You Are What You Love: Taylor Swift Lyrics, Lore, and Legacy

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Welcome to You Are What You Love! This podcast is a love letter to Taylor Swift, rooted in the idea that what we love shapes how we see ourselves and the world around us. I seek to prove that being a fan can actually be powerful and meaningful. Join me as we explore the lyrics, lore, and legacy... and what it really means to be a devoted fan. If a Taylor Swift song has ever made you feel seen, understood, or less alone, you’re in the right place. 3 IG: @youarewhatyoulove.pod

  1. 10/04/2025

    The Life of a Showgirl Reaction and Reflections

    It's a dark day, to be honest. I’ve been a Swiftie since 2011, and The Life of a Showgirl left me disappointed. In this episode, I go track by track through the album with my raw first-weekend reactions..... what I’ll have on repeat, what I’ll never play again, and what honestly has me worried about her songwriting. I share the theater premiere context and the perspective of a long-time fan who still believes in nuance over blind hype..... bc this was nottttt good.

    35 min

  2. 10/01/2025

    Taylor Swift Hot Takes!

    It's time to share my unpopular Taylor Swift opinions! In this episode, I share my honest Taylor Swift hot takes, from “All Too Well 10” skepticism to pop vs. lyrical depth, Speak Now praise, vault track favorites, and fandom myths. Are Taylor’s Easter eggs overrated? Who should she really end up with? Tune in for real fandom talk. Follow @youarewhatyoulove.pod on Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/youarewhatyoulove.pod/

    9 min

  3. 09/17/2025

    Taylor Swift’s Clean Speech | Life Lessons (Taylor’s Version)

    In my first-ever “Life Lessons (Taylor’s Version)” episode, I’m talking about one of the most meaningful yet forgotten things Taylor’s ever done: the Clean speech from the 1989 World Tour. Yes, 1989 isn’t my favorite era, but this moment meant a lot to me. It was basically therapy for 2015 me. I walk through the two main versions of the speech and break down why they still hit today. The Clean Speech deserves her flowers, and I’m here to give them. Follow @youarewhatyoulove.pod on Instagram for more xoxo https://www.instagram.com/youarewhatyoulove.pod/

    13 min

  4. 09/03/2025

    Taylor Swift Deep Cuts and Emotional Ballads: The Songs That Shaped My Life

    I’m walking you through the corner of Taylor Swift’s music that feels like it’s just mine... the lesser-known songs, the piano ballads, the ones that have been my therapy and helped me feel less alone. Amid all the noise about new pop eras and the Travis Kelce discourse, I wanted to revisit the tracks that shaped my worldview and kept me coming back to Taylor year after year. From emotional favorites like "Long Live," "All Too Well," and "Mirrorball" to deep cuts you might have missed, I’m sharing the lyrics that hit hard, the stories that stuck with me, and why this music is my lifeline. Whether you’re bracing for the next album or reminiscing about your own safe space in Taylor’s discography, I hope you find a bit of your story here, too. Let’s talk about the songs that matter most.

    20 min

  5. 08/20/2025

    Taylor Swift, the Masters Battle, and the Power of Owning Your Story

    I’m breaking down the real story behind Taylor Swift’s battle for her masters—through her lyrics, her interviews, and her own words. Forget the headlines: we’re following Taylor’s emotional journey from signing with Big Machine as a teen, to her public feud with Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun, to finally reclaiming her life’s work in 2025. I’ll unpack how songs like “My Tears Ricochet,” “It’s Time to Go,” “Mad Woman,” and “Karma” all tell the story of betrayal, resilience, and ultimate victory. Plus, a look at the Taylor Swift Effect... how Taylor’s fight for her art gives every fan permission to own their voice and value their emotions. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or undermined for caring deeply, this episode is for you. Your story matters. You are what you love. Follow @youarewhatyoulove.pod on instagram for more deep dives and fangirl case-making.

    21 min

  6. 08/14/2025

    The Life of a Showgirl ❤️‍🔥 Taylor Swift Album Cover & New Heights Reaction

    We have a new Taylor Swift album cover! Taylor just sat down with Jason and Travis Kelce on the New Heights podcast, and The Life of a Showgirl era is HERE! In this episode, I share my real-time Swiftie reaction to everything we just saw and heard, from the Karma door to the album cover reveal and its aesthetic choices to the best moments from the New Heights interview. I’ll share my first impressions, the vibes I’m picking up, what this might mean for The Life of a Showgirl themes, and whether any of my predictions from our last emergency episode still hold up.  Enjoy! 💘 Follow @youarewhatyoulove.pod on instagram for more!

    23 min

  7. 08/12/2025

    THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL! Taylor Swift Emergency Family Meeting

    DIVAS!! Taylor Swift just announced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl… on Travis Kelce’s podcast.......... I’m talking through everything we know right now: the title, the (sort of) release date, the orange-and-green aesthetic, and my immediate, unfiltered reaction. I’m connecting it to The Lucky One and I Can Do It With a Broken Heart, sharing why I’m cautiously excited, and processing my feelings about Travis being… here. No leaks, no spoilers..... just me, in real time, figuring out how to feel about all of this. Enjoy! 💘 Follow @youarewhatyoulove.pod on instagram for more!

    9 min

  8. 08/11/2025

    See you next era.....? | TS12 and Taylor Nation’s cryptic post

    I swore I’d never be that Swiftie who's spiraling over cryptic Taylor Nation posts. Yet here we are.... 12 orange outfit pics later... ears perked, brain buzzing, maybe believing??? In this emergency episode, I unpack why this particular “Easter egg” actually meets my criteria, why the Sabrina Carpenter cameo has me side-eyeing, and why I will not be seated for a Travis Kelce podcast. Enjoy.💘

    6 min
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Welcome to You Are What You Love! This podcast is a love letter to Taylor Swift, rooted in the idea that what we love shapes how we see ourselves and the world around us. I seek to prove that being a fan can actually be powerful and meaningful. Join me as we explore the lyrics, lore, and legacy... and what it really means to be a devoted fan. If a Taylor Swift song has ever made you feel seen, understood, or less alone, you’re in the right place. 3 IG: @youarewhatyoulove.pod

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