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Rowling Studies The Hogwarts Professor Podcast

John Granger
J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The Silkworm
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Cormoran Strike
Chamber Of Secrets
Cuckoo's Calling
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
Harry Potter
Lake and Shed Metaphor
Severus Snape
Literary Analysis
Metafiction
Warner Brothers
Cormoran Strike Series
Scottish Government
Harry Potter and the Order Of the Phoenix
Deathly Hallows
Alchemical Narrative
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

The Artistry and Meaning of J. K. Rowling and Other Greats hogwartsprofessor.substack.com

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Nick Jeffery and John Granger focus their Hallmarked Man Week Three conversation around the mythological content of Strike 8, a subject prompted by Rowling’s 8 September tweet above. They briefly review the author’s background in mythol... more

Nick Jeffery and John Granger opened the Orthodox New Year with a conversation about, you guessed it, Rowling-Galbraith’s Hallmarked Man. Both of them confessed that they were struggling with the most complex and carefully integrated novel in the aut... more

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John read the latest Strike-Ellacott novel by Thursday morning u... more

What can you say about Hallmarked Man that doesn’t include anything beyond epigraph authors from the latest pre-publication drops from the leak-ing ship of Rowling, Inc.?

Nick and John elect to discuss their respective plans for reading the latest ... more

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John Granger
Co-host and scholar of J.K. Rowling's works, providing insights into her creative process and the narrative significance of her storytelling techniques.
Nick Jeffery
Co-host discussing literary analysis and the cultural implications of J.K. Rowling's works, along with thematic explorations in the broader literary context.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Here for Harry Potter

    Hello!! I am here because a few years ago I read How Harry Cast His Spell, and wanted more! To my dismay, the podcast started out with all these references to Rowlings other works, so I had to go read those! Being a Christian, I can’t recommend reading any of the others except the Ickabog and The Christmas Pig, due to their graphic and sometimes sexual content and language, though I did benefit in my understanding and enjoyment from these works in different ways. This podcast is in-depth and goe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EvelynBrownHogwartsLegacy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Entertaining and enlightening!

    Longtime Potterhead and reader of JK; the layers of analysis and context provided is awesome! All delivered in entertaining dialogue. Found myself relistening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beeatcu
    United States5 months ago
  • Pure Fun

    I never knew Rowling could be so much fun before listening to John and Nick. It’s like a satisfying detective novel, but about literature and happening in real time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheAngledPen
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing insight

    Absolutely LOVE(!) to listen to these two! Nick’s incredible insight, together with John’s detail-oriented research and opinions, is an incredible experience. My only critique, I wish there were more episodes! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joolay11
    United States9 months ago

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Alternative Explanations for The Lost Child Golden Thread in the Work of J. K. Rowling (Spoilers for Hallmarked Man!)
Q: What is your idea about Rowling being confronted about this?
It would be a brave journalist that asked her about the Golden Thread and its inspirations.

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This podcast is dedicated to exploring the literary artistry and meanings embedded in the works of J.K. Rowling and her contemporaries. The hosts engage in deep literary analysis, examining narrative techniques, character development, and thematic elements across Rowling's oeuvre. Episodes frequently connect Rowling's work to broader cultural and social themes such as resilience, personal growth, and the complexities of human relationships, all while incorporating personal anecdotes and reflective discussions. Notably, the podcast celebrates significant milestones in Rowling's life and career, often providing a unique window into her creative processes and inspirations, making it a compelling listen for fans of literary analysis and appreci... more

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