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5 min read"85% of Americans believe in getting support, but 74% believe that society discourages you from doing so." That stat from a BetterHelp survey, cited mid-episode, captures a tension the hosts of Lemme Say This live inside: they are deeply invested in pop culture—sports, movies, music, celebrity gossip—but also aware of the emotional weight those obsessions carry, from mourning Mac Miller to worrying about Ariana Grande's health to crying on a train platform over a soccer player's mother.
The episode, "Post World Cup Summer," is a freewheeling conversation between best friends Hunter and Peyton that moves through four major topics: the 2026 Women's World Cup, new music releases, two new movies (Maddie's Secret and The Invite), and a brief critique of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The throughline is not a single argument but a shared sensibility: a love for pop culture that is both sincere and self-aware, willing to be moved by a viral video while also admitting "I don't know who I knew who he was a week ago."
The World Cup: Drama, Diaspora, and a Mother's Journey
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Post-World Cup Banter** - The hosts celebrate Spain's World Cup win, discuss dramatic on-field moments, and react to controversial player behavior.
- 2 (06:49) **Lamine Yamal & New Soccer Crushes** - The conversation shifts to 19-year-old star Lamine Yamal and the feelings of investing in young talent again.
- 3 (08:20) **Summer Sports Wrap-Up** - The hosts briefly mention the busy sports summer and tease future coverage of the US Open and Liberty updates.
- 4 (09:25) **Music Segment Intro & Ariana Grande Talk** - The show transitions to music, touching on Ariana Grande's appearance and Mac Miller's legacy.
- 5 (13:45) **Rihanna's Concert & Gracie Abrams' Album** - The hosts critique Rihanna's Super Bowl performance and review the new Gracie Abrams album.
- 6 (17:00) **New Music Drops & Spotify Top 5** - The hosts discuss recent albums by Steve Lacy, Kali Uchis, and introduce artist Julia Wolf.
- 7 (20:36) **Most Streamed Artists Reveal** - The hosts reveal their most streamed artists on Spotify, leading to a surprising confession.
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Show Notes
The World Cup is over. Hunter and Peyton reflect on their favorite players of the season, including the hot ref with the red card. Plus, a lot of new music to discuss... Gracie Abrams, Kelela, Steve Lacy. Would you have gone to the Jay Z concert? And let's not forget summer blockbusters including Maddie's Secret, The Invite (starring Selma Blair's wig) and the gorgeous gorgeous gowns of Zendaya on the Odyssey press tour.
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