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Blank Space

Blank Space

By: Adam and Best
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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.

Blank Space by Adam and Best 2025 Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ruin The Friendship

    Ruin The Friendship
    Jan 26 2026

    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?
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    41 mins
  • Eldest Daughter

    Eldest Daughter
    Jan 19 2026

    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?
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    41 mins
  • The Fate of Ophelia

    The Fate of Ophelia
    Jan 12 2026

    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?
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    36 mins
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