The Lizard Review

Insane sentence to have to type OR say in the year 2025...but alas, here we are. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe [https://thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

My trip abroad and beyond was filled with many happenstances including roaches, pizza, and a Polaroid to heal old wounds...but now that I'm finally back from a long workation, it's finally time to get myself back into the official mindset of SHOWGIRL. Shift with me back into Showgirl and Swiftie mode as we talk about the most recent developments in the world of the new record including the theatrical release and the Target exclusive edition of the record, and then finish it off with a deep dive on Halsey's interview with Zane Lowe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe [https://thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

In honor of there being a very huge pop record coming out in the next couple of weeks (I wonder to what I refer...) I decided to reflect on some of my favorite pop records of all time and also attempted to "rank" them, even though ranking is an evil word here on The Lizard Review. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe [https://thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

When a song is just soooo good you have to LIB OUT!!!!!!! Hayley Williams surprise released a 17-song confection with no official title on her website - it was completely contextless, and we all dove into the tracks not knowing quite what to expect : one of the absolute best ways to engage with new projects. The songs are full of twists and turns, different spheres of influence, multiple complexities, and they contain some of Hayley's best solo work that she's ever done. Out of all the 17 songs, I do have a personal favorite, and it happens to be the one that has the most to say....here's a lyrical analysis of Hayley Williams' TRUE BELIEVER. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe [https://thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Many might say that a "showgirl" is a very specific thing, and that you can't just walk around calling any celebrity you feel like a "showgirl..." here on The Lizard Review, I DO EXACTLY THAT!!!!!! In preparation for Taylor's new album The Life of a Showgirl, come with me on this mega episode as I talk about what exactly a showgirl is (or isn't) in my eyes, which albums and artists are the perfect vibe to get you in the mood for the new album, AND the best movies to watch for the showgirl teas. Playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1XucIDc7aqbqIu7eR2mQEe?si=sFShDAhtRuW8cZOhkDVwWg] // Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/showgirls/pl.u-8aAVgVlTN5ykBz] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe [https://thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]