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The Shakespop Podcast

Koel Chatterjee

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Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 21

This is a podcast about Shakespeare and popular culture where I delve into some serious topics such as identity and postcolonialism, as well as talk about Shakespereana and more 'frivolous' aspects of my life as a Shakespeare Geek. If you're looking for a community of like-minded Shakespeare Geeks join us at shakespop.co.uk on Insta and FB, on @UKShakespop on X, or on @drkoelchatterjee on Tiktok.

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Episode 20: Stories That Refuse to Die: Shakespeare, Taylor Swift and Cultural Memory

Season 1 · Episode 20

Sunday, July 12, 2026 • Duration 31:34

What do Taylor Swift and William Shakespeare have in common?

In this interview episode of The Shakespop Podcast, I sit down with Shakespeare scholar and author Dr Elly McCausland to explore the surprising connections between one of the world's most influential playwrights and one of today's most discussed songwriters.

Together we discuss adaptation, close reading, literary fandom, and the enduring afterlives of characters like Juliet, Ophelia and Lady Macbeth. Rather than asking whether Taylor Swift simply "references" Shakespeare, we explore how both artists continue to shape the way we tell stories, create meaning and build communities around literature.

Whether you're a Shakespeare enthusiast, a Swiftie, or simply curious about why these cultural worlds keep colliding, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on literature, popular culture and the power of interpretation.

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Dr Elly McCausland is a scholar of Shakespeare, adaptation and popular culture, and the author of Swifterature: A Love Story: English Literature and Taylor Swift, Meet Me in the Afterglow, Stars Around My Scars, and Bake It Off. She is also the creator of Literature (Taylor's Version), which explores the rich conversations between literature and Taylor Swift's songwriting.

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow The Shakespop Podcast, leave a rating, and share it with a fellow Shakespeare lover—or a Swiftie.

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