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Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast

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With nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, Taylor Swift has cemented herself as a musical and cultural icon and phenomenon. However, there are substantial layers to the story of Taylor. All of that history cannot be learned in a day...but perhaps it can be "Taylearned" in a podcast! Weekly, join Olivia Kotarski & Dani Winchester as they break down all things Taylor Swift, from the rumors to the theories to what started it all: the music! Email Us: TaylearningPodcast@gmail.com Visit our

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01:07:16

124. Eras Tour Post Mortem: The Highest Highs & the...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/04/02

The time has come for the final installment of the Eras Tour Post Mortem miniseries. We know, we’re sad too. But it has been four months since Taylor left the Eras stage for the final time, which has given us ample opportunity to analyze what were the highest highs and the lowest lows of the 21-month-long tour! After calling out on Instagram and scouring the web, we learned what Swifties from all over the world took away from the tour, both positive and not-so-positive. Join us as we close this

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01:11:39

123. All About the Lead Singles

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Two words: Lead. Singles. But what is a lead single, you may ask? It’s typically a carefully selected track from an upcoming album designed to both lend itself to potential commercial success AND give you a taste of what’s to come from an artist. Taylor Swift has 11 albums, thus she has 11 lead singles to chat about! Some were released in advance of an album, some were released alongside an album. Some were acclaimed and beloved, some were criticized and ridiculed. In today’s episode, Dani &

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00:50:33

122. Mental Cages: Tied Together with a Smile

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/03/19

In 2006, Taylor released her debut album. On that album, she gave us “Tied Together with a Smile”, a sincere and heartbreaking song about a girl who struggles to hide her pain behind a fake smile. Today, your hosts dissect this track in our very first song analysis from Debut! Taylor has given us a lot of insight into this tragic tune, so tune in as we break it all down in this installment of the ‘Mental Cages’ miniseries.Head to taylearningpodcast.com NOW to get yourself some limited edition Tipsy

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01:25:16

121. Go Out There and be 'Fearless': A Review of ...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/03/12

From 2009-2010, Taylor Swift embarked on her first ever headlining tour: The Fearless Tour! Later in 2010, “Journey to Fearless” would be released- a docuseries all about the tour and the steps Taylor took to get there. This episode features Dani and Olivia a) talking about the reception and impact of The Fearless Tour, and b) going through each scene of the series to talk through the story it tells. Go back in time with us, head first and fearless!Head to taylearningpodcast.com NOW to get yourself

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00:57:11

120. Eras Tour Post Mortem: Reviewing & Ranking the...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/03/05

It has been nearly three months since the final bow of ‘The Eras Tour,’ but we will do anything we can to make it live on. This includes the continuation of our Eras Tour Post Mortem series, in which your hosts dissect tour details! In this requested episode, Dani & Olivia go through the many outfits Taylor wore on stage during tour (including alterations and capes, she wore ~100 outfits!) to decide their favorite and least favorites for each era. They also talk fan favorites, iconic outfit

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00:45:19

119. Mental Cages: Labyrinth

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Taylor once admitted to being lost in the labyrinth of her mind- but what exactly does that mean? In today’s episode, Olivia & Dani continue the Mental Cages miniseries to break down “Labyrinth” from “Midnights.” This song - which is a divisive song amongst the Swiftie fandom - has Taylor opening up about her anxiety concerning falling in love after everything she has been through. But, as with all Taylor Swift songs, there is more to the story than what we see on the surface! Join us as we tear

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00:40:13

118. What if There Were a Way to Relive the Magic of...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/02/19

Let’s face it: we are all constantly on the hunt for the high we felt during The Eras Tour. The magic was felt in each city from the days leading up to a show all the way through walking out of the stadium. Lucky for us, there is someone actively working to recreate this magic- and she’s sharing it with Swifties all across North America! Joining us today is Karla, CEO of “Taylgate Takeovers,” and she is on a mission - along with her esteemed team of event planners - to host weekend-long

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00:20:49

117. EXTRA CREDIT: We're Sad :(

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Like Taylor, we’ve spent the past 5+ months religiously following and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, our joy crumbled alongside KC’s offensive line at the Super Bowl this past Sunday. So let’s talk through our sorrows, chat about the season, and we humbly ask your forgiveness for our sadness.Head to taylearningpodcast.com NOW to get yourself some limited edition Tipsy Swifties merch! We are still fighting to get our Instagram back! Please help us by going to

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01:06:55

116. A Detailed Look Back on Taylor's History with...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/02/05

Since 2008, Taylor Swift has been considered a perennial Grammy threat in the music industry. But with 58 total Grammy nominations and 14 total wins, can she truly be considered a “Grammy Darling?” Your hosts are going back in time to dive into this question! This episode, recorded and released off the heels of the 67th Grammy Awards, has Dani & Olivia going over every single nomination - wins AND losses - Taylor Swift has ever received from The Recording Academy. Who won? Who did people think

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00:51:34

115. The "Squad": Ashley Avignone

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/01/29

If you look up “who is Taylor Swift’s best friend?”, you will receive a handful of answers. One of those answers is stylist Ashley (Ash) Avignone. Way back in 2008, Taylor met Ashley through a famous mutual friend. Seventeen years later, and their friendship is still going strong! Tune into this installment of “The Squad” miniseries to hear all about the long-standing friendship between Taylor and Ashley. And trust us…if you don’t recognize her name, you almost certainly know her face.Head to

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01:49:27

114. Tipsy Swifties: Your Eras Tour Hot Takes!

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/01/22

It’s time! After months of collecting YOUR hottest takes about The Eras Tour, your hosts are here to talk about them over alcoholic beverages. In today’s return of the fan favorite “Tipsy Swifties” miniseries, guest host Rebecca guides Olivia & Dani through each hot take, and your girls have to drink if they agree! With over 150 submissions and countless drinks later, we’re proud to present today’s fun (and undeniably controversial) episode. Grab your favorite drink and play along!Head to

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00:57:26

113. TS101: Intro to Taylor Swift - A Crash Course on...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/01/15

From the outside looking in, becoming a Taylor Swift fan seems like an almost insurmountable challenge. With nearly two decades of lore and hundreds of songs in her discography, it’s no secret that the path to becoming a Swiftie can be daunting. Where should someone begin? In this episode, Dani & Olivia seek to help you answer that question! This “crash course” was designed with potential Swifties in mind and acts as an overview of need-to-know information to catch anyone up and bring them into

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00:59:19

112. Taylor Swift’s 2024 Year in Review (+ 2025...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2025/01/08

There is much debate about if Taylor Swift’s 2024 topped her groundbreaking 2023. Today, your hosts return from their holiday break to tackle that question! In this episode, Olivia & Dani continue their yearly tradition of giving you a “Taylor Wrapped” of sorts, talking through a timeline of Taylor’s highlight reel of 2024. Additionally, they top it off by recapping the accuracy of their 2024 predictions and cementing their 2025 predictions. So tell us- what is your biggest Taylor prediction for

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01:06:22

111. Eras Tour Post Mortem: What Went Down in...

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2024/12/18

After 21 months, 149 shows, hundreds of songs performed live, and millions of traded friendship bracelets, The Eras Tour finally came to its bittersweet end in Vancouver, Canada on December 8th. By way of luck, magic, and our good friend Rebecca, Olivia & Dani were able to attend closing night in person. The final show was emotional, heartbreaking, joyful, somber, sparkling, and perfect. Your hosts are honored to take you through the full experience of closing night, from standout moments to

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00:43:02

110. What Exactly Makes an Era? ft. Justice Sirotek,...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2024/12/14

The simplest answer to the question “what makes an era?” is: …an album. An album cycle makes an era. But is that the whole truth? In today’s special episode, Justice - your TayIntern - guest-hosts to walk us through each intricate detail that characterizes a musical era. Join Justice, Olivia, & Dani as we cap off The Eras Tour with a lesson on the art, marketing, and groupings of all of Taylor Swift’s iconic eras that have defined her career thus far.LINK TO 'ERAS TOUR HOT TAKES' SUBMISSION

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00:03:20

EXTRA CREDIT: Episode Update!

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2024/12/11

The Eras Tour is over, and our episode is delayed, and Dani is here to tell you what’s going on! LINK TO 'ERAS TOUR HOT TAKES' SUBMISSION FORM: CLICK HERE! We are still fighting to get our Instagram back! Please help us by going to @taylearningpodcast_backup and following instructions on our first post. Instagram/TikTok/Bluesky: @TaylearningPodcast, @danielle_winchester, @olivia_kotarski Twitter (X): @Taylearning Email: taylearningpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.TaylearningPodcast.com

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01:24:38

109. Taylor Swift Style: Exploring Taylor's Fashion...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2024/12/04

In October of 2011, lifelong Swiftie and Journalism student Sarah Chapelle decided to combine her passions to create the blog “Taylor Swift Style.” This blog has since amassed hundreds of thousands of followers, all of whom eagerly await for Sarah to post outfit details, prices, and even dupes of Taylor’s latest look every time she steps in front of a camera. Today, Dani & Olivia are joined by Sarah - now a New York Times best selling author - to discuss her new book, Taylor’s oxymoronic skill

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00:56:34

108. Will 'The Tortured Poets Department' Sweep at...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2024/11/27

With 14 Grammy Award wins and 58 nominations, it’s no secret that The Recording Academy is a fan of Taylor Swift- and she is a fan of theirs in return! But the perennial question remains: will Taylor succeed in this upcoming Grammy cycle? Today, your hosts do their best to put themselves in the shoes of a voting member of The Academy to make educated guesses about how things will shake out in each category Taylor is nominated for.LINK TO 'ERAS TOUR HOT TAKES' SUBMISSION FORM: CLICK HERE! We are

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01:09:09

107. Mental Cages: I Hate It Here

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2024/11/20

She hates it here, so she goes to secret gardens in her mind. The job of your hosts today is to find those secret gardens and take you along on the journey! In this installment of the fan fave ‘Mental Cages’ series, Olivia & Dani walk through TTPD’s “I Hate It Here”, a divisive and solemn track from ‘The Anthology’ half of the record. What does Taylor mean with the opening/closing lyric about a finance guy? What are the mid-sized city hopes and small town fears she is referencing? And what

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00:51:07

106. Fantasy Football (Taylor's Version) - Round 5:...

Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast ·

2024/11/13

Today, we revisit the “Fantasy Football” song draft miniseries to take on the most recent installment to the Taylorverse: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’! Dani is a shameful 1-3 in her song draft record, and Olivia is looking to pad her lead. Your hosts go back and forth to draft their strongest teams, but who will actually take the prize? Will Dani begin her redemption arc, or will Olivia skyrocket to 4-1? That, Taylisteners, is entirely up to you. Be sure to vote in the Spotify comments section

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