
Journalists Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal scour the internet for its craziest, silliest, most sociopathic content, part of an obsessive and ill-conceived attempt to extract kernels of meaning and humanity from a landscape of endless raging dumpster fires. www.blockedandreported.org
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 511 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie sit through a 3+ hour stuggle session at Last Ditch, the Greenfield, Mass., queer bar being torn apart by a slight relaxation of their masking policy. Plus, we head to Portland, Oregon, the latest ba... more
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a legal battle between a radical California mayor and a progressive non-profit with a fascinating history. Plus, updates from the long Covid lesbian bar, and Retard Finder finds Kash Patel. more
This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the case for, and against, using AI as a gender therapist. Plus, Stuart Reges gets paid, Jason Arday vs Dan Ariely, and Jesse continues to make his case that the robots might actually kill us, or a... more
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dive into the world of otome (Japanese-style video games aimed at women) and the yearlong saga of Love and Deepspace, the wildly profitable mobile game whose fans have gotten a little too invested. F... more
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DO NOT RECOMMEND. It’s really sad to hear Jesse proclaim his love of journalism given the very poor quality of this show. Recent coverage of “blocked and reported” figures have caused Katie and Jesse to lose sight of their humanity. Not sure who thought this podcast was a good idea, but the hosts aren’t qualified to talk about the vast majority of the issues they cover outside of writing opinion pieces. What a waste of time.
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I really like Jesse Singal’s independent journalism that does not fear challenging orthodoxies on the left or pander to the right. So I was profoundly disappointed by the few episodes I could force myself to listen through. This podcast is nothing more than two people who are possibly drunk or stoned rambling and riffing on a topic in a way that rarely offers anything smart or insightful. I am not familiar with Katie’s journalism, but I have to say to Jesse—this lazy garbage podcast is damaging ... more
Both of these hosts have suffered outrageous, unfair online abuse in the past, so it’s no wonder they still bear a grudge against the political left. But they seem to be stuck in a time-warp, convinced that cancel culture is still the main motivator of liberals & progressives alike. The MAGA takeover barely seems to have registered with them. Instead, they seek out more & more obscure “woke” offenses to be outraged by. I guess there’s enough of a market for this to make it worthwhile, but at... more
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Two hosts explore the wild world of internet culture and contemporary politics with a sharp, irreverent bite. Across episodes, expect candid banter, skeptical media analysis, and deep dives into controversial topics—from LGBTQ history and online culture clashes to political dynamics and culture-war narratives—often weaving personal anecdotes with rigorous fact-checking. The show distinguishes itself through provocative takes, quick wit, and a willingness to challenge prevailing narratives, making it a fit for listeners who enjoy civil discourse laced with humor and pointed critique.
Noteworthy strengths include a consistent duo dynamic, a track record of sourcing diverse guests to unpack complex subjects, and a knack for turning online dra... more
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