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The Summer I Turned Pretty
Taylor Swift
The Artful Dodger
Belly
Conrad Fisher
Conrad
Jeremiah
Heated Rivalry
Jeremiah Fisher
Bridgerton
Ilya Rosanov
Shane Hollander
The Joker and the Thief
Fandom Culture
Belly Conklin
Christmas
Oliver Twist
Jenny Han
Easter Eggs
Love Triangle

USA Today best-selling authors discuss The Summer I Turned Pretty & other books-to-TV through a Swiftie lens. Current 📺: Bridgerton (Lady Whistlepod🎙️)

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It's finally here: our spoiler-free predictions episode for The Summer I Turned Pretty movie! Where are we going to find Conrad and Belly at the beginning of the movie? Will they move in together? Will Conrad propose, and where? And will Belly finall... more

Welcome to our rewatch of Bridgerton! In this episode, Daphne receives a stunning gift from Prince Friedrich but soon courts scandal at a ball; Eloise seeks to find Lady Whistledown's true identity.Watch our full rewatch on @TheSummerITurnedSwiftie ... more

Welcome to our Team Conrad Rewatch! We've made it to Season 2 ... Belly is not the same girl she was at the end of the previous summer. It's the last day of school, and after a rough year, Belly tries to have fun with Steven and Taylor, but some thin... more

Welcome to our rewatch of Bridgerton! In this episode, After Daphne catches the eye of a royal suitor, she turns to Simon for advice; Lady Featherington tries to browbeat Marina into marriage.Watch our full rewatch on @TheSummerITurnedSwiftie . We'l... more

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Jessica Strauser
Original co-host of the podcast's first rewatch
Episode: "Summer Love" (Team Conrad Meeting Ep 7) — The Summer I Turned Swiftie | Episode 45
Kim Gyngell
Australian actor with extensive theatre, television and film credits
Episode: The Kim Gyngell Interview (Dr. McGregor on The Artful Dodger) — The Joker and the Thief | Episode 27
Titus Smith
Guest, Unpopular Opinion on TikTok
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Episode: "Summer Catch" (Team Conrad Meeting Ep 5) — The Summer I Turned Swiftie | Episode 43
Damien Garvey
Actor who plays Governor Edmund Fox on The Artful Dodger
Actor, The Artful Dodger
Episode: The Damien Garvey Interview (The Governor on The Artful Dodger) — The Joker and The Thief | Episode 25
Kate Mulvaney
Writer-actor mentioned as someone the hosts reached out to for an interview
Episode: The Artful Dodger Season 2 Wrap Up — The Joker and the Thief | Episode 24
Albert Latailakepa
Actor who plays Aputi Sevea on The Artful Dodger
The Artful Dodger (TV series)
Episode: Interview with Albert Latailakepa (Aputi Sevea on The Artful Dodger)
Catherine McKenzie
Author and podcaster, introduced as Catherine Mack in the episode
Episode: "Summer House" (Episode 1.1 of The Summer I Turned Pretty)
Maya Mitchell
Actor, cast member discussed in the interview segment
The Artful Dodger (TV show)
Episode: "Platinum" (The Artful Dodger Episode 2.4)
Maia Mitchell
Maia Mitchell, actress known for Lady Belle Fox in The Artful Dodger
Actor
Episode: Interview with Maia Mitchell - Lady Belle Fox on The Artful Dodger

Hosts

Catherine McKenzie
USA Today bestselling author
Heather Webb
USA Today bestselling author
Titus Smith
TikTok creator known as Unpopular Opinion
Alyssa Friedland
USA Today bestselling author

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Great analysis, insight, Swiftie intel

    Love this podcast and the insight Catherine and Jessica discuss and share. I’ve watched this show over and over again but rewatching along with the podcast has made TSITP even better!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJL6882
    United States5 months ago
  • song playing during first meeting scene

    YOU BELONG WITH ME WOULD BE PERFFFF

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SUMMERITURNEDPRETTYJUNKIE
    United States10 months ago
  • Season 1 Episode 3

    Love this! You guys are so insightful.

    Just a few thoughts on this episode. Conrad has definitely gone out of his way to purchase this special symbol necklace for Belly. It’s not a trinket that you just pick up at your local store. I believe he’s had to have had it specially made. (Money is not an object in this family.) He’s embarrassed about presenting her with such a gift with meaning for just for the two of them.

    My second thought is about the e.e. cummings book of poetry that Laurel gifts ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim’s pjs
    United Statesa year ago

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Taylor Swift song connections are a notable part of the appeal, with listeners suggesting tracks for specific scenes.
The close readings invite listeners to contribute their own theories about symbols, gifts, and possible Easter eggs.
Listeners praise the hosts' insight and say the rewatch discussions add enjoyment to episodes they already know well.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Kim Gyngell Interview (Dr. McGregor on The Artful Dodger) — The Joker and the Thief | Episode 27
Q: How did you learn that the professor was the killer in series two?
The reveal was kept quiet. Gyngell initially believed he was not the killer, until James told him during filming; he then worked to understand the character's motivations, including his brother's illness.
The Kim Gyngell Interview (Dr. McGregor on The Artful Dodger) — The Joker and the Thief | Episode 27
Q: What drew you to The Artful Dodger as a project to begin with?
Writer Andrew Knight sent him audition material that felt like a natural fit, and Gyngell felt confident he could play the character.
The Conrad Episode — The Summer I Turned Swiftie | Episode 42
Q: How did the time jumps and perspective shifts affect Belly and Conrad's relationship?
Time jumps and alternate viewpoints reveal that their relationship is more complex and less linear than initially perceived, allowing for growth, trauma processing, and a more nuanced decision-making arc for both characters.
The Conrad Episode — The Summer I Turned Swiftie | Episode 42
Q: What makes show Conrad more compelling than book Conrad?
The show deepens Conrad's internal struggles and vulnerability, aided by casting and narrative choices that bring his pain and hero complex to life, making him a more empathetic, multi-layered character.
Interview with Albert Latailakepa (Aputi Sevea on The Artful Dodger)
Q: What was it like working with the cast, especially David Thullis and Thomas Brodie-Sangster?
Albert describes it as a masterclass, noting Thomas's natural swagger and David's on-set workshops and willingness to experiment with lines, which elevated the scenes.

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Two USA Today bestselling authors bring a book-loving, Swiftie perspective to close readings of television adaptations, especially romance and coming-of-age stories. Recurring discussions revisit episodes and seasons, compare screen stories with their source material, and unpack character choices, relationships, music, costumes, symbolism, and fan theories. Coverage also includes season wrap-ups and predictions, alongside interviews with actors about their roles and creative process. Catherine McKenzie is a consistent host, joined by different co-hosts across the series, including authors Heather Webb and Alyssa Friedland and creator Titus Smith. The combination of adaptation analysis, romance-focused debate, and Taylor Swift references giv... more

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