Episodes
In this episode we chat about "Cassandra" from Taylor's album "The Tortured Poets Department: Anthology." We go into what we think about the song, and Gossip Gab goes in DEEP on who Cassandra is and why Taylor is comparing herself to the Greek Seer.Hosts: Devin and GabSound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-NilsenTheme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric JohnsonSupport the Show.
Published 06/19/24
In this episode we chat about "The Other Side of the Door" from "Fearless (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we LOVE this song and the country bop that it is. We can kind of relate, and Gossip Gab tries to figure out which Drew she may be singing about here!Hosts: Devin and GabSound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-NilsenTheme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric JohnsonSupport the Show.
Published 05/29/24
In this episode we chat about "But Daddy I Love Him" from "The Tortured Poets Department." We love talking about our first song from Taylor's newest album! We go in on how much we love it and all of the wonderful anger throughout. Gossip Gab goes into the theories of who this song is about, and where the title came from!Hosts: Devin and GabSound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-NilsenTheme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric JohnsonSupport the Show.
Published 05/21/24
In this episode we chat about "The Moment I Knew" from "RED (Taylor's Version)." We chat about how fantastic this song is, Devin goes into some interesting theory on that cello, and Gossip Gab tells us exactly who this song is about. You probably already know...Hosts: Devin and GabSound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-NilsenTheme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric JohnsonSupport the Show.
Published 05/08/24
In this episode we chat about "The Man" from "Lover." We talk about how important this song is in Taylor's repertoire and how it paved the way for more songs like it. We gush about the music video and Gossip Gab goes into some of the interesting tidbits about the making of this song. Hosts: Devin and GabSound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-NilsenTheme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric JohnsonSupport the Show.
Published 05/01/24
In this episode we chat about "The Lucky One" from "RED (Taylor's Version)." We talk about the complexity of stardom and how that must have been a massive challenge for Taylor during this Era. Dev relates, and Gab gives a few theories as to who this song could be about. Perhaps a combo of multiple people!Hosts: Devin and GabSound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-NilsenTheme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric JohnsonSupport the Show.
Published 04/23/24
"The Tortured Poets Department" is finally here! We have 31 new songs to delve into in our alphabet, and we cannot WAIT to discuss them all. In the meantime, we wanted to talk about our initial reactions to the album, and let you know a few of our current favorites! Happy TTPD Season!Hosts: Devin and GabSound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-NilsenTheme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric JohnsonSupport the Show.
Published 04/21/24
In this episode we chat about "The Last Time ft. Gary Lightbody" from "RED (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how epic this song is and how fun of a collab it is between Taylor and Gary. Gossip Gab goes into the inception of the song and who it might be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric Johnson Support the Show.
Published 04/09/24
In this episode we chat about "the last great american dynasty" from "folklore." We talk about how amazing this song and its storytelling is. We GUSH about the incredible performance on the Eras Tour. Gossip Gab goes in deep to discuss all things Rebekah Harkness and why Taylor wanted to write this song! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson Support the Show.
Published 04/02/24
In this episode we chat about "the lakes" from Taylor's album "folklore." We talk about how incredibly stunning the production and poetry of this song is. Devin lets us all know his perfect place to cry. Gossip Gab goes in DEEP on why Taylor wrote this song and all of the references in the song. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson Support the show
Published 03/19/24
In this episode we chat about "The Joker And The Queen ft. Taylor Swift" from Ed Sheeran's album "=". Spoiler: we had sort of forgotten to add this to alphabet after Taylor featured on it, and we did this as a Patreon Bonus Episode. But a listener reminded us, and so here we are! We chat about how much we love this song and the ADORABLE music video. Gossip Gab goes into this collab and how Taylor and Ed like working with each other. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent...
Published 03/12/24
In this episode we chat about "The Great War" from "Midnights (3 AM Edition)." We talk about what we like and don't like about the song. Gossip Gab gives us ALL of the insight into the metaphors and meaning behind the song. What Great War is Taylor talking about?! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric Johnson Thank you to our Patrons! Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Emily Carter,...
Published 02/27/24
In this episode we chat about "The Best Day" from "Fearless (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how adorable this song is and how it makes us feel all warm and cozy. We can REALLY relate to it, and Gossip Gab talks about how and why Taylor wanted to write this for her mom! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric Johnson Thank you to our Patrons! Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Emily...
Published 02/13/24
In this episode we chat about "The Archer" from "Lover." We talk about how much we love this song and what it means to us. Gab can REALLY relate. Gossip Gab welcomes Gossip Dev for one piece of Mythological info. And we can't understand why this song wasn't in the movie theaters. Like. Why? Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric Johnson Thank you to our Patrons! Ashley Shawn,...
Published 02/06/24
In this episode we chat about "Suburban Legends" from "1989 (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about our love for this song and how our star signs sync up. We relate to it in very different ways, and Gossip Gab gives us some insight into who this song might be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric Johnson Support the show
Published 01/30/24
In this episode we chat about the song "The Alcott" from The National's album "First Two Pages of Frankenstein." We talk about this awesome collab between Taylor and The National. We come up with ideas about what The Alcott would look like. Gossip Gab talks about how Taylor got involved with this track in the first place. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson Thank you to...
Published 01/17/24
In this episode we chat about "Slut!" from "1989 (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about how much we now love this song after it has grown on us! Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor decided to write a song like this and who it could possibly be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson Thank you to our Patrons! Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Emily Carter, Hilary...
Published 01/11/24
In this episode we chat about "the 1" from "folklore." We talk about how much we love this song and how it soothes us whenever we listen to it. We reminisce about when we first heard it during the Covid lockdown. Gossip Gab gives us a couple of theories as to who, or what this song might be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric Johnson Thank you to our Patrons! Ashley...
Published 12/19/23
In this episode we chat about "Say Don't Go" from "1989 (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about the boppiness of this track and Gossip Gab goes into the collaboration with songwriter Diane Warren.  Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson Thank you to our Patrons! Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass, Valentina...
Published 12/12/23
In this episode we chat about "That's When ft. Keith Urban" from "Fearless (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about how much we love this song and this incredible collaboration. Gossip Gab talks about how Keith came to play on this track, and we think it may be one of the best vault tracks out there! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson Thank you to our...
Published 12/05/23
In this episode we chat about "Now That We Don't Talk" from "1989 (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)." We talk about how much of a BOP this track is and how incredible Jack Antonoff's production is. Gossip Gab goes into who the song is about and what exactly is "acid rock"?  Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric Johnson Thank you to our Patrons! Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter,...
Published 11/28/23
In this episode we chat about "Tell Me Why" from "Fearless (Taylor's Version)." We chat about what we like and dislike about the song. Gab goes into how much she relates. Gossip Gab talks about how this song came to be! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson Thank you to our Patrons! Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Emily Carter, Hilary Davies, Brittany Perlmuter, Alan Bass,...
Published 11/14/23
In this episode we chat about "Is It Over Now?" from "1989 (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we LOVE this song and the lyrics. We gush about the incredible production of Jack Antonoff. Gossip Gab goes IN on who this song is about and what some of the lyrics may allude to. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric Johnson Thank you to our Patrons! Ashley Shawn, Jessica...
Published 11/07/23
In this episode we chat about "Teardrops On My Guitar" from Taylor Swift's first album "Taylor Swift." We talk about how brilliant of a song this is and how she and Liz Rose crafted a hit. We also talk about how relatable this one is, and Gossip Gab goes into the Drew the song is about. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen and Eric Johnson Thank you to our Patrons! Ashley Shawn, Jessica...
Published 10/31/23