Creator Conversation: The Swiftologist

Zachary Hourihane started with a passion for Taylor Swift and all things pop culture. Now, he's known online to hundreds of thousands of fans and followers as The Swiftologist.

But can you tap into a fandom, a culture, or a niche and make become a key voice within it?

Join us for the first of our Creator Conversations series, where we speak with inspiring creators to learn about their journey, and share actionable takeaways that you can apply towards your journey as a creator.

Whether your niche focuses on wellness, business, sports, film, or your hobby, there's a lot you can take from Zachary's journey to help inspire yours.

Learn how to grow your audience, and go from discussing your passion to becoming a major part of the conversation.

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In our first of our "Creator Conversations" series, learn how can you go from recording conversations about something you're passionate about, to becoming a key voice in your industry.

Our speakers

Zachary Hourihane

Creator of "Swiftologist," co-host of "Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Podcast"

Zachary Hourihane is a seasoned journalist and content creator with a deep focus on pop culture and entertainment. As the “Swiftologist” on YouTube and TikTok, he entertains and informs over 180,000 followers with insightful video essays that garner millions of monthly views. As the co-host of the popular "Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Podcast," Zachary is the go-to expert on Taylor Swift, amassing over 3 million downloads and a dedicated Patreon community. Having completed his first live show with Evolution of a Snake to a sold-out crowd in London, his next adventure is a tour of the USA coming in 2025. He recently appeared in the Discovery/HBO documentary "Bad Blood: Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun", was quoted in the Associated Press, and went live on Ireland AM in advance of The Eras Tour in Dublin.

Kendall Breitman

Community Manager

Kendall is a member of the Riverside team focused on supporting Riverside's community of creators. She has more than 10 years of experience working in television and video production for places like NBC and Bloomberg News.