In our very first Swiftory episode, Alicia and Melissa explore the lyrics, themes, and meanings of Taylor Swift's "New Year's Day." Is this a traditional love song to a romantic partner, or a deeply felt ode to the power and endurance of female friendships?As always, we want your Midnights! Share your Swiftory stories at swiftorypodcast@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 404-594-3658. We may use your Swiftories on a future episode! Recommended Listening<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEHCXl4J9Qo">From Watch Hill</a> (YouTube)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9JHdC2xF_Q">Long Live-New Year’s Day mashup</a> (YouTube)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXUqkhBBWws">Night Three from Vancouver (Era’s Tour)</a> (YouTube)To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to <a href="mailto:info@amplitudemediapartners.com">info@amplitudemediapartners.com</a>.Sources<a href="https://amzn.to/4gB2Mqr">Rolling Stone: Taylor Swift</a> (Amazon.com)<a href="https://amzn.to/4iPQigp">Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs</a>, by Annie Zaleski (Amazon.com)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMy8ZGlKf1U&amp;t=243s">Taylor Swift explains her three levels of songwriting</a> (YouTube link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

02. Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?

Taylor Swift's music has given a voice to millions of people who've found the narrative arcs of their own lives in Swift's endlessly engaging songs. With Swiftory, two Gen X besties - Alicia, from Trashy Divorces, and Melissa, from Love Letters To... - have a whole new take on Taylor's work, exploring the music as it is, but also as the duo sees it best: as a lens into history.
If Taylor's greatest gift is the universality of her experiences, join Alicia and Melissa as they follow those experiences to all the places, personalities, and eras where they lead - and share your takes along the way.
As always, we want your Midnights. Reach out at swiftorypodcast@gmail.com.