Taylor explains a love lost like no other in this bop. Why does it Hit Different this time? And when was this song written? We break down and discuss as we are rapping up the Midnights Era! Just another song and a ranking to go, and we are all lined up for Speak Now!What did we miss? What would you like to hear from us?CONTACT THE PODCAST!Email – the13podcas ... Show More
Aug 14
SwifTEA: Taylor Swift Album Announcement & New Heights Podcast Debut with TS12 “The Life of a Showgirl”
Welcome to another crazy album rollout week courtesy of the mastermind herself, Taylor Swift. It’s been a week of countdowns and glitter backgrounds, but we are ready to discuss Taylor Swift’s 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, her first ever podcast appearance, and the real l ... Show More
1h 18m
Aug 12
SwifTEA: TS12 Rumors, Lost ‘King of My Heart’ Video, & Folklore Anniversary Clues
Swifties, get ready — this week’s 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast is packed with the best kind of tea- SwifTEA! Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey unpack the viral TS12 Yacht Rock theory sparked by Travis Kelce’s captain’s hat, Taylor’s nautical summer merch, and A12 Easter eggs. Could thi ... Show More
39m 21s
Jul 2024
Why Chappell Roan is the sound of 2024
For months, listeners have been peppering us with the same question: “When are you going to cover Chappell Roan?” We genuflect, then respond, “We interviewed her back in 2023!" The people don’t care. They want breakdowns of Chappell Roan’s musical wizardry, and who are we to deny ... Show More
34m 36s
Dec 2024
The Bridge: Slate Music Club 2024
The Slate Music Club is back, in a special edition of Hit Parade – “The Bridge”! Our year-end panel of critics—NPR Music’s Ann Powers, Hearing Things’ Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, Slate’s own Carl Wilson and Hit Parade host Chris Molanphy—discuss their favorite albums and singles ... Show More
35m 12s