Blocked and Reported

Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal
  • 4.8 (176)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Blocked and Reported Podcast

Journalists Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal scour the internet for its craziest, silliest, most sociopathic content, part of an obsessive and ill-conceived attempt to extract kernels of meaning and humanity from a landscape of endless raging dumpster fires. www.blockedandreported.org

  1. Premium: Why It's Objectively Awesome That Every Migrant Eats So Many Cats And Dogs

    17 HRS AGO

    Premium: Why It's Objectively Awesome That Every Migrant Eats So Many Cats And Dogs

    This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss, yes, the cat thing. The Story Behind ‘They’re Eating the Pets’ - The New York Times Explanation finally revealed for viral image of man holding geese that fueled bizarre pet-eating claims in Ohio | The Independent Haitians Do Not Eat Pet Cats (But Some Cultures Do) | Psychology Today The moment in hi
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    8 min
  2. Premium: Is AI Stealing Work From Perverted Surrealist Artists?

    2 DAYS AGO

    Premium: Is AI Stealing Work From Perverted Surrealist Artists?

    This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a controversy at NaNoWriMo. Plus, the secret life of Nikocado Avocado. To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

    12 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Episode 229: Tranorexia (with Hadley Freeman)

    This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Sunday Times columnist Hadley Freeman to discuss her departure from The Guardian; her controversial interviews with Judy Blume, Margaret Atwood, and Woody Allen; the parallels between anorexia and gender dysphoria; and a young eating disorder influencer. Margaret Atwood on feminism, culture wars and speaking her mind: ‘I’m very willing to listen, but not to be scammed’ | The Guardian Judy Blume: ‘I’m behind JK Rowling 100 per cent’ 'Do I really care?' Woody Allen comes out fighting | The Guardian Actors are lining up to condemn Woody Allen. Why now? | The Guardian This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

    1h 14m

  4. 9 SEPT

    Episode 228: Climate Karen

    This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a debate in climate activism. Plus, Robert Reich takes a bold stand against free speech. Opinion | Elon Musk is right in Brazil X legal drama - The Washington Post X gets banned in Brazil Elon Musk is out of control. Here is how to rein him in | Robert Reich | The Guardian How Should the Media Talk About Climate Change? | The New Yorker Obsessing Over Climate Disinformation Is a Wrong Turn It’s Time To Talk About Solar Geoengineering - Longreads This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

    59 min
  5. Premium: Dasvidaniya, Most Esteemed Comrades Of Honorable Illegal Russian Influence Campaign!

    8 SEPT

    Premium: Dasvidaniya, Most Esteemed Comrades Of Honorable Illegal Russian Influence Campaign!

    This week on the Primo episode: transing the Georgia shooter, Hitler goes to heaven (?), and the Kremlin likes and subscribes. Fact Check: Most mass school shootings are not carried out by transgender people | Reuters Discord messages leading to FBI tip of Georgia school shooting suspect released - The Washington Post Martyr Made on X: "This is a clip fro
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    23 min

  6. 2 SEPT

    Episode 227: One Of The Saddest True-Life Stories About A Schizophrenic Deaf Muslim Amputee Gamer You Will Hear This Week

    This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the unbelievable story of three heroic figures in the gaming world. Plus, more on gender.golden goose Richard Dawkins in Chicago Tickets Draft Guidance on Reporting Gender, Sex, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and Age in Medical and Scientific Publication A Prominent Accessibility Advocate Worked With Studios and Inspired Change Finding Solace in MMORPGs | One Odd Gamer Girl This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

    1h 6m

  7. 29 AUG

    Premium: Tickle's Pickle Ripples Giggle

    This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss Tickle v. Giggle, a legal case in Australia over female-only spaces. Plus, a Candace Owens update. Roxanne Tickle: Australian court rules in case that asked 'what is a woman?' Giggle Founder Sall Grover has Faced Misogyny at Every Turn This girls-only app uses AI to screen users’
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    14 min
  8. Episode 226: Candace Owens Fights The Frankists (And The Jews)

    24 AUG

    Episode 226: Candace Owens Fights The Frankists (And The Jews)

    This week on the special half Primo/half free last Monday (or Saturday) episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a very interesting history less from Candace Owens. Plus, Taylor Lorenz does a meme. https://www.blockedandreported.org/p/bonus-candace-owens-gets-canned Leo Frank Why is Candace Owens talking about this forgotten Jewish heretic? – The Forward Who Is Candace Owens’ Husband? All About George Farmer ‘Washington Post’ reviews Taylor Lorenz's 'war criminal' jab at Biden : NPR Savannah form Jacksonville form To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

    54 min
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Journalists Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal scour the internet for its craziest, silliest, most sociopathic content, part of an obsessive and ill-conceived attempt to extract kernels of meaning and humanity from a landscape of endless raging dumpster fires. www.blockedandreported.org

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  • Creator
    Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    323
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Permabanned Media LLC
  • Show Website
    Blocked and Reported

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