Swiftologist
SwiftologistSwiftologist is the official audio feed of pop culture commentator Zachary Hourihane. Known for incisive analysis of Taylor Swift, pop music, celebrity branding, and internet discourse, Swiftologist offers smart, funny, and unfiltered commentary on the artists and stories shaping contemporary culture. From album reviews and career retrospectives to media criticism and pop industry analysis, this i... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusicSociety & Culture | |||
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Justin Bieber. Taylor Swift. Ed Sheeran. Dua Lipa. Katy Perry. I sat down and gave them all my most brutal, unsolicited career advice... and none of them asked for it!
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I love this podcast, swiftologists views on taylor swift, olivia rodrigo , demi levato , etc intrigue me
Apple Podcasts5swifitie/livie
France2 months ago - Zachary king
Loved him on YouTube but now it’s even better that I can listen to it on my hot girl walks. Worlds best podcast (tied with Evolution of a Snake).
Apple Podcasts5Iris - Mae
United Kingdom2 months ago - The best
My fav
Apple Podcasts5AltonHa
United States3 months ago - Hilarious, witty, sarcastic, egregious, clever, creative, genuine.
Zach is hilarious and witty. He’s willing to have nuanced and thoughtful conversations about pop culture, and about Taylor Swift. While I don’t agree with some of the comments he makes, he provides thoughtful conversations, and creative thoughts, while also being clever and genuine.
Apple Podcasts5ricklepickle13United States4 months ago - Best podcast ever!
Don’t listen to the bots lol. The Swiftologist provides thoughtful nuanced opinions on pop culture. My favorite podcast. So happy I can listen to it on Podcasts now!!
Apple Podcasts5ikebrett12United States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #43 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #180 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #22 |  Canada/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #62 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #130 | Canada/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #50 | France/Music/Music Commentary |
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What is Swiftologist about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A sharp, opinionated look at pop culture, with a focus on Taylor Swift, broader pop music, and the business of celebrity branding. Episodes blend deep dives into industry dynamics, artist storytelling, and media narratives with witty commentary and candid takes on streaming-era rollout strategies, fame, and public perception. Noteworthy is the host's willingness to challenge conventional narratives, connect cultural moments across artists, and treat music criticism as both insightful analysis and entertaining critique.
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Which podcasts are similar to Swiftologist?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Swiftologist:
1. Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast
2. The Lizard Review
3. Pop Pantheon
4. Every Single Album
5. Popcast
How many episodes of Swiftologist are there?
Swiftologist launched 7 months ago and published 24 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Rebecca Black
2. Anthony Fantano
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