Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship

Brave New World | Ch. 10: The Mother of All Scandals | Why Books Get Banned


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The Director plans to humiliate Bernard in front of thousands of workers… until his own secret explodes in public. Meanwhile, Linda makes her shocking return, John calls someone “father” in a world where that word doesn’t exist, and the whole society short-circuits from embarrassment.

Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books chapter by chapter—we don’t read ahead, so you’re discovering the story with us.

Things To Listen For:

  • The Director’s moral meltdown in front of 4,000 employees
  • Bernard’s revenge plot paying off in spectacular, awkward fashion
  • John’s “My father!” moment—pure chaos
  • Jennifer’s take on why you can’t remove humanity from humans
  • Robot’s reflection on shame, family, and why parenthood became obscene
  • Beowulf’s “Good News” segment that goes from science… to stool softeners

Why was Brave New World banned?
Huxley’s world of manufactured people and banned emotions hits too close to home. This chapter shows why—because the moment you erase love, guilt, and family, society stops being human.

New to Banned Camp? Start anywhere—each episode stands alone while building on the story.

Banworthy to Bingeworthy

  • It’s Been a Minute (NPR) – Smart, funny conversations unpacking pop culture and big ideas behind today’s trends.
  • The Last Appeal (Dateline NBC) – True crime meets social justice as Lester Holt investigates death row cases with chilling twists.
  • The Blueprint with Jen Psaki (MSNBC) – Candid, in-depth interviews with the people shaping politics and culture today.
  • Good News for Lefties – Beowulf Rochlen’s uplifting look at progressive wins that prove empathy still has a pulse.

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Disclaimer

Banned Camp features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment, in accordance with fair use guidelines.

The material used from the book Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is shared under these principles, with the intent of provoking thought and discussion about literature, censorship, and societal issues. The original work remains fully owned by its copyright holders, and we strongly encourage listeners to purchase a copy here to experience the book in its entirety.

This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Aldous Huxley, his estate, or the publishers of Brave New World. Any monetization of the podcast is separate from the copyrighted material discussed.

Topics Covered:
Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, Chapter 10, Bernard Marx, Linda, John the Savage, the Director, Henry Foster, societal control, shame, family, humanity, banned books, banned books podcast, book banning, censorship, literary analysis, comedy podcast

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