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
Oct 29
Chappell Roan, Come Back; We Miss You. Plus, Jay-Z's Super Bowl Headliner and More Taylor Swift Discourse.
Nora and Nathan break down some pop music news and notes from this week, including Nathan's experience at Chappell Roan's Super Graphic Spectacular benefit concert and when the pop star may be returning for her second album (1:00), the news that Jay-Z has picked himself to headli ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 16
WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA | Every Single Album: Slayyyter
Break out your beat up Chanels, it's time to talk about Slayyyter and her new-ish album, 'WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA.' Nora and Nathan talk about this year's breakout pop star and her initial breakout on the festival circuit (1:00), the intense hyper-pop sounds she's playing with (16: ... Show More
1 h
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