18: New Heights: Listening to albums 2

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The sun streamed through the windows of Travis and Taylor's home, casting a warm glow over the cozy living room. It was a rare day off for the couple, and the house was filled with the kind of easygoing atmosphere that only comes when there's nothing pressing to do. Taylor was seated on the couch, her legs curled beneath her, while her best friend, Abigail, sat beside her, both of them eagerly awaiting the chaos that was about to ensue.

In the adjoining room, Travis and Jason were setting up for a special episode of their podcast, *New Heights.* Today's episode was unlike any they had done before—they were diving into *Fearless (Taylor's Version)* track by track, and Taylor and Abigail couldn't wait to hear their reactions. Travis had been slightly apprehensive when Taylor suggested the idea, but he knew it would make for a great episode and decided to roll with it.

"Are you ready to watch them squirm?" Taylor asked, a mischievous glint in her eyes as she glanced at Abigail.

Abigail smirked, crossing her arms. "I've been waiting for this. Travis has no idea what he's in for."

In the podcast room, Travis and Jason adjusted their headphones and microphones, both looking at the tracklist for *Fearless (Taylor's Version)* in front of them. Jason shot his brother a knowing look. "So, you ready to get deep into the world of Taylor Swift? I'm not sure you're prepared for this emotional rollercoaster, bro."

Travis chuckled, shaking his head. "I've been living in this world for a while now, so I think I can handle it. But we'll see."

They began the episode with their usual banter, warming up the listeners before diving into the first track, "Fearless." As the familiar chords of the title track filled the room, Travis leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"This is the song that started it all, isn't it?" Jason said, tapping his foot along with the beat. "It's got that iconic, hopeful energy."

"Yeah," Travis agreed, nodding. "This song just screams confidence and excitement. It's like you can feel the wind in your hair while listening to it."

In the living room, Taylor and Abigail were already giggling. "He's trying so hard to sound like he knows what he's talking about," Abigail whispered, and Taylor nodded, her smile widening.

As the brothers transitioned into "Fifteen," Jason turned to Travis with a sly grin. "So, Trav, do you remember being fifteen? What would your fifteen-year-old self think of you now, married to the girl who sings this?"

Travis laughed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Man, fifteen-year-old me would probably be freaking out right now. But this song... it's so relatable. It's all about those firsts—first love, first heartbreak. It's wild to think about how much life changes after that age."

In the other room, Taylor and Abigail exchanged a glance, both remembering their own shared experiences from that time. Abigail sent a quick text to Travis: *Don't get too nostalgic, big guy. We all know you were more focused on football than feelings at fifteen.*

Travis felt his phone buzz and, after reading the message, he rolled his eyes with a chuckle, showing it to Jason. "Abi's already trolling me."

Jason grinned. "This is only the second song, and she's already on your case? You're in for a long episode, my friend."

And then they heard "Well, in your life you'll do things Greater than dating the boy on the football team I didn't know it at fifteen" both Jason & Travis locked eyes and died "Now she's calling you out Travis." Jason remarked.

Next up was "Love Story," and Jason couldn't resist poking fun at his brother. "This is the one, right? The fairytale love story? Do you ever feel like you're living in a Shakespearean play with Tay?"

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