Dear Hank & John 377: Dear Hank and John: Taylor's Version
Nov 29, 2023
Taylor Swift joins Hank and John as they discuss her impact as a community builder, the potential for her to become a politician, the joy brought by her merchandise, and their personal growth regarding resentment. They also touch on the podcast's updates, including the idea of turning it into a Taylor Swift podcast.
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Taylor's Community-Building Power
- Taylor Swift excels at deliberate community building that centers fans as much as the artist herself.
- John Green highlights how that strategy creates welcoming fandoms across ages and backgrounds.
Easter Eggs Strengthen Fan Bonds
- Taylor embeds puzzles and Easter eggs into releases to give fans collaborative, solvable mysteries.
- John says those shared discoveries strengthen connections among millions of listeners.
Love Them Loving Their Passion
- Do love your partner loving something even if you don't share the same passion for it.
- Appreciate why they love it and learn enough to value their experience together.