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This episode is one day late from our normal schedule… are we Out of the Woods yet? I hope y’all forgive us, because this song is AMAZING! In Episode 155 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, the hosts marvel at the masterpiece that is “Out of the Woods,” a song off Taylor’s upcoming album, 1989, co-written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff. Taylor said this song is about the “fragility” of a relationship and tried to make the music match the frantic feeling of wondering if the relationship will end tomorrow or continue on. You know the hosts loved the song, but what did you think? Feel free to share your thoughts. Happy listening!


Highlights from Episode 155 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: “Out of the Woods” by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff
– Jack Antonoff, co-writer, calls this song “one of the most important things I’ve ever been a part of.”
– What were your initial reactions when you heard the song? Diane’s was one word: WHOA
– We predict that Taylor Swift will single handedly revive the Polaroid brand.
– Is the chorus too repetitive? No. This is repetition with a purpose.
– We admire Taylor and Jack’s mastery of the English language. “Built to fall apart” is amaaaazing.
– What’s your favorite song lyric? Can you pick just one?
– We compare “Out of the Woods” to some of Taylor’s other songs. All Too Well 2.0 anyone? Maybe... Maybe not.
– If Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift can create a song like this when they’re so young, imagine what else they have in store for us down the road.

In this moment now, capture it, remember it… With the upcoming release of the 1989 album, we’ve decided to take you right back to the beginning. In Episode 154 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we reminisce on the first two Taylor Swift eras, Taylor Swift andFearless. What were your favorite moments from these eras? We hope you enjoy this episode and grab some tissues if you’re feeling nostalgic. Happy listening!


Highlights from Episode 154 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: Taylor Swift Through Fearless
– It’s crazy to think how far Taylor Swift has come… now she’s on par with the country artists she opened for in 2007!
– Did you know you can enter to win some rare Taylor Swift CDs? Check out our twitter @TaylorTalk13 for more information.
– That precious, beautiful, adorable moment when Taylor met Tim McGraw by singing her song to him at the ACMs.
– Reminder: Taylor Swift is not famous because of Kanye. Kanye is only famous because of Taylor Swift <icon_razz.gif>
– We love to remember the Fearless era by watching “Journey to Fearless” on Netflix.
– Stay tuned for next week when we talk about the Speak Now era!

Other Topics:
– A Taylor Talk Live Episode is happening! Soon! <icon_wink.gif>
– UK Swifties, be sure to pick up a copy of Vogue! Taylor Swift is on the cover for the first time!
– Reminder to vote for Taylor for Best Look & Best Female at the MTV EMAs: http://tv.mtvema.com/vote
– You know you’re a Swifty when whenever someone says your name, you say, “no, it’s becky.” By the way, this shirt is particularly applicable if your name is Becky: teespring.com/beckytshirt
– Swifties are listening to “Budapest” by George Ezra.


Episode 153 - We’d be lying if we said we didn’t wish Taylor had put “I’d Lie” on an album! In Episode 153 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss a song from Taylor’s early days, “I’d Lie.” Taylor wrote this song of unrequited love for a high school talent show and never included it on an album. Although it’s technically unreleased, Taylor did perform it at a Billboard event, so it’s fair game for discussion! Please let us know what you think of “I’d Lie.” Happy listening!

Highlights from Episode 153 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: “I’d Lie” Song Analysis

– “I’d Lie” was never on any of Taylor’s albums, but she did perform it at Billboard, so we can talk about it!

– Fun fact: Just like “Our Song,” Taylor Swift performed “I’d Lie” at her high school talent show

– Why do you think Taylor didn’t include “I’d Lie” on any of her albums?

– Raise your hand if this song was you at sixteen years old.

– How do you envision a music video for “I’d Lie”? Steve has a great idea.

Other Topics:

– Mark your calendars! Scholastic’s “Reading Opens a World of Possible” with Taylor Swift live stream takes place on October 29th

– Diet Coke & Regal Cinemas VIP Concert Experience Sweepstakes — enter the contest to win a chance to meet Taylor!

– Starting on October 1st at Subway, be sure to purchase a soda to enter for a chance to meet Taylor! (I’m so excited that there are so many chances to meet Taylor in the 1989 era!!)

– We can’t wait until mid-October when Diet Coke releases a preview of a song off Taylor’s 1989 album!

– @TSwiftFragrance is hinting a new Taylor Swift fragrance… what do you all think?

– You know you’re a Swifty when, even if you became a fan during the RED era, you still love all her old music!

– Swifties are listening to “Little Black Dress” by Sara Bareilles.

– What would Taylor do if someone called her Becky?

Don't forget to buy your "no its becky" shirts at http://www.teespring.com/beckytshirt

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Episode 152 - Since we heart Taylor Swift, we’re talking about iHeartRadio! In Episode 152 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor’s incredible 2014 iHeartRadio performance! She performed her top pop songs, including “Shake It Off” and a special remix of “Love Story.” What did y’all think of the show? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Happy listening!

Highlights from Episode 152 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast
Main Discussion: Taylor Swift’s iHeartRadio Performance
– Taylor opened the iHeartRadio weekend with a hilarious secret agent-esque video
– What did you think of Taylor incorporating horn instruments in her band?
– I’m in love love love with Taylor’s revamp version of “Love Story.”
– We wonder if her iHeartRadio performance will be representative of the 1989 tour.
Other Topics:
– Vote for Taylor Swift for Best Female and Best Look at the MTV EMAs at tv.mtvema.com
– Rolling Stone released yet another article: “Taylor Swift Reveals Five Things to Expect on ‘1989’”.
– Australian Swifties, good news, Taylor will perform on the finale of X Factor Australia!
– Yow know you’re a Swifty when you dream about seeing the track list for 1989!
– In preparation for 1989, Swifties are listening to Jack Antonoff’s band, The Bleachers.

Episode 151 - REAL TALK, Swifties. In Episode 151 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Rolling Stone’s follow-up to Taylor’s cover story, “22 Things You Learn Hanging Out With Taylor Swift.” Not only does this article give us some insight on Taylor’s personality and beliefs, it also gives us two (3?) new song titles! Your hosts — Adam, Diane, and Sami — note our favorite parts of the article and theorize about what Taylor’s new songs could be about. What do you think? Feel free to share your thoughts. Enjoy the show!

Highlights from Episode 151 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: Rolling Stone’s “22 Things You Learn Hanging Out With Taylor Swift”

- We’re so happy that Rolling Stone decided to release this over-flow material, because it’s so fun!

- Alert: Both Diane and Taylor Swift cry while drinking wine.

- We debate whether or not Taylor Swift will ever have an explicit album (no, no, no)

- Only Taylor Swift would have a greeting card writing room!

- The similarities between Taylor Swift and her grandmother are uncanny.

- Adam admits he’s taken a sneaky photo of a celebrity before. And he got caught. Oops.

- Taylor Swift admits that she’s never been in love. Like never ever. (it will never get old)

- You can grow up, but it’s never okay to get old.

- Taylor’s album is a “pop poetic party” — the writing is still going to be good, guys!

- What are your opinions on “Wildest Dreams”, “You are Love”, and “I Know Places (?)”

Other Topics:

- “Shake It Off” went platinum this week by selling over 1.2 million copies! Yeauuh.

- You know you’re a Swifty when you wear a Taylor Swift shirt for your school pictures.

- Taylor Talk Word of the Day: frolic, to play and move about happily

- Taylor Swift is listening to “Boys” by Sky Ferreira (note: Taylor, please keep recommending music on twitter. We like it.)


SPECIAL EDITION - Taylor Swift reveals new song titles from 1989 in Rolling Stone, so we do a special edition episode of Taylor Talk! Listen as Adam, Diane, Sami, and guest host Eric (@spielerman) delve into Rolling Stone’s interview with Taylor Swift, “The Reinvention of Taylor Swift.” This article contains a wealth of information, so it was difficult to talk about everything, but we did touch on Taylor’s dating life (or lack thereof), her tight security, her decision to go pop, and most importantly… THE NEW SONG TITLES FROM 1989!! As we theorize about what each song could be about, feel free to share your opinions with us. We’ll find out on October 27th who was right ;) Enjoy the show!

Highlights from Episode Scones of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: Taylor Swift's in Rolling Stone

- Although this article mentions how tight Taylor Swift's security team needs to be to keep her safe, the article is about how much Taylor Swift is loving life. 

- Eric wonders if Taylor got her country pop/metaphor from a... fortune cookie?

- Taylor claims that her 1989 album is not "boy-centric," and yet nearly all of the track titles she released are about boys!

- Finish the sentence: "I Wish You Would"... what?

- It seems like at least three songs on the album could be about Harry Styles (*braces self from angry Directioners)

- Who needs an NDA when you have Taylor Swift hypnotizing you not to talk?

- Which pop super star does Taylor Swift have "Bad Blood" with? We address the likelihood of each option suggested by Billboard. 

- Fun Fact: Taylor Swift listens to Kendrick Lamar's "Backseat Freestyle" when she's being swarmed by paparazzi.


Episode 150 - We’re better known for the things that we do on…. the podcast! In Episode 150 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss one of Taylor Swift’s most in-your-face songs, “Better Than Revenge.” Taylor wrote this at an age when she still believed that a girl could steal her boyfriend, but in light of her recent feminist admission, she’s changed her tune. What do you guys think of “Better Than Revenge”? Did your thoughts change after you listened to our feminist discussion on Episode 149? Feel free to share your thoughts. Enjoy the episode!

Highlights from Episode 150 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: “Better Than Revenge” Song Analysis

- This song is probably inspired by a boy who broke up with Taylor in a 27 second phone call. Maybe.

- That awkward moment when The Jonas Brothers write a mean song about Taylor and she comes back with a “much better” song.

- We debate who exactly Taylor is trying to get revenge on: Camilla or Joe?

- Steve gives us a poetic rendition of “Much Better” by the Jonas Brothers. Snap if you appreciate it.

- Diane filmed a short music video for Better Than Revenge back in the day

- Do you think Taylor Swift regrets writing this song?

Other Topics:

- Taylor performed “Shake It Off” at the German Radio Awards. Which performance did you like better: VMAs or the GRA?

- Taylor Swift was nominated for CMA Female Vocalist of the year! Did they forget Taylor’s pop now?

- You know you’re a Swifty when you started drinking Pumpkin Spice Lattes because Taylor drinks them!

- Swifties (and Taylor Swift) are listening to “Work Song” by Hozier.


Episode 149 - Taylor Swift has come out of the closet… as a feminist! In Episode 149 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss Taylor’s recent admission that she’s been a feminist all along; she just didn’t know it. Our good friend, Kate, @hipstertswift, a passionate feminist, joins us to discuss what feminism is and what it means for Taylor Swift. We hope you enjoy the show.  Feel free to share your thoughts! Happy listening :-) 

Highlights from Episode 149 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: Taylor Swift Says She IS A Feminist!

- Our good friend, Kate (@hipstertswift), joins us as our ‘feminist correspondent’ to discuss Taylor’s new-found understanding of feminism.

- Taylor embodies the idea that you can also be a feminist while being feminine.

- Fun fact: Having a boyfriend has nothing to do with whether or not you are a feminist!

- We talk about the hidden feminist messages Taylor has had in her lyrics all along.

- Girls are always put against each other in society (example on PerezHilton.com)… It’s the sad truth, my friends.

- Does anyone ever tell Ed Sheeran that he has a lot of feelings? No. But people attack Taylor for the same reason.

- Read more of Taylor’s views on feminism, life, and much more in The Guardian.

- Check out another perspective on Taylor Swift & Feminism in our good friend Agustin’s blog at theswiftagency.com.

- Want to hear us talk even more about Taylor Swift and feminism? Listen to our interview with @FeministTSwift from June 2013.

Other Topics:

- “Shake It Off” just made Taylor’s 60th appearance the Billboard Top 100!!

- Taylor is set to be a mentor this season for NBC’s “The Voice.” Tune in starting September 22nd!

- You know you’re a Swifty when you memorized “Shake It Off” in an hour!

- Swifties are listening to “Amnesia” by 5 Seconds of Summer


Episode 148 - Hey, hey, hey, we just can’t shake off “Shake It Off”! In Episode 148 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, special guest, Ashley, takes us all behind the scenes of the "Shake It Off" music video -- A place where no Swifty has gone before!!  The team also takes a look at Taylor's first ever LIVE PERFORMANCE of "Shake It Off" from the MTV Video Music Awards!! 

Highlights from Episode 148 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion: Behind The Scenes of the "Shake It Off" Music video AND Taylor Swift’s VMA Performance of “Shake It Off”

- We interview Ashley, a fan, who got to be an extra in the “Shake It Off” music video!

- How did Ashley get chosen? What was the audition process? How did Taylor do as a director?? 

- Enter now, Taylor Swift, the sensational pop superstar!!

- What did you think of Taylor Swift’s modern flapper costume? What about her rompin’ around in a romper on the Red Carpet?

- Sami thinks Taylor’s “almost” jump off the 1989 sign was to remind people she’s still awkward; She’s still our Tay.

- Do you think this performance will inspire Taylor’s tour performance of “Shake It Off”?

Other Topics:

- Who watched Taylor’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?!

- Taylor told Good Morning America that in order to beat the haters, “you have to have more fun than them.”

- You know you’re a Swifty when it saddens you to hear the end of a Taylor Talk Episode because you need to wait another week for the next one… exceptnowtheepisodeissoversorry…


Episode 147 -- SHAKE IT OFF - Taylor’s using album five to take us back to 1989! On August 18th, Taylor held a Yahoo LiveStream event to announce a new single, “Shake It Off,” her new album “1989 (available 10/27!), and a new music video!! Taylor’s live stream was a massive unload of a bunch of new, exciting information, and your hosts are SO excited to unpack it all! We give our initial thoughts about the theme of 1989, how we love that “Shake It Off” is a complete dance party, and we marvel at the music video. Feel free to share your thoughts about the direction Taylor’s taking her new music. Enjoy the show!Highlights from Episode 147 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Main Discussion – New Single “Shake It Off” And New Album 1989

- We should have know the polaroid pictures were a clue!

- Taylor was inspired by the late 1980s for her new album, a time period only Steve remembers.

- Want to meet Taylor Swift? Enter Swiftstakes (like sweepstakes, only “annoying”) for a chance to win concert tickets and meet and greets! Details to follow on taylorswift.com.

- Debate: “fake” vs. “bake.” What’s the verdict?

- The hosts conclude that “Shake It Off” is hella good.

- Swift fact: Taylor believes you can tell a lot about a person by how willing they are to dance. She even asked fans to dance with her in the “Shake It Off” music video!

- I don’t know about you, but the “Shake It Off” music video gave us SO many costume ideas for the 1989 Tour!!