Blank Plate: A Podcast for Swifties with an Appetite

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Patient Zero

We’ve had to put the rest of TTPD on hold yet again because of Showgirl … so today we’re diving into the first track of the Encore: Patient Zero. We discuss all the littl

Oct 9
1 h 33 min

Reacting to the “Encore” Tracks from The Life of a Showgirl

Join us as we live react to the four brand new tracks for The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. If you want the full experience and to see our facial expressions, you’ll wa

Sep 26
57 min

My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys

**Correction about the SNL theory: there IS a musical guest already scheduled for Dakota Johnson’s appearance on SNL on Oct 3, so …. take that theory we mentioned with a

Sep 25
1 h 15 min

Fortnight

We’re back in TTPD Land! While this is admittedly not one of our favorite tracks from the album, we still had a great time breaking down the fever dream that is this song

Sep 11
1 h 27 min

I Knew It, I Knew You (and catching up!)

Content warning: This episode touches on pregnancy, postpartum, infertility and pregnancy loss, mainly during the personal updates section between timestamps (0:55) and (

Aug 21
1 h 33 min

Swiftie Sessions with our friend Brittany

For this final installment of the Swiftie Sessions before Laura returns to the pod, Sara talks to her friend Brittany. They get into all of the good Swiftie stuff, includ

Jul 24
1 h 05 min

Swiftie Sessions with The Taylor Seminars

In this edition of “Swiftie Sessions,” Sara chats with fellow podcasters Hannah and Exquisite from “The Taylor Seminars.” They discuss their personal journeys to becoming

Jul 10
54 min

Swiftie Sessions with our friend Katie

For another installment of “Swiftie Sessions,” we have Sara’s friend Katie joining us today. We discuss how Katie met Taylor (!!!) during the 1989 era, how basically ever

Jun 5
1 h 24 min

Unpacking “The Great Divide: The Last of the Bugs” (with Stef)

Calling all Swifties who are also Noah Kahan fans, or who are Noah-curious! Today Sara is joined by her friend Stef (again) to dive into Noah’s newest album, “The Great D

May 22
2 h 17 min

Swiftie Sessions with our friend Kelley

Welcome to the second installment of our Swiftie Sessions series, with our friend Kelley! We chat about her sun, moon and rising albums, her love for the Lover album, her

May 8
1 h 10 min

Swiftie Sessions with our friend Stef

Welcome to the first installment of our new series titled “Swiftie Sessions,” where we chat with other Swifties to hear about what brought them to the fandom and what Swi

Apr 24
1 h 10 min

champagne problems (From The Patreon Vault)

For the first episode of Laura’s maternity leave we are “unlocking” the “champagne problems” episode from our Patreon Vault. If you’d like more content like this from Tay

Apr 10
1 h 21 min

The Life Of A Showgirl

Update since recording: Laura had her son on March 20, 2026. She and the baby are both doing well! More details to come when Laura returns to the podcast after her matern

Mar 27
1 h 34 min

Honey

Sara and Laura are obsessed with today’s sweetie pie song, “Honey,” from The Life Of A Showgirl. After sharing some maternity leave updates for the podcast (and Sara’s ne

Mar 13
1 h 07 min

CANCELLED!

Buckle in, Swifties! Today, we’re going deep into the lore surrounding Taylor’s most Reputation-esque track on The Life Of A Showgirl… CANCELLED! That means Laura and Sar

Feb 27
1 h 50 min

Wood

Taylor says that this song started from an “innocent place” - but BOY it certainly didn’t end there! In today’s episode, Sara and Laura are unpacking Taylor’s raunchiest

Feb 13
1 h 06 min

Wi$h Li$t

It’s time to analyze one of Taylor’s sweetest and most direct songs from The Life Of A Showgirl… “Wi$h Li$t!” Before getting into the song's folklore, Sara and Laura shar

Jan 30
1 h 39 min

Actually Romantic

It’s honestly lovelyyyy… that you’re tuning in for another episode of Blank Plate! In today’s episode, Laura and Sara kick off the new year with life updates, holiday cha

Jan 16
1 h 18 min

Ruin The Friendship & The End Of An Era Documentary Recap

Taylor knows exactly how to devastate her fans with her lyrical storytelling, and “Ruin The Friendship” is the perfect example of that! After about an hour of Sara and La

Jan 2
1 h 55 min

Eldest Daughter

It’s track five time! “Eldest Daughter” may be one of Taylor’s sweetest songs on the album… and despite some negative criticisms, Sara and Laura absolutely LOVE this song

Dec 22 2025
1 h 55 min

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Obsessed with this podcast!! As a swifte who took a hiatus and saw the light because of the eras tour movie, I’ve loved the deep dives on Taylor lore and breaking down the lyrics in a song in the episodes. The commentary is so thoughtful, intelligent, yet approachable. Keep doing what you’re doing, Sara and Laura!! I cant wait for (as the crowd was chanting) more!!

SalsGam · Aug 2025

This is an entertaining, insightful and thought provoking podcast. I found it perfect for a new fan (me) because of their ability to stitch together songs on the same album or on different albums based on words, phrases or reoccurring note progressions. The example that comes to my mind is the use of note sequences that resemble a heart beat on different Taylor tracks. I have downloaded all the episodes that they have graciously sent out into the universe. I suggest that everyone go to their podcast app and give these women a listen. You will not be disappointed!

rpeffley · Oct 2024

I love this podcast!! It keeps me up to date on all my Taylor news and I especially appreciate all of the deep dives into the songs. Laura and Sara are a joy to listen to!

Jujuuuu4 · Jun 2024

This pod is too good! Love the banter between Laura and Sarah! It really feels like you're just hanging out with your best friends. I've never been a huge Swiftie, but this is making me more and more interested in Taylor and her music!

Adoty004 · Feb 2024

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