interviews
media appearances
Speaking as a pop culture expert on CBC News.
panels & discussions
Speaking at Toronto Public Library’s event Dear Reader for a fun and illuminating discussion about the many ways to "read" the popstar.
INTERVIEWS
5News
Interviewed by London’s 5News on their live broadcast about the V&A’s new Taylor Swift advisor role and discussing why the position is relevant.
CBC News
Speaking with CBC as a pop culture expert on concert safety after Lil Yachty's Vancouver concert was cut short after attendees surged onto floor.
(10/23/23)
Interviewed by CBC Radio Noon about the craze behind Taylor Swift and what impact her tour will have on Toronto.
(07/14/23)
Joined BC Today with Michelle Elliot as a pop culture journalist to discuss Taylor Swift’s Toronto tour dates.
(07/03/23)
CBC - The National
Kelsey Barnes: Taylor Swift's Unofficial Historian
Nick Purdon asked about building my career writing about the megastar.
Icon, role model & best friend: Taylor Swift fans explain their devotion
With hundreds of thousands of Taylor Swift fans converging on Toronto, The National’s Nick Purdon goes deep into the Taylor-verse to find out why her fans love her so much.
Toronto Star
How this Taylor Swift superfan turned her love of the pop star into a dream career.
Full-length profile highlighting career as a leading cultural commentator on fandom.
Globe & Mail
What might Taylor Swift’s wedding look, feel and taste like? Three experts weigh in
Expert commentary on what Taylor Swift’s wedding might look, feel and taste like.
Ipsos
Consulted for research on brand–fan relationships on how superfan expectations are reshaping brand-fan relationships
BBC Radio
Interviewed by BBC Radio 5 about the UK leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. (06/21/23)
Interviewed by BBC Radio about the rumours of Taylor Swift penning a novel. (05/11/23)
Interviewed by BBC Radio 5 Morning Show hosts about the opening date of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. (03/19/23)
Interviewed by BBC Radio host Colin Murray to discuss the potential sequel to the romantic comedy The Holiday. (12/06/22)
Toronto Metropolitan University
'In the Age of the Internet' Panel
Invited as a panelist to speak on leveraging digital spaces to support a career in the creative industries.
Breathe Magazine
Interviewed as a pop culture expert by writer and author Sophie Jo H. for Breathe Magazine about the psychology behind returning to comfort media and pop culture artefacts.
The Independent
From SwiftTok to #Taylurking: How Taylor Swift redefined online fandom
Interviewed by Zoya Raza-Sheikh for The Independent about
Taylor Swift’s ability to create connections with fans online.
PODCASTS
Fandemic
Interviewed by fellow journalist Lucy Ford on the pop
culture media I loved during a difficult year.
Don't Butcher It
Interviewed by Upasna Barath for Don’t Butcher It, is an intersectional
self-help podcast for the person who always feels like the underdog.
EVERYTHING ELSE
Uproxx Critic
Selected as a critic for the 2020, 2021 and 2022 music poll.
5 Ways to Use Fans in Your Rollout by Amethyst Collective x Rollout Roundup
Contributed to a discussion on the best ways we can use fans in rollouts.
Conversations on Love Newsletter: Christmas Special
Invited to share my story with journalist and author Natasha Lunn
for her highly acclaimed newsletter.