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Decoding Taylor Swift

Joe Romm and Toni Romm
Taylor Swift
Storytelling
Cardigan
Shakespeare
Life Of a Showgirl
Shake It Off
Folklore
Travis Kelce
Teenage Love Triangle
Social Change
Communication Skills
All Too Well
Anti-Hero
Elizabeth Taylor
Ophelia
Engagement
Trauma
Rolling Stone Magazine
Metaphors
Karma

Decoding Taylor Swift will transform how you think about Swift’s songs. It will also teach you the storytelling tools Swift uses that make her a modern-day Shakespeare, but can make you a better communicator and help your content go viral, so you can drive your mission and build your tribe. Rolling Stone magazine put both Taylor and Joe on its list of “The 100 People Who Are Reinventing America.” ... more

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Eldest Daughter may be the most controversial song on “The Life of a Showgirl.” Joe and Toni dive headfirst into the controversies about whether this song is too cringe, while raising the provocative question of whether this song is actually about Ta... more

One of Swift's biggest mysteries is why she has so many songs with bad or missing father figures, including many tracks on “The Life of a Showgirl.” In this must-see episode, Joe and Toni fully decode Father Figure, solve the mystery, and reveal one ... more

Opalite does NOT mean what you think it does—as you’ll learn in this eye-opening episode. The #2 song in America may seem like a simple bop, but in reality, it’s a complex lyrical gem that shines a whole new light on the album. PLUS, we have a must-s... more

Joe and Toni talk to Ben Mankiewicz, an expert on Liz Taylor and Cleopatra—who are both quintessential showgirls Swift is obsessed with. In the episode’s middle segment, the three discuss the many parallels between the two Taylors that Swift alludes ... more

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Recent Guests

Tyler Foggett
Political correspondent for The New Yorker and Taylor Swift enthusiast
The New Yorker
Episode: Why Eldest Daughter is NOT about Taylor Swift—and what it really means.
Charlie Harding
Music journalist and professor, co-host of Switched on Pop
Switched on Pop
Episode: Opalite’s real meaning reveals a hard truth about Taylor Swift's songs
Ben Mankiewicz
Prime time host for Turner Classic Movies and expert on Elizabeth Taylor
Turner Classic Movies
Episode: EXCLUSIVE! An Elizabeth Taylor expert helps us decode the meaning of Swift’s hit song.

Hosts

Joe Romm
Host and co-host, widely recognized for his insights into pop culture and communication strategies, emphasizing storytelling techniques in pop music.
Toni Romm
Co-host and daughter of Joe Romm, contributing unique perspectives on storytelling and the nuances of Taylor Swift's music.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Misunderstanding

    The eldest daughter is misunderstood. She spoke about it on Zane Lowe. First using current social media verbiage talking about how people put on a armor. Eldest daughters have to be almost adult like way too soon. She then refers to that later about she pretended to not care about things she really liked b/c she never thought she would get it. She is then talking to Travis (a youngest child) that she will not let him down. This is one of her best track 5s! We all are dressed like wolves and are ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hleah
    United States23 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Heard about this podcast on So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey. Love the interaction between them and learning about Shakespeare along side Taylor Swift. Very entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LOVEYOU!!!SA,TX
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it!

    Just heard about this podcast from So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey and have binged almost all of the episodes in a couple of days! So much insight into Taylor’s lyrics and I love their rapport! It makes me want to go back to college and major in English.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    momzergo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the father/daughter dynamic

    very interesting, loving it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beththoensen
    United Statesa month ago
  • So good

    I FREAKING LOVE TONI! SHE IS SO FUNNY

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taylor swift🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis that connects Taylor Swift's lyrics to broader cultural and societal themes.
Many find the father-daughter dynamic engaging and unique, adding depth to the discussions.
The podcast is praised for offering practical storytelling tools that can help listeners improve their own communication skills.

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EXCLUSIVE! An Elizabeth Taylor expert helps us decode the meaning of Swift’s hit song.
Q: What are some similarities between Taylor Swift and Elizabeth Taylor?
Both Taylor Swift and Elizabeth Taylor dealt with intense public scrutiny of their relationships and faced similar reputational challenges in the media.

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A consistently engaging show that focuses on the artistry and storytelling techniques behind Taylor Swift's music, where hosts Joe and Toni Romm explore a broad range of themes including personal narratives, societal critiques, and literary comparisons. The discussions not only analyze individual songs but also delve into broader ideas around fame, love, and identity, offering listeners actionable insights that can enhance their own communication skills. Notably, the dynamic between the father-daughter duo adds a unique familial perspective, fostering an inviting atmosphere for audiences, particularly those interested in music, storytelling, and the cultural contexts surrounding Swift's work.

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