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 | E16 "SituationShips"

Weekly Dr. B. K. Hotchkins discusses current Hip Hop happenings, how to fit in the skin you in, music, sports and the value of seeing a therapist like he does. Warning, his Nerd does not always translate well so be patient with the intellectual ramblings. Everyone has a person, persona and facade that contributes to how they navigate me, myself and I so learn to negotiate. The show format is "Five Random Topics", "Therapy Exercise", "Either/or, Neither/nor", "What We Not Gone Do", "Talmbout" and concludes with the "Detangle" segment.

S1 | E15 "Hennessy Snow Cones"

In the S1:E15 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with reminiscing talk about class reunions (4:49) then “5 Topics” Speed Text Dating (13:23), Car For Sale? (16:31), Using Siri The Right Way (21:49), Lieabetes (25:16) and Internet Wholeness (28:11). Dr. Hotchkins addresses his therapist assignment about the Top 5 most overrated Hip Hop Emcees ever list (32:27) before exploring “Either/Or” $5 Gift Cards or "Serious Unless You Playing" (44:01) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Adult Beverage Snow Cones and Divorce (52:39). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about Spontaneous Love Choices (1:04:23) before discussing why you should never date co-workers as posed by a listener in our DMs in the “Talmbout” (1:14:07) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:20:56) about if you ain't right don't try to make others ain't right like you.

FACADE PODCAST CONNEX (INAUGURAL INTERVIEW)

This is the FACADE PODCAST CONNEX, a Cultural bridge between those who create and consume Hip Hop across a variety of aspects, platforms and niches. Here we interview those genuinely concerned with connectedness of DJ, Emcee, B-Boy and Graffiti expressions and how each perspective merges to yield a yet to be experienced art form for those who love rawness. This medium represents a casual yet informative space and place for artists and innovators to come and share their unadulterated stories and we welcome the narratives. Put your headphones on and EarPods in then enjoy…

S1 | E14 "Venmo Blues"

In the S1:E14 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with coffee talk about Mr. Rogers (4:27) then “5 Topics” Friends w/Benefits (7:35), Sex Talk (12:08), Mentalo (17:49), Underarm Apps (24:39) and Medicine Ball Size Hail (28:07). His therapist assignment about the Hip Hop song that made him proud to be Black (33:25) then explores “Either/Or” Hot Rock Massage or CrossFit Gender Equity (37:50) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Venmo Snitching and Phallic Popsicles (51:11). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about spreading the lie that Phase 4 of the MCU movies is going to be fire (1:00:56) before discussing sharing having depression with co-workers as posed by a listener in our DMs in the “Talmbout” (1:07:43) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:17:50) about Daily Searching for the Laugh.

S1 | E13 "Sloppy Kisses"

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In the S1:E13 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with life happenings (3:49) then “5 Topics” Spousal Cheating (9:58), Personal Trainers (18:00), Human Trash (22:47), Hot Tub Protocols (29:22) and ATM Etiquette (36:47). His therapist assignment about the most extravagant Hip Hop video that first made him contemplate wealth and how it can look in his real life (41:19) then explores “Either/Or” Sloppy Kisses or Police Sobriety Test (49:18) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Port-a-Potties and Remembering Feelings (57:53). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about Black Men Hating on the TV show POSE (1:06:42) before discussing what is culturally appropriate professional dress attire in the work place as posed by a listener in our DMs in the “Talmbout” (1:12:54) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:18:15) about when it is okay to be Wack, which is momentarily.

S1 | E12 "Sweat Samiches"

In the S1:E12 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins opens the pod with 100 Black Men talk (1:36) then “5 Topics” Fashion Aficionados (7:58), Golf Omelettes (12:10), Degreed Entrepreneurship (18:46), Cool Tingles (25:13) and Gamophobia (29:05). His therapist assignment about the Hip Hop song that made him proud to be Black (33:43) then explores “Either/Or” Go Fund Me for Everything or ADHD (39:45) before discussing the “Neither/Nor” Married Strippers and Short Shorts (54:22). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” about White Parents Adopting Black Children (1:05:57) before discussing brain DJ Playlists as posed by a listener in our DMs in the “Talmbout” (1:13:04) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:17:50) about Not Being Beyond Reproach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

S1 | E5 "Funeral Protocols"

In the S1:E5 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins discusses Avengers being trash (2:29), Mortal Kombat Jax (5:08), Luke Walton Sexual Assault Allegedly (9:30), James Byrd Homage (14:20), Bluetooth Willie (17:24) and Houston Dress codes (20:08). Per his therapist assignment, he gets into what he likes least about Hip Hop (28:04) then explores “Either/Or” picks Purse hoarder shame and Cadillac mustard, mayo tires (32:05) before broaching the “Neither/Nor” public sneezing segment (40:05). He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” by promoting Funeral Protocols (42:38) before discussing open marriages as posed by listers DMs in the “Talmbout” (51:53) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (58:15) about who we are and why it matters most.

S1 | E4 "Feet Pics"

S1 | E3 "RED LIVES MATTER"

In the S1:E3 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins discusses a wild two weeks of being on Spotify, attending the Mal___ Master Class, Ella Mai’s live San Antonio show, and breaks down his Professor Lebron James perspective (30:12). “Either/Or” picks between Authentic versus Bootleg (39:01) are broached then Black Veganism as avocados and cottage cheese (52:11) in the “Neither/Nor” segment. He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” by promoting RED LIVES MATTER (59:19) before posing a question about infidelity to listers DMs in the “Talmbout” (1:07:04) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (1:12:51) about the difference between redemption and retribution.

S1 | E2 "Toxic Misogynoir"

In the S1:E2 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins discusses his recent therapist assignment (4:45), makes his "Either/Or" picks between Marvel movies 'Captain Marvel' and 'Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse' (22:51) and breaks down the terms 'Toxic Masculinity' and 'Misogynoir' in the "Neither/Nor" segment (35:07). In “What We Not Gone Do” he defends, while explaining the significance of Russell Westbrook’s response to Utah Jazz fans (44:27) before responding to listener DM questions in the “Talmbout” (52:58) segment. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” segment (63:13) about the connectedness of humanity.

S1 | E1 "Origin Story"

In the S1:E1 of Facade Podcast Dr. B. K. Hotchkins Discusses how the podcast got started, makes his “Either/Or” pick between new albums by Solange versus 2Chainz (24:26) and interrogates the Stephen Clark homicide (32:05) in the “Neither/Nor” segment. He also introduces the block “What We Not Gone Do” by posing three unasked questions of Jordyn Woods (38:06) before responding to listeners DMs in the “Talmbout” (49:58) section. Finally, he concludes with the “Detangle” (56:26) about how self-beauty is defined and why you should own it.