
Blocked and Reported
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
Latest episodes

Feb 27, 2024 • 20min
BONUS: Lorenz x Libs (with Brad Polumbo)
The hosts discuss an unexpected YouTube collaboration between a journalist and TikTok creator. They delve into corrections, anti-Semitic incidents, and humorous interviews. Exploring mask-wearing behavior and debating book bans in school libraries. Controversy arises over sex education and pro-life advocacy.

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Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 18min
Episode 204: Jeffrey Marsh vs Shumirun Nessa and Libs of TikTok vs Everybody (with Brad Polumbo)
Controversies involving Libs of TikTok and an intersectional pile-up featuring Jeffrey Marsh and Shumirun Nessa. Brad Polumbo joins to discuss allegations and media criticism. Analysis of misleading narratives on police shootings of unarmed black individuals. Clash of marginalized identities and controversial social media figures like Jeffrey Marsh.

Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 25min
BONUS: Jesse Interviews Rob Henderson About His Book At The Village Underground
From discussing luxury beliefs to reflections on bookstore event challenges, this podcast covers a range of intriguing topics. They explore controversial woke programs, personal growth, and the intersection of religion and life solutions. Delving into societal divides and navigating personal values, the conversation is both insightful and engaging.

Feb 17, 2024 • 1h 30min
Episode 203: Trouble on TERF Island (with Helen Lewis)
In this episode, the host and guest discuss a schism in the British gender critical movement, along with the bizarre world of goblin porn. They dive into the controversy surrounding gender-critical trans woman Debbie Hayton and explore evolving sexualities and societal norms. The conversation also touches on the controversial evolution of activist Posie Parker and navigating gender-critical perspectives online.

Feb 16, 2024 • 15min
Premium: Wil Wheaton Wails
Actor and writer Wil Wheaton joins Jesse and Katie to discuss controversies surrounding the use of racially loaded terms, the potential replacement of jobs by AI, and misogyny in gaming. They also delve into online personas, controversial tweets, and a disturbing incident involving Elmo and Larry David.

Feb 10, 2024 • 1h 18min
Episode 202: The Red House on Mississippi (with Suzy Weiss)
Suzy Weiss joins Katie to discuss saving a black family from eviction in Portland, dating challenges in the same neighborhood, the impact of Twitter's evolution, exploitation of white guilt in Portland, chaotic protests and political upheaval in Portland, William Nietzsche's legal battles as a sovereign citizen, and controversial house ownership in Portland.

Feb 7, 2024 • 38min
Premium: The FAA's Bizarre Diversity Scandal (with Tracing Woodgrains)
Tracing Woodgrains, a government DEI guest, joins Jesse to discuss a strange case of government DEI gone wrong involving the FAA. They explore the controversial actions of Will Stansell on Twitter and the implications of labeling someone as racist. They also delve into the effects of religious background on open-mindedness and question the unusual test for air traffic controllers. This podcast shines a light on the lack of defenders for bad practices within the FAA's diversity scandal and the need for change.

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 33min
Episode 201: Mills Spills (with Andy Mills)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by longtime radio and podcast producer Andy Mills to discuss the scandal that nearly killed his career. The DailyCaliphateThe Witch Trials of JK Rowling NYT: “New York Times Says ‘Caliphate’ Podcast Fell Short of Standards”NYT: “Two Journalists Exit New York Times After Criticism of Past Behavior”A Note from RadiolabThe Daily: “Delilah” 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

Jan 27, 2024 • 1h 1min
Episode 200: Canadaland Founder Jesse Brown Should Be Held Accountable For His Troubling Anti-Anti-Semitism Stance
Jesse Brown, Canadaland founder and host, discusses the attempted cancelation of Canadaland over allegations of anti-anti-Semitism stance. They also mention controversies surrounding Jesse Brown, the feud with John Kay, and the rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes.

Jan 25, 2024 • 26min
Premium: #BelieveAllPirates
This week on the Primo edition of Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a particularly ambitious crossover between leftist streamer Hasan “Nepo Nephew” Piker and alleged Houthi pirate and/or terrorism-tourist and/or freedom fighter Rashid Al Haddad aka Timhouthi Chalamet.… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org