13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast

What’s more picture-perfect than Taylor and Travis’s relationship? That’s exactly what a fellow Swiftie and Lifetime movie writer thought. Nick and Lacey chat with Eirene Tran Donohue about her Swiftie spirit, her commitment to womanhood, and her love and dedication to Taylor Swift. Check out Christmas in the Spotlight wherever Lifetime is streaming, along with many other options to watch this hea...

Clara Bow was the original “It” girl and the highs and lows of her life mimic a lot of what Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks and others have gone through in the entertainment industry.  Learn about the history that continues to repeat for women in an industry that was not designed for them to succeed, and how these headstrong individuals made an impact by fighting back at the system. And what else could...

One gasp and then... how did The Eras Tour end? Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey get together to recap the final Eras shows in Vancouver. All the emotions, moments, and proud moments for Swifties to look back on!  Plus, this is also the end of the surprise song game! Who came out on top and who will be doing a punishment previously decided by someone else???  And, while we're wrapping up the Eras Tour, l...

Taylor Swift once said love was burning red but now it’s golden…. And then a chemical reaction changes it once again.  What happens when a new element is introduced and causes a chemical reaction in Taylor’s life? Nick, Amy and Lacey discuss the potential muse and meaning behind this song.  What did we miss? What else would you like to hear from us? There are lots of ways to reach us, including in...

We're all in denial (and in tears) about the Eras Tour heading into its last weekend in Vancouver, Canada... Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey make their final predictions for the surprise songs. Who will win, and who will lose, the final round of the game? And does Taylor have anything up her sleeve for the finale?  Plus, Nick went out into the cold and did the Black Friday shopping for the podcast! He s...

We’re all in denial about the Eras Tour coming to an end soon, so let’s talk about some of our favorite things about the tour! In this special episode, Lacey, Amy, and Ana rank their favorite outfits that Taylor has worn throughout the tour! All Swifties know that Taylor’s outfits and costumes always have a special meaning behind them, but which ones are the ones that mean the most to us personall...

Knowing that this album was written during the Eras Tour, how did Taylor write "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" while simultaneously envisioning the performance of it? Between the historical references, religious references, and personal callbacks, this song marks a full fortnight since the start of the album... Lacey, Ana, and Amy discuss all the lyrics, performance details, and references in th...

Taylor is back in Toronto (Tayronto) for 3 more shows, and we're extremely emotional about it! Lacey, Ana, and Amy recap the surprise songs from the first few shows, and give an update on the score for the game as the tour comes to an end... What do you think Taylor will perform in the final Toronto shows? Is there something up her sleeve? Is she heading towards fan-favorites? Let's discuss!  We a...

Have you ever had a hard day but had to fake a smile to get through it? In normal life of course. But what is it like to do that as the world's biggest pop star on a global stage?  In this song, Taylor takes us into her head when life's challenges can't stop her from saying the show must go on... Plus, what hints and easter eggs are in the lyrics and music video? Is there a potential documentary a...

Comedian and Swiftie, Nikki Glaser, personally invited us out to see her on tour!! Hear all about how it went, Nikki's Grammy nomination, what it was like to hang out, and more! Plus, Taylor is also up for a handful of Grammy awards this year, so let's discuss our record-breaking blondie's nominations! And of course, Taylor is heading out to perform in Toronto, Canada, so we make our predictions f...

One of Taylor's most heartbreaking, devastating, and beautifully written tracks on "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT", "loml" explores the feelings of love, loss, anger, and everything in between... all while the piano in the background stays at the same tempo. Does this song include some of Taylor's best songwriting of her career? One of our hosts seems to think so! So let's discuss it all - the lyr...

Some people scroll TikTok for Taylor Swift theories (guilty!), and some people do the detective work themselves. Lacey got the chance to talk to one of her fav creators on SwifTok, Courtney! She’s @EuroSweetheart on TikTok, @Swiftie_Sweetheart13 on Instagram and YouTube and not only is she a master Swiftie detective, she’s in with the fam too! How did the Sweetheart herself get in with Mama Swift?...

It's been a whirlwind of a time with the Eras Tour, so Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey are finally back in the same room together to recap what it was like to be in both Miami and New Orleans during Eras Tour weekends!!  Nick and Juliana got to surprised with Eras Tour tickets in Miami - how did that happen!? And how did the event go? Thank you again to Loews Miami Beach Hotel for hosting us, and to Kai...

Taylor Swift's next stop on the Eras Tour is Indianapolis, so Lacey, Nick, Ana, and Amy make their predictions for the surprise songs to continue the final leg of the game!  Plus, Ana and Lacey were in New Orleans, so what was it like to see Sabrina Carpenter (and miss "Haunted" by ONE day?!)  We are ready to connect with our lobsters in a new way… We want to invite you to be a part of our exclusi...

Taylor Swift's storytelling in "The Tortured Poets Department" continues with "I Can Fix Him (No Really, I Can)". Is the story being told after she's fresh out the slammer and heading to Florida? Or where does this fall in the timeline? And the hosts of 13 can't help but beg the question - is this one actually the most country of the album?  Nick, Amy, Ana, and Lacey explore the lyrics of this sho...

The Eras Tour heads into Caesars Superdome this weekend, Nick Adams and Amy Nichols share Ana Szabo, Lacey Gee and their own guesses... See who can correctly guess which songs Taylor Swift will perform during the Surprise Song O’ Clock set! What did we miss? What would you like from us? There are many ways to reach us! THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY QUINCE! Go to https://www.quince.com/taylorswiftfa...

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour took the stage in Miami, Florida and so we booked flights and said "take me to Florida!!!" to throw a party for all the Swifties in town!  We traded friendship bracelets, sang, danced, played games, and even got to chat with USA Today's Taylor Swift Reporter, Bryan West! Hear all about his career as a journalist and Swiftie, and how he now navigates every Swiftie's dream j...

The Eras Tour is back for its final leg, kicking off with three shows in Miami, Florida!!! This also means that the 13 Podcast surprise song game is BACK!  Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey discuss how the game will be played in the final leg. Will they play in teams? What are the stakes? And most importantly - what songs does everyone think Taylor will play during the acoustic section?  We can't wait to...

Taylor is back on stage, and our podcast is back on Instagram!!!!!!!! Our original page @the13podcast is finally back up and running, after months of it being wrongly disabled. While we’re here, we also chat about The Eras Tour Book, TTPD: The Anthology, and what we think could maybe change in the final leg of the tour! We hope to see you this weekend at our Eras Tour Pre-Party in Miami at the Loe...

Taylor Swift's track 5's have a reputation for being emotionally driven, but we also need to focus on the songs that are written by Taylor by herself, like "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" Who is she speaking to in this song? What caused her to unleash herself in these lyrics? And how did she take the song and visualize it on stage at the Eras Tour?  Lacey, Ana, Nick, and Amy discuss this TTPD tra...

Guilty as Sin? is a saucy track from The Tortured Poets Department that has been discussed deeply (and sometimes uncomfortably) in the Swiftie community, with many fans dissecting its themes of betrayal, guilt, and self-empowerment.  Lacey, Amy and Nick break down the hidden meanings, many lyrical metaphors, and potential real-life inspirations behind Taylor Swift's provocative storytelling. Plus,...

Have you ever felt like you just want to run away? Start fresh somewhere new? Preferably a place known for where criminals flee? Taylor Swift explores this imagery of escape in "Florida!!!", pairing it with the symbolism that she's been setting up in previous tracks like "Fresh Out The Slammer". Lacey, Ana, Amy, and Nick also discuss how this song relates to Taylor's tour, the live performance wit...

One of the best parts of Taylor's songwriting is how differently it can be interpreted, and this song is no different! Lacey, Ana, and Amy break down the lyrics of "Fresh Out The Slammer" and realize how they've all thought the song to be about different things! Taylor uses a lot of imagery in this song, but what is the story she is telling? And how does the storyline change as the song goes on? A...

Taylor says she would rather burn her whole life down than listen to one more second of what other people think about her and her relationships! Join Nick, Ana, Lacey, Amy, and Juliana as they deep dive into "But Daddy, I Love Him". What caused Taylor to write this song? And is she talking to her fans, the media, or both? Taylor's fame has reached a new level, and she explores the effects througho...

The MTV Video Music Awards were last night and what an incredible night! So many wonderful performances, moments and Taylor’s first look of the night was giving some major vibes! Plus unique VMAs takeaways, and the next big theory to clown on! Reputation TV, you can officially stand down now! The 13 Podcast wants to see you in Miami! We are so proud to be hosting an Era’s Tour pre-party at the Low...