Can a song change the world? On this episode, we sit down with Mama Bear to discuss music's role in the fight for social justice. We explore tracks that challenge authority, while also getting personal about mental health, community, and why showing up is so important. It's a deep and hopeful chat about how music helps us see—and maybe even fix—what’s broken.

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🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE:
♪ — "I Want to Talk to You" (1999) - Nas
♪ — "You Made Me This Way" (2025) - grandson
♪ — "Fuck Authority" (2001) - Pennywise
♪ — "They Don't Care About Us" (1995) - Michael Jackson
♪ — "Rich Men North of Richmond" (2023) - Oliver Anthony Music
♪ — "Hell No! (Timbaland Remix)" (2023) - Danielle Brooks feat. Megan Thee Stallion
♪ — "Feed The Machine" (2020) - Poor Man's Poison
♪ — "Whisper" (2001) - Alien Ant Farm
♪ — "Recycle Hate to Love" (2004) - Teena Marie feat. Lady Levi & Alia Rose
♪ — "Rob a Bank" (2019) - Confetti
♪ — "Chapter 319" (2020) - clipping
♪ — "Money Game, Pt. 2" (2020) - Ren
♪ — "Raindrop" (2024) - Ocean Grove
♪ — "Counting (Taiki Nulight Remix)" (2024) - Hamdi
♪ — "Wake Up Everybody" (1975) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes feat. Teddy Pendergrass

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Music artists often transform political and social commentary into powerful anthems that give voice to the struggles and hopes of a generation. More than entertainment, these bops become the enduring soundtrack for social movements, challenging the status quo and inspiring change. This playlist and upcoming episode talks about that. Join us next week for our reactions along with our first time/returning guest, Mama Bear! (Don't worry... we'll explain on the episode.)

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This week's episode is dedicated to exploring songs that are masterful at telling a story. That's right, it's good storytelling part 2! Tune in to hear us analyze narratives, lyrics, and storytelling techniques in songs that tackle revenge, death, infidelity, and more! Come find out just how well music can paint a picture.


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🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE:
♪ — "Snoopafella" - Snoop Dogg
♪ — "Snakes" - Rocko
♪ — "You Don't Know" - Missy Elliot & Lil' Mo
♪ — "Loretta" - Will Smith
♪ — "Ms. Fat Booty" - Mos Def
♪ — "The Other Side Of Paradise" - Glass Animals
♪ — "Hell's Comin' With Me" - Poor Man's Poison
♪ — "When I Was Done Dying" - Dan Deacon
♪ — "Saved By The Bell (Infidelity Georgia)" - Roy C
♪ — "The Mariner's Revenge Song" - The Decemberists

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AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe.

Hosts & Editors: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo
Graphics: Terry-Yo
Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo
Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit

© Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co