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From Bad Bunny's massive streaming numbers to Taylor Swift's “The Life of a Showgirl,” 2025 electrified music fans across the globe. There was a wild card this year, though – AI. As artificial intelligence continues to push the music industry into strange new territory, how might it impact what we call music? USA TODAY National Music Reporter Melissa Ruggieri joins The Excerpt to break down some of the year's biggest stories in music. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you’ve ever looked at your timeline and thought “there’s no way this is real,” you’re probably right. In this episode, Bridget and Mike speak to two data professionals about two recent reports from their companies that shed light on how bot networks attempt to hijack our online discourse: the Taylor Swift Nazi narrative after the release of Swift’s album Life of a Showgirl and the Cracker Barrel logo change backlash. Through the lens of these two seemingly unrelated campaigns, we unpack how bot-driven narratives spread, why it works, how online culture wars get engineered for clicks, chaos, and control, and what it means for the rest of us humans trying to engage in actual discourse online. If you’re listening on Spotify, you can leave a comment there to let us know what you think, or email us at hello@tangoti.com Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media! || instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc || youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet || bsky.app/profile/tangoti.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Messiah McCall discusses the Behold Pop Culture Top 10 Albums of the year for 2025. Follow the Social Media Community: https://www.instagram.com/beholdpopculture?igsh=MWM4NWlpbm8wZnhzMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Honorable Mentions 2:27 Addison 5:52 Man's Best Friend 8:43 I AM THE MUSIC 12:06 LUX 14:12 Heavy Metal/Getting Killed 19:01 The Art of Loving 21:11 Swag/Swag 2 24:41 DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS 28:02 Let God Sort Em Out 32:30 The Life of A Showgirl
It's that time of year again! Our annual tradition continues with a side-eye towards generative AI, Wicked: For Good, KPop Demon Hunters, 67, the Macy's Parade, The Life of a Showgirl, and much more from 2025 in pop culture. Will John Madden make a cameo? Will anything beat a Jet2 holiday? There's only one way to find out - listen and enjoy the fun, festive vibes!This episode was written and edited by Tony Sadowski, and includes Kat Riley, Joe Haygood, Joe Fourhman, and Tony Sadowski on vocals. Most music beds were found on soundimage.org and pixabay.com, and sound effects were found at freesound.org! The Taylor Swift clip is from "Eldest Daughter" on "The Life of a Showgirl." And, of course, "Takedown" and "Soda Pop" are from KPop Demon Hunters.URRAH!
Hva er likheten mellom Lily Allens snakkisalbum West End Girl og Sigrid Undset, Sylvia Plath, Miranda July og Mary Shelley?Den britiske popartisten Lily Allens skilsmissealbum West End Girl har skapt storm siden det kom i oktober, så til de grader at vi nå befinner oss i en såkalt «West End Girl Winter».De fjorten sangene forteller om eksmannen og Stranger Things-skuespilleren David Harbours svik og parets påfølgende skilsmisse, i et brutalt og selvransakende oppgjør med tiden de hadde sammen og med samfunnets forestillinger om den moderne kvinnen. I musikkens verden er oppbruddsplater en lang tradisjon, og Allen selv har omtalt albumet som autofiksjon – fiksjon tett knyttet til egne erfaringer.Forfatter og litteraturprofessor Janne Stigen Drangsholt mener derimot at albumet ikke enkelt kan leses som et stykke virkeligheteslitteratur, og vil i dette foredraget heller trekke linjer mellom Allen og forfattere som Mary Shelley, Virginia Woolf, Sigrid Undset, Sylvia Plath og popmusikkens Taylor Swift. Hva har alle disse til felles? Finnes egentlig den moderne kvinnen?Litteraturliste fra foredraget:W. H. Auden – «Letter to Lord Byron» (1937)Jane Austen – Pride and Prejudice (1813) Zygmunt Bauman – Liquid Modernity (2000)Charlotte Brontë – Jane Eyre (1847)Emily BrontëSabrina CarpenterCharles DarwinFriedrich EngelsWilliam Godwin Ted HughesMiranda July – All Fours (2024)Immanuel KantKarl MarxJohn Stuart Mill – The Subjection of Women (1869)Toril Moi – «Kjærlighetstortur. Torborg Nedreaas' Av måneskinn gror det ingenting. Kultur og liv på 1950-tallet» (2020)William MorrisMaggie NelsonSylvia Plath – “Words Heard, By Accident, Over The Phone” (1962)Sylvia Plath – The Journals of Sylvia Plath (1982)Sylvia Plath – The Bell Jar (1963)Jean-Jacques RousseauAnne SextonMary ShelleyPercy Bysshe ShelleyTaylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl (2025)Sigrid Undset Mary Wollstonecraft – A Vindication of the Rights of Women (1792)Virginia Woolf – To the Lighthouse (1927)Virginia Woolf – A Room of One's Own (Women & Fiction) (1929) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Malayna lays the hammer down on this new Taylor Swift album. Are you a Swiftie? Also, Ben and Dev are back at it again, but this time Black Phone 2 is up for discussion.
12 Ghostface killers. 12 songs from "The Life of a Showgirl." December 12th. In this episode, Ryan and Ashley assign each of the twelve Ghostface killers a song by Taylor Swift from "The Life of a Showgirl" and explain each Scream character's personality through the song. This episode also wishes Taylor Swift a happy birthday, where Ryan and Ashley play "this or that" with her albums folklore and evermore. Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
It's time for "CANCELLED!" Track 10 on Taylor Swift's, The Life of a Showgirl. This song fully embraces theatricality as its protagonist revels in her perceived wickedness and embrace of those rejected by the public for "one single drop." While Hannah and Exquisite may not have the same opinion when it comes to how much they like the song, they both agree with how infectiously fun the performance is. 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 #ShowgirlSeminars 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
The hosts discuss their overall thoughts on the album, favorite and least favorite songs and how they believe it ranks on the ‘sound spectrum.' This podcast series focuses on reviewing a variety different music projects and music in general. In this episode, Byers and Chatelain discuss how the songs on the album rank up to the others, along with how they felt about the songs and how they ranked to the other pieces. Some of the songs mentioned is “Opalite,” “Ruin The Friendship,” “Actually Romantic,” “Honey,” and more. Next episode, the two plan on talking about the Grammy Nominees and their feelings on it.Music Credits:Crescent Moon by Purrple CatHibiscus by Purrple CatSonder by Purrple CatSunset Drive by Tokyo Music WalkerSlowly by Tokyo Music Walker
MUSICA new Courtney Love documentary, Antiheroine, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, which is set for January 22nd through February 1st in Park City, Utah. https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/6932fb761a55354cab91b505 Deftones are helping out a soccer team in their hometown of Sacramento, California.The band is sponsoring Street Soccer USA's Los Jaguares team, which is a team of team of 11–14-year-old boys and girls from the Oak Park neighborhood where Deftones got started.Deftones and GOAL Projects teamed up to design the team's official 2026 jerseys and a soccer ball, both of which can be purchased now at Shopdeftones.com. Proceeds from each jersey sold will go to Los Jaguares and Street Soccer USA, a nonprofit that serves over 75,000 players in 16 U.S. cities. James Cameron co-directed Billie Eilish's upcoming 3D concert film, "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)". Here's part of the trailer that takes us onstage and backstage. Jelly Roll just fulfilled a lifelong dream. Yesterday, Craig Morgan invited him to join the Grand Ole Opry. And it all happened on "The Joe Rogan Experience". Joe played Jelly a clip from one of his past Opry performances. Jelly called it "the most special night of my life." He talked about how Craig's song "Almost Home" helped him while he was in jail. TVRIP: Jeff Garcia, the comedic actor, who is best known for voicing the Jimmy Neutron character Sheen passed away at the age of 50. An official cause of death was not yet made public. https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/10/jeff-garcia-dead-comedian/ Icon and legend Diana Ross has been confirmed as the headliner for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square! https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/diana-ross-perform-dick-clarks-new-years-rockin-eve-2026-1236133111/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:HBO Max made a documentary called "Happy and You Know It" about the popularity of annoying kids' music. It includes several children's artists like the Wiggles, and as you'll hear in this part of the trailer, the guy who made the original "Baby Shark" video is still upset at Pinkfong making a massive hit out of it.Andy Dick suffered an apparent overdose Tuesday, in broad daylight outside a building in Hollywood. Someone administered Narcan, and Andy didn't need to go to the hospital. He says he's okay. https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/09/andy-dick-suffers-apparent-overdose/ Jack Nicholson had an interesting way with stalkers. At least one particular stalker. One FEMALE stalker. Ben Dreyfus is the son of "Jaws" star Richard Dreyfus and a woman named Jeramie Rain. Jeramie dated Nicholson in the early 80s. And Ben told a crazy story that happened when they were together. https://x.com/bendreyfuss/status/1993502358551380205 AND FINALLY Billboard released their 2025 Year End charts. https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/ Hot 100 Songs:1. "Die with a Smile", Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars2. "Luther", Kendrick Lamar and SZA3. "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", Shaboozey Billboard 200 Albums:1. "The Life of a Showgirl", Taylor Swift2. "I'm the Problem", Morgan Wallen3. "SOS", SZA Top Artists:1. Morgan Wallen (More on him here.)2. Kendrick Lamar3. Taylor Swift Top Female Artists:1. Taylor Swift2. Sabrina Carpenter3. SZA Top Male Artists:1. Morgan Wallen2. Kendrick Lamar3. Drake This is the worst Country Song of the year: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1. Travis Kelce Reveals Where Taylor Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl' Landed on His Spotify Wrapped (US Weekly) (36:29) 2. Jen Shah Released from Jail After Serving 33 Months Behind Bars for Telemarketing Fraud Scheme (Exclusive) (PEOPLE) (46:32) 3. Why Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios split after two years together (Page Six) (54:40) 4. Howard Stern hits back at Kim Kardashian's claim he mocked her 2016 Paris robbery (Page Six) (1:06:30) 5. UES soccer mom kicks up controversy asking about private jet for son's games: ‘He's never flown commercial' (Page Six) (1:10:50) The Toast with Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) and Jon Bouff (jon.bouff) and Alexandra Madison (@alexandramadisonn) The Toast Patreon Toast Merch Girl With No Job by Claudia Oshry The Camper & The Counselor Lean In https://www.flow.page/leanin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's Headlines: Trump had a busy week: he gave himself an A++++++ on the economy, and in a Politico interview, openly admitted he has “no vision for Europe” while praising autocrats like Orban in Hungary and Erdogan in Turkey. European security officials are sounding alarms too, warning that Russia's hybrid warfare campaign—political sabotage, infrastructure attacks, energy manipulation, and propaganda—could escalate into a full-blown war by 2029. Meanwhile, Netanyahu says he speaks to Putin “regularly” to protect Israel's borders, particularly against Syria, so the lines are already being drawn. Over in tech, Elon Musk confessed on Katie Miller's podcast that DOGE was only “somewhat successful” and that if he could do it again, he wouldn't. And the Pentagon, under Pete Hegseth, is rolling out Google's Gemini AI for unclassified work like onboarding and administrative tasks—but the NYT is suing because Hegseth's new press rules forced reporters to sign gag orders or lose access. In Florida, Miami elected its first Democratic mayor in 28 years, Eileen Higgins, a former Peace Corps director and mechanical engineer, ending decades of GOP control and running on a government efficiency platform. Let's travel back to Taylor Swift's October album release real quick, remember the nazi, trad wife chaos around it? Turns out, less than 4% of accounts drove 28% of the conversation, and over 73% of the inflammatory posts came from inauthentic or conspiracy-focused accounts. Basically, most of the outrage wasn't real—it was engineered. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Politico: Full transcript: POLITICO's interview with Donald Trump Financial Times: Russia's hybrid warfare puts Europe to the test Times Of Israel: In Knesset debate, Netanyahu says he regularly talks to Putin to safeguard Israel's 'vital interests' WSJ: New York Times Sues Hegseth, Defense Department Over New Press Rules Axios: Musk says DOGE was only "somewhat successful," wouldn't do it again Axios: U.S. military to use Google Gemini for new AI platform Politico: Miami elects first woman mayor, ends GOP's 28-year control of City Hall Rolling Stone: Taylor Swift's Last Album Sparked Bizarre Accusations of Nazism. It Was a Coordinated Attack Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Ticketmaster, to Stranger Things, to coffee shops and matcha, we talk about it ALL in this episode.Plus, we implement a new yet-to-be-named segment where we blind rank EVERYTHING.As your resident music lovers, it only felt right that we share our favorite albums of 2025 with you. Listen in to see if your top pick of the year made our lists.Finally, we are back at track 5 with Eldest Daughter from The Life of a Showgirl. We're not eldest children, but we certainly have opinions on this song.Make sure to check out Down Once More Podcast for plenty of fun pop culture conversations, and be on the lookout for Ella's guest appearance on the show!Connect with us on Instagram for lots of fun throughout the week - we'd love to hear from you.Thanks for listening!
ACOFAE Podcast Proudly Presents: Showgirls x The Life of a Showgirl: "Men are usually the villain." If you've been a long time listener then you know that getting the movie Showgirls on the pod is a WIN for Laura Marie. Pairing it with a discussion about Taylor Swift's new album release, The Life of a Showgirl, is a match made in heaven for Jessica Marie! This being Jessica Marie's very first NC-17 film is a win for everyone and ACOFAE has so much to say. Kicking off the discussion with a full breakdown of the movie Showgirls, ACOFAE is in awe of the production. Sparking discussions about shedding child star image, internalized misogyny, and sexual freedom, the movie Showgirls is a spectacle for the eyes and for the brain. Taylor's discussion focuses on how women can't do anything right in the eyes of society, and that it seems to be that pain is rewarded instead of joy - and that joy makes women talentless. Join ACOFAE as they explore all of the storylines in both the movie and the album, and come to the conclusion that women just can't be happy without criticism. TW / CW: discussions surrounding sexual assault For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Showgirls (movie) and The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift Mentions: Wicked, Saved by the Bell, Striptease, Basic Instinct, Burlesque, Dancing with the Stars, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Euphoria, SuckerPunch, The Hills Have Eyes, The Last Duel, Taken, Blue is the Warmest Color, All's Fair, Nip/Tuck, Magic Muke, Hustlers, Supernatural *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?) ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?) (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura (https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/) https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/
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This week, Kat and Carol are discussing the Ole Miss/LSU Lane Kiffin meltdown that happened last week and all our thoughts on what's coming out on TikTok. Then, after months of waiting, we finally discuss our thoughts on Taylor Swift's newest album, The Life of a Show Girl. We then deep dive into the discourse happening online surrounding artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Zach Bryan calling out The White House for using their music. Is it Taylor Swift's job to save the world? We break it all down with our signature mix of humor, anxiety, ADHD tangents, and hot takes. If you love pop culture deep dives, chaotic comedic commentary, and two best friends oversharing about their mental health, tune in and join the spiral!Email us at hello@prettymuchfine.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettymuchfinepodFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prettymuchfinepodSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prettymuchfine2194https://www.prettymuchfine.com/
We're so happy that we've reached "Wood," Track 9 on Taylor Swift's, The Life of a Showgirl. This song combines the joy of "Opalite" and the sweetness of "Wi$h Li$t" to create an infectious song that creates innuendos that make Hannah and Exquisite cackle. We also reference Taylor's poem "If You're Anything Like Me."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 #ShowgirlSeminars 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
We're so happy that we've reached "Wood," Track 9 on Taylor Swift's, The Life of a Showgirl. This song combines the joy of "Opalite" and the sweetness of "Wi$h Li$t" to create an infectious song that creates innuendos that make Hannah and Exquisite cackle. We also reference Taylor's poem "If You're Anything Like Me."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 #ShowgirlSeminars 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
“1989” began as a songwriting experiment that Craig thought might be impossible to pull off. The idea was simple but outrageous: to write a single song that contained every one of Taylor Swift's album titles, including the longest ones such as The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology and The Life of a Show Girl. What started as a fun challenge quickly evolved into one of the most creative and rewarding songs Craig has ever written.
No 14º episódio da temporada, nossos apresentadores assumiram o controle e fofocaram sobre os últimos rumores da paradíssima era Showgirl, além de opinar sobre os possíveis planos de Taylor Swift para sua carreira em 2026.Nos siga para acompanhar tudo! Instagram: @swiftiecast Twitter: @taylorswiftbrContato: swiftiecast@gmail.comDireção/produção: Thiago Souza @thixverso
We finally did it — after months of deep dives, Easter eggs, lyric dissections, and emotional spirals, the 13 crew is closing out evermore with our official Top 5 Final Rankings. And yes… there are surprising changes and even some debuts on our lists! In this episode, Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey each reveal the five songs that stood the test of time — and the ones that got bumped, resurrected, or dragged back onto the list after our full album breakdown. Some of us stayed loyal. Some of us shocked the room. And some of us issued formal apologies to songs we've overlooked for way too long. We talk: The songs that hit harder after months of analysis The surprising tracks that became brand-new favorites Why some rankings changed and others stayed rock solid How breaking down the album made us love it in a deeper way Our honest final thoughts on Evermore as a full body of work Plus, we play your incredible voicemails and kick off the energy for what's coming next: Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl era. If you're someone who believes Evermore deserved more than it got, you'll feel right at home in this episode. Subscribe so you don't miss our full deep-dive breakdown of The Life of a Showgirl — the era Taylor says captures the heart of the Eras Tour. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BYE AURA For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting http://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura's best-sellingCarver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code TAYLORSWIFTFAN at checkout. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY QUINCE Go to http://Quince.com/taylorswiftfan for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY RUFF GREENS Go to http://RuffGreens.com and use promo code TAYLORSWIFTFAN. 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
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We've come to the end of our ‘The Life of a Showgirl' series which means it's time to draft our official teams! Listen to today's episode to hear which songs we battle over and which songs end up on each of our teams. We also share which songs we are most sad we can't listen to. Don't forget to comment below with which team you would choose as the winning combo!SPONSORS:Walli Cases (code ttn) // https://wallicases.com/?rstr=ttnClean Simple Eats (code TTN10) // https://glnk.io/54jl/ttnTaylor Swift Podcast || Best Taylor Swift Podcast || TLOAS || The Life of a Showgirl || Taylor Swift SongsSend us a textSupport the showFollow along to hear a new Taylor Swift related episode every single Tuesday.Watch our episodes on YouTube!Follow Us On Social Media:Typical Tuesday Night Podcast @typicaltuesdaynight.podcastKarli @everyday_ellisJess @jess.taitJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes and exclusive Taylor Swift group chat!Shop Our Merch!Feel free to contact us at typicaltuesdaynightpodcast@gmail.com
Taylor Swift is now the youngest person ever nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Curious on what exactly that means? Allow us to explain the process of how one becomes nominated, and why this is a big deal for Taylor Swift the songwriter.Do you think that Taylor Swift's fanbase is the general public? Or are Swifties just loud and loyal to their namesake? Let's consider Taylor's reach to the masses in a new way.In this week's edition of our new segment "Stacking the Subs," Ella brings in an article titled "Learning how to explain why you like what you like." Listen for tips on how to talk with other people about your favorite fandoms... without feeling the need to justify why you like something.Finally, we talk all things interpolations with our fourth track from the Life of a Showgirl, Father Figure. What even is an interpolation anyway? Hear our passion for this song as we tell you all about how this song compares to George Michael's track of the same name.Don't miss out on all the fun and Taylor Swift content you could ever need on our Instagram! As always, we are thankful for you and we love chatting with you each week. Talk soon!
Send us a textFollow Aysia on Tiktok here and Twitter here!Join Cam and Aysia_Is_Messy to break down every detail of Taylor Swift's new song off her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, Elizabeth Taylor.Swifties buckle up because we're talking Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and a ton of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and all the exquisite Tayvis implications of this song!Support the show
We've reached Track 8 on The Life of a Showgirl, "Wi$h Li$t," which Taylor Swift has called one of her favorite tracks on the album — and it's easy to see why with her phenomenal vocals and underrated clever lyrics. Join Exquisite and Hannah as they groove to the beat and say how much they love Taylor's performance, especially on the word "wow." And, stick around for the end to hear what's on Exquisite & Hannah's own wish lists! Want to support Exquisite on her journey to becoming aprofessor? Donate here: https://gofund.me/ceaf3b27dEnjoy the episode? Support The TaylorSeminars on Ko-fi! ❤️And don't forget to join the conversation with#ShowgirlSeminars 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
We discuss Taylor's new record and what's been going on with us health wise.
In this episode, Ryan and Ashley Summers (Squirrel and Spud) use Taylor Swift's new song "Elizabeth Taylor" as an entry point to analyze Gale Weathers in the requel era before entering Scream 7. Ryan and Ashley question who is Gale Weathers after Scream (2022) and Scream VI, how has she changed, and who is the woman we will meet in the next film. Then, Ryan is joined by contributors Anthony Dapuzzo (Never Split Up Podcast) and Jess Melendez to compare the different approaches to legacy sequels of Scream with the Jurassic World films. Elizabeth Taylor: The Song and The Person Gale Weathers Post-Scream 5 & 6 Looking Ahead to Scream 7 Scream 5 vs. Jurassic Park: Dominion How Franchises Do The Requel Follow us @ScreamWithRCS on Instagram, X, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Elizabeth Taylor" (The Life of a Showgirl)
Forensic Musicologist Dr. Joe Bennett is joining us today to discuss whether Taylor Swift copied other artists for different songs off her latest album 'The Life of a Showgirl'. From discussing copying The Jonas Brothers, Jackson 5, The Pixies, and more, Dr. Joe Bennett breaks down the songs in question and explains how the songs are the same and how they are different from one another. He also teaches us what to look out for when listening to similar songs to know whether or not an artist would owe another artist credit. Plus he explains the difference between interpolation, sampling, and crediting other artists, which leads us into discussing the differences we have on songs like "The Life of A Showgirl" and what happened with Olivia Rodrigo's "Deja Vu" and "Cruel Summer". This is one episode you will not want to miss!Dr. Joe Bennett:Dr Joe Bennett is a musicologist, writer, BBC broadcaster, and researcher specialising in popular music and songwriting. As a professor at Berklee College of Music, he teaches artist development, songwriting, music copyright, and song analysis. He has written more than thirty tuition books, and his compositions for music education are performed worldwide. Media interviews include BBC, NPR, NYT, WaPo, MTV, The Times, The Economist, The Guardian and many others. As a forensic musicologist, Joe advises lawyers, publishers, artists, and songwriters on musical similarity and copyright; cases include Hines v BMG (SDNY) and Browne v Donalds (CD Cal). He holds a PhD in Music from the University of Surrey and a National Teaching Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy. He blogs about songwriting and copyright at joebennett.net.Joe's IGJoe's WebsiteTaylor Swift Podcast || Taylor Swift Interpolation || Taylor Swift New Album || Taylor Swift Songs || Taylor Swift Copying Jonas BrothersSend us a textSupport the showFollow along to hear a new Taylor Swift related episode every single Tuesday.Watch our episodes on YouTube!Follow Us On Social Media:Typical Tuesday Night Podcast @typicaltuesdaynight.podcastKarli @everyday_ellisJess @jess.taitJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes and exclusive Taylor Swift group chat!Shop Our Merch!Feel free to contact us at typicaltuesdaynightpodcast@gmail.com
Personne n'a pu échapper au phénomène. Tout le monde a déjà entendu, même d'une oreille, son tube Shake it off. Tout le monde a déjà vu, même de loin, ses longs cheveux blonds. Tout le monde sait qu'elle a battu des dizaines de records, mais sans trop savoir pourquoi. Les Swifties, bien sûr, le savent. Ils sont des millions et ils savent tout d'elle. J'aurais pu essayer de les égaler dans cet épisode, en racontant les moindres détails de sa carrière musicale et de sa vie amoureuse. Mais ça aurait été beaucoup trop long. J'ai préféré essayé de comprendre son influence, hors-norme, son pouvoir, phénoménal, mais aussi ses limites. Qui est vraiment Taylor Swift, derrière les succès et l'adoration ? Pourquoi elle est considérée comme l'artiste la plus sincère de sa génération - et l'est-elle vraiment ? A 35 ans, Taylor Swift pourrait-elle, au sommet de sa gloire, apercevoir le début… de sa fin ? Dans cet épisode, au micro de Scandales se succèdent :- le sociologue Arnaud Alessandrin, auteur de l'ouvrage « Sociologue de Taylor Swift »- Jim Houran, psychologue clinicien américain- Sydney Houran, fan américaine de Taylor Swift- Fatma Torkhani, journaliste - Charles Decant, co-propriétaire du disquaire Lucky et auteur du livre SwiftologyScandales est un podcast de Madame Figaro, écrit et présenté par Marion Galy-Ramounot, et produit par Lucile Rousseau-Garcia. Camille Lamblaut a été chargée d'enquête. Océane Ciuni est la responsable éditoriale de Scandales, un podcast produit par Louie Créative, l'agence de contenus audios de Louie Média. Extraits musicaux : Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift (album Taylor Swift, 2006, Big Machine Records)Shake It Off, Taylor Swift (album 1989, 2014, Big Machine Records)Cruel Summer, Taylor Swift (album Lover, 2019, Republic Records)Fifteen, Taylor Swift (album Fearless, 2008, Big Machine Records)You Need To Calm Down, Taylor Swift (album Lover, 2019, Republic Records)Wood, Taylor Swift (album The Life of a Showgirl, 2025, Republic Records)Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
It's a season finale! It's time to rank The Life of a Showgirl for real this time, none of this 'listen once and rank it', we have studied, we have debated, and now, these are our final rankings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taylor Swift leans into her Mean Girl persona with "Actually Romantic," Track 7 ofhe Life of a Showgirl, In this episode, Hannah & Exquisite talk about how this song isn't about punching down but about hitting back in the pop arena. It's also a song about letting the haters know that we appreciate all their kind and overwhelming attention. 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#ShowgirlSeminars 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
We're finally doing it: ranking Taylor Swift's post–Big Machine albums, from Lover through Showgirl, using a semi-serious “scientific” system we built to avoid pitting Old Taylor against New Taylor. In this episode, we break down cohesion, execution, longevity, and overall Snakeology to figure out which version of independent-era Taylor is truly operating at her peak. The addition of The Life of a Showgirl complicates everything in ways we didn't expect, and the final ranking surprised even us. GET MORE EOAS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: Paul Wesley is Captain Kirk, next year is 60 years of Star Trek, the 1997 Spawn Movie is being released in 4K in October, The book The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is being made into a movie, while the Sisters Grimm books are being turned into an animated series. Plus new trailers for Anaconda, Mandalorian and Grogu, The Kraken, Queens of the Dead, and The Party of a Showgirl. For bingeing, Big Pops has been watching 28 Days Later, 28 Years Later, Superman on Max, Alien Earth, Star Trek, and Seinfeld. Sis has watched her husband play the game “Tunic,” as well as lots of football and Gravity Falls. Then, Pops shared his pull list! This week, he introduces us to C.O.R.T (Children of the Round Table) Issue 1 by DC; Amazing Spiderman Issue 12 (Legacy 976) by Marvel, and Red Coat Issue 14 by Image. His new number 1 is Marvel Zombies by Marvel Red Band. His Book of the Week is Deadpool Batman Issue 1 by Marvel AND DC. And last but not least, we review Trilogies for our 1-2-3 episode.
Have you noticed a swathe of musicals and musician biopics consistently releasing in the cinema? What's behind the amount of them, and why are they seemingly so successful?From Barbie to Wicked to Taylor Swift's film ‘The Official Release Party of a Showgirl' and lots more, joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Journalist and author Aoife Barry…Image: Universal Pictures
In this episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, we dive deep into one of Taylor's most beloved bonus tracks: “right where you left me” — Track 16 from the Evermore (Deluxe Edition). Swifties have crowned this song a top-tier masterpiece, and today we're breaking down every lyric, every Easter egg, and every emotional gut-punch that makes it unforgettable. We revisit Taylor's iconic Eras Tour performance of the song — including that perfectly relatable moment when even Taylor Swift herself stumbles over the lyrics she admits are “one of the wordiest songs” in her catalog. We fangirl over the brand-new Eras Tour docuseries trailer and what it reveals about Taylor's creative process, color-coded chaos, surprise song strategy, and the behind-the-scenes moments we've been dying to see. From lyric dissection to real-life parallels, we explore: The heartbreaking imagery behind “Help, I'm still at the restaurant” and being emotionally frozen in time Connections between Evermore, The Life of a Showgirl, and Taylor's evolving narrative Taylor's fears, superstitions, and creative reinventions Why this track resonates so deeply with grief, growth, and the fear of being left behind The parallels to “Opalite” — and how Taylor finally leaves the table And then — one of the most unforgettable moments from the 13 Podcast voicemail..We receive a stunning, heartfelt voicemail from Antarctica. Yes, literally the bottom of the world. A Swiftie shares how our episode countdowns, Instagram posts, and podcast have become a lifeline in isolation and inspired “Taylor Tuesdays” at the southernmost edge of the planet. It's goosebumps. It's full-body chills. It's why we do this. Whether you're here for lyric lore, Taylor's universe-level storytelling, emotional wreckage, or just to laugh at our collective inability to spell “restaurant,” this episode has everything Swifties crave. 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 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
In this episode inspired by Taylor Swift's new song "Father Figure," Ryan lays out how Neve Campbell became the leader of the SCREAM franchise. Ryan describes Neve's contributions to the series, and step-by-step the recent history of SCREAM: How Wes Craven was the leader of the first 20 years of the series; how only Neve could have filled his shoes; how the Radio Silence era lacked a true leader; how the studio and creatives would not allow Neve to fill this role on Scream (2022); and how Neve inherited this role by taking the risk and standing alone to save the franchise in Scream 7 during a rocky time. Neve's Contributions De Facto Leader in Scream 5 No Leader in Scream VI Saving Scream 7 Confession: What if Scream is Tainted Forever? "Father Figure" Follow us @ScreamWithRCS on Instagram, X, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Father Figure" (The Life of a Showgirl)
Do you want ALL the lore on ‘Ruin The Friendship' and how we believe it connects to ‘You Belong With Me'? Today we are diving into the lyrics and lore of Taylor Swift and her friend Jeff Lang to explain her latest tragic song from TLOAS. We also share some fun facts about ‘The Life of a Showgirl' lyrics and how it relates to Sabrina Carpenter's life personally as well as a possible nod to Britney Spears. Plus join us as we start off this deep dive talking about ‘Eldest Daughter' and how understanding some of these lyrics actually helped us appreciate the song even more. Then after talking about ‘Honey' we have finished discussing all the songs off Taylor Swift's new album “The Life of a Showgirl”.If you haven't listened to one, make sure you go back and listen!SHOP OUR MERCH: www.typicaltuesdaynight.comSPONSORS:Dime Beauty Co (TYPICALTUESDAYNIGHT for 20% off) // https://go.shopmy.us/p-22911520Clean Simple Eats (TTN10 for 10% off) // https://glnk.io/54jl/ttnWalli Cases (TTN for 10% off) // https://wallicases.com/?rstr=ttnLove Olive Co (TTNPODCAST for 10% off) // https://loveoliveco.com/?ref=TTNPODTaylor Swift Podcast || Taylor Swift || Taylor Swift Songs || Taylor Swift Music || Taylor Swift Albums || The Life of a Showgirl || Music CommentarySend us a textSupport the showFollow along to hear a new Taylor Swift related episode every single Tuesday.Watch our episodes on YouTube!Follow Us On Social Media:Typical Tuesday Night Podcast @typicaltuesdaynight.podcastKarli @everyday_ellisJess @jess.taitJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes and exclusive Taylor Swift group chat!Shop Our Merch!Feel free to contact us at typicaltuesdaynightpodcast@gmail.com
We've reached one of the highlights of The Life of a Showgirl, "Ruin the Friendship." Are you ready to go back to high school with us? Taylor Swift returns to her old high school in Nashville to paint us a picture of what it's like to choose cautious discretion over inconvenient risk—and she realizes it's not worth it. Join Exquisite and Hannah as we drive shotgun with our hair undone in this podcast episode. Want to support Exquisite on her journey to becoming aprofessor? Donate here: https://gofund.me/ceaf3b27dEnjoy the episode? Support The TaylorSeminars on Ko-fi! ❤️And don't forget to join the conversation with#ShowgirlSeminars 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
Dita Von Teese has spent her life turning beauty into power. Born Heather Sweet in small-town Michigan, she grew up dreaming of old Hollywood glamour, satin corsets, and the kind of femininity that shimmered on the silver screen. When she opened her first bra as a teenager—a plain white cotton thing inside a plastic egg—she was deeply disappointed. That moment, she says, is where it all began. If the world wouldn’t make things beautiful, she would. In this conversation, Dita opens up about the art and discipline behind the spectacle that made her a global icon. She talks about her early days as a model and Playboy cover star, the power and intention behind creating the Dita Von Teese persona, and how she’s kept mystery alive in a world prone to oversharing. She also shares what it was like collaborating with Taylor Swift on Bejeweled and how rare it is, even now, to be approached by another artist with such genuine respect for her craft. Dita explains that while many have imitated her, Taylor came to her as a true collaborator. Now, as she brings her new show Nocturnelle to Australia in 2026, Dita talks about control, longevity, and the quiet strength behind the glamour. Click here for tour information. THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Dita Von Teese Host: Kate Langbroek Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Bree Player Audio Producer: Tina Matolov Video Producer: Julian Rosario Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Put a damn pastie on!” On this episode, your hosts Martyr (@dragthemartyr) and Cate (@ctepper) sit down with “A Sizzling Freakin Rican blend of Miss & Daddy” - Mizzaddy! First they discuss their Puerto Rican heritage, the art of burlesque, Showgirl aesthetics, Bad Bunny, and winning a Golden Pastie Award. Later, we hear more about traveling around the country and performing, producing shows and festivals, burlesque in media, the Glam Awards, and creating looks that last. + Follow our guest: @mizzaddyburlesque and @muevansenyc on Instagram ~ Follow the pod on Instagram and Facebook @wiggingoutpodcast and on twitter @wiggingoutpod Thots, comments, and dick pics? Please send to dragthemartyr@gmail.com Cover art: Madeline De Michele - www.madelinedemichele.com Music: “Club” by Andrew Huang (www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcemy56JtVTrsFIOoqvV8g) under Creative Commons. Edits by C.Tepper
It was the night of rehearsal for one of the biggest shows in Las Vegas, and dancer Debbie Flores-Narvaez was on the verge of a major performance at the Luxor stage show "Fantasy." But when Debbie didn't show up for rehearsal, the discovery of her abandoned car was the first clue that soon led investigators to her murderer. Find and watch "Sin City Murders: Vanishing of a Showgirl" on Peacock WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: PrettyLitter - Keep your house smelling fresh and clean! Go to www.PrettyLitter.com/tco to get your first bag for just $14.99 plus a free cat toy! Zbiotics - Try PreAlcohol before drinking and wake up feeling great the next day. Head to www.ZBiotics.com/TCO and use the code TCO at checkout for 15% off. Everyday Dose - Coffee with benefits! Visit www.everydaydose.com/TCO for 45% off your first subscription order! Miracle Made - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to www.trymiracle.com/TCO and use the code TCO to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Cornbread Hemp - CBD gummies made to help you feel better! Head to www.cornbreadhemp.com/TCO and use code TCO at checkout for 30% off your first order! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group! AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!
This week on The VC we start with advice for how to take steps towards healing fractures in your marriage. While speaking off the top of our head with our own quick advice, we also want to encourage any listener who is sincerely struggling with deep marital issues to seek professional counseling. Additional topics range from childhood celebrity crushes, to which rides we'd like to see in Disney World, AND what lasting advice we want our children to know (The VictoryCouch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).Shownotes: Connectwith us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.comWant a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visitinghttps://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen.What are three things you can do this week to strengthen the connection between you and your spouse (specifically for couples struggling in marriage)?E.T.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkWho was your childhood celebrity crush?AlyssaMilano https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000192/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkYasminBleeth https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000109/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkKristiYamaguchi https://www.instagram.com/kristiyamaguchi/?hl=enSteffiGraf https://steffi-graf.net/TiffaniAmber Thiessen https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005485/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkTheoHuxtable https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_HuxtableMarkPaul Gosselar https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004971/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkDeanCain https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001002/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkIf there were two rides to bring to Disney World what would they be?https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/https://disneyland.disney.go.com/Zootopiahttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt2948356/https://www.universalorlando.com/What lesson do you most want to pass onto our children?Couch crumbs: Commanders football this part of the season, 2nd year of meet the quad night injuriesProp your feet up: new cologne, baseball game, shot two weddings together, visit from brother, checked our family photos off the list, Taylor Swift The Life of a Showgirl, HalloweenHeidi Klum Medussahttps://www.vogue.com/article/heidi-klum-halloween-2025-medusa-costume
Send us a textJoin Cam and Cara (follow Cara on Tiktok at Gleelapse!) to discuss Wood! Use code 'TIKTOK' for 40% off the What I Will Say Patreon for the next two days!Let's talk about the naughtiest song on The Life of a Showgirl! Wood is full of double entendres and interesting lore. No, it's not just Tayvis references and all Travis Kelce!Support the show
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KDive deep into the 68th Grammy Awards (2026) with Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect. This segment breaks down the February 1, 2026 ceremony at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, covering the Aug 31, 2024–Aug 30, 2025 eligibility window. Kendrick Lamar dominates with 9 nominations, including Record, Song, and Album of the Year—GNX marks his historic 5th consecutive Album of the Year nod. Lady Gaga earns 7, her first triple-major category sweep for Mayhem. Jack Antonoff and Cirkut tie at 7; Bad Bunny secures 6, becoming the first Spanish-language artist nominated across Song, Record, and Album of the Year. Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, and Serban Ghenea each grab 6. Taylor Swift scores 0 due to The Life of a Showgirl releasing Oct 3, 2025—outside the window—with no qualifying 2024–2025 content. New categories include Best Traditional Country Album (spotlighting Willie Nelson, Margo Price) and Best Album Cover; Best Country Album renamed Best Contemporary Country Album. Insights highlight rap, rock, Latin, and Tiny Desk alumni like Clipse (5 noms) and Leon Thomas' “Mutt.” Broadcast on CBS/Paramount+ with 95 categories. Analytic Dreamz delivers nominee stats, cultural trends, and Swift's 14-win legacy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Taylor Swift: Nazi sympathizer, freshly-minted racist, MAGA trad wife. Or so proponents of a recent conspiracy theory would have it. For years, the most successful female recording and performing artist of her generation (and therefore of all time) has used “easter eggs” as part of her marketing. Hidden messages in music videos and lyric sheets, oblique references in social media posts, and puzzles as merchandise marketing gimmicks have all contributed to a parasocial sense of intimacy and insider knowledge for her millions of ardent fans. With the release of The Life of a Showgirl, these treats seem to have backfired on Swift. A deluge of TikToks claim dog whistles and hidden symbols reveal a far-right turn for a progressive artist that previously stood for feminism, reproductive freedom, gay and trans rights, BLM, and gun control. Maybe it's her “cancelled” friends, the influence of Travis Kelce, or traditional, conservative “family values” finally coming home to roost as she celebrates the desire to settle down with her soon-to-be-husband, make a home, and have some kids. Julian peels apart the layers of this highly charged political conspiracy theory and looks at what it may represent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Max Martin is the biggest pop producer of all time, having crafted hits across three decades for everyone from Britney and Backstreet Boys to Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande and so many more. He recently re-teamed with Taylor for her 12 album, The Life of Showgirl, a record that many believe didn't reflect his best work but also made us wonder: What is? Pop Pantheon favs Aisha Harris, Molly Mary O'Brien, and Sam Murphy return for a roundtable with DJ Louie to break down the secret sauce to Max's 30 years of in the biz, before each sharing their top 5 Max song of all time.Grab tickets to our Best Pop of 2025 Live Show in NYC on 12/9Check out a playlist of our Max Martin picksJoin Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram
It's the end of Evermore era (almost!) — and what better way to celebrate it than with the breakdown of closure. In this episode, Nick, Ana, and Amy dive deep into the meaning of "closure" from Evermore, exploring its chaotic intro, sharp lyricism, and what the song reveals about saying goodbye — even when you don't need to. From theories about who the song might be directed toward (Scott Borchetta? Scooter Braun? A former friend?) to how Taylor transforms sarcasm into strength, this breakdown covers it all. Plus, hear theories on why Closure isn't actually the final song on Evermore — and what that says about Taylor's storytelling. Join us next time for the unofficial end to evermore… before we get into the deluxe tracks. And up next… It's time to delve into The Life of a Showgirl! THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP Give online therapy a try at https://www.BETTERHELP.COM/TAYLORSWIFTFAN and get on your way to being your best self. 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 – @amysnichols Nick – @heynickadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Taylor Swift's “The Life of a Showgirl” the soundtrack for the Trump era? Self-titled “conservative dad” Ross Douthat thinks so, and explains why in this mini-episode of “Interesting Times.Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com. Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Interesting Times with Ross Douthat. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.