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Krys | The Taylor Explainer

@thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social

Creator of TAYcronyms.com lookup tool. Host of The Taylor Explainer podcast. 🌈🪩❤️‍🔥 https://thetaylorexplainer.com

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer@thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 3d ago

It’s my birthday week, so I’m shamelessly accepting birthday presents for my podcast. 🎂 Support the show with $13+ this week, then DM me your receipt + mailing address.  The first 13 people will get a little thank-you package! Looking to support, but short on funds? See the first 2 ideas below! 🫶

Five ways to support The Taylor Explainer. 1 Listen to an episode all the way through and let the ads play. 2 Rate the podcast 5 stars or Hype a YouTube episode during its first 7 days. 3 Leave a tip at ko-fi.com/thetaylorexplainer/tip. 4 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. 5 Sponsor the show at thetaylorexplainer.net/contact.The Taylor Explainer birthday offer. The first 13 supporters to contribute 13 dollars or more this September get a thank you package. Support through Ko-fi, Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or another paid option, then DM a receipt and mailing address. U.S. addresses only. International supporters may cover postage. Tip at ko-fi.com/thetaylorexplainer/tip.
Krys | The Taylor Explainer@thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

How much of this did you know about Taylor Swift's “Willow”? Three things I noticed on close listen: • the song is a gothic romance tale • the narrator is trapped in a seductive waltz • the enchantment she's under is working on us, too I get into all of this and more in the full episode, out now.

Graphic with a pink, orange, and purple watercolor background. Large black text reads: “3 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Willow’ by Taylor Swift.” Small text at the top says “Willow,” and a cream-colored button near the bottom says “Swipe.” Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.” The right edge shows part of a dark, moody stage photo from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour performance of “Willow.”Carousel slide with a watercolor pink and purple background and a photo of Taylor Swift performing “Willow” onstage in a flowing gold dress and deep green cloak surrounded by fog and dark forest imagery. Large text reads: “01. This Song Is a Gothic Romance.” Supporting text explains that the song includes a mysterious man, a heroine at risk of losing herself, and danger disguised as seduction, comparing it to gothic stories like Jane Eyre, Rebecca, and Crimson Peak. Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”Carousel slide with a pink and purple watercolor background and a photo from Taylor Swift’s “Willow” Eras Tour performance featuring dancers in dark green cloaks and gold costumes reaching upward with glowing orange lights. Large text reads: “02. She’s Trapped in a Seductive Waltz.” Supporting text explains that the narrator follows the man’s lead as the circular phrasing of the lyrics pulls her deeper into his rhythm and dark dance. Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”Carousel slide with a pink, orange, and purple watercolor background and a stage photo of cloaked dancers from Taylor Swift’s “Willow” performance holding glowing orange lights in a misty forest setting. Large text reads: “03. The Enchantment Works on Us, Too.” Supporting text explains that Taylor described the song as creating a love potion, and states that listeners overlook red flags because the song itself feels sweet, hypnotic, and romantic. A cream-colored banner near the bottom reads “Willow Deep Dive – Out Now.” Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”
Krys | The Taylor Explainer@thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

How much of this did you know about Taylor Swift's “Willow”? Three things I noticed on close listen: • the song is a gothic romance tale • the narrator is trapped in a seductive waltz • the enchantment she's under is working on us, too I get into all of this and more in the full episode, out now.

Graphic with a pink, orange, and purple watercolor background. Large black text reads: “3 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Willow’ by Taylor Swift.” Small text at the top says “Willow,” and a cream-colored button near the bottom says “Swipe.” Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.” The right edge shows part of a dark, moody stage photo from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour performance of “Willow.”Carousel slide with a watercolor pink and purple background and a photo of Taylor Swift performing “Willow” onstage in a flowing gold dress and deep green cloak surrounded by fog and dark forest imagery. Large text reads: “01. This Song Is a Gothic Romance.” Supporting text explains that the song includes a mysterious man, a heroine at risk of losing herself, and danger disguised as seduction, comparing it to gothic stories like Jane Eyre, Rebecca, and Crimson Peak. Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”Carousel slide with a pink and purple watercolor background and a photo from Taylor Swift’s “Willow” Eras Tour performance featuring dancers in dark green cloaks and gold costumes reaching upward with glowing orange lights. Large text reads: “02. She’s Trapped in a Seductive Waltz.” Supporting text explains that the narrator follows the man’s lead as the circular phrasing of the lyrics pulls her deeper into his rhythm and dark dance. Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”Carousel slide with a pink, orange, and purple watercolor background and a stage photo of cloaked dancers from Taylor Swift’s “Willow” performance holding glowing orange lights in a misty forest setting. Large text reads: “03. The Enchantment Works on Us, Too.” Supporting text explains that Taylor described the song as creating a love potion, and states that listeners overlook red flags because the song itself feels sweet, hypnotic, and romantic. A cream-colored banner near the bottom reads “Willow Deep Dive – Out Now.” Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”
Krys | The Taylor Explainer@thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Do you listen to podcasts? I made one, and it launched this week. It’s called The Taylor Explainer, and I do deep dives into Taylor Swift songs. The first one was for Florida!!! and the next one will be Elizabeth Taylor. You can check it out here: rss.com/podcasts/the...

The Taylor Explainer: Taylor Swift Lyrics + Lore | Podcast on RSS.com

Hold on… what did Taylor even mean by that?Swifties know Taylor's songs have layers, and there's usually more going on than it seems.Join The Taylor Explainer, Krys Sloane, as she explores the meaning...

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer@thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Do you listen to podcasts? I made one, and it launched this week. It’s called The Taylor Explainer, and I do deep dives into Taylor Swift songs. The first one was for Florida!!! and the next one will be Elizabeth Taylor. You can check it out here: rss.com/podcasts/the...

The Taylor Explainer: Taylor Swift Lyrics + Lore | Podcast on RSS.com

Hold on… what did Taylor even mean by that?Swifties know Taylor's songs have layers, and there's usually more going on than it seems.Join The Taylor Explainer, Krys Sloane, as she explores the meaning...

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer@thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Tay pays homage to specific “showgirls” in the music video for The Fate of Ophelia! Ophelia (Waterhouse version) Grace O’Malley (pirate queen) Esther Williams (underwater) Marilyn Monroe (dressing room) Ronnie Spector (Ronettes nightclub) Brittney Spears (hotel party) Ophelia (Taylor’s Version 😉)