52: What Went Down in Kansas City
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52: What Went Down in Kansas City

We didn't expect to expand this particular series, but then the Kansas City Eras shows happened! If you listened to last week's episode, you know your girls had a stacked week planned to celebrate the arrival of Dr. Taylor Swift to KC. So how did it all pan out? Listen in to hear about it, and also receive firsthand tales of what really went down in the Paris of the Plains last weekend.

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50. Mental Cages: Anti-Hero
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50. Mental Cages: Anti-Hero

Anti-Hero: noun: a central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Taylor Swift thinks of herself as an indefensible anti-hero, and she tells us all about it in this smash hit from 2022. But how can a person who receives so much love live with so much self-hatred? In this new series, Mental Cages, your hosts dig deep behind the songs that are inspired by Taylor's own struggles with depression, anxiety, and self-loathing.

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49. Breaking Down Surprise Song O'Clock
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49. Breaking Down Surprise Song O'Clock

Every show on the Eras Tour, at approximately the same time (2.5 hours into Taylor's set, known as Surprise Song O'Clock), Taylor performs two acoustic songs she has no intention of performing again on this tour. So what has been taken off of the eligibility list so far? What are we most upset about? What do we want to hear at our upcoming show? Hear us chat about it in today's episode!

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48. The Muses: Conor Kennedy
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48. The Muses: Conor Kennedy

Who was Taylor Swift truly in a relationship with: Conor Kennedy? Or the Kennedy legacy itself? As we return to The Muses series, hear your hosts chat about Taylor's love for the Kennedys - specifically Conor - and how the relationship rose, fell, and the art the relationship produced.

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47. The Folklore Love Triangle: August
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47. The Folklore Love Triangle: August

The wait is *finally* over! Today's long-awaited episode is about Folklore's eighth track, 'August'. Augustine was just a girl who wanted to be loved, but James ended the affair with the end of summer to return to Betty. But...what about her feelings? What about their time together? Hear us break it all down in this [final] installment of the Folklore Love Triangle series!

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EXTRA CREDIT: The Chicago Eras Tour Experience
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EXTRA CREDIT: The Chicago Eras Tour Experience

Extra credit time! Today's mini episode is all about giving Olivia time to chat about her experience at The Eras Tour: Chicago last weekend. Listen in for a special pro tip about the Eras merch trucks, Olivia's tale of getting home after the show, and learn about Michigan vs. Minnesota discourse. Later this week, look out for the final installment of 'The Folklore Love Triangle' series!

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46. One Year of Taylearning: A Special Anniversary Episode!
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46. One Year of Taylearning: A Special Anniversary Episode!

Happy One Year Anniversary! On June 1, 2022, Taylearning was introduced to the world. To celebrate, we gathered answers from you about your favorite episodes, moments, and memories you have made along the way with us! In this episode, join Olivia & Dani as they share your responses, talk about listener statistics, share their creative process, and drop details on a special giveaway.

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45. Fantasy Football (Taylor's Version) - Round 2: Speak Now
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45. Fantasy Football (Taylor's Version) - Round 2: Speak Now

Aaaaand we are back with another draft! In this week's episode, celebrate the announcement of Speak Now (Taylor's Version)! Hear your hosts battle it out to draft the best "team" from Speak Now. Who chose better? Head to Instagram to vote- @TaylearningPodcast!

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44. What Went Down in Nashville
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44. What Went Down in Nashville

We didn't expect The Eras Tour weekend in Nashville to be so notorious...and yet, here we are. The Nashville shows boasted the Speak Now announcement, a great run of surprise songs, and The Rain Show. Today, your hosts break down their personal experience in the city and with the tour! Get a firsthand account of how things *really* went down in this fun episode.

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43. Eras Tour Prep: How to be an Interactive Audience!
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43. Eras Tour Prep: How to be an Interactive Audience!

Some people are comparing The Eras Tour to the Rocky Horror Picture Show in terms of audience engagement. But for many Swifties, this can be daunting. What do you shout and when? What does Taylor expect from the crowd? How do you avoid looking like an unseasoned Swiftie? Whether you are a new fan, attending with your friends and don't want to be left out, or you just have forgotten the chants of the past, listen to this quick episode for a 'How To' on being an interactive Eras audience!

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42. Preparing For Our Next Eras Show!
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42. Preparing For Our Next Eras Show!

Your hosts are going to another Eras show in Nashville this weekend! To celebrate, they share their ticket-buying story in this episode. They also talk about what they plan to do differently, what they plan to do the same, and more tips and tricks for those attending the tour.

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41. All About the Album Closers
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41. All About the Album Closers

The wait is over! In this episode, your hosts go through every album closer, including standard editions and bonus tracks, and rate them/rank them/criticize them. They also share what they would pick as their closers, if they were given the chance to choose. Join in, and share your picks with us!

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40. The Folklore Love Triangle: 'Betty'
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40. The Folklore Love Triangle: 'Betty'

Meet James! James is only seventeen and doesn't know anything, but he knows he misses Betty. In this installment of the Folklore Love Triangle series, we cover James's side of the story. This song acts as a desperate plea from James to get Betty to forgive his infidelity. Don't forget to listen to the Cardigan episode before jumping into this lyrical and critical analysis!

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38. The Folklore Love Triangle: 'Cardigan'
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38. The Folklore Love Triangle: 'Cardigan'

Meet Betty! Betty is one of the three main characters in the canonical love triangle from the Folklore album, which consists of three songs. Cardigan, from Betty's perspective, tells the tale of a heartbroken girl expressing her pain to James, the boy who hurt her. In this episode, your hosts chat about Cardigan's impact, critical reception, and break down the lyrics to begin the story of the love triangle.

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37. Eras Tour Prep: First Impressions After Attending Opening Weekend
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37. Eras Tour Prep: First Impressions After Attending Opening Weekend

It's time! On March 18th, Olivia & Dani attended The Eras Tour in Glendale [Swift City], Arizona [ERAzona]. Attending with them was Rebecca, Dani's fabled roommate, who joins your hosts in today's episode! Today is all about breaking down what to expect at the show, from general commentary to going through the setlist. This episode is split into two parts: spoiler-free (ends at the 15:45 mark) and heavy spoilers (begins at the 15:50 mark). Come along as we relive that magical night!

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EXTRA CREDIT with Dani: Eras Tour Tips!
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EXTRA CREDIT with Dani: Eras Tour Tips!

Welcome to our newest mini-series, Extra Credit! These episodes are bonus episodes that range from 10-20 minutes and are put out on weeks where our full length episodes might come a little later than expected. This week, Olivia is under the weather, but Dani refused to review The Eras Tour in Glendale without her partner in crime. Instead, this episode has Dani shelling out tips and tricks for fans going to the tour!

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36. In the Death of Her 'Reputation': A Stadium Tour Review
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36. In the Death of Her 'Reputation': A Stadium Tour Review

The last time we saw Taylor on tour was in 2018 for the Reputation Stadium Tour. This tour was record-breaking, award winning, and a theatrics-filled spectacle. Now, we look back fondly on it. Come along as your hosts walk you through the show, song by song, and relive it one last time before The Eras Tour begins!

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35b. Eras Tour Prep: Get to Know the Openers - Part 2
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35b. Eras Tour Prep: Get to Know the Openers - Part 2

Taylor Swift has nine openers on The Eras Tour. How well do you know their music? Join Dani & Olivia as they go through each artist's discographies to figure out what songs are most likely to be played, their personal favorites, and what to expect! Complete with song clips to help give you a taste of what each opener's sound is like. Featured in this episode: Muna, Haim, Paramore.

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