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The lights are so bright, but they never blind me. This week we’re taking a tour of Taylor Swift’s favorite cities to sing about. We explore the personification of different cities, and how Taylor uses these cities to tell her stories. In this episode, we’re covering “Welcome to New York” from 1989, “London Boy” from Lover, and “Paris” from Midnights. 
 
Mentioned in this episode: 
The City, Langston Hughes 
The Raven, Edgar Allen Poe
Mrs. Dalloway, Virginia Woolf 
Mrs. Dalloway’s Map of London
Jodi's London Boy Map of London
 
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Episode Highlights: 
[1:03] Introduction to Cities 
[2:38] “Welcome to New York” 1989
[27:54] “London Boy” Lover
[46:16] “Paris” Midnights

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Who could ever leave me, darling? But who could stay? Love or hate The Archer (Lover 2019), we all agree that we have no idea what this song is about. Such an obscure song calls for a proper, literary style close reading. Join us as we go line by line to understand what Taylor is trying to say with the obscure lyrics of this incredibly poetic song.

I don't need your closure. In this week’s episode, we discuss the art style of surrealism and explore how it relates to Taylor Swift. Abby Aleksinas, of @arthistoryabby on TikTok, joins us to help us understand how visual arts can connect to music. We dive into “The Archer” from Lover, then we look at “closure” from evermore, and wrap it up with “Lavender Haze” from Midnights. Join us as we dive into the unconventional pairings, unexpected imagery, and use of surrealism to convey emotions and create a dreamlike atmosphere!
Mentioned in this episode: 
@arthistoryabby
The Surrealist Manifesto 
Duma Key by Stephen King 
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf 
The Infernal Desire Machines of Dr. Hoffman by Angela Carter
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 
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Episode Highlights: 
[00:29] Introduction to Surrealism
[01:15] Art History with Abby
[20:15] “The Archer”
[32:17] “closure”
[43:20] “Lavender Haze”
 
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Salute to me I’m your American Queen. In this episode, we deep dive into Taylor Swift's song “King of My Heart” from reputation. Join us as we discuss the power dynamics and military references in the song, as well as themes of wealth, luxury, and the British Royal Family. We even attempt to dissect how the music changes to reflect the song’s themes and lyrics. We’re left wondering: is this just a schoolgirl crush? Infatuation? Or the love of the speaker’s life, the end of all the endings? Tune in and find out! 
 
Mentioned in this episode: 
King Arthur
"You’re Losing Me"
Marxist Theory Episode
Switched on Pop (Book) 
Switched on Pop (Podcast) 
Satire Episode 
“Satisfied,” Hamilton
 
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Episode Highlights: 
[1:50] How we do a deep dive 
[4:06] “Salute to me I’m your American Queen”
[9:23] “All the boys and their expensive cars”
[11:00] How the music changes to reflect the song’s lyrics
[13:47] “Now you try on calling me baby…”
[20:37] “Is this the end of all the endings?”
[29:23] What is the purpose of the song?
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Try and come for my job. We’ve got a special episode to discuss “The Tortured Poets Department” songs that Taylor Swift added to The Eras Tour setlist this weekend. We share our reactions and observations about the changes like the visuals in “But Daddy I Love Him,” the levitating platform in 'Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?' and how “So High School” feels like “Fearless”- era Taylor. We cover the UFO effects in “Down Bad” and how “Fortnight” mirrors the music video. Finally, we have to talk about the epic marching band in “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” and the Clara Bow and “A Chorus Line” references in “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.” The TTPD section of the Eras tour is an emotional, fun, and powerful journey in The Eras Tour! 
 
Episode Highlights:
[03:20] First reactions to the changes
[06:32] “But Daddy I Love Him”
[10:25] “So High School”
[11:43] “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me”
[16:10] “Down Bad”
[20:18] “Fortnight”
[24:51] “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”
[27:47] “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”

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How the kingdom lights shined just for me and you. Hear ye! Hear ye! This week’s show and tell topic is “Royalty!” We explore the historical and religious roots of royalty, and its portrayal in fantasy literature, and high school. Maansi discusses “Long Live” from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). Jodi brings in “Castle's Crumbling” Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault).  And finally,  Jenn shares “King of My Heart” from Reputation.
 
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Mentioned in this episode: 
The Lord of the Rings 
Newsies
The Plantagenets by Dan Jones 
Le Morte D’Artur by Thomas Malory 
The Last Kingdom on Netflix 
Beowulf 
Robin Hood 
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Throne of Glass series 
Frozen (Disney film)
 
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Episode Highlights: 
[00:01:00] Introduction to Royalty
[00:04:58] “Long Live” Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)
[00:26:32] “Castle's Crumbling” Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)
[00:48:22] “King of My Heart” Reputation
 
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