“I don’t trust nobody and nobody trusts me.” In this episode, we're diving into one of literature's most enduring classics: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. From Victor's scientific ambition to the creature's desperate search for companionship, we explore how Taylor's lyrics illuminate the Gothic themes of isolation, creation, and the consequences of playing God. Join us as we examine "Don't Blame Me," "Look What You Made Me Do," and "False God" through the lens of literature's first science fiction novel—and discover why this 1818 masterpiece feels more relevant than ever in our age of artificial intelligence.

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Mentioned in this episode

• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
• Paradise Lost by John Milton
• Young Frankenstein (Mel Brooks film)
• Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
• The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
• E7: Ecocriticism
• The Handmaid's Tale

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Episode Highlights:

[1:45] Quick overview of Frankenstein

[8:00] “Don’t Blame Me” reputation

[15:56] “Look What You Made Me Do” reputation

[30:24] “False God” Lover

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"It was rare, I was there, I remember it." As part of our summer vacation series, we're re-airing one of our most requested episodes! This was the song we'd wanted to analyze since day one: "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)." This isn't just any song analysis—it's a literary deep dive worthy of Taylor's most devastating masterpiece. We're each bringing you a different academic lens to understand what makes this 10-minute epic the storytelling tour de force that has Swifties screaming every word. From narrative structure to nature imagery to the hypnotic power of repetition, discover why this song isn't just a breakup anthem—it's a work of art that rivals the greatest literary achievements.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• The Last Five Years
• E7: Ecocriticism
• E9: Fall Songs
• E27: Poetic Repetition
• Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway
• Begin Again

Episode Highlights:

[00:40] Our topic for the day: ATWTMV 3-ways

[1:27] A new lens: narratology

[13:03] A literary theory: Ecocriticism

[30:35] A literary device: Poetic Repetition

[44:40] Bringing all the theories together

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“It isn’t love, it isn’t hate, it’s just indifference.” A little petty, a little philosophical, and exactly the right kind of opener for Lover. In this Deep Dive, we look at “I Forgot That You Existed,” a deceptively breezy track that becomes more interesting the longer you sit with it. We unpack the tonal misreadings this song often gets, the power of the shrug as both emotional and poetic posture, and why this opening song may be one of Taylor’s most sophisticated declarations of agency.

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Episode Highlights:

[02:30] “I Forgot That You Existed” as a glitter gel pen song

[09:17] “In my feelings more than Drake, so, yeah”

[16:03] “Free rent living in my mind”

[22:02] “Laughed on the school yard as soon as I tripped up and hit the ground”

[27:50] “Sent me a clear message”

[32:52] Purpose of the song

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