Blocked and Reported

Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal
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

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 256: MAGA Maoists Celebrate Liberation Day

    This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the right’s very online reaction to Trumpnomics™. Plus, NaNoWriMo closes shop, and only slightly more vore. Vore fan art (Do not click this link at work, at the library, on an NSA server, or anywhere near your children and/or parents. You have been warned.) ‘Nowhere on Earth is safe’: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands near Antarctica | Trump tariffs | The Guardian President Trump’s Tariff Formula Makes No Economic Sense. It’s Also Based on an Error. | American Enterprise Institute - AEI The Puzzle of the All-American BBQ Scrubber Bill Ackman’s main fund drops 15% this year as trade war hits holdings Peter Navarro Invented an Expert for His Books, Based on Himself - The New York Times Elon Musk dies to tutorial boss in Path of Exile 2 livestream | The Verge Trump brags in Oval Office that his billionaire pals made a killing in stocks after he pulled the plug on tariffs | The Independent 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

    58 min
  2. Premium: The Death Fakers

    6D AGO

    Premium: The Death Fakers

    This week on the Primo episode, Katie and Jesse discuss the phenomenon of online pseudocide and Munchausen by Internet, including the case of legendary gamer/mercenary the Dark Id, who tragically did not die of cancer. This American Life Your Guide to Faking a Life and Death Online Warrior Eli Hoax Group – Finding The Fakers One At A Time The Long, Fake Lif… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

    25 min

  3. APR 7

    Episode 255: She Is Risen

    This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the untimely death of VTuber Amiaryllis Bloo. Plus, defunding NPR and introducing… Notes. https://www.drinkyourwaysober.com/ https://jessesingal.substack.com/events The Gist Aslo The Gist 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

  4. MAR 31

    Episode 254: The Unbelievable Heroism Of Nikita Amber Abbas (With Espen Goffeng)

    This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by Norwegian journalist Espen Goffeng to discuss the remarkable story of one woman’s heroic actions after a terror attack in Oslo. (Quick note from Jesse: If you’re interested in the April 28th Village Underground event I’m doing with David Zweig about his book An Abundance of Caution American Schools, the Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions, please buy tickets right away. I know it’s almost a month away but I really really need to get the book preorder in because it takes forever. Tickets are just under $33 and come with a copy of the book, which lists for $40! Tickets here. Thank you.) Iranian-born Norwegian man gets 30 years for Oslo Pride shootings | LGBTQ News | Al Jazeera How gang violence took hold of Sweden – in five charts | Sweden | The Guardian 5 facts about the Muslim population in Europe Norway is in denial about the threat of far-right violence | Sindre Bangstad | The Guardian Immigration to Scandinavia: Will Norwegian and Swedish Social Democrats follow the tough Danish line? Oslo shooting near gay bar investigated as terrorism, as Pride parade is canceled | CNN Jeg har muslimsk bakgrunn, en funksjonshemning, og jeg er skeiv | Nikita Amber Abbas SalamNorge (@salamnorge) • Instagram photos and videos Løgnhistorier som medier ukritisk publiserer | Human Rights Service »Nu följer ilskan mot medias ansvarslöshet« Meninger: Ingen er fri før alle er fri! Begard Reza, Salam | Vi kan ikke bare feie oppdiktede historier under teppet 25. juni-angrepet, Nikita Amber Abbas | Dømt til fengsel for falsk forklaring Dømt til fengsel for falsk forklaring | Human Rights Service 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 1m
  5. Premium: How Jack Posobiec Pizzagated His Way Into The Arms Of The Trump Administration

    MAR 28

    Premium: How Jack Posobiec Pizzagated His Way Into The Arms Of The Trump Administration

    This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the past and future of Jack Posobiec, an industrious young journalist and travel companion of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus, the MAHA wars get coked. Opinion | Don’t Defund Youth Gender Research. Reform It. - The New York Times Nick Sortor Hegseth… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

    30 min

  6. MAR 22

    Episode 253: Burning Cybertrucks And Vore

    This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie and Jesse discuss a very hungry city council appointee in Lynnwood, Washington. Plus, the war on our nation’s cybertrucks, and online Nazi’s father speaks out. Jesse's events The Pilot The disappointed father ‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done - The New York Times Driver cuts off, harasses Tesla owner in Lynnwood | FOX 13 Seattle Aaron Rupar: "Fox News is now talking about people getting the death penalty for attacking Teslas" — Bluesky ‘Dogequest’ Site Claims to Dox Tesla Owners Across the U.S. Ana Valens responds Cannibalism, sexual assault, and murder: The alleged fantasies of newly appointed council member - Lynnwood Times After latest appointee withdraws, Lynnwood City Council discusses next steps | HeraldNet.com 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

    57 min
  7. Premium: The Untold Truth About The Jeff Younger Case

    MAR 21

    Premium: The Untold Truth About The Jeff Younger Case

    This week on the Primo episode, a deep dive into the years-long custody battle over a trans-identified minor stuck between two parents. To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

    20 min

  8. MAR 17

    Episode 252: Anatomy Of A Troll (with Isaac Saul)

    This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Tangle News founder Isaac Saul to discuss the state of the media and the world. Plus, what happened when the world's most prolific troll got caught Tangle News From Troll To Terrorist: Joshua Goldberg And How Ideology Corrupts Online Media Criminal complaint Joshua Goldberg – Medium Note: After this episode was released for Primos, Joshua Goldberg clarified that he is not the founder for r/PhilosophyofRape. “Rest assured that I am not now, nor have I ever been (and nor will I ever be) a rapist. Troll, yes. Rapist, no. Of all of the bottom-feeding plankton that I am surrounded by in prison, the sexual predators are the ones that I despise the most.” Apologies to Joshua. The episode has been corrected. 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 10m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    371
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Permabanned Media LLC
  • Show Website
    Blocked and Reported

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