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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
46
Nov. 11, 2026
1985 called. It wants its dystopia back.
We finished The Handmaid's Tale. Before we wrap the season, we're going back in time. Ronald Reagan is president. Back to the Future is in theaters. Coca-Cola just messed up Coke. And Margaret Atwood is about to publish her book. She didn't make Gilead up out of thin air. She pulled it from things that were already happening, or had already happened. So we looked at her world in 1985 and asked a simple question. How much has changed in 41 years? And how much hasn't?
45
Nov. 9, 2026
The Handmaid's Tale Historical Notes Explained: What Really Happened to the Handmaid? | Banned Books Comedy
We finished Chapter 46 and closed the book. Then Robot told us it wasn’t over. There’s one more section at the very end, and it’s twelve pages of dry academic writing. So this week we flipped the format. Dan did the homework and tells us what’s in it, and Jennifer reacts as she hears it. This is where the answers are. Some of them, anyway. This episode includes AI-voiced content, including our trusty fact-checking robot, Robot. Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books chapter
44
Nov. 4, 2026
The Handmaid’s Tale Chapter 46: The Black Van Arrives | Banned Books Podcast
The handmaid sits at her window waiting, and for the first time she can’t say what she’s waiting for. Dan and Jennifer read the final chapter on Election Day, when they don’t know what’s coming either. When they hit the last line, they want answers. Robot has something to tell them. This episode includes AI-voiced content, including our trusty fact-checking robot, Robot. Content note: this chapter includes the handmaid thinking about ways to end her life. If you’re struggling, call or text 988
43
Nov. 2, 2026
The Handmaid’s Tale Chapters 44-45: A New Woman on the Corner | Banned Books Podcast
After the Salvaging, things are supposed to be back to normal. Then the handmaid walks to the corner to meet Ofglen, and Dan and Jennifer realize this walk is not like the others. By the end of Chapter 45, someone is waiting on the front steps, and she is holding something. This episode includes AI-voiced content, including our trusty fact-checking robot, Robot. Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books chapter by chapter. We don’t read ahead, so you’re discovering the story w
Oct. 31, 2026
Halloween Live: Haunted Airbnbs, Dowsing Rods and The Hook | Banned Books Podcast
Dan and Jennifer finally tell the whole story. A Charlotte Airbnb with lights that flicker on their own and a bed that won’t stop shaking. Then a night in Miss Laura’s Cottage in Savannah, one of the most haunted rentals on Airbnb, with a pair of $15 dowsing rods. Beowulf joins live on Facebook to keep everyone honest. This episode includes AI-voiced content, including our trusty fact-checking robot, Robot. Heads up. This one was recorded live on Facebook, so the sound is a little rougher than
42
Oct. 28, 2026
The Handmaid’s Tale Halloween Special: Mary Webster Survives the Hanging | Banned Books Podcast
It’s a Halloween special, so there’s no chapter this time. Jennifer reads Margaret Atwood’s poem “Half-Hanged Mary,” about the real woman The Handmaid’s Tale is dedicated to. Mary Webster was accused of witchcraft in the 1680s, hanged by a mob, and somehow lived to tell it. Join us live: Today, Thursday, October 29, at noon Pacific (3:00 PM Eastern) on Facebook at facebook.com/bannedcamppodcast. We’ll tell two true ghost stories from our road trip and read from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
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.