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Swiftologist

Swiftologist
Taylor Swift
Selena Gomez
Katy Perry
Ed Sheeran
Charli XCX
Demi Lovato
Nicki Minaj
Taylor Swift Folklore
Camila Cabello
Zara Larsson
Olivia Rodrigo
Teenage Dream
Recovery
Hip Hop
CXOXO
Midnight Sun
Disney
Miley Cyrus
Romance
Swedish Pop

Swiftologist 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

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The Chappell Roan discourse is loud, exhausting, and almost entirely beside the point. There are two versions of this story circulating right now. One casts her as a brave boundary-setting folk hero. The other casts her as a thin-skinned upstart who ... more

In 2021, I foolishly ranked all of Taylor Swift's studio albums. Let's just say that things have changed since then...we have THREE new albums to discuss: Midnights, The Tortured Poets Department, and, as of 2025, The Life of a Showgirl as well. Make... more

Everybody in pop music is trying to look busy right now. Sabrina Carpenter. Tate McRae. The new industry logic is: more output, more presence, more proof of life — or the algorithm forgets you exist. Olivia Rodrigo made two albums in five years, disa... more

Zara Larsson is one of the most commercially consistent pop acts in Europe and has never once managed to translate that into a moment that felt culturally urgent. That's interesting on its own. But this episode isn't really about her discography.

It... more

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Zachary Hourihane
Host and pop culture commentator, creator of the Swiftologist channel

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What is Swiftologist about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Swiftologist offers sharp, opinionated takes on pop music, celebrity branding, and the conversations shaping internet culture. Episodes center on deep dives into artist trajectories, branding strategies, critical reception, and industry dynamics, often weaving in historical context, fan culture, and media discourse. The host leans into data-informed analysis and narrative breakdowns, delivering long-form commentary that blends admiration with critical scrutiny. A standout trait is the unapologetically candid perspective, with frequent comparisons across artists and eras to illustrate how branding and storytelling influence careers in mainstream music. This makes it a compelling listen for PR and marketing professionals, music industry insid... more

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Swiftologist:

1. Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast
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Swiftologist launched 21 days ago and published 13 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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