200 And Counting

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