Taylor Swift's -Tortured Poets Department-Secrets, Heartbreak, and Easter Eggs Revealed

In this entertaining episode, we dive deep into the world of Taylor Swift's highly anticipated 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department." We explore the hidden easter eggs, juicy gossip, and cryptic clues surrounding the album's release, from the epic Spotify library pop-up in Los Angeles to the rumored tracks about her ex-boyfriends Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy. Along the way, we celebrate Swift's lyrical genius and her impact on making poetry cool again, all while keeping you laughing, crying, and dancing along to the beat of her new tunes.

Episode Transcript

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Hey there, Swifties and music loversalike. Are you ready to dive into
the juicy world of Taylor Swift's upcomingalbum, The Tortured Poet's Department. Well,
buckle up, because we've got atreat for you. In this entertaining
deep dive, we'll be exploring allthe secrets, heartbreak, and easter eggs

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surrounding Taylor's highly anticipated eleventh studio album, from the epic Spotify library pop up
in Los Angeles to the cryptic cluesabout her split from Joe Alwyn. We'll
leave no stone unturned in our questto unravel the mysteries of this musical masterpiece.

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But that's not all. We'll alsobe discussing how Taylor is single handedly
making poetry cool again and the impactshe's having on academia with classes dedicated to
her lyrical genius. Plus, we'llbe speculating about the rumored tracks about Mattie
Healy and the leaked lyrics that havesent the Internet into a frenzy. So

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whether you're a die hard swiftye orjust a fan of good music and juicy
gossip, this is one journey youwon't want to miss. Get ready to
laugh cry and dance along as weexplore the world of the Tortured Poet's Department
and celebrate the Queen of pop herself, Taylor Swift. Trust us, by

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the end of this wild ride,you'll be more than ready to join the
ranks of the Tortured Poet's Society andblast these new tunes on repeat. So
grab your headphones, settle in,and let's get started on this epic adventure
through the land of Swift. Firstoff, can we talk about how Spotify

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is literally building a shrine to TaylorSwift in Los Angeles. I mean,
this is next level fandom. Theopen air library installation at the Grove is
like a mecha for Swifties, witheach day bringing new surprises and hidden gems
that have fans losing their minds.It's like a real life version of the
Da Vinci Code, but instead ofTom Hanks, we've got Taylor Swift leaving

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cryptic clues for her devoted followers.And let's not forget about the impact Taylor
is having on the world of academia. Austin p State University Professor Delaney Atkins
is out here teaching a whole classon Taylor Swift's poetry, and I'm just
wondering where I can sign up ForgetShakespeare and Wordsworth, We're in the era

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of Swift now. Twenty twenty fouris officially the year of poetry, and
we have Taylor to thank for makingit cool again. But enough about the
academic stuff. Let's get to thejuicy gossip. As we count down the
days until the tortured poet's department drops, fans are in full on detective about

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the moment that started it all,Taylor's epic plot twist at the Grammys when
she won her thirteenth Grammy, becauseof course it was her thirteenth, she
shocked fans by announcing the album's titleinstead of the long awaited reputation Taylor's version
talk about a master of suspense.But just when we thought we had it

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all figured out, the drama tooka turn. Just a day before the
album's release, snippets of the songstarted leaking online thanks to a mysterious Google
drive link. Fans went into afrenzy trying to decipher the lyrics. With
one rumored track featuring the line yousmoked and ate seven bars of chocolate,

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We declared Charlie Puth should be abigger artist. I mean, what does
it all mean. Is Charlie Pooththe key to unlocking the secrets of the
universe? I need answers. Andthen there's the speculation about Mattie Heely,
frontman of the nineteen seventy five andTaylor's rumored fling. Fans are convinced that

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tracks like Guilty as Sin I canfix him. No, really, I
can and The Smallest Man Who EverLived are all about Healey and his problematic
behavior. I'm already preparing myself forthe tea to be spilled, and I'm
not even a tea drinker. Butat the end of the day, what
really matters is the music. Duringher Melbourne show on the airas Tour,

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Taylor opened up about how much thisalbum means to her. It sort of
reminded me of why songwriting is somethingthat actually gets me through life, she
told the crowd. And I've neverhad an album where I've needed songwriting more
than I needed it on Tortured Poets. And that's what makes Taylor Swift so
special. She's not just a popstar. She's a story teller. She's

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a poet, a musician, anda voice for anyone who's ever felt heartbroken,
lost, or alone. She's thefriend who tells you it's okay to
cry, the big sister who givesyou advice on boys, and the role
model who reminds you that you're strongerthan you think. So Swifties, get

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ready to laugh, cry, anddance your hearts out to the Tortured Poet's
Department. Whether it's about Joe Alwyn, Maddie Heally, or some other mystery
man, one thing's for sure,Taylor Swift is back and better than ever.
And who knows, maybe we'll allbecome tortured poets ourselves after listening to

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this album on repeat. But beforewe go, let's take a moment to
appreciate the sheer genius of Taylor Swift. She's not just a singer. She's
a marketing mastermind. From the Eastereggs to the Secret Society vibes, she
knows exactly how to keep her bandsengaged and excited. She's like the Willy

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Wonka of pop music, and we'reall just lucky to be along for the
ride. So here's to Taylor Swift, the Queen of pop, the master
of poetry, and the tortured poetherself. May her reign never end,
and may we always have her musicto get us through the tough times.
And who knows, maybe one daywe'll all be lucky enough to attend a

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class on Taylor Swift's poetry at Austinp State University. A girl can dream
right until next time, Swifties,may your tears be few, your dance
parties be many, and your Easteregg hunts be fruitful. And remember,
in the words of Taylor herself,in this world, you've got to be

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your own hero, because sometimes theonly person who's going to save you is
yourself. Well, folks, thatbrings us to the end of our thrilling
journey through the world of Taylor Swift'sThe Tortured Poet's Department. We hope you've
enjoyed every minute of this wild rideas much as we have. From uncovering

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the hidden Easter eggs to speculating aboutthe juicy gossip, We've left no stone
unturned in our quest to bring youthe most entertaining and informative deep dive into
Taylor's latest musical masterpiece. Whether you'rea Swifty for life or just a fan
of great storytelling. We hope thispodcast has given you a new appreciation for

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the genius that is Tailor Swift.Before we go, we want to give
a huge shout out to our amazinglisteners. Without your support and enthusiasm,
none of this would be possible.So from the bottom of our hearts,
thank you for tuning in and joiningus on this adventure. If you enjoyed
this episode, be sure to hitthat subscribe button and join our family of

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Tortured Poets Society members. We've gotplenty more exciting content coming your way and
you won't want to miss a singlemoment of the fun. And of course,
we couldn't do this without the supportof our incredible sponsors, Quiet Please
Podcast Networks. They're the ones whomake it possible for us to bring you
the most entertaining and informative content around. So a big thank you to Quiet

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Please for helping us to entertain,educate, and inspire our listeners. Well
that's all for now, folks.Until next time, keep on dancing,
keep on singing, and keep onembracing your inner tortured poet. And remember,
in the immortal words of Taylor Swiftherself, you are not the opinion
of someone who doesn't know you,Thanks for listening, and we'll see you

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next time.