200 And Counting

Happy Pride! In honor of the month of June and to celebrate Pride Month, this week’s documentary, The New Black, dives into the issues of same-sex marriage in the state of Maryland in 2012. Though it was released in 2013, the doc discusses a number of issues specifically involving homophobia within the Black community and specifically in the Black church community and dances around the problematic topic of whether “being gay is the new black.” If you want to hear/read/or see more of what Tia’s been up to, you can follow her on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips Read and subscribe to her monthly music newsletter: https://tortiachips.substack.com/ Watch her live on Rolling Stone on Twitch every day from 4-6 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/rollingstone

Happy Pride! In honor of the month of June and to celebrate Pride Month, the first documentary of the month is an absolute classic that documents the ball scene in New York in the 80s and 90s, celebrating the LGBTQ community at the time. While controversial, Paris Is Burning is often credited as one of the first instances of positive representation of gay and trans people on screen and is one of the most celebrated docs of all time. If you want to hear/read/or see more of what Tia’s been up to, you can follow her on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips Read and subscribe to her monthly music newsletter: https://tortiachips.substack.com/ Watch her live on Rolling Stone on Twitch every day from 4-6 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/rollingstone

On November 18, 1978 cult leader Jim Jones led more than 900 people to their deaths at a secluded compound in the jungles of Guyana - infamously known as Jonestown. Executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle takes an in depth look at what happened during one of the most horrifying events in recent history in a slightly new way. TW: This episode contains disturbing themes. If you want to hear/read/or see more of what Tia’s been up to, you can follow her on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips Read and subscribe to her monthly music newsletter: https://tortiachips.substack.com/ Watch her live on Rolling Stone on Twitch every day from 4-6 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/rollingstone

You've definitely seen the story in the news, and now it's on the podcast - Netflix's documentary Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admission Scandal is all about the controversy that rocked the world of university admissions back in 2019 after it was revealed that rich families were jumping through a number of illegal hoops to get their kids into school. But for all the attention this story got when it first broke, does the excitement hold up through the documentary?  If you want to hear/read/or see more of what Tia’s been up to, you can follow her on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips Read and subscribe to her monthly music newsletter: https://tortiachips.substack.com/ Watch her live on Rolling Stone on Twitch every day from 4-6 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/rollingstone

Welcome back to Season 3 of 200 And Counting! The first episode of the season highlight's Shalini Kantayya's film Coded Bias, which discusses artificial intelligence and racial bias. As quickly as technology has advanced over the last few years, what does that mean for those left behind by the systems themselves, and how can real-world human biases creep into the technology that we use every day?  If you want to hear/read/or see more of what Tia’s been up to, you can follow her on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips Read and subscribe to her monthly music newsletter: https://tortiachips.substack.com/ Watch her live on Rolling Stone on Twitch every day from 4-6 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/rollingstone

Hey everyone! 200 And Counting Season will comes back at the end of the month! Hang tight for new episodes, and thanks to everyone for subscribing.  In the meantime, you can keep up with Tia here:  Website: https://www.tortiachips.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips Newsletter: https://tortiachips.substack.com/ Rolling Stone on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rollingstone

If there’s one documentary you need to watch to start off the year - it’s this one. Netflix’s new doc dives into the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1980s and the U.S. government’s failure - and more importantly involvement - in the decade long issue that had devastatingly long-lasting effects on the Black community.  If you want to learn more about this topic, check out some of the other documentaries mentioned in this episode:   Freeway: Crack in the System https://youtu.be/AE4JQkRuQlM  The Seven Five https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM0IOHiZSl4  The Reagans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dI1OIkiEaM  Follow Tia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ Or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips

On this episode, Tia dives into the world of the internet, memes, and the alt right as she documents the transformation of the infamous Pepe the Frog meme from lovable comic book character to right wing hate symbol for the documentary Feels Good Man.  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting  Follow Tia on Instagram & Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ & https://twitter.com/tortiachips 

This week's episode highlights Disclosure, a documentary that chronicles the journey of trans people in the media from the earliest days in American cinema to more modern representation. This doc spans from Paris Is Burning to Orange Is The New Black to Pose, and everything in between, noting the good, the bad, and the problematic, featuring interviews from some of our favorite stars.  Find out more about The Okra Project, a collective that provides Black trans people with healthy, home-cooked meals: https://www.theokraproject.com/ For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting Follow Tia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ Follow Tia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips

With the U.S. presidential election right around the corner, this is an absolute MUST SEE documentary ahead of the big night. Will it make you more nervous about the upcoming election? Absolutely. BUT it also sheds light on the Trump campaign's alleged involvement with Russia and just how far the Russian government actually went in its involvement in U.S. politics in 2016. So sit down and buckle up because this is quite a film.  For more on how/where to vote in this election: https://www.whenweallvote.org/ Follow Tia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ More on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

Ever wondered what's written in those pesky terms and conditions that you blindly agree to each time you download an app, sign onto a site, or order online? Wellllll there's a lot more layers to them than you think, and in this episode Tia breaks down Terms And Conditions May Apply, a documentary that shows you the truth behind how what we do online can have bigger implications than we may realize.  Watch the full doc here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIiLoT4Po-c For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting Or to follow Tia on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/

On this week's episode of the podcast, Tia reviews the most talked about documentary of the month that everyone's been talking about: The Social Dilemma. The former tech execs and designers behind all our favorite social media apps come together in the film to discuss how their inventions have taken a toll on society. But for all the hype it's been getting, is it actually worth watching? Well... New York Times Rabbit Hole podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/column/rabbit-hole  Watch Terms And Conditions May Apply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIiLoT4Po-c For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting Follow Tia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/

This episode explores the new, musical documentary Dark City: Beneath The Beat which celebrates the vibrant culture of the Baltimore club scene both through music and dance. Dark City mixes interviews with musical interludes to create a love letter to Charm City, and paints an uplifting picture of a city that doesn't get enough shine. The film's director, club queen TT The Artist, came onto the pod to discuss the making of the project, the signature club sound, and what it is that makes Baltimore so special. For more on Dark City: Beneath The Beat: https://www.darkcitybmore.com/ Follow TT The Artist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tttheartist/ Follow Dark City on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkcitybmore/ Tia’s personal Baltimore Club playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xjmWqKRWKDGRxV6PmHImN?si=yAwzBqoNRVyQiFvFPlIQmQ The official Spotify Baltimore Club playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWWrKm37olqYM?si=Tm1lpRjuQY6oh25_5UUj2Q Follow Tia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

This episode of the podcast dives into the hip-hop industry in the wake of the Me Too movement, with HBO's new doc On The Record. The documentary tackles the accusations of sexual assault and misconduct brought forward against record exec and mogul Russell Simmons and highlights former Def Jam A&R executive Drew Dixon, who spoke out against Simmons following the movement, and covers everything from sexism in the industry to problematic lyrics to the issues Black women face both within the Black community and outside of it.  Warning: This episode does contain strong language and discussion of sexual assault.  On The Record is available to watch in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DsbFW_d6J6M  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting Follow Tia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/

Did you know an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm once helped save a man from going away to prison for murder? Exactly, it's wild. This episode's documentary is all about a man who managed to escape a very, very long prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit thanks to a few seconds of one of the funniest shows of all time.  The tweet in question: https://twitter.com/SoloChills/status/1286647414418374657?s=20   For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting Follow Tia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/

In the midst of all the other news going on right now, Donald Trump recently commuted the sentence of his longtime advisor, Roger Stone. But who is Roger Stone? And why is that a big deal? And should we be worried? Yes. Get Me Roger Stone documents Stone’s rise to political power in Washington and just how big of an impact he’s had on politics for the last 50 years.

On this episode, Tia dives into the documentary about the infamous story of Daryl Davis, a Black man whose life's work revolves around finding and befriending members of the Klan in order to get them out of the group. Anddddd he collects Klan robes. Wild. Truly...wild. This doc was #3 on the list of Best Documentaries of the Decade and now it's finally getting its very own episode, in the middle of a particularly interesting time to be having this conversation.  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting Follow Tia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/

She's back!!! We can all agree it's been a wild year so far. And given the present situation in the United States sparked by the deaths of two unarmed Black people: George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. In light of all the protests and activism that's swept the nation, this episode is dedicated to a documentary that gives essential context around the Black experience in America. 13th (aka the doc rated #1 on the Best Documentaries of the Decades episode) is a film by Ava Duvernay that is absolutely necessary viewing if you want to know more about what's been going on and why.  For more docs about the Black American experience, check out Tia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CA9Hn_4j33G/ To watch 13th in full, it's available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8

You already know what it issssss!!! In this episode, Tia's back and reviewing the most talked about doc of the Quarantine Szn, Tiger King. She'll be answering some burning questions: is it worth the watch? Should she get a tiger? Did Carole Baskin kill her husband? Is seven episodes too many? Who cares! We're all quarantined!  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting Follow Tia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/

Happy Quarantine! On this episode, Tia gets into her favorite cult documentary on Netflix, Holy Hell. The doc follows a spiritual group known as the Buddhafield and its leader, the master, Michel. It's a wild ride from start to finish but hey, we all got plenty of time on our hands these days.  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting Follow Tia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortiachips.jpg/ Or Twitter: https://twitter.com/tortiachips

On this episode, Tia dives into the controversial, Twitter hot topic doc about former NFL player Aaron Hernandez, who went to prison for murder. She talks questionable reenactments, awkward interviews, and gives a heated opinion of a doc that had a lot of people talking at the top of the year.  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

This episode is a companion episode to Don't F**k With Cats Pt. 1 featuring the first guest of season 2, Brandon Caruso! Brandon is the co-host (along with Tia and their friend Mariah) of a weekly standup show here in Brooklyn called Working Thru It, a social publisher, and close friend. In fact, he's the friend who recommended Don't F**k With Cats in the first place!  Join them on this very special episode as they discuss the doc and break down details that might not have been talking about in part 1. And as usual, there are a ton of spoilers! Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackguid0 Follow Brandon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/on__brand/ More on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

Welcome to Season 2 of 200 And Counting!!!  On this episode, Tia finally gets into the most talked about doc of the holiday season, Netflix's absolutely terrifying online mystery: Don't F**k With Cats. The doc follows the story of a Facebook group who takes on the task of locating a kitten killer, and the madness that unfolds. It's thrilling but terrifying and you will definitely be left with some questions (and maybe some nightmares). Some MAJOR SPOILERS in this episode as well as graphic descriptions of violence. For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

Who doesn't love a good list? For the last episode of 200 And Counting of the year, Tia breaks down her top 10 favorite documentaries of the 2010s, ranging from docs about cults to subways to porn.  10. Miss Representation - http://therepresentationproject.org/film/miss-representation-film/  9. Dark Girls - http://officialdarkgirlsmovie.com/ 8. Evolution of a Criminal - https://itvs.org/films/evolution-of-a-criminal 7. Bill Cunningham New York - https://zeitgeistfilms.com/billcunninghamnewyork/ 6. OJ Simpson: Made In America - http://www.espn.com/30for30/ojsimpsonmadeinamerica/ 5. Going Clear: Scientology - https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/going-clear 4. Hot Girls Wanted - http://www.hotgirlswantedmovie.com/ 3. Accidental Courtesy - https://accidentalcourtesy.com/ 2. Off The Rails - http://www.offtherailsmovie.com/ 1. 13th - http://www.avaduvernay.com/13th

Happy holidays!!! In honor of the holiday season, Tia dives into the African American culinary staple of soul food with Soul Food Junkies. It's all about whether or not soul food is healthy (technically, no), its impact on the African American community (in many ways, good), and it features several mentions of yams and/or sweet potato pie. It's a doc all about African American food, culture, history and how all that trickles down to present day. For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting 

On this episode, Tia dives into Three Identical Strangers, the documentary that tbh sounds like something out of a fairytale. It tells the store of three identical triplets who were separated at birth but find each other years later as adults and the twisted backstory that made it happen.  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting 

On this episode, Tia discusses the horrifying two part true crime doc I Love You, Now Die. It follows the story of Michelle Carter, who was given prison time after being charged with manslaughter in the suicide of her boyfriend, Conrad Roy. At the time it happened, it was crazy as hell. Watching the doc after the fact is even crazier. Tia talks just how messed up of a situation it was, social media relationships, and how embarrassing it would be to have people read through your texts (very).   Warning: This episode discusses topics of suicide.  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

She's baaaaaack! In this episode, after a lil hiatus, Tia tackles The Seven Five, a gripping documentary about the 75th police precinct in New York City during the 1980s and Michael Dowd, the corrupt cop who ran the streets. It's a rollercoaster of emotion from start to finish and honestly, almost everyone involved is triflin. For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

On this episode, Tia talks about the film that's made her reconsider ever posting on Instagram again (not really who is she kidding lmao): Jawline. It's all about wannabe teen influencers, rabid fan girls, and how social media is even sadder than we all thought it was. The moral of the story? Don't drop out of school to be an influencer, it only works maybe 50% of the time. For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting 

On this episode, Tia talks about the doc that'll have you even more paranoid than usual about what you do online. The Great Hack is all about how Cambridge Analytica stole people's info on Facebook to help influence the 2016 presidential election, and plenty of other things. If you're on social media (which you must be, let's be real) you'll wanna watch this, and best believe you will never trust a Facebook meme again.  For more info on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

In this episode Tia talks about a man who (no surprise here) is quite literally...a voyeur who spent years spying on people in his motel from a hiding place above their rooms and boy oh boy what a story it is. Journalist Gay Talese is enlisted to write a story and a book on the man and his...fetish but along the way there's some problems. Besides, of course, the fact that he's been watching people without their consent. If you're looking for another talk-out-loud-at-the-TV-and-go-WTF type doc, this episode is for you.  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

In this episode, Tia takes on a classic doc in the African American community: Chris Rock's Good Hair. While it may have been groundbreaking back in 2009 pre-natural hair movement, it miiiight not land so well in 2019.  Tia seeks to answer the burning question: ten years later, is Good Hair a good doc? Also, will relaxers ever come back in style?  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting 

In this episode, Tia is joined by the first ever guest on 200 And Counting, NYC-based comedian & friend of the pod Pooja Reddy to talk about everyone's favorite disgraced politician: Anthony Weiner for the doc of the same name. Pooja is the co-founder and co-host of Kutti Gang, a South Asian comedy show highlighting women and gender nonconforming comedians. In her past life she was based in Washington D.C. and even worked in the Obama White House (bless). So she brought some of her political and comedic prowess onto the pod to talk Anthony Weiner's infamous sexts, his wife (our hero) Huma Abedin, and why every politician should have a finsta.  Check out Pooja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pooreddy/  Andddd check out Kutti Gang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuttigang/ For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

In this episode, Tia talks about a little-known piece of Black history: the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia in the 1980s, where the Philly police department bombed a house full of civilians and children. Yeah, it's CRAZY. It's essential viewing because of course, it probably wasn't in your history books. It's the story of shady politicians, social justice groups, and of course, racism smh. If you're tryna learn something anddd celebrate Juneteenth at the same time, this is the doc for you.  For more on 200 And Counting: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

In this episode Tia talks about her favorite guilty pleasure doc, Finders Keepers. It's the weirdly thrilling story of a man who lost his leg in a plane crash and the man who found it and...charged people to come look at it. If you think that sentence was crazy, just wait til you hear the rest of the episode.  For more on 200 And Counting check out my website: http://tortiachips.com/200andcounting 

Yes, you read that title right. No, it's not what you think. In this episode Tia uses the word "weirdo" way too many times, but hey, what can ya do? She also digs a lil deeper to talk about The Satanic Temple, religion, and trolling homophobes in Penny Lane's hilarious, heartfelt doc 'Hail Satan,' which premiered at Sundance in January 2019. And yes, there's a King of the Hill reference. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27RtJp-rhHk&t=2s And find out where to watch: https://www.hailsatanfilm.com/ 

In an episode about what might be the most infuriating documentary of all time, Tia talks about cliche storylines, horrible reenactments, and poor parenting for Netflix's doc Abducted In Plain Sight. Warning: This episode discusses topics of sexual abuse. For more on 200 And Counting, check out my website: www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting

On this episode Tia talks about HBO's newest doc, The Inventor: Out For Blood In Silicon Valley which follows Elizabeth Holmes' creepy blood company that was a scam (surprise surprise). Find out what was the deal with the scam, the blood, and also her strangely deep voice. For more on 200 And Counting, check out my website: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting 

On this episode Tia dives into the infamous HBO doc "Leaving Neverland," which tells the story of two men accusing Michael Jackson of childhood sexual abuse, and why it's so hard to judge documentaries when there's so much hype.  Warning: This episode discusses topics of sexual abuse. For more on 200 And Counting, check out my website: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting  To watch Leaving Neverland: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/leaving-neverland

Welcome back to episode 2!!! In this one, Tia takes on the creepy, underground world of competitive endurance tickling, tickle fetishes, and mystery in one of the wildest docs she's ever seen.  Seriously, it's wild. And yes, there's hella spoilers.  For more on 200 And Counting, check out my website: https://www.tortiachips.com/200andcounting If you've seen Tickled, and you wanna see The Tickle King, here it is: https://youtu.be/K88xF9mOUjc

  In the FIRST EVER EPISODE, Tia answers the question on everyone’s minds right now: Which Fyre Festival doc is better? Also, who was the real MVP of Fyre Fest? Answer: It was Andy.  If you’re concerned about those affected by Billy’s SCAMMING nature, there’s been two (official) GoFundMe pages set up!!!  For Maryann: https://www.gofundme.com/exuma-point-fyre-fest-debt For the locals in the Bahamas: https://www.gofundme.com/the-exuma-foundation-for-victims-of-fyre-festival  For more information on the pod/if you wanna say hi: tortiachips.com/200andcounting