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| Guilty As Sin? | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:39:40 | |
Summary Is there really “no such thing as bad thoughts”?! Laura and Sara have strong opinions on Taylor’s most explicit song “Guilty As Sin?” from The Tortured Poets Department. Before going into a song breakdown, the ladies have a ton of Taylor updates to share, including some devastating changes to lyrics, Vienna’s cancellation, and more. “Guilty as Sin?” certainly had the two gals clutching their pearls, especially after unpacking the very innnnteresting timing of Matty and Taylor’s collaboration during “Midnights.” Could this be where the song’s inspiration came from? Buckle in. Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Technical Difficulties (00:38) What's On Our Plates! (08:04) Taylor Updates: Additions to Taylor's 2024 Tour Rider Foods (10:43) Taylor Updates: Vienna Shows Cancellation and Safety Concerns (19:11) Taylor Updates: First Draft Memo “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys'“ (26:18) Guilty As Sin? Folk”lore” & Our First Impressions (37:08) Verse 1: Analyzing "The Downtown Lights" Lyrics, Similar Synth Beginning, Double Meaning, Cage & Jumping References (48:15) Chorus 1: "Mine," Trysts (54:38) Verse 2: Lowercase Clues, Inevitability, Sexual Tension (01:05:08) Chorus 2: Vivid Sexual Dreams, Burning Down The Lover House? (01:10:15) Bridge: A Melodic Similarity, Religious Imagery (01:18:21) Outro: We Just Experienced Her Spiral, Orchestration (01:21:07) Other Music Theory Notes: Soft Rock Hit, Instrumentation Choices & Major 7th Chord Tension (01:27:54) Our Ratings & Our Favorite Lyrics (01:31:27) This Song As A Recipe (01:34:08) What's Next & Signing Off! Links Referenced Megan Moroney’s cover of “The Black Dog” Additions to Taylor’s tour rider The 1975 “About You” x Taylor Swift “Guilty As Sin” mashup Matty reveals The 1975 collaborated on “Midnights” with Taylor Blue Nile’s “The Downtown Lights” lyrics Reddit timeline of Matty & Taylor Chats & Reacts: Guilty As Sin? Song Breakdown Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Taylor’s Tour Rider | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:55:39 | |
There are lots of infamous (alleged) tour riders out there, but our girl Taylor has one of the most brand specific, classic, processed, and downright indulgent! As foodies themselves, Sara and Laura go into depth analyzing Taylor’s specific food and drink requests backstage, and even provide their own hypothetical riders for themselves. Plus, the girls also speculate on Taylor’s post-concert routines and rituals! Hope you’re hungry for this one! Chapters (00:00) Intro & What’s On Our Plates (09:09) Taylor Updates: Alice In Wonderland clues & 1989 Double Album Clues (17:33) Tour Riders 101 & Some Infamous Examples (24:56) Taylor's Past Tour Rider: Themed Food Nights (27:16) Taylor’s 2024 Tour Rider: Specific Food & Beverage Requests (40:31) What Would Be On OUR Tour Riders (47:46) Speculating Taylor's Post-Concert Routine (51:06) Is Taylor Recording New Music? (53:47) What’s Next & Signing Off! Links Referenced Alice In Wonderland x “I Bet You Think About Me” Reddit Taylor’s Alice In Wonderland Clues TikTok Passayunk Avenue: A Philly bar in London Taylor’s Tour Rider Requests Article Sara’s Target Frozen Pasta Shells In Cheddar Cheese Sauce Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Taylor Bakes Pop Tarts!? | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:04:25 | |
Chapters (00:00) Intro (02:42) Slut! / 1989 Taylor’s Version Losses (06:35) Updates & Fan Theories on TTPD (20:31) What We’re Listening To Lately + Fletcher Drama (30:36) Taylor’s Baking Skills & Homemade Pop Tarts (39:05) The History of Pop Tarts (42:52) Childhood Snacks and Nostalgia (45:59) Assigning Pop-Tart Flavors to Taylor Swift Albums (01:03:15) Signing Off! Links Referenced Andy Reid Speaking About Taylor & Her Pop Tarts Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Coney Island (with Rebecca Schlauch!) | 29 Mar 2024 | 01:37:09 | |
Chapters (00:00) Introduction & Meet Rebecca! (04:52) Rebecca's Swiftie Backstory (09:30) Rebecca's Sun, Moon, and Rising Albums (19:40) Coney Island's History and Symbolism (34:24) Perspective Of The Lyrics: Reflection or A Two Person Story? (37:32) Collaborators & Aaron Dessner's Influence (42:09) Verse 1 (45:03) Chorus (47:40) Verse 2 (56:08) Bridge: Chronological References (56:47) Bridge: The Gold Clock and "The Moment I Knew" Birthday Cake (01:00:54) Bridge: The Bluest Skies and "Dear John" (01:02:20) Bridge: The Infamous Harry Styles Snowmobile Accident (01:04:01) Bridge: The Calvin Harris Connection (01:09:26) The Repeating Cycle and Imagery of Coney Island (01:12:45) The Unison Singing and Echoing Cycle (01:19:24) Favorite Lyrics and Ratings (01:24:54) The Queer Lore of Taylor Swift (01:29:34) Song as a Recipe (01:32:34) Taylor Swift's Camera & Filter (01:34:25) Where to Find Rebecca Online (01:36:30) Closing Remarks & Signing Off! Links Referenced Story of Coney Island’s Creation Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| The Tortured Poets Department Theories | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:33:01 | |
Chapters (00:00) Welcome & Chit Chat (01:32) The Album Variants w/ Different Bonus Tracks (03:26) The Album Variants + The Stages of Grief (08:26) The Manuscript & The Bolter (10:10) The Albatross (17:19) The Black Dog (19:35) The Album Cover Imagery (21:01) The Symbol of the Black Dog (22:40) Dear Reader’s First Verse Calls Out Each Variant? (26:31) Bejeweled Music Video Easter Eggs (32:20) Signing Off! Links Referenced @eurosweetheart’s Theory on Dear Reader Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Blank Space | 06 Mar 2024 | ||
Chapters (00:00) Intro & Taylor News (03:27) The Bolter (05:57) Other Taylor Updates & Corrections (14:17) Tortured Poets Department Album Imagery & Infidelity Speculation (19:03) Leaked Tracks (22:01) Daylight Connection (34:36) Taylor Swift Image & Public Perception (19:03) Leaked Tracks (37:54) Taylor’s Songwriting Process & The Inspiration Behind Blank Space (44:28) Music Analysis of “Blank Space” (55:47) “Blank Space” Music Video (01:01:22) Favorite Lyric & Rating (01:04:08) “Blank Space” as a Recipe (01:08:12) Closing & What’s Next Links Referenced Rolling Stone’s 500 Best Songs of All Time GQ Interview: Taylor Swift on "Bad Blood," Kanye West, and How People Interpret Her Lyrics “Blank Space” Grammy Museum Performance The Guardian Article: Taylor Swift in the Blank Space video is the woman we've been waiting for Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| The Super Bowl (Taylor’s Version) | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:43:31 | |
Chapters (00:00) Our Super Bowl Experience! (05:13) “Backlash” Against Taylor's Super Bowl Appearance (13:04) Number 13 Was Everywhere (18:27) Football References in Taylor's Music (34:29) The Return of the Baby Braid (36:05) Super Bowl Party and Taylor-Themed Recipes (41:39) Next Episode = ??? Links Referenced Sara’s “Karma Is The Guy On The Chiefs” Sweatshirt Someone Clocked How Little Screen Time TS Got Cetaphil’s TS Commercial: The Original Creator Wove: Lancaster-based Jeweler Who Made the TNT Bracelet Lancaster-based Wove savors the 'Taylor effect' @raeganbaylee’s TS-Inspired Superbowl Menu Ideas Joy The Baker’s Taylor Swift Chai Sugar Cookies Recipe Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Emergency Pod: Announcement of The Tortured Poets Department | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:18:38 | |
Chapters (00:00) Emergency Pod: Taylor's Album Announcement (08:55) The Tortured Poets Department (10:36 ) The Timeline and Joe Alwyn (16:57) The Significance of April 19th Release Date (18:25) Response to Joe's Statement (20:01) Album Art and Photographer (21:53) The Vibe & Clues We're Pulling From the Album Cover (24:22) The Veiled Themes in Taylor's Albums (25:43) What The Word 'Department' Implies & Academia (28:25 ) The Logo and Directed Projects Being Added on Taylor's Website (30:43) Dead Poets Society!?! (32:08) So Long London (33:25) But Daddy I Love Him & The Little Mermaid (34:40) Fresh Out the Slammer (36:59) Florida!!! featuring Florence and the Machine (38:56) Who's Afraid of Little Old Me & Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf (41:52) I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can) & Matty Healy Speculation (47:55) Clara Bow, Pointed Similarities & Bisexuality (54:28) The Manuscript and Movie Theories (55:20) Taylor's Past Literary References (01:13:22) Excitement for Release (01:14:18) Tortured Poets Department As A Recipe Would Be.... (01:17:15) Next Episode Will Be... Links Referenced Joe Alwyn Thinks It’s “Shady” if “Tortured Poets Department” is a “Diss Album” Feeling The Fear of Difference: Celebrating “A Wrinkle In Time” White Chocolate And Lavender Slice & Bake Shortbread Cookies Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Taylor’s Millennial Milk Bar Birthday Cake | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:54:59 | |
Chapters 03:00 What We’re Listening To 05:10 Discussion on Ariana Grande's "…Yes, And” 12:00 Taylor’s Birthdays In Songs & Her Tragic 21st Birthday Party 24:00 Taylor Swift's Millennial Milk Bar Birthday Cake 28:00 Live Tasting of Milk Bar’s Birthday Cake 34:00 Milk Bar and Millennial Culture 37:00 Proud Millennials and Gen Z 41:00 Embracing the Cringe & Being Ourselves 52:30 Next Episode: 'Blank Space' Links Referenced Milk Bar Online Shop Order Your Own Milk Bar Birthday Cake! Our Old Podcast’s Milk Bar Tastings Taylor’s Millenial Birthday Cake Goes Viral | Today.com Taylor Swift’s Milk Bar Birthday Cake Is Deliciously Millennial | Bon Appetit Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Astrology of Taylor Swift (& Us!) | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:11:45 | |
Chapters 01:22 Catching up! 11:35 Our Personal Astrological Charts 21:39 Our Transit Readings with Heidi Rose Robbins 27:55 Taylor's Astrological Sign: Capricorn or Scorpio Rising? 38:11 Astrological Compatibility: Taylor and Travis 43:00 Taylor's References to Astrology in Her Music 53:18 Theories and Clues: Taylor's Future Projects 57:20 If Our Astrology Were TS Albums 01:05:35 Horoscope Cocktail Pairing 01:09:25 Next Episode: Taylor's Millennial Milk Bar Birthday Cake Links Referenced Heidi Rose Robbins Chart Readings Taylor’s Birthchart | Today.com Taylor & Travis’s Astrological Compatibility | Today.com 12 Horoscope Cocktails for Your Sign Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Welcome To Blank Plate Pod! | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:03:25 | |
Chapters 00:00- Introduction and Background 10:03 - Our Origin Stories with Taylor & Her Music 23:09 - Laura’s Fairly Newfound Appreciation Taylor's Music 30:55 - Our “Desert Island Three” 43:32 - Predictions for 2024 52:18 - Memories of the Eras Tour 1:01:50 -What’s Next! Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Trailer: Hi! We’re Blank Plate Podcast | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:01:11 | |
Join Sara and Laura as they do deep dives into the Tay-lore of individual Taylor Swift songs, react to new releases, discuss Taylor in the news, and overall just chat about all things regarding our Pop Queen Lord and Savior, Taylor Alison Swift. Each episode also touches on food in some way - It could be a recipe pairing for a song, deciding what kind of pizza each album would be, or trying to figure out why Taylor gets that Milk Bar cake for her birthday each year, so be sure to bring your appetite! | |||
| Eras Tour Highlights and a TTPD Check-In | 23 Jul 2024 | 01:43:19 | |
Summary It’s the start of Season 2 y’all! Life’s been crazy and the ladies are STOKED to get into a big rundown of all the chaotic Taylor News that’s happened over the last month. Travis on stage!? Mashups!? Album variant drama!? ICDIWABH Music Video Clues!? “Gay Poets”?! Get ready… your two Swiftie besties are unpacking it all. And since it’s about 3 months post-TTPD’s release, Laura and Sara figured it would be a good time to check in about their overall thoughts on Taylor’s newest album and new favorites. Let’s catch up! Chapters (00:00) Intro & A Big Personal Catch Up! (16:57) “Us” by Gracie Abrams (28:52) Taylor Announces The Eras Tour Will End In December (31:09) New Remixes, Acoustic Versions & Mashup Singles (33:31) “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” Music Video Speculation (37:02) Why Didn't We Get A Music Video for 1989 TV?! (40:18) The Controversy of Releasing Variants (45:17) A Rundown of Eras Tour Highlights (01:08:13) A 3-Month TTPD Check-In (01:21:08) Our Current Top 3 Songs From TTPD (01:30:54) Laura's Food Adventures in Japan (01:40:44) Signing Off! Links Referenced Starch Brothers - Laura’s in-laws sandwich biz in Vermont! Fluance RT80 - Sara’s beloved record player Paul Mescal x “Secret Of Us” deep dive Reddit Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| So Long, London | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:33:27 | |
Are you ready for a painful one?! TTPD’s heartwrenching track five, “So Long, London” is the focus for this episode… and boy, do Sara and Laura have a LOT of feelings about it. Between the song's associations between “How Did It End?” and “You’re Losing Me,” Taylor did lay it all out about why and how her relationship with Joe ended. Did you catch all the clues she left? P.S. if there are any Gaylor listeners out there, please help your girls out and update us on the current theories! We’re lost! Chapters (00:00) Introduction and What's On Our Plates! (02:47) Taylor Updates & Gaylor Help Request (11:08) Introducing "So Long, London" (13:42) Our Associations With The Song (18:28) Analyzing the Intro (22:14) Verse 1: Fairy Lights, Peace, Locked Vaults, Co-Writing Sad Songs (30:27) Verse 2: Odd Man Out, The You're Losing Me's Room & The House By The Heath, CPR References, How Did It End Similarities (46:38) Chorus: Word Play, Stitches/Glitch, Who Held The Gun? (51:38) Bridge: Raw Emotions, Willow's Ship, Walking On Eggshells OR Being Afraid OF A Love Affair??? (01:05:17) Verse 3: Wedding Trauma, The Symbolism of Blue, Losing Color References (01:13:05) Outro/Finale Chorus: Fresh Out The Slammer References, Mental Health (01:19:26) Other Music Analysis Details (01:25:26) Our Favorite Lyrics and Rating (01:29:04) This Song As A Recipe (01:31:18) What's Next & Signing Off! Links Referenced Zane Lowe Podcast Interview With Taylor Taylor’s House By The Heath: Architectural Digest Article Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| I Hate It Here | 13 Jun 2024 | 01:06:32 | |
Summary Ever heard of “maladaptive daydreaming” before? Well… it seems like our girl Taylor has! In this episode deep dive on “I Hate It Here,” Sara and Laura go into secret gardens, lunar valleys and their own personal nostalgic associations with TTPD’s most literary song! Is this song proof that Taylor used escapism through her toughest times to write folklore, evermore and Midnights? Who the hell is the “finance guy”? Is there a tie in with “seven” and “But Daddy I Love Him”? Is there perhaps a metaphor of being closeted? You know that your girls are going to explain alllllll their findings! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:39) What's On Our Plate (02:57) "Girls" HBO Characters As "The Tortured Poets" (06:34) Introducing "I Hate It Here" (08:04) Sara's Personal Associations (10:53) Laura's Personal Associations (13:13) Other Taylor Songs With Similar Themes (15:35) Verse 1: Who The Hell Is The "Finance Guy"? (20:03) Verse 1: "Eternal Consolation Prize" (21:52) Verse 1: "Was A Debutante" = Pre-Reputation (23:22) Chorus: "Secret Gardens" The Book, Gaylor Theories, Metaphors for Folklore/Evermore (30:15) "Seven" & " But Daddy I Love Him" Tie Ins (32:58) Verse 2: Past Era Games of Girlhood (38:09)Verse 2: The Female "Roman Empire" (40:52) Verse 2: Hidden Mistake "No Midnight In Paris" (43:13) Chorus 2: "Lunar Valleys" (46:11) Chorus 2: "The Night That I Might Die" (48:52) Chorus 2: "Only The Gentle Survived" (50:03) Bridge: "This Place Made Me Feel Worthless" (54:26) Recording Details That Illustrate Getting Lost In Other Worlds (56:18) Other Music & Recording Process Details (58:15) Our Ratings & Favorite Lyrics (01:01:56) This Song As A Recipe (01:04:14) What's Next & Signing Off! Links Referenced Variety Magazine interview Allison Williams & Ebon Moss-Bachrach (aka the original tortured poets in HBO’s Girls) Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Female Rage: The Musical | 30 May 2024 | 01:14:36 | |
Summary As soon as Taylor uttered the words “Female Rage: The Musical” after unveiling TTPD on the Eras Tour, Sara and Laura knew what had to be done! Laura, as a hardcore musical theater girlie, walks us through a brief history of musicals before the ladies compare alllllll the Broadway references hidden in The Eras Tour. Turns out, Tay Tay is definitely a musical theater gal! Sara and Laura also have a hefty conversation critiquing the album variant rollout, as well as their disappointment in the Billie Eilish back and forth, excitement for new Karma easter eggs, and their wishlist of what “Female Rage: The Musical”’s songs would be if it were a real Broadway show! This episode is such a goodie. Chapters (00:00) Welcome Back & Chit Chat (08:29) Unpacking The Billie Eilish Back & Forth (16:58) Critiquing Taylor’s Variant Release Rollout (23:46) Karma: The Lost Album & Recently Dropped Clues (26:55) Female Rage: The Musical Context (29:12) Taylor’s Musical Theater Background (33:40) Discussing Female Rage & Reputation (37:26) A Quick Musical Theater History (41:43) The Eras Tour References To Musical (42:17) Vigilante Shit = Chicago (44:25) I Can Do It With A Broken Heart = A Chorus Line (47:20) The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived = Les Miserables (49:20) Tolerate It = Waitress (52:20) Midnight Rain = Singin’ In The Rain (52:59) Willow = MacBeth (52:54) Last Great American Dynasty = Choregraphed Storytelling (53:17) Reputation = Six (54:38) So High School = Grease (54:54) Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me = Wicked (55:32) The Eras Tour As A Staged Spectacle (57:26) Sara & Laura’s Female Rage: The Musical Song List (01:05:05) Taylor’s Use of Songwriting As A Processing Tool (01:06:48) The Musical As A Food (01:12:23) Next Episodes & Signing Off! Links Referenced Billie & Taylor Feud Timeline | |||
| I Can Do It With A Broken Heart | 17 May 2024 | 01:10:22 | |
Summary Fresh out the (slammer)… TTPD Eras Tour addition in Paris… Sara and Laura are beside themselves with excitement in today’s episode! The ladies react to Taylor’s first performance of The Tortured Poets Department songs, share a super cool listener email, and give some personal updates on life, upcoming events (Sara’s wedding!), and their shared nostalgia for Bon Appetit circa 2020. After all the chit-chat, these two ladies analyze one of Taylor’s most meta “depressed bops”… “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.” Did you catch all the Eras Tour references in this song? How about the beats per minute aligning with another very suspicious song or two? This episode is such a goodie, so be sure to subscribe and tune in! Chapters (00:00)Welcome! (00:29) Our Reactions To TTPD on The Eras Tour (04:38) Personal Updates: Wedding Planning, Ice Cream Dreams, Bon Appetit Test Kitchen & More (13:00) Listener Email: Wine & Taylor Swift (14:36) Lowercase Inside A Vault / Karma The Lost Album (18:33) Analyzing 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' (21:40) Taylor's "Depressed Bops" (23:14) The Meta-ness of This Song (25:36) The Context of This Song (28:50) The "Showbiz" References In This Song (32:23) He Said He'd Love Me For All Time - Show Must Go On (35:57) Sparkling Summer (37:06) Strategic Placement in the Album Track Listing (39:28) Acknowledgement Of Her Success (40:59) Other Eras Tour References In The Lyrics (44:14) Music Theory & Barbie Influence (47:41) Similarities to "Mastermind" (49:34) "CPR" Beats Per Minute (53:43) The Brutal Honesty of Taylor Swift's Lyrics (01:05:36) This Song As A Food (01:08:07) Signing Off! Links Referenced @twobottlestef on Instagram Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Fortnight Music Video Deep Dive | 08 May 2024 | 01:08:52 | |
Summary When Tay Tay dropped a music video on release day… your girls Sara and Laura were EXHAUSTED. After dusting off the shock and emotions of The Anthology, your two Swiftie besties knew that a whole episode had to be made breaking down all the Easter Eggs and aesthetics it contained. Going scene by scene, the ladies delve into the “hidden clues” of other TTPD song references and past albums of Taylor’s too! Do you believe the 3 man theory? Is the video based on the aesthetics of The 1975? The ladies unpack it all and then some! Chapters (00:00) Welcome & Chit Chat (00:56) TTPD Is Laura’s 3rd Fave TS Album (03:29) Rushed Commentary From Music Critics (07:20) TTPD On The Eras Tour (08:52) Sara & Laura’s Perfect 16 Track Album (18:53) Fortnight Music Video Deep Dive (20:52) Opening Credits & The Overall Aesthetic of the Video (24:35) Scene 1: The Asylum (29:00) Scene 2: The Writer’s Room (36:46) Scene 3: Silhouette/Memory (45:10) Scene 4: Lab Room/Lobotomy? (50:26) Scene 5: The Phone Booth (53:02) Scene 6: Flashbacks and Ending (54:20) The 3 Men Theory (01:00:19) This Music Video As A Food/Drink (01:02:14) TTPD Film Photo Hidden Easter Egg (01:03:47) Emma Stone “Oddities” (01:06:49) Signing Off! Links Referenced People Magazine: Taylor Swift’s “Fortnight” Music Video Costuming Decoded Toni Matičevski’s wedding dress costuming details Elena Velez’s costuming details Victorian mourning dress history Calla Lilies hidden meaning post Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| TTPD: Initial Reactions | 24 Apr 2024 | 01:31:17 | |
The Tortured Poets Department WRECKED Sara and Laura, and they are “down bad.” In this episode, the ladies are ready to unpack allllllllllll the details they loved and noticed during their first 72 hours of listening to it! From a deep dive explanation and timeline of Matty Healy & Taylor’s 10-year situationship, the connections and hidden messages between Taylor and The 1975’s lyrics, and so much more. Sonic differences in Album 1 and Album 2 of TTPD’s Anthology Edition as discussed, as well as share a pretty cool theory as to why the album reminds them so much of folklore/evermore and Midnights. Do you agree?! This is a long one, but Sara and Laura have SO much more to unpack. Let’s get into it. Chapters (00:00) Introduction & TTPD Excitement! (06:38) Common Themes in TTPD (11:49) The Matty Healy Of It All… (29:48) Taylor’s Intentions & Explaining TTPD’s Familiar Sound (40:13) Album 1 vs. Album 2 / Jack vs. Aaron Production (44:35) Literary References in TTPD (46:40) Matty & Taylor's Hidden Messages To Each Other Through Lyrics (54:08) Lyrics That Punched Us In Our Gut (01:14:47) Our Current Top 3 Songs (01:18:54) Will TTPD Be On The Eras Tour? (01:22:34) TTPD As A Food (01:28:05) Help Us Pick Our Next Episode Focus! (01:30:19) Signing Off! Links Referenced iHeartRadio Taylor Intros/Explains Her Songs Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| “Five Stages of Heartbreak” Apple Music Playlists (with Rebecca Schlauch) | 18 Apr 2024 | 01:20:08 | |
Chapters (00:00) Intro & Welcome Back Rebecca! (00:39) Taylor's Curated Playlists: The Five Stages of Heartbreak (09:54) Analyzing the Denial Playlist: “Lover” & “Lavendar Haze” (19:03) Denial: “Sweet Nothing” & “Betty” (23:02) Denial: “Betty” & Joe’s Affair Rumors (26:15) Denial: “Cruel Summer” (23:02) Denial: “Bejeweled” As A Segue From Denial (35:08) Anger: Songs With Obvious Themes (37:36) Anger: “Tolerate It” & It’s Bridge (41:13) Anger: The Eras Tour Version of “Illicit Affairs” (44:08) Anger: “Exile” (45:53) Bargaining: “Peace” (50:12) Bargaining: “The Archer”, “Cornelia Street” & “DBATC” (55:51) Bargaining: “Afterglow” & “Renegade” (58:44) Depression: “Champagne Problems” & “Coney Island” (01:03:55) Acceptance: “Labrinyth”& What's Up With The April Date? (01:08:15) Wrapping Up Some Cohesive Themes In The Playlist (01:10:35) Half Moonshine, Full Eclipse & Other Easter Eggs (01:15:35) Tortured Poets Department Excitement (01:18:39) Signing Off! Links Referenced Rebecca’s Tiktok & IG Apple Music - I Love You It’s Ruining My Life: Denial Playlist Apple Music - You Don’t Get To Tell Me About Sad: Anger Playlist Apple Music - Am I Allowed To Cry?: Bargaining Playlist Apple Music - Old Habits Die Screaming: Depression Playlist Apple Music - I Can Do It With A Broken Heart: Acceptance Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: • email blankplatepod@gmail.com You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| European Eras Tour Finale | 13 Sep 2024 | 01:13:48 | |
Summary To summarize the summer, Laura and Sara thought it was timely to record a minisode (that turned out to be anything but mini) on Taylor’s European Leg of the Eras Tour! From alllllll the clowning for Reputation TV, future collaboration speculations, London highlights, and some Easter Eggs for a potential Eras Tour documentary, Taylor certainly knew how to end this leg of her tour with a bang! To tie the episode up, Laura and Sara share their summer recipes that they love. Chapters (00:00) Intro & What’s On Our Plates (13:19) Discussing Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” (19:15) European Eras Tour Highlights: Clowning For Reputation (24:47) Speculation About Taylor Featured on Charlie XCX's "Sympathy Is A Knife" (29:07) London Highlights! (38:26) I Can Do It With A Broken Heart Music Video & Documentary Speculation (49:23) Taylor's Statement Post-Vienna Show Cancellation (53:35) Our Predictions (01:06:16) Our Recipes Of The Summer (01:11:50) Signing Off! Links Referenced Allison Bornstein’s “Wear It Well” Abercrombie High Rise 90’s Relaxed Jeans Jaime Oliver’s Crispy Chicken Legs With Sweet Tomatoes and Basil from Food52 Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived | 27 Sep 2024 | 01:38:43 | |
Summary Are you ready for Taylor’s “bridge to death”?! In this episode of Blank Plate, Laura and Sara dive into an in-depth analysis of Taylor’s incredibly cutting song, “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” exploring its themes and connections to Taylor's ex-flame Matty Healy. Join the girls as they delve into the emotional intricacies and serious implications of Tay Tay’s lyrics… particularly focusing on themes of idolization, cowardice, paranoia, and trust issues. What the hell is an “also ran"? What do the Jehovah’s Witnesses have to say about this song? Were you sent by someone who wanted me dead?!? Tune in and subscribe! Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Blank Plate Podcast (01:28) What's On Our Plates: Sara’s Honeymoon & Laura’s Football Era (17:36) Taylor Swift Updates (26:33) The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived: Our Personal Associations (32:33) The Folk"lore" of TSMWEL (34:40)Verse 1: Past Starry Eyed References, Jehovah's Witnesses, Addiction Implications, & Being Ghosted (46:35) Chorus 1: Sparkling Summer, The Eras Tour (49:06) Verse 2: "Also Ran," Cowardice (59:57) Chorus 2 (01:01:20) Bridge: Paranoia, Sleeper Cell Spies, "Our" Bed, Forbidden Romance, Religious Motifs, Justice & Betty References (01:17:49) Outro: A Theatrical Conclusion (01:21:36) Music Theory: The Bridge To Death, Orchestration Details & The Eras Tour Additions (01:28:24) Sara & Laura’sFavorite Lyrics & Ratings (01:35:01) This Song As A Recipe & Signing Off! Links Referenced The Feast Of Saint Pizza: Passports & Pizza Podcast Episode The New Yorker Article: Who Is Matty Healy? Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Christmas Tree Farm & Our 2024 Swiftie Gift Guide | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:34:32 | |
In Laura & Sara's hearts is a Christmas Tree Farm where the Swifties all come.... and get into the holiday spirit in their newest episode! Tis the damn season for shopping, so the gals loaded up this episode with a shopping guide for our fellow Swiftie pals, and go in a deep dive on Taylor's past discography that mentions her nostalgia and longing during the holiday season. Our girl Tay is super sentimental about Christmas, and so are Sara and Laura! Happy holidays everybody! Chapters (00:00) Introduction Links Referenced Eras Tour Stadium (customized city/date) ornament The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived abbreviation Bridge T-shirt This is our place, we make the rules hand towel I Cry A Lot But I Am So Productive to-do list Folklore Cabin Turntable Topper “lights, camera, bitch smile” car mirror decal Surprise Songs sweater with custom embroidery Shy Wolf Candles: Taylor Collection Eras Tour Customizable Embroidered Crewneck ‘Tis The Damn Season sweatshirt Meet me at midnight slippers Playable piano desk calendar | |||
| Only The Young | 27 Nov 2024 | 01:27:07 | |
Recorded just over a week after the presidential election, Sara and Laura are in the thick of feeling overwhelmed by disappointment… and figured this was the perfect time to discuss Taylor’s most political song, Only The Young. The ladies’ conversation also touches on mental health, predictions for the upcoming Grammy Awards (particularly regarding Taylor's nominations), and her recent holiday merch drop. If you’re ready to talk politics, aren’t aware of Taylor’s political stances, or are curious how Taylor became an advocate for voting… this one is for you! Chapters (00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates! (17:51) Taylor Updates: Holiday Merch, Grammy Nominations (47:56) Only The Young: Folklore Of The Song (54:57) Verse 1: Popular Vote, Hope For The Future (57:13) Chorus 1: A Red TV Similarity, Social Activism (01:00:15) Verse 2: School Shootings (01:06:33) Bridge: Millenials Rise Up, Anti-Boomer Bridge (01:09:28) Chorus - Outro: Children's Choir, Unfinished Ending (01:21:00) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:23:14) This Song As A Recipe (01:25:31) What's Next & Signing Off! Links Referenced Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Down Bad | 11 Nov 2024 | 01:32:53 | |
Taylor may be down bad cryin’ at the gym, but Sara and Laura are knee-deep in their obsession with this alien abduction-inspired depressed bop! On today’s episode, the ladies are thrilled to read a sweet listener email that warmed their hearts, followed by an in-depth analysis of Jack Antonoff’s insane production details, and Taylor’s spiderweb of TTPD references hidden in “Down Bad”’s lyrics. Chapters (00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates (08:32) Listener Email (14:25) Taylor News & Updates (30:24) Exploring 'Down Bad' - A New Track (34:39) The Metaphor of Alien Abduction (39:34) Verse 1: Star Trek References, Fortnight Call Backs (45:20) Chorus 1: Alien-Like Production Details, Similarities To But Daddy I Love Him, Teenage Petulance (52:47)Verse 2: Public Embarrassment, Hidden Matty References, Fandom Delusion, Stevie Nick's Prologue Poem (01:00:38) Chorus 2: Stewing In Depression, Twin Lyrics, The Ship Has Sailed ( 01:07:22) Bridge: Contrarian Hostility, Admitting The End Of The Relationship, The Spiderweb Of Songs, Calling Out The Fandom (01:15:09) Chorus 3: Added Ad-libs, Alien-esque Production, Vocal Details, (01:21:14) Down Bad On The Eras Tour (01:23:1) 8Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:27:36) This Song As A Recipe (01:31:45) Signing Off! Links Referenced Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Taylor Is A Witch!? | 25 Oct 2024 | 01:34:08 | |
SUMMARY In the spirit of spooky season, hosts Laura and Sara dive into Taylor Swift’s witchiest songs! She’s “never beating the sorcery allegations” after the kismet “invisible strings” and “prophecies” that have happened to work in her favor these last few years. I mean, have you SEEN her performance of Look What You Made Me Do in Miami?!? Laura and Sara learn a thing or two about the history of witches, analyzing the common themes of female empowerment, and the supernatural, and analyze the witchiest songs in Taylor’s discography! CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction and Spooky Season Vibes (01:53)What's On Our Plates (08:03) Taylor Updates: The Mystery of Nice Boy Ed, New Releases, Celestial Plaid Fashion Theories, and Expanding Travis's Food Preferences (25:15) A Quick History Of Witchcraft (33:44) Famous Witches in Culture (38:20) Taylor Swift: The Modern Witch (42:07) Eras Tour Witchy Moments & Invisible String Prophecies (50:15) Exploring Taylor's Witchiest Songs (01:20:43) Our Favorite Trick Or Treat Candies (01:27:39)Anticipation for Future Releases (01:32:19) Signing Off! Links Referenced Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me? | 11 Oct 2024 | 01:29:14 | |
Summary As one of Sara and Laura’s early favorites from TTPD, “Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me?” is jam-packed with many Swiftian easter eggs! In this episode, the ladies unpack alllllllll the “snake-gate” references and callbacks to other songs with similar witchy vibes, discuss the chaos and paranoia of fame, Taylor’s perception of herself in the media, and more! Plus, lots of insight into how this song’s performance on the Eras Tour elevates the song’s message even more. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:24) What's On Our Plates: Fall Festivals & Meeting Tim Walz! (08:10) Taylor Updates (12:41) Introducing "Who's Afraid Of Little Old Me?" Lore & Our Personal Associations (25:18) Verse 1: The Haters are Here (30:13) Pre-Chorus 1: Snakegate, Taylor's Two Career Deaths & Reputation Vibes (34:54) Chorus 1: She's A Wiiiitch! (41:27) Verse 2: Preserving Good Reputations, Another Cassandra Call Back (46:25) Pre-Chorus 2: One More "Joe," The Butt of Everyone's Joke (50:11) Chorus 2: The Media Circus, Taylor's Nice Girl's Persona (54:21) Bridge: ...BUT WHAT IF THEY DID?! (01:09:34) Chorus 3: The Allure of Celebrity, Lessons Learned (01:15:33) Notes On The Production & Music Theory (01:18:11) Inclusion On The Eras Tour (01:20:20) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:23:17) This Song As A Recipe (01:28:26) Signing Off! Links Referenced Sounwave in Jack Antonoff’s IG Post Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Reputation 101 | 27 Feb 2025 | 01:47:14 | |
Calling all new Swifties and Rep stans - today’s episode is reviewing all the lore that inspired Taylor’s most fierce album, Reputation. What made Taylor fall from grace in the court of public opinion? What the hell is Snakegate? What’s up with “the forgotten album” - Karma? Why did she fully disappear for a full year? Wait… who is Calvin Harris? Yup… this album has A LOT of lore to it. In anticipation of Reputation (Taylor’s Version), this is a great review sesh. Class is in session - here’s Reputation 101. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:05) What's On Our Plates (07:19) Taylor News & Updates (16:17) Reputation 101: It's Release, Production, Singles & Collaborators (22:18) Critical Reception: Mixed Reviews & Why Rep Is A Swiftie Favorite Now (26:18) Our Personal Associations With The Album (32:55) The Folk"lore" of Reputation: Post-1989 / Karma Era (44:30) Snakegate: The Kanye Incident (01:14:40) Taylor's "Getaway Car" Met Gala Moment, Leaning Into Feminine Rage (01:23:58) All The Alcohol References (01:30:32) Reputation Tour Highlights (01:39:49) Our Favorite Rep Tracks & Rating (01:44:28) This Album As A Recipe (01:45:57) Signing Off! Links Referenced Laufey “A Night At The Symphony”: Spotify, Apple Music Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| The Manuscript & Catch Up! | 11 Feb 2025 | 01:45:19 | |
Welcome to Season 3 of BPP! Sara and Laura have soooo much to catch up on, including their 2025 personal and mutual goals for this podcast. Of course, there were many, many Taylor-related news and events that happened over their break to unpack, including the end of the Eras Tour, lots of new Lover-related merch, Taylor’s birthday, the Grammy Awards, and more. And then, to top it all off, the ladies analyze Taylor’s last surprise song - “The Manuscript.” Aka the song that makes Sara weep. Let’s get into this one… it’s a juicy one! Chapters (00:00) Welcome To Season 3 (01:07) Let's Catch Up! (07:50) Our Swiftie Gift Exchange (09:43) Our 2025 Goals (25:14) Mutual Goals and Podcast Plans (27:05) Taylor Updates (49:18) The Manuscript: Our Personal Connections To The Song (53:56) The Folklore of The Song (58:25) Introduction Instrumentals: Descending Line & Music Theory Fun! (01:02:16) Verse 1: Clues That Connect To ATW10, Age Differences (01:11:15) Verse 2: The Lyric That Devastated Sara, Raw Emotions (01:20:34) Interlude: Sara's Beauty & The Beast Connection (01:24:22) Bridge: The Creation & Filming Of ATW10 Easter Eggs, Catharsis (01:30:53) Outro: The Story Is Ours Now (01:39:39) Our Favorite Lyrics (01:41:58) This Song As A Recipe (01:43:03) Signing Off! Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| The Black Dog | 27 Mar 2025 | 01:44:39 | |
Old habits die screaming… and Sara and Laura are BELTING out their mutual love for Taylor’s first track of TTPD’s Anthology. “The Black Dog” was an immediate hit for the ladies, so a deep dive into the song’s lore was well overdue! From a brief history of Swemo/ Taylor’s love for pop punk, unpacking The Starting Line’s implied hit, and allllllllllll the sleuthing to figure out what bar Taylor is referring to… we just don’t understand how anyone couldn’t LOVE this song! P.S. do you agree with Laura’s belief that this is a Matty song? CHIME IN! Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Blank Plate Podcast (01:20) What's On Our Plates! (11:01) Taylor News and Updates (18:47) "The Black Dog" Intro & Explaining Taylor's Pen Categories (25:09) Our Personal Associations With The Song (29:56) Folk"lore" of 'The Black Dog' (49:03) Verse 1 (55:31) Chorus 1 (01:03:17) Verse 2 (01:10:11) Chorus 2 (01:19:31) Bridge (01:27:51) Chorus 3 (01:32:42) Music Theory Analysis (01:37:39) Favorite Lyrics and Ratings (01:41:55) This Song As A Recipe (01:43:29) Sign-Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced What it’s like inside The Black Dog, the London pub made famous by Taylor Swift Electric Lady Studios pap outfits The Black Dog Dolby Atmos Stems Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| I Look In People’s Windows (& Introducing Our Patreon!) | 13 Mar 2025 | 01:35:54 | |
It’s another Taylor “Christmas” song that will wreck you… today Laura & Sara are doing a deep dive on “I Look In People’s Windows.” Even though it’s Taylor’s shortest song to date, ILIPW has MANY Easter Eggs hidden inside its devastating lyrics (including one that relates to “Champagne Problems” that has the girls hooked!). It’s also a big day because the ladies announce the launch of their Patreon - where YOU can support the podcast and get monthly bonus content! Hear a sneak preview at the end of this episode. Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:05) What's On Our Plates (14:31) Announcing Our Patreon! (20:28) Taylor Updates (32:11) Analyzing 'I Look in People's Windows' (34:26) Our Initial Reactions (37:41) Folk"lore" Of The Song: 5 Theories?!? (43:38) Verse 1: "le petite morte," Champagne Problems connection (50:15) Pre-Chorus 1: Thesis Statement, Simplicity (51:58) Chorus 1: Simplistic Production, Tie-Back To "DBATC," "Midnight Rain," "Lover" (01:00:12) Verse 2: The Birds, Overthinking, Lack Of Closure (01:08:22) Pre-Chorus 2: The Ultimate OUCH (01:10:44) Chorus 2: Haunting Production Details, Visualizing This As A Music Video, Taylor Using Christmas As A Metaphor For Normalcy (01:18:39) Other Notes: Taylor's Shortest Song, A Bridge-less Taylor Song? (01:20:28) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:25:10) This Song As A Recipe (01:28:26) Signing Off! (01:30:57) Patreon Sneak Peak! Support Us On Patreon! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Kylie Kelce Remarks On Taylor’s Funfetti Pancakes Explaining The Copyright Confusion Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| The Prophecy | 10 Apr 2025 | 01:21:56 | |
Summary Prepare to be devastated. Today, Laura and Sara are discussing one of Taylor’s most raw and vulnerable songs to date… The Prophecy. With witchy thunderstorms rumbling in the background, the ladies delve into the emotional depths of the song’s lyrics, exploring themes of loneliness, vulnerability, and the complexities of Taylor enduring hope and desperation, despite her losses. They discuss the symbolism of kneeling, the desire for connection, and the weight of expectations in relationships. We love Taylor for her vulnerability, and this song is proof that Taylor’s raw tenderness puts her in a league of her own. Chapters (00:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates (08:10) Taylor Updates! (18:09) Discussion on The Prophecy Song (23:51) The Folk"lore" Of This Song (30:42) Verse 1: "Full Throttle," The Burden of Success, Eve And Original Sin (40:06) Pre-Chorus 1: Desperation, Loneliness (43:24) Chorus 1: Prayer, Submissiveness, Begging and Predetermined Destiny (48:46) Verse 2: Tarot, Witchy Associations, The Fools Journey, Lost Trust (56:13) Chorus 2: Direct Requests, Desperation (57:48) Bridge: Emotional Depletion, Waning Strength (01:09:25) Chorus 3 & Post Chorus: History Repeating Itself ( 01:15:19) Our Favorite Lyrics, Rating & This Song As A Recipe (01:20:15) Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Selena & Benny’s “On Purpose” Interview Stars Around My Scars: The Annotated Poetry of Taylor Swift Classic Old-Fashioned Candy Apples Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Fresh Out The Slammer | 25 Apr 2025 | 01:38:51 | |
In this episode of Blank Plate, Laura and Sara analyze the veryyyyy subtle, yet in-depth TEA spilled in “Fresh Out The Slammer.” Without overt explanation, this song gives us Swifties a real look into where Taylor was coming from when navigating her metaphorical imprisonment in her past relationship, the emotional journey of breaking free, the hopefulness of new beginnings, and the significance of public versus private life in the context of Taylor's experiences. The gals had a blast with this one! Chapters (00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates (12:41) Taylor News & Updates (34:46) Folk"lore" of the Song: Hopeful Beginnings, Jail Metaphors, The "In Summation" Clue (44:16) Chorus 1: Newfound Freedom, Jail/Cage References from Reputation (47:55) Verse 1: Lyrical Ties To Joe, Deep Unhappiness, Unfinished Business or Paranoia (01:03:28) Chorus 2: Implied Interest (01:04:56) Verse 2: Aftermath of the Relationship Ending, Who Is The Baby?!, Regaining Sense Of Self, Long-Held Longings (01:17:36) Bridge & Outro: Porch Light, Cardigan & Peter Call Back, "So American" Reference (01:26:46) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:29:00) This Song As A Recipe (01:31:18) Signing Off & Patreon Preview! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Taylor Swift Is Reportedly Already Working On New Music Taylor Swift Issues Cease & Desist Letter To Kanye West Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| So High School | 22 May 2025 | 01:43:27 | |
Truth, dare, spin… records? Taylor’s most rom-com-y song to date has Sara and Laura kicking their feet and giggling! The truth is, Taylor has never released a song quite this honestly lovestruck, and the girls are OBSESSED. This episode has Sara and Laura digging into Taylor’s use of high school as a grander metaphor, as well as a deep dive into Taylor’s unconventional high school experience. Travis Kelce / Tayvis fans… you’re going to love this one! Chapters (00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates (15:04) Taylor Swift Updates: Easter Eggs - AMA's, Karma, Public Outing In Philly (25:14) Exploring 'So High School' - Song Overview (27:25) Our Personal Associations with 'So High School' (30:46) Folklore Of The Song: High School Crush, Travis Kelce, Taylor's Use Of High School As A Bigger Metaphor & Rom-Com Vibes (53:38) Intro: High School Crushes (55:29) Chorus 1: Older, Wiser, Bittersweet 16, Travis's Smile, High School Questions (01:01:12) Post Chorus 1: American Pie / Early 2000's Culture, All-American Relationship, Playful & Spicy Interactions (01:07:09) Verse 1: High School Games, Backseat Shenanigans (01:13:22) Bridge: Risky High School Games, Grand Theft Auto, Naughty Flirtation (01:22:35) Verse 2: Nods to Travis (01:26:10) Outro: Spicy "Yeahs" (01:28:32) Final Thoughts: We Have Never Gotten a Song Like This From Taylor Before (01:32:43) Our Favorite Lyrics and Ratings (01:34:07) This Song As A Recipe (01:36:45) We Have a Patreon! & Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Taylor Swift Sings About Wanting to Marry Travis Kelce in ‘So High School’ Travis Kelce Plays 'Kiss, Marry, Kill' With Taylor Swift Recipe: Cherry-Vanilla Soda Syrup Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Clara Bow | 08 May 2025 | 01:23:27 | |
You… look… like… someone who’s not mentally prepared for this episode! Join Laura and Sara as they share a heartbreaking analysis of TTPD’s (technical) last track - “Clara Bow”! In this episode, Laura and Sara discuss how this song is one that ONLY could be written by Miss Swift. Her deep reflections on the music industry, femininity, hunger for fame and the repercussions of success hit deep. The girls call this “Nothing New” 2.0 and for good reason! Chapters (00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates (07:21) Taylor News & Updates (17:11) Analyzing 'Clara Bow' and Its Significance (19:58) Folklore Of The Song: The Music Industry Machine, Illusion of Fame, Weight of Celebrity (31:33) Verse 1: The Original "It Girl," Earnest Hopes, "The Lucky One" (45:24) Chorus 1: "The Suits" Dialogue, The Cost of Fame (48:06) Verse 2: Stevie Nicks & Taylor's Friendship, Other Stevie Nicks Synchronicities, "Half Moonshine, Full Eclipse" (58:11) Chorus 2: Complexities of Success, The Crown Is Stained With...? (01:01:48) Bridge: No Quotation Marks, The Monster of Youth and Beauty, "Nothing New" Revisited (01:08:45) Verse 3/Outro: The Cycle of Fame Continues (01:16:01) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:19:32) This Song As A Recipe SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift Burnt Honey Cornbread with Brown Butter Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Emergency Pod: Taylor Now Owns All Her Music! | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:37:20 | |
On Friday, May 30th, 2025, Taylor announced to the world that she FINALLY owns all her old masters! In today’s “emergency pod,” Laura and Sara unpack just how special and important this news is, starting with a great deep dive into the history behind Taylor’s journey with Big Machine, departing ways with Scott Borchetta, Scooter’s purchase and the betrayal that is/was to her, and sooooo much more. And of course, our girls love to clown, so you can expect a nice little clown session about some easter eggs she’s hidden in her letter to her fans! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:56) Personal Reactions to the Announcement (08:47) The Impact of Taylor's Music Ownership (10:59) Taylor's Music Chart Numbers (15:20) The Journey to Taylor Regaining Her Masters (50:02) Taylor's Triumph: Owning Her Masters Again (54:44) Taylor's Announcement Letter (59:04) The Impact of the Eras Tour (01:09:08) The Future of Rep TV & Debut (01:27:03) The Potential for a Documentary & Some Clowning (01:34:08) This Announcement As A Recipe & Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Leaves Big Machine, Signs New Deal With Universal Music Group Big Machine’s Scott Borchetta Fires Back at Taylor Swift, Reveals Deal Memos Taylor Swift & Scooter Braun’s Feud: A Timeline Sally’s Baking Addiction Funfetti Cake Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Our Taylor “Roman Empires” | 06 Jun 2025 | 01:42:05 | |
(RECORDED BEFORE TAYLOR’S 5/30 ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT HER BUYING BACK HER MASTERS!) What’s an unsolved Taylor Swift mystery that keeps you up at night?! Sara and Laura certainly have a longggggg list… and they’ll unpack them all in this episode! From NiceBoy Ed, Karma: The Lost Album, Midnights Mayhem upside down phones, 1989 Double Album, “The Man” wall, and so much more, the ladies will sift through each unanswered theory and attempt to unpack all of the Easter Eggs Taylor has left behind! Chapters (00:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates (13:28) Taylor Updates (recorded before Taylor’s 5/30 announcement!) (21:48) Taylor Swift's Easter Eggs and Numerology (31:06) Karma: The Lost Album Theory (41:24) "The Man" Wall (47:38) 1989 Double Album (50:53) Karma Coffee Cup / Release Restructuring Thanks To TTPD (54:43) The Mystery of 'Slut' Featuring The 1975 (59:52) Midnights Mayhem: Upside Down Phone & Unraveling the Aesthetic Choices (01:04:41) Costume Mysteries from The Eras Tour (01:08:40) Cardiff Picture (01:09:39) The Reputation Eye Theory (01:12:59) The Enigma of Nice Boy Ed (01:18:05) The Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift Fallout (01:34:15) The Bitter-Sweet Reality of Taylor's Masters (01:39:54) Taylor's Roman Empires As Recipes & Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Zayn Malik interview: Taylor travels by suitcase Lover Bodysuit Behind The Scenes Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Taylor Announces “The Life Of A Showgirl” | 18 Aug 2025 | 01:56:07 | |
EMERGENCY POD, EMERGENCY POD! TS12 is “The Life Of A Showgirl,” and Sara and Laura are STOKED to relive the exciting rollout! Who would have ever guessed Taylor would announce TS12 on a New Heights podcast? The girls are GLOWING with excitement. Expect a full rundown of every step of the announcement, some key takeaways from her two-hour interview with Jason and Travis, and some exciting clues / Easter Eggs worth noting. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to the Emergency Pod (01:00) What's On Our Plates (03:33) The Chaos Of The Announcement: Our Reactions (13:30) The Rollout of the New Album: Monday - New Heights, Taylor Nation, Album Name Reveal (20:27) The Waiting Game Tuesday: GQ Interview, Speculation Begins, Spotify Playlist (37:26) Wednesday: Karma Door Countdown, CD Variants (41:13) The Impact of Leaks on Rollout (44:33) The New Heights Interview: A Deep Dive (01:28:18) The Life Of A Showgirl: What We Know Now (01:51:56) This Album As A Recipe (01:53:18) Signing Off! (01:55:18) Patreon Sneak Peak SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced And, baby, that’s show business for you Spotify playlist Sara’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| But Daddy I Love Him | 01 Aug 2025 | 01:40:14 | |
Are we… Daddy?! In this episode of Blank Plate, Sara and Laura share some personal updates and then do a reallllly fun deep dive into Taylor’s teenage petulance theme song, “But Daddy I Love Him.” The ladies deem this song as a “new Taylor classic,” and there’s so much more than meets the eye with this one… themes of toxic fandom, rebellion against Taylor’s “good girl” persona, and the impact of public perception on personal relationships. Oh my god, you should see your faces! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:01) What's On Our Plates (11:14) Taylor Updates (22:14) Unpacking But Daddy I Love Him (26:29) Our Personal Associations With The Song (29:09) Folk"lore" Of The Song (34:53) Verse 1: The "West", Cage Metaphors, Toxic Fandom, Religious Metaphors (44:55) Pre-Chorus 1: High Horses, Public Disapproval, Teenage Petulance (48:18) Chorus 1: Uncaged, Trolling, Fast Paced Relationship, "Crazy" Callbacks (53:27) Verse 2: Good Girl Persona, Rebellion Against Expectations, Struggles Of Growing Up, The Allure Of Chaos (01:00:22) Post-Chorus 2: Mom's MAD, Breaking The 4th Wall (01:05:57) Bridge: Defiance Against Judgment, Destiny & Chemistry, Gray Metaphor, Setting Boundaries (01:15:17) Verse 3: Parental Approval, Shifting To The End Of The Relationship (01:19:19) Chorus 3: New Relationship, Dancing In The Sun, "His Lady," Hindsight (01:25:28) Post-Chorus 3 & Outro: Taylor's Final Calling Out Of Toxic Fans (01:31:09) Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:32:41) This Song As A Recipe (01:36:25) Signing Off! (01:37:43) Patreon Preview SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced @word_nerd222 Shakespeare theory - Part 1 and Part 2 John’s LEGENDary Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey Butter Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| The Tortured Poets Department | 03 Jul 2025 | 01:27:08 | |
There would not be TTPD without its tongue-in-cheek title track! In today’s episode, Laura and Sara unpack the lyrics of “The Tortured Poets Department” and analyze how the song lays the groundwork for listeners to understand the gravity of Taylor’s “cyclone” relationship with her fellow tortured poet. Taylor’s self-awareness and sense of humor shines in this one! Who else is gonna TROLL you like Taylor?! P.S…. Stay tuned at the end of this episode, because the ladies are sharing a snippet of their newest Patreon episode unpacking the lyrics of “Maroon”! Chapters (00:00) Intro & What’s On Our Plates (09:07) Taylor Updates (16:53) TTPD Introduction (22:00) Our Initial Impressions (25:02) The Folklore Of TTPD (34:10) Verse 1: Matty's Old Interviews On Typewriters, Taylor's Sense Of Humor, Familiarity (41:36) Chorus 1: Dylan Thomas & Patti Smith, "Just Kids" References To Youth & Nostalgia (46:48) Verse 2: "Chocolate" & Charlie Puth, Tattooed Golden Retriever, Similar Dread, Cyclone As Chaos, Were Taylor & Matty Coding Each Other Into Their Songs (58:45) Chorus 2: Trolling, Tongue in Cheek Playfulness (01:02:03) The Diabolical Bridge: Unpacking The Role Of Mutual Friends, "Mutual Manic Phase," Wedding Rings & How This Song Lays The Groundwork For The Rest of TTPD (01:13:21) Chorus 3 & Outro, Production Notes & Noting The Lack Of Poetic Lyricism (01:19:21) This Song As A Recipe & Our Ratings (01:23:38) Signing Off & Patreon Snippet SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Taylor Swift’s Ex Matty Healy Praised Charlie Puth in Resurfaced Tweet From 2018 Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Ruin The Friendship & The End Of An Era Documentary Recap | 02 Jan 2026 | 01:55:27 | |
Taylor knows exactly how to devastate her fans with her lyrical storytelling, and “Ruin The Friendship” is the perfect example of that! After about an hour of Sara and Laura recapping their favorite moments and takeaways from The End Of An Era Documentary (Episodes 1-4), the ladies dig into the lore of the song. Taylor’s high school experiences and the early 2000’s high school moments bring Sara and Laura right back to their own teenage-dom. Were you equally as wrecked when you reached the last chorus of the song?! It’s hard to imagine that the ladies are halfway through The Life Of A Showgirl’s track list! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (02:38) What's On Our Plates (16:19) End Of An Era Documentary Recap (Episodes 1-4) (48:26) Other Taylor Updates (53:06) Song Analysis: Ruin the Friendship (58:54) Our Personal Associations With The Song (01:03:56) Folk"lore" of the Song (01:12:29) Verse 1: Specific Landmarks, Beginning Of The School Year, Flashback To Fearless/Debut Taylor (01:19:49) Chorus 1: Boundaries, Chemistry (01:22:34) Verse 2: Prom, Noticed Interest (01:29:56) Chorus 2: 50 Cent's 2000's Bangers, Regret In Inaction (01:34:07) Bridge: Playing Safe, Question...? Tie Ins (01:39:00) Verse 3: The Moment All Of Our Hearts Dropped (01:42:03) Chorus 3: Inconvenience Gets A New Meaning, Sound Advice, Lessons Learned (01:47:22) Music Theory Analysis (01:49:27) Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:51:00) This Song As A Recipe (01:53:57) Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced UrbanDazeApparel Taylor Swift Favorite Song Sweatshirt 50 Cent Interview With Extra TV Salted Dark Chocolate Brownies Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Eldest Daughter | 22 Dec 2025 | 01:55:51 | |
It’s track five time! “Eldest Daughter” may be one of Taylor’s sweetest songs on the album… and despite some negative criticisms, Sara and Laura absolutely LOVE this song and will defend it to death. The ladies discuss the notion of Eldest Daughter Syndrome and how Taylor’s self-protection becomes unnecessary when she feels safe with the right person. Tears are shed in this episode, but what else is new!? Chapters (00:00) Welcome! (01:42) What's On Our Plates (16:29) Taylor Updates (21:46) Eldest Daughter Introduction (25:38) Personal Associations and Emotional Connections (33:08) Folk"lore" Of The Song (49:12) Verse 1: An Unbothered Front, Apathy, Cancellation, The Illusion Of Hot Takes, Survival Strategies (56:18) Pre Chorus 1: Terminal Uniqueness, Play On Words About Death, Glorification Of "Cool" In Society (01:01:33) Chorus 1: Taylor's Specific Satiricial Vernacular, Self-Perception (01:09:01) Verse 2: Childlike Innocence, Cautious Discretion and Growth, Vulnerability, Marriage Trauma (01:24:04) Pre Chorus 2: A Lamb In Wolf's Clothing, The Burden Of Sacrifice As An Eldest Daughter. Self-Protection (01:29:20) Bridge: Montage Of Sweet, Innocent, Childlike Love, Hope and Future Possibilities Once Unimaginable (01:38:39) Pre Chorus 3: Travis Connection, Finding Home In A Stable Person (01:40:35) Chorus 3 & Outro (01:41:52) Music Theory Analysis: Right Hand On Piano As The Eldest Daughter, The Magic Of The Bridge, Interpolation of White Horse (01:47:11) Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:49:46) This Song As A Recipe (01:51:47) Signing Off! (01:53:13) Patreon Preview: 'tis the damn season SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Sara’s Episode On Finding Mr. Height: Spotify, Apple Music Eli Rallo’s Commentary on Eldest Daughter Lore Taylor’s Interview With Zane Lowe Brigid Kaelin’s Music Theory Analysis of Eldest Daughter Spiked Blackberry Lilac Lemonade Recipe Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Father Figure | 05 Dec 2025 | 01:33:13 | |
In this episode of Blank Plate, Sara and Laura unpack one of The Life Of A Showgirl’s most “mafioso” tracks! Corruption, greed, thoughtless ambition, loyalty, and lots of excellent storytelling have the ladies dissecting all the ties to Scott Borchetta and Taylor’s strained working relationship. P.S. do you agree with the ladies monthly album assignments?! Chapters (00:00) Welcome! (00:45) What's On Our Plates (07:58) Taylor Updates: Birthday Mashups, Assigning Taylor's Albums To Months, Documentary Easter Eggs, Merch Drops (31:27) Analyzing "Father Figure" (36:12) Personal Associations With "Father Figure" (37:59) Folk"lore" Of The Song (44:25) Verse 1: Mentor-Protege Dynamics, Power Imbalances, Rumpelstiltskin Metaphor (51:37) Chorus 1: Manipulation, Exploitation, Calculated Moves, Leave It WITH Me (58:01) Verse 2: Wealth Clues, Nothing New and Clara Bow Associations, Blind Loyalty (01:04:13) Chorus 2: Fame and Notoriety, Owning Her Name (01:05:24) Bridge: Shift In Narrative, Blind Ambition, Lack Of True Loyalty (01:08:33) Chorus 3: Narration Insanity - Conversation or Not? (01:20:06) Music Theory Analysis (01:27:23) Favorite Lyrics & Ratings (01:29:30) This Song As A Recipe (01:31:41) Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Swiftly Sung Stories Rumplestiltskin Theory Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Opalite | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:28:00 | |
Don’t you sweat it, baby! It’s alright… Sara and Laura are dancing through each verse of Opalite in today’s episode. As one of The Life Of A Showgirl’s most upbeat and happy-go-lucky songs, the ladies have made soooo many connections to Taylor’s past albums tucked away in its lyrics. Enjoy this joy-filled episode! Chapters (00:00) Welcome! (00:41) What's On Our Plates (16:22) Taylor Updates (25:33) Analyzing "Opalite" (28:36) Personal Connections to the Song (32:27) Folk"lore" Of the Song (37:04) Verse 1: Callbacks To Exes, Austin Shoutout!, Ghosts, Lana Del Rey (45:24) Pre Chorus 1: Mistakes Made, Wrong Relationships (50:46) Chorus 1: Lightning Metaphors, Andrea's Advice (58:24) Verse 2: Some Shade, She Left The Restaurant!, Life's Lessons In Moving On (01:06:54) Pre Chorus 2: Moving On, Pep Talk (01:09:02) Chorus 2: Made To Be (01:10:14) Bridge: Navigating The Storm Together, Finding Shelter In Each Other, Thunder Metaphor (01:18:28) Music Theory Analysis: 60's Influences, Bridge Build, The Ronettes (01:19:48) Favorite Lyrics and Rating (01:22:34) This Song As A Recipe (01:24:45) Signing Off! (01:26:10) Patreon Preview: Would've, Could've, Should've SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Coconut Meringue Macaroons Recipe Angel Food Cake With Strawberries & Whipped Cream Recipe Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Elizabeth Taylor | 07 Nov 2025 | 01:20:47 | |
Everybody sing it with us…. ELIZABETH TAYLOR! Today, Sara and Laura are analyzing the second track from The Life Of A Showgirl, which has quickly become one of their absolute favorites! After discussing their Eras Tour Documentary “Wi$hli$t,” the ladies analyze the song’s lyrics to explore Taylor’s connection to the famously beautiful and notoriously scandalous icon, Elizabeth Taylor. Musso & Frank’s menu has Sara and Laura dreaming of a Swiftie field trip to Hollywood, and after listening to this episode, you’ll be wanting one too! Chapters (00:00) Welcome & Introduction (00:55) What's On Our Plates (10:54) Taylor Updates (17:33) Our Eras Tour Documentary Wi$hli$t (30:41) Analyzing 'Elizabeth Taylor' Track (34:16) Folk"lore" of the Song (42:44) Intro: Asking A Muse, But Also Herself (45:13)Verse 1: Portofino Honeymoons, The Pressure Of Fame & Relationships, Past Relationships Withering Away (52:46) Chorus 1: Elizabeth's Violet Eyes, Anxiety and Paranoia, Partnership Desires (59:55) Verse 2: Gifts for Someone Like Taylor, Elizabeth's Jewelry Collection, Musso & Frank's (01:06:24) Bridge: Perfume, Ex Lovers Will Always Be Tied To Taylor (01:09:35) Chorus 3 & Outro: Max Martin Adlibs (01:11:18) Music Theory Production Notes (01:12:49) Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:14:04) This Song As A Recipe (01:19:40) Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Taylor Swift's Otter T-Shirt Inspires Fundraiser with Over $2.2 Million Donated to Sea Animals Taylor Swift Donates $100K to Toddler Fighting Brain Cancer: 'Sending the Biggest Hug' Taylor Swift Just Revealed the Inspo Behind Her Song “Elizabeth Taylor” and It’s So, So Sweet A Guide to the Old Hollywood Restaurant in Taylor Swift’s ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ Old Saint Nick’s Chocolate Espresso Martini Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| The Fate Of Ophelia & Music Video Deep Dive | 24 Oct 2025 | 01:37:45 | |
It’s the first TheLife Of A Showgirl analysis, and Sara and Laura are giddy! From Shakespeare quotes, art history nods, and 100 Easter Eggs hidden in the music video for “The Fate Of Ophelia”… There is so much to dive into. This song is a certified glitter gel pen “bopper-ooni,” and we hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters (00:00) Welcome & Introduction (00:32) What's On Our Plates (05:47) Taylor Updates: Eras Tour Documentary, Record-Breaking Success of Showgirl (18:21) The Fate of Ophelia Analysis (22:51) Our Personal Associations With The Song (24:57) Folklore Of The Song (29:20) Verse 1: Pyro, Instigation (34:34) Pre Chorus 1: Drowning and Melancholy References In Past Songs, A Shakespeare Nod, Taylor's IG Post Before KC (41:13) Chorus 1: The Right Timing, Grave References (45:10) Post-Chorus 1: Keep It 100, Sleepless Nights vs. Midnights (51:42) Verse 2: Callout Eldest Daughter, Another Shakespeare Quote, Psych Ward (54:10) Pre-Chorus 2: More Backing Vocals, Chain, Crown, Vine References (56:30) Chorus 2 & Bridge: 3rd Shakespeare Quote, Key Easter Eggs, Drowning and Deceived References (01:00:55) Chorus, Post Chorus 3 & Outro (01:02:03) Music Theory Analysis (01:06:38) Music Video Overview and Easter Eggs (01:09:04) Scene 1: Theater Lobby (01:11:41) Scene 2: Inside The Painting, Set Change (01:14:47) Scene 3: Backstage, Marilyn Monroe Look (01:17:02) Scene 4: Cabaret (01:18:09) Scene 5: Boat Scene (01:22:15) Scene 6: Busby Berkeley (01:23:23) Scene 7: Tied Up Backstage (01:26:07) Scene 8: Vegas Showgirls (01:27:23) Scene 9: After Party Pop Star (01:30:07) Scene 10: Bathtub (01:32:05) Our Ratings & Favorite Lyrics (01:34:00) This Song As A Recipe (01:36:05) Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Sun-Dried Tomato & Cheddar Gruyere Sourdough Bread Recipe Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Showgirl First Impressions | 13 Oct 2025 | 01:36:26 | |
It’s been a week since The Life Of A Showgirl’s release, and Sara and Laura are SO excited to share their initial impressions of Taylor’s happiest album! Spoiler alert: Despite the loud criticisms, the girls LOVE this album. In this episode, Sara and Laura cover some of Taylor’s press tour highlights, unpack common themes found in the album, read through the vinyl poems, and share the songs and lyrics that are blowing their minds! There is sooo much to say about this new era, so let the games begin! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:13) What's On Our Plates (05:08) The Release (07:22) Press Tour Highlights: Wedding Details, Taylor is NOT Quitting Music, Ed Sheeran, Half Time Show Rumors, Selena Gomez's Wedding, & More (27:18) Common Themes In This Album (29:48) Vinyl Poems: A Real Look Behind The Curtain As A Showgirl, Connecting With Fans, Public Perception, Travis in Dublin (49:26) Initial Reactions to the Album (01:09:15) What's Blowing Our Minds & Lyrics We Love (01:22:45) Our Top 3 Faves Right Now (01:27:23) Song Draft (01:30:29) Creative Recipes Inspired by the Album (01:33:22) Signing Off (01:34:27) Patreon Preview: Getaway Car SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Rolling Stone’s Review of Life Of A Showgirl Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Showgirl Theories + Taylor’s Engagement | 15 Sep 2025 | 01:54:13 | |
Taylor’s engaged and TS12 is on the horizon… it’s a GOOD time to be a Swiftie! In this episode, Sara and Laura FINALLY discuss their excitement for Taylor’s recent engagement to Travis, as well as all the inside scoop Ed Kelce has provided for us about the details of the proposal. And of course, the girls have done tons of research on The Life Of A Showgirl’s theories and speculation… listing all the facts Taylor has told us herself about the album, as well as going track by track and hypothesizing what the themes or sound might be like. This is a good one, enjoy! Chapters (0:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates (08:10) Taylor Swift Engagement News (37:37) The Life of a Showgirl: What We Know So Far & Some Of Our Theories (01:07:34) Song Theories Track by Track (01:07:48) The Fate Of Ophelia (01:14:55) Elizabeth Taylor (01:18:17) Opalite (01:22:17) Father Figure (01:24:02) Eldest Daughter (01:29:02) Ruin The Friendship (01:32:29) Actually Romantic (01:36:24) Wi$h Li$t (01:39:22) Wood (01:40:24) CANCELLED! (01:41:44) Honey (01:42:31) The Life Of A Showgirl (featuring Sabrina Carpenter) (01:49:26) Top Three Songs We're Excited To Hear (01:51:14) Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| CANCELLED! | 27 Feb 2026 | 01:50:35 | |
Buckle in, Swifties! Today, we’re going deep into the lore surrounding Taylor’s most Reputation-esque track on The Life Of A Showgirl… CANCELLED! That means Laura and Sara have prepped a whole segment unpacking the drama surrounding Blake Lively, and how Taylor keeps her female friendships close, even through public scrutiny and dogpiling. This one is a BIG one… enjoy! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:44) What's On Our Plates (12:45) Taylor Updates: A Rundown of Blake & Taylor's Text Messages and Legal Complications With "It Ends With Us" (45:05) Introducing "CANCELLED!" (49:27) Personal Associations With The Song (53:02) Folk"lore" of The Song (01:03:06) Verse 1: Descending Into Taylor's "Underworld," Cancel Culture Waiting To Take A Woman Down (01:06:49) Pre-Chorus 1: Sarcastic Commentary On Reasons Cancellations Happen & MacBeth References (01:10:23) Chorus 1: Tongue and Cheek Love For Friendship Embroiled In Scandal, Thorny Flowers Lore, Scar References In Past Music (01:18:21) Verse 2: Real Friends Stick Around, Mob Mentality (01:20:42) Pre-Chorus 2: Musical Theater-Esque Vibes, Tiny Violin Reference From Texts (01:29:50) Bridge: Horror Movie Instrumentation, Friendship Goes Beyond Public Perception (01:36:02) Chorus 3 & Outro: Infamy Loves Company, Max Martin Adlibs (01:40:51) Music Theory Analysis: Creepy Builds, Broadway and Rock Elements, Musical Mode (01:43:00) Favorite Lyrics & Rating (01:44:27) This Song As A Recipe (01:46:24) Signing Off! (01:48:49) Patreon Preview SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Pistachio and Ricotta Swirl Cake Recipe (Reddit recipe) I Read Taylor Swift’s Texts with Blake Lively — And You Can Too Taylor Swift Wants to 'Stay Away from the Drama' After Her Texts with Blake Lively Are Unsealed Jenny Slate's "Damning" Comments About Justin Baldoni Have Been Revealed Sagittarius Whisky Sour Recipe Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||
| Wood | 13 Feb 2026 | 01:06:58 | |
Taylor says that this song started from an “innocent place” - but BOY it certainly didn’t end there! In today’s episode, Sara and Laura are unpacking Taylor’s raunchiest song (ever?)… “Wood!” With lots of ties to Taylor's past concerns of ill-fated romance, this song puts a positive, DIY-spin on luck, and how the right person can change your destiny. Plus! The ladies delve into the “Opalite” music video and its many Easter Eggs. Enjoy this one! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (02:47) What's On Our Plates (08:01) Taylor Updates: Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Opalite Music Video (26:53) Unpacking "Wood" (29:28) Our Personal Associations With The Song (30:47) Folk"lore" Of The Song (34:03) Humor and Innocence in Taylor's Songwriting (36:11) Verse 1: Superstitious Metaphors, Callbacks to Previous Relationships (43:11) Pre-Chorus 1: Previous Paranoia Disappears With The Right Person, Other Forms of Superstitions Taylor Tried To Overcome (46:29) Chorus 1: Making Your Own Luck, Love & Security, Opalite Similarities (50:53) Verse 2: Marriage Is On The Table, Confidence (52:25) Pre-Chorus 2: Taylor's Previous Belief In Being Cursed, New Heights Shoutout (56:08) Chorus 2 & 3 (57:15) Music Theory Analysis (01:00:23) Favorite Lyrics & Ratings (01:02:24) This Song As A Recipe (01:04:52) Signing Off! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community! Links Referenced Taylor Swift Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame at Age 36 — Is That a Record? Taylor Swift makes history as Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee People Think Taylor Swift Referenced an Ariana Grande Fan Tweet in Her Raunchy "Wood" Lyrics Taylor Swift Says Her Travis Kelce Ode "Wood" Lyrics Started from an "Innocent Place" Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms: email blankplatepod@gmail.com leave a voicemail at (717) 382-831 Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas) You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: | |||