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.
Man, it’s been a while! Today we’re covering the newly released I Knew It, I Knew You from Toy Story 5 and current #1 on the Billboard 100 chart.
Uncle Jerry takes us through the poem, talking all about childhood and friendship and how both this song and the movie franchise showcase the magic of being a kid.
We bring in a special guest–an expert–at the end to grade the song.
Works Cited:
Runnin’ Wild – Some Like It Hot
Leaves of Grass – Walt Whitman
I Knew It, I Knew You Visualizer
The Swiftie and The Scholar Grading Matrix
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