Nothing New: A Taylor Swift Podcast
Nicki and Andie, two longtime Taylor Swift fans and friends, host this podcast covering all things Taylor Swift. The show features several series, including album reviews, themed groupings of songs, and individual song breakdowns. Episodes focus on lyrical analysis, production choices, and the wide range of emotions that Swift's music evokes. It is designed for new listeners, veteran Swifties, and even reluctant friends who are along for the ride.
Episodes
The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore
In this episode, we discuss Taylor Swift's newest release, The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.
Emergency Episode: Patient Zero & The Encore!!!!
Taylor Swift did...what?!?! Friends - it appears the Showgirl era is not over yet. We assembled for an emergency episode to discuss Patient Zero (her new single!!!) and the four new songs we're getting this Friday for Showgirl: The Encore. We're so up!!!!!
Taylor's Grammy Museum Interview & Other Pop Girl Current Events
In this episode, we break down Taylor's interview and acoustic performance at the Grammy Museum for the Icons Series. We also dive into other current events in the Pop Girl Cinematic Universe like Miley's new album, Dancing with the Stars, and of course, Wendy the Dog.
'Daughter from Hell' by Gracie Abrams
In this episode, we dive in to Gracie Abrams' third studio album, Daughter from Hell. We chat our favorite tracks, Paul Mescal, Audrey Hobert, Aaron Dessner, and whether this is a step forward for Gracie.
Taylor Swift is MARRIED!
Did you hear?! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are JUST&T MARRIED! ❤️🔥 We truly are over the moon for our girl, so join us for a deep dive into everything we know so far.
Pop Girl Current Events
Listeners, we missed you! In this state of the union, we discuss many many important things: Toy Story 5, Taylor's induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the MSG wedding rumors, and Olivia Rodrigo's new album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
Taylor Swift: The NYT Songwriters Interview
Taylor Swift was just named one of the 30 greatest living songwriters, because of course she was. In this episode, we break down the interview piece by piece, and of course, gab about the new Kacey Musgraves and Noah Kahan albums.
Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus
For loyal listeners, this is a long-awaited deep dive into the cult-classic track from The Tortured Poets Department: Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus. Famously, Andie "doesn't get it," so Nicki came prepared with analysis, receipts, and hot takes.
The Fate of Ophelia
Showgirls assemble ✨ To continue our song deep dive series, we start with Track 1 on Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl: The Fate of Ophelia. Pledge allegiance to your hands, your team, your vibes.
The End of an Era & 2026 Taylor Swift Bingo
Hello listeners and welcome to another year of The Nothing New Pod! We're here to discuss Harry Styles, Heated Rivalry, The End of an Era docuseries, and make our 2026 Taylor Swift Bingo cards. Cheers to another year of Taylor!
Taylor Swift & the Songwriting Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift recently nominated herself for the Songwriting Hall of Fame, and as part of her submission package, she picked 5 songs for consideration. She picked Love Story, All Too Well 10 Minute Version, Blank Space, Anti-Hero, and the last great american dynasty. We challenged ourselves to pick 5 songs we'd nominate her with, but we couldn't use any of her submissions. How'd we do?
The Life of a Showgirl: Initial Thoughts!!!
Happy Showgirl release weekend!!! We hope you've all had as much fun listening to the album as we have ❤️🔥 In this episode, we chat our initial thoughts, reactions, and favorites...and baby that's show business for you!
Taylor Swift on New Heights!!!
Our queen went on her boyfriend's podcast and we may never be over it. Join us as we dissect every key detail from the 2 HOUR episode featuring Taylor Swift on New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce. TLDR; He knows how to ball, she knows Aristotle.
The Life of a Showgirl: Tracklist, Artwork & Title
❤️🔥 EMERGENCY EMERGENCY EMERGENCY ❤️🔥 Showgirls assemble - this is not a drill. Taylor Swift just announced her 12th studio album: THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL. There is so much to unpack, but we dip our toe in and discuss the title, the tracklist, and the album artwork. And baby, that's show business for you 💎
The Tortured Poets Department: Album Draft
But Daddy, we LOVE HER!!!!!!!! 1 year out from the release of The Tortured Poets Department, and we love her more every single day. In this episode, we draft our favorite songs from this masterpiece of an album.
Emergency Pod: Taylor Owns Her Masters!!!
🚨 Emergency 🚨 Taylor Swift owns ALL of her master recordings!!! Now what does this mean?! What about debut?! What about Rep TV?! We discuss all these burning questions and more in this emergency unedited episode. PS - We are so happy for our girl ❤️
The Black Dog
Happy birthday, Tortured Poets! To celebrate, we're starting our Anthology series and discussing one of our favorite tracks: The Black Dog. Old habits die screaming.
Red: Album Draft
In this episode, we draft the Red standard album, including bonus tracks. Stay tuned for our deep dive on All Too Well (10 Minute Version) and the Vault!Go to our Instagram @thenothingnewpod to vote on what episode we should drop next!
Grammys 2025 Predictions
We're counting down the days until the 2025 Grammys, and so many of our faves our nominated! In this episode, we share our picks for Best Pop Duo, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.
Taylor Swift 2025 Bingo
Happy New Year, listeners! We missed you over the holidays but we're so excited to be back and recapping the massive year that was 2024 for our Mother Taylor Swift. And of course, we're making fresh predictions for the Taylor Swift Cinematic Universe with our 2025 bingo cards.
The End of an Era
It was rare, we were there 🥺 In this episode, we recap the END of our beloved Eras Tour and our experiences at Indy N3 and Vancouver N3. What's next for Taylor?! We have no idea. But we are sat.
Red: Album Deep Dive
There's a lot going on at the moment, and it's FINALLY time for our Red Deep Dive. In this episode, we dive into the autumnal soundscape that is Taylor Swift's 4th studio album, Red.
New Instagram Account: @thenothingnewpod
Instagram crashed our party & deleted our account for the third time 😭 Wanted to inform our listeners that you can find us now on Instagram @thenothingnewpod. We love you so much!!!
Clara Bow
In our FINAL episode of the standard version of The Tortured Poets Department, we dissect Track 16: Clara Bow. But don't worry, we'll still be diving into each of the songs on The Anthology very soon 🤗
The Alchemy
Attention Taylor & Travis fans!!! In this episode, we break down Track 15 of The Tortured Poets Department, The Alchemy. This hype around this song is puzzling to us, so we're excited to chat about it with you all.
The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
In this episode, we dive deep on Track 14 on Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department, The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived. We also discuss The Eras Tour drum line, the return of Chiefs football, Taylor and Travis's journey to Brooklyn, and of course, our own smol-est man who ever lived, Simon the Cat 🐈⬛
Taylor Talk: August Recap & Current Events
We spent some time off soaking up the salt air and the rust on our doors, and we are SO back. In this catch up episode, we chat the end of the European leg of The Eras Tour, Reputation (Taylor's Version), Sabrina Carpenter's Short n Sweet, and the new family member we brought home from vacation 🐈⬛
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I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
We're so depressed we act like it's our birthday...every day! Join us as we break down Taylor Swift's inside look into the early days of The Eras Tour (and the second single of TTPD): I Can Do It With a Broken Heart. Try and come for our jobs.
loml
We wish we could un-recall how we almost lost our minds from unpacking all the Taylor Swift lore in this episode!!! Listen to our valiant attempt at dissecting one of Taylor's saddest songs ever written. We're sure glad we're the 'love' kind of lomlz 💖
Come chat with us and check out our bonus content on Patreon! ✨
I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)
In this episode we break down Track 11 on The Tortured Poets Department: I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can). We also chat lyrical parallels with The 1975, the Matty Healy & Ice Spice debacle, and of course, Love Island USA.
Who's Afraid Of Little Old Me?
You should be. And we ALL should be. In this episode, we unpack the feral Track 10 of Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department: Who's Afraid Of Little Old Me? Don't you worry folks, we took out all her teeth.
Guilty As Sin?
Are we allowed to cry? Because this song haunts us so stunningly, and spoiler alert: we love it so much. In this episode breaking down Track 9 of The Tortured Poets Department, Guilty As Sin?, we chat The Blue Nile, *those* lyrics, the upper thigh, and of course, the Cardigan parallels.
Florida!!! (feat. Florence + the Machine)
Hope y'all are properly hydrated and prepared to dive into the weird, wonderful world of Track 8 on Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department: Florida!!! (feat. Florence + the Machine). We chat the early Eras Tour timeline, Matty Healy, and break down all the lyrics from this amazing, bizarre track.
Fresh Out the Slammer
Fresh. Out the. Slammer. OH! In this episode, we discuss Track 7 on the Tortured Poets Department in depth and in detail. We chat The Starting Line, lyrical parallels in Cardigan, and all the lore surrounding Taylor and Matty's longtime yearning.
Emergency Response: Eras Tour London!!!!!!!
🚨🚨🚨RED ALERT🚨🚨🚨 Taylor's first stop in London for The Eras Tour was so insane we had to assemble for an emergency episode!!! Gracie Abrams, Hayley Williams, Prince William, The Black Dog, Sir Paul McCartney, the whole Kelce family, and of course...TRAVIS ON STAGE?!??!?!?!!!!!! The chaos has reached a tipping point, and consider this our emergency response.
But Daddy I Love Him
But Daddy, WE LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!! We've been waiting and waiting for this episode, and we loved every second of diving into this masterpiece. Join us as we discuss cancel culture, the Aaron/Taylor/Jack holy trinity, and of course, the Pixar classic film Ratatouille.
So Long, London
Our highly anticipated So Long, London track analysis is HERE. In this episode, we do a close read on the devastating lyrics and backstory behind this all-timer Track 5.
Tortured Poets Set & Stockholm Eras Tour Recap
We're back together in NYC and better than ever! In this episode, we recap The Eras Tour Vol. 2 and chat all the changes, outfits, and of course, the new Tortured Poets Department Set. Then, we recap Andie's experience at The Eras Tour in Stockholm, Sweden!
Down Bad
In this episode, we break down Track 4 on Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department: Down Bad. We chat crying at the gym, UFOs, Star Trek, The Idea of You...this one is comprehensive. And spoiler alert: we're down bad for this song.
The Best Day: Nicki's Mom!
In this very special second episode of our The Best Day series, we interview one of our favorite people: Nicki's mom Perra! We chat with her about her favorite TSwift songs, her Taylor origin story, and her experience at The Eras Tour. We love her so much and know you will too!
My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys
In this episode we analyze Track 3 on The Tortured Poets Department: My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys. We chat Barbie, Ken, GI Joe, and all the little details Taylor gives us in this bop.
The Best Day: Andie's Mom!
Happy Mother's Day! We're celebrating here on the Nothing New Pod by interviewing the women who gave us life & share our love for Taylor Swift: our moms!
Our The Best Day series kicks off with Andie's mom, Laurie. She loves Holy Ground & Picture to Burn, hates But Daddy I Love Him & Scooter Braun, and we love her very much.
The Tortured Poets Department
In this episode, we dissect Track 2 (and the title track): The Tortured Poets Department. We discuss Matty Healy's typewriter, Dylan Thomas, Patti Smith, and of course, Charlie Puth.
Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)
Our poetry era begins with the first of our track-by-track analysis of Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album: The Tortured Poets Department. We’re starting at the beginning of the torrid affair with Track 1: Fortnight (feat. Post Malone).
Follow us on Instagram for all the fun things, or join us on Patreon for bonus TTPD content, polls, reaction videos and so much MORE!!! 🤍
The Tortured Poets Department: First Thoughts
It’s officially been one week with The Tortured Poets Department, and we are loving every second of it. Join us as we chat our initial thoughts on the album and reminisce on the holy ritual of a Taylor Swift release weekend! 🤍
The Tortured Poets Department: Live Reaction Video!
It's Tortured Poets weekend and Andie and Nicki have barely slept but are positively BUZZING with excitement. Long story short, this album is the GOAT and we have SO MUCH TO SAY.
Come over to our Patreon to watch our full live reaction video to the release of The Tortured Poets Department and celebrate with us!
Sad Girl Swift Bracket
Join us as we embark upon a quest to crown Taylor Alison Swift's saddest song of all time. We're doing a single elimination bracket tournament over on our Patreon FOR FREE so come join the fun. In this episode, we duke it out to select the 32 songs that will be vying for the title.
Baby let the games begin!!!!!!!!
Track By Track: Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine
Welcome to the first episode of our new Track by Track Series! We'll be going over each song on all the exciting new albums of the spring, starting with Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine. We have A LOT to discuss!! But don't worry, we CAN be friends! 💖
Follow us on Patreon for brackets, special episodes, and so. much. MORE!!!!
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Midnights: Album Ranking [AUDIO ONLY]
We are so excited to bring you our very first VIDEO episode, available now on Patreon. For our friends on Spotify, we have the episode audio available for you right here!
Join us as we rank Midnights in full, including the 3AM tracks, collabs, and of course, Hits Different and You're Losing Me. Will we survive the great war?
PREVIEW! Question...? The Tortured Poets Department
This clip is a preview of our Patreon-exclusive Question...? The Tortured Poets Department episode. For the remainder of this episode, subscribe to our Patreon community.
Andie and Nicki are DOWN BAD for all things Tortured Poets and simply cannot stop chatting about album theories! They answer listener questions about the future of the Eras Tour, a potential Travis Kelce love song on TTPD, and
Question...? The Squad
In the second edition of our Question...? series, we answer some heavy-hitting voicemail questions from some beloved friends & family (aka The Squad). We chat about all-time Taylor Swift driving anthems, revenge anthems, and so much more in this special episode.
Grab a passport and our hand and come join our Patreon community for even more Taylor Swift content.💖
PREVIEW! 1989 (Taylor's Version): Vault Deep Dive
This clip is a preview of our Patreon-exclusive 1989 (Taylor's Version): Vault Deep Dive episode. For the remainder of this episode, subscribe to our Patreon community.
Nice to meet you. Where you been? In our very first Patreon-exclusive episode, we dive deep into the 5 sparkly and fresh tracks that make up the 1989 (Taylor's Version) Vault. We discuss each track in detail, rank the vault
1989 Secret Sessions Alumni Interview
In this extra-special episode, we interview our friend and 1989 Secret Sessions alumni, Aaron Leal! Aaron and other lucky Swifties were invited to Taylor’s house to hold her cats, eat chai sugar cookies, and of course, listen to 1989 before anyone else. We loved talking to Aaron about this once-in-a-lifetime dream of an experience, and we know you’ll love him too.💘
The Eras Tour: Mashup Mayhem
In this episode, we discuss the absolute mayhem that unfolded on the Australian leg of The Eras Tour. Mashups galore, The Tortured Poets Department variants, two trips to the zoo...it's a mess, but it's the mess that we wanted.
1989: Album Draft
So it's gonna be forever, or it's gonna go down in flames...In this episode, we draft the pop perfection that is 1989, including the Deluxe edition bonus tracks. We’ll be getting down to this. sick. beat.
1989: Album Deep Dive
Baby we're the New Romantics...Come on, come along with us and dive into the city lights of Taylor Swift's fifth studio album, 1989. This album keeps getting better with age, and it truly, never goes out of style. Are we out of the woods yet?
The Tortured Poets Department: Tracklist
Dear reader...In our second emergency episode of the week, we discuss the hot-off-the-presses tracklist for The Tortured Poets Department. Unfiltered and in detail, we discuss our predictions and vibe checks for each track. Sincerely, the Adjunct Professors of The Tortured Poets Department
Grammys 2024 + The Tortured Poets Department !!!!!!!
Dear reader…In this episode, we discuss all things Grammys 2024, including Taylor’s historic Album of the Year win. But most importantly, the BRAND NEW ALBUM coming April 19!!!!!! Sincerely, The Adjunct Professors of The Tortured Poets Department.
2024: Taylor Swift Bingo
To kick off 2024, we discuss our Taylor Swift Bingo Cards. Tayvis breakup (we dare not speak its name), Reputation (Taylor's Version), Album of the Year Grammy win...anything is possible.
2023: The Year of Taylor Swift
There's glitter on the floor after the party…✨ In our first episode of the new year, we reminisce on our top 3 Taylor Swift moments of the whirlwind that was 2023.
Reputation: Album Draft
We return to the darkness (and romance) of Reputation once more to draft our. favorite tracks. We bury hatchets, but we keep maps of where we put em.
Reputation: Album Deep Dive
In our most divisive deep dive yet, we delve into the dark, moody, synthy dreamscape that is Taylor Swift’s 6th studio album, Reputation. We chat all things snakes, 2016, and discuss the whole album top to bottom. The old pod can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Oh. Cus she’s dead.
Would You Rather...?
Andie and Nicki go head to head once again with hyper-specific, ultra-niche Taylor Swift themed would you rather questions.
Lover: Album Draft
You're my, my, myyy...draft pick ❤️ We duke it out over our top songs on Taylor Swift's 7th studio album, Lover.
Lover: Album Deep Dive
It's been a long time coming, but...join us as we dive into the purple pink skies and breakable heaven that is Taylor Swift's 7th studio album Lover. Spoiler alert: we love it. Ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?
Karma is the Guy on the Chiefs
Code red, code red, Swifties assemble!!! In this emergency surprise episode, Andie and Nicki discuss the guy on the Chiefs & that epic post-concert smooch. There is truly...a lot going on at the moment.
Question...? Host Hot Seat
In this special Question...? episode, we ask each other the hard-hitting questions and are forced to make some tough choices live on the air.
folklore: Album Draft
We go head to head to draft our fantasy teams from Taylor's A++ 8th studio album, folklore. Who will take home august and the bridge of my tears ricochet? Listen to find out.
folklore: Album Deep Dive (Part II)
Wander even deeper into the woods with us as we wrap up the folklore deep dive. Listen to hear which songs are awarded underrated fave, best bridge, best lyric, and the great album 'grade' debate. Stay tuned for additional 1989 (Taylor's Version) discourse at the end of the episode!
1989 (Taylor's Version): Vault Reactions
Surprise! A special (sleep-deprived) bonus episode to celebrate the release of 1989 (Taylor's Version). Join us as we stay up until 2am to react live to the 5 vault tracks. It's been waiting for you.
folklore: Album Deep Dive
We're doing good we're on some new sh*t... That is, diving DEEP into Taylor Swift's 8th studio album, folklore. Put on your coziest cardigan and tune in to this highly anticipated episode where we break down our standout songs and favorite lyrical moments from this (spoiler) masterpiece of an album.
Special Episode: The Eras Tour Movie
I think I've seen this film before...Come listen to Andie and Nicki's pre-and-post Eras Tour Film chat and review.
The Ex Files: John Mayer
In the first of our Ex-Files series, join Nicki for a solo deep-dive into the infamous relationship between Taylor Swift and John Mayer through the lens of Taylor’s music.
Question...?
Can we ask you a Question...? In this particularly chaotic episode, a sick Andie & hungover Nicki take audience questions and discuss the Taylor Swift NFL takeover, Travis Kelce, and 1989 vault tracks (amongst other things).
Evermore: Album Draft
Following up from our Deep Dive episode, we duke it out in an Evermore Album Draft. Head to our Instagram to tell us who won this draft or check out our playlists on Spotify!
Evermore: Album Deep Dive
On this episode of Nothing New, we 'come back stronger than a 90's trend' to review Taylor Swift's 9th studio album. Buckle up your witchy boots and get ready to trek further into the folklorian woods for this deeper-than-ever dive into Evermore.
Lead Singles
In the first episode of our "categories series," Andie and Nicki jump (then fall) into Taylor Swift's lead singles. We discuss if we'd smash or pass Taylor's single picks, and offer their dream rollouts for all 10 of Taylor's studio album releases.
Midnights: Album Draft
As a follow-up to our Midnights Deep Dive, we complete our Midnights series with an album draft. Join us as we chat the Eras Tour movie theater release (!!!), go to bat for our favorite songs, and create our winning teams of tracks from Midnights (3 AM edition).
Midnights: Album Deep Dive
In our first full-length episode, we're on our vigilante $hit again, and dive into Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album, Midnights. We discuss standout songs, the 3am tracks, the chair (iykyk), and much more in the first of our Album Deep Dives series.
Nothing New: A Taylor Swift Podcast; The Very First Night
Welcome to Nothing New: A Taylor Swift Podcast. In their first episode, Nicki & Andie give an intro on the origins of their ‘swifterhood’, chat about their individual journeys with T-Swift, and they answer the hardest question for an avid fan: If you had to pick ONE album to best represent your Taylor takes, which would it be and why?
