Tell the Bees

Telling the Bees

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Josh Lora (@tellthebeees) of TikTok and Substack analyzes media, books, reality television, and culture through a sociological lens.

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Tell the Bees

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The White Lotus Season 3 Finale: Victims and Villains 17.04.2025 32:38

In the season finale of Telling the Bees, I reflect on the season finale of The White Lotus. I discuss the dangers of seeking fulfillment through others while also critiquing the narrative structure and character development throughout the season. I then dive into the moral implications of the characters' choices and the overarching messages conveyed by Mike White. 00:00 | Cynicism and Wealth:...

Sympathy for the Devil: Robots in Media (+The White Lotus 305/306) 25.03.2025 51:42

In this episode, I discuss the intersection of AI, robotics, and the human experience. I explore the ethical implications of robotics, subjugation, and agency. I then discuss modern relationships as depicted on Temptation Island, Love is Blind and Love Never Lies: Poland. Finally, I discuss cultural appropriation and identity in media and The White Lotus episodes 305 and 306. Chapters : 00:00 | I...

"Unruly" Women and the Rise of Bad Mothers in Media (+The White Lotus 304/LIB Reunion) 15.03.2025 41:51

In this episode of Telling the Bees, I delve into the complex themes surrounding motherhood, particularly focusing on the portrayal of 'bad moms' in both fiction and nonfiction. I discuss the societal expectations placed on women, the controversies surrounding Meghan Markle/Sussex, and the “My Friends Abandoned Me When They Had Kids” discourse. I then analyze cultural depictions of motherhood comp...

American Cheating and Gossip's Alt-Right Pipeline (+ The White Lotus 303/Love is Blind 809-811) 05.03.2025 43:54

This week, I talk about the Oscars and the implications of ageism in Hollywood. I give two Buffy episode recommendations in honor of Michelle Trachtenberg, then transition into a discussion on American Cheating, exploring how societal norms shape perceptions of infidelity among celebrities. I then analyze the influence of gossip culture and its ability to lead individuals towards the alt-right. Fi...

The Politics of Ugliness (+ The White Lotus 302/Love is Blind 807-809) 26.02.2025 50:34

This week, I break down some discourse on Black TikTok. Is it ever alright to call someone ugly? I discuss a recent book review about what it means to be ugly and two books I love that delve deep into ugliness and low self esteem. I then move onto The White Lotus and theory culture and the weirdness around Rick. Finally, I end with Love is Blind, where Virgina invokes the Should Your Partner Be Yo...

Love is Blind S8/The White Lotus 301- Identity is a Prison 19.02.2025 48:02

Love is Blind season 8 introduces us to Minnesota's manic pixie epidemic. On The White Lotus, a new crop of monsters arrives to Thailand to terrorize the staff. I analyze the multiple depictions of American masculinity, the eternal quest to discover or invent the self, and living with the consequences of one's actions. Chapters : 00:00 | Intro 02:44 | Love is Blind Season 8 Overview 08:11...