
How does it feel to read Harry Potter after 2020? The words on the page don't change. But times change. We, the readers, change. And that changes the story. Join podcast hosts Lorrie Kim and JC on a re-read of the series, chapter by chapter. As we delve into the story, we'll remember what the books meant to us when they were first published and analyze what we see differently now. For full show no... more
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The thing that Dumbledore wants to force Slughorn to do against Slughorn's will… Dumbledore actually has Slughorn's best interests at heart. That's the greatness of this character: he will go against your will and he'll be right. After he's done with... more
JC: Dumbledore taking the Dursleys to task. That's the way that he is throughout this chapter, and I remember thinking this feels like fanfic because it felt like such fantasy fulfillment. I had wanted to see somebody tell the Dursleys how badly they... more
This is the closest that Snape ever gets in his life to a wedding. It's not that he's going to be loved, but he is going to be needed. He won't be loved, but he'll have to love. Three times, Narcissa asks him to swear an oath; three times, he says, "... more
This volume is going to humble us all. We're all going to have to face the parts of ourselves that we're not sure we're strong enough to face, and everyone else in the world can see these things about us. What are you going to do if the world is in a... more
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Consider me hooked! This is exactly the kind of dissection of the HP series that I’ve been looking for. It’s reinvigorated my love of the series and I would highly recommend!
We all know that JKR has expressed some repugnant and harmful views in the past few years, but this podcast uses those views as an excuse to systematically dismantle the beautiful Harry Potter universe, page by page, with a revisionist lens that is no more appropriate than applying modern day moral standards to a centuries old culture. The hosts do not limit themselves to criticism of the transphobia , but find offense with nearly every character portrayal in some way. Kim’s book on Snape was mo... more
Lorrie Kim and JC examine the HP books with a combination of careful literary criticism and reminiscences of reading, friendship, parenthood, and bittersweet, complicated fandom. This podcast is a delight.
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Two hosts take a chapter-by-chapter reread of a popular wizarding saga, applying post-2020 perspectives to themes like power, authority, trauma, and ethical complexity. Episodes repeatedly weave in real-world parallels, including education, media, gender dynamics, and political critique, while balancing close-text analysis with personal anecdotes and fan culture context. A standout aspect is the sustained focus on contemporary relevance—from classroom authority to social justice–tinged readings—making it a thoughtful pick for listeners who want literary critique fused with cultural commentary. The show also tends to feature strong, well-reasoned discussions about character motivations and moral ambiguity, often anchored by long-running host... more
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