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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 316 – GoF, 26 Revisit: This Is Traumatizing!
Harry now knows that he has to survive underwater for an hour. But just how is he supposed to do that? Thank goodness for nosy house-elves and disguised Death Eaters! Join hosts Alison, Aurelia, Tracy and guest David as they begin our WandaVision podcast... er, as they wade into the waters of Order of the Phoenix Chapter 26.
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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 314 – OotP, 28 Revisit: Fresh Horror
Umbridge is now Headmistress, Draco can deduct house points, Harry and Cho have a final fight, and then Harry finds out his father was a jerk. Follow hosts Grace, Katy, Tracy and guest Sam into the Pensieve as they bear witness to Chapter 28 of Order of the Phoenix.
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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 312 – DH, 20 Revisit: Please Forgive Ron
To get back into Hermione's good graces, Ron eagerly votes for the trio to pay a visit to Xenophilius Lovegood to learn the meaning of the mysterious symbol he was wearing at Bill and Fleur's wedding. Join hosts Kat, Katy, Tracy and guest Clare as they discuss Chapter 20 of Deathly Hallows, "Xenophilius Lovegood."
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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 310 – CoS, 11 Revisit: Can Everyone See Me?
The Polyjuice Potion has begun brewing, a colossal distraction is made during Potions class, Lockhart heads up a dueling club, and now the entire school thinks that Harry is the heir of Slytherin. Join hosts Grace, Katy, Sam and guest Chris as they dissect Chapter 11 of Chamber of Secrets, "The Dueling Club."
