[Encore] Taylor Swift is Autistic

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[Encore] Taylor Swift is Autistic

If you have been watching or thinking of watching Lena Dunham’s new Netflix hit 'Too Much' don’t miss this encore of our Lena Dunham is Autistic episode.

Simon Scott

Aug 14, 2025

Transcript

This episode originally aired on April 9 2024. With the announcement of TS12, Taylor Swift’s new album 'The Life of a Showgirl', this episode is more relevant than ever. We're on hiatus, but we wanted to bring this powerful conversation back into the feed for any Autistic Swiftie listeners.

Here’s what’s in store for this episode:

Autistic-coded traits in Taylor Swift – From encyclopaedic cat knowledge to embedding riddles, puzzles, and Easter eggs into her music.
Outsider perspective in her lyrics – How her songs describe masking, outsider feelings, and belonging in ways deeply resonant with autistic experience.
Justice sensitivity – Exploring the intersection of fairness, expectation sensitivity, and creative expression.
Family tree and neurodivergence – Why Swift’s relatives may offer hints of autism’s genetic component.
The role of privilege – How capitalism, public image, and access shape her career and influence.
Cultural anthems – Why “Shake It Off” feels like a rallying cry for many autistic individuals.