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Welcome back to Sister Songs, an Evolution of a Snake series that tackles the invisible strings woven through Taylor Swift's lengthy and convoluted discography. In today's episode, The Snakes trace a particular feeling of anxiety through one of her much-written-about relationships. By first dec ... Show More
Apr 9
🎪 TayRewind: The NYU Speech That Predicted Joe, Matty & Midnights
GET TICKETS TO SEE US ON TOUR THIS SUMMER: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com We’re rewinding to Taylor Swift's NYU Commencement Speech 2022 and reading it like a prophecy. At the time, it felt like a charming, self-aware victory lap. But in hindsight? It’s loaded with real easter ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2018
"Single Ladies" by Beyoncé
<p>On this episode, Kirk dives into one of the greatest pop songs of all time.</p><p>Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" is arguably the defining song of the last decade, but it's far from your average pop tune. With its unusual tensions and unstoppable groove, it defies ... Show More
26m 22s
Sep 2019
"Like a Prayer" by Madonna
<p>Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone... except for everyone listening to this episode, because we're traveling together through doubt and deliverance with Madonna's "Like a Prayer." Kirk takes a look at the high-contrast drama of the megastar's 1989 megahit, with its c ... Show More
44m 50s
Oct 2022
Alice in Chains’ Dirt Is a Work of Dark, Personal Lyrical Genius: The Opus
This season on The Opus: Alice in Chains' Dirt, we've looked at how the band went against the grain of the Seattle scene and how they set themselves apart with their unique compositional approach. Now we peel back perhaps the most powerful layer of, Dirt: its dark, personal lyric ... Show More
21m 21s
Apr 2024
237 - Hope on the Street ep. 3-4
Last time on Stanning BTS, Kayla and Bethany dove into the first two episodes of HOPE ON THE STREET VOL. 1, the new docuseires that follows BTS member j-hope. Now, the dynamic duo are back to take on the next two episodes, and they're a doozy! Listen wherever you get your podcast ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2025
265 - Ship Series: Yoonjin
This week on Stanning BTS, Kayla and Bethany are back with their second-to-last ship episode ever, dedicated to the eternal roommates: Yoongi and Jin! From their shared love of fishing to their hilarious schemes, the hosts break down the iconic friendship of the duo also known as ... Show More
51m 20s
Jul 2021
The Music All Around Us, with Imogen Heap
<p>On this episode, Kirk sits down for a conversation with composer, singer, and music technologist Imogen Heap.</p><p>The two talk about the creative process, live performance in the pandemic age, the shifting relationship between artist and audience, the process of developing n ... Show More
1h 18m
Feb 2025
252 - HYYH - Young Forever
After covering the first two installments of BTS’ seismic Most Beautiful Moment in Life series, it's time for hosts Kayla and Bethany to take on the compilation that brought the beloved era home.In the new episode of Stanning BTS, the pair discuss the repackaged album, Young Fore ... Show More
1 h