Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship
Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz turn books banned in schools into a comedy book review podcast, reading challenged literature cover-to-cover to find out exactly what got each book banned.Love 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 | 343 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Chapter 21 is the birth chapter. Janine delivers at the Warren household in full Gilead ceremony — the wife on the birthing stool, the Handmaids chanting, the baby named Angela and handed away before Janine can hold her. Offred rides home leaking fak... more
Chapter 20 takes Offred to a birth ceremony at the home of another Commander — a ritualized, militarized event that reveals just how thoroughly Gilead has colonized every human experience, including childbirth. Then Aunt Lydia dims the lights and sta... more
The handmaid lies in bed and builds three impossible versions of what happened to Luke — all of them contradictory, all of them believed at the same time. Then a red siren pulls up to the house and everything shifts to Janine, who's about to give bir... more
Chapter 16 finally takes us inside the Ceremony — the state-sanctioned act that gets this book banned more than anything else. It's not what you'd expect. Then Chapter 17 sends Offred wandering through the dark house with butter on her face and a sto... more
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If you enjoy books and thoughtful discussion with a healthy dose of humor, Banned Camp is a fantastic listen. The hosts don’t just talk about banned books—they actually read them and unpack the context, themes, and reasons they’ve been challenged. Whether you agree with their conclusions or not, they make the conversation engaging, entertaining, and encourage listeners to think for themselves. It’s one of those rare podcasts that’s both educational and genuinely fun to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5cdhHrt
United States3 days ago - like the concept of the show
I like the concept of the podcast. I listened to an episode on Brave New World which I've read before. I felt that commenting as they read meant they would ask questions answered in the very next paragraph, so it wasn't the most inspiring. But if you enjoy live reactions as you go, then maybe this would be a good fit for you!
Apple Podcasts2KelseyLeeWritesLLCUnited States12 days ago - This is my kind of podcast!
I came across this podcast very recently, and I wish I’d found it sooner! As someone who very much disagrees with the “banning books” concept, I’m thrilled to find people fighting the good fight! Fantastic concept, I’ll continue to listen.
Apple Podcasts5Angie H in WIUnited States15 days ago - Who needs an audiobook?
I like how this book helps get through books. But also adds a bit of commentary, humour and history to it!
Apple Podcasts5CanadianSandwich
Canada25 days ago - Really cool concept.
The world is a really weird place right now and it feels like more and more people are getting a little too comfortable disregarding the first amendment and banning books. Keep up the good fight :)
Apple Podcasts5Travis RhodenUnited Statesa month ago
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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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