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Grab your pen and our hands as Blank Space delves into the lyrical world of Taylor Swift. Hosted by a Swiftie (Best) and her Swift-curious friend (Adam), our podcast weaves Taylor's lyrics into our own life stories, covering everything from literary analysis to fandom lore.

  1. 22 HR AGO

    ivy

    Is the forbidden affair in "Ivy" a story of true love or pure cowardice? Best and Adam dissect the evermore track's gothic imagery and surprising perspective, questioning why Taylor Swift chose to write from the cheater's side. They also reveal their own vulnerable histories with infidelity—does this song hit too close to home?

    41 min

  2. 23 FEB

    happiness

    Is Taylor Swift's "Happiness" from evermore a devastating breakup ballad or a surprisingly optimistic anthem? Adam and Best dissect its poetic lyrics, co-written with The National's Aaron Dessner, and debate its core message. They also share their own raw stories of abrupt endings and the painful art of leaving things—and people—behind.

    40 min

  3. 16 FEB

    champagne problems

    Is turning down a proposal a "champagne problem"? Adam and Best unpack the devastating narrative of Taylor Swift's 'Champagne Problems' from the evermore era. They explore its masterful storytelling, its co-writing origins with Joe Alwyn, and debate whether a broken engagement is a trivial issue or a profound mental health struggle. When is saying "no" the most responsible choice you can make?

    37 min

  4. 9 FEB

    it's time to go

    When your body aches before your mind knows why. Best and Adam dissect the dense, lore-packed lyrics of the evermore bonus track "it's time to go," from the Scooter Braun masters drama to coded messages about friendship betrayals. Is trusting that gut feeling to walk away the bravest move of all?

    37 min

  5. 2 FEB

    Father Figure

    Adam and Best unpack the three shocking ways to interpret "Father Figure" from The Tortured Poets Department. They trace its roots in the explosive masters feud with Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun, while also exploring a controversial fan theory about a modern pop rivalry. Does Taylor's victory anthem reveal a darker, cyclical side to industry power?

    37 min

  6. 26 JAN

    Ruin The Friendship

    Is Taylor Swift's most controversial advice actually selfish? We unpack the haunting "what if" at the heart of The Life of a Show Girl's "Ruin the Friendship," tracing its roots to a tragic loss from her Nashville past. Does this track reveal a pivotal, career-shaping regret that changed how she pursues love forever?

    41 min

  7. 19 JAN

    Eldest Daughter

    Is Taylor Swift's "Eldest Daughter" a vulnerable track five or a lyrical mess? Adam and Best dissect the disjointed ballad from Life of a Showgirl, unpacking its jarring internet slang and sudden pivot to Travis Kelce. Does this song about being the "first lamb to the slaughter" successfully connect childhood pressure to adult love, or does it crumble under its own weight?

    41 min

  8. 12 JAN

    The Fate of Ophelia

    Did Taylor Swift misunderstand Shakespeare? We dive deep into the lyrical inconsistencies of her new single, "The Fate of Ophelia," from the album The Life of a Showgirl. Does the song's use of the tragic Hamlet character hold up, or does its happy, poppy sound betray a shallow metaphor? Join us as we ask: is this catchy lead single a lyrical triumph or a sign of a creatively unfulfilling new era?

    36 min
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Grab your pen and our hands as Blank Space delves into the lyrical world of Taylor Swift. Hosted by a Swiftie (Best) and her Swift-curious friend (Adam), our podcast weaves Taylor's lyrics into our own life stories, covering everything from literary analysis to fandom lore.

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  • Creator
    Adam and Best
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Blank Space by Adam and Best 2025
  • Show Website
    Blank Space