Swiftish: A Taylor Swift Podcast

TPD and the End of an Era

Apr 26, 2024

Matty Healy joins Shelby and Ashley to dissect Taylor Swift's new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'. They explore the highs, lows, and surprises of the 31-track anthology. Reflecting on Taylor's evolution, emotional songwriting, and her transformation as an artist. They also discuss speculations of a double album release and the emotional depth of track five.

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Quick takeaways

The hosts of Swiftish announce the end of their podcast, citing personal changes and the evolving podcast landscape.

The podcast delves into Taylor Swift's songwriting on her latest album, highlighting themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, and self-reflection.

Controversy surrounds certain songs on Taylor Swift's album, with discussions centered on problematic lyrics and historical references.

Deep dives

The End of an Era and Moving On

After seven years of discussing Taylor Swift's music, the hosts of the podcast announce the end of the show, citing changes in their lives and the evolving landscape of Taylor Swift podcasts. They express gratitude for the experience but acknowledge the need to pursue new endeavors.

Introduction

2min

Reflecting on Taylor Swift's Evolution in Podcasting

5min

Analyzing Speculation on Double Album and Album Reception

2min

Exploring Taylor Swift's Emotional Journey Through Songwriting

22min

Taylor Swift's Evolution as an Artist

22min

Exploring Song Inspirations and Vocal Appreciation

2min

Exploring Emotional Depth Through Track Five

10min

Closing Thoughts and Future Hopes

4min

After seven years and about 300 episodes, Shelby and Ashley are closing out Swiftish. But of course they couldn't go out without talking about Taylor Swift's newest album, The Tortured Poets Department. It's her 11th album, their 6th and Matty Healy's 1st. So listen as they walk through the highs, the lows, and the wtf's of this 31-track anthology.

A special note to all our listeners, our fans, and our friends: this podcast has been so fun. We have loved dissecting all the glorious happenings of happenstance on Taylor Swift's playground and thank you for all the support even at our most unhinged. If you can't bear to say goodbye, then don't. Follow us below!

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