Two grown women forget to act their age as they talk about the magic, madness, heaven and sin behind one Taylor Swift. Join hosts Shelby and Ashley each week for a probably nuanced, definitely biased taysplanation on what exactly the fans, the haters, and everyone in-between needs to know about America's most notorious pop princess. Be sure to subscribe via your favorite podcast platforms and follow your hosts on Facebook and Instagram @swiftishpodcast and Twitter @swiftishpod13 today!
Tracklist Predictions (The Tortured Poets Department)
Shelby and Ashley make their best guesses about what every song on The Tortured Poets Department will be about.
2/22/2024 • 41 minutes, 22 seconds
The Tortured Poets Department Announcement
Shelby and Ashley break down the Grammys night and all the surprises and hullabaloo around TS11
2/8/2024 • 51 minutes, 43 seconds
Passion is a Passing Thing (Need)
There may or may not be an unreleased track floating around the internet and we may or may not be talking about it here.
2/1/2024 • 50 minutes, 29 seconds
Little Miss Sunshine Always Thinks It’s Gonna Rain (When Emma Falls in Love)
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift's ode to female friendship with this Speak Now vault track
1/18/2024 • 53 minutes, 21 seconds
Tick Tock on the Clock (Suburban Legends)
Shelby and Ashley are back to talk about all the breaking news -- from Golden Globes to gaylor opeds and Scott Swift's emails -- before breaking down the final 1989 TV track, Suburban Legends
1/11/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 10 seconds
Now Your Silence has Me Screaming (Say Don’t Go)
Shelby and Ashley spend most of their time talking about TIME Person of the Year and her publicist, but they eventually get around to the 1989 vault track "Say Don't Go"
12/14/2023 • 56 minutes, 16 seconds
Got Lovestruck, Went Straight to My Head (”Slut!”)
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift's "Slut!" phase and what it means compared to the self-described sister track Blank Space
11/30/2023 • 48 minutes, 8 seconds
I Don’t Have to Pretend I Like Acid Rock (Now That We Don’t Talk)
Shelby and Ashley catch up on tour, Taylor Swift's boyfriend's cover story, and all their thoughts on one of the favorite 1989 vault tracks, Now That We Don't Talk
11/23/2023 • 55 minutes, 58 seconds
You Dream of My Mouth Before It Called You a Lying Traitor (Is It Over Now?)
Shelby and Ashley come in with all the tea on Taylor Swift before diving into their first 1989 (Taylor's Version) vault track, Is It Over Now?
11/16/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 52 seconds
1989 (Taylor’s Version) (Swiftish’s Version)
Shelby and Ashley catch up on all things Taylor Swift before diving in to the new 1989 release--from the liner note all the way to favorite vault tracks, it's a wild ride from start to finish.
11/2/2023 • 59 minutes, 20 seconds
Haven’t You Heard What Becomes of Curious Minds? (Wonderland)
Shelby and Ashley prep for 1989 (Taylor's Version) with a deep dive into one of their favorites, Wonderland, and all the ~curious~ lore around this bonus track.
10/12/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 1 second
Remembering 1989 (Taylor’s First Version)
After unpacking all the theories around Taylor Swift's Chiefs vs Jets appearance, Shelby and Ashley kick off October with a review of the original pop era. From favorite songs to wildest moments, consider this a crash course in all things 1989.
10/5/2023 • 53 minutes, 41 seconds
Midnights In Retrospect
Shelby and Ashley discuss the Travis Kelce , Sophie Turner, current events of it all before taking a moment to look back and revisit the Midnights album and era as a whole.
9/28/2023 • 51 minutes, 7 seconds
Oh No (Labyrinth)
Shelby and Ashley do everything they can to stall talks on "Labyrinth," the last song for their Midnights analysis
9/21/2023 • 47 minutes, 36 seconds
They Said the End Is Coming (Sweet Nothing)
Shelby and Ashley talk AMC, VMA, and Rodrigo vs Swift before diving into the last song William Bowery will ever help write, Sweet Nothing, and just what this ode to domestic bliss means now that it's gone.
9/14/2023 • 56 minutes, 54 seconds
I’ve Got A Lot to Pine About (Bigger Than the Whole Sky)
Shelby and Ashley break down the latest Taylor Swift news, including her first international leg of the Eras Tour! Then things get serious as they finally cover Taylor's ode to grief on the 3 a.m. tracklist and what it means to each of them.
Song analysis starts at 20:40. CW: infertility, sexual assault, miscarriage
8/31/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Put On Your Records and Regret Meeting Me (High Infidelity)
Shelby and Ashley talk about mobs and mistaken identities before diving into one of their last 3 a.m. tracks off Midnights, High Infidelity
8/24/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 52 seconds
End of an Era (The Eras Tour Debrief)
Shelby and Ashley catch up with a post-tour debrief after their varied attendance at the first leg of The Eras Tour. With more to say on Karlie Kloss, the 1989 TV announcement, and just how those final LA nights went, is this the end of all their endings?
8/17/2023 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds
I Wanna Teach You How Forever Feels (All of the Girls You Loved Before)
Shelby and Ashley welcome August with a look back at Taylor Swift's surprise Lover vault track, All of the Girls You Loved Before
8/3/2023 • 52 minutes, 40 seconds
We Kept Everything Professional (I Can See You)
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift's impressive re-recording records before diving into her latest hit single including a directorial analysis and lyric reading of the steamy if mysterious track off Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
7/20/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version (Swiftish’s Version)
It's the FIRST album released on tour and Shelby and Ashley are here to talk about the highs and lows and Taylor Lautner's of it all as they share first reactions to vault tracks, set changes, and lyrical rewrites.
7/13/2023 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
Moving On Was Always Easy for Me to Do (Hits Different)
Shelby and Ashley find the artifacts, trace the evidence to see who Taylor Swift is singing about in her OG Midnights bonus track, Hits Different.
6/29/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 50 seconds
How Long Could We Be A Sad Song? (You’re Losing Me)
Shelby and Ashley talk through Taylor Swift's surprise post mortem recently from the vault, You're Losing Me.
6/15/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
Karma is a Fire In Your House (Karma feat. Ice Spice)
Shelby and Ashley bare their feelings after a couple weeks of headline news for Taylor Swift. From new editions to old boyfriends, the looming threat of cancel culture, and the dawning of Pride, they wade through it all to get to the point of the Karma remix featuring Ice Spice.
6/8/2023 • 57 minutes, 9 seconds
Glorious Happenings of Happenstance (Glitch)
Shelby and Ashley share their troubles with Taylor's new beau and how it reflects on the pop stars post-breakup persona before diving into the maybe-ironic-now Midnights 3 AM track, Glitch
5/18/2023 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
You Should Find Another Guiding Light (Dear Reader)
Shelby and Ashley unpack the last week and all its rumors -- from boyfriends to book deals -- before they finally explore Taylor Swift's quiet confessional at the end of Midnights, Dear Reader
5/11/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 32 seconds
I Swear That It Was Something (Question...?)
Shelby and Ashley have some questions and guesses on Taylor Swift's rhetorical Midnights track
4/20/2023 • 47 minutes, 1 second
Everything You Lose is a Step You Take (You’re on Your Own, Kid)
Shelby and Ashley share their thoughts and prayers around Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn's breakup before getting into her empowering track five off Midnights
4/13/2023 • 55 minutes, 30 seconds
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
Shelby and Ashley give their extensive review on Taylor Swift's new stadium tour. From all their thoughts around the concert, the crowds, the costumes, to the setlist, songs, and snubs, they dive right in to this eras extravaganza
SPOILERS ABOUND!!!
3/30/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 46 seconds
Predicting The Eras Tour Setlist
Ashley and Shelby come together to make their guesses about the setlist of The Eras Tour. With no information from Taylor Swift yet, anything goes as they talk about most likely tracks, what they'll miss, and which songs might be the perfect mashup.
3/9/2023 • 56 minutes, 51 seconds
Don’t Get Sad, Get Even (Vigilante Sh*t)
Ashley and Shelby share their thoughts on Taylor Swift's solo written takedown, Vigilante Shit. Because, after all, there is nothing she does better than revenge.
3/2/2023 • 1 hour, 24 seconds
I’m So in Love that I Might Stop Breathing (Paris)
Shelby and Ashley take a moment to talk about some swiftie drama, but then it's hearts and stars as they break down a 3am track, Paris, and all the haters and lovers for this ode to the city of lights
2/23/2023 • 54 minutes, 50 seconds
Somewhere in the Haze, Got a Sense I’d Been Betrayed (The Great War)
Shelby and Ashley spend Valentine's Day talking about Taylor Swift and the fight that had her up at night to pen this first 3am track off Midnights, The Great War
2/16/2023 • 58 minutes, 37 seconds
Talk Your Talk and Go Viral (Lavender Haze)
Shelby and Ashley finally get to talk about the lost Midnights music video as they break down Lavender Haze
2/9/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 56 seconds
I Polish Up Real Nice (Bejeweled)
Shelby and Ashley talk about the who's and the what's and then when of Taylor Swift's pop earworm, Bejeweled as they break down the music video and the reactions to this glitter gel pen track.
1/26/2023 • 53 minutes, 36 seconds
I’ve Never Seen Someone Lit from Within (Snow on the Beach)
Shelby and Ashley talk about the surprises and snubs at play in Taylor Swift's only "feature" track on Midnights as they fall for snow on the beach
1/19/2023 • 59 minutes, 38 seconds
Flexing Like a Goddamn Acrobat (Karma)
Shelby and Ashley love the sly wink of this song and why Taylor Swift wrote it as they break down Midnights eleventh track, Karma.
1/12/2023 • 46 minutes, 39 seconds
I Regret You All the Time (Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve)
Shelby and Ashley run long talking about Taylor Swift's venture into feature films plus a deep dive on John Mayer, Speak Now, and the Dear John revival that is Would've, Could've, Should've, a brutal track relegated to the bonus 3am set of Midnights.
12/15/2022 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 29 seconds
Sometimes We All Get Some Kind of Haunted (Midnight Rain)
Shelby and Ashley go "where the hell have you been, loca?" as they break down the next track on Midnights, dragging Mr. Sunshine himself Taylor Lautner into it as they talk about Taylor Swift's Midnight Rain.
12/8/2022 • 1 hour, 39 seconds
That’s a Real F***ing Legacy (Maroon)
Shelby and Ashley talk about the great war that was buying Eras Tour tickets and all the drama around Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift, before diving into their next Midnights track, "Maroon" and just what this moody, fountain pen banger is actually about.
11/24/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 58 seconds
What if I Told You None of it Was Accidental? (Mastermind)
Shelby and Ashley break down Taylor Swift's 13th track on Midnights as they explore the potential double meaning in this love song confessional
11/10/2022 • 58 minutes, 4 seconds
I Should Not Be Left to My Own Devices (Anti-Hero) (with Elana Fishman)
Shelby and Ashley kick of the Midnights analysis with special guest Elana Fishman to discuss Taylor Swift's lead single -- and both of their favorite track -- Anti-Hero
11/2/2022 • 59 minutes, 15 seconds
Midnights Album Release
Shelby and Ashley are here to share all their happy, free, confused, and meandering thoughts on Midnights, formerly known as TS10. It's a whole lot of discourse around the discourse and general reactions with the promise of more to come! So sharpen the eyeliner and get out your glitter gel pens because it's time for more Tay!
10/26/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 18 seconds
Swiftisode: Midnights Announcement
***ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AUGUST 2022***
sorry for any confusion, but a new episode will be out this week!
Shelby and Ashley come out of hiding to talk all about TS10 and Taylor Swift's announcement around Midnights
10/24/2022 • 41 minutes, 29 seconds
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know (Mean)
Shelby and Ashley take it all the way back as recent headlines gives swifties flashbacks to Speak Now era and the ever-relevant kiss-off to the haters, self written by Taylor Swift herself, Mean.
2/1/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 47 seconds
No One Knows About the Words That We Whispered (The Very First Night)
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift's other pop hit from the vault as they try to figure out just what kept this in the closet for so long...
1/25/2022 • 54 minutes, 49 seconds
I Could Be the One That You Dream of (Message in a Bottle)
Shelby and Ashley talk about the surprise hit off Red (Taylor's Version) as they take a dive -- for better or worse -- into pop vault track, Message In A Bottle.
1/18/2022 • 47 minutes, 53 seconds
I Wonder If They’ll Miss Me Once They Drive Me Out (Nothing New)
Shelby and Ashley get emotional talking about the prophetic vault track from Red (Taylor's Version) with the solo-written, everybody-felt track, Nothing New
1/11/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 1 second
”Oh My God, She’s Insane, She Wrote a Song About Me” (I Bet You Think About Me)
Shelby and Ashley start the year off right with a deep dive into this searing, snarky takedown of a man who some think has already been through enough. Thye talk about Taylor's Version (From the Vault) and all the mv easter eggs that didn't end up being clues before walking through the lyrics of this twangy bonus track.
1/5/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 12 seconds
You Kept Me Like A Secret But I Kept You Like An Oath (All Too Well [10 Minute Version])
Shelby and Ashley needed time to truly prepare to break down this track, but they are here and they are loving it ... even if they do wonder how much was originally left on the cutting room floor.
12/8/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 56 seconds
Red (Taylor’s Version) (Swiftish’s Version)
Shelby and Ashley come together for a brief review of all things Red (Taylor's Version) as they talk favorite tracks, best bonuses, and surprising conspiracies from Red's re-release.
11/19/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 13 seconds
Swiftisode: Red Release Week
Shelby and Ashley sit down to talka bout all the clues, theories, and goings on's going on with Red (Taylor's Version) release week!
11/10/2021 • 38 minutes, 13 seconds
What Must It Be Like to Grow Up That Beautiful? (gold rush)
Shelby and Ashley share big news and runny noses as they dive into Taylor Swift's mystery crush on gold rush
10/12/2021 • 56 minutes, 15 seconds
I Think He Did It (no body no crime)
Shelby and Ashley bring on their true-crime loving friend Lia for a scatterbrained discussion on how to get away with murder, Taylor Swift edition, as they talk about evermore's country hit, no body no crime.
9/28/2021 • 59 minutes, 1 second
Hey It’s All Me In My Head (Afterglow)
Shelby and Ashley wade through the Afterglow, getting lost in the ultraviolet light as they try to decide in this is a great or just okay song from Taylor Swift's longest album, Lover.
9/21/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 29 seconds
I Want Auroras and Sad Prose (the lakes)
Shelby and Ashley dive into the lakes where all the poets went to die as they discuss Taylor Swift's only bonus track off of "folklore"
9/7/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 37 seconds
They Say Home Is Where the Heart Is (London Boy)
Shelby and Ashley meander back to Lover's most divisive track, London Boy, as they talk about Taylor Swift's stint as tourguide
8/24/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 11 seconds
I Haven’t Met the New Me Yet (happiness)
Shelby and Ashley share their thoughts on what should have been evermore's track five, Happiness.
8/17/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 37 seconds
You Know, You’ll Always Know Me (dorothea)
It's 'tis the damn season but make it country as Shelby and Ashley talk about the man -- or is it a woman's?? -- perspective on dorothea.
8/10/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds
I Once Believed Love Would Be Burning Red (Daylight)
Shelby and Ashley take it back to Lover as they revisit what could have been the title track, Daylight.
8/3/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 55 seconds
Help, I’m Still at the Restaurant (right where you left me)
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift's bonus track on evermore, right where you left me. It's a triple threat talking about ghosts, feet pics, and twang -- oh my!
7/20/2021 • 1 hour, 17 seconds
Is It Insensitive for Me to Say, Get Your Shit Together? (Renegade)
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift's new feature credit on Big Red Machine's lead single, Renegade. But there's also talk of Olivia Rodrigo, songwriting credits, and just what a future Taylor tour might look like.
7/12/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 54 seconds
Sometimes Giving Up is the Strong Thing (It’s Time to Go)
Shelby and Ashley talk about their favorite evermore bonus track and this ode to boundaries by Taylor Swift, who may have her personal reasons for writing it.
6/29/2021 • 48 minutes, 54 seconds
You Don’t Know How Much I Feel I Love You Still (Don’t You)
Shelby and Ashley talk about the Red (Taylor's Version) announcement before getting into another vault track from Fearless, Don't You.
6/22/2021 • 49 minutes, 44 seconds
If the Shoe Fits, Walk in It ’til Your High Heels Break (long story short)
Shelby and Ashley welcome back Elana Fishman to talk about evermore's walk down memory lane, long story short.
6/15/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 26 seconds
Bye Bye Baby (Fearless (Taylor’s Version))
Shelby and Ashley struggle to break down the exact differences in this vault track, one of the few Taylor Swift definitely changed for her version of Fearless.
6/8/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
I Had a Feeling so Peculiar (evermore feat. Bon Iver)
Shelby and Ashley break down the title track from Taylor Swift’s winter album, evermore, called evermore, and they could talk about it…well, evermore.
5/25/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 45 seconds
Don’t Treat Me Like Some Situation that Needs to be Handled (closure)
Shelby and Ashley are excited to bring on EnglishTeacherKP to discuss Taylor Swift's and evermore's experimental track, "closure"
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5/11/2021 • 1 hour, 16 seconds
Twenty Questions, We Tell the Truth (It’s Nice to Have a Friend)
Shelby and Ashley get around to this unexpected track on lover, but not until they talk all about conspiracies and easter eggs and just what monster Taylor Swift has created with her habit of cryptic clues.
5/4/2021 • 53 minutes, 45 seconds
Our Coming-of-age Has Come And Gone (peace)
Shelby and Ashley attempt a Taylor Swift draft before going into "Peace," the deeply personal track off folklore
4/27/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 50 seconds
She Would’ve Made Such a Lovely Bride (champagne problems)
Shelby and Ashley break down Taylor Swift’s most searing narrative off evermore, Champagne Problems — the one about an engagement that never was with a bridge we can’t wait to sing.
4/20/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 43 seconds
Hello Mr. Casually Cruel (Mr. Perfectly Fine)
Shelby and Ashley finally get to share their thoughts on Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault). With Joe Jonas drama, a slight twang, and a whole lot of sass, it’s back to 2008 for swifties living out what could have been fearless.
4/16/2021 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
Journey to Fearless (Part One) (feat. Holy Swift)
Taylor Swift released her first re-release and to mark the occasion Swiftish is joining forces with Holy Swift for a two-part extravaganza breaking down Fearless (Taylor’s Version)
4/13/2021 • 46 minutes, 9 seconds
If I Didn’t Know Better (marjorie)
Shelby and Ashley finally get into evermore with a discussion on marjorie, Taylor Swift’s dedication to her late grandmother.
4/5/2021 • 54 minutes, 28 seconds
I Lived and I Learned (You All Over Me)
Taylor Swift has released her first song from the vault so Shelby and Ashley are here to break down "You All Over Me" (From the Vault) (Taylor's Version) (Feat. Maren Morris) (Is this enough parentheticals?)
3/29/2021 • 56 minutes, 7 seconds
Swiftish Returns
Taylor Swift has officially done enough to drag Shelby out of maternity leave and find the two fans gabbing about all things folklore, evermore, fearless, grammys, scandals, and more
3/18/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 22 seconds
Evermore (Part One w/ Matt Huff)
Part One of the crossover event of the year! (For Part 2 head over to the PS You’re Wrong podcast feed). With Shelby on maternity leave, Ashley is joined by Matt Huff, Shelby’s co-host on PS You’re Wrong. The pair are joined by a top-secret special guest as they discuss Taylor Swift’s brand new, ninth studio album evermore. The trio catch up on all the latest Taylor Swift news, Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, and William Bowery’s true identity before diving into the sister album. They discuss evermore in general to conclude Part One of this episode. For a breakdown of the album track by track, head on over to PS You’re Wrong.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ps-youre-wrong-a-pop-culture-podcast/id1415685827
12/14/2020 • 43 minutes, 41 seconds
I Don’t Know Anything but I Know I Miss You
Shelby and Ashley cover the final chapter of the love triangle trilogy of folklore as they talk all about “betty” but first they get into the Scooter Braun situation, Red the album, and what they hope for the rerecording.
11/23/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 6 seconds
There’s Nothing Like A Mad Woman
Shelby and Ashley talk folklore commercials, Paul McCartney interviews, and just what makes them mad women as they break down Taylor Swift’s scorching goth track from folklore
11/16/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 28 seconds
Were There Clues I Didn’t See?
Shelby and Ashley finally get to talk about an uplifting and wholly autobiographical song on folklore with their reading of Invisible String
11/9/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 31 seconds
Look at This Godforsaken Mess That You Made Me
Shelby and Ashley talk about Taylor Swift’s ‘illicit affairs’ and just why they don’t think this folklore track is all too autobiographical.
11/2/2020 • 57 minutes
I’ve Been Having a Hard Time Adjusting
Shelby and Ashley talk about the many ways to interpret the ninth track on folklore as they talk Taylor Swift and this is me trying
10/19/2020 • 57 minutes, 18 seconds
August Slipped Away Into a Moment in Time
Shelby and Ashley discuss the eighth track about the eighth month, August, as they break down the other woman’s perspective in Taylor Swift’s love triangle on folklore
10/12/2020 • 51 minutes, 57 seconds
Passed Down Like Folk Songs, Our Love Lasts So Long
Taylor might be busy making baby blankets for all her friends but Shelby and Ashley are here to talk about seven, one of folklore’s most surprising tracks.
10/5/2020 • 50 minutes, 15 seconds
I’m Still a Believer but I Don’t Know Why
Shelby and Ashley talk about Mirrorball and just who Taylor Swift is singing to on folklore’s possibly plaintive track
9/21/2020 • 56 minutes, 22 seconds
I Didn’t Have It in Myself to Go With Grace (with Elana Fishman)
Shelby and Ashley bring on special guest Elana Fishman to discuss Taylor Swift’s solo-written track five ‘My Tears Ricochet’ and just who this embittered tormenter could be.
9/14/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 12 seconds
I Think I’ve Seen This Film Before
Shelby and Ashley break down the mystery of who is William Bowery as they analyze Taylor Swift's single feature track on folklore, Exile
9/7/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 26 seconds
She Had a Marvelous Time Ruining Everything
Shelby and Ashley are here to spread the word on Rebekah Harkness, The Last Great American Dynasty and just what Taylor Swift has in common with the maddest woman Rhode Island has ever seen.
8/24/2020 • 59 minutes, 33 seconds
When You Are Young, They Assume You Know Nothing
Shelby and Ashley talk about folklore’s lead single “cardigan” as they break down the first chapter in Taylor Swift’s love triangle trilogy.
8/17/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 34 seconds
In My Defense, I Have None
Shelby and Ashley break down the 1 as they talk about folklore, fact and fiction and just who could inspire such a nostalgic non-sad breakup reflection.
8/3/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 42 seconds
folklore the album
Taylor Swift released a surprise album so your favorite podcast is coming out of quarantine to share their thoughts! From new sounds and stories to favorite tracks and rumors, Shelby and Ashley give their first reaction to folklore
7/27/2020 • 56 minutes, 4 seconds
Swiftisode 7: Lover Fest Postponed
Shelby and Ashley react to Taylor Swift’s announcement that Lover Fest 2020 would be postponed due to the coronavirus.
4/20/2020 • 29 minutes, 39 seconds
If the Story’s Over, Why Am I Still Writing Pages?
Shelby and Ashley unpack the latest in the Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Taylor Swift “Famous” triangle as they talk about the release of the full phone call and both party’s reactions to it. Then it’s time for a close reading of the next track on Lover, Taylor’s non-biographical breakup song, Death By A Thousand Cuts.
3/30/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 24 seconds
A Conversation With: Alex Goldschmidt
Shelby and Ashley practice some social distancing with a long-distance phone call with fan-favorite [Alex Goldschmidt](https://twitter.com/alexandergold)! They talk about Taylor Swift, her relationship with her fans, and just what twists of fate found her calling Alex "friend."
3/16/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 16 seconds
If I Was A Man
Shelby and Ashley talk all about Taylor Swift’s new music video for The Man as they break down easter eggs, cameos, and good old-fashioned double standards.
3/2/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Q&A with Swiftish
Shelby and Ashley answer your burning questions on this special mailbag episode
2/24/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 8 seconds
I’m Shining Like Fireworks Over Your Sad, Empty Town
Shelby and Ashley take a break from Lover to revisit Taylor Swift’s deepest cut, Dear John, as they talk about the relationship behind the song as well as the lasting impact of this her longest track.
2/17/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 3 seconds
Only the Young Can Run
Shelby and Ashley talk about The Man lyric video and their continued impression of Miss Americana before going all in on Taylor Swift's new political anthem, Only the Young
2/10/2020 • 51 minutes, 1 second
Not Bossy, Just a Boss: The Miss Americana Documentary
Shelby and Ashley talk about the new Taylor Swift documentary, Miss Americana, as they break down the reactions, the reveals, and the realization of just how much Taylor loves ME!
2/3/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 17 seconds
I Hope I Never Lose You, Hope it Never Ends
Shelby and Ashley are back on track as they talk about Golden Globes appearances, the Miss Americana release date, and then a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s solo written love song, Cornelia Street.
1/20/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 5 seconds
Cats the Movie with PS You’re Wrong
Shelby and Ashley welcome Matt Huff from Shelby’s other podcast [PS You’re Wrong](https://twitter.com/psyourewrong?lang=en) for this special crossover episode as they talk about Taylor Swift’s end of the decade before getting into a discussion of Cats the movie and just what went wrong for her feline friends.
For more movie takes and pop culture moments, be sure to listen to Shelby and Matt at [PS You’re Wrong](https://psyourewrong.podiant.co/)
1/6/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Under the Mistletoe
Happy Holidays from Swiftish! Shelby and Ashley catch you up on the Billboard Woman of the Decade before going into Taylor Swift's surprise Christmas release, Christmas Tree Farm.
12/16/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Wrap Your Arms Around Me, Baby Boy
Shelby and Ashley are here to break down the quirky love song Paper Rings but first they talk about Taylor Swift’s AMA performance, rumors of new music, and the official announcement of her Netflix documentary Miss Americana.
**We recorded this before some announcements so listen to see if we were wrong/right/orway off base.
12/9/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 40 seconds
It’s You and Me, That’s My Whole World
Shelby and Ashley catch you up on the Scooter and Scott of it all along with Grammy nominations before getting into an analysis of “Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince” by Taylor Swift
11/25/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 15 seconds
I Stand With Taylor
Shelby and Ashley start out with a quick review of Taylor Swift’s Lover remix with Shawn Mendes and the Cat’s new track, Beautiful Ghosts, but then it’s a full rundown of the latest legal drama between Big Machine and Taylor as they talk all about her recent plea for help regarding Scooter Braun, Scott Borchetta, the AMAs, and more.
11/18/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 19 seconds
I Want You, Bless My Soul
Shelby and Ashley follow the sparks as they discuss Taylor Swift’s sixth track off Lover, “I Think He Knows” and just what makes this the peppy follow up to “Dress. ”
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11/11/2019 • 58 minutes, 28 seconds
Bridge City: A Lover Bracket
Shelby and Ashley welcome guest Jemima Skelley ([@jemimaskelley](http://twitter.com/jemimaskelley)) to put their Taylor Swift taste to the test as they do an elimination-style bracket facing off all the Lover tracks based on bridge alone. First they talk everything from album-versaries to the AMA Artist of the Decade, and then it’s on to Bridge City to try and figure out the strongest off the album.
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11/4/2019 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 30 seconds
I Needed to Lose You to Love Me
After talking all about the latest Taylor Swift news, Shelby and Ashley lean into the promise of Taylor Swift + Friends with this special episode all about Selena Gomez’s surprise new single, “Lose You to Love Me.”
10/28/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 27 seconds
I’m So Sick of Running As Fast As I Can
Shelby and Ashley unpack all the drama with Lover Fest tickets and the good times Taylor had at a tiny desk before breaking down the feminist track “The Man.”
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10/21/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 18 seconds
Catch Her If You Can
Shelby and Ashley are trying to keep up with everything Taylor Swift has been up to. From the impending Lover Fest presell to appearances on Jimmy Fallon, SNL, NPR, and more — it’s time to catch you up on ALL THE THINGS.
10/14/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 56 seconds
The Rolling Stone Interview
After a quick catch up on the Melbourne Cup and rumored Grammy submissions, Shelby and Ashley break down the Taylor Swift Rolling Stone cover story where our favorite pop star holds nothing back — and neither do they.
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9/30/2019 • 1 hour, 8 seconds
I Don’t Wanna Keep Secrets Just to Keep You (feat. Lauren Lipman)
Shelby and Ashley welcome Youtube extraordinaire Lauren Lipman for this episode covering everything in Taylor Swift’s life, from the Lover Fest announcement to just what she’s singing about in Cruel Summer.
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9/23/2019 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 26 seconds
It Isn’t Love, It Isn’t Hate, It’s Just Indifference
There’s a new look on the podcast as Shelby and Ashley jump into the first track, reputation-to-Lover transition “I Forgot That You Existed.” From taysplaining all the recent TS news, to exploring just who Taylor is glad to forget, they wrap it up with some T-time and the introduction of a new segment. So check in on this NEW swiftish!
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9/16/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 52 seconds
All’s Well That Ends Well to End Up With You
Shelby and Ashley finally catch up on the Lover Music Video, which they do a scene-by-scene analysis of after talking about how the public has accepted Lover the album and just what Taylor has been up to (and which records she’s been breaking) since release week.
9/10/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Release Week and Lover’s Lounge
Shelby and Ashley try to cover everything that happened during Lover release week and so they bring on special guest, Kellie Dalrymple (@fine_as_kell) as she shares her story for the first time of meeting Taylor Swift at Lover's Lounge.
9/2/2019 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 58 seconds
Swiftisode 6: Lover the Album
With a new album officially out, Shelby and Ashley get together to share first impressions on Taylor's latest chart-breaking record Lover as they talk favorite songs, greatest reveals, and what they're most looking forward to with this new era.
8/27/2019 • 29 minutes, 1 second
Can We Always Be This Close?
Shelby and Ashley gear up for release week as they talk about what we know so far about Lover the album before going into Lover the song, Taylor Swift's softest love letter yet.
8/19/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 24 seconds
September Vogue Issue
As they prep for Lover’s release, Shelby and Ashley talk about the Secret Sessions and Taylor Swift’s new Vogue cover story
8/12/2019 • 54 minutes, 45 seconds
Who Could Ever Leave Me Darling, But Who Could Stay?
Shelby and Ashley do a deep dive into Taylor’s latest Lover track, but first it’s a talk about the Cats trailer and all the details about the deluxe albums before they give their first impressions and final thoughts on the long-anticipated track five, The Archer.
7/29/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 10 seconds
We Stand With Taylor
Shelby and Ashley unpack the series of events surrounding Scott Borchetta selling Big Machine to Scooter Braun as they address Taylor’s essay, celebrities’ reactions, and what it means for Taylor Swift’s legacy, easter eggs, and Lover coming so soon.
7/8/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes
We See You over There on the Internet
Your hosts walk you through Taylor Swift’s trailer park fantasy as they talk all about the rainbow-infused You Need To Calm Down music video and unpack the hate, rumors, and hot takes revolving around Taylor’s pop anthem.
6/24/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Snakes and Stones Never Broke My Bones
Before the music video premiere, Shelby and Ashley take a moment to decode the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s latest single You Need to Calm Down while also discussing Pride Month, the latest slew of Taylor hate, and everything we know about the newly named Lover era.
6/17/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 38 seconds
Swiftisode 5: Wen Speling Isn’t Fun
Shelby and Ashley come together for a therapy session after one month of ME! as they talk about the May 13 stamp and what special way Taylor could reveal her album — plus they unpack her past promotional cycles to try and break the code on what exactly is going on.
5/30/2019 • 42 minutes, 45 seconds
A Lot of a Lot
Shelby and Ashley catch you up on all the promotion Taylor Swift has been doing. From the Billboard Music Awards to the surprise cover interview with Entertainment Weekly, there’s plenty to discuss — even if there is no album title yet.
5/13/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 21 seconds
You Can’t Spell Awesome Without Me
Shelby and Ashley talk all about the rollout of Taylor Swift’s latest single, ME! featuring Brendon Urie as they go in depth on the music video and lyrics of a new Taylor Swift sound — but is it everything they hoped for?
4/29/2019 • 54 minutes, 44 seconds
Next Chapter
Taylor Swift has announced a new era and that means your FAVORITE podcast duo is back in full force with season two of Swiftish. Shelby and Ashley fangirl out with their thoughts and theories on TS7 and just what’s happening on april Twenty Six.
4/22/2019 • 35 minutes, 49 seconds
I Hope You Think of Me (Episode 35)
Since there is no TS7 to discuss, Shelby and Ashley take it back to Taylor Swift’s debut when they unpack Tim McGraw, the song that launched a career and proved a teenager’s songwriting talent.
4/8/2019 • 50 minutes, 26 seconds
Step Into the Daylight and Let It Go (Episode 34)
Shelby and Ashley break down Taylor Swift’s latest antics, from countdowns that never were, to cover photoshoots and awards shows. Then it’s a deep dive into the 30 lessons she learned before her 30s…with some self-reflection on their end as well. (Ladies, always wear sunscreen!)
3/11/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 48 seconds
An Era in Review (Episode 33)
Shelby and Ashley catch up in the new year to talk Taylor Swift appearances, TS7 theories, the reputation tour video, and all their favorites from the reputation era.
1/14/2019 • 48 minutes, 6 seconds
Don’t Read the Last Page (Episode 32)
With so much to catch up on, Shelby and Ashley spend the hour bouncing between Taylor Swift stories — from her new label, to the end of tour, Netflix follows and rumored song titles, there’s a lot to cover but only one more song left on reputation, so it’s almost perfect the end the year with an in-depth reading of the fan-favorite, New Year's Day.
12/10/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 4 seconds
Here’s a Toast to My Real Friends (Episode 31)
Shelby and Ashley review the tour, the politics, the past before diving into the pettiest of Taylor Swift’s anthems, This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things. They talk about what went wrong and what karma has set right when it comes to the Kanye-infused diss track that turned into the ultimate tour closer.
11/5/2018 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 7 seconds
Swiftisode 4: End of a Chapter
Shelby and Ashley are finally back to catch you up on all things Taylor, from their last reputation shows to Taylor Swift’s foray into politics. This is an minisode you don’t want to miss!
10/12/2018 • 48 minutes, 6 seconds
This Love is Difficult But It’s Real (Episode 30)
Shelby and Ashley talk about the AMA’s, twitter, and tour before celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Love Story with an in-depth look at the history, the inspirations and the impact of one of Taylor Swift’s most popular songs.
9/17/2018 • 55 minutes, 45 seconds
I like the Way You’re Everything I’ve Ever Wanted (Episode 29)
After talking stalkers, Twitter, and Kaylor, Shelby and Ashley revisit one of Taylor’s recent surprise songs, the Fearless favorite, Jump Then Fall. Is this the prequel to New Years Day or did Taylor accidentally write a song more risqué than Dress? Either way, your hosts can’t keep a straight face so fingers crossed their laugh is the best sound you have ever heard.
9/3/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Say My Name and Everything Just Stops (Episode 28)
Shelby and Ashley are back with a new episode to dish on tour, Taylor love, and…Twitter banning them for who-knows-what. They may not have Twitter, but they have Dress to talk about and somehow that was everything, so listen for a deep dive into Taylor’s sexiest — and most intimate — song yet.
8/20/2018 • 58 minutes, 26 seconds
These Memories Break Our Fall (Episode 27)
Your hosts wallow in their FOMO as they talk about the concerts, the candids, and “Curious.” With all the Kaylor gossip, TS7 whispers, and Taylor Nation backlash, there’s a lot to cover but they make time to explore Taylor’s best love letter to her fans, “Long Live.”
7/30/2018 • 59 minutes, 29 seconds
I’m a Mess, but I’m the Mess That You Wanted (Episode 26)
Shelby and Ashley explore Taylor Swift’s transition from deep blue to golden as they go all in on reputation’s “Dancing With Our Hands Tied.” With an unexpected interview, fresh rep room drama, and a possibly staged paparazzi sighting to talk about, it may be a mess but it’s that you wanted.
7/16/2018 • 57 minutes, 55 seconds
You Made Her! (Episode 25)
It’s been a long time coming but your hosts are back as Ashley catches us up on her reputation stadium tour experience while Shelby fills her in on all the drama with Taylor Nation, rep room, and the meet and greets in between. They may have lost their chill but they are recording episodes again and somehow that was EVERYTHING.
Be sure to listen for special announcements regarding a giveaway and the chance to nominate swifties for the best kind of surprise!
7/2/2018 • 48 minutes, 26 seconds
Is This the End of All the Endings? (Episode 24)
Shelby catches Ashley up on all things Taylor Swift as they talk about rep room drama, celebrity encounters, and the whispers around TS7 before talking all about the fan (and Taylor) favorite we’ve been waiting for, “King of My Heart.”
5/28/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 18 seconds
Swiftisode 3: Spoiler Alert (Glendale Show)
On this special episode of Swiftish, Shelby and her sister talk all about opening night and the magic and madness and everything in between at the Reputation Stadium Tour.
5/9/2018 • 31 minutes, 47 seconds
X Marks the Spot (Episode 23)
On the two year anniversary of the 2016 Met Gala, your hosts take on the history of Hiddleswift with a detailed look at Getaway Car and whether or not they ever had a shotgun shot in the dark. Plus, with tour starting and Kanye name dropping, there’s plenty to catch up on in this episode that asks the question…can a circus ever be a love story?
5/7/2018 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 5 seconds
We Ain’t Getting Through This One, Babe (Episode 22)
After a busy few weeks filled with stalkers and cover songs, tour photos and countdowns, Taylor Swift takes us back to simpler times with a Red era reject called “Babe” (performed by Sugarland) and Shelby and Ashley are there to read into every line as they remember 2012 Taylor.
4/23/2018 • 58 minutes, 12 seconds
Swiftish’s Back, Alright (Episode 21)
Your hosts are finally at it again with a new episode as they catch up on all the things Taylor Swift has been up to in their absence. There’s no song, but there’s a whole lot of gossip. So…are you ready for it?
4/9/2018 • 43 minutes, 55 seconds
Swiftisode 2: The Delicate Situation
With the release of Taylor Swift’s latest music video, Shelby and Ashley get together for a quick session to talk all the reactions, theories, and hidden messages as they answer the, uh, delicate question: what on earth does this video have to do with the song?
3/14/2018 • 30 minutes, 22 seconds
Another One in the Basket (Episode 20)
Your hosts take a break from reputation to instead look at songs written about the Queen Bee, starting with an examination of her most recent beef as they read Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish” and discuss who does petty best when it comes to all this bad blood.
3/12/2018 • 57 minutes, 40 seconds
Swiftisode 1: When Swifties Attack
After the blowback from last episode, Shelby and Ashley meet up to discuss all the haters and hot takes from their controversial “So It Goes…” theory as they further explore what this divisive middle track could mean for reputation.
3/5/2018 • 27 minutes, 12 seconds
You Did a Number on Me (Episode 19)
Your hosts officially reach the halfway mark on reputation with a careful look at Taylor Swift’s most mysterious song, “So It Goes…,” and they may just ruffle a few feathers with their hot take on who — and what — this hot track could be about.
2/26/2018 • 58 minutes, 54 seconds
Is It Chill That You’re in My Head? (Episode 18)
Shelby and Ashley catch up on all the ways Taylor Swift is in their heads before losing their chill as they dive into the fan and critic favorite off of reputation, “Delicate.”
2/12/2018 • 59 minutes, 59 seconds
The Bravest Thing I Ever Did Was Run (Episode 17)
Your hosts talk about Taylor Swift disappearing…again…before diving into the pop star’s surprise return to country with the Grammy-nominated song “Better Man,” written for Little Big Town in 2016 (and maybe Calvin Harris too?).
1/29/2018 • 55 minutes, 22 seconds
I Hit You Like Bang (Episode 16)
Shelby and Ashley are back at it with a new episode as Taylor Swift breaks her silence after the holidays with the long-awaited music video for “End Game.”
1/15/2018 • 43 minutes, 30 seconds
How Quickly We Become Intertwined (Episode 15)
In the last episode of the year, Shelby and Ashley talk about all the things they have to be grateful for — from beating general sale prices, to living the Swift Life, and now Taylor Swift’s latest foray into poetry with a poem in Vogue titled “The Trick to Holding On.”
12/18/2017 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds
They Say She’s Gone Too Far This Time (Episode 14)
Your hosts take a look at all the fingers pointed at Taylor Swift this week with tour tickets and Time’s controversial cover before seeking out the truth in what may be her most satirical song since Blank Space, “Don’t Blame Me.”
12/11/2017 • 58 minutes, 46 seconds
Why She Disappeared (Episode 13)
It’s the lucky number 13, so Shelby and Ashley serve up a special episode dishing the dirt on tour tickets and live performances before settling in with the reputation magazines as they take a closer look at the comeback story of the year in Taylor Swift’s telling poem, “Why She Disappeared.”
12/4/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Go Ahead and Light Me Up (Episode 12)
With all the drama around tour, tickets, and merch, there’s never been a better time to look at Taylor Swift’s “I Did Something Bad” as Shelby and Ashley discuss the new Taylor’s IDGAF attitude and what exactly the old Taylor did that felt so good.
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11/27/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 23 seconds
Here’s the Truth from My Red Lips (Episode 11)
Your hosts dive into Taylor Swift’s big reputation with a big conversation about the highs and lows of reputation’s release week before breaking down the Ed/Future/Taylor trifecta on “End Game.”
11/20/2017 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 6 seconds
There Will Just Be Reputation (Episode 10)
In the wake of reputation’s long-anticipated release, Shelby and Ashley forego the usual one-song format to share their reactions to Taylor Swift’s new album and all the hoopla — before and after, good and bad — surrounding what is turning out to be the biggest pop record of 2017.
11/13/2017 • 55 minutes, 14 seconds
High Above the Whole Scene (Episode 9)
With just one week left till reputation, your hosts wax lyrical about Taylor Swift’s merch, marketing, and music, taking a close look at “Call it What You Want” — the new Taylor’s best old Taylor impression.
11/6/2017 • 55 minutes, 17 seconds
Baby, Let the Games Begin (Episode 8)
Shelby and Ashley take the media to task on some of the more common misconceptions plaguing Taylor Swift, all in the name of context as they dive deep into the hidden meanings behind the new "...ready for it?" music video.
10/30/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 35 seconds
Guess I’ll Just Stumble on Home to My Cats (Episode 7)
With the Secret Sessions back in play, Shelby and Ashley curb their jealousy by focusing their attention on the newest — and most relatable? — Taylor Swift song, “Gorgeous.”
10/23/2017 • 54 minutes, 25 seconds
Can’t You See That I’m The One Who Understands You? (Episode 6)
Inspired by the latest bout of taylurking, your hosts discuss Taylor Swift’s unique relationship to her fans - featuring a special guest interview! - before taking it back to the Fearless era with a look at all the drama behind her seminal hit “You Belong With Me.”
10/16/2017 • 54 minutes, 25 seconds
Are We Out of the Woods Yet? Nope. (Episode 5)
Shelby and Ashley explore Zombie Taylor’s origin story in the Taylor Swift classic “Out of the Woods” as they discuss Haylor, haters, and everything in-between.
10/9/2017 • 58 minutes, 11 seconds
So Casually Cruel in the Name of Being Honest (Episode 4)
Your hosts barely hold it together as they revisit Taylor Swift’s most beloved hit “All Too Well” in an attempt to prove Rolling Stone right: she has and always will be a songwriter at heart.
10/2/2017 • 57 minutes, 52 seconds
If People Think They Have It All Worked Out, They’re Wrong (Episode 3)
Shelby and Ashley get down and dirty with some of the more popular theories surrounding Taylor Swift's ever-mysterious "Reputation" album.
9/25/2017 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds
...You Should See the Things We Do (Episode 2)
The dynamic duo are back at it to gush about Taylor Swift's newest song "...ready for it?" under the guise of analyzing her killer marketing strategy.
9/18/2017 • 46 minutes, 7 seconds
Look What You Made Us Do (Episode 1)
Shelby and Ashley haphazardly unpack Taylor Swift's new reputation as they take a deeper look at the controversial single/banger "Look What You Made Me Do."
