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Lyssa

Yapping about movies, tv shows, reality tv, pop culture moments, and anything else that I can't get off my mind. Next Episode Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat out 4/22/25!

  1. Movies I Love To Hate

    3D AGO

    Movies I Love To Hate

    This week on I Have To Say Pod, Lyssa talks about movies that she loves to bring up just to talk about why she hates them! Check me out for more commentary and episode updates on: Tik tok: @ihavetosayyy Threads @lyssa_posts_  and @ihavetosayyy BlueSky @ihavetosayyy Instagram @ihavetosayyy  Jingle created in and podcast edited using Soundtrap. New episodes on Wednesdays! Check socials and website for any changes.

    26 min
  2. Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat

    APR 22

    Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat

    This week on I Have To Say Pod, Lyssa talks about Company Retreat and Jury Duty, streaming on Amazon Prime! Check me out for more commentary and episode updates on: Tik tok: @ihavetosayyy Threads @lyssa_posts_  and @ihavetosayyy,  BlueSky @ihavetosayyy Instagram @ihavetosayyy  Jingle created in and podcast edited using Soundtrap. New episodes on Wednesdays! Check socials and website for any changes.

    27 min
  3. Q1 Media Wrap Up

    APR 8

    Q1 Media Wrap Up

    This week on I Have To Say Pod, Lyssa talks about movies, tv shows, books, and music she's engaged with in the past 3 month. For the titles, check out look below. Check me out for more commentary and episode updates on:Tik tok: @ihavetosayyyThreads @lyssa_posts_  and @ihavetosayyy, BlueSky @ihavetosayyyInstagram @ihavetosayyy  Jingle created in and podcast edited using Soundtrap. New episodes on Wednesdays! Check socials and website for any changes. (00:00) - Intro (00:08) - Welcome (00:52) - Movies (01:36) - Movie: Sinners (03:37) - Movie: Mortal Kombat (04:47) - Movie: OBAA (07:38) - Movie: Roofman (08:38) - Movie: Relationship Goals (2026) (09:16) - TV (10:01) - TV: WonderMan (11:19) - TV: Overcompensating (12:18) - TV: Pluribus (13:55) - TV: Cross (14:57) - TV: Paradise (16:09) - Books (16:54) - Book: Lover Girl by Nicole Sellew (19:57) - Book: The Devil and Her Details by Mina Myles (20:51) - Book: A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert (22:11) - Book: Until The Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow (23:20) - Album (23:43) - Album: This Album May Contain Hope by Raye (24:24) - Other Albums (26:28) - Conclusion 00:00 Intro 00:08 Welcome 00:52 Movies 01:36 Movie: Sinners 03:37 Movie: Mortal Kombat 04:47 Movie: OBAA 07:38 Movie: Roofman 08:38 Movie: Relationship Goals (2026) 09:16 TV 10:01 TV: WonderMan 11:19 TV: Overcompensating 12:18 TV: Pluribus 13:55 TV: Cross 14:57 TV: Paradise 16:09 Books 16:54 Book: Lover Girl by Nicole Sellew 19:57 Book: The Devil and Her Details by Mina Myles 20:51 Book: A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert 22:11 Book: Until The Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow 23:20 Album 23:43 Album: This Album May Contain Hope by Raye 24:24 Other Albums 26:28 Conclusion

    27 min
  4. Ranking Bridgerton

    APR 1

    Ranking Bridgerton

    This week on I Have To Say Pod, Lyssa ranks the Bridgerton seasons, including Queen Charlotte based on the lead's first meeting, the main characters and their backstories, the romance between leads, and the side stories. Then, she talks a little about Season 5! Check me out for more commentary and episode updates on:Tik tok: @ihavetosayyyThreads @lyssa_posts_  and @ihavetosayyy, BlueSky @ihavetosayyyInstagram @ihavetosayyy  Jingle created in and podcast edited using Soundtrap. New episodes on Wednesdays! Check socials and website for any changes. (00:00) - Intro (00:08) - Welcome (01:49) - Lead’s First Meeting (02:05) - Daphne and The Duke’s First Meeting (S1) (03:06) - Kanthony First Meeting (S2) (04:28) - Charlotte and George’s First Meeting (05:08) - Polin First Meeting (S3) (05:58) - Benedict and Sophie First Meeting (S4) (06:42) - Main Character & Their Backstories (07:10) - Daphne and The Duke Backstories (S1) (08:26) - Kanthony Backstories (S2) (09:50) - Charlotte and George Backstories (11:57) - Polin Backstories (S3) (13:56) - Benedict and Sophie Backstories (S4) (15:36) - Romance Between Leads (15:54) - Daphne and The Duke’s Romance (S1) (18:27) - Kanthony’s Romance (S2) (20:30) - Charlotte and George’s Romance (22:12) - Polin’s Romance (S3) (23:43) - Benedict and Sophie’s Romance (S4) (25:54) - Side Stories (26:10) - Season 1 Side Stories (27:20) - Season 2 Side Stories (28:24) - Queen Charlotte Side Stories (29:31) - Season 3 Side Stories (30:42) - Season 4 Side Stories (31:36) - Tally (32:43) - Season 5 (35:33) - Conclusion 00:00 Intro 00:08 Welcome 01:49 Lead’s First Meeting 02:05 Daphne and The Duke’s First Meeting (S1) 03:06 Kanthony First Meeting (S2) 04:28 Charlotte and George’s First Meeting05:08 Polin First Meeting (S3) 05:58 Benedict and Sophie First Meeting (S4) 06:42 Main Character & Their Backstories 07:10 Daphne and The Duke Backstories (S1) 08:26 Kanthony Backstories (S2) 09:50 Charlotte and George Backstories 11:57 Polin Backstories (S3) 13:56 Benedict and Sophie Backstories (S4) 15:36 Romance Between Leads 15:54 Daphne and The Duke’s Romance (S1) 18:27 Kanthony’s Romance  (S2) 20:30 Charlotte and George’s Romance 22:12 Polin’s Romance (S3) 23:43 Benedict and Sophie’s Romance (S4) 25:54 Side Stories 26:10 Season 1 Side Stories 27:20 Season 2 Side Stories 28:24 Queen Charlotte Side Stories 29:31 Season 3 Side Stories 30:42 Season 4 Side Stories 31:36 Tally 32:43 Season 5 35:33 Conclusion

    36 min
  5. Reality TV Has A Problem: (it's not just Taylor Frankie Paul)

    MAR 25

    Reality TV Has A Problem: (it's not just Taylor Frankie Paul)

    This week on I Have To Say Pod, Lyssa talks about reality tv's problem, aside from racism, along with the recent Taylor Frankie Paul news. Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence and Abuse Yahoo article TFP charges (SLOMW and The Bachelorette): https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/taylor-frankie-paul-domestic-assault-181948177.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAvbK0q704oTcvoKRPZcL74lydqTxP9bdWs6mDLxwmgkJhC6Anc9S4ZjzQqb8Pyp6fDoEHXbUppN1ve0ulAwrMnYz87WEjnOOQ94ivCKSmDZemhO_4mvUWKv8Gy9TnBgtZ7k213h7gPJptwBdZKV9EbdTSha2cTz-CWNrFloMYv_ Parade Article Huda Mustafa (Love Island): Huda Mustafa Faces Restraining Order Over Break-In Allegations - ParadeVariety article Jax Taylor (Vanderpump Rules/The Valley): https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/jax-taylor-domestic-abuse-the-valley-bravo-1236474546/ People article Ronnie Ortiz (Jersey Shore): https://people.com/crime/jersey-shore-star-ronnie-ortiz-arrested-accused-domestic-violence/ Screenrant article Gus Smyrnios (Floribama Shore): https://screenrant.com/floribama-shore-gus-smyrnios-exploiting-producers-mental-health/ USA Today article Renee Poche (Love Is Blind): https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/01/04/renee-poche-love-is-blind-netflix-lawsuit/72101776007/ Check me out for more commentary and episode updates on:Tik Tok: @ihavetosayyyThreads @lyssa_posts_  and @ihavetosayyy, BlueSky @ihavetosayyyInstagram @ihavetosayyy  Jingle created in and podcast edited using Soundtrap. New episodes on Wednesdays! Check socials and website for any changes. (00:00) - Intro (00:08) - Welcome (01:15) - Taylor Frankie Paul (07:09) - Money Over People (10:10) - Other Examples (13:43) - What’s frustrating (16:54) - Should reality tv end? (23:03) - Conclusion 00:00 Intro00:08 Welcome 01:15 Taylor Frankie Paul 07:09 Money Over People 10:10 Other Examples 13:43 What’s frustrating 16:54 Should reality tv end? 23:03 Conclusion

    27 min
  6. Analyzing Sinners

    MAR 18

    Analyzing Sinners

    This week on I Have To Say Pod, Lyssa analyzes some of the themes in the Oscar winner movie, Sinners. Check me out for more commentary and episode updates on:Tik tok: @ihavetosayyyThreads @lyssa_posts_  and @ihavetosayyy, BlueSky @ihavetosayyyInstagram @ihavetosayyy  Jingle created in and podcast edited using Soundtrap. New episodes on Wednesdays! Check socials and website for any changes. (00:00) - Intro (00:08) - Welcome (02:20) - Ryan Coogler and Authenticity (04:52) - Intro to Themes of the Movie (06:48) - Religion: Christianity, Spiritual Practices, and Faith (13:53) - Music Transcends (18:20) - White Saviorship and Performative Allyship (23:06) - Gatekeeping, Proximity to Whiteness and Culture Vulture (26:05) - Temptation (29:52) - Conclusion 0:00 Intro 0:08 Welcome 2:20 Ryan Coogler and Authenticity 4:52 Intro to Themes of the Movie 6:48 Religion: Christianity, Spiritual Practices, and Faith 13:53 Music Transcends 18:20 White Saviorship and Performative Allyship 23:06 Gatekeeping, Proximity to Whiteness and Culture Vulture  26:05 Temptation 29:52 Conclusion

    32 min
  7. Experiencing Reality TV While Black

    FEB 25

    Experiencing Reality TV While Black

    This week on I Have To Say Pod, Lyssa talks about experiencing reality tv while being Black, touching on the lack of diversity, the lack of protection, and double standards, with examples of racist moments on reality tv. Mental Health America Link: https://mhanational.org/resources/microaggressions/ Follow her on threads @lyssa_posts_ , BlueSky @ihavetosayyy or Instagram @ihavetosayyy for more commentary. Jingle created in and podcast edited using Soundtrap. New episodes on Wednesdays! (00:00) - Intro (00:08) - Welcome (01:17) - Lack of diversity (03:11) - Lack of protection (09:04) - Double Standards (12:50) - Racism in Real Time (19:40) - The irony (25:33) - It’s not just reality tv (27:31) - Conclusion 0:00 Intro 0:08 Welcome 1:17 Lack of diversity 3:11 Lack of protection 9:04 Double Standards 12:50 Racism in Real Time 19:40 The irony 25:33 It’s not just reality tv 27:31 Conclusion

    28 min
  8. Ranking Bring It On

    FEB 18

    Ranking Bring It On

    Sorry it's a day late! But, this week on I Have To Say Pod, Lyssa ranks the Bring It On movies based on her interpretation of the following categories: Story, Cheerleading, Romance, Rivalry, and a Bonus round about Lasting Friendships. Follow her on threads @lyssa_posts_ , BlueSky @ihavetosayyy or Instagram @ihavetosayyy for more commentary. Jingle created in and podcast edited using Soundtrap. (00:00) - Intro (00:08) - Welcome (01:32) - Quick Timeline (02:45) - Story Rating - Bring It On (05:13) - Story Rating- All or Nothing (07:25) - Story Rating- In It To Win It (09:41) - Story Rating - Fight to the Finish (10:39) - Cheerleading Rating- Bring It On (12:30) - Cheerleading Rating- All or Nothing (13:47) - Cheerleading Rating - In It To Win It (14:41) - Cheerleading Rating - Fight to the Finish (15:30) - Romance Rating - Bring It On (16:42) - Romance Rating- All or Nothing (17:32) - Romance Rating - In It to Win It (18:25) - Romance Rating- Fight to the Finish (19:06) - Rivalry Rating - Bring It On (19:59) - Rivalry Rating - All or Nothing (21:36) - Rivalry Rating - In It to Win It (22:43) - Rivalry Rating - Fight to the Finish (23:38) - BONUS Friendship Rating - Bring It On (24:34) - BONUS Friendship Rating - All or Nothing (25:18) - BONUS Friendship Rating - In It To Win It (26:00) - BONUS Friendship Rating- Fight to the Finish (26:26) - Tally and Final Thoughts 0:00 Intro 0:08 Welcome 1:32 Quick Timeline 2:45 Story Rating - Bring It On 5:13 Story Rating- All or Nothing 7:25 Story Rating- In It To Win It 9:41 Story Rating - Fight to the Finish 10:39 Cheerleading Rating- Bring It On 12:30 Cheerleading Rating- All or Nothing 13:47 Cheerleading Rating - In It To Win It 14:41 Cheerleading Rating - Fight to the Finish 15:30 Romance Rating - Bring It On 16:42 Romance Rating- All or Nothing 17:32 Romance Rating - In It to Win It 18:25 Romance Rating- Fight to the Finish 19:06 Rivalry Rating - Bring It On 19:59 Rivalry Rating - All or Nothing 21:36 Rivalry Rating - In It to Win It 22:43 Rivalry Rating - Fight to the Finish 23:38 BONUS Friendship Rating - Bring It On 24:34 BONUS Friendship Rating - All or Nothing 25:18 BONUS Friendship Rating - In It To Win It 26:00 BONUS Friendship Rating- Fight to the Finish 26:26 Tally and Final Thoughts

    29 min
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Yapping about movies, tv shows, reality tv, pop culture moments, and anything else that I can't get off my mind. Next Episode Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat out 4/22/25!

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    Lyssa
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