Episode 5: Taylor Swift

Yes, it's OK to admit: You love Taylor Swift. Or maybe you really don't get it at all. But that's why this episode was recorded. Is Taylor Swift the most powerful person in music? And how did she get so big by the age of 25? Deadspin culture writer Rob Harvilla joins the pod to explain how Swift continues to rightfully earn praise. There's an element to her success that's frequently overlooked yet pretty important. And yes, we touch on that Ryan Adams 1989 cover LP, too.