Episode 191 - Say you’ll remember me, even if it’s just pretend… Ladies and gentlemen, the music video you have been waiting for has arrived. The music video for “Wildest Dreams” is out now and it is absolute perfection!!! (You can hear the fangirl in my voice!) In Episode 191, your hosts Adam, Diane, and Steve break down the “Wildest Dream” music video thematically and discuss how the visual elements (Old Hollywood, Africa) relate to the story of the song. Since there was so much detail in this video, we’re sure we may have missed some moments, so let us know what your favorite parts were. What did you think of the video?  Happy listening!   Highlights from Episode 191 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: “Wildest Dreams” Music Video – I think we can agree that this was the perfect video for the perfect song!!! – The video took the lyric “even if it’s just pretend” and ran with it… Cue shattering heartbreak. – How did Old Hollywood and shots of Africa contribute to the theme of the song? – Steve notes Taylor’s strong resemblance to Ava Gardner.  – All of Taylor’s proceeds from the music video will be donated to wild animal conservation efforts through the African Parks Foundation of America. Other Topics:   – There were so many guests at Taylor’s five sold-out LA shows that it was hard to keep track. (Oops! We forgot America’s sweetheart, Ellen DeGeneres.) – Nicki Minaj opened the MTV VMAs with Taylor Swift as her surprise guest! Looks like there’s no bad blood between them. – And Video of the Year goes to…. Taylor Swift for “Bad Blood”!!! Calendar – September 4: The 1989 World Tour – Salt Lake City, UT – September 5 & 6: The 1989 World Tour – Denver, CO – September 9: The 1989 World Tour – Houston, TX   – September 11 & 12: The 1989 World Tour – St. Paul, MN