Initial Rankings — The Life of a Showgirl

It’s time for the 13 Podcast to officially enter into The Life of a Showgirl era! Before we deep-dive into lyrics, theories, Easter eggs, and emotional devastation, we’re doing what we always do first: initial song rankings. In this kickoff episode for The Life of a Showgirl, we’re sharing our initial song rankings—the raw, unfiltered reactions that come after listening to a new Taylor Swift album on repeat and trusting your gut in this moment, because our rankings constantly change. We break down where each track landed right now, what surprised us most on first listen, which songs instantly felt like standouts, and which ones we know are quietly waiting to grow into obsessions. Some rankings were obvious. Others shocked even us. And yes—this is the episode we’ll absolutely look back on later and say, “How did we ever rank it THAT low?” This episode sets the foundation for everything to come this album cycle:• how the album feels as a complete body of work• early favorites vs. slow burns• production moments that grabbed us immediately• emotional highs, unexpected turns, and first-impression hot takes• predictions for which songs will age into fan favorites If you’re listening along and ranking the album yourself, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and compare notes—because initial rankings are a time capsule. They capture who you are, where you are, and how the music meets you in that exact moment. Whether you agree with us completely or are already yelling at your speaker, this is where the Showgirl era officially begins. Hit play, lock in your rankings, and get ready—we’re just getting started. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY LIQUID IV Go to https://www.liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code TAYLORSWIFTFAN at checkout. Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Join the conversation in our exclusive Lobster Lounge: station.page/13 Contact the Podcast Voicemail: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Instagram: @the13podcast TikTok: @the13podcast Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Follow the Hosts Ana – @anaszabo13 Lacey – @laceygee13 Amy – @amysnichols Nick – @heynickadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices