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Artwork for Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship
The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain
Book Banning
Slavery
Racism
Censorship
Huckleberry Finn
Comedy
King and Duke
The King's Camel Leopard
Shepherdson Family
Grangerford Family
Mississippi River
Shakespeare
Mob Mentality
Lynching
Scams
Arkansas
Nudity
Con Artists

Love banned books? Hate censorship?Same. You’re our kind of people.Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place.

Each season, we tackle a new banned book, reading it chapter by chapter and asking: What made someone clutch their pearls and scream, "BAN IT!"? (Spoiler: It’s rarely what you’d expect.) One thing is clear—the ... more

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Artwork for Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship

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The Controller finally steps into the room, and everything shifts. John speaks his mind, Bernard panics, and Mustafa Mond lays out the tradeoffs that built this so-called perfect world. Shakespeare, happiness, censorship, and the entire machinery of ... more

John the Savage storms into the hospital and starts a one-man revolution, flinging soma into the courtyard while screaming about freedom. The Deltas lose their minds, the police show up with drug mist and lullaby propaganda, and Bernard once again pr... more

John leaves his mother’s deathbed only to walk straight into a crowd of Deltas lining up for their Soma ration. Surrounded by identical khaki-clad twins, grief turns into fury, and he snaps...  interrupting the Soma handout with a desperate plea for ... more

John sits at his mother’s deathbed in a hospital designed to make dying as cheerful and efficient as possible. Linda drifts in and out under a haze of soma while a group of tiny khaki Deltas wander through the ward eating éclairs like it’s a field tr... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Gotauco
Librarian and author of F***ed Up Fairy Tales
Episode: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark — Halloween Spooktacular ft. Liz Gotauco | Banned Books Podcast
Bay Wolf Rocklin
A guest speaker providing news updates
NBC News
Episode: Brave New World | Ch. 3.3 – Everyone Belongs to Everyone Else
Jon Scieszka
Children's author and first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Author of The Stinky Cheese Man
Episode: They Fired the Librarian. We Called a Children’s Book Legend.
Lindsey Schultz
Owner of the Spine Bookshop
Spine Bookshop
Episode: Banned Camp Bonus: The Bookstore Fighting Back—with a Taser
Baywolf Rocklin
A guest discussing current events and book bans
Episode: 1984 | Ch. 8.2 – You Can’t Buy a Revolution in Half-Liters
Beowulf Rocklin
Host of Good News for Lefties
Good News for Lefties
Episode: Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 10 - So It Ends, So It Goes
J. Peter Boghossian
Advocate against book bans and host of 'This Queer Book Saved My Life'
Episode: Huckleberry Finn | Chapter 37 - Tom's Troublesome Tactics: Chaos in the Kitchen!

Hosts

Jennifer Davis
Co-host of the podcast, prominently reading and analyzing banned books alongside comedic commentary.
Dan Schultz
Co-host of the podcast, contributing insightful analyses and humor while engaging with readers of banned books.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 227 ratings
  • Folksy, interesting

    Irreverent tone, don’t take themselves too seriously. Loved the season on slaughterhouse 5.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stevie1979jl
    United States4 months ago
  • Interesting concept

    This show is creative and was an interesting idea. Fun way to explore noteable books!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    esandscd
    United States4 months ago
  • Chatter

    Interesting books but please reduce the chatter. Some is discussion is good and provides observation and insight , but please please please reduce it. I don’t find it distracting . Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NV SG
    United States4 months ago
  • Amid all the recent book bans around the US, I've been on a mission to read every book on the banned list. I found this podcast in my search, and it's been fantastic. Jen & Dan reading through and discussing each selection from cover to cover is extremely helpful when trying to make sense of senseless censorship. I highly recommend this show to anyone else who just wants some evidence of common sense still existing in the world.

    Audible
    5
    AC
    United States6 months ago
  • The podcast we needed

    Amid all the recent book bans around the US, I've been on a mission to read every book on the banned list. I found this podcast in my search, and it's been fantastic. Jen & Dan reading through and discussing each selection from cover to cover is extremely helpful when trying to make sense of senseless censorship. I highly recommend this show to anyone else who just wants some evidence of common sense still existing in the world.

    Audible
    5
    AC
    United States6 months ago

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Some listeners have expressed a desire for reduced banter, indicating varied preferences for the depth of discussion.
The podcast is praised for its unique approach to exploring banned literature, often leading to unexpected insights.
Listeners appreciate the humor and engaging discussions on serious topics.

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Brave New World Ch. 13.2 : Purity Culture Meets Panic | Banned Books Comedy
Q: What, if anything, would be considered banworthy in this chapter?
There are themes of drug use and instances of abuse that could be considered banworthy.
Brave New World | Ch. 8.2 – John Found Shakespeare (and a Knife)
Q: What would be considered banworthy in this chapter?
They concluded there is nothing banworthy in the chapter as it is just a story.
Brave New World | Ch. 4.1 – The Lift Man Who Saw the Sky
Q: What, if anything, would be considered ban-worthy in this chapter?
Robot mentions that nothing in the chapter, including a helicopter ride and some clouds, deserves a ban. It's purely world-building without scandal.
1984 | Ch. 19.3 - You Do Not Exist (But Big Brother Does)
Q: What is in Room 101?
O'Brien taunts Winston, implying that everyone knows what's in Room 101, reinforcing the sense of dread and mystery surrounding it.
1984 | Ch. 19.3 - You Do Not Exist (But Big Brother Does)
Q: Does Big Brother exist?
O'Brien insists that Big Brother does exist, representing the party, but questions about personal existence arise, suggesting a deeper existential crisis for Winston.

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The content primarily revolves around the reading and analysis of banned books, tackling the whimsical and serious implications of censorship and the societal norms that lead to such actions. With humor as a core component, the discussions highlight not just the narratives of classic literature but dive into the absurdities and moral dilemmas surrounding the reasons for these books being banned. The engaging chemistry between hosts draws listeners into a deeper exploration of important themes such as freedom of expression, individuality, and the nuances of contemporary censorship issues. Each season focuses on a specific banned book, revealing surprising insights about its content alongside entertaining commentary.

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