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Decoding Taylor Swift

Joe Romm and Toni Romm
Taylor Swift
Storytelling
Cardigan
Shakespeare
Life Of A Showgirl
Shake It Off
Folklore
Travis Kelce
Ophelia
Teenage Love Triangle
Social Change
Communication Skills
All Too Well
Anti-Hero
Elizabeth Taylor
Engagement
Trauma
Rolling Stone Magazine
Metaphors
Hero's Journey

This podcast will change your life. Imagine learning the secrets of how to make the words you write and speak more persuasive, memorable, and viral. Well, Taylor Swift has mastered these viral storytelling tools. This podcast decodes her songs to reveal not just their true meaning but also the tricks she uses that have made her the most viral pop star of this century. Decoding Taylor Swift will ma... more

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Cruel Summer is a crowd-pleasing banger and an opening highlight of the Era’s Tour. But it’s also one of Swift’s most lyrically masterful stories, from the foreshadowing in the opening lines to the ironic karmic twist at the end of the bridge. If you... more

In Season 3, Joe and Toni will decode the meaning of every single song on the Era’s Tour setlist. They start here with the opening song, Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince. They reveal the powerful allegory Taylor embedded in the song, how it h... more

Joe and Toni are taking a week off before diving into Season 3, where they decode every song from the Era’s Tour! So, they are sharing their first and most popular episode. But with a twist. This is the never-before-seen VIDEO version. Hear the podca... more

In Season Two’s final episode, Joe and Toni rank every song on the album and reveal the interconnected meanings of all the songs. Also, they discuss their favorite lyrics as well as Taylor’s top tools for telling stories, including her mastery of the... more

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Recent Guests

Amy O'Dell
Expert on culture and fashion, writer for Bacro, and author of books on Anna Wintour and Gwyneth Paltrow
Episode: Revealed: Ruin the Friendship’s hidden connections to Folklore and The Fate of Ophelia
Tyler Foggett
Political correspondent for The New Yorker and Taylor Swift enthusiast
The New Yorker
Episode: Why Eldest Daughter is NOT about Taylor Swift—and what it really means.
Charlie Harding
Music journalist and professor, co-host of Switched on Pop
Switched on Pop
Episode: Opalite’s real meaning reveals a hard truth about Taylor Swift's songs
Ben Mankiewicz
Prime time host for Turner Classic Movies and expert on Elizabeth Taylor
Turner Classic Movies
Episode: EXCLUSIVE! An Elizabeth Taylor expert helps us decode the meaning of Swift’s hit song.

Hosts

Joe Romm
Host and father, a storytelling expert recognized for his insights into music and narrative. Combines humor and analysis, drawing parallels between music and literature, particularly Shakespearean themes.
Antonia Romm
Co-host and daughter of Joe Romm, a lyric decoder and humorist who brings a fresh youthful perspective to music analysis.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Misunderstanding

    The eldest daughter is misunderstood. She spoke about it on Zane Lowe. First using current social media verbiage talking about how people put on a armor. Eldest daughters have to be almost adult like way too soon. She then refers to that later about she pretended to not care about things she really liked b/c she never thought she would get it. She is then talking to Travis (a youngest child) that she will not let him down. This is one of her best track 5s! We all are dressed like wolves and are ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hleah
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Heard about this podcast on So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey. Love the interaction between them and learning about Shakespeare along side Taylor Swift. Very entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LOVEYOU!!!SA,TX
    United States4 months ago
  • Love it!

    Just heard about this podcast from So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey and have binged almost all of the episodes in a couple of days! So much insight into Taylor’s lyrics and I love their rapport! It makes me want to go back to college and major in English.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    momzergo
    United States4 months ago
  • Love the father/daughter dynamic

    very interesting, loving it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beththoensen
    United States4 months ago
  • So good

    I FREAKING LOVE TONI! SHE IS SO FUNNY

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taylor swift🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
    United States4 months ago

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Many enjoy the humorous banter between the father-daughter duo, which adds a relatable touch to the analysis.
The podcast is praised for its educational value, providing tools for better communication and understanding of storytelling techniques.
Listeners appreciate the insightful connections made between Taylor Swift's music and broader narratives, often highlighting the hosts' engaging dynamic.

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EXCLUSIVE! An Elizabeth Taylor expert helps us decode the meaning of Swift’s hit song.
Q: What are some similarities between Taylor Swift and Elizabeth Taylor?
Both Taylor Swift and Elizabeth Taylor dealt with intense public scrutiny of their relationships and faced similar reputational challenges in the media.

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What is Decoding Taylor Swift about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A unique exploration of Taylor Swift's lyrics and storytelling techniques is at the heart of the content. The hosts, a father-daughter duo, engage in insightful discussions that connect Swift's themes to broader societal issues, literature, and personal narratives. Throughout various episodes, they analyze specific songs, dissect literary devices, and draw parallels to historical figures like Shakespeare, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the artistry behind Swift's music. Their engaging dynamic, infused with humor and genuine rapport, invites fans of Swift as well as those interested in storytelling and communication to reevaluate how they grasp and discuss the artistry involved in songwriting.

Listeners can expect not only a deep... more

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