Comedian and Swiftie, Nikki Glaser, personally invited us out to see her on tour!! Hear all about how it went, Nikki's Grammy nomination, what it was like to hang out, and more! Plus, Taylor is also up for a handful of Grammy awards this year, so let's discuss our record-breaking blondie's nominations! And of course, Taylor is heading out to perform in Toronto, Canada, so we make our predictions for the surprise songs to get closer in our game! We are ready to connect with our lobsters in a...

Introducing Levels to Beautification from Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby. Follow the show: Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl and Tee talk to two instrumental women in WNBA Glam: Amadi Brooks and Danii Uke. The group discuss how the two broke into the industry, some of their favorite clients and looks, and the importance of feeling comfortable in your own skin both as a current and retired...

One of Taylor's most heartbreaking, devastating, and beautifully written tracks on "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT", "loml" explores the feelings of love, loss, anger, and everything in between... all while the piano in the background stays at the same tempo. Does this song include some of Taylor's best songwriting of her career? One of our hosts seems to think so! So let's discuss it all - the lyrics, the inspiration, the interpretation, and the genius behind never actually saying what...

Introducing Jack Schlossberg on the Lessons We Can Take Away From This Election from The Run-Through with Vogue. Follow the show: The Run-Through with Vogue After staying up all night to watch the election returns, Vogue’s political correspondent Jack Schlossberg arrived at The Run-Through studio on Wednesday morning none the worse for wear—but in a reflective mood about the meaning of the historic vote. He spoke to Chloe Malle and Taylor Antrim about what this week’s result means...

Some people scroll TikTok for Taylor Swift theories (guilty!), and some people do the detective work themselves. Lacey got the chance to talk to one of her fav creators on SwifTok, Courtney! She’s @EuroSweetheart on TikTok, @Swiftie_Sweetheart13 on Instagram and YouTube and not only is she a master Swiftie detective, she’s in with the fam too! How did the Sweetheart herself get in with Mama Swift? She reveals all, and shares her favorite theories that keeps Lacey unhinged and clowning at all...

Introducing Sowing Seeds for the Future: Sabanto from The Unshakeables. Follow the show: The Unshakeables When Craig Rupp left Iowa in the 80s, he never wanted to step foot on a farm again. A whirlwind career as an engineer took him to some of the biggest companies - Motorola, Apple, Samsung - but he always felt a strong connection to his roots. He had an idea he couldn’t shake - an opportunity to change farming forever. Introducing Sabanto and its best-in-class Autonomous Operator, Steward....

It's been a whirlwind of a time with the Eras Tour, so Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey are finally back in the same room together to recap what it was like to be in both Miami and New Oreleans during Eras Tour weekends!!  Nick and Juliana got to surprised with Eras Tour tickets in Miami - how did that happen!? And how did the event go? Thank you again to Loews Miami Beach Hotel for hosting us, and to Kaitlyn Ryan (@kaitlynryanfilms) for photographing the event! Plus, why did Ana and Lacey feel a...

Taylor Swift's next stop on the Eras Tour is Indianapolis, so Lacey, Nick, Ana, and Amy make their predictions for the surprise songs to continue the final leg of the game!  Plus, Ana and Lacey were in New Orleans, so what was it like to see Sabrina Carpenter (and miss "Haunted" by ONE day?!)  We are ready to connect with our lobsters in a new way… We want to invite you to be a part of our exclusive club, the Lobster Lounge! It’s a new way for us to connect within our Swiftie community, and...

Introducing Levels to Breast Cancer Awareness from Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby. Follow the show: Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby On this episode of Levels to this, in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Breast Cancer survivor Cynthia Smith joins the show to share her story on overcoming the disease and her road to recovery. Tee and Sheryl talk about their first-hand experiences with Breast Cancer, advocacy, and...

Taylor Swift's storytelling in "The Tortured Poets Department" continues with "I Can Fix Him (No Really, I Can)". Is the story being told after she's fresh out the slammer and heading to Florida? Or where does this fall in the timeline? And the hosts of 13 can't help but beg the question - is this one actually the most country of the album?  Nick, Amy, Ana, and Lacey explore the lyrics of this short but mighty song, the backstory, the imagery, and so much more!  And in case you missed it,...

Introducing The blessing of getting dumped on your birthday with Lindsey Metselaar from Brutally Anna. Follow the show: Brutally Anna Lindsey Metselaar, host of the hit dating podcast, We Met At Acme, proves that getting dumped on your birthday can sometimes lead to great things. On this week’s episode, find out why women should listen to what men actually say, why Lindsey believes women are less likely to fall in love at first sight than men, and how the most heartbreaking...

The Eras Tour heads into Caesars Superdome this weekend, Nick Adams and Amy Nichols share Ana Szabo, Lacey Gee and their own guesses... See who can correctly guess which songs Taylor Swift will perform during the Surprise Song O’ Clock set! What did we miss? What would you like from us? There are many ways to reach us! THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY QUINCE! Go to Quince.com/taylorswiftfan for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY VIIA! Try VIIA Hemp!...

Introducing Levels to a Championship from Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby. Follow the show: Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl and Tee catch up after the WNBA Finals to discuss the controversial call in Game 5 that helped clinch the Liberty’s first WNBA championship. The two also share their overall thoughts on the growth of the sport this season, including viewership numbers and how college...

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour took the stage in Miami, Florida and so we booked flights and said "take me to Florida!!!" to throw a party for all the Swifties in town!  We traded friendship bracelets, sang, danced, played games, and even got to chat with USA Today's Taylor Swift Reporter, Bryan West! Hear all about his career as a journalist and Swiftie, and how he now navigates every Swiftie's dream job of reporting live from the Eras Tour!! (@bryanwesttv)  Plus, play along as Swifties battle...

The Eras Tour is back for its final leg, kicking off with three shows in Miami, Florida!!! This also means that the 13 Podcast surprise song game is BACK!  Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey discuss how the game will be played in the final leg. Will they play in teams? What are the stakes? And most importantly - what songs does everyone think Taylor will play during the acoustic section?  We can't wait to be in Miami to celebrate with Swifties at our Eras Tour Pre-Party at Loews Miami Beach...

Introducing How Mikey Madison Brought Anora To Life | PLUS Forces of Fashion Is Here! from The Run-Through with Vogue. Follow the show: The Run-Through with Vogue British Vogue’s film and culture editor Radhika Seth talks with Anora breakout star Mikey Madison about winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes, coming into her style, and learning how to twerk for a movie role. Plus, Chloe and Chioma discuss the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Winner, the return of the Victoria’s Secret runway show, and...

Taylor is back on stage, and our podcast is back on Instagram!!!!!!!! Our original page @the13podcast is finally back up and running, after months of it being wrongly disabled. While we’re here, we also chat about The Eras Tour Book, TTPD: The Anthology, and what we think could maybe change in the final leg of the tour! We hope to see you this weekend at our Eras Tour Pre-Party in Miami at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel! We’ll be celebrating with a live podcast on Saturday, Oct 19 from 1-3pm....

Introducing The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of Victoria’s Secret from The Run-Through with Vogue. Follow the show: The Run-Through with Vogue Nicole is joined by Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman, authors of Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon, a book that charts the rise and fall (and rise?) of the retail behemoth. Listen to learn more about the company’s very taboo beginnings, feeling sexy versus feeling comfortable, and what the Victoria’s...

Taylor Swift's track 5's have a reputation for being emotionally driven, but we also need to focus on the songs that are written by Taylor by herself, like "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" Who is she speaking to in this song? What caused her to unleash herself in these lyrics? And how did she take the song and visualize it on stage at the Eras Tour?  Lacey, Ana, Nick, and Amy discuss this TTPD track, along with all the imagery, references, callbacks, reception, and more. What do you think of...

Introducing Can We Cuss on Here? With Layshia Clarendon from Good Game with Sarah Spain. Follow the show: Good Game with Sarah Spain Recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon joins Sarah to talk about the grief of ending a pro career and the uncertainty of what’s next, being the first out trans player in the W and watching a Finals series between two of his former teams. Plus, a poem you’ve gotta hear, and a doc you’ve gotta see. Check out Seimone Augustus’s poem here And watch...

Guilty as Sin? is a saucy track from The Tortured Poets Department that has been discussed deeply (and sometimes uncomfortably) in the Swiftie community, with many fans dissecting its themes of betrayal, guilt, and self-empowerment.  Lacey, Amy and Nick break down the hidden meanings, many lyrical metaphors, and potential real-life inspirations behind Taylor Swift's provocative storytelling. Plus, has anyone else gotten 'Mine' tattooed on their upper thigh? A friend discusses what prompted...

Have you ever felt like you just want to run away? Start fresh somewhere new? Preferably a place known for where criminals flee? Taylor Swift explores this imagery of escape in "Florida!!!", pairing it with the symbolism that she's been setting up in previous tracks like "Fresh Out The Slammer". Lacey, Ana, Amy, and Nick also discuss how this song relates to Taylor's tour, the live performance with Florence Welch, lyrics, and more!!  Plus, The 13 Podcast is ALSO going to Florida!!! Join us...

Introducing Improvising Life and Music with Jazz Legend Pat Metheny from takin' a walk. Follow the show: takin' a walk Join @thebuzzknight for this musical journey conversation with Jazz Guitarist Pat Metheny. He is a twenty-time Grammy Award Winner and the only person to have won Grammys in 10 categories. This episode explores the inside stories from this music legend unplugged.  You hear great musician storytelling from one of the true masters of his craft. For suggestions or comments...

One of the best parts of Taylor's songwriting is how differently it can be interpreted, and this song is no different! Lacey, Ana, and Amy break down the lyrics of "Fresh Out The Slammer" and realize how they've all thought the song to be about different things! Taylor uses a lot of imagery in this song, but what is the story she is telling? And how does the storyline change as the song goes on? And how did you interpret this song? Plus, hear about our upcoming Eras Tour Pre-Party in Miami,...