Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE IN LONDON & DUBLIN:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Before Bleachella and Roman Holiday, there was Hyannis Port. In this episode, we revisit the summer of 2012 — when Taylor Swift was deep in her Kennedy obsession and dating Conor Kennedy. From buying a house next to the compound to writing fanfic about Ethel Kennedy we unpack how this whirlwind romance shaped the R...

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR IN DUBLIN AND LONDON:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com In this episode of Phone a Snake, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of TS12. Is Taylor Swift about to unleash  Lover  Act II? Return to her country roots? Drop a glitter-soaked Travis Kelce concept album? Or burn it all down and start from scratch? We asked you, our beloved snakes, for your boldest theories...

We’re halfway through 2025, and Taylor Swift’s street style has already taken us on a  journey . In this episode, we break down her most viral looks—good, bad, and deeply confusing—and ask: is this high fashion, hidden messaging, or just the world’s most famous woman having a little outfit-based meltdown? JOIN US ON PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Le...

Miley’s a legacy act in flux. Addison’s a newcomer who might actually get it. In this episode, we break down two very different pop albums from two very different artists: Miley Cyrus’s "Something Beautiful" and Addison Rae’s debut "Addison." We dig into the critical response, the commercial fallout, the production choices, and the cultural weight (or lack thereof) of both records. Is Miley trying...

In this episode, recorded in Spotify Studios, we traverse the truly underrated and forgotten momensos in Taylor Swift's varied discography. It's true that every song has a shooter, so who are the real undermentioned divas in this crop of acclaimed besties? Tune in to find out! Watch the full episode on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist   https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Give your summ...

J OIN US ON PATREON:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist⁠   We’re digging through the archives—pap shots, game day fits, award show moments—to figure out what exactly is going on with Taylor Swift’s fashion over the years. From hat eras to hair eras, breakups to merch drops, there have been... choices. Some iconic. Some haunting. Some we still don't understand.  https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake...

CATCH US ON THE SNERAS TOUR:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour was a cultural reset—and also, at times, a fever dream. In this episode, we look back at the era of catwalks, celebrity cameos, and surprise performances that ranged from iconic to completely unhinged. From Lorde and Mick Jagger to the cast of Friends and a very random set of models, we break down the be...

WE'RE ON TOUR! GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com What do you mean Addison Rae is Selena Gomez’s daughter? In this chaotic episode of Phone a Snake, we react to your weirdest and most unhinged unpopular opinions about pop girls. From calling for the death of the Met Gala to declaring Rihanna’s next album a guaranteed flop, nothing is off-limits. Enjoy! Get a bonus episode...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com In Part 2 of our 2019 deep dive, we enter the chaos: the Scooter Braun betrayal, the fallout over Taylor’s masters, and the eerie silence from Karlie Kloss. We also dig into the  Lover  era in full—every track, every Instagram Live, every pastel misstep. From the disjointed rollout to the underwhelming commercial performance and shifting...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com   We did it. We each ranked our top five Taylor Swift albums—and no, we didn’t agree on everything. In this episode, we get into how our relationships with certain albums have changed over time, why emotional depth and live performances matter, and what it means to grow up alongside Taylor’s music. There are some hot takes, some tender m...

GET TIX TO THE SNERAS TOUR  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com From  Should’ve Said No  to  Illicit Affairs  to  Getaway Car , Taylor Swift’s stance on cheating has seriously shifted. We’re unpacking her evolution from calling out cheaters and “the other woman” to exploring infidelity’s grey zones—and sometimes diving right in. Growth? Hypocrisy? Maybe both. https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn m...

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR / SHOP SNERAS MERCH:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com   Before she was known as the host who got canceled, Ellen DeGeneres was the queen of daytime, and Taylor Swift was a frequent guest. This week on TayRewind, we're unpacking the cultural power of the Ellen Show, why it was both a blessing and a curse for Taylor and how it helped shape her media narrative from th...

One year later,  The Tortured Poets Department  is still driving The Snake Nation to the brink, and we love to see it. In this installment of  Phone a Snake , you sent us your roses, your thorns,, and your most chaotic takes on Taylor’s messiest album. We discuss certified worm behavior, whether emotional cheating counts, the horror of thanK u aIMee and how  TTPD  turned casual fans into 1975 apol...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com   One year ago, Taylor Swift dropped her messiest, most divisive album yet:  The Tortured Poets Department . Critics rolled their eyes. Fans fought in the comments. But what really happened? And why does this era still haunt us? In this episode, we review the rollout, the reviews, the backlash, and the brilliance. We unpack the most sava...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com In today's episode, we're revisiting the wonderful world of Taylor's Version. From the somewhat unexpected release of Fearless (Taylor's Version), to the latest release of 1989 (Taylor's Version), we figured it was a good time to go back into the archives and revisit these special projects. We're discussing the difference between the sto...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com   Welcome back to Sister Songs, where we pull various numbers from Taylor Swift's discography and connect them by doing our very own meth math. Today, we're talking about romantic abandonment, commitment, and betrayal, and we ponder the question of whether Taylor Swift herself is indeed...The Bolter.  JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS...

Welcome back to Phone a Snake, your beloved hotline segment. This week we've returned to a favorite format: reacting to YOUR unpopular Taylor Swift opinions. Please be sure to get ready to be silenced. Should Taylor Swift go to jail for not attending the iHeartRadio awards? Was Tortured Poets a mistake? Is Debutation dead in the water? Tune in to find out!  JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPIS...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Taylor Swift, HSIC (Head Snake In Charge), doesn’t just write songs; she writes Herstory, and some of that Herstory is written in blood. From publicly destroying Scooter Braun to obliterating Damon Albarn’s credibility in 280 characters, we’re ranking Taylor’s 10 greatest feuds and unpacking the power plays, petty drama, and career-shift...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com What if we could finally get the truth straight from Taylor Swift—no PR, no calculated answers, just pure, unfiltered honesty? In this episode of Evolution of a Snake, we put on our investigative hats and dream up the most burning, controversial, and downright nosy questions we’d ask Taylor if she was strapped to a lie detector or under...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com   In this episode of  Evolution of a Snake , THE Taylor Swift Podcast, we dive into the complex web of Taylor Swift’s friendships—ranking them methodically. From Abigail to the Girl Squad, we evaluate these connections based on their impact on her discography, the lore they’ve contributed to, and how they shaped Taylor’s perspective on f...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com It's time to poll the Snake Nation and settle a debate —what is THE Taylor Swift song and THE Taylor Swift album? We asked you to call in and tell us which track and record define her artistry, impact, and legacy. From the deep cuts to the biggest hits, from debut to The Tortured Poets Department, The Snakes make their case for the ultim...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com This week, we’re peeling back the Sharpie-stained layers of Speak Now Taylor, decoding the hidden messages of her emotional state, and tracking the timeline of her writing Red. The Speak Now Tour wasn’t just a showcase of ringlet curls and sparkly gowns—it was a live journal entry written in Sharpie on her arm, night after night. And gir...

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com  Your favorite format is back in action –– we've selected three songs from Taylor Swift's discography, love songs (in our opinion!) to analyze for Valentine's Day. This week's episode discovers a different kind of love...one that was momentary, legendary, some might even have called it unnecessary...we weren't intending to do more call t...

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR:  https://www.evolutionofasnake.com   Today's episode contains the Snake Nation's favorite cosmic occurrence: supreme diva behavior. From Chappell Roan, to Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Beyonce, Shakira, and Charli XCXThis year, the Grammy Awards were strangely action-packed and mostly heartwarming. We review and applaud our top divas of the evening, lament the awards...

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR:  https://www , evolutionofasnake.com This week, we’re pretending we get a say in the Grammys and casting our votes for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and all the categories that matter (and some that don’t). We laugh, we cheer, we boo, we  beg  the Recording Academy to do the right thing. Will Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter get their flowers? Will Kendric...