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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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.
In this episode, we are taking a trip through the wildest winter with evermore from 2020. Uncle Jerry once again blows Angela’s mind with some folklore tropes relating to the dog days, and with some tidbits about Carl Jung’s theory on the Anima.
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Works Cited:
The Burning of Lord Byron’s Memoirs
Emily Dickinson – burned letters
The Hero with a Thousand Faces – Joseph Campbell – Aff Link
Sonnet 29 – William Shakespeare
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