"Tay's Top 13" ranks Taylor Swift's music into wide-ranging categories. Hosted by a longtime Swiftie with a passion for organizing and making lists.
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With 149 shows across 51 cities and over 10 million tickets sold, The Eras Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour in history; but for Swifties, the cultural impact went far beyond those impressive stats. From the viral moments that broke the internet to the increasingly epic acoustic mashups — plus all the jaw-dropping surprises that made the tour a global cultural phenomenon — this episode ranks Tay’s Top 13 Eras Tour Moments so we can say, “long live all the magic we made.”
1 Dec 2025
Tay's Top 13 Underrated Songs
Taylor Swift is the most streamed artist on Spotify, a four-time Album of the Year winner, and headliner of the top grossing tour of all time, so calling anything in her discography “underrated” feels like an oxymoron. But even in a catalog this iconic, there are tracks that quietly shimmer in the background, overshadowed by singles and fan-favorites. 'Tay's Top 13 Underrated Songs' ranks these unsung heroes - finally giving flowers to the songs that quietly deserved them all along.
Judge for yourself whether these tracks are indeed the under dogs by playing Tay's Top 13 Underrated Songs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1reKMEvri6dULvekrjomgJ?si=bNK0n7DXQCCkFctYAq6vRw (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1reKMEvri6dULvekrjomgJ?si=bNK0n7DXQCCkFctYAq6vRw)
12 Nov 2025
Tay's Top 13 Collaborations
A prolific collaborator, Taylor has worked with dozens of different artists throughout her career and the songs presented here are the best of her collaborations. Tay's Top 13 Collaborations are not only critically acclaimed and lyrically powerful - these tracks are strengthened by the featured artists and their signature style. This ranking looks at how impactful each of the "featured" performances are, while appreciating the vocal harmonies and the marriage of different genres.
Delight yourself with the Tay's Top 13 Collaborations Playlist (Spoilers here!) - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4G5Oy4z1cX5wOjh861zMr9?si=wRcCqFsnQ06R3hpGiXSMMw (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4G5Oy4z1cX5wOjh861zMr9?si=wRcCqFsnQ06R3hpGiXSMMw)
3 Nov 2025
Tay's Top 13 Polarizing Songs
The court of public opinion called them controversial, critics were confused, and Swifties were too stunned to speak! Are Tay's Top 13 Polarizing Tracks misunderstood masterpieces or pointless pot-stirrers? No matter your take, we can all agree these songs were conversation-starters that deserved their own ranking!
Love 'em or hate 'em? Listen to Tay's Top 13 Polarizing Songs Playlist and decide:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GPOaDaQluoouEe4PoFZiX?si=-EkTj3pMQg-UPY2CM8Iilw (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GPOaDaQluoouEe4PoFZiX?si=-EkTj3pMQg-UPY2CM8Iilw)
27 Oct 2025
Tay's Top 13 Vault Tracks
While the main purpose of Taylor Swift’s ‘From the Vault Tracks’ was to add value to the re-recorded versions of her albums, these songs - revived from bygone eras - gave fans fresh insights into Taylor’s psyche during each album cycle. The old lyrics paired with Taylor’s ever-improving vocals became akin to finding a long lost relic at an antique shop. I dive into why each of these hidden treasures were originally discarded and why the context they provide makes each of Tay’s Top 13 Vault Tracks shine far beyond their standalone greatness.
Listen to Tay's Top 13 Vault Tracks Here (Spoiler Warning!) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5VBRbef4ZH2gdOvcoNo7cE?si=688ac46ecf2d40cc&pt=5fce8d31c8fba7daa76c0ce682bc36a6 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5VBRbef4ZH2gdOvcoNo7cE?si=688ac46ecf2d40cc&pt=5fce8d31c8fba7daa76c0ce682bc36a6)
13 Oct 2025
Tay's Top 13 Poetic Lyrics from 'The Life of a Showgirl'
This episode is a response to the nay-sayers who claim Taylor Swift lost her poetic prowess that she showed off in albums like folklore, evermore and The Tortured Poets Department. Yes, "The Life of a Showgirl" is an intentionally lighter, happier and joyous record. A mood that may not inspire lyrical deep-cuts. But don't be fooled! Taylor Swift has still managed to sneak in moments of meaningful, intelligent, purposeful poetry. This episode explores the "Quill Pen" one-liners hidden in the glittery spectacle that is "The Life of a Showgirl."
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6 Oct 2025
Tay's Top 13 'Life of a Showgirl' Moments
Entering our Showgirl Era by ranking the Top 13 Moments of this brand new Taylor Swift album. This episode celebrates the moments that had us stopped on our tracks, jaws on the floor; the catchy melodies that have taken over our brains and Swift's signature songwriting magic sprinkled throughout these songs.
We keep it 100 as we rank Tay's Top 13 Life of a Showgirl Moments
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Stream The Life of a Showgirl: https://open.spotify.com/album/4a6NzYL1YHRUgx9e3YZI6I?si=OjQF58VtQxiiaUd7i_CsJw (https://open.spotify.com/album/4a6NzYL1YHRUgx9e3YZI6I?si=OjQF58VtQxiiaUd7i_CsJw)
29 Sept 2025
Tay's Top 13 Songs Not About Boys
"Taylor Swift only sings breakup songs"... "She's too boy crazy"... "She only dates men to write songs about them." --- If you ever heard statements like those, this podcast is here to prove them wrong. We're dissecting songs with meaningful lyrics that have nothing to do with romance. From Taylor Swift's commentary on Society, Fame, Family, and her own career to character studies, fictional storytelling and anthems that help us overcome personal struggles. Tay's Top 13 Podcast ranks Swift's efficiency in getting these messages across in her best tracks Not About Boys.
The 'Not About Boys' Spotify Playlist:
Spoiler Warning https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JNcKR7hos3BBSvBzSm5HW?si=7qfyY44KR6ut0y_8rNKt5g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JNcKR7hos3BBSvBzSm5HW?si=7qfyY44KR6ut0y_8rNKt5g)
22 Sept 2025
Tay's Top 13 Romantic Songs
From hopeless romantic to wedding-vow-worthy lyrics, Taylor Swift has been writing about love for more than two decades. Embrace your 'Lover' Era and swoon over these confessions of love in Tay's Top 13 Romantic Songs.
SPOILER WARNING! Listen to Tay's Top 13 Romantic Songs Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14BIJnL1PAwKEyODOmVrLG?si=4676ffeaac544386&pt=97ff93bba011ecfa6cb97acc9736cfd1 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14BIJnL1PAwKEyODOmVrLG?si=4676ffeaac544386&pt=97ff93bba011ecfa6cb97acc9736cfd1)
15 Sept 2025
Tay's Top 13 Angry Songs
Taylor Swift's most venomous bars delivered with a poisonous sting. Tay's Top 13 Angry Songs explores the rage scale in Swift's catalog as it builds from teenage angst to revenge plots to unleashed fury.
Ready to rage with Taylor? Listen to the Top Angry Songs Playlist on Spotify (spoiler warning!)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0C30KAFYFLZZG9onLUMFJ8?si=VwjOr81qQEOSFISh-bMTEQ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0C30KAFYFLZZG9onLUMFJ8?si=VwjOr81qQEOSFISh-bMTEQ)
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8 Sept 2025
Tay's Top 13 Bridges
They don't call her an "architect" for nothing! Taylor Swift crafts bridges with dramatic plot twists and masterful storytelling; just when you think she's outdone herself, you find out - she ain't done yet. Walk across Tay's Top 13 Bridges to hear lyrics you will soon be screaming at the top of your lungs!
Ready to sing along? Check out Tay's Top 13 Bridges Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ysm1G4PITcVzJB6QtkqJU?si=yWE8u_gTSLOtbbaQVosxng (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ysm1G4PITcVzJB6QtkqJU?si=yWE8u_gTSLOtbbaQVosxng)
1 Sept 2025
Tay's Top 13 Country Songs
Ranking Taylor Swift's Twangiest Tracks - from her debut days when she made a splash in the country music scene to the lingering influence the genre has on her songwriting. Get your cowboy boots cause we're wranglin' Tay's Top 13 Country Songs.
Listen to the Top Country Songs Playlist Here (Spoiler Warning!) - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYJ7hn6lhUTHTYtG7Tgsw?si=n2-cfwNHQ6O7lmIjTyHXwg (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYJ7hn6lhUTHTYtG7Tgsw?si=n2-cfwNHQ6O7lmIjTyHXwg)
25 Aug 2025
Tay's Top 13 Sad Songs
From gut-wrenching one liners to devastating insights into Taylor Swift's darkest moments... grab your tissues and press play for Tay's Top 13 Sad Songs.
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Spotify Playlist (Spoilers!) - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0tMk3jWxlEWKtF5KvjgaOc?si=bHhvBd5zSWiDZBplMJ21Zw (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0tMk3jWxlEWKtF5KvjgaOc?si=bHhvBd5zSWiDZBplMJ21Zw)
23 Aug 2025
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