We're back with a very important and length episode: unpacking the juicy morsels of The Tortured Poets Department. Taylor Swift's 11th studio album is the culmination of years spent honing her craft. And, it's a significant departure from her previous Grammy award winning record, Midnights. Today, The Snakes unpack first thoughts from this mammoth of a recor ... Show More
Nov 20
Scientifically Ranking Taylor Swift’s Post–Big Machine Albums 🤓
We’re finally doing it: ranking Taylor Swift’s post–Big Machine albums, from Lover through Showgirl, using a semi-serious “scientific” system we built to avoid pitting Old Taylor against New Taylor. In this episode, we break down cohesion, execution, longevity, and overall Snakeo ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 13
☎️Phone a Snake: YOUR Unpopular Grammy Opinions
Your favorite hotline is back with a pressing topic: the 2026 Grammy nominations. It’s a perplexing list of some divas, randoms, and sneaks. The Snake Nation sounded off powerfully about Katseye, Troye Sivan, Ariana Grande, Role Model, Alex Warren, and many more victims. Enjoy! J ... Show More
52m 58s
Apr 2024
We Hope You Think of The Tortured Poets Department
31 SONGS??? We are wealthy. Today we're diving into our overall thoughts on the album — where it fits into Taylor's larger body of work, the side effects of her prolific output over the past few years, living inside of an imperial phase, musical and lyrical redundancies, Taylor's ... Show More
1h 37m
Jan 2024
Speak Now (Taylor's Version): The Final Track Rankings!
Ohhh friends! It’s been awhile! We got on Taylor’s schedule, which we all know is HECTIC, and had a little break during the holidays. In the middle of all of the chaos, we didn’t do our Speak Now final rankings… until now!We revisit Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and listen to the ... Show More
54m 26s
Oct 2023
Episode 2: The Superior Man
<p>Today, we cover the prologue and chapters 1-4 of The Running Grave! In this episode, we discuss the beginnings of the case, our reactions to Benjamin Herbert's christening, and the interview with Will Edensor's family. Next episode: Chapters 5-10.</p>
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1h 56m
Jan 2024
#242 "Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Ready!!" - The Mics Are Open
<p>Prepare for Cringes and Groans: The Bad Jokes Brigade Returns!
Get ready for another side-splitting (or is it side-groaning?) episode of The Mics Are Open. This week, the gang's back with a fresh batch of terrible jokes that will have you questioning your sanity – and wo ... Show More
1h 7m