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May 2021
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Tay to Z Episode 41: Don't Blame Me

DEVIN AND GAB
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In this episode we chat about "Don't Blame Me" from Taylor's album "reputation." We talk about how Taylor brings us to church on this song. "Gossip Gab" goes into how this song walks the line of how the media portrayed Taylor, and how she actually saw herself. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johns ... Show More
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