It’s the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Casper ter Kuile as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic chapter by chapter as they explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think about life’s big questions. Because reading fiction doesn’t just help us escape the world, it helps us live in it.
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Neglect: Kreacher's Tale (Book 7, Chapter 10)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Neglect in chapter ten of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This week we discuss Sirius' childhood bedroom, the lack of stories that Harry has about his parents, and Harry's kindness towards Kreache...
Hagrid and McGonagall Present: HPST Summer Camp
We were lucky enough to get Hagrid and McGonagall in the studio this week! They're bringing you a special little infomercial for our HPST Summer Camp. We've been busy planning away across the past few months and really hope to see you there. ...
Relief: A Place to Hide (Book 7, Chapter 9)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Relief in chapter nine of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This week we discuss Ron’s moving concern for his family, Harry’s persist need to self-isolate, and how Hermione’s marginalized identity leads to he...
Happy Power of Ritual Day!
Hi all, Casper here. There are moments in life when you look around and wonder at the marvel of it all. Today my book is published - and it would never have happened without YOU, our dear listeners. Thank you for traveling with us through the books, fo...
Independence: The Wedding (Book 7, Chapter 8)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Independence in chapter eight of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This week Vanessa shares a cautionary tale of Crystal Light and we discuss the magic of wizard wedding, Luna’s relationship with her father, ...
Identity: The Will of Albus Dumbledore (Book 7, Chapter 7)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Identity in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This week we discuss the many gifts in this chapter: Harry’s birthday gifts, what Dumbledore leaves the trio in his will, and the gift of a new h...
#WizardTeam: The Death Eaters (Book 4, Chapter 33)
We’ve decided not to release an episode of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text today. Instead we have an episode of #WizardTeam from the brilliant women over at Black Girls Create. #WizardTeam is a Harry Potter podcast housed under Black Girls...
Black Lives Matter
A short note from Vanessa and Casper for our white listeners to step-up in this week of action in defense of Black lives.
Hesitation: The Ghoul in Pyjamas (Book 7, Chapter 6)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Hesitation in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This week we discuss the role of The Burrow in Harry’s life, why more people can’t hunt horcruxes, and the book’s conception of what souls are. T...
Women of Harry Potter: Blessing Aunt Muriel
Hi everyone! Yesterday we released the latest Women of Harry Potter episode on Patreon. We make a new episode once a month and it’s our favorite Patreon perk. We've now released 30 episodes of our little spin-off show! As a special tre...