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Episode Description:Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins James for a From the Archive conversation about basketball, identity, mentorship, faith, writing, civil rights, and his book Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court.The episode begins with basketball. James asks Kareem how the game has changed since his playing days, and Kareem explains the shift toward the three-point shot, the rule changes around physical defense, and the way modern spacing has altered how teams score.But the conversation quickly becomes deeper than basketball.James sees Becoming Kareem as a book about the search for identity. Kareem agrees, explaining that Black Americans have often had identities imposed on them—first through slavery, then through Jim Crow, then through the lingering assumptions and limitations of American racism. His own journey required rejecting those imposed definitions and building an identity he could be proud of.Kareem emphasizes the importance of mentors. Some were direct mentors, like John Wooden and Bruce Lee. Others were cultural or intellectual mentors, like Malcolm X. Together, they helped him understand not only how to succeed, but how to think about who he wanted to become.The central advice Kareem gives young people is simple: knowledge is power. Learn what your future could be. Seek out what motivates you. Do not let someone else define your path. Every person has a unique spark, and the work is to discover where that spark leads.James and Kareem also talk about fundamentals. Kareem remembers John Wooden expecting him to graduate and teaching his players the smallest details of preparation, including how to put on their socks. The lesson is that success depends on doing the basic things correctly before the glamorous work begins.The conversation then turns to Kareem's life as a writer. James asks about the challenge of moving from basketball into Sherlock Holmes fiction. Kareem explains that writing Mycroft Holmes required serious preparation: understanding Victorian England, Arthur Conan Doyle's canon, and the possibilities hidden inside Mycroft's brief appearances.Kareem also reflects on Islam, his conversion, and the way faith gave him a moral anchor. He talks about being raised Catholic, studying Islam, reading The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and finding a belief system that helped him understand right and wrong.Near the end, James asks about Kareem's seriousness in photos and the HBO documentary Kareem: Minority of One. Kareem explains that his height made him visible everywhere he went, and that constant scrutiny made him more guarded than someone who could disappear into a crowd.The episode closes with the idea that everyone is, in some way, a minority of one. Every person has to figure out their own path, and often that path is not the one their parents followed. Kareem's story is about basketball, but it is also about becoming a whole person.Editorial Note:This is a From the Archive episode. References to Kareem's career scoring record, the state of the NBA, Becoming Kareem, and his then-current writing projects reflect the original recording period.Since this conversation was recorded, LeBron James has surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time leading scorer. The conversation remains historically valuable because it captures Kareem reflecting on his record, his era, and his evolution before that milestone changed.What You'll Learn:How Kareem thinks basketball changed after his era.Why the three-point shot transformed modern NBA strategy.Why Becoming Kareem is ultimately a book about identity.How imposed identity shaped Kareem's experience as a Black American.Why knowledge is power in the search for a future.How mentors helped Kareem understand who he was and who he wanted to become.What John Wooden taught him about education, discipline, and preparation.Why fundamentals matter before talent can fully express itself.How the lesson of “putting on your socks” applies far beyond basketball.Why Bruce Lee's “one kick 10,000 times” idea connects to the skyhook.How Kareem approached writing Sherlock Holmes fiction through Mycroft.Why religion became part of Kareem's search for identity.How Islam gave him a moral anchor.Why constant public scrutiny made him more guarded.Why competitive fire separates great athletes from talented ones who do not fully develop.Why every generation has to find its own path.Timestamped Chapters:[02:38] How Basketball ChangedKareem explains how the three-point shot, rule changes, and less physical defense changed the modern NBA.[04:14] Beyond BasketballJames introduces Becoming Kareem and frames Kareem's life as a continuing search for identity.[05:44] Rejecting an Imposed IdentityKareem explains how Black Americans have had identities imposed on them and why his journey required building one he could be proud of.[07:03] Mentors and the Making of a SelfJames points to Coach Wooden, Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Wilt Chamberlain, Malcolm X, and other influences who shaped Kareem's identity.[08:17] Knowledge Is PowerKareem says young people should seek knowledge, understand what motivates them, and choose a path instead of accepting one imposed by others.[09:57] Education, UCLA, and CommunityKareem explains why earning a college degree mattered to him personally and to his community.[11:12] Finding Your Path in AmericaKareem talks about the many ways to become successful and the need to figure out what you want to pursue.[12:12] Fundamental PreparationKareem explains why every field requires fundamentals, whether basketball, chemistry, law, or any other discipline.[13:05] John Wooden and the Socks LessonJames and Kareem discuss Wooden teaching players how to put on socks and why small details determine whether bigger work can happen.[14:26] The Skyhook and 10,000 KicksJames connects Bruce Lee's practice philosophy to Kareem's skyhook and the discipline of repeating one skill until it becomes mastery.[15:46] Becoming a Sherlock Holmes WriterKareem explains the challenge of entering a new creative field and writing about Mycroft Holmes.[17:02] Finding the Blank Space in MycroftJames notes that Kareem built a story from Arthur Conan Doyle's brief suggestion that Mycroft was, at times, the British government.[17:39] Religion and IdentityKareem explains how his Catholic upbringing, interest in monotheism, African history, and The Autobiography of Malcolm X led him toward Islam.[18:49] A Moral AnchorKareem says Islam helped him clarify his belief system and understand right and wrong.[20:06] A Minority of OneJames asks why Kareem often appeared so serious in photos, and Kareem explains the effect of lifelong scrutiny.[21:31] What Coach Wooden Still Teaches HimKareem reflects on Wooden's example, expectations, and belief that effort in academics and athletics was worthwhile.[22:47] Talent, Skill, and Competitive FireKareem says competitive fire often separates championship athletes from talented players who never fully make it.[24:35] Civil Rights and Speaking Up YoungJames asks about the Cleveland Summit, Muhammad Ali, and Kareem's early role in civil-rights conversations.[25:54] Everyone Is a Minority of OneJames and Kareem return to the question of identity and the need for each generation to define its own path.Additional Resources:Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Official WebsiteBecoming Kareem — Hachette Book GroupMycroft Holmes Series — Penguin Random HouseKareem Abdul-Jabbar — Simon & Schuster Author PageWe All Want to Change the World — Penguin Random HouseGame of Death — Janus FilmsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once the panic settles after a breakup, the rumination stops, and you learn how to handle setbacks with self-compassion, a quiet, disorienting realization often surfaces: "I don't know who I am when I'm not managing a relationship or recovering from one." In this episode, we execute The Identity Recode. Learn how to navigate the "identity void" that appears after a long-term connection ends, examine how each Default Emotional Operating System (Anxious DEOS, Dismissive-Avoidant DEOS, and Fearful-Avoidant DEOS) reacts to the empty space, and use our Thought Exploration and Override framework to stop forcing answers and start discovering what actually brings you peace. Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery? Stop waiting for "time" to heal you and start your journey back to happy with a personalized roadmap. I am now accepting a limited number of 1:1 coaching clients. Let's turn your heartbreak into a catalyst for your greatest transformation. Claim your Free 30-Minute Strategy Call here: https://www.angieday.com/join/ Discover your Unique Breakup Style (Diagnose Your DEOS): This is a crucial first step to taking back your power. Your emotional reactions are driven by a subconscious operating system (your attachment style). By identifying your DEOS, you gain a clear blueprint for your behavior. This transforms your healing from a frustrating, chaotic storm into a strategic, predictable, and conquerable process. Take the quiz here: https://www.angieday.com/free-quiz/ Connect with Angie: If you or someone you love is struggling after a breakup or divorce and you'd like professional support to navigate the aftermath, I'm here to help. Email me at: angie@contactangieday.com Leave a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheBacktoHappyPodcas

Helen and Gavin chat about Weezer Gold, The Beast in Me, It Ends, and The Dog Stars, and it's Week 58 of the list of Grammy Record of the Year Winners from 2015, which will be picked from Really Love by D'Angelo & The Vanguard, Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran, Blank Space by Taylor Swift, and Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd. Support the show by buying us a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/thelistoflists

As Lil Sauce sleeps, we sneak into his dreams and the history of Isla Numus to discover not only how Blankspace came to be the secret police organization it was, but also how Lil Sauce, and his old friend McGriddle, got involved in it. Discover, not only the secrets behind Blankspace, but how their stories also interconnected with some of the other plotlines we've begun to see unfold in this special bonus episode of Criminals of Isla Numus! King - Taj Bricknell – CCC Bartuvius - Kyle Lambke Marleen - LilithLuvsYa - LinkTree Captain Berthold - Derek Marr - CCC | Bluesky | YouTube | Instagram Chief (Of Blankspace) - Derek Marr - CCC | Bluesky | YouTube | Instagram Silversong - Mikki Baylon – Carrd | CCC Intruder - Jo Fuller – Instagram | CCC Zeke - Lee Cherolis - Carrd | CCC Karria - Danielle “Ella Hoshi” Gates - CCC Legionnaires Initiate - Daniel Begin – CCC McGriddle - Jinmar Park - CCC Brody - Doug Grosser – Bluesky | X/Twitter | Website Legionnaire Recruiter - Bo Powell – Twisted Tropes Podcast | Instagram We hope you've enjoyed our show so far and that you continue listening as episodes are released! Additionally, feel free to follow us using the social links below, or by clicking the icons. Feel free to share our show with anyone who loves Dungeons and Dragons and actual-play podcasts! Finally, if you would be so kind, we would appreciate a review on whatever platform you're listening on. It would mean a lot and help to support our podcast and allow us to grow! Thanks so much for listening! Social Media LinkTree - A Full List of Our Links Instagram - @SessionZeroHeroes Facebook - @SessionZeroHeroes Bluesky - @szhpodcast.bsky.social X- @Session0Heroes Credits Character Art by: comabogbog Music by: Simon Jones Music Additional Music by: Monument Studios © 2023 Session Zero Heroes. All rights reserved.

"Nice to meet you, where you been? I could show you incredible things..." In this deep dive episode, we dissect one of Taylor Swift's most iconic satirical masterpieces. From the enchanted references that bookend her career to the Shakespeare allusions hidden in plain sight, we explore how "Blank Space" operates as both brilliant satire and surprisingly authentic commentary on complex womanhood. Join us as we unpack the magic, madness, heaven, and sin of a song that dared to ask: what if we owned the narrative instead of fighting it? Subscribe for episode updates and After School premium content: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe. After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics! Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com Mentioned in this episode: A Midsummer Night's Dream, William Shakespeare Pretty Little Liars (TV series) The Office (TV series) Wife of Bath from The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer

Taylor Swift has officially entered her favorite season... and you know what that means. The clown makeup is back on and Swifties are looking to one date… and it's a very recognizable one!This week we're diving into all the biggest Swiftie theories taking over the internet. Is August setting us up for another surprise announcement? Are all the recent Taylor Nation posts actually connected? What do the color changes, Spotify canvases, Blank Space clues, and mysterious August references really mean?We also debate whether Taylor could be planning another tour, revisit the Debutation theories, wonder if TS13 might finally include wedding photos, and hear some incredible ideas from our listeners about future podcast episodes.As always, we don't claim to have all the answers... but we're definitely going to overanalyze every clue together.Grab your clown nose, your calendar and curiosity and let's investigate.What did we miss? What else would you like to hear from us? There's tons of ways to reach us and we always like to hear from you!AND A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR LOBSTER PRODUCERS AND OUR BIG TIME FRIEND IN STUDIO WITH US! WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU ALWAYS, GRAYSON AND ALL OF OUR LOBSTERS! Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan PodcastJoin the conversation in our exclusive Lobster Lounge: station.page/13 Contact the Podcast Voicemail: (689) 214-1313 Email: the13podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the13podcast TikTok: @the13podcast Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Follow the Hosts Ana – @anaszabo13 Lacey – @laceygee13 Amy – @amysnichols Nick – @heynickadamsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the most valuable form of wealth isn't money–it's having the space to think? Dr. Diane Dye never planned to become an entrepreneur. After being laid off just months into her master's program at USC, she was forced to choose between giving up her education or creating a new path. That unexpected setback led her to launch her own consulting firm, eventually earning a doctorate in organizational change and developing the Braver Innovation Method to help founders and CEOs navigate change. In this conversation, Amy and Dr. Dye explore why "time wealth" may be one of the most overlooked forms of abundance. They discuss how constant busyness stifles creativity, why innovation requires space rather than endless hustle, and how leaders can build organizations where people feel empowered to think, contribute, and challenge the status quo. They also examine the role of AI in leadership, the danger of replacing human judgment, and why the best ideas often emerge when we create room for them.   Connect with Dr. Diane Dye: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdianedye/ Website: https://peopleriskconsulting.com/ (with free resources) Braver Innovation Strategy Generator   Connect with Amy Sylvis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/   Contact Us: https://www.sylviscapital.com https://www.sylviscapital.com/webinar info@sylviscapital.com   00:00 Getting to Know Dr. Diane Dye 02:43 The Layoff That Changed Everything 07:41 Discovering the Power of Time Wealth 11:46 Why Innovation Needs Space, Not More Hustle 17:02 Building a Culture That Creates Innovation 25:58 The Risk of Handing Leadership Decisions to AI 33:50 Why Great Ideas Come from Blank Space 39:41 The Leadership Lesson Every Founder Needs

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the latest legal entertainment news, including what a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prenup could look like, and much more!

The wedding has happened!! ...Or did it happen weeks ago? Holly and Mia sit down for an emergency meeting to unpack the biggest celebrity wedding in years: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. From the guest list of 1,000 to the very short list of people who weren't invited (and why) The Madison Square Garden of it all, the NDAs and wedding favours. And when are we finally going to see the dress? Mia has a theory - and it's a good one. They also discuss the couple's huge charitable donations, the carefully controlled rollout, and why Taylor remains the undisputed master of giving us just enough. Because beneath all the celebrity spectacle, the secrecy and the hype, this really is a love story.All that and more in this emergency episode. What To Listen To Next: Listen to The Quicky: Inside Taylor & Travis' Star-Studded Madison Square Garden Wedding Listen to The Spill: Listen to our latest episode: The Influencer Who Disappeared & An Outlouder Made Clare Cry Listen: 9 Questions To Ask Before Going 'No Contact' Listen: ‘Old Money’ Face & The Fight Millennials Are Having With Their Parents Listen: “Emotional Blackmail” An Update On Harry’s Visit Home Listen: A ‘Food Free’ House & Everything We Know About Taylor’s Wedding Listen: The Toddler Mum's Sex Story Everyone's Yelling About Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: Every single Taylor and Travis wedding update you missed since the big day. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married. This is what we know. 'I predict celebrity outfits. I'm convinced Taylor Swift will wear this on her wedding day.' Taylor Swift's wedding quietly answered one of the biggest questions in Swiftie history. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me.” This week, we (finally) go line-by-line through what might be Taylor Swift's most psychologically dense song: “Anti-Hero” from Midnights (2022). From the Hamlet-coded antihero definition, to the “Beauty and the Beast” reference lurking in "tale as old as time," to ghosts and Freud, this song keeps delivering new angles. We each came to the song with our own anxieties, and we leave with three potentially different purposes of this high-anxiety, deeply revealing song. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get our After School premium content: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe.  After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics! Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com Mentioned in this episode: Hamlet, William Shakespeare Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll Beauty and the Beast (Disney) Dexter (Showtime) Younger (Paramount+) 30 Rock, "Seinfeldvision" — the "sexy baby" episode "Blank Space," 1989 (2014) The Miss Americana Documentary (Netflix) Lena Dunham's Substack

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Is Actually Romantic one of the most savage songs on Life of a Showgirl? In this episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, we break down every lyric, reference, and rumored feud packed into this diss track.We dive into the very intentional lines, the toy chihuahua comparison, and the ultimate diss moment when Taylor sings, “No man has ever loved me like you do.” We unpack the theories connecting the song to Charli XCX, the long history of rumored tension surrounding the Reputation Stadium Tour, “Sympathy Is a Knife,” Matty Healy connections, and the subtle ways Taylor may be flipping criticism into power.Plus, we talk about why this song feels so different from Taylor's past feud songs like Blank Space, Look What You Made Me Do, Karma, and I Forgot That You Existed, and why it's considered ‘rage bait' in the best possible way.We also discuss:Taylor's own explanation of the songThe Weezer-style influenceThe misogynist reason why ‘Taylor Swift went too far', and the male celebrity feuds that are acceptableHow ‘Actually Romantic' turns hate into obsession… and obsession into comedyIf you love Taylor's witty songwriting, layered easter eggs, and unapologetic confidence, this episode is for you.What do you think of this song? What did we miss? What else would you like to hear from us? All the ways to reach us are in the description of this podcast. This is a paid advertisement from BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://BetterHelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN. Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan PodcastJoin the conversation in our exclusive Lobster Lounge: station.page/13 Contact the Podcast Voicemail: (689) 214-1313 Email: the13podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the13podcast TikTok: @the13podcast Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Follow the Hosts Ana – @anaszabo13 Lacey – @laceygee13 Amy – @amysnichols Nick – @heynickadamsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She's not an artist. She's a timeline. Country Taylor. Pop Taylor. Indie Taylor. Villain Taylor. Billionaire Taylor. Every Swiftie is loyal to a different version — and that's exactly what makes this the hardest question in music right now. Cash The Record is back. Vol. 4. And we're going after Taylor Swift. One catalog. One pick. No mercy. "All Too Well" has ten minutes of pure devastation. "Shake It Off" is diamond-certified and inescapable. "Love Story" built an empire. "Cruel Summer" went #1 — four years after it dropped. And "Blank Space"? That's a different conversation entirely. We're not picking your favorite. We're picking the ONE song that defines who she IS — the song that represents the pivot, the shift, the moment Taylor Swift stopped being a subject and became an author. Drop your pick in the comments before I say mine. I read the first wave personally. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Cold Open 01:13 — The Rules (watch this before you comment) 02:30 — The Real Problem With Taylor Swift 03:10 — Foundation Era: Love Story vs. You Belong With Me 06:07 — Pop Takeover: Shake It Off vs. Blank Space 07:41 — The Case FOR All Too Well (before we dismantle it) 09:40 — Modern Era: Anti-Hero & Cruel Summer 11:01 — Elimination Round 12:15 — The Verdict 14:00 — Comment Section On Trial 17:00 — Outro + What's Next

In this conversation, Liv sits down with Veronica Flores, founder of Blank Space, to explore her journey from a lifelong love of dance to building a movement-centered business. Veronica shares how she identified a need for accessible, open dance spaces on Guam, and the role community and mentorship played in bringing her vision to life. Together, they discuss the power of starting before you're ready, embracing imperfection, and letting curiosity guide the process. They also reflect on how life transitions, including motherhood, can deepen purpose and shape the way we create, offering a grounded and inspiring look at building something meaningful from the inside out.EPISODE TAKEAWAYSStarting before you feel ready creates clarity and momentumOngoing support and mentorship can deepen both growth and resilienceImperfect action is often more impactful than waiting for perfectionCommunity support can be a catalyst for growth and confidenceCuriosity can guide more aligned decisions than rigid planningPersonal passions and lived experiences can evolve into meaningful workThe power of mindset shifts: "done is better than perfect" and "get curious"CONNECT WITH VERONICAVeronica is the founder of Blank Space, a Guam-based movement initiative centered on creativity, community, and fun. Through curated pop-up classes and guest collaborations, Blank Space welcomes people of all experience levels to explore choreography and musicality in a pressure-free environment.Drawing from her training in tap, jazz, and ballet, Veronica blends foundational movement with an approach that encourages individuality and self-expression. Blank Space celebrates the freedom to try, connect, and the simple joy of moving.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blankspace.guBook a class: https://bookwhen.com/blankspacestudioEnquiries: blankspaceguam@gmail.comDinanche Dust: https://www.instagram.com/dinanchedust/CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVEWebsite: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollectiveWATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@inawellnessWAYS TO WORK TOGETHERWell Within Membershiphttps://www.inawellnesscollective.com/wellwithinRise & Align Group Programhttps://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalignSPECIAL THANKSThis episode was recorded at the beautiful Penthouse Suite at Dusit Beach Resort Guam. Dusit Beach is the premier deluxe beachfront resort hotel in the Tumon Bay resort district, conveniently located near all the delights of the area.Follow them at @dusitbeachresortguamBook your stay at https://www.dusit.com/dusitbeach-resortguam

One Last Time, Baconsale is going to be discussing 2010s pop stars. We have to Humble ourselves a little and Take Care during this tournament, because while we may not Treasure some of these artists, there are a Million Reasons why they're beloved by others. As we fill in each Blank Space on the bracket, there may be some Blurred Lines in our logic. Our arguments might also go in Circles as we're Thinking Out Loud. And we could be sitting in silence for FourFiveSeconds trying to make a decision. However, we'll do our best to exercise our Demons and stay Wide Awake as we're Rolling in the Deep discussions about this music.   Sorry, We Can't Stop with all these song title puns. Press play because This Is What You Came For.   And for some additional Cheap Thrills, download the advanced bracket at Baconsale.com.

Swifties know that track 2 on a Taylor Swift album is never random. In this episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, Lacey, Ana, and Amy take on the impossible challenge of ranking every Track 2 from Taylor Swift's discography. From early fan-favorite “Picture to Burn” to iconic bopz like “Blank Space,” “Cruel Summer,” and “Cardigan,” the lineup is stacked with some of Taylor's most unforgettable songs. The conversation quickly turns a little judgemental as the hosts debate lyricism, nostalgia, Eras Tour moments, storytelling, and production while trying to decide which track deserves the top spot. Along the way, the 13 Podcast dives into: • Why Track 2 placements are intentional in Taylor's albums• The surprising connections between songs like “Red” and “Maroon”• How The Eras Tour changed the way fans experience songs like Cruel Summer and champagne problems• Which songs spark the most Swiftie nostalgia from Taylor's early eras  With songs from every era — Debut, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, folklore, evermore, Midnights, The Tortured Poets Department, and The Life of a Showgirl — the hosts attempt to settle one of the biggest Swiftie debates. Listen in and tell us: Which Taylor Swift Track 2 would YOU rank #1?  Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Join the conversation in our exclusive  Lobster Lounge: station.page/13  Contact the Podcast  Voicemail: (689) 214-1313  Email:  the13podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @the13podcast  TikTok: @the13podcast  Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast  YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast  Follow the Hosts  Ana – @anaszabo13  Lacey – @laceygee13  Amy – @amysnichols  Nick – @heynickadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Swifties know that track 2 on a Taylor Swift album is never random. In this episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, Lacey, Ana, and Amy take on the impossible challenge of ranking every Track 2 from Taylor Swift's discography. From early fan-favorite “Picture to Burn” to iconic bopz like “Blank Space,” “Cruel Summer,” and “Cardigan,” the lineup is stacked with some of Taylor's most unforgettable songs. The conversation quickly turns a little judgemental as the hosts debate lyricism, nostalgia, Eras Tour moments, storytelling, and production while trying to decide which track deserves the top spot. Along the way, the 13 Podcast dives into: • Why Track 2 placements are intentional in Taylor's albums• The surprising connections between songs like “Red” and “Maroon”• How The Eras Tour changed the way fans experience songs like Cruel Summer and champagne problems• Which songs spark the most Swiftie nostalgia from Taylor's early eras  With songs from every era — Debut, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, folklore, evermore, Midnights, The Tortured Poets Department, and The Life of a Showgirl — the hosts attempt to settle one of the biggest Swiftie debates. Listen in and tell us: Which Taylor Swift Track 2 would YOU rank #1?  Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Join the conversation in our exclusive  Lobster Lounge: station.page/13  Contact the Podcast  Voicemail: (689) 214-1313  Email:  the13podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @the13podcast  TikTok: @the13podcast  Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast  YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast  Follow the Hosts  Ana – @anaszabo13  Lacey – @laceygee13  Amy – @amysnichols  Nick – @heynickadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 00:37:43 - Questions du soir : le débat - par : Quentin Lafay, Stéphanie Villeneuve - Dans son ouvrage “Blank Space”, dont le titre fait référence à une chanson de Taylor Swift, l'écrivain américain W. David Marx avance l'idée que nous nous trouvons aujourd'hui face à un “épuisement culturel”. D'après lui, les artistes du XXIe siècle se contentent de recycler les idées du passé. - invités : Pierre-Michel Menger Sociologue, titulaire de la chaire Sociologie du travail créateur au Collège de France; Carole Talon-Hugon Professeure à Sorbonne Université et titulaire de la chaire d'Esthétique et Philosophie de l'art de l'UFR de philosophie, Présidente de la Société française d'esthétique, Directrice de publication de la Nouvelle revue d'esthétique et Membre de l'Académie des Sciences et Lettres de Montpellier

durée : 00:37:43 - Questions du soir : le débat - par : Quentin Lafay, Stéphanie Villeneuve - Dans son ouvrage “Blank Space”, dont le titre fait référence à une chanson de Taylor Swift, l'écrivain américain W. David Marx avance l'idée que nous nous trouvons aujourd'hui face à un “épuisement culturel”. D'après lui, les artistes du XXIe siècle se contentent de recycler les idées du passé. - invités : Pierre-Michel Menger Sociologue, titulaire de la chaire Sociologie du travail créateur au Collège de France; Carole Talon-Hugon Professeure à Sorbonne Université et titulaire de la chaire d'Esthétique et Philosophie de l'art de l'UFR de philosophie, Présidente de la Société française d'esthétique, Directrice de publication de la Nouvelle revue d'esthétique et Membre de l'Académie des Sciences et Lettres de Montpellier

Taylor Swift has been named as part of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, entering in her first year of eligibility! The Taylor Seminars wanted to congratulate her by going through the list of five songs she submitted for consideration:"All Too Well (10 Minute Version")"Love Story""Blank Space""Anti-Hero""The Last Great American Dynasty"Our hosts Exquisite & Hannah go through each song in chronological order, discussing why each song deserved its place on the list and why we think it was chosen. We loved the episode as we got to celebrate Taylor's depth and breath in songwriting & success. **Quick note: Hannah said Taylor is the youngest person to be inducted into the Songwriters HOF, but she's actually the youngest female person to be inducted. We apologize for the error!Want to support Exquisite on her journey to becoming a professor? Donate here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/ceaf3b27d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoy the episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support The TaylorSeminars on Ko-fi! ❤️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And don't forget to join the conversation with #EvermoreSeminars on X/Twitter Follow us on Twitter:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠taylorseminars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Hannah)- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)Cover Art by Alef Vernon: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alefvernon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠Follow Alef on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's a weird time for culture. There is more of it than ever before, it's more accessible than ever before, but so little of it feels original. New movies are based on old stories, new songs are recycling old hooks, and fashion trends are cycling so fast that everything's in. Has our culture grown stagnant? The author and culture critic W. David Marx thinks so. His new book, Blank Space, argues that there is a “blank space” in the 21st century where cultural innovation should be. In this episode, David explains to Willa how culture change worked in the 20th century, what changed after the turn of the millennium, and what we might do about it. This episode was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is also produced by Willa Paskin, Katie Shepherd, and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a weird time for culture. There is more of it than ever before, it's more accessible than ever before, but so little of it feels original. New movies are based on old stories, new songs are recycling old hooks, and fashion trends are cycling so fast that everything's in. Has our culture grown stagnant? The author and culture critic W. David Marx thinks so. His new book, Blank Space, argues that there is a “blank space” in the 21st century where cultural innovation should be. In this episode, David explains to Willa how culture change worked in the 20th century, what changed after the turn of the millennium, and what we might do about it. This episode was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is also produced by Willa Paskin, Katie Shepherd, and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a weird time for culture. There is more of it than ever before, it's more accessible than ever before, but so little of it feels original. New movies are based on old stories, new songs are recycling old hooks, and fashion trends are cycling so fast that everything's in. Has our culture grown stagnant? The author and culture critic W. David Marx thinks so. His new book, Blank Space, argues that there is a “blank space” in the 21st century where cultural innovation should be. In this episode, David explains to Willa how culture change worked in the 20th century, what changed after the turn of the millennium, and what we might do about it. This episode was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is also produced by Willa Paskin, Katie Shepherd, and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a weird time for culture. There is more of it than ever before, it's more accessible than ever before, but so little of it feels original. New movies are based on old stories, new songs are recycling old hooks, and fashion trends are cycling so fast that everything's in. Has our culture grown stagnant? The author and culture critic W. David Marx thinks so. His new book, Blank Space, argues that there is a “blank space” in the 21st century where cultural innovation should be. In this episode, David explains to Willa how culture change worked in the 20th century, what changed after the turn of the millennium, and what we might do about it. This episode was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is also produced by Willa Paskin, Katie Shepherd, and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a weird time for culture. There is more of it than ever before, it's more accessible than ever before, but so little of it feels original. New movies are based on old stories, new songs are recycling old hooks, and fashion trends are cycling so fast that everything's in. Has our culture grown stagnant? The author and culture critic W. David Marx thinks so. His new book, Blank Space, argues that there is a “blank space” in the 21st century where cultural innovation should be. In this episode, David explains to Willa how culture change worked in the 20th century, what changed after the turn of the millennium, and what we might do about it. This episode was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is also produced by Willa Paskin, Katie Shepherd, and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ravi sits down with cultural critic W. David Marx (author of Blank Space) to ask a simple question: if there's more music, TV, and art than ever, why does culture feel so… stuck? Marx argues it's not that people stopped creating—it's that we've stopped treating new, daring work like it matters, so breakthroughs rarely spread and change the mainstream. They unpack how algorithms and money-driven incentives steer us toward what's already popular and easy, instead of what might challenge or surprise us. If you've ever wondered why everything feels like sequels, recycled trends, or endless scrolling, this conversation puts clear language to that feeling—and offers a way out. W. David Marx's book Blank Space and newsletter Culture: An Owner's Manual  Ravi's Substack https://realravigupta.substack.com  ----- Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 201-305-0084⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ravi at @RaviMGupta Notes from this episode are also available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Read more from Ravi on Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com  Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F Listen to Where the Schools Went: https://thebranchmedia.org/show/where-the-schools-went/ 

This is a compilation that I've been wanting to put together for a while now. Dirty Disco remixing Taylor Swift is a dance floor match made in heaven. I have been so fortunate that Mark has given me advance copies of some of his remixes, not just for Taylor but for artists across the board. He is a very generous man and I think he knows how much I appreciate it and love him for it. This set has been several years in the making and features songs from Taylor's discography ranging from "Love Story and "Fearless" right through to "The Fate Of Ophelia" from her current hit album "The Life Of A Showgirl". Mark's mixes always add so much drive and energy to her songs. He can take a ballad and turn it into a dance floor anthem and he always leaves me thinking 'how the hell did he do that'? A couple of my all time favourite TS songs are featured here "Blank Space", "Message In A Bottle" and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together". I'm going to nudge Mark into remixing "Out Of The Woods" and I'll be even happier. This is my final podcast for 2025 and I'm happy to be using the awesome combination of Taylor Swift and Dirty Disco to farewell 2025. Happy New Year. Be safe. EnjoyAnthony1/ "YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)2/ "LOVE STORY" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)3/ "THIS IS ME TRYING" (Dirty Disco Eagle Houston Remix)4/ "HOW BAD DO U WANT ME" (Dirty Disco Pillow Biters Remix) ft. LADY GAGA5/ "MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE" (Dirty Disco Pure Love House Remix - Taylor's Version)6/ "WE ARE NEVER EVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix - Taylor's Version)7/ "BLANK SPACE" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix - Taylor's Version)8/ "ANTI-HERO" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)9/ "ME!" (Dirty Disco Eagle Houston Remix) ft. BRENDON URIE10/ "FORTNIGHT" (Dirty Disco Pillow Biters Remix) ft. POST MALONE11/ "THE FATE OF OPHELIA" (Dirty Disco Pillow Biters Remix)12/ "FEARLESS" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)13/ "I CAN SEE YOU" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix) 14/ "BAD BLOOD" (Dirty Disco Classic Club Rework)15/ "I CAN DO IT WITH A BROKEN HEART" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)16/ "YOU BELONG WITH ME" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix - Taylor's Version)17/ "I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix - Taylor's Version)18/ "WILDEST DREAMS" (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix - Taylor's Version)

It's finally time to find out what Lil Sauce has been up to! While the rest of the gang has been running around Isla Numus hunting monsters, Sauce is hunting for answers as to what happened to Blankspace and who the chief was trying to warn him was behind a massive conspiracy that could mean the end of Isla Numus as a whole! What answers will Sauce find? Find out in today's episode of Criminals of Isla Numus! Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David Kenku Shadow Sorcerer Keto (Ichthyo "Theo" Glycerskin) - Played by Fatty Lumpkins Kobold Echo Knight Fighter Feather McGregor - Played by Quinn Kenku War Mage Wizard Rorick (Fizzlefingers) - Played by Cameron Goblin Arcane Trickster Rogue Dez (Wingbert Featherbottom) - Played by Jackson Kenku Swarmkeeper Ranger We hope you've enjoyed our show so far and that you continue listening as episodes are released! Additionally, feel free to follow us using the social links below, or by clicking the icons. Feel free to share our show with anyone who loves Dungeons and Dragons and actual-play podcasts! Finally, if you would be so kind, we would appreciate a review on whatever platform you're listening on. It would mean a lot and help to support our podcast and allow us to grow! Thanks so much for listening! Social Media LinkTree - A Full List of Our Links Instagram - @SessionZeroHeroes Facebook - @SessionZeroHeroes Bluesky - @szhpodcast.bsky.social X- @Session0Heroes Credits Character Art by: comabogbog Music by: Simon Jones Music Additional Music by: Monument Studios © 2023 Session Zero Heroes. All rights reserved.

Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty-First Century by author and critic W. David Marx is a gripping retrospective that examines our culture today — and questions where we might be headed. David joins us to talk about living in Tokyo, the internet, merging art and commerce, nostalgia, smartphones and more with cohosts Chris Gillespie and Isabelle McConville. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and Chris Gillespie, and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty-First Century by W. David Marx Status and Culture by W. David Marx The Nineties: A Book by Chuck Klosterman There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib Immediacy: Or, The Style of Too Late Capitalism by Anna Kornbluh Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s by John Ganz Liberalism and Its Discontents by Francis Fukuyama Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture by Kyle Chayka Everything I Need I Get from You: How Fangirls Created the Internet as We Know It by Kaitlyn Tiffany  

Taylor Swift recently nominated herself for the Songwriting Hall of Fame, and as part of her submission package, she picked 5 songs for consideration. She picked Love Story, All Too Well 10 Minute Version, Blank Space, Anti-Hero, and the last great american dynasty. We challenged ourselves to pick 5 songs we'd nominate her with, but we couldn't use any of her submissions. How'd we do?

W. David Marx is a writer and cultural historian based in Tokyo, Japan, known for his book Status and Culture, among others. His newest book, Blank Space, is out today. We chat with him from New York City about barbecued monkfish, the San Vicente Bungalows ice cream sundae, alterna-pop music, how he dressed at nineteen, selvedge denim, the evolving Olivia Nuzzi scandal and orchestrated writer drama, Hawk Tuah, if Japan is still enamoured by Western American culture, American fast food flavor, Korean musician Psy, whats next after video takes over media, unstucking culture, recession pop part deux, and the Vice magazine "22 rule." instagram.com/wdavidmarx twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lil Sauce is still out in the city hunting down the organization that took down Blankspace. With the defeat of the Mitosisaurus, checking off one of the three monstrosities the rest of the gang needs to hunt down, they decide to swing by a magic shop to identify the handful of items on their persons. Will they find anything particularly useful? Or is it all just a bunch of cursed junk? Find out in today's episode of Criminals of Isla Numus.  Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David Kenku Shadow Sorcerer Keto (Ichthyo "Theo" Glycerskin) - Played by Fatty Lumpkins Kobold Echo Knight Fighter Feather McGregor - Played by Quinn Kenku War Mage Wizard Rorick (Fizzlefingers) - Played by Cameron Goblin Arcane Trickster Rogue Dez (Wingbert Featherbottom) - Played by Jackson Kenku Swarmkeeper Ranger We hope you've enjoyed our show so far and that you continue listening as episodes are released! Additionally, feel free to follow us using the social links below, or by clicking the icons. Feel free to share our show with anyone who loves Dungeons and Dragons and actual-play podcasts! Finally, if you would be so kind, we would appreciate a review on whatever platform you're listening on. It would mean a lot and help to support our podcast and allow us to grow! Thanks so much for listening! Social Media LinkTree - A Full List of Our Links Instagram - @SessionZeroHeroes Facebook - @SessionZeroHeroes Bluesky - @szhpodcast.bsky.social X- @Session0Heroes Credits Character Art by: comabogbog Music by: Simon Jones Music Additional Music by: Monument Studios © 2023 Session Zero Heroes. All rights reserved.

In this episode I share how just like blank space within a composition can make a art piece more powerful, so can adding more blank space to your life. I share how by weeding out the things no longer needed you can make room for the next level artist within you.Enter my podcast contest! Winner gets a podcast interview. To enter, listen to three episodes, write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and send it to me on IG at @thecreativeheroines or email jlibor@jessicalibor.com . Until December 1.Read & subscribe to my substack, Painting the Realm of Forms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jessicalibor.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And join our Discord here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/SB2YY5NrnF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for my free upcoming masterclass here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/b95c65c94acc/manifesting-for-artists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out all of our courses and coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thecreativeheroines.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can explore my art here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jessicalibor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening!!

Just in time for Halloween, we're hosting a virtual hauntology reading group (specifically, hauntology the music genre) at 4pm ET next Thursday, October 30. If you want to join in, sign up for a paid subscription, or toss a few bucks into our haunted tip jar, and we'll send you the readings and a link to log into the conversation. We hope it'll be the first of more group reading sessions to come.We spend a lot of time here talking about the structural forces that turned pop culture into an endless churn of sequels, remakes, and nostalgia plays. But what if the blame for our current “creative recession” lies on more than just economics or platforms? What if our cultural values themselves have shifted in ways that make true innovation harder to sustain?That's the focus of Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty-First Century, the forthcoming book from Tokyo-based culture critic W. David Marx—and probably the first major exhaustive account of the last 25 years in music, film/TV, internet culture, and fashion. He doesn't just look at the technological, political, and economic forces that that created a winner-take-all landscape where billionaires and centi-millionaires like Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Paris Hilton, MrBeast, Jay-Z and frankly Donald Trump took up all of the cultural oxygen in the room, making it harder and harder for the next generation of innovators to break through. He zeroes in on the cultural attitudes that have led us here—and that set us apart from our 20th-century forebears—including poptimism, the valorization of entrepreneurial heroism, cultural omnivorism, and more.In addition to Blank Space, David the author of the mega-influential books Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion, and Constant Change and Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style. He joins us to talk about the mind-boggling task of summing up the past quarter-century of culture, and why most of the coolest, most innovative outputs ended up getting pushed to the margins. We also get into what originality means in a climate of constant churn, and why he believes that fighting for it is still important, even in a postmodern landscape where “everything has already been done.”Finally, David makes the case that building a healthier cultural ecosystem starts with changing our cultural attitudes. That means embracing and reinforcing social norms that have fallen to the wayside in the past quarter century, like normalizing giving credit to smaller artists, learning the canon so we can break it, and yes, making it lame to sell out again.Pre-order Blank Space, which is out November 18 via Penguin Random House. Subscribe to David's newsletter, CULTURE: An Owner's ManualFollow David on X This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theculturejournalist.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 313 of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with global leadership coach Sabina Nawaz to unpack an idea that feels counterintuitive in a world obsessed with doing: the power of doing nothing.From radical presence to redefining productivity, this conversation explores how creating “blank space” can unlock creativity, clarity, and calm. Erin and Sabina dig into what it means to show up with every cell in your body, why pressure often corrupts our best intentions, and how stillness can be a bold leadership strategy.If you've ever felt guilty for slowing down or struggled to find space to think, this episode is your permission slip (and push) to pause.Inside This Episode:Radical Presence: Why being fully engaged—body, mind, and spirit—changes how you lead and connect.Blank Space as Strategy: How creating moments of “nothing” can spark creativity and better decisions.Redefining Productivity: Moving from busyness to meaningful progress.Managing Pressure: Recognizing when intensity turns habits destructive—and how to reset.Reflection Culture: Practical ways to build team rhythms that value pausing, processing, and presence.Who This Episode Is For:Leaders craving calm in the chaos.Teams tired of mistaking motion for momentum.Anyone ready to replace burnout with balance and busyness with breakthroughs.Tune in to learn why sometimes the most productive thing you can do is nothing at all.You've outlined your slides, practiced your intro, and told yourself this time you won't wing it—but when it's go time, your nerves still take the mic.Enter The 3-Step Presentation Guide: your go-to roadmap for crafting, practicing, and delivering a talk that lands. With this simple system, you'll calm your nerves, sharpen your message, and step on stage (or into that conference room) with real confidence.Download it now and turn “I hope this goes well” into “I nailed that.”No, You Hang Up First (Let's Keep Connecting)Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we'll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy.Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode.Don't want to miss another episode? If you're a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you're an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.”Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you're trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you've had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back.Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here.Connect with Sabina NawazSabina's LinkedInSabina's websiteSabina's book, You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!Erin's websiteErin's InstagramErin's TikTokErin's LinkedInimprove it!'s websiteimprove it!'s InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show: It's always an adventure when you come downtown. Do single people dread Halloween? Good Vibes at 6:55! Travis Kelce has invested in the company that owns Cedar Point and Bill has some helpful ideas. Am I The Bleephole? Jeff attended his cousin's wedding this past summer and refuses to give her a gift. Alyssa's College of Knowledge! Bill believes the universe was trying to send him a message this morning. Plus, what's the dumbest excuse someone ever gave you for cheating?

When your calendar is jam-packed from sunrise to bedtime, it's easy to believe you don't have time for rest, fun, or even your personal goals. But what if the real problem isn't your lack of time… but your lack of blank space? In this episode, I'm sharing a real-life story of how I fell face-first into this trap, what it cost me (personally and professionally), and how reclaiming even a little breathing room can unlock massive shifts in your energy, productivity, and weight loss journey.   Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/184 Save your seat for my Free Live Training: 10 lbs DOWN. 10 hrs BACK: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/training Learn more about The Unstoppable Group: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/group

Taylor Swift is more than pop culture. She is a living playbook for growth, resilience, and scaling yourself without clones. In this episode, Aaron and Marty break down the “messy middle” that Swift publishes through her albums and tours, and translate it into practical frameworks for founders, creators, and CEOs. From identity shifts to operational scale, from public evolution to repeatable delivery, this is a masterclass in reinvention you can apply to your business today.What you will learn:How to navigate the gap between where you are and where you want to beWhy showing your process can build trust and momentumLessons from touring scale, logistics, and delivering the same product with excellenceUsing doubt as a tool and asking better questions to unlock growthLeadership that evolves in public instead of pretending to have all the answersChapters:0:00 Why Taylor Swift models the messy middle0:41 Dating an NFL star and navigating new arenas1:13 Internet reaction and the Swifties effect1:50 Swift as a business case for entrepreneurs2:08 Reinvention and the gap to your next level3:30 Headlines vs what leaders should notice4:54 Composure, hardship, and resiliency5:19 Publishing the messy middle through albums7:34 Touring scale and delivering consistency9:13 Scaling yourself without clones10:18 Avoiding the weeds and building operators12:16 Getting good by being bad first13:03 Not every song is a hit and why that is okay14:02 Public evolution and protected private life15:58 Narrative identity and reframing16:52 Telling the story of where you are going18:05 Fear, commitment, and getting stuck in the middle19:31 Beliefs, identity, and freefall20:13 The self doubt loop founders face21:35 Programs evolve and so should you22:39 Doubt as a tool and better questions23:27 Blank Space and perspective shifts24:44 Why artists change the world26:21 Evolving as a leader with your team27:51 Optics, imperfection, and real leadership29:12 Getting people from A to BIf you found this helpful:Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, mindset, and sustainable growthShare this episode with a founder who feels stuck in the middleComment your biggest takeaway and the next brave step you will take

This is an emergency broadcast from the EIC newsroom, on the third of October 2025 Taylor Swift released her twelfth studio album, The Life Of A Show Girl.Here at EIC headquarters we had been warming to Taylor after a collective indifference, but it seems we may have potentially picked a bad time to enSwifticate ourselves. TLOAS tracks were leaked just before release, and immediately, the drama began.The album was recorded in Sweden with the producers Max Martin and Shellback, who she made "22," "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," "Blank Space," "Style," "Shake It Off," "…Ready For It?" and "Delicate."with, mostly during the European leg of the Eras Tour in 2024.The album consists of 12 tracks, with one featuring Sabrina Carpenter. It sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — which include physical and digital formats — in its first day in the U.S. That's according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company, breaking her previous record for most first week sales with TTPD.In the now infamous episode of her American Football playing fiance's podcast, Taylor described the album as “What was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during this tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant. It just comes from like the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place I was in in my life.“And so that effervescence has come through on this record' she said ‘that the goal of the album was “melodies that were so infectious that you're almost angry at it” and also lyrics that “are as vivid, crisp, focused, and completely intentional.”‘This is the record I've been wanting to make for a very long time. Every single song is on this album for hundreds of reasons … It's just right.” she said.Controversy started with Actually Romantic, which is rumoured to be about Charli xcx, but that isn't her only eyebrow raiser. Some are upset at the highly sexualised nature of tracks like ‘wood', some are critcising her for releasing multiple variants with bonus tracks, or different recordings, to appeal to collectors and boost album sales by counting each variant as a separate purchase; some of the promo videos that used QR codes or other interactive elements were flagged by people online as possibly being made partly with generative AI, which has caused a stir not least because Swift has been vocal about artists needing control of their work and masters, but also because of the awful instance when people made a deepfake of her. However that is unconfirmed.What is confirmed is that for the first time potentially in Swift's career, it's her own fans saying they don't like the album, or are disappointed.We try to see the wood from the trees... see what we did there ;)Thanks so much for all of your takes on this topic, we appreciate you all! O,R,B xxPitchfork reviewRolling Stone reviewTaylor on Travis podcastGuardian reviewNME review BBC review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Nice to meet you, where you been? I could show you incredible things..." In this deep dive episode, we dissect one of Taylor Swift's most iconic satirical masterpieces. From the enchanted references that bookend her career to the Shakespeare allusions hidden in plain sight, we explore how "Blank Space" operates as both brilliant satire and surprisingly authentic commentary on complex womanhood. Join us as we unpack the magic, madness, heaven, and sin of a song that dared to ask: what if we owned the narrative instead of fighting it? Subscribe for episode updates and After School premium content: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe. After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics! Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com Mentioned in this episode: A Midsummer Night's Dream, William Shakespeare Pretty Little Liars (TV series) The Office (TV series) Wife of Bath from The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer Episode Highlights: [02:29] Diving into “Blank Space”  [08:15] “New money, suit and tie” - character analysis  [15:27] Analyzing the chorus [22:31] Shakespearean references  [28:50] “Cherry lips, crystal skies” vs. “stolen kisses, pretty lies”  [35:25] "I get drunk on jealousy" [38:44] Bridge analysis: "Boys only want love if it's torture"  [44:59] Getting into the purpose of “Blank Space”  Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social! TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm → tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com Affiliate Codes: Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off! Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

From Up and Vanished comes Status: Untraced — a 3-episode mini-series. Lies, rumors, and arrests—when the truth keeps shifting, all that remains are spaces waiting to be filled. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From medieval England to modern pop music, some things never change - women fighting for agency, authority, and the right to write their own stories. In this milestone 100th episode, we go full literary nerd and explore the surprising connections between Geoffrey Chaucer's iconic Wife of Bath from The Canterbury Tales and Taylor Swift's empowering anthems. By looking at Blank Space, New Romantics, and The Man, we examine how both the 14th-century literary character and the 21st-century pop star challenge societal expectations, manipulate narratives to their advantage, and advocate for women's autonomy in love and life.  Subscribe for episode updates and After School premium content at aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe.  After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics! Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com Mentioned in this episode: The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger Episode Highlights: [1:10] Introduction to paid subscriber content announcement  [2:55] Connecting Taylor Swift to The Canterbury Tales [6:42] "Blank Space"  [15:50] "New Romantics" [25:00] "The Man" Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social! TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm → tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com Affiliate Codes: Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off! Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

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While Lil Sauce is off following leads on the destruction of the secret police organization known as Blankspace, the rest of the gang investigates a commotion at the Bloodball stadium, only to discover that one of the three monsters that escaped the Coliseum is causing utter destruction and chaos on the field! Will the team be able to stop it? Or will it bring all new meaning to the term "Bloodball?" Find out in this episode of Criminals of Isla Numus! Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David Kenku Shadow Sorcerer Keto (Ichthyo "Theo" Glycerskin) - Played by Fatty Lumpkins Kobold Echo Knight Fighter Feather McGregor - Played by Quinn Kenku War Mage Wizard Rorick (Fizzlefingers) - Played by Cameron Goblin Arcane Trickster Rogue Dez (Wingbert Featherbottom) - Played by Jackson Kenku Swarmkeeper Ranger We hope you've enjoyed our show so far and that you continue listening as episodes are released! Additionally, feel free to follow us using the social links below, or by clicking the icons. Feel free to share our show with anyone who loves Dungeons and Dragons and actual-play podcasts! Finally, if you would be so kind, we would appreciate a review on whatever platform you're listening on. It would mean a lot and help to support our podcast and allow us to grow! Thanks so much for listening! Social Media LinkTree - A Full List of Our Links Instagram - @SessionZeroHeroes Facebook - @SessionZeroHeroes Bluesky - @szhpodcast.bsky.social X- @Session0Heroes Credits Character Art by: comabogbog Music by: Simon Jones Music Additional Music by: Monument Studios © 2023 Session Zero Heroes. All rights reserved.

Some huge news broke in the sports world today, but we have to Shake it Off to discuss a wild standings standoff that is going on in the WNBA. Some teams are Down Bad, some are a Blank Space, and some we know All Too Well. Injuries have caused it to be a Cruel Summer for many teams, with a handful of teams hoping to finish their Love Story holding the trophy with Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Kate listened to a two-hour football podcast and lives to tell the tale. In this podcast episode about a podcast episode, Kate obsesses over a 30-something woman and her boyfriend existing and being normal, which surprisingly turned out to be the best entertainment of all. She recaps Taylor Swift's unprecedented appearance on New Heights, where we learned about TS12: The Life of a Showgirl, coming October 3rd. She breaks down her personal interview highlights, from SAT vocab words to otters to human exclamation marks and having fun. She was particularly struck by the Sourdough (10-minute version) airtime that was devoted exclusively to bread puns. She also talks through what we know so far about TS12 and gets excited to make space for more Blank Space pop on this album, exclusively produced by Max Martin and Shellback. Enjoy!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Did you know all of your favorite podcasts, including Be There in Five are on Amazon Music? All you have to say is ‘Alexa, play the podcast Be There In Five on Amazon Music.' Or if you're listening on your phone, just download the Amazon Music app, search for “Be There In Five” and click "Follow."Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive. So today or some quiet Sunday morning when you're feeling inspired, visit Sixpenny.com/BeThereInFive for a stroll through their impeccably designed pieces, and perhaps even order yourself some free swatches. Go to helixsleep.com/bethereinfive for the Labor Day Sale: Best of Web Offer, which is 27% Off sitewideExclusive for listeners of Be There in Five, from August 15, 2025 → September 8, 2025. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you!Get 15% off Branch Basics with code BETHEREINFIVE at https://branchbasics.com/BETHEREINFIVE! #branchbasicspodCalm has an exclusive offer just for listeners of our show– get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library. calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE. And tell Calm you heard about them from me!

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: Executive coach and former Microsoft leader Sabina Nawaz talks about her book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) — and why she believes pressure, not power, is what truly corrupts leaders. We discuss the thinning layer of middle management, how AI tools are changing the landscape, and why many younger workers no longer aspire to lead. Sabina shares actionable strategies from the book, including Micro Habits, the power of Blank Space, and how managers can stop micromanaging and start serving as the “container, not the content.” She also reflects on her time advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer — including a memorable moment involving an umlaut — and explains why getting promoted might be the riskiest moment in your career. Topics Covered: Why pressure is more dangerous than power Managing when the middle layer disappears The double-edged sword of AI-powered management Tools: Micro Habits, the Yes List, Blank Space Communication fault lines and “sage speak” Leadership lessons from Gates and Ballmer How to lead without burning out With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop; edited by Curt Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I wish it wasn't the case, but with the news of layoffs at Microsoft (including layoffs and cancellations at Xbox), I couldn't not talk about it, so I start the show on that downer before getting to what I've been playing with Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Arbites Class, How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine, Pinball FX - Tomb Raider Pinball, Maximum Football, Without a Voice, Blankspace, and Clash: Robot Detective. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

What if the best thing you could do for your business this year… was do less?In this raw, behind-the-scenes episode, I'm sharing how intentionally creating blank space in my calendar—not a break, not a vacation, but a purposeful pause—completely transformed my business growth.You'll hear how stepping back led to major clarity, a game-changing mastermind invite with Brendon Burchard, and a bold new approach to my product suite and funnels. I also dive into the power of Deep Work Days, why “busy” isn't always better, and how to stop overcommitting and start expanding.This isn't a framework. It's real-time documentation of a massive mindset shift.If you've ever felt stuck in hustle mode, this is your permission slip to do things differently in 2025.Click play to hear all of this and:[00:01] Why creating blank space—not hustle—is the most powerful thing I've done in 2025 [02:45] The distinction between rest, recharge, and true blank space [04:10] What happened when I blocked off three weekdays and actually honored that time [05:30] How a random text to Brendon Burchard led to a game-changing mastermind invite [06:45] The major funnel and product suite shifts we made because of that blank space [08:15] Why courage (not time) is what you need to create space for your next level [09:00] What I do during my new “Deep Work Days” and why they matter more than I expectedListen to Related Episodes:How to Double Your Energy and Focus with Tanessa Shears