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1000 Words or Less - Are You There Taylor? It's Me, Jake Hounds.

Are You There Taylor? It's Me, Jake Hounds.

05/17/24 • 7 min

1000 Words or Less

In the season finale of 1000 Words or Less, Jake Hounds pens a personal letter to the one and only Taylor Swift. Inspired by Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Jake reaches out to Taylor to express his gratitude for her being a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for his daughter and countless others around the world.
Through her music, actions, and unwavering authenticity, Swift has become a cherished role model, navigating fame with grace and using her platform to champion important causes.
Join Jake as he celebrates the impact of Taylor Swift and reflects on the profound influence she has had on the lives of young people everywhere. Tune in for a tribute to the power of positive role models and the enduring connection between artists and their fans.

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In the season finale of 1000 Words or Less, Jake Hounds pens a personal letter to the one and only Taylor Swift. Inspired by Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Jake reaches out to Taylor to express his gratitude for her being a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for his daughter and countless others around the world.
Through her music, actions, and unwavering authenticity, Swift has become a cherished role model, navigating fame with grace and using her platform to champion important causes.
Join Jake as he celebrates the impact of Taylor Swift and reflects on the profound influence she has had on the lives of young people everywhere. Tune in for a tribute to the power of positive role models and the enduring connection between artists and their fans.

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1000 Words or Less - Are You There Taylor? It's Me, Jake Hounds.

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I’m Jake Hounds, and this is One Thousand Words or Less

EPISODE 13 - Are you there Taylor? It’s me, Jake Hounds.

Are you there Taylor? It’s me, Jake Hounds. I’m the dad of a Swiftie, and I wanted to tell you all the reasons I think you are amazing.

I’m sorry I never knew about your music until recently, although I had heard of you, without really knowing your work.

The first time I recognized your music was in the movie Sing, and everyone in my family, includ

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