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Authenticity: The Thief (Book 7, Chapter 14)
Season 14 Episode 16
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Authenticity in Chapter 14 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Voldemort’s name, Hermione’s truth telling, and Ron’s splinching! T…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Ritual: The Muggle-Born Registration Commission (Book 7, Chapter 13)
Season 14 Episode 15
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Ritual in Chapter 13 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Umbridge’s list, the trio’s new identities, and the rituals of court! Thr…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Trust: Magic Is Might (Book 7, Chapter 12)
Season 14 Episode 14
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Trust in Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Hermione’s planning, Harry’s gut, and Kreacher’s new attitude! Throughout …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Intimacy: The Bribe (Book 7, Chapter 11)
Season 14 Episode 13
This week, Matt and Vanessa explore the theme of Intimacy in Chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss wizarding supremacy’s paradoxical enemy, Harry and Lupin’s relationship, …
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Resilience: Kreacher’s Tale (Book 7, Chapter 10)
Season 14 Episode 12
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Resilience in Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Kreacher's titular tale, Mundungus's thievery, and Wormtail's appeara…
Published on 3 months ago
Special Edition: Dragons! with Hannah McGregor
Season 14 Episode 11
Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes and important characters from the series. This week, Vanessa and special guest Hanna…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Uncertainty: A Place to Hide (Book 7, Chapter 9)
Season 14 Episode 10
This week, Casper and special guest Courtney Brown explore the theme of Uncertainty in Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Hermione’s big bag, Harry’s lingering Trace, and…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Storytelling: The Wedding (Book 7, Chapter 8)
Season 14 Episode 9
This week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Storytelling in Chapter 8 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Dumbledore’s legacy, Krum’s wedding experience, …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Our Favorite Guest Episodes! Hope: The Flaw in the Plan - with John Green
Season 14 Episode 8
As we wrap up our final season of HPST, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite moments! This week we're revisiting our 2021 episode with John Green, talking about hope in the penultimate ch…
Published on 4 months ago
Progress: The Will of Albus Dumbledore (Book 7, Chapter 7)
Season 14 Episode 7
This week, Vanessa and Casper are joined by special guest Hanna Thomas Uose as they explore the theme of Progress in Chapter 7 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Harry’s 17th birth…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago