The Swiftie and The Scholar
The Swiftie and The Scholar, hosted by Angela McDow and Dr. Jerry Coats, reads Taylor Swift's lyrics, lore and literary themes song by song. The show has 62 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 77 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged Taylor Swift listeners who want lyric analysis, rated 4.9 across 467 Apple ratings
- 467 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average signal an engaged, loyal listener base.
- Weekly episodes of about 77 minutes give a sponsor a long, attentive listen per download.
- The show's clean record across 62 episodes suits brands that want a family-friendly environment.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, lyrical analysis, album-based deep dive
- Tone
- analytical, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles and description cover song lyrics and literary themes such as heartbreak and fame, with no explicit flag set in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swiftieandschola… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1828732605 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/10733e200/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Folklore as a Unified Literary Work | Wrapping Up Folklore: Part 2 | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 46 min |
| Wrapping Up Folklore: Part 1 | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 9 min |
| The Despair and Persistence of This is Me Trying | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 9 min |
| The Secretive Destruction of Illicit Affairs | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 14 min |
| The Paradox and Parallelism of Peace | 2026-09-17 | 58 min |
| Time’s Mystic Meandering in Invisible String | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A weekly podcast exploring the lyrics, lore, and literary legacy of Taylor Swift. Hosted by Angela McDow, the Swiftie, and Dr. Jerry Coats, the Scholar, we read between the lines AND the liner notes. Join us each week for lyrical deep dive through Taylor Swift's eras.
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About The Swiftie and The Scholar
The Swiftie and The Scholar is a weekly podcast that reads Taylor Swift's lyrics, lore and literary legacy, hosted by Angela McDow and Dr. Jerry Coats. The show's feed lists 62 episodes, with a median episode length of about 77 minutes and a recent run that works through the Folklore album and other eras in order.
Apple Podcasts shows 467 ratings with a 4.9 average. Estimated listeners are a mix of fans and general pop-culture audiences, mostly in the United States and English-speaking countries; these are estimates rather than measured figures. The feed shows no sponsor mentions so far.
Estimated downloads sit between 2,000 and 8,000 per episode, which puts a host-read mid-roll at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits music, entertainment and fan-culture brands that want an engaged, long-listen audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Swiftie and The Scholar can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Swiftie and The Scholar
How much does The Swiftie and The Scholar charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode put a host-read mid-roll at roughly $40 to $200. Final pricing is set by the show and depends on the placement and terms.
What is The Swiftie and The Scholar about?
The show reads Taylor Swift's lyrics, lore and literary themes, episode by episode, through her albums and eras. It is hosted by Angela McDow and Dr. Jerry Coats.
How do I contact The Swiftie and The Scholar about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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