Episodes

44m ago

It is now officially the end of an era ... but maybe also the beginning of a new age? Nora and Nathan break down the final two episodes of the Eras Tour docuseries. They talk about how Taylor's relationship with her mom is depicted in the fifth episode (1:00), reflect on how they felt about the series as a whole (32:37), and go way too deep on those last 20 seconds of Episode 6 (43:02). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3d ago

Let the clowning commence (or end?). Nora and Nathan break down the third and fourth episodes of ‘The End of an Era.’ They talk of all the little tidbits of information about the tour that were revealed in Episode 3, including how she did the outfit changes (1:00) and how she dove into the stage (16:09). Then they talk about the fourth episode and the context it gives to the making of albums like ‘Midnights’ and ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ (44:04). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13

It’s been a long time coming. Nora and Nathan break down the first two episodes of the Eras Tour docuseries, ‘The End of an Era.’ They talk about how the series opened with her cancelling the Vienna shows due to terrorist threats (15:25), the biggest revelations about Taylor Swift and her tour in these first two episodes (46:22), and what they think is on deck for the rest of the series (1:04:35). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4

Nora and Nathan give their five biggest takeaways from this year in pop music, including why it's harder than ever to break through as an artist (1:00) and how 2025 may have been a comeback year for a few pop stars (44:24). Then they make some bold predictions for what the music landscape will look like in 2026 (57:42). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20

Last week it was announced that Taylor Swift has been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Nora and Nathan talk about the nomination and the five songs she selected to represent herself as a songwriter (9:11). Then, they each pick their own five Taylor Swift songs that they would submit to the Songwriters Hall of Fame (37:08). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13

Nora and Nathan talk about the groundbreaking new album 'Lux' from Rosalía (1:00) and why the obvious effort that went into this album is what makes it cool and interesting (20:16). Then they hit a few other new releases from Katy Perry (42:10), Charli XCX (55:23), and Hillary Duff (1:02:13). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7

Nora and Nathan react to the 2026 Grammy nominations, which were announced today. They talk about the very interesting Best New Artist category, which features artists like Olivia Dean, Addison Rae, and Alex Warren (1:00). Then run through a few other categories, like Song of the Year (13:24), Album of the Year (23:18), and Best Pop Vocal Album (30:23), before talking about the surprising people who were shut out this year (41:53). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30

Nora and Nathan talk about the revelatory new album from Lily Allen, 'West End Girl' (1:00), and where it fits within the canon of divorce albums (18:30). Then they make some predictions for the Grammy nominations, which will be announced next week—including who might be nominated for Best New Artist and Song of the Year (35:47). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23

Nora and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter pulling double-duty as the host of 'SNL' last week (1:00) and on the other side of the coast, Charli XCX popping up at Lorde's show to perform "Girl, so confusing" (11:28). Then, they talk about the sophomore album from British pop star Olivia Dean, 'The Art of Loving.' They discuss how Dean is similar to Adele, both in origin and sound (20:57), her brand of easy-loving music (38:46), and where they envision Dean's career going from here (51:19). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16

Our clowning has finally been proved right: We're getting an Eras Tour docuseries. Nora and Nathan talk about the announcement that Taylor Swift will be releasing a six-episode docuseries about her record-breaking tour (1:00), do a very close reading of the trailer that was dropped along with the announcement (9:49), and make some predictions about what this series could cover (25:53). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9

It's been a week since the release of 'The Life of a Showgirl,' and it's time for a debrief. First, Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift breaking Adele's record for first-week album sales (1:00), then they open up the mailbag to answer questions about favorite discoveries made since the album dropped (18:43), whether or not they think this album will get any Grammy nominations (38:21), and what they think the strongest lyrics on this album are (46:33). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5

Lights, camera, showtime! It's time to talk about Taylor Swift's newest album: 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Nora and Nathan talk about their initial reactions to the record and why this is an album you should just have fun with (1:00), how Swift's reunion with Max Martin and Shellback worked out (31:33), how Swift continues to be powered by conflict on songs like "Father Figure" and "Actually Romantic" (1:07:41), and much, much more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25

We're 8 days out from the release of Taylor Swift's newest album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' so it's time to work through some feelings. Nora and Nathan talk about all of the promo (or lack of) leading up to the release (1:00), how the success of this album might impact Swift's level of stardom (17:06), and all of their other final predictions for the record (46:56). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18

Nora and Nathan chat about some music and pop culture news from the week, like the 2026 Coachella lineup, which surprisingly features Justin Bieber as a headliner (1:00); Charli XCX's second wedding in Sicily, featuring Matty Healy (15:07); and whether or not Taylor Swift was really at the Chiefs game last Sunday (25:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11

Nora and Nathan briefly recap their favorite moments from the VMAs (1:00) before getting into the debut album from Audrey Hobert, 'Who's the Clown?' (12:22). They talk about Hobert's other job—writing songs with Gracie Abrams (17:47)—the ways in which this album is similar to and different from Abrams's 'The Secret of Us' (23:33), and the complex lyrics over simple chords that make this album one of the best debuts since Olivia Rodrigo's (44:01). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4

A year after ‘Short n' Sweet’, Nora and Nathan are back to break down Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album, ‘Man’s Best Friend’! They decide whether "Manchild" was the song of the summer and share their thoughts on the band-like production team behind the album (00:42). They talk about Sabrina’s second single from the album, “Tears,” accompanied by a music video featuring Colman Domingo, and break down the proceeding songs on the album (33:46). They share their favorite lyrics, Easter eggs, innuendos, and breaking of the fourth wall, and try to understand the musical inspirations behind the instrumentation. Finally, they grade the album and predict where Sabrina could go from here (67:35). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producers: Olivia Crerie and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27

Nora and Nathan discuss how Taylor Swift shut down the internet with her engagement to Travis Kelce. They talk about the logistics of making it a surprise and keeping it a secret from the public, their Instagram caption, and how this could affect her music (01:00). They make their wedding predictions, including where it could be and who will be in the bridal party (30:19). Hosts: Nathan Hubbard and Nora Princiotti Producers: Kaya McMullen and Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20

Nora and Nathan are not quite done talking about Taylor Swift's forthcoming album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' so they opened up the mailbag to answer some listener questions. They talk about what some of the songs could be about based on their names (1:00), whether Taylor will release a single off of this album (14:53), and how having Max Martin and Shellback as the exclusive producers for this record will affect the sound (27:46). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14

Nora and Nathan are breaking down a big week of Taylor Swift news. They talk about the lead-up to the announcement of her new album, her appearance on the New Heights podcast, and everything we learned from it, and speculate as to what ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ could sound like. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7

Nora and Nathan break down the second studio album from Reneé Rapp, aptly titled 'Bite Me.' They talk about her Broadway origins and how that manifests in her music (1:00), whether or not "Leave Me Alone" was the correct choice for the first single (27:59), and the mid-2000s pop influences that are present throughout this record (36:15). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31

Nora and Nathan talk about the most fun and impactful summer concert moments that have happened so far this season, including: equipment mishaps at Beyoncé and Katy Perry's shows (11:39), Charli XCX's set at Glastonbury (25:31), Beyoncé reuniting Destiny's Child at the final "Cowboy Carter" show (46:51), and Taylor Swift randomly popping up at the "Tight End & Friends" concert (and of course all of the rumors swirling about "TS12") (57:16). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24

Nora and Nathan talk about some releases they missed while they were out, including Justin Bieber's surprise album, 'Swag' (1:00), Kesha's 'Period,' her first album since she left her record label (30:13), and a couple more singles off of Reneé Rapp's forthcoming album, 'Bite Me' (42:25). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3

After a four-year break, Lorde is back, and so are the synths. Nora and Nathan talk about her newest album, 'Virgin'; the ways it's a departure from her previous album, 'Solar Power' (1:00); the themes of gender identity and body image that she's exploring throughout the lyrics (22:43); and the songs on this record that worked less well for them (31:45). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26

Nora and Nathan are declaring that Haim should be a bigger artist. They talk about 'I Quit,' the latest album from the sister band; whether or not this record has a runaway hit like "The Wire" (1:00); how the first seven tracks lean into a Sheryl Crow sound (25:48); and favorites from this album, including "All Over Me," "The Farm," and "Relationships" (37:01). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19

Nora discusses her new book, 'Hit Girls,' about how stars like Britney Spears and Beyoncé shaped our current pop landscape (1:00). Then she and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter's new single "Manchild" and her forthcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' (22:49), before previewing the upcoming Lorde and HAIM albums (46:43). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Buy Nora's book here . And enter the 'Hit Girls' sweepstakes here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12

Nora and Nathan talk about 'Addison,' the debut album from Addison Rae (or is it just Addison now?). They talk about how getting her start on TikTok has shaped her career (1:00), if Charli XCX's endorsement of her helped people start taking her seriously (29:00), and whether or not any of the songs off of this album are contenders for song of the summer (39:44). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8

Nora and Nathan are joined by Miley Cyrus to take a journey through every single one of her albums. Watch the full video of this interview on Spotify! 24:16- ‘Meet Miley Cyrus’ 29:40- ‘Breakout’ 55:00- ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ 1:10:09- ‘Bangerz’ 1:28:22- ‘Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz’ 1:40:21- ‘Younger Now’ 1:51:10- ‘Plastic Hearts’ 1:58:36- ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ 2:02:41- ‘Something Beautiful’ Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Production: Belle Roman and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6

Nora and Nathan are joined by Miley Cyrus to take a journey through every single one of her albums. ‘Hannah Montana’ (16:50) ‘Meet Miley Cyrus’ (26:19) ‘Breakout’ (32:12) ‘Can't Be Tamed’ (57:36) ‘Bangerz’ (1:13:53) ‘Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz’ (1:32:23) ‘Younger Now’ (1:45:18) ‘Plastic Hearts’ (1:56:52) ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ (2:04:46) ‘Something Beautiful’ (2:09:17) Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Production: Belle Roman and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30

Nora and Nathan talk about the news that Taylor Swift now owns the masters of her first six albums, from her debut to ‘Reputation.’ They talk about the long road that led up to this deal, including the recordings of the ‘Taylor’s Version’ albums (1:00); what this now means for the rerecordings of ‘Reputation’ and her debut (19:41); and how this could shape Taylor’s art and legacy going forward (37:41). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30

With 'Something Beautiful,' Miley Cyrus has put out her best and most cohesive album yet. Nora and Nathan talk about the disco sound she found on this album with songs like "Easy Lover," "Every Girl You've Ever Loved," and "Reborn" (1:00), some of the unexpected collaborators she worked with on this record (36:50), and how much comfort and confidence Cyrus seems to have found with herself as an artist (49:13). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27

'Endless Summer Vacation' brought Miley Cyrus her biggest hit and her first Grammy. Nora and Nathan talk about the massive success of "Flowers" and why that song became such a big hit (1:00), songs like "Used To Be Young" and "Violet Chemistry" that might have been overshadowed by "Flowers" (25:03), and how the recognition she got from this album opened up new doors for her creatively (38:07). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23

With 'Plastic Hearts,' Miley seemed to have found a home in a heavy rock sound. Nora and Nathan talk about the EP that she put out slightly before this album, 'She Is Coming' (1:00); whom Miley seemed to be turning to for inspiration on this record (28:09); and why her voice is so well-suited to the rock genre (48:35). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15

With 'Younger Now,' Miley Cyrus debuted a softer side of herself after 'Bangerz' and 'Dead Petz.' Nora and Nathan talk about why this album should work in theory but doesn't quite get there (1:00), the breakout hit of "Malibu" (29:28), and which song Nathan believes Taylor Swift might have been influenced by (38:33). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9

During the 2015 VMAs, Miley Cyrus surprise-dropped her strange and experimental new album, 'Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz' on SoundCloud. Nora and Nathan discuss songs like "Dooo It!" and "BB Talk" (1:00), Miley's work with Flaming Lips front man Wayne Coyne on this record (34:32), and the deeper emotional themes that are running just under the surface of a lot of these songs (51:14). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1

Nora and Nathan talk about one of the most divisive Miley Cyrus albums: 'Bangerz.' They discuss the lasting cultural impact of Miley's 2013 VMAs performance with Robin Thicke (1:00), whether "We Can't Stop" or "Wrecking Ball" is the better song (20:22), and the major hip-hop influences on this album (39:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25

With 'Can't Be Tamed,' Miley Cyrus is yet again trying to break away from the Disney stronghold, but not quite able to do it. Nora and Nathan discuss her last album released under Disney. They talk about her biggest hit from this era, which isn't actually on this album (1:00); how her voice is masked on a lot of the songs (24:00); and the synth-pop influences that are starting to leak into her music (43:14). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17

With ‘Breakout,’ Miley Cyrus took her first step away from being "Hannah Montana" and toward being "Miley Cyrus." Nora and Nathan discuss this album, which she released when she was just 15 years old (1:00). They talk of hits like "Seven Things" and "Breakout" (28:48), her power ballad about global warming called "Wake Up America" (40:46), and which songs best telegraphed where her career was heading (1:01:45). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11

To kick off their Miley Cyrus series, Nora and Nathan are of course getting started with Hannah Montana. They cover all of the music Cyrus released up to her album 'Breakout' in 2008, including 'Hannah Montana,' 'Hannah Montana 2,' 'Meet Miley Cyrus,' and 'Hannah Montana The Movie.' First, they talk about Cyrus's origins on the show 'Hannah Montana' and how that later shaped her career (1:00), the power of her voice from a young age, showcased on songs like "The Climb" (30:12), and the songs that foreshadowed the rock music she would release at a later time (1:05:16). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3

Nora and Nathan break down Lucy Dacus's fourth album, 'Forever Is a Feeling.' They discuss how the fame of boygenius affected the rollout of and expectations for this record (1:00), fellow boygenius member Julien Baker's influence on these songs (36:21), and the mix of grunge and classical elements that is present throughout (42:20). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27

Nora and Nathan talk about the Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco coproduction: ‘I Said I Love You First.’ They discuss the undeniable hit off this album, "Call Me When You Break Up" (1:00), the evolution of Selena's career as a pop star (33:46), and where exactly Benny Blanco fits in to all of this (42:59). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20

Nora and Nathan talk about a slew of new music that has been released, including HAIM's "Relationships" (5:26), Chappell Roan's long-awaited "The Giver" (21:25), Jennie's debut solo album 'Ruby' (39:45), and the latest single from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's forthcoming album, ‘Sunset Blvd’ (54:47). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13

Nora and Nathan's paws are up as they get ready to break down Lady Gaga's newest album, ‘Mayhem.’ They talk about the many times that Gaga self-references throughout this record (1:00), the song "How Bad Do U Want Me" (which sounds like it could have come straight from Taylor Swift's ‘1989’) (28:18), and what could come next for Gaga now that she's returned to her pop roots (54:00). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27

Nora and Nathan try to figure out whether Tate McRae is so close to stardom on her new album, 'So Close to What.' They talk about the all-star production team behind this album, which included Ryan Tedder and Amy Allen (1:00); some of their favorite songs on this record, including "Greenlight" and "Sports Car" (22:55); and what sets McRae apart from other pop stars at the moment (32:21). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21

Nora and Nathan talk about all of the musical performances that happened as part of the 'SNL50' celebrations over the weekend (1:00) and speculate as to why Taylor and Travis might have been absent from the event (30:19). Then, they talk about the new songs that Sabrina Carpenter released as part of the 'Short n' Sweet' deluxe album (31:57) before talking about a couple new releases from Selena Gomez and Addison Rae (51:19). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13

Nora and Nathan talk about everything music from the Super Bowl, including: Taylor Swift's time at the event and whether or not Travis Kelce might retire soon (1:21), Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance and how it compared to past halftime shows (30:00), and Lady Gaga's pre-game performance on Bourbon Street (44:51). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3

Nora and Nathan get into all their winners and losers from the Grammys, including Taylor Swift’s very fun night of winning by not winning, Chappell Roan's and Charli XCX’s performances, Kendrick Lamar reigning supreme, Beyoncé's big win, and so much more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producers: Sasha Ashall and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30

Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag and make some final predictions for next week's Grammys. They talk about what might happen if Beyoncé once again loses out on Album of the Year (1:00), discuss which category they think has the most potential for an upset (28:14), and make some final predictions for who will win the big four categories (47:18). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23

Nora and Nathan talk about whether there is any validity to the rumors that Beyoncé is getting ready for a ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour (1:00); Drake’s lawsuit against his own record label, Universal Music Group, for promoting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track against him (21:32); and some upcoming spring album releases from JADE, Lucy Dacus, and Addison Rae (41:47). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16

Nora and Nathan talk about Beyoncé's Christmas halftime show, dubbed the "Beyoncé Bowl," and whether the first live performance of 'Cowboy Carter' will be enough to secure it Album of the Year at the Grammys (1:00). Then they catch up on some other pop news from the past week, including a scaled-back Grammys ceremony after the L.A. wildfires (24:59) and Heidi Montag's album 'Superficial' going no. 1 on iTunes after she lost her home in the Palisades fire (39:03). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2024

Nathan talks about why attending the Billie Eilish concert made him believe that she will win Album of the Year at the Grammys (1:00). Then, Nora and Nathan each draft a team of five artists that they think will have a big 2025. They talk about artists like Renee Rapp (31:27), JADE (45:52), The Marías (1:10:22), and more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2024

After almost two years, 149 shows, and 51 cities, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has officially come to a close. Nora and Nathan talk about the cultural impact of this tour and what it did for Swift's star status (1:00), discuss what may come next for the singer now that she has some more free time on her hands (17:27), and award some superlatives, including best celebrity guest (43:45) and favorite surprise songs (51:10). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2024

Nora and Nathan count down their five favorite albums from this year in pop music. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2024

Nora and Nathan talk about a mix of pop music news from the week, including the end of the U.S. leg of Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour (1:00), the news that Beyoncé will perform at the halftime show during a Christmas Day NFL game and whether this is the start of her Grammy campaign (25:44), and Gracie Abrams's first top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100, "That's So True," and why fans seem to be connecting with this song (50:07). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2024

Nora and Nathan discuss the news that Chappell Roan is parting ways with her management and what might be coming next for the artist after a very busy summer (1:00); the muted reaction to Lady Gaga's newest single, "Disease" (23:52); and what we can learn about Taylor Swift from the way she dresses (40:17). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2024

Nora and Nathan discuss the nominations for the 2025 Grammys that were announced today. They talk about whether this is the year that Beyoncé will finally win Album of the Year for 'Cowboy Carter' (1:00), make predictions for the rest of the big four awards—Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best New Artist (14:54)—and discuss some of the notable snubs this year, including Charli XCX for Song of the Year and Jack Antonoff for Producer of the Year (32:43). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 2024

Nora and Nathan break down Halsey's intensely personal album 'The Great Impersonator.' They discuss the rollout for this and whether or not it needed to be a concept album (1:00), how Halsey's health struggles inspired many of the songs on this record (22:42), and what comes next for the artist after she thought that this could be the last album she would ever make (49:16). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producers: Kaya McMullen and Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2024

Nathan talks about his experience watching Joni Mitchell perform at the Joni Jam (1:00). Then he and Nora discuss all the news that came out of Taylor Swift’s three Miami shows, including her giving Dave Portnoy a letter and debuting a new Reputation bodysuit (12:37). Finally, they take a moment to remember Liam Payne, the One Direction member who passed away last week (40:22). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024

Nora and Nathan break down Charli XCX's 'Brat' remix album and how it's "brat and it's completely different but also still brat." They talk about the collaborators that Charli chose to work with on this, like ‘The 1975’ and Ariana Grande (1:00), why this album offers an interesting glance into the future of music (19:38), and how this record caps off one of the best album rollouts of the year (32:54). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2024

Nora and Nathan cover some of the news floating around the pop music world this week, including Tate McRae's most recent single release and what she needs to do to break through in popularity (1:00), Lady Gaga's 'Harlequin' album that she released in companion with 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and what might be coming on her next album (26:32), and Charli XCX's upcoming 'Brat' remix album (46:34). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 2024

Nora and Nathan talk about Chappell Roan's last minute decision to drop out of the All Things Go festival, as well as some of the other standout performances from the concert series (1:00). Plus, they discuss Sabrina Carpenter kicking off her Short n' Sweet tour (32:37) and speculate as to where Taylor Swift might be after not being seen out in public for the past few weeks (44:00). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2024

Katy Perry's latest album, '143,' is looking like the late-career comeback that wasn't. Nora and Nathan talk about why this album has failed so badly (1:00), the rote production and lyrics on songs like 'GIMME GIMME' and 'ARTIFICIAL' (20:27), and where Perry goes from here (28:05). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 2024

With ‘Teenage Dream,’ Katy Perry became the first artist since Michael Jackson to have an album with five no. 1 singles. Nora and Nathan talk about the massive highs on this album, including “Last Friday Night,” “California Gurls,” and “Firework” (1:00); the massive lows such as “Peacock” and “Hummingbird Heartbeat” (41:04); and where Katy Perry’s career went after the huge success of this record (59:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2024

Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris this week and speculate as to why she chose this timing to do it (1:00). Then they discuss the 2024 VMA's, including the event basically revolving around Swift (27:56) and the performances from Katy Perry, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter (37:30). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024

As a capstone to Pop Girl Summer, Sabrina Carpenter's new album, 'Short n' Sweet,' is here. Nora and Nathan talk about the wit and playfulness that runs throughout this album (1:00); how Carpenter is trying out a variety of sounds on this album, from R&B to yacht rock (26:21); and some of their favorite lyrics off an album with an array to choose from (41:53). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2024

Nora and Nathan talk about the news and surprises that came out of Taylor Swift's final slate of European shows in London (1:00). Then they turn to Post Malone's first foray into country music: F-1 Trillion. They discuss how the rapper came to the genre (15:29), how seemingly every big name in country has a feature on this album (36:32), and their favorite and least favorite tracks on the record (55:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2024

Nora and Nathan cover a range of pop music news from the last few weeks, including Charli XCX's star-studded birthday party (1:00), who made it onto Barack Obama's annual summer playlist (17:16), why Katy Perry got in trouble with Spain because of the music video for her second single "Lifetimes" (23:45), and the Eras Tour shows that got canceled in Vienna (35:11). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2024

After having the two songs of the summer in "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up to release 'Short n' Sweet.' So first, Nora and Nathan go back to her album 'Emails I Can't Send.' They talk about her transition from a "lowercase pop girl" to an "uppercase pop girl" (1:00), her drama with Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett that led to songs like "Skin" and "Because I Liked a Boy" (29:54), and what they anticipate from her with this next album (41:53). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2024

In a spring and summer that has been dominated by female artists, Nora and Nathan talk about some of the male artists that have managed to break through on the charts: Post Malone, Zach Bryan, and Eminem. They discuss Post Malone's forthcoming country album and what it tells us about the evolution of Nashville's music scene (1:00), Zach Bryan's 'The Great American Bar Scene' and his rebellion against the music industry (27:16), and Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)' and whether the rapper has the capacity to shock anymore (53:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024

Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag to answer a few questions about our year in pop music so far. They make some predictions about who will win the Big Four Grammy Awards (Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year) (1:00), discuss Kamala Harris's campaign's adoption of "brat summer" (26:47), and debate whether Taylor Swift will rerelease 'Taylor Swift' and 'Reputation' before the end of the Eras Tour (59:22). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2024

Nora and Nathan talk about the new Katy Perry single 'Woman's World' within the context of her career (1:00) and why this new song feels so oblivious to the current moment (19:24). Then they discuss Camilla Cabello's new album 'C, XOXO,' which has not one but two Drake features (36:43) and ultimately falls flat (46:57). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2024

Nora and Nathan each draft and discuss their 10 favorite songs from all of the pop albums that they've talked about this spring and summer, including 'The Tortured Poets Department,' 'Brat,' 'Cowboy Carter,' 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,' and 'Hit Me Hard and Soft.' Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2024

Nora and Nathan discuss the second studio album from Gracie Abrams: 'The Secret of Us.' They then talk about Taylor Swift's influence on and close relationship with Abrams, as well as whether that's helping or hurting Abrams's music (1:00). Later, they get into how her songs feel the strongest when her lyrics are plain-spoken (39:37), and how, with this album, it seems like Abrams is still trying to find her distinct musical sound (47:46). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2024

Nora and Nathan kick off their "brat summer" by talking about Charli XCX's sixth studio album. They talk about how this album differs from her past, more mainstream pop albums (1:00), the inner monologue that is running through many of the songs on this record (31:49), and the narrow palette of sounds she pulled from for these songs (56:46). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 2024

Nora talks about her experience at the Eras Tour in Edinburgh, Scotland (1:00). Then, Nora and Nathan talk about the meteoric rise of Chappell Roan and her 2023 album 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.' They discuss how her career took off this summer after opening for Olivia Rodrigo and performing on NPR's 'Tiny Desk Concert' (16:05), what happens when an artist with a really passionate fan base breaks into the mainstream (30:59), and how the specificity of her songs turns them into hits (47:43). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 2024

Nora and Nathan cover a grab bag of pop music news, including Sabrina Carpenter's announcement that her next album, 'Short n' Sweet,' is coming in August (1:00), whether or not Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish are feuding over releasing vinyl variants (15:21), and what surprise songs Taylor has been playing at Eras shows recently (38:31). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2024

At long last, Nora and Nathan cover Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine,' her seventh studio album. They talk about how this album seems to be lacking the viral hits that 'Sweetener' and 'Thank U, Next' had (1:00), whether this is a divorce album or if it's actually about Grande's relationship with the press (22:38), and the classic Max Martin production that can be found throughout the record (1:07:36). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2024

Nora and Nathan talk about the third studio album from Billie Eilish: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft.' They discuss how Eilish is displaying new vocal ranges in songs like 'The Greatest' and 'Birds of a Feather' (17:32), her continued collaboration with her brother Finneas and whether or not she might branch out in the future (45:14), and how many songs on this album are about her discomfort with celebrity as a young artist (56:03). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2024

Nora and Nathan check in on the newly revamped Eras Tour setlist. They talk about the new 'Tortured Poets Department' section of the show, and which songs Taylor Swift chose to include (1:00), which songs she decided to cut in order to make room (36:12), and why she might have decided to change up the show even though tickets have already been sold out (48:39). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2024

Nora and Nathan are here to review and discuss Dua Lipa’s third album, 'Radical Optimism.' They start by talking about their journey with Dua Lipa (2:13). Then they get into the album, starting with what they think the biggest hit is (18:52). During their breakdown of the album, they talk about the best song, what they are cutting, and much more. They wrap up by discussing the collaborators on this album and what the next album appetizer is (1:00:41). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2024

Nora and Nathan give a few final thoughts about 'The Tortured Poets Department,' including what the charts can tell us about how people are listening to this album (1:00), and whether Taylor Swift albums can be properly reviewed anymore (34:25). Then, they talk about Sabrina Carpenter's song 'Espresso,' and how she's poised to be one of our next biggest pop stars (48:08). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 2024

The Tortured Podcasters Department meets again, this time to open up the mailbag! Nora and Nathan answer a bunch of listener questions about whether their opinion has changed on any songs, what they want to hear next from Taylor, and much more (4:13). Then they answer rapid-fire questions, including one about how they think Taylor will incorporate this album into her tour (59:00). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2024

It's the inaugural meeting of the Tortured Podcasters Department. Nora and Nathan discuss the rollout for this album and how Taylor Swift releasing an entire second album worth of bonus tracks affected it's reception (1:00), whether or not "Fortnight" is going to be the biggest hit off of this album (24:06), how Swift is grappling with her level of fame on a lot of the songs on this record (57:12), and the many, many, many easter eggs that are sprinkled throughout this album (1:17:32). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2024

Less than a week away from the release of 'The Tortured Poets Department,' Nora and Nathan talk through some of the burning questions they have about this album. They talk about the five "stages of grief" playlists Taylor Swift released on Apple Music (1:00), what it means that this is most likely a breakup album about Joe Alwyn (13:18), and how this album might sound given that Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner are her main collaborators on it (27:54). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 2024

Nora and Nathan are here to break down the third album from Maggie Rogers, 'Don't Forget Me.' They talk about how the fact that the album was written over the course of five days impacted its sound (1:00), how she's moved away from the electronic sounds of 'Heard It In A Past Life' and toward the sounds of Linda Rondstadt and Sheryl Crow (32:05), and how her friendships play a major role on this record (48:01). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2024

Nora and Nathan take a look at Kacey Musgraves's sixth album, ‘Deeper Well.’ They start by talking about where they think Kacey is at in her career before getting into the album. They go through all the songs, talking about which were their favorites and least favorites (19:30), and at the end, they talk about what they are looking for from Kacey in the future. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2024

'Cowboy Carter' is here, marking Beyonce's foray into country music—or has she been here all along? Nora and Nathan talk about the breadth of this 27-song album (1:00), the array of influences that Beyoncé pulled from for this project (39:13), and some of their favorite and least favorite songs (1:09:46). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2024

With everyone from Beyoncé to Taylor Swift to Dua Lipa releasing albums this spring, Nora and Nathan are coming together to discuss them all. They talk about why we may be seeing this flux in album releases (1:00), what Taylor's been up to ahead of the release of 'The Tortured Poets Department' (24:03), and the bonus tracks on Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts (Spilled)' (31:35). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2024

Nora and Nathan are back to cover a very busy spring for pop music. They'll be breaking down everything from Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' to Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' and of course Taylor Swift's newest release: 'The Tortured Poets Department.' It's "Pop Girl Spring" starting March 28th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2024

Nora and Nathan convene for an emergency pod after Taylor Swift announced her new album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. They talk about how the announcement went over with her fan base versus in the room at the awards show (1:00), speculate on what the album is about based on the track list that was released yesterday (30:43), and discuss whether or not she worked with Jack Antonoff on this album or went in a different direction (52:32). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2024

Nora and Nathan are here to walk you through everything you need to know before two big Taylor Swift events: the Super Bowl and the Grammy's. They give a rundown on the Chiefs and the 49ers and how the game might go for Travis Kelce (1:00), the logistics of Taylor getting from Tokyo to Las Vegas in time for the game (37:01), and what squad she might be bringing along with her (60:14). Then they preview the Grammy's and make some predictions on what awards Taylor might be bringing home with her (1:08:15). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 2023

Taylor Swift was named TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year, and in conjunction with that honor gave a rare interview for the profile. Nora and Nathan talk about why she might have decided to give the interview (1:00), some of the major revelations that came from the piece (15:58), and what it means for her future music that she’s in a very happy moment in her life (48:21). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 2023

Almost two weeks out from the release of '1989 (Taylor's Version),' Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag to talk about which of the rereleases have had the best vault tracks so far (1:00), which '1989' vault track they think Taylor Swift would make a music video for (45:37), and which album they think best represents Travis Kelce (1:01:51). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2023

Nora and Nathan break down the latest release in Taylor Swift’s re-recording project: ‘1989.’ They discuss if Max Martin not producing affected the re-recordings (1:00), which songs sound the most similar and different from their originals (35:51), and the five new vault tracks that almost sound like they could be found on ‘Midnights’ (51:17). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2023

Nora and Nathan review the Eras Tour movie. They talk about their experiences in the theater (1:00), which songs got cut from the movie (21:35), and whether they would have liked to have seen more behind-the-scenes footage in the film (38:16). Then, they talk about "Tay-vis" (1:00:40) and the forthcoming release of '1989 (Taylor's Version)' (1:16:44). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2023

It's time to spill our guts. Nora and Nathan talk about the sophomore album from Olivia Rodrigo, the immense pressure she was under after the success of 'SOUR' (1:00), how Dan Nigro and other influences helped her develop the sound on this album (24:44), and debate whether or not songs like "the grudge" and "lacy" are about Taylor Swift (41:31). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2023

Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift announcing that ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ is coming at the final show of the first leg of the U.S. Eras Tour (1:00), then reflect on this first leg of the tour as a whole, including how her hair became a character (23:25), which songs they changed their opinion about after seeing them live (36:16), and when we might expect to see a tour documentary (1:00:44). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2023

Nora and Nathan talk about the news that Taylor Swift's concert in Seattle was so loud it caused seismic activity equal to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake (1:00). Then they gear up for the final US leg of the Eras Tour in LA, and debate whether or not she'll announce '1989 (Taylor's Version)' at one of the shows (24:03). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023

Nora and Nathan talk about Harry Styles's Love on Tour finally ending this week, and the rumors that Taylor Swift will do a second U.S. leg of her tour (1:00). Then, they draft their new favorite songs from 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' (17:16). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2023

A little over a week after the release of 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version),' Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag to answer some questions and to continue processing their feelings about the album. They talk about why it seems like there has been less hype around the 'Speak Now' rerecord compared to previous ones (1:00), whether "I Can See You" undermined "Cruel Summer" as the song of the summer (31:59), and if we'll get a live version of this album (42:06). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023

Nora and Nathan break down the most recent release in Taylor Swift’s rerecording project: ‘Speak Now.’ They talk about the songs where her voice has most obviously changed and how it is different (25:26), their favorite vault songs from this rerelease and where they might be pulling inspiration from (41:13), and an Easter egg from the “I Can See You” music video that hints that ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ might be coming next (1:16:22). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 5, 2023

Less than a week away from the release of 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version),' Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag to answer some listener questions. They talk about which songs off of 'Speak Now' they are most looking forward to hearing the rerecordings of (1:00), discuss whether the Eras Tour set list will be altered once the album is released (15:51), and make predictions for what the vault soundtracks featuring Hayley Williams and Fall Out Boy will sound like (26:36). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2023

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard talk about the rollout of 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' compared to her other albums (1:00), the speech she gave before playing "Dear John" as a surprise song (16:36), and the announcement of international dates for the Eras Tour (31:20). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2023

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard discuss 'The Show,' the latest album from Niall Horan. They talk about the lingering One Direction presence in his music (1:00), the surprisingly soulful song "You Could Start a Cult" (27:00), and what songs they might want to cut from this album (36:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2023

Nora and Nathan talk about the news that "Cruel Summer," from Taylor Swift's 2019 album, 'Lover,' was released this week as a single. They talk about whether the move could bump the song to the top of the charts (1:00) and why she might have decided to make "ME!" the first single off of 'Lover' instead (18:20). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 2023

The Summer of Taylor Swift continues, with Nora and Nathan first addressing some outlandish Taylor Swift rumors that were floating around the internet this week (1:00). Then they talk about the meaning behind "You're Losing Me" (9:36) and two songs released with 'Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition)': "Snow on the Beach (Feat. More Lana Del Rey)" (24:25) and "Karma (Feat. Ice Spice)" (31:55). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2023

Introducing the "Summer of Taylor Swift" series ... because there's a lot going on at the moment. To start off, Nora and Nathan take a note from the 'Fantasy Football Show' and do a take purge, airing all of their wildest takes about Taylor Swift. They talk about the length of her concerts (1:00), her very brief relationship with Matty Healy (31:30), and if we're ever going to see '1989 (Taylor's Version)' (59:25). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2023

Nora and Nathan talk with Niall Horan about his forthcoming album 'The Show' and the second single off of it "Meltdown" (1:00). Then they open up the mailbag to answer questions like: Will Taylor Swift release ‘1989 (Taylor's Version)’ soon (20:51)? Which surprise songs have they been most sad to miss on the Eras Tour (1:00:39)? And how do they think Taylor's recent breakup might affect her music and tour (1:06:33)? Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Guest: Niall Horan Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2023

The Eras Tour is finally here. Nora and Nathan break down the first two nights of Taylor Swift’s sold-out shows in Glendale, Arizona (or should we say Swift City, Era-zona). They talk about which songs they were surprised to see on the set list (1:00), her decision to include only one song from her ‘Speak Now’ album (20:19), and how she’ll maintain a 44-song, three-and-a-half-hour set over the next seven months (34:19). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2022

Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift's recently announced 52-date stadium tour and how she'll possibly fit her catalogue of songs into one show (1:00). Then, they each build their ideal setlist (21:57). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 2022

A little over a week out from the release of 'Midnights,' Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard answer a few more questions about the album. They talk about which songs they have changed their opinions on the most (1:55), whether this could be considered a concept album (29:50), and which songs they most desperately need to hear live (53:11). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 2022

Meet me at midnight, Taylor Swift's new album 'Midnights' is here. Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard break down the album and talk about where else from her discography she's pulling from (1:00), the biggest songs off of the album (18:37), whether or not Swift will continue to collaborate with Jack Antonoff (65:00), and the meanings behind some of the lyrics on this album (1:15:07). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2022

Surprise, surprise: Taylor Swift has 13 songs where she sings about midnight. Nora and Nathan go through and give their personal rankings for every song where Swift mentions either “midnight” or the “middle of the night.” Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2022

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are here to answer your questions about ‘Midnights;’ 13 of them to be exact. They talk about why Taylor Swift has seemingly paused her re-records in favor of putting this album out (1:00), what type of sound they hope ‘Midnights’ will have (30:57), what a potential Swift tour could look like (46:14), and what the heck is going on in ‘Midnights Mayhem With Me' (1:16:14). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2022

It's finally time to enter 'Harry's House.' Nora and Nathan talk about whether "As It Was" is the biggest hit off this album, or if there are other songs in contention (9:28). They also discuss songs on this album where Harry shows more vulnerability (30:25), plus all of the references to food, drugs, and alcohol that happen throughout (47:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2022

Nora and Nathan and joined by longtime One Direction fan Kate Halliwell to answer a few mailbag questions. They talk about whether or not they want any kind of One Direction reunion and what that would look like (10:26) and what songs the band will be known for 20 years from now (42:36). Then, Nora and Nathan draft their favorite One Direction songs and songs from the boys' solo careers (1:10:57). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Guest: Kate Halliwell Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 2022

So what happened to all of the other boys after One Direction split up? It's time to talk about Zayn, Louis, and Liam's respective solo careers. Nora and Nathan talk about Zayn Malik's hit "Pillowtalk" and his turn toward R&B music (8:36), Liam Payne leaning into club music with songs like "Strip That Down" and "Familiar" (46:55), and Louis Tomlinson being inspired by bands like Oasis (55:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2022

Is 'Heartbreak Weather' one of the most underrated albums of 2020? Nora and Nathan are going to make a case for it. They talk about their love for the song "San Francisco" (14:14), the heavy soft-rock vibes on this album (29:10), and what could possibly be coming next for Niall (46:29). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2022

Harry Styles is back with another album and it's all about having sex and feeling sad. Nora and Nathan talk about 'Fine Line' and the breakup that influenced this album (1:00), Harry being inspired by artists like Joni Mitchell and Crosby, Stills & Nash (31:00), and Harry's most important collaborators for this album (58:58). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2022

Who could have predicted that Niall Horan would have a no. 1 album debut? Nora and Nathan talk about the surprise hit that was 'Slow Hands' (10:35), how Niall's work ethic as an artist made this album possible (23:45), and this album's slow, sad rock sounds (37:56). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2022

After making 'Made in the A.M.,' One Direction announced they were going on indefinite hiatus, which means it's time to dive into the boys' solo careers. First up is Harry Styles and his eponymous first album. Nora and Nathan talk about the heavy 1970s and '80s influences on this album, his relationship with people like Stevie Nicks and how that is shaping him as an artist, and how the album having only 10 songs affects it. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2022

They're down one member, but they're still rocking. Nora and Nathan talk about One Direction's bittersweet final album as a band. They discuss "Drag Me Down," the defiant lead single they released (1:00), their sophistication as songwriters showing through in songs like "Olivia" and "Hey Angel" (17:40), and how this album telegraphs what comes next for the members of One Direction (44:13). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2022

It’s One Direction’s final album as a band of five, and arguably their best so far. Nora and Nathan talk about some of the big stadium songs on this album, including “Steal My Girl” and “Stockholm Syndrome” (1:00), the marked improvement in their singing voices from when they first started (55:07), and how the boys and the fans handled Zayn leaving the band (1:12:10). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2022

The boys of One Direction are back just a year after 'Take Me Home' with their new album, 'Midnight Memories,' and they're trying on some rock sounds for size. Nora and Nathan talk about their musical influences for this album (1:00), some of the new collaborators they worked with (21:10), and some of the head-scratching lyrics in these songs (47:18). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2022

'Up All Night' was a huge success and not even a year later, One Direction came back with their second album, 'Take Me Home.' Nora and Nathan talk about the band's breakneck speed when putting out new music and how it affects this album (1:00), the boys starting to try out songwriting (34:45), and some of their favorite and least favorite songs from this album (51:03). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2022

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard kick off their One Direction journey with the band's debut album, 'Up All Night.' They talk about the boys' origin on 'The X Factor' (1:07), the artists they drew inspiration from for their first album (41:42), and the intense touring schedule they immediately embarked on following the release of their album (1:02:35). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2022

How did five teen boys performing separately on 'The X Factor' become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time? In the latest season of 'Every Single Album,' Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard will be breaking down every single One Direction album, then exploring the solo careers of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and the rest of the band after their 2015 split. Calling all Directioners, Harries, and more: 'Every Single Album: One Direction' premieres April 11, with episodes every Monday and Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2021

Happy holidays! Nora and Nathan have a present for you: They’re talking about Taylor Swift’s Christmas discography. They cover her Christmas album, ‘The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection,’ her much better Christmas song ‘A Christmas Tree Farm,’ and debate whether or not ‘evermore’ is a Christmas album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2021

Nora and Nathan are joined by Juliet Litman, an Adele superfan, to talk about Juliet's love for '19' (1:00) and revisit '30' now that it has been out for a month (25:31). Then, Nora and Nathan use an auction to build their perfect six-track Adele EP (43:10). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Guest: Juliet Litman Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2021

Hello from the other side...it's time to talk about Adele's third album '25.' Nora and Nathan talk about the massive hit that was "Hello" (1:00), one of their favorite songs on this album, "When We Were Young," (22:29), how Adele's insistence on perfection affected the creation of this album (46:29), and her infamous appearance on Carpool Karaoke during this time period (58:42). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2021

With '21' Adele enters the next phase of her career with a lot more resources behind her. Nathan and Nora talk about how the success of '19' set her up for her next album (1:00), the power behind songs like "Rolling In The Deep" and "Someone Like You" (17:52), and how the throat surgery she had during this time affected her voice (39:41). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2021

Adele is such a powerful artist she can ask Spotify to remove the shuffle button on albums. So how did we get here? Nora and Nathan trace her career from the beginning with her debut album '19.' They talk about her getting discovered on MySpace and her American breakout moment on Saturday Night Live (8:31), "Chasing Pavements" being the major hit off of the album (13:08), her most important collaborators on this album (35:51), and the songs they would cut (48:33). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2021

"Sad Girl Autumn" is officially in full swing with the release of Adele's album '30.' Nathan and Nora talk about Adele's standing in the pop world and the outside influences on this album (0:00). Then they get into what they believe the biggest hit on this album will be, the poppiness of songs like "Can I Get It" and "Oh My God," Adele's powerful singing in "To Be Loved," and more of the best vocal moments throughout the album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2021

Grab your red scarves and some wine, because it's time to talk about 'Red (Taylor's Version).' Nora and Nathan talk about how successful her re-records have been so far (1:00) and some of the differences between the old versions of her songs and new (22:46). Then they dive into the vault songs, talking about 'Better Man' (41:32), Phoebe Bridgers's verse on 'Nothing New' (51:01), and of course the 10-minute version of 'All Too Well' (1:01:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 2021

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard, two music superfans, examine the careers of some of our most iconic pop stars by going through every single one of their albums. They've covered Taylor Swift, from her self-titled debut to the rerelease of ‘Fearless,’ and up next is her 2021 rerelease of ‘Red.’ After that will be Adele, starting with ‘30’ and following with her three other iconic albums. Along the way, Nora and Nathan will talk about the impact and legacies of each album, search out Easter eggs, and assess the albums’ impacts on the music industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2021

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are getting back together for a special one-off episode on Olivia Rodrigo. They track Olivia's rise through Instagram and her explosion onto the music scene with "Driver's License," their expectations going into 'Sour' based off of the four singles she released, how Olivia was inspired by Taylor Swift, and some of their favorite songs and lyrics off of the album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 2021

Taylor Swift's version of her album 'Fearless' is here and it's everything we could want it to be. Nora and Nathan talk about some highlights from the rerecorded album and compare it to the first version of 'Fearless,' discuss how the reception of these rerecorded songs will impact what Taylor does with her other albums, and name some of their favorite songs from the vault, including "Bye Bye Baby" and "Don't You." Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2021

As they begin to wrap up the series (don't worry—there will be one more episode covering the 'Fearless' rerelease!), Nora and Nathan answer listener questions (1:00) before each drafting their 10 favorite Taylor Swift songs (1:09:50). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 2021

Before we even had time to process 'folklore,' Taylor Swift surprise-released 'evermore' on December 11, 2020. Nora and Nathan talk about their initial reactions to the album and Taylor's most important collaborators on this album; give some love to songs like 'no body, no crime,' 'marjorie,' and 'ivy'; and talk about some of the Easter eggs they found throughout the album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2021

Did Taylor Swift single-handedly rescue our pandemic summer by surprise-dropping 'folklore?' Nathan and Nora think so. They talk about the influence of the National, Justin Vernon, and Jack Antonoff on this album; whether or not this an "indie" record; what makes Taylor so good at trying on new sounds; and their favorite songs off of this album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2021

Taylor Swift has emerged from the darkness of 'Reputation' and into the light and happy phase of 'Lover.' This is Taylor in love. Nathan and Nora talk about the singles that lead this album, some of the music that potentially inspired songs like "Paper Rings" and "Death by a Thousand Cuts," some of Taylor's first overtly political songs like "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince," and what music on 'Lover' foreshadows what's to come on 'Folklore.' Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2021

Taylor Swift revisits her country roots with a new single from the vault. In this emergency episode, Nora and Nathan give their instant reactions to the drop. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2021

Taylor Swift is back and is entering a darker phase. But is 'Reputation' totally dark? Or is there some light peeking out at the end? Nora and Nathan answer these questions and more as they talk about Taylor's choice for singles off this album, how her drama with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West impacted this album, some of their favorite songs like "Call It What You Want" and "Delicate," and Jack Antonoff's influence on this album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2021

'1989' is here and Taylor Swift is aiming for world domination. Nathan and Nora talk about Taylor's first full pop album that contains some of her biggest songs ever like "Blank Space" and "Shake It Off," the importance of the '1989' world tour and Taylor's "squad," some of the first Jack Antonoff–produced songs, and whether or not this album was influenced by '80s music. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2021

The beat dropped on "I Knew You Were Trouble" and everything changed, Taylor Swift had gone pop. Nathan and Nora break down Taylor's fourth album, 'Red,' and her transition from country to pop. They discuss Max Martin's influence on the album, the importance of songs like "All Too Well" and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," and some of the things that were going on behind the scenes in Taylor's life at this moment. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2021

Nathan and Nora are here to talk about Taylor Swift's third album, 'Speak Now.' Beloved by fans, the album shows Taylor's continued turn away from country and into pop, displays her sharpening songwriting skills, and includes canonical songs like 'Mean,' 'Back to December,' and of course, 'Dear John.' Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2021

It's time to talk about 'Fearless,' which means it's time to talk about the infamous 2009 VMA moment when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift on stage. Nathan and Nora talk about how that moment impacted her career and music, how 'Fearless' represents Taylor's first step away from country and into pop, and the significance of her choosing to re-record this album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 2021

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are on a journey to break down every single Taylor Swift album ahead of the re-release of 'Fearless' on April 9. So they're starting at the beginning with Taylor Swift's debut album, 'Taylor Swift.' They talk about Taylor's roots in Nashville and country music (4:02), the early signs that she was going to be a superstar (19:51), and all of their favorite and least favorite songs off of this album (41:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices