This week, Matt and Ryan dive into Taylor Swift's latest, The Life of a Showgirl. Recorded during the whirlwind of The Eras Tour, this 2025 follow-up to The Tortured Poets Department marks a distinct pivot for Swift. Seeking to move in a new direction, Taylor has delivered a project that feels exceptionally focused and polished. Tune in to hear the full review!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lLig7V9Ci6lls-9a4S4QKF8vtafXp7xpU&si=hm7E5DJrd-mxHDzb

Purchase the album:

https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/all-music

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:37 Last Week Recap

07:11 What lead Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl?

22:34 The Fate of Ophelia

31:56 Elizabeth Taylor

40:34 Opalite

48:00 Father Figure

58:16 Eldest Daughter

01:07:46 Ruin The Friendship

01:16:48 Ways to Support the Show

01:22:20 Actually Romantic

01:34:08 Wi$h Li$t

01:43:11 Wood

01:52:17 CANCELLED!

02:01:38 Honey

02:06:57 The Life of a Showgirl (feat. Sabrina Carpenter)

02:16:02 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:26:16 Next Week's Review

The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift Album Review