Temptation: The House of Gaunt (Book 6, Chapter 10)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of temptation in chapter ten of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This week Casper and Vanessa unpack the tragic story of Merope Gaunt, considering her abuse...
10 Okt 201939min
Friendship: The Half-Blood Prince (Book 6, Chapter 9)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of friendship in chapter nine of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This week we are joined by internet super-star Gaby Dunn, who shares an opening story abou...
26 Sep 201944min
Anxiety: Snape Victorious (Book 6, Chapter 8)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of anxiety in chapter eight of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This week we discuss Harry’s response to Snape, Hagrid’s imminent disappointment, and Ginny’...
19 Sep 201947min
Glamour: The Slug Club (Book 6, Chapter 7)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of glamour in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This week we discuss Draco’s violence, Harry’s relationship with Neville and Luna, and how t...
12 Sep 201945min
Stubbornness: Draco's Detour (Book 6, Chapter 6)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of stubbornness in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This week we discuss Draco’s need to be taken seriously, Molly’s fear for her children, a...
5 Sep 201941min
Yearning: An Excess of Phlegm – with John Green (Book 6, Chapter 5)
CW: This week’s voicemail is about the shooting in Dayton, Ohio. If you’d rather skip it, the blessing start around 48:30.Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of yearning in chapter five of Harry Pott...
29 Aug 201953min
Joy: Horace Slughorn (Book 6, Chapter 4)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of joy in chapter four of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This week we discuss Horace’s supposed ‘cowardice’, Dumbledore’s good pedagogy, and the usefulnes...
22 Aug 201939min
