Tasha Pierce: pop culture and politics, unwrapped

Tasha Pierce: UnWrapped

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Hello, Team No-Tea! You deserve more than "tea." I'm Tasha Pierce, and this is where we dive into pop culture with common sense, maturity, and a whole lot of fun. We'll get into the stories behind the headlines, unapologetically from my Black perspective. Welcome. tashapierceunwrapped.substack.com

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Tasha Pierce: pop culture and politics, unwrapped

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What Did NASA Find In a Galaxy Far, Far Away? 06.09.2020 53:30

NASA made a surprise discovery in a galaxy far, far away. Updates from the following universes: DC (including an overview on The Court of Owls), DC FanDome part II, Robert Pattinson contracts Covid, Dwayne Johnson and family on the mend from Covid Star Wars- John Boyega rants, The High Republic news, and The Mandolorian news Star Trek- DISCO comes to CBS Broadcast, DISCO Season 3 rumors, Chris Pin...

DC Fandome: What I Think I Think 31.08.2020 54:20

The DC FanDome event was a rousing success! Today I'll tell you what movie I'm looking forward to the most out of the trailers we saw. Also, I've got some theories and more! Join me to discuss the future of DC - The Batman, The Flash, The Suicide Squad, WW84, and Zack Snyder's cut of the Justice League-and other movie news. Music: Purple Planet Music Summer In Paradise Support this...

Chadwick Boseman: Loss of a Legend 30.08.2020 26:50

My impromptu thoughts on the passing of Chadwick Boseman. What is the future of the Black Panther character. How has the fandom responded to Boseman's death? What did Chadwick Boseman's portrayal of the Black Panther mean to the Black community. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tasha_is_unwrapped/donations This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other su...

Annabelle Escaped? DC FanDome! Trek Captains Head-to-Head! 16.08.2020 56:34

DC FanDome!! August 22 will be the huge DC event- accessible for 24 hours EVERYWHERE in the world, in the language of the land. Visit DCFanDome.com to see the heroes, the villains, and all the new announcements being made from the platform. DC has prepared a special event to celebrate us- the fans of the culture. Thanks to Clarence and Jonathon of Discussing Trek for helping with the "Trek Ca...

Mulan, The Boys, Lower Decks 09.08.2020 23:20

We're gearing up for 23 consecutive weeks of new Trek! The Boys and Mulan drop on the same day! How can we stream on the cheap? https://www.consumerreports.org/streaming-video-services/how-to-replace-cable-tv-for-only-25-dollars-a-month/ Discussing Trek: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bfI1F2jWkcK6Ca8YjbJMv?si=h0NdH80YS2K1QM7Kl6aPZQ Join me Friday at 7!! GetVokl.com/channels/afterthesnap Purple...

Back In the Heezy, Fo Sheezy!! 02.08.2020 18:40

I just want to talk about fun stuff again! Star Trek. Umbrella Academy. Dark. Things were so simple then. I missed the Snap Survivors. Can we start over. I'll be better, I promise. I won't pressure you- BUT make sure you are subscribed. You won't want to miss me. Music from https://filmmusic.io : "Thinking Music" by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com ) Licence: CC BY ( h...

Netflix Facing Yet ANOTHER Threat 16.10.2019 31:32

There is another heavy hitter throwing it's proverbial hat into the streaming war ring! Jeremy Renner MIGHT be an A$$HOLE! and so much more!! Listen to "After The Snap" on your favorite podcast apps! Follow me: Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: @SnapAfter Instagram: afterthesnap2018 Donate to the cause at patreon.com/afterthesnap or paypal.me/afterthesnap Thanks for listening! No m...

So...Now Y'all Wanna F*ck Up Joker? 25.09.2019 19:34

*****Language is quite explicit in this episode***** *******Listener discretion ADVISED******************* Hey- no music, no filler, no edit. Just had to keep it 100 in this episode!! Pardon my vernacular! Listen to "After The Snap" on your favorite podcast apps! Follow me: Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: @SnapAfter Instagram: afterthesnap2018 Donate to the cause at patreon.com/after...

Make Me a Jedi x2 20.08.2019 45:50

This is the second of my really late uploads. I'm still deciding on becoming a Jedi, among other things. Listen to "After The Snap" on your favorite podcast apps! Follow me: Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: @SnapAfter Instagram: afterthesnap2018 Donate to the cause at patreon.com/afterthesnap or paypal.me/afterthesnap Thanks for listening! Music from https://filmmusic.io : "Ba...

Better Late Than Never??? 20.08.2019 34:42

So- I've been AWOL for a while. Just sitting on episodes. There's no excuse. Hopefully, you can forgive me whilst I get back on track. I love this podcast and my audience. Please...take me back!!! Listen to "After The Snap" on your favorite podcast apps! Follow me: Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: @SnapAfter Instagram: afterthesnap2018 Donate to the cause at patreon.com/aftert...

Mulan Trailer Wows the Internet, Make Me a Jedi- The Empire Strikes Back, Other News 11.07.2019 58:04

Today I just randomly cover movie news (including some unexpected reboots) until the Make Me a Jedi segment. This week I watched The Empire Strikes Back. Once again, Sith Lord Dr. Doom-n-Gloom has questions that I am compelled to answer! Listen to "After The Snap" on Radio Public or your favorite podcast apps! Follow me: Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: @SnapAfter Instagram: afterthes...

Warner Bros. Believes In "Joker", What I'm Streaming, Make Me a Jedi- A New Hope 05.07.2019 1:00:15

This week I talk about how refreshing it is when studios show confidence in their movies, a few of the shows that are keeping me awake at night, and how I felt about Star Wars- A New Hope in the "Make Me a Jedi" segment. As an afterthought, I talk about a little movie from Sony that premiered this week- Spider Man: Far From Home. Listen to "After The Snap" on Radio Public or your f...

Will Avengers: Endgame Special Scenes Be Enough To Catch Avatar? 24.06.2019 47:23

Today we discuss Disney's Toy Story 4's "disappointing" opening weekend, Sony's (bad news) MIB International BTS DRAMA, Sony's (good news) Spider Man Far From Home early reviews, the chances of me going to see Marvel's Avengers: Endgame one more time, and OF COURSE The Make Me A Jedi segment- Rogue One! Listen to "After The Snap" on your favorite podcast apps! F...

Dark Phoenix, Black Mirror S5, Make Me a Jedi 17.06.2019 1:10:10

This week we go DARK!!! The final installment of the X-Men (Dark) Phoenix, Black Mirror Season 5 (Dark), Make Me a Jedi- Revenge of the Sith (DARK!!!!). Listen to "After The Snap" on Radio Public or your favorite podcast apps! Follow me: Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: @SnapAfter Instagram: afterthesnap2018 Donate to the cause at patreon.com/afterthesnap or paypal.me/afterthesnap Tha...

Swamp Thing Cancelled, Blurryman, Make Me a Jedi 10.06.2019 41:02

In today's episode we catch up on the rumors surrounding the Swamp Thing cancellation, discuss the season finale of CBS All Access' Twilight Zone, and continue my path to becoming one with The Force in our Make Me a Jedi segment! Listen to "After The Snap" on Radio Public or your favorite podcast apps! Follow me: Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: @SnapAfter Instagram: afterthes...

Guess Who's Back?? 07.06.2019 7:45

Snap Survivors!! Quick minisode to let you all know when I'll make my triumphant return with a FULL episode! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tasha_is_unwrapped/donations This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tashapierceunwrapped.substack.com/subscribe

Make Me a Jedi- The Phantom Menace! 15.05.2019 50:45

This is the first installment of the "Make Me a Jedi" series leading up to Star Wars- The Rise of Skywalker. Things I didn't like about Phantom Menace: Jar Jar Binks Jar Jar Binks people Whoever thought of the Character Jar Jar Binks Natalie Portman was kinda dry (I see the Thor complaints a little better now) Listen to "After The Snap" on RadioPublic or your favorite podcast a...

Top Mama's in SciFi/ComicBook Movies and TV 10.05.2019 35:38

On this episode of After The Snap, we talk about everybody’s favorite girl- MAMA!! Who are some of the best, most kick ass mothers/mother figures in the game? Which hero counts on mommy the most (even heroes need that mother love)? My super power is being a mother, and my alter-ego is “Mom”. If you have the opportunity, squeeze your mom a little tighter today! And, introduce her to After The Snap!...

Goodbye, MCU... Hello, MCM? 07.05.2019 40:55

That MCM ain't for "Man Crush Monday" either!!! Let's talk about that SpiderMan Far From Home trailer. I also talk about two more comic book movies that I highly anticipate (even though I haven't given them much attention): Joker and Brightburn!! Listen to "After The Snap" on your favorite podcast apps! Follow me: Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: @SnapAfter Instagr...

Avengers Endgame Unanswered Questions! 03.05.2019 30:27

Spoilers for Avengers Endgame!!! The very first sentence of the podcast is a spoiler!! You've been warned! Beyond the Avengers talk, we say goodbye to Chewbacca; discuss Detective Pikachu, Aladdin, and Sonic the Hedgehog; and plan our X-Men prep before Dark Phoenix! Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: @SnapAfter Instagram: afterthesnap2018 Donate to the cause at patreon.com/afterthesnap or p...

Avengers Endgame Spoiler Talk! 29.04.2019 1:05:45

SPOILERS FOR AVENGERS ENDGAME!! There are spoilers from the very first sentence of this episode! This is your opportunity to turn back if you haven't seen the movie! You have been warned! If you'd like to assist me with the time travel episode, email me at AfterTheSnap@gmail.com Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: @SnapAfter Instagram: afterthesnap2018 Donate to the cause at patreon.com/...

Avengers Endgame Impressions (No Spoilers!) 27.04.2019 22:43

Today I discuss Avengers Endgames in a non spoiler kind of way! You can't begin to imagine the amount of editing it took to clean this version up!! The box office won't be the same after this weekend, the MCU will see some changes, and so will After The Snap! Send me your questions comments or concerns for the spoiler episode to AfterTheSnap@gmail.com Facebook: After The Snap Twitter: ...

Avengers:Endgame Dusts Chinese Box Office! 25.04.2019 31:46

Avengers:Endgame has come out swinging, knocking out Chinese box office records left and right! Can this quick start be sustained? How quickly will this Marvel Cinematic Universe entry break the record(s) set by its predecessor, Avengers:Infinity War? Is a billion dollar global opening out of the question? Will Avengers:Endgame earn $300 million domestically? Will I put out another episode before...

We're (almost) In The Endgame Now!! 23.04.2019 34:08

Snap Survivors!! We are so close to the ENDGAME (Avengers, that is) that we can almost taste the popcorn!! Today I disclose which Avenger(s) I project will bite the dust in this movie. I also ponder whether Brie Larsen is the Toxic Avenger. Speaking of Brie, did Captain Marvel reveal just how Thanos got the Mind Stone? Let me know what you think of today's episode at AfterTheSnap@gmail.com &#3...

After The Snap's Top MCU Moments Leading Up to Avengers Endgame! 19.04.2019 1:21:24

Today, I list the TOP Moments in the MCU (according to me, of course)! First, we discuss Kevin Feige, DC Universe, and the trolls/misguided souls who keep posting the leaked Avengers Endgame footage! I'm doing minimal social media stuff for the next week, so if you need me email me!! #StayWoke Music: "Basic Implosion" Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: B...