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Dec. 19, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.3 - Aliens, Trauma, and the Children’s Cr…

Send us a text 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 ...

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Dec. 17, 2024

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

Send us a text 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...

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Dec. 12, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.1 - A Tralfamadorian Time Warp

Send us a text 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 - apparent...

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Dec. 10, 2024

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

Send us a text 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-cor...

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Dec. 5, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 4.1 - Billy Pilgrim and the Purple Pulsing …

Send us a text 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 …

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Dec. 3, 2024

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

Send us a text 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 vib...

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Nov. 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving :)

Send us a text 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 …

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Nov. 26, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 3.1 - Billy Pilgrim Meets Adam, Eve, and Ch…

Send us a text 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 …

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Nov. 21, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 2.3 - Billy Pilgrim: Hero or Numbskull?

Send us a text 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 ...

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Nov. 19, 2024

Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 2.2 - Torture Devices and the Three Muskete…

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, …

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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 | Chapter 1.2 - Why Not to be “Hollywood Heroes”

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 - The Dresden “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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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