There’s a lot to learn from polarizing pop star Taylor Swift. I speak to two Swifties who have infiltrated academia, teaching two very different college courses based around Swift — her catalog, her business savvy and what she represents.
Senior Rolling Stone writer Brittany Spanos, who says “Taylor Swift is a loaded phrase,” created and teaches Topics in ... Show More
Oct 2023
Ask Em Anything: Reality TV, Bed Bugs, Sick Days, & Current Podcast Status
For the monthly AMA, I take questions on Babs, the Beatles, bed bugs, and so much more. I also speak on the topics of authenticity, fashion trends, and modeling. Plus, a status update on High Low and the future of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c ... Show More
24m 8s
Sep 2024
Taylor Swift Decoded with Pop Music Journalist Brittany Spanos
Brittany Spanos is a senior writer for Rolling Stone Magazine who has taught a course at NYU called Topics in Recorded Music: Taylor Swift, which analyzes "the culture and politics of teen girlhood in pop music, fandom, media studies, whiteness and power as it relates to her imag ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2023
Chatterbox #311 – The Taylor Swift effect
In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the ‘Taylor Swift effect,’ which refers to Taylor Swift’s influence on her fans and society in general. They discuss the impact of her work, her personality, and the factors contributing to her remarkable success. If you’re a Taylor Swift ... Show More
27m 42s
Jan 2025
Teaching and Designing a Taylor Swift Literature Course with Dr. Matt Kinservik and Rachel Lapp
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Kinservik, a literary expert and professor, and Rachel Lapp, a self-proclaimed Taylor Swift expert and instructional designer, as they share the behind-the-scenes journey of co-creating a one-of-a-kind college course focused on Taylor ... Show More
55m 47s
Nov 2022
Is Taylor Swift Our Greatest Living Poet?
Following the release of her latest album, 'Midnights', Greg and Bella find out if Taylor Swift is a great poet, as well as a great songwriter.English teacher Miss Tiddy is a Taylor Swift superfan, with an encyclopedic knowledge of Taylor Swift's music (and dating history!). In t ... Show More
42m 50s
Jun 2023
Taylor Swift + Matty Healy, Natalie Portman, Bethenny Frankel w/ Meredith Lynch
Joining the Deux U classroom this week is writer and pop culture deep diver, Meredith Lynch. We’re discussing the week’s hottest topics, including: Taylor Swift + Matty Healy Natalie Portman Kim Kardashian’s dating life Reese Witherspoon An engagement announcement Bethenny Franke ... Show More
1h 23m
<p>Bridget and Emilie are joined by Refinery29's Elisa Kreisinger to talk through Taylor Swift's talent, influence, and feminism.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href= ... Show More
