Sep 24

Taylor Swift Is Ready for an 'Encore.' Plus, Miley Cyrus's 'Bass Persuades'

We have been cl0wned. After dropping a series of obscure clues, Taylor Swift revealed that she is releasing an expanded edition of 'The Life of a Showgirl' on Friday called 'Encore,' featuring four bonus tracks. Nora and Nathan speculate as to why she's deciding to release bonus ... Show More

1h 1m

Sep 17

The Ed Sheeran and Macklemore Situation, Taylor Swift at the Emmys, and Harry Styles Extends Together, Together

Nora and Nathan discuss Macklemore getting removed as an opener from Ed Sheeran's tour after the rapper said "free Palestine" during his set and the fallout that has happened since (1:00). Then they try to decode Taylor Swift's appearance in an 'SVU' Emmys sketch with Mariska Har ... Show More

59m 46s

Sep 10

'FutureSex/LoveSounds' | Every Single Album: Justin Timberlake

Let's go back to 2006. A time of flip phones and 'The Hills'—and when Justin Timberlake was at the pinnacle of his powers. In honor of its 20th anniversary, Nora and Nathan revisit Timberlake's hit album, 'FutureSex/LoveSounds.' They talk about how the pop star has evolved over t ... Show More

1h 13m

Dec 2020

Taylor Swift's 'Evermore': The Ultimate Breakdown

We examine Taylor Swift's latest surprise album, track by track, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57m 35s

Oct 2025

Taylor Sells 4M First Week? 2026 Grammy Submissions, Savage Mode III, Ye & Mike Dean| Not For Radio

In this episode, we’re going through the biggest updates in hip-hop from the past week and beyond. We gave our thoughts on Taylor Swift’s first-week sales, the 2026 Grammy Submissions, hints for Savage Mode 3 & more.-LIVE ALBUM REACTIONS HERE

43m 45s

Oct 2025

The Life of a Chat Show 'Showgirl': Why Is Taylor Swift Making the Interview Rounds for the First Time in 5-Plus Years?

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Taylor Swift's uncharacteristically robust press tour for album release week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38m 51s

Nov 2014

Pop Shop Podcast 11/6/14: Taylor Swift Rules, Beyonce's Platinum Edition, Calvin Harris

The guys recap Taylor Swift’s 1989 debut sales week — why sales projections grew so quickly, how this album topped her previous (massive) debuts and what pushed “Shake It Off” back to the top of the Hot 100 chart. Jason and Keith then move on to Beyonce’s new platinum edition; Ca ... Show More

41m 8s

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: The ‘Tortured’ Mailbag

Answering your questions about the sound and substance of the pop superstar’s double album, and the way fans and critics have responded to it. Guests: Caryn Ganz and Stereogum's Tom Breihan. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also su ... Show More

1h 2m

Nov 2017

Taylor Swift's "Reputation": The Ultimate Breakdown

Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to go track-by-track on Taylor's just-released new album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

37m 12s

Aug 2020

Unpacking Taylor Swift's Huge 'Folklore' Debut, Plus Alessia Cara Talks 'Nostalgic' New Album

The latest Pop Shop Podcast breaks down Taylor Swift's big chart debut with "Folklore" and how it could factor into the album of the year race at the Grammy Awards. Plus, the episode features an interview Alessia Cara about her new album "This Summer: Live off the Floor." Learn m ... Show More

27m 30s

Nov 2022

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’: Listener Mailbag

The New York Times pop music team had its say; now a new panel answers questions about the blockbuster album. Guests: Madison Malone Kircher and Pitchfork's Quinn Moreland. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your f ... Show More

54m 11s

Sep 2019

Taylor Swift's "Lover": The Ultimate Album Breakdown

In the wake of Rolling Stone's cover story, host Brian Hiatt, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield go track by track on Swift's new album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

38m 49s

A Post–'The Life of a Showgirl' Mailbag ...