
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 | 501 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the unbelievable life story of Cambridge professor Jason Arday.
A Lot of the Attacks on Higher Ed Are Unfair. Not This One. (Jesse’s NYT article)
Cambridge University’s Jason Arday becomes young... more
Thanks to everyone who joined my live chat with Ethan Strauss. Discussed: Ethan’s journey to (editorial) freedom, Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, trans drama in Seattle, how the Dems get out of this mess before the next election, sports betting, an... more
This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the extremely bizarre story of Neil Hopper, an amputation surgeon who lost his own legs under circumstances far stranger than anyone could have guessed. Plus, a Wisconsin school board cancels Marsh... more
This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the life and death of The Queery, a Brighton-based radical art gallery, bookshop, café, and community space. You can guess how this ends. Plus, the Washington Post spreads Erin Reed’s zombie stats,... more
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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
They deserve money!
Back in the early(er) 2000’s the Daily Show would look at the same stories everyone was looking at, dig in irreverently, and put it into hilarious context. When Jesse and Katie are at their best, this is that show.
Updating my 2018 5-star review to a 1-star since they’ve converted to ceaseless Zionist nonsense
The stuff of legend
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A sharp, irreverent critique of online culture, politics, and media where two hosts dissect trending internet phenomena with both humor and scrutiny. Episodes weave together real-world events, viral clips, and nuanced commentary on免费 online discourse, identity politics, and journalism, often challenging mainstream narratives while keeping a biting, entertaining banter. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle controversial topics head-on, frequently questioning power dynamics in media, tech platforms, and public figures, making it a compelling listen for those who want both wit and critical analysis in media coverage.
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