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 bansLove banned books? Hate censorship? Same.
Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books out loud, cover-to-cover, and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. If you've never read them, now's your chance to hear them for the first time with us. If you have, well, you already know what's coming and this will be your chance to laugh at us as we bumble our way through ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 328 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Chapter three of The Handmaid's Tale introduces Serena Joy — the Commander's wife — and she is not happy to see the handmaid. She has a garden, a knitting basket, and a diamond ring. She also has thin lips, a clenched-fist chin, and flat hostile eyes... more
Margaret Atwood opens with a gymnasium that smells like bubblegum and decades of girls who passed through it — and within three pages, you understand that everything familiar has been stripped away and replaced with something much darker. Chapters 1 ... more
🎉 Season 11 begins Tuesday, June 9th — The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
Three high-profile crimes. One banned book. Mark David Chapman shot John Lennon with a copy of The Catcher in the Rye in his pocket. John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assas... more
🎉 Season 11 begins Tuesday, June 9th — The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
The final chapter is half a page long. It takes about two minutes to read. The discussion takes considerably longer. Beowulf joins Dan and Jennifer for the first time du... more
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Hang in there with it. I’m starting with To Kill A Mockingbird & am stunned that they, not ever having read the book before, don’t know what this classic is about. I know they get better & it is kind of cool listening to what must be very young innocents read a book such as this for the first time & dialogue as they go. Currently where I am listening, they are only on Chapter Eleven. They better toughen up their vanilla world trying too hard to be pc. You can’t be PC in this book & it remain rea... more
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Smart and funny without trying too hard. I love how they make banned books feel more and more relevant and also call out how ridiculous censorship can be. Easy listen and makes you think. Loved it
Apple Podcasts5justme514United States2 months ago - It's okay
It's okay
Apple Podcasts2Your Transformation StationUnited States2 months ago - So fun!
I’ve been hearing the ads and finally decided to give a listen. So fun, love the banter and commentary though out! Really enjoy and hit that follow button! 😀
Apple Podcasts5Change happened then what?United States2 months ago - Great
Fun, engaging, and makes you think.
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Banned Camp blends humor with rigorous discussion of banned books, reading titles cover-to-cover and unpacking why authorities claim they should be restricted. Episodes mix lively banter, cultural commentary, and occasional news bits to explore censorship, free expression, and how literature intersects with current politics. Noteworthy is the hosts' balance of playful storytelling and pointed critique of book bans, often tying classic works to modern debates and policy shifts. The show stands out for its consistently irreverent tone paired with a serious thread about access to literature and the First Amendment, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy book clubs, social critique, and witty hosts with clear viewpoints.
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