Blank Plate: A Podcast for Swifties with an Appetite

• Elizabeth Taylor

  Everybody sing it with us…. ELIZABETH TAYLOR! Today, Sara and Laura are analyzing the second track from The Life Of A Showgirl, which has quickly become one of their absolute favorites! After discussing their Eras Tour Documentary “Wi$hli$t,” the ladies analyze the song’s lyrics to explore Taylor’s connection to the famously beautiful and notoriously scandalous icon, Elizabeth Taylor. Musso & Frank’s menu has Sara and Laura dreaming of a Swiftie field trip to Hollywood, and after listening to this episode, you’ll be wanting one too! Chapters(00:00) Welcome & Introduction(00:55) What's On Our Plates(10:54) Taylor Updates(17:33) Our Eras Tour Documentary Wi$hli$t(30:41) Analyzing 'Elizabeth Taylor' Track(34:16) Folk"lore" of the Song(42:44) Intro: Asking A Muse, But Also Herself(45:13)Verse 1: Portofino Honeymoons, The Pressure Of Fame & Relationships, Past Relationships Withering Away(52:46) Chorus 1: Elizabeth's Violet Eyes, Anxiety and Paranoia, Partnership Desires(59:55) Verse 2: Gifts for Someone Like Taylor, Elizabeth's Jewelry Collection, Musso & Frank's(01:06:24) Bridge: Perfume, Ex Lovers Will Always Be Tied To Taylor(01:09:35) Chorus 3 & Outro: Max Martin Adlibs(01:11:18) Music Theory Production Notes(01:12:49) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:14:04) This Song As A Recipe(01:19:40) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedTaylor Swift's Otter T-Shirt Inspires Fundraiser with Over $2.2 Million Donated to Sea AnimalsTaylor Swift Donates $100K to Toddler Fighting Brain Cancer: 'Sending the Biggest Hug'Ruby Rose Slams ‘Incredibly Stupid’ Criticism of Taylor Swift’s ‘Trad Wife’ Lyrics on ‘Showgirl’: ‘Stop It’Taylor Swift Just Revealed the Inspo Behind Her Song “Elizabeth Taylor” and It’s So, So SweetA Guide to the Old Hollywood Restaurant in Taylor Swift’s ‘Elizabeth Taylor’Old Saint Nick’s Chocolate Espresso MartiniPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email [email protected] a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

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• The Fate Of Ophelia & Music Video Deep Dive

  It’s the first TheLife Of A Showgirl analysis, and Sara and Laura are giddy! From Shakespeare quotes, art history nods, and 100 Easter Eggs hidden in the music video for “The Fate Of Ophelia”… There is so much to dive into. This song is a certified glitter gel pen “bopper-ooni,” and we hope you enjoy this episode!Chapters(00:00) Welcome & Introduction(00:32) What's On Our Plates(05:47) Taylor Updates: Eras Tour Documentary, Record-Breaking Success of Showgirl(18:21) The Fate of Ophelia Analysis(22:51) Our Personal Associations With The Song(24:57) Folklore Of The Song (29:20) Verse 1: Pyro, Instigation(34:34) Pre Chorus 1: Drowning and Melancholy References In Past Songs, A Shakespeare Nod, Taylor's IG Post Before KC(41:13) Chorus 1: The Right Timing, Grave References(45:10) Post-Chorus 1: Keep It 100, Sleepless Nights vs. Midnights(51:42) Verse 2: Callout Eldest Daughter, Another Shakespeare Quote, Psych Ward(54:10) Pre-Chorus 2: More Backing Vocals, Chain, Crown, Vine References(56:30) Chorus 2 & Bridge: 3rd Shakespeare Quote, Key Easter Eggs, Drowning and Deceived References(01:00:55) Chorus, Post Chorus 3 & Outro(01:02:03) Music Theory Analysis(01:06:38) Music Video Overview and Easter Eggs(01:09:04) Scene 1: Theater Lobby(01:11:41) Scene 2: Inside The Painting, Set Change(01:14:47) Scene 3: Backstage, Marilyn Monroe Look(01:17:02) Scene 4: Cabaret(01:18:09) Scene 5: Boat Scene(01:22:15) Scene 6: Busby Berkeley(01:23:23) Scene 7: Tied Up Backstage(01:26:07) Scene 8: Vegas Showgirls(01:27:23) Scene 9: After Party Pop Star(01:30:07) Scene 10: Bathtub(01:32:05) Our Ratings & Favorite Lyrics(01:34:00) This Song As A Recipe(01:36:05) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedMorgan Brook Music analysisFleur de Paradis RecipeSun-Dried Tomato & Cheddar Gruyere Sourdough Bread RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email [email protected] a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

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• Showgirl First Impressions

  It’s been a week since The Life Of A Showgirl’s release, and Sara and Laura are SO excited to share their initial impressions of Taylor’s happiest album! Spoiler alert: Despite the loud criticisms, the girls LOVE this album. In this episode, Sara and Laura cover some of Taylor’s press tour highlights, unpack common themes found in the album, read through the vinyl poems, and share the songs and lyrics that are blowing their minds! There is sooo much to say about this new era, so let the games begin! Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:13) What's On Our Plates(05:08) The Release(07:22) Press Tour Highlights: Wedding Details, Taylor is NOT Quitting Music, Ed Sheeran, Half Time Show Rumors, Selena Gomez's Wedding, & More(27:18) Common Themes In This Album(29:48) Vinyl Poems: A Real Look Behind The Curtain As A Showgirl, Connecting With Fans, Public Perception, Travis in Dublin(49:26) Initial Reactions to the Album(01:09:15) What's Blowing Our Minds & Lyrics We Love(01:22:45) Our Top 3 Faves Right Now(01:27:23) Song Draft (01:30:29) Creative Recipes Inspired by the Album(01:33:22) Signing Off(01:34:27) Patreon Preview: Getaway CarSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedRolling Stone’s Review of Life Of A ShowgirlSarti Spritz RecipeStrawberry Mocktail RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email [email protected] a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

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• loml

  It’s the last TTPD episode for a long time, and Sara and Laura are STOKED to be on the precipice of the Showgirl Era! (P.S. if you’re dying to hear an analysis of a song from TTPD that hasn’t been covered, be sure to become a Patreon member!) Before departing from Tortured Poets, the gals knew they had to cover “loml” - one of Taylor’s most grief-ridden songs. This one is jam-packed with incredible imagery, poetic, devastating lyricism, and a huge gut-punch of an ending. Chapters(00:00) Introduction(00:44) Podcast Plans For "Showgirl" Era(4:55) Taylor Swift Updates(22:56) Exploring loml: A Deep Dive(28:40) Our Personal Associations With The Song(32:35) Folk"lore" Of The Song(34:48) Verse 1: Peter & Smallest Man References, "Starry Eyed," Past Flames(48:27) Chorus 1: Fast Paced Romance, Love Bombing, "What If" Relationships, Religious Metaphors(58:22) Verse 2: Fate Intervenes, Painting References, Being Sold A Bad Deal(01:06:26) Chorus 2: Cinephile in Black and White, Mr. Steal Your Girl(01:10:16) Bridge: Ghostly Imagery, Embarassment To Rising Anger(01:19:38) Chorus 3 & Outro: Death Of Illusions, Valiant Lion, Unraveling Lies, The Ultimate Gut Punch Ending(01:30:40) Music Theory Analysis(01:32:32) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:34:10) This Song As A Recipe(01:36:24) Signing Off(01:38:52) Patreon Preview: You’re On Your Own KidSUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedTaylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' to Rival Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' in a Major Cultural Take Over, Claim InsidersSalted Chai Tea RecipePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email [email protected] a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

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• Showgirl Theories + Taylor’s Engagement

  Taylor’s engaged and TS12 is on the horizon… it’s a GOOD time to be a Swiftie! In this episode, Sara and Laura FINALLY discuss their excitement for Taylor’s recent engagement to Travis, as well as all the inside scoop Ed Kelce has provided for us about the details of the proposal. And of course, the girls have done tons of research on The Life Of A Showgirl’s theories and speculation… listing all the facts Taylor has told us herself about the album, as well as going track by track and hypothesizing what the themes or sound might be like. This is a good one, enjoy!Chapters(0:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates(08:10) Taylor Swift Engagement News(37:37) The Life of a Showgirl: What We Know So Far & Some Of Our Theories(01:07:34) Song Theories Track by Track(01:07:48) The Fate Of Ophelia(01:14:55) Elizabeth Taylor(01:18:17) Opalite(01:22:17) Father Figure(01:24:02) Eldest Daughter(01:29:02) Ruin The Friendship(01:32:29) Actually Romantic(01:36:24) Wi$h Li$t(01:39:22) Wood(01:40:24) CANCELLED!(01:41:44) Honey(01:42:31) The Life Of A Showgirl (featuring Sabrina Carpenter)(01:49:26) Top Three Songs We're Excited To Hear(01:51:14) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedEldest Daughter SyndromePlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:email [email protected] a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza

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