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 Referenced

Laufey “A Night At The Symphony”: Spotify, Apple Music

Time’s “Reputation Explained”

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