Humor: The Boggart in the Wardrobe (Book 3, Chapter 7)

Humor: The Boggart in the Wardrobe (Book 3, Chapter 7)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of humor in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.They discuss the power of Satire, the absurdity of neck ties, and why Parvati is afraid of mummies. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Is humor always rooted in truth?


This week's story was told by the brilliant journalist Chloe Angyal. Next week we're reading chapter eight, The Flight of the Fat Lady, through the theme of desperation. Our donor of the week is Andrew Stairs and our voicemail this week is thanks to Duke Lambert.

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Belonging: The Polyjuice Potion (Book 2, Chapter 12)

Belonging: The Polyjuice Potion (Book 2, Chapter 12)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of belonging in chapter twelve of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss magical portraits, the metaphor of the phoenix, and Vanessa’s distrust of o...

10 Tammi 201731min

Excellence: The Dueling Club (Book 2, Chapter 11)

Excellence: The Dueling Club (Book 2, Chapter 11)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of excellence in chapter eleven of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Harry's proficiency with Parseltongue, Ernie McMillan's authority within t...

3 Tammi 201731min

Complaining: The Rogue Bludger (Book 2, Chapter 10)

Complaining: The Rogue Bludger (Book 2, Chapter 10)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of complaining in chapter ten of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Madam Hooch's negligence during the quidditch match, Lockhart's toxic mascul...

27 Joulu 201628min

Innocence: The Writing on the Wall (Book 2, Chapter 9)

Innocence: The Writing on the Wall (Book 2, Chapter 9)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Innocence in chapter nine of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Harry’s continued fear of his own Slytherin-ness, the way Professor Binns thi...

20 Joulu 201628min

Rumors: The Deathday Party (Book 2, Chapter 8)

Rumors: The Deathday Party (Book 2, Chapter 8)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of rumors in chapter eight of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss the difference between rumors and propaganda, whether Nearly Headless Nick shou...

13 Joulu 201634min

Confusion: Mudbloods and Murmurs (Book 2, Chapter 7)

Confusion: Mudbloods and Murmurs (Book 2, Chapter 7)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of confusion in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Hagrid's magical umbrella, the usefulness of mantras, and what the 'mudblood...

6 Joulu 201632min

Attraction: Gilderoy Lockhart (Book 2, Chapter 6)

Attraction: Gilderoy Lockhart (Book 2, Chapter 6)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of attraction in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss their schoolyard crushes, Ron's malfunctioning wand, and a metaphorical inter...

29 Marras 201633min

Responsibility: The Whomping Willow (Book 2, Chapter 5)

Responsibility: The Whomping Willow (Book 2, Chapter 5)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of responsibility in chapter five of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Dobby's constant meddling, Snape's connection with the Whomping Willow, ...

22 Marras 201638min

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