Blank Plate: A Podcast for Swifties with an Appetite

Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:41) What On Our Plates: Taylor Black Friday Adventures, Holiday Movies, Record Store Day, Wicked and More (17:28) Anticipation for the Final Show of the Eras Tour (21:55) Taylor News: Billboard's Controversy, Apple Music & Spotify Streaming Artist, Target Exclusive Books Easter Eggs (32:40) Our 2024 Swiftie Gift Guide (42:15) Christmas Tree Farm: Folk"lore" of the Song & Our Personal Connections (53:30) Verse 1: "Expensive Chords" & Imagining Taylor Christmas Shopping (56:07) Chorus 1: Home For The Holidays, Cider (01:00:36) Chorus 2: Snow Days As A Child (01:03:39) Chorus 3 / Outro & "Old Timey Version" Comparison (01:09:17) Taylor Swift's Christmas Nostalgia in Her Discography (01:24:54) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:27:37) This Song As A Recipe (01:28:33) Favorite Christmas Albums and Recommendations (01:32:35) Signing Off! Links Referenced Eras Tour Stadium (customized city/date) ornament [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1806582268/eras-tour-stadium-ornament?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=taylor+swift&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&frs=1&pop=1&sts=1&content_source=a9d977e879b0f8a28b50504f4efc392a8689b574%253A1806582268&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1] The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived abbreviation Bridge T-shirt [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1815628097/smallest-man-bridge-and-outro-shirt?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=taylor+swift&ref=sc_gallery-1-14&pro=1&pop=1&sts=1&plkey=04300cf3ec7aa706fec2d4c8e2819b8568e1a92d%3A1815628097] This is our place, we make the rules hand towel [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1674039131/this-is-our-place-we-make-the-rules-tea?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=taylor+swift&ref=sr_gallery-2-17&pop=1&content_source=70eea4b315c63048d955538af2c6132a6f241388%253A1674039131&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1] I Cry A Lot But I Am So Productive to-do list [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1754928881/i-cry-alot-but-i-am-so-productive?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=taylor+swift&ref=sr_gallery-2-42&pop=1&content_source=e31de34e59a15a80e43f44ce40bb52f72abed48c%253A1754928881&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1] Taylor PJs [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1810358134/1989-taylors-women-pajamas-set-taylor?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=taylor+swift&ref=sc_gallery-3-6&pro=1&frs=1&search_preloaded_img=1&plkey=7bf685f53f6fa3adb5df48c9656b7b5e6a98a0dd%3A1810358134] Folklore Cabin Turntable Topper [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1802463941/folklore-cabin?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=taylor+swift&ref=sr_gallery-3-30&pop=1&content_source=56fa54a8c9ce0dcf36929a91182f9967d93d63c5%253A1802463941&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1] Mastermind calendar [https://www.etsy.com/shop/CestLaVibe]  “lights, camera, bitch smile” car mirror decal [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1738318425/lights-camera-bitch-smile-mirror-decal?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=swiftie&ref=sr_gallery-1-38&frs=1&pop=1&content_source=040089786b02e34a8c4be0ef5ae41d0f43c725a6%253A1738318425&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1] Surprise Songs sweater with custom embroidery [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1799666660/navy-coquette-flowers-sweatshirt-flower?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=surprise+songs&ref=sr_gallery-1-9&bes=1&sts=1&content_source=ca065b89136d7dfdbb187d05b39b03cbbe1901a8%253A1799666660&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1]  Eras Tour confetti necklace [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1804735607/taylor-swift-eras-tour-confetti-necklace?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=eras+tour&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&frs=1&sts=1&content_source=fbfbd844094eb40d758f880bc112249506582c32%253A1804735607&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1] Shy Wolf Candles: Taylor Collection [https://shywolfcandles.com/collections/the-taylor-collection] Eras Tour Customizable Embroidered Crewneck [https://threadsbysazz.com/products/eras-tour-customizable-embroidered-crewneck] Eras Tour bookmarks [https://livinglunacreations.com/products/eras-tour-bookmark-set-of-11] ‘Tis The Damn Season [https://www.amazon.com/Season-Football-Sweatshirt-Crewneck-Sweater/dp/B0CK4SBZNP] sweatshirt Meet me at midnight [https://www.amazon.com/Menore-Midnight-Slippers-Lightweight-Outdoor/dp/B0CG9H84RH/ref=sr_1_52_sspa?crid=1MUDI8I4Z631D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GVySHssep1xml5lSkU9uivrT_CVg0mhuZ9blMZut3t11wWjqTfYFqz83bQluSkWnLdIr6X6pBE94ttPU66r_ds56oXNi6J2FDDpUqgGwHfA.sQmlarou15fsP2nH1WXgImAp56LmIua57mh2fN6y9fU&dib_tag=se&keywords=taylor+swift+merch&qid=1732989286&sprefix=%2Caps%2C303&sr=8-52-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGZfbmV4dA&psc=1] slippers Playable piano desk [https://www.amazon.com/Playable-Calendar-Scores-Friends-2025-White/dp/B0DCFYWMRS/ref=asc_df_B0DCFYWMRS?mcid=aa66a77361643d71bf8b7f070b067d7a&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693640408066&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16118264819814044968&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9006782&hvtargid=pla-2361284353881&psc=1] calendar

Chapters (00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates! (17:51) Taylor Updates: Holiday Merch, Grammy Nominations (47:56) Only The Young: Folklore Of The Song (54:57) Verse 1: Popular Vote, Hope For The Future (57:13) Chorus 1: A Red TV Similarity, Social Activism (01:00:15) Verse 2: School Shootings (01:06:33) Bridge: Millenials Rise Up, Anti-Boomer Bridge (01:09:28) Chorus - Outro: Children's Choir, Unfinished Ending (01:21:00) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:23:14) This Song As A Recipe (01:25:31) What's Next & Signing Off! Links Referenced English Teacher [https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/english-teacher] Brian Jordan Alvarez [https://www.tiktok.com/@brianjordanalvarez?lang=en] Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blank-plate-a-podcast-for-swifties-with-an-appetite/id1726677770]. 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 [blankplatepodcast@gmail.com] leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BlankPlatePod] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blankplatepod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@blankplatepod] You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/roamandgolightly/] and Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@roamandgolightly?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowDNfxGSJSdWa3EVt56RxBSmmCFwocWhjwt%2Bz8PB9%2F1eW6L8N2hIDeSV9ppNkLFjfnGgA%3D&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAG67xrt7CguU5jPan2SKzglmje3RHw5B85V8JEQxiyVVTuqPB34hw_RP1X3b2Nr3r&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAeoVZvwbL7AhCTOvKUP7cKwRR5ph69fUEiCCTB-SyWNGEHpI7Ew2ArE7p8SJVyDqE&share_author_id=6812422983441761285&share_link_id=8D6C3A83-3F44-445F-8257-EB19277410F9&source=h5_m&tt_from=email&u_code=dba71g4db31dd4&user_id=6803354726827787270&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=email] • Sara: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sara_lenton_/] Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passports-pizza/id1456066762]

Summary Taylor may be down bad cryin’ at the gym, but Sara and Laura are knee-deep in their obsession with this alien abduction-inspired depressed bop! On today’s episode, the ladies are thrilled to read a sweet listener email that warmed their hearts, followed by an in-depth analysis of Jack Antonoff’s insane production details, and Taylor’s spiderweb of TTPD references hidden in “Down Bad”’s lyrics. Chapters (00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates (08:32) Listener Email (14:25) Taylor News & Updates (30:24) Exploring 'Down Bad' - A New Track (34:39) The Metaphor of Alien Abduction (39:34) Verse 1: Star Trek References, Fortnight Call Backs (45:20) Chorus 1: Alien-Like Production Details, Similarities To But Daddy I Love Him, Teenage Petulance (52:47)Verse 2: Public Embarrassment, Hidden Matty References, Fandom Delusion, Stevie Nick's Prologue Poem (01:00:38) Chorus 2: Stewing In Depression, Twin Lyrics, The Ship Has Sailed ( 01:07:22) Bridge: Contrarian Hostility, Admitting The End Of The Relationship, The Spiderweb Of Songs, Calling Out The Fandom (01:15:09) Chorus 3: Added Ad-libs, Alien-esque Production, Vocal Details, (01:21:14) Down Bad On The Eras Tour (01:23:1) 8Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:27:36) This Song As A Recipe (01:31:45) Signing Off! Links Referenced Pop Up Bagels [https://www.popupbagels.com/] Taylor Swift Lyric Search [https://ts-lyrics.netlify.app/] Galaxy Cupcakes [https://thescranline.com/galaxy-cupcakes/] Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blank-plate-a-podcast-for-swifties-with-an-appetite/id1726677770]. 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 [blankplatepodcast@gmail.com] leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BlankPlatePod] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blankplatepod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@blankplatepod] You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/roamandgolightly/] and Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@roamandgolightly?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowDNfxGSJSdWa3EVt56RxBSmmCFwocWhjwt%2Bz8PB9%2F1eW6L8N2hIDeSV9ppNkLFjfnGgA%3D&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAG67xrt7CguU5jPan2SKzglmje3RHw5B85V8JEQxiyVVTuqPB34hw_RP1X3b2Nr3r&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAeoVZvwbL7AhCTOvKUP7cKwRR5ph69fUEiCCTB-SyWNGEHpI7Ew2ArE7p8SJVyDqE&share_author_id=6812422983441761285&share_link_id=8D6C3A83-3F44-445F-8257-EB19277410F9&source=h5_m&tt_from=email&u_code=dba71g4db31dd4&user_id=6803354726827787270&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=email] • Sara: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sara_lenton_/] Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passports-pizza/id1456066762]

SUMMARY In the spirit of spooky season, hosts Laura and Sara dive into Taylor Swift’s witchiest songs! She’s “never beating the sorcery allegations” after the kismet “invisible strings” and “prophecies” that have happened to work in her favor these last few years. I mean, have you SEEN her performance of Look What You Made Me Do in Miami?!? Laura and Sara learn a thing or two about the history of witches, analyzing the common themes of female empowerment, and the supernatural, and analyze the witchiest songs in Taylor’s discography! CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction and Spooky Season Vibes (01:53)What's On Our Plates (08:03) Taylor Updates: The Mystery of Nice Boy Ed, New Releases, Celestial Plaid Fashion Theories, and Expanding Travis's Food Preferences (25:15) A Quick History Of Witchcraft (33:44) Famous Witches in Culture (38:20) Taylor Swift: The Modern Witch (42:07) Eras Tour Witchy Moments & Invisible String Prophecies (50:15) Exploring Taylor's Witchiest Songs (01:20:43) Our Favorite Trick Or Treat Candies (01:27:39)Anticipation for Future Releases (01:32:19) Signing Off! Links Referenced Circe by Madeline Miller [https://www.amazon.com/Circe-Madeline-Miller/dp/0316556327/ref=asc_df_0316556327/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=866630014466543174&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9006782&hvtargid=pla-2281435177178&psc=1&mcid=8a94bd0b36673776afb47ab3989b0693&hvocijid=866630014466543174-0316556327-&hvexpln=73] History of Witchcraft [https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-witches] Pumpkin Lush Recipe [https://www.365daysofbakingandmore.com/no-bake-pumpkin-dream-bars/] Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blank-plate-a-podcast-for-swifties-with-an-appetite/id1726677770]. 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 [blankplatepodcast@gmail.com] leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BlankPlatePod] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blankplatepod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@blankplatepod] You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/roamandgolightly/] and Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@roamandgolightly?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowDNfxGSJSdWa3EVt56RxBSmmCFwocWhjwt%2Bz8PB9%2F1eW6L8N2hIDeSV9ppNkLFjfnGgA%3D&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAG67xrt7CguU5jPan2SKzglmje3RHw5B85V8JEQxiyVVTuqPB34hw_RP1X3b2Nr3r&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAeoVZvwbL7AhCTOvKUP7cKwRR5ph69fUEiCCTB-SyWNGEHpI7Ew2ArE7p8SJVyDqE&share_author_id=6812422983441761285&share_link_id=8D6C3A83-3F44-445F-8257-EB19277410F9&source=h5_m&tt_from=email&u_code=dba71g4db31dd4&user_id=6803354726827787270&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=email] • Sara: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sara_lenton_/] Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passports-pizza/id1456066762]

Summary As one of Sara and Laura’s early favorites from TTPD, “Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me?” is jam-packed with many Swiftian easter eggs! In this episode, the ladies unpack alllllllll the “snake-gate” references and callbacks to other songs with similar witchy vibes, discuss the chaos and paranoia of fame, Taylor’s perception of herself in the media, and more! Plus, lots of insight into how this song’s performance on the Eras Tour elevates the song’s message even more. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:24) What's On Our Plates: Fall Festivals & Meeting Tim Walz! (08:10) Taylor Updates (12:41) Introducing "Who's Afraid Of Little Old Me?" Lore & Our Personal Associations (25:18) Verse 1: The Haters are Here (30:13) Pre-Chorus 1: Snakegate, Taylor's Two Career Deaths & Reputation Vibes (34:54) Chorus 1: She's A Wiiiitch! (41:27) Verse 2: Preserving Good Reputations, Another Cassandra Call Back (46:25) Pre-Chorus 2: One More "Joe," The Butt of Everyone's Joke (50:11) Chorus 2: The Media Circus, Taylor's Nice Girl's Persona (54:21) Bridge: ...BUT WHAT IF THEY DID?! (01:09:34) Chorus 3: The Allure of Celebrity, Lessons Learned (01:15:33) Notes On The Production & Music Theory (01:18:11) Inclusion On The Eras Tour (01:20:20) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:23:17) This Song As A Recipe (01:28:26) Signing Off! Links Referenced Sounwave [https://www.instagram.com/p/DAE2U2MyLK2/?hl=en&img_index=11] in Jack Antonoff’s IG Post Swiftly Sung Lyrics [https://swiftlysungstories.com/whos-afraid-of-little-old-me-meaning/] Lyrics With Liv [https://www.themaryword.com/post/lyrics-with-liv-who-s-afraid-of-little-old-me-a-lyrical-analysis] Ecto Cooler [https://ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/Ecto_Cooler] Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blank-plate-a-podcast-for-swifties-with-an-appetite/id1726677770]. 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 [blankplatepodcast@gmail.com] leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BlankPlatePod] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blankplatepod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@blankplatepod] You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: • Laura: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/roamandgolightly/] and Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@roamandgolightly?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowDNfxGSJSdWa3EVt56RxBSmmCFwocWhjwt%2Bz8PB9%2F1eW6L8N2hIDeSV9ppNkLFjfnGgA%3D&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAG67xrt7CguU5jPan2SKzglmje3RHw5B85V8JEQxiyVVTuqPB34hw_RP1X3b2Nr3r&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAeoVZvwbL7AhCTOvKUP7cKwRR5ph69fUEiCCTB-SyWNGEHpI7Ew2ArE7p8SJVyDqE&share_author_id=6812422983441761285&share_link_id=8D6C3A83-3F44-445F-8257-EB19277410F9&source=h5_m&tt_from=email&u_code=dba71g4db31dd4&user_id=6803354726827787270&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=email] • Sara: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sara_lenton_/] Listen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passports-pizza/id1456066762]