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"PolyCon Doesn’t Care" Orange Is the New Black S6 E12 “Double Trouble"

Trying to make sense of PolyCon’s magic early release powers, Taystee’s trial, Piper’s amnesia, and everything else about Season 6 Episode 12 “Double Trouble”

"Bull True " Orange Is the New Black S6 E11 “Well This Took A Dark Turn"

Yeah, this did take a dark turn. A lot of sadness during Season 6 Episode 11 of Orange Is the New Black for sure. Let’s work through it together.

"Pink Lady" Orange Is the New Black S6 E10 “Chocolate Chip Nookie"

So, we are supposed to believe that Barb and Carol maintained power for decades at Litchfield, but they are in prison for one of the dumbest capers I have ever seen? My recap of Orange Is the New Black Season 6 Episode 10 “Chocolate Chip Nookie.”

"I’m a Carrot" Orange Is the New Black S6 E9 "Break The String"

Is Barb credible as a boss? Does the retcon of Caputo make sense? Discussing these and many other questions about Orange Is the New Black season 6 episode 9 “Break the String” from the perspective of a formerly incarcerated person.

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeSeptember 23, 2018Orange Is the New Black, Netflix, Break The String, Entertainment, TelevisionComment

"Canal Street Special " Orange Is the New Black S6 E8 "Gordons"

Who is making the rules at Litchfield Max? Would Taystee talk about the CO’s to a reporter in front of the CO’s? What in the world is going on in Season 6? Trying to make sense of Orange Is the New Black Season 6 Episode 8 “Gordons”

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeSeptember 16, 2018Gordons, Orange is the New Black, television, Netflix, Entertainment, PrisonComment

"Low-Key Lit" Orange Is the New Black S6 E7 "Changing Winds"

Cell phones are a huge problem in prisons, but maybe not the way you were thinking. This week on Orange, Black, or Bleak? I am talking about cell phones, mental health care, and laundry rooms and all from the perspective of a formerly incarcerated person. Enjoy!

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeSeptember 9, 2018Changing Winds, Orange is the New Black, Netflix, Television, Entertainment, RecapComment

"Glen Ross" Orange Is the New Black S6 E6 "State Of The Uterus"

What does Josh think is the biggest “plot hole” in Season 6? What’s wrong with the strategy of the CO’s? Discussing Orange Is the New Black Season 6 Episode 6 “State of the Uterus.” Orange, Black, or Bleak?

"Bloody Mary'd " Orange Is the New Black S6 E5 "Mischief Mischief"

Another beautiful day in Litchfield Max with rats, cheese, and wooden sticks sharpened into deadly weapons. Orange Is the New Black Season 6 Episode 5 from the perspective of two formerly incarcerated folks.

"The Lip Sweater" Orange Is The New Black S6 E4 "I’m the Talking Ass”

Luschek plays his games and we play ours, a recap of Orange Is the New Black S6 E4 “I’m the Talking Ass” from the perspective of two formerly incarcerated people.

"Kokomo" Orange Is The New Black S6 E3 "Look Out For Number One"

In Orange Is the New Black Season 6 Episode 3, Frieda takes a vacation, Red gets hung out to dry, Linda buys a wig, and Burt Reynolds finds himself at the center of a kickball dispute.

"Green Jolly Rancher" Orange Is The New Black S6 E2 "Sh*tstorm Coming"

Discussing the “Sh*tstorm Coming” episode of Orange Is the New Black from the perspective of two formerly incarcerated people . We talk about exploitation, prisoner separation, in prison investigations and much more.

"Hang the DJ" (and other "Blasphemous Rumors")

Is all life a simulation?

Is God a cruel algorithm? These are some of the questions asked and hopefully answered in this edition of Reflections From a Black Mirror “Hang the DJ.”

Black MirrorJoshua B. HoeJuly 29, 2018Black Mirror, Hang the DJ, Television, Netflix, EntertainmentComment

"Cha Cha Slide" OITNB S6 E1 "Who Knows Better Than I"

Discussing the “Who Knows Better Than I” episode of Orange Is the New Black from the perspective of a formerly incarcerated person. Season 6 Episode 1 introduces us to new Correctional Officers, new inmates, and a new prison (Litchfield Max).