Episodes

  • 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
    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
    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
  • I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
    Jan 5 2026

    What if the song isn't about Matty Healy? We dive into the glittering, chaotic world behind the Eras Tour's biggest smile to dissect the meta-masterpiece from The Tortured Poets Department. Is this anthem about faking it until you make it actually a mature reflection on Joe Alwyn, or a testament to turning public pain into record-breaking art?

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    37 mins
  • The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
    Dec 29 2025

    We dissect the brutal, declassified takedown of a ghosting musician from The Tortured Poets Department. Adam and Best analyze the song's petty details and paranoid bridge, questioning the ethics of unleashing such a specific hit piece. Is this a cathartic artistic necessity, or a step too far for the world's biggest pop star?

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    35 mins
  • Peter
    Dec 22 2025

    When a man promises to grow up but never does, what do you leave on for him? We dissect the Peter Pan metaphor in Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department track, connecting its lyrical clues to a whirlwind romance and a decade of history. Does "Peter" finally close the window on an old flame, or is it a warning about the boys who never land?

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    28 mins
  • cardigan
    Dec 15 2025

    Did Taylor Swift pick the wrong folklore single? We dive deep into the lavish, Narnia-esque music video and dissect Betty's perspective years after her turbulent saga with James. Does "cardigan" truly stand alone, or does it pale next to "August" in the Teenage Love Triangle? Join hosts Best and Adam as they debate the song's legacy and ask: why did this track get the Eras Tour spotlight?

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    31 mins
  • betty
    Dec 8 2025

    Does James deserve Betty's forgiveness? We dissect the teenage love triangle from folklore by analyzing the song "betty" from the boy's flawed perspective. Does his apology hold up, or is he just another 17-year-old playing the victim? Join us as we debate grand gestures, accountability, and what Cardigan reveals about this messy cycle.

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    33 mins