Episode 31: Books! And Cleverness! The Harry Potter Academic Conference at Chestnut Hill College
Eavesdrop on our conference conversation recorded at Chestnut Hill College! This episode showcases both the new and enduring trends in Harry Potter scholarship, as seen at the Harry Potter Academic ...
11 Nov 20191h 5min
Episode 30: Harry Potter Voices Across Borders
Harry Potter empowers us to speak across borders of difference and find our authentic voices. In this month’s episode, Katy and Emily talk with Dr. M’Balia Thomas (University of Kansas) about the b...
15 Okt 20191h 12min
Episode 29: Tolkien and Rowling (Part 2)
Fandoms and film adaptations of Middle-earth and the Wizarding World in this week’s episode. Katy and John continue the conversation with Dr. Sara Brown and Dr. Amy Sturgis, this time focusing on th...
24 Sep 201949min
Episode 28: Tolkien & Rowling (Part 1)
What does the wizarding world owe to Middle-earth? This month, Katy and John talk about the fantasy worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling with guests Dr. Sara Brown (Rydal Penrhos School and Sig...
9 Sep 20191h
Episode 27: Humor and Harry Potter (Part 2)
J.K. Rowling’s comedy helps us connect with the darker themes of the Harry Potter story. Join us for Part 2 of our discussion of “Humor and Harry Potter,” where we continue our conversation with Em...
26 Aug 201949min
Episode 26: Humor and Harry Potter (Part 1)
What are your favorite funny moments in Harry Potter? J.K. Rowling’s deft use of humor is one of the core reasons for the success of the Harry Potter series, yet one which is not much discussed. In...
12 Aug 20191h 6min
Episode 25: Literary Alchemy and the Mythic Context
Uncover the literary secrets within Harry Potter, Cormoran Strike, and Fantastic Beasts! In this episode, Katy and John do a deep dive into the symbolism and transformative power of J.K. Rowling’s w...
8 Jul 20191h 21min
Episode 24: The Wand in the Stone? Harry Potter and King Arthur
Explore the many Harry Potter references to King Arthur in this month’s episode! Three generations of Potter scholars gather to talk about J.K. Rowling’s Arthurian influences. From significant nami...
10 Jun 20191h 18min
