Blank Plate: A Podcast for Swifties with an Appetite

(RECORDED BEFORE TAYLOR’S ENGAGEMENT! Don’t worry… we’ll be rehashing all the exciting news soon!!!!) Are you ready to be devastated? In this episode, Laura and Sara unpack The Anthology’s track 5 - “How Did It End?” With numerous ties to “You’re Losing Me” and “So Long London,” this song is sure to emotionally wreck anyone who takes the time to analyze Taylor’s simple yet heart-wrenching metaphors about loss, grief, death, and the public perception of her heartbreak. PLUS! The ladies get into their very juicy “LORE” of how they REALLY know each other! Chapters(00:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates!(06:52) Taylor Updates(16:44) Exploring 'How Did It End': Emotional Insights(22:04) Personal Associations With This Song(35:14) Folklore Of The Song(37:29) Verse 1: So Long London Similarities, Public Scrutiny, You're Losing Me's "Death"(46:26) Chorus 1: Circus Associations, Empathetic Hunger(54:05) Verse 2: Interloper's Infidelity, Love Is a Gamble, Sarcasm(01:00:31) Verse 2: Small Town Metaphors, An English Clue, Hot Gossip(01:07:22) Bridge: Death As A Metaphor, Director's Requests, Her Beloved Ghost(01:21:47) Chorus 3 & Outro: Shaky Breath, Inconclusive Post-Mordem, Some Music Theory(01:29:20) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:31:03) This Song As A Recipe(01:34:02) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedBake It Off cookbookSo Long, London episodeBlack Negroni recipeBrownie Salted Caramel Ice Cream recipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

EMERGENCY POD, EMERGENCY POD! TS12 is “The Life Of A Showgirl,” and Sara and Laura are STOKED to relive the exciting rollout! Who would have ever guessed Taylor would announce TS12 on a New Heights podcast? The girls are GLOWING with excitement. Expect a full rundown of every step of the announcement, some key takeaways from her two-hour interview with Jason and Travis, and some exciting clues / Easter Eggs worth noting.Chapters(00:00) Introduction to the Emergency Pod(01:00) What's On Our Plates(03:33) The Chaos Of The Announcement: Our Reactions(13:30) The Rollout of the New Album: Monday - New Heights, Taylor Nation, Album Name Reveal(20:27) The Waiting Game Tuesday: GQ Interview, Speculation Begins, Spotify Playlist(37:26) Wednesday: Karma Door Countdown, CD Variants(41:13) The Impact of Leaks on Rollout(44:33) The New Heights Interview: A Deep Dive(01:28:18) The Life Of A Showgirl: What We Know Now(01:51:56) This Album As A Recipe(01:53:18) Signing Off!(01:55:18) Patreon Sneak PeakSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedNew Heights Posts: 1, 2, 3Taylor Nation IG PostAnd, baby, that’s show business for you Spotify playlist“Bejeweled” PatreonSara’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie recipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Are we… Daddy?! In this episode of Blank Plate, Sara and Laura share some personal updates and then do a reallllly fun deep dive into Taylor’s teenage petulance theme song, “But Daddy I Love Him.” The ladies deem this song as a “new Taylor classic,” and there’s so much more than meets the eye with this one… themes of toxic fandom, rebellion against Taylor’s “good girl” persona, and the impact of public perception on personal relationships. Oh my god, you should see your faces! Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:01) What's On Our Plates(11:14) Taylor Updates(22:14) Unpacking But Daddy I Love Him(26:29) Our Personal Associations With The Song(29:09) Folk"lore" Of The Song(34:53) Verse 1: The "West", Cage Metaphors, Toxic Fandom, Religious Metaphors(44:55) Pre-Chorus 1: High Horses, Public Disapproval, Teenage Petulance(48:18) Chorus 1: Uncaged, Trolling, Fast Paced Relationship, "Crazy" Callbacks(53:27) Verse 2: Good Girl Persona, Rebellion Against Expectations, Struggles Of Growing Up, The Allure Of Chaos(01:00:22) Post-Chorus 2: Mom's MAD, Breaking The 4th Wall(01:05:57) Bridge: Defiance Against Judgment, Destiny & Chemistry, Gray Metaphor, Setting Boundaries(01:15:17) Verse 3: Parental Approval, Shifting To The End Of The Relationship(01:19:19) Chorus 3: New Relationship, Dancing In The Sun, "His Lady," Hindsight(01:25:28) Post-Chorus 3 & Outro: Taylor's Final Calling Out Of Toxic Fans(01:31:09) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:32:41) This Song As A Recipe(01:36:25) Signing Off!(01:37:43) Patreon PreviewSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links Referenced@word_nerd222 Shakespeare theory - Part 1 and Part 2John’s LEGENDary Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey ButterHam and Noodle CasserolePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

After a few weeks away from podcasting, Sara and Laura are so excited to get back into the swing of things! They catch up on Laura’s adventures and the emotional challenges of Sara’s IVF journey, the importance of transparency, and the support of friends during difficult times. And, of course, Taylor’s surprise performance at Tight End University has the girls super thrilled that today’s episode is on “The Alchemy!” Between the football references and Travis Kelce’s admission that it’s one of his favorite songs, there’s romance swirling in this one! But, the ladies also theorize that this song might also be a confident announcement of Taylor’s return to her full stardom. This is a fun one, enjoy! Chapters(00:00) Introduction(02:39) What's On Our Plates(22:27) Taylor Swift Updates and Cultural References(30:49) Analyzing The Alchemy(35:04) Our Personal Associations With The Song(38:32) Folk"lore" About The Song(41:38) Verse 1: Taylor's Return To Stardom Theory, Opposite of Maroon, Fortnight and Midnights References(53:28) Chorus 1: "Touchdown" = Football or Landing, Clowns and Crowns(01:04:43) Verse 2: Kiss, Kill, Marry Games, Stepping Back Into Stardom, Moving Forward(01:09:28) Post Chorus 2: "Blokes," Unpacking Herion with an "E" Metaphor(01:17:34) Bridge: Superbowl References, Karma Similarities(01:21:26) Outro & Production Notes(01:23:48) Laura's Celebrity Sighting(01:26:05) Favorite Lyrics and Ratings(01:28:19) This Song As A Recipe(01:31:01) Support Us On Patreon! & Signing OffSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedBeer Can Chicken RecipePumpkin Beer Cheese SoupPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

There would not be TTPD without its tongue-in-cheek title track! In today’s episode, Laura and Sara unpack the lyrics of “The Tortured Poets Department” and analyze how the song lays the groundwork for listeners to understand the gravity of Taylor’s “cyclone” relationship with her fellow tortured poet. Taylor’s self-awareness and sense of humor shines in this one! Who else is gonna TROLL you like Taylor?! P.S…. Stay tuned at the end of this episode, because the ladies are sharing a snippet of their newest Patreon episode unpacking the lyrics of “Maroon”! Chapters(00:00) Intro & What’s On Our Plates(09:07) Taylor Updates(16:53) TTPD Introduction(22:00) Our Initial Impressions(25:02) The Folklore Of TTPD (34:10) Verse 1: Matty's Old Interviews On Typewriters, Taylor's Sense Of Humor, Familiarity(41:36) Chorus 1: Dylan Thomas & Patti Smith, "Just Kids" References To Youth & Nostalgia(46:48) Verse 2: "Chocolate" & Charlie Puth, Tattooed Golden Retriever, Similar Dread, Cyclone As Chaos, Were Taylor & Matty Coding Each Other Into Their Songs(58:45) Chorus 2: Trolling, Tongue in Cheek Playfulness(01:02:03) The Diabolical Bridge: Unpacking The Role Of Mutual Friends, "Mutual Manic Phase," Wedding Rings & How This Song Lays The Groundwork For The Rest of TTPD(01:13:21) Chorus 3 & Outro, Production Notes & Noting The Lack Of Poetic Lyricism (01:19:21) This Song As A Recipe & Our Ratings(01:23:38) Signing Off & Patreon SnippetSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedTaylor Swift’s Ex Matty Healy Talks His Love of Typewriters in Resurfaced Clip After 'Tortured Poets' ReleaseTaylor Swift’s Ex Matty Healy Praised Charlie Puth in Resurfaced Tweet From 2018Lucy Dacus Confirms Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Lyric Is About Her: ‘She Texted Me and Asked for My Approval’Twix Bar RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

On Friday, May 30th, 2025, Taylor announced to the world that she FINALLY owns all her old masters! In today’s “emergency pod,” Laura and Sara unpack just how special and important this news is, starting with a great deep dive into the history behind Taylor’s journey with Big Machine, departing ways with Scott Borchetta, Scooter’s purchase and the betrayal that is/was to her, and sooooo much more. And of course, our girls love to clown, so you can expect a nice little clown session about some easter eggs she’s hidden in her letter to her fans! Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:56) Personal Reactions to the Announcement(08:47) The Impact of Taylor's Music Ownership(10:59) Taylor's Music Chart Numbers(15:20) The Journey to Taylor Regaining Her Masters(50:02) Taylor's Triumph: Owning Her Masters Again(54:44) Taylor's Announcement Letter(59:04) The Impact of the Eras Tour(01:09:08) The Future of Rep TV & Debut(01:27:03) The Potential for a Documentary & Some Clowning(01:34:08) This Announcement As A Recipe & Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedTaylor’s LetterThere's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift Leaves Big Machine, Signs New Deal With Universal Music GroupTaylor Swift’s Tumblr postBig Machine’s Scott Borchetta Fires Back at Taylor Swift, Reveals Deal MemosTaylor Swift ‘Finally’ Owns Her Masters. The Sale Happened ‘in Spite of Scooter Braun, Not Because of Him’: SourceTaylor Swift & Scooter Braun’s Feud: A TimelineSally’s Baking Addiction Funfetti CakePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

(RECORDED BEFORE TAYLOR’S 5/30 ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT HER BUYING BACK HER MASTERS!) What’s an unsolved Taylor Swift mystery that keeps you up at night?! Sara and Laura certainly have a longggggg list… and they’ll unpack them all in this episode! From NiceBoy Ed, Karma: The Lost Album, Midnights Mayhem upside down phones, 1989 Double Album, “The Man” wall, and so much more, the ladies will sift through each unanswered theory and attempt to unpack all of the Easter Eggs Taylor has left behind! Chapters(00:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates(13:28) Taylor Updates (recorded before Taylor’s 5/30 announcement!)(21:48) Taylor Swift's Easter Eggs and Numerology(31:06) Karma: The Lost Album Theory(41:24) "The Man" Wall(47:38) 1989 Double Album(50:53) Karma Coffee Cup / Release Restructuring Thanks To TTPD(54:43) The Mystery of 'Slut' Featuring The 1975(59:52) Midnights Mayhem: Upside Down Phone & Unraveling the Aesthetic Choices(01:04:41) Costume Mysteries from The Eras Tour(01:08:40) Cardiff Picture(01:09:39) The Reputation Eye Theory(01:12:59) The Enigma of Nice Boy Ed(01:18:05) The Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift Fallout(01:34:15) The Bitter-Sweet Reality of Taylor's Masters(01:39:54) Taylor's Roman Empires As Recipes & Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedTaylor Naming ReputationZayn Malik interview: Taylor travels by suitcaseLover Bodysuit Behind The ScenesJack Leopards & The Dolphin ClubPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Truth, dare, spin… records? Taylor’s most rom-com-y song to date has Sara and Laura kicking their feet and giggling! The truth is, Taylor has never released a song quite this honestly lovestruck, and the girls are OBSESSED. This episode has Sara and Laura digging into Taylor’s use of high school as a grander metaphor, as well as a deep dive into Taylor’s unconventional high school experience. Travis Kelce / Tayvis fans… you’re going to love this one!Chapters(00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates(15:04) Taylor Swift Updates: Easter Eggs - AMA's, Karma, Public Outing In Philly(25:14) Exploring 'So High School' - Song Overview(27:25) Our Personal Associations with 'So High School'(30:46) Folklore Of The Song: High School Crush, Travis Kelce, Taylor's Use Of High School As A Bigger Metaphor & Rom-Com Vibes(53:38) Intro: High School Crushes(55:29) Chorus 1: Older, Wiser, Bittersweet 16, Travis's Smile, High School Questions(01:01:12) Post Chorus 1: American Pie / Early 2000's Culture, All-American Relationship, Playful & Spicy Interactions(01:07:09) Verse 1: High School Games, Backseat Shenanigans(01:13:22) Bridge: Risky High School Games, Grand Theft Auto, Naughty Flirtation(01:22:35) Verse 2: Nods to Travis(01:26:10) Outro: Spicy "Yeahs"(01:28:32) Final Thoughts: We Have Never Gotten a Song Like This From Taylor Before(01:32:43) Our Favorite Lyrics and Ratings(01:34:07) This Song As A Recipe(01:36:45) We Have a Patreon! & Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedTaylor Swift Sings About Wanting to Marry Travis Kelce in ‘So High School’Travis Kelce Plays 'Kiss, Marry, Kill' With Taylor SwiftTravis Kelce Is Going for ItRecipe: Cherry-Vanilla Soda SyrupRecipe: Easy Funnel CakePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

You… look… like… someone who’s not mentally prepared for this episode! Join Laura and Sara as they share a heartbreaking analysis of TTPD’s (technical) last track - “Clara Bow”! In this episode, Laura and Sara discuss how this song is one that ONLY could be written by Miss Swift. Her deep reflections on the music industry, femininity, hunger for fame and the repercussions of success hit deep. The girls call this “Nothing New” 2.0 and for good reason!Chapters(00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates(07:21) Taylor News & Updates(17:11) Analyzing 'Clara Bow' and Its Significance(19:58) Folklore Of The Song: The Music Industry Machine, Illusion of Fame, Weight of Celebrity(31:33) Verse 1: The Original "It Girl," Earnest Hopes, "The Lucky One"(45:24) Chorus 1: "The Suits" Dialogue, The Cost of Fame(48:06) Verse 2: Stevie Nicks & Taylor's Friendship, Other Stevie Nicks Synchronicities, "Half Moonshine, Full Eclipse"(58:11) Chorus 2: Complexities of Success, The Crown Is Stained With...?(01:01:48) Bridge: No Quotation Marks, The Monster of Youth and Beauty, "Nothing New" Revisited(01:08:45) Verse 3/Outro: The Cycle of Fame Continues(01:16:01) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:19:32) This Song As A RecipeSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedFortune FavorThere's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor SwiftBurnt Honey Cornbread with Brown ButterBittersweet Chocolate CakePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

In this episode of Blank Plate, Laura and Sara analyze the veryyyyy subtle, yet in-depth TEA spilled in “Fresh Out The Slammer.” Without overt explanation, this song gives us Swifties a real look into where Taylor was coming from when navigating her metaphorical imprisonment in her past relationship, the emotional journey of breaking free, the hopefulness of new beginnings, and the significance of public versus private life in the context of Taylor's experiences. The gals had a blast with this one!Chapters(00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates(12:41) Taylor News & Updates(34:46) Folk"lore" of the Song: Hopeful Beginnings, Jail Metaphors, The "In Summation" Clue(44:16) Chorus 1: Newfound Freedom, Jail/Cage References from Reputation(47:55) Verse 1: Lyrical Ties To Joe, Deep Unhappiness, Unfinished Business or Paranoia(01:03:28) Chorus 2: Implied Interest(01:04:56) Verse 2: Aftermath of the Relationship Ending, Who Is The Baby?!, Regaining Sense Of Self, Long-Held Longings(01:17:36) Bridge & Outro: Porch Light, Cardigan & Peter Call Back, "So American" Reference(01:26:46) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:29:00) This Song As A Recipe(01:31:18) Signing Off & Patreon Preview!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedLucy Dacus Confirms Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Lyric Is About Her: ‘She Texted Me and Asked for My Approval’Taylor Swift Is Reportedly Already Working On New MusicTaylor Swift Issues Cease & Desist Letter To Kanye WestChats & ReactsSweet Smoked Pork RibsSlowly Braised Lamb RaguPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

SummaryPrepare to be devastated. Today, Laura and Sara are discussing one of Taylor’s most raw and vulnerable songs to date… The Prophecy. With witchy thunderstorms rumbling in the background, the ladies delve into the emotional depths of the song’s lyrics, exploring themes of loneliness, vulnerability, and the complexities of Taylor enduring hope and desperation, despite her losses. They discuss the symbolism of kneeling, the desire for connection, and the weight of expectations in relationships. We love Taylor for her vulnerability, and this song is proof that Taylor’s raw tenderness puts her in a league of her own.Chapters(00:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates(08:10) Taylor Updates!(18:09) Discussion on The Prophecy Song(23:51) The Folk"lore" Of This Song(30:42) Verse 1: "Full Throttle," The Burden of Success, Eve And Original Sin(40:06) Pre-Chorus 1: Desperation, Loneliness(43:24) Chorus 1: Prayer, Submissiveness, Begging and Predetermined Destiny(48:46) Verse 2: Tarot, Witchy Associations, The Fools Journey, Lost Trust(56:13) Chorus 2: Direct Requests, Desperation(57:48) Bridge: Emotional Depletion, Waning Strength(01:09:25) Chorus 3 & Post Chorus: History Repeating Itself( 01:15:19) Our Favorite Lyrics, Rating & This Song As A Recipe(01:20:15) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedSelena & Benny’s “On Purpose” InterviewStars Around My Scars: The Annotated Poetry of Taylor SwiftClassic Old-Fashioned Candy ApplesSusumaniello Ruggero di BardoPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Old habits die screaming… and Sara and Laura are BELTING out their mutual love for Taylor’s first track of TTPD’s Anthology. “The Black Dog” was an immediate hit for the ladies, so a deep dive into the song’s lore was well overdue! From a brief history of Swemo/ Taylor’s love for pop punk, unpacking The Starting Line’s implied hit, and allllllllllll the sleuthing to figure out what bar Taylor is referring to… we just don’t understand how anyone couldn’t LOVE this song! P.S. do you agree with Laura’s belief that this is a Matty song? CHIME IN!Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Blank Plate Podcast(01:20) What's On Our Plates!(11:01) Taylor News and Updates(18:47) "The Black Dog" Intro & Explaining Taylor's Pen Categories(25:09) Our Personal Associations With The Song(29:56) Folk"lore" of 'The Black Dog'(49:03) Verse 1(55:31) Chorus 1(01:03:17) Verse 2(01:10:11) Chorus 2(01:19:31) Bridge(01:27:51) Chorus 3(01:32:42) Music Theory Analysis(01:37:39) Favorite Lyrics and Ratings(01:41:55) This Song As A Recipe(01:43:29) Sign-Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedWhat it’s like inside The Black Dog, the London pub made famous by Taylor SwiftElectric Lady Studios pap outfitsThe Black Dog Dolby Atmos StemsPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

It’s another Taylor “Christmas” song that will wreck you… today Laura & Sara are doing a deep dive on “I Look In People’s Windows.” Even though it’s Taylor’s shortest song to date, ILIPW has MANY Easter Eggs hidden inside its devastating lyrics (including one that relates to “Champagne Problems” that has the girls hooked!). It’s also a big day because the ladies announce the launch of their Patreon - where YOU can support the podcast and get monthly bonus content! Hear a sneak preview at the end of this episode.Chapters(00:00) Intro(01:05) What's On Our Plates(14:31) Announcing Our Patreon!(20:28) Taylor Updates(32:11) Analyzing 'I Look in People's Windows'(34:26) Our Initial Reactions(37:41) Folk"lore" Of The Song: 5 Theories?!?(43:38) Verse 1: "le petite morte," Champagne Problems connection(50:15) Pre-Chorus 1: Thesis Statement, Simplicity(51:58) Chorus 1: Simplistic Production, Tie-Back To "DBATC," "Midnight Rain," "Lover"(01:00:12) Verse 2: The Birds, Overthinking, Lack Of Closure(01:08:22) Pre-Chorus 2: The Ultimate OUCH(01:10:44) Chorus 2: Haunting Production Details, Visualizing This As A Music Video, Taylor Using Christmas As A Metaphor For Normalcy(01:18:39) Other Notes: Taylor's Shortest Song, A Bridge-less Taylor Song?(01:20:28) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:25:10) This Song As A Recipe(01:28:26) Signing Off!(01:30:57) Patreon Sneak Peak! Support Us On Patreon!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedKylie Kelce Remarks On Taylor’s Funfetti PancakesExplaining The Copyright ConfusionOUR PATREON!Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Calling all new Swifties and Rep stans - today’s episode is reviewing all the lore that inspired Taylor’s most fierce album, Reputation. What made Taylor fall from grace in the court of public opinion? What the hell is Snakegate? What’s up with “the forgotten album” - Karma? Why did she fully disappear for a full year? Wait… who is Calvin Harris? Yup… this album has A LOT of lore to it. In anticipation of Reputation (Taylor’s Version), this is a great review sesh. Class is in session - here’s Reputation 101.Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:05) What's On Our Plates(07:19) Taylor News & Updates(16:17) Reputation 101: It's Release, Production, Singles & Collaborators(22:18) Critical Reception: Mixed Reviews & Why Rep Is A Swiftie Favorite Now(26:18) Our Personal Associations With The Album(32:55) The Folk"lore" of Reputation: Post-1989 / Karma Era(44:30) Snakegate: The Kanye Incident(01:14:40) Taylor's "Getaway Car" Met Gala Moment, Leaning Into Feminine Rage(01:23:58) All The Alcohol References(01:30:32) Reputation Tour Highlights(01:39:49) Our Favorite Rep Tracks & Rating(01:44:28) This Album As A Recipe(01:45:57) Signing Off!Links ReferencedLaufey “A Night At The Symphony”: Spotify, Apple MusicTime’s “Reputation Explained”Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Welcome to Season 3 of BPP! Sara and Laura have soooo much to catch up on, including their 2025 personal and mutual goals for this podcast. Of course, there were many, many Taylor-related news and events that happened over their break to unpack, including the end of the Eras Tour, lots of new Lover-related merch, Taylor’s birthday, the Grammy Awards, and more. And then, to top it all off, the ladies analyze Taylor’s last surprise song - “The Manuscript.” Aka the song that makes Sara weep. Let’s get into this one… it’s a juicy one!Chapters(00:00) Welcome To Season 3(01:07) Let's Catch Up!(07:50) Our Swiftie Gift Exchange(09:43) Our 2025 Goals(25:14) Mutual Goals and Podcast Plans(27:05) Taylor Updates(49:18) The Manuscript: Our Personal Connections To The Song(53:56) The Folklore of The Song(58:25) Introduction Instrumentals: Descending Line & Music Theory Fun!(01:02:16) Verse 1: Clues That Connect To ATW10, Age Differences(01:11:15) Verse 2: The Lyric That Devastated Sara, Raw Emotions(01:20:34) Interlude: Sara's Beauty & The Beast Connection(01:24:22) Bridge: The Creation & Filming Of ATW10 Easter Eggs, Catharsis(01:30:53) Outro: The Story Is Ours Now(01:39:39) Our Favorite Lyrics(01:41:58) This Song As A Recipe(01:43:03) Signing Off!Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Recorded just over a week after the presidential election, Sara and Laura are in the thick of feeling overwhelmed by disappointment… and figured this was the perfect time to discuss Taylor’s most political song, Only The Young. The ladies’ conversation also touches on mental health, predictions for the upcoming Grammy Awards (particularly regarding Taylor's nominations), and her recent holiday merch drop. If you’re ready to talk politics, aren’t aware of Taylor’s political stances, or are curious how Taylor became an advocate for voting… this one is for you! Chapters(00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates!(17:51) Taylor Updates: Holiday Merch, Grammy Nominations(47:56) Only The Young: Folklore Of The Song(54:57) Verse 1: Popular Vote, Hope For The Future(57:13) Chorus 1: A Red TV Similarity, Social Activism(01:00:15) Verse 2: School Shootings(01:06:33) Bridge: Millenials Rise Up, Anti-Boomer Bridge(01:09:28) Chorus - Outro: Children's Choir, Unfinished Ending(01:21:00) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:23:14) This Song As A Recipe(01:25:31) What's Next & Signing Off!Links ReferencedEnglish TeacherBrian Jordan AlvarezPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

Taylor may be down bad cryin’ at the gym, but Sara and Laura are knee-deep in their obsession with this alien abduction-inspired depressed bop! On today’s episode, the ladies are thrilled to read a sweet listener email that warmed their hearts, followed by an in-depth analysis of Jack Antonoff’s insane production details, and Taylor’s spiderweb of TTPD references hidden in “Down Bad”’s lyrics.Chapters(00:00) Intro & What's On Our Plates(08:32) Listener Email(14:25) Taylor News & Updates(30:24) Exploring 'Down Bad' - A New Track(34:39) The Metaphor of Alien Abduction(39:34) Verse 1: Star Trek References, Fortnight Call Backs(45:20) Chorus 1: Alien-Like Production Details, Similarities To But Daddy I Love Him, Teenage Petulance(52:47)Verse 2: Public Embarrassment, Hidden Matty References, Fandom Delusion, Stevie Nick's Prologue Poem(01:00:38) Chorus 2: Stewing In Depression, Twin Lyrics, The Ship Has Sailed( 01:07:22) Bridge: Contrarian Hostility, Admitting The End Of The Relationship, The Spiderweb Of Songs, Calling Out The Fandom(01:15:09) Chorus 3: Added Ad-libs, Alien-esque Production, Vocal Details,(01:21:14) Down Bad On The Eras Tour(01:23:1) 8Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:27:36) This Song As A Recipe(01:31:45) Signing Off!Links ReferencedPop Up BagelsTaylor Swift Lyric SearchGalaxy CupcakesPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

SummaryAs one of Sara and Laura’s early favorites from TTPD, “Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me?” is jam-packed with many Swiftian easter eggs! In this episode, the ladies unpack alllllllll the “snake-gate” references and callbacks to other songs with similar witchy vibes, discuss the chaos and paranoia of fame, Taylor’s perception of herself in the media, and more! Plus, lots of insight into how this song’s performance on the Eras Tour elevates the song’s message even more. Chapters(00:00) Introduction(00:24) What's On Our Plates: Fall Festivals & Meeting Tim Walz!(08:10) Taylor Updates(12:41) Introducing "Who's Afraid Of Little Old Me?" Lore & Our Personal Associations(25:18) Verse 1: The Haters are Here(30:13) Pre-Chorus 1: Snakegate, Taylor's Two Career Deaths & Reputation Vibes(34:54) Chorus 1: She's A Wiiiitch!(41:27) Verse 2: Preserving Good Reputations, Another Cassandra Call Back(46:25) Pre-Chorus 2: One More "Joe," The Butt of Everyone's Joke(50:11) Chorus 2: The Media Circus, Taylor's Nice Girl's Persona(54:21) Bridge: ...BUT WHAT IF THEY DID?!(01:09:34) Chorus 3: The Allure of Celebrity, Lessons Learned(01:15:33) Notes On The Production & Music Theory(01:18:11) Inclusion On The Eras Tour(01:20:20) Our Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:23:17) This Song As A Recipe(01:28:26) Signing Off!Links ReferencedSounwave in Jack Antonoff’s IG PostSwiftly Sung LyricsLyrics With LivEcto CoolerPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

SummaryAre you ready for Taylor’s “bridge to death”?! In this episode of Blank Plate, Laura and Sara dive into an in-depth analysis of Taylor’s incredibly cutting song, “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” exploring its themes and connections to Taylor's ex-flame Matty Healy. Join the girls as they delve into the emotional intricacies and serious implications of Tay Tay’s lyrics… particularly focusing on themes of idolization, cowardice, paranoia, and trust issues. What the hell is an “also ran"? What do the Jehovah’s Witnesses have to say about this song? Were you sent by someone who wanted me dead?!? Tune in and subscribe!Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Blank Plate Podcast(01:28) What's On Our Plates: Sara’s Honeymoon & Laura’s Football Era(17:36) Taylor Swift Updates(26:33) The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived: Our Personal Associations(32:33) The Folk"lore" of TSMWEL(34:40)Verse 1: Past Starry Eyed References, Jehovah's Witnesses, Addiction Implications, & Being Ghosted(46:35) Chorus 1: Sparkling Summer, The Eras Tour(49:06) Verse 2: "Also Ran," Cowardice(59:57) Chorus 2(01:01:20) Bridge: Paranoia, Sleeper Cell Spies, "Our" Bed, Forbidden Romance, Religious Motifs, Justice & Betty References(01:17:49) Outro: A Theatrical Conclusion(01:21:36) Music Theory: The Bridge To Death, Orchestration Details & The Eras Tour Additions(01:28:24) Sara & Laura’sFavorite Lyrics & Ratings(01:35:01) This Song As A Recipe & Signing Off!Links ReferencedThe Feast Of Saint Pizza: Passports & Pizza Podcast EpisodeSwemo Spotify PlaylistThe New Yorker Article: Who Is Matty Healy?How tall is Matty Healy?Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

SummaryTo summarize the summer, Laura and Sara thought it was timely to record a minisode (that turned out to be anything but mini) on Taylor’s European Leg of the Eras Tour! From alllllll the clowning for Reputation TV, future collaboration speculations, London highlights, and some Easter Eggs for a potential Eras Tour documentary, Taylor certainly knew how to end this leg of her tour with a bang! To tie the episode up, Laura and Sara share their summer recipes that they love. Chapters(00:00) Intro & What’s On Our Plates(13:19) Discussing Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet”(19:15) European Eras Tour Highlights: Clowning For Reputation(24:47) Speculation About Taylor Featured on Charlie XCX's "Sympathy Is A Knife"(29:07) London Highlights!(38:26) I Can Do It With A Broken Heart Music Video & Documentary Speculation(49:23) Taylor's Statement Post-Vienna Show Cancellation(53:35) Our Predictions(01:06:16) Our Recipes Of The Summer(01:11:50) Signing Off!Links ReferencedAllison Bornstein’s “Wear It Well”Abercrombie High Rise 90’s Relaxed JeansBurger Bowls RecipeJaime Oliver’s Crispy Chicken Legs With Sweet Tomatoes and Basil from Food52Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email blankplatepod@gmail.comleave a voicemail at (717) 382-831YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza