Blocked and Reported

Episode 311: The Ugliest American

Katie Herzog — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:07:37 GMT

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss nuisance streamer Johnny Somali, the content creator and criminal pest who travels to foreign countries to harass locals and desecrate cultural sites.

Our new theme song

Opinion | America Has a Masculinity Crisis - The New York Times

We Talked to the Host Accused of Doing “Satanic Rituals” In His Airbnb

‘Is the UVA Rape Story a Gigantic Hoax?’ Asks Idiot

The Bluestocking

The Bluestocking 419: White House cage fight

Happy Friday…

3 days ago · 100 likes · 36 comments · Helen Lewis

Chud the Builder Wounded in Self-Inflicted Shooting Outside Tennessee Courthouse

‘Chud the Builder’ faces attempted murder charge, bond set at $1.25 million | CNN

US YouTuber Johnny Somali gets jail time in Korea over deepfake, public stunts - The Korea Herald

Premium: Twink For Trump Seeks Revenge

Katie Herzog — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:49:46 GMT

This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss Lucian Wintrich, the Twinks for Trump creator and Congressional hopeful who is being sued by his old friends at the New York Young Republicans Clu…

Weekly Open Thread (6/3/26)

Jessica the 80s Baby — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:01:33 GMT

It’s time for the weekly open thread! As ever lots to chat about - enjoy!

Live with Katie Herzog & Lisa Selin Davis

Katie Herzog — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:01:44 GMT

Thanks to Lisa Selin Davis and everyone who joined our chat about difficult personalities (specifically ours), the Park Slope Food Coop’s internal battle over Israeli products, and more.

These live c…

Episode 310: Patrick Tomlinson Gets Paid

Katie Herzog — Sat, 30 May 2026 18:22:12 GMT

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie update the story of Patrick Tomlinson, the Milwaukee sci-fi author who has spent years locked in a deranged cycle with the remnants of the Opie & Anthony subreddit. Plus, a detour through the chaotic world of Pittsburgh’s smallest, queerest businesses, and the White House mourns Harambe.

FIRED & BRIMSTONE – RADIO JERKS AXED FOR CHURCH SEX STUNT | New York Post

SiriusXM Host Claims “Cuntrag” Assaulted Him in Racist Twitter Rant

Fandom Pulse

Op-Ed: Has Worldcon Lost Its Mind? Inside Seattle 2025's Banning Of A Pro Literary Agent

This past week, I joined the ranks of a select and elite group of industry professionals banned by Worldcon. Why was I banned from Seattle Worldcon 2025 this summer? Great question—one that remains unanswered, as the organizers chose to keep me entirely in the dark. They didn’t bother to have a conversation with me or provide a shred of justification, e…

a year ago · 31 likes · 26 comments · Leslie Varney

Milwaukee couple reaches settlement with city after repeated swatting responses

Join BAR and Lisa Selin Davis for a live chat on the Park Slope Food Co-Op saga

Katie Herzog — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:35:16 GMT

Journalist Lisa Selin Davis will be joining us on Substack Live on Monday, June 1st at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET for a conversation about the war in the Middle East section of the Park Slope Food Co-Op. If we run out of hummus, we can probably convince Lisa to engage in a little trans talk as well.

This chat is for Primos only and will be archived afterward for those who can’t make it. You should receive an email notification shortly before it begins. (Not getting our emails? Check your Substack settings.)

Leave any comments or questions below. See you there.

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Did Will Stancil Blow The Anti-ICE Honeypot Op?

Katie Herzog — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:55:58 GMT

This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the latest Will Stancil saga, in which the famed poster manages to piss off, then win over, then piss off, then win over, then piss off, all of Bl…

Weekly Open Thread (5/27/26)

Jessica the 80s Baby — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:01:33 GMT

Mark your calendars, Primos - we’re about to enter June, which means it’s almost time to start collecting this year’s most outlandish “and during Pride!” moments. In the mean time, here’s the open th…

Episode 309: The Banker Who Cried Brown Boy

Katie Herzog — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:02:32 GMT

JPMorgan’s HR department (KIDDING. It’s a JOKE. Don’t sue us.)

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss disturbing allegations of sexist and racist harassment made against an executive director at JP Morgan. Plus, an update on Tickle v. Giggle, and a MAGA-coded Mount Rushmore sculpture rolls through a civic parade.

Giggle v Tickle: Australia court increases payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case

What Happens to #MeToo When a Feminist Is the Accused? - The New York Times

John Doe v. JPMorgan

When a man sues a woman: Legal questions swirl in salacious JPMorgan sex harassment case | Reuters

Glamorous JP Morgan exec accused of turning married male broker into her office sex slave: Claims of viagra spiking and litany of obscene forced acts that made him cry | Daily Mail Online

Exclusive | Bombshell JPMorgan sex harassment suit that went viral branded ‘complete fabrication’ as John Doe accuser is unmasked

The JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street - WSJ

Exclusive | Chirayu Rana, ex-JPMorgan staffer accused of ‘fabricated’ sex-assault claims once apparently asked legal chatbot for advice: ‘I was raped’

Weekly Open Thread (5/20/26)

Jessica the 80s Baby — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:55:32 GMT

Hi, Primos! Today is World Bee Day - surely a celebration we can all get behind. It’s also Wednesday, which means it’s time for the open thread. It’s the same as every week - chat away, play nice, en…

Episode 308: Wuthering Fights

Katie Herzog — Sat, 16 May 2026 10:01:41 GMT

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a race-based scandal at the Victorian Heritage Festival in Port Townsend, Wash. Plus, looking back at the Jaman Affair.

Singal-Minded

I Would Like To Thank Not Only David Roberts, But All The David Robertses Out There

I gotta apologize…

4 years ago · 197 likes · 99 comments · Jesse Singal

Port discontinuing use of social media | Port of Port Townsend

I love the Victorian era. So I decided to live in it. | Vox

Women Seeking Civil Rights Stand Up to Mob Hatred and Intimidation in Port Townsend | Port Townsend FreePress

Mayor David Faber’s Social Media Round-up: The Joke’s On Who? | Port Townsend FreePress

@costumersofcolor I will never attend this festival again. #porttownsend

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Premium: Dyke Drama

Katie Herzog — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:39:42 GMT

This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss meltdowns at two of our nation’s remaining ~~lesbian~~ sapphic spaces: Marsha’s South Street in Philadelphia and The Pearl in Denver. Plus, a Doc Mari…

Weekly Open Thread (5/13/26)

Jessica the 80s Baby — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:55:47 GMT

This week’s pic is inspired by Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Odyssey film, which is a defiant middle finger to anyone who says that woke is dead. Still very much alive…at least in Hollywood, Reddit, B…

Episode 307: One Fish Forward, Two Fishback

Katie Herzog — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:37:13 GMT

James Fishback

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the scandal-plagued, extremely online, pretty creepy and kinda racist Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback.

The suprisingly adult sublet of Jesse Shingle

Greenlight’s Former Macro Analyst Sues for at Least $5 Million - Business Insider

Greenlight v. Fishback

The Free Press

At High School Debates, Debate Is No Longer Allowed

My four years on a high school debate team in Broward County, Florida, taught me to challenge ideas, question assumptions, and think outside the box. It also helped me overcome a terrible childhood stutter. And I wasn’t half-bad: I placed ninth my first time at the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) nationals, sixth at the Harvard national, and…

3 years ago · 1828 likes · 600 comments · James Fishback

Slow Boring

How critical theory is radicalizing high school debate

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students around the U.S. participate in competitive debate. Most start competing at a young age (early high school or even middle school), eager to learn about politics. At its best, the activity teaches students how to think critically about the government and the trade-offs that policymakers face. They are assigned…

3 years ago · 449 likes · 355 comments · Maya Bodnick

Court filings show James Fishback used fake accounts, paid engagement to shape coverage

Trustees vote to shutter two ETFs from startup manager Azoria Capital | Reuters

Before challenging Trump’s Florida governor pick, James Fishback sought Fed role, investments from Trump world - ABC News

Woman says James Fishback dated her while she was underage, then harassed her after breakup

Slow Boring

Maybe *all* rental housing should be owned by large institutional investors

I keep threatening to write an article arguing that only large corporate landlords should be allowed to own single-family homes…

3 months ago · 366 likes · 384 comments · Matthew Yglesias

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The Free Press

James Fishback: The Right-Wing Troll Who Would Be Governor

James Fishback believes someone tried to set his house on fire. The alleged arson attack occurred on Super Bowl Sunday, while the controversial candidate for governor of Florida was meeting with his staff at his home in Madison County, a rural area of the state near the Georgia border…

4 months ago · 55 likes · 207 comments · River Page

Florida 2026 Poll: Donalds Leads GOP Primary for Governor, Republicans Outpace Democrats in Florida Elections - Emerson Polling

James Fishback, a Republican Candidate for Florida Governor, Is Running on Rage Bait - The New York Times

Opinion | I Went to Florida to See the 31-Year-Old Candidate Thrilling Gen Z. We’re in Trouble. - The New York Times

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Live with Katie Herzog & Helen Lewis

Katie Herzog — Fri, 08 May 2026 17:53:50 GMT

Thanks to everyone who joined my chat with Helen Lewis about Lena Dunham, Lindy West, fame, the art of the memoir, dog testicles, and more.

To get access to the entire conversation (and much more), b…

Weekly Open Thread (5/6/26)

Jessica the 80s Baby — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:03:16 GMT

May the, uh, sixth be with you, primos! Here’s this week’s open thread - enjoy!

Episode 306: Counting Jews (with David Baddiel)

Katie Herzog — Sat, 02 May 2026 19:01:05 GMT

David Baddiel (Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by British comedian/author/screenwriter/singer/etc David Baddiel to discuss the age-old question: Do Jews count? And why not?

This is a companion episode to our more recent Primo show on Dropout TV:

Jews Don’t Count

Premium: Is Dropout TV Antisemitic Copaganda?

Katie Herzog — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:08:30 GMT

It’s SATIRE, don’t sue us

This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss Dropout TV, the successor to College Humor, and two controversies manufactured by a small subset of psychotic fans.

Colle…

Helen Lewis! Live! On the Computer!

Katie Herzog — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:12:47 GMT

Helen Lewis and Katie Herzog

Two things: First, Helen Lewis will be joining me for a video chat right here on Substack Live on Friday, May 8, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM BST to discuss Lena Dunham’s new memoir Famesick. As far as I’m aware, there is no throuple, but it should be a good time anyway.

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Second, our friends at Longview generously invited me to turn my brief but much beloved (by me) series on dog testicles into an audio essay. You can listen to it wherever you get your podcasts or right here, preferably while gazing at this photo of a magnificent beast with blond hair (and big nuts).

Hail Moose (and see you next week).

—Katie

Live with Katie Herzog & Benoit Denizet-Lewis

Katie Herzog — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:19:20 GMT

Thanks to everyone who joined my live chat with . Discussed: ex gays, ex trans, sex addiction, meditation, personal transformation, and more. Check out Benoit’s new book here.