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In this episode of Sister Songs, we trace Taylor Swift’s evolving relationship with love through three songs: Ours, Daylight, and Opalite. From the starry-eyed defiance of Speak Now to the self-conscious optimism of Lover and the quiet assurance of Showgirl, we explore how her writing moves from ... 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
May 2024
This Love (Taylor's Version)
We’ve been teasing it for a while.. While we still take in The Tortured Poets Department, we are continuing with our breakdown of 1989 TV! It’s time for This Love!There are a lot of personal connections to this song, and references to many other songs in this album!Amy Nichols, N ... Show More
28m 7s
Jun 2025
First Love Mixtape: Side B (Encore)
<p>In last week’s <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/podcasts/love-soundtrack-music.html" target="_blank">episode</a>, the Modern Love team shared the songs that taught<i> </i>us about love when we were young. But in this week’s episode, we hear from you, our listeners, ... Show More
22m 1s
Sep 22
Laufey Talks New Album 'A Matter of Time,' Snow White, Love Island, and Falling in Love
<p>Icelandic singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has carved out a singular space between jazz bossanova and Gen Z pop sensibility, and she’s back on the couch to talk about her new, third solo LP A Matter of Time. It’s the next chapter in her coming of age, still ... Show More
48m 6s
Oct 5
'The Life of a Showgirl' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
Lights, camera, showtime! It's time to talk about Taylor Swift's newest album: 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Nora and Nathan talk about their initial reactions to the record and why this is an album you should just have fun with (1:00), how Swift's reunion with Max Martin and Shellba ... Show More
2h 26m
Sep 11
Love, Music, and The Town Troubadour
<p>After a wonderful conversation with Grant-Lee Phillips himself, we had to do a deep-dive into the best of Stars Hollow’s Town Troubadour! We love what his music, lyrics, and presence adds to the ambiance of the Gilmore girls’ lives. Which episodes does he appear in? How do his ... Show More
59m 58s
Feb 2025
PTSD ENERGY Pop Debut: The Hidden Set featuring Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Taylor Swift, Spice Girls, Kim Petra, LISA & Machine Gun Kelly
Tracklist: Apple - Charli XCX Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me) - LISA Spice Up Your Love - Spice Girls Disease - Lady Gaga Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan my ex's best friend - Machine Gun Kelly Love Story - Taylor Swift King of Hearts - Kim Petra Welcome to the raw, emotional rebirth of D ... Show More
30m 8s