Episode 331: Hot for Hockey (with Jessica the ‘80s Baby)

This week on Blocked and Reported: hockey. First, Jessica the ‘80s Baby investigates the NHL’s ill-advised attempts to harness hockey’s thirstiest online fans. Then, Katie explains the AI scandal tearing apart the Heated Rivalry fan fic community. The NHL bans Pride Tape, setting off a backlash from players and fans—NPR The NHL is trying to capitalize on hockey romance — but so far it’s missed the mark When A.I. Invaded ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fan Fiction, the Meltdown Was Epic—The New York Times Heated Rivalry is at the Center of Fanfic’s AI Reckoning—Fansplaining ‘Wake Up Call:’ Fanfiction Writers and Readers React to AO3 Outage—404 Media This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe