68. Living for the Hope of It All by Clowning in August

Recorded Aug. 24, Meggles and Rubee (without Jess) share Taylor Swift news and fan speculation, noting repeated missed “drop” dates. They discuss Swift becoming the youngest inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and her thank-you letter, plus Travis Kelce referring to Taylor as his wife at a press event. They cover “I Knew It, I Knew You” vinyl release/preorders and its advancement to the second ballot for Single of the Year at the 2026 CMA Awards, Taylor sightings in London with a new shorter haircut and recurring lilac/floral/“twos” Easter-egg theories (including TS13). They review Taylor’s nine VMA nominations and controversy over Song of the Year snubs, the White House TikTok using and then losing Taylor sounds, D23/Simpsons mentions, and two small-audience surprise performances (Grammy Museum Icon Sessions and an Emmys event setlist). This was recorded before the Icon Sessions video was released on YouTube, but they plan on focusing the next episode around that entirely.Hosts: Meggles, RubeeStay Connected:Follow Talking Swift on social media for more Taylor Swift content and updates, including easter eggs of our own and polls:Bluesky: @TalkingSwiftYouTube: @TalkingSwiftInstagram: @talkingswiftovThreads: @talkingswiftovTikTok: @talkingswiftJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/CfYfpnc5y9Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, rate, comment, and share with fellow Swifties! Thank you for joining us on this Taylor Swift adventure.00:00 Show Kickoff00:30 August Drop Clowning01:36 Nashville Hall Honor02:45 Travis Wife Comment03:35 Toy Story Vinyl Talk05:06 Haircut Floral Clues08:41 TS13 Rumor Mill11:11 Floral Fits Everywhere13:36 Taylor Nation VMA Push15:06 VMA Snubs Debate20:52 White House TikTok Drama22:26 Why Silence Works23:54 Chewy Swiftie Pet Gear24:42 MSG Wedding Dress Rumors26:21 People Source Reality Check27:51 Swiftie Clowning Debunks34:12 Pop Culture Mentions36:06 Secret Industry Performances38:57 What Could Be Next41:32 Wedding Photo Wishlist43:19 Wrap Up and Next Episode