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 | 316 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||
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- Banning books is stupid!
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
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United States20 days ago - It's okay
It's okay
Apple Podcasts2Your Transformation StationUnited States21 days 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 States22 days ago - Great
Fun, engaging, and makes you think.
Apple Podcasts5Living TestimoniesUnited States22 days ago - Smart AND Entertaining!
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.
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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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