Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 7 - Billy’s Plane Ride to Chaos and Yodeling Skiers

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On today's episode of Banned Camp, we read Chapter 7 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where Billy Pilgrim survives a plane crash he knew was coming. (Spoiler: He said nothing. Thanks, Billy.) We also meet a barbershop quartet called ‘The Febs,’ witness a syrup-smuggling operation worthy of its own heist movie, and learn why yodeling has been unfairly sidelined in modern rock music. Oh, and there’s an awkward encounter with naked strangers—because Vonnegut wouldn’t have it any other way.
Things to Listen For:

• That barbershop quartet? They call themselves "The Febs" (short for "Four-Eyed Bastards"). Yes, really.
• Yodeling.
• Jennifer’s refusal to ever eat family-style, and Dan’s pickle factory horror story.
• Billy sneaking syrup like it’s contraband and sharing it with a friend in need.

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Featured Clips:
This episode includes a short clip of yodeling rock music courtesy of Focus’s iconic track Hocus Pocus. All rights belong to their respective owners.

Disclaimer:
Banned Camp features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment under fair use guidelines. Material from Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut is used to provoke thought about literature, censorship, and societal issues. We strongly encourage listeners to purchase copies of the discussed works to appreciate them fully in their original context.

This podcast is not endorsed by Kurt Vonnegut, his estate, or the publishers of Slaughterhouse-Five. Any monetization of the podcast is separate and not derived directly from the copyrighted material discussed. Our intent is to engage in, promote, and support critical and educational discourse around these works.

Topics Covered:
Slaughterhouse-Five, Billy Pilgrim, plane crash, syrup smuggling, yodeling, communal showers, Dresden, banned books, censorship.