I Can Do It With A Broken Heart

Our highly anticipated part two ranking is finally here! Nick, Ana, Amy, Lacey, and Intern Saahir rank their top 5 songs from the second half of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT - The Anthology (all the songs from "The Black Dog" to "The Manuscript"). How do your rankings compare? Do you think you gravitate more towards the first half or the second half?  THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP: 👉 ⁠Visit BetterHelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN⁠ to get 10% off your first month of professional online therapy. There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Email – ⁠the13podcast@gmail.com⁠ IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast⁠ FOLLOW US! Ana - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13⁠ Lacey – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/laceygee13⁠ Amy –⁠ https://www.instagram.com/amysnichols⁠ Nick –⁠ https://www.instagram.com/nickadamsonair⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Mai 35min

Benny Blanco has worked behind the scenes on some of the biggest songs in music, but in this episode, the hitmaker steps into the spotlight to get personal. Sitting down with host Nick Major, Benny opens up about his relationship with Selena Gomez, from the surprising moment she first said "I love you" to the nerves that hit him right before he proposed. He also discusses the making of their new album I Said I Love You First, sharing how the creative process naturally unfolded in their home rather than a traditional studio. But this episode isn’t just about music. Benny reveals why he refuses to fly, sharing the story of a terrifying flight that changed his life and how he now takes cross-country road trips and week-long cruises instead. Speaking of cruises, he reminisces about the time he and Ed Sheeran wrote Divide on a boat—while sharing studio space with an elderly woman who unknowingly interrupted the creation of Castle on the Hill and Happier. The conversation also takes a turn into life beyond music. Benny talks about his dream of one day becoming a dad, his love for spontaneous songwriting, and why relationships built on fun and support make all the difference. He also shares thoughts on growing up in Virginia, his hilarious take on people who still leave their phone volume on, and why he’s perfectly fine never going on tour. From unexpected career moments to deep reflections on love, fears, and the joys of taking the long way around, this episode gives you a whole new perspective on one of music’s most influential producers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Mai 30min

We've spent the last 31 weeks stressed on how we could possibly rank our favorite songs from THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT... So to make things a little easier, we split up our rankings into two parts! In this episode, Nick, Ana, Amy, Lacey, and Intern Saahir rank their top 5 songs from the Standard Edition of the album (all the songs from "Fortnight" to "Clara Bow") Have your favorites from the album changed from a year ago?  As mentioned in this episode, this week you are eligible to win a Taylor Swift autographed guitar by donating to the Kidd's Kids Car Contest! Kidd's Kids is a charity that raises money all year long to take kids with life-altering conditions, and their families, to Disney World for the trip of a lifetime. Learn more about the charity, the Car Contest fundraiser, and how you can win the Taylor Swift autographed guitar here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/kraddick-foundation-dba-kidd-s-kids/kidd-s-kids-car-contest-2025-presented-by-ancira-auto-group  THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY QUINCE Treat your closet to a little summer glow-up with Quince. 👉 ⁠Go to Quince.com/taylorswiftfan⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP: 👉 Visit BetterHelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN to get 10% off your first month of professional online therapy. CONTACT THE PODCAST! Email – the13podcast@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast FOLLOW US! Ana - https://www.instagram.com/anaszabo13 Lacey – https://www.instagram.com/laceygee13 Amy – https://www.instagram.com/amysnichols Nick – https://www.instagram.com/nickadamsonair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Mai 51min

Now and then we reread the manuscript of the entire TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT era... it's wild to think we're at the final song of the album, but there's so much to discuss! Do you think this song is connected to the "All Too Well (Short Film)" or her entire career and catalog? Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey discuss this incredibly special closing track, and look back on this era. PLUS, meet the newest addition of The 13 Podcast team, our summer intern Saahir!!  THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY RUFF GREENS Go to http://www.ruffgreens.com and use promo code taylorswiftfan There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Apr 1h 4min

We never thought we'd get here, but we're at the penultimate track of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT, "Robin"... is this a song about preserving childhood innocence, or does it go even further than that?  Ana, Nick, Lacey, and Amy discuss the inspiration behind the song, the connections to the entire album, and a theory as to why it was placed where it is on the tracklist.  Plus, a few voicemails and emails from listeners!  There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Apr 41min

Is "The Bolter" another classic case of Taylor Swift adapting a story to her own life? The song is rumored to be inspired by a "scandalous" English aristocrat from the early 1900s, which wouldn't be the first time that Taylor takes a story and makes it her own!  Lacey, Amy, Ana, and Nick discuss the lyrics, connections, references, history, theories, and more!  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN and get on your way to being your best self. There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Apr 59min

Betrayal, closure, maturity... all things that Taylor Swift explores in the song "Peter", a fan-favorite from THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT.  "Peter" is not only a take on the classic Peter Pan, but also a twist of a story we've heard in Taylor Swift's discography before... Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey explore the lyrics, symbolism, call-backs, fairy tales, and plot-twists found in this poetic track!  There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Apr 40min

Did you know that Taylor Swift was inspired by Greek mythology when she wrote “Cassandra”? The lyricist of our generation found a way to take a story and adapt it in a way that not only applies to her, but to all women.  Ana, Lacey, Amy, and Nick discuss the lyrics to “mad woman”’s sister song, and how it connects to other parts of Taylor’s discography, life, and also moments in recent societal culture.  Plus, a few voicemails from listeners!  This episode is sponsored by Happy Mammoth! Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code TAYLORSWIFTFAN for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com This episode is sponsored by Quince! For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince.com/taylorswiftfan for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order This episode is sponsored by Ruff Greens Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog today. Go to RuffGreens.com. Just use promo code TAYLORSWIFTFAN. This episode is sponsored by StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/taylorswiftfan! That’s STORYWORTH.com/taylorswiftfan to save $10 on your first. There are lots of ways to reach us, including our exclusive Lobster Lounge! Join in on the discussion there at https://station.page/13 , or let us know on the socials! CONTACT THE PODCAST! Voicemail Number- (689) 214-1313 Email- the13podcast@gmail.com IG- https://www.instagram.com/the13podcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@the13podcast Twitter- https://twitter.com/the13TSpodcast YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@13ATaylorSwiftFanPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Apr 42min