Betrayal: The Midnight Duel (Book 1, Chapter 9)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of betrayal in chapter nine of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss bullying, Brexit, and why Professor mcGonagall might be a worse teacher than you...
16 Jul 201627min
Promises: The Potions Master (Book 1, Chapter 8)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of promises in chapter eight of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss tropes in bad 80s tv shows, Harry's reaction to his own fame, and Hermione's de...
9 Jul 201628min
Vulnerability: The Sorting Hat (Book 1, Chapter 7)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of vulnerability in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss how Harry’s experience with the sorting hat teaches us to reclaim our own ...
2 Jul 201626min
Expectations: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters (Book 1, Chapter 6)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of expectations in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Harry and Ron's budding friendship, the unusual bravery of Scabbers the rat, ...
25 Jun 201625min
Being a Stranger: Diagon Alley (Book 1, Chapter 5)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of "being a stranger" in chapter five of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss hefty ideas like consumerist culture in the wizarding world, Hagrid's ...
18 Jun 201628min
Generosity: The Keeper of the Keys (Book 1, Chapter 4)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of generosity in chapter four of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Casper demonstrates his excellent Hagrid impression and Vanessa addresses whether we can or...
11 Jun 201625min
Fear: The Letters From No One (Book 1, Chapter 3)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of fear in chapter three of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Vernon Dursley's illusion of control, the psychology of bullies, and climate change...
3 Jun 201626min
Loneliness: The Vanishing Glass (Book 1, Chapter 2)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of loneliness in chapter two of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss the Dursleys' parenting choices, the significance of numbers, and the birthday ...
27 Mai 201630min
