Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast

We’re finally doing it: ranking Taylor Swift’s post–Big Machine albums, from Lover through Showgirl, using a semi-serious “scientific” system we built to avoid pitting Old Taylor against New Taylor. In this episode, we break down cohesion, execution, longevity, and overall Snakeology to figure out which version of independent-era Taylor is truly operating at her peak. The addition of The Life of a Showgirl complicates everything in ways we didn’t expect, and the final ranking surprised even us. GET MORE EOAS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Your favorite hotline is back with a pressing topic: the 2026 Grammy nominations. It’s a perplexing list of some divas, randoms, and sneaks. The Snake Nation sounded off powerfully about Katseye, Troye Sivan, Ariana Grande, Role Model, Alex Warren, and many more victims. Enjoy!  JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: ⁠https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SNAKE10⁠ Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Published: 13 November 2025

JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE ERAS REACTIONS: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Taylor’s tour of a lifetime is heading to the small screen, and we have thoughts — and a few delusions. We’re unpacking everything we want (and expect) from the Eras Tour docuseries: behind-the-scenes timelines, the emotional core, the Travis Kelce of it all, and whether we’ll finally get closure on her most mythologized moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Today, we’re turning a critical gaze towards Taylor Swift’s dedicated album ambassadors. The first ladies of their albums, if you will. The evolution of Taylor’s lead single selection strategy has certainly been turbulent over the years. From the slam dunk of career-defining hits like Love Story and Shake It Off, to the never-ending torment and humiliation of ME!...we’re drilling down to find the very best of some of the best. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

GET MORE EOAS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist In this episode of Sister Songs, we trace Taylor Swift’s evolving relationship with love through three songs: Ours, Daylight, and Opalite. From the starry-eyed defiance of Speak Now to the self-conscious optimism of Lover and the quiet assurance of Showgirl, we explore how her writing moves from love as resistance to love as refuge. Enjoy! What sister songs should we do next?!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

What if Taylor Swift packed up her typewriter and took over the Vegas strip? In this episode, we design the ultimate Taylor Swift residency: equal parts camp, catharsis, and fringe. We talk setlist, stage design, lighting, costuming and how the theme of 'showgirl' can expand her discography in SO many directions. GET MORE EOAS: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SNAKE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

LAST DAY OF 20% OFF PATREON MEMBERSHIPS: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist 'Tis the damn season. With a brand new Taylor Swift album, there are of course, brand new hot takes to share. The brave divas who put their hands into the snake den this week are saluted. On the docket: Taylor Swift's devolving girlboss journey, the continual disrespect of TTPD, ethical quandries about Actually Romantic, and the future of artistry in the TSCU. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

TAKE 20% OFF PATREON MEMBERSHIPS UNTIL OCTOBER 10: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist We're back with a crucial, lengthy episode. The Life Of A Showgirl is here, and it's causing meltdowns left, right, and center. Here on Evolution of a Snake, we try to find the middle in the midst of the chaos. So, here are our unfiltered first impressions of Taylor Swift's 12th studio album. It's time to unpack it all: the Tayvising, Charli hateration, bad bitch/savage of it all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2025

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist  Taylor Swift has always been a showgirl: the sequins, the chaos, the sheer commitment to keeping the curtain up even when it should probably come down. This week on Evolution of a Snake we’re counting down the moments that prove it, from chipped teeth on the Red Tour, ripped heels on the Eras stage, and powering through with a bloody hand, to the cursed Super Saturday Night and F1 concerts (cancel her more often, she’s never been cuntier), the Nicki Minaj VMA olive branch, the girl squad hard launch, the NYC stoop as runway era, and those early shows where she sang with the confidence of Barbra Streisand while sounding like… not that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist   What does a showgirl sound like? 🎤✨ In this episode, we build the secret soundtrack to Taylor Swift’s upcoming Life of a Showgirl era. From deep cuts in her own discography to songs by other pop stars, we map out the moods, references, and sonic breadcrumbs that could shape the album. Is it cabaret? Disco? Vegas camp? All of the above? Join us as we predict the drama, the glitter, and the heartbreak of Taylor’s most theatrical reinvention yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Taylor Swift once invited fans into her actual homes to hear her albums before release — cookies baked by Taylor, Polaroids with her cats, holding her GRAMMYs. Secret Sessions were peak Swiftie lore. But after the chaos of Lover — leaks, drama, clogged toilets, and unhinged fan behavior — the sessions disappeared for good. In this episode, we revisit the rise and fall of Secret Sessions, from Tumblr-era stalking to the insanity of the Lover house party, and explain why The Life of a Showgirl will never get them. Taylor’s fame, paranoia, and the scale of her stardom in 2025 make Secret Sessions literally impossible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist What happens when Taylor Swift trades in the bow gowns and crop tops for chokers, combat boots, and a peroxide bob? You get Bleachella—the messy, chaotic, and unforgettable era where Taylor was less America’s sweetheart and more… the original showgirl. From Anna Wintour’s makeover experiment to Coachella antics, Calvin drama, Hiddleswift PDA, and a Met Gala look that had the fashion world divided, we chart the rise and spectacular crash of Taylor’s bleached-out reinvention. Was it camp? Was it cringe? Or was it simply Taylor’s most showgirl moment yet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist The engagement heard around the world: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially headed down the aisle (yes, we have thoughts 😭). We break down the proposal, the fan frenzy, and what this means for Taylor’s next era before switching gears to analyze the couple’s surprisingly coordinated street style. From Travis’ tunnel fits to Taylor’s New York chic, we’re asking the important question: are they the new fashion power couple? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

JOIN US ON PATREON FOR THE TAYVIS UNPOPULAR OPINIONS EP: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist  The hotline is open and the Swifties are unhinged. This week on Phone a Snake, we react to your most unfiltered opinions about Life of a Showgirl: is the Sabrina collab just charity work? Did Taylor already set the bar too high? Does the album cover actually suck? Will “Wood” be the worst track on the record? And, most importantly, can the first good D really change your life?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

JOIN US ON PATREON FOR NEW ERA TEA: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist We're so back divas. Back harder than we ever were before. In today's episode, New Heights is the topic du jour: Taylor Swift makes her podcast debut with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and they get into some nonsense that needs to be corralled by his brother, Jason. Most importantly: we learn more about The Life of a Showgirl. Very much Max Martin, and no Jack Antonoff at all. Tune in for our unfiltered first reactions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

GET LAST TIX TO SNERAS TOUR DUBLIN: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com  It started with secret messages in album liner notes. It ended in meth math. In this episode, we unpack how Taylor Swift’s innocuous, juicy easter eggs spiraled into a full-blown fandom obsession. From real clues to completely made-up conspiracies, we trace the descent, and try to answer one question: when did easter egg hunting become a diagnosable condition? JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

GET LAST TIX TO EOAS IN DUBLIN AND LONDON: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com  In this episode of TayRewind, we go back to 2016 to unravel one of pop culture’s most infamous scandals: the phone call between Taylor Swift and Kanye West. Was Taylor blindsided? Did Kanye tell the whole truth? And how did Kim Kardashian’s Snapchat edits ignite the snake era? We’re fact-checking every statement, every leak, and every receipt to finally answer the question: who really lied? JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

GET WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologistHe’s cold. He’s distant. He’s British. And unfortunately…Taylor Swift is obsessed. This week on Sister Songs, we dive into False God, Peace, Hoax, and So Long, London—a saga of red flags, blind faith, and emotionally unavailable men. Taylor takes us on a journey through delusion, martyrdom, and the worst kind of intimacy: insecure. Grab the wine, make your confession, and get ready to talk shit with your friends (finally). Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SNAKE10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE IN LONDON & DUBLIN: https://www.evolutionofasnake.comBefore Bleachella and Roman Holiday, there was Hyannis Port. In this episode, we revisit the summer of 2012 — when Taylor Swift was deep in her Kennedy obsession and dating Conor Kennedy. From buying a house next to the compound to writing fanfic about Ethel Kennedy we unpack how this whirlwind romance shaped the Red era, her American royalty fantasy, and the myth-making that followed. Was it love? PR? Or just a brief chapter in her quest to become part of a dynasty? JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR IN DUBLIN AND LONDON: https://www.evolutionofasnake.comIn this episode of Phone a Snake, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of TS12. Is Taylor Swift about to unleash Lover Act II? Return to her country roots? Drop a glitter-soaked Travis Kelce concept album? Or burn it all down and start from scratch? We asked you, our beloved snakes, for your boldest theories, hopes, and predictions — and you delivered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR IN DUBLIN AND LONDON: https://www.evolutionofasnake.comIn this episode of Phone a Snake, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of TS12. Is Taylor Swift about to unleash Lover Act II? Return to her country roots? Drop a glitter-soaked Travis Kelce concept album? Or burn it all down and start from scratch? We asked you, our beloved snakes, for your boldest theories, hopes, and predictions — and you delivered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

We’re halfway through 2025, and Taylor Swift’s street style has already taken us on a journey. In this episode, we break down her most viral looks—good, bad, and deeply confusing—and ask: is this high fashion, hidden messaging, or just the world’s most famous woman having a little outfit-based meltdown? JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologisthttps://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Miley’s a legacy act in flux. Addison’s a newcomer who might actually get it. In this episode, we break down two very different pop albums from two very different artists: Miley Cyrus’s "Something Beautiful" and Addison Rae’s debut "Addison." We dig into the critical response, the commercial fallout, the production choices, and the cultural weight (or lack thereof) of both records. Is Miley trying too hard to be taken seriously? Is Addison… kind of a genius? For bonus episodes, video content, and unfiltered takes, head to patreon.com/swiftologist. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SNAKE10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

In this episode, recorded in Spotify Studios, we traverse the truly underrated and forgotten momensos in Taylor Swift's varied discography. It's true that every song has a shooter, so who are the real undermentioned divas in this crop of acclaimed besties? Tune in to find out! Watch the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist  https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/SNAKE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

JOIN US ON PATREON: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist⁠  We’re digging through the archives—pap shots, game day fits, award show moments—to figure out what exactly is going on with Taylor Swift’s fashion over the years. From hat eras to hair eras, breakups to merch drops, there have been... choices. Some iconic. Some haunting. Some we still don't understand.  https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

CATCH US ON THE SNERAS TOUR: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour was a cultural reset—and also, at times, a fever dream. In this episode, we look back at the era of catwalks, celebrity cameos, and surprise performances that ranged from iconic to completely unhinged. From Lorde and Mick Jagger to the cast of Friends and a very random set of models, we break down the best, the weirdest, and the most “why is this happening?” moments from Taylor’s guest lineup. https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

WE'RE ON TOUR! GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com What do you mean Addison Rae is Selena Gomez’s daughter? In this chaotic episode of Phone a Snake, we react to your weirdest and most unhinged unpopular opinions about pop girls. From calling for the death of the Met Gala to declaring Rihanna’s next album a guaranteed flop, nothing is off-limits. Enjoy! Get a bonus episode of Phone a Snake now at https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com In Part 2 of our 2019 deep dive, we enter the chaos: the Scooter Braun betrayal, the fallout over Taylor’s masters, and the eerie silence from Karlie Kloss. We also dig into the Lover era in full—every track, every Instagram Live, every pastel misstep. From the disjointed rollout to the underwhelming commercial performance and shifting critical reception, we unpack how Lover aimed for lightness but landed in something much murkier. And yes… there’s still more. Part 3 coming soon. 💘 https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com  We did it. We each ranked our top five Taylor Swift albums—and no, we didn’t agree on everything. In this episode, we get into how our relationships with certain albums have changed over time, why emotional depth and live performances matter, and what it means to grow up alongside Taylor’s music. There are some hot takes, some tender moments, and at least one surprise contender. https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

GET TIX TO THE SNERAS TOUR https://www.evolutionofasnake.com From Should’ve Said No to Illicit Affairs to Getaway Car, Taylor Swift’s stance on cheating has seriously shifted. We’re unpacking her evolution from calling out cheaters and “the other woman” to exploring infidelity’s grey zones—and sometimes diving right in. Growth? Hypocrisy? Maybe both. https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR / SHOP SNERAS MERCH: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com  Before she was known as the host who got canceled, Ellen DeGeneres was the queen of daytime, and Taylor Swift was a frequent guest. This week on TayRewind, we're unpacking the cultural power of the Ellen Show, why it was both a blessing and a curse for Taylor and how it helped shape her media narrative from the Fearless era through to Lover. From awkward boy talk and surprise guests to the Joe Jonas moment and the now-infamous dating bell segment, we trace Taylor’s complicated relationship with Ellen and what it says about the pop machine of the 2000s and 2010s. https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

One year later, The Tortured Poets Department is still driving The Snake Nation to the brink, and we love to see it. In this installment of Phone a Snake, you sent us your roses, your thorns,, and your most chaotic takes on Taylor’s messiest album. We discuss certified worm behavior, whether emotional cheating counts, the horror of thanK u aIMee and how TTPD turned casual fans into 1975 apologists. Plus: why Taylor might be an ethical cheater (but not an ethical billionaire), why Florida!!! smells like regret, and what happens when you stan a version of Taylor that never existed. GET A BONUS EPISODE OF EOAS RIGHT NOW: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com  One year ago, Taylor Swift dropped her messiest, most divisive album yet: The Tortured Poets Department. Critics rolled their eyes. Fans fought in the comments. But what really happened? And why does this era still haunt us? In this episode, we review the rollout, the reviews, the backlash, and the brilliance. We unpack the most savage takedowns, the misunderstood lyrics, and the cultural moment Taylor tried to close the book on, only for it to linger louder than ever. Was it a flop? A cult classic? Or something even weirder: a misunderstood masterpiece hiding in plain sight? JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist  https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com In today's episode, we're revisiting the wonderful world of Taylor's Version. From the somewhat unexpected release of Fearless (Taylor's Version), to the latest release of 1989 (Taylor's Version), we figured it was a good time to go back into the archives and revisit these special projects. We're discussing the difference between the stolen songs and the re-recordings, what this project meant to us as long-time swifties, how it's changed the music industry, and where Taylor Swift will go from here. Debutation, anyone?  GET MORE EOAS WEEKLY: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com  Welcome back to Sister Songs, where we pull various numbers from Taylor Swift's discography and connect them by doing our very own meth math. Today, we're talking about romantic abandonment, commitment, and betrayal, and we ponder the question of whether Taylor Swift herself is indeed...The Bolter.  JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Welcome back to Phone a Snake, your beloved hotline segment. This week we've returned to a favorite format: reacting to YOUR unpopular Taylor Swift opinions. Please be sure to get ready to be silenced. Should Taylor Swift go to jail for not attending the iHeartRadio awards? Was Tortured Poets a mistake? Is Debutation dead in the water? Tune in to find out!  JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SNAKE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Taylor Swift, HSIC (Head Snake In Charge), doesn’t just write songs; she writes Herstory, and some of that Herstory is written in blood. From publicly destroying Scooter Braun to obliterating Damon Albarn’s credibility in 280 characters, we’re ranking Taylor’s 10 greatest feuds and unpacking the power plays, petty drama, and career-shifting betrayals that defined them. Who deserves Tayvoodoo? Who was just collateral damage? And who got the last laugh? https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com What if we could finally get the truth straight from Taylor Swift—no PR, no calculated answers, just pure, unfiltered honesty? In this episode of Evolution of a Snake, we put on our investigative hats and dream up the most burning, controversial, and downright nosy questions we’d ask Taylor if she was strapped to a lie detector or under the influence of a truth serum. Get more EOAS weekly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SNAKE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com  In this episode of Evolution of a Snake, THE Taylor Swift Podcast, we dive into the complex web of Taylor Swift’s friendships—ranking them methodically. From Abigail to the Girl Squad, we evaluate these connections based on their impact on her discography, the lore they’ve contributed to, and how they shaped Taylor’s perspective on friendship (as told through her songs). Yes, there is a subjective “iconic moments” category. If you’re craving more EOAS, you can find us weekly on https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com It's time to poll the Snake Nation and settle a debate —what is THE Taylor Swift song and THE Taylor Swift album? We asked you to call in and tell us which track and record define her artistry, impact, and legacy. From the deep cuts to the biggest hits, from debut to The Tortured Poets Department, The Snakes make their case for the ultimate Taylor essentials. Tune in for heated opinions, unexpected picks, and the ultimate question: Can we ever agree on just one? JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com This week, we’re peeling back the Sharpie-stained layers of Speak Now Taylor, decoding the hidden messages of her emotional state, and tracking the timeline of her writing Red. The Speak Now Tour wasn’t just a showcase of ringlet curls and sparkly gowns—it was a live journal entry written in Sharpie on her arm, night after night. And girls, she was going through it. From post-Gyllenhaal devastation to delusional fairytale princess syndrome, the Arm Lyrics tell the real story of this era: Jagged Little Pill psychosis in Omaha, hopeless romantic breakdowns in Pittsburgh, Joni Mitchell existentialism in Perth. This insanity was brewing for years. We love to see it!  JOIN US ON PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Your favorite format is back in action –– we've selected three songs from Taylor Swift's discography, love songs (in our opinion!) to analyze for Valentine's Day. This week's episode discovers a different kind of love...one that was momentary, legendary, some might even have called it unnecessary...we weren't intending to do more call the Tayvises and cut 'em from the team, but that's just what happened. Enjoy! Join us on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com  Today's episode contains the Snake Nation's favorite cosmic occurrence: supreme diva behavior. From Chappell Roan, to Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Beyonce, Shakira, and Charli XCXThis year, the Grammy Awards were strangely action-packed and mostly heartwarming. We review and applaud our top divas of the evening, lament the awards we felt were misplaced (few!), and celebrate the unlikely and very likely wins. Plus, as always, there is some Taylor Talk. We will need a national moment of silence for the servitude of That Look. And nothing for the men whatsoever. Enjoy! JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

GET TICKETS TO THE SNERAS TOUR: https://www,evolutionofasnake.com This week, we’re pretending we get a say in the Grammys and casting our votes for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and all the categories that matter (and some that don’t). We laugh, we cheer, we boo, we beg the Recording Academy to do the right thing. Will Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter get their flowers? Will Kendrick Lamar obliterate the competition? Will we blindly click “vote” when we see Beyoncé? Tune in as we make our picks, drag some questionable nominees, and manifest justice for the underdogs. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist  https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

Listener discretion is advised because the TayTrier energy is off the charts....where are all the TayWarriors in 2025?! The Snake Nation weighs in on Taylor Swift's chances of winning Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department. We laugh, we cheer, we boo, we cry, your calls break us. For an exclusive weekly episode of Phone a Snake, find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist and get tickets to The Sneras Tour at https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com This week, we’re taking on Rob Sheffield’s Heartbreak is the National Anthem—a book that claims to capture Taylor Swift’s impact on pop music but left us wondering… who was this even for? We dive into Sheffield’s overly personal (and often baffling) writing style, his lack of critical analysis, and the way his close access to Taylor might have muddied the waters of journalistic integrity. Along the way, we explore Taylor’s songwriting, the myths surrounding her high school days, her emotional connection with fans, and the cultural reset of 1989. From Easter eggs to gendered language and the nuances of her influence, we unpack what makes Taylor’s legacy so rich—and why this book doesn’t quite do it justice. Let’s just say we’ve got notes. JOIN THE PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist  https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE IN 2025: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com  Imagine a world where we had a darker, angstier, spookier third child instead of two sister albums...a changeling if you will. That is today's exercise in magical thinking: we, The Snakes, have put our heads together and decided to imagine a world in which there is a triplet. We masterminded our ideal third album by choosing from Taylor Swift's existing discography (excluding all of folklore and evermore, but of course). Creating a narrative, honing the tracklist, and even designing Pinterest boards for the album art and overall vibe of the project. Here's what we came up with.  JOIN THE PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist  https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE IN 2025: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Welcome back to Phone a Snake! This week, we’re diving into the lighter (and sometimes more mortifying) side of being a Swiftie. We asked for your most embarrassing fan moments, and you didn’t hold back. From concert mishaps to social media blunders, we unpack the true horror that often comes with loving Taylor Swift a little too much. Along the way, we explore how fandom culture has evolved, the impact of social media on Swifties, and our moments of secondhand (and firsthand) embarrassment. Today’s kiki was a friendly reminder that being a fan is messy, humiliating, funny, and WORTH IT. JOIN THE PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist  https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

GET TICKETS TO EVOLUTION OF A SNAKE LIVE IN 2025: https://evolutionofasnake.com/ In today's episode, The Snakes expand their swiftie palette to wax poetic about the albums of 2024 that rocked the world, NOT authored by Taylor Swift. This year has been stacked in terms of splashy, attention-grabbing releases. A few of these iconic moments are revisited, but there are also detours into less popular waters...albums you may not have encountered as a swiftie if you weren't a listener of Evolution of a Snake, perhaps. On the agenda: Mitski, Cece Natalie, Sunday (1994), Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Flo, and more.  JOIN THE PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist  Stop putting off those doctor's appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/SNAKE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

GET TICKETS TO EOAS LIVE IN THE USA 2025: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com The Snakes venture into familiar but undesirable territory in today's episode: the Billboard slums. We’re here today, to examine some claims they’ve made about who is (or isn’t) in the Great 21st Century Pop Star Canon with our encyclopedic knowledge of Taylor Swift and our…many opinions on everything else. Should Taylor have gotten that #1 spot? Were there any egregious misses in the honorable mentions category? Should Justin Timberlake have rights? All this and more.  JOIN THE PATREON FOR TOUR PRESALE AND WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist https://bit.ly/evolutionofasnake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024