13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast

It’s time for the 13 Podcast to officially enter into The Life of a Showgirl era! Before we deep-dive into lyrics, theories, Easter eggs, and emotional devastation, we’re doing what we always do first: initial song rankings. In this kickoff episode for The Life of a Showgirl, we’re sharing our initial song rankings—the raw, unfiltered reactions that come after listening to a new Taylor Swift album on repeat and trusting your gut in this moment, because our rankings constantly change.  We break down where each track landed right now, what surprised us most on first listen, which songs instantly felt like standouts, and which ones we know are quietly waiting to grow into obsessions. Some rankings were obvious. Others shocked even us. And yes—this is the episode we’ll absolutely look back on later and say, “How did we ever rank it THAT low?” This episode sets the foundation for everything to come this album cycle:• how the album feels as a complete body of work• early favorites vs. slow burns• production moments that grabbed us immediately• emotional highs, unexpected turns, and first-impression hot takes• predictions for which songs will age into fan favorites If you’re listening along and ranking the album yourself, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and compare notes—because initial rankings are a time capsule. They capture who you are, where you are, and how the music meets you in that exact moment. Whether you agree with us completely or are already yelling at your speaker, this is where the Showgirl era officially begins.  Hit play, lock in your rankings, and get ready—we’re just getting started. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY LIQUID IV Go to https://www.liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code TAYLORSWIFTFAN at checkout.  Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Join the conversation in our exclusive  Lobster Lounge: station.page/13  Contact the Podcast  Voicemail: (689) 214-1313  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: @the13podcast  TikTok: @the13podcast  Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast  YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast  Follow the Hosts  Ana – @anaszabo13  Lacey – @laceygee13  Amy – @amysnichols  Nick – @heynickadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What happens when Swiftie dreams collide with the NFL spotlight? In this episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, Ana shares the surreal, whirlwind experience of attending a Kansas City Chiefs game with seats directly in front of Travis Kelce’s suite—and yes, Taylor Swift was there. From a last-minute invite from a listener to flying in for less than 24 hours, Ana breaks down the full timeline of how this bucket-list moment came together. The hosts dive into the now-iconic crossover of Swifties and Chiefs Kingdom, what it’s like to experience Arrowhead Stadium for the first time, and the undeniable energy shift when Taylor arrives. You’ll hear: What it’s really like sitting just feet away from Taylor Swift at an NFL game How Chiefs fans, stadium security, and the Kelce family handled the chaos A candid look at fame, privacy, and why respecting Taylor’s space matters Emotional reflections on Taylor’s lyrics about peace, visibility, and public life Tailgating in Kansas City, fan reactions (good and bad), and a once-in-a-lifetime souvenir from Papa Swift This episode offers a rare, human perspective on celebrity culture, fandom, and what it means to witness Taylor Swift simply trying to enjoy a football game while the world watches. Whether you’re a lifelong Swiftie, a new Chiefs fan, or fascinated by the Taylor-Travis era, this conversation is heartfelt, eye-opening, and unforgettable. Subscribe, leave a review, and join us as we close out the year with stories only Swifties could tell. 💌 Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Join the conversation in our exclusive Lobster Lounge: 👉 station.page/13 📲 Contact the Podcast 🎤 Voicemail: (689) 214-1313 📧 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @the13podcast 🎶 TikTok: @the13podcast 🐦 Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast ▶️ YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast 👯 Follow the Hosts ✨ Ana – @anaszabo13 ✨ Lacey – @laceygee13 ✨ Amy – @amysnichols ✨ Nick – @heynickadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Join the conversation in our exclusive  Lobster Lounge: ⁠⁠⁠ station.page/13⁠⁠⁠  Contact the Podcast  Voicemail: (689) 214-1313  Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @the13podcast⁠⁠⁠  TikTok:⁠⁠⁠ @the13podcast⁠⁠⁠  Twitter/X:⁠⁠⁠ @the13TSpodcast⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast⁠⁠⁠  Follow the Hosts  Ana –⁠⁠⁠ @anaszabo13⁠⁠⁠  Lacey –⁠⁠⁠ @laceygee13⁠⁠⁠  Amy –⁠⁠⁠ @amysnichols⁠⁠⁠  Nick –⁠⁠⁠ @heynickadams⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Taylor Swift’s birthday, and somehow she’s the one giving us gifts. In this episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, we dive headfirst into the first two episodes of Taylor’s Eras Tour documentary and her revealing, hilarious, and emotionally loaded appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. We unpack everything: the overwhelming emotion behind the Eras Tour, the responsibility Taylor carries as a global icon, the heartbreak and resilience surrounding Vienna, and the quiet moments that show who she really is when the spotlight dims. From backstage tears to bonus-day generosity, from Mirrorball validation to the power of audiobooks as emotional armor — nothing is off limits. Plus, we talk reputation rumors, surprise lyric changes, Swiftie clownery, Travis Kelce crumbs, dancer spotlights, and why Taylor’s confidence still makes people uncomfortable (and why it absolutely shouldn’t). This episode is joyful, heavy, validating, chaotic, and deeply human — just like Taylor herself.Happy birthday, Taylor. Thanks for once again reminding us why we picked the right one.  Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Join the conversation in our exclusive  Lobster Lounge:  station.page/13  Contact the Podcast  Voicemail: (689) 214-1313  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: @the13podcast  TikTok: @the13podcast  Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast  YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast  Follow the Hosts  Ana – @anaszabo13  Lacey – @laceygee13  Amy – @amysnichols  Nick – @heynickadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices