

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Fan Podcast
The Snakes & Studio71
A podcast detailing the life and times of the world's most famous reptile: Taylor Swift. Hosted by two longtime fans unafraid to critique, Evolution of a Snake takes an analytical lens to the twists and turns of the most eventful pop legacy in recent memory. Diving into the minutiae of each era, the podcast unveils and pays homage to the evolution of a musically proficient cobra. Weekly bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist
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Apr 21, 2024 • 2h 17min
Torturedpoetology (Part 1)
The podcast delves into Taylor Swift's evolution as an artist, analyzing her intricate songwriting and emotional depth in her latest album. The hosts dissect themes of love, muses, and the evolution of perspective on love through the years. They explore the complex emotions portrayed in the lyrics, critique metaphors in songs, and discuss Taylor's growth as a musician and handling of societal pressures.

Apr 6, 2024 • 1h 29min
The Tortured Playlist Delusions
Here’s an emergency episode available to all: Taylor Swift has categorized her prior works into the five stages of grief for an @applemusic playlist exclusive. But of course, The Snakes have a lot to say about it. With some of our own delusions confirmed and many others brought to the forefront, we take a long, hard look (yet again) at the Joever of it all in advance of TTPD in a mere fortnight.WEEKLY CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologistGET TICKETS TO EVOLUTION OF A SNAKE LIVE IN LONDON: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evolution-of-a-snake-the-taylor-swift-podcast-live-tickets-847113588547?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2024 • 55min
☎️ Phone a Snake: Tortured Poets Visuals, Lover as Daylight, & Taylor’s Rest Habits
GET TICKETS TO EVOLUTION OF A SNAKE LIVE IN LONDON JUNE 20: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evolution-of-a-snake-the-taylor-swift-podcast-live-tickets-847113588547 Hello Snakes! We're back with our new FREE monthly episode of Phone a Snake. This is where we answer your burning questions and share our hot takes. In today's episode, we discuss Taylor Swift's secret Pinterest boards while speculating on the Tortured Poets visuals, what she does in her rest time between shows, and if we would like Lover better if it was called Daylight. Spoiler: no! Join the Patreon for an extra hour of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 16min
Tayloverload at The Eras Tour
The Snakes are back with Taylor Talk and we're here to share with you the ins and outs of Zack's six night residency at The Eras Tour: from the surprise song mashups to a kerfuffle with security. Then, we discuss the recent Disney+ acquisition of The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version), Scott Swift vs the paparazzi, the international Tayvis society, the mini geopolitical crisis caused by Singapore's exclusivity deal brokered by Austin Swift, and what we're expecting in this break between tour and The Tortured Poets Department. Enjoy!GET TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW: https://evolutionofasnake.com/PATRON PRE-SALE MARCH 15 10 AM GMTGENERAL SALE MARCH 18 10 AM GMTGET WEEKLY EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 29min
The Tortured Grammy's Department
GET WEEKLY EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologistWell divas, it's time for another emergency episode. We were planning on simply talking about the Grammy's but God had other a different plan....today's docket is full of lols and questions from the chaotic surprise announcement of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department. We dissect the track list, discuss how this will impact the eras tour, and make other speculative statements.NEW MERCH: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2024 • 2h 28min
2017: Part 2
PATREON FOR WEEKLY EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Taylor Swift's reputation era is much lauded as one of her most concise, aesthetically thematic, and sonically jarring eras. To no one's surprise, we concur with this estimation. However, much gets lost in hindsight. Though her career recovered fairly quickly, there were numerous hiccups in the roll-out to reputation that were actually....kind of a big deal. Alt-right sympathizer allegations?! Is the ACLU getting involved? It's a lot. We cover it all, from the conclusion of her trial to the iconic Instagram wipe, Look What You Made Me Do music video, and her brand new approach to being a pop star. There will be no further explanation. There will just be reputation!MERCH: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 44min
Fact-checking The Taylor Swift Origin Story
Scott Swift, former manager of Taylor Swift, discusses the contradicting versions of her origin story and her success as a young female artist. The podcast analyzes the resurfaced emails from Scott Swift's legal dispute and delves into Taylor's early career, her creative partnership, and the impact of her father on her rise to stardom. They also discuss the importance of networking in the music industry and highlight the contrasting personalities of record executive Scott Borchetta and music manager Scooter Braun.

Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 27min
A Thorough Analysis of Taylor Swift: TIME Person Of The Year
Sam Lansky conducts a thorough analysis of Taylor Swift's groundbreaking feature in TIME Magazine. Topics include Taylor's Eras Tour, Travis Kelce, Taylor's Version, her ongoing redemption narrative, the confusion over her TIME cover photo, her relationship with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, her rise to success, comments on appearance and nepotism in her circle, motherhood, feminism, her narrative world, her calculated approach to her career, and her dedication to performing.

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 25min
Taylor Talk: Brazil, Billionairedom & The Box Office
Welcome back to the Evolution of a Snake. Today's episode is the final Taylor Talk of 2023 and boy it's a doozy. We give some space to discuss the final leg of this year's Eras Tour, including the grave tragedy that took place in Rio de Janeiro. Elsewhere, we discuss the success of the Eras Tour Film, the flop of the Black Friday Merch, and whether or not Taylor Swift is the Person of the Year. Don't forget to sign up for the Patreon to hear from us three more times before the end of the year! https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2023 • 2h 6min
1989 (Taylor's Intergalactic Version)
In this episode, The Snakes attend to the most pressing matter in the Taylor Nation: the re-release of the HBIC, the pop girlie who took no prisoners and changed the game. On the agenda today is an analysis of the minute (and sometimes overt) differences between the Stolen Versions & Taylor's Versions, an impending billionaire status that leaves a sour taste, and for the very first time an in-depth lyric analysis of each vault track. Harry Styles, as a muse, you were everything. Thank you! Make sure to subscribe to our Patreon for the video accompaniment to this episode.https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


