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We never thought we'd get here, but we're at the penultimate track of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT, "Robin"... is this a song about preserving childhood innocence, or does it go even further than that?  Ana, Nick, Lacey, and Amy discuss the inspiration behind the song, the connections to the entire album, and a theory as to why it was placed where it is on ... Show More
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"ivy"
We’re back in our Evermore era — lights out, chaos on, and ready to dive deep into a fan all-time favorite track: ivy. In this episode, the 13 crew breaks down the haunting beauty of ivy — from its poetic lyrics and tangled metaphors to Taylor’s storytelling magic that blurs the ... Show More
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The Showgirl era is in full sparkle — and we’ve got plenty of SwifTEA to spill! After a whirlwind release weekend, the 13 Podcast is breaking down The Life of a Showgirl with fresh ears, movie theater emotions, and a helicopter view you have to hear about to believe. Join Ana & N ... Show More
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