It’s been a while since the 13 podcast department has had a meeting, and we have a lot of catching up that we need to do! Ana Szabo, Amy Nichols and Lacey Gee gather to discuss Taylor Swift’s appearances on GMA and the last of the Eras Tour for now.We are missing one member today so we can’t finalize the punishment, but we discuss the results from this leg o ... 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
May 2023
Yesterday's Concert: Exploring Music Beyond Your Youth
In this interview, Professor Tim McKenry (Australian Catholic University) goes deeper about his article, "Why Do We Stop Exploring Music As We Get Older?". While most music fans would say, "That's not me," we learn that it's more prevalent in our lives as we age than we realize. ... Show More
46m 41s
Aug 2023
Stephanie & Stephanie Talk Tunes | Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Maps"
With the memorable and bittersweet lyric "they don't love you like I love you," the Yeah Yeah Yeahs secured their place in music history. Join us on a journey to talk about their NYC roots, what "Maps" allegedly stood for, and what it was like to see them play in their striking l ... Show More
25m 56s
Nov 2024
Bonus Episode - The Band, Concert Films, and Giving Thanks
This week in the After Party, Jake reflects on Thanksgiving and The Last Waltz. Plus, Jake hears from you on your favorite concert films, and it turns out you really like Talking Heads!Next week, we're bringing you a story about John Lennon in the 1970s. We want to know: which Be ... Show More
48m 47s
Jun 2024
Winning A Teen Choice Award, Our Subway Commercial, & The Guys in Our Music Videos
Happy Wednesday!
We are so happy to have both Lisa and Katherine with us again this week on the podcast! Today we are taking a walk down memory lane and diving into our early career. We asked you on Instagram and Patreon for your questions, and we will be answering some of them. ... Show More
43m 8s
Dec 2024
Bandsplain’s *Favourite* Albums of 2024
Normally, on this podcast, we tend to focus on music that was released decades in the past. In this episode, we’re going to do a rare thing and focus on music of the present day. Listen along as Yasi chats with The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla and Justin Sayles about their five *favour ... Show More
1h 49m