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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

How many of these did you catch in Fortnight? Three things I noticed on close listen: ● Short time spans are elongated through grief ● Florida connects to Florida!!! which connects to the "miracle move-on drug" ● She finally gets the notice she longs for when he comments on her sweater

3 Things you missed in Fortnight by Taylor Swift

01. Grief stretches Time - February is the shortest month and a fortnight is objectively a short amount of time, but in this song, both have a much larger impact. Taylor keeps using short periods to show how grief can elongate time.

02. Florida as the miracle move-on drug - Both Florida!!! and Fortnight reference drugs whose effects don't last. Both offer the same promise: escape your old life and maybe you can outrun what hurts.

03. He notices her new aesthetic - The small talk between former loves moves from talking about the weather to commenting on her sweater. That's a big deal in a song that starts with her telling us "nobody noticed my new aesthetic."

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It’s my birthday week, so I’m shamelessly accepting birthday presents for my podcast. 🎂 Support the show with $13+ this week, then DM me your receipt + mailing address. The first 13 people will get a little thank-you package! Looking to support, but short on funds? See the first 2 ideas below! 🫶

The Taylor Explainer birthday offer. The first 13 supporters to contribute 13 dollars or more this September get a thank you package. Support through Ko-fi, Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or another paid option, then DM a receipt and mailing address. U.S. addresses only. International supporters may cover postage. Tip at ko-fi.com/thetaylorexplainer/tip.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🎶 And for a fortnight there, we were forever 🎶 Why does Fortnight feel so out of order? I’m tracing the fractured timeline, the miracle move-on drug, some surprising Desperate Housewives parallels, and Post Malone’s role in a song that keeps us deliberately off balance. #TaylorSwift #TTPD

Pink and orange abstract podcast cover with Fortnight in large white script, plus Episode 07 and The Taylor Explainer.

Black-and-white scene of Post Malone in a white lab coat facing Taylor Swift in a white dress strapped to an upright exam table in a clinical lab room. Post is reaching toward her face.

Black-and-white scene of Post Malone and Taylor Swift wearing matching long black coats, dark pants, and dark shoes, facing each other while loose papers swirl through the air around them.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Can't believe it's 9 years ago today already. 🐍 Great day to surprise-drop some fire vault tracks, hint hint 👀 #taylorswift #reputation #swifties

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Three things I noticed about Maroon on close listen: • the color red represents big emotions, • the “rubies” are personal sacrifices, and • “Maroon” reveals the last page we were previously asked not to read. Full episode, out now. #taylorswift #midnights #maroon #swifties #lyricanalysis #podcast

Pink, orange, and purple gradient graphic with a cropped close-up of Taylor Swift at right. Text reads: “Maroon. 3 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Maroon’ by Taylor Swift. Swipe. The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”

Pink and orange gradient slide with a close-up photo of Taylor Swift in a brown sweater. Text reads: “01. Red is emotional language.” It explains that Taylor has described red emotions as the strongest ones, and that Maroon’s shades of red describe how the relationship felt, not necessarily who it was with.

Pink and orange gradient slide with a dark, red-toned photo of Taylor Swift sitting beside a glowing lamp. Text reads: “02. Rubies are personal sacrifices.” It explains that carnations mistaken for roses represent love that was not what it appeared to be, while the rubies represent valuable parts of herself or her life sacrificed to preserve the relationship.

Pink and orange gradient slide with a dark, red-toned photo of Taylor Swift sitting on a bed. Text reads: “03. ‘Maroon’ reveals the last page.” It connects New Year’s Day’s warning not to read the last page and its promise that memories will hold on with Maroon revealing what is on that last page. Bottom text reads: “Maroon Deep Dive - Out Now. The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I love you, ain’t that the worst thing you ever heard? 🩷🔪 Today’s episode digs into why Cruel Summer was so cruel, following the trail through Getaway Car, Grease’s Summer Nights, the vending machine, and one very devilish grin. #TaylorSwift #Swifties

Podcast cover for Episode 5 of The Taylor Explainer featuring Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift, with colorful gradient background and bold title text

Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour, singing intensely into a sparkly microphone with her hair blown back. She wears a blue-and-pink jeweled bodysuit on a concert stage, capturing the high-energy feeling of the “Cruel Summer” bridge.

Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour, holding a blue sparkly microphone while raising one arm toward the crowd. She wears a shimmering blue-and-pink Lover bodysuit against a bright pastel stage backdrop, capturing the confident, high-energy mood of “Cruel Summer.”

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

It’s Speak Now TV’s 3rd birthday! 💜🎉 Want to keep track of all Tay’s important dates? Check out the Key Dates section of UniversiTAY.com! Single releases, album releases, birthdays, date mentions, and wedding anniversaries! 😉

Taylor Swift, with loose curls, in an off the shoulder purple gown, against a purple backdrop, from the Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) photo shoot.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

How much of this did you know about Taylor Swift's “Willow”? Three things I noticed on close listen: • the song is a gothic romance tale • the narrator is trapped in a seductive waltz • the enchantment she's under is working on us, too I get into all of this and more in the full episode, out now.

Graphic with a pink, orange, and purple watercolor background. Large black text reads: “3 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Willow’ by Taylor Swift.” Small text at the top says “Willow,” and a cream-colored button near the bottom says “Swipe.” Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.” The right edge shows part of a dark, moody stage photo from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour performance of “Willow.”

Carousel slide with a watercolor pink and purple background and a photo of Taylor Swift performing “Willow” onstage in a flowing gold dress and deep green cloak surrounded by fog and dark forest imagery. Large text reads: “01. This Song Is a Gothic Romance.” Supporting text explains that the song includes a mysterious man, a heroine at risk of losing herself, and danger disguised as seduction, comparing it to gothic stories like Jane Eyre, Rebecca, and Crimson Peak. Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”

Carousel slide with a pink and purple watercolor background and a photo from Taylor Swift’s “Willow” Eras Tour performance featuring dancers in dark green cloaks and gold costumes reaching upward with glowing orange lights. Large text reads: “02. She’s Trapped in a Seductive Waltz.” Supporting text explains that the narrator follows the man’s lead as the circular phrasing of the lyrics pulls her deeper into his rhythm and dark dance. Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”

Carousel slide with a pink, orange, and purple watercolor background and a stage photo of cloaked dancers from Taylor Swift’s “Willow” performance holding glowing orange lights in a misty forest setting. Large text reads: “03. The Enchantment Works on Us, Too.” Supporting text explains that Taylor described the song as creating a love potion, and states that listeners overlook red flags because the song itself feels sweet, hypnotic, and romantic. A cream-colored banner near the bottom reads “Willow Deep Dive – Out Now.” Branding at the bottom reads “The Taylor Explainer Podcast.”

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The more that you say the less I know 🫸🌕🫷 Today's episode explores Willow as a dangerous dance that threatens to erase our heroine, following the path of gothic romances like Rebecca and Crimson Peak. Listen here: rss.com/podcasts/the... #TaylorSwift #Swifties #Willow #LyricAnalysis #SongMeaning

Podcast cover for Episode 4 of The Taylor Explainer featuring Willow by Taylor Swift, with colorful gradient background and bold title text

Taylor Swift performs “willow” during the Eras Tour, standing in a dark, misty forest-inspired stage setting. She wears a flowing gold dress under a dramatic dark green cloak that spreads around her like wings while she sings into a microphone. Tall shadowy trees and blue lighting create an eerie, gothic atmosphere.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Did you miss these in The Great War? I heard 3 things that don’t get talked about: • the song tells a slightly different story than Afterglow • the flowers track betrayals across Taylor’s discography, and • the fear underneath the entire fight Hear more in the full episode, out now. #TaylorSwift

Promotional graphic for The Taylor Explainer podcast reading “3 Things You Missed in ‘The Great War’ by Taylor Swift” over a pink and purple watercolor background with a partial concert photo of Taylor Swift performing.

Graphic for The Taylor Explainer podcast reading “This Song Is a Cliffhanger.” The text explains that “The Great War” revisits the same fight from “Afterglow,” but from a distance, making the conflict feel recurring and harder to escape. Includes a concert photo of Taylor Swift performing acoustically.

Graphic for The Taylor Explainer podcast reading “The Flowers Are Tracking Betrayals.” The text explains that each botanical reference in “The Great War” points toward emotional wounds connected to other Taylor Swift songs and stories. Includes a partial photo of Aaron Dessner performing the song on The Eras Tour with Taylor.

Graphic for The Taylor Explainer podcast reading “The Real Betrayal Wasn’t His.” The text explains that the narrator fears betrayal throughout the song, but may secretly fear that she herself cannot be trusted. Includes a banner reading “The Great War Deep Dive — Out Now.” Includes a partial photo of Aaron Dessner performing acoustically.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Listen now! rss.com/podcasts/the... You can get to all the streaming services by tapping this link 👆 and then the Listen On button!

Screenshot of The Taylor Explainer podcast page showing buttons for RSS feed, website, and listening platforms, with a blue arrow pointing toward the “Listen on” button.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

What if the fight in "Afterglow" didn’t end with the sunrise? ☀️ Today's episode explores how “The Great War” revisits the same night as “Afterglow,” but sees something the earlier song missed... #TaylorSwift #Swifties #MusicAnalysis

Podcast cover art for “The Taylor Explainer” Episode 03, “The Great War,” featuring a pink and purple watercolor background with large white handwritten-style text.

Taylor Swift performs “The Great War” acoustically onstage during the Eras Tour while accompanied by musicians in the background.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

That view of Portofino was on my mind... Listen to my deep dive on Elizabeth Taylor today! rss.com/podcasts/the... #TaylorSwift #Swifties #Podcast #LyricAnalysis #SongMeaning #Podcast

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I was going to get this as a sweatshirt, but now I see there’s a long-sleeve tee version and I genuinely can’t decide. Sweatshirt or long sleeve tee? #Swifites

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Officially UNofficial Showgirl Countdown ❤️‍🔥 Day 2 Streaming: Fearless 💛🫶 Thanks to Shay (@corneliaandivyy.bsky.social) for pulling this together! I’m live today at 2pm Eastern listening to Fearless, making friendship bracelets and talking Taylor Trivia on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/live/event/7...

The Life of a Showgirl Album Countdown Day Two Fearless

The Life of a Showgirl Album Countdown Calendar

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Officially UNofficial Showgirl Countdown❤️‍🔥 Day 1 Stream: 💚 Debut (Taylor Swift) JOIN ME on TikTok for a livestream starting at Noon Eastern!! www.tiktok.com/@thetaylorex... Thanks to Shay (@corneliaandivy.bsky.social) for pulling this together!!

The Life of a Showgirl Album Countdown Day One Debut Taylor Swift

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

It’s a viewing party!!! Our first single from TLOAS is The Fate of Ophelia, we are getting a music video, and we are getting behind the scenes, and I am so excited!! ❤️‍🔥

Taylor Swift in an orange showgirl costume in front of an orange theater curtain backdrop, and the words The official release party of a showgirl on swatches of minty green and sparkly orange.

A Threads post from Taylor Nation:

The Official #TSReleasePartyofaShowgirl is coming to theaters!
Watch the exclusive
world premiere of "The Fate of Ophelia" music video with behind-the-scenes footage, plus new lyric videos and the stories behind each song from #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl.
The box office is open! Get your tickets at the link in our bio for showtimes October 3-5, only in theaters. Showtimes may vary. Check your local listings. Tickets are limited.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Tay’s including more of her Eras Tour family in the promo for Showgirl, and I couldn’t be happier!! ❤️‍🔥

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Tay interview incoming!! ❤️‍🔥 October 3 👀

Taylor Swift is among the guests listed on an episode of the Graham Norton show set to air on October 3, 2025.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

It’s almost ATWTMVTVFTVSGAVRALPS time! 🍂 If you didn’t get that instantly, you’re not alone. Use TAYcronyms.com - a free Swiftie acronym translator I made for all of us, so nobody feels lost in the group chat again. 🫶

Screen shot of the TAYcronyms.com home page with a search bar and results for ATW (All Too Well)

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

For her first live performance since buying back her stolen albums (and since the end of the Eras Tour), Taylor wore the EB Denim Polka Dress in recycled vintage black denim. It retails for $495 and Tay has the blue denim version, too. The belt is the Alinda Gold from Deborah Drattell, $295.

On the left: EB Denim Polka Dress in upcycled vintage black denim and the Alina Gold belt from Deborah Drattell, on the right: Taylor Swift wearing the dress and belt while walking with Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift on stage at Tight End University playing guitar and smiling

Taylor Swift in the blue version of the EB Denim dress in 2023

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Can anybody tell me why Travis looks fresh as a daisy and George looks like he just climbed fully-clothed out of a bathtub? 😆

Travis Kelce is laughing with George Kittle. Both men are in black shorts and black TEU t-shirts, but Travis is dry while George is soaked

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The way I absolutely believe Mother (aka Country Taylor) when she says it’s gonna BE alright 🥹

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Tay’s red carpet Debut with Travis came in GREEN 😉 - she wore the Brookie top and Eva skirt from Hunter Bell. The separates retail for about $700 total.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I made this lyric video to use in the Getaway Car lyric explainer vid I’m making, and I’m giddy about the little “(oh oh)” that pops in toward the end of this clip. 🤭

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Taylor Swift wore this Area NYC crystal trim set to game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals with Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce arrive at game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals

Cream crystal trim track short from Area

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Let’s all take a moment with Debut-era Taylor Swift, shall we?

A photo of Taylor Swift from her debut era, playing guitar and singing passionately into a microphone with the words I hate that stupid old pickup truck you never let me drive written in a bouncy script over top

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

A little Tayhappiness for this Monday morning:

Taylor Swift peers at the camera over Travis Kelce's shoulder in a selfie they took at his cousin's wedding.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Did Taylor Swift give us a Debut TV Easter egg at the family wedding last night? #swifties #taylorswift #debuttv

On the left is an image of the like blue and dark pink strapless floral dress Taylor Swift wore to Travis Kelce’s cousin’s wedding. On the right is a photo the couple took with another wedding guest. Between them is a cutout of Taylor from the Debut era, wearing a spaghetti strap pale colored dress with similar dark pink flowers on it.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Several more images of Taylor and Travis have emerged following the conclusion of the wedding last night. Thanks to all who waited to share! 🫶

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce take a selfie with two other women

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce photographed with another wedding guest

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce posing for photos with other wedding guests

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Now that the event is over… Here are a collection of tasteful photos from last night’s wedding that Taylor and Travis attended. They look so stinkin’ cute together - and dang if this dress isn’t giving Debut (check out the last slide)!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce take a selfie with a blonde woman

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pose at a table

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pose with the wedding party

Taylor Swift from her debut album photo shoot

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

This is the dress Taylor was wearing at the wedding. It is a Rousseau midi.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Tay and Travis were out to dinner tonight in Florida. Image is from a video posted by @dhart0412 on X.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on a sidewalk in front of a Florida restaurant

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Iconic (Apple iTunes added this section today)

Apple iTunes section titled “Every Version is Taylor’s Version”

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Tay’s outfit from last night is from last year’s Gucci coordinates collection. Dakota Johnson wore the same set for the Gucci Gift campaign in December 2024. Taylor looks amazing in it! 🖤✨ #taylorswift #gucci #swifties

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Taylor was out in NYC with Selena Gomez, and they both looked gorgeous! 🖤 #TaylorSwift #SelenaGomez

Taylor Swift with Selena Gomez, exiting a restaurant in NYC. Taylor is wearing a matching tank and ultra mini skirt in black with beaded silver edges and platform gold sandals, while Selena is in camel pants with a long matching coat, and a gold halter neck tank and gold pointed-toe heels.

Taylor Swift in NYC. Taylor is wearing a matching tank and ultra mini skirt in black with beaded silver edges and carrying a black purse.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Taylor bought back all of her music! Debut and Reputation (and all the other original recordings) belong to her now! The full letter is on her website.

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

FRIENDS. GO NOW: taylorswift.com SHE DID IT!!!!!!!

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

She’s not name-dropping Gatsby. She’s referencing the moment his dream dies. Let’s talk about the pool, the pennies, and the wish that never came true. 🎧 From my full Lyrics + Lore breakdown of “the 1” by Taylor Swift. #taylorswift #swifties

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

If Tay breaks our hearts tonight. We regroup tomorrow. Lore Decoder for "the 1" drops in the AM: -timelines -theories -Gatsby -my take

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Krys | The Taylor Explainer @thetaylorexplainer.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

I’m clowning for the AMAs! Here are my #Mastermind picks - what were yours? Do we have any that are the same?

Krys, The Taylor Explainer’s, Swift Alert Mastermind picks for the 51st AMAs

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