The Swiftie and The Scholar
The Swiftie and The Scholar
Podcast Description
A weekly podcast exploring the lyrics, lore, and literary legacy of Taylor Swift. Hosted by Angela McDow, the Swiftie, and Dr. Jerry Coats, the Scholar, we read between the lines AND the liner notes. Join us each week for lyrical deep dive through Taylor Swift's eras.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as folklore, literary analysis, and the symbolic meanings behind Taylor Swift's lyrics, with episode examples including an in-depth exploration of My Tears Ricochet from the Folklore album, discussions of prevailing fan theories, and connections to historical literary figures and folklore motifs. By examining the transitions between different musical eras, the show contextualizes Taylor's work within broader cultural narratives.

A weekly podcast exploring the lyrics, lore, and literary legacy of Taylor Swift. Hosted by Angela McDow, the Swiftie, and Dr. Jerry Coats, the Scholar, we read between the lines AND the liner notes. Join us each week for lyrical deep dive through Taylor Swift’s eras.
Happy New Year! With New Year’s Day on our episode release day, it only felt right to cover this masterpiece from Reputation. Uncle Jerry unknowingly connects this song with many others, blowing Angela’s mind once again.
We’re taking a short break after this episode, but we’ll see you back here in a few weeks with more poetry!
Works Cited:
Nine Princes in Amber – Roger Zelazny – Aff Link
A Tale of Two Cities – Charles Dickens – Aff Link
The Sun Also Rises – Ernest Hemingway – Aff Link
A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning – John Donne
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