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Prof Responds- Death Eaters, Country Clubs, and the Cosplay of Power
Season 2 Episode 4
Can a villain be a good leader? Not if he’s noseless and narcissistic.
Welcome back to Critical Magic Theory, where we deconstruct the Wizarding World…
1 year, 2 months ago
Lord Voldemort: More Diva than Dark Lord
Season 2 Episode 3
Is this an episode of Real Housewives of the Wizarding World?
No, just an episode about ole Voldy V- the ultimate diva. From his obsession with power…
1 year, 2 months ago
Prof Responds: The Power, The Pettiness, and The Pretty
Season 2 Episode 2
In this lively and deeply engaging episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble responds to the fiery post-episode discussion about Tom …
1 year, 2 months ago
[Tom] Riddle Me this: The origin story of a pick me
Season 2 Episode 1
In this episode of Critical Magic Theory, we begin our deep dive into the origins of Lord Voldemort by unpacking the complexities of Tom Riddle Jr. P…
1 year, 2 months ago
Prof Responds- The Pureblood Showdown
With chaos, controversy, and critical insight, Professor Julian Wamble dives into the passionate post-episode discussion following the Pure-Blood Sho…
1 year, 3 months ago
It's a Pureblood Showdown: The Best, The Worst, and Everything in Between
Season 1 Episode 27
BUST OUT YOUR YEARBOOKS!! It's time for the best and worst of the Purebloods! In this episode of Critical Magic Theory, we wrap up our epic 14-month …
1 year, 3 months ago
Prof Responds: LAVENDER BROWN
In this special mini-episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble introduces a new segment: Prof Responds. This segment is designed to c…
1 year, 3 months ago
Lavender Brown: Messy? Maligned? or Misunderstood?
Season 1 Episode 26
Through a mix of critical analysis, and a healthy dose of chaos, Professor Wamble and Cassie (one of the Patreon “chronic overthinkers,”) reconsider …
1 year, 3 months ago
Merope Gaunt and the space between victimhood & villainy
Season 1 Episode 25
TW: DV and SA are discussed in this episode.
Can a villain also be a victim? Embark on a journey through the layered narrative of Merope Gaunt, the e…
1 year, 4 months ago
Poverty, Power, and the Paradox of the Gaunts
Season 1 Episode 24
Join us as we unpack the paradoxical realities of the Gaunt family in the Harry Potter universe. Discover how Marvolo and Morfin Gaunt's fierce dedic…
1 year, 4 months ago