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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
The Great War
Jack Antonoff
Folklore
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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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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In this bonus episode, we talk about how Taylor Swift has been named one of the "30 Greatest Living American Songwriters" by The New York Times Magazine. As part of the feature, she participated in a 30-minute interview detailing her process, which i... more

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It's time for "closure," track 14 from Taylor Swift's evermore album. This song is full of "spite, tears, beers, and candles" and Exquisite and Hannah absolutely love it. Join us to hear how Taylor uses imperfect rhymes and imagery to convey her pett... more

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Recent Guests

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Elly McCausland
Associate professor at Ghent University specializing in English literature, teaching a course focused on Taylor Swift.
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Hannah
Host of a music commentary show focusing on track-by-track lyric analysis and storytelling within Taylor Swift's discography; frequent collaborator with a co-host.
Exquisite
Co-host of the same track-focused discussion show; brings comparative song analysis, storytelling, and pop culture context to episodes.

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 States6 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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What is The Taylor Seminars about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts conduct track-by-track analyses of Taylor Swift songs with thoughtful lyric breakdowns, narrative interpretations, and pop-cultural references. Episodes mix close-reading, personal anecdotes, and playful theory about song origins and production, with recurring attention to storytelling, character perspectives, and the evolution of Swift's musical eras. A notable strength is the duo's chemistry and willingness to connect tracks to broader themes like fame, hometown memory, and the music industry, making it appealing for listeners who enjoy literary-style music analysis and fan context without needing prior deep Swift trivia. The format and tone are likely to attract show-goers who appreciate nuanced discussions, witty banter, and a... more

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