Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E10 “Little Mustachioed Sh*t” (Netflix)
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E10 “Little Mustachioed Sh*t” (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S2 E 10 "Little Mustachioed Shit" allows me to discuss solitary confinement, bunk privileges, and if consent is possible in prison. Enjoy!

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E9 “40 Oz. of Furlough" (Netflix)
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E9 “40 Oz. of Furlough" (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S2 E9 "40 Oz. of Furlough" allows me to discuss dehumanization, extortion rings, vegetables in prison, and why Mendez' return makes no sense. Enjoy!

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The “Fantastic Dust Monkey” Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)
The “Fantastic Dust Monkey” Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)

New Ear Candy the "Fantastic Dust Monkey" playlist from Beak>, Skating Polly, Foo Fighters, William Onyeabor, Bad Sports, The ILY's, and many others. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E8 “Appropriately Sized Pots” (Netflix)
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E8 “Appropriately Sized Pots” (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S2 E8 (Netflix) "Appropriately Sized Plots" allows a discussion of phone calls, prison language, and the constant fear of death. Enjoy!

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E7 “Comic Sans” (Netflix)
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E7 “Comic Sans” (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S2 Episode 7 "Comic Sans" (Netflix) allows me to talk about why CO's are never called guards, why everyone has lighters, and why compassionate leave is usually a good thing. Enjoy!

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The “Killer Fish Guy” Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)
The “Killer Fish Guy” Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)

New Ear Candy including Vince Staples, The Psychedelic Furs, Young M.A., Wimps, Dolores Haze, Dasher, and many others on this Mixed-Tape style Playlist. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

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PlaylistJoshua B. Hoetrap music, underground hip-hop, hip hop, alternative hip hop, modern blues, soul, garage rock, deep swedish indie pop, indie punk, lo-fi, preverb, indie garage rock, brooklyn indie, anti-folk, new wave, UK post punk, uk post-punk, punkComment
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E6 “You Also Have A Pizza” (Netflix)
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E6 “You Also Have A Pizza” (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S2 E6 gives me the chance to talk about prison as entertainment and about smoking incarcerated,  Enjoy!

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E5 “Low Self-Esteem City” (Netflix)
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E5 “Low Self-Esteem City” (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S2 E5 "Low Self-Esteem City" (Netflix) opens space for my discussion of Correctional Officer induced-violence, food stamps, and furloughs among many other exciting topics.

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E4 “A Whole Other Hole” (Netflix)
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E4 “A Whole Other Hole” (Netflix)

Vee is taking over, Morello is leaving her post, and Red is trying to bounce back on my recap of OITNB S2 E4 "A Whole Other Hole."  Enjoy!

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E3 “Hugs Can Be Deceiving” (Netflix)
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E3 “Hugs Can Be Deceiving” (Netflix)
Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeOrange is the New Black, Orange Black or Bleak, OITNB, OITNB S2 E3 "Hugs Can Be Deceiving", Netflix, Piper Chapman, Taylor Schilling, Litchfield Prison, Suzanne Warren, Uzo Adubo, Tiffany Doggett, Taryn Manning, Joe Caputo, Nick Sandow, Brook SoSo, Kimiko Glenn, Moreno, Yael Stone, Danielle Brooks, Loraine Toussaint, Galina "Red" Reznikov, Kate Mulgrew, Sophia Burset, Laverne Cox, Nation Outside Comments
The "Sofa King Birdland" Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)
The "Sofa King Birdland" Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)

New Ear candy including Afghan Whicgs, LCD Soundsystem, Perfume Genius, Danger Doom and many others on this Mixed-Tape style playlist. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

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PlaylistJoshua B. Hoealternative rock, post-hardcore, underground hip-hop, hip hop, dance-punk, punk, electronic, underground hip hop, noise rock, indie garage rock, garage rock, preverb, lo-fi, freak folk, boston rock, permanent wave, indie punk, abstract hip hop, escape room, synthpopComment
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E2 “Looks Blue, Tastes Red” (Netflix)
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E2 “Looks Blue, Tastes Red” (Netflix)

Time for Litchfield's Job Fair and the entrance of one of Orange Is The New Black's most notorious villains. Binge watch Netflix's show with a guide who used to wear Orange too.

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E1 “Thirsty Bird” (Netflix)
Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E1 “Thirsty Bird” (Netflix)

Binge-watch season 2 of Orange is the New Black with an "expert" guide. As a formerly incarcerated person, I try to provide unique insight into the events unfolding in Litchfield (Netflix's most popular women's prison).

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Orange Is The New Black: OPS Season One Binge-Watching Guide (Netflix)
Orange Is The New Black: OPS Season One Binge-Watching Guide (Netflix)

Binge-watch "Orange is the New Black: Season One" from a new perspective with these companion pieces by a formerly incarcerated person. 

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Orange Is The New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S1 E13 “Can't Fix Crazy” (Netflix)
Orange Is The New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S1 E13 “Can't Fix Crazy” (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S1 E13 "Can't Fix Crazy" concludes the first season and the first season of my recap.  So, the season wraps up with a Christmas Pageant and an attempted stabbing. Basically, another few days in the Litch.

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