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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E10 “The Reverse Midas Touch” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 10 "The Reverse Midas Touch" allows me to discuss societal cruelty and revenge fantasies, negotiation problems, and Scrabble in prison.

The “Cred Reduction Agent” Spotify Playlist + "Who The F" is Dion Lunadon?

Find out "Who the F is Dion Lunadon" while you enjoy my "Cred Reduction Agent" Mixed Tape Style Playlist! Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

PlaylistJoshua B. HoeJuly 11, 2017Dion Lunadon, Agitated Records, A Place To Bury Strangers, garage rock, garage psych, lo-fi, punk, preverb, indie garage rockComment

The “Cred Reduction Agent” Spotify Playlist: Featuring Kevin Morby

Enjoy my "Cred Reduction Agent" Mixed Tape Style Playlist featuring Kevin Morby while you read about his music and new album "City Music" Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

PlaylistJoshua B. HoeJuly 10, 2017Kevin Morby, Ramones, The Babies, Woods, City Music, Dead Oceans, Woodsist, freak folk, preverb, Lo-Fi, anti-folk, punkComment

The “Cred Reduction Agent” Spotify Playlist: Featuring P.S. Eliot

Enjoy my "Cred Reduction Agent" Mixed Tape Style Playlist featuring P.S. Elliot. Today's post will do a deep dive into the rich history of the music of the Crutchfield sisters. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

PlaylistJoshua B. HoeJuly 9, 2017Spotify, indie punk, folk punk, P.s. Eliot, merge records, Waxahatchee, Allison Crutchfield, Swearin', Don Giovani Records, preverb, anti-folkComment

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E9 “The Tightening” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 9 "The Tightening" allows me to talk about objectification of inmates for entertainment, meaningful activism, and questionable riot logic. Enjoy!

“The Robot” Rules: Predicting Robot (Mr. Robot Season 3)

Another in my series of posts "predicting" what might happen during Season 3 of Mr. Robot (USA). This week I am talking about the relationship between Elliot and Mr. Robot. Enjoy!

Mr- RobotJoshua B. HoeJuly 8, 2017Mr. Robot, Elliot Alderson, Edward Alderson, Christian Slater, Darlene Alderson, Carly Chaikin, Tyrell Wellick, Martin Wallstrom, Red Wheelbarrow, E Corp, Gideon Goddard, Vanellope von Schweetz, Wreck-It-Ralph, USA NetworkComment

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E8 “Tied To The Tracks” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season Five Episode Eight allows me to talk about philosophy, a silly plan by Red, and about the riot turning good people bad.

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeJuly 6, 2017Orange is the New Black, OITNB, Netflix, OITNB S5 E8 "Tied To The Tracks", Daya Diaz, Dascha Polanco, George Mendez, Blanca Flores, Laura Gomez, Galina "Red" Reznikov, Kate Mulgrew, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Nicky Nichols, Natasha Lyonne, Desi Piscatella, Brad William Henke, Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, Danielle Brooks, Cindy Hayes, Adrienne C. Moore, Alison Abdullah, Amanda Stephen, Natalie Figueroa, Alysia Reiner, Piper Chapman, Taylor Schilling, Judy King, Blair Brown, Thomas "Humps" Humphrey, Michael Torpey, Gloria Mendoza, Selenis Leyva, Alex Vause, Laura Prepon, Joe Caputo, Nick Sandow, Maria Ruiz, Jessica Pimentel, Suzanne Warren, Uzo Adoba, Pidge, Miriam Morales, Ouija, Rosal Colon, Zirconia, Daniella De Jesus, Tiffany Doggett, Taryn Manning, Kasey Sankey, Kelly Karbacz, Brook SoSo, Kimiko Glenn, kobayashi maru, Joel Luschek, Matt Peters, Meredith Viera, Nation Outside Comments

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E7 “Full Bush, Half Snickers” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 7 "Full Bush, Half Snickers" lets me talk about Red's character transformation, Suzanne's problems, and Harry Potter. Enjoy!

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeJuly 1, 2017Orange Is the New Black, OITNB, Netflix, OITNB S5 E7 "Full Bush Half Snickers", Galina "Red" Reznikov, Kate Mulgrew, Blanca Flores, Laura Gomez, Desi Piscatella, Brad William Henke, Cindy Hayes, Adrienne C. Moore, Alison Abdullah, Amanda Stephen, Suzanne Warren, Uzo Adoba, Piper Chapman, Taylor Schilling, Poussey Washington, Samira Wiley, Brook SoSo, Kimiko Glenn, Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, Danielle Brooks, Gloria Mendoza, Selenis Leyva, Leanne Taylor, Emma Myles, Angie Rice, Julie Lake, Lorna Morello, Yael Stone, Flaritza, Alex Vause, Laura Prepon, Linda Ferguson, Beth Dover, Big Boo, Carrie Black, Lea DeLaria, Daya Diaz, Dascha Polanco, Skinhead Helen, Francesca Curran, Pidge, Ramona Contreras, Ouija, Carmen Aziza, Rosal Colon, Miriam Morales, Brandy Epps, Asia Kate Dillon, Sankey, Kelly Karbacz, Nation OutsideComment

Understanding Friendship: Predicting Robot (Mr. Robot Season 3)

Predicting Robot is my series suggesting possible futures for the USA Network series Mr. Robot in its upcoming third season. Today I am considering our "friendship" with Elliot Alderson.

Mr- RobotJoshua B. HoeJune 30, 2017Mr. Robot, USA Network, Elliot Alderson, Red Wheelbarrow BBQ, David Lynch, Mullholand Drive, Jose Luis Borges, Jean Baudrillard, The Matrix Comments

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E6 “Flaming Hot Cheetos, Literally” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 6 "Flaming Cheetos, Literally" allows me to discuss "Law and Order," prosecutorial misconduct, and a plea to all to join the fight for criminal justice reform. Enjoy!

AMC Announces "Halt and Catch Fire"Season 4 Premiere Date and New Start Time

Halt and Catch Fire is one of my favorite shows on television. The new season premiere day and date were just set. Check it out!

Halt + Catch FireJoshua B. HoeJune 27, 2017Halt And Catch Fire, AMCComment

The "17 Crabs Walk" Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)

New Ear Candy on the "17 Crabs Walk" Spotify Playlist including songs from Prince (RIP), Vince Staples, the Beastie Boys, Algiers, and many others. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E5 “Sing it, White Effie” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black S5 E5 "Sing it, white Effie" allows me to discuss many levels of appropriation, employment of formerly incarcerated people, and mental illness in prison. Enjoy!

Season 7 GoT Trailer Teases "Cleganebowl" Might Finally Erupt #WinterIsHere

Firing up the Game of Thrones machine for the first time this year in order to talk about the uproar around the #WinterIsHere trailer and about the possibilities of Cleganebowl actually happening this season.

Game Of ThronesJoshua B. HoeJune 23, 2017Game of Thrones, GoT, HBO, Game of Thrones Season 7, #WinterIsHere, Cleganebowl, Lord Beric Dundarrion, The Hound, Gregor Clegane, King's Landing, Cersei Lannister, Ser Robert Strong, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, George RR Martin, Maester QyburnComment

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E4 “Litchfield’s Got Talent” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black S5 E4 "Litchfield's Got Talent" allows me to discuss the use of stereotypes of the mentally ill and of poor and uneducated people. Enjoy!

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeJune 21, 2017Orange Is the New Black, OITNB, OITNB S5 E4 "Litchfield's Got Talent", Netflix, Reddit, Alison Abdullah, Amanda Stephen, Gloria Mendoza, Selenis Leyva, Daya Diaz, Dascha Polanco, Angie Rice, Julie Lake, Yoga Jones, Constance Shulman, Judy King, Blair Brown, Suzanne Warren, Uzo Adoba, Maureen Kukudio, Emily Althaus, Brook SoSo, Kimiko Glenn, Cindy Hayes, Adrienne C. Moore, Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, Danielle Brooks, Janae Watson, Vicky Jeudy, Poussey Washington, Samira Wiley, Galina "Red" Reznikov, Kate Mulgrew, Blanca Flores, Laura Gomez, Desi Piscatella, Brad William Henke, Sister Jane Ingalls, Beth Fowler, Piper Chapman, Taylor Schilling., Alex Vause, Laura Prepon, Leanne Taylor, Emma Myles, Big Boo, Lea DeLaria, Linda Ferguson, Beth Dover, Maria Ruiz, Jessica Pimentel, Josh, John Palladino, David Foster Wallace, Sophia Burset, Laverne Cox, nation outside Comments

"The Damn Pinhead War" Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)

New Ear Candy in "The Damn Pinhead War" Mixed-Tape Style Spotify Playlist including music from The National, Oneohtrix Point Never, Arcade Fire, Ho99o9, Trapped Under Ice, Waxahatchee and many more. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E3 “Pissters” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black S5 E3 "Pissters" offers me the opportunity to discuss riot demands, CO Bayley's dilemma, and The Year Without Santa Claus. Enjoy!

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeJune 18, 2017Orange is the New Black, Orange Black or Bleak, OITNB, OITNB S5 E3 "PIssters", Linda Ferguson, Beth Dover, Amelia Von Barlow, Suzanne Warren, Uzo Aduba, Maureen Kukudio, Emily Althaus, Galina "Red" Reznikov, Kate Mulgrew, Desi Piscatella, Brad William Henke, Wes Driscoll, Blanca Flores, Laura Gomez, Judy King, Blair Brown, Yoga Jones, Constance Shulman, Big Boo, Lea DeLaria, Joe Caputo, Nick Sandow, Nicky Nichols, Natasha Lyonne, Lorna Morello, Yael Stone, Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, Danielle Brooks, Flaritza, Jackie Cruz, Diane Guerrero, Piper Chapman, Taylor Schilling, Alex Vause, Laura Prepon, Angie Taylor, Emma Myles, Angie Rice, Julie Lake, Alison Abdullah, Amanda Stephen, Baxter "Gerber" Bayley, Alan Aisenberg, The Management and Corrections Corporation, Nation Outside Comment