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45. In Our folklore Era Part 1
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- Talking Swift (Our Version)
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- Mar 20, 2025
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- 3916
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Summary
In this episode of 'Talking Swift,' Meggles, Jess, and Rubee discuss the lack of new Taylor Swift news. They also note Taylor's social media hiatus and her multiple nominations for the upcoming iHeartRadio Music Awards. The conversation shifts to folklore, Taylor Swift's album written during the pandemic. The hosts delve into the album's themes, song meanings, and personal impressions, including the storytelling behind 'The Last Great American Dynasty,' and the love triangle explored in 'August,' 'Betty,' and 'Cardigan.' Each song analysis weaves in personal anecdotes, connections to broader themes, and insights from the folklore prologue and Long Pond Studio sessions. Hosts: Meggles, Jess, Rubee Stay Connected: Follow Talking Swift on social media for more Taylor Swift content and updates, including easter eggs of our own and polls: Bluesky: @TalkingSwift YouTube: @TalkingSwift Instagram: @talkingswiftov Threads: @talkingswiftov TikTok: @talkingswift X: @TalkingSwiftOV Join our Discord! Link in our linktree! linktr.ee/talkingswift Don'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 Latest News 01:19 Taylor Swift's Social Media Hiatus 01:53 iHeartRadio Music Awards Speculations 05:47 Rumors and Collaborations 07:14 Discussing the folklore Album 08:50 First Impressions of folklore 13:55 'The One' 20:21 folklore forward (or prologue) 22:59 'Cardigan' 29:59 'The Last Great American Dynasty' 36:41 'Exile' 41:25 'My Tears Ricochet' 51:38 'Seven' 57:55 'August' 01:03:42 Closing Remarks and Announcements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.