Further Explanation: The Taylor Swift Podcast

Easily offended Lover stans be warned. Our disdain for this album is no secret. Now get ready to understand why Lover will always fall to the bottom of our rankings. From the dazzling highs of 'Cruel Summer' to the cringe-worthy lows of ‘You Need to Calm Down', we're sharing our unfiltered takes on every song, daring to ask: where did it all go wrong? Why does Lover lack that speci...

What if we told you we're back? After a short hiatus, we are diving into your TTPD unpopular opinions. We defend Fortnight as the perfect lead single, discuss whether Taylor's releasing too much at once, and Ciah explains her mixed feelings for My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys. Plus, why Swifties should be grateful for the food we are given and stop complaining about track five placeme...

You've waited long enough, besties. Part 2 of our TTPD first review and breakdown is here! On the docket today: How does The Anthology fill in the cracks of The Tortured Poets Department narrative? Should Taylor have left some of these songs on the cutting room floor? And of course, a thorough discussion of our favorites. VIDEO EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/FurtherExplanation Where to find...

Has the Eras Tour reached its final form? We're talking about the setlist changes to the Eras Tour, sharing our feelings on the newly added Tortured Poets Department set (the THEATRICS!), and waxing poetic on why this new addition to the show makes us nostalgic for album tours. Join the Patreon for video episodes: https://www.patreon.com/FurtherExplanation Where to find us: Instagram Threads T...

We hereby conduct this review of The Tortured Poets Department, an album that sees Taylor shedding her previous skins to reveal raw honesty with a theatrical narrative. Gone are the days of hiding behind fictional characters; Swift now bares her soul in such an extreme and candid manner that decoding each lyric becomes a journey in itself. Join us as we dissect the album's themes, from the int...

As the European leg of the Eras Tour swiftly approaches, we've decided to rank the setlist before any alterations are made. Through an analytical lens, we evaluate which eras resonate vibrantly on stage and which ones fall flat. Join us on a journey through Taylor's musical eras as we dissect the production elements, choreography highlights, and the pulse of each performance... VIDEO EPISO...

Happy Tortured Poets release month, Swifties! You asked us to share our TTPD predictions playlist, so we're here to deliver. Consider this your formal invitation to create your own Tortured Poets predictions playlist and kick off release week early with us. And stick around for the end as we rank the upcoming tracks based on nothing but vibes and Swiftie senses. All this and much more... Menti...

Your favorite sisters are back for a chatty catch-up episode to discuss the chaos that ensued on the Eras Tour when Taylor unleashed mashups on the Swiftie fandom. We're sharing our favorite combinations, the mashups we'd like to see next, and why Fifteen should have been replaced with a different song in the You're On Your Own, Kid mashup. For video episodes and exclusive content, joi...

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Get settled in for a late night hang with your Swiftie Sisters as they attempt to guess each other's top 13 favorite Taylor Swift songs. Spoiler alert: this is the most fun we've had recording an episode. So join us, won't you? This episode is even better if you watch the video version. But how can I do that , you might be asking? Join us on the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Further...

Honey we rose up from the dead, we do it all the time! Did you miss us? The Swiftie Sisters are back for season two and we're kicking things off with a slithering album breakdown. What makes the lyrical composition of this album so unique? Has hindsight changed how Taylor sees Reputation? Take a look beyond the snakes and strobe lights with us at Taylor's most candid and high octane pop al...

The Swiftie Sisters sink their teeth into 1989 TV. First item on the agenda? Noticeable changes to the original tracks. What does this Taylor’s Version says about Taylor’s current intentions for the re-recording project. The icing on the cake: a track-by-track lyrical analysis of the vault. What do these songs being held back say about Taylor’s motivations at the time? How much did Taylor really c...

It's the 1-year-anniversary of Further Explanation and to celebrate, The Swiftie Sisters are answering questions sent in by YOU, dear listener. We're sharing our honest and unfiltered thoughts on the re-recording process, who the contenders are for Taylor's best album, the closest we've been to meeting Taylor, and much more. This episode is a special gift to you: thank you for bein...

Welcome to the 1989 breakdown...it's been waiting for you! Join the Swiftie Sisters as they take a closer look at how 1989 transformed Taylor's songwriting identity, positioning her toward a more mature artistic path. They'll touch on the ways her pop craft has evolved since making her first pop album, where the 80s influence shows up on this record, and how 1989 forever changed the wa...

Get ready to join us in speculating about what hidden gems Taylor has in store for us from the 1989 vault. The Swiftie Sisters are making final predictions for the hotly anticipated 1989 vault tracks, discussing Taylor's curious transition from cityscapes to beach visuals, and sharing thoughts on the recently revealed front and back cover variants for 1989 (Taylor's Version). Cali's 19...

We're sharing our commentary on the 1989 music videos and all the drama and lore surrounding them. The Swiftie Sisters fathom a new interpretation of the ending of the Wildest Dreams video, share the way Taylor's acute awareness her public persona at the time influenced how she saw herself, and thus how it was reflected in this era's visuals, and recall the Blank Space video going over...

The Swiftie Sisters prelude the 1989 era by recapping the events of closing night in LA. The 1989 (Taylor's Version) album cover is reviewed and hotly debated, the crook who was caught returns to the scene of the crime, prophecies are made for the elusive vault that seems to be missing a track. Plus, has Taylor set a precedent of including her exes in re-recording projects? If so, in what capa...

Welcome back to our discussion and exploration into the magical forest that is folklore. The Swiftie Sisters pick up the track-by-track where they left off with the last great american dynasty and consider how this song, as well as this album as a whole, is not about Taylor...while being all about Taylor. The Swiftie Sisters close out this album breakdown by reflecting on the moment in time this a...

Was folklore as fictional as Taylor led on? Is it a pandemic album, or just an album made in the pandemic? Tune in to part 1 of the folklore album breakdown as the Swiftie Sisters take a closer look at what inspired the first surprise drop, what it meant for Taylor as an artist to make something (seemingly) less confessional, and begin our track-by-track discussion. Are you ready to think about th...

Drop everything NOW for our Speak Now (Taylor's Version) first impression. The Swiftie Sisters dive Speak Now TV, the changes Taylor made (looking at you, Better Than Revenge), and share initial feelings on the vault tracks: how they correlate to the concept of Speak Now and why they somewhat differ from the standard tracks. All this and much more... Mentioned in the episode: Archival 2010 Tay...

Surprise! Speak Now TV release week celebrations are kicking off early on the podcast, and The Swiftie Sisters have a Castles Crumbling theory that might excite you. Peek into the Speak Now vault one last time before these new songs are unleashed to consider how the track names on Speak Now have always subverted expectations, where these new stories might fit into the album concept, and much more....

We're ramping up the Speak Now era on the pod by sharing some glimmering commentary on the Speak Now music videos. With Taylor first starting to write treatments for her videos, they began to reveal glimpses into her personal life. Back to December is one of Taylor's most underrated videos and we're here to enlighten. We also reflect on Taylor's Speak Now era fashion and how it&#39...

Midnights is the album that keeps on giving. In today's episode, Cali and Ciah examine the Karma visuals, share how You're Losing Me fits into Midnights conceptually & what the song might say about the direction Taylor will take for ts11, why Taylor keeps announcing things on stage, and so much more... Where else to find us: Instagram Threads Twitter

So glad we were around when she said Speak Now... herstory was made when Taylor announced Speak Now TV right in front of our eyes. In this episode, we discuss what we'd like to see from the Speak Now TV era and our feelings on the album cover & announcement, Taylor is recognized as originator of the sad girl sub-genre, answer YOUR questions, and - as always - share our thoughts on the curr...

In this episode we’re using Midnight Rain like a torch to illuminate the inner psyche of our songwriter and understand who our narrator truly us, with all of her opposing forces, complexities, and unique aptitude for self exploration and reflection. As a metaphor, Midnight Rain offers a compelling contextualization for the rest of Taylor Swift’s discography. With lyrics and motifs spanning across...