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This week, we’re taking on Rob Sheffield’s Heartbreak is the National Anthem—a book that claims to capture Taylor Swift’s impact on pop music but left us wondering… who was this even for? We dive into Sheffield’s overly personal (and often baffling) writing style, his lack of critical analysis, and ... 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
Jun 2025
How Taylor Swift Won: A Farewell to the Taylor's Versions Era
Taylor Swift got her masters back — we break down her strategic victory, the best vault tracks, speculation about her next album, her revelations about Reputation and her debut, and much more, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your a ... Show More
47m 1s
Apr 2024
Taylor Swift Smashes Spotify Records and More
Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is a surprise double album that showcases her confessional songwriting style. The album explores themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth, while also addressing past relationships and celebrity feuds. With ... Show More
5m 37s
Sep 2024
Taylor Swift Decoded with Pop Music Journalist Brittany Spanos
Brittany Spanos is a senior writer for Rolling Stone Magazine who has taught a course at NYU called Topics in Recorded Music: Taylor Swift, which analyzes "the culture and politics of teen girlhood in pop music, fandom, media studies, whiteness and power as it relates to her imag ... Show More
1 h
Oct 7
Episode 363: Pregame - Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl REACTION!
On this very special edition of Calm Down with Erin and Charissa, Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson — dive headfirst into the cultural moment that is Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl. From their favorite tracks to all the emotional lyrics, Erin and Charissa are g ... Show More
24m 14s
Aug 27
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Are Engaged : The Love Story That Broke the Internet
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged — and the internet is shattered! In this historic, emotional, and absolutely unmissable episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, we react in real-time to the biggest pop culture event of the year. We’re diving deep into: The ... Show More
52m 43s