Care: The Eye of the Snake (Book 5, Chapter 21)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Care in Chapter 21 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Hagrid’s return to teaching, Hermione’s attempts to aid Hagrid’s return t...
18 Jan 202446min
Heartbreak: Hagrid’s Tale (Book 5, Chapter 20)
This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Heartbreak in Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Hagrid’s mother, the new Gurg, and the healing powers of dragon m...
11 Jan 202439min
Grace: The Lion and the Serpent (Book 5, Chapter 19)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Grace in Chapter 19 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Harry’s game-saving capture of the snitch, Ron’s first big match, and He...
4 Jan 202445min
A Christmas Poem from Matt: The Magi, by William Butler Yeats
Every Christmas, we like to share a favorite poem. This year it's 'The Magi' by William Butler Yeats.We'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes on January 5th. Happy Holidays! Hosted on Acast...
25 Dec 20231min
Intellectual Humility: Throughout the Series
This week we're concluding our collaboration with The Greater Good Science Center, examining the theme of Intellectual Humility as Vanessa and Matt look back at key moments in the entire Harry Potter ...
14 Dec 202338min
Possibility: Dumbledore's Army (Book 5, Chapter 18)
This week, Vanessa and Jackson Bird explore the theme of Possibility in Chapter Eighteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the Room of Requirement, Dobby's newly free life, an...
7 Dec 202350min
Satisfaction: The Hog's Head (Book 5, Chapter 16)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Satisfaction in Chapter Sixteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Zacharias Smith's intro to the DA, Hermione's leadership, an...
23 Nov 202339min
