Host Megan Phelps-Roper writes a letter to J.K. Rowling—and receives a surprising invitation in reply: the opportunity for an intimate conversation in Rowling’s Scottish home.
Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe.
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Feb 2023
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 2. Burn The Witch
As "Harry Potter" becomes an international phenomenon, it coincides with the culture wars of the 1990s. In the backlash from Christians across America, author J.K. Rowling is accused of mainstreaming witchcraft and poisoning children’s minds. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, ... Show More
53m 44s
Feb 2023
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 3. A New Pyre
The early days of the internet collide with the feverish fandom of “Harry Potter,” and a sprawling, global community emerges. But the hopefulness of this new technology brings with it the darker impulses of human nature. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Rope ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2023
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 4. TERF Wars
The movement for trans rights hits its stride in the early 2010s, but encounters fierce resistance from an unexpected source. J.K. Rowling watches the battle unfold with mounting unease. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2018
Ep. 49 - Half-Blood Prince Ch. 19 w/ Meghan Fruehauf
My beloved sister, Meghan, who tried to get me to read the series for YEARS joins to discuss Ch. 19 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! Topics include Fred vs. George, Ron’s bad injury luck, Harry endangering the Weasleys, Hagrid’s lack of self-awareness, fake sleeping, se ... Show More
54m 19s
Jul 2019
Ep. 85 - Deathly Hallows Ch. 33 (Part 2) w/ Helen Anderson
Helen Anderson (@HelenAnderz) returns to actually defend Snape based on Ch. 33 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Topics include wizarding trust issues, Snape’s good side, patronus matching, salmon, #Always, Snape’s lack of positive influences, high school bullies, and more ... Show More
48m 3s
Dec 2018
Ep. 58 - Deathly Hallows Ch. 1-2 w/ Amanda McLoughlin
Amanda McLoughlin makes a return to school Mike on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Topics include poetry prologues, creepy peacocks, Voldadmort, assigned seating, Thiccness, anti-fascism, Dodgie Dodge, Wizard ASMR, wizards vs warlocks, and more!Thanks to our sponsor, BACKBL ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2018
Ep. 33 - Order of the Phoenix Ch. 28-29 w/ Hannah McGregor
Hannah McGregor of Witch Please joins to discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! Topics include settling The Great Trouser Debate, parallels between OotP and current politics, a pensive deep dive, Hannah DESTROYING Mike for being snarky, McGonagall DEMOLISHING Umbridge ... Show More
57m 14s
<p><br></p><br><p>Image credit: Ashley Hostetter “The Charming Classroom”</p><p>Welcome back, witches! We are gearing up to tackle <em>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</em>! In this <em>fantastic</em> minisode, Marcelle sits down with Harry Potter marketing wiz&n ... Show More
