Obsession: Detention with Dolores (Book 5, Chapter 13)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Obsession in chapter thirteen of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". This week, we discuss Hermione's House Elf activism, Umbridge's thirst for power, ...
29 Nov 201837min
Pride: Professor Umbridge (Book 5, Chapter 12)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Pride in chapter twelve of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". This week, we discuss the different political strategies of Umbridge, Hermione, Parvati,...
22 Nov 201833min
Special Edition: Q&A with Producer Ariana + New Hot and Bothered Trailer
Hi everyone! Bad news: The file for this week's episode got corrupted (probably by Voldemort). Unfortunately, Vanessa had minor surgery this week (she’s recovering well!) and Casper’s off in a monaste...
15 Nov 201831min
Dread: The Sorting Hat's New Song (Book 5, Chapter 11)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Dread in chapter eleven of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". This week, we discuss Hermione's insight into Umbridge, Harry and Seamus' big fight, and...
8 Nov 201835min
Halloween Edition: On Witches and Brett Kavanaugh
Casper is out sick, so Vanessa is taking over our owl post episode this week. We talk Brett Kavanaugh and answer voicemails about his hearing, Voldemort's name, Advent and marginalia.Vanessa also has ...
1 Nov 201842min
Humility: Luna Lovegood (Book 5, Chapter 10)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Humility in chapter ten of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". This week, we talk about Luna's truth-telling, Neville's nerdiness and Ron and Hermione'...
25 Okt 201835min
Will Power: The Woes of Mrs Weasley (Book 5, Chapter 9)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Will Power in chapter nine of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". This week, we continue to obsess about Percy Weasley, congratulate Ron on his grace a...
18 Okt 201836min
Partnership: The Hearing (Book 5, Chapter 8)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Partnership in chapter eight of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". This week, Vanessa and Casper are joined by Lauren Taylor, co-author of The America...
11 Okt 201844min
