Talking Swift (Our Version)

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, JessStay Connected:Follow Talking Swift on social media for more Taylor Swift content and updates, including easter eggs of our own and polls:Bluesky: @TalkingSwiftYouTube: @TalkingSwiftInstagram: @talkingswiftovThreads: @talkingswiftovTikTok: @talkingswiftJoin our Discord! Link in our linktree! linktr.ee/talkingswiftDon't forget to like, follow, subscribe, rate, comment, and share with fellow Swifties! Thank you for joining us on this Taylor Swift adventure.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome Back and Catching Up01:07 Showgirl Album Reactions04:17 Taylor Swift's Record-Breaking Success04:46 Upcoming Projects and Interviews12:02 Football Season Updates16:59 Holiday Merch20:07 Jess's Thoughts on the Album23:14 The Fate of Ophelia25:54 Elizabeth Taylor26:59 Opalite27:47 Father Figure28:46 Eldest Daughter29:39 Ruin the Friendship30:45 Actually Romantic32:32 Wi$hli$t34:27 Wood35:51 CANCELLED!36:56 Honey38:41 The Life of a Showgirl40:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell

In this episode of Talking Swift, the hosts cover various recent events surrounding Taylor Swift. Topics include Taylor's security concerns due to her stalker being at large, legal issues with a clerk serving papers, and the anticipation building around the release of her new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'. They discuss the possible hidden meanings and theories surrounding the album and also cover her upcoming appearances on talk shows, the latest Taylor-related news, the marketing strategies for the album, and exclusive events tied to its release. Finally, they speculate about behind-the-scenes content and possible surprises in store for fans.Hosts: Meggles, JessStay Connected:Follow Talking Swift on social media for more Taylor Swift content and updates, including easter eggs of our own and polls:Bluesky: @TalkingSwiftYouTube: @TalkingSwiftInstagram: @talkingswiftovThreads: @talkingswiftovTikTok: @talkingswiftX: @TalkingSwiftOVJoin our Discord! Link in our linktree! linktr.ee/talkingswiftDon't forget to like, follow, subscribe, rate, comment, and share with fellow Swifties! Thank you for joining us on this Taylor Swift adventure.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Episode Context00:21 Travel Plans and Pre-Trip Stress01:06 Taylor Swift's Security Concerns03:58 Taylor's Media Appearances and Promotions05:01 Travis' Steakhouse and Drink Prices08:17 Speculations on Taylor's Upcoming Album14:37 Analyzing the Backdrop: Ophelia's Influence15:06 Stage Setup and Symbolism15:31 The Necklace and Showgirl Theory16:05 Red Era and Engagement Clues18:09 Apple Music and Trailer Speculations19:03 Taylor Nation's Typo and Spotify Exclusives20:56 The Fate of Ophelia Music Video Announcement23:29 Theater Showtimes and Global Synchronization24:41 TikTok Unlocks and Glitter Confetti25:44 Target Vinyl and Spotify Experience28:14 Final Theories and Excitement

In this episode of Talking Swift, recorded on September 9th, 2025, the hosts dive into the latest news from Taylor Nation and delve deep into the mysteries surrounding Taylor Swift's upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl. Discussion points include new Instagram posts from Taylor Nation, speculation on album themes and track theories, the significance of various Easter eggs, and more. The hosts consider the possibility of a 4 a.m. drop related to Showgirl, reflect on Taylor's history with the Grammys, and talk about some odd Taylor-related events and leaks. The episode includes track breakdowns and potential connections to Taylor Swift's past works and ends with the anticipation of the upcoming album.Hosts: Meggles, Rubee, JessStay Connected:Follow Talking Swift on social media for more Taylor Swift content and updates, including easter eggs of our own and polls:Bluesky: @TalkingSwiftYouTube: @TalkingSwiftInstagram: @talkingswiftovThreads: @talkingswiftovTikTok: @talkingswiftX: @TalkingSwiftOVJoin our Discord! Link in our linktree! linktr.ee/talkingswiftDon't forget to like, follow, subscribe, rate, comment, and share with fellow Swifties! Thank you for joining us on this Taylor Swift adventure.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Episode Date00:14 Taylor Nation Updates03:40 Target Exclusive and Leaks08:05 Foreigner's Wedding Band Offer18:59 Football Drama and Taylor's Influence23:49 Fake Swiftie Event26:07 Songwriter Hall of Fame Eligibility27:14 Showgirl Album Speculations and Easter Eggs33:45 Music Video Theories and Countdown Predictions39:41 Tracklist Analysis and Theories55:23 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Plans

In this episode, the hosts dive into the latest updates about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, dissect fan theories, and explore notable Easter eggs. Recorded on September 2, 2025, the discussion includes comments about Taylor's 10-carat engagement ring, details about Donna Kelce's adorable Facebook banner, and more from recent news. The hosts also examine various old Easter eggs and connections to the upcoming album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' including potential hidden tracks. Catch up on all the Swiftie speculations and notable moments as the trio unravels the artistry and long-term connotations behind Taylor Swift's latest endeavors.Hosts: Meggles, Rubee, JessStay Connected:Follow Talking Swift on social media for more Taylor Swift content and updates, including easter eggs of our own and polls:Bluesky: @TalkingSwiftYouTube: @TalkingSwiftInstagram: @talkingswiftovThreads: @talkingswiftovTikTok: @talkingswiftX: @TalkingSwiftOVJoin our Discord! Link in our linktree! linktr.ee/talkingswiftDon't forget to like, follow, subscribe, rate, comment, and share with fellow Swifties! Thank you for joining us on this Taylor Swift adventure.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:09 Engagement News and Reactions03:35 Proposal Details and Reactions09:01 Taylor Swift's Public Appearances13:46 Taylor Swift's Achievements and Speculations22:32 Debating the Rap in the Song23:09 Taylor Swift's Easter Eggs and Album Concepts25:33 Bejeweled Music Video Analysis27:11 Theories Around Taylor's Anti-Hero and Showgirl Themes34:42 Sabrina Carpenter's Connection to Taylor's Album37:53 Speculations on Hidden Tracks and Album Themes47:43 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

Breaking News: Taylor Swift EngagedIn this episode of 'Talking Swift', hosts Meggles, Jess, and Rubee discuss the monumental news of Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis, which broke on August 26, 2025. They speculate and share opinions on the details of the engagement, including the ring and setting. The hosts delve deeply into the upcoming album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' speculating on track titles, their potential meanings, and connections to Taylor's personal life and career. They also touch upon various theories around the album's themes and possible references to Taylor's past works.Hosts: Meggles, Rubee, JessStay Connected:Follow Talking Swift on social media for more Taylor Swift content and updates, including easter eggs of our own and polls:Bluesky: @TalkingSwiftYouTube: @TalkingSwiftInstagram: @talkingswiftovThreads: @talkingswiftovTikTok: @talkingswiftX: @TalkingSwiftOVJoin our Discord! Link in our linktree! linktr.ee/talkingswiftDon't forget to like, follow, subscribe, rate, comment, and share with fellow Swifties! Thank you for joining us on this Taylor Swift adventure.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:05 Breaking News: Taylor and Travis Engagement04:08 Engagement Photos and Social Media Reactions07:36 Public Reactions and Memes10:32 Taylor and Travis: Media Coverage20:40 Taylor's Personal Stories and Celebrity Interactions23:04 Album Covers and Variants32:54 The Life of a Showgirl Track list 38:29 The Fate of Ophelia44:14 Elizabeth Taylor 48:06 Opalite49:41 Father Figure and Eldest Daughter54:35 Ruin the Friendship and Actually Romantic57:36 Wishlist and Wood01:02:11 CANCELLED!, Honey, The Life of a Showgirl01:05:56 Final Thoughts

In this episode of 'Talking Swift,' the hosts dive into a detailed discussion about Taylor Swift's recent activities, from Taylor Nation's Instagram posts to Travis Kelce's social media engagement with Swifties. The highlight of the episode is the trio's attempt to rank all 11 Taylor Swift albums, resulting in a lively and spirited debate. Each host revisits their favorite and least favorite tracks from each album and provides updated rankings based on current personal preferences. Future episodes promise further discussions on 'The Life of a Showgirl' speculation and an exploration of Taylor's ex-relationships.Hosts: Meggles, Rubee, JessStay Connected:Follow Talking Swift on social media for more Taylor Swift content and updates, including easter eggs of our own and polls:Bluesky: @TalkingSwiftYouTube: @TalkingSwiftInstagram: @talkingswiftovThreads: @talkingswiftovTikTok: @talkingswiftX: @TalkingSwiftOVJoin our Discord! Link in our linktree! linktr.ee/talkingswiftDon't forget to like, follow, subscribe, rate, comment, and share with fellow Swifties! Thank you for joining us on this Taylor Swift adventure.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Episode Context00:52 Taylor Nation Updates04:32 Travis's Comment and Swifties' Reactions06:02 Taylor's Achievements and VMA Nomination08:59 NFL Collaboration and Taylor's Jacket12:30 Trump's Tweets and Colbert's Response16:23 Favorites and Least Favorites then and Now39:06 Ranking Taylor's Albums54:08 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

In this episode of Talking Swift, they discuss Taylor Swift's latest album announcement, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' providing details on the countdown hype, cover variants, and the emotional journey behind the album. The episode covers the excitement and frustration around unavailable deluxe CDs, speculations and confirmations about album content, and the impact of leaks from retailers like Target. It also delves into Taylor's personal experiences, the fan reactions, and collaborations involved. The conversation highlights upcoming podcast episodes and breaks down Taylor's discussion on the New Heights podcast involving Travis Kelce. The hosts tease future episodes focusing on album rankings and the tracklist breakdown and speculation and Easter eggs.Hosts: Meggles, Rubee, JessStay Connected:Follow Talking Swift on social media for more Taylor Swift content and updates, including easter eggs of our own and polls:Bluesky: @TalkingSwiftYouTube: @TalkingSwiftInstagram: @talkingswiftovThreads: @talkingswiftovTikTok: @talkingswiftX: @TalkingSwiftOVJoin our Discord! Link in our linktree! linktr.ee/talkingswiftDon't forget to like, follow, subscribe, rate, comment, and share with fellow Swifties! Thank you for joining us on this Taylor Swift adventure.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Emotional Reactions04:21 Taylor's Announcements and Leaks11:36 The Countdown and Album Variants29:45 Track List and Photos34:58 New Heights Overview37:59 Taylor Reclaiming Her Masters41:20 Taylor and Travis53:35 Taylor's Album Creation and Themes01:05:25 Speculations and Upcoming Releases01:07:14 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs

In this episode of Talking Swift, recorded on July 28, 2025, hosts Meggles, Rubee, and later joined by Jess, discuss a plethora of hot topics in the Taylor Swift community. Highlights include Taylor's record-breaking achievement of having 17 solo songs surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify, Scott Swift's quintuple bypass surgery, the flurry of activity by Taylor Nation, especially their misleading teasers, and the renewed interest in re-recordings inspired by Taylor. Also discussed are Travis Kelce's significant photo dump on Instagram, featuring Taylor and her brother Austin, and the speculation surrounding Taylor's possible new music video shoot. The hosts wrap up by engaging with fans and promising album rankings soon.Hosts: Meggles, Rubee, JessStay Connected:Follow Talking Swift on social media for more Taylor Swift content and updates, including easter eggs of our own and polls:Bluesky: @TalkingSwiftYouTube: @TalkingSwiftInstagram: @talkingswiftovThreads: @talkingswiftovTikTok: @talkingswiftX: @TalkingSwiftOVJoin our Discord! Link in our linktree! linktr.ee/talkingswiftDon't forget to like, follow, subscribe, rate, comment, and share with fellow Swifties! Thank you for joining us on this Taylor Swift adventure.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:35 The Summer I Turned Pretty02:38 Taylor Swift's Record-Breaking Achievements05:18 Scott Swift's Surgery06:23 Taylor Nation's Activity12:59 Selena Gomez's Birthday14:38 Re-Recording Inspirations15:57 Travis and Taylor Updates22:57 Happy Gilmore 2 Release25:05 Madame Tussauds 27:51 Matty Healy's Mom33:10 New Music Video Rumors35:41 Wrapping Up and Announcements