Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship
Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz – culture war censorship critics, satirical storytellers, banned books defenders, and irreverent humorists exploring challenged literature and book bansIf you think banning books is stupid, so do we.Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place.If you’re new here, don’t sweat it. You can start anywhere. We’ll get you oriented fast (and if you get confused, there’s a good chance we’re confused too).Here’s what makes us different: we actually read the book out loud, every ch... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 308 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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The Catcher in the Rye Ch. 16.1
Holden walks through New York on a Sunday morning still haunted by the nuns, buys a record for his little sister that makes him happier than anything in sixteen chapters, finally calls the girl he's been afraid to cal... more
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Holden finishes his conversation with the two nuns at the lunch counter, gives them ten dollars he can't really afford, discusses Romeo and Juliet with an English teacher in iron-rimmed g... more
Holden finally sleeps, checks out of the hotel (while avoiding the pimp who punched him), and calls the one girl he doesn't actually want to talk to instead of the one he does. Then he sits down at a lunch counter next to two nuns with cheap suitcase... more
Holden Caulfield starts this chapter talking to his dead brother Allie in an empty hotel room at dawn, and it only gets heavier from there. Maurice the elevator pimp and Sunny come back for the money Holden insists he doesn't owe, and what follows is... more
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Banned Camp is so much fun! Who knew that reading banned books one chapter at a time could be so entertaining? Well, now I know, and I can’t recommend this show enough. It’s so much fun and makes me actually think why some of these books could ever get banned.
Apple Podcasts5maj8614
United Statesa month ago - Fun podcast!
I really enjoyed listening to this podcast made me laugh with lots of humor.
Apple Podcasts5The Influence ExchangeUnited Statesa month ago - Interesting Show!
I enjoyed listening and learning about why certain books may be banned. Some that are banned I never even realized! I definitely learned a lot and will definitely listen to more.
Apple Podcasts5FindingHopeAfterLossUnited States2 months ago - Love the reading. Detest the extremist political commentary.
The readings were fun in early books, but the politics spoils the listener experience. Either read the books, or become a full blown ultra-leftist political commentary podcast.
Apple Podcasts3Lymely MamaUnited States2 months ago - Great Podcast
If you want the equivalent of an audiobook or a book on tape, this may not be for you. I appreciate the interaction between the two hosts and the ongoing discussion while they are reading the book. Since they are discussing banned books, politics are not just a sidenote, politics is actually what brought us to the need for this podcast. And I really do appreciate how they make my morning and evening commutes more tolerable.
Apple Podcasts5JoeTaxpayerTMUnited States2 months ago
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Two hosts read banned books aloud and discuss why content has been restricted, balancing humorous banter with thoughtful literary analysis and historical context. The format blends chapter-by-chapter readings with ongoing commentary on censorship, free speech, and societal debates, which has earned the show a dedicated listener base of “Scary Book People.” Noteworthy traits include a playful newsroom/news‑y segment, irreverent tone, and a clear stance in favor of intellectual freedom, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy literature with a political edge and lively host chemistry.
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