SwifTEA: Taylor Swift Album Announcement & New Heights Podcast Debut with TS12 “The Life of a Showgirl”
Welcome to another crazy album rollout week courtesy of the mastermind herself, Taylor Swift. It’s been a week of countdowns and glitter backgrounds, but we are ready to discuss Taylor Swift’s 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, her first ever podcast appearance, and the real life love story that the world has been watching for a while. In this special episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, we dive deep into: Taylor’s surprise announcement and exact quotes from the New Heights interview with Jason and Travis Kelce The meaning behind the orange theme, numerology, and Easter eggs The track list (including “The Fate of Ophelia,” “Ruining the Friendship,” “Actually Romantic,” and “The Life of a Showgirl” feat. Sabrina Carpenter) Is this the long-lost Karma album? Fan theories about female rage the musical, visual albums, showgirls, and the glittery gel pen album vibe Travis and Taylor’s on-air chemistry and what their conversation reveals about her era of joy and confidence We also explore why this may be her most joyful album ever — and what it could mean for an upcoming tour, documentary, or Vegas residency. Whether you're a lifelong Swiftie or a curious NFL fan, this is the episode to understand how Taylor Swift just rewrote the rules of pop stardom and podcast promotion. There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast FOLLOW US! Ana - https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13 Lacey – https://www.instagram.com/laceygee13 Amy – https://www.instagram.com/amysnichols Nick – https://www.instagram.com/nickadamsonair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Aug 1h 18min
SwifTEA: TS12 Rumors, Lost ‘King of My Heart’ Video, & Folklore Anniversary Clues
Swifties, get ready — this week’s 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast is packed with the best kind of tea- SwifTEA! Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey unpack the viral TS12 Yacht Rock theory sparked by Travis Kelce’s captain’s hat, Taylor’s nautical summer merch, and A12 Easter eggs. Could this be the chill, pastel, 70s-inspired era we never saw coming? We also dive into Taylor Swift’s directorial debut rumors with Searchlight Pictures, the truth about her screenwriting credit, and speculation about Conversations with Friends ties. Plus — Joseph Kahn confirms a shelved ‘King of My Heart’ music video from the Reputation era, why it never saw the light of day, and whether it could surface now that Taylor owns her masters. And that’s not all: we break down the folklore quinquennial anniversary post and what it could mean for surprise albums and documentaries in 2025, test a sealed bottle of Wonderstruck perfume from 2011, and hear your Swiftie voicemails (including one shouted from outside Holiday House!). THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP Give online therapy a try at http://betterhelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN and get on your way to being your best self. There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast FOLLOW US! Ana - https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13 Lacey – https://www.instagram.com/laceygee13 Amy – https://www.instagram.com/amysnichols Nick – https://www.instagram.com/nickadamsonair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Aug 39min
SwifTEA: Decoding TS12 Clues: Taylor Nation’s Orange Drop & New Heights’ Mysterious Guest
Swifties, are we entering into the next era? In this emergency SwifTEA episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Podcast, Ana breaks down today’s whirlwind of Taylor Swift chaos from today! From Taylor Nation’s 12-photo orange carousel and the mysterious “see you next era” fire-heart emoji, to the New Heights podcast’s orange teaser with Jason Kelce wearing Eras Tour merch, the fandom is buzzing: is TS12 about to get an announcement? We dive deep into the Karma album theory, possible collabs (Sabrina Carpenter, anyone?), and why August 13 could be the day. Plus, our favorite Swiftie fan theories, album title guesses, and how Republic Records may be feeding into the chaos. Whether you’re here for Taylor Swift’s easter eggs, new album speculation, or Travis Kelce tie-ins, this is the place for your Swiftie zoomies. There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast FOLLOW US! Ana - https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13 Lacey – https://www.instagram.com/laceygee13 Amy – https://www.instagram.com/amysnichols Nick – https://www.instagram.com/nickadamsonair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Aug 17min
"tis the damn season"
Write this down, it's time to get into "tis the damn season" from the "evermore" album! Did you know Taylor Swift wrote this song in one night during the "folklore: long pond studio" sessions? Her brain never stops! Nick, Amy, Ana, and Lacey discuss the lyrics to this song, the ties to other songs on the album to form a linear story, what Aaron Dessner said about the night Taylor wrote this song, and so much more! Plus, we check our voicemail for calls from you! Where does this song fall in your rankings? Did your opinion on it change after listening to our breakdown? Let us know! THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY QUINCE: 👉 Go to http://quince.com/taylorswiftfan for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED IS BY WAYFAIR 👉 Head to http://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast FOLLOW US! Ana - https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13 Lacey – https://www.instagram.com/laceygee13 Amy – https://www.instagram.com/amysnichols Nick – https://www.instagram.com/nickadamsonair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Aug 33min
“gold rush”
What is it about this song that scratches an itch in our brains?? Taylor Swift has described “gold rush” as a quick daydream, but of course there has to be more layers than that! Nick, Ana, Amy, Lacey, and Intern Saahir discuss the satisfying lyrics, the story being told, the historical context, how the music creates this mystical journey, and so much more!! Where does “gold rush” fall in your evermore rankings? THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY CASH APP Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/f1vhj4c8 #CashAppPod. As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast FOLLOW US! Ana - https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13 Lacey – https://www.instagram.com/laceygee13 Amy – https://www.instagram.com/amysnichols Nick – https://www.instagram.com/nickadamsonair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Jul 36min
"champagne problems"
The first time Taylor Swift talked about "champagne problems," she said she couldn't wait for the day she'd play it in a big crowd... and just a few years later, it became a fan-favorite and an important tradition of The Eras Tour! Join Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey as they explore the lyrics, story, context, history, and more!! Where does this song fall in your "evermore" rankings? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast FOLLOW US! Ana - https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13 Lacey – https://www.instagram.com/laceygee13 Amy – https://www.instagram.com/amysnichols Nick – https://www.instagram.com/nickadamsonair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Jul 1h 1min
SwifTEA: The Countdown to TS12?!
Taylor Nation is being unhinged at the moment.. Are we in our countdown era? And what exactly are we counting up to? It's feeling very 5 holes in the fence at the moment and we just want to know.. What do you think is going on? Lacey, Amy, Nick and Ana discuss all the possibilities and delve into what SwifTok thinks could potentially happen! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast FOLLOW US! Ana - https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13 Lacey – https://www.instagram.com/laceygee13 Amy – https://www.instagram.com/amysnichols Nick – https://www.instagram.com/nickadamsonair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Jul 29min
"willow"
Take my hand, wreck my plans, and take a listen to our "willow" song breakdown! How have our thoughts and interpretations on this song changed over the years? And what has Taylor Swift herself said about the songwriting process of "evermore"'s opening track? Nick, Amy, Ana, Lacey, and Intern Saahir break down the lyrics, quotes, music video, references, and more! Where does "willow" fall in your rankings? There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Email – the13podcast@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast FOLLOW US! Ana - https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13 Lacey – https://www.instagram.com/laceygee13 Amy – https://www.instagram.com/amysnichols Nick – https://www.instagram.com/nickadamsonair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Jul 49min
