JULY SO FAR: TEXAS, BILLS, L.A., BEYONCÉ, MEG/NICKI, LIARS & LOVE ISLAND

This week’s episode is a full ride—from heavy to hilarious. We open with a moment of reflection on the devastating flooding in Central Texas and the real-life implications of the Big, Beautiful Bill. Then, things take a turn as Blake returns from his solo L.A. getaway with a story that will live rent-free in his mind and yours. We head east to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour stop, where the queen delivered a show so good it almost made Raven sick (literally). Then it’s drama, secrets, and island heat as we react to the wild twists in We Were Liars and the latest mess on Love Island. Stream it loud, fam—it’s a good one. 💅🏾✨

 

⏰TIME CODES⏰

(0:10) FIRST THOUGHTS

(3:09) OUR HEARTS ARE WITH TEXAS

(15:38) BLAKE’S LA VACAY & THE BARBARA JEAN STORY

(26:22) IS DATING TIRED IN 2025? 

(32:09) RAVEN GOES TO THE COWBOY CARTER TOUR

(46:36) NICKI MINAJ CATCHES STRAYS WITH MEG THEE STALLION’S (ALLEGEDLY) HEADLINES

(53:17) QUICK UPDATE ON DIDDY’S TRIAL

(55:10) WE WERE LIARS & THAT TWIST [***WARNING: SPOILERS***]

(01:04:13) LOVE ISLAND - JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT COULDN’T GET CRAZIER [***WARNING: SPOILERS***]

(01:13:57) FINAL THOUGHTS

 

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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.