1984 | Ch. 6: Winston’s Worst Date Ever

Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship - A podcast by Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz – satirical storytellers, critics of book bans, and irreverent humorists exploring banned literature, challenged books, and other cultural controversies.

In this episode, Winston takes a trip down memory lane—unfortunately, it’s a dark alley leading to a sketchy basement. Jennifer and Dan dissect Orwell’s bleak vision of love, marriage, and the Party’s war on pleasure. Meanwhile, Jennifer develops an unexpected bond with Winston’s nervous system, Prudence has some thoughts about keeping things joyless. Things To Listen For: Winston’s past romantic decisions, and why he regrets them deeply.Jennifer and Dan theorize about Party-approved lube. (V...