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This past week, Russ and I went through all of Taylor Swift's

track fives and discussed them in order and then ranked them. So I know that episode ruled because

we've definitely already recorded it at the time of this recording. So you will not want to miss

that. And speaking of the man himself, Russ,

Russ, happy New Year. This is our first recording of the year. It's wonderful to see you.

How are you? How's 2026 treating you? What's going on?

Hi, I have recovered from New Year's Eve, the kind of one night of the year that I balls to the wall party every year. I am feeling

excellent. I'm excited to be back here with our listeners who have sent in the most bonkers

opinions. We are going to do an unpopular opinions episode. We put the call out thanks to everyone

who dared to call in with their audio and actual voices.

We always appreciate that.

And we have a special guest with us.

You may know her from last year's Oscar Best Picture, Nora,

from this year's critically adored, if I had legs, I'd kick you.

She's an indie film, darling, a stand-up comic and a pop pantheon listener.

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