@@theswiftologist babe can I suggest something... How would it be if you took older Evolution of Snake episodes where you go through her life is redone with said pictures and videos edited in the video. You can just use the same audio and make it visual.
We really are the outsiders, hated by other stan groups for saying anything positive about Taylor, then hated by the swifties for saying anything negative.
I'm not a swiftie but listen to the Swiftologist and EOAS to feel sane during these times of Taylor mania. And I've also gained appreciation for some of her work that I previously didn't care for because of these videos. (I'm a critical thinking Lana stan)
For example, I met Lady Gaga in Paris 2 months ago, she was lovely, met her nd her team, decided to take pics with me and my friends, talked with us for a moment in the street and gave her macarons ! there was 0 paparazzi around, she told her security, oh I will see them (me and my friends, and she came straight to us). So if Your IDOLE is Lady Gaga, and You have the opportunity to meet her, just DO IT
I LOVE that you don’t care about tayvis. It centers Taylor, which is what you’re here to do. like you’re not the tayvisologist. I don’t understand why people can’t handle that
Me too, it makes me feel normal lmao I'm so sick of hearing about Travis. Like, they're dating, they're happy, Trav's hot (to most people) so SLAY! Now let's move on 😂
I don't think she would respect it, like she might appreciate it but she's not really the type to feel this is above her. Like, she's her own worst critic
@randomfornow I don't think you need to believe that something is above or in any way better than you to respect it. I have some level of respect for ALL human beings unless they do something really heinous, or I see them treat others poorly. Deep down I imagine there are things Taylor would get offended by or defensive about if she consumed his content, but overall I think she would respect it. I wouldn't be surprised if she liked his content in particular to seek out that criticism, because I feel like his is different to most in that it not only comes from a place of love and understanding of her, it's also generally pretty fair and logical so if I was her I'd see it to be kind of valuable tbh
@@shelleygoodwin6371exactly. I imagine being a hard worker + being self aware = wanting to continuously get better and that involves feedback. And this is a seemingly pretty fair source of feedback and from someone who “gets it” on a level that other media may not
I think she would want to stay in touch with her fans, as she does when she invited them into her home. She trolls her fans. She has a real respect for her fans!
i might not agree with all of your opinions, but your eloquence and organized thoughts (that i don’t have to 2x speed through) are a true talent. and i see no malice in any of your videos, they’re very thought provoking.
Exactly! If I'm being honest I didn't like the vault reactions at all and they actually made me feel bad (I think it was Speak Now TV - I liked a lot almost all songs). In case it's not very clear, I am a very sensitive person and I think I was a bit on the "negative reaction equals hate" bit of it (never with this thought, but the way I reacted was reflective of that, I think). But the way Zach is SO eloquent and organized made me come back and I went through a period of getting back and getting out for quite a bit before I just "accepted" it and made peace with the fact that actually having my opinions and views challenged by different views was a good thing/way to exercise my brain, so I took it (because I was way too into positive only Taylor reviews - even though not exactly intentionally) and I have no regrets. I sometimes still feel bad watching reaction videos but every other video of the channel I watch with no problems (even when it's something I have no knowledge of whatsoever - which usually makes me have no interest). I in fact have watched more than 50 videos for sure just while doing chores. Is literally my one place to go to now whenever I need to do anything, and it's great.
The fact that you are careful to not say bad things about Halsey because of Madeline is actually so sweet to me idk I love ur friendship the swiftologist network has added so much to my life it’s a great time
I would loooooove if you would make a whole video just about the books you read and the books that shaped you as a writer. Your mind and the way you express your thoughts fascinates me
In Taylor’s own words, “you’ve gotta take your cues from somewhere.” I hope that she does watch your content. You give great feedback and we’re getting to a point where, like you said, if something isn’t glowingly positive, it’s seen as “hate.” So now she’s winning every award and getting 5-star reviews for everything. I think it would be great if she took cues from your videos.
I have been binging your content now for the past couple of days, and I’m not necessarily a Taylor Swift fan. It is a testament to your skills as a writer and an entertainer.
I kind of became a Swiftie from watching his videos. I think it’s because to appreciate Taylor’s music you need to know the lore, and these videos provide that.
omg same, I’ve literally listened to the podcast and watched all the videos and tiktoks without following Taylor personally bc I love the way Zach engages with something deemed as “girly” and “immature” and just not respected with a critical lens
I can’t believe people would contact your family over your OPINION! That’s insane, they need to touch grass. Thank you for serving for us despite the hate.
your take on bittersweet nostalgia and holy ground is why i've been loving hits different so much lately. i love seeing themes wrapped up in her work, so satisfying.
So. Publishing is so tricky. I self published this year, and omggggg the formatting. The good news is you are at a place where you have a good fan base. That’s huge for publishers. They will love that. And if you can get into a major publishing house, DO IT! And tell us about it so we can support you!!!
I don’t know if it’s because I’m older now, or because I’ve been around the swiftverse for over 10 years, or because I now have a PhD 😂 but although I love Taylor I cannot deal with the unconditional handhearting!!! I just get so bored of the “Taylor is never ever wrong and if you think she’s wrong you’re a hater!!”. It feels so juvenile, black and white, and lacks any kind of critical thinking. I support the swiftologist with his nuanced critical takes on pop culture!
Something that i genuinely cannot commend you enough for is your ability to articulate and understand what you are trying to convey in these videos. like you mentioned the idea of letting your ideas “percolate” is something that isn’t often found in media these days. you are truly a breath of fresh air against all the brainrotted idiocy that plagues pop culture conversations.
i was re-listening to some of the older episodes of the podcast and it’s so damn funny to grasp on some little details here and there we really need you to go for it!!
I'm not even a swiftie but I find myself watching your videos religiously due to your entertaining essay ability and clear love for pop culture and you are also just so clearly smart and your experience in journalism is very obvious
ahaha that’s me as well! The way Zach talks about and analyses Taylor’s work with such great detail and with a bit of sass makes me interested to listen to Taylor’s work and other artists too, but also encouraged me to engage and critically think more with the media I consume and the discourse I see. You and Madeline have quickly become my favourites!! 💖
Tbh i always wonder "what if she's watching?" And my delulu opinion is that she has, but like any other human being she doesn't like to be criticized on her spare time, so she might take comfort in watching channels like Chats and Reacts and Ally Sheehan who yes-man everything she does (I'm a follower of these two also, so no hate towards them). I just think that's what i would do if i was her i guess, try and stay for as long as i can in the love and support bubble, cause it's rough out there when you're Taylor Swift, her as a brand is very polarizing.
And Caitlin Marie and reacts by ash Watch them all regularly for the fun vibes and to relive the surprises of an album first listen But ofc I still wanna hear some slightly more critical takes and analysis, which I get from here
@@VivekPatel-ze6jy yes same, first time reactions are a huge part of release month for me, the more emotional the better so i can cry along lol. But when i wanna hear somebody's sober thoughts on music i always come here, to EOAS and the Lizard Review 🫴🏻✨
Yeah, Chats and Reacts and Ally Sheehan, though they seem so sweet, don’t have a critical bone in their body. Tbh, I don’t really watch them anymore bc of it. Swiftologist and EOAS is where I go for my Taylor content. A great mix of valid critique and praise
@@alexnicole6806same kinda although sometimes when I feel like I’m snaking a little too close to the sun I balance it out by nibbling on a little bit of a Ally video even though I don’t really put as much thought into watching it as i do for Zach and Eoas
The comment on happy being the age you are and having time to settle into yourself before putting yourself out there is so spot on, age is such a useful tool in discerning what is hate and what is valuable feedback.
As a baby boomer, I have a long enough tooth that I know that at the end of the day it’s not what other people think of you. It’s what you think of your choices!
Hey Zach! do you think you could do a video about gaga? i think she is one of the few pop stars who are also considered like a really good actor..and i agreed with ur take that a star is born kind of saved her career/reputation in a sense
I would love a Girls HBO video essay and how Lena Dunham is so misunderstood. I agree with you so much on this take and I think the show is a masterpiece.
54:15 I submitted this one! Hearing you talk about your experience with ADHD really changed my perspective on it, so a big thank you for that! I'm a 22 year old guy who was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid, and it has really affected me a lot growing up. I was also on meds (Ritalin) but stopped taking them in my mid-adolescence due to them making me lose my appetite, which led to weight loss.. I was today years old when I discovered that in fact ADHD doesn't just go away as you get older and that it’s not something that can only affect children, and hearing you say it affects you in your 20s makes me wonder if I should consider going back on medication. Anyway, great video, keep it up king
I knew you had to be a fellow Scorpio! Also, yeah. People think criticism is “hate” now. It’s so odd. Even saying you don’t care about Taylor & Travis makes people get weird. I feel like Taylor being happy is all I care about as far as her dating life goes.
Genuinely my favorite Taylor content creator. I love your honesty and not being afraid to speak favorably 100% of the time. Your content IS thoughtful and informative. Plus your sarcasm is top notch. Thanks!
honestly, you being a writer and connecting to Taylor through this too makes so much sense. in your lenghtier, deeper videos i often find myself rewinding certain sections, because the wording of your thoughts is so spot on i just have to hear it again to fully comprehend it and think about it before i can move forward. it really can be _felt_ through your work that you are a writer and it is an important part of your identity.
You handled the question about Vienna really, really well. I agree, like it’s scary to talk about because you have a platform and you never know who’s listening. As someone who really wanted to go to a eras tour show and go to Taylor swift themed events (what happened in London to those little girls) but it scares me.
Thank you for sharing some more aspects of yourself that you’re comfortable with Zach! I absolutely love hearing how supportive your family is of you, and it’s clear that helped you have such a solid sense of self and confidence in your character, and that’s also what makes you a joy to watch ❤️
omg it makes SOO much sense now… I’m an entp as well and now i understand why i love your content so much because there’s nothing better than somebody that can have good old fashioned intellectual discourse without getting emotional about the topic
One of my favorite videos from you thus far! I’ve started watching your content for about a year now, and the reason I keep coming back is your prolific knowledge whilst remaining analytical and extremely eloquent in ways of speaking to us! I’m a believer that Taylor watches some videos of yours. I’ve gone back to your videos from 2-3 years ago and you’ll say phrases that have been expressed in TTPD. I think it’s beautiful! So thank you Swiftologist, your mind is sharp and exudes in your videos every single time! ❤️
:D genuinely, the lyrics video was better and that wasn't even excellent, just well cut together, as in ...to the pace of the music... because it's a music video I guess
@@anjad.3656 The lyric video added depth and context to the song. The MV tho? Nope. I'm still crossing my fingers it's the trailer of a documentary or better yet, a docu series. I need a Drive to Survive-type series, it could be called Tour to Endure 😂
I just want to thank you for not fawning all over Tayvis and dreaming up ridiculous scenarios about them the way that a very large and vocal sector of the fandom does. I'm in the same boat as you. I've never really cared about who she dates. I became a swiftie in 2013 and lived through Calvin, Tom, Joe, M*tty, & now Travis. I can't stand the way that so many "swifties" have turned into a bunch of Travis-obsessed wannabe wags. But I just chalk it up to them just being new fans that joined during the folkmore, re-recordings & Midnights era. They'll learn their lesson about getting too attached to her boyfriend's soon enough...
zach, i am one of the people who found your channel through the hate content on twitter and i couldn't be more glad i did ! also, it helped me to realize that twitter is not the platform for me, because the way people are so disgusting towards a person whose crime is offering constructive criticism, taking the time to think about art critically and having educated takes on there really made me see what kind of people i engage with daily. i love your content so much
I honestly loved your Katy Perry video bc you showed her at her best during Teenage Dream. You are very specific about what works bc what she did recently was not a suburb of good. It’s sad. I want her to succeed and you get that. I think that’s a very high form of criticism.
I am so happy to hear you say that this is significantly more lucrative than what you were doing before. One of my favorite things is seeing people I respect and like (in a personal or parasocial way) make good money doing what they are passionate about. Good for you.
Taylor Swift is a piece of art. Yes a human, but like you keep mentioning we will never know her through that lense. I like how you critique the art she is.
I feel like this channel is perhaps the most reasonable thing that exists on the internet. Bravo, I am always pleasantly surprised despite expecting the best after watching previous videos ❤
It doesn't matter what people think of Travis and they don't know him except for real football fans because it only matters what Taylor thinks of Travis. It only matters what Taylor does or wants in her personal life. It seems Taylor at her age now only is interested in what she wants in her personal life. She didn't stay with Joe Alwyn because so many Swifties " loved" him even though they knew nothing about their private relationship. Or really know Taylor now. And if Taylor and Travis break up one day, it is their business too. And if they stay together then good for Taylor. No one knows who is good for Taylor. Only Taylor knows how she feels. And who makes her happy.
Zach, I really appreciate your blunt honesty about your experience with ADHD and medication. It seems that negative opinions on any medication (let alone mental health medication) are so much louder than the positive. I'm going to start taking them soon and it was really great to hear that they make such a difference in your life
i really admire your mental fortitude in dealing with the amount of exposure and hate that you are subjected to. i would cry and kms in the span of a week if i had your job.
Going to the Era’s Tour IS absolutely part of your job, the content you fed us was *chef’s kiss* and you earned that ish! Are we are jealous? Yes. Could we all do your job with such commitment and professionalism and hard work and that charisma and je ne sais quoi that you do it with it? Absolutely not. lol I know I couldn’t at least 😂 You have a job that you’re good at, the rest of us did not/could not do your job to absolute excellence that you do, ergo you deserve every single Eras Tour you go to! I went to one and to also have been working while there? Girrrl, no way I could have pulled it off the way you did. All this to say, let’s stop asking Zack about all the Era’s Tours he went to, he earned it, he fed us with 🔥 content throughout, and earned each and every one of them!
A placeholder, A meantime man. Nothing more, nothing less. But I am happy that she had a good distraction and someone to help her get back on her feet after M*tty hurt her.
zach, i absolutely LOVE your content. i think you speak so well and i feel like my own vocabulary has MASSIVELY improved since i started watching you, and i want to thank you for that!
@@annaphallactic😂😂😂😂 I so get it because I’m diagnosed with ADD but not ADHD because I’m not really hyperactive to a point that it qualifies but needless to say it’s so attention deficit so that’s my superpower! Ha ha
I recently have been catching myself saying stuff like “crickets”, “well, yes”, and random lyrics incorporated into casual conversations…. Stop taking over my brain!! (I say this and then go binge listen to 5 more swiftologist episodes)
I absolutely loved listening to you talk about books and literature! Reading is my other passion and hobby besides music and I adored the brief insight you've given us into your taste and the themes you lean into. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that didn't connect with BWWAY by Mrs Rooney. I would love for you to make a video about books, though I understand if it doesn't really fit with the branding of the swiftologist channel. Have you ever given thought to creating a secondary channel where you could talk about other things besides music or just less "controlled" and limited content ? My reference is Jack Edwards's secondary channel where he still makes content about books but it's more casual and spontaneous.
Oh my goshhhh Hearing you talk about books healed my soul. As you get closer to making your dream about writing a book happen, I would love to hear you talk more about what you love reading!
Do you have a script? I don't think you do but damn that just means you're so good at constructing your opinions and thoughts in such a compelling and interesting way.
While I don't always agree with your opinion/POV, I appreciate the way you explain where you're coming from and I can see how you got there. We're talking about pop culture here - a lot is a matter of taste! Grady Smith here on YT has some similarities to you, if you haven't seen his content. He talks about country music and comes from a traditional journalism background. He's done some interesting looks into the Nashville hit making machine and done some very revealing interviews with artists. I'd love to see you do the same.
I really appreciate your thoughtful content on pop culture. It feels like there are not many channels that are sharing their honest critiques with merit behind their opinions. Your video essays are always my favorite and I can tell that a lot of time and effort goes into putting it all together.
6:00 oh my gosh yes! I vividly remember being genuinely upset (mind you, I was a whole teenager and it felt like the end of the world) that I didn’t know what to say in her defense because everyone was so certain that she’d lied and it seemed like they had solid proof. What a terrible time and I’m glad I’m not the only super fan who struggled to engage well during that period. Thanks for making this video as always! I love getting your takes even when they are about yourself haha
I see so many swifties on tiktok say they don’t like the swiftologist or lump you in with other swiftie creators who actively disrespect taylor and i just don’t understand that at all. You’re the only swiftie creator I watch and this video exemplifies why you stand out from all the rest
do you think youd ever do another video on a britney spears era? i really enjoyed your blackout video & i'd love for another britney post-blackout deepdive. maybe into circus.
@@theswiftologist it's quite sad that the circus era itself is intertwined with the conservatorship because it's personally my #2 album of hers, mmm papi & mannequin being two of my favourite songs. but if you're interested in doing something on her earlier work i'd love to see a video on in the zone or self titled.
@@theswiftologist well, if anything, you are amongst the only few ones in the entirety of UA-cam I would trust to give us a deep dive on her conservatorship times works 💁🏻
This was such a fun episode, loved to see you get a bit more comfortable with this platform. F those who call you Ugly, you are one of the prettiest people I know. Also I knew some stuff from your earlier podcasts and stuff like yours and Madeline's friendship story so that made me giggle. And From those who stayed like me till the end - We say Thanks for the bonus Puppy content. Love you babe.
On the thing about today’s reading culture, lots of these booktok books have been the reason for lots of people finding their love of reading. Of course, the world would be better if everyone could practice more thinking, but these books are entertaining and thought provoking to lots. Different books have different purposes. I haven’t read them all, but some that I have read (TJR, Sally Rooney, etc) are very well written and deal with interesting themes. I don’t think fiction should be considered low brow. I read a mix of classic literature and modern recommendations, and some of the newer books I’ve read are on the same level-to me-as the classics, some are above. I don’t mean this to be hate and I genuinely love this channel. This comment is wayy longer than I wanted it to be lol.
I don't know why people hate you. You're intelligent, well-spoken and unbiased and always gives honest criticism even if it's about Taylor. As an Arianator I really love you. Keep going and don't listen to the haters. ❤️❤️
I don' think I have ever going in the unstan side, but I'm dying to know more about the artistic behind her works. She didn't do interview nor explain the art of the work of her two new albums, and it is hard for me to fully appreciate her art this way. I want to know more about it.
I appreciate your content a lot. It's really nice to hear more intellectual conversations about Taylor and the others. You're making the right move by not really consuming other fan made content. It's brainrot. It comes up in my TikTok/shorts feed and it's just so... Inane. What's that point of some of their videos? Just an AI voice describing her diving into the stage. Okay...??? Anyway, I hope the haters don't get to you! Love your content!! 🫶
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Do you have an official instagram?
@@Ambarthetravellingchef yes its linked in my description
@@theswiftologist babe can I suggest something... How would it be if you took older Evolution of Snake episodes where you go through her life is redone with said pictures and videos edited in the video. You can just use the same audio and make it visual.
@@theswiftologist oh yes! thank you! so many fake swistology accounts there! :) glad I found you
i spot a master student of mother’s art of strategic vulnerability, i clap and cheer
LMFAOOO well yes we have to practice what we preach!
Hahahhahahhahah
This is your Speak Now
LMFAO literally
"I DON'T THINK YOU SHOULD WAIT....I THINK YOU SHOULD SPEAK NOW!"
Speak Now (Zach's Version)
We really are the outsiders, hated by other stan groups for saying anything positive about Taylor, then hated by the swifties for saying anything negative.
exactly
But it’s a great Venn intersection of people who love Taylor’s art while being critical thinkers
@@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4EverI was just going to say….
I'm not a swiftie but listen to the Swiftologist and EOAS to feel sane during these times of Taylor mania. And I've also gained appreciation for some of her work that I previously didn't care for because of these videos. (I'm a critical thinking Lana stan)
The other stan groups hate us for one real reason- we stan the most successful artist of the 21st century.
The most striking yet simplistic lyric to me has gotta be: "I forget about you long enough to forget why I needed to" 😮💨
hard relate
That’s a great one. My favorite is “I’ve never been a natural, all I do is try try try”. Gets me every time
@@the_piano_nerd4960 another hard relate
Most striking but simplistic lyric; this one kills me - Now the sun burns my heart and the sand hurts my feelings.
@@the_piano_nerd4960 REAL
For example, I met Lady Gaga in Paris 2 months ago, she was lovely, met her nd her team, decided to take pics with me and my friends, talked with us for a moment in the street and gave her macarons ! there was 0 paparazzi around, she told her security, oh I will see them (me and my friends, and she came straight to us). So if Your IDOLE is Lady Gaga, and You have the opportunity to meet her, just DO IT
LOVEEE TO HEAR IT! ❤ SO COOL
I LOVE that you don’t care about tayvis. It centers Taylor, which is what you’re here to do. like you’re not the tayvisologist. I don’t understand why people can’t handle that
Me too, it makes me feel normal lmao I'm so sick of hearing about Travis. Like, they're dating, they're happy, Trav's hot (to most people) so SLAY! Now let's move on 😂
Taylor won't "clap and cheer" for this channel, but it's the one she secretly respects
I think this too.
I don't think she would respect it, like she might appreciate it but she's not really the type to feel this is above her. Like, she's her own worst critic
@randomfornow I don't think you need to believe that something is above or in any way better than you to respect it. I have some level of respect for ALL human beings unless they do something really heinous, or I see them treat others poorly. Deep down I imagine there are things Taylor would get offended by or defensive about if she consumed his content, but overall I think she would respect it. I wouldn't be surprised if she liked his content in particular to seek out that criticism, because I feel like his is different to most in that it not only comes from a place of love and understanding of her, it's also generally pretty fair and logical so if I was her I'd see it to be kind of valuable tbh
@@shelleygoodwin6371exactly. I imagine being a hard worker + being self aware = wanting to continuously get better and that involves feedback. And this is a seemingly pretty fair source of feedback and from someone who “gets it” on a level that other media may not
I think she would want to stay in touch with her fans, as she does when she invited them into her home. She trolls her fans. She has a real respect for her fans!
46:07 “I could sit here and talk about books all day so I will spare you that…", girl maybe put a pin on that thought for a future video.
Came here to say the same thing!! 😊
Yes please!
I’d love that video!!
Agree, with need his inputs into novels.
@@sarafreitas6988 what I would actually love is a monthly video with the books, movies, series and songs he listened to that month and his critique.
A new video that’s over an hour? We eating good today
always
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i might not agree with all of your opinions, but your eloquence and organized thoughts (that i don’t have to 2x speed through) are a true talent. and i see no malice in any of your videos, they’re very thought provoking.
Exactly! If I'm being honest I didn't like the vault reactions at all and they actually made me feel bad (I think it was Speak Now TV - I liked a lot almost all songs). In case it's not very clear, I am a very sensitive person and I think I was a bit on the "negative reaction equals hate" bit of it (never with this thought, but the way I reacted was reflective of that, I think). But the way Zach is SO eloquent and organized made me come back and I went through a period of getting back and getting out for quite a bit before I just "accepted" it and made peace with the fact that actually having my opinions and views challenged by different views was a good thing/way to exercise my brain, so I took it (because I was way too into positive only Taylor reviews - even though not exactly intentionally) and I have no regrets. I sometimes still feel bad watching reaction videos but every other video of the channel I watch with no problems (even when it's something I have no knowledge of whatsoever - which usually makes me have no interest). I in fact have watched more than 50 videos for sure just while doing chores. Is literally my one place to go to now whenever I need to do anything, and it's great.
Intelligent discussion ❤ thanks 😊 appreciate you!
The fact that you are careful to not say bad things about Halsey because of Madeline is actually so sweet to me idk I love ur friendship the swiftologist network has added so much to my life it’s a great time
I would loooooove if you would make a whole video just about the books you read and the books that shaped you as a writer. Your mind and the way you express your thoughts fascinates me
🩷🩷 lots of requests for this!!
@@theswiftologist not a surprise tbh. we love our intellectual king 💖
In Taylor’s own words, “you’ve gotta take your cues from somewhere.”
I hope that she does watch your content. You give great feedback and we’re getting to a point where, like you said, if something isn’t glowingly positive, it’s seen as “hate.” So now she’s winning every award and getting 5-star reviews for everything. I think it would be great if she took cues from your videos.
cues*
queues mean to stand in a line
cue means to take direction
@@christinaulrich4445 omfg I’m mortified 😭 idek how that happened…and TWICE, at that. Corrected hahaha - ty 😊
So true!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
She needs to write a song about Ambiguity Intolerance. 28:39
swiftologist sundays 🙌🙌
PERIODDDD
Haley boo what are you doing here??
One of my comfort channels ❤
@@alyssavb42 watching?
Omg haley hey!! I love your vids
Guilty As Sin and Fresh Out The Slammer being in your top 3 is TASTEEEEE
ummm and loml!! it deserves that spot
@@alizalieb3962 I like it but just not as much as the others. It is beautiful though
I have been binging your content now for the past couple of days, and I’m not necessarily a Taylor Swift fan. It is a testament to your skills as a writer and an entertainer.
I kind of became a Swiftie from watching his videos. I think it’s because to appreciate Taylor’s music you need to know the lore, and these videos provide that.
thank you diva!!
omg same, I’ve literally listened to the podcast and watched all the videos and tiktoks without following Taylor personally bc I love the way Zach engages with something deemed as “girly” and “immature” and just not respected with a critical lens
now we need an entire video for book recommendations
Yes! I was about to write that!
I can’t believe people would contact your family over your OPINION! That’s insane, they need to touch grass. Thank you for serving for us despite the hate.
Wait ur capitalization of 'opinion' made me read it like that vine "that's my OPINION👹👺!!"
@@meghansullivan6812 lol my bad. I just wanted to emphasis how annoying it is. Now I see that meme too 😅
@@HereForGoodVibes no ur good it just made me laugh!
the swiftologist isn’t creating the katy hate train, katy is creating the hate train by working w dr luke
Period
your take on bittersweet nostalgia and holy ground is why i've been loving hits different so much lately. i love seeing themes wrapped up in her work, so satisfying.
ooooh i never thought about that wrt to hits diff....
the sand hurts my feelings… gets me every time - what a beautiful way to sum up how the world feels like it’s out to get us at times 🥹
So. Publishing is so tricky. I self published this year, and omggggg the formatting.
The good news is you are at a place where you have a good fan base. That’s huge for publishers. They will love that. And if you can get into a major publishing house, DO IT!
And tell us about it so we can support you!!!
I don’t know if it’s because I’m older now, or because I’ve been around the swiftverse for over 10 years, or because I now have a PhD 😂 but although I love Taylor I cannot deal with the unconditional handhearting!!! I just get so bored of the “Taylor is never ever wrong and if you think she’s wrong you’re a hater!!”. It feels so juvenile, black and white, and lacks any kind of critical thinking. I support the swiftologist with his nuanced critical takes on pop culture!
Yessss!
Something that i genuinely cannot commend you enough for is your ability to articulate and understand what you are trying to convey in these videos. like you mentioned the idea of letting your ideas “percolate” is something that isn’t often found in media these days. you are truly a breath of fresh air against all the brainrotted idiocy that plagues pop culture conversations.
Okay but now we need more book-related content honestly that was one of my favorite parts of this video!
YOU PREDICTED THE DOWN BAD ERAS TOUR SET SOOOO 👀
ok im swiftologstradamus for that!
Yess
@@theswiftologistYou are, indeed, sir.
There's a video idea here.... reacting to your own takes 👀
now that is a journey i have to go on at some point LMAO .... me to myself: who said that?
Lol😂😂@@theswiftologist
Omg yes!! The discord can definitely put together must-watch clips for this.
i was re-listening to some of the older episodes of the podcast and it’s so damn funny to grasp on some little details here and there we really need you to go for it!!
@@theswiftologistit would be iconic though!
I'm not even a swiftie but I find myself watching your videos religiously due to your entertaining essay ability and clear love for pop culture and you are also just so clearly smart and your experience in journalism is very obvious
thanks so much ky!!
@@theswiftologist you truly have pop journalism in a chokehold
ahaha that’s me as well! The way Zach talks about and analyses Taylor’s work with such great detail and with a bit of sass makes me interested to listen to Taylor’s work and other artists too, but also encouraged me to engage and critically think more with the media I consume and the discourse I see. You and Madeline have quickly become my favourites!! 💖
Tbh i always wonder "what if she's watching?" And my delulu opinion is that she has, but like any other human being she doesn't like to be criticized on her spare time, so she might take comfort in watching channels like Chats and Reacts and Ally Sheehan who yes-man everything she does (I'm a follower of these two also, so no hate towards them). I just think that's what i would do if i was her i guess, try and stay for as long as i can in the love and support bubble, cause it's rough out there when you're Taylor Swift, her as a brand is very polarizing.
And Caitlin Marie and reacts by ash
Watch them all regularly for the fun vibes and to relive the surprises of an album first listen
But ofc I still wanna hear some slightly more critical takes and analysis, which I get from here
@@VivekPatel-ze6jy yes same, first time reactions are a huge part of release month for me, the more emotional the better so i can cry along lol. But when i wanna hear somebody's sober thoughts on music i always come here, to EOAS and the Lizard Review 🫴🏻✨
Yeah, Chats and Reacts and Ally Sheehan, though they seem so sweet, don’t have a critical bone in their body. Tbh, I don’t really watch them anymore bc of it. Swiftologist and EOAS is where I go for my Taylor content. A great mix of valid critique and praise
@@alexnicole6806same kinda although sometimes when I feel like I’m snaking a little too close to the sun I balance it out by nibbling on a little bit of a Ally video even though I don’t really put as much thought into watching it as i do for Zach and Eoas
@@alexnicole6806 true.. that's why apart from swiftologist if I have to watch album reaction videos I watch ht haze. He's critical and funny
The comment on happy being the age you are and having time to settle into yourself before putting yourself out there is so spot on, age is such a useful tool in discerning what is hate and what is valuable feedback.
I’VE NEVER BEEN THIS EARLY TO THE SWIFTOLIGIST OH MY GOSH
congrats diva !!
Thank god you're here
Ikr
Me neither! 😂
“The first step in being happier is to stop being embarrassed” so freaking trueeee!!
As a baby boomer, I have a long enough tooth that I know that at the end of the day it’s not what other people think of you. It’s what you think of your choices!
I'm a simple girl
I see a new Swiftologist video I click
and i love that about you!
Hey Zach! do you think you could do a video about gaga? i think she is one of the few pop stars who are also considered like a really good actor..and i agreed with ur take that a star is born kind of saved her career/reputation in a sense
i have def been thinking about how i want to approach gaga for the first time :) watch this space !!
@@theswiftologist seconded!! im a little monster and would LOVE to see you cover her
I would love a Girls HBO video essay and how Lena Dunham is so misunderstood. I agree with you so much on this take and I think the show is a masterpiece.
Are we going to get a lanaologist video soon?!?!? I like. Need to know what’s going on
girllll i am as CONFUSED as you are
@@theswiftologist I'd love a video on her. You covered the matty healy/taylor situation very fairly imo
54:15 I submitted this one! Hearing you talk about your experience with ADHD really changed my perspective on it, so a big thank you for that! I'm a 22 year old guy who was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid, and it has really affected me a lot growing up. I was also on meds (Ritalin) but stopped taking them in my mid-adolescence due to them making me lose my appetite, which led to weight loss.. I was today years old when I discovered that in fact ADHD doesn't just go away as you get older and that it’s not something that can only affect children, and hearing you say it affects you in your 20s makes me wonder if I should consider going back on medication. Anyway, great video, keep it up king
I knew you had to be a fellow Scorpio! Also, yeah. People think criticism is “hate” now. It’s so odd. Even saying you don’t care about Taylor & Travis makes people get weird. I feel like Taylor being happy is all I care about as far as her dating life goes.
I love that your definition of a more chill, less intensive video is over an hour. Feed us king ❤️
lsjdnfljsdnfjlsdnf and thats the ologist way......
Genuinely my favorite Taylor content creator. I love your honesty and not being afraid to speak favorably 100% of the time. Your content IS thoughtful and informative. Plus your sarcasm is top notch. Thanks!
thank YOU for watching!
I am on a swiftologist binge and lowkey feel I manifested this video today hahaha
as you should queen
I’m so glad I was on UA-cam right when you uploaded this video! 💗💗Love your videos Zack! You are honestly one of the best UA-camrs I’ve ever watched!
thanks so much danna!!!
@@theswiftologistthe government names are killing me 💀
honestly, you being a writer and connecting to Taylor through this too makes so much sense. in your lenghtier, deeper videos i often find myself rewinding certain sections, because the wording of your thoughts is so spot on i just have to hear it again to fully comprehend it and think about it before i can move forward. it really can be _felt_ through your work that you are a writer and it is an important part of your identity.
i'm so glad that comes across and grateful that you've noticed
we need the 2019 episode on spotify pls we’re broke bestie😭😭😭
it’s trapped in the vault i fear
good things come to those who wait....
Wait is it available on the patrion
@@mustafamehdi1663 yeah and i dont have a bank account💔💔
@@mustafamehdi1663it's the live show that they did which I think is available on there
Sundays haven’t started until I’ve watched the new Swiftologist video!
periodt!!! its like church for cool people
You handled the question about Vienna really, really well. I agree, like it’s scary to talk about because you have a platform and you never know who’s listening. As someone who really wanted to go to a eras tour show and go to Taylor swift themed events (what happened in London to those little girls) but it scares me.
I think I spend more time defending you on twitter than I do Taylor. Am I the ologist apologist? It rhymes but it doesn’t really capture what I do lol
It’s iconic lowkey, I am the same 😌
AS YOU SHOULD!!!
All my respect girl for being out in the trenches
I’ve had sooo many of these questions, but never wanted to intrude. Now I’m intrigued 😅
listen if you dare..........
Thank you for sharing some more aspects of yourself that you’re comfortable with Zach! I absolutely love hearing how supportive your family is of you, and it’s clear that helped you have such a solid sense of self and confidence in your character, and that’s also what makes you a joy to watch ❤️
Thank you so much!!
your liking sally rooney & joan didion explains so much about ur excellent taste 👨🍳💋
omg it makes SOO much sense now… I’m an entp as well and now i understand why i love your content so much because there’s nothing better than somebody that can have good old fashioned intellectual discourse without getting emotional about the topic
Never cut your hair Zachary, you look gorgeous. 🩵
too kind!! xx
One of my favorite videos from you thus far! I’ve started watching your content for about a year now, and the reason I keep coming back is your prolific knowledge whilst remaining analytical and extremely eloquent in ways of speaking to us! I’m a believer that Taylor watches some videos of yours. I’ve gone back to your videos from 2-3 years ago and you’ll say phrases that have been expressed in TTPD. I think it’s beautiful! So thank you Swiftologist, your mind is sharp and exudes in your videos every single time! ❤️
The way you STILL haven't acknowledged the existence of the I can do it with a broken heart music video 😂😅
if it isnt good i do not see it
:D genuinely, the lyrics video was better and that wasn't even excellent, just well cut together, as in ...to the pace of the music... because it's a music video I guess
@@anjad.3656 The lyric video added depth and context to the song. The MV tho? Nope. I'm still crossing my fingers it's the trailer of a documentary or better yet, a docu series. I need a Drive to Survive-type series, it could be called Tour to Endure 😂
@theswiftologist lol Zach ur iconic
I just want to thank you for not fawning all over Tayvis and dreaming up ridiculous scenarios about them the way that a very large and vocal sector of the fandom does. I'm in the same boat as you. I've never really cared about who she dates. I became a swiftie in 2013 and lived through Calvin, Tom, Joe, M*tty, & now Travis. I can't stand the way that so many "swifties" have turned into a bunch of Travis-obsessed wannabe wags. But I just chalk it up to them just being new fans that joined during the folkmore, re-recordings & Midnights era. They'll learn their lesson about getting too attached to her boyfriend's soon enough...
zach, i am one of the people who found your channel through the hate content on twitter and i couldn't be more glad i did ! also, it helped me to realize that twitter is not the platform for me, because the way people are so disgusting towards a person whose crime is offering constructive criticism, taking the time to think about art critically and having educated takes on there really made me see what kind of people i engage with daily. i love your content so much
I honestly loved your Katy Perry video bc you showed her at her best during Teenage Dream. You are very specific about what works bc what she did recently was not a suburb of good. It’s sad. I want her to succeed and you get that. I think that’s a very high form of criticism.
I am so happy to hear you say that this is significantly more lucrative than what you were doing before. One of my favorite things is seeing people I respect and like (in a personal or parasocial way) make good money doing what they are passionate about. Good for you.
Loved getting to know you paradoxically. I would love to hear more about the literature you read, what you think about the reading landscape rn, etc
Your ability to be fair, critique, and be honest is what makes you a good journalist. I love your videos!
Taylor Swift is a piece of art. Yes a human, but like you keep mentioning we will never know her through that lense. I like how you critique the art she is.
I feel like this channel is perhaps the most reasonable thing that exists on the internet. Bravo, I am always pleasantly surprised despite expecting the best after watching previous videos ❤
It doesn't matter what people think of Travis and they don't know him except for real football fans because it only matters what Taylor thinks of Travis. It only matters what Taylor does or wants in her personal life. It seems Taylor at her age now only is interested in what she wants in her personal life. She didn't stay with Joe Alwyn because so many Swifties " loved" him even though they knew nothing about their private relationship. Or really know Taylor now. And if Taylor and Travis break up one day, it is their business too. And if they stay together then good for Taylor. No one knows who is good for Taylor. Only Taylor knows how she feels. And who makes her happy.
Thank you for being so open and clear about your opinions and who you are, I love your content.
You are so welcome!
Zach, I really appreciate your blunt honesty about your experience with ADHD and medication. It seems that negative opinions on any medication (let alone mental health medication) are so much louder than the positive. I'm going to start taking them soon and it was really great to hear that they make such a difference in your life
Love you always, Zach. You know stan Twitter is just dumpster place nowadays, don't let none of that affect you.
i really admire your mental fortitude in dealing with the amount of exposure and hate that you are subjected to. i would cry and kms in the span of a week if i had your job.
Love having a video getting to know you more!! Come for Taylor swift content, stay for your personality and honest takes!
Thank you so much!!
The sky is the limit for you Zach. You are so unbelievably talented!
we’ve been blessed again by the prophet 😭😭😭
well yes
Going to the Era’s Tour IS absolutely part of your job, the content you fed us was *chef’s kiss* and you earned that ish! Are we are jealous? Yes. Could we all do your job with such commitment and professionalism and hard work and that charisma and je ne sais quoi that you do it with it? Absolutely not. lol I know I couldn’t at least 😂 You have a job that you’re good at, the rest of us did not/could not do your job to absolute excellence that you do, ergo you deserve every single Eras Tour you go to! I went to one and to also have been working while there? Girrrl, no way I could have pulled it off the way you did.
All this to say, let’s stop asking Zack about all the Era’s Tours he went to, he earned it, he fed us with 🔥 content throughout, and earned each and every one of them!
I don’t care about Travis either
Just want her happy
He’s a purse 😂
A placeholder, A meantime man. Nothing more, nothing less. But I am happy that she had a good distraction and someone to help her get back on her feet after M*tty hurt her.
He would make a good nurse option maybe
zach, i absolutely LOVE your content. i think you speak so well and i feel like my own vocabulary has MASSIVELY improved since i started watching you, and i want to thank you for that!
ADHD gang rise up!!!
(and not get anything done because we keep getting distracted by the sounds in our own heads 😂)
@@annaphallactic😂😂😂😂 I so get it because I’m diagnosed with ADD but not ADHD because I’m not really hyperactive to a point that it qualifies but needless to say it’s so attention deficit so that’s my superpower! Ha ha
As a published YA writter - I'm sooo rooting for your book! I like the fact you're keeping it real.
I recently have been catching myself saying stuff like “crickets”, “well, yes”, and random lyrics incorporated into casual conversations…. Stop taking over my brain!!
(I say this and then go binge listen to 5 more swiftologist episodes)
I absolutely loved listening to you talk about books and literature! Reading is my other passion and hobby besides music and I adored the brief insight you've given us into your taste and the themes you lean into. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that didn't connect with BWWAY by Mrs Rooney. I would love for you to make a video about books, though I understand if it doesn't really fit with the branding of the swiftologist channel. Have you ever given thought to creating a secondary channel where you could talk about other things besides music or just less "controlled" and limited content ? My reference is Jack Edwards's secondary channel where he still makes content about books but it's more casual and spontaneous.
So happy you've been able to become a full-time creator, Zack! Well deserved. 👏👏👏
Oh my goshhhh Hearing you talk about books healed my soul. As you get closer to making your dream about writing a book happen, I would love to hear you talk more about what you love reading!
Do you have a script? I don't think you do but damn that just means you're so good at constructing your opinions and thoughts in such a compelling and interesting way.
for this video no i was just spitting lsmgnljdsf
I genuinely appreciate your takes + how it makes me think more critically about so many topics. Thanks for how you do these videos!
Another hour+ long video? Swiftologist is keeping us fed! 🥰
Omg Gertrudeeeeee! So cutieeeeee
While I don't always agree with your opinion/POV, I appreciate the way you explain where you're coming from and I can see how you got there. We're talking about pop culture here - a lot is a matter of taste!
Grady Smith here on YT has some similarities to you, if you haven't seen his content. He talks about country music and comes from a traditional journalism background. He's done some interesting looks into the Nashville hit making machine and done some very revealing interviews with artists. I'd love to see you do the same.
I really appreciate your thoughtful content on pop culture. It feels like there are not many channels that are sharing their honest critiques with merit behind their opinions. Your video essays are always my favorite and I can tell that a lot of time and effort goes into putting it all together.
6:00 oh my gosh yes! I vividly remember being genuinely upset (mind you, I was a whole teenager and it felt like the end of the world) that I didn’t know what to say in her defense because everyone was so certain that she’d lied and it seemed like they had solid proof. What a terrible time and I’m glad I’m not the only super fan who struggled to engage well during that period. Thanks for making this video as always! I love getting your takes even when they are about yourself haha
finding another IB student in the wild is always so cool! and in your case it makes total sense. love the analytical critical approach that you bring!
Zach is only person I have seen that is not crazy about Taylor and I will clap and cheer for it
Just to add to that, I believe that Zach loves her, but not every move. She makes because who loves every
Decision that we make???
I see so many swifties on tiktok say they don’t like the swiftologist or lump you in with other swiftie creators who actively disrespect taylor and i just don’t understand that at all. You’re the only swiftie creator I watch and this video exemplifies why you stand out from all the rest
do you think youd ever do another video on a britney spears era? i really enjoyed your blackout video & i'd love for another britney post-blackout deepdive. maybe into circus.
anything after that i have mixed feelings about bc of the conservatorship :( I'd be keen to do something about her earlier work tho!
@@theswiftologist it's quite sad that the circus era itself is intertwined with the conservatorship because it's personally my #2 album of hers, mmm papi & mannequin being two of my favourite songs. but if you're interested in doing something on her earlier work i'd love to see a video on in the zone or self titled.
@@theswiftologist well, if anything, you are amongst the only few ones in the entirety of UA-cam I would trust to give us a deep dive on her conservatorship times works 💁🏻
i love the chill chit chat vibe of this! we love you!
5 minutes in, already absolutely loving the new video! What was your reaction when you found out that Lana married the alligator guide?
IJBOL. TRULY IJBOL....
I LOVE your critiques. As a long time Swiftie it’s hard for me sometimes to separate my bias so I love your ability to step back and have a fair take.
“Trying to have a nuanced conversation on TikTok”…. Unintentional but made me laugh so hard 😂
This was such a fun episode, loved to see you get a bit more comfortable with this platform. F those who call you Ugly, you are one of the prettiest people I know. Also I knew some stuff from your earlier podcasts and stuff like yours and Madeline's friendship story so that made me giggle.
And From those who stayed like me till the end - We say Thanks for the bonus Puppy content. Love you babe.
On the thing about today’s reading culture, lots of these booktok books have been the reason for lots of people finding their love of reading. Of course, the world would be better if everyone could practice more thinking, but these books are entertaining and thought provoking to lots. Different books have different purposes. I haven’t read them all, but some that I have read (TJR, Sally Rooney, etc) are very well written and deal with interesting themes. I don’t think fiction should be considered low brow. I read a mix of classic literature and modern recommendations, and some of the newer books I’ve read are on the same level-to me-as the classics, some are above.
I don’t mean this to be hate and I genuinely love this channel. This comment is wayy longer than I wanted it to be lol.
I don't know why people hate you. You're intelligent, well-spoken and unbiased and always gives honest criticism even if it's about Taylor. As an Arianator I really love you. Keep going and don't listen to the haters. ❤️❤️
I don' think I have ever going in the unstan side, but I'm dying to know more about the artistic behind her works. She didn't do interview nor explain the art of the work of her two new albums, and it is hard for me to fully appreciate her art this way. I want to know more about it.
OMG every take you have... its like you scoop it out of my brain! When you started talking about books I lost it!! SO REAL
I appreciate your content a lot. It's really nice to hear more intellectual conversations about Taylor and the others. You're making the right move by not really consuming other fan made content. It's brainrot. It comes up in my TikTok/shorts feed and it's just so... Inane. What's that point of some of their videos? Just an AI voice describing her diving into the stage. Okay...???
Anyway, I hope the haters don't get to you! Love your content!! 🫶