Belief: Dudley Demented (Book 5, Chapter 1)
Vanessa and Casper dive into Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with the theme of belief. They discuss the breakdown of trust between Harry and the Dursleys, between Harry and his friends, and ...
23 Aug 201835min
Special Edition: What We’re Excited for in Order of the Phoenix
Season 5, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, launches on August 23rd. Vanessa and Casper get together to talk what they're looking forward to in Order of the Phoenix and share our season 5 tra...
9 Aug 201819min
Special Edition: Owl Post with Professor Stephanie Paulsell
In our last episode of season four, we catch up on some owl post with Stephanie Paulsell. We hear from Angela Hronek, Michelle Solomon, Jaxn Hill, Margaret Cooney and an anonymous caller. Inspired by ...
26 Jul 201833min
Wrap-Up: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
In the final episode of season four, Vanessa and Casper pull out a few key insights from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They take some time to talk about Harry Potter himself, reflect on Cedric'...
19 Jul 201829min
Love: The Beginning (Book 4, Chapter 37) — Live from London
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of "love" in the final chapter of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." This week we come to you live from our London show. We discuss the grief and generosity of...
12 Jul 201857min
Disillusionment: The Parting of the Ways (Book 4, Chapter 36)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of "disillusionment" in chapter thirty-six of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." This week we discuss Snape's bravery in revealing his dark mark, Molly's clari...
5 Jul 201835min
Betrayal: Veritaserum (Book 4, Chapter 35)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of "betrayal" in chapter thirty-five of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." This week we discuss Neville and Harry’s friendship, poor Winky and her grief in thi...
28 Jun 201831min
Grief: Priori Incantatem (Book 4, Chapter 34)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of "grief" in chapter thirty-four of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." This week, Vanessa and Casper are joined by Professor Matt Potts, a beloved mentor from...
21 Jun 201835min
