Concern: An Excess of Phlegm (Book 6, Chapter 5)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Concern in Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Molly’s many concerns, the relativity of concern, and Fleur as future sist...
25 Jul 202448min
Identity: Horace Slughorn (Book 6, Chapter 4)
This week, Vanessa and special guest Beth Silvers from Pantsuit Politics explore the theme of Identity in Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Slughorn’s obsession with fa...
18 Jul 202447min
Hot & Bothered: Sleepless in Seattle
Our sister podcast, Hot & Bothered, has recently launched a brand new season with a brand new co-host! Joining Vanessa is media professor and podcaster Hannah McGregor. This season of Hot & Bothered i...
17 Jul 20241h 1min
Corruption: Will and Won’t (Book 6, Chapter 3)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Corruption in Chapter 3 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Dumbledore’s errand, Kreacher’s fate, and new leadership at the Ministr...
11 Jul 202442min
Honesty: Spinner’s End (Book 6, Chapter 2)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Honesty in Chapter 2 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Snape’s honesty, lack thereof, and Draco’s impossible task! Throughout the...
4 Jul 202445min
Honor: The Other Minister (Book 6, Chapter 1)
Welcome back as we take a look at Book 6 of Harry Potter!! This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Honor in Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Scrimgeour as t...
27 Jun 202446min
HPST Rewind! A 2019 Live Show
Today we're bringing you a never before heard live show Vanessa and Casper did in 2019! They explore the theme of truth in Book 3 Chapter 12, in front of a live audience in San Francisco.Next week we'...
20 Jun 20241h 19min
Special Edition: Storytelling and Taylor Swift (with Margaret H. Willison)
Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Margaret H. Willison, faculty on our upcoming Taylor Swift Pilgrimage on Cape Cod. They explore why Taylor's music is such a rich text for sacred re...
14 Jun 202414min
