Wakanda Forever with Tavia Nyong'o

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Karen Tongson takes over hosting duties and is joined by special guest Tavia Nyong'o to discuss Black Panther! The gang chats about the impact the soundtrack had on them, afro-futurism/afro-centrism as part of the storytelling, and "double consciousness." Plus, Margaret talks Monica Lewinsky, Karen just finished watching Ugly Delicious, Tavia has some thoughts on the reboot of Heathers, and Wynter discusses GQ's article on Brendan Fraser. And producer Christian comes into the studio for a very special announcement and his very first jam. With Karen Tongson, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and Tavia Nyong'o. That’s My Jam: Margaret Wappler - Ella Jenkins - Who's Gonna Be Your Man? Karen Tongson and Wynter Mitchell- Janelle Monae - Make Me Feel Tavia Nyong'o - MeShell Ndegeocello - Waterfalls Christian Duenas - Frank Ocean - White Ferrari Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to our Spotify playlists. You can let us know what you think of Pop Rocket and suggest topics in our Facebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter. Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org. Farewell Rocketeers! It's been a blast getting to know you all on the Facebook and on Twitter. I'm gonna miss you so much! Christian Dueñas

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