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Feb 2021
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Tay to Z Episode 28: Cold As You

DEVIN AND GAB
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In this episode we chat about "Cold As You" from Taylor Swift's debut album. We talk about the meaning of the song and how it has some of Taylor's best lyrics in it. Also, Gossip Gab discusses the origins of Taylor's "Track 5's."

Hosts: Devin and Gab

Sound Design: Devin Johnson and Peter Leigh-Nilsen

Theme Song: Devin Johnson, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson

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