Swiftory
Swiftory
Podcast Description
Taylor Swift's music has given a voice to millions of people who've found the narrative arcs of their own lives in Swift's endlessly engaging songs. With Swiftory, two Gen X besties - Alicia, from Trashy Divorces, and Melissa, from Love Letters To... - have a whole new take on Taylor's work, exploring the music as it is, but also as the duo sees it best: as a lens into history.
If Taylor's greatest gift is the universality of her experiences, join Alicia and Melissa as they follow those experiences to all the places, personalities, and eras where they lead - and share your takes along the way.
As always, we want your Midnights. Reach out at [email protected].
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as the emotional impact of music, cultural history, and personal storytelling, with episodes discussing topics like the neuroscience behind sad songs, deep dives into specific tracks like All Too Well, and correlations between Taylor's lyrics and historical figures. Additionally, the show features reflections on listener contributions, infusing personal insights into Taylor's work.
Taylor Swift’s music has given a voice to millions of people who’ve found the narrative arcs of their own lives in Swift’s endlessly engaging songs. With Swiftory, two Gen X besties – Alicia, from Trashy Divorces, and Melissa, from Love Letters To… – have a whole new take on Taylor’s work, exploring the music as it is, but also as the duo sees it best: as a lens into history.
If Taylor’s greatest gift is the universality of her experiences, join Alicia and Melissa as they follow those experiences to all the places, personalities, and eras where they lead – and share your takes along the way.
As always, we want your Midnights. Reach out at [email protected].
In this little bit of a teaser episode for next week, Alicia is joined by her Trashy Divorces and Trashy Royals co-host Stacie, to break down “The Prophecy,” the track 26 bombshell from TTPD: The Anthology. With a little look ahead to our special guest next week breaking down the mythology of Cassandra, this is a bit of pre-requisite listening.
As always, we want your Midnights! Share your Swiftory stories at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 404-594-3658. We may use your Swiftories on a future episode!
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Sources
All 274 of Taylor Swift’s Songs, Ranked, by Rob Sheffield. Rolling Stone, April 2024.
Taylor Swift – The Prophecy (Official Lyric Video) (YouTube)
Behind the Meaning of Taylor Swift’s Plea to a Higher Power, “The Prophecy” (americansongwriter.com)
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