This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the unmasking of an influential right-wing Twitter herpe. Plus, updates on Carrie Jade Williams and Dave Garda. Serial fraudster jailed for three years for ‘deliberate fraud’ over protracted period – The Irish Times The great University Challenge 'Dave Garda' hoax: The truth behind th… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org...
Mar 12, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie tells Jesse about the Lucy Letby saga and the subsequent legal battle between two Letby obsessives. A British Nurse Was Found Guilty of Killing Seven Babies. Did She Do It? | The New Yorker Private Eye Online | The Lessons of the Lucy Letby Case Lucy Letby did not murder babies, claim medical experts How Reddit armchair detectives threatened to derail Lucy Letby’s trial California Judge Orders Removal of Reddit Criticism of Scientist/Consultant Who Public...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie and Jesse discuss Chris Rufo's exposé on the polyamorous piss fetishists and transgender gangbangers in the NSA. Plus, Aella at home, the death of the hipster, Trump rescues plastic straws, bad stats, and more. Aella, the Internet’s Favorite Sex Researcher - The Atlantic California Considers $1,000 Fine for Waiters Offering Unsolicited Plastic Straws Is the Life Expectancy of Trans Women in the U.S. Just 35? No. - The Stranger Transgender People Twice As ...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo episode, updates on fan favorites: Carrie Jade Williams, the Pink Peacock, Jamie/Elisa Rae Shupe, and the so-called Podesta Pool, featuring Anderson Cooper. Plus, Jeff Bezos steers the Washington Post rightward. To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
Feb 27, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, a quiz show icon disappears. Plus, Germany, free speech, and an update on the Zizians. Pre-order Katie’s book To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
Feb 21, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by journalist Ethan Strauss to discuss the bizarre story of Richard Lapchick, an anti-racist sports hero with a very weird tattoo. Plus, the vibe shift and the business of sports writing. 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...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the SAVAges—a group of not-so-savvy online investors promoting a sketchy drug for Alzheimer’s. Plus, the star of Emilia Perez has some thoughts. KATIE HERZOG: Biography of a writer, an American journalist and podcaster Elon tweet chart Netflix Scurries to Stem Oscar Fallout From ‘Emilia Pérez’ Scanda… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org...
Feb 13, 2025•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by our furry friend Tracing Woodgrains/Jack Despain Zhou to discuss the rationalist trans murder cult. Plus, revisiting the DEI scandal at the FAA. zizians.info Effective Altruism’s Problems Go Beyond Sam Bankman-Fried - Bloomberg Net Negative – Sinceriously Good Group and Pasek’s Doom – Sinceriously Containment Causes Suicidality | Mental Engineering Jay Leo Winterford (Jacob Ray Pekarek) Obituary - Estes Park, CO in your dreams Mystery in Sono...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a recent controversy on book internet concerning an allegedly racist AI. Plus, Ian Miles Cheong investigates government aid, and an update on The Stranger. Pre-order Katie’s book Two Stranger Reporters Resign After Investigation Into Allegations of Ethical Breaches - PubliCola To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org...
Feb 07, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the new gold standard: shitcoins. Plus, Disney gets a new troll and catching predators in the TikTok era. Stay Vigilant... : r/Disneyland Meet The One Person Who Has Never Done A Hitler Salute | Babylon Bee Video Shows How To Catch a Predator Case Escalated College students appear in court in case stemming from 'Catch a Predator' fad on TikTok Students Charged in ‘To Catch a Predator’ Social Media Scheme - The New York Times $WILL White ...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss Trump’s Executive Orders on trans people in the military and youth medical transition. Plus, a scandal in Seattle. Two Stranger Reporters Put on Leave for Investigation Into Potential Ethical Violations - PubliCola College students appear in court in case stemming from 'Catch a Predator' fad on TikT… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org...
Jan 30, 2025•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss Elon Musk’s arms. Plus, for Primos, we answer the question: What the hell do DEI offices do? And we dissect Trump’s Executive Orders on free speech, equity, and gender. Restoring Freedom Of Speech And Ending Federal Censorship – The White House Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing – The White House Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students (PDF) [RESCINDED] Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremis...
Jan 25, 2025•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by political commentator Ben Domenech to discuss what we can expect from the next Trump administration, the online right vs the establishment, the LA fires, and how an errant dick pic led to the rise of Andrew Breitbart, Steve Bannon, and brought us President Trump. Trump Says Newsom's 'Refusal' To Sign 'Water Restoration Declaration' Led to Shortage in LA Fires | Snopes.com No, Billionaire Couple Does Not 'Own Most of California's Water' | Snop...
Jan 20, 2025•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the very sad and highly dramatic breakup of ex lovers Milo Yiannopoulos and Laura Loomer. Plus, Meta’s new hate speech policies and TikTokers turn to China. Leaked Doc: New Rules Allow Slurs on Facebook, Meta Platforms Zuckerberg's new policies for Facebook, Instagr… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org...
Jan 16, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by comedian and writer Jeffrey Maurer for a very light subject: grooming gangs. Plus, Meta’s failed AI bots and new free speech policies. Mothers of prevention Revealed: conspiracy of silence on UK sex gangs Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Rotherham What is Keir Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs? The Biggest Peacetime Crime—and Cover-up—in British History Shrimp Jesus Karen Attiah and Mama Liv Meta scrambles to...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the new hit podcast claiming to prove the existence of telepathy in autistic children. Plus, the online immigration debate. Who Is Laura Loomer, the Far-Right Activist Who Traveled With Trump? - The New York Times How the H-1B System Undercuts American Workers | Compact Elon Musk accused of censoring Laura Loomer, MAGA Republicans on X The Telepathy Tapes The Strange Case of Anna Stubblefield - The New York Times The Telepathy Tapes Prov...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the first Primo episode of the year, Jesse and Katie discuss the technologist Liz Fong-Jones and her battle against Kiwi Farms. Plus, a consent accident, a very online defamation suit, and an unsolicited email from an old friend. Trans Lifeline tax filing Liz Fong-Jones (方禮真) on Twitter: "Sigh, I was hopi… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org...
Jan 01, 2025•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a new controversy at Bluesky after the head of Trust & Safety gets busted for a very sexy like. Plus, scenes from Asheville, Jesse gets Lizzoed, and we revisit the attempted cancellation of James Webb. (Update from me, Jesse, late 12/22/2024: I should have mentioned in the episode that I did reach … To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org...
Dec 22, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast For our final free episode of the year, Jesse and Katie are joined by Helen Lewis to discuss America, Texas, Joe Rogan, trad wives, and more. Plus, our annual extremely online BARPod holiday pub quiz. The Animal-Cruelty Election - The Atlantic How Joe Rogan Remade Austin - The Atlantic 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...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo epsiode, Jesse and Katie discuss alleged CEO shooter Luigi Mangione. Plus, Jesse gets blocked. Suspect in CEO’s Killing Had Discussed His Health Struggles on Reddit - The New York Times Exclusive: Luigi's Manifesto - Ken Klippenstein Perceptions of Sexual Orientation From Minimal Cues Facial Structure Predicts Sexual Orientation in B… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org...
Dec 13, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the assassination of a CEO. Plus, a new lawsuit against a famed gender clinician, and more. United States v. Skrmetti - SCOTUSblog America’s best-known practitioner of youth gender medicine is being sued 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...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the cancelation of streamer Dr. DisRespect. Plus, multiple personalities and our own millennial Shakespeare. Multiple personality diagnosis confusing, not unbelievable, jury told in man's child abuse trial - ABC News To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org...
Dec 04, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a new study on the downsides of DEI. Plus, the weird story behind the Science is God house and the New York Times is out with a bombshell report confirming what everyone already knew. KUOW - Let the Kids Dance! Hysterical What Is That Lit-Up House Next to I-5 in Seattle? | Seattle Met The Return of the Demon - The Stranger Transgender Activists Question the Movement’s Confrontational Approach - The New York Times Opinion | Diversity Trai...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a demonic school board race in California. eyerollsandbloodlust on X: "Right now in Redlands, a lot of us are fully captivated by a small drama. It’s important that I explain it here because it’s truly hilarious." / X To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org...
Nov 27, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss bathrooms, Bluesky, intramedia sniping, and, for Primos, a DEI officer takes the company card. Against Me!’s Transgender Front Woman Laura Jane Grace on Why She Wanted to Play North Carolina Dave Rubin Clips II (Parody) on X Sarah McBride's late husband would be so very proud of her today 🟡 Pivot to what | Semafor Is DEI in the Crosshairs at the U. of Michigan? Here's what Washtenaw County's racial equity officer is working on in her fi...
Nov 23, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by Kat Rosenfield to discuss the abrupt end to the Nuzzi legal battle as well as more election fallout and why our politics are YA Twitter. Plus, for Primos, a disgusting game of Would You Rather. Olivia Nuzzi Drops Legal Fight Against Ex Ryan Lizza After RFK Jr. Affair Can we please have less political art now? - The Boston Globe The Toxic Drama on YA Twitter The Democrats Need an Honest Conversation on Gender Identity - The Atlantic KFILE: Har...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss gentle parenting. Plus, Jesse finally realizes science is broken (again). https://www.blockedandreported.org/p/how-to-buy-tickets-for-the-december To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
Nov 14, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Ben Kawaller to discuss the latest antics of America’s favorite reality TV stars. https://www.thefp.com/t/ben-kawaller https://x.com/OliLondonTV/status/1839439218051010701 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...
Nov 09, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie break their No Politics rule. Plus, Latinxs against Latinx and Michigan’s DIE monstrosity. Biden administration clarifies stance on surgeries for trans minors after backlash | Biden administration | The Guardian Florida Statutes Latinx studies Opinion | Use of ‘Latinx’ has moved some Latino voters toward Trump. - The Washington Post What to Know About the University of Michigan’s D.E.I. Experiment - The New York Times RESULTS: This is a public e...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a bizarre employment dispute in the UK. Feminist kicked out of Labour Christmas party | Daily Mail Online To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
Nov 01, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast