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Episode 126 - Can’t you see Taylor Talk are the ones who understand you? We are big Swifties like you, and this week, we’re analyzing the Taylor Swift classic “You Belong With Me.” Listen up in Episode 126 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast as your hosts discuss the lyrics, tour performances, and more of “You Belong With Me.” Enjoy! Highlights from Episode 126 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: “You Belong With Me” Song Analysis: - Fun fact: One of Taylor’s bandmates inspired the first line of the song - Is this song autobiographical or fiction? Debate! It could be about Drew from “Teardrops on my Guitar” - Diane’s “You Belong With Me” Youtube parody is the reason Adam is friends with her. - Fearless, Speak Now or RED — what’s your favorite performance of “You Belong With Me” ever? Other Topics: - The Fowler Project Space is holding a special Taylor Swift art exhibit in New York - Voting for ACM EnterTAYner of the Year begins March 24th. Get voting! - If Swifties Ruled the World,

Episode 125 - Taylor's best-written song? --  Here at Taylor Talk, everyone is a mess of a dreamer. In Episode 125, your hosts Adam, Sami, and Steve discuss "Cold As You" off Taylor Swift's self-titled album. "Cold As You" may be one of Taylor's lesser known songs, but that doesn't make it any less powerful. Taylor herself even calls it one of her best written songs! We hope you enjoy the show. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 125 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: "Cold As You" Song Analysis: - The hosts (and Taylor Swift) love the BURN fact in "Cold As You" - Taylor considers this song one of her best written songs... what do you think? - We draw a correlation about the "walls" in "Everything Has Changed" and "Cold As You" - Adam learns where "mess of a dreamer" comes from! Aww baby steps.... - How would you film a music video for this song? Other Topics: - Raise your hand if you watched Taylor's freakin HILARIOUS "For Your ACM Consideration" video! - I don't know about you,

Episode 124 - Are you ready for this Behemoth interview?! In Episode 124 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, Ashley, the creator of @TSwiftOnTour, joins us to discuss what it's like to run one of the largest Taylor Swift updating accounts on Twitter. If you're thinking about starting your own fan updating account, this is one you don't want to miss. Enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 124 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: Interview with the Creator of @TSwiftOnTour: - Thinking about starting your own updating account? Ashley from @TSwiftOnTour offers some advice. - We laugh over the wittiness of @Mamma_Swift. - Ashley talks about what it's like to get RTed by Taylor Swift herself! Other Topics: - Taylor Swift donated $100,000 from the sales of "Ronan" to the V Foundation for pediatric cancer research. - Friendly reminder to vote for Tay in the Kid's Choice Awards and the iHeartRadioMusic Awards! - You know you're a Swifty when you wish for Taylor Swift related stuff for you

Episode 123 - Taylor, please say yes to Latin America! In Episode 123 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, Agustin from TheSwiftAgency.com joins us to discuss the reasons why Latin America is long overdue for a visit from Taylor Swift. We also highlight Taylor's recent nominations from the Kid's Choice Awards and the first ever iHeartRadio Music Awards! As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 123 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: The RED Tour in Latin America: - Latin America is a HUGE section of the world Taylor's tour hasn't reached yet.  - Taylor's Latin American fans are just as passionate as any other Swifties... just check out the incredible taylorswift.com.br! - So why hasn't Taylor done a major tour in Latin America? What's holding her back? - We theorize how Taylor could be marketed in South America. Who would promote her? - Read Agustin's editorial on TheSwiftAgency.com "Why Latin America May Be Long Overdue"

Episode 122 - This ain't a fairytale, but it is Taylor Talk! In Episode 122 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts discuss "White Horse," a song about watching a seemingly perfect relationship crumble. We also cover Taylor news, including a new RED Tour date in Japan, and read off some fun listener submissions. Be sure to contact us with your thoughts/opinions about this week's episode. Enjoy! Highlights from Episode 121 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: "White Horse" Song Analysis: - "White Horse" functions as the anti-"Love Story" on the Fearless album. - Secret message: "All I wanted was the truth" -- what was the lie? - We compare the music video to the message of the song; was "Girl at Home" inspired by the situation in the video? - Trey Fanjoy (music video director) correctly predicts that Taylor will be a successful actress one day. - Maya and Sami can't stand the spoken parts in the video. - Fun Fact: there are actually horses in the "White Horse" music video! O

Episode 121 - Taylor Swift, you are the best thing that's ever been mine! In Episode 121 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts discuss "Mine" in honor of this past Valentines Day. "Mine" is perhaps one of Taylor's only true love songs, but is it actually true or just a day dream? Contact us to let us know what you think of the song. In other news, the RED Tour is coming to Asia. Check out taylorswift.com/REDtourAsia for tour dates and where to buy tickets. Enjoy the show!   Highlights from Episode 121 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: "Mine" Song Analysis: - Taylor said this song is about "finding someone who would make you believe in love" - We love the depth the music video adds to the line "you made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter." - How crazy was it to see Taylor Swift pregnant in the video? - Fun fact: Taylor Swift picked her music video sons after meeting them in an ice cream parlor in Nashville. - Diane fangirls remembering when Taylor performing "Mi

Episode 120 -- Taylor Swift is glamorous this month! The 75th anniversary issue of Glamour featured Taylor Swift on their cover with an in-depth interview inside. Listen up as your hosts discuss Taylor's fifth album hints, her risky songwriting (by the way, it doesn't involve taking her clothes off!), and "freeze out" dating advice in Episode 120 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast. Enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 120 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: Glamour Magazine Interview: - Taylor talks about the new sound of the fifth album. Apparently she's going to be doing a lot of songs with Max Martin & Shellback! - We know that if Taylor finds her true love, her honest songwriting would be something he'd love and support. - "Risky is writing confessional songs...That’s putting myself out there, maybe even more than taking my shirt off." Thank you for being a role model, Taylor! - Adam gives some life advice along with Taylor Swift: "Is this going to matter in 10 years?"

Episode 119 - Wanna see you pick up your phone and play this "Girl At Home" song analysis episode of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast! In Episode 119, your hosts -- Adam, Maya, Diane, Sami, and Steve -- break down the perhaps forgotten Taylor Swift song, "Girl At Home." None of the hosts listen to this song too frequently, but we do recognize how this song communicates Taylor's upstanding morals and her unwavering ability to forgive. Let us know what you think of the song. Happy listening! Also, we just launched the RED Tour Lithograph contest! Check out TaylorTalk.org/Contest for more information on how to enter. For bonus entries, type in the code word hidden in Episode 119 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast.  Highlights from Episode 119 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast: Main Discussion - "Girl At Home" Song Analysis: - We discuss the disconnect between the up-beat lyrics and the serious subject matter. - Who is this song about? Harry Styles? Zac Efron? Or someone we don't know? - "Shou

Episode 118 - I'm a crumbled up piece of paper lying here because Taylor performed "All Too Well" at the Grammys! On Episode 118 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, the hosts give you full coverage of the 56th Grammy Awards. We discuss the red carpet, the nature of the Grammy awards and how they pick the winners, and Taylor's breath-taking performance of "All Too Well." We also go back in the Taylor Swift time machine and discuss Taylor's past Grammy performances from 2009-2013. And even though Taylor didn't win a Grammy this year, she is still our seven-time Grammy winning girl, our favorite. Enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 118 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast: - The RED Tour is coming to London! Taylor will perform at London's O2 on Feb. 1st & 2nd.  - We bring you full coverage of the 56th Grammy Awards! - What did you think of Taylor Swift's red carpet dress? The hosts give mixed reviews.  - Maya loved Colbie Caillat's red dress. - Grammy winners are determined "without regard

Episode 117 - Disclaimer: This episode contains a repeated use of the “K-Word." In Episode 117 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts discuss “Innocent,” a song written in response to the 2009 MTV VMAs made infamous when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech for Female Video of the Year. However, we analyze this song in a new way to unearth themes of forgiveness, acceptance, and growing up. Listen up for lots of laughs and insight from our hosts in this SUPER episode. Enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 117 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast: Main Discussion  - “Innocent”... what is this song really about? - This song may have been inspired by Kanye, but it is certainly not just about him. - The hosts discuss how this song portrays the shocking realizations of life not always being the way you want it to be. - “I spoke to her mother right about and she said the same thing my mother would’ve said.” What did Mama Swift say?? - Read Kanye’s apology to Taylor

Episode 116 - Everyone has that one Taylor Swift song that grabbed them and made them a Swifty. In Episode 116 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss which songs on each album made Taylor Swift the superstar she is today. And since Taylor's a superstar, it's surprising that she does not yet have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But did you know that fans can nominate celebrities to receive a star? Swifties should nominated Taylor! Let us know if you'd be willing to help nominate Taylor Swift to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 116 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast: - We are combining our mid-week episode and our Monday shows into one awesome show per week!  - Which song off RED helped Taylor acquire more Swifties? Let us know your thoughts! - We discuss whether or not moving into the pop genre helped Taylor grow in popularity. - Fun Fact: "The Story of Us" was the song that made Adam a Swifty. - "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me"

Episode 115 - Taylor Swift will always be our golden girl. The Golden Globes aired Sunday, January 12th, and unfortunately, Taylor did not take home an award. This was the second time Taylor was nominated in the Best Original Song category; this year she was nominated for "Sweeter Than Fiction" for the movie One Chance. Although Taylor didn't win, your hosts of Episode 115 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast discuss the entire award ceremony as well as predict whether or not Taylor will be nominated for an Oscar. Let us know your thoughts on the Golden Globes in the comments below. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 115 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast: - Taylor tells Variety magazine that "the creative process is something she can never live without." - The rumors were true... Taylor is performing at the Grammys! - The Golden Globes (Swifty-style) with a cute tweet from Taylor.  - Taylor Talk names Taylor best dressed! She wore a gorgeous Red Carolina Herrera dress.  - People magazine caug

Episode 114 - Katy Perry's new song might not be about Taylor, but she sure has that "international smile." In Episode 114 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we recap this week's Taylor news as well as continue to discuss new marketing tactics in the music industry. We also answer some questions on ask.fm, such as whether or not Katy Perry's "International Smile" is about Taylor. Even though online sources said who the song is about (don't cheat!), we analyze the ways the song could be related to Taylor. Hope you enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 114 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast: - Taylor Swift walked away from the PCA's with an award! That's cool considering she didn't even attend! - Scott Borchetta is allegedly telling Taylor that the fans want to hear "All Too Well" at the Grammys. - We recap last week's episode about music marketing.  - Check out the Huffington Post's article entitled "What Beyoncé's 'Non-Marketing' Illusion Says About the Current State of Music" we reference in o

Episode 113 - Will Taylor Swift follow the change in mainstream pop music or break from it? In Episode 113 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts -- Adam, Diane, Steve, and Sami -- discuss Taylor's relationship to the changing landscape of pop music. Artists like Lorde, Lana Del Rey, and others are creating unique and edgier sounds. Could Taylor move in that direction and make music along the lines of "I Knew You Were Trouble"? What if she dropped in album with no warning like Beyonce? Regardless, Taylor always does something incredible to surprise the fans. Be sure to let us know what you think is next for Taylor in terms of her sound. Enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 113 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast: - We want to thank everyone for their amazing support & helping us get nominated for a podcast award. We have the best listeners ever! - Taylor Swift will help launch CMT After MidNite With Cody Alan, a new radio show. Taylor will appear on Tuesday January 7th.  - Did you k

Episode 112 - Happy 2014 Swifties! In Episode 112 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we discuss what we think Taylor Swift will achieve in 2014. Could this be the year she wins a Golden Globe? What about an Oscar? Taylor will also release her fifth studio album this year, and she teases "this [album] just started on new territory." Let us know what you're excited about for Taylor Swift in 2014, and enjoy the show!  But wait, in other Taylor Talk news, the Podcast Awards are this Sunday! Tune in via life stream this Sunday at 6:30pm PST on podcastawards.com to see if Taylor Talk won the Best Entertainment and People's Choice Podcast Awards! Highlights of Episode 112 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast: - The Podcast Awards will be aired via live stream this Sunday at 6:30pm PST on podcastawards.com. - What do you think Taylor would like to achieve in 2014?  - "I would love to get to go the Oscars someday. That’s why I’m so happy to get to be a part of movies." - Could "Sweeter Than Fiction" get Ta

Episode 111 - Can you believe 2013, the year of Taylor is almost over? As the year draws to a close, we recap the top 13 Taylor moments of 2013. So much has happened this year in terms of what Taylor has accomplished... for example, she went on her third headlining tour, recorded a song with Tim McGraw and Keith Urban, and opened an education center at the Country Hall of Fame just to name a few! To be honest, Taylor has achieved so much this past year, and we know that there are only better things to come for her in 2014. We hope you enjoy Episode 111 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, and let us know what your favorite Taylor moments of 2013 are. Happy listening! Highlights from Episode 111 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Sami from @TSwiftOnTour joins us as a special guest this episode. - Did you know Taylor Swift was the most charitable celebrity of 2013? We are so proud.  - What's your favorite Taylor Swift moment of 2013? We'll tell you ours in the main discussion. - Taylor didn't win

Episode 110 - Ho, ho, ho, Merry Swiftmas, everyone! Your hosts of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast are once again joined by Santa and the elves -- Holly, Twinkle, and Hermey -- to help celebrate Christmas! Listen up in Episode 110 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast for Holiday Trivia (brought to you by Santa and the elves), a song analysis of Taylor Swift's original Christmas song, "Christmases When You Were Mine", and some delicious holiday baking ideas. We hope you enjoy the show and you had a wonderful holiday season! Let us know what you did for Swiftmas and we'll talk to you again on Sunday for our last episode of 2013. Happy listening! :) Highlights from Episode 110 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast: - The hosts are joined by some VERY special guests to celebrate Christmas: Santa Claus, Holly, Twinkle, and Hermey! - The elves surprise us with their knowledge of Taylor Swift. - What's your favorite song off Taylor Swift's Holiday Collection? Our main discussion is a song analysis of "C

Episode 109 - Think you're the master at the Taylor Swift category on QuizUp? Listen up to find out whether or not you're worthy to challenge the hosts of Taylor Talk! In Episode 109 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, the hosts go head to head in a round of Taylor Swift Jeopardy using the questions from the QuizUp app. If you decide to play along with the hosts, be sure to send in your scores for the opportunity to play Taylor Swift Jeopardy on a future episode of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast! Happy listening & good luck! Highlights from Episode 109 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Join your hosts/contestants, Maya, Diane, and Steve for a round of Taylor Swift Jeopardy. - Check out Taylor Swift's interview on CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan on cmtradiolive.com.  - Taylor Swift to granted a wish to Delaney Brown, a little girl from PA battling leukemia, by skyping with her this weekend.  - The 40th Annual People’s Choice Awards will air on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 9:00pm on CBS. Tay

Episode 108 - What would Taylor Swift do if she wasn't a musician? In episode 108 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we conduct an open discussion answering your ask.fm questions. We tackle questions such as whether or not Taylor Swift would make a good detective, if she'd write a song about Cory Monteith, and the possibility of "All Too Well" becoming a single. Questions from listeners are some of our favorite things, so please make sure to leave us questions for next week's unedited mid-week episode via ask.fm, email, or twitter.  Highlights from Episode 108 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - The hosts rate their favorite Taylor Swift albums: How would you rank RED, Speak Now, Fearless, and Taylor Swift? - Based on Taylor's personality, what occupation do you imagine her having, had she not been a singer/songwriter? - Taylor Swift admits she'd love to be a detective in Entertainment Wise. - Adam choses a hilarious and fun occupation for Taylor -- you'll never guess what! - Do you think Taylo

Episode 107 - Taylor Swift just turned 24, but we hope she tries to never grow up.To celebrate Taylor's birthday, the hosts of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast -- Adam, Diane, and Steve -- discuss the song "Never Grow Up." The song was released on the Speak Now album in 2010 and was written when Taylor moved into her own apartment. Listen up to our opinions on the song, and feel free to leave us a comment on the episode guide or tweet us at @taylortalk13 to let us know what you think of the song. Enjoy the show! Highlights from Episode 107 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast - Taylor got a Golden Globe nomination for her birthday! She is nominated along with Jack Antonoff for “Sweeter than Fiction” from the soundtrack of the movie One Chance.  - Taylor gave the biggest gift on her birthday... $100,000 to the Nashville Symphony! - Check out Taylor Swift's instagram for photos from her garden birthday party.  - Be sure to watch the 40th Annual People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 at 9PM