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by Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal
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.
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- Yesterday1h 4m
Episode 324: Free Speech, Free Palestine, Free Macklemore, Free Ed Sheeran, Free Hobo Johnson, Free Podcast
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dig into the Macklemore mess. Plus, introducing a new segment, in which your intrepid co-host guesses Why'd He Apologize???SacBee coverage of Hobo Johnson apologyHobo Johnson’s Facebook apology statementESPN: Kraft says Macklemore performance crossed a lineBBC: Macklemore’s 2014 costume apologyBluewin: Why Macklemore is suddenly being cancelled at GurtenfestivalNYT: Germany arts cancellations tied to Israel/Palestinians 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
- 5 days ago32 min
Premium: Last Ditch Bar And The Never-Ending Accountability Session
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie sit through a 3+ hour stuggle session at Last Ditch, the Greenfield, Mass., queer bar being torn apart by a slight relaxation of their masking policy. Plus, we head to Portland, Oregon, the latest battleground over trans women in women's sports, after a group wearing "Save Women's… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
Episode 323: The Social Justice Mayor Vs The Social Justice Non-Profit
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a legal battle between a radical California mayor and a progressive non-profit with a fascinating history. Plus, updates from the long Covid lesbian bar, and Retard Finder finds Kash Patel. Last Ditch bar entry ban—Greenfield RecorderProtesters demand money from San Luis Obispo business owners—Cal Coast NewsDA charges six more protesters; Harmon accuses DA of systemic suppression—New Times SLOSLO mayor deletes post on energy plan after criticism from Black Chamber of Commerce—The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)Facing Harassment As A Female Mayor—NPRSan Luis Obispo teacher’s anti-gay letter sparks controversy—Los Angeles TimesHeidi Harmon Gets Threatening Nude Email On Her Last Day As Mayor—New Times SLOSLO Mayor Heidi Harmon Stepping Down, Will Take On New Career As Climate Advocate—KCBXSLO Mayor Heidi Harmon Quits Early, Demeans Critics—Cal Coast NewsFormer SLO mayor loses lawsuit—Yahoo NewsFormer San Luis Obispo mayor canned, loses discrimination lawsuit—Cal Coast News 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
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Premium: AI Psychosis, But Affirming
This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the case for, and against, using AI as a gender therapist. Plus, Stuart Reges gets paid, Jason Arday vs Dan Ariely, and Jesse continues to make his case that the robots might actually kill us, or at least that he’s not crazy to worry about it.Could ChatGPT Be the New Gender-Affirming Care?—SlateArtifi… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
Episode 322: The Love And Deepspace Controversies, Explained
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dive into the world of otome (Japanese-style video games aimed at women) and the yearlong saga of Love and Deepspace, the wildly profitable mobile game whose fans have gotten a little too invested. Featuring: period trackers, incest, a canceled werewolf, and the Chinese Communist Party. Plus, a viral essay reignites the debate over whether lesbians sleep with men, and a dyke bar’s mask mandate causes a very online rift.Why Straight Rural Men Have Gay ‘Bud-Sex’ With Each Other -- Science of UsLast Ditch BarThe History of Otome Games – Acadia LeeAngelique (Game) - Giant Bomb Video Game WikiLove and Deepspace blew up gamescom 2025. Dating simulator with $826 million in annual revenue‘Why was a Period Tracking Feature added to Love and Deepspace” - Interview the Developers via 4Gamer : r/LoveAndDeepspaceChina Is Banning Same-Sex Relationships And ‘Effeminate’ Men From Video GamesExtreme Chinese players send cow dung, funeral chrysanthemums, curse banners, and ritual items to Papergames/Infold office as Love and Deepspace controversy escalates. LADS Chinese social media accounts have reportedly lost around 1 million followers : r/gachagamingValko dildo VERY NOT SAFE FOR WORK OR PROBABLY HOMELove And Deepspace Isn’t Printing Money Like It Used To After Cancelling Werewolf Lover - KotakuLove And Deepspace Devs Cancel Hot Werewolf After Fan BacklashLove And Deepspace’s Controversial Sexy Werewolf Man Is DeadI’m Breaking Up With Love And Deepspace - GameSpot 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
- 3 weeks ago1h 12m
Episode 321: Losing The Plot (with Jon Ronson)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by journalist/author/podcaster/Welshman Jon Ronson to discuss his new book: The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unraveling Men. Plus, public shaming, ethics in cancel culture journalism, the tragedy of YouTube dad Greg Chism, and for Primos, Jon answers your questions on Graham Linehan, the Mich Fest m… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
- 3 weeks ago28 min
Premium: Jessica Taylor’s Tattle Battle (Part 3)
The conclusion to our three-part Dr. Jessica Taylor (PhD) extravaganza, featuring TV cancelations, workplace allegations, a VERY menacing Zoom group, reports to police, and finally: the real story behind the alleged plot to kill Dr. Jessica Taylor (PhD).BBC3 tattle documentary by fullfattv | Page 28 | Tattle LifeOn a su… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
- 4 weeks ago24 min
Premium: Jessica Taylor’s Tattle Battle (Part 2)
This week on the Primo show, Part 2 of the Jessica Taylor (PhD) podcast extravaganza, featuring Taylor’s campaign against the website Tattle.Life and her new book, Click. Stalk. Destroy: Inside the Minds of People Who Stalk Online. Tattle.LifeObtaining Damages by DeceptionIn defense of gossip To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
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