The Swiftie and The Scholar
Angela McDow | Dr. Jerry CoatsA weekly podcast exploring the lyrics, lore, and literary legacy of Taylor Swift. Hosted by Angela McDow, the Swiftie, and Dr. Jerry Coats, the Scholar, we read between the lines AND the liner notes. Join us each week for lyrical deep dive through Taylor Swift's eras.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic | |||
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This week is the one year podcast anniversary, and Angela saved this song especially for this episode. But before we tackle seven from folklore, Angela and Uncle Jerry reflect on the past year and Angela surprises him with a little quiz to see just h... more
We’re taking it back to 1989 with the only Taylor Swift song Uncle Jerry knew before we started this project. Angela expected this to be a quick, simple episode, but Uncle Jerry found a lot of deeper meaning in the glitter gel pen poem.
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Today we return to Angela’s beloved Red era with State of Grace! Uncle Jerry surprises her with his excitement about the poem, and they go through all the ideas of love Taylor presents throughout the opening track.
And there’s gravy all over the pla... more
Angela finally introduces Uncle Jerry to a pivotal track 5 from Taylor Swift’s discography—You’re On Your Own, Kid. They discuss the real life events that could have inspired the song and Uncle Jerry talks about other pieces of pop culture that tell ... more
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Heard about you all from another TSwift pod (Taylor Watch)….and instantly became obsessed. I had to go back and listen from the beginning. Uncle Jerry teaches us so much…and everytime he unknowingly makes a reference to another song, I’m just like Angela (wait that’s from mirrorball or she says that on TTPD!). Really love your pod so much!!
Apple Podcasts5TSwiftygal19
United States2 months ago - Best Taylor podcast!
Love it! Was looking for a Taylor podcast & had several recommended to me & this was the only one that stuck! Angela & Uncle Jerry are a pleasure to listen to as we learn more about Taylor’s writing. Thank-you!!
Apple Podcasts5Tako ShannyUnited States2 months ago - Great for TS and literature fans.
Really enjoy this podcast and love Dr. Jerry’s point of view and scholarly insights. My only issue that makes it difficult to listen is that Angela’s mic picks up every mouth sound, smacking lips, breathing and sighs and snuffles. She’s so much louder than Jerry. Please get rid of the ASMR sounds.
Apple Podcasts513NomadsUnited States2 months ago - Long Live the Magic Angela and Uncle Jerry Make!
This podcast fills my cup! Two of my favourite worlds collide- language and all things Taylor Swift. I binged them so fast, I had to join Patreon to get more content!
Apple Podcasts5kellysarlo
Canada2 months ago - A podcast made for me!
I’m a die-hard Swiftie and a student in French Literature and I’m convinced this podcast was made for me 😆 I love everything about your analyses ✨
Apple Podcasts5Lau🔮Canada2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #20 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #64 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #13 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
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A weekly deep-dive into Taylor Swift's lyrics, lore, and literary contexts, blending rigorous poetry analysis with accessible pop-culture insights. Two hosts—one a lifelong Swiftie and the other a literature scholar—lead discussions using classic critical frameworks (New Criticism, reader response, feminism, semiotics, and more) to illuminate Swift's eras, lyrics, and public persona. Fans appreciate the engaging chemistry and franchise-spanning explorations that connect poetry, storytelling, and music, making complex literary ideas approachable for a broad audience. The show stands out for its dual-perspective format, thoughtful analysis, and evidence-based readings that invite listeners to form their own interpretations while staying enter... more
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