The Lana Files

Jul 13 2023 1
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Join Deon, unrenowned drag queen, wig stylist and internet presence in a deep-dive exploration of the controversial queen of Americana, saint of Surf Noir, and national indie sleaze obsession, Lana Del Rey. In this 12-part series, each week will be an adequately researched, entirely subjective, hopefully comprehensive, and variably comedic look into the eras and albums of Elizabeth "Lizzy" Woolridge Grant and the music industry she has been navigating along the way. What makes her so beloved? What makes her so hated? What's her whole deal?

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The Lana Files - TRAILER

Apr 02 2023 7 mins  
PREMIERING TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH - Join Deon, unrenown drag queen, wig stylist and internet presence in a deep-dive exploration of the controversial queen of Americana, saint of Surf Noir, and national indie sleaze obsession, Lana Del Rey. In this 12-or-more-part series, each week will be an adequately researched, entirely subjective, hopefully comprehensive, and variably comedic look

Part 1 - Lizzy Grant w/ Sadgayboi

Apr 04 2023 114 mins  
Listen up Lolitas and Lanitas, it's time to get into The Lana Files. In Part 1, I've invited on Lana Del Rey Scholar, Mitchell (@sadgayboi) to dig deep into Lizzy Grant, the legal name and original persona of Lana Del Rey, and what lead her to take her first steps out into the public as Lana. Please visit this MEDIA GUIDE for a running bibliography and list of visuals that we refer

Bonus - Deleted Scenes w/ Sadgayboi

Apr 06 2023 26 mins  
A little bonus episode for you feat. Sadgayboi and I discussing being a pick me girl, the elusive Jimmy, and our favorite Lizzy Grant tracks!

Part 2 - Born to Die w/ Mimi Zima

Apr 12 2023 56 mins  
Listen up Lolitas and Lanitas, crack open a Cola and let's go! In Part 2, I sit down with musician and DJ Mimi Zima to discuss the album that defined and frustrated a generation, Born to Die!Please visit this MEDIA GUIDE for a running bibliography and list of visuals that we reference throughout the podcast!If you have something to say about the podcast or Lana Del Rey, please reac

Part 3 - Paradise w/ Mimi Zima

Apr 19 2023 51 mins  
Listen up Lolitas and Lanitas, crack open a Cola and let's go! In Part 3, I continue my conversation with musican/DJ Mimi Zima to discuss the follow up to Born to Die, the even-more-sultry Paradise Edition.HUGE THANKS to Miss Monday Mourning for recording our beautiful lyric readingsPlease visit this MEDIA GUIDE for a running bibliography and list of visuals that we reference throu

Part 4 - Ultraviolence w/ Ramona Slick

Apr 27 2023 73 mins  
Listen up Brooklyn Babies, let's take a drive down the West Coast! In Part 4, I hit up Ramona Slick to discuss the Lana's sophomore moment, Ultraviolence!Please visit this MEDIA GUIDE for a running bibliography and list of visuals that we reference throughout the podcast!If you have something to say about the podcast or Lana Del Rey, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Part 5 - Honeymoon w/ Adam Kraft

May 18 2023 100 mins  
We're back! And this week we're honeymooning in my bedroom with Adam Kraft to discuss a personal not-so-favorite, Honeymoon! This is one where I am often completely wrong about facts.Please visit this MEDIA GUIDE for a running bibliography and list of visuals that we reference throughout the podcast!If you have something to say about the podcast or Lana Del Rey, please reach out to

Part 6 - Lust For Life w/ Miss Malice

May 29 2023 103 mins  
Sorry for the late upload everyone! This week, I've brought on long-time Lana lover and a lovely looking lady with a real Lust for Life, Miss Malice! It's time to talk, once again about witchcraft, Donald Trump and, worst of all, The Weeknd.There are a lot of references to be found on the MEDIA GUIDE for this episode, which has a running bibliography and list of visuals that we ref

Part 7.1 - Norman F*cking Rockwell w/ Matthew Lawson

Jun 10 2023 68 mins  
(The weight of our combined intellect was so great, in fact, that this episode had to be split into two parts, you're welcome!)It's time to talk about Azealia Banks.After a short hiatus I am back to talk about Lana's masterwork, Norman F*cking Rockwell, with local artisan, alblum reviewer and apartment complex resident, E4F's very own Matthew Lawson! Influencer cops, Lorde, Sylvia

Part 7.2 - Norman F*cking Rockwell w/ Matthew Lawson

Jun 10 2023 81 mins  
(The weight of our combined intellect was so great, in fact, that this episode had to be split into two parts, you're welcome!)It's time to talk about Azealia Banks.After a short hiatus I am back to talk about Lana's masterwork, Norman F*cking Rockwell, with local artisan, alblum reviewer and apartment complex resident, E4F's very own Matthew Lawson! Influencer cops, Lorde, Sylvia