Melhores podcasts sobre Banned Books (2025)

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1984 | Ch. 16.1 - The Brotherhood or the Bait? 31:07

4d ago31:07

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 16 of George Orwell's 1984. O’Brien welcomes Winston and Julia into his inner sanctum, leading to tense revelations about the Brotherhood. Winston’s hopes for resistance are tested as O’Brien asks shocking, morally twisted questions, leaving the pair—and listeners—wondering whether …

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1984 | Ch. 15 - She Had a Face Like a Monkey… and Then She Was Gone 36:52

6d ago36:52

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Winston remembers the moment he stole chocolate from his starving little sister—and the moment she disappeared. Jennifer calls it one of the darkest scenes in the book. Dan agrees, then spirals. Julia calls him a swine. Somewhere between the guilt and the memory, something sticks… and it might be the first time we see what Orwell means by “thoughtc…

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1984 | Ch. 13.2–14 - Woke Winston and the Meat Modems 29:26

11d ago29:26

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Winston realizes the past has been erased—and the future might be, too. Jennifer wonders if anything even matters anymore. Dan points out that Project 2025 might not take 30 years... more like 30 months. Also: O’Brien makes a suspicious move, Julia shrugs off reality, and Robot invents the phrase meat modem. You know, just another day in dystopia. …

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1984 | Ch. 13 - How to Disappear Your Best Friend (and Everyone Else) 34:36

13d ago34:36

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read Chapter 13 of George Orwell’s 1984. Winston watches friends vanish, propaganda ignite, and a world of fear tighten its grip. Jennifer and Dan unpack Hate Week's full-blown hysteria, from staged outrage to creepy wax statues. And somehow, a swarm of cockroaches and a wax figure of Donald Trump ma…

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1984 | Ch. 12 - Bugs, Beds, and Brown Snow 30:22

18d ago30:22

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Winston and Julia’s secret love nest gets less romantic and more... rodent-infested. Jennifer and Dan wade through Orwell’s sensual rebellion: contraband jam, lipstick resistance, and an entire kilo of “hot bean felony.” But just when things seem safe, reality bites—literally. There are rats. And bugs. Things To List…

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1984 | Ch. 11.2 - The Ministry of Love Is a Lie 36:22

20d ago36:22

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dig into Chapter 11.2 of 1984, where Winston and Julia lean fully into their doomed rebellion—with jam, real sugar, and a mattress that probably has bedbugs. As they debate whether pushing people off cliffs counts as progress, they also break down Orwell’s not-so-subtle misogyny, the illusion of priv…

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How to Stop Moms for Liberty Without Losing Your Mind 21:07

25d ago21:07

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In this special episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan set aside Orwell for a moment to unveil a four-part framework designed to help you stand up to groups like Moms for Liberty. From showing up at school board meetings to dismantling talking points with calm clarity, this guide is for every “Scary Book Person” who’s tired of watching public edu…

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1984 | Ch. 11.1 – Love in the Time of Telescreens 35:02

27d ago35:02

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In Chapter 11.1 of 1984, Winston and Julia’s rebellion gets complicated. Their secret meetups involve shoelace codes, bird-scented hideouts, and dodging telescreens like Olympic sprinters. Meanwhile, Julia drops a few bombshells of her own—like her year in the Party’s porn department, “Muck House.” Dan and Jennifer try to make sense of it all, from…

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1984 | Ch. 10 - Love, Lies & Black Market Butter 38:56

1M ago38:56

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan unpack Chapter 10 of Orwell’s 1984, where Winston and Julia’s secret relationship takes a physical and emotional leap. From bluebells and black market butter to the political weight of pleasure, this chapter contrasts totalitarian oppression with acts of personal rebellion. Along the way, Dan shares …

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1984 | Ch. 9 - Flirting Under Fascism 39:28

1M ago39:28

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 9 of Orwell's 1984 (also known as Part Two). Sparks fly—literally and figuratively—as Winston receives a handwritten note in a government bathroom and tries to decode its meaning without peeing on it. The suspense builds as Winston navigates telescreens, paranoia, and a near-miss ca…

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Banned Camp Bonus: The Bookstore Fighting Back—with a Taser 16:57

1M ago16:57

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In this special episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan take a break from 1984 to talk with Lindsay Schultz, owner of The Spine Bookshop in Smyrna, Tennessee. Lindsay isn’t just selling banned books—she’s giving them away for free to students who need them, dodging bigotry with boldness, and standing up to extremist attacks with a taser in one han…

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1984 | Ch. 8.3 - Trinkets of the Past 36:17

1M ago36:17

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore Chapter 8.3 of 1984, where Winston returns to the junk shop and stumbles upon relics of a forgotten world. From an antique paperweight to a banned nursery rhyme, beauty becomes dangerous—and so does sentimentality. When a familiar girl appears on the street, Winston's illusion of safety shatt…

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1984 | Ch. 8.2 – You Can’t Buy a Revolution in Half-Liters 33:23

2M ago33:23

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Winston ventures into a pub hoping to unearth truth from the lips of a prole old enough to remember the world before the Party. Instead, he gets vague memories, bladder complaints, and a pint of wallop. Jennifer and Dan spiral into a conversation about end-stage capitalism, billionaire control, and why two-liter Peps…

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1984 | Ch. 8 - Winston Kicks a Severed Hand and Calls It a Day 26:29

2M ago26:29

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In Chapter 8 of 1984, Winston skips out on mandatory fun and wanders into the “prole” section of London, where the smell of real coffee gives way to rocket bombs, severed limbs, and prole drama over lottery numbers that probably don’t exist. Dan and Jennifer reflect on solitude as rebellion, make a regrettable joke about “steamers,” and try to figu…

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1984 | Ch. 7.2 - The Forced Confessions of the Fallen Trio 34:56

2M ago34:56

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In this episode, Jen and Dan read Chapter 7.2 of George Orwell's '1984'. They really wrestle with the big moment where Winston's mysterious evidence finally comes to light—struggling to grasp its significance. Robot, of course, instantly chimes in, making sure they know just how much smarter he thinks he is. Things To Listen For: The "Big Brother’s…

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1984 | Ch. 6.2 - Uprising in the Utensil Aisle 29:38

2M ago29:38

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This episode of Banned Camp sees Jennifer and Dan exploring Chapter 6.2 of George Orwell’s 1984. They discuss the latent power of the proles and their potential to overthrow the oppressive regime, blending in-depth analysis with their characteristic humor to unpack the themes of power, control, and rebellion. Things To Listen For: The Power of the …

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1984 | Ch. 6: Winston’s Worst Date Ever 32:13

2M ago32:13

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In this episode, Winston takes a trip down memory lane—unfortunately, it’s a dark alley leading to a sketchy basement. Jennifer and Dan dissect Orwell’s bleak vision of love, marriage, and the Party’s war on pleasure. Meanwhile, Jennifer develops an unexpected bond with Winston’s nervous system, Prudence has some thoughts about keeping things joyle…

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1984 | Ch. 5.1 – Hate Week, Face Crimes, and Big Brother’s Lies 33:47

2M ago33:47

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 5 of 1984, where Winston’s world gets sweatier (thanks to Parsons), creepier (thanks to child spies), and dumber (thanks to the Ministry of Plenty’s creative accounting). The telescreens blare propaganda, Parsons proudly recounts how his kids burned a woman’s skirt for using a Big B…

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1984 | Ch. 5 - The Ministry of Lunch and Other Nightmares 33:25

2M ago33:25

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Winston’s lunch break turns into a lesson in state-sponsored misery as we step into Chapter 5 of 1984. The Party’s grip tightens, and so does our growing sense of dread (and nausea) as we explore the horrors of Newspeak, the lingering stench of synthetic gin, and the joyless routine of Party-controlled meals. Meanwhile, Syme is a little too excited…

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1984 | Ch. 4.2 – Winston’s Fake News Factory 33:33

2M ago33:33

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Winston Smith has a job so dystopian it makes Fox News look subtle. His role? To take history, crumple it up, toss it in a memory hole, and replace it with whatever Big Brother feels like today. Enter: Comrade Ogilvy, a war hero so patriotic and brave that he definitely existed yesterday. Jennifer and Dan break down Orwell’s bureaucratic nightmare,…

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1984 | Ch. 4 – Memory Holes: Where Facts Go to Die 26:22

2M ago26:22

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 4 of 1984, where Winston begins his thrilling new job at the Ministry of Truth—erasing inconvenient facts and rewriting history to fit Big Brother’s narrative. If you’ve ever wondered how propaganda gets mass-produced (or how many real-life politicians wish they had a memory hole at…

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1984 | Ch. 3 - The Physical Jerks & Other Dystopian Horrors 38:11

3M ago38:11

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What happens when the government controls not just what you do—but what you remember? Winston’s memories are fading, his past is being rewritten, and even his own body isn’t his own anymore. In Chapter 3 of 1984, Orwell paints a chilling picture of a world where love is a liability, war is forever, and even morning exercise is a test of loyalty. So…

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1984 | Ch. 3.1 – The Party is Gaslighting You 28:27

3M ago28:27

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan unravel the latest Orwellian nightmare in Chapter 3.1 of 1984. Winston is shocked to discover that the Party’s propaganda machine is working as intended—kids are snitching on their parents, war is peace, freedom is slavery, and reducing chocolate rations is… good? Also, Dan’s personal Orwellian night…

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1984 | Ch. 2.1 - Down with Big Brother (Oops, Did I Write That?) 34:59

3M ago34:59

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Welcome back to Banned Camp, the podcast where we read banned books, expose authoritarian nonsense, and occasionally wonder if we should be whispering all of this into burner phones instead of broadcasting it. Today, Winston Smith stares longingly into the void of O’Brien’s eyes, convincing himself he’s found a secret ally. Classic Winston—nothing …

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1984 | Ch. 1.2 - Orwell Predicted Everything Except the Golden Girls Cover Song 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Welcome back to Banned Camp, where we’re reading 1984 one chapter at a time and slowly realizing Orwell was way too optimistic. In today's episode, we cover Chapter 1.2, where Winston Smith is legally required to scream at a telescreen for two minutes straight (which, to be fair, is basically Twitter). Meanwhile, Jennifer comes up with the worst Sp…

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1984 | Ch. 1 - Big Brother is Watching (And So Are We) 36:18

3M ago36:18

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Welcome to the new season of Banned Camp, where we dive into 1984 by George Orwell—a book that somehow gets more relevant every year. In Chapter 1, we meet Winston Smith, a guy whose daily routine includes rewriting history for the Party, avoiding omnipresent surveillance, and secretly questioning whether Big Brother is really all that great. Jenni…

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Slaughterhouse-Five: Page vs. Screen (Crossover with Queer Cinema Catchup) 46:48

3M ago46:48

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In this special crossover episode, Jennifer and Dan from Banned Camp team up with Joe and Allison from Queer Cinema Catch-Up to compare the Slaughterhouse-Five novel with its 1972 film adaptation. Is this a faithful adaptation? Does the nonlinear storytelling work on screen? Why did they cut a major character? And what does it all mean? Along the w…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 10 - So It Ends, So It Goes 33:53

3M ago33:53

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This is it—Jennifer and Dan reach the final chapter of Slaughterhouse-Five, and they’re not alone! Special guest Beowulf Rochlen, host of Good News for Lefties, joins the discussion as they navigate Vonnegut’s signature blend of dark humor and existential dread. From corpse mines to Tralfamadorian philosophy to Billy Pilgrim’s last moments, this ch…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 9.3 – Billy Pilgrim Walks Into a Times Square Bookstore... 24:47

3M ago24:47

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Billy Pilgrim sneaks out of bed rest and takes an impromptu trip to New York City—because of course he does. His itinerary? Wandering into a seedy Times Square bookstore, buying a Kilgore Trout novel, dodging a Shetland pony scandal, and accidentally landing himself on a radio talk show. Oh, and he may have spotted Montana Wild Hack in the back of …

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 9.2 - The Saddest Wagon Ride in History 22:38

3M ago22:38

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore the poignant and chaotic events of Chapter 9.2 in Slaughterhouse-Five. Billy Pilgrim wakes up in a hospital, reflects on his past, and takes a heartbreaking journey in a wagon through Dresden's ruins. From troubling truths about war to surprising commentary on the absurdity of life, this chap…

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Banned Camp Presents: The Holocaust, Slaughterhouse-Five, and the Fight Against Forgetting 23:58

4M ago23:58

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This special episode of Banned Camp marks International Holocaust Memorial Day, a somber reflection on one of humanity’s darkest chapters. Dan and Jennifer explore the historical significance of this day and connect it to the themes of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. Together, they discuss parallels between the Holocaust, modern authoritariani…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 9.1 - Valencia’s Last Ride and Billy’s Woke Math 26:55

4M ago26:55

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In this episode, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 9 of Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, where Valencia’s catastrophic final car ride steals the show—complete with mufflers falling off and a fateful hospital arrival. They also explore Vonnegut’s reflections on the Dresden bombings, Billy Pilgrim’s encounters with a larger-than-life historian,…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 8.3 - From Barbershop to Bombing: Why Billy Can't Let Go 21:20

4M ago21:20

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Today on Banned Camp, we dive into Chapter 8.3 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where Billy Pilgrim—our favorite emotionally unstable time-traveling optometrist—falls apart over a barbershop quartet. Why? Because nothing screams “war trauma” like synchronized harmonizing. Meanwhile, Dan discovers his hidden talent for 1920s rap, and Jennifer ponders how a v…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 8.2 - Kilgore Trout Crashes Billy’s Party 21:41

4M ago21:41

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan continue reading, chapter 8 about that awkward world of Kilgore Trout, Billy Pilgrim’s favorite sci-fi writer. From delivering newspapers to mingling at Billy’s anniversary party, Trout’s antics keep the laughs coming. Along the way, Jennifer grapples with the sour-sweet chords of That Old Gang of Mi…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 8 - Kilgore Trout, the World’s Saddest Sci-Fi Legend 22:27

4M ago22:27

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In this episode, Jennifer and Dan tackle Chapter 8 of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, where absurdity and tragedy collide. They delve into the unsettling introduction of Howard W. Campbell Jr., an American turned Nazi propagandist with questionable fashion choices. Edgar Derby makes a brave but heartbreaking stand, and Kilgore Trout emerges as…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 7 - Billy’s Plane Ride to Chaos and Yodeling Skiers 24:50

4M ago24:50

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On today's episode of Banned Camp, we read Chapter 7 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where Billy Pilgrim survives a plane crash he knew was coming. (Spoiler: He said nothing. Thanks, Billy.) We also meet a barbershop quartet called ‘The Febs,’ witness a syrup-smuggling operation worthy of its own heist movie, and learn why yodeling has been unfairly sideli…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 6 - Billy Pilgrim: Cinderella in Combat Boots 26:04

4M ago26:04

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War has never looked so absurd. In chapter six of Slaughterhouse-Five, Billy Pilgrim stumbles through fate’s cruel wardrobe department, emerging as a tragicomic figure draped in azure curtains, muff-clad hands, and silver boots. Jennifer and Dan talk about Vonnegut’s biting critique of war’s absurdity as Billy marches into Dresden, a city on the br…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.7 - Billionaire’s Dreams Vs. Earthling’s Nightmares 24:59

4M ago24:59

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Jennifer and Dan are back, and this time, they’re wrapping up Chapter 5 of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. Get ready for Howard W. Campbell Jr.’s scorching takedown of America’s wealth obsession, Billy Pilgrim’s cringe-worthy zoo moments, and a whole lot of laughs and insights along the way. They’re not holding back on billionaires, bad propag…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.6 - Barbed Wire Ballet, PTSD, & Latrine Woes 19:39

4M ago19:39

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan continue chapter 5 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where time travel is real, PTSD gets metaphorical, and barbed wire proves surprisingly good at teaching Billy Pilgrim ballet. Between dissecting an awkward honeymoon chat about war (nothing says romance like trauma!) and pondering the existential significanc…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.5 - Billy Pilgrim’s Rusty Hinge of Destiny 23:19

5M ago23:19

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore Chapter 5.5 of Slaughterhouse-Five. From alien zoos with woke Tralfamadorians to Billy Pilgrim’s existential tunnel vision and rusty hinge romance, this chapter balances Vonnegut weirdness and harrowing truths about war, identity, and free will. Can humanity learn to focus on the good? Probab…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.4 - Jesus Was a Nepo Baby? 18:15

5M ago18:15

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dig into Slaughterhouse-Five’s Chapter 5.4, where Billy Pilgrim’s life reaches peak absurdity. Picture this: he’s naked in an alien zoo, under a dome of cyanide gas, with a cowboy photo taped to his broken TV. Meanwhile, Vonnegut’s satirical rewriting of the Bible suggests Jesus was the OG Nepo Baby,…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.3 - Aliens, Trauma, and the Children’s Crusade 17:09

5M ago17:09

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Why listen to this episode? Because where else will you find a discussion that careens from Billy Pilgrim’s mental unraveling to the mystical fourth dimension, with a pit stop to clarify that William Blake did not play Beretta? This chapter of Slaughterhouse-Five is full of existential dread, awkward family dynamics, and war-torn surrealism—all whi…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.2 - Giraffes, Morphine, and Billy on Fire 21:01

5M ago21:01

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Strap in, scary book people—things get absurd (and flammable) in Chapter 5.2 of Slaughterhouse-Five. Billy Pilgrim stumbles into a series of surreal scenarios, from setting himself on fire (casually, of course) to hallucinating about giraffes, all while wearing a coat that would make any fashion critic weep. Jennifer and Dan break it all down, with…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.1 - A Tralfamadorian Time Warp 22:21

5M ago22:21

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In this episode, Jennifer and Dan take a wild ride through time and space, exploring the mind-bending philosophy of the Tralfamadorians. And let's not forget Dan's own personal tale of wartime trauma - apparently, he once threw up on a rodent. So it goes. Things to Listen For: The mind-bending concept of Tralfamadorian time perception Billy Pilgrim…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 4.2 - The Triangle Coat of Doom 23:30

5M ago23:30

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 4.2 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where Billy Pilgrim’s strange and surreal journey continues. From a frozen "coat" that looks more like a three-cornered hat to a delousing station reminiscent of a nightmare, the absurdity of war meets the tragedy of human suffering. Along the way, they t…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 4.1 - Billy’s Purple Pulsing Lights Show 18:38

5M ago18:38

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read part 1 of Chapter 4 of Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. Billy Pilgrim’s strange journey takes a cosmic turn as he prepares to be kidnapped by a flying saucer. Billy’s story oscillates between absurd and profound. But wait—there’s more! Jennifer goes on a mini-rant about double beds (spoiler…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 3.2 - Billy Pilgrim Meets St. Elmo's Fire 28:55

5M ago28:55

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In this episode of Banned Camp, we’re diving into Chapter 3.2 of Slaughterhouse-Five. Picture this: Billy Pilgrim, a time-traveling optometrist, just trying to get through his day, napping on a bed with a vibrating "Magic Fingers" contraption (doctor’s orders, apparently). There’s Wild Bob, a guy you’ll never forget, who dreams big—like "barbecue-a…

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Happy Thanksgiving :) 2:20

6M ago2:20

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Happy Thanksgiving, Scary Book People! 🦃 We hope you enjoy a relaxing Thanksgiving with good food and great company—even if you don’t all agree on politics. Let’s face it, this year feels like it might be extra challenging. So, take a deep breath, pass the mashed potatoes, and remember, pie is always bipartisan. Oh, and exciting news—we’re on Blues…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 3.1 - Adam, Eve, and Chaos in Dresden 18:40

6M ago18:40

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Ever stare into a pair of boots and find yourself thinking about Adam and Eve? No? Well, that’s just another day in the life of Billy Pilgrim. In this episode, we dive into Chapter 3.1 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where Vonnegut takes us on a wild ride through war-torn Germany, surreal time-travel moments, and... a dog named Princess. You’ll meet golden…

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Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 2.3 - Billy Pilgrim: Hero or Misfit? 23:05

6M ago23:05

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Hey, Scary Book People! In this episode, we’re reading Chapter 2.3 of Slaughterhouse-Five. Billy Pilgrim is back with more time-traveling chaos, drifting from near-death moments in the woods to hallucinations of ice skating in sweat socks. Meanwhile, Roland Weary continues to cling to his Three Musketeers fantasy—scarves and all. Along the way, Jen…

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