We are not princesses, this ain't a fairytale... but we have each had our time when we sobbed to White Horse on repeat... it's basically a rite of passage for all millenial swifties.  White Horse was written about the same dude as Love Story just a few weeks after that seminal classic was penned - so you best believe we delve into that particular rabbit hole.  This week we also talk at length about 1989 TV, various easter eggs from the eras tour, Gray's Anatomy... you know... the works.    Things mentioned in this episode 1989 Taylor's Version The Infinity Symbol on The Man Wall the only friend in the groupchat watching Taylor announce 1989 TV on livestream The Lavender Haze Spotify canvas White Horse on Gray's Anatomy White Horse Live in Fearless Era https://linktr.ee/beginagainpod Music by Leila Sunier This podcast is in no way related to or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels.  All opinions are our own. 

I know looks can be decieving but there is no video component to this podcast, so it does not matter.  This week we are talking about Hey Stephen, which was written about one of Taylor's tourmates way back in 2008.  We also touch on 1989 Taylor's Version and any speculations of an announcement that might be brewing.  Thrillingly, with this episode, we are finally back on the strict schedule Sheridan drew out for us for the rest of the year so we are eternally greatful for that.   Things mentioned in this episode The song Stephen B. Liles wrote for her Taylor Swift on Stephen Colbert The hate Jake Gyllenhaal got for RED TV Taylor Swift the Witch https://linktr.ee/beginagainpod Music by Leila Sunier This podcast is in no way related to or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels.  All opinions are our own. 

Who needs Romeo when you have Taylor Swift?  This week we are discussing arguably Taylor Swift's biggest hit, Love Story.   The two of us were in english class together in 9th grade when we read Romeo and Juliet AND The Scarlett Letter and almost certanly had not discussed either book together since 2008 so you're in for quite a treat.  We also got suitably off topic a fair amount so hopefully you enjoy that as well.   Things mentioned in this episode Second North American leg Thug Story Bleachella The Garden of Eden and the Fall of Man The Proposal, Pretty Woman, West Side Story Pyramus and Thisbe The Invention of the Printing Press Caroline Polachek (Music Video) (TikTok Dance Trend) https://linktr.ee/beginagainpod Music by Leila Sunier This podcast is in no way related to or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels.  All opinions are our own.  

Take a deep breath girl... we're going back to high school!  Taylor wrote Fifteen about her freshman year at Hendersonville High School in Nashville where she met her best friend Abigail Anderson.  That year she experienced her first date, her first kiss, and helped her best friend through a broken heart.  This week we delve into friendship, teenhood, our Eras Tour experience (sorry this episode was late I had to rhinestone a bodysuit last week) and more!   Things mentioned in this episode Haim Step Sisters The Man Music Video Fifteen Videos (Music) (Lyric) 12 String Guitar https://linktr.ee/beginagainpod Music by Leila Sunier This podcast is in no way related to or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels.  All opinions are our own. 

It's flawless, it's really something... it's Fearless!  Welcome to Season Two of Begin Again!  All due respect to debut, she really went harder than either of us remembered, but we are STOKED about this new era.  Fearless was Taylor's breakout album.  She won ALBUM OF THE YEAR for Fearless.  So... it's kind of a big deal.  So come along as we delve into, in my opinion, one of the best first tracks of Taylor's entire discography.   Things mentioned in this episode Fearless Tour LA Show A random article about how GenZ and Millennials differ in their data privacy feels Fearless Music Video Sparkle Guitar https://linktr.ee/beginagainpod Music by Leila Sunier This podcast is in no way related to or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels.  All opinions are our own. 

Whyyyyy would you make a 40 minute episode about A Perfectly Good Heart when you can spend 75% of it talking about Speak Now (Taylor's Version)?  Spoiler Alert... that's what we did lol.  We do discuss the lyric in A Perfectly Good Heart, because we are chronically committed to the bit and will be doing every single song in Taylor Swift's discography, but expect a whole heck of a lot of snark.  If you actually only care to hear what we think about A Perfectly Good Heart, skip to 24:02 :*    Things mentioned in this episode Paramore and Misery Business I Can See You Music Video Mean Music Video Volume Normalization https://linktr.ee/beginagainpod Music by Leila Sunier This podcast is in no way related to or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels.  All opinions are our own. 

G'Day Begin Again-ers (Sheridan is in Australia and is very tired as she writes these episode notes).  This week is brought to you by Taylor Swift's teenaged pining, yet again.  I gotta be real I am very tired and will probably have to change these episode notes at some point.  But maybe it's best for posterity that they stay this way.  I met a Koala today.  That is not relevant to the episode, but it was cool.  Hope you enjoy!   Things actually mentioned in this episode Olivia Rodrigo's Vampire Invisible live on Rep Tour Taylor's microphones Kelly Clarkson's new album https://linktr.ee/beginagainpod Music by Leila Sunier This podcast is in no way related to or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels.  All opinions are our own. 

If you were not already aware, we are 7 days out from Speak Now (Taylor's Version).  So we recorded a retrospective of the original era for the internet to enjoy.  We cover the original album promotion, the major players (i.e. rumored love interests), and Speak Now World Tour. This is both of our favorite album, so to say we are hype for July 7 would be an understatement.   Mentioned in this episode: Taylor’s Nashville Condo’s decor (1, 2) Taylor’s VMA performance of Innocent Adam Young’s Enchanted response https://linktr.ee/beginagainpod Music by Leila Sunier This podcast is in no way related to or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels.  All opinions are our own. 

Wow - we have officially made it to Debut's bonus tracks!  (also to our thirteenth episode) Can you even believe?!  This week we discuss I'm Only Me When I'm With You which, in addition to being the longest track title on debut, was Taylor Swift's directorial debut (not according to Billboard but she DID make this music video herself).  It would not be an episode of Begin Again if we didn't go on some tangents, so of course you can also look forward to us scheming about manifesting under the new moon, talking about Hannah Montana, and a reeeeallly long tangent about how social media marketing has effected created industries.   Mentioned in this episode: New Moon in Cancer (July's Astrology) Hannah Montana Movie Live Performance (Rep) Home Video Music Video https://linktr.ee/beginagainpod Music by Leila Sunier This podcast is in no way related to or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels.  All opinions are our own. 

We've heard every album, listened to the radio, waited for something to come along... but nothing is as good as Our Song!  Well... that's a tad hyperbolic since there are several Taylor Swift songs that have our everlasting love and devotion, but Our Song certainly is up there!  This week on the pod we dive into Our Song, which is (probably) definitely our favorite off of debut.  It was the original last song of the album, was her first single to hit number one, and it has a cute music video featuring a questionable amount of orange.    Mentioned in this episode: International Tour Dates! Cruel Summer the single! BlackBerry, MotoRazr, "Chocolate Bar Phone" (for the cultural education of the youth) Our Song Music Video The Story of Us live https://linktr.ee/beginagainpod Music by Leila Sunier This podcast is in no way related to or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels.  All opinions are our own.