The Swiftie and The Scholar
Angela McDow | Dr. Jerry Coats
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.
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Episodes (42)
The Sentimentalism of Marjorie
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Dr. Uncle Jerry University: Poetry 101
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Fate vs. Free Will in The Prophecy
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Cardigan – The Folklore Love Triangle Part 3
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Betty – The Folklore Love Triangle Part 2
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August – The Folklore Love Triangle Part 1
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The Feminist Critique of Mad Woman
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The Psychological Burden of The Albatross
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The Depth Without Darkness in Opalite
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The Exploration of Depression in Evermore
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The Exploration of Truth in Cassandra
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The Tangled Ambiguity of Ivy
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The Cultural Critique of The Last Great American Dynasty
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The Satire of Blank Space
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The Self-Deprecation of Anti-Hero
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The Resolutions of Love in New Year’s Day
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The Intertextuality of ‘Tis the Damn Season
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The Double Entendre of LOML
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The 80s Club Vibes of New Romantics
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The Romanticism of The Lakes
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The Fairytale Diction of Enchanted
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The Gothic Tradition of The Black Dog
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The Loss of Youth and Innocence in Peter
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The Traditional Tropes of Love Story
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The Cinematic Imagery of Father Figure
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The Reinterpretation of The Fate of Ophelia
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The Sensory Imagery of Maroon
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The Growth and Healing of Clean
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BONUS: The Release Party of A Showgirl Recap
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Answering Your Questions - Volume 1
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The Many Literary Themes of All Too Well
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The Rhythmic Power of Champagne Problems
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The Self-Reflection of Getaway Car
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The Complex Poetics of So Long, London
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The Diction Study of Cold As You
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The Indirect Characterization of Death By A Thousand Cuts
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BONUS: Ramblings on The Life of A Showgirl
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The Dramatic Monologue of Cowboy Like Me
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The Faith Crisis of Would've Could've Should've
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The Monstrous Femininity of Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?
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The Folklore Elements of My Tears Ricochet
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