| They banned the books. We read them anyway. Pick a title, press play, and join the resistance. These are not audiobooks. It is part reading, part commentary, and part history lesson, with our robot fact-checking along the way. All the words they tried to erase and why they still matter now. | ||
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This is Banned Camp - a comedy podcast where we read banned books and find out why they were banned in the first place.
Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
Catcher in the Crosshairs: When a Banned Book Gets Blamed for Murder | Banned Books Podcast
🎉 Season 11 begins Tuesday, June 9th — The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.Three high-profile crimes. One banned book. Mark David Chapman shot John Lennon with a copy of The Catcher in the Rye in his pocket. John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan with a copy in his hotel room. …
May 27, 2026
The Catcher in the Rye Ch. 26: Don’t Ever Tell Anybody Anything | Banned Books Podcast
🎉 Season 11 begins Tuesday, June 9th — The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. The final chapter is half a page long. It takes about two minutes to read. The discussion takes considerably longer. Beowulf joins Dan and Jennife...
May 25, 2026
The Catcher in the Rye Ch. 25.3: If They Fall Off, They Fall Off | Banned Books Comedy
🎉 Season 11 begins Tuesday, June 9th — we're reading The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Robot has been promoted to official composer. Phoebe throws the hunting hat in Holden's face. They walk to the zoo on opposite sides...
May 20, 2026
The Catcher in the Rye | Ch. 25.2: She Showed Up With a Suitcase | Banned Books Podcast
Holden goes back to Phoebe's school and sees something on the wall that drives him crazy. Then he sees it again. And again. He visits the museum, plays tour guide for two kids who want to see mummies, passes out in the bathro...
May 18, 2026
The Catcher in the Rye Ch. 25.1: The Kid Who Asked a Ghost for Permission to Keep Existing | Banned Books Comedy
🎉 SEASON 11 ANNOUNCED: Banned Camp will be reading The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, starting June 9th. The scary book people have spoken. Holden has nowhere to go. He sleeps at Grand Central, reads a magazine that conv...
May 13, 2026
The Catcher in the Rye Ch. 24.2: Then Something Happened | Banned Books Comedy
Old Mr. Antolini finishes his speech about the size of your mind, makes up the couch, and calls Holden "handsome." Then something happens that readers and scholars have been arguing about since 1951. Jennifer's reaction is im...
About the Hosts
Dan
Co-Host / Listener of Banned Books
Dan Schulz's comedic talent and innovative spirit were on full display as co-host of the trailblazing "The Dan and Scott Show." Debuting on April Fool's Day 1996, this first-of-its-kind daily comedy podcast quickly became the most popular show on Marc Cuban's Broadcast.com network, earning recognition from Cuban himself as a pioneering force in the field.
Jennifer
Co-Host / Reader of Banned Books
Jennifer Davis has a unique talent for finding humor in everyday life, particularly as a mother of two young children. With her experience co-hosting the Hawaii Travel Podcast with Dan, Jennifer has honed her skills in entertaining audiences and bringing a lighthearted perspective to any topic.
Beowulf Rochlen
News Speaker, Truth Seeker
Beowulf is Banned Camp's resident newsman, delivering the latest book-banning headlines with the gravitas of a network anchor and the heart of someone who actually reads. He also hosts Good News for Lefties, a daily podcast for people who need a break from doom-scrolling. He's the only member of the team with a broadcast voice, and he knows it.
Robot
Fact-Checker, Announcer
Robot is Banned Camp's trusty fact-checking virtuoso and the podcast's ad hoc announcer. He appears marginally smarter than Jennifer and Dan, tolerating them with a charming superiority complex. This ensures they stay on their toes and get the facts straight.