Empowerment: The Half Blood Prince (Book 6, Chapter 9)
This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Empowerment in Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss McGonnagall’s excellent leadership, Harry’s snappy come-backs, and h...
29 Aug 202445min
Chance: Snape Victorious (Book 6, Chapter 8)
This week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Ambition in Chapter 8 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss the role of jokes during wartime, Tonks’ protection...
22 Aug 202441min
Special Edition: Celebrating Ron!
Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes and important characters from the series. This week, Matt and special guest Jolie Dog...
15 Aug 202429min
Adversity: The Slug Club (Book 6, Chapter 7)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Adversity in Chapter 7 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Luna’s friendships, Ginny’s bat-bogey hex, and the titular Slug Club! Th...
8 Aug 202442min
Gratitude: Draco’s Detour (Book 6, Chapter 6)
This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Gratitude in Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss the twins’ joke shop, Harry’s wealth, and the changes in Diagon Alley!...
1 Aug 202443min
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
