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The Taylor Seminars

The Taylor Seminars
Taylor Swift
The Tortured Poets Department
Midnights
Evermore
Relationships
The Life Of a Showgirl
The Anthology
Opalite
Love
Heartbreak
Loss
Folklore
Jack Antonoff
The Great War
Ruin the Friendship
Greek Mythology
Midnight
Gold Rush
Friendship
Peace

Studying the impact of Taylor Swift through 1-hour-ish seminars with Hannah (@sippingaugust) and Exquisite (@exquisitewill). The two discuss track-by-track analysis of each track on Taylor Swift's albums. They are currently discussing "The Life of a Showgirl" and have already completed episodes on TTPD and Midnights. Art Credit: Alef Vernon @alefvernon. Find him on Patreon!

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We've (finally) reached the final bonus track from evermore, "It's Time to Go," written by Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner. We talk about what we love about the song (the verses) and how it fits into the selling of Taylor Swift's original work.

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We come to the first of two bonus tracks on evermore by Taylor Swift: "Right Where You Left Me." Join Exquisite and Hannah as they thaw out the girl who's been sitting cross-legged in the dim light and help her out of the restaurant.

Want to suppor... more

Can you believe it's been 100 episodes of "The Taylor Seminars?" To celebrate, we invited musician Brigid Kaelin, a Kentucky-based songwriter, instrumentalist, composer, author, and artist. You may know her from her viral videos on Instagram & TikTok... more

We've made it to the closing track of Taylor Swift's evermore album. In this song, Swift uses imagery in powerful ways to show the depths of despair. And then, in the tumultuous bridge, we hear her find hope and the ability to get back up. Join Exqui... more

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Recent Guests

Brigid Kaelin
Author, composer, singer, musician; known for analyzing Showgirl-era music and chord progressions
Brigid Kaelin
Episode: Keep it 100 with Brigid Kaelin: The Sounds of "evermore"
Rob Sheffield
Music writer for Rolling Stone Magazine
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Episode: "The Prophecy" Breakdown with Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone Magazine
Elly McCausland
Associate professor at Ghent University specializing in English literature, teaching a course focused on Taylor Swift.
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Episode: Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus (and Elly and Exquisite and Hannah)

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Hannah
Host of the Taylor Seminars; provides track-by-track analysis and hosts with deep knowledge of Taylor Swift's discography.
Exquisite
Co-host of The Taylor Seminars; contributes theory-driven, lyric-centered analysis and production insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 286 ratings
  • Finally!!!!

    People who get it! Just like our showgirl, there’s more to this album than meets the eye!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sonson226
    United States7 months ago
  • Brilliant analysis

    I’m enjoying this so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    applesparta
    United Statesa year ago
  • I love smart swifties!

    I love love love hearing smart swifties dissect and analyze Taylor’s work! It’s a lot of fun getting to listen to two very well spoken and intelligent people discuss their interpretations of songs that I love. 🫶🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    halinarwhal
    United States2 years ago
  • fortnight

    love this and love all the theories but i couldnt finish last episode cause the noise gave me a headache.. please check the microphones and sound before you publish cause id love to be able hear you speak and theorize !!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    name0707
    United States2 years ago
  • Kicked in Head Seminars

    They just let anyone pretend to understand English these days.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tsawgitty
    United States2 years ago

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Sound quality is strong and the discussions feel well-informed and engaging.
Brilliant, thoughtful musical analysis that's accessible and insightful.
The duo consistently ties lyrics to broader narratives, which feels rewarding for fans.
Very smart hosts who make Swift's work feel fresh and deeply studied.
Some listeners note occasional technical issues affecting audio clarity.

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The batch of recent episodes centers on deep, track-by-track dissections of Evermore-era material, with a strong emphasis on production details, storytelling devices, and inter-song connections within Taylor Swift's Folklore/Evermore universe. Conversations blend musical minutiae, lyrical interpretation, and personal anecdotes, often highlighting open-ended endings, narrative POV shifts, and collaborations with guest musicians. A standout aspect is the hosts' ability to weave literary and film references into Swift's storytelling, creating a rich, reference-laden sonic analysis that appeals to seriously engaged listeners who enjoy theory-heavy discussions and production insights. The format is friendly and conversational, consistently ancho... more

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