Conversations at the Leaky Cauldron 018: Special Norwescon 42 Edition
In this special episode of Conversations at the Leaky Cauldron, Wes and Sarah host a seminar at the Norwescon 42! They considered topics ranging from (1) our humble origins and where we first met, (2)...
22 Apr 201953min
Conversations at The Leaky Cauldron 017: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Chs. 5-10
In this episode of Conversations at The Leaky Caulron, Ms. Sarah Miller, Mr. Wes Schantz and I consider the following topics: (1) parallels between Fleur Delacour (Phlegm) and Merope Gaunt, (2) the ho...
11 Apr 201959min
Sophocles' "Antigone" Pt. 2
In this lecture, we observe (a) the distinction between the laws of man and gods, (b) the prophecies of Tiresias, and (c) the horrific denouement of Sophocles' "Antigone"!
10 Apr 201920min
Sophocles' Antigone Pt. 1
In this lecture we consider (1) Antigone and Ismene's differing value-systems (family vs. state; honors vs. fear); Creon's initial edicts and his own valuation of power vs. family, and (c) we finish b...
8 Apr 201919min
Side Quests 047: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 001
Side Quests 047: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 001 I Nintendo a) Nintendo vs. Sega/Sony Aesthetic b) More childish graphics; c) Big faces, lots of bright colors d) A lot with sound, limited ...
8 Apr 201958min
Sophocles' Oedipus the King lines 1051-1530
In this lecture we consider the denouement of Sophocles' "Oedipus the King"!
5 Apr 201917min
Oedipus the King Lines 701-1050
In this lecture, we consider (a) Oedipus' slowly dawning revelation that the man who killed Laius was he; (b) that Polybus and Merope whom he believed his parents are not, and (c) that he may have bro...
3 Apr 201923min
Oedipus the King Lines 316-700
In this lecture, we (1) consider Oedipus' insecurity and his accusations of Teiresias and Creon, and (2) we conclude with Jocasta entering to converse with Oedipus.
2 Apr 201920min
