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 | 337 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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The Handmaid describes the crushing boredom of life in the Commander's house, then flashes back to the Red Center where women are drugged, conditioned with ballet music during pelvic exercises, and forced to participate in something called "testifyin... more
Season 11 of Banned Camp is here. This time we're reading The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
It's one of the most banned books in America. Pulled from school libraries. Challenged by school boards. And we're going to read every page of it out l... more
The Handmaid goes to her monthly doctor's exam, and it turns into something much more dangerous than a checkup. Then, in the bath, she disappears into a memory of the daughter she lost, and has to compose herself back into someone who can survive din... more
The Handmaid discovers a message scratched into her cupboard floor by someone who came before her — four Latin words left for a stranger who might never find them.
Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books chapter by chapter — we do... more
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I like how this book helps get through books. But also adds a bit of commentary, humour and history to it!
Apple Podcasts5CanadianSandwich
Canada2 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 Rhoden
United States18 days ago - really good podcast idea
I love this podcast. I've read many of the books they go through a long time ago and it's been great to revisit and hear their thoughts. I hope everyone in the world gets to read or at least listen to these books.
Apple Podcasts5Jerry M BrownCanada19 days ago - Great Mix of Humor and Important Conversations
Banned Camp does an excellent job blending comedy, book discussions and thoughtful conversations about free speech and censorship. The hosts make complex and sometimes controversial topics approachable, engaging and entertaining without losing sight of their importance. This podcast is a refreshing and insightful listen. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5kittylistensUnited States22 days ago - Really Fun!
It’s like being a part of a FUN book club. They explain that they’ve never read the books before and they’re having a smart and interested, yet natural, conversation. I’m returning to this podcast again and again.
Thank for creating this!
Apple Podcasts5Lorenz12United 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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