Podcast Episodes

Commitment: The Ghoul in Pyjamas (Book 7, Chapter 6)

Season 14 Episode 6

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Commitment in Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss the trio’s commitments to each other, Molly’s parenting, and Voldemort…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Memory: Fallen Warrior (Book 7, Chapter 5)

Season 14 Episode 5

This week, Vanessa and special guest Mauricio Bruce explore the theme of Memory in Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Hedwig and Moody’s deaths, and how the body keeps th…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Outrage: The Seven Potters (Book 7, Chapter 4)

Season 14 Episode 4

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Outrage in Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss the 6 extra Potters, Hedwig’s death, and Mundungus’s forced service! Thro…

Published on 5 months ago

The Real Question: Should I Take an Art Class in 2025? (with Vanessa Zoltan)

Season 14

This week, we want to share with you an episode of another Not Sorry podcast, The Real Question. 

The Real Question is a show that holds space for life’s tough questions. Each episode, a guest brings …

Published on 5 months ago

Vulnerability: The Dursleys Departing (Book 7, Chapter 3)

Season 14 Episode 3

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Vulnerability in Chapter 3 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Dudley, Vernon, and Petunia’s respective vulnerabilities in this ch…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Boundaries: In Memoriam (Book 7, Chapter 2)

Season 14 Episode 2

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Boundaries in Chapter 2 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Dumbledore’s many secrets, Dudley’s misunderstood act of kindness, and…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Success: The Dark Lord Ascending (Book 7, Chapter 1)

Season 14 Episode 1

This week, Vanessa and Casper are joined by special guest Elizabeth Rowe as they explore the theme of Success in Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Snape’s evolving role …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

HPST Re-Run – Suspicion: The Dark Lord Ascending (Book 7, Chapter 1)

Season 13 Episode 38

We're still off between seasons, but we though it would be fun to take a look back at our first read through of Book 7, Chapter 1 ahead of our 14th and final season starting back up next week!

Harry P…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Let's Ask Taylor Swift: Cardigan

Season 13 Episode 37

We just dropped one of our favorite episodes so far of Let's Ask Taylor Swift with Vanessa and recent HPST guest host Daniel Schroeder, and since we're off between seasons of HPST we wanted to share …

Published on 6 months ago

Wrap-Up: The Half-Blood Prince

Season 13 Episode 36

Vanessa and Casper wrap up their discussion of The Half-Blood Prince with a look back on the entire book! They discuss Dumbledore's strengths and weaknesses as a leader, Harry's final year at Hogwart…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago