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"F" Plot, My Interview With Sam Esmail Creator of Mr. Robot (USA Network)

Somehow, I got Mr. Robot writer, director, and creator Sam Esmail to answer some of my questions about a recent interview he gave Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan (of The Ringer).

Enjoy!

This Week in On Pirate Satellite 7/30/2016

This is the wrap up of the pieces on my blog for the week ending on July 30, 2016

This week I had posts about Mr. Robot, Spotify Playlists, Albums of the Week, Twitter polls, and Killer Robots from outer space (maybe no robots). I also bring back a classic #OPS post.

Enjoy!

Bill Simmons: Any Given Wednesday + Dave Grohl

Bill Simmons new show "Any Given Wednesday" aired for the first time this week.

My thoughts and a comparison between Simmons and Dave Grohl

Cheers!

Daenerys, Dragons, and Sansa (not the Battle of the Bastards) Win #GoT S6 Ep9

Yup, it's my episode 9 recap of #GameofThrones "Battle of the Bastards"

This week I rant about battle strategies, praise Sansa and Davos, and wave adios to a long-time nemesis.

Enjoy!

"The Broken Man?" Or "The Broken Men?": #GoT: S6 Ep7

My recap of S6 Ep7 of #GameofThrones

Including the return of some old favorites and several candidates for "the Broken Man"

Enjoy!

Game Of ThronesJoshua B. HoeJune 6, 2016The God's Must Be Crazy, #GoT, GoT, Game Of Thrones, Game of Thrones, #GameofThronesSeason6, #GameofThrones, #GameOfThronesSeason6, #GameOfThrones, s06e07, George RR Martin, George R.R.Martin, The Winds Of Winter, Josephine Gillan, Littlefinger, Peter Baelish, Sandor Clegane, The Hound, Joffrey's Dog, Rory McCann, Brienne of Tarth, Brienne, Gwendoline Christie, Arya Stark, Masie Williams, Maisie Williams, Al Swearengen, Ian McShane, Deadwood, HBO, #HBO, R'hllor, Grateful Dead, The Lord Of Light, Westeros, The Broken Man, Kings Landing, Jonathan Pryce, Cersei Lannister, Lena Headey, The High Sparrow, Margaery Tyrell, Queen Margaery Tyrell, Lady Olenna Tyrell, Olenna Tyrell, Diana Rigg, The Faith Militant, Sansa Stark, Sophie Turner, Davos Seaworth, Liam Cunningham, House Mormont, House Glover, Kit Harrington, Jon Snow, Ramsay Bolton, Iwan Rheon, Aiden Gillen, Daenerys Targaryen, Daenerys, Daenerys Stormborn, Emilia Clarke, Yara Greyjoy, Theon Greyjoy, Gemma Whelan, Alfie Allen, Euron Greyjoy, Meereen, Brynden Tully, Clive Russell, Jamie Lannister, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Bronn, Jerome Flunn, Jerome Flynn, House Frey, Arya Underfoot, The Faceless Men, Braavos, Bill Simmons, The Ringer, Andy Greenwald, Mallory Rubin, Jason Concepcion, After The Thrones, The Brotherhood Without Borders, Lady StoneheartComment

#GoT: S6 EP6: King Sparrows, Lost and Found Crows, and Drogon the Dragon

This is my #GameofThrones Season 6 Episode 6 recap.

It involves King Sparrows, Lost and Found Crows, Jar-Jar Binks, and Drogon the Dragon.

Enjoy!

Game Of ThronesJoshua B. HoeMay 30, 2016Game of Thrones, Game Of Thrones, #GameofThronesSeason6, #GameOfThrones, #GameofThrones, #GameOfThronesSeason6, #GoT, #GOT, #GoTSeason6, Westeros, After The Thrones, The Ringer, Bill Simmons, Blood of my Blood, Emilia Clarke, Daenerys Stormborn, Daenerys Targaryen, Daenerys, George RR Martin, George R.R.Martin, Benioff and Weiss, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Benjen Stark, First Ranger, Nights Watch, Ned Stark, Ser Waymar Royce, Lord Commander Mornont, Meera, Ellie Kendrick, Bran, Brandon Stark, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Joseph Mawle, 3 Eyed Crow, Max Von Sydow, Children of the Forest, The Children of the Forest, The Night King, The Wall, King Beyond The Wall, Jonathan Pryce, Brazil, The High Sparrow, Lady Olenna Tyrell, Diana Rigg, Cersei Lannister, Lena Headey, Tommen, Dean-Charles Chapman, Lord Mace Tyrell, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Jamie Lannister, Michael Dukakis, Margeary Tyrell, Queen Margaery Tyrell, Natalie Dormer, The Faith Militant, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, The Kingsguard, King's Landing, Jar Jar Binks, Jar-Jar Binks, Riverrun, The Blackfish, The Freys, Walder Frey, Lord Walder Frey, David Bradley, Filch, Harry Potter, Lady Stoneheart, Brotherhood Without Banners, Catelyn Stark, Edmure Tully, Tobias Menzies, The Red Wedding, Robb Stark, Sansa Stark, Arya Stark, Arya Underfoot, Maisie Williams, Joffrey Baratheon, The Faceless Men, Tom Wlaschiha, Sam Tarly, John Bradley-West, Gilly, Hannah Murray, Maester, Heartsbane, Valyrian Steel, Drogon, Drogon the Dragon, Swingers, Khalisar, Meereen, Euron GreyjoyComment

#GoT (HBO) S6 Ep4: Love Is In The Air (In Westeros)

This is my weekly "not a recap" series for #GoT

In this week's post, I discuss Brienne's new love interest, the Stark Reunion, "After The Thrones," and many other aspects of S6 Ep4 of Game of Thrones.

Enjoy!

Game Of ThronesJoshua B. HoeMay 16, 2016The Ringer, Jar Jar Binks, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Mr. Robot, Vinyl (HBO), #GameOfThrones, #GameOfThronesSeason6, #GameofThronesSeason6, #GOT, #GoTSeason6, #GoT, HBO, #HBO, Brienne of Tarth, Gwendoline Christie, Renly Baratheon, Tormund Giantsbane, Kristofer Hivju, Melissandre, Carice van Houten, Sansa Stark, Sophie Turner, Jon Stark, Kit Harrington, A Game Of Thrones, A Song Of Ice And Fire, Ramsay Bolton, Free Folk, Wildings, Iwan Rheon, Meereneese Knot, Meereen, Peter Dinklage, Tyrion Lannister, Daenerys, Daenerys Targaryen, Daenerys Stormborn, Emilia Clarke, Grey Woorm, Grey Worm, Jorah Mormont, Ser Friend Zone, Iain Glen, Daario Naharis, Daario, Michial Huisman, Theon Greyjoy, Alfie Allen, Cersei Lannister, Lena Headey, The High Sparrow, Jonathan Pryce, Margaery Tyrell, Natalie Dormer, Lady Olenna Tyrell, Diana Rigg, Kevan Lannister, Loras Tyrell, Littlefinger, Peter Baelish, Aiden Gillen, Osha, After The Thrones, Bill Simmons, Andy Greenwald, George RR Martin, George R.R.MartinComment

#GoT (HBO) S6 Ep3: Oathbreaker or Loophole

This is my "NOT" a recap for S6 Ep:3 of #GameofThrones #HBO

On this episode, Sam spits seawater, Ramsay accumulates more "Jar Jar's," and John Snow exploits a legal loophole in his oath.

Enjoy

Game Of ThronesJoshua B. HoeMay 9, 2016#GOT, #GoTSeason6, #GameofThronesSeason6, #GameOfThronesSeason6, #GameofThrones, HBO, John Snow, Kit Harrington, Oathbreaker, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Tormund, Eddison Tolllett, Ben Crompton, Dolorous Ed, Ned Stark, Eddard Stark, Ser Arthur Dayne, Rickon Stark, Jar Jar Binks, Umber, Davos Seaworth, Skagos, Roose Bolton, Ramsay Bolton, Lord Manderlay, Osha, Meereneese Knot, Lord Varys, Conleth Hill, Qyburn, Anton Lesser, Lady Olenna Tyrell, Diana Rigg, Cersei Lannister, Lena Headey, Westeros, The High Sparrow, Jonathan Pryce, Tommen Lannister, Peter Dinklage, The Sword Of The Morning, R + L = J, Lianna Stark, Samwell Tarly, John Bradley-West, Maester, Gilly, Hannah Murray, King Beyond The Wall, The Citadel, Arya Stark, Maisie Williams, Daenerys Targaryen, Ser Friend Zone, Daenerys, Daenerys Stormborn, Bill Simmons, The Ringer, Ask The MaesterComment

Game Of Thrones (HBO): Brienne, Ramsay, + "George Lucas Disease" #GoT

Five Thoughts About Season 6 Episode One: Brienne, Ramsay, and George Lucas Disease

Just my thoughts about Episode One, 100% not a recap (keeping most of my powder dry for Mr. Robot).

Enjoy!

Game Of ThronesJoshua B. HoeApril 25, 2016Dunk and Egg, Game of Thrones, Game Of Thrones, Mr. Robot, George Lucas Disease, Brienne of Tarth, Gwendoline Christie, Sophie Turner, Theon Greyjoy, Alfie Allen, Ramsay Bolton, Iwan Rheon, Mance Rayder, Podrick Payne, Stannis Baratheon, Renly Baratheon, Melissandre, Catelyn Stark, Westeros, Jamie Lannister, The Hound, Tyrion Lannister, Lord Varys, Conleth Hill, Peter Dinkalge, Peter Dinklage, George RR Martin, George R.R.Martin, Dorne, Doran Martell, Alexander Siddig, The Sand Snakes, The Godfather, John Snow, Kit Harrington, Carice van Houten, Daenerys, Daenerys Targaryen, Jorah Mormont, Iain Glen, The Ringer, Grantland, Daario, Michiel Huisman, Ser Friend Zone, Mallory Rubin, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, #GOT, #GoT, #GoTSeason6, #GameOfThrones, #GameOfThronesSeason6, #GameofThronesSeason6, #GameofThronesComment

#GOT Dream Team Lives! Thank You Bill Simmons + HBO!

As you probably know Game Of Thrones is coming back at the end of this month. The best team of people covering the #GOT television show IMHO was the team at Grantland (which ESPN surreptitiously fired).

Big News Grantland fans (and you should sign up for The Ringer ASAP)

Game Of ThronesJoshua B. HoeApril 4, 2016Game Of Thrones, #GOT, The Ringer, HBO, Ask The Maester, Grantland, ESPN, Bill Simmons, Andy Greenwald, Mr. Robot, Chris Ryan, Jason ConcepcionComment