Not Sorry Productions
Let's Ask Taylor Swift
Let's Ask Taylor Swift was a Not Sorry podcast co-hosted by Vanessa Zoltan and Daniel Schroeder. In each episode, Vanessa and Daniel focused on one song from Taylor's discography, asking themselves, each other, and you— the audience— what it is about Taylor's music that resonates so much with fans. By asking a question in each episode, like “what is the fantasy of forbidden love?” or “should you ever go back to an ex?,” we hope to uncover our own meaning in Taylor’s lyrics through close reading and community, in order to apply these lessons to our own lives. To learn more about Not Sorry...
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Dec 23, 2025
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Episodes
You’re Losing Me: A Closing Reflection 23.12.2025 30:07
In our final episode of Let's Ask Taylor Swift, Vanessa shares a closing reflection and interviews the wonderful Professor Stephanie Burt about her new book , treating music as sacred and the future of Taylor Swift criticism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing: When We All Get to Heaven 15.10.2025 26:34
Co-founder of Not Sorry, Ariana Nedelman, has a new podcast project out today! When We All Get to Heaven is a 10-episode series that tells the story of one of the first gay-positive churches, the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco, and how it faced the personal, social, and political trials of the AIDS epidemic, including the deaths of hundreds of its members. The series is releasing o...
Wrap-Up: Fearless 06.08.2025 25:21
In today's episode, Daniel and Vanessa spend some time reflecting on Fearless as an album. They talk about their favorite songs and lyrics, key takeaways from treating the songs as sacred, and what the album as a whole is an anthem for! We're taking some time off between seasons to figure out the best format for this show, but we'll be back soon. Thanks for listening! Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a N...
Change 30.07.2025 26:02
Change is the thirteenth track on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: What does it take to change? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music videos! Hosted on Acast....
The Best Day 23.07.2025 22:44
The Best Day is the twelfth track on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: What makes for a good day? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music videos! Hosted on Acast....
Special Edition: But Daddy I Love Him w/ Erin Moon! 16.07.2025 40:45
Today we're joined by very special guest Erin Moon, to talk about her favorite Taylor Swift song - "But Daddy I Love Him," from Taylor's 2024 album title The Tortured Poets Department . Check out Erin's work here. Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music videos! Ho...
Forever & Always 09.07.2025 29:16
Forever & Always is the eleventh track on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: How do you deal with being blindsided? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music vid...
The Way I Loved You 02.07.2025 28:38
The Way I Loved You is the tenth track on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: When is something a bad fit vs. an adjustment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You're Not Sorry 25.06.2025 22:44
You're Not Sorry is the ninth track on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: When do we stop picking up the phone? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music videos! Hos...
Tell Me Why 18.06.2025 22:21
Tell Me Why is the eighth track on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: Why do we care about why? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music videos! Hosted on Acast. Se...
Breathe 11.06.2025 27:14
Breathe is the seventh track on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: Do you believe in friend breakups? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music videos! Hosted on Aca...
You Belong With Me 04.06.2025 28:21
You Belong With Me is the third single on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: What role should jealousy play in your life? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music v...
White Horse 28.05.2025 22:23
White Horse is the fifth track on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: When is it too late to apologize? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music videos! Hosted on Ac...
Hey Stephen 21.05.2025 28:25
Hey Stephen is the fourth track on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: What is an effective declaration of love? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music videos! Hos...
Fifteen 14.05.2025 34:05
Fifteen is the second track on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: What are the upsides of innocence? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music videos! Hosted on Acas...
Fearless 07.05.2025 29:10
Welcome back to Season 2 of Let's Ask Taylor Swift! This season we're focusing on the album Fearless, released in 2008 and re-released as a Taylor's Version in 2021. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the first song and title track of the album: How does infatuation make you feel? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subsc...
Fortnight 16.04.2025 32:54
Released on April 19th, 2024, Fortnight is the lead single from Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. The song features Post Malone, and was written and produced with Jack Antonoff. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: When can stability feel like a trap? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the...
The Real Question: Should I Take an Art Class in 2025? (with Vanessa Zoltan) 08.04.2025 28:13
While we’re in-between episodes, we wanted to share with you an episode of another Not Sorry podcast, The Real Question . The Real Question is a show that holds space for life’s tough questions. Each episode, a guest brings a personal question they’re grappling with, and Chaplain Mauricio Bruce helps them find an answer. This season, our focus is on future-oriented questions – those tha...
Anti-Hero 02.04.2025 31:13
Released on October 22, 2022, Anti-Hero is the lead single from Taylor Swift’s tenth studio album, Midnights. Featuring synth pop style production in collaboration with Jack Antonoff, the song focuses on themes of depression, self-loathing, and the perils of fame. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: How do you know if you're the problem? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Produc...
Willow 19.03.2025 36:15
Released in December of 2020, Willow is a single from Taylor Swift’s ninth studio album, Evermore, and second studio album released during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Like Cardigan, it is a part of Swift's long distance collaboration with Aaron Dessner. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: How much should we bend to someone else's path? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry...
Cardigan 05.03.2025 37:37
Cardigan is part of a special trio of songs from Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, Folklore. The song came out in July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of Swift's long distance collaboration with Aaron Dessner. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: What do we forget as we age? Let's Ask Taylor Swift is a Not Sorry Production -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about t...
Cruel Summer 19.02.2025 26:34
Cruel Summer is the fan favorite and best performing track from Taylor Swift’s seventh studio album, Lover. The song became viral in 2023, leading to its re-release as a single on June 20, 2023. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: What role should privacy play in a relationship? -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear u...
Look What You Made Me Do 05.02.2025 29:37
Look What You Made Me Do is the lead single from Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album, Reputation. As the first release following a tumultuous yearlong hiatus, the track is a bold pivot from Swift's earlier work. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: How should you respond to betrayal? -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to...
Blank Space 22.01.2025 25:47
Blank Space is the second single from Taylor Swift’s fifth studio album, 1989. It was certified eight times platinum and was nominated at the Grammy’s for song of the year. In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: When is love a game? -- If you’re enjoying our conversations about the songs, subscribe to our Patreon at $10/month to hear us talk about the music videos! Hosted on Acas...
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together 08.01.2025 30:10
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together is the lead single from Taylor Swift's fourth studio album, Red (2012) . In today's episode Vanessa and Daniel ask the song: Should you ever go back to an ex? A few footnotes to today's episode: The Google Hangout Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6gFma4H7fA The brilliant TikTok by @spritelynotthesoda - https://www.tiktok.com/@spritelynotthesoda...
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