Blocked and Reported

Premium: From The River To The CBS

October 9, 2025

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  • The preview of the *Blocked and Reported* premium episode focuses heavily on the controversy surrounding streamer Hassan Piker being accused of animal abuse via a shock collar, contrasting this with Bari Weiss's professional situation. 
  • The hosts spent a significant portion of the preview discussing Jesse's recent trip to Portland, Oregon, noting the city's beauty but criticizing the local populace, and detailing logistical issues regarding his upcoming stay with Katie. 
  • Despite the initial viral claim that Hassan Piker shocked his dog Kaya for moving, the hosts express skepticism about the definitive evidence, though they acknowledge other clips suggesting Piker has a poor attitude toward his dog's welfare and breed choices. 

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Podcast Preview and Portland Visit
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  • Key Takeaway: The premium episode preview contrasts accusations against Hassan Piker regarding dog abuse with Bari Weiss’s professional situation at CBS.
  • Summary: The preview sets up the main topics, including a questionable dog collar incident and Bari Weiss’s relationship with CBS. Jesse recounts his recent trip to Portland, Oregon, noting the surprising size of the local ‘bar pod community’ and thanking listener Dave for organizing the event. The hosts briefly touch upon a bar that allegedly canceled their event, though the name was not publicly revealed.
Jesse’s Oregon Experience
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  • Key Takeaway: Jesse found the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, including the Columbia River Gorge and Oregon coast, stunning, contrasting it with the perceived ’too white’ local populace.
  • Summary: Jesse enjoyed the natural landscape of Oregon, visiting the Columbia River Gorge and hiking near Cape Perpetua, noting that random state parks rival major national parks in beauty. He contrasts the friendly service interactions in Portland with the brusque nature of the Northeast. Jesse is preparing for a visit from Moose, but his planned accommodation in the ADU was unexpectedly given to neighbors, requiring him to stay in the main house.
Hassan Piker Dog Abuse Allegations
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  • Key Takeaway: Hassan Piker is accused of using a shock collar on his dog, Kaya, after becoming irate during a stream about slow internet speeds.
  • Summary: The central topic is the viral accusation that Hassan Piker shocked his dog, Kaya, for moving off a bed during a rant about poor internet service in Los Angeles. The initial source cited is a tweet from the Kiwi Farms X account, which quickly dominated social media feeds. Piker responded by denying the shock, claiming the dog yelped because it clipped its paw on the bed.
E-Collars and Dog Training Debate
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  • Key Takeaway: While veterinary associations oppose e-collars (shock collars), they can be effective tools for serious behavioral issues like preventing dogs from wandering into traffic, though their use for minor infractions like leaving a bed is deemed inappropriate.
  • Summary: The discussion clarifies that shock collars are now rebranded as e-collars and are controversial, with standard training favoring positive reinforcement. The hosts note that e-collars can be life-saving when used appropriately for boundary training, such as preventing a dog from running into a road. However, using one to force a dog to stay on a bed during a stream is presented as a clear example of misuse.
Archival Evidence of Shitty Dog Dad
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  • Key Takeaway: Internet sleuths uncovered archival clips showing Hassan Piker expressing callous indifference toward the health issues of smush-face dogs and admitting to owning a shock collar.
  • Summary: Archival clips surfaced showing Piker dismissing concerns about the breathing problems and migraines of French Bulldogs, stating he didn’t care if the breed was in constant pain. Another clip showed Piker admitting to owning a shock collar, though he claimed he wouldn’t use it on his dog for jumping on his mother, contradicting the current viral accusation.