Digest

The podcast hosts discuss Taylor Swift's new album, *Midnights*, and the fan reactions to it. They agree that the album is very good, but not their favorite, and that it's getting better with time. They also discuss the production by Jack Antonoff, and some fans' criticism that the album sounds too similar to his previous work with Taylor. The hosts also discuss the surprise song mashups that Taylor has been performing on her *Eras Tour*, and the fan reactions to them. They also discuss the recent incident where Kylie Kelsey, wife of Travis Kelsey, was confronted by a drunk fan who told her she would never be welcome in the town again. The hosts also discuss the ongoing feud between Taylor Swift fans and Billie Eilish fans, and the recent comments that Billie Eilish made about long albums and long shows. They also discuss the corporate nature of the music industry and how artists are often pressured to release long albums and perform long shows to maximize profits. The hosts also discuss the importance of artists being able to take risks and experiment with different genres, and how Taylor Swift is in a unique position to do so because of her immense popularity and wealth. The hosts then play a game of *Midnights* album draft, where they each pick their favorite songs from the album. They discuss their reasoning for their picks, and how their opinions on the songs have changed over time. The hosts also discuss the different ways that fans have interpreted the lyrics of the songs, and how the album has resonated with them on a personal level.

Outlines

00:00:00

Podcast Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast and its hosts, and provides information on where listeners can find the show.

00:00:08

Taylor Watch: Midnights Discussion

This Chapter delves into the hosts' opinions on Taylor Swift's new album, *Midnights*, and their thoughts on its reception among fans. They discuss the album's strengths and weaknesses, and how it compares to Taylor's previous work.

00:01:34

Surprise Song Mashups

This Chapter focuses on the surprise song mashups that Taylor Swift has been performing on her *Eras Tour*. The hosts discuss the fan reactions to these mashups, and their own personal favorites.

00:01:42

Kylie Kelsey Incident

This Chapter recounts the recent incident where Kylie Kelsey, wife of Travis Kelsey, was confronted by a drunk fan who told her she would never be welcome in the town again. The hosts discuss the incident and their reactions to it.

00:27:02

Celebrity Sightings at the Eras Tour

This Chapter discusses the celebrity sightings at Taylor Swift's *Eras Tour*, including Blake Lively and her children, and Gigi Hadid. The hosts discuss the significance of these sightings and their impact on the tour.

00:29:05

Kylie Kelsey: Queen of the World

This Chapter celebrates Kylie Kelsey's recent viral moment where she shut down a drunk fan who was harassing her and her husband, Travis Kelsey. The hosts discuss the incident and their admiration for Kylie's handling of the situation.

00:36:00

The Billie Eilish Feud

This Chapter discusses the ongoing feud between Taylor Swift fans and Billie Eilish fans, and the recent comments that Billie Eilish made about long albums and long shows. The hosts discuss the comments and their implications for the music industry.

00:48:36

Fan Voicemails

This Chapter features fan voicemails, where listeners ask questions about Taylor Swift and her career. The hosts discuss the questions and provide their insights.

01:11:21

Seed Probiotics Advertisement

This Chapter is an advertisement for Seed Probiotics, a company that produces daily synbiotics. The hosts discuss the benefits of taking probiotics and how Seed's products can improve gut health, skin health, and overall well-being.

01:14:35

Midnights Album Draft

This Chapter features the hosts playing a game of *Midnights* album draft, where they each pick their favorite songs from the album. They discuss their reasoning for their picks, and how their opinions on the songs have changed over time. The hosts also discuss the different ways that fans have interpreted the lyrics of the songs, and how the album has resonated with them on a personal level.

Keywords

Q&A

• What are the hosts' overall thoughts on Taylor Swift's new album, *Midnights*?

  The hosts agree that *Midnights* is a very good album, but not their favorite. They believe it's getting better with time and that some of the songs are resonating with people in unexpected ways.

• What are some of the criticisms that fans have of Jack Antonoff's production on *Midnights*?

  Some fans have criticized Antonoff's production on *Midnights*, saying that the album sounds too similar to his previous work with Taylor Swift. They feel that the album lacks the originality and diversity of some of Taylor's earlier albums.

• What are some of the surprise song mashups that Taylor Swift has been performing on her *Eras Tour*?

  Taylor has been performing a variety of surprise song mashups on her *Eras Tour*, including "The Way I Loved You" on guitar, "Fresh Out the Slammer" and "High Fidelity", "The Other Side of the Door" on piano and "I'm Sorry" on guitar, and "Your Own Kid" and "Torture" (Post Department).

• What happened to Kylie Kelsey at a recent dinner with her husband, Travis Kelsey?

  Kylie Kelsey was confronted by a drunk fan who told her she would never be welcome in the town again after she and Travis declined to take a photo with the fan. Kylie shut down the fan, telling her that she was embarrassing herself.

• What recent comments did Billie Eilish make that sparked a feud between Taylor Swift fans and Billie Eilish fans?

  Billie Eilish made comments about long albums and long shows, which some fans interpreted as a shot at Taylor Swift, who recently released a 31-song album and is currently on a long tour. Billie Eilish later clarified her comments, saying that she was not specifically targeting Taylor Swift.

• What are some of the unhinged questions that the hosts would ask Taylor Swift if they had the chance?

  The hosts discuss a variety of unhinged questions they would ask Taylor Swift, including how she manages to change outfits so quickly during her shows, who she trusts with her phone, and what she does to wind down after a show.

• How does Taylor Swift incorporate elements of her previous albums into her *Eras Tour* performances?

  Taylor Swift incorporates elements of her previous albums into her *Eras Tour* performances by including bits and pieces of the dances from other songs into her performance of "I Can Do With The Broken Heart". This is a way for her to acknowledge her entire career and connect with fans across different eras.

• What is the significance of the color maroon in Taylor Swift's music and imagery?

  The color maroon has become a significant symbol in Taylor Swift's music and imagery, particularly in relation to her relationship with Matty Healy. The hosts discuss the connection between maroon and Matty Healy, and how it has been incorporated into Taylor's recent music and performances.

• What is the butterfly effect, and how does it relate to Taylor Swift's career?

  The butterfly effect is the idea that small events can have large and unpredictable consequences. The hosts discuss how the butterfly effect has played a role in Taylor Swift's career, citing the example of how Gerard Way's music inspired Stephanie Meyer to write *Twilight*, which in turn inspired E. L. James to write *50 Shades of Grey*. They argue that these events, which were triggered by 9/11, have had a significant impact on popular culture.

• What are the hosts' favorite songs on Taylor Swift's *Midnights* album?

  The hosts' favorite songs on Taylor Swift's *Midnights* album are "The Prophecy", "Down Bad", "The Albatross", "I Can Do With The Broken Heart", "Fresh Out The Slammer", "The Bolter", "So Long London", "Guilty", "Peter", "Robin", "I Hate It Here", "Chloe", "Sam", "Marcus", "I Look At People's Windows", "How Did It End", "The Manuscript", "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys", "I Can Fix Him", and "Cassandra".

Show Notes