Taylor Swift Stands Up to The Haters: Fantake

Over 15 years and 11 Grammy wins, Swift has received criticism for writing silly love songs for girls, for dating too many men, for writing songs about her exes, for allegedly being a “snake” (thanks Kanye & Kim). The hate never ends! In this episode, we’re joined by long-time Swifities Soph, Lizzy and Joss to discuss how Swift squashed the criticism with her sixth album Reputation (2017). After a year of silence from Swift, she dropped Reputation’s lead single “Look What You Made Me Do” – a scathing middle finger to the music industry and the media filled with snakes, vaults of money and 15 different Taylor Swifts from various eras. Reputation was the moment Swift stopped caring what the media said about her, stepping into the most authentic version of herself. With the release of Folklore and Evermore in 2020, Swift has finally gained the approval of the media (and took home a Grammy for Album of the Year along the way). But with her turbulent history, how long will the media love Swift? Big thanks to our guests! If you want to talk more, you can find them at the following: Soph (@sophjonesmusic + Download Your Thoughts Pod), Lizzy (@lizzyzyburt + @fairviewofficial), and Joss (@josbrago). Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million ***SOURCES AND MORE INFO CAN BE FOUND AT NAME3SONGS.COM*** The Queasy Double Message of Taylor Swift’s ‘You Need to Calm Down’ (The Atlantic by Spencer Kornhaber, 2019) Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy Breakup: Anatomy of a Split (E! Online by Alyssa Toomey, 2012) Tom Hiddleston explains why he wore that 'I love Taylor Swift' vest (The Independent by Maya Openheim, 2017) Taylor Swift, a Pop Star Done With Pop (NY Times by Jon Caramancia, 2020) Taylor Swift Talked Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and “Repulsive” White Supremacy in Rolling Stone Interview (Teen Vogue by Lindsay Diavolo, 2019) Taylor Swift, Aryan Goddess? (NPR by Leah Donella, 2016)

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Name 3 Songs was created to challenge sexism in the music industry and empower fangirls. Every Sunday, join us as we think critically and unlearn internalized misogyny together. Co-hosts Sara Feigin and Jenna Million are long-time fangirls with 10+ years of music industry experience. For detailed show notes on each episodes visit: name3songs.com This is a music commentary podcast based on in-depth research and the personal opinions of the hosts.