“Potterversity” Episode 6: “The Hero with a Thousand Genres”
Episode 6 of “Potterversity” dives into the many genres employed in the “Harry Potter” books with Dr. Tison Pugh.
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“Potterversity” Episode 5: “Uncle Vernon”
Episode 5 of “Potterversity” analyzes a character who is widely despised but determined to be “perfectly normal, thank you very much.” Why is Vernon Dursley so awful? And is there more to him than meets the eye?
“Potterversity” Episode 4: “Violence and Civilization”
Episode 4 of “Potterversity” tackles the tough issue of violence in “Harry Potter” and its relationship to civilization, both magical and Muggle.
“Potterversity” Episode 3: “A Very Harry Christmas”
Episode 3 of “Potterversity” uncovers the true meaning of Christmas in “Harry Potter” with Dr. Beatrice Groves.
“Potterversity” Episode 2: “Good Trouble”
Episode 2 of “Potterversity” looks at the moral implications of rule-breaking and troublemaking in “Harry Potter.” When is it “good trouble,” and how does it connect to Martin Luther King Jr.’s concept of creative maladjustment?
“Potterversity” Episode 1: “Orientation”
“Potterversity” kicks off with orientation! Listen to Episode 1 for a recap of this year’s Harry Potter Academic Conference at Chestnut Hill College and a preview of what’s to come.
RWR Episode 46: “A Bridge to Something Magical”
The final episode of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” examines bridges in “Harry Potter” and offers a bridge to a new podcasting adventure.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 45: “Alchemical Weddings in Harry Potter and Beyond”
Episode 45 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” uses literary alchemy to examine pairings in “Harry Potter”. What humoral symbolism exists between these couples?
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 44: “‘The Ickabog’: Thoughts in Progress”
Episode 44 of RWR dives into “The Ickabog” and how it connects to “Harry Potter” and the fairy tale genre.
