Blank Plate: A Podcast for Swifties with an Appetite

• 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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• How Did It End?

  (RECORDED BEFORE TAYLOR’S ENGAGEMENT! Don’t worry… we’ll be rehashing all the exciting news soon!!!!) Are you ready to be devastated? In this episode, Laura and Sara unpack The Anthology’s track 5 - “How Did It End?” With numerous ties to “You’re Losing Me” and “So Long London,” this song is sure to emotionally wreck anyone who takes the time to analyze Taylor’s simple yet heart-wrenching metaphors about loss, grief, death, and the public perception of her heartbreak. PLUS! The ladies get into their very juicy “LORE” of how they REALLY know each other! Chapters(00:00) Introduction & What's On Our Plates!(06:52) Taylor Updates(16:44) Exploring 'How Did It End': Emotional Insights(22:04) Personal Associations With This Song(35:14) Folklore Of The Song(37:29) Verse 1: So Long London Similarities, Public Scrutiny, You're Losing Me's "Death"(46:26) Chorus 1: Circus Associations, Empathetic Hunger(54:05) Verse 2: Interloper's Infidelity, Love Is a Gamble, Sarcasm(01:00:31) Verse 2: Small Town Metaphors, An English Clue, Hot Gossip(01:07:22) Bridge: Death As A Metaphor, Director's Requests, Her Beloved Ghost(01:21:47) Chorus 3 & Outro: Shaky Breath, Inconclusive Post-Mordem, Some Music Theory(01:29:20) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:31:03) This Song As A Recipe(01:34:02) 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 ReferencedBake It Off cookbookSo Long, London episodeBlack Negroni recipeBrownie Salted Caramel Ice Cream 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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• Taylor Announces “The Life Of A Showgirl”

  EMERGENCY POD, EMERGENCY POD! TS12 is “The Life Of A Showgirl,” and Sara and Laura are STOKED to relive the exciting rollout! Who would have ever guessed Taylor would announce TS12 on a New Heights podcast? The girls are GLOWING with excitement. Expect a full rundown of every step of the announcement, some key takeaways from her two-hour interview with Jason and Travis, and some exciting clues / Easter Eggs worth noting.Chapters(00:00) Introduction to the Emergency Pod(01:00) What's On Our Plates(03:33) The Chaos Of The Announcement: Our Reactions(13:30) The Rollout of the New Album: Monday - New Heights, Taylor Nation, Album Name Reveal(20:27) The Waiting Game Tuesday: GQ Interview, Speculation Begins, Spotify Playlist(37:26) Wednesday: Karma Door Countdown, CD Variants(41:13) The Impact of Leaks on Rollout(44:33) The New Heights Interview: A Deep Dive(01:28:18) The Life Of A Showgirl: What We Know Now(01:51:56) This Album As A Recipe(01:53:18) Signing Off!(01:55:18) Patreon Sneak PeakSUPPORT 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 ReferencedNew Heights Posts: 1, 2, 3Taylor Nation IG PostAnd, baby, that’s show business for you Spotify playlist“Bejeweled” PatreonSara’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie 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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• But Daddy I Love Him

  Are we… Daddy?! In this episode of Blank Plate, Sara and Laura share some personal updates and then do a reallllly fun deep dive into Taylor’s teenage petulance theme song, “But Daddy I Love Him.” The ladies deem this song as a “new Taylor classic,” and there’s so much more than meets the eye with this one… themes of toxic fandom, rebellion against Taylor’s “good girl” persona, and the impact of public perception on personal relationships. Oh my god, you should see your faces! Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:01) What's On Our Plates(11:14) Taylor Updates(22:14) Unpacking But Daddy I Love Him(26:29) Our Personal Associations With The Song(29:09) Folk"lore" Of The Song(34:53) Verse 1: The "West", Cage Metaphors, Toxic Fandom, Religious Metaphors(44:55) Pre-Chorus 1: High Horses, Public Disapproval, Teenage Petulance(48:18) Chorus 1: Uncaged, Trolling, Fast Paced Relationship, "Crazy" Callbacks(53:27) Verse 2: Good Girl Persona, Rebellion Against Expectations, Struggles Of Growing Up, The Allure Of Chaos(01:00:22) Post-Chorus 2: Mom's MAD, Breaking The 4th Wall(01:05:57) Bridge: Defiance Against Judgment, Destiny & Chemistry, Gray Metaphor, Setting Boundaries(01:15:17) Verse 3: Parental Approval, Shifting To The End Of The Relationship(01:19:19) Chorus 3: New Relationship, Dancing In The Sun, "His Lady," Hindsight(01:25:28) Post-Chorus 3 & Outro: Taylor's Final Calling Out Of Toxic Fans(01:31:09) Favorite Lyrics & Rating(01:32:41) This Song As A Recipe(01:36:25) Signing Off!(01:37:43) Patreon PreviewSUPPORT 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 Referenced@word_nerd222 Shakespeare theory - Part 1 and Part 2John’s LEGENDary Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey ButterHam and Noodle CasserolePlease 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 Alchemy

  After a few weeks away from podcasting, Sara and Laura are so excited to get back into the swing of things! They catch up on Laura’s adventures and the emotional challenges of Sara’s IVF journey, the importance of transparency, and the support of friends during difficult times. And, of course, Taylor’s surprise performance at Tight End University has the girls super thrilled that today’s episode is on “The Alchemy!” Between the football references and Travis Kelce’s admission that it’s one of his favorite songs, there’s romance swirling in this one! But, the ladies also theorize that this song might also be a confident announcement of Taylor’s return to her full stardom. This is a fun one, enjoy! Chapters(00:00) Introduction(02:39) What's On Our Plates(22:27) Taylor Swift Updates and Cultural References(30:49) Analyzing The Alchemy(35:04) Our Personal Associations With The Song(38:32) Folk"lore" About The Song(41:38) Verse 1: Taylor's Return To Stardom Theory, Opposite of Maroon, Fortnight and Midnights References(53:28) Chorus 1: "Touchdown" = Football or Landing, Clowns and Crowns(01:04:43) Verse 2: Kiss, Kill, Marry Games, Stepping Back Into Stardom, Moving Forward(01:09:28) Post Chorus 2: "Blokes," Unpacking Herion with an "E" Metaphor(01:17:34) Bridge: Superbowl References, Karma Similarities(01:21:26) Outro & Production Notes(01:23:48) Laura's Celebrity Sighting(01:26:05) Favorite Lyrics and Ratings(01:28:19) This Song As A Recipe(01:31:01) Support Us On Patreon! & Signing OffSUPPORT 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 ReferencedBeer Can Chicken RecipePumpkin Beer Cheese SoupPlease 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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