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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S1 | E11 "Kaepgoat"

In the S1:E11 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with car totaled talk (2:41) then “5 Topics” Janet Jackson v. Mary J. BET (5:35), Auto-Assist Driving (14:31), Top 5 Hip Hop Animation Videos (20:41), Scorpion Revisited (26:13) and Bessie Flags (30:47). His therapist assignment about the best Hip Hop love song (37:14) then explores “Either/Or” Engaging in Small Talk or Casual Communication (42:45) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Boxed Wine nor Using Dating Apps (50:28). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about Celebrating Criminals (1:01:13) before discussing how to better communicate in organizations as posed by a lister in our DMs in the “Talmbout” (1:11:44) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:11:23) about Obeying Rules While Making Your Own.

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S1 | E10 "Nutella Black"

In the S1:E10 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with jet setting talk (2:18) then “5 Topics” about Nutella cannibals (5:57), Harvard High Jinks (8:09), Yeezus Revisit (15:39), Wack Steps (21:23) and Juneteenth Celebration (27:21). His therapist assignment about favorite young artist of the moment (32:11) then explores “Either/Or” Flirting or New Mantras (41:04) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Fridge Food nor Rat Packing (53:15). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about College Graduates (58:37) before discussing being self-less versus selfish as posed by a lister in our DMs in the “Talmbout” (1:05:11) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:11:23) about Knowing Thy Self.

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S1 | E9 "Stank Mouth"

In the S1:E9 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with ice cream exploits (8:05) then “5 Topics” about Gospel Trap Muzak (11:12), Black Boys Lost (15:07), Trio Vegan Chitterlings (17:44), Bedroom TVs (21:50) and Stank Mouth (25:12). His therapist assignment about emotional Hip Hop songs (30:18) then explores “Either/Or” Prayer Warrior or Side Piece (38:13) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Unconditional Love nor Not Potty Trained Kids (43:41). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about Love Shaming (50:39) before discussing how to deal with Black Republicans at work as posed by a lister in our DMs in the “Talmbout” (59:14) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:06:32) about never doubling back.

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S1 | E8 "Love Shaming"

In the S1:E8 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with “5 Topics” about White Lyft Driver (8:44), Just Blaze Twitter Fingers (14:14), Couch Lice (20:44), PYT (28:15) and Crosswalks (31:58). His therapist assignment about transgenerational Hip Hop talk (35:01) then explores “Either/Or” Anti-social Extravert or Escapism (45:42) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Black Mirror, #WhenTheySeeUs segment (54:13). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about Love Shaming (1:00:05) before discussing when to have sex talk as posed by a lister in our DMs in the “Talmbout” (1:03:55) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:11:18) about your person, persona and facade. 

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S1 | E7 "No Teeth Please"

In the S1:E7 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with “5 Topics” about Apple Watch Workouts (8:28), Student graduation (10:56), Devil Beatings (17:55), Whippings (23:34) and Toothless (27:56). His therapist assignment about the GOAT producer (30:49) then explores “Either/Or” Dating to find marriage narcissism (40:32) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Barnes & Noble, Starbucks ambiance segment (51:40). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about the Netflix show See You Yesterday (58:56) before discussing NBA playoff color commentary as posed by a lister in our DMs in the “Talmbout” (1:06:21) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:14:42) about how does your reciprocity look? 

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S1 | E6 "Fingering Hummus"

In the S1:E6 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with “5 Topics” about Fighting the Devil (5:02), Joe Budden Podcast ATL (9:32), Dude Tattoos (15:36), United AirPods (20:02) and Lyft Drivers (25:19). His therapist assignment about gendered GOAT Emcees (31:06) then explores “Either/Or” Reverse Rapture wanting a cultural AirBnB (36:34) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” social media and a fingering hummus segment (45:56). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about physical touch (55:28) before discussing when we should cry at work as posed by listers DMs in the “Talmbout” (1:03:34) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:11:39) about the legacy of filmmaker John Singleton. 

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