Less than a week away from the release of 'The Tortured Poets Department,' Nora and Nathan talk through some of the burning questions they have about this album. They talk about the five "stages of grief" playlists Taylor Swift released on Apple Music (1:00), what it means that this is most likely a breakup album about Joe Alwyn (13:18), and how this album m ... Show More
Sep 3
Daisy Chain Fields, Harry Styles's MSG Residency Begins, and Checking In With the Rest of the 1D Boys
Nora and Nathan check in with some of the major summer concert moments happening right now, including Olivia Rodrigo at Daisy Chain Fields (1:00) and Harry Styles beginning his 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden (21:44). Then they break down recent releases from the rest ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 27
Ella Langley Dominates, Taylor Swift at the Grammy Museum, and Noah Kahan Vs. Stella Lefty
Nora and Nathan hit on a grab-bag of summer pop news, including Ella Langley's continued domination of the charts with her song "Choosing Texas" (1:45), Taylor Swift's Q&A and performance at the Grammy Museum (35:43), and Noah Kahan receiving a retroactive writing credit on the S ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2024
Popcast (Deluxe): Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured’ Era
A discussion about the singer’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift’s “imperial era,” the use of her rumored relationships and production choices. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podc ... Show More
1h 20m
Apr 2024
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'_ A Heartbreak Masterpiece
In this episode we take an in-depth look at Taylor Swift's highly anticipated 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department." Through exploring the album's raw, confessional songwriting and emotional themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth, we examine how Swift has on ... Show More
11m 20s
Oct 2022
Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’: Let’s Discuss
The blockbuster singer-songwriter’s 10th studio album finds her at a crossroads: Will she continue to reckon with her past, or forge another new path forward? Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple P ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2019
Is Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ the Beginning or the End of an Era?
Breaking down the sounds, the themes, the obscure (and not-so-hidden) messages and more on her seventh album. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz and Jon Pareles. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite pod ... Show More
1h 6m
Feb 2024
The Tortured Poets Department - NEW TS11 Track List, Grammy's Breakdown, & MORE!
<p>Newest Taylor Swift album coming April 19! We'll breakdown the NEW track list, discuss how it all went down at the Grammy's, AND what we think the songs will be.</p>
56m 33s