

Blocked and Reported
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. www.blockedandreported.org
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Jul 13, 2024 • 30sec
This Week's Episode Will Be Slightly Delayed
Delays in weekly episode release due to reporting tasks and scheduling conflicts. Visit website for bonus episodes and subscriber discussions.

Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 28min
Episode 221: Cancel Stancil, Fire Beijer
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the online presence of a controversial Twitter user and dive into the divisive figure of Will Stansell. They also explore bystander intervention programs, gender inclusivity issues, and upcoming live events. The conversation touches on political debates, trolling incidents, and online identity deception within political spheres.

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Jul 3, 2024 • 30min
Premium: The Real WPATH Files
Controversies surrounding WPATH, Indigo children, and a Moose update are discussed. The podcast explores gender dysphoria in children, GOP laws, ACLU lawsuits, state bans on treatments, and corruption within WPATH. Humorous and critical discussions throughout.

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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 220: Keep Autism Weird
Jesse and Katie explore the trending topic of autism in 2024, discussing self-diagnosis, controversies in advocacy, and the intersection of autism with gender identity. They also touch on Portland's unique quirks and debate manipulation in trans medicine research.

Jun 28, 2024 • 22min
Premium: The Fantabulous 4chan Fable Of Lord Miles And The TaliBros
This podcast explores the humorous adventures of Lord Miles with the Taliban, controversies over displaying Pride flags, the challenges of seeking online validation, and a British 4channer's satirical take on being in Kabul during the Taliban's resurgence.

Jun 22, 2024 • 43min
Premium: Right-Wing Influencer Appalled By Right-Winger Influencers
The podcast explores the emergence of a controversial conservative voice known as the n-word lady. It also delves into ideological diversity on college campuses and the challenges of conservative representation in academia. The hosts share funny anecdotes about their travels and experiences, celebrity encounters in New York City, and discuss offering premium subscription benefits.

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Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 32min
Episode 219: What Is The Purpose Of Journalism? (with Dave Weigel)
Journalist Dave Weigel joins to discuss the purpose of journalism, challenges in covering Trump, and the importance of fact-checking. They explore media trustworthiness, navigating controversy in reporting, and shifts in American politics during the 2016 US presidential campaign.

Jun 13, 2024 • 34min
Premium: Will Blocked and Reported Get Shuped Out Of Existence?
This podcast episode covers a legal threat to the show's existence, cancel culture in the Presbyterian Church, a controversial newspaper headline, Costa Rican wedding traditions, and navigating pronoun usage and intellectual property issues with humor and caution.

Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 17min
Episode 218: The Dreyfuss Affair (with Ben Dreyfuss)
Ben Dreyfuss joins Katie to discuss growing up poor, Mother Jones, #MeToo, and refusing an invite to an orgy. They delve into wealth in Sun Valley, media misrepresentation, cultural shifts in media organizations, navigating political differences, false allegations, cancel culture, and the impact of social media on public discourse.

Jun 6, 2024 • 25min
Premium: To the Moon
This podcast discusses a literary race-faking scandal, troubled teen issues, primal scream therapy, controversies in the romance writing community, and the impact of media attention on local representatives.