Relief: The Invitation (Book 4, Chapter 3)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Relief in Chapter Three of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! They discuss Harry's stash of birthday cakes, Vernon's opposition to difference, and th...
15 Sep 202256min
Earnestness: The Scar (Book 4, Chapter 2)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Earnestness in Chapter Two of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! They discuss the peek into Voldemort's perspective, the many earnest desires reveale...
8 Sep 202256min
Tradition: The Riddle House (Book 4, Chapter 1)
Welcome back for Season 4! This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Tradition in Chapter One of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! They discuss life in Little Haggleton, Voldemort's return, ...
1 Sep 202256min
Wrap-Up: The Prisoner of Azkaban
Vanessa and Matt wrap up their their discussion of The Prisoner of Azkaban with a look back on the entire book! They discuss Voldemort's absence, the fleshing out of Harry's parents' personalities, an...
11 Aug 202247min
Love: Owl Post Again (Book 3, Chapter 22)
Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Love in Chapter Twenty-Two of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! This week they discuss Madam Pomfrey's attentive care, Harry's choice to save Peter Pettig...
4 Aug 202251min
Revisionist History: I Was A Stranger And You Welcomed Me
We're excited to share this special preview of Revisionist History with you today! In this episode Malcolm Gladwell tells the story of how his parents and their friends sponsored three Vietnamese refu...
1 Aug 202234min
Anticipation: Hermione's Secret (Book 3, Chapter 21)
Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Anticipation in Chapter Twenty-One of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! This week they discuss Sirius waiting to face the dementors, Dumbledore's vague hi...
28 Jul 202255min
Confidence: The Dementor's Kiss (Book 3, Chapter 20)
Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Confidence in Chapter Twenty of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! This week they discuss Sirius offering Harry a new home, Harry's emergency Patronus, and...
21 Jul 202252min
