Our girl Taylor was up for 6 awards at this year's Grammys, but unfortunately walked away empty handed.... but we are still winners for having THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT on repeat, and we are so proud of our chairman! 

Lacey, Ana, and Nick discuss all the biggest moments from the Grammy awards, the upcoming Super Bowl, the incredible outfit that Taylor wore, and more! 

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Introducing Bill Gates: The Untold Story of Who Bill Gates REALLY Is from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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How do you define success beyond money and career?

Do you think wealth should come with a responsibility to give back?

Today,  Jay Shetty sits down with one of the most influential innovators of our time, Bill Gates, to explore the intersection of personal growth, technological innovation, and philanthropy. Bill reflects on his journey from a curious child fascinated by computers to building Microsoft and becoming a global force for change.

Bill shares candid stories about his upbringing, his parents’ profound influence, and the lessons he learned from their high expectations and encouragement. He also talks about his career-long passion for innovation and his views on climate change, the promise of AI, and the Gates Foundation’s life-saving work, such as developing vaccines and tackling malnutrition. His insights are not just about the cutting edge of technology but also about humanity’s moral responsibility to harness it for good.

A deeply reflective portion of the episode focuses on grief, as Gates discusses the loss of close friends like Paul Allen and Kent Evans, and how their influence continues to guide his mission. Jay and Bill share thoughts on how service and philanthropy can redefine success and leave a lasting legacy, with Bill underscoring the importance of giving back and the moral imperative for the wealthy to use their resources to create equity.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Innovate with Purpose and Impact

How to Lead with Empathy and Collaboration

How to Turn Failure into a Learning Opportunity

How to Use AI to Solve Global Challenges

How to Honor the Legacy of Mentors and Loved Ones

How to Find Joy in Lifelong Learning

Whether it’s pushing the boundaries of innovation, building meaningful relationships, or giving back to make the world a better place, we all have the capacity to create positive change.

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00:00 Intro

01:27 Early Exposure to Computers

04:18 Different But Exceptional

06:27 Pressure to Live Up to Parents Expectations

08:15 Genuine Parental Support and Connection

14:09 Growing Up with a Supportive Father

22:58 Are Schools Failing Children?

27:33 Motivate Your Kids Right

29:57 Undiagnosed ADHD and ASD

33:18 How Do You Deal with Grief?

40:21 Working with Steve Jobs

45:31 Healthy Competition in Business

49:46 Turning to a Life of Service and Giving Back

56:11 Politics and Humanitarian Effort

59:27 The Importance of AI Policies

01:04:14 Innovation Against Human Limitation

01:09:11 Tough Form of Self Love

01:11:37 Bill on Final Five

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Wise men once said.... listening to Taylor Swift makes you smarter! Did you know that "The Albatross" was inspired by an 18th century poem? Leave it to Taylor to educate us on poetry that we never knew about! 

In this song, Taylor takes a story about how in olden times sailors saw albatross birds as signs of bad luck and misfortune, and flips the script to take the power as a woman who is often seen as an enemy. 

Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey discuss the lyrics, the storytelling, the inspiration, the history, the poetry... everything that goes into an outstanding Taylor Swift song on THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. 

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Is it just us, or does "imgonnagetyouback" scratch an itch in your brain? One of the more upbeat songs on THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT, Taylor explores the idea of indecision with cleverly written lyrics. 

What inspired this song? Is Taylor smiling and smirking throughout the song? Plus, did you know that you can get the same lilac short skirt that Taylor sings about in this song? 

Join Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey as they deep dive into the next track on The Anthology portion of TTPD. 

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Be honest, you've stalked your ex on some sort of digital footprint before... it's okay, even Taylor Swift does it! In this episode, Lacey, Ana, and Nick discuss the first track of The Anthology portion of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT, "The Black Dog". 

In this song, Taylor describes the emotional turmoil that goes through her head when she thinks about her ex being out at a bar with someone else. The lyrics, the build up, the emotions, there is so much depth in this song to explore! How does this song make a clear distinction between the standard edition of the album and the "double album" also known as The Anthology? Is The Black Dog a real place? And if so, how did they react to being name dropped on the album? Let's discuss! 

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There's glitter on the floor after the party... and a new year means we have a new bingo board, and naturally we found a way to make it competitive... 

Nick, Ana, and Lacey make bold predictions for events and announcements that could happen in 2025 by putting together a bingo board to keep up with for the entire year! 

Are any of these predictions possible? Do you think any will come true? Or are some of them extremely far-fetched? Take a listen and let us know what you think! 

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In January 2024, as part of his surprise song game punishment, Nick recorded a solo episode where he made a bingo board full of predictions for the year. 

In today's episode, Nick, Ana, and Lacey, revisit the 2024 bingo board to see how many things Nick predicted correctly (and how much he got wrong!) Was he bold in some of his predictions, or just overly confident? And what did he predict exactly right? 

Take a listen and revisit this incredible year of the Taylor Swift universe with us. 

PLUS, we open up some mail from some lovely listeners!! 

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One of the most unique and special parts about the Eras Tour is the surprise song section… it’s the part of the show where Taylor challenges herself to play songs across her entire discography, by mashing up lyrics and choruses to make each show individually special. 

It’s also a part of the show that Swifties from across the world tune in to watch! And of course, whichever songs Taylor plays at your shows, instantly become important to you. 

Lacey, Ana, and Amy get together in this special episode to rank their favorite surprise song mashups!! (This episode doesn’t include mashups performed in Canada as it was recorded before those shows took place) 

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In this replay episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, we have officially entered THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT!

Before we deep dive into the music and lyrics of this album, we think it’s important to understand Taylor’s epilogue, as well as the prologue by Stevie Nicks. Both passages are important elements to the album as a whole, so let’s discuss the overall themes and ideas before we dive in!

Plus, Ana has a “working thesis” on how this album ties to Taylor’s discography as a whole!

And the best part - a very sweet surprise from a fellow Swiftie to help us kick off this era, and a thoughtful gift from Lacey’s sister!

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It’s the holidays which means you may be spending time with family and friends that aren’t familiar with Taylor Swift. “Who is Taylor Swift anyway? Eww!”

How do you win over the friends and family that don’t get the Taylor Swift craze? Amy, Nick and Lacey share their song picks for those special people that aren’t on our level but should be!

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What’s more picture-perfect than Taylor and Travis’s relationship? That’s exactly what a fellow Swiftie and Lifetime movie writer thought. Nick and Lacey chat with Eirene Tran Donohue about her Swiftie spirit, her commitment to womanhood, and her love and dedication to Taylor Swift. Check out Christmas in the Spotlight wherever Lifetime is streaming, along with many other options to watch this heartfelt movie!

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