Hits Differently: A Taylor Swift Podcast

Taylor Swift officially became the youngest person ever inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on Monday, October 26th! In this episode, Molly fills you in on Brad Paisley’s induction speech and Lainey Wilson’s tribute performance of “Love Story”, as well as the top takeaways from Taylor’s speech. Ryan explains what happened on debut’s 20th anniversary and what it means for what’s coming next. You won’t want to miss Ryan’s special Halloween update!

Halloween Episode: https://youtu.be/MMXZbqwpuyo

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Molly and Ryan recap Taylor Swift’s stunning Academy Museum Gala performance, where she played “Blank Space,” debuted “The Fate of Ophelia” live for the first time, and performed “Love Story” and “I Knew What I Knew You”! They also discuss the looming 20th anniversary of her first studio album and go to clown town about a potential surprise drop of "Debut" (Taylor’s Version).

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Join Molly and Ryan in this live episode as they react to Taylor Swift's surprise guest appearance on Saturday Night Live with Dakota Johnson. Plus, 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' rocks the charts despite public criticism about the new tracks. Molly and Ryan will discuss how 'The Encore' has changed their opinion on 'The Life of a Showgirl' a year after its original release.

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Molly & Ryan were LIVE after the 2026 Video Music Awards to react to Taylor Swift's Video of the Year (for 'The Fate of Ophelia') and the debut of the 'Patient Zero' music video! They chat about all the messaging in the new music video, their thoughts on The Encore days after it's release, and all the haters.

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Molly & Ryan went LIVE directly after listening to the four new songs from Taylor Swift's newest release, 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore'.

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Taylor Swift announced that four new songs will be released on Friday, September 25th as part of 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore'! In this bonus episode, Molly fills you in on everything we know so far - track titles, collaborators, visuals, and the Easter Eggs that pointed us towards this announcement.

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Molly went LIVE because Taylor Swift has announced a brand-new single, "Patient Zero". What will the new song sound like? Is the beginning or an end of an era? What does this have to do with the VMAs? 

Opalite Music Video Easter Egg Breakdown

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Molly was LIVE reacting to the new Taylor Swift website update, where a third page has been added to the "My Letter" page. Molly also discusses the announcement that Taylor Swift will be awarded the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors and her music videos becoming available on Spotify.

Taylor Swift's Letter

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Molly and Ryan break down all the new clues, hints, and easter eggs from Taylor Swift's skit at the 2026 Emmy Awards in this emergency live stream. We are SO BACK!

Taylor Swift's SVU Skit for the Emmys

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In this live episode, Molly & Ryan count down to the 2026 Kansas City Chiefs opening game against the Denver Broncos! Plus, they discuss Taylor Swift's recent country radio interviews, Taylor's 2026 CMA nomination, and more!

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In this live episode, Molly picks her top moments from Taylor Swift’s Icon Session interview and performance with the Recording Academy. Did Taylor hint at what’s coming next?!

Catch up on other recent Taylor Swift news, such as her generous gift to help a mother in need and her statement on the passing of legend Dolly Parton.

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Dolly's Imagination Library

GoFundMe Page

VMAs Voting Link

Taylor's GRAMMYs Interview

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Molly and Ryan discuss on this livestream the latest Taylor Swift news, such as Taylor posting on Instagram celebrating Phoebe Bridgers' new album, Travis Kelce making his first public comments on the wedding, and Taylor removing her music from certain posts on TikTok. Plus, Taylor was spotted out and about in a way that could either be a big clue that something is coming or make us look like the clowns we are!

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It’s been a few weeks since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden. Molly and Ryan catch you up on what the couple has shared so far from their special day. Then, we are so back with everyone’s favorite swiftie activity - clowning for what’s next. Taylor Nation keeps using a very specific quote that hints at what’s to come. Ryan breaks it all down and tells you which dates to keep circled on the calendar. 

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married!!! The couple tied the knot at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3rd. Molly recounts how Taylor and Travis shared the news with the world and how the celebration felt as a fan. Catch up on the details that have been shared about the wedding so far - the bridal party, the dress, the theme and a special performance! 

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Taylor Swift gave a surprise performance at Tight End University last week. Is Love Story the last song she’ll sing live before she marries Travis Kelce?! Molly and Ryan address the rumors of a wedding at Madison Square Garden over July 4th weekend. Plus, Taylor stayed overnight at Electric Lady Studios and how “I Knew It, I Knew You” is performing against Olivia Rodrigo’s new album.

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Taylor Swift was all over the news this week! Taylor attended the Toy Story 5 premiere and performed “I Knew It, I Knew You” live for the first time ever. Then, she sat courtside at Knicks game and witnessed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. She ended the week as the youngest female artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. 

While all of these appearances brought joy to swifties, it sparked an age old debate across media and social media - is Taylor Swift having too much fun?! Molly addresses this while catching you up on...

A brand new Taylor Swift song is releasing this Friday, June 5th!! Taylor Swift announced that she wrote an original song named “I Knew It, I Know You” for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack. In this live episode, Molly and Ryan react to the news and explain the Easter eggs that were dropped along the way. Plus, the announcement teased Taylor’s return to her country roots - is Debut TV around the corner? 

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce went to their first NBA Game together! In this episode of Hits Differently, Molly shows the best moments from Travis and Taylor's courtside appearance at the Knicks vs Cavaliers game. Taylor Swift was the most nominated artist at the 2026 AMAs, did she win any of the eight categories? Plus, an update on the ongoing "The Life of a Showgirl" trademark hearing as well as comments from the producers of Toy Story.

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Neighbor Plays Taylor Swift on Guitar

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Ryan and Molly discuss what’s next for Taylor Swift as well as her influence on recent music released by Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo, and Noah Kahan.

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Taylor Swift was recently named one of the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters by the New York Times and sat down for an interview to discuss her songwriting. In this episode, Molly shares her top takeaways as a long-time fan. How Taylor spoke about public speculation, criticism from the media, and her relationship with her fans is very different from previous comments on similar topics. Taylor also made sure to give a few answers to burning questions from the fans.

Taylor’s NYT Interview

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Molly and Ryan discuss the latest Taylor Swift news in our latest LIVE podcast! See the limited edition Elizabeth Taylor vinyl from Record Store Day 2026. Plus, Taylor is the most nominated artist at the upcoming American Music Awards and we celebrate two years of The Tortured Poets Department.

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We’re so excited to be joined by special guest Olivia Levin, the creator of @SwiftiesForEternity and author of The Story of Us: How The Taylor Swift Fandom Changed Our Lives. 

Olivia created a Tumblr account at 13-years-old and has turned it into a global Swiftie community with 600k+ followers and recognition from Taylor Swift herself! 

In this episode of Hits Differently, we talk to Olivia about the inspiration behind her new book The Story of Us, the evolution of the fandom from early internet days to the Eras Tour, and why being a Swiftie is a...

Taylor Swift just released a brand new music video for the song “Elizabeth Taylor”! The third single from “The Life of a Showgirl” now has visuals to go along with it - but it wasn’t exactly what fans were expecting. In this bonus episode, Molly tells you everything she knows so far about the “Elizabeth Taylor” music video and shares her take on why Taylor Swift went in this direction.

Elizabeth Taylor Lyric Breakdown

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Taylor Swift won 7 total categories at the 2026 iHeart Radio Music Awards tonight! Taylor also made her award show debut with her fiance Travis Kelce! Catch up on the top moments of the night with this live episode - from Taylor's green outfit (is it Showgirl or is it Debut?), to cute moments shared with Travis, to the joy and wisdom Taylor spoke about in her acceptance speeches.

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Taylor Swift is officially attending her first awards show of the year 👀

Molly and Ryan are back together in person for this episode of Hits Differently! We react to the news that Taylor Swift is officially confirmed to attend the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday, March 26th. This will be her first public appearance of 2026 and her first time at the awards show since 2023. Why is she going and what might happen?! We get into all of it. 

Plus, we dive into why Elizabeth Taylor is becoming a single 6 months after The Life of a Showg...

In this episode of Hits Differently, we’re breaking down the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” and why this number one hit is deeper than it may appear. If you've ever found yourself crying to a song even though it was supposed to be a happy one, this episode is for you.

From the Taylor Swift color theory to lyrical connections to past songs, Molly and Ryan analyze the overarching metaphor behind “Opalite.”

What will happen in the Taylor Swift cinematic universe in 2026? Play along with Molly and Ryan as they make predictions for the year ahe...

Taylor Swift has officially dropped the “Opalite” music video, and there is *so much* to unpack.

In this live episode, Molly and Ryan break down the biggest moments from the video, from the cameos to the deeper story Taylor might be telling. Whether you’re here for the lore, the visuals, or the Swiftie detective work, this episode has you covered.

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Taylor Swift just announced that her brand new music video for “Opalite” drops this Friday, February 6th at 8am ET! Molly tells you everything you need to know about the music video - including what makes this release different for Taylor. Plus… grab your clown nose and get ready for theories about why Travis Kelce might be featured in the music video for “Opalite”.

“Opalite” is now officially the second single from Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl”.

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What will happen in the Taylor Swift cinematic universe in 2026? Play along with Molly and Ryan as they make predictions for the year ahead. They give their take on topics like a new music video for “The Life of a Showgirl”, a live album of The Eras Tour, and if Travis Kelce will retire. 

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Will Taylor Swift release a new album? Will Taylor Swift release her final re-recorded albums? These are just a few of the questions that Ryan and Molly asked themselves in their annual predictions episode back in 2025. In case you forgot… it was the Year of the Snake!

In this episode of Hits Differently, Alex roasts Molly and Ryan with clips from their 2025 predictions about what would happen in the Taylor Swift universe. You won’t want to miss this episode - it’s full of laughs and silly moments - but we also need your help to determ...

In this live podcast, Molly and Ryan catch you up on the latest Taylor Swift news (hint: another record was broken!) and share their final thoughts on "The End of an Era". Find out their favorite moments and their burning unanswered questions from the docuseries. They cover topics from Taylor’s relationship with her mom Andrea, what we learned about Taylor’s relationship with Travis Kelce, and of course - the gold reputation bodysuit. Come pick up bottles with us on this New Year’s episode and make sure to hold on to the memories… they will hold on to you. ...

Taylor Swift’s “The End of an Era” docuseries came to an end with the release of Episodes 5 and 6. Molly shares her biggest takeaways from the final episodes titled “Marjorie” and “Remember This Moment” and reflects on many of the sweet moments captured throughout, like the letter from Travis Kelce or the acoustic set with Gracie Abrams.

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“The End of an Era” Docuseries: Episodes 3 & 4 covered a range of topics from Taylor Swift’s workout routine to the planning of Sabrina Carpenter’s surprise appearance. The two topics that stood out the most to us though were the lore of the iconic gold reputation bodysuit and what makes Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce different than any of her prior relationships. Molly analyzes these two main themes and raises the questions we still have after the first four episodes of the docuseries.

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Molly & Ryan give their thoughts on the first two episodes of The End of and Era AND "The Final Show" of the Eras Tour concert film! Plus, we discuss the reputation lyric change and so much more.

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Taylor Swift changed the lyrics to two songs on the reputation album!!! Plus, new versions of Taylor Swift's original six albums with Dolby Atmos sound are available now on Apple Music. Molly and Ryan explain what the changes are and how to hear them in this breaking news episode of Hits Differently.

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Taylor Swift’s brand new docuseries “The End of an Era” and concert film “The Eras Tour: The Final Show” is coming to Disney Plus THIS WEEK! Molly gets you ready for the epic release and tells you everything you need to know before it drops. If you’ve been wondering how you can watch it, when it will be available, and what kind of information Taylor will share with the fans - this video is for you. Plus, we take a quick trip...

Taylor Swift layered so many meanings into the song “Elizabeth Taylor” on her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”. In this episode, Ryan and Molly dive deep into these stories, explaining different interpretations that could be applied to each part of the song. They also fill you in on Taylor Swift’s other references to Elizabeth Taylor throughout her discography.

You won’t want to miss this song breakdown full of information that all swifties will find interesting and some classic Ryan/Molly moments that will make you laugh!

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The official trailer for Taylor Swift’s “The End of an Era” docuseries released today!!! Molly reacts to and breaks down this brand new trailer about Taylor Swift’s time on the record-breaking Eras Tour. The trailer includes cameos from Travis Kelce, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and more. The 6-part docuseries will begin airing on December 12th on Disney+. 

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Breaking Down the Docuseries Announcement (YouTube)

Breaking Down the Docuseries Announcement (Patreon)

**Eras Tour Library on Patreon**

Vancouver Recap

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Taylor Swift may have written “The Fate of Ophelia” with parallels in mind about her own love life and Ophelia from Hamlet… but she made the story more relatable than she may have realized! Molly and Ryan share stories from swifties who can relate to this record-breaking hit on a deep level in this episode of Tay Therapy.

Tay Therapy Showgirl Submission Form

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Showgirl Reaction

Initial Showgirl Rankings

The Fate of Ophelia Easter Eggs

The Fate of Ophelia Song Breakdown

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Is ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ Taylor Swift’s best lead single ever?! Molly and Ryan analyze the record-breaking song that is filled with references to both Shakespeare and Taylor’s relationship with Travis Kelce. Subscribe to stay tuned for more song breakdowns as we continue our series for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’!

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The Life of a Showgirl Album Reaction

Ranking Every Song on The Life of a Showgirl

The Fate of Ophelia Music Video Easter Eggs

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