Talking Swift (Our Version)

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Recorded Oct. 29, 2026, the hosts discuss the lack of a Debut anniversary release and speculate about possible announcements tied to the CMAs, 11/6 theories, Black Friday, or Taylor’s birthday, alongside chatter about holiday radio submissions and leak rumors. They cover NFL news (the Chiefs’ first loss), fake stadium photos, and an Arrowhead incident where a fan repeatedly harassed Taylor for pictures, plus concerns about a known stalker reportedly missing after alleged address/mail issues and many more small Taylor news stories. They recap Taylor’s Academy Gala looks and performance, her Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame induction, underwhelming 20th anniversary content, and provide a deep dive lyric analysis of “Patient Zero” and “Cleveland!” setting up future discussion of “Pink Clouding” and “Babylon.”

Hosts: Meggles, Jess Redolfi, Rubee

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00:00 Welcome and intros

00:15 Debut anniversary clowning

01:42 Next dates and theories

03:55 Holiday radio debate

07:14 NFL update Chiefs lose

10:12 Arrowhead fan incident

12:49 Stalker and security

14:58 Cardigans and New Heights

16:43 Pop culture quick hits

19:48 DWTS ladder lore

23:26 Wedding leaks and rumors

24:46 Academy Gala performance

31:33 Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame

34:22 20th anniversary

36:05 Patient Zero lyric breakdown

40:13 Joe Speculation

45:22 Trouble In Paradise Dilemma

53:11 Bridge Parallels And Free Solo

58:38 Healing

01:01:18 Cleveland! Song Backlash

01:04:27 Fun Production And Clapbacks

01:09:20 Taylor Singing about how HE loves HER

01:16:15 Wrap Up and announcing Voicemails are open!

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Recorded October 15, 2026, the hosts recap recent post-VMAs updates, including clips and photos, a montage of Taylor’s music videos, and a Bird Streets Club afterparty in LA where Ray, the Haim sisters, and Somber were confirmed. They discuss Taylor’s appearance on SNL during Dakota Johnson’s monologue and Taylor bringing a New York bakery cake for Dakota’s birthday, plus new “Patient Zero” behind-the-scenes content, digital downloads, and fans receiving CDs (including packaging damage). They cover “New Heights” talk about Travis and Taylor dolls and “Cleveland,” then address speculation after Travis said Taylor gave him “great news.” They list major chart/record milestones for “Patient Zero,” The Life of a Showgirl, Eras Tour Guinness records, and IFPI honors; note an upcoming Oct. 17 Academy Museum Gala performance; review the failed Disney lawsuit by the would-be plotter; outline Taylor’s Grammy submissions; and mention domain/trademark/AI-protection filings and Cara Delavigne confirming a “From the Vineyard” Easter egg.

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00:00 Welcome and Setup

00:15 VMAs Afterparty Recap

01:37 SNL Surprise Cameo

03:27 Patient Zero Drops

03:54 CD Unboxing Drama

05:08 New Heights Highlights

06:05 Taylor and Travis Rumors

07:45 Charts and Records Roundup

10:16 Fan Watches and Eras Talk

12:15 More Milestones and TikTok Trends

16:33 Upcoming Academy Museum Gala

17:35 Plotter Lawsuit Update

18:49 Grammy Submissions Breakdown

21:17 Domains Trademarks and Easter Eggs

23:03 Wrap Up and Next Episode

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Recorded Sept. 28, 2026, the hosts recap major Swiftie news and a rapid timeline leading to Taylor Swift’s surprise The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore release. They discuss her CMA nomination and confirmed attendance, Disney World ride soundtrack updates, Chiefs-game moments involving Taylor and Travis, and pop-culture mentions. They break down the Emmys Law & Order skit packed with Easter eggs that pointed to “Patient Zero” and ultimately four new songs: “Patient Zero,” “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding,” and “Babylon.” They cover teaser/vinyl drops, Spotify crashing at release, record-breaking streaming stats, and reactions to the VMAs. They share first impressions, rankings, and discourse about the new tracks.

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00:00 VMA Aftershock Intro

01:29 Swiftie News Roundup

04:05 Chiefs Games Highlights

07:09 Pop Culture Mentions

09:20 Odd Ex Updates

11:32 More Random Swiftie Bits

18:17 Emmys SVU Skit

19:34 Easter Egg Theories

26:43 Countdown To Patient Zero

38:38 Encore Announcement Details

42:42 Tracklist Unlock Drama

47:59 Teaser And Vinyl Drop

52:15 Spotify Crash Panic

56:54 Records And Chart Wins

59:27 Record Breaking Numbers

01:00:20 Hate Listening Discourse

01:02:06 Let People Enjoy Music

01:06:25 Swiftie Marketing Moments

01:09:51 Easter Eggs And Theories

01:10:27 VMAs Rigged Debate

01:14:46 Taylor VMA Wins

01:15:19 Outfit And Rep Clue

01:19:45 Video Premiere Highlights

01:24:14 Encore Song Reactions

01:25:43 Patient Zero Breakdown

01:35:15 Cleveland Deep Dive

01:44:03 Pink Clouding Thoughts

01:47:24 Babylon Meanings

01:51:35 Rankings And Wrap Up

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This episode of Talking Swift covers Taylor Swift news and the Grammys Icon Sessions interview. The hosts highlight Taylor’s Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton after her death, “So I Knew It, I Knew You” hitting No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Song chart, VMA voting and Vanguard performance speculation, and Taylor receiving no Emmys for the Eras Tour final show. They note the piano version release of I knew it I knew you, a New York outing with Travis as newlyweds, a brief signed Life of a Showgirl CD restock, and their Samoyed puppy Wendy appearing in a Tommy Hilfiger promo. They also deep dive in the Grammys Icon Sessions interview, discussing songwriting insights, country-roots comments, and Taylor’s “I Knew It, I Knew You”/“August”/“All Too Well” mashup performance, plus fan theories about florals, a mashup album, and Taylor’s Versions.

Hosts: Meggles, Rubee

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00:00 Show Intro

00:22 Dolly Tribute

02:08 Charts Awards Buzz

04:32 Piano Version Video

05:08 New Music Rumors

06:57 Radio Bit Controversy

09:46 NYC Outfits Restock

11:21 AI Lawsuit Puppy Reveal

18:11 Wedding Talk Charity

20:21 Easter Eggs Theories

30:34 Icon Sessions Begins

34:20 Epilogue Ending Explained

35:06 Mystery Track Origins

37:25 Speak Now Criticism Clapback

39:14 Wordplay and Variety

41:08 Songwriting Puzzle Method

43:46 Studio Yes And Energy

45:50 Reputation Misunderstood Era

49:31 Folklore Loneliness Talk

52:02 Rerecords Ownership Speculation

55:57 Confessional Songwriter Debate

01:01:10 Country Roots and Next Album

01:04:10 Devastating Mashup Breakdown

01:08:31 Eras Livestream Nostalgia

01:10:46 Wrap Up and Next Episode

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Recorded Aug. 24, Meggles and Rubee (without Jess) share Taylor Swift news and fan speculation, noting repeated missed “drop” dates. They discuss Swift becoming the youngest inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and her thank-you letter, plus Travis Kelce referring to Taylor as his wife at a press event. They cover “I Knew It, I Knew You” vinyl release/preorders and its advancement to the second ballot for Single of the Year at the 2026 CMA Awards, Taylor sightings in London with a new shorter haircut and recurring lilac/floral/“twos” Easter-egg theories (including TS13). They review Taylor’s nine VMA nominations and controversy over Song of the Year snubs, the White House TikTok using and then losing Taylor sounds, D23/Simpsons mentions, and two small-audience surprise performances (Grammy Museum Icon Sessions and an Emmys event setlist). This was recorded before the Icon Sessions video was released on YouTube, but they plan on focusing the next episode around that entirely.

Hosts: Meggles, Rubee

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00:00 Show Kickoff

00:30 August Drop Clowning

01:36 Nashville Hall Honor

02:45 Travis Wife Comment

03:35 Toy Story Vinyl Talk

05:06 Haircut Floral Clues

08:41 TS13 Rumor Mill

11:11 Floral Fits Everywhere

13:36 Taylor Nation VMA Push

15:06 VMA Snubs Debate

20:52 White House TikTok Drama

22:26 Why Silence Works

23:54 Chewy Swiftie Pet Gear

24:42 MSG Wedding Dress Rumors

26:21 People Source Reality Check

27:51 Swiftie Clowning Debunks

34:12 Pop Culture Mentions

36:06 Secret Industry Performances

38:57 What Could Be Next

41:32 Wedding Photo Wishlist

43:19 Wrap Up and Next Episode

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Meggles, Jess Redolfi, and Rubee (recorded Aug 10, 2026) discuss Swiftie “clowning” around 8/7 and 8/9, speculation about Spotify’s red/green/purple colors, and Target leak rumors about a 20th-anniversary debut release. They note rumors of Europe dates being scouted and Taylor Nation posting young/older Taylor clips, prompting theories about debut vs a 13th album themed around her life. They cover cardigan restocks, charity stories and events, and Travis Kelce rumors, plus NBC airing an AI wedding image. They discuss a TikTok policy shift enabling artists to remove music from specific brand/political posts, then review the Eras Tour final show film era-by-era, praising Tortured Poets and noting missing surprise-song add-ons.

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00:00 - Intro and Date

00:11 - Swiftie Clowning Dates

00:55 - Spotify Colors Mystery

01:55 - Debut Anniversary Leak

04:54 - Europe Dates Rumors

08:07 - Taylor Nation Clues

15:26 - Charitable Events

20:03 - Travis Updates and NFL AI

23:50 - TikTok Policy Change

30:06 - Chewy Pet Merch

31:48 - Eras Tour Final Show

37:07 - Puppy Story and Emotions

38:23 - Era by Era Starting with Lover

42:42 - Fearless

45:48 - Red

48:53 - Speak Now

51:22 - Reputation

54:52 - Folkmore

59:51 - 1989

01:01:13 - Tortured Poets

01:07:11 - Acoustic Mashups

01:08:43 - Midnights

01:11:02 - Final Thoughts

01:17:20 - Wrap Up & What's Next

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On July 22, 2026, show hosts Meggles, Rubee, and Jess discuss post-wedding updates about Taylor and Travis, including a gorgeous floral gown, why a private MSG venue made sense amid drones and paparazzi, reports that Taylor will share photos “when the time is right,” and confirmation she paid a $160,000 NYPD/street-closure fee. They cover viral “trash cubes” sold outside MSG, donations from Swifties (over $17K) and New York Cares’ July 30 event offering a T&T themed pin, a spotted Samoyed puppy, and wedding details like Jason’s comments and claims of very long vows and guest performances. They also review recent Taylor Nation and Spotify theories (including Oct 23 and Aug 7 speculation), then do a track-by-track lyric analysis of The Life of a Showgirl, share favorites, and invite listeners to their Discord.

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00:00 - Welcome and First Appearance as Newlyweds

01:20 - MSG Venue and Waiting on Pictures

03:15 - NYC Fees and Trash Cubes

05:20 - Invites, Donations, and Puppy

08:07 - Vows, Performances, and No Bridesmaids

12:53 - Charity Volunteering and Pins

14:24 T- aylor Nation Spotify Theories

22:43 - The Life of a Showgirl Setup

25:09 - First Listens and Album Feelings

30:28 - The Fate of Ophelia

36:28 - Elizabeth Taylor

42:07 - Opalite

49:51 - Father Figure

55:24 - Eldest Daughter

01:03:05 - Ruin the Friendship

01:07:23 - Actually Romantic

01:14:26 - Wi$h Li$t

01:19:24 - Wood

01:24:46 - Cancelled!

01:30:35 - Honey

01:34:07 - The Life of a Showgirl

01:37:31 - Favorites and Wrap up

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Meggles, Jess Redolfi, and Rubee return to Talking Swift on July 8, 2026 after a six-month hiatus to recap major Taylor Swift news, focusing on Taylor and Travis’s wedding at Madison Square Garden amid leaks, rumors, and NDAs. They discuss Tree Paine’s statement confirming Dior looks, no bridesmaids/groomsmen (Austin as man of honor, Jason Kelce best man), and Adam Sandler officiating, plus an “enchanted garden” theme, custom TNT gifts/handkerchiefs, and debunked documentary claims. Reported details include 1,200+ guests, Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney performances, long vows read from gold books, arcade games, food stations, charity donations totaling $26M, and fan discourse. They also cover Reputation Dolby Atmos lyric changes, Dorothea notes, Toy Story 5 song and premiere performance, Emmy nominations for the final Eras Tour show, Ticketmaster/Live Nation actions, merch drops, lawsuits tossed, and upcoming wedding attendance.

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00:00 Back From Hiatus

00:53 Wedding Rumors Begin

02:27 Leaks and Fake Photos

06:04 Rehearsal Dinner Clues

08:15 Breaking Jack News

10:02 Wedding Confirmed

11:41 Tree Paine Details

12:47 Crowds Outside MSG

15:30 Storm and Omens

18:22 Getaway Car Theme

22:01 GMA Inside Scoop

24:42 Bouquet and Backlash

28:16 Invites and Vows

30:50 Dior Looks Revealed

31:59 Food and Fun Bits

33:01 Brands Tease Wedding

34:53 Celebrity Guests Buzz

35:53 Handkerchief Lyric Debate

39:32 Wedding Donations Breakdown

42:47 Trump Posts and Sad News

44:04 Reputation Dolby Changes

46:54 Awards and Hall of Fame

49:13 Ticketmaster and Swiftie Wins

51:09 Toy Story 5 Song

58:14 Merch Drops and Videos

01:03:32 Lawsuits and AI Trademark

01:05:22 Wrap Up and Next Episode

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In this episode of 'Talking Swift,' hosts Meggles and Jess return after a hiatus. They discuss the whirlwind events and controversies surrounding Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Life of a Showgirl.' The episode covers fan reactions, including some leaving the Swiftie fandom, accusations of misogyny and racism, and a defense of the album’s success and artistry. They also touch on Taylor's record-breaking achievements, including becoming the best-selling female artist and highlights from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The hosts express their excitement for the upcoming Eras Tour movie and docuseries and reflect on the NFL season's unpredictability. Jess gives her thoughts on each song from 'The Life of a Showgirl' and the resonance it had with her, providing a thorough track-by-track discussion. The episode concludes with a look ahead to more content in the new year.

Hosts: Meggles, Jess

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Back and Catching Up

01:07 Showgirl Album Reactions

04:17 Taylor Swift's Record-Breaking Success

04:46 Upcoming Projects and Interviews

12:02 Football Season Updates

16:59 Holiday Merch

20:07 Jess's Thoughts on the Album

23:14 The Fate of Ophelia

25:54 Elizabeth Taylor

26:59 Opalite

27:47 Father Figure

28:46 Eldest Daughter

29:39 Ruin the Friendship

30:45 Actually Romantic

32:32 Wi$hli$t

34:27 Wood

35:51 CANCELLED!

36:56 Honey

38:41 The Life of a Showgirl

40:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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In this episode of 'Talking Swift,' hosts Rubee and Meggles dive into their initial reactions to Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'. They discuss the influence of the album as well as their feelings about each track, their standout lyrics, and the album's overall tone. Highlights include their analysis of track titles versus song content and standout tracks for each host. They also touch on Taylor's promotional activities, including the Spotify pop-up, radio interviews, and acoustic track announcements. Additionally, the hosts address the mixed reactions within the fan community and industry records Taylor has broken. The episode closes with anticipation for deeper discussions in future episodes.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Catching Up

01:08 Initial Thoughts on the Album

04:52 The Fate of Ophelia

10:06 Elizabeth Taylor

14:53 Opalite

18:34 Father Figure

23:53 Eldest Daughter

27:06 Ruin the Friendship

30:33 Actually Romantic

32:51 Wi$h Li$t

35:08 Wood

40:20 CANCELLED!

43:44 Honey

46:29 The Life of a Showgirl

51:39 Favorite and Least Favorite Songs

57:41 Discourse and Positive Reactions

01:03:54 Promo and Easter Eggs

01:19:15 Record-Breaking Achievements

01:24:15 Selena Gomez's Wedding

01:26:30 Music Video and Theater Experiences

01:31:58 Final Thoughts

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