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Entry #123: Sarah's Taylor Swift TED Talk

June 18, 2026 · 1 h 3 min

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On this week's episode of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we are diving into one of our favorite Rapidfire questions!

When we interview cast members, we always ask: If you had to give a five-minute TED Talk on any subject, what would it be about? Sarah's answer is always Taylor Swift, while Jess's is the Enneagram. Other than Outlander, these are the topics we're most passionate about and could easily turn into full TED Talks.

So this week, we're bringing Sarah's TED Talk to life as we explore the surprising ways Taylor Swift's lyrics seem to mirror some of our favorite Outlander storylines and characters. Joining us for the conversation is our friend Shani, a fellow Outlander fan, Taylor Swift enthusiast and content creator, who brings some fantastic insights and perspectives to the discussion.

Now, we know not all of our listeners are Swifties and that's ok! This is all meant to be a fun summer episode to help pass the time during the Drought before Season 2 of Blood of My Blood arrives. Whether you're a lifelong Taylor fan or just here for the Outlander discussion, we hope you'll enjoy this lighthearted look at the connections between two stories we love.

We also created a Spotify playlist featuring all of the songs discussed in this episode. If you'd like to listen along or revisit our selections afterward, we'll link it here for you!

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