August 12, 2025 • 6 mins
Emergency bonus episode! Taylor Swift just announced her 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" at 12:12 AM on August 12th. The announcement came via Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast, marking her first ever podcast guest appearance. A flirty teaser shows Taylor complimenting Travis's blue hoodie before revealing the album. A Spotify playlist hints Max Martin and Shellback may be producing, signaling a potential return to pure pop. After 555 days without new music, preorders are now live with physical copies shipping before October 13th. Full coverage of Wednesday's historic podcast episode coming Sunday.
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Calarugashawk Mediaky Swifties.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
This is Ali from Taylor Swift today with a special
bonus episode because we just got the news we've all
been waiting for. Taylor Swift has announced her twelfth studio album.
Speaker 1 (00:19):
I know it's late, but I had.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
To jump on here because this is huge news that
couldn't wait until Sunday. After five hundred and fifty five
days without new music, Taylor just announced the life of
a show Girl at exactly twelve twelve am on August twelfth,
the precision of this woman. Let me walk you through
how this all unfolded, because it was quite the evening.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
Monday morning started with the New.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Heights podcast that's Travis and Jason Kelsey's show, posting a
teaser about a very special guest for Wednesday's episode. The
glittery orange background had us all suspicious, and turns out
we were right. At ten pm, they confirmed it with
a thirteen second clip of Taylor and Travis together. She
compliments his blue hoodie, saying it's such a nice color
(01:03):
on you, and Travis responds with, yes, I know, it's
the color of your eyes, sweetie.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
That's why we match so well.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
Then Taylor says they're about to do a fucking podcast.
The casual energy between them is really sweet to see.
But the real bombshell came at twelve twelve am with
another clip, let me play it for you. So I
wanted to show you something. Okay, what we got?
Speaker 1 (01:26):
We got a briefcase yep. Mick Green ts on it. Yep.
This is my brand new album, The Life of a Showgirl,
TS twelve.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
So there it is. The Life of a Showgirl is
officially TS twelve. You can hear Jason getting excited in
the background while Taylor shows them what appears to be
a blurred album cover, Travis confirming TS twelve makes it
all feel very real.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
Now.
Speaker 2 (01:56):
What's particularly interesting about this announcement is the potential creative direction.
Taylor created a Spotify playlist called and Baby, That's show
Business for You, featuring twenty two tracks, all produced by
Max Martin and Shellback. If this is a hint about
the album's producers, it would mark a significant shift, since
jack Antonov has been her primary collaborator recently. Max Martin
(02:18):
and Shellback of course produced huge hits like Shake It Off,
Blank Space, and Style from nineteen eighty nine, plus tracks
from reputation. Their production style tends toward big pop moments,
which fits perfectly with a showgirl theme. The Taylor Swift
website crashed immediately, as expected, but when it came back,
fans could pre order vinyl, CD and cassette versions. No
(02:42):
release date yet, but physical items ship before October thirteenth,
which is a Friday, the thirteenth, Classic Tailor. Looking back,
there have been hints for months, the orange countdown screens
during the Eras tour, the Orange Karmadore that letter at
the Country Music Hall of Fame saying see next Era.
She's been planning this carefully. Some other Easter eggs we
(03:04):
missed in Miami. She held Meredith in section A twelve
when congratulating Selena's album. She used twelve d's in her
master's ownership letter. There were twelve eyes in one word.
Even that Swedish DJ accidentally mentioned working on strings for
Taylor's record back in April. We'll be right back with
more thoughts on what this means for Wednesday's podcast appearance.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
Welcome back to the special bonus episode.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
So tomorrow we're getting Taylor on New Heights for episode
one hundred and fifty. This is her first time as
a podcast guest, and choosing her boyfriend's show for this
announcement is pretty significant. The teaser showed friendship bracelets in
a jar behind them, which is a sweet callback to
how their relationship started. There's also a new Orange ts
logo that looks different from her usual branding, possibly tied
(03:57):
to the showgirl esthetic. What makes this timing per is
that Travis is entering his thirteenth NFL season. After two
years of him supporting her at concerts, She's now appearing
on his platform to share her news. It's a nice
balance in their relationship. The title The Life of a
Showgirl is intriguing. After the emotional intensity of the Tortured
(04:18):
Poets Department, this could be a more celebratory album about
her career journey. She just completed the most successful tour
in history. There's definitely a story to tell there. If
Max Martin and Schllback are producing, we might be getting
a return to the pop sound of nineteen eighty nine
and reputation. Their style is quite different from Jack Antonov's
more intimate production approach, so this could signal a new
(04:40):
sonic direction. I'm curious what we'll learn on Wednesday's podcast.
Will she reveal the release date, share any track titles,
explain the concept. Having Jason there should make for interesting dynamics.
He's never been shy about asking questions. It's worth noting
how unprecedented this is. Taylor doesn't typically do casual podcas appearances,
(05:01):
especially not with her boyfriend and his brother.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
It shows a comfort level that's nice to see.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
We'll have our regular Sunday episode where we'll break down
everything from the New Heights appearance, all the details, any
new information she shares, and analysis of their dynamic. So
make sure you tune in for that full coverage for now,
mark your calendars for seven pm Eastern on Wednesday for
the podcast drop. After waiting over a year and a
half for new music, we're finally entering a new era,
(05:28):
the life of a showgirl. Even the title suggests something
theatrical and grand. Thank you all for joining me for
this emergency episode. I had to process this with my
fellow swifties. Also, try to get some sleep, even though
I know we're all too hyped. Tomorrow is going to
be insane. We're really in a new era. After all
the speculation, all the waiting, t s twelve is real.
(05:50):
This is Ali barely keeping it together, reminding you that
we're living through history right now. Stay fearless, Swifties, and
get ready for the life of a show girl. Six
Calarugashawk Mediaky Swifties.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
This is Ali from Taylor Swift today with a special
bonus episode because we just got the news we've all
been waiting for. Taylor Swift has announced her twelfth studio album.
Speaker 1 (00:19):
I know it's late, but I had.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
To jump on here because this is huge news that
couldn't wait until Sunday. After five hundred and fifty five
days without new music, Taylor just announced the life of
a show Girl at exactly twelve twelve am on August twelfth,
the precision of this woman. Let me walk you through
how this all unfolded, because it was quite the evening.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
Monday morning started with the New.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Heights podcast that's Travis and Jason Kelsey's show, posting a
teaser about a very special guest for Wednesday's episode. The
glittery orange background had us all suspicious, and turns out
we were right. At ten pm, they confirmed it with
a thirteen second clip of Taylor and Travis together. She
compliments his blue hoodie, saying it's such a nice color
(01:03):
on you, and Travis responds with, yes, I know, it's
the color of your eyes, sweetie.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
That's why we match so well.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
Then Taylor says they're about to do a fucking podcast.
The casual energy between them is really sweet to see.
But the real bombshell came at twelve twelve am with
another clip, let me play it for you. So I
wanted to show you something. Okay, what we got?
Speaker 1 (01:26):
We got a briefcase yep. Mick Green ts on it. Yep.
This is my brand new album, The Life of a Showgirl,
TS twelve.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
So there it is. The Life of a Showgirl is
officially TS twelve. You can hear Jason getting excited in
the background while Taylor shows them what appears to be
a blurred album cover, Travis confirming TS twelve makes it
all feel very real.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
Now.
Speaker 2 (01:56):
What's particularly interesting about this announcement is the potential creative direction.
Taylor created a Spotify playlist called and Baby, That's show
Business for You, featuring twenty two tracks, all produced by
Max Martin and Shellback. If this is a hint about
the album's producers, it would mark a significant shift, since
jack Antonov has been her primary collaborator recently. Max Martin
(02:18):
and Shellback of course produced huge hits like Shake It Off,
Blank Space, and Style from nineteen eighty nine, plus tracks
from reputation. Their production style tends toward big pop moments,
which fits perfectly with a showgirl theme. The Taylor Swift
website crashed immediately, as expected, but when it came back,
fans could pre order vinyl, CD and cassette versions. No
(02:42):
release date yet, but physical items ship before October thirteenth,
which is a Friday, the thirteenth, Classic Tailor. Looking back,
there have been hints for months, the orange countdown screens
during the Eras tour, the Orange Karmadore that letter at
the Country Music Hall of Fame saying see next Era.
She's been planning this carefully. Some other Easter eggs we
(03:04):
missed in Miami. She held Meredith in section A twelve
when congratulating Selena's album. She used twelve d's in her
master's ownership letter. There were twelve eyes in one word.
Even that Swedish DJ accidentally mentioned working on strings for
Taylor's record back in April. We'll be right back with
more thoughts on what this means for Wednesday's podcast appearance.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
Welcome back to the special bonus episode.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
So tomorrow we're getting Taylor on New Heights for episode
one hundred and fifty. This is her first time as
a podcast guest, and choosing her boyfriend's show for this
announcement is pretty significant. The teaser showed friendship bracelets in
a jar behind them, which is a sweet callback to
how their relationship started. There's also a new Orange ts
logo that looks different from her usual branding, possibly tied
(03:57):
to the showgirl esthetic. What makes this timing per is
that Travis is entering his thirteenth NFL season. After two
years of him supporting her at concerts, She's now appearing
on his platform to share her news. It's a nice
balance in their relationship. The title The Life of a
Showgirl is intriguing. After the emotional intensity of the Tortured
(04:18):
Poets Department, this could be a more celebratory album about
her career journey. She just completed the most successful tour
in history. There's definitely a story to tell there. If
Max Martin and Schllback are producing, we might be getting
a return to the pop sound of nineteen eighty nine
and reputation. Their style is quite different from Jack Antonov's
more intimate production approach, so this could signal a new
(04:40):
sonic direction. I'm curious what we'll learn on Wednesday's podcast.
Will she reveal the release date, share any track titles,
explain the concept. Having Jason there should make for interesting dynamics.
He's never been shy about asking questions. It's worth noting
how unprecedented this is. Taylor doesn't typically do casual podcas appearances,
(05:01):
especially not with her boyfriend and his brother.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
It shows a comfort level that's nice to see.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
We'll have our regular Sunday episode where we'll break down
everything from the New Heights appearance, all the details, any
new information she shares, and analysis of their dynamic. So
make sure you tune in for that full coverage for now,
mark your calendars for seven pm Eastern on Wednesday for
the podcast drop. After waiting over a year and a
half for new music, we're finally entering a new era,
(05:28):
the life of a showgirl. Even the title suggests something
theatrical and grand. Thank you all for joining me for
this emergency episode. I had to process this with my
fellow swifties. Also, try to get some sleep, even though
I know we're all too hyped. Tomorrow is going to
be insane. We're really in a new era. After all
the speculation, all the waiting, t s twelve is real.
(05:50):
This is Ali barely keeping it together, reminding you that
we're living through history right now. Stay fearless, Swifties, and
get ready for the life of a show girl. Six
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