In this episode we chat about "The Story of Us" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we love this song and the absolute banger that it is! We talk about Paul Sidoti quite a bit. We discuss the iconic music video, and Gossip Gab lets us know who the song is about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and …

In this episode we chat about "Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus" from "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology." We talk about how much of a vibe this song is and how heartbreaking these lyrics are. We can really relate, and Gossip Gab goes into who this song is about. I think we all know. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Niepo…

In this episode we chat about "The Outside" from Taylor's first album, "Taylor Swift." We talk about how much we love this song and how INCREDIBLE it is that she wrote this at 12 years old. We super relate to it, and Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor wanted to write a song like this. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Pete…

In this episode we chat about "Cassandra" from Taylor's album "The Tortured Poets Department: Anthology." We go into what we think about the song, and Gossip Gab goes in DEEP on who Cassandra is and why Taylor is comparing herself to the Greek Seer. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin …

In this episode we chat about "The Other Side of the Door" from "Fearless (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we LOVE this song and the country bop that it is. We can kind of relate, and Gossip Gab tries to figure out which Drew she may be singing about here! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen …

In this episode we chat about "But Daddy I Love Him" from "The Tortured Poets Department." We love talking about our first song from Taylor's newest album! We go in on how much we love it and all of the wonderful anger throughout. Gossip Gab goes into the theories of who this song is about, and where the title came from! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound …

In this episode we chat about "The Moment I Knew" from "RED (Taylor's Version)." We chat about how fantastic this song is, Devin goes into some interesting theory on that cello, and Gossip Gab tells us exactly who this song is about. You probably already know... Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme…

In this episode we chat about "The Man" from "Lover." We talk about how important this song is in Taylor's repertoire and how it paved the way for more songs like it. We gush about the music video and Gossip Gab goes into some of the interesting tidbits about the making of this song. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Pe…

In this episode we chat about "The Lucky One" from "RED (Taylor's Version)." We talk about the complexity of stardom and how that must have been a massive challenge for Taylor during this Era. Dev relates, and Gab gives a few theories as to who this song could be about. Perhaps a combo of multiple people! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Jo…

"The Tortured Poets Department" is finally here! We have 31 new songs to delve into in our alphabet, and we cannot WAIT to discuss them all. In the meantime, we wanted to talk about our initial reactions to the album, and let you know a few of our current favorites! Happy TTPD Season! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and P…

In this episode we chat about "The Last Time ft. Gary Lightbody" from "RED (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how epic this song is and how fun of a collab it is between Taylor and Gary. Gossip Gab goes into the inception of the song and who it might be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme S…

In this episode we chat about "the last great american dynasty" from "folklore." We talk about how amazing this song and its storytelling is. We GUSH about the incredible performance on the Eras Tour. Gossip Gab goes in deep to discuss all things Rebekah Harkness and why Taylor wanted to write this song! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Joh…

In this episode we chat about "the lakes" from Taylor's album "folklore." We talk about how incredibly stunning the production and poetry of this song is. Devin lets us all know his perfect place to cry. Gossip Gab goes in DEEP on why Taylor wrote this song and all of the references in the song. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Niep…

In this episode we chat about "The Joker And The Queen ft. Taylor Swift" from Ed Sheeran's album "=". Spoiler: we had sort of forgotten to add this to alphabet after Taylor featured on it, and we did this as a Patreon Bonus Episode. But a listener reminded us, and so here we are! We chat about how much we love this song and the ADORABLE music video…

In this episode we chat about "The Great War" from "Midnights (3 AM Edition)." We talk about what we like and don't like about the song. Gossip Gab gives us ALL of the insight into the metaphors and meaning behind the song. What Great War is Taylor talking about?! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen The…

In this episode we chat about "The Best Day" from "Fearless (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how adorable this song is and how it makes us feel all warm and cozy. We can REALLY relate to it, and Gossip Gab talks about how and why Taylor wanted to write this for her mom! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Ni…

In this episode we chat about "The Archer" from "Lover." We talk about how much we love this song and what it means to us. Gab can REALLY relate. Gossip Gab welcomes Gossip Dev for one piece of Mythological info. And we can't understand why this song wasn't in the movie theaters. Like. Why? Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent…

In this episode we chat about "Suburban Legends" from "1989 (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about our love for this song and how our star signs sync up. We relate to it in very different ways, and Gossip Gab gives us some insight into who this song might be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Le…

In this episode we chat about the song "The Alcott" from The National's album "First Two Pages of Frankenstein." We talk about this awesome collab between Taylor and The National. We come up with ideas about what The Alcott would look like. Gossip Gab talks about how Taylor got involved with this track in the first place. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound…

In this episode we chat about "Slut!" from "1989 (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about how much we now love this song after it has grown on us! Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor decided to write a song like this and who it could possibly be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme So…

In this episode we chat about "the 1" from "folklore." We talk about how much we love this song and how it soothes us whenever we listen to it. We reminisce about when we first heard it during the Covid lockdown. Gossip Gab gives us a couple of theories as to who, or what this song might be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Ni…

In this episode we chat about "Say Don't Go" from "1989 (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about the boppiness of this track and Gossip Gab goes into the collaboration with songwriter Diane Warren. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, an…

In this episode we chat about "That's When ft. Keith Urban" from "Fearless (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about how much we love this song and this incredible collaboration. Gossip Gab talks about how Keith came to play on this track, and we think it may be one of the best vault tracks out there! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: De…

In this episode we chat about "Now That We Don't Talk" from "1989 (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about how much of a BOP this track is and how incredible Jack Antonoff's production is. Gossip Gab goes into who the song is about and what exactly is "acid rock"? Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh…

In this episode we chat about "Tell Me Why" from "Fearless (Taylor's Version)." We chat about what we like and dislike about the song. Gab goes into how much she relates. Gossip Gab talks about how this song came to be! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh…

In this episode we chat about "Is It Over Now?" from "1989 (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we LOVE this song and the lyrics. We gush about the incredible production of Jack Antonoff. Gossip Gab goes IN on who this song is about and what some of the lyrics may allude to. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Pete…

In this episode we chat about "Teardrops On My Guitar" from Taylor Swift's first album "Taylor Swift." We talk about how brilliant of a song this is and how she and Liz Rose crafted a hit. We also talk about how relatable this one is, and Gossip Gab goes into the Drew the song is about. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Pe…

In this episode we chat about the song "Sweet Nothing" from "Midnights." We talk about what we like about the song. Gossip Gab takes a deep dive into Joe and Taylor's relationship and their breakup. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric John…

In this episode we chat about "Superstar" from "Fearless (Taylor's Version.)" We chat about how dreamy and lovely this song is and how we can relate to celebrity crushes for SURE. Gossip Gab gives a few options as to who this song could be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Joh…

In this episode we chat about "Superman" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version.)" We chat about how underrated this bop is and Gossip Gab gives some pretty convincing evidence as to who this song is about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric …

In this episode we chat about "Style" from "1989." We talk about how much we LOVE this song and what it means. We gush about the performances and music video. We welcome back to the podcast Sarah Chapelle, aka "Taylorswiftstyled" to talk all things style for this appropriately named song. Hosts: Devin and Gab Guest: Sarah "Taylorswiftstyled" Chapel…

In this episode we chat about "Stay, Stay, Stay" from "RED (Taylor's Version.)" We talk about how much we love this boppy and fun song. It instantly puts a smile on our faces. Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor wrote this, and how important of a song it is in Taylor's discography. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Le…

In this episode we chat about "I Can See You" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about what we think about the song and how we could totally relate to when we were in high school. We chat about the amazing music video, and Gossip Gab goes into who this song might be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-…

In this episode we chat about "Stay Beautiful" from "Taylor Swift." We talk about how much we like this song and how cute of a song it is. We can DEFINITELY relate to it, and Gossip Gab goes into who this song could be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter…

In this episode we chat about "Foolish One" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about how much we love this song and all of the memories it brings up. Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor may have written this song and who it could be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme…

In this episode we chat about "State Of Grace" from "RED (Taylor's Version)." We chat about how much we enjoy this song and how great of an opener to the RED era it is! Gossip Gab goes into who this may be about and why she decided to write it. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johns…

In this episode we chat about "Electric Touch ft. Fall Out Boy" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version) ( From The Vault)." Devin reallllly goes into this one about how much he loves it. Gossip Gab talks about how the collab came to be and the other times Taylor has performed with Fall Out Boy. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent …

In this episode we chat about "Starlight" from "RED (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we enjoy this song and the sense of wonder it evokes. Gossip Gab goes into who this song is about, and the mythology behind it! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter L…

In this episode we chat about "Castles Crumbling ft. Hayley Williams" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault.)" We talk about the incredible lyrics and production of this song. Gossip Gab delves deep into why Taylor would write this and how it seems a bit ahead of its time. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and …

In this episode we chat about "Speak Now" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we love the feel of this song and how incredible the lyrics are. Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor wanted to write this song and who it might be about. We welcome Kailey Kolb to this week's "Swiftie Spotlight" segment! It was so fun to get to chat wi…

In this episode we chat about "Sparks Fly" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." We are so excited that Taylor's Version is here! We talk about how iconic this song is and amazing the re-record is. Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor wrote the song and who it might be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nils…

In this episode we chat about "Soon You'll Get Better" ft. The Chicks from "Lover." We talk about how heartbreakingly beautiful this song is and how we both relate to it. Gossip Gab goes in depth on why Taylor decided to write this song. In this week's "Swiftie Spotlight" we welcome Brooke Redmond to the podcast to chat about this song, what it mea…

In this episode we chat about "So It Goes..." from Taylor's album "reputation." We go into what we like and don't like about the song. Gossip Gab presents some allusions to other songs about Joe. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnso…

In this episode we chat about our experience at the Eras Tour at Metlife Stadium. We go into all of the things we loved, the highs and emotions we felt, and the absolute joy when we got "Holy Ground" as a surprise song. What an absolutely incredible show. We are so so so lucky! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Le…

In this episode we chat about "Snow On the Beach ft. Lana Del Rey" from Taylor's album "Midnights." We also talk about the differences with the "More Lana Del Rey" version from the "Til' Dawn" version of "Midnights." We talk about how much we like this song and the amazing production. Gossip Gab goes into how Taylor came about writing this song, an…

In this episode we chat about "Should've Said No" from Taylor's first album "Taylor Swift." We talk about how much we like this song and the great production of it. Gossip Gab goes into who this song is about, and we try to think of things we should have said no to! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh Nilsen T…

In this episode we chat about "Hits Different" from "Midnights (Till Dawn Edition)." We talk about how much we love this certified bop. We gush over the lyrics, and Gossip Gab goes into who this song might be about. *This episode was recorded before she played “Hits Different” live in Chicago. It was SOOOOOO GOOD! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design:…

In this episode we chat about "Shake It Off" from Taylor's album "1989." We talk about how incredibly catchy and fun this song is, and how INCREDIBLE it is to dance to. We talk about the awesome music video, and Gossip Gab talks about why Taylor wanted to write and release this song, Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Pe…

In this episode we chat about "seven" from Taylor's album "folklore." We talk about how nostalgic it makes us feel and we recount stories from our childhood. "Gossip Gab" goes into why Taylor wrote this song, and some potential literary influences! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin J…

In this episode we chat about "Safe & Sound," a single from the RED era. We chat about how much we enjoy this song and its ambience. We discuss the super grey music video, and Gossip Gab goes into how this song came to be! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Le…