Façade Podcast

From Invisible Studios this is Façade Podcast, whimsical cultural analysis, presented in relevant, understandable ways that critique and celebrate Hip Hop while discussing our place in it. The host is Dr. Bryan K. Hotchkins. Season two of Façade Podcast begins each episode with ETHER where homage is paid to the Culture before the following segments are discussed: "5 Random Topics", "Therapy Exercise", "Either/Or, Neither/Nor", "What We Not Gone Do", "Talmbout" and ends with the "Detangle," which offers advice about life.

Episodes available on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify and Anchor. Follow @drbhotchkins and @facadepodcast on Twitter!

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S2 | E13 “Kill Switch”

In the S2 | E13 “Kill Switch” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss the relevance of Hip Hop in 2020 (01:57). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 3 TOPICS = Flewed Out (13:39), Stimulus Checks (16:09), and Shoot Shots Day (18:29). Dr. Hotchkins unpacks his FULL DISCLOSURE about Pharrell Drink Champs interview (22:38) before exploring EITHER/OR LaMelo Balling or Love Costs? (42:47) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR COVID vaccine nor Tamir Rice Injustice (48:43). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about Pixar Soul Movie (53:50) before providing an answer the question “Best gift to self?” as posed in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (59:38) section. NEW, NEW artist music (01:02:47) and DETANGLE (01:07:51) about how you can do whatever if you are willing to accept the generational consequences. In memoriam (MF Doom). Fin. Now streaming for your listening pleasure! Download. Listen. Subscribe. #FacadePodcast

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S2 | E12 "Blacker the Berry"

In the S2 | E12 “Blacker the Berry” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss the ethics of releasing posthumous LPs (02:02). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 3 TOPICS = Amber Alert Theft (13:44), Mask shaming (15:07), and “If you look like that...” (19:20). Dr. Hotchkins unpacks his FULL DISCLOSURE about Joe Budden being right (22:39) before exploring EITHER/OR WestsideGunn Response or #SpellChecking (44:55) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR FaceTime fatalities nor Watching NFL (52:20). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about Lovecraft Country (58:24) before providing an answer the question “Side Chick Rules?” as posed in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (01:05:01) section. NEW, NEW artist music (01:09:55) and DETANGLE (01:13:06) about how sometimes you need to pray for the success of others so they will be gone. Now streaming for your listening pleasure! Download. Listen. Subscribe. #FacadePodcast

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S2 | E 11 “Uncertain Futures”

In the S2 | E11 “Uncertain Futures” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss J.Period rising stardom and new album project (05:55). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 3 TOPICS = Let Me See Your Baby (11:33), National Call Day (15:07), and MJ Announcement (19:20). Dr. Hotchkins unpacks his FULL DISCLOSURE about Apology Culture? (22:39) before exploring EITHER/OR Jinx SOTC Take or Floyd Justice? (30:55) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR NFL Commish Begging nor John Henry Show (40:15). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO #blackAF Love (50:54) before providing an answer the question “Funniest thing you experienced since #StayHome was a thing?” #PandemicSexTapeTitles as posed in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (01:01:49) section. NEW, NEW artist music (01:05:01) and DETANGLE (01:10:35) about No Peace. No Forgiveness. #BlackLivesMatter. Now streaming for your listening pleasure! Download. Listen. Subscribe. #FacadePodcast

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S2 | E10 "Tender Roni"

In the S2 | E10 “Tender Roni” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss G Herbo the new album project (00:55). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 3 TOPICS = #Twinder (15:47), Wallet Tile Tracker (21:24), and God’s Wrath (25:24). Dr. Hotchkins unpacks his FULL DISCLOSURE about Depression (29:35) before exploring EITHER/OR Flight Attendant Choke or Club Quarantine (46:21) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR Dave Show (Lil Dickey) nor NBA Player Testing (53:39). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about Top 3 Double Albums (1:00:49) before providing an answer the question Favorite Hip Hop R&B Album (BBD)? as posed in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (1:11:20) section. Finally, he concludes with the DETANGLE (1:14:48) about Being Selfish Again? Now streaming for your listening pleasure! Download. Listen. Subscribe. #FacadePodcast

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S2 | E 9 "1 Year Remembrance"

In this S2 | E9 “1 Year Remembrance” ode to the arch of Facade Podcast, Dr. Hotchkins provides rare insight about how the pod was formed juxtaposed to the current trajectory while examining the “untitled unmastered” album of Kendrick Lamar (2016), which turned four years old on March 4th, 2020, a year to the exact date that Facade Podcast was created and debuted on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. When They Reminisce Over You My God! Download. Listen. Subscribe.

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S2 | E8 "Cell Penetrations"

In the S2 | E8 “Cell Penetrations” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss Lil Wayne dominance over four decades (00:54). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 3 TOPICS = Phone Penetrations (15:50), Energy Sleep Rocks (21:20), and Love After Lockup (25:11). Dr. Hotchkins offers a FULL DISCLOSURE about Dreamscapes (29:32) before exploring EITHER/OR Hair Discrimination Ban or Menstruated Validation (46:40) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR Stop & Frisk nor Flip Flop Slides (53:19). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about RiRi Ain’t Bey (1:01:08) before providing an answer the question which four rappers go on Mt. Rushmore? as posed in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (1:05:45) section. Finally, he concludes with the DETANGLE (1:08:58) about My Ancestor is Sitting There? Now streaming for your listening pleasure! Download. Listen. Subscribe.

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S2 | E7 "FTW"

Now streaming for your listening pleasure! Download. Listen. Subscribe. In the S2:E7 “FTW” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss Brent Faiyaz new “FTW” album (:54). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 3 TOPICS = Introvert Party (14:06), Silver Teeth Kids (18:26), and Pride Too Big (22:36). Dr. Hotchkins poses a THERAPY ASSIGNMENT by switching to FULL DISCLOSURE about his abandonment issues (28:15) before exploring EITHER/OR Jay Z Columbia Stance or Sauna Wet (46:55) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR All Hail Gayle nor Too Fine Too Speak (54:50). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about Billie Eilish Speaking Out of Turn About Hip Hop (1:00:25) before providing an answer the question “What is the next movie you have to see? as posed in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (1:07:58) section. Finally, he concludes with the DETANGLE (1:12:04) about Why Black History Matters?

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S2 | E6 "Respect Due"

Now streaming on for your listening pleasure! Download. Listen. Subscribe.In the S2:E5 “Respect Due” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss the rise of DaBaby (:56). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 3 TOPICS = Mamba Out (14:11), Parents Tongue Kissing Kids (18:33), and Love Kickstarter (22:45). Dr. Hotchkins poses a THERAPY ASSIGNMENT by switching to FULL DISCLOSURE about himself (28:18) before exploring EITHER/OR Disney+ and Thrust or WalMart Jeans (46:47) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR Lick the Bottom nor Coronavirus (53:48). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about How to give SPECIFIC Black compliments (1:00:25) before providing an answer the question “When do you stop dream chasing?” as posed in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (1:05:16) section. Finally, he concludes with the DETANGLE (1:10:03) about “Legacy Building” as Nipsey Hussle being the first Emcee to win a posthumous award for BEST RAP PERFORMANCE at the 62nd GRAMMYs.

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S2 | E5 "Full Disclosure"

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In the S2:E5 “Full Disclosure” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss Drake Rap Radar Interview (:56). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 3 TOPICS = Church Facebook (14:16), Commodity Cheese (18:32), and Ghosting (22:46). Dr. Hotchkins poses a THERAPY ASSIGNMENT by asking the question “What was the top verse, song, album and artist of ‘10-‘19” (28:18) before exploring EITHER/OR Stephen A. Rant or 90 Day Language Fiancé (46:34) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR You 2 nor Mechanic Honesty(57:11). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about The D Wade Give Back (1:06:25) before providing an answer the question “What you think of the Nip Hussle book club?” as posed in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (1:11:51) section. Finally, he concludes with the DETANGLE (1:15:24) about “Living in the past, present or future?”

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S2 | E4 "Cannibus Greens"

In the S2:E4 “Cannibus Greens” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss #MeekMill Interview (1:20). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 5 TOPICS = ASRM Whisper (18:52), Raw Candy Bowl (23:13), Omni Country Singer (27:50), Menthalatum Dress Socks (34:28) and Hood Pandora (40:06). Dr. Hotchkins addresses his THERAPY ASSIGNMENT by answering the question “Top 3 Independent labels ever and why I love their power” (45:06) before exploring EITHER/OR Decade of Black Twitter or Cannabis Greens (1:03:09) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR Dirty Diana nor Drake-o-phile (1:11:11). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about Queen & Slim (1:16:05) before providing an answer the question “Can community service get paid at the strip club?” as posed in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (1:21:25) section. Finally, he concludes with the DETANGLE (1:22:40) about “Why do you stunt?”

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SWEET 16 BARS E3 | "Original Gangsta"

Every Wednesday Facade Podcast presents SWEET 16 BARS, a weekly freestyle joint for Hip Hop Culture from the dopest Emcees in the Game. The third episode features Dr. Hotchkins, EMCEE ELITE, who offers up "Original Gangsta" for your sonic consumption. Follow us on IG | Facadepod AND on Twitter | @FacadePodcast to keep up with each subsequent episode.

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S2 | E3 "American Sun"

In the S2:E3 “American Sun” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss the Roots Band Icons (1:21). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 5 TOPICS = Food Truck Bliss (18:33), Paper Straws  (24:11), Edibles Carwash (30:50), Time of Day Drinks (37:20) and Lyft on “E” (43:01). Dr. Hotchkins addresses his THERAPY ASSIGNMENT by answering the question “Top 4 Singles in Hip Hop history and why? #SongsThatShook” (47:41) before exploring EITHER/OR @eatokratheApp or Athlete Rapper Names (1:00:24) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR Joker Movie nor Vapes New Lungs (1:01:23). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about American Sun as Jordan Davis (1:15:29) before providing an answer the question “Should Womyn and Men be treated differently?” as posed in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (1:23:11) section. Finally, he concludes with the DETANGLE (1:26:31) about “Everyone who says they down ain’t.”

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S2 | E2 "Sex Hop"

In the S2:E2 “Sex Hop” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss the rise of feminist ratchetness Hip Hop (1:16). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 5 TOPICS = Sharing Dinner w/White colleagues (19:14), They Chasing You (24:04), Black Masked Raider Arrested (32:14), Shack Life (36:57) and Grown Up Halloween (43:08). Dr. Hotchkins addresses his THERAPY ASSIGNMENT by answering the question “Top 3 DJ in Hip Hop history and why?” (47:32) before exploring EITHER/OR Jesus or Kanye (56:17) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR Culture Disloyalty nor Gospel Music Genre (1:02:16). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about Pitchfork’s Top 200 Songs of 2010s (1:09:33) before providing an answer the question “What do you think about Rhythm & Flow (Netflix)?” as posed by tiny.tourist in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (1:14:14) section. Finally, he concludes with the DETANGLE (1:17:49) about “Keep Your Enemies Close and Friends Distant.”


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SWEET 16 BARS E2 | "Last Wishes"

Every Wednesday Facade Podcast presents SWEET 16 BARS, a weekly freestyle joint for Hip Hop Culture from the dopest Emcees in the Game. The second episode features Dr. Hotchkins, EMCEE ELITE, who offers up "Last Wishes" for your sonic consumption. Follow us on IG | Facadepod AND on Twitter | @FacadePodcast to keep up with each subsequent episode.

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SWEET 16 BARS E1 | "Hustle Anthem"

Every Wednesday Facade Podcast presents SWEET 16 BARS, a weekly freestyle joint for Hip Hop Culture from the dopest Emcees in the Game. The first episode features Dr. Hotchkins, EMCEE ELITE, who offers up "Hustler Anthem" for your sonic consumption. Follow us on IG | Facadepod AND on Twitter | @FacadePodcast to keep up with each subsequent episode.

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S2 | E1 "Foolish Forgiveness"

In the S2:E1 “Foolish Forgiveness” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show with ETHER where we discuss the rise, fall and rebirth Kanye West (1:47). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 5 TOPICS = Foolish Forgiveness (18:12), Baby Hate (26:10), Soga Mat (31:09), Dog Give-aways (35:09) and Vape Deaths (39:40). Dr. Hotchkins addresses his THERAPY ASSIGNMENT by answering the question “What is the best year in Hip Hop history and why?” (44:38) before exploring EITHER/OR Self-agency or Ford Focus Computers (53:09) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR Accusations nor Justified Snitching? (1:01:23). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about OutKast’s Aquemini turning 21 years old (1:09:26) before providing an answer the question “Why do you believe this is the clout chasing era or do you?” as posed by a listener in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (1:14:22) section. Finally, he concludes with the DETANGLE (1:19:11) about “Just because you forgive somebody don’t mean they stop being toxic.”

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S1 | E19 "Pass Fail"

In the S1:E19 “Pass Fail” of Façade Podcast begins with an unconventional ode to the show POWER (1:36) before transitioning to ETHER where we pay homage to the 23rd rememberance of Tupac Amaru Shakur (2:37). Dr. Hotchkins then addresses the 5 TOPICS = Slurred Game Speech (25:55), Scrumptious Pedicure (30:42), Walking Head Down (37:04), Hair Spirits (40:08) and No Pics Up (43:01). Dr. Hotchkins addresses his THERAPY ASSIGNMENT by answering the question “What Hip Hop song puts you into a player persona mode?” (46:44) before exploring EITHER/OR Convertible Whips or dual temperature bidet (50:11) before discussing the NEITHER/NOR Boost Mobile nor Mismatch Makeup (59:12). He also introduces WHAT WE NOT GONE DO about EarthGang Ain’t OutKast (1:06:23) before providing an answer the question “Why do you believe this is the clout chasing era or do you?” as posed by a listener in our DMs for the TALMBOUT (1:13:26) section. Finally, he concludes with the DETANGLE (1:16:15) by speaking on loving two or one after first loving oneself.

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S1 | E18 "Strawberry Vomit Smoothie"

In the S1:E18 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with his West Coast travel exploits, Black adoption and the beginning of the Fall semester (1:54) before explaining the purpose of upcoming Season Two (10:11) then addresses the “5 Topics” Stomach Ulcers (12:32), Mentalo Revisited (17:20), Lyft Driver Protocols (21:43), Benadryl Popsicles (26:07) and Women Luggage Movements (28:19). Dr. Hotchkins addresses his therapist assignment by answering the question “What is the greatest Hip Hop story every told and why does it matter to you?” (32:30) before exploring “Either/Or” The Shop on HBO or McDonald's Vegan Burger (37:54) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Apple Credit Card nor Onboard Flight Protocols (47:54). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about Legal Sex Worker Alice Little "Intimacy Counselor" Profits (58:09) before getting into the new segment "Ether" and addressing whether Dave Chappelle should be canceled for the content in his Netflix "Sticks & Stones" comedy special (1:03:21). Afterwards, Doc Hotch answers the question “how do you feel about women Emcees taking over this era of Hip Hop?” as posed by a listener in our DMs for the “Talmbout” (1:11:08) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:16:15) about how one must treat their body because it is your temple.... #FacadePodcast #FacadePodcastHotTakes

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S1 | E17 "Frugal Falsetto"

In the S1:E17 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with a new segment entitled "Ether" (4:06) then “5 Topics” Pre-qualified Credit Cards (16:07), Car Exhaust Baby Cart (20:33), Barre Naked (25:44), Frugal Falsetto (28:59) and White Male Thin Preference (33:19). Dr. Hotchkins addresses his therapist assignment by answering the question “Are you xenophobic about your love for Hip Hop? Explain!” (36:57) before exploring “Either/Or” Child Interaction Protocols or Dressing Up Errand Runs (40:44) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Naked Statues nor Loyalty Fallouts (50:09). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about De La Soul Masters Ownership Situation (57:23) before answering “you seem to be a brands person, what do you think about Great Value foods?” as posed by a listener in our DMs for the “Talmbout” (1:06:04) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:09:50) about the purpose of being on earth, which is to praise God and Get Money! #FacadePodcast #FacadePodcastHotTakes



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