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Taylearning: A Taylor Swift Podcast
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The Swiftie and The Scholar
by Angela McDow | Dr. Jerry Coats
Today: #122 in Music on our combined chart.
Today: #197 in Music, United Kingdom on our combined chart.
Today: #80 in Music, Canada on our combined chart.
Today: #62 in Music, Australia on our combined chart.
Today: #76 in Music, Philippines on our combined chart.
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A weekly podcast exploring the lyrics, lore, and literary legacy of Taylor Swift. Hosted by Angela McDow, the Swiftie, and Dr. Jerry Coats, the Scholar, we read between the lines AND the liner notes. Join us each week for lyrical deep dive through Taylor Swift's eras.