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“It’s just a question!” In this week’s episode, we do a deep dive into the ultimate rhetorical question song from Taylor Swift - “Question…?” from Midnights. We get into our own questions, such as who is the “I,” the “you,” and the “her” in the story? What were the miscommunications? Was this a one-night stand or a longer situationship? While we never get any answers to the questions asked within the song, you'll have to tune in to see whether we answer our own questions about “Question…?”    Mentioned in this episode:  “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens  The Ugly Truth (film)  Ted Lasso (tv show)  Notting Hill (film) “Sk8er Boi” by Avril Lavigne  Bridgerton Season Two Daisy Jones and the Six (book)  Daisy Jones and the Six (tv show)  Episode Highlights:  [00:30] Introduction to “Question…?” [02:13] The characters in the song [04:30] Starting with “I remember” [09:17] Moving into the present tense  [16:20] The chorus of “Question…?” [29:37] “Half moon eyes” and verse 2  [39:28] Politics and gender roles [44:52] Who is “her” in this song [56:06] The purpose of the song  Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro   Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro   *** This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

In our first guest episode this season, we welcome DJ Louie XIV of Pop Pantheon to talk all things pop and Taylor Swift. DJ Louie discusses how he analyzes pop music in his podcast, Pop Pantheon, and delves into Taylor Swift’s unique role within the pop music landscape. We discuss Taylor’s cultural impact, her mastery of storytelling, and the influence of Jack Antonoff on her music.    Mentioned in this episode:  Pop Pantheon Podcast Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram E31: Shakespeare E32: Love Story ***   Episode Highlights:  [4:04] Why is pop music so fun to overanalyze? [6:11] How Taylor Swift fits into the pop music Landscape [15:25] Taylor Swift as “basic savant” [27:30] Folklore Evermore Reset  [30:00] Taylor’s artistic evolutions through her albums  [34:28] The Jack Antonoff Partnerships [36:44] Tortured Poets and Lyrical Editing [41:07] The pop music formula Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.   Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro  

“…Are you ready for it?” No but really, are you? Today we’re talking rhetorical questions. Why does Taylor use them? Does she use them expecting an answer? Are those a rhetorical question? (We’ll stop now…)  We’re covering “Is It Over Now?” from 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault),  “...Ready for it” from Reputation, and “Question…?” from Midnights. Tune in to see if we get any answers!    Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Mentioned in this episode:  Types of Rhetorical Questions The Office Parks and Recreation Law and Order Legally Blonde   What is a Rhetorical Question? A rhetorical question is an inquiry that ends in a question mark but is asked for effect rather than to elicit an answer. It’s often used in persuasive writing but is also common in everyday conversation.    Types of Rhetorical Questions:  Anthypophora (hypophora): Involves asking a question in order to answer it immediately. In our animal studies episode, Jenn asked, “Did I make this song about something that personally interests me? Sure did” Epiplexis: A rhetorical device in which one asks a question in order to admonish rather than receive an answer. Think Michael Scott, “why are you the way that you are?” Erotesis: Positions the question in a way that elicits a strong reaction, either in agreement or rejection. However, this type of rhetorical question typically anticipates a negative response. it’s usually impossible to contradict.”How can segregation exist in the true Body of Christ?” - MLK   ***   Episode Highlights:  [01:20] What are rhetorical questions? [06:57] “Is It Over Now?” 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)  [26:39] “...Ready for it” Reputation [44:48] “Question…?” Midnights    Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

Can we always be this close? We’re celebrating our first anniversary! This week we’re reminiscing about our first year of this podcast by talking about some of our favorite podcast moments in Year 1, and the songs we surprisingly haven’t covered yet. And we’re responding to listener requests, diving into specific lyrics requested by our dear listeners.  Mentioned in this episode:  Sisyphean task  Bookshop.org/shop/APTS The Daily, “The Year of Taylor Swift”  E42: Ecocriticism + TTPD  Animal Theory Substack E9: Fall Songs (aka Cornelia Street Moment) E24: Deep Dive - Right Where You Left Me E51: All Too Well (10 Minute Version) - Three Ways All Too Well (10 Minute Version) Short Film  “Reformed Rake” trope E33: Animal Theory You Know How to Ball, I Know Aristotle on TikTok Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe ***   Episode Highlights:  [01:38] Songs we surprisingly haven’t covered yet [08:46] “My Tears Ricochet” Bridge  [19:20] “Robin”  [22:51] “Right Where You Left Me” pre-chorus [26:45] “When your Brooklyn broke my skin and bones” All Too Well 10 Minute Version [32:36] “Do you miss the rogue who coaxed you into paradise and left you there” Coney Island  [38:28] “We can’t make any promises now can we babe?” Delicate [44:28] Season 2 sneak peek   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

"I'm so in love that I acted insane." This week we dive into “The Way I Loved You.” One guy’s screaming and fighting, the other is sensible and incredible. We go line-by-line to identify who’s involved in this love triangle, the emotions behind the narrator’s dilemma, and why the narrator doesn’t seem to want the sensible, incredible, comfortable partner. Is this a lyrical analysis or a relationship analysis? Listen and find out!   Mentioned in this episode:  E52: Psychoanalytic Theory  The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks E25: Pride and Prejudice  Wuthering Heights by Charlotte Brontë Matchmaker Maria Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller E5: Toxic Relationships ***   Episode Highlights:  [01:53] Rhetorical triangle reminder [02:18] Who are the characters in the song? [08:38] The role of the love triangle  [13:29] Who’s acting insane? [19:12] “I’m perfectly fine” “I’m comfortable”  [26:28] “He can’t see the smile I’m faking” [31:38] “You were frustrating, intoxicating” [38:14] The purpose of the song Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

"I have this dream where I get older but just never wiser." In this episode, we use Psychoanalytic Theory to unpack the deeper meanings behind three of Taylor's songs: "That's The Way I Loved You," "Look What You Made Me Do," and "Anti-Hero." From our personal experiences to Freud’s writings, we explore how Taylor’s lyrics tap into the subconscious. Get ready to dive into the psyche of Taylor Swift's music!   Mentioned in this episode:  Sigmund Freud Reader  Civilization and Its Discontents Carl Jung Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Miss Americana  Lizzie McGuire Switched on Pop: Beyonce’s Country E31: Show and Tell - Shakespeare Victorian man meme  Anti-Hero Music Video (featuring Mary Elizabeth Ellis a.k.a. “The Waitress” from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia)  Joseph Campbell: Hero With A Thousand Faces ***   Episode Highlights:  [00:57] Intro to Psychoanalytic Theory [09:28] “The Way I Loved You” from Fearless [24:04] “Look What You Made Me Do” from reputation  [44:29] “Anti-Hero” from Midnights   Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

“I was supposed to be sent away.” Today’s Summer School episode has us revisiting Episode 23: Mad Women (Spotify | Apple). We’ve discussed examples of mad women in Taylor’s Discography, but there hath been no woman scorned like the one in The Tortured Poet’s Department. After all, Taylor herself called it Female Rage: The Musical. But what about the other definitions of “madness” too? From the manic feeling of “Florida!!!” to the rage in “thanK you aIMee,” we get into it all in this week's episode!    Subscribe to our Substack to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Mentioned in this episode: Episode 23 - Mad Women  Frankenstein by Mary Shelley  Harry Potter  Mad Men  Florence + the Machine  Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Crime and Punishment by Dsotevyskey  Donald Glover stand up about crazy exes    ***   Episode Highlights:  [00:50] Introducing Mad Women   [02:20] Fortnight [10:28] Florida!!! [17:00] ThanK You aIMee [29:03] I Look In People’s Windows [37:28] The Prophecy [42:50] Honorable Mentions   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.  

“She fell through the ice and came out alive.” Today’s Summer School episode has us revisiting Episode 19: Satire (Spotify | Apple). We explore how Taylor uses different types of Satire on the album as a way of adding exaggeration, emphasis, and impact to her storytelling.    Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Mentioned in this episode: Episode 19: Satire Oxford Dictionary definition of Satire SNL 1984, by George Orwell Animal Farm, by George Orwell A Modest Proposal, by Jonathan Swift Love Story, Taylor Swift Gilmore Girls Mastermind, Taylor Swift Blank Space, Taylor Swift Forrest Gump   ***   Episode Highlights:  [01:11] Introducing Satire [03:37] But Daddy I love him [12:06] I Can Do It With a Broken Heart [17:54] The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived [24:31] imgonnagetyouback [31:40] The Bolter   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

Who could ever leave me, darling? But who could stay? Love or hate The Archer (Lover 2019), we all agree that we have no idea what this song is about. Such an obscure song calls for a proper, literary style close reading. Join us as we go line by line to understand what Taylor is trying to say with the obscure lyrics of this incredibly poetic song. Mentioned in this episode:  Tom Cruise movies Smart Bitches, Trashy Books  Marvel’s Avengers: End Game Black Widow  The Odyssey, by Homer  Iron man Full House (1987) Michael Scott, The Office (2005) Peter Pan, by JM Barrie Nietzsche “Anti-hero,” Midnights (2022) Jane Eyre Into the Woods Selena Mean Girls the Musical  Barbie Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro *** Episode Highlights:  [01:43] Baseline: How we all feel about The Archer [03:17] Combat, I'm ready for combat: What’s it mean [11:28] I jump from the train, I ride off alone [21:42] Backtrack: Who left? Who should stay? [28:00] Unpacking the phrase “cut off my nose” [32:18] Invisible smoke & all of my heroes [40:24] I, They, You - who’s seeing through her? [48:50] Pulling together the bridge [56:26] Our final thoughts Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

Going Down the Rabbit Hole. Today we’re doing a deep dive on Taylor Swift’s song, “Wonderland,” from the album 1989. This episode builds on Episode 3 focused on Taylor Swift’s lyrical influences from the book “Alice in Wonderland.” In this episode, we explore whether the Cheshire Cat is calming or creepy; if New York City really is “Wonderland”; How Taylor Swift’s music, lyrics, and album branding are often at odds with one another; and how this song seems to reference “A Tale of Two Cities” and “The Great Gatsby” all at the same time.    Mentioned in the episode:  “Wonderland,” written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Shellback 1989 (Taylor’s Version) Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll Alice in Wonderland, 1951 Disney Film Alice in Wonderland, 2010 Tim Burton Film “A Tale of Two Cities,” by Charles Dickens “The Great Gatsby,” by F. Scott Fitzgerald   *** Episode Highlights:  [01:42] We fell down a rabbit hole: How we do a deep dive  [04:13] Didn’t you calm my fears with a Cheshire Cat smile: Je suis calme!  [06:50] I should have slept with one eye open at night: A false sense of security  [15:06] Nothing’s as it seems: How Taylor's lyrics, music, and imagery inform the story [19:03] Too in love to think straight: This love is not what it seems  [21:04] In Wonderland, we both went mad: When it all shifts in the bridge [29:27] We found wonderland: How she used this literary reference    *** Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

Today we’re getting lost in wonderland! In this Show & Tell episode, your professors of Taylor Swift came prepared with songs connected to or inspired by the story of “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. Maansi explores the direct references found in “Wonderland,” Jodi argues that “It’s Nice to Have a Friend” captures the spirit of the story, and Jenn focuses on the power of tea time in “Anti-Hero.” So pour yourself a cup of tea, put on your favorite hat, and join us for a conversation about how Taylor Swift’s music captures both the whimsy and the complexity of this classic story.    Mentioned in the episode:  “Wonderland” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq4nEzEiegA “It’s Nice to Have a Friend” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaP1VswBF28 “Anti-Hero” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqN2qFvY64U “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll: https://tinyurl.com/2d2vcpbp “Alice in Wonderland” Disney animated film: https://amzn.to/3OVgeZM “Alice in Wonderland” 2010 live-action film: https://tinyurl.com/3v7xpbhr Edgar Allan Poe Poetry: https://tinyurl.com/43yc69vc Emily Dickenson Poetry: https://tinyurl.com/5n7rv47v   *** Episode Highlights:  [00:56] Alice in Wonderland: Topic Introduction [04:00] Alice in Wonderland: 2010 Live Action Film [06:30] Wonderland: falling down the rabbit hole [18:45] It’s Nice to Have a Friend: stay in bed the whole weekend  [35:04] Anti-Hero: at tea time, everyone agrees     *** Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

In our first deep dive episode, we do a deep reading of Taylor Swift’s song “Enchanted” from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). We’re wonderstruck as we learn how to analyze a text using the rhetorical triangle to better understand who is speaking, who they are speaking to, and the purpose of the text. We find connections to “Pride and Prejudice,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” Barbie, Cinderella, college, and Greek mythology…all in one 5ish minute song. We left no lingering questions to keep us up!    Mentioned in the episode: “Enchanted” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igIfiqqVHtA “Cinderella” https://bookshop.org/lists/episodes-1-2-songs-that-made-us-swifties “Pride and Prejudice,” by Jane Austen https://bookshop.org/lists/episodes-1-2-songs-that-made-us-swifties “Singin’ in the Rain,” https://bookshop.org/lists/episodes-1-2-songs-that-made-us-swifties “Barbie,” 2023 movie, https://amzn.to/45W3klA   *** Episode Highlights:  [01:48] APTS 101: How to analyze a text [03:15] Who is this speaker forcing laughter, and does she fit in?  [04:56] Why “Enchanted” is “Pride and Prejudice”-coded  [06:40] Exploring word choice to examine the time period [10:13] How the song ruminates on a single moment and feeling [12:56] Who is the song speaking to? A person? The Universe? [17:02] Why “Hey Stephen” and “Enchanted” feel so different [20:21] The words and phrases that create mystique and depth [23:04] “Flawless,” “Forever,” and the power of hyperbole [24:51] Our takeaways from our playful conversation    *** Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

Welcome to our very first episode of AP Taylor Swift! In this “Show and Tell” episode, get to know your hosts Jenn, Maansi, and Jodi, through the Taylor Swift songs that made us Swifties. In a show and tell episode, we each pick a song that relates to the theme or topic. Jenn relives her high school revenge fantasies with “Picture to Burn”; Jodi feels seen in “Hey Stephen”; and Maansi romanticizes the magic of everyday moments through “Enchanted”.  Mentioned in the episode:  “Picture to Burn," Taylor Swift “Hey Stephen," Fearless (Taylor's Version)  “Enchanted," Speak Now (Taylor's Version) Hamilton, Lin Manuel Miranda *** Episode Highlights:  [00:50] Introducing today’s theme, songs that made us Swifties [02:35] “Picture to Burn” - A teenage revenge fantasy?  [13:30] “Hey Stephen” - When you can’t tell your crush that you’re crushing [22:15] “Enchanted” - The art of being wonderstruck by everyday moments [32:46] Selecting our very first Deep Dive song *** Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

“We can plant a memory garden.” This week we have a show and tell episode on garden songs, exploring the theme of gardens and flowers across Taylor Swift’s lyrics. From the haunting imagery in Ivy to the rich symbolism of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Cowboy Like Me, and the many different flowers in The Great War, we dig (get it?) into how Taylor uses garden and flower metaphors to evoke ideas of romance, loyalty, and loss.    Mentioned in this episode:  E7: S&T-Ecocriticism The Bible  Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence  The Secret Garden by Frances Burnett  The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde  E32: DD-Love Story Gardens of Babylon Photo 1  Gardens of Babylon Photo 2  Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf  Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence  Crimson Clover Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll  In Flanders Fields by John McCrae The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum  The New Look on Apple TV+   ***   Episode Highlights:  [03:56] “ivy” evermore [16:42] “cowboy like me” evermore [28:00] “The Great War” Midnights (3am Edition)   Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.   Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro

“They’re burning all the witches even if you aren’t one.” Happy spooky season! This week, we dive into the topic of witches. From historical midwives to fantasy heroines, Taylor’s music has a little bit for everyone. In this episode, we look at the fiery witch imagery in “I Did Something Bad,” explore the visual choice of witchiness in “willow,” and discuss the fantasy of owning your power in “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me.” With plenty of Harry Potter references for all, this episode is perfect for the inner Hermione in us all. Because at the end of the day, aren’t we all just powerful witches who are also kind of giant nerds?    Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Mentioned in this episode:  E7: Ecocriticism  E23: Mad Women  E19: Satire  Pride and Prejudice Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English Harry Potter Willow Music Video Outlander Buffy the Vampire Slayer E9: Fall Songs Les Miserables The Crucible  The Power, Naomi Alderman Shit Cassandra Saw, Gwen E. Kirby Jennifer’s Body  Great Expectations Invisible Women, Caroline Criado-Perez *** Episode Highlights:  [01:15] Introduction to Witches [07:34] I Did Something Bad - “They’re burning all the witches even if you aren’t one” [19:36] Willow - “Wait for the signal and I’ll meet you after dark” [34:30] Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me - “So I leap from the gallows and I levitate down your street”   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.   Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro