TAP Snaps

This week the boys jump back into familiar waters discussing the Coronavirus's grand entrance into the US, and what it could mean for the states. Netflix pulls a power move and announces a comedy festival that could forever change the game, and finally the boys delve into

Super Tuesday and make predictions.

Articles:

https://nypost.com/2020/03/03/top-us-doctor-says-coronavirus-now-an-outbreak-possibly-a-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR3HuElnx15JL8Cn7WJ8I_E1nAb-D4ZB969-OQCuAN9q-r2Ak1QvlB2q46I

https://collider.com/netflix-comedy-festival-lineup-dates-tickets-details/?fbclid=IwAR0zK-zWpOa7R039TR-ZYmE4HSpODQDqXU2qqwW4VGj9MPtTu7JnDk0RHEk

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/03/super-tuesday-2020-states-delegates-guide-118210?fbclid=IwAR2JKFzY1g6Nje1JxsN7dWJo1Menek2pg5e9REHyutMsnvF1qo1gaDgG5rk

This week the boys discuss a perfectly legitimate UFO sighting that presents no reason for suspicion whatsoever. Liam is all business about Chuck Schumer's relentless love for cheesecake. We get into Harvey Weinstein's New York conviction and potential jail time. Tarver wants to know who is on Bong Joon Ho's list of directors to watch.

This week the boys go through some developments in the coronavirus situation. Blake brings up an emerging conspiracy theory about the origins of the virus and the boys dive into a potentially ineffectual over-reaction from China's Central Bank.

Then moving into a story almost just as important as a plague epidemic, the boys discuss six new felony charges being leveled against Jussie Smollett by a Chicago Special Prosecutor. Blake damns everyone to hell, Liam explains to Blake that staging a hate crime, is not the same as a hatecrime, and Blake damns everyone to hell again.

Lastly, DINOSAUR NEWS!

Articles:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8009669/Did-coronavirus-originate-Chinese-government-laboratory.html

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/17/asia/china-is-disinfecting-cash-coronavirus-intl-hnk-scli/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2xYa1ZoxX8jTA0maPABUU7BK_hSkV0GnAeNoM_lHwiBzLiN7xU7bjfvvU

https://www.ajc.com/news/actor-jussie-smollett-indicted-again-alleged-2019-attack/Qm2T5Q46dbGfTSlLaQfCAI/

https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/16/osundairo-brothers-jussie-smollett-praying-courage-finally-tell-truth/

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/feb/10/reaper-of-death-t-rex-dinosaur-species-canada

This week the boys dive into some trending topics in the wake of the political blackout of the American news cycle. They discuss the recent revelations from the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp fiasco and examine the situation and its potential consequences.

Then moving into Billie Eilish's criticism of hip hop and rap, and finally discussing Parasite sweeping the Oscars and what it means for the international film community.

Articles:

https://www.newsweek.com/justiceforjohnnydepp-trends-amber-heard-admits-hitting-actor-1485267

https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/billie-eilish-rap/?fb=dd&fbclid=IwAR12buAlTzwPGuZiyKyMqQW0-thGohzUuvs9WPBPqGEsqAGUWZ2HW6zKrmI

This week the boys take a good look and a firm stand on Joe Biden's recent misgivings in Iowa. The boys then go into the controversy surrounding Iowa's recent DNC caucus that devolved into pure insanity.

The boys then dive into something even more important than the process that would seek to install the leader of the free world- the most important topic in the USA, the Super Bowl half-time show.

Rounding out the episode- the boys discuss Best Original Screenplay nominations for the Oscars.

Articles:

https://nypost.com/2020/02/03/joe-biden-kisses-granddaughter-on-lips-during-iowa-rally/?fbclid=IwAR20qfA-RYfb1VsqjpcWVYfQPDwCux2_fjFW1L8FqeeimbpDHo2dR9bYu2g

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/feb/04/what-happened-iowa-caucuses-quick-guide-democrats?fbclid=IwAR1smXzDx2kHqElMGLWU5sS4DPM8W0YeUVoXpbUUfdAbpWxbKcI9dcuYQ4A

https://www.salon.com/2020/02/03/shakira-and-jennifer-lopez-stun-in-a-stealthily-political-super-bowl-halftime-show/?fbclid=IwAR1S3qN10owRY3lGH1XKdWY7d1dqEaLkb16G_GFCwC1PXZNY1iQoISloVAY

IT'S SICKY TO ROCK A VIRUS. TO ROCK A VIRUS THAT'S RIGHT ON TIME IT'S SICKY!

Yep- Wuhan Coronavirus is a big ol' deal. This week we talk Chinese bureaucracy, and the damage its stranglehold on the free dissemination of information has had on its citizens.

ALSO! We talk American Dirt- the upcoming novel about a Mexican woman's desperate race to America to save the lives of herself and her son- by acclaimed (recently) latina writer Jeanine Cummins. JK she's totally white. We talk about tact in storytelling, twitter mobs, and what the actual consequences of bad press are.

Finally we discuss our thoughts on the Academy Award nominees for Best Picture. Spoiler: we haven't seen that many of the contenders. LET'S GET IT.

The winds of change are upon us! That's right- we're shaking things up over here at TAP Snaps. Blake is your new host extraordinaire! The boys are all here to stay, but moving forward Blake will be helming the show both on and off air, and Liam and Tarver could not be more excited. We're proud of our boy!

Now onto the content: This week the boys get deep into a new virus that has terrifying potential: Wuhan Coronavirus. We get deep on all possible consequences of the outbreak of a new deadly virus leading up to one of the heaviest travel times one of the most densely populated countries in the world: China.

We also discuss the handshake that shook Twitter: Vince Vaughn and Donald Trump. Yes, two rich whites had a brief discussion at a sporting event, and this is big news. Why? Well, we're confused too.

Finally the boys start their Oscar coverage! Each week leading up to the big night we will discuss the nominees of one category- this week it's Best Actor.

This week in Liam's brief absence, Tarver and Blake decided to dig deep and tackle one of the most current and relevant news stories in America. Gwyneth Paltrow's "This Smells like my Vagina" scented candle.

Their introspective, critical, and discerning dissection of this contentious story leads them down a rabbit hole in Paltrow's lifestyle company, Goop. Blake thinks its a cult, Tarver can't make sense of the insensible, and the boys fly off the rail in their investigation.

Articles Referenced:

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/fragrance/a30510012/gwyneth-paltrow-vagina-candle/?fbclid=IwAR2jrm57eaxsXsBEsIeGRa8T4QpazwLRCkebaVOXD7Kl_cm9fCBmLhptIFo

https://stylecaster.com/gwyneth-paltrow-controversial-wellness-advice/?fbclid=IwAR25lnE6pTko6bNvzvOVjqE3h7CCxw1CDNp4ymvT-m03kwgDijgfBYjfcJE#slide-2

Dealer's choice! This week the boys each bring an article to the table that has piqued their interest. Blake talks Iran, Trump, and the prospect of a new war (this episode recorded Tuesday, Jan. 07). Tarver doesn't know quite how to feel about reactions to Ricky Gervais' Golden Globes monologue. Liam is super excited to dump all over the horrible turtle-person that is Mitch McConnell.

Happy New Year! This week the boys discuss instances of big goofs from across the globe.

We discuss conscription military service in South Korea- specifically conscientious objectors who were imprisoned for refusing to serve being released.

Oh, should we not have jailed people for their religious beliefs? Whoops.

We get into a West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Academy class posing as Nazis in their graduation photo.

Oh, was that a bad idea? Whoops.

We discuss a former Hawaii governor calling on Tulsi Gabbard to step down from her seat in Congress because she has missed 85% of her votes since October.

Should I not have stopped doing my job so I can campaign for another one? Whoops.

Finally we discuss the suspicious number of people who have accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault who have also died this year. Specifically we address Ari Behn's suicide, which occurred the day after Kevin Spacey's "Kill Them With Kindness" video.

Oh, did I release a super threatening and insane video the day before one of my enemies died? Whoops.