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Buckle in, Swifties! Today, we're going deep into the lore surrounding Taylor's most Reputation-esque track on The Life Of A Showgirl… CANCELLED! That means Laura and Sara have prepped a whole segment unpacking the drama surrounding Blake Lively, and how Taylor keeps her female friendships close, even through public scrutiny and dogpiling. This one is a BIG one… enjoy!Chapters(00:00) Introduction(00:44) What's On Our Plates(12:45) Taylor Updates: A Rundown of Blake & Taylor's Text Messages and Legal Complications With "It Ends With Us"(45:05) Introducing "CANCELLED!" (49:27) Personal Associations With The Song(53:02) Folk"lore" of The Song(01:03:06) Verse 1: Descending Into Taylor's "Underworld," Cancel Culture Waiting To Take A Woman Down(01:06:49) Pre-Chorus 1: Sarcastic Commentary On Reasons Cancellations Happen & MacBeth References(01:10:23) Chorus 1: Tongue and Cheek Love For Friendship Embroiled In Scandal, Thorny Flowers Lore, Scar References In Past Music(01:18:21) Verse 2: Real Friends Stick Around, Mob Mentality(01:20:42) Pre-Chorus 2: Musical Theater-Esque Vibes, Tiny Violin Reference From Texts(01:29:50) Bridge: Horror Movie Instrumentation, Friendship Goes Beyond Public Perception(01:36:02) Chorus 3 & Outro: Infamy Loves Company, Max Martin Adlibs(01:40:51) Music Theory Analysis: Creepy Builds, Broadway and Rock Elements, Musical Mode(01:43:00) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:44:27) This Song As A Recipe(01:46:24) Signing Off!(01:48:49) Patreon PreviewSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedCandied Cheez-its RecipePistachio and Ricotta Swirl Cake Recipe (Reddit recipe)A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's ‘It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The MediaI Read Taylor Swift's Texts with Blake Lively — And You Can TooTaylor Swift Wants to 'Stay Away from the Drama' After Her Texts with Blake Lively Are UnsealedJenny Slate's "Damning" Comments About Justin Baldoni Have Been RevealedSagittarius Whisky Sour RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

In this episode, The boys are back talking absolute scenes and zero accountability. From declaring we're all “living the dream” (no one is) to breaking down the chaos of Australia's cricket circus.We dive into the carnage from the track after the Black Caviar Lightning, wrap the good, the bad and the morally concerning in horse racing, then shift into football where takes are hot and records are ice cold. There's NRL premiership calls, European best bets, and the weekly attempt to build a multi that will emotionally ruin us.We cover the whip rule AGAIN! State of Origin eligibility, Olympic village Condom statistics that absolutely nobody asked for at the Winter Olympics, plus a Spanish dine-and-dash masterclass and the invention of Zooper Dooper deodorant (pending FDA approval).We finish with a Premier League Matchday 27 preview, a reckless EPL multi, and a quick look at fight night between Strickland & Hernandez before signing off with confidence we absolutely haven't earned.If you're here for sharp analysis, you're in the wrong place. If you're here for banter, bad bets and worse life advice — welcome home.Stay up to date on our socials @coastalsportspod (0:00) Intro (1:57) The First To Ever Say “Living The Dream” (3:24) Australia's Horrendous Twenty20 Tournament (4:33) Catch Up (10:57) Tentyris Flys Home To Take Out The Black Caviar Lighting(13:06) Apocalyptic's Disappointing First Up Run (14:11) Joliestar Produces First Up Again (14:47) Autumn Glow Continues Her Unbeaten Run(17:25) Horses To Follow (18:39) Horse Racing Accountability(20:37) Football Accountability (22:20) European Football Best Bets (24:35) Colour Coding Clothes With Your Friend (28:35) NRL Premiership Favourites & Team To Beat (32:00) When Will The Whip Rule Nonsense End(33:21) Kellie Holiday Getting Cancelled To Play At The Races(34:58) New State Of Origin Eligibility(38:03) Daley Cherry Evens To Win The Comp(38:53) 10,000 Condoms Used In 3 Days At The Winter Olympics (42:20) Zooper Dopper Deodorant (43:06) Spanish Man Fakes Hearts Attacks To Get Out Of Paying At Restaurants (45:41) EPL Match Day 27 Preview & Predictions (53:10) EPL Multi (53:49) Strickland V Hernandez Fight Night (57:15) Signing Off

This is the final episode of A Deeper Listen. After seven years on air as the Sound & Vision radio show and more than 500 episodes in this podcast feed, Emily Fox and contributors share their favorite moments from a story or interview they’ve done for this show.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor says that this song started from an “innocent place” - but BOY it certainly didn't end there! In today's episode, Sara and Laura are unpacking Taylor's raunchiest song (ever?)… “Wood!” With lots of ties to Taylor's past concerns of ill-fated romance, this song puts a positive, DIY-spin on luck, and how the right person can change your destiny. Plus! The ladies delve into the “Opalite” music video and its many Easter Eggs. Enjoy this one! Chapters(00:00) Introduction(02:47) What's On Our Plates(08:01) Taylor Updates: Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Opalite Music Video (26:53) Unpacking "Wood"(29:28) Our Personal Associations With The Song(30:47) Folk"lore" Of The Song(34:03) Humor and Innocence in Taylor's Songwriting(36:11) Verse 1: Superstitious Metaphors, Callbacks to Previous Relationships(43:11) Pre-Chorus 1: Previous Paranoia Disappears With The Right Person, Other Forms of Superstitions Taylor Tried To Overcome(46:29) Chorus 1: Making Your Own Luck, Love & Security, Opalite Similarities(50:53) Verse 2: Marriage Is On The Table, Confidence(52:25) Pre-Chorus 2: Taylor's Previous Belief In Being Cursed, New Heights Shoutout(56:08) Chorus 2 & 3(57:15) Music Theory Analysis(01:00:23) Favorite Lyrics & Ratings(01:02:24) This Song As A Recipe(01:04:52) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedTaylor Swift Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame at Age 36 — Is That a Record?Taylor Swift makes history as Songwriters Hall of Fame inducteePeople Think Taylor Swift Referenced an Ariana Grande Fan Tweet in Her Raunchy "Wood" LyricsTaylor Swift Says Her Travis Kelce Ode "Wood" Lyrics Started from an "Innocent Place"Guava Margarita RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Because of competing priorities, we've decided to hit pause on the Smart Route podcast. A big thank you to everyone who's been with us over the years!

On his final radio show, Don Dubuc gives thanks and receives farewells from Robbie Campo, Glen Sanchez, Cheryl Blanchard, Captain "Ahab" Ron Broadus, Uncle Larry Rousell, Jeff Bruel, Capt. Kirk Stansel, Scott Bell, Brian Lukas, Daryl Carpenter, Janice Leaumont, Reed Alleman, Capt. Mike Gallo, Chef John Folse, Capt. Eric Muhoberac, Lance Burgos, Brendon Bayard, Martha Spencer, Chris LeCoq, Capt. Ryan Lambert, Col. Steve Clark, and Mandy, Tammy, Cheri & Isabel.

Legendary multi-sport athlete Bo Jackson joins the guys on Radio Row // Members of the NFL Players Choir join + our Patriots-Seahawks game picks // Kevin Harlan joins the show to preview Sunday's broadcast + final sign-off! //

Legendary multi-sport athlete Bo Jackson joins the guys on Radio Row // Members of the NFL Players Choir join + our Patriots-Seahawks game picks // Kevin Harlan joins the show to preview Sunday's broadcast + final sign-off! //

We return from the holidays with empty wallets, loud confidence, and zero lessons learned.In this episode, We kick things off with life updates, launch a new NRL tipping comp (mortgage at risk), and somehow start planning 2026 despite barely surviving this week. Goat's curse tightens its grip, Think About It passes (RIP to a real one), and Volk reminds Lopez that champions don't do rematches for charity.Tennis corner gets spicy as Alcaraz completes the slam set, Rybakina finally gets her first major, and we immediately pretend we've always rated them… at the right price.Then it's time to cook: Horses to follow (trust us bro). Back-to-back quaddie wins (allegedly). Accountability segments for horse racing and football (pain). European football best bets that feel like locks until kickoff. EPL Matchday 25 preview with confidence that should be regulated. Bin List & Listener questions - Drinking matcha mid-workout like it's a performance enhancer. Pretending to be bad at things so you never get asked again. Buying absolute scams off Marketplace. Early World Cup futures (value hunters only). The Bischoff & yoghurt agenda no one asked forAll this before we sign off, responsibly ignore bankroll management, and promise “one last bet”.Gamble responsibly. Or don't. We won't.Stay up to date on our socials @coastalsportspod (0:00) Catch Up (2:10) New NRL Tipping Comp (3:09) 2026 CSP Plans (6:09) Goat's Ongoing Curse (9:47) Think About It Passing (12:46) Volkanovski Handles Lopez Again To Keep The Belt(19:52) Carlos Alcaraz Completes Slam Set With AO Title (23:17) Elena Rybakina Wins Her First Grand Slam (24:16) Horses To Follow (30:06) B2B Quaddie Wins(31:00) Horse Racing Accountability(31:16) Football Accountability (31:53) European Football Best Bets (37:01) EPL Match Day 25 Preview & Predictions (50:15) Drinking Matcha As Intra Workout (53:12) Pretending To Be Bad At Something So You Don't Have To Do it (54:56) Buying Items Off Market Place (55:33) Early World Cup Futures Look(56:56) Bischoff & Yoghurt Trend (1:01:00) Signing Off

After nearly 20 years on the air, hosts Gary Mantz and Suzanne Mitchell put a conclusion to their radio show Mantz & Mitchell. Accompanying them in this final episode is KKNW manager Eric Krema, who helped launch their show in 2007. Reflecting on a legacy that spans a move to Sarasota, Florida, and an estimated 1,500 hours of "constructive radio," the duo reminisces about exploring life's big questions regarding consciousness and the universe. The episode features heartfelt call-ins from long-time listeners and frequent guests, who celebrate a history of over 460 interviews ranging from metaphysical authors to Hollywood stars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After nearly 20 years on the air, hosts Gary Mantz and Suzanne Mitchell put a conclusion to their radio show Mantz & Mitchell. Accompanying them in this final episode is KKNW manager Eric Krema, who helped launch their show in 2007. Reflecting on a legacy that spans a move to Sarasota, Florida, and an estimated 1,500 hours of "constructive radio," the duo reminisces about exploring life's big questions regarding consciousness and the universe. The episode features heartfelt call-ins from long-time listeners and frequent guests, who celebrate a history of over 460 interviews ranging from metaphysical authors to Hollywood stars.

It's time to analyze one of Taylor's sweetest and most direct songs from The Life Of A Showgirl… “Wi$h Li$t!” Before getting into the song's folklore, Sara and Laura share personal updates, as well as some Taylor news (note: this episode was recorded before texts between Blake Lively & Taylor were unsealed), plus the gals unpack the vile and coordinated “trad wife allegations” that stem from this song. Taylor's lyrics about desire for love, normalcy, and motherhood have the ladies kicking their feet! Never has Taylor been so upfront about how she feels, what she desires, where she sees her life going next… and that refreshing stance is what makes Sara and Laura really love this song. Enjoy!Chapters(00:00) Introduction and Personal Updates(00:29) What's on Our Plates(34:30) New Year's Resolutions and Personal Goals(37:58) Taylor Updates: RECORDED BEFORE NEWS OF IT ENDS WITH US TEXTS(41:35) Introducing Wi$h Li$t(47:50) Our Personal Associations With The Song(51:16) Folk"lore" Of The Song(01:03:12) Verse 1: Other People's Desires, Accolades, Fame, Agelessness(01:06:54) Chorus 1: Well Wishes, Taylor's Own Desires, Suburban Normalcy(01:15:44) Verse 2: Brands of People & Their Wishes, Internet Embarassment(01:19:33) Bridge: Desperate Wishes, Allusions To Taylor's Past Two Exes, Our One Sided TikTok Beef(01:29:50) Chorus 3 & Outro: Reputation Style Ad Libs(01:30:52) Music Theory Analysis: R&B Influences, Pop Hooks, Verse 2's Chord Progression(01:33:44) Favorite Lyrics and Ratings(01:35:45) This Song As A Recipe(01:38:24) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedSara's One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory BookTaylor Swift Treats Haim Sisters, Sombr to Homemade Sourdough Bread With Punny LabelsRolling Stone: Taylor Swift's Last Album Sparked Bizarre Accusations of Nazism. It Was a Coordinated AttackPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

On this special “Award Show” episode of Tailgate on the Quad, Kevin and Ciarnan close out the college football season with the inaugural Tailgate Awards! The hosts dive into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's surprising snub of Bill Belichick and debate the chaos of the transfer portal, NIL, and NCAA governance (or lack thereof). They break down the year's “best” and “worst” across college football with listener-driven categories: Most Disappointing Team, the Notre Dame Award for Most Pretentious Fanbase, the Skip Bayless Award for Worst Media Personality, and more!  00:00 "Hall of Fame Voting Controversy" 05:43 "Patriots, Mahomes, and Legacy Bias" 09:12 "College Football Accountability Issues" 11:17 "Dabo Sweeney Stands Firm" 14:58 "Tackling Ejections and Momentum" 19:47 "Colorado's Decline Under Sanders" 22:12 "Debating College Football Inclusions" 24:54 Ohio State & Ole Miss Discussion 28:24 "Texas A&M Comeback Reaction" 32:37 Big Ten vs. SEC Debate 36:34 "Doink Award Worst Kicker Rant" 39:15 "DJ Dog Winner: Peter" 41:38 "Fernando's Selfless Team Spirit" 44:00 "Signing Off for Break"

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It's honestly lovelyyyy… that you're tuning in for another episode of Blank Plate! In today's episode, Laura and Sara kick off the new year with life updates, holiday chaos and a truly iconic New Year's Eve wedding story before diving deep into one of Taylor Swift's messiest and most fascinating tracks, “Actually Romantic” from Life of a Showgirl. The ladies unpack the song's fountain-pen pettiness, rumored muse lore (yes, we're talking about Charli XCX), and how admiration, insecurity, and obsession blur into something unexpectedly romantic. Chapters(00:00) Introduction(00:47) What's On Our Plates(08:14) Taylor Updates: Este Haim's Wedding, Eras Tour Documentary Reflections, Unanswered Questions(31:13) Unpacking "Actually Romantic"(33:05) Our Personal Associations With The Song(35:22) Folk"lore" Of The Song(49:08) Verse 1: "Boring" As A Trigger, Eras Tour vs. Brat Tour Aesthetics, Exes Ghosting(55:31) Chorus 1: Effort And One Side Obsession As Romantic, Implications Of A Platonic, Female Muse(57:24) Verse 2: "I Forgot That You Existed" Parallels, Valentines Clues, Close "Circles" In The Music Industry(01:05:18) The Bridge: Naughty Taylor! (01:07:36) Chorus 3 & Outro: "Lovely" As Passive Aggressive (01:10:10) Music Theory Analysis: Interpolations of Weezer, Wheatus, The Pixies(01:13:00) Ratings and Favorite Lyrics(01:13:59) This Song As A Recipe(01:15:10) Signing Off!(01:16:40) Patreon Preview: champagne problemsSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedRolling Stone: Was “Actually Romantic” Really Necessary?Vogue: Kim Kardashian Just Sent a Valentine's Day Gift to Taylor SwiftSalt and Vinegar Potatoes RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Today's episode is different. This marks the final episode of The Richer Geek Podcast. After seven incredible years, Mike is signing off to focus fully on his growing business and new hotel investments in Spain. Thank you for listening, supporting, and being part of the journey. Mike remains active on LinkedIn and looks forward to staying connected there.   Resources from Mike and Nichole Check out our latest project here: Barcelona Hotel Fund LinkedIn  | Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide

1. A petition for prayer 2. A benediction of peace 3. A word of exhortation 4. A moment of announcement 5. A greeting of grace

A final thankyou and farewell (for now) from thew show creator    music here!

Taylor knows exactly how to devastate her fans with her lyrical storytelling, and “Ruin The Friendship” is the perfect example of that! After about an hour of Sara and Laura recapping their favorite moments and takeaways from The End Of An Era Documentary (Episodes 1-4), the ladies dig into the lore of the song. Taylor's high school experiences and the early 2000's high school moments bring Sara and Laura right back to their own teenage-dom. Were you equally as wrecked when you reached the last chorus of the song?! It's hard to imagine that the ladies are halfway through The Life Of A Showgirl's track list!Chapters(00:00) Introduction (02:38) What's On Our Plates(16:19) End Of An Era Documentary Recap (Episodes 1-4)(48:26) Other Taylor Updates(53:06) Song Analysis: Ruin the Friendship(58:54) Our Personal Associations With The Song(01:03:56) Folk"lore" of the Song(01:12:29) Verse 1: Specific Landmarks, Beginning Of The School Year, Flashback To Fearless/Debut Taylor(01:19:49) Chorus 1: Boundaries, Chemistry(01:22:34) Verse 2: Prom, Noticed Interest(01:29:56) Chorus 2: 50 Cent's 2000's Bangers, Regret In Inaction(01:34:07) Bridge: Playing Safe, Question...? Tie Ins(01:39:00) Verse 3: The Moment All Of Our Hearts Dropped(01:42:03) Chorus 3: Inconvenience Gets A New Meaning, Sound Advice, Lessons Learned(01:47:22) Music Theory Analysis(01:49:27) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:51:00) This Song As A Recipe(01:53:57) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedUrbanDazeApparel Taylor Swift Favorite Song SweatshirtMom of Late Taylor Swift Friend Jeff Lang Breaks Silence on 'Ruin the Friendship': 'She's Keeping His Name Alive'50 Cent Interview With Extra TVSalted Dark Chocolate BrowniesPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

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It's track five time! “Eldest Daughter” may be one of Taylor's sweetest songs on the album… and despite some negative criticisms, Sara and Laura absolutely LOVE this song and will defend it to death. The ladies discuss the notion of Eldest Daughter Syndrome and how Taylor's self-protection becomes unnecessary when she feels safe with the right person. Tears are shed in this episode, but what else is new!? Chapters(00:00) Welcome!(01:42) What's On Our Plates(16:29) Taylor Updates(21:46) Eldest Daughter Introduction(25:38) Personal Associations and Emotional Connections(33:08) Folk"lore" Of The Song(49:12) Verse 1: An Unbothered Front, Apathy, Cancellation, The Illusion Of Hot Takes, Survival Strategies(56:18) Pre Chorus 1: Terminal Uniqueness, Play On Words About Death, Glorification Of "Cool" In Society(01:01:33) Chorus 1: Taylor's Specific Satiricial Vernacular, Self-Perception(01:09:01) Verse 2: Childlike Innocence, Cautious Discretion and Growth, Vulnerability, Marriage Trauma(01:24:04) Pre Chorus 2: A Lamb In Wolf's Clothing, The Burden Of Sacrifice As An Eldest Daughter. Self-Protection(01:29:20) Bridge: Montage Of Sweet, Innocent, Childlike Love, Hope and Future Possibilities Once Unimaginable(01:38:39) Pre Chorus 3: Travis Connection, Finding Home In A Stable Person(01:40:35) Chorus 3 & Outro(01:41:52) Music Theory Analysis: Right Hand On Piano As The Eldest Daughter, The Magic Of The Bridge, Interpolation of White Horse(01:47:11) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:49:46) This Song As A Recipe(01:51:47) Signing Off!(01:53:13) Patreon Preview: 'tis the damn seasonSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedSara's Episode On Finding Mr. Height: Spotify, Apple MusicEli Rallo's Commentary on Eldest Daughter LoreTaylor's Interview With Zane LoweBirth Order Dating TheoryBrigid Kaelin's Music Theory Analysis of Eldest DaughterSpiked Blackberry Lilac Lemonade RecipeHomemade Dunkaroo's RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

In this episode, We regroup after Rey Magnerio salutes in the Gold Rush, get stuck into whether Cosmic Crusader has officially claimed best-horse-in-WA status, and talk through Smooth Chino booking a ticket to The Quokka. Throw in horses to follow, a Perth Cup futures look, and the regular racing and football accountability, because no one gets off lightly.Football gets its turn with A-League best bets, European plays, and a full EPL Matchday 17 preview, featuring Arsenal fans doing the absolute most, as always.From there it drifts beautifully into chaos — selling alcohol on Marketplace on Christmas Day, people still listing their height in their Insta bio, Kobbie Mainoo's brother in a “Free Kobbie Mainoo” shirt, and those who can't do Hyrox without filming it. We also question beanies in the gym during summer, watch Ka Ying and Romantic Warrior bully fields again, realise Connor McGregor was somehow never married until now, and wrap it all up with World Cup draw chat.Racing, football, and opinions no one asked for — loaded and ready for your Spotify rotation.

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Dive into the standout moments of 2025—from historic Day of Giving results to welcoming new sisters at UConn, celebrating alumnae milestones and strengthening our partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Along with these accomplishments, you'll hear some lighter things, including holiday drink preferences, winter break plans and everyone's hottest takes. The hosts open up about their own wins and what the year looked like behind the scenes, all while keeping the banter and warmth that make this series feel like home.Grab your peppermint, pumpkin or gingerbread drink and settle in. This is the Delta Love finale you didn't know you needed and the perfect send-off before we step into 2026.

In this episode of Blank Plate, Sara and Laura unpack one of The Life Of A Showgirl's most “mafioso” tracks! Corruption, greed, thoughtless ambition, loyalty, and lots of excellent storytelling have the ladies dissecting all the ties to Scott Borchetta and Taylor's strained working relationship. P.S. do you agree with the ladies monthly album assignments?! Chapters(00:00) Welcome!(00:45) What's On Our Plates(07:58) Taylor Updates: Birthday Mashups, Assigning Taylor's Albums To Months, Documentary Easter Eggs, Merch Drops(31:27) Analyzing "Father Figure"(36:12) Personal Associations With "Father Figure"(37:59) Folk"lore" Of The Song(44:25) Verse 1: Mentor-Protege Dynamics, Power Imbalances, Rumpelstiltskin Metaphor(51:37) Chorus 1: Manipulation, Exploitation, Calculated Moves, Leave It WITH Me(58:01) Verse 2: Wealth Clues, Nothing New and Clara Bow Associations, Blind Loyalty(01:04:13) Chorus 2: Fame and Notoriety, Owning Her Name(01:05:24) Bridge: Shift In Narrative, Blind Ambition, Lack Of True Loyalty(01:08:33) Chorus 3: Narration Insanity - Conversation or Not?(01:20:06) Music Theory Analysis(01:27:23) Favorite Lyrics & Ratings(01:29:30) This Song As A Recipe(01:31:41) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedSwiftly Sung Stories Rumplestiltskin TheoryPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Welcome to the one episode of the year where we officially prescribe doing less. Join us for a very Average year-in-review, complete with triumphs, what we're each celebrating, and reminders going into the holiday season. We're pressing pause for a bit, but we'll be back in 2026 with more climbing nonsense, hot takes, and unsolicited beta. In the meantime, our one holiday request is this: please leave us a review!!! If we read your review on the podcast, we'll send you a sticker! And isn't that just merry.  CLAIM YOUR STICKER

No cameras were present when President Trump signed the bill requiring the release of the Epstein files, Attorney General Pam Bondi glitched while defending the DOJ's new stance on investigating Epstein's crimes, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wants air travelers to remember their manners. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren returns to The Late Show to discuss many of the challenges facing the country, including the bill to release the Epstein files and why she wants Congress to continue to investigate the matter. 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

Don't you sweat it, baby! It's alright… Sara and Laura are dancing through each verse of Opalite in today's episode. As one of The Life Of A Showgirl's most upbeat and happy-go-lucky songs, the ladies have made soooo many connections to Taylor's past albums tucked away in its lyrics. Enjoy this joy-filled episode! Chapters(00:00) Welcome!(00:41) What's On Our Plates(16:22) Taylor Updates(25:33) Analyzing "Opalite"(28:36) Personal Connections to the Song(32:27) Folk"lore" Of the Song(37:04) Verse 1: Callbacks To Exes, Austin Shoutout!, Ghosts, Lana Del Rey(45:24) Pre Chorus 1: Mistakes Made, Wrong Relationships(50:46) Chorus 1: Lightning Metaphors, Andrea's Advice(58:24) Verse 2: Some Shade, She Left The Restaurant!, Life's Lessons In Moving On(01:06:54) Pre Chorus 2: Moving On, Pep Talk(01:09:02) Chorus 2: Made To Be(01:10:14) Bridge: Navigating The Storm Together, Finding Shelter In Each Other, Thunder Metaphor(01:18:28) Music Theory Analysis: 60's Influences, Bridge Build, The Ronettes(01:19:48) Favorite Lyrics and Rating(01:22:34) This Song As A Recipe(01:24:45) Signing Off!(01:26:10) Patreon Preview: Would've, Could've, Should'veSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedCoconut Meringue Macaroons RecipeAngel Food Cake With Strawberries & Whipped Cream RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Everybody sing it with us…. ELIZABETH TAYLOR! Today, Sara and Laura are analyzing the second track from The Life Of A Showgirl, which has quickly become one of their absolute favorites! After discussing their Eras Tour Documentary “Wi$hli$t,” the ladies analyze the song's lyrics to explore Taylor's connection to the famously beautiful and notoriously scandalous icon, Elizabeth Taylor. Musso & Frank's menu has Sara and Laura dreaming of a Swiftie field trip to Hollywood, and after listening to this episode, you'll be wanting one too! Chapters(00:00) Welcome & Introduction(00:55) What's On Our Plates(10:54) Taylor Updates(17:33) Our Eras Tour Documentary Wi$hli$t(30:41) Analyzing 'Elizabeth Taylor' Track(34:16) Folk"lore" of the Song(42:44) Intro: Asking A Muse, But Also Herself(45:13)Verse 1: Portofino Honeymoons, The Pressure Of Fame & Relationships, Past Relationships Withering Away(52:46) Chorus 1: Elizabeth's Violet Eyes, Anxiety and Paranoia, Partnership Desires(59:55) Verse 2: Gifts for Someone Like Taylor, Elizabeth's Jewelry Collection, Musso & Frank's(01:06:24) Bridge: Perfume, Ex Lovers Will Always Be Tied To Taylor(01:09:35) Chorus 3 & Outro: Max Martin Adlibs(01:11:18) Music Theory Production Notes(01:12:49) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:14:04) This Song As A Recipe(01:19:40) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedTaylor Swift's Otter T-Shirt Inspires Fundraiser with Over $2.2 Million Donated to Sea AnimalsTaylor Swift Donates $100K to Toddler Fighting Brain Cancer: 'Sending the Biggest Hug'Ruby Rose Slams ‘Incredibly Stupid' Criticism of Taylor Swift's ‘Trad Wife' Lyrics on ‘Showgirl': ‘Stop It'Taylor Swift Just Revealed the Inspo Behind Her Song “Elizabeth Taylor” and It's So, So SweetA Guide to the Old Hollywood Restaurant in Taylor Swift's ‘Elizabeth Taylor'Old Saint Nick's Chocolate Espresso MartiniPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

It's the first TheLife Of A Showgirl analysis, and Sara and Laura are giddy! From Shakespeare quotes, art history nods, and 100 Easter Eggs hidden in the music video for “The Fate Of Ophelia”… There is so much to dive into. This song is a certified glitter gel pen “bopper-ooni,” and we hope you enjoy this episode!Chapters(00:00) Welcome & Introduction(00:32) What's On Our Plates(05:47) Taylor Updates: Eras Tour Documentary, Record-Breaking Success of Showgirl(18:21) The Fate of Ophelia Analysis(22:51) Our Personal Associations With The Song(24:57) Folklore Of The Song (29:20) Verse 1: Pyro, Instigation(34:34) Pre Chorus 1: Drowning and Melancholy References In Past Songs, A Shakespeare Nod, Taylor's IG Post Before KC(41:13) Chorus 1: The Right Timing, Grave References(45:10) Post-Chorus 1: Keep It 100, Sleepless Nights vs. Midnights(51:42) Verse 2: Callout Eldest Daughter, Another Shakespeare Quote, Psych Ward(54:10) Pre-Chorus 2: More Backing Vocals, Chain, Crown, Vine References(56:30) Chorus 2 & Bridge: 3rd Shakespeare Quote, Key Easter Eggs, Drowning and Deceived References(01:00:55) Chorus, Post Chorus 3 & Outro(01:02:03) Music Theory Analysis(01:06:38) Music Video Overview and Easter Eggs(01:09:04) Scene 1: Theater Lobby(01:11:41) Scene 2: Inside The Painting, Set Change(01:14:47) Scene 3: Backstage, Marilyn Monroe Look(01:17:02) Scene 4: Cabaret(01:18:09) Scene 5: Boat Scene(01:22:15) Scene 6: Busby Berkeley(01:23:23) Scene 7: Tied Up Backstage(01:26:07) Scene 8: Vegas Showgirls(01:27:23) Scene 9: After Party Pop Star(01:30:07) Scene 10: Bathtub(01:32:05) Our Ratings & Favorite Lyrics(01:34:00) This Song As A Recipe(01:36:05) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedMorgan Brook Music analysisFleur de Paradis RecipeSun-Dried Tomato & Cheddar Gruyere Sourdough Bread RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

It's been a week since The Life Of A Showgirl's release, and Sara and Laura are SO excited to share their initial impressions of Taylor's happiest album! Spoiler alert: Despite the loud criticisms, the girls LOVE this album. In this episode, Sara and Laura cover some of Taylor's press tour highlights, unpack common themes found in the album, read through the vinyl poems, and share the songs and lyrics that are blowing their minds! There is sooo much to say about this new era, so let the games begin! Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:13) What's On Our Plates(05:08) The Release(07:22) Press Tour Highlights: Wedding Details, Taylor is NOT Quitting Music, Ed Sheeran, Half Time Show Rumors, Selena Gomez's Wedding, & More(27:18) Common Themes In This Album(29:48) Vinyl Poems: A Real Look Behind The Curtain As A Showgirl, Connecting With Fans, Public Perception, Travis in Dublin(49:26) Initial Reactions to the Album(01:09:15) What's Blowing Our Minds & Lyrics We Love(01:22:45) Our Top 3 Faves Right Now(01:27:23) Song Draft (01:30:29) Creative Recipes Inspired by the Album(01:33:22) Signing Off(01:34:27) Patreon Preview: Getaway CarSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedRolling Stone's Review of Life Of A ShowgirlSarti Spritz RecipeStrawberry Mocktail RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

It's the last TTPD episode for a long time, and Sara and Laura are STOKED to be on the precipice of the Showgirl Era! (P.S. if you're dying to hear an analysis of a song from TTPD that hasn't been covered, be sure to become a Patreon member!) Before departing from Tortured Poets, the gals knew they had to cover “loml” - one of Taylor's most grief-ridden songs. This one is jam-packed with incredible imagery, poetic, devastating lyricism, and a huge gut-punch of an ending. Chapters(00:00) Introduction(00:44) Podcast Plans For "Showgirl" Era(4:55) Taylor Swift Updates(22:56) Exploring loml: A Deep Dive(28:40) Our Personal Associations With The Song(32:35) Folk"lore" Of The Song(34:48) Verse 1: Peter & Smallest Man References, "Starry Eyed," Past Flames(48:27) Chorus 1: Fast Paced Romance, Love Bombing, "What If" Relationships, Religious Metaphors(58:22) Verse 2: Fate Intervenes, Painting References, Being Sold A Bad Deal(01:06:26) Chorus 2: Cinephile in Black and White, Mr. Steal Your Girl(01:10:16) Bridge: Ghostly Imagery, Embarassment To Rising Anger(01:19:38) Chorus 3 & Outro: Death Of Illusions, Valiant Lion, Unraveling Lies, The Ultimate Gut Punch Ending(01:30:40) Music Theory Analysis(01:32:32) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:34:10) This Song As A Recipe(01:36:24) Signing Off(01:38:52) Patreon Preview: You're On Your Own KidSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedTaylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' to Rival Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' in a Major Cultural Take Over, Claim InsidersSalted Chai Tea RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

The gang's all here and we're diving headfirst into all things Laver Cup. Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back at the very first edition, from Jack and John's doubles wins to some of the wildest on-court moments. They debate whether the event can keep its spark without the Big 3, and why Carlos Alcaraz already feels essential for Team Europe. The crew breaks down the format, payouts, and shares a classic Fabio Fognini story. An episode of Nothing Major wouldn't be complete without a little self-roasting, this time revisiting some of their worst predictions of the season... Plus, get a peek behind the curtain at how the wonderfully chaotic Nothing Major group chat becomes the podcast you listen to, watch and (hopefully) enjoy. 00:00 Kicking Things Off 00:24 Back to the 2017 Laver Cup Chaos 01:00 Jack Showing Off in Doubles 06:13 Laver Cup: Challenges and Changes 09:32 Format, Future, and What Could Be Better 12:21 Player Stories and Inside Dirt 14:29 Laver Cup vs Davis Cup: Who Wins? 16:47 Jack's Wild Ride with John McEnroe 18:05 Favorite Captains and Hypothetical Showdowns 20:40 Roasting Our Past Predictions and Tennis Takeaways 23:12 Behind the Scenes: How This Madness Gets Made 28:44 Signing Off and Looking Ahead

Taylor's engaged and TS12 is on the horizon… it's a GOOD time to be a Swiftie! In this episode, Sara and Laura FINALLY discuss their excitement for Taylor's recent engagement to Travis, as well as all the inside scoop Ed Kelce has provided for us about the details of the proposal. And of course, the girls have done tons of research on The Life Of A Showgirl's theories and speculation… listing all the facts Taylor has told us herself about the album, as well as going track by track and hypothesizing what the themes or sound might be like. This is a good one, enjoy!Chapters(0:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates(08:10) Taylor Swift Engagement News(37:37) The Life of a Showgirl: What We Know So Far & Some Of Our Theories(01:07:34) Song Theories Track by Track(01:07:48) The Fate Of Ophelia(01:14:55) Elizabeth Taylor(01:18:17) Opalite(01:22:17) Father Figure(01:24:02) Eldest Daughter(01:29:02) Ruin The Friendship(01:32:29) Actually Romantic(01:36:24) Wi$h Li$t(01:39:22) Wood(01:40:24) CANCELLED!(01:41:44) Honey(01:42:31) The Life Of A Showgirl (featuring Sabrina Carpenter)(01:49:26) Top Three Songs We're Excited To Hear(01:51:14) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We'd be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedEldest Daughter SyndromePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Moving mayhem, wallet drama, pit-bull puppies, first impressions, and one very emotional summer send-off. The Duran Clan leaves it all on the mic in their final farewell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Motion Church podcast. Today, we arrive at the close of a journey—our final week in the series Signing Off. Each week, we've explored what it means to finish well: not just ending conversations, but completing seasons of life with grace, courage, and clarity. And now, in this last chapter, we lean into the ultimate question—what do we say when it's truly time to sign off? From everyday goodbyes to the weight of final words, we are reminded that endings are not just conclusions—they are opportunities to leave a legacy, to speak life, and to anchor hope in Christ. So lean in, open your heart, and let God speak through this moment of closing. Because while this may be a sign-off, it is also a reminder that in Him… every ending is the beginning of something eternal. This is Signing Off: Week Four.

This week, the story continues. The journey called “Signing Off” moves forward — not as an ending, but as a deeper step into faith, into reflection, and into surrender. Last week, we witnessed something powerful… Baptism Sunday. Twenty-one lives declared new beginnings. Forty-plus this year who have chosen to rise, to leave the old behind, and step boldly into the waters of grace. Each one a testimony, each one a reminder that God is moving here, among us, in this house. Even through the heat, through the sweat, through every challenge — we pressed on. Because what God is doing is greater than any obstacle. So today, as we open our hearts to Week 3 of Signing Off, we are not just hearing another message. We are being invited into transformation. Into courage. Into choosing what must be signed off — so that something new, something eternal, can begin. Welcome… to the Motion Church Podcast.

Welcome back to the Motion Church Podcast. This week, we continue our journey through our powerful series called Signing Off. Last week we asked: What if you had one final chance to leave something behind? What wisdom would you pass on? What truth would you leave as your final words? In Week 2, we lean into that question even deeper. Imagine standing at the edge of your days, surrounded by those you love most. What would you say? What would you want written on the hearts of those who follow after you? The Apostle Paul once faced this very moment—writing to a church in Corinth that was messy, broken, and all too human. Yet through his words, we see reflections of our own lives, our own struggles, and our own hope. Today, as we step into this message, may we hear not just Paul's sign-off… but God's invitation for how we are called to live, love, and finish well. This is Signing Off, Week 2.

"Today, we begin a brand-new series — Signing Off. Imagine this: you've been given a platform, a stage, a moment. For ten… maybe twenty minutes, you've poured your passion, your knowledge, your heart into the room. And now… the clock is running out. You have only a few breaths left to leave your audience with the most important thing you could possibly say. What will it be? In our world, it's like the endless sea of podcasts — everyone has one, even your mama. But if only a few are listening, how will your words still matter? What final truth, what lasting encouragement, will you sign off with? This is where we start our journey… and this is Week One."

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