Tay To Z: A Taylor Swift Podcast

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Tay to Z Episode 155: Starlight Aug 08, 2023

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In this episode we chat about "Starlight" from "RED (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we enjoy this song and the sense of wonder it evokes. Gossip Gab goes into who this song is about, and the mythology behind it!
Hosts: Devin and Gab
Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen
Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson
Thank you to our Patrons!
Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Cally I, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass, Jessi Sanders, Blue Magnetic Night, Valentina Paredes, Jessica Parham, Dana Meyerson, Ashley Moore, Kendra Roberson, Michael Gage, Suzanne Swierc, Brianne Jones, Jimmy Atwell, Katie Oxman, Franzi Notz, Trystn Daley, Philip Kim, Sierra Fox, Natalie Waller, Grace Stinson, Jacqueline Sandoval, Katie Brown, Brooke Redmond, Michelle Hau, Holly Hosie, Andrew Bauman, Nadine Biersack, Bong Bong, Melissa Paar, Alice Wheeler, Katherine Wheeler, Kailey Kolb, Diana

Tay to Z Episode 154: Castles Crumbling Aug 01, 2023

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In this episode we chat about "Castles Crumbling ft. Hayley Williams" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault.)" We talk about the incredible lyrics and production of this song. Gossip Gab delves deep into why Taylor would write this and how it seems a bit ahead of its time.
Hosts: Devin and Gab
Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen
Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson
Thank you to our Patrons!
Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Cally I, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass, Jessi Sanders, Blue Magnetic Night, Valentina Paredes, Jessica Parham, Dana Meyerson, Ashley Moore, Kendra Roberson, Michael Gage, Suzanne Swierc, Brianne Jones, Jimmy Atwell, Katie Oxman, Franzi Notz, Trystn Daley, Philip Kim, Sierra Fox, Natalie Waller, Grace Stinson, Jacqueline Sandoval, Katie Brown, Brooke Redmond, Michelle Hau, Holly Hosie, Andrew Bauman, Nadine Biersack, Bong Bong, Melissa Paar, Alice Wheeler, Katherine Wheeler, Kailey Kolb, Diana.

Tay to Z Episode 153: Speak Now Jul 18, 2023

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In this episode we chat about "Speak Now" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we love the feel of this song and how incredible the lyrics are. Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor wanted to write this song and who it might be about.
We welcome Kailey Kolb to this week's "Swiftie Spotlight" segment! It was so fun to get to chat with her about her Taylor Swift experiences and how they have affected her!
Hosts: Devin and Gab
Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen
Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson
Thank you to our Patrons!
Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Cally I, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass, Jessi Sanders, Blue Magnetic Night, Valentina Paredes, Jessica Parham, Dana Meyerson, Ashley Moore, Kendra Roberson, Michael Gage, Suzanne Swierc, Brianne Jones, Jimmy Atwell, Katie Oxman, Franzi Notz, Trystn Daley, Philip Kim, Sierra Fox, Natalie Waller, Grace Stinson, Jacqueline Sandoval, Katie Brown, Brooke Redmond, Michelle Hau, Holly Hosie, Andrew Bauman, Nadine Biersack, Bong Bong, Melissa Paar, Alice Wheeler, Katherine Wheeler, Kailey Kolb, Diana.

Tay To Z Episode 152: Sparks Fly Jul 11, 2023

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In this episode we chat about "Sparks Fly" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." We are so excited that Taylor's Version is here! We talk about how iconic this song is and amazing the re-record is. Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor wrote the song and who it might be about!
Hosts: Devin and Gab
Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen
Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson
Thank you to our Patrons!
Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Cally I, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass, Jessi Sanders, Blue Magnetic Night, Valentina Paredes, Jessica Parham, Dana Meyerson, Ashley Moore, Kendra Roberson, Michael Gage, Suzanne Swierc, Brianne Jones, Jimmy Atwell, Katie Oxman, Franzi Notz, Trystn Daley, Philip Kim, Sierra Fox, Natalie Waller, Grace Stinson, Jacqueline Sandoval, Katie Brown, Brooke Redmond, Michelle Hau, Holly Hosie, Andrew Bauman, Nadine Biersack, Bong Bong, Melissa Paar, Alice Wheeler, Katherine Wheeler, Kailey Kolb.

Tay To Z Episode 151: Soon You'll Get Better Jul 05, 2023

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In this episode we chat about "Soon You'll Get Better" ft. The Chicks from "Lover." We talk about how heartbreakingly beautiful this song is and how we both relate to it. Gossip Gab goes in depth on why Taylor decided to write this song.
In this week's "Swiftie Spotlight" we welcome Brooke Redmond to the podcast to chat about this song, what it means to her, and what her favorite Taylor songs are.
Content Warning: In this episode we discuss the topics of cancer and stroke.
Hosts: Devin and Gab
Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen
Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson
Thank you to our Patrons!
Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Cally I, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass, Jessi Sanders, Blue Magnetic Night, Valentina Paredes, Jessica Parham, Dana Meyerson, Ashley Moore, Kendra Roberson, Michael Gage, Suzanne Swierc, Brianne Jones, Jimmy Atwell, Katie Oxman, Franzi Notz, Trystn Daley, Philip Kim, Sierra Fox, Natalie Waller, Grace Stinson, Jacqueline Sandoval, Katie Brown, Brooke Redmond, Michelle Hau, Holly Hosie, Andrew Bauman, Nadine Biersack, Bong Bong, Melissa Paar, Alice Wheeler, Katherine Wheeler, Kailey Kolb.

Tay to Z Episode 150: So It Goes... Jun 27, 2023

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In this episode we chat about "So It Goes..." from Taylor's album "reputation." We go into what we like and don't like about the song. Gossip Gab presents some allusions to other songs about Joe.
Hosts: Devin and Gab
Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen
Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson
Thank you to our Patrons!
Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Cally I, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass, Jessi Sanders, Blue Magnetic Night, Valentina Paredes, Jessica Parham, Dana Meyerson, Ashley Moore, Kendra Roberson, Michael Gage, Suzanne Swierc, Brianne Jones, Jimmy Atwell, Katie Oxman, Franzi Notz, Trystn Daley, Philip Kim, Sierra Fox, Natalie Waller, Grace Stinson, Jacqueline Sandoval, Katie Brown, Brooke Redmond, Michelle Hau, Holly Hosie, Andrew Bauman, Nadine Biersack, Bong Bong, Melissa Paar, Alice Wheeler, Katherine Wheeler, Kailey Kolb

Bonus Episode: Eras Tour Recap Jun 22, 2023

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In this episode we chat about our experience at the Eras Tour at Metlife Stadium. We go into all of the things we loved, the highs and emotions we felt, and the absolute joy when we got "Holy Ground" as a surprise song. What an absolutely incredible show. We are so so so lucky!
Hosts: Devin and Gab
Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen
Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson
Thank you to our Patrons!
Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Cally I, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass, Jessi Sanders, Blue Magnetic Night, Valentina Paredes, Jessica Parham, Dana Meyerson, Ashley Moore, Kendra Roberson, Michael Gage, Suzanne Swierc, Brianne Jones, Jimmy Atwell, Katie Oxman, Franzi Notz, Trystn Daley, Philip Kim, Sierra Fox, Natalie Waller, Grace Stinson, Jacqueline Sandoval, Katie Brown, Brooke Redmond, Michelle Hau, Holly Hosie, Andrew Bauman, Nadine Biersack, Bong Bong, Melissa Paar, Alice Wheeler, Katherine Wheeler, Kailey Kolb

Tay to Z Episode 149: Snow On The Beach Jun 20, 2023

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In this episode we chat about "Snow On the Beach ft. Lana Del Rey" from Taylor's album "Midnights." We also talk about the differences with the "More Lana Del Rey" version from the "Til' Dawn" version of "Midnights." We talk about how much we like this song and the amazing production. Gossip Gab goes into how Taylor came about writing this song, and how the collab with Lana Del Rey happened!
Hosts: Devin and Gab
Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen
Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson
Thank you to our Patrons!
Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Cally I, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass, Jessi Sanders, Blue Magnetic Night, Valentina Paredes, Jessica Parham, Dana Meyerson, Ashley Moore, Kendra Roberson, Michael Gage, Suzanne Swierc, Brianne Jones, Jimmy Atwell, Katie Oxman, Franzi Notz, Trystn Daley, Philip Kim, Sierra Fox, Natalie Waller, Grace Stinson, Jacqueline Sandoval, Katie Brown, Brooke Redmond, Michelle Hau, Holly Hosie, Andrew Bauman, Nadine Biersack, Bong Bong, Melissa Paar, Alice Wheeler, Katherine Wheeler, Kailey Kolb.

Tay to Z Episode 148: Should've Said No Jun 13, 2023

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In this episode we chat about "Should've Said No" from Taylor's first album "Taylor Swift." We talk about how much we like this song and the great production of it. Gossip Gab goes into who this song is about, and we try to think of things we should have said no to!
Hosts: Devin and Gab
Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh Nilsen
Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson
Thank you to our Patrons!
Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Cally I, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass, Jessi Sanders, Blue Magnetic Night, Valentina Paredes, Jessica Parham, Dana Meyerson, Ashley Moore, Kendra Roberson, Michael Gage, Suzanne Swierc, Brianne Jones, Jimmy Atwell, Katie Oxman, Franzi Notz, Trystn Daley, Philip Kim, Sierra Fox, Natalie Waller, Grace Stinson, Jacqueline Sandoval, Katie Brown, Brooke Redmond, Michelle Hau, Holly Hosie, Andrew Bauman, Nadine Biersack, Bong Bong, Melissa Paar, Alice Wheeler, Katherine Wheeler, Kailey Kolb.

Tay to Z Episode 147: Hits Different Jun 06, 2023

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In this episode we chat about "Hits Different" from "Midnights (Till Dawn Edition)." We talk about how much we love this certified bop. We gush over the lyrics, and Gossip Gab goes into who this song might be about.
*This episode was recorded before she played “Hits Different” live in Chicago. It was SOOOOOO GOOD!
Hosts: Devin and Gab
Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen
Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson
Thank you to our Patrons!
Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Cally I, Emily Hugo, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Kaitlyn Carlton, Alan Bass, Jessi Sanders, Blue Magnetic Night, Mona N.J, Valentina Paredes, Jessica Parham, Dana Meyerson, Ashley Moore, Maura Sabini, Kylie Seaton, Katie Macqueen, Michael Gage, Maria Nelson, Suzanne Swierc, Brianne Jones, Jimmy Atwell, Izzie Lund, Kaydi Deutsch, Katie Oxman, Franzi Notz, Trystn Daley, Philip Kim, Sierra Fox, Debra Schane, Natalie Waller, Kory B, Grace Stinson, Katy Harris, Eric L, Jacqueline Sandoval, Katie Brown, Lindsey Garner, Julianne Saltalamacchia, Brooke Redmond, Michelle Hau, Holly Hosie, Andrew Bauman, Nadine Biersack, Bong Bong, Melissa Paar, Alice Wheeler.

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