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Episode 319 – Dark Arts & Beasts: Justice for Basilisks!
We hope you're not afraid of the dark because this episode is chock full of it! Dark spells, dark potions, dark objects, dark beasts, and dark wizards are all on the table for this discussion with an all-host cast featuring Aurelia, Grace, Irvin, and Rex.
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Episode 317 – The Anthropology of Harry Potter, Part Two: Bloody Brilliant
Linguistics, fairytales, fandom, and morals... oh my! Margaret-Ann Simonetta, seminar lecturer and graduate student at Harvard University in the field of anthropology, is back to guide us through discussing Potter through even more areas of anthropology! Join hosts Katy and Tracy as they gape, open-mouthed at Margaret-Ann's bloody brilliance.
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Episode 315 – Love: Ride or Die
There are so many types of love. What are they and which are most important in the Potter series? Join hosts Grace, Irvin, Rex and guest Ella as they fall head-over-heels into the topic of Love.
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Episode 313 – Memories and the Pensieve: Drowning in French
Do wizarding brains differ from Muggle brains? What are the ins and outs of memories? Why are wizards scared of Pensieves? Join hosts Aurelia, Rex, Sam and guest Taavi as they tackle these questions and so much more!
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Episode 311 – Quidditch: The Human Condition
No matter what your feelings about earth-bound Muggle sports may be, Quidditch is a universally fascinating game. Join hosts Alison, Irvin, Sam and guest Josh as they explain how it works, ponder what could be improved, and dive into its origins.
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Episode 309 – Rubeus Hagrid: The Soccer Mom
Who knew that the lovable oaf, Hagrid, could be such a contentious topic? The goblin rebellion's got nothing on this giant war! Join hosts Alison, Aurelia, Irvin and guest Olivia as they tackle the good, the bad, and the possibly unforgivable aspects of Rubeus Hagrid.
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Episode 307 – The Department of Mysteries: Unspeakably Vague
It's time to discuss the most mysterious of all ministry departments! What do we know? What do we suspect? Which questions still keep us up at night? Find out all of this and more as hosts Aurelia, Irvin, Tracy and guest Julianna open the door to the Department of Mysteries.
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Episode 305 – Cho Chang: Social Distance from Swans!
There are many words to describe Cho Chang: a minority, a beauty, a lover, a crier, a loyal friend, a fighter. Join hosts Alison, Rex, Sam, and guest Ronnie as they discuss all facets of what makes Cho an interesting yet under-served character.