The Best and the Worst of the Weasleys

The Best and the Worst of the Weasleys

Embrace the charm and complexity of the Weasley family with Professor Julian Wamble as we traverse the intriguing landscape of family dynamics in the wizarding world. Prepare to engage with the characters you thought you knew, as we assign whimsical superlatives and reveal surprising poll results about the most admired Weasley. From Ginny's triumphs to Percy's pitfalls, this episode promises to reshape your perceptions of what it means to be part of this magical clan. Doubling as a reflection on our own shifting perspectives, from youthful adoration to a more nuanced adult understanding, this discussion invites you to consider the flaws and strengths of these beloved characters.

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Prof Responds- Cho Chang, the Rebel

Prof Responds- Cho Chang, the Rebel

In this Prof Responds episode, Professor Julian Wamble takes on one of Harry Potter's most misunderstood characters: Cho Chang. Drawing on listener responses to the main episode, Prof explores three t...

1 Huhti 1h 2min

The Tale of the Three Hierarchies

The Tale of the Three Hierarchies

For personal reasons, Professor Julian Wamble is taking a brief detour from the regularly scheduled programming — which also means listeners who haven't caught the Cho Chang episode yet have an extra ...

25 Maalis 30min

Cho Chang & the Cost of Emotional Intelligence

Cho Chang & the Cost of Emotional Intelligence

She was the first girl Harry Potter called his "girlfriend." But, she was also a seeker, Cedric's date, a defender of her best friend, a member of Dumbledore's Army, and the only person brave enough t...

18 Maalis 1h 10min

Prof Responds: Present Characters, but Not Known Ones

Prof Responds: Present Characters, but Not Known Ones

In this Prof Responds episode, Professor Julian Wamble returns to "The Color of Magic" to sit with what the CMT community brought to the post-episode chat. Before diving into the comments, Julian open...

11 Maalis 57min

The Color of Magic: Race & the Wizarding World

The Color of Magic: Race & the Wizarding World

In this Black History Month special, Professor Julian Wamble turns the lens on the five Black characters in the Harry Potter series, Angelina Johnson, Lee Jordan, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Blaise Zabini, ...

4 Maalis 1h 10min

Prof Responds: The Erasure of Nymphadora Tonks

Prof Responds: The Erasure of Nymphadora Tonks

In this listener response episode, Professor Julian Wamble returns to Nymphadora Tonks to engage the CMT community on the most compelling reactions to the original episode. Listeners weigh in on four ...

25 Helmi 56min

The One Who Got Away: The Search for Nymphadora Tonks

The One Who Got Away: The Search for Nymphadora Tonks

Nymphadora Tonks is one of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter series — and one of the most underserved. In this episode, we dig into 303 listener responses about the only woman Auror we m...

18 Helmi 1h 12min

Prof Responds: Fleur Delacour & the Patriarchy’s Sleight of Hand

Prof Responds: Fleur Delacour & the Patriarchy’s Sleight of Hand

In this Prof Responds episode, Professor Julian Wamble revisits Fleur Delacour and the surprising truth many listeners shared: we didn’t like her when we were younger, and we weren’t always sure why.D...

11 Helmi 52min