13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast

Before we rank the songs. Before we dissect lyrics. Before we take a peek behind the curtain…  We’re starting where Taylor Swift  wanted us to start : the prologue. In this episode of  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast , we gather around the opening poetry of  The Life of a Showgirl —the interconnected prologues released across the album’s five variants—and discuss the meaning behind them. These poem...

It’s time for the 13 Podcast to officially enter into The Life of a Showgirl era! Before we deep-dive into lyrics, theories, Easter eggs, and emotional devastation, we’re doing what we  always  do first:  initial song rankings . In this kickoff episode for  The Life of a Showgirl , we’re sharing our  initial song rankings —the raw, unfiltered reactions that come after listening to a new Taylor Swi...

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What happens when Swiftie dreams collide with the NFL spotlight? In this episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast , Ana shares the surreal, whirlwind experience of attending a Kansas City Chiefs game with seats directly in front of Travis Kelce’s suite —and yes, Taylor Swift was there. From a last-minute invite from a listener to flying in for less than 24 hours, Ana breaks down the full timeline...

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It’s Taylor Swift’s birthday, and somehow she’s the one giving  us  gifts. In this episode of  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast , we dive headfirst into the first two episodes of Taylor’s  Eras Tour  documentary and her revealing, hilarious, and emotionally loaded appearance on  The Late Show with Stephen Colbert . We unpack everything: the overwhelming emotion behind the Eras Tour, the responsibili...

Taylor Swift is officially nominated for the  Songwriters Hall of Fame , and our own panel of Swifties are celebrating the only way we know how — by turning it into a competitive draft. But there’s a catch... We  cannot  pick any of the five songs Taylor submitted herself. In this episode of  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast , Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey each take turns drafting their personal five-so...

Tune in this Sunday for the Chiefs game to see Taylor Swift.... AND ANA!!! In a crazy, spontaneous, marvelous situation, Ana has found an opportunity to go to Arrowhead Stadium and join Chiefs Kingdom with a fellow Swiftie! Hear all about how it's happened, what her plans are, and help her come up with a sign or prepare on the possibility of seeing Taylor!  PLUS, our very own producer, Juliana, is...

We finally did it — after months of deep dives, Easter eggs, lyric dissections, and emotional spirals, the 13 crew is closing out  evermore  with our official Top 5 Final Rankings. And yes… there are surprising changes and even some debuts on our lists! In this episode, Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey each reveal the five songs that stood the test of time — and the ones that got bumped, resurrected, or...

On this episode of  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast , we’re diving deep into  “It’s Time to Go,”  the final track on Taylor Swift’s  Evermore  deluxe edition — a song packed with emotional clarity, quiet courage, and some of Taylor’s sharpest storytelling to date. Whether you’re searching for  Evermore analysis ,  Taylor Swift song meanings , or  lyric breakdowns , this episode uncovers the moments...

In this episode of  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast , we dive deep into one of Taylor’s most beloved bonus tracks:  “right where you left me”  — Track 16 from the  Evermore (Deluxe Edition) . Swifties have crowned this song a top-tier masterpiece, and today we’re breaking down every lyric, every Easter egg, and every emotional gut-punch that makes it unforgettable. We revisit Taylor’s iconic  Eras...

In this episode of  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast , Ana, Amy and Nick break down  “evermore”  — the beautiful closing track of Taylor Swift’s  evermore  album featuring Bon Iver and co-written with William Bowery (Joe Alwyn). We dive into Taylor’s emotional storytelling, the symbolism behind lyrics like  “gray November”  and  “this pain would be forevermore,”  and how the song captures the shared...

The  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast  team recaps their biggest event yet —  Swifties in the City at the Omni Dallas Hotel ! Ana, Amy and Nick relive the magic of hosting  900 Swifties  for an unforgettable night filled with music, sparkle, and pure Taylor joy. From meeting fans who traveled near and far to celebrating the Swiftie community that made this possible, this episode is a heartfelt thank...

It’s the end of  Evermore  era (almost!) — and what better way to celebrate it than with the breakdown of  closure . In this episode, Nick, Ana, and Amy dive deep into the meaning of "closure" from  Evermore , exploring its chaotic intro, sharp lyricism, and what the song reveals about saying goodbye — even when you don’t need to. From theories about who the song might be directed toward (Scott Bo...

In this episode of  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast , Ana, Lacey, and Nick return to the studio after their successful  Swifties in the City  event to break down one of Taylor Swift’s most emotional songs —  Marjorie  from  Evermore . They dive into the meaning behind Taylor’s tribute to her grandmother, opera singer  Marjorie Finlay , and explore how this deeply personal track connects to themes o...

Taylor Swift’s “Long Story Short” may sound upbeat, but beneath the melody lies one of her most personal reflections on survival, growth, and finding peace after public chaos. In this episode of  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast , Ana, Nick and Amy break down every lyric of track 12 from  Evermore , unpacking the moments that defined Taylor’s resilience — from media battles and heartbreak to the cal...

In this episode of  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast , Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey break down  track 11, “cowboy like me”  from  evermore . From lyrical storytelling to hidden metaphors, the team unpacks why this fan-favorite has become one of Taylor’s most poetic and underrated masterpieces. The hosts explore everything from the mysterious  “tent-like thing”  lyric to the connection between love, dec...

We’re back in our Evermore era — lights out, chaos on, and ready to dive deep into a fan all-time favorite track:  ivy.   In this episode, the 13 crew breaks down the haunting beauty of  ivy  — from its poetic lyrics and tangled metaphors to Taylor’s storytelling magic that blurs the line between love, loss, and loyalty. Plus, find out about our own brush with Tayvoodoo . And what comments about T...

The Showgirl era is in full sparkle — and we’ve got  plenty  of SwifTEA to spill!  After a whirlwind release weekend, the 13 Podcast is breaking down  The Life of a Showgirl  with fresh ears, movie theater emotions, and a helicopter view you have to hear about to believe.  Join  Ana  &  Nick  as they recap Taylor’s record-breaking weekend, the mysterious  orange doors  that appeared across the...

Happy "The Life of a Showgirl" release day!! And thank you to anyone who joined our traditional livestream party to listen to the album for the first time together!  Following our livestream party, with only one full listen under our belts, we hopped over into our studio to record our initial reactions, thoughts, and reactions to the album! Much like Taylor wanted this album to capture her feeling...

Happy "The Life of a Showgirl" release week!! Nick and Ana are clocking in on Wednesday, two days before the album, to recap everything that has happened so far...  The Spotify pop-up revealed new lyrics and puzzles, Apple Music has scrambled letters to solve, and what could "standby" possibly mean on the Showgirl calendar?  A Taylor Swift album release week is an entire event, so we're thrilled t...

Swifties, the countdown is  on !  Our biggest celebration yet —  Swifties in the City  — is happening October 17th at the Omni Dallas Hotel, and we’re thrilled to announce that the incredible  Charity Eden  will be taking the stage! From leading  Lover: The Unofficial Eras Tour Experience  across the world to releasing her own original music, Charity has captured the essence of Taylor’s Eras magic...

Swifties, grab your arcade rings — today on  13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast  we’re diving deep into  coney island  from  evermore .  From its haunting imagery to its echoes of fading love, we unpack the layers of Taylor’s duet with The National and how the song ties into themes of nostalgia, regret, and bittersweet endings. PLUS — we’re counting down to our biggest event yet:  Swifties in the City...

Get ready, Swifties!  In this episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, we dive into all the dazzling details surrounding The Life of a Showgirl movie release, AMC theater screenings, and the global hype leading up to Taylor’s new era. From secret sessions nostalgia to the Fate of Ophelia theories, reputation parallels, and a thrilling rollout that feels bigger than ever, we’re covering it all. ...

We’re keeping the  Evermore  energy alive as we break down track 8,  “Dorothea”  — the small-town ballad full of theories, nostalgia, and Swiftie connections. From Taylor’s storytelling genius to fan speculation linking  Dorothea  with  Selena Gomez  and  Rare Beauty , the 13 Podcast unpacks it all.  Plus, we’re so excited for  Swifties in the City  — our official  Life of a Showgirl  album releas...