Episodes

May 23, 2023

S1 E20 - Trial Twists: Coke, Court, and Calpurnia

Jen and Dan read chapter 20 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Mr. Dolphus Raymond lives out his own version of 'Drunk History' - except, it's more of 'Pretend-Drunk Social Commentary,' which even Dan finds appealing because, let's fa...

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May 18, 2023

S1 E19 - Tom's Velvety Testimony: Tom's Testimony Sends Shockwaves

Jen and Dan read chapter 19 of To Kill a Mockingbird. As Tom spins a velvety tale that has even Dan and Jen on the edge of their seats, Dill's emotional complexity is becoming the spin-off series nobody saw coming. Bingeworth...

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May 16, 2023

S1 E18 - Scrubbed, Scared, and Stammering: Mayella's Meltdown

Jen and Dan read chapter 18 of To Kill a Mockingbird. As Mayella Ewell takes the stand, we're plunged into a narrative that's less 'Law and Order' and more 'Law and Odor'. Her convoluted testimony raises more eyebrows than Je...

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May 11, 2023

S1 E17 - Fifty Shades of Maycomb: The Left-Handed Edition

Jen and Dan read chapter 17 of To Kill a Mockingbird. We dive headfirst into a world where physicians are a luxury, left-handers are prime suspects, and living behind a trash heap is just another Tuesday. All this while Dan g...

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May 9, 2023

S1 E16 - Courthouse Capers & Ear Wax Escapades

Jen and Dan read chapter 16 of To Kill a Mockingbird. As the courthouse bustles, Jem, Scout, and Dill meet Maycomb's quirkiest characters, witness a showdown between foot-washing Baptists and Miss Maudie's garden, and see Sco...

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May 4, 2023

S1 E15 - Nuts About Justice: How Scout's Foot Changed Everything

Jen and Dan read chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Between summer adventures with Dill, tension-filled jailhouse standoffs, and Scout inadvertently turning the tide by nailing a nasty bully where it counts, Jen and Dan can...

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May 2, 2023

S1 E14 - Meddling Aunts and Mysterious Bedfellows

Jen and Dan read chapter 14 of To Kill a Mockingbird. In a chapter filled with Aunt Alexandra's disapproval, Jem's newfound maturity, and a not-so-slithery surprise under the bed, Jen and Dan can't help but ponder the age-old...

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April 27, 2023

S1 E13 - Auntzilla Alexandra's Iron Fist & Sweet Crispy Treats

Jen and Dan read chapter 13 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Scout, Jem, and Atticus grapple with Aunt Alexandra's relentless pursuit to impose her "feminine influence" on the family. Meanwhile, Jen and Dan uncover a heavenly new tr...

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April 25, 2023

S1 E12 - Locked In: When Church Collections Get Intense and Aliens In…

Jen and Dan read chapter 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird. In this chapter, where Jem and Scout delve into Calpurnia's hidden life and experience an unforgettable church service, Jen and Dan find themselves hilariously sidetracked...

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April 20, 2023

S1 E11 - Baton Beatdown: Jem's War on Dubose's Bushes & Payback

Jen and Dan read chapter 11 of To Kill a Mockingbird. As Jem and Scout delve into the dark underbelly of Mrs. Dubose's bitter existence, we learn that even the nastiest neighbors have a story to tell. Dan and Jen shudder at h...

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April 18, 2023

S1 E10 - The Secret Life of Atticus Finch

Jen and Dan read chapter 10 of To Kill a Mockingbird. In an episode where Jem and Scout discover that their seemingly uncool dad is actually "Ol' One-Shot" Atticus, the deadest shot in Maycomb County, we learn that sometimes ...

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April 13, 2023

S1 E9 - Dove Disputes & Scout's Fight Club

Jen and Dan read chapter 9 of To Kill a Mockingbird. In this rip-roaring chapter, Scout fiercely defends Atticus against playground bullies and snarky relatives, proving that the only thing more tenacious than a wild dove out...

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April 11, 2023

S1 E8 - Snowy Mischief & Maudie's Meltdown

Jen and Dan read chapter 8 of To Kill a Mockingbird. When a snowy surprise hits Maycomb, Jem, and Scout sculpt an icy doppelganger of their cranky neighbor, but the real chills come from a cryptic blanket-bestowing figure; me...

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April 6, 2023

S1 E7 - Jem Walks Like an Egyptian

Jen and Dan read chapter 7 of To Kill a Mockingbird. As Jem and Scout uncover a series of enigmatic knothole presents that outshine Maycomb's mundane toothpick-whittling craze, Dan ponders whether Jem would walk like an Egypt...

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April 4, 2023

S1 E6 - Radley Ruckus & Minty Mayhem

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING NOTE: Starting this week, Banned Camp will now be released twice per week. New episodes will drop Tuesdays and Thursdays at approximately 6 am EST/3 am PST. The feedback blows us away. THANK YOU! Jen and...

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March 28, 2023

S1 E5 - Hook, Line, & Foot-Washing Baptists

Jen and Dan read chapter 5 of To Kill a Mockingbird. When foot-washing Baptists frown upon Miss Maudie's heavenly flowers, we're reminded that some folks just can't handle the simple pleasures in life and would rather see the...

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March 21, 2023

S1 E4 - Slow Curriculums and Ghostly Vapors

Jen and Dan read chapter 4 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Jem's panic over Scout's gum-chewing habits leads to a larger discussion on the dangers of knotholes and chimneys. If you're a progressive who wants to join the fight again...

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March 13, 2023

S1 E3 - Hush Your Fussin'

Hot take - Jennifer prefers empathy over bed slats. If you're a progressive who wants to join the fight against book banning in your local community, get your copy of The Book Ban Battle Plan, our grassroots guide, at https:/...

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March 10, 2023

S1 E2 - Hot for Teacher, Cold for Clutter

Jen and Dan read chapter 2 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Is Dan hot for teacher Miss Caroline Fisher? It’s complicated. Jen is considering taking Atticus’ advice to use bartering to clean her house. If you're a progressive who ...

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March 7, 2023

S1 E1 - The Slow Life and Sweaty Teacakes

Jen and Dan kick off this season by reading chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Dan seems to identify with the slower pace of life in a sleepy town, but Jennifer can't stand that phrase 'Ladies bathed before noon after their ...

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March 6, 2023

Welcome to Banned Camp, the banned book podcast.

What’s with all this book banning? We had that question too, which is why we started Banned Camp – the podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. So grab a drink, sit bac...

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