Episode 33: Revela Draconem: Draco Malfoy Revealed
**This episode is dedicated to our friends in Australia, including our fabulous editor Emma Nicholson, who are still dealing with the aftermath of the recent fires. Our hearts are with you.** Wheth...
10 Helmi 20201h 29min
Episode 32: Re-Enchanted: Medievalism, Children's Literature, and Fantasy
Discover the origins, influence, and magic of medievalist children’s fantasy literature in our conversation with Dr. Maria Sachiko Cecire about her new book Re-Enchanted: The Rise of Children’s Fantas...
9 Joulu 20191h 33min
Episode 31: Books! And Cleverness! The Harry Potter Academic Conference at Chestnut Hill College
Eavesdrop on our conference conversation recorded at Chestnut Hill College! This episode showcases both the new and enduring trends in Harry Potter scholarship, as seen at the Harry Potter Academic ...
11 Marras 20191h 5min
Episode 30: Harry Potter Voices Across Borders
Harry Potter empowers us to speak across borders of difference and find our authentic voices. In this month’s episode, Katy and Emily talk with Dr. M’Balia Thomas (University of Kansas) about the b...
15 Loka 20191h 12min
Episode 29: Tolkien and Rowling (Part 2)
Fandoms and film adaptations of Middle-earth and the Wizarding World in this week’s episode. Katy and John continue the conversation with Dr. Sara Brown and Dr. Amy Sturgis, this time focusing on th...
24 Syys 201949min
Episode 28: Tolkien & Rowling (Part 1)
What does the wizarding world owe to Middle-earth? This month, Katy and John talk about the fantasy worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling with guests Dr. Sara Brown (Rydal Penrhos School and Sig...
9 Syys 20191h
Episode 27: Humor and Harry Potter (Part 2)
J.K. Rowling’s comedy helps us connect with the darker themes of the Harry Potter story. Join us for Part 2 of our discussion of “Humor and Harry Potter,” where we continue our conversation with Em...
26 Elo 201949min
Episode 26: Humor and Harry Potter (Part 1)
What are your favorite funny moments in Harry Potter? J.K. Rowling’s deft use of humor is one of the core reasons for the success of the Harry Potter series, yet one which is not much discussed. In...
12 Elo 20191h 6min
