Episode 61 

Lately, the media has been debating whether or not Taylor Swift's music can be considered feminist. Our special guest, Erica Morgan, an up and coming country singer, joins Adam, Diane, and Steve to tackle this huge question: does Taylor's music empower women? Please let us know your own opinions on this topic by tweeting, emailing, or leaving us a voicemail! We'd love to hear your thoughts.

In Episode 61:

- We wish Grant Mickelson and Daniel Sadownick very happy (belated) birthdays!

- Jay Z's new song "$100 Bill" name drops Taylor Swift in his new song, but we're not sure how positive this is.

- Taylor Swift visits Lauren Murphy, a patient in critical condition at Cedar-Sinai hospital in LA, proof of her generous spirit.

- Taylor Swift is a confirmed performer at CMA Fest 2013 on Thursday, June 6th. Buy your tickets now!

- "Highway Don't Care" music video premieres on May 6th on Google+ Hangout and youtube.com/timmcgraw at 4pm CST. We'll discuss the video on next week's show

- Be sure to watch Taylor Swift on New Girl on May 14th

- VOTE for Taylor for the 2013 Billboard Milestone Award

- The hosts debate whether or not Taylor Swift empowers women

- We use the Huffington Post article "Sexism, Feminism, & Taylor Swift" as a launching pad

- Daily Beast interview with Taylor where she answers whether or not she considers herself a feminist

- The hosts go head to head in "Stump the hosts!" Got a tough Taylor trivia question? Send it in to Adam at taylortalk@taylorswift13.org

Episode 60 - Is Taylor Country or Pop? 

This week's episode of Taylor Talk features Adam, Maya, Diane, and Steve as they discuss whether or not Taylor Swift can be considered country anymore. Is Taylor now 100% pop or a mix of both genres? Check out episode 60 to hear the hosts thoughts, and if you have an opinion of your own, feel free to let us know!

In Episode 60:

- Adam and Diane attend the RED show in Indianapolis and something VERY special happened

- Taylor adds some Radio Disney awards to her collection

- Be sure to vote for Taylor Swift for the 2013 Billboard Milestone Award!

- President Barack Obama mentions Taylor Swift 

- So… have you ever danced around the kitchen in the refrigerator light?

- We discuss Taylor Swift's music career as she experiments with different genres

- Is Taylor country? Pop? Or both?

- Steve finally gets a Wheel of Taylor question right!

- Be sure to rate us on iTunes. It would make us happy :)

Episode 59 - Collaborations

Taylor Swift has hosted with numerous artists in the past - rapper B.o.B., folksy Civil Wars, and the talented Ed Sheeran, but this week on Taylor Talk, the hosts pose the question: Who will Taylor Swift collaborate with next? We debate the possibility of her working with various artists and what these artists would add to her musicality and song writing. Have an idea about who you'd like to see Taylor collaborate with next? Email us: TaylorTalk@TaylorSwift13.org

In Episode 59:

- We welcome Maya back after a brief hiatus

- The 2013 Billboard Milestone Award is fan voted, so make sure to vote Taylor!

- Taylor recently tied in 10th place for MOST TOP 40 HOT 100 HITS with The Rolling Stones and Marvin Gaye

- Adam predicts B.o.B. as Taylor's special guest in Atlanta on April 19th

- MAIN DISCUSSION: Who should Taylor collaborate with next? 

- We debate whether or not a rap song would be a good idea for Taylor

- What about a Taylor Swift & Britney Spears collaboration? One host isn't so sure, but a few others like the idea.

- Adam roots for a Florida Georgia Line collaboration

- Lightening round of "Wheel of Taylor" puts the hosts against each other

Taylor's Career - Episode 58

Diane, Steve and I (Adam) take you through a great discussion this week where we explore the possibility that Taylor Swift's career has hit a peak.  Has it?  Find out our opinions in Episode 58!

In Episode 58: 

-Adam forgets his co-hosts names.. Whoops!

-The hosts recap their ACM discussion from last week after finding some more information regarding the voting criteria for Entertainer of the Year.  Find a link to the information in our Episode 58 guide on TaylorTalk.org

-Steve was in attendance at the Tim McGraw Special the night after the ACM's and lets us know what we can expect when it airs on CBS on May 19th.

-Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran go to Disney World, upsetting some guests who had to wait in line while Taylor and Ed didn't.  Is that fair of them to get mad? 

-Should US Magazine have featured "boyfriends" that Taylor has never actually dated in her Collector's Edition? 

-For our main discussion, our hosts discuss a BIG question on the minds of many Swifties - HAS TAYLOR SWIFT HIT HER PEAK? 

-What could keep Taylor on top as opposed to other artists that have faded away?

-What can Taylor do in the future to maintain her large audience?  Is there potential internationally to continue growing?

-Why do people think Taylor has hit her plateau and is on the way out? 

-Does negative press regarding Taylor's love life hurt or help Taylor's career?

-Another round of Wheel of Taylor stumps Steve, but Diane actually gets TWO questions right (Steve's and her own)!

ACM Awards - Episode 57

After an amazing night at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Adam, Diane and Steve recap the night discussing the performances, what the highlights of the night were, and of course the first ever live performance of "Highway Don't Care" by Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

In Episode 57:

-The CEO of the Academy of Country Music gives Kevin McGuire a shout out

-Blake Shelton gives Luke Bryan a warning about Swifties.  What was it? 

-Should Swifties really be angry that Taylor Swift lost Entertainer of the Year?

-Was the voting for the ACM's fixed? 

-The first ever live performance of "Highway Don't Care" brought one of our hosts to tears.  Find out which!

-What Are Swifties Listening To? - "C'mon" by: Panic! At The Disco feat. Fun

-A trivia question in a new round of Wheel of Taylor has Diane and Steve stumped.  See if you can answer it.

22 Music Video - Episode 56

It may be long overdue, but in episode 56, Adam, Diane, and Steve are finally discussing the "22" music video! Join us for an in-depth discussion of the video itself, the director, and it's correlation to past Taylor Swift music videos. Enjoy!

In Episode 56:

- Reminder to vote for Taylor Swift for ACM's Entertainer of the Year! Go to voteacm.com & see if she wins on the 48th ACM awards airing Sunday, April 7th on CBS 8/7c

- ACM performance speculation.... "Red" as the new country single?

- Taylor Swift will appear as a special guest on the season finale of Fox's "New Girl"

- Tour update section! And don't worry, it's spoil free!

- Rolling Stone's review of the RED show... beware of spoilers (review contains RED's setlist)!

- In-depth "22" music video discussion

- Wheel of Taylor returns: Steve versus Diane

- Be sure to rate us on iTunes please :)

SPOILER FREE RED Tour Discussion

Join Belle, Maya, Diane, and Steve for a spoiler-free discussion of Taylor Swift's RED Tour. We discuss general changes from the Speak Now World tour, how to get pit passes for RED, and Taylor's special guests and "wild card" acoustic songs each night. Happy listening!

In Episode 55:

- Remember to vote Taylor Swift for ACMs' Entertainer of the Year! 

- We discuss RED Tour spoilers... Steve doesn't want anyone to ruin the show for him, so we won't ruin the show for you!

- Pit Pass FAQs -- How and when to get 'em

- Changes from the Speak Now show -- no more arm lyrics every night, but Taylor will wear... pants?

- Club RED is the new T-Party

- Taylor's bringing back some special guests on tour... Nelly in St. Louis, MO and Emma Routh, a 7 year old girl battling Fanconi Anemia, in Charlotte, NC

- Taylor gets cues from fans as to what to play during her acoustic set!

- What would Taylor do if they brought a goat on stage during "I Knew You Were Trouble"?

- Swifties are listening to "Still Into You" by Paramore

ALL GUYS!! 

This is a Taylor Talk episode like you've never heard before.  In this super-long, super-fun new episode, we beef up the panel with loads of testosterone by giving our weekly female panelists the boot.  Instead, I (Adam) am joined by three special guests: Agustin of TheSwiftAgency.com, Eric of MuggleCast and Game of Owns Podcast fame, and Steve whose Taylor Swift YouTube videos have been spotted in countless news articles around the world.  Ever wonder what it's like in the mind of a male Swifty?  Listen to Episode 54 to find out.

In Episode 54: 

ALL THE GUYS: 

- How did this group of guys become Taylor fans? 

- How can male listeners relate to songs written from a female perspective?

- What's it like being a guy in a predominantly female fanbase?

- Are you ever uncomfortable being a guy in a crowd of teenage girls at a Taylor Swift concert? 

- Sponsorship from Diet Coke vs Covergirl: Why should a guy care who sponsors Taylor?

- Where's all the male merch?!?!  

- Do you ever think Taylor unfairly represents males in her songs? 

- Finally, do guys like Taylor Swift for her music or because she's "hot?" 

EVERYTHING ELSE:

- Our all-male panel discusses the highly controversial quote from Taylor Swift's Vanity Fair article: 

"There's a special place in hell for women who don't help other women.

- Find out why our male cast thinks this quote was taken out of context, who ACTUALLY said it and more.

- To keep in touch with our guys, follow them on Twitter: Agustin (@TheSwiftAgency), Eric (@Spielerman), and Steve (@SteveDitch)

The Last Time

In this episode, the hosts Adam, Maya, Diane, and Haley keep you up-to-date on all things Taylor Swift include Ed Sheeran dating rumors, the Z100 contest, and paper towel dispensers. We also go in-depth with "The Last Time," an underrated song off the RED album. You don't want to miss it!

In Episode 53:

- Make sure to wish Adam a happy birthday @adambromberg!

- Scandal alert? No... We're sure Taylor & Ed Sheeran are just friends

- We take apart "The Last Time" as the prequel to "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

- Adam says the song is boring, and the girls defend it!

- Do Taylor's ex-boyfriend's analyze her albums?

- If you win the Z100 contest, meet Taylor, and tell her about the podcast, you can be our newest host AND get a personalized Adam hug ;)

- Make sure to check out the IKYWT 10 best remixes!

- Swifties are listening to "Heart Attack" by Demi Lovato

BRITs, Goats, and Harry Styles -- Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast – Episode 52 Now Available!!

Anyone see the "I Knew You Were Trouble" goat video? See the GIF of Harry Styles mocking Taylor's "surprised" face? What about Taylor's HOT performance at the BRIT Awards? In this episode of Taylor Talk, the hosts cover the best Taylor Swift news stories of the week. 

In Episode 52:

- A Taylor Talk listener, @ashleeswift13, is generous giving away a pair of RED tickets! Find out how you can win in the Episode 52 guide on TaylorTalk.org

- One word describes Taylor's BRIT Awards performance: HOT

- Our main discussion covers all things happening recently in the Taylor Swift community

- Our buddy at The Swift Agency wrote a great editorial about Capital Hoedown suing Taylor.

- We kindly remind everyone that Taylor is not an alcoholic

- Adam is old. Like really old. 

- We discuss the lack of discussion around Harry Styles mocking Taylor's "surprised face"

- GOAAAT!!

- Swifties are listening to "This is What Makes Us Girls" by Lana Del Rey