Episodes

Nov. 19, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 2.2 - Torture Devices and Musketeers

Send us a text This one’s got it all—awkward trench buddies, a filthy flamingo, and a history lesson on torture devices you didn’t ask for (but can’t look away from). Billy Pilgrim is still stuck in the chaos of war, dodging ...

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Nov. 14, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 2.1 - Billy Pilgrim Comes Unstuck in Time

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan delve into the mind-bending world of Chapter 2.1 of Slaughterhouse-Five , where Billy Pilgrim finds himself “unstuck in time.” From abrupt visits to moments spa...

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Nov. 12, 2024

Between Hope and Heartbreak: Dan & Jennifer’s Election Thoughts

Send us a text This unique episode of Banned Camp takes a break from the usual book commentary to reflect on the recent election and its emotional aftermath. Dan and Jennifer share their thoughts on the results, the direction...

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Nov. 7, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 1.2 - No Hollywood Heroes Allowed

Send us a text In this episode, Jennifer and Dan take us through the rest of Chapter 1 of Slaughterhouse-Five , where Kurt Vonnegut introduces his own war reflections, setting the stage for Billy Pilgrim's story. This section...

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Nov. 5, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 1.1 - Dresden’s “Duty Dance” Begins

Send us a text Welcome to Season 7 of Banned Camp ! Jennifer and Dan are back, diving into Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut—a novel that’s been banned, burned, and beloved since it first hit shelves. In Part 1 of Chapter ...

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Oct. 31, 2024

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark | Banned Camp Halloween Special - S…

Send us a text In this special Halloween edition of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan, joined by Butch the dog along with his dog wife, Baby, (or Eddie Munster lookalike), bring you some creepy tales from "Scary Stories to Tell ...

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Oct. 29, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Book vs. Movie: Did Hollywood Nail It? (Crossover…

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan are joined by Allison and Joe from Queer Cinema Catchup for a lively discussion comparing the Aristotle and Dante book to its movie adaptation. The group dives ...

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Oct. 24, 2024

Banned Camp Programming Update

Send us a text Dan shares a quick update on what's coming next for Banned Camp. Next week kicks off with a crossover episode featuring Allison and Joe from Queer Cinema Catch Up , where they’ll compare the book and movie vers...

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Oct. 22, 2024

Banned Camp - Negative Emails and Reviews From Season6: Jen and Dan A…

Send us a text This week, Jen and Dan dive headfirst into their inbox and take on the best of the worst: negative emails and reviews. Oh, and of course, Robot gets involved, lending his voice to one of the angrier emails. Rat...

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Oct. 17, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Season 7 Kickoff: Fan Vote Winner Revealed!

Send us a text In this special episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan reveal the fan vote winner for the next banned book to be featured on the podcast: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut! After a heated competition, thi...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Season 7 of Banned Camp Begins....

Send us a text In this special episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan get political (sort of) as they prepare for Season 7. The Scary Book People have the power to decide which banned book they will cover next, with five e...

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Oct. 10, 2024

Aristotle and Dante | Final Chapter - Secrets of the Universe Revealed

Send us a text In this thrilling finale of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe , Dan and Jennifer follow Ari and Dante as they navigate their deepest truths and uncover the long-hidden emotions that have ...

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Oct. 8, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapt…

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp , Dan and Jennifer dive into Chapter 18 of Part 6 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe . Ari’s family takes an unexpected turn when they hold a surprise fam...

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Oct. 3, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapt…

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan continue their journey through Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, covering Chapters 13-17. As Ari wrestles with t...

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Oct. 1, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapt…

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan tackle the heavy-hitting Chapters 7-12 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. As Ari wrestles with family secrets,...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapt…

Send us a text In this intense episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 4-6 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe . Ari’s rage boils over as he confronts one of Dante’s attackers, taki...

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Sept. 24, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapt…

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan delve into the turbulent emotions that follow Ari and his father’s intense trip to Tucson. As they return to El Paso amidst stormy weather, Ari wrestles with uns...

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Sept. 19, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Chapt…

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 14-18 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari learns more about his family’s hidden secrets,...

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Sept. 17, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 11…

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan continue reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe with Chapter 11. Ari and his dad head out on a road trip to Tucson, sparking some quie...

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Sept. 12, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 8-…

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan read chapters 8 and 9 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe . The awkward blending of Ari and Dante’s social circles leaves Ari deeply unc...

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Sept. 10, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 5-…

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan delve into Chapters 5-7 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari and Dante’s friendship takes an intense turn as...

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Sept. 5, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 2-…

Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp , Jennifer and Dan explore Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe , diving into themes of friendship, love, and the innocence of dogs. The hosts contrast the pur...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Untitled Episode

Send us a text Hey Scary Book People, Dan here! Quick heads up: Jennifer came back from her summer trip feeling under the weather and needs some rest. This means we’re taking a short break and won’t be releasing new episodes ...

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Aug. 27, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 1 …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 1 of part 5 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Summer has arrived, bringing both fre...

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