The Taylor Seminars

By The Taylor Seminars

Studying the impact of Taylor Swift through 1-hour-ish seminars with Hannah (@sippingaugust) and Exquisite (@exquisitewill). The two discuss track-by-track analysis of each track on Taylor Swift's alb... more

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How many episodes does The Taylor Seminars have?

The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.

The Taylor Seminars episodes:

August 08, 2025 Tis the Episode to Talk About "Tis the Damn Season"
One of the greatest holiday songs to come out this century, "Tis the Damn Season" from evermore is a Taylor Swift song that's a modern take on the classic story of returning to one's hometown--and all the complex feelings and love that we rediscover. This gorgeous song features hints from her past albums, like Fearless Taylor's Version and also looks forward to songs like "You're On Your Own," and "Midnight Rain." Join Hannah & Exquisite for this winter-y (and muddy) journey.
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And don’t forget to join the conversation with #EvermoreSeminars on X/Twitter

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- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Hannah)
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)
Cover Art by Alef Vernon:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠ ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram
- ⁠@alefvernon⁠ on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠
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47min
August 01, 2025 We Excavate "Gold Rush"
What must it be like to write the hauntingly beautiful, "Gold Rush," track 3 of Taylor Swift's album evermore? Join Hannah and Exquisite as they mine the depths of this gorgeous song, including its fascinating song structure and the beauty of the rhymes.

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And don’t forget to join the conversation with #EvermoreSeminars on X/Twitter

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- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Hannah)
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)
Cover Art by Alef Vernon:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠ ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram
- ⁠@alefvernon⁠ on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠
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30min
July 25, 2025 Let's Drink to Her "Champagne Problems"
Join Exquisite and Hannah as they discuss Eras-tour favorite "Champagne Problems" from Taylor Swift's album evermore. This track 2 features incredible storytelling from beginning to end, with a protagonist who wishes the best for her former partner while subtly disclosing that maybe he never really loved her--or knew her.
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And don’t forget to join the conversation with#EvermoreSeminars on X/Twitter

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- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Hannah)
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)
Cover Art by Alef Vernon:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠ ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram
- ⁠@alefvernon⁠ on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠
Follow Alef on ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
...more
43min
July 18, 2025 Life was a "Willow" and We Bent Right To Its Wind
Join Exquisite and Hannah as they analyze Track 1 of Evermore , "Willow." This witchy track by Taylor Swift is filled with metaphors that remind us of so many of her past and future songs. (There's one connection that made Exquisite feel crazy!!!)
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And don’t forget to join the conversation with #EvermoreSeminars on X/Twitter

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- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust ⁠(Hannah)
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)
Cover Art by Alef Vernon:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram
- ⁠@alefvernon⁠ on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠
Follow Alef on ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
...more
39min
July 11, 2025 For "Evermore"
Step out of the labyrinth and into the witchy woods of Evermore in our latest season of "The Taylor Seminars." Exquisite and Hannah visit this beautiful album and discuss the themes and context around this beautiful album. Plus they share their favorite (and least favorite) tracks on the album.
Enjoy the episode? ⁠Support The Taylor Seminars on Ko-fi! ❤️
And don’t forget to join the conversation with#EvermoreSeminars on X/Twitter

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- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Hannah)
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)
Cover Art by Alef Vernon:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠ ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram
- ⁠@alefvernon⁠ on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠
Follow Alef on ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
...more
34min
July 04, 2025 Meet Us at "The Alcott"
Taylor Swift was featured in the beautiful song "The Alcott" from The National's album First Two Pages of Frankenstein, and Exquisite and Hannah wanted to cover it. Why? Well because it's also connected to "Exile", "Coney Island," and "You're Losing Me." Join them on this episode that links us to the next series we'll be covering in the Taylor Seminars: evermore.

Enjoy the episode? ⁠Support The Taylor Seminars on Ko-fi! ❤️
And don’t forget to join the conversation with#MidnightsSeminars on X/Twitter

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- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠taylorseminars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Hannah)
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)
Cover Art by Alef Vernon:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠ ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram
- ⁠@alefvernon⁠ on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠
Follow Alef on ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
...more
32min
June 27, 2025 This Episode "Hits Different"
We come to the close of Midnights by Taylor Swift with the bonus track "Hits Different." Exquisite and Hannah parse the lyrics of this descriptive song, especially the word-vomit-y bridge in this latest episode. Listen to these argumentative, antithetical dream girls!
Enjoy the episode? ⁠Support The Taylor Seminars on Ko-fi! ❤️
And don’t forget to join the conversation with #MidnightsSeminars on X/Twitter
Follow us on Twitter:
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- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust ⁠(Hannah)- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)
Cover Art by Alef Vernon:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠ ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram
- ⁠@alefvernon⁠ on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠
Follow Alef on ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
...more
38min
June 20, 2025 "Dear Reader" and the Weight of Being the Brightest Star
Join Exquisite and Hannah as they discuss the closing track of Midnights by Taylor Swift, "Dear Reader." In this song that directly addresses her audience, Taylor drunkenly pours out her heart to us--strangers--AND pours the whiskey. Listen in as they connect this song to "This is Me Trying," "Mirrorball" and more.
Enjoy the episode? ⁠Support The Taylor Seminars on Ko-fi! ❤️
And don’t forget to join the conversation with #MidnightsSeminars on X/Twitter

Follow us on Twitter:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠taylorseminars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Hannah)
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)
Cover Art by Alef Vernon:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠ ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram
- ⁠@alefvernon⁠ on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠
Follow Alef on ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
...more
39min
June 15, 2025 "Would've, Could've, Should've" -- He Better Run
Join Exquisite and Hannah as they discuss Track 19 of Midnights by Taylor Swift: "Would've, Could've, Should've." They go through the lyrics to excavate the pain of the relationship and emphasize how young 19 really is (YES SHE WAS TOO YOUNG TO BE MESSED WITH!!!!)
Enjoy the episode? ⁠Support The Taylor Seminars on Ko-fi! ❤️
And don’t forget to join the conversation with #MidnightsSeminars on X/Twitter

Follow us on Twitter:
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- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Hannah)
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)
Cover Art by Alef Vernon:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠ ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram
- ⁠@alefvernon⁠ on Twitter
⁠⁠⁠Follow Alef on ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
...more
47min
June 06, 2025 Taylor Buys Back Her Masters and GLITCH
Exquisite and Hannah take a slight detour because the best glitch ever interrupted their plans: Taylor Swift buys back her masters. Hear them discuss the outcome and then get into the song "Glitch" by Taylor Swift from her album Midnights.

Enjoy the episode? ⁠Support The Taylor Seminars on Ko-fi! ❤️
And don’t forget to join the conversation with #MidnightsSeminars on X/Twitter
Follow us on Twitter:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠taylorseminars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠sippingaugust ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Hannah)
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠exquisitewill⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Exquisite)
Cover Art by Alef Vernon:
- ⁠@⁠⁠⁠alefvernonart⁠ ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram
- ⁠@alefvernon⁠ on Twitter
⁠⁠⁠Follow Alef on ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠
...more
34min

FAQs about The Taylor Seminars:

How many episodes does The Taylor Seminars have?

The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.

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