The Catcher in the Rye Ch. 10 Part 1 | Banned Books Comedy Podcast

Holden Caulfield can't sleep, so he does what any reasonable teenager would do — puts on a clean shirt and heads down to the hotel nightclub alone in the middle of the night. But before he goes, he spends a few minutes thinking about his little sister Phoebe. It's the warmest, most unguarded moment in the book so far. Then he goes downstairs and tries to give all of that to three strangers from out of town who aren't really listening.

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: - Holden's description of Phoebe — roller skate skinny, red hair like Allie's, holds up her finger in a dark movie theater before the guy on screen does it — is the most affectionate thing he's said about anyone, and Dan notices that Holden has all this feeling he just never lets out - Holden tries to order a scotch and soda at the Lavender Room and gets carded. In 1951. Dan is shocked that anyone was responsible back then. - The three women from out of town — one blonde, two strictly from hunger — giggle every time Holden looks at them, which annoys him enough that he asks them to dance anyway - Holden dances with the blonde and tells her she ought to be a professional. She's not listening to a word he says. She's looking around the room the whole time. - Jennifer asks what it must be like to be inside Holden Caulfield's head twenty-four seven. Dan says weird. They're both right.

Why was The Catcher in the Rye banned? This chapter is a good example of why school boards lose their minds over this book — a teenage boy alone in a hotel nightclub, trying to buy alcohol, dancing with older women, using words like "horry" and "pimpy." What they miss is that Holden isn't having the time of his life. He's desperately lonely and trying to connect with anyone who will actually pay attention.

If this is your first episode, you're fine starting here. Our fact-checking Robot catches you up fast, then we read the next chapter (spoilers).

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- **MS NOW Presents Clock It** — Simone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels position themselves at the intersection of culture and politics, talking about what they see and hear in the news so you can start to clock it too. New episodes drop Thursdays.

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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 The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 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 J.D. Salinger, their estate, or the publishers of The Catcher in the Rye. Any monetization of the podcast is separate from the copyrighted material discussed.

Topics Covered: The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger, Chapter 10, Holden Caulfield, Phoebe Caulfield, Allie Caulfield, DB, Buddy Singer, loneliness, teenage isolation, failed connection, banned books, banned books podcast, book banning, censorship, literary analysis, comedy podcast

The Catcher in the Rye Ch. 9 | Banned Books Comedy Podcast

Holden Caulfield arrives in New York City in the middle of the night with cash in his pocket and absolutely no one to call. He stands in a phone booth for twenty minutes going through his entire list — and comes up empty every time. What follows is one of the loneliest chapters in the book, dressed up as comedy.

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: - Holden gives his cab driver his home address by accident — and Dan and Jennifer debate whether that's absentmindedness or a kid who just wants to go home to his mom - The cab driver gets asked about the ducks in Central Park. He does not take it well. - Holden checks into the Edmont Hotel and immediately starts watching strangers through their windows — a cross-dresser, a couple spitting booze at each other — and declares himself the only normal bastard in the place - Holden calls a woman he barely knows from a Princeton party, tries to sound "suave as hell," and crashes and burns completely

Why was The Catcher in the Rye banned? This chapter captures exactly why — a teenage boy alone in a hotel room, watching strangers through windows, thinking about sex, calling a woman described as "not exactly a whore." School boards have been losing their minds over this book since 1951. What they keep missing is that Holden isn't celebrating any of it. He's drowning.

If this is your first episode, you're fine starting here. Our fact-checking Robot catches you up fast, then we read the next chapter (spoilers).

Banworthy to Bingeworthy While you're here, check out these shows worth bingeing:

- **MS NOW Presents Clock It** — Simone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels position themselves at the intersection of culture and politics, talking about what they see and hear in the news so you can start to clock it too. New episodes drop Thursdays.

Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts Rate, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts to help other scary book people find us!

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 The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 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 J.D. Salinger, their estate, or the publishers of The Catcher in the Rye. Any monetization of the podcast is separate from the copyrighted material discussed.

Topics Covered: The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger, Chapter 9, Holden Caulfield, Faith Cavendish, Jane Gallagher, loneliness, teenage isolation, censorship and sexuality, banned books, banned books podcast, book banning, censorship, literary analysis, comedy podcast

The Catcher in the Rye Ch. 8 | Banned Books Comedy Podcast

Holden Caulfield hates phonies. He's been cataloguing them for seven chapters. So why does he spend an entire train ride lying through his teeth to make a stranger feel good about her bully son? Chapter 8 is where Salinger quietly reveals that Holden is more complicated — and more kind — than anyone gives him credit for.

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: - Holden introduces himself as Rudolph Schmidt — the name of his janitor — to avoid giving his real identity to a stranger on a train - The mother describes her towel-snapping bully son as "sensitive" and Holden has to keep a straight face - Dan correctly identifies this as Holden's technique — butter up the older ladies, glue them to their seat - The lies snowball from "he's shy and modest" all the way to a brain tumor that can be removed in about two minutes - Jennifer calls it pathological. Dan calls it personable. Robot thinks they're both describing the same thing from different angles - Holden sends Mrs. Morrow off at Newark thinking her son is a humble genius — then immediately tells her he's going to South America with his grandmother

Why was The Catcher in the Rye banned? The book has been challenged and banned for over 70 years for its frank teenage voice, casual profanity, and portrayal of a young person who questions authority, rejects institutions, and sees through adult hypocrisy at every turn.

If this is your first episode, you're fine starting here. Our fact-checking Robot catches you up fast, then we read the next chapter (spoilers).

Banworthy to Bingeworthy - **MS NOW Presents Clock It** — Simone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels position themselves at the intersection of culture and politics, talking about what they see and hear in the news so you can start to clock it too. New episodes drop Thursdays.

Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts Rate, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts to help other scary book people find us!

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 The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger 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 JD Salinger, his estate, or the publishers of The Catcher in the Rye. Any monetization of the podcast is separate from the copyrighted material discussed.

Topics Covered: The Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger, Chapter 8, Holden Caulfield, Ernest Morrow, Mrs. Morrow, Rudolph Schmidt, Stradlater, Allie Caulfield, lying, identity, kindness, phonies, banned books, banned books podcast, book banning, censorship, literary analysis, comedy podcast