Episode 155 - The Fate of Ophelia

Episode 156 - ivy

Oh goddamn! This stunning song is one of Taylor's best examples of poetic imagery, storytelling, and escapism. We couldn't help but wonder if Taylor was projecting herself into the narrator's point of view, or if she was inspired by historical figures of years ago. It was also challenging to discern whether or not the narrator in this song is happy and relieved for the "ivy," or if she's cursing it. One thing was certain for the both of us: it's a deeply profound and absolutely beautiful song. So yeah, it's a fire, it's the goddamn song of our life and Taylor started it! * Share with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com. * Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app! * Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify! * Check out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 155 - The Fate of Ophelia

This is THE song from The Life of a Showgirl! It's the album opener, the first single, and the biggest song of Taylor Swift's career! She digs back into her fairytale roots a little bit, while re-imagining a classic Shakespeare tale, just like she did in Love Story. Speaking of "story," Toy Story comes up quite a few times in this episode. What was with that mysterious countdown that disappeared? And the TnT of it all?! Sam is exhausted from but excited about opening up a new cocktail bar in California, and Rachel brings baseball into the conversation when revealing which song she's chosen for the next episode. It's all so good! * Share with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com. * Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app! * Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify! * Check out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episoder 154 - All You Had To Do Was Stay

We're a bit scattered in this episode for many reasons. One, we recorded this on April 29th! Two, Taylor Swift had an EPIC interview with NYT Magazine that we could not wait to discuss! Three, we really wanted to play a game of "Guess That Taylor Swift Acronym!" Four, Noah Kahan released a deeply emotional album that we can't get enough of. And FIVE, this track FIVE from 1989 had us laughing, cheering, and pondering. Hard to believe we've already covered so many track fives on this pod, with still so many (we hope) to come! * Share with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com. * Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app! * Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify! * Check out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 153 - State of Grace

* W e’re excited to wish Rachel a happy birthday on this episode, and to also welcome her back from her epic trip to England and Scotland! SHE WENT TO THE BLACK DOG! Spoiler alert: it wasn’t shitty. Then Sam catches her up on all the things she missed while she was away: album announcements, new music and music videos, Taylor and Travis at awards shows, and an inspiring story of Swifties in outer space! The song of the week had us really reflecting on the power of Taylor’s ability to tell a story and keep the listener engaged in the album. But certain lyrics in this song had both of us sibs really wondering what she meant. It’s an epic opening track and one of the most important ones of the entire Red album. Share with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com. * Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app! * Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify! * Check out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 152 - London Boy

This episode is all about Taylor's love for London and the boys that come from there, but it's also a fun highlight for Rachel as she embarks on a two-week trip across the pond! She fills is in on her travel itinerary and best believe she'll be visiting some of the iconic places mentioned in today's song. Meanwhile, Sam shares an update on Taylor Swift appearing in his dreams, and the brilliant tie-in with Of Mice and Men. We share the music we've been listening to as of late before diving in to the song of the week: London Boy! There is certainly a deal of criticism this song receives, and rightfully so, but it's ultimately so very fun. And Rachel gets an opportunity to share her travel plans and fill us in on these iconic London landmarks! * Share with us your thoughts on today's episode by sending an email to swiftandswigspodcast@gmail.com. * Leave us a written review on the Apple Podcasts app! * Follow and rate our podcast on Spotify! * Check out our "new shit" playlist on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LOn9LRJ8lnvnCbpl6fKVG?si=68ca3032d3aa470b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠