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!
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Welcome to the first installment of our new series titled “Swiftie Sessions,” where we chat with other Swifties to hear about what brought them to the fandom and what Swift-related things resonate with them most. First up is Sara’s friend Stef, who is a newer Swiftie. They chat about Stef’s Swiftie origin story, her favorite songs and albums, the importance of YOYOK, honest thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl, misconceptions about Taylor, some of Stef’s favorite lyrics from “peace,” hopes for TS13 and some other fun stuff. We hope you enjoy these conversations as we fill in some time while Laura’s on maternity leave from the podcast.
Chapters
(0:00) Intro and welcome
(6:11) Stef’s Swiftie origin story
(23:36) Stef’s favorite album and songs, etc.
(27:55) The song uniquely personal to Stef
(31:04) Honest thoughts about Showgirl
(36:12) Misconceptions about Taylor
(45:03) An underrated Taylor song to defend
(48:47) Adding to the Eras Tour setlist
(49:38) Stef’s “10-minute version” request
(50:38) Zooming in on “peace”
(59:56) Hopes for TS13
(1:05:14) An artist recommendation
(1:09:39) Signing off
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Update since recording: Laura had her son on March 20, 2026. She and the baby are both doing well! More details to come when Laura returns to the podcast after her maternity leave.
Can you believe that Sara and Laura have reached the final track of the album?! It seems like just yesterday Taylor released The Life Of A Showgirl, and today the ladies are analyzing its final title track. Sabrina and Taylor take us on a fictional ride through the glamorous and brutal world of show business, and we are here for the musical theater vibes. Be sure to tune in to hear about their plans for the pod while Laura is on maternity leave!
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(00:22) Maternity Leave and Podcast Plans
(01:41) What's On Our Plates
(15:00) Taylor Updates
(21:58) Introducing "The Life Of A Showgirl"
(25:34) Personal Associations with the Song
(29:42) The Folk"lore" Of The Song
(40:15) Verse 1: Introducing Our Main Character, Classic Female Star, Nods To Fame's Cycle Of Tearing Women Down
(01:05:10) Bridge: Musical Theater Ties/ Greatest Showman Vibes, More Poetry Ties, The Bruises and Lessons Learned From Stardom
(01:13:09) Chorus 3: Cheeky Attitudes, Glitz and Glamour, Additions From The Eras Tour
(01:20:13) Music Theory Analysis: Musical Theater Associations
(01:21:38) Favorite Lyrics & Ratings
(01:23:18) This Song As A Recipe
Honey
Season 3 · Episode 29
Friday, March 13, 2026 • Duration 01:07:07
Sara and Laura are obsessed with today’s sweetie pie song, “Honey,” from The Life Of A Showgirl. After sharing some maternity leave updates for the podcast (and Sara’s new obsession with Wuthering Heights!), the gals get into a short, sweet, and straightforward analysis of the song. Could this be the most Lover-coded song in Taylor’s recent discography? This uncomplicated, confident track has the girls giggling and kicking their feet… especially knowing that Taylor’s renewed sense of understanding love is so clear!
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(04:02) What's On Our Plates
(15:24) Taylor Updates
(18:57) Analysis of 'Honey' from Life of a Showgirl
(22:18) Our Personal Associations With The Song
(23:42) Folk"lore" of the Song
(29:15) Intro: Right To The Point, Interesting Structure Of the Song
(31:09) Chorus 1: Using Kind Words For Unkind Reasons, Snarls, Bathroom Trauma
(36:19) Post-Chorus 1: "Blues" Given New Meaning
(39:50) Verse 1: Seasonal Dreaminess, Early Stages of A Relationship, A Question...? Reference
(46:13) Verse 2: Naughty References, Wanting To See Him Everywhere, Public Relationship
(49:34) Bridge: A Callback To Past Exes, "Lovely" As Passive Aggressive
(53:45) Chorus 3: Fun Backing Vocals
(54:47) Music Theory Analysis: Odd Structure Of The Song Symbolizes Confidence, Fun Instrumentation
(57:58) Favorite Lyrics & Ratings
(01:03:11) This Song As A Recipe
(01:05:37) Signing Off!
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CANCELLED!
Season 3 · Episode 28
Friday, February 27, 2026 • Duration 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
(01:29:50) 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
Wood
Season 3 · Episode 27
Friday, February 13, 2026 • Duration 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!
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Wi$h Li$t
Season 3 · Episode 26
Friday, January 30, 2026 • Duration 01:39:55
It’s time to analyze one of Taylor’s sweetest and most direct songs from The Life Of A Showgirl… “Wi$h Li$t!” Before getting into the song's folklore, Sara and Laura share personal updates, as well as some Taylor news (note: this episode was recorded before texts between Blake Lively & Taylor were unsealed), plus the gals unpack the vile and coordinated “trad wife allegations” that stem from this song. Taylor’s lyrics about desire for love, normalcy, and motherhood have the ladies kicking their feet! Never has Taylor been so upfront about how she feels, what she desires, where she sees her life going next… and that refreshing stance is what makes Sara and Laura really love this song. Enjoy!
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction and Personal Updates
(00:29) What's on Our Plates
(34:30) New Year's Resolutions and Personal Goals
(37:58) Taylor Updates: RECORDED BEFORE NEWS OF IT ENDS WITH US TEXTS
(41:35) Introducing Wi$h Li$t
(47:50) Our Personal Associations With The Song
(51:16) Folk"lore" Of The Song
(01:03:12) Verse 1: Other People's Desires, Accolades, Fame, Agelessness
(01:06:54) Chorus 1: Well Wishes, Taylor's Own Desires, Suburban Normalcy
(01:15:44) Verse 2: Brands of People & Their Wishes, Internet Embarassment
(01:19:33) Bridge: Desperate Wishes, Allusions To Taylor's Past Two Exes, Our One Sided TikTok Beef
(01:29:50) Chorus 3 & Outro: Reputation Style Ad Libs
(01:30:52) Music Theory Analysis: R&B Influences, Pop Hooks, Verse 2's Chord Progression
(01:33:44) Favorite Lyrics and Ratings
(01:35:45) This Song As A Recipe
(01:38:24) Signing Off!
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Ruin The Friendship & The End Of An Era Documentary Recap
Season 3 · Episode 24
Friday, January 2, 2026 • Duration 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
Music Theory Analysis
Eldest Daughter
Season 3 · Episode 23
Monday, December 22, 2025 • Duration 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
Father Figure
Season 3 · Episode 22
Friday, December 5, 2025 • Duration 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!
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Opalite
Season 3 · Episode 21
Friday, November 21, 2025 • Duration 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
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