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  • E64: Deep Dive - Cowboy like me
    2024/11/20

    “I've got some tricks up my sleeve, takes one to know one.” This week, we’re deep diving a fan request, “Cowboy like me” (evermore 2020). We go line by line, exploring the use of stylistic choices like starting with the word 'and.' Join us as we delve into the narrative structure of the song and attempt to understand the characters in the song, debate the fun factor of airport bars, and try to figure out exactly what exactly Taylor means when she says “cowboy like me.”

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    E19: Show & Tell - Satire

    Robin Hood

    The Life and Adventures of Joquin Murieta by John Rollin (TW: violence, violence against women)

    The Lone Ranger

    White Collar

    ***

    Episode Highlights:

    [1:20] Introduction to “cowboy like me”

    [3:30] “tennis court covered up with a tent-like thing”

    [9:18] “sitting in an airport bar”

    [13:45] Digging into the cowboy imagery

    [22:33] The repeated stanzas

    [30:25] “forever is the sweetest con”

    [34:55] Getting into the purpose

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    43 分
  • E63: Show and Tell - Garden Songs
    2024/11/13

    “We can plant a memory garden.” This week we have a show and tell episode on garden songs, exploring the theme of gardens and flowers across Taylor Swift’s lyrics. From the haunting imagery in Ivy to the rich symbolism of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Cowboy Like Me, and the many different flowers in The Great War, we dig (get it?) into how Taylor uses garden and flower metaphors to evoke ideas of romance, loyalty, and loss.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    E7: S&T-Ecocriticism

    The Bible

    Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence

    The Secret Garden by Frances Burnett

    The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

    E32: DD-Love Story

    Gardens of Babylon Photo 1

    Gardens of Babylon Photo 2

    Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

    Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence

    Crimson Clover

    Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

    In Flanders Fields by John McCrae

    The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

    The New Look on Apple TV+

    ***

    Episode Highlights:

    [03:56] “ivy” evermore

    [16:42] “cowboy like me” evermore

    [28:00] “The Great War” Midnights (3am Edition)

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    46 分
  • E62: Bookish Chat With Laura Bankers of Little Owlet Art
    2024/11/08
    Surprise! We have another exciting guest episode for you this week where we chat with Laura Bankers, who is a swiftie, book-lover, and an incredible artist who makes the cutest swiftie and bookish-themed stickers. Tune in to hear us talk about her business, inspiration, and community, and stick around for a special spin-the-wheel game at the end! You can find Laura on Instagram with the handle @little.owlet.art, through her monthly newsletter, and on Etsy through her store LittleOwletArt. Mentioned in this episode: @Little.owlet.art on InstagramHarry Potter series by JK RowlingAugust Days on EtsyJane Eyre by Charlotte BronteGreat Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel HawthorneAnna Karenina by Leo TolstoyCinderellaPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPrincess Diaries 2Happy Place by Emily Henry Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. SchwabFunny Story by Emily HenryDuma Key by Stephen KingRomeo & Juliet by William ShakespeareThe Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa GregorySix The MusicalCatcher in the Rye by J.D. SalingerThe Truth About Forever by Sarah DessenA Cinderella StoryThe Poisonwood Bible by Barbara KingsolverThe OCAtonement by Ian McEwanLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottWuthering Heights by Emily BronteThe Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Affiliate Codes: Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off! Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro *** Episode Highlights: [00:15] Meet Laura Bankers of LittleOwletArt [5:13] Inspiration process [7:30] TS Collab Wishlist [11:45] Changed by the fandom [13:22] Creating a community [18:52] Books & Taylor Swift [21:16] Game time! Spin the Wheel [40:17] The song that made Laura a Swiftie Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Follow us on social! TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwiftInstagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwiftYouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwiftLink Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswiftBookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/aptsLibro.fm → tinyurl.com/aptslibro This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.
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    44 分
  • E61: Deep Dive - Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me
    2024/11/06

    "You don’t get to tell me about sad.” This week, we deep dive into Taylor Swift's song “Who's Afraid of Little Old Me” from The Tortured Poets Department. For this TTPD and Eras Tour favorite, we unpack the song’s references to fame, power dynamics, and female identity. We explore how this song brings up our experiences of passive-aggressive workplaces, and being asked to change our behavior to fit other’s expectations. It’s a meaty episode–listen and let us know what you think!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Edward Albee

    Apex Predator, Mean Girls

    E23: Mad Women

    The Great Gatsby

    Pirates of the Caribbean

    Les Misérables

    Wicked

    Episode Highlights:

    [01:52] How we do a deep dive

    [03:19] Unpacking references in the song’s title

    [07:49] “The who’s who of who’s that”

    [13:01] “If you wanted me dead, you should have just said”

    [18:56] “So I leap from the gallows”

    [21:20] “At all costs, keep your good name”

    [32:25] “So tell me everything is not about me”

    [37:57] "That's why you're still singing along"

    [42:39] The purpose of the song

    [52:00] Listener homework!

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    56 分
  • E60: Show and Tell - Witches
    2024/10/30

    “They’re burning all the witches even if you aren’t one.” Happy spooky season! This week, we dive into the topic of witches. From historical midwives to fantasy heroines, Taylor’s music has a little bit for everyone. In this episode, we look at the fiery witch imagery in “I Did Something Bad,” explore the visual choice of witchiness in “willow,” and discuss the fantasy of owning your power in “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me.” With plenty of Harry Potter references for all, this episode is perfect for the inner Hermione in us all. Because at the end of the day, aren’t we all just powerful witches who are also kind of giant nerds?

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    E7: Ecocriticism

    E23: Mad Women

    E19: Satire

    Pride and Prejudice

    Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English

    Harry Potter

    Willow Music Video

    Outlander

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    E9: Fall Songs

    Les Miserables

    The Crucible

    The Power, Naomi Alderman

    Shit Cassandra Saw, Gwen E. Kirby

    Jennifer’s Body

    Great Expectations

    Invisible Women, Caroline Criado-Perez

    ***

    Episode Highlights:

    [01:15] Introduction to Witches

    [07:34] I Did Something Bad - “They’re burning all the witches even if you aren’t one”

    [19:36] Willow - “Wait for the signal and I’ll meet you after dark”

    [34:30] Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me - “So I leap from the gallows and I levitate down your street”

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    46 分
  • E59: Deep Dive - Vigilante Shit
    2024/10/23

    “Lately I’ve been dressing for revenge.” This week we deep dive Eras tour favorite Vigilante Shit from Taylor Swift’s album “Midnights.” We discuss the meaning of “vigilante,” how the song challenges traditional gender roles, and the many potential pop culture references and parallels that make the song fit into the broader cultural narrative of women reclaiming their power. Is "Vigilante Shit" a feminist anthem or just a really fun revenge fantasy? Listen and find out!

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    E58: Show and Tell - Style

    The Little Rascals

    The Lion King

    Circe by Madeline Miller

    The Incredibles

    Mean Girls

    John Tucker Must Die

    Pretty Little Liars

    Chicago

    White Collar

    Hamilton

    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    ***

    Episode Highlights:

    [01:20] “Draw the cat eye sharp enough to kill a man”

    [06:45] “They say looks can kill and I might try”

    [12:24] “Don’t get sad, get even”

    [21:36] “Ladies always rise above…”

    [30:10] “I don’t dress for villains”

    [38:20] The purpose of the song

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    42 分
  • E58: Show and Tell - Style featuring Sarah Chapelle of Taylor Swift Style
    2024/10/16

    “We never go out of style.” This week we have a very special guest joining us to talk about Style. Yes, we’re interviewing Queen of Taylor Swift Style herself Sarah Chapelle! Sarah joins us to talk about her new book Taylor Swift Style, how her blog and commentary have evolved over the years, and how Taylor’s fashion and music work in tandem to communicate a message. Then we dive into a show and tell featuring three songs that address the idea of style in one way or another: “Style”, “Dress”, and “Vigilante Shit”.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    TaylorSwiftStyle.com

    Taylor Swift Style Book

    @TaylorSwiftStyled on Instagram

    @taylorswiftstyle.com on TikTok

    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

    Selkie Dress

    “Call It What You Want” Necklace

    Gucci Scarf

    Taylor Swift Style Book Tour

    Dame Mary Quant

    Dressed to Kill Etymology

    Elizabeth Holmes “So Many Thoughts” Blog

    The Man Repeller

    Invisible Women

    History of the Cat Eye Liner

    ***

    Episode Highlights:

    [01:12] Interview with Sarah Chapelle of Taylor Swift Style

    [31:50] “Style” 1989 (Taylor’s Version)

    [44:00] “Dress” Reputation

    [55:59] “Vigilante Shit” Midnights

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  • E57: Deep Dive - ...Question?
    2024/10/09

    “It’s just a question!” In this week’s episode, we do a deep dive into the ultimate rhetorical question song from Taylor Swift - “Question…?” from Midnights. We get into our own questions, such as who is the “I,” the “you,” and the “her” in the story? What were the miscommunications? Was this a one-night stand or a longer situationship? While we never get any answers to the questions asked within the song, you'll have to tune in to see whether we answer our own questions about “Question…?”

    Mentioned in this episode:

    “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey

    A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

    The Ugly Truth (film)

    Ted Lasso (tv show)

    Notting Hill (film)

    “Sk8er Boi” by Avril Lavigne

    Bridgerton Season Two

    Daisy Jones and the Six (book)

    Daisy Jones and the Six (tv show)

    Episode Highlights:

    [00:30] Introduction to “Question…?”

    [02:13] The characters in the song

    [04:30] Starting with “I remember”

    [09:17] Moving into the present tense

    [16:20] The chorus of “Question…?”

    [29:37] “Half moon eyes” and verse 2

    [39:28] Politics and gender roles

    [44:52] Who is “her” in this song

    [56:06] The purpose of the song

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    ***

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    1 時間 2 分