Sinopsis
Its the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Casper ter Kuile as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic chapter by chapter as they explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think about lifes big questions. Because reading fiction doesnt just help us escape the world, it helps us live in it.
Episodios
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Betrayal: The Midnight Duel (Book 1, Chapter 9)
16/07/2016 Duración: 27minVanessa and Casper explore the theme of betrayal in chapter nine of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss bullying, Brexit, and why Professor mcGonagall might be a worse teacher than you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Promises: The Potions Master (Book 1, Chapter 8)
09/07/2016 Duración: 28minVanessa and Casper explore the theme of promises in chapter eight of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss tropes in bad 80s tv shows, Harry's reaction to his own fame, and Hermione's destiny to smash the patriarchy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Vulnerability: The Sorting Hat (Book 1, Chapter 7)
02/07/2016 Duración: 26minVanessa and Casper explore the theme of vulnerability in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss how Harry’s experience with the sorting hat teaches us to reclaim our own narratives after trauma, and extend blessings both to know-it-all Hermione and know-nothing Neville.*NB: Vanessa’s opening story is about sexual assault. If you want to skip it, the 30-second recap starts about 5 minutes into the episode. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Expectations: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters (Book 1, Chapter 6)
25/06/2016 Duración: 25minVanessa and Casper explore the theme of expectations in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Harry and Ron's budding friendship, the unusual bravery of Scabbers the rat, and how our bodily practices relate to our spiritual experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Being a Stranger: Diagon Alley (Book 1, Chapter 5)
18/06/2016 Duración: 28minVanessa and Casper explore the theme of "being a stranger" in chapter five of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss hefty ideas like consumerist culture in the wizarding world, Hagrid's status as an outsider, and mentorship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Generosity: The Keeper of the Keys (Book 1, Chapter 4)
11/06/2016 Duración: 25minVanessa and Casper explore the theme of generosity in chapter four of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Casper demonstrates his excellent Hagrid impression and Vanessa addresses whether we can or should empathize with the Dursleys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fear: The Letters From No One (Book 1, Chapter 3)
03/06/2016 Duración: 26minVanessa and Casper explore the theme of fear in chapter three of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Vernon Dursley's illusion of control, the psychology of bullies, and climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loneliness: The Vanishing Glass (Book 1, Chapter 2)
27/05/2016 Duración: 30minVanessa and Casper explore the theme of loneliness in chapter two of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss the Dursleys' parenting choices, the significance of numbers, and the birthday blues. A small correction: In this week’s epsiode, Vanessa says that the letters for chai are יה (yud hay), when they are actually חי (chet yud). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Commitment: The Boy Who Lived (Book 1, Chapter 1)
19/05/2016 Duración: 25minIn the premiere episode of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, Casper and Vanessa talk about why they are starting this project and analyze the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone through the theme of commitment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Harry Potter and the Sacred Text: Series Trailer
01/05/2016 Duración: 03minWelcome to Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, a podcast by Not Sorry Productions!Learn more at https://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.