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June 4, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Chapters 1…

Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan embark on their new season with Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. They read chapters 1 t...

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May 9, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 12 - Darkness and Light: The Final Battle

Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary : In this dramatic finale of Banned Camp 's season 5 exploring A Wrinkle in Time , Dan and Jennifer dive into the climactic chapter where Meg faces IT in a battle of …

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May 7, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 11 - A Dark Encounter: Meg's Mysterious R…

Episode Summary : In this gripping installment of Banned Camp , Dan and Jennifer navigate through Chapter 11 of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time . Amidst the chilling vastness of a strange planet, Meg confronts not only ...

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May 2, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 10 - Tessering Isn't Fun: Meg's Frigid Jo…

Hey Scary Book People (that's what we call our AWESOME listeners)! Ready to dive into a chilly adventure? In today’s episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore Chapter 10 of "A Wrinkle in Time." From tessering dangers t...

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April 30, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 9 - A Star's Sacrifice and Cosmic Courage

Episode Summary: In this gripping episode of "Banned Camp," Jennifer and Dan read Chapter 9 of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. As Meg confronts the chilling entity known only as IT, the stakes are higher than ever. ...

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April 25, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 8 - The Conformity Battle Against 'IT'

Welcome back to Banned Camp , where we're diving deep into the eerie world of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. In this episode, Jennifer and Dan read chapter 8, taking us through a thrilling exploration of Camazotz. On...

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April 23, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 7 - The Sinister Central Intelligence

Episode Summary: In this gripping episode, Dan and Jennifer dive into Chapter 7 of "A Wrinkle in Time," where Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace confront the daunting Central Central Intelligence on Kamazots. As the trio ventur...

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April 18, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 6 (pt 2) - Rhythm and Rigidity

Episode Summary In this engaging episode, Jennifer and Dan navigate through the eerily synchronized world of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeline L'Engle. Dive into their journey as they dissect the mechanical monotony of Camazotz...

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April 16, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 6 - A Star's Sacrifice and Cosmic Courage

Episode Summary: Join Jennifer and Dan as they read the first half of Chapter 6 of "A Wrinkle in Time," where the narrative deeply explores the ongoing battle between light and darkness. This episode profoundly analyzes how M...

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April 11, 2024

Behind the Scenes: Choosing Books for a Banned Book Podcast

Episode Summary This week on Banned Camp, Jennifer, Dan, and our occasionally sassy robot dive into the peculiar world of banned books without reading a single page! Instead, we're opening up the mailbag to see what you, our ...

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April 9, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 5 - The Battle Against Darkness Begins

Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jen and Dan read Chapter 5 of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. Our journey through the tesseract takes us beyond the confines of our universe, revealing not just the c...

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April 4, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 4 - Whisper of Darkness: A Starlit Myster…

Episode Summary: Welcome back, scary book people! In this episode, we're on a cosmic voyage with Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace, exploring the universe's eerie unknown and breathtaking beauty in Chapter 4 of "A Wrinkle in T...

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April 2, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 3 - A Journey Through Space and Emotions

Episode Summary: In this captivating episode, Jen and Dan explore Chapter 3 of "A Wrinkle in Time," where Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace's adventure turns into the unknown. The chapter weaves a tale of cosmic intrigue, yout...

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March 28, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 2 - The Mystery of Mrs. Whatsit

Episode Summary: In this chapter of "A Wrinkle in Time," Meg and Charles Wallace find themselves wrapped in the enigmatic folds of Mrs. Whatsit's secrets. As they navigate through the aftermath of a stormy night, questions ab...

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March 26, 2024

A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 1: The Night of the Mysterious Visitor

Episode Summary: In this kickoff to Season 5, Jennifer, Dan and Robot dive headfirst into the stormy world of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. The chapter sets the stage with Meg Murray, a young girl grappling with s...

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March 14, 2024

Huckleberry Finn | The Last Page - Unraveling Twain's Finale

Episode Summary: In our season finale, Dan and Jennifer delve into the last chapter of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, exploring the complex themes of freedom, morality, and identity that culminate in this...

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March 12, 2024

Huckleberry Finn | Chapter 42 - Tom’s Real Plan

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jen and Dan tackle Chapter 42 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", where Huck's lies and Tom's elaborate plans come to a head. As the trio's escape plan unfolds, the episode explores them...

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March 7, 2024

Huckleberry Finn | Chapter 41 - Aunt Sally's Vigil: The Ties That Bin…

Episode Summary: In the latest dive into "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Dan and Jennifer navigate the complexities of Chapter 41, where Huck, Jim, and Tom's adventure spirals into an intense blend of suspense and moral...

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March 5, 2024

Huckleberry Finn | Chapter 40 - The Grand Escape: A Butter-Steeped Ad…

This episode takes us through the twists and turns of Mark Twain's world, where Huck, Jim, and Tom's escape plan unfolds with more hiccups than a soda-drinking contest. Picture this: a plan so slippery that even the butter wa...

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Feb. 29, 2024

Huckleberry Finn | Chapter 39 - Aunt Sally's Unwanted Menagerie

In Chapter 39 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," the plot thickens with Tom Sawyer's convoluted escape plan. From acquiring a rat trap leading to unexpected chaos under Aunt Sally's bed to the whimsical collection of sn...

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Feb. 27, 2024

Huckleberry Finn | Chapter 38 - Chains, Plans, and Rattlesnakes!

Episode Summary In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read Chapter 38 of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." The chapter unfolds with Tom Sawyer's complex plan to free Jim, involving everything from ...

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Feb. 22, 2024

Huckleberry Finn | Chapter 37 - Tom's Troublesome Tactics: Chaos in t…

In this episode of Banned Camp, Dan and Jennifer dive into Chapter 37 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, where Tom Sawyer's elaborate escape plans for Jim turn Aunt Sally's household upside down. From snea...

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Feb. 20, 2024

Huckleberry Finn | Chapter 36 - The Strategy of Absurdity: Tom's Esca…

Episode Summary: This episode delves into Chapter 36 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," where Tom Sawyer's intricate escape plan for Jim unfolds. Dan and Jennifer examine the chapter's events, analyzing Tom's elaborate ...

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Feb. 15, 2024

Huckleberry Finn | Chapter 35 - Huck and Tom's Great Escape: A Battle…

Episode Summary : In this episode, Jen and Dan tackle Chapter 35 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." They dive into the quirky world of Tom Sawyer's escape plans for Jim, which range from digging with case knives to send...

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