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Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast

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A podcast detailing the life and times of the world"s most famous reptile: Taylor Swift. Hosted by two longtime fans unafraid to critique, Evolution of a Snake takes an analytical lens to the twists and turns of the most eventful pop legacy in recent memory. Diving into the minutiae of each era, the podcast unveils and pays homage to the evolution of a musically proficient cobra. Weekly bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist

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68:04

🎪 TayRewind: The NYU Speech That Predicted Joe, Matty...

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/09

GET TICKETS TO SEE US ON TOUR THIS SUMMER: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com We’re rewinding to Taylor Swift's NYU Commencement Speech 2022 and reading it like a prophecy. At the time, it felt like a charming, self-aware victory lap. But in hindsight? It’s loaded with real easter eggs about everything that followed: the emotional architecture of Midnights, the meta-theatre of The Eras Tour, the unraveling of her long-term relationship with Joe Alwyn, and the chaotic re-entry of Matty Healy. We’re

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78:44

BRUTALLY Ranking Taylor Swift's Concert Tours

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/02

GET TICKETS TO SEE US LIVE THIS SUMMER: https://www.evolutionofasnake.comIn this episode of Evolution of a Snake, we’re brutally ranking Taylor Swift’s concert tours — from the baby curls and band sets of the early years to the maximalist pop spectacle of her stadium domination. We’re revisiting the fairytale gowns, the surprise song moments, the costume changes, the iconic staging, the crowd work, the live arrangements, and the eras that defined what a Taylor Swift tour even is. We’re not just

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60:47

73 Questions with Taylor Swift, 10 Years Later

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2026/03/26

Before Bleachella, before 1989 won Album of the Year, before Snakegate, before the getaway car, before Reputation…there was merely the biggest pop star in the world fighting for her life trying to maintain control of a plane that was flying in a downward spiral. Her life was bigger than ever, and harder to manage than ever. She was on top of the world, and terrified of falling over the edge. In this chaos, she invited Vogue into her beautiful LA home, and answered 73 Questions. Come with us as we

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58:25

☎️ Phone a Snake: The Showgirl State of the Union

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/03/19

GET TICKETS TO OUR NEW USA TOUR ON SALE NOW: ⁠https://www.evolutionofasnake.com⁠ We snakes have entered our showgirl era. In this week’s Phone a Snake, Snake Nation Citizens call in to report from the frontlines of the life of a showgirl: personal growth, diva breakthroughs, emotional turmoil, questionable decisions, and, of course, pressing concerns requiring expert analysis. We hear how everyone’s progressing, what’s gone horribly wrong, and what it all means for the state of the union. It’s

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80:51

Explaining EOAS Lore to the General Public

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2026/03/12

In this week’s episode, we finally do what perhaps should have been done long ago: explain the bizarre, unholy, deeply unnecessary internal language of Evolution of a Snake. From heirloom turkey to bone collector, from “you’re an adult, you should know that” to “good luck with booking that stage you speak of,” we’re unpacking the phrases, references, recurring bits, and completely deranged lore that have somehow become part of the EOAS cinematic universe. Whether you are a seasoned nothing knower or

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94:10

BRUTALLY Ranking Taylor Swift’s Old Music Videos

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/03/05

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist In this episode of Evolution of a Snake, we’re brutally ranking Taylor Swift’s old music videos — from Debut all the way through Reputation — and revisiting the fairytales, the cheer captain era, the dramatic eyeliner, the chaotic pop pivot, and everything in between. We’re not just ranking based on nostalgia. We’re talking storytelling, visuals, cultural impact, rewatch value, and whether some of these videos actually aged well… or if they

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55:18

Sister Songs: My Tears Ricochet, It's Time to Go, and...

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2026/02/26

GET TICKETS TO SEE US LIVE IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEKEND: https://www.evolutionofasnake.comTaylor Swift's songs about Scott Borchetta reveal something far deeper than a business dispute. They trace grief, betrayal, power, and eventual reclamation. In this episode of Sister Songs, we compare My Tears Ricochet, It’s Time To Go, and Father Figure to examine the emotional arc behind one of the most pivotal conflicts in Taylor Swift’s career: the master recordings sale and her relationship with Scott

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56:47

The Missing Chapter of Tortured Poets

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/02/19

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR AUSTRALIA: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department might be her most narratively complete album… and yet it never received its final chapter. In this video, we imagine the era that never happened — the missing act of Tortured Poets. If Midnights had a spectacle and Folklore/Evermore had a world, then TTPD should have had a stage. So what would a Tortured Poets tour actually look like? We design the full concept from scratch —

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52:26

Taybachelorette Predictions

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/02/12

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR IN AUSTRALIA: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Welcome back to Taylor Talk. As the whole world knows...Taylor Swift is engaged to Travis Kelce. Therefore, in today's episode, we're speculating wildly (in good fun) about her hypothetical bachelorette party. What will the girl boss do? We imagine two scenarios: what should happen vs what probably will happen. Everything is on the table: guest list, silverware, lighting, venue, and the overall vibe. There are even

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93:05

2026 GRAMMY'S REVIEW: Well, That Happened!

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/02/05

GET TIX TO SNERAS AUSTRALIA: https://www.evolutionofasnake.comHere we are again, reviewing music's biggest night. This was a year of middling fashions, great performances, and at least one shocking robbery. We're talking everything Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny, Addison Rae, Katseye and so much more as we review the material from the red carpet, the stage, and beyond. Let us know what you thought in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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57:41

☎️ Phone a Snake: Your Unpopular End of an Era Opinions

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/01/29

In the latest and greatest episode of Phone a Snake, we open the lines to YOUR unpopular End of an Era opinions and promptly descend into chaos. We talk meth math, meta-performance delusions, Matty Healy signaling conspiracies, Showgirl truthers, and the increasing inability of fandom to distinguish subtext from canon. We unpack the docuseries as both emotional reset and expectation correction, debate whether Showgirl is Lover-coded or simply vibing, and grapple with what it means to put your

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59:25

Decoding the End of an Era: Episode 6

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/01/22

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR IN AUSTRALIA: https://www.evolutionofasnake.comIn our final recap of The End of an Era docuseries, we’re with Taylor Swift on the very last days of the Eras Tour—when the adrenaline fades, the muscle memory takes over, and the question shifts from how did we get here? to what happens after? We talk family, legacy, loss, Andrea as the quiet architect of everything, a crew reckoning with a once-in-a-lifetime job, and Taylor admitting she’s ready for it to be over even

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58:32

Decoding the End of an Era: Episode 5

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2026/01/15

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR IN AUSTRALIA: https://www.evolutionofasnake.comWelcome back to our recap of the most important docuseries in history. In today’s dispatch, we revisit episode 5: where The Eras Tour hits Toronto and suddenly everything turns toward family, legacy, and the people who make you who you are. Andrea draws aching parallels between Taylor and her late mother, while the crew reflects on their own losses, including a moving moment from Kamilah Marshall. Then the tone swerves

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54:22

Decoding The End of an Era: Episode 4

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/01/08

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR IN AUSTRALIA: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Welcome back to our recap of the most important docuseries in history. In today’s dispatch, we revisit episode 4: where Taylor somehow finds the time—mid-tour—to create and record The Tortured Poets Department, turning exhaustion into fuel and isolation into art. It is short and sweet, but it was everything. She opens up about meeting Travis Kelce and developing a very... earnest...passion for football, before roping

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69:00

Decoding the End of an Era: Episode 3

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2026/01/01

GET TICKETS TO SNERAS AUSTRALIA: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Welcome back to our recap of the most important docuseries in history. In today's dispatch, we revisit episode 3: where Taylor and her crew rest and recuperate after a whirlwind European tour, regrouping before the final stretch beginning in Miami. We learn about Jeslyn's breast cancer diagnosis, and Taylor shares about her rigorous workout routine & the many variables that can disrupt a large show of this size. We also, CRUCIALLY,

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54:17

Decoding The End of an Era: Episode 2

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2025/12/23

In part two of our End of an Era recap, we dig into the backstage scramble to reinvent the Eras Tour, the way Taylor balances authority with warmth, and how the dancers—especially Cam—shape the heart of the show. We talk representation, body image in the industry, Florence Welch swooping in like a fever dream, and those crew bonuses that prove Taylor puts her money where her mouth is.JOIN US ON PATREON: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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73:16

Decoding The End of an Era: Episode 1

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2025/12/18

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR AUSTRALIA: https://www.evolutionofasnake.comWelcome to the very first episode of our End of an Era RECAPs! Taylor Swift said, "Let me put my boots on and deliver the content," so we're doing the same. In these recaps, we cover, scene by scene, our thoughts on what transpired as veteran Swifties with plenty of opinions. In today's episode, Welcome to the Eras Tour, there is Ticketmaster, Vienna, London, Ed Sheeran, and of course...MEREDITH MENTIONED. Enjoy! Episode 2

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55:01

Taylor Swift's 2025 Fashion Wrapped

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2025/12/11

We're back doing what we love most: delivering unqualified opinions about Taylor Swift's various looks throughout the year. We broaden our lens beyond just pap walks and discuss the myriad diva summits of The Life Of A Showgirl album shoot and promo appearances as well. Join us on Patreon for our exclusive reactions to The End of an Era starting this weekend: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SNAKE10Sponsored

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121:11

Miss Americana Autopsy: Taylor Swift's Body Image,...

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2025/12/04

This week on Evolution of a Snake, we’re reopening Miss Americana and giving it the forensic rewatch it deserves before the End of an Era docuseries arrives to rewrite the narrative all over again. We dig into Lana Wilson’s direction, Taylor’s unusually heavy involvement in shaping the film, and the emotional architecture behind its most revealing moments—her struggles with body image and disordered eating, her anxieties about ageing and motherhood in a pop-star machine that demands perpetual youth,

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65:14

Scientifically Ranking Taylor Swift’s Post–Big...

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast ·

2025/11/20

We’re finally doing it: ranking Taylor Swift’s post–Big Machine albums, from Lover through Showgirl, using a semi-serious “scientific” system we built to avoid pitting Old Taylor against New Taylor. In this episode, we break down cohesion, execution, longevity, and overall Snakeology to figure out which version of independent-era Taylor is truly operating at her peak. The addition of The Life of a Showgirl complicates everything in ways we didn’t expect, and the final ranking surprised even us

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