Best Icon Reputation Podcasts (2025)

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Travis Shares Most Important Part of Proposal to Taylor + Showgirl Makes History | Ep. 74 22:49

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are ENGAGED! Travis spoke about their engagement publicly for the first time this week. The Life of a Showgirl is already making history ahead of its October 3rd release. Plus, Molly tells you all about the new content coming to Patreon this fall ahead including more Chiefs coverage for football season! ---------------…

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134. The Music Behind the Muse: Joe Alwyn - Reputation (2017) 59:26

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A couple of weeks ago, you joined us as we went through the beginnings of Taylor Swift’s relationship with Joe Alwyn. The first year-and-a-half or so of their trysts inspired a lot of music from Taylor, and a good chunk of that music finds its home on 2017’s “Reputation.” In today’s episode, Dani & Olivia go through Rep, track by track, to hunt for…

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How Iconic Campaigns Shape Culture with James Bray 50:30

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Join Chris as he sits down with James, Executive Creative Director at Arnold, to explore the art of building unforgettable brands. Inspired at 14 by a single Nike ad, James went on to shape work at legendary agencies like DDB, Fallon, and Goodby Silverstein. In this episode, he shares the philosophy behind Arnold’s bold “brilliantly boring” campaig…

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133. STATE OF SWIFT: Baby, She Said YES!!! Immediate Reactions to Travis & Taylor's Engagement 23:15

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UM??? HELLO??? WTF??? OMG!!! Yesterday, we got the biggest Taylor news about her personal life to EVER hit the TL: TAYLOR IS GETTING MARRIED. married. MARRIED?? MARRIED!! That’s right! Tayvis made it officially official when Travis proposed a couple of weeks ago, and the pair shared the news in a joint post just hours ago. Join us in today’s emerge…

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TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE ARE ENGAGED! | Emergency Live Pod | Ep. 73 1:38:07

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Molly and Ryan react to the AMAZING news that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged! Taylor and Travis shared pictures of their engagement on Instagram in the post below. https://www.instagram.com/p/DN02niAXMM-/?img_index=1 ------------------------------------------------ We'd love it if you gave us a rating, review, follow, or like wherever yo…

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132. The Muses: Joe Alwyn I -...Isn't it Delicate? 1:34:51

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The time has finally come. In what was initially slated to be our Season 5 premiere (pre “Showgirl” era), your hosts at long last return to The Muses miniseries to kick off the story of Joe Alwyn! In this highly anticipated episode, Olivia & Dani take you through the beginnings of Joe & Taylor’s lengthy relationship. Where did they meet? When did i…

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Taylor Swift Trained Us Well for 'The Life Of A Showgirl' | Ep. 72 46:31

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Last week, Taylor Swift made her debut on the New Heights podcast with Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce to announce her brand new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’! In the episode, Taylor told Jason that she trained her fans well to look for Easter Eggs… and that was all we needed to continue on our hunt. In this episode of Hits Differently, Ryan and Mol…

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Hollywood Heartbreakers: a love in the limelight romance 55:16

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Keywords romance writing, character development, emotional health, Hollywood Heartbreakers, author interview, book discussion, reader expectations, relationships, redemption So Many Spoilers! Read the book first! Summary In this engaging conversation, Toni and author Fancy B discusses her journey from being a lawyer to writing romance novels, parti…

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The Gay Icon Classics of the World-Robert Joseph Green 1:07:15

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Summary In this conversation, author Robert Joseph Green discusses his book, The Gay Icon Classics of the World, exploring themes of love, emotional availability, and the role of gay romance in literature. The dialogue delves into the emotional impact of storytelling, the differences in writing styles between genders, and the importance of characte…

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131. EMERGENCY State of Swift: New Heights Introduces us to The Life of a Showgirl! 45:35

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In the words of Jason & Travis Kelce…we have some NEW NEEEEEWS! A week ago, we were preparing for the premiere of our fifth season, blissfully unaware of the imminent announcement of TS12. But then, the world shook at the beginning of this week when Taylor Swift announced “The Life of a Showgirl” on New Heights. This meant one thing: we had to star…

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Beyond the Buzzword of Storytelling with Greg Logan 39:38

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On this episode we sit down with Greg Logan, an award-winning creative director turned reality TV creator, to explore why so many brands talk about “storytelling” but rarely know how to do it. From his early days at Leo Burnett to founding Narrativity, Greg reveals how he fuses Hollywood’s proven storytelling formulas with brand strategy to transfo…

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Taylor Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ on New Heights with Travis and Jason Kelce | Ep. 71 14:55

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Taylor Swift made her New Heights debut on Wednesday, August 13th!! Taylor joined her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce to discuss everything from The Eras Tour, buying her masters, and of course - TS12!! Taylor revealed that her brand new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ will be released on October 3rd, 2025. Taylor also shared the …

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Taylor Swift Announces TS12: “The Life of a Showgirl” !!!! | Ep. 70 23:18

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Taylor Swift announced her brand new album, “The Life of a Showgirl” at 12:12am on August 12th!!!! Taylor made the epic announcement on a New Heights social media post with Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. Molly takes you through the chaotic Monday that will go down in swiftie history forever - starting with the first social media posts of the day fro…

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Musing on current Trends 33:19

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Summary In this episode of Romance Read Along, Toni explores the evolution of reading preferences, particularly when favorite tropes begin to lose their charm. She discusses the importance of varying reading habits and the emotional impact of beloved books. The conversation shifts to the controversial topic of third act breakups in romance novels, …

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Pollies, pedophiles and privacy 22:36

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Do politicians deserve any right to privacy, how the other internet giants pulled YouTube into a social media ban on children, and the reputational risk of attending a Coldplay concert, all in the latest episode of Up the Creek! Crisis experts Mark Forbes and Ben Haslem discuss the disappearance of privacy, with the Coldplay Kiss Cam that had the w…

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Taylor Swift’s New Music Video and the One We Never Saw | Ep. 69 25:07

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What if I told you I’m back… from vacation that is! So much happened in the Taylor Swift cinematic universe while we took our break last week. Like the fact that Taylor is rumored to have filmed a new music video in Los Angeles! Molly explains why this is a big sign about the timing of a TS12 release. Travis Kelce posted 13 photos to instagram incl…

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How Life’s Setbacks Built a Better Entrepreneur with Joshua Kopac 42:46

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In this episode of We Built This Brand, Joshua Kopac shares his unique journey, starting with being expelled from high school at 13 for hacking and building a million-dollar business by 16. After a life-changing car accident, he shifted his mindset and approach. Now the founder of Be Kept Up, a digital marketing agency focused on affiliate marketin…

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Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast - Season 5 Trailer 1:05

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We are so back. Your favorite Taylor Swift podcast that dives into the music, the lore, & the theories is returning for Season 5! Taylearn alongside us for TL5 every Wednesday, beginning August 20. We'll see you there!By Bleav + Winko Media

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Is Taylor Nation Counting Down to a Big Announcement?? | Ep. 68 56:32

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Taylor Nation is at it again… Taylor Swift’s official social team has been very active lately, sparking a frenzy of theories. Swifties are quick to recognize a pattern but the big question is - how long will Taylor Nation keep this countdown going and what happens when we reach the end?! Could there be an announcement for Taylor Swift’s 12th album,…

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The color of Taylor’s next era is… | Ep. 67 12:45

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Rumors that Taylor Swift will be releasing a new album soon have been picking up steam lately…. And you know what Taylor says about rumors (“they’re terrible and cruel but honey most of them are true”). In this update episode, Molly catches you up on everything that’s been going on in the Swiftie-verse this week - from a merch drop to an easter egg…

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The Serendipitous Path to Brand Strategy with Patrick Collins 55:20

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While many strategists study business, Patrick Collins studied people, and it made all the difference. He turned his unconventional background in gender studies and his experience growing up in a large family into a superpower for understanding what makes people tick, and what makes brands stick. In this episode, Chris explores Patrick's journey fr…

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Unhinged Predictions for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 with Ammir Shah | Ep. 66 45:45

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Taylor Swift’s music has been a staple of Jenny Hahn’s book-to-TV series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” soundtrack. The third and final season begins airing on Amazon Prime next week! In this episode, Ryan and Molly are joined by Ammir for unhinged chats about everything from Team Conrad vs Team Jeremiah to which Taylor Swift songs might appear in th…

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Taylor Swift Goes Country at Tight End University | Ep. 65 31:54

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their red carpet debut last week at Tight End University’s Welcome Party in Nashville! The next night, Taylor broke the internet when she performed ‘Shake It Off’ at the Brooklyn Bowl with Kane Brown. Is this performance a hint that Taylor is leaning back into her country roots for TS12?! Ryan and Molly catch you …

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Beyond The Vegas Strip With Arnie DiGeorge 37:01

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What happens when a creative team is given permission to break every rule in tourism marketing? You get one of the most iconic campaigns in advertising history. In this episode, Chris sits down with Arnie DiGeorge, Executive Vice President and “New Agency Animal” at R&R Partners, the agency behind Las Vegas’s legendary “What Happens Here, Stays Her…

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Taylor Swift Summer Has Arrived!!! | Ep. 64 37:09

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It’s hard to believe it’s been almost one full month since Taylor Swift made the announcement that she purchased her masters!! And subsequently… ended all of our clowning. How have Ryan and Molly been spending their time since?! Find out in this bestie catch up session episode where they discuss what they’re listening to, a big event Ryan put toget…

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A Reputation Reclaimed by Demri Hess 1:13:18

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Toni and Demri delve into the world of romance literature, discussing their personal reading journeys, influential authors, and the tropes that shape the genre. They explore character development, the balance of internal and external conflict, and the importance of dialogue in romance. The discussion also touc…

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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce at the Stanley Cup Finals + we answer YOUR questions! | Ep. 63 31:53

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Taylor Swift was all smiles and laughs when she and Travis Kelce attended Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals together last week. The next day, Taylor brought smiles and laughter to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital where she made a surprise visit to spend time with the patients and their families. A new summer merch collection dropped on Taylor Sw…

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Vera Valentine's Unhinged (feat Ronnie Pascale) 1:12:19

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Toni and comedian Ronny Pascale delve into the quirky and absurd world of Vera Valentine's romance novel 'Unhinged'. They explore the unique characters, the humor embedded in the narrative, and the broader themes present in romance literature. The discussion also touches on nostalgia for childhood cartoons, tr…

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Environmental 'law-fare’ on battleground gas 22:39

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In the latest episode of Up the Creek!, Icon Reputation Director Mark Forbes and Benjamin Haslem are in the trenches dissecting the gas lobby's attempts to turn the courts, and public opinion, against the greenies. Meanwhile, Rio Tinto is attempting reputation recovery by sponsoring Aboriginal activists, and how the AFL has flipped Tasmania’s polit…

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130. It's Our "Tayniversary"! Listener Mailbag + Giveaway to Celebrate Three Years of Taylearning 2:02:06

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THREE YEARS!!! In today’s bonus episode, which is also our longest episode ever, your hosts finally work through the first ever Taylearning Listener Mailbag. Over the past few months, you have submitted your best questions for us to answer. Some are about Taylor, some are about us, some are somehow about both! What songs would we erase from existen…

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it may be June again, but it’ll never be June 2024 again | Ep. 62 30:14

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It may be June again, but it will never be June 2024 again… in this episode, Molly and Ryan reflect on their trip to Scotland this time last year to see The Eras Tour. Taylor Swift played three sold out shows at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh and the Hits Differently crew was lucky enough to attend each night. Relive their favorite memories like …

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This CRAZY THING happened after Taylor Swift got her masters back... 22:53

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It’s been ONE week since Taylor Swift announced that she bought the masters for her first six albums… one week of Taylor owning her entire life’s work! In this bonus episode, Molly explains the backstory of how we got here and the INSANE reaction from swifties this week. Molly will also update you on how Ryan is feeling lately without her clown wig…

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Leading The Sales Rebellion with Dale Dupree 1:13:21

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Are you ready to join The Rebellion? On this episode, Chris talks to Dale Dupree. You may know him as The Copier Warrior, but today, he’s the Founder and leader of The Sales Rebellion. To say that Dale thinks outside of the box would be an understatement. Once the lead singer of his own band, Dale brings the Metalcore mentality to his sales. Chris …

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Let's Celebrate Taylor Swift Reclaiming Her Life's Work! | Ep. 61 (Full Live Reaction) 1:20:23

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Molly and Ryan streamed live together to celebrate Taylor Swift reclaiming her life's work! Taylor Swift announced on Friday, May 30th that she purchased the masters to her first 6 albums which include over 20 years worth of music, photos, music videos, and concert films. What does this mean for the unfinished Taylor's Version projects? Is she alre…

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129. State of Swift: BREAKING NEWS! Taylor Finally Owns Her Masters on this Taypendence Day 30:13

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The post heard ‘round the world: Taylor Swift now owns the masters to her first six albums! This contentious battle, which resulted in the birth of the “Taylor’s Version” project, waged on for six years before finally officially coming to a conclusion on May 30, 2025. In this bonus emergency episode, Dani & Olivia return from their seasonal break t…

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TAYLOR SWIFT BUYS HER MASTERS | EMERGENCY LIVE POD 45:27

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Molly covers the BREAKING news that Taylor Swift successfully bought back her entire catalog. Taylor Swift purchased the master rights to her original six albums from Shamrock Capital. In a letter to the fans, Taylor also said that the re-record of Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) is complete, while Reputation (Taylor's Version) is incomplete. Taylo…

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Our Reaction to the 2025 AMAs (LIVE PODCAST) 1:23:35

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Molly and Ryan hosted a special LIVE podcast recapping the 2025 American Music Awards. Taylor Swift did not attend the AMAs and surprisingly did not win any of the fan-voted awards. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the show itself - was Taylor intentionally slighted? Plus, the next potential clown dates on our radar and many more rabbit ho…

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What the Woods Took by Courtney Gould (feat Seelie) 1:32:32

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Summary In this episode, Toni and Seelie discuss 'What the Woods Took' by Courtney Gould, exploring its themes of identity, trauma, and the dynamics of relationships among characters. They delve into the expectations versus reality of the narrative, the role of horror in character development, and the constraints of YA fiction that often lead to co…

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Why Creativity in Marketing Sounds Fun with Alex Gangi 45:12

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An all-new episode of We Built This Brand? Sounds Fun! Chris talks with Alex Gangi, Partner, COO, and Head of Production at Sounds Fun, a creative studio known for its embrace of innovative marketing strategies. Alex shares how his passion for film morphed into leading production at a top agency with top-tier clients. Highlights in his career so fa…

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Look What Taylor Made Us Do | Ep. 60 53:57

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Taylor’s Version of Look What You Made Me Do was used for a third time this week in the opening scene of The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu… SIX days before the American Music Awards. If you weren’t clowning yet, it’s time to get on board!! Molly and Ryan lay out all of the easter eggs that are in play ahead of the AMAs on Monday 5/26. Could an announceme…

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Campaign disasters and a word for the Wise-Tech 25:17

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In our new podcast Icon Reputation Director Mark Forbes and Benjamin Haslem to unpack where the Federal election was won and lost, How comedian Austen Tacious’s direct approach to tour PR earns the ire of the ABC, and how tech giant WiseTech’s problems are a throwback to scandals past.By Icon Reputation

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Taylor Is Literally Spelling It Out For Us | Ep. 59 36:07

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So much has happened in the Taylor-verse over the last week! Taylor Nation has given us some of the most obvious Easter eggs yet and this time, even Selena Gomez seems to be in on it. Ryan and Molly explain why all eyes are on the American Music Awards on May 26th (join us for a livestream on YouTube right after the AMAs!). Plus, Taylor Swift was s…

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Princess Taylor Swift?!? | Ep. 58 20:34

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Is Taylor Swift entering a new era?! Molly and Ryan explain how Taylor’s official fan account, Taylor Nation, may be hinting at what’s next. This week’s Tay Therapy submissions are all from young swifties who share how The Tortured Poets Department album helped them through a tough period in their lives. --------------------------------------------…

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Shooting for Stars & Solving Problems with Lizz Behler 48:34

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Nothing inspires imagination quite like a spaceship. On this episode, Chris talks with Lizz Behler, the Senior Vice President of Brand and Offerings at SPCSHP. Lizz opens up about her background and how it led her on the journey to helping rebrand the former Big Spaceship (and why the new name has no vowels). As a big fan of creative problem-solvin…

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128. How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music ft. Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield 1:53:47

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For literally years now, we’ve been quoting Rob Sheffield on this podcast. Rob, who is perhaps best known for his work writing for Rolling Stone, is both a long-time fan and professional critic of Taylor Swift. He also is a self-proclaimed fan of Taylearning…so we had to get him on the podcast! Tune into this hefty TL4 Season Finale to hear us inte…

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127. The 'Squad' - Selena Gomez 1:39:08

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Taylor Swift has had many fellow famous “BFFs” in her years of being in the public eye. However, one of them has been there since almost the very beginning - Selena Gomez: actress, pop star, philanthropist, producer, and businesswoman. Since meeting in 2008, Taylor and Selena, or “Taylena,” have been mostly inseparable, as far as public friendship …

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Taylor’s Version Trademark Updates, AMAs, and The Summer I Turned Pretty | Ep. 57 31:43

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Nobody’s heard from Taylor in months but there’s still a *LOT* going on at the moment! First, Taylor Swift was nominated for 6 American Music Awards last week. Ryan and Molly explain why the AMAs are an important part of the re-record project. Speaking of the re-records, we finally have updates on the trademarks for Reputation (Taylor’s Version) an…

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Breaking the Stigma Around Breaking it Off with For Richer Jewelry 36:30

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For some people, it’s very hard to hold on to sentimental jewelry from former relationships. In some cases, it’s even harder to let those pieces go if they finally decide to sell them. On this episode, Chris is joined by Brittany Lacey and Stephanie Burset, the founders of For Richer Jewelry. The pair takes a unique approach to reselling jewelry, m…

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126. Dear Taylistener: Now That YOU Don't Talk - Navigating Losing a Friend to a Toxic Relationship 58:49

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We all know someone who has become so lost in their [toxic] relationship that they cut off other loved ones. In today’s ‘Dear Taylistener’ episode - our advice column miniseries where we use Taylor Swift songs as a source of wisdom - our listener writes to us about being on the receiving end of the social chop when her close guy friend cuts her off…

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Reacting to our First Listen of TTPD + Taylor on Tour?! | Ep. 56 39:38

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Is Taylor Swift going back on tour soon?! What special ways did Taylor Nation celebrate the FIRST birthday of The Tortured Poets Department? Ryan and Molly catch you up on the latest. Plus, relive the TTPD release night and the WILD double album drop announcement as Ryan and Molly react to clips from their first listen. Did their initial hot takes …