70. The Encore We Never Saw Coming

Recorded Sept. 28, 2026, the hosts recap major Swiftie news and a rapid timeline leading to Taylor Swift’s surprise The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore release. They discuss her CMA nomination and confirmed attendance, Disney World ride soundtrack updates, Chiefs-game moments involving Taylor and Travis, and pop-culture mentions. They break down the Emmys Law & Order skit packed with Easter eggs that pointed to “Patient Zero” and ultimately four new songs: “Patient Zero,” “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding,” and “Babylon.” They cover teaser/vinyl drops, Spotify crashing at release, record-breaking streaming stats, and reactions to the VMAs. They share first impressions, rankings, and discourse about the new tracks.

Hosts: Meggles, Jess Redolfi, Rubee

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00:00 VMA Aftershock Intro

01:29 Swiftie News Roundup

04:05 Chiefs Games Highlights

07:09 Pop Culture Mentions

09:20 Odd Ex Updates

11:32 More Random Swiftie Bits

18:17 Emmys SVU Skit