SWEETEST THINGS: LINDSAY GRAHAM, JAY Z, LETTUCE, TAYVIS, BEY, & NOLAN WELLS

THIS WEEK ON REWIND: SUMMER DAYS ARE DRIFTING AWAY, JUST LIKE OUR WEEK OF VACATION DID!! WE ARE BACK WITH TWO WEEKS OF HOT TOPICS FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL LISTENERS HERE ON REWIND!! WE START WITH SOME RAPID FIRE STORIES WE COULDN’T LET GO…LIKE THE FIGHT AT HILARY DUFF, A NEW CHEETAH GIRLS MOVIE (AND BEEF!?), AS WELL AS A NEW SUMMER HOUSE CAST. THEN WE DISCUSSED THE PASSING OF MAAAAAYBE 2 ELECTED LEADERS, BUT DEFINITELY ONE, ALL WHILE STEERING CLEAR OF THAT LETTUCE PARASITE!! THEN, WE DISCUSS THE (TACKIEST?) WEDDING OF THE CENTURY AT MSG, BEYONCÉ’S NEW/OLD RELEASE, JAY Z’S PARTY IN NYC, AND DISCUSS THE HEARTBREAKING STORY OF NOALN WELLS. FINALLY, WE ARE AT THE HALFWAY POINT OF THE YEAR, SO NATURALLY WE HAVE TO DO A LITTLE MINI YEAR-IN-REVIEW. IT’S SIZZLIN’ OVER HERE AT REWIND!!   ⏰TIME CODES⏰ (0:10) THE “SWEETEST” FIRST THOUGHTS (3:16) RAPID FIRE REWIND: CHEETAH GIRLS, LOVE ISLAND, HILARY DUFF FIGHT, PATTI LUPONE, SUMMER HOUSE SEASON 11 CAST & HUDSON’S ANGER “ATTACK” (13:08) LINDSEY GRAHAM PASSES, MAYBE MITCH MCCONNELL DID TOO…AND MARSHA BLACKBURN SCARES US!! (19:55) NOT THE LETTUCE PARASITE!! (24:39) A MESSAGE FOR ALL OF OUR HEALTH FOOD WIZARDS… (26:16) TAYLOR & TRAVIS ARE JUST&T MARRIED (33:10) BEYONCÉ DROPS NEW (OLD) MUSIC (35:36) JAY Z HAS GUESTS OUT THE WAZOO & RIHANNA PLAYS IN OUR FACE (40:24) THE HEARTBREAK STORY OF NOLAN WELLS (50:22) HALF-YEAR TOP 3 & FREE LIZZIE!! [FINAL THOUGHTS]   Follow Blake: @heyblakerackley   Follow Raven: @iamravendawson   Follow Producer Gabe: @theproducergabe   BUY REWIND MERCH (AVAILABLE NOW): https://rewindthepod.threadless.com   SUBSCRIBE TO BLAKE’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@heyblakerackley   WATCH RAVEN on THE TERRELL SHOW: https://youtu.be/7c0Y-DN-_A4?si=TlI0ZZpSKdDBmtNH    COME SEE BLAKE @ RANCH HANDS COWBOYLESQUE: https://www.ranchhandscowboylesque.com [CODE: REWIND10]   BOOK GABE WITH “HEY BACH!” EVENTS: https://www.heybachnash.com [CODE: REWIND]   To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVVnhe6Es3kFxV18W2oLrur6m3c7Lwl6-   Follow Blake- Instagram: @heyblakerackley TikTok: @heyblakerackley Threads: @heyblakerackley Twitter: @heyblakerackley   Follow Raven- Instagram: @iamravendawson TikTok: @iamravendawson Threads: @iamravendawson   Follow Producer Gabe- Instagram: @_thenerdalert TikTok: @_thenerdalert   ABOUT REWIND: The Podcast - Hosted by the effortlessly charismatic duo Raven Dawson and Blake Rackley, REWIND: The Podcast is where pop culture past meets pop culture present—with a whole lot of personality in between. Fueled by a love for iconic throwbacks and today’s most talked-about moments, these two besties serve up unfiltered opinions, sharp humor, and a deep appreciation for the drama that keeps entertainment interesting. From Y2K nostalgia to red carpet chaos, award show upsets to reality TV scandals, nothing is off-limits. Whether they’re revisiting the cultural staples that defined an era or breaking down the latest internet-breaking headlines, expect hot takes, deep dives, and plenty of side-eye. If your playlist lives somewhere between classic R&B and current chart-toppers, if you still quote your favorite 2000s movies on the daily, and if you love a little (or a lot of) flair with your pop culture commentary—this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for. Press play, lean in, and get ready to REWIND.