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 | 42 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||
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Buckle up for a long one! We are flooring it through the fences today with But Daddy I Love Him from Taylor Swift’s 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department. We discuss common movie tropes, conservative small towns, and the lyrics Angela wants to ha... more
In this episode, we are tackling marjorie, a track from Taylor Swift’s evermore album from 2020. Uncle Jerry teaches us about sentimentalism in literature, and Angela blows his mind by telling him the real life Marjorie’s backstory.
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We’re doing something a bit different today! Some conversations have popped up in various comment sections about why Uncle Jerry prefers specific types of poetry, and which lenses we use to dissect those poems, whether we’re talking about Charles Dic... more
We are getting witchy today as we dive deep into The Prophecy from Taylor Swift’s 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department. Uncle Jerry teaches us about some specific references to tarot and the occult in literature, and how that shaped a few of his... more
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- Incredible satisfying listen for Swifties!
It’s not just that Uncle Jerry is an expert in poetry and does a phenomenal job of interpreting Taylor’s lyrics. It’s that HE DOESN’T LISTEN before interpreting! So one of the most-satisfying parts of the pod is Jerry reacting to the SONG after only-reading the LYRICS! And not to be too on-the-nose, but it’s not uncommon for Angela and Jer (can I call you Jer?) to have a fresh “Epiphany” while they’re discussing. I think it’s tough to talk about Taylor’s songs in a fresh, fun, and engaging way t... more
Apple Podcasts5Phil Byers
United Statesa month ago - Lovely
Great analysis and lovely rapport between the hosts. Every episode has been great. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5JenBot3G
United Kingdoma month ago - So cool 😎
I really love this podcast bc i not Only learn while hearing about Taylor Swift, your are also just so awesome
Apple Podcasts5SWIFTIES 2🌠We steal the🌛
Denmarka month ago - As if I am not already obsessed with everything Taylor…
I came across this podcast and all I have to say is wow. This is so perfect. I’ve listened to other Taylor related podcasts where they talk about the songs and what fans speculate them to be about and relevant pop culture at the time of those songs, etc. This is so much more, having Uncle J dissect each song, line by line, by first reading the lyrics only is everything I never knew I needed. I’m new so I am trying to get caught up to where I can listen to new episodes as they air, but I am enjoy... more
Apple Podcasts5Megan SieannaUnited Statesa month ago - Hoping It Improves
I’m 8 episodes in and I will delete this if the host (Angela) does make some changes as this podcast progresses. I know she’s new to it so I’m giving grace. The breathing and the constant giggling is bad but the worst part is how she ruins the entire reason Jerry is there. I loved that he doesn’t know what it’s about and is supposed to talk about the poetry but Angela interrupts to talk about other songs and can’t even wait 5 minutes before telling him who the song is about. Like… stop! Tell him... more
Apple Podcasts3jtaveUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #50 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #17 |  Canada/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #18 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #65 | Canada/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #89 | United Kingdom/Music |
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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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