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 | 352 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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The Handmaid and the Commander settle into an unsettling new nightly routine of forbidden magazines, banned novels, and word games in his private study. When she finally works up the nerve to ask him about four mysterious Latin words, his answer conn... more
One morning her debit card stops working. By that afternoon, armed soldiers have shut down her workplace and the government has frozen every woman's bank account in the country. In this chapter of The Handmaid's Tale, Jennifer and Dan watch an entire... more
The Handmaid spends the hour picking at old wounds — her friendship with Moira, her guilt over Luke, and the day the government quietly stopped being a democracy. By the end of the chapter, the past and present collide in the worst possible way: a co... more
The Handmaid and Ofglen walk the summer streets past a franchise called Soul Scrolls, where machines print prayers to order so no human has to bother saying them. What starts as small talk about a prayer vending machine turns into the most dangerous ... more
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- 5 Stars
This is the best podcast! Viewers vote on the book to be read and there is commentary to explain what’s happening in each chapter. Looking forward to every episode! Thanks.
Apple Podcasts5J.b.303
United States12 days ago - Really cool premise.
I love this idea.
I wish I’d thought of it.
Apple Podcasts3SoulNotSkinUnited States24 days ago - Smart, Funny, and Thought-Provoking
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 Podcasts5cdhHrtUnited Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
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A humorous, thought-provoking show that reads banned books aloud to explore why they've been challenged, while unpacking themes around free speech, censorship, and political discourse. Hosts Jennifer Davis and Dan Schultz guide conversations that mix live reading, witty banter, and social commentary, often tying book-banning debates to current events and policy debates. The format blends educational discussion with entertainment, and a robot-style fact-checking bit keeps the conversation lighthearted yet informative. The season's focus on a cornerstone dystopian novel highlights power, gender, and autonomy, but the broader catalog spans a wide range of classic and modern works — all treated as participatory, conversation-worthy experiences ... more
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