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Kermode & Mayo’s Take

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK’S “Taystee”: Adoption, Child States and Attachment Theory – SHRINK THE BOX

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Sony Music

Tv & Film, Film Reviews, Tv Reviews, Film Interviews

4.42.7K Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Ben and Nemone discuss Tasha Jefferson, aka Taystee, from Orange is the New Black. We get fascinating insights into child states and how difficult they are to escape; attachment theory and why prison can be a better alternative to living in the outside world. Expect to laugh and cry while reliving one of the early bingeable series on Netflix. And if you’re interested in looking further into issues of adoption and racism, check out our episode on The Queen’s Gambit, from Season 1. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop the team an email (which may be part of the show): [email protected] NEXT CLIENTS ON THE COUCH. Find out how to view here Polly, Peaky Blinders (seasons 1&2) Reginald "Bubbles" Cousins, The Wire (Season 1) Moira Rose, Schitt's Creek (Season 1) Raymond Holt, Brooklyn 99 (selected episodes) Jackson Lamb, Slow Horses (Season 1) Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City (selected episodes) CREDITS We used clips from Season 1 of Orange is the New Black. It’s available to watch on Netflix. Starring: Taylor Schilling as Piper Chapman Laura Prepon as Alex Vause, Michael Harney as Sam Healy Michelle Hurst as Miss Claudette Pelage Kate Mulgrew as Galina "Red" Reznikov Jason Biggs as Larry Bloom Uzo Aduba as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren Danielle Brooks as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson Natasha Lyonne as Nicky Nichols Taryn Manning as Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett Selenis Leyva as Gloria Mendoza Adrienne C. Moore as Cynthia "Black Cindy" Hayes Dascha Polanco as Dayanara "Daya" Diaz Created by: Jenji Kohan Directed by: Michael Trim Andrew McCarthy Uta Briesewitz Jodie Foster Matthew Penn Produced by: Jenji Kohan Sara Hess Tara Herrmann Lisa Vinnecour Neri Kyle Tannenbaum Mark A. Burley We would love to hear your theories: [email protected] A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey everyone, it's me Ricky Lake.

0:03.0

Despite all my success, I've been through some serious challenges,

0:06.7

struggles with my weight, with hair loss, grief, everything.

0:10.4

But despite it all, I have managed to create a life filled with ease and a whole lot of fun.

0:15.0

Finally, in midlife, I feel like I have mastered the art of choosing happiness,

0:20.0

and I want to share that hope, love, and good health with you.

0:22.0

That's why I'm launching my new hope, love, and good health with you.

0:22.8

That's why I'm launching my new podcast,

0:24.8

The High Life with Ricky Lake,

0:26.1

from Lemonautomedia.

0:27.3

It's out on July 16th, wherever you get your podcasts. Hi there Simon and Mark here from The Take. Today Ben and

0:41.0

Nimono putting Tasty from Orange is the New Black on the couch.

0:45.0

She spends most of her life in and out of the penal system

0:48.0

has a sharp sense of humor and is quick to feel things deeply.

0:51.0

Sounds incredibly complicated.

0:53.4

Hope you enjoy the show.

0:54.4

And please do set us your thoughts on the show

0:57.0

and suggestions for characters

0:58.4

for Ben and Nimone to cover.

0:59.8

To shrink the box at Sony Music.

1:01.6

com. That looks vile.

1:04.0

It looked blue, but it tastes like red.

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