Swiftish: A Taylor Swift Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shelby and Ashley
Two grown women forget to act their age as they talk about the magic, madness, heaven and sin behind one Taylor Swift. Join hosts Shelby and Ashley each week for a probably nuanced, definitely biased "taysplanation" on what exactly the fans, the haters, and everyone in-between needs to know about America's most notorious pop princess.
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Taylor Swift announced her tenth studio album, Midnights, and Shelby and Ashley are here to talk about the VMA rollout, different theories, and just how many stars she wore that night.
Shelby and Ashley reunite to discuss Taylor Swift, This Love, and what happened to all those 1989 rumors. With a theory on the rerecordings and a thought or two on reproductive rights, hopefully we showed up just in time?
CW: abortion, fertility
Shelby and Ashley take it all the way back as recent headlines gives swifties flashbacks to Speak Now era and the ever-relevant kiss-off to the haters, self written by Taylor Swift herself, Mean.
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift's other pop hit from the vault as they try to figure out just what kept this in the closet for so long...
Shelby and Ashley talk about the surprise hit off Red (Taylor's Version) as they take a dive -- for better or worse -- into pop vault track, Message In A Bottle.
Shelby and Ashley get emotional talking about the prophetic vault track from Red (Taylor's Version) with the solo-written, everybody-felt track, Nothing New
Shelby and Ashley start the year off right with a deep dive into this searing, snarky takedown of a man who some think has already been through enough. Thye talk about Taylor's Version (From the Vault) and all the mv easter eggs that didn't end up being clues before walking through the lyrics of this twangy bonus track.
Shelby and Ashley needed time to truly prepare to break down this track, but they are here and they are loving it ... even if they do wonder how much was originally left on the cutting room floor.
Shelby and Ashley come together for a brief review of all things Red (Taylor's Version) as they talk favorite tracks, best bonuses, and surprising conspiracies from Red's re-release.
Shelby and Ashley sit down to talka bout all the clues, theories, and goings on's going on with Red (Taylor's Version) release week!
Shelby and Ashley share big news and runny noses as they dive into Taylor Swift's mystery crush on gold rush
Shelby and Ashley bring on their true-crime loving friend Lia for a scatterbrained discussion on how to get away with murder, Taylor Swift edition, as they talk about evermore's country hit, no body no crime.
Shelby and Ashley wade through the Afterglow, getting lost in the ultraviolet light as they try to decide in this is a great or just okay song from Taylor Swift's longest album, Lover.
Shelby and Ashley dive into the lakes where all the poets went to die as they discuss Taylor Swift's only bonus track off of "folklore"
Shelby and Ashley meander back to Lover's most divisive track, London Boy, as they talk about Taylor Swift's stint as tourguide
Shelby and Ashley share their thoughts on what should have been evermore's track five, Happiness.
It's 'tis the damn season but make it country as Shelby and Ashley talk about the man -- or is it a woman's?? -- perspective on dorothea.
Shelby and Ashley take it back to Lover as they revisit what could have been the title track, Daylight.
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift's bonus track on evermore, right where you left me. It's a triple threat talking about ghosts, feet pics, and twang -- oh my!
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift's new feature credit on Big Red Machine's lead single, Renegade. But there's also talk of Olivia Rodrigo, songwriting credits, and just what a future Taylor tour might look like.
Shelby and Ashley talk about their favorite evermore bonus track and this ode to boundaries by Taylor Swift, who may have her personal reasons for writing it.
Shelby and Ashley talk about the Red (Taylor's Version) announcement before getting into another vault track from Fearless, Don't You.
Shelby and Ashley welcome back Elana Fishman to talk about evermore's walk down memory lane, long story short.
Shelby and Ashley struggle to break down the exact differences in this vault track, one of the few Taylor Swift definitely changed for her version of Fearless.
Shelby and Ashley break down the title track from Taylor Swift’s winter album, evermore, called evermore, and they could talk about it…well, evermore.
Shelby and Ashley are excited to bring on EnglishTeacherKP to discuss Taylor Swift's and evermore's experimental track, "closure"
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Shelby and Ashley get around to this unexpected track on lover, but not until they talk all about conspiracies and easter eggs and just what monster Taylor Swift has created with her habit of cryptic clues.
Shelby and Ashley attempt a Taylor Swift draft before going into "Peace," the deeply personal track off folklore
Shelby and Ashley break down Taylor Swift’s most searing narrative off evermore, Champagne Problems — the one about an engagement that never was with a bridge we can’t wait to sing.
Shelby and Ashley finally get to share their thoughts on Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault). With Joe Jonas drama, a slight twang, and a whole lot of sass, it’s back to 2008 for swifties living out what could have been fearless.
Taylor Swift released her first re-release and to mark the occasion Swiftish is joining forces with Holy Swift for a two-part extravaganza breaking down Fearless (Taylor’s Version)
Shelby and Ashley finally get into evermore with a discussion on marjorie, Taylor Swift’s dedication to her late grandmother.
Taylor Swift has released her first song from the vault so Shelby and Ashley are here to break down "You All Over Me" (From the Vault) (Taylor's Version) (Feat. Maren Morris) (Is this enough parentheticals?)
Taylor Swift has officially done enough to drag Shelby out of maternity leave and find the two fans gabbing about all things folklore, evermore, fearless, grammys, scandals, and more
Part One of the crossover event of the year! (For Part 2 head over to the PS You’re Wrong podcast feed). With Shelby on maternity leave, Ashley is joined by Matt Huff, Shelby’s co-host on PS You’re Wrong. The pair are joined by a top-secret special guest as they discuss Taylor Swift’s brand new, ninth studio album evermore. The trio catch up on all the latest Taylor Swift news, Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, and William Bowery’s true identity before diving into the sister album. They discuss evermore in general to conclude Part One of this episode. For a breakdown of the album track by track, head on over to PS You’re Wrong.
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Shelby and Ashley cover the final chapter of the love triangle trilogy of folklore as they talk all about “betty” but first they get into the Scooter Braun situation, Red the album, and what they hope for the rerecording.
Shelby and Ashley talk folklore commercials, Paul McCartney interviews, and just what makes them mad women as they break down Taylor Swift’s scorching goth track from folklore
Shelby and Ashley finally get to talk about an uplifting and wholly autobiographical song on folklore with their reading of Invisible String
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift’s ‘illicit affairs’ and just why they don’t think this folklore track is all too autobiographical.
Shelby and Ashley talk about the many ways to interpret the ninth track on folklore as they talk Taylor Swift and this is me trying
Shelby and Ashley discuss the eighth track about the eighth month, August, as they break down the other woman’s perspective in Taylor Swift’s love triangle on folklore
Taylor might be busy making baby blankets for all her friends but Shelby and Ashley are here to talk about seven, one of folklore’s most surprising tracks.
Shelby and Ashley talk about Mirrorball and just who Taylor Swift is singing to on folklore’s possibly plaintive track
Shelby and Ashley bring on special guest Elana Fishman to discuss Taylor Swift’s solo-written track five ‘My Tears Ricochet’ and just who this embittered tormenter could be.
Shelby and Ashley break down the mystery of who is William Bowery as they analyze Taylor Swift's single feature track on folklore, Exile
Shelby and Ashley are here to spread the word on Rebekah Harkness, The Last Great American Dynasty and just what Taylor Swift has in common with the maddest woman Rhode Island has ever seen.
Shelby and Ashley talk about folklore’s lead single “cardigan” as they break down the first chapter in Taylor Swift’s love triangle trilogy.
Shelby and Ashley break down the 1 as they talk about folklore, fact and fiction and just who could inspire such a nostalgic non-sad breakup reflection.
Taylor Swift released a surprise album so your favorite podcast is coming out of quarantine to share their thoughts! From new sounds and stories to favorite tracks and rumors, Shelby and Ashley give their first reaction to folklore
Shelby and Ashley react to Taylor Swift’s announcement that Lover Fest 2020 would be postponed due to the coronavirus.
Shelby and Ashley unpack the latest in the Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Taylor Swift “Famous” triangle as they talk about the release of the full phone call and both party’s reactions to it. Then it’s time for a close reading of the next track on Lover, Taylor’s non-biographical breakup song, Death By A Thousand Cuts.
Shelby and Ashley practice some social distancing with a long-distance phone call with fan-favorite Alex Goldschmidt! They talk about Taylor Swift, her relationship with her fans, and just what twists of fate found her calling Alex "friend."
Shelby and Ashley talk all about Taylor Swift’s new music video for The Man as they break down easter eggs, cameos, and good old-fashioned double standards.
Shelby and Ashley take a break from Lover to revisit Taylor Swift’s deepest cut, Dear John, as they talk about the relationship behind the song as well as the lasting impact of this her longest track.
Shelby and Ashley talk about The Man lyric video and their continued impression of Miss Americana before going all in on Taylor Swift's new political anthem, Only the Young
Shelby and Ashley talk about the new Taylor Swift documentary, Miss Americana, as they break down the reactions, the reveals, and the realization of just how much Taylor loves ME!
Shelby and Ashley are back on track as they talk about Golden Globes appearances, the Miss Americana release date, and then a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s solo written love song, Cornelia Street.
Shelby and Ashley welcome Matt Huff from Shelby’s other podcast PS You’re Wrong for this special crossover episode as they talk about Taylor Swift’s end of the decade before getting into a discussion of Cats the movie and just what went wrong for her feline friends.
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Happy Holidays from Swiftish! Shelby and Ashley catch you up on the Billboard Woman of the Decade before going into Taylor Swift's surprise Christmas release, Christmas Tree Farm.
Shelby and Ashley are here to break down the quirky love song Paper Rings but first they talk about Taylor Swift’s AMA performance, rumors of new music, and the official announcement of her Netflix documentary Miss Americana.
**We recorded this before some announcements so listen to see if we were wrong/right/orway off base.
Shelby and Ashley catch you up on the Scooter and Scott of it all along with Grammy nominations before getting into an analysis of “Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince” by Taylor Swift
Shelby and Ashley start out with a quick review of Taylor Swift’s Lover remix with Shawn Mendes and the Cat’s new track, Beautiful Ghosts, but then it’s a full rundown of the latest legal drama between Big Machine and Taylor as they talk all about her recent plea for help regarding Scooter Braun, Scott Borchetta, the AMAs, and more.
Shelby and Ashley follow the sparks as they discuss Taylor Swift’s sixth track off Lover, “I Think He Knows” and just what makes this the peppy follow up to “Dress.”
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Shelby and Ashley welcome guest Jemima Skelley (@jemimaskelley) to put their Taylor Swift taste to the test as they do an elimination-style bracket facing off all the Lover tracks based on bridge alone. First they talk everything from album-versaries to the AMA Artist of the Decade, and then it’s on to Bridge City to try and figure out the strongest off the album.
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After talking all about the latest Taylor Swift news, Shelby and Ashley lean into the promise of Taylor Swift + Friends with this special episode all about Selena Gomez’s surprise new single, “Lose You to Love Me.”
Shelby and Ashley unpack all the drama with Lover Fest tickets and the good times Taylor had at a tiny desk before breaking down the feminist track “The Man.”
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Shelby and Ashley are trying to keep up with everything Taylor Swift has been up to. From the impending Lover Fest presell to appearances on Jimmy Fallon, SNL, NPR, and more — it’s time to catch you up on ALL THE THINGS.
After a quick catch up on the Melbourne Cup and rumored Grammy submissions, Shelby and Ashley break down the Taylor Swift Rolling Stone cover story where our favorite pop star holds nothing back — and neither do they.
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Shelby and Ashley welcome Youtube extraordinaire Lauren Lipman for this episode covering everything in Taylor Swift’s life, from the Lover Fest announcement to just what she’s singing about in Cruel Summer.
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There’s a new look on the podcast as Shelby and Ashley jump into the first track, reputation-to-Lover transition “I Forgot That You Existed.” From taysplaining all the recent TS news, to exploring just who Taylor is glad to forget, they wrap it up with some T-time and the introduction of a new segment. So check in on this NEW swiftish!
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Shelby and Ashley finally catch up on the Lover Music Video, which they do a scene-by-scene analysis of after talking about how the public has accepted Lover the album and just what Taylor has been up to (and which records she’s been breaking) since release week.
Shelby and Ashley try to cover everything that happened during Lover release week and so they bring on special guest, Kellie Dalrymple (@fine_as_kell) as she shares her story for the first time of meeting Taylor Swift at Lover's Lounge.
With a new album officially out, Shelby and Ashley get together to share first impressions on Taylor's latest chart-breaking record Lover as they talk favorite songs, greatest reveals, and what they're most looking forward to with this new era.
Shelby and Ashley gear up for release week as they talk about what we know so far about Lover the album before going into Lover the song, Taylor Swift's softest love letter yet.
As they prep for Lover’s release, Shelby and Ashley talk about the Secret Sessions and Taylor Swift’s new Vogue cover story
Shelby and Ashley do a deep dive into Taylor’s latest Lover track, but first it’s a talk about the Cats trailer and all the details about the deluxe albums before they give their first impressions and final thoughts on the long-anticipated track five, The Archer.
Shelby and Ashley unpack the series of events surrounding Scott Borchetta selling Big Machine to Scooter Braun as they address Taylor’s essay, celebrities’ reactions, and what it means for Taylor Swift’s legacy, easter eggs, and Lover coming so soon.
Your hosts walk you through Taylor Swift’s trailer park fantasy as they talk all about the rainbow-infused You Need To Calm Down music video and unpack the hate, rumors, and hot takes revolving around Taylor’s pop anthem.
Before the music video premiere, Shelby and Ashley take a moment to decode the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s latest single You Need to Calm Down while also discussing Pride Month, the latest slew of Taylor hate, and everything we know about the newly named Lover era.
Shelby and Ashley come together for a therapy session after one month of ME! as they talk about the May 13 stamp and what special way Taylor could reveal her album — plus they unpack her past promotional cycles to try and break the code on what exactly is going on.
Shelby and Ashley catch you up on all the promotion Taylor Swift has been doing. From the Billboard Music Awards to the surprise cover interview with Entertainment Weekly, there’s plenty to discuss — even if there is no album title yet.
Shelby and Ashley talk all about the rollout of Taylor Swift’s latest single, ME! featuring Brendon Urie as they go in depth on the music video and lyrics of a new Taylor Swift sound — but is it everything they hoped for?
Taylor Swift has announced a new era and that means your FAVORITE podcast duo is back in full force with season two of Swiftish. Shelby and Ashley fangirl out with their thoughts and theories on TS7 and just what’s happening on april Twenty Six.
Since there is no TS7 to discuss, Shelby and Ashley take it back to Taylor Swift’s debut when they unpack Tim McGraw, the song that launched a career and proved a teenager’s songwriting talent.
Shelby and Ashley break down Taylor Swift’s latest antics, from countdowns that never were, to cover photoshoots and awards shows. Then it’s a deep dive into the 30 lessons she learned before her 30s…with some self-reflection on their end as well. (Ladies, always wear sunscreen!)
Shelby and Ashley catch up in the new year to talk Taylor Swift appearances, TS7 theories, the reputation tour video, and all their favorites from the reputation era.
With so much to catch up on, Shelby and Ashley spend the hour bouncing between Taylor Swift stories — from her new label, to the end of tour, Netflix follows and rumored song titles, there’s a lot to cover but only one more song left on reputation, so it’s almost perfect the end the year with an in-depth reading of the fan-favorite, New Year's Day.
Shelby and Ashley review the tour, the politics, the past before diving into the pettiest of Taylor Swift’s anthems, This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things. They talk about what went wrong and what karma has set right when it comes to the Kanye-infused diss track that turned into the ultimate tour closer.
Shelby and Ashley are finally back to catch you up on all things Taylor, from their last reputation shows to Taylor Swift’s foray into politics. This is an minisode you don’t want to miss!
Shelby and Ashley talk about the AMA’s, twitter, and tour before celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Love Story with an in-depth look at the history, the inspirations and the impact of one of Taylor Swift’s most popular songs.
After talking stalkers, Twitter, and Kaylor, Shelby and Ashley revisit one of Taylor’s recent surprise songs, the Fearless favorite, Jump Then Fall. Is this the prequel to New Years Day or did Taylor accidentally write a song more risqué than Dress? Either way, your hosts can’t keep a straight face so fingers crossed their laugh is the best sound you have ever heard.
Shelby and Ashley are back with a new episode to dish on tour, Taylor love, and…Twitter banning them for who-knows-what. They may not have Twitter, but they have Dress to talk about and somehow that was everything, so listen for a deep dive into Taylor’s sexiest — and most intimate — song yet.
Your hosts wallow in their FOMO as they talk about the concerts, the candids, and “Curious.” With all the Kaylor gossip, TS7 whispers, and Taylor Nation backlash, there’s a lot to cover but they make time to explore Taylor’s best love letter to her fans, “Long Live.”
Shelby and Ashley explore Taylor Swift’s transition from deep blue to golden as they go all in on reputation’s “Dancing With Our Hands Tied.” With an unexpected interview, fresh rep room drama, and a possibly staged paparazzi sighting to talk about, it may be a mess but it’s that you wanted.
It’s been a long time coming but your hosts are back as Ashley catches us up on her reputation stadium tour experience while Shelby fills her in on all the drama with Taylor Nation, rep room, and the meet and greets in between. They may have lost their chill but they are recording episodes again and somehow that was EVERYTHING.
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Shelby catches Ashley up on all things Taylor Swift as they talk about rep room drama, celebrity encounters, and the whispers around TS7 before talking all about the fan (and Taylor) favorite we’ve been waiting for, “King of My Heart.”
On this special episode of Swiftish, Shelby and her sister talk all about opening night and the magic and madness and everything in between at the Reputation Stadium Tour.
On the two year anniversary of the 2016 Met Gala, your hosts take on the history of Hiddleswift with a detailed look at Getaway Car and whether or not they ever had a shotgun shot in the dark. Plus, with tour starting and Kanye name dropping, there’s plenty to catch up on in this episode that asks the question…can a circus ever be a love story?
After a busy few weeks filled with stalkers and cover songs, tour photos and countdowns, Taylor Swift takes us back to simpler times with a Red era reject called “Babe” (performed by Sugarland) and Shelby and Ashley are there to read into every line as they remember 2012 Taylor.
Your hosts are finally at it again with a new episode as they catch up on all the things Taylor Swift has been up to in their absence. There’s no song, but there’s a whole lot of gossip. So…are you ready for it?
With the release of Taylor Swift’s latest music video, Shelby and Ashley get together for a quick session to talk all the reactions, theories, and hidden messages as they answer the, uh, delicate question: what on earth does this video have to do with the song?
Your hosts take a break from reputation to instead look at songs written about the Queen Bee, starting with an examination of her most recent beef as they read Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish” and discuss who does petty best when it comes to all this bad blood.
After the blowback from last episode, Shelby and Ashley meet up to discuss all the haters and hot takes from their controversial “So It Goes…” theory as they further explore what this divisive middle track could mean for reputation.
Your hosts officially reach the halfway mark on reputation with a careful look at Taylor Swift’s most mysterious song, “So It Goes…,” and they may just ruffle a few feathers with their hot take on who — and what — this hot track could be about.
Shelby and Ashley catch up on all the ways Taylor Swift is in their heads before losing their chill as they dive into the fan and critic favorite off of reputation, “Delicate.”
Your hosts talk about Taylor Swift disappearing…again…before diving into the pop star’s surprise return to country with the Grammy-nominated song “Better Man,” written for Little Big Town in 2016 (and maybe Calvin Harris too?).
Shelby and Ashley are back at it with a new episode as Taylor Swift breaks her silence after the holidays with the long-awaited music video for “End Game.”
In the last episode of the year, Shelby and Ashley talk about all the things they have to be grateful for — from beating general sale prices, to living the Swift Life, and now Taylor Swift’s latest foray into poetry with a poem in Vogue titled “The Trick to Holding On.”
Your hosts take a look at all the fingers pointed at Taylor Swift this week with tour tickets and Time’s controversial cover before seeking out the truth in what may be her most satirical song since Blank Space, “Don’t Blame Me.”
It’s the lucky number 13, so Shelby and Ashley serve up a special episode dishing the dirt on tour tickets and live performances before settling in with the reputation magazines as they take a closer look at the comeback story of the year in Taylor Swift’s telling poem, “Why She Disappeared.”
With all the drama around tour, tickets, and merch, there’s never been a better time to look at Taylor Swift’s “I Did Something Bad” as Shelby and Ashley discuss the new Taylor’s IDGAF attitude and what exactly the old Taylor did that felt so good.
Your hosts dive into Taylor Swift’s big reputation with a big conversation about the highs and lows of reputation’s release week before breaking down the Ed/Future/Taylor trifecta on “End Game.”
In the wake of reputation’s long-anticipated release, Shelby and Ashley forego the usual one-song format to share their reactions to Taylor Swift’s new album and all the hoopla — before and after, good and bad — surrounding what is turning out to be the biggest pop record of 2017.
With just one week left till reputation, your hosts wax lyrical about Taylor Swift’s merch, marketing, and music, taking a close look at “Call it What You Want” — the new Taylor’s best old Taylor impression.
Shelby and Ashley take the media to task on some of the more common misconceptions plaguing Taylor Swift, all in the name of context as they dive deep into the hidden meanings behind the new "...ready for it?" music video.
With the Secret Sessions back in play, Shelby and Ashley curb their jealousy by focusing their attention on the newest — and most relatable? — Taylor Swift song, “Gorgeous.”
Inspired by the latest bout of taylurking, your hosts discuss Taylor Swift’s unique relationship to her fans - featuring a special guest interview! - before taking it back to the Fearless era with a look at all the drama behind her seminal hit “You Belong With Me.”
Shelby and Ashley explore Zombie Taylor’s origin story in the Taylor Swift classic “Out of the Woods” as they discuss Haylor, haters, and everything in-between.
Your hosts barely hold it together as they revisit Taylor Swift’s most beloved hit “All Too Well” in an attempt to prove Rolling Stone right: she has and always will be a songwriter at heart.
Shelby and Ashley get down and dirty with some of the more popular theories surrounding Taylor Swift's ever-mysterious "Reputation" album.
The dynamic duo are back at it to gush about Taylor Swift's newest song "...ready for it?" under the guise of analyzing her killer marketing strategy.
Shelby and Ashley haphazardly unpack Taylor Swift's new reputation as they take a deeper look at the controversial single/banger "Look What You Made Me Do."