The REAL meaning of Swift’s Wish List, what the critics get wrong, & our amazing Spotify Wrapped

Dec 9, 2025
44 mins

Episode Description

Wish List is the most misunderstood song on The Life of a Showgirl because too many people take too much of Taylor Swift’s fantasy literally. But Joe and Toni decode the deeper meaning and reveal one of Taylor’s most powerful storytelling strategies that you can use to become a better writer and speaker. Also, a huge shout out to our fans for our Spotify Wrapped naming us a “2025 Instant Hit Show” (more popular than 98% of other new shows), a “2025 Marathon Show” (our fans listened longer than 97% of other shows), and a “2025 Most Shared Show” (which received more shares than 97% of other shows). 

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