrics, and the rom-com feel of the music video. Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Sophie and Esther are back with Track 5 from Fearless: White Horse. Join them as they chat about Esther's mouldy fridge and feeling heartbreak from this song despite having never been through a breakup. Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Special guest Alex joins Esther and Sophie to chat about the fourth track from Fearless: Hey Stephen. United by short height and the desire to have rocks tossed at their window, these three answer the pressing question of this song: who is Stephen? Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Sophie and Esther are joined by the first guest Jamie! They chat about the third track on Fearless (Love Story), Sophie's made-up words, and why Taylor Swift is re-recording her albums (Mean Guy 1 and Mean Guy 2). Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

Sophie and Esther discuss the second song from Fearless (Fifteen), wellies, and how people need to stop hating on women for dating in their early 20s.  Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong

This week Sophie and Esther talk about 'Fearless', Vaseline problems and Esther's obsession with being driven places! Follow us on Instagram @swiftlypodingalong