Blank Plate: A Podcast for Swifties with an Appetite

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Join Sara and Laura as they do deep dives into the Tay-lore of individual Taylor Swift songs, react to new releases, discuss Taylor in the news, and overall just chat about all things regarding our Pop Queen Lord and Savior, Taylor Alison Swift. Each episode also touches on food in some way - It could be a recipe pairing for a song, deciding what kind of pizza each album would be, or trying to figure out why Taylor gets that Milk Bar cake for her birthday each year, so be sure to bring your appetite!

  1. Showgirl Theories + Taylor's Engagement

    13H AGO

    Showgirl Theories + Taylor's Engagement

    Taylor’s engaged and TS12 is on the horizon… it’s a GOOD time to be a Swiftie! In this episode, Sara and Laura FINALLY discuss their excitement for Taylor’s recent engagement to Travis, as well as all the inside scoop Ed Kelce has provided for us about the details of the proposal. And of course, the girls have done tons of research on The Life Of A Showgirl’s theories and speculation… listing all the facts Taylor has told us herself about the album, as well as going track by track and hypothesizing what the themes or sound might be like. This is a good one, enjoy! Chapters (0:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates (08:10) Taylor Swift Engagement News (37:37) The Life of a Showgirl: What We Know So Far & Some Of Our Theories (01:07:34) Song Theories Track by Track (01:07:48) The Fate Of Ophelia (01:14:55) Elizabeth Taylor (01:18:17) Opalite (01:22:17) Father Figure (01:24:02) Eldest Daughter (01:29:02) Ruin The Friendship (01:32:29) Actually Romantic (01:36:24) Wi$h Li$t (01:39:22) Wood (01:40:24) CANCELLED! (01:41:44) Honey (01:42:31) The Life Of A Showgirl (featuring Sabrina Carpenter) (01:49:26) Top Three Songs We're Excited To Hear (01:51:14) Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Eldest Daughter Syndrome Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) YouTube Instagram TikTok You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: Instagram Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

    1h 54m
  2. How Did It End?

    SEP 3

    How Did It End?

    (RECORDED BEFORE TAYLOR’S ENGAGEMENT! Don’t worry… we’ll be rehashing all the exciting news soon!!!!) Are you ready to be devastated? In this episode, Laura and Sara unpack The Anthology’s track 5 - “How Did It End?” With numerous ties to “You’re Losing Me” and “So Long London,” this song is sure to emotionally wreck anyone who takes the time to analyze Taylor’s simple yet heart-wrenching metaphors about loss, grief, death, and the public perception of her heartbreak. PLUS! The ladies get into their very juicy “LORE” of how they REALLY know each other! Chapters (00:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates! (06:52) Taylor Updates (16:44) Exploring 'How Did It End': Emotional Insights (22:04) Personal Associations With This Song (35:14) Folklore Of The Song (37:29) Verse 1: So Long London Similarities, Public Scrutiny, You're Losing Me's "Death" (46:26) Chorus 1: Circus Associations, Empathetic Hunger (54:05) Verse 2: Interloper's Infidelity, Love Is a Gamble, Sarcasm (01:00:31) Verse 2: Small Town Metaphors, An English Clue, Hot Gossip (01:07:22) Bridge: Death As A Metaphor, Director's Requests, Her Beloved Ghost (01:21:47) Chorus 3 & Outro: Shaky Breath, Inconclusive Post-Mordem, Some Music Theory (01:29:20) Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:31:03) This Song As A Recipe (01:34:02) Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Bake It Off cookbook So Long, London episode Black Negroni recipe Brownie Salted Caramel Ice Cream recipe Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) YouTube Instagram TikTok You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: Instagram Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

    1h 35m
  3. Taylor Announces "The Life Of A Showgirl"

    AUG 18

    Taylor Announces "The Life Of A Showgirl"

    EMERGENCY POD, EMERGENCY POD! TS12 is “The Life Of A Showgirl,” and Sara and Laura are STOKED to relive the exciting rollout! Who would have ever guessed Taylor would announce TS12 on a New Heights podcast? The girls are GLOWING with excitement. Expect a full rundown of every step of the announcement, some key takeaways from her two-hour interview with Jason and Travis, and some exciting clues / Easter Eggs worth noting. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to the Emergency Pod (01:00) What's On Our Plates (03:33) The Chaos Of The Announcement: Our Reactions (13:30) The Rollout of the New Album: Monday - New Heights, Taylor Nation, Album Name Reveal (20:27) The Waiting Game Tuesday: GQ Interview, Speculation Begins, Spotify Playlist (37:26) Wednesday: Karma Door Countdown, CD Variants (41:13) The Impact of Leaks on Rollout (44:33) The New Heights Interview: A Deep Dive (01:28:18) The Life Of A Showgirl: What We Know Now (01:51:56) This Album As A Recipe (01:53:18) Signing Off! (01:55:18) Patreon Sneak Peak SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced New Heights Posts: 1, 2, 3 Taylor Nation IG Post And, baby, that’s show business for you Spotify playlist “Bejeweled” Patreon Sara’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) YouTube Instagram TikTok You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: Instagram Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

    1h 56m
  4. But Daddy I Love Him

    AUG 1

    But Daddy I Love Him

    Are we… Daddy?! In this episode of Blank Plate, Sara and Laura share some personal updates and then do a reallllly fun deep dive into Taylor’s teenage petulance theme song, “But Daddy I Love Him.” The ladies deem this song as a “new Taylor classic,” and there’s so much more than meets the eye with this one… themes of toxic fandom, rebellion against Taylor’s “good girl” persona, and the impact of public perception on personal relationships. Oh my god, you should see your faces! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:01) What's On Our Plates (11:14) Taylor Updates (22:14) Unpacking But Daddy I Love Him (26:29) Our Personal Associations With The Song (29:09) Folk"lore" Of The Song (34:53) Verse 1: The "West", Cage Metaphors, Toxic Fandom, Religious Metaphors (44:55) Pre-Chorus 1: High Horses, Public Disapproval, Teenage Petulance (48:18) Chorus 1: Uncaged, Trolling, Fast Paced Relationship, "Crazy" Callbacks (53:27) Verse 2: Good Girl Persona, Rebellion Against Expectations, Struggles Of Growing Up, The Allure Of Chaos (01:00:22) Post-Chorus 2: Mom's MAD, Breaking The 4th Wall (01:05:57) Bridge: Defiance Against Judgment, Destiny & Chemistry, Gray Metaphor, Setting Boundaries (01:15:17) Verse 3: Parental Approval, Shifting To The End Of The Relationship (01:19:19) Chorus 3: New Relationship, Dancing In The Sun, "His Lady," Hindsight (01:25:28) Post-Chorus 3 & Outro: Taylor's Final Calling Out Of Toxic Fans (01:31:09) Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:32:41) This Song As A Recipe (01:36:25) Signing Off! (01:37:43) Patreon Preview SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced @word_nerd222 Shakespeare theory - Part 1 and Part 2 John’s LEGENDary Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey Butter Ham and Noodle Casserole Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) YouTube Instagram TikTok You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: Instagram Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

    1h 40m
  5. The Alchemy

    JUL 18

    The Alchemy

    After a few weeks away from podcasting, Sara and Laura are so excited to get back into the swing of things! They catch up on Laura’s adventures and the emotional challenges of Sara’s IVF journey, the importance of transparency, and the support of friends during difficult times. And, of course, Taylor’s surprise performance at Tight End University has the girls super thrilled that today’s episode is on “The Alchemy!” Between the football references and Travis Kelce’s admission that it’s one of his favorite songs, there’s romance swirling in this one! But, the ladies also theorize that this song might also be a confident announcement of Taylor’s return to her full stardom. This is a fun one, enjoy! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (02:39) What's On Our Plates (22:27) Taylor Swift Updates and Cultural References (30:49) Analyzing The Alchemy (35:04) Our Personal Associations With The Song (38:32) Folk"lore" About The Song (41:38) Verse 1: Taylor's Return To Stardom Theory, Opposite of Maroon, Fortnight and Midnights References (53:28) Chorus 1: "Touchdown" = Football or Landing, Clowns and Crowns (01:04:43) Verse 2: Kiss, Kill, Marry Games, Stepping Back Into Stardom, Moving Forward (01:09:28) Post Chorus 2: "Blokes," Unpacking Herion with an "E" Metaphor (01:17:34) Bridge: Superbowl References, Karma Similarities (01:21:26) Outro & Production Notes (01:23:48) Laura's Celebrity Sighting (01:26:05) Favorite Lyrics and Ratings (01:28:19) This Song As A Recipe (01:31:01) Support Us On Patreon! & Signing Off SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Beer Can Chicken Recipe Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) YouTube Instagram TikTok You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: Instagram Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

    1h 33m
  6. The Tortured Poets Department

    JUL 3

    The Tortured Poets Department

    There would not be TTPD without its tongue-in-cheek title track! In today’s episode, Laura and Sara unpack the lyrics of “The Tortured Poets Department” and analyze how the song lays the groundwork for listeners to understand the gravity of Taylor’s “cyclone” relationship with her fellow tortured poet. Taylor’s self-awareness and sense of humor shines in this one! Who else is gonna TROLL you like Taylor?! P.S…. Stay tuned at the end of this episode, because the ladies are sharing a snippet of their newest Patreon episode unpacking the lyrics of “Maroon”! Chapters (00:00) Intro & What’s On Our Plates (09:07) Taylor Updates (16:53) TTPD Introduction (22:00) Our Initial Impressions (25:02) The Folklore Of TTPD (34:10) Verse 1: Matty's Old Interviews On Typewriters, Taylor's Sense Of Humor, Familiarity (41:36) Chorus 1: Dylan Thomas & Patti Smith, "Just Kids" References To Youth & Nostalgia (46:48) Verse 2: "Chocolate" & Charlie Puth, Tattooed Golden Retriever, Similar Dread, Cyclone As Chaos, Were Taylor & Matty Coding Each Other Into Their Songs (58:45) Chorus 2: Trolling, Tongue in Cheek Playfulness (01:02:03) The Diabolical Bridge: Unpacking The Role Of Mutual Friends, "Mutual Manic Phase," Wedding Rings & How This Song Lays The Groundwork For The Rest of TTPD (01:13:21) Chorus 3 & Outro, Production Notes & Noting The Lack Of Poetic Lyricism (01:19:21) This Song As A Recipe & Our Ratings (01:23:38) Signing Off & Patreon Snippet SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Taylor Swift’s Ex Matty Healy Talks His Love of Typewriters in Resurfaced Clip After 'Tortured Poets' Release Taylor Swift’s Ex Matty Healy Praised Charlie Puth in Resurfaced Tweet From 2018 Lucy Dacus Confirms Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Lyric Is About Her: ‘She Texted Me and Asked for My Approval’ Twix Bar Recipe Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) YouTube Instagram TikTok You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: Instagram Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

    1h 27m
  7. Emergency Pod: Taylor Now Owns All Her Music!

    JUN 9

    Emergency Pod: Taylor Now Owns All Her Music!

    On Friday, May 30th, 2025, Taylor announced to the world that she FINALLY owns all her old masters! In today’s “emergency pod,” Laura and Sara unpack just how special and important this news is, starting with a great deep dive into the history behind Taylor’s journey with Big Machine, departing ways with Scott Borchetta, Scooter’s purchase and the betrayal that is/was to her, and sooooo much more. And of course, our girls love to clown, so you can expect a nice little clown session about some easter eggs she’s hidden in her letter to her fans! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:56) Personal Reactions to the Announcement (08:47) The Impact of Taylor's Music Ownership (10:59) Taylor's Music Chart Numbers (15:20) The Journey to Taylor Regaining Her Masters (50:02) Taylor's Triumph: Owning Her Masters Again (54:44) Taylor's Announcement Letter (59:04) The Impact of the Eras Tour (01:09:08) The Future of Rep TV & Debut (01:27:03) The Potential for a Documentary & Some Clowning (01:34:08) This Announcement As A Recipe & Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Taylor’s Letter There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Leaves Big Machine, Signs New Deal With Universal Music Group Taylor Swift’s Tumblr post Big Machine’s Scott Borchetta Fires Back at Taylor Swift, Reveals Deal Memos Taylor Swift ‘Finally’ Owns Her Masters. The Sale Happened ‘in Spite of Scooter Braun, Not Because of Him’: Source Taylor Swift & Scooter Braun’s Feud: A Timeline Sally’s Baking Addiction Funfetti Cake Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) YouTube Instagram TikTok You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: Instagram Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

    1h 37m
  8. Our Taylor "Roman Empires"

    JUN 6

    Our Taylor "Roman Empires"

    (RECORDED BEFORE TAYLOR’S 5/30 ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT HER BUYING BACK HER MASTERS!) What’s an unsolved Taylor Swift mystery that keeps you up at night?! Sara and Laura certainly have a longggggg list… and they’ll unpack them all in this episode! From NiceBoy Ed, Karma: The Lost Album, Midnights Mayhem upside down phones, 1989 Double Album, “The Man” wall, and so much more, the ladies will sift through each unanswered theory and attempt to unpack all of the Easter Eggs Taylor has left behind! Chapters (00:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates (13:28) Taylor Updates (recorded before Taylor’s 5/30 announcement!) (21:48) Taylor Swift's Easter Eggs and Numerology (31:06) Karma: The Lost Album Theory (41:24) "The Man" Wall (47:38) 1989 Double Album (50:53) Karma Coffee Cup / Release Restructuring Thanks To TTPD (54:43) The Mystery of 'Slut' Featuring The 1975 (59:52) Midnights Mayhem: Upside Down Phone & Unraveling the Aesthetic Choices (01:04:41) Costume Mysteries from The Eras Tour (01:08:40) Cardiff Picture (01:09:39) The Reputation Eye Theory (01:12:59) The Enigma of Nice Boy Ed (01:18:05) The Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift Fallout (01:34:15) The Bitter-Sweet Reality of Taylor's Masters (01:39:54) Taylor's Roman Empires As Recipes & Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Taylor Naming Reputation Zayn Malik interview: Taylor travels by suitcase Lover Bodysuit Behind The Scenes Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) YouTube Instagram TikTok You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: Instagram Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

    1h 42m
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Join Sara and Laura as they do deep dives into the Tay-lore of individual Taylor Swift songs, react to new releases, discuss Taylor in the news, and overall just chat about all things regarding our Pop Queen Lord and Savior, Taylor Alison Swift. Each episode also touches on food in some way - It could be a recipe pairing for a song, deciding what kind of pizza each album would be, or trying to figure out why Taylor gets that Milk Bar cake for her birthday each year, so be sure to bring your appetite!

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