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Despite working in the industry, Verity and Jackie both admit to falling for music marketing tactics. They discuss the case of the missing Taylor Swift holiday merchandise, how merch designed by fans is often better than official artist merch, what an Etsy takedown notice looks like, and the FOMO around different and "limited" vinyl variants.

After a One Direction-like hiatus, Verity and Jackie are back for Season 2. They share their Eras Tour experience and all the pain points fans go through to see their favorite artist — from spending hours getting tickets to buying overpriced water — as well as the pressure to overconsume merchandise, whether or not it's "ethical" to support a billionaire, and how fans can fight against unfair treatment.

It's officially August, and Jackie and Verity have a lot to say about Taylor Swift's new surprise album. They also differ in opinion about Gigi Hadid's decorating taste and take a deep dive into Harry Styles' place (or lack thereof) in rock radio.