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Promptly PotterEpisode 38: Doggone Desperate and Downright Dangerous- In Chapter 3 of Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry storms angrily into the night and accidentally summons the Knight Bus. On his way to the Leaky Cauldron, he learns about Sirius Black and is confronted by Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge.- Today’s prompt is: Feeling exiled and wandering on the dark streets, Harry dramatically considers his life as a runaway. If he were to make a stupid choice and try to get away in an illegal and/or dangerous fashion, would Sirius have intervened to stop him?- This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.- Join in...2022-03-1605 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 37: Knock the Stuffing Out of You- In Chapter 2 of Prisoner of Azkaban, Aunt Marge pays the Dursley household a visit and instigates Harry into preforming accidental - though still illegal - underage magic.- Today’s prompt is: This is the only time we see accidental, underage magic cause physical harm to another person, while other instances are humorous and harmless. What is different about Harry's anger in this moment that it manifests itself more aggressively?- This episode is hosted by Steph Martin.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-03-1405 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 36: Permission by Plot Device- In Chapter 1 of Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry receives secret birthday presents via owl post in the middle of the night.- Today’s prompt is: Is it unreasonable that Hogwarts requires a signed permission form to visit Hogsmeade? Could they have bent the rules for Harry, given his situation?- This episode is hosted by Geoff Hutton.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-03-1205 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 35: Dobby Is a Free Elf!- In Chapter 18 of Chamber of Secrets, Harry recounts the events of the Chamber of Secrets to Dumbledore and tricks Lucius Malfoy into freeing Dobby.- Today’s prompt is: Does Dobby's desire to be "a free elf" allow him to exploit a loophole when Lucius casually passes him Harry's dirty sock?- This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-03-1006 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 34: Basis of Fanfiction- In Chapter 17 of Chamber of Secrets, Harry enters the Chamber of Secrets and meets Tom Riddle's memory. Riddle instructs the basilisk to kill Harry, but both the monster and the fragment of memory (later revealed to be a Horcrux) are defeated when Fawkes, Dumbledore's phoenix, intervenes.- Today’s prompt is: If Tom Riddle had regained a body via the diary, would the remaining fragment of the adult Voldemort have also pursued resurrection as he did in Goblet of Fire?- This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s soci...2022-03-0813 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 33: Flattery Will Get You Everywhere- In Chapter 16 of Chamber of Secrets, Harry and Ron visit Hermione in the Hospital Wing and discover that before she was petrified, she figured out that a basilisk is the monster within the school. After learning that Ginny has been taken by the basilisk, the boys decide to enter the Chamber of Secrets themselves to save her.- Today’s prompt is: It seems like a plothole that no one immediately asked Moaning Myrtle how she died. Assuming she was asked, was the information she provided insufficient? - This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.- Join in...2022-03-0605 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 32: Fight or Flight (Literally)- In Chapter 15 of Chamber of Secrets, Harry and Ron venture into the Forbidden Forest and are captured by acromantulas. They are saved in the nick of time by the now-sentient Ford Anglia, which has apparently been residing in the forest since its crash-landing.- Today’s prompt is: The Ford Anglia appears to have become more sentient (alive) since crashing into the Whomping Willow. Is this a result of being enchanted and/or being near a stronghold of ancient magic?- This episode is hosted by Rex Hadden.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social medi...2022-03-0404 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 31: A Little Bit of a Blabbermouth- In Chapter 14 of Chamber of Secrets, Hermione is petrified by the strange evil lurking within the castle prompting Harry and Ron to look to Hagrid for answers. They arrive at his hut and, from under the Invisibility Cloak, witness the Ministry send Hagrid to Azkaban and suspend Dumbledore as headmaster.- Today’s prompt is: How forthcoming would Hagrid have been about the events of fifty years prior if Harry and Ron's visit hadn't been interrupted by Cornelius Fudge?- This episode is hosted by Geoff Hutton.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media chan...2022-03-0205 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 30: You Wish He Was Yours, Tom Riddle- In Chapter 13 of Chamber of Secrets, Harry finds Tom Riddle's diary and discovers that - according to the memories stored in the diary - Hagrid is the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets the first time (in the 1940s).- Today’s prompt is: An old fan theory suggests that Tom Riddle helped Ginny write her valentine to Harry. Do you think so? Can you do better?- This episode is hosted by Bailey Alfaro.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-2811 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 29: Necessity Is the Mother of Invention- In Chapter12 of Chamber of Secrets, Harry and Ron use Polyjuice Potion to disguise themselves as Crabbe and Goyle in an attempt to see if Draco Malfoy is the heir of Slytherin.- Today’s prompt is: Was brewing a highly complicated potion the only and/or best way to attempt to prove that Malfoy was the Heir of Slytherin?- This episode is hosted by Rex Hadden.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-2604 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 28: Hating Kids Is Not a Qualification- In Chapter 11 of Chamber of Secrets, Professor Lockhart starts a dueling club. During the first meeting, Harry learns he is a Parselmouth causing rumors to circulate that he is the heir of Slytherin and responsible for the recent attacks.- Today’s prompt is: What was Dumbledore thinking in granting permission to Lockhart (of all people) to run a Dueling Club?- This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-2405 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 27: Some Idiot Vanished My Bones!- In Chapter 10 of Chamber of Secrets, Harry is gravely injured during a Quidditch match and has to have the bones in his arm regrown. Meanwhile, Colin Creevey is found petrified.- Today’s prompt is: Why can bones be vanished with a charm but only regrown with a potion? How does Skele-Gro work? Are bones and/or body parts generally an exception to Gamp's Law?- This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-2211 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 26: Bored to Death, Literally- In Chapter 9 of Chamber of Secrets, Hermione unsuccessfully attempts to gather more information about the Chamber of Secrets from Professor Binns.- Today’s prompt is: We know that Professor Binns isn't popular among the student body. What does his social life look like among other castle inhabitants, living or otherwise?- This episode is hosted by Richa Venkatraman.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-2007 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 25: Properly Decapitated- In Chapter 8 of Chamber of Secrets, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are cordially invited to Nearly Headless Nick's Deathly Party. After the festivities, the trio follow the mysterious voice Harry has been hearing and stumble upon something terrible.- Today’s prompt is: The Headless Hunt's rejection of Nearly Headless Nick is portrayed as an injustice. Is it? Why does he care so much?- This episode is hosted by Kat Miller.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-1807 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 24: The Passing Down of Prejudice- In Chapter 7 of Chamber of Secrets, Quidditch practice begins causing tensions to heat between Gryffindor and Slytherin. Meanwhile, Harry starts hearing a voice.- Today’s prompt is: Should Malfoy have been disciplined for his use of a term that many would equate with a racial slur?- This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-1608 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 23: It Could Have Been Umbridge- In Chapter 6 of Chamber of Secrets, Hogwarts gets a new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor causing things at the school to, somehow, become even more chaotic.- Today’s prompt is: How Dumbledore ultimately do a disservice to his students by hiring Gilderoy Lockhart?- This episode is hosted by Rex Hadden.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-1404 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 22: Let's Pretend It Wasn't Harry Potter- In Chapter 5 of Chamber of Secrets, Harry and Ron find themselves alone and unable to cross onto Platform 9 3/4. In a panic, they commandeer Arthur Weasley's magical Ford Anglia and start out for Hogwarts on their own.- Today’s prompt is: Nearly exposing the wizarding world is a pretty serious offense. Should Harry and Ron have faced harsher consequences for flying the Anglia to Hogwarts?- This episode is hosted by Kat Miller.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-1207 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 21: All You Have to Do Is...- In Chapter 4 of Chamber of Secrets, Harry and the Weasleys plan to use Floo Powder when they head to Diagon Alley for some back-to-school shopping. Being that it is Harry's first time using this method of transportation, things quickly go awry.- Today’s prompt is: Does Floo powder rely purely on verbal cues or is there more at play, like with Apparition or Portkeys?- This episode is hosted by Richa Venkatraman.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-1006 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 20: Grasp the Gnome Firmly- In Chapter 3 of Chamber of Secrets, Ron, Fred, and George Weasley rescue Harry from the Dursleys' and bring him to the Burrow. After settling in, Harry helps de-gnome the Weasley's garden.- Today’s prompt is: Is there a more ethical way to de-gnome a garden than throwing the gnomes from their homes?- This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-0806 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 19: What Do Entitled Men Do Best?- In Chapter 2 of Chamber of Secrets, Dobby the house elf ruins the Dursleys' dinner party with the specific intentions of placing the blame on Harry in a bid to keep the young wizard from returning to Hogwarts and being faced with a mysterious danger.- Today’s prompt is: What was Lucius saying at home that made Dobby think Harry specifically was at risk and that he needed to be warned about danger at Hogwarts?- This episode is hosted by Bailey Alfaro.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-0609 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 18: Checklist of Trauma- In Chapter 1 of Chamber of Secrets, The Dursleys completely ignore Harry's birthday - as they do every year - and busy themselves preparing for an important dinner party. Harry wonders why Ron and Hermione haven't written to him all summer.- Today’s prompt is: If the Dursleys had included Harry in their dinner party, would they have earned brownie points with the Masons and/or the reader?- This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-02-0405 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 17: Difficult and Invasive Mind Magic- In Chapter 17 of Sorcerer's Stone, Harry discovers that Professor Quirrell is the one helping Voldemort steal the stone. While confronting the two-faced man, Harry is able to retrieve the stone from its enchanted concealment within the Mirror of Erised and inadvertently kills Quirrell in the process, sending Voldemort - now bodiless - fleeing.- Today’s prompt is: What specific magic did Dumbledore perform to put the Stone in the Mirror for safekeeping and allow someone like Harry to get it?- This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s so...2022-02-0211 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 16: Child's Play- In Chapter 16 of Sorcerer's Stone, the trio - unable to warn Dumbledore of their newfound knowledge that Voldemort and Snape are going to steal the stone - decide to take action. After Hagrid lets slip how to get past Fluffy, the three young wizards venture through the trapdoor and face several layers of protection.- Today’s prompt is: Would the average fully trained wizard truly struggle to get through the challenges protecting the Stone? Which challenge would be the most difficult for you?- This episode is hosted by Kinjal Thakker.- Join in the conversation on...2022-01-3111 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 15: Sharing Is Caring- In Chapter 15 of Sorcerer's Stone, the trio serve detention along with Draco in the Forbidden Forest under Hagrid's supervision. In the darkness, Harry and Draco witness a cloaked figure drinking the blood of a unicorn, later learning that this figure is Voldemort who is at Hogwarts to steal the Sorcerer's Stone.- Today’s prompt is: Do centaurs have a moral obligation to warn the wizarding world about threats they foresee in the stars?- This episode is hosted by Richa Venkatraman.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-2906 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 14: Rule Breaking Is an Art- In Chapter 14 of Sorcerer's Stone, Hagrid reveals to the trio that he won a dragon egg in a poker game. Harry, Ron, and Hermione help him rehome the baby dragon before it gets too large.- Today’s prompt is: Why does the responsibility of taking Norbert(a) to Charlie's friends fall to Harry and Hermione instead of Hagrid?- This episode is hosted by Steph Martin.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-2705 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 13: Quirrell's Babysitter- In Chapter 13 of Sorcerer's Stone, Christmas break ends and the trio discover that the Sorcerer's Stone is being hidden at Hogwarts.- Today’s prompt is: Why does Dumbledore have Snape referee the Quidditch match instead of just staying close to Quirrell in the stands?- This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-2508 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 12: A Mirror Named Desire- In Chapter 12 of Sorcerer's Stone, Harry experiences his first Christmas at Hogwarts. After indulging during Christmas dinner, Harry makes use of the mysterious invisibility cloak he received as an anonymous gift and explores the castle.- Today’s prompt is: This is a very personal question, but what would you see the Mirror of Erised?- This episode is hosted by Kat Miller.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-2304 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 11: Hanging by a Thread- In Chapter 11 of Sorcerer's Stone, the Quidditch season begins and Harry plays his first match as Seeker. After a dramatic win, the trio's suspicions of Snape escalate and they discover something important is being hidden within the castle.- Today’s prompt is: Narrate Harry’s thoughts as his broom tries to buck him off.- This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-2104 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 10: The Logistics of Troll Transport- In Chapter 10 of Sorcerer's Stone, Harry and Ron rescue Hermione from a troll that has trapped her in the girl's bathroom. Afterward, the trio become friends because, "There are some things you can’t share without ending up liking each other, and knocking out a twelve-foot mountain troll is one of them."- Today’s prompt is: It couldn't have been easy to smuggle a troll into Hogwarts. How do you think Quirrell managed to do it?- This episode is hosted by Rex Hadden.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using...2022-01-1905 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 9: Killed — Or Worse, Expelled- In Chapter 9 of Sorcerer's Stone, Harry becomes "the youngest Seeker in a century," causing a jealous Draco Malfoy to challenge him to a duel. The Slytherin intends to use the challenge as a trap to have Harry caught breaking the rules by being in the corridors at night.- Today’s prompt is: Is Hogwarts overly uptight about students being out of bed at night?- This episode is hosted by Marica Laing.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-1707 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 8: Desk Pig- In Chapter 8 of Sorcerer's Stone, Harry is thrown into the deep end of his brand new wizarding life. From challenging classwork and a begrudged professor to news of a mysterious theft at an infamous wizard bank, Harry's mind is reeling from the chaos of it all.- Today’s prompt is: McGonagall warns, "Transfiguration is some of the most complex and dangerous magic you will learn at Hogwarts." Do you agree? Why or why not?- This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-1508 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 7: Ten Lifetimes of Trouble- In Chapter 7 of Sorcerer's Stone, Harry is sorted into Gryffindor and experiences his first Hogwarts feast. - Today’s prompt is: What do you think Voldemort overheard during Hogwarts staff meetings from under Quirrell's turban?- This episode is hosted by Princess Jhode Datu.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-1310 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 6: Impractical Is an Understatement- In Chapter 6 of Sorcerer's Stone, Harry is dropped off at King's Cross Station in London where he is meant to board the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9¾. After a day's journey, the train arrives at Hogwarts and Harry is escorted to the castle with his fellow first year students.- Today’s prompt is: Should there be other approved ways to travel to Hogwarts, other than the Hogwarts Express from London?- This episode is hosted by Kat Miller.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-1107 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 5: Barriers Less Magical Than Platform 9¾- In Chapter 5 of Sorcerer's Stone, Harry travels with Hagrid to Diagon Alley to shop for school supplies and prepare for his upcoming first year at Hogwarts.- Today’s prompt is: Would Harry's entrance into the wizarding world have differed if he did not have inherited wealth?- This episode is hosted by Richa Venkatraman.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-0908 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 4: Harry, Yer a Wizard- In Chapter 4 of Sorcerer's Stone, Hagrid finds Harry and explains the young wizard's true identity despite all efforts by the Dursleys to prevent it.- Today’s prompt is: Was Hagrid the best choice for Harry's introduction to the magical community? How would a different Hogwarts staff member have approached the situation?- This episode is hosted by Amy Hogan.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-0713 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 3: Alternate Universes- In Chapter 3 of Sorcerer's Stone, a mysterious letter arrives addressed to Harry. Uncle Vernon destroys the letter before Harry can read it, but letters continue to persistently arrive in various confounding ways over the course of several days.- Today’s prompt is: Petunia asks if they should write back to Hogwarts in response to Harry's first letter. What would have happened if they did write back and refused Harry's entrance to Hogwarts?- This episode is hosted by Kinjal Thakker.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-0505 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 2: The Ethics of Knowing- In Chapter 2 of Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter is now 11 and has lived in the Dursley's home, sleeping in a cupboard under the stairs by night and being tormented by his spoiled cousin Dudley by day. During a chance outing to the zoo, young Harry is astonished when he realizes he can converse with a boa constrictor in the reptile house.- Today’s prompt is: Should Muggle-borns be told that they're magical earlier than 11 years old?- This episode is hosted by Richa Venkatraman.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #Prom...2022-01-0307 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 1: The Missing 24hrs- In Chapter 1 of Sorcerer's Stone, readers meet the Dursleys and are given a brief glimpse of the moments before an orphaned baby is placed on their doorstep under cover of night. - Today’s prompt is: One of the biggest plot holes in the seven novels is the missing 24 hours that (don't) take place in this chapter. What do you think happened during that time?- This episode is hosted by Rex Hadden.- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2022-01-0105 min
Promptly PotterEpisode 0: An Introduction- MuggleNet's Kat Miller introduces Promptly Potter, the site's newest and most ambitious podcast yet. This year-long, near-daily exploration of the series will showcase alternating hosts covering one chapter through the lens of one prompt in less than 10 minutes!- Join in the conversation on MuggleNet’s social media channels by using #PromptlyPotter2021-12-2709 min
Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry PotterNineteen Days Later: What a MessOn Episode 228 we discuss... → MuggleNet Live! Ninteen Years Later Recap → Harry’s new house → Ron’s Wizard Wheezes → “OMG, my parents! They’re in Australia!” → Boring staircases → Colin Creevey’s ghost → The latest from Potterwatch → Expecto Patronum Maxima! → Slytherin’s second chance → Counselors and statues2017-09-162h 26
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 56: "Fantastic Beasts and North America - A Study of Eugenics"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-12-121h 29
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 55: "Fantastic Beasts - From Screen to Book"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-12-062h 01
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 52: “Snape: A Definitive Reading - LIVE from Chestnut Hill College's Harry Potter Conference”MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-10-211h 17
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 51: “Harry Potter and the Indian in the Cupboard”MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-09-071h 43
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 50: “Harry Potter and the Genetics of Wizardry”MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-09-041h 22
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 49: “Rights, Copyrights, and Playwrights - The Legal Side of Rowling’s Magic”MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-08-241h 25
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 48: “Cursed Child: Praise, Criticism, and Pigeons”MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-08-091h 49
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 47: "How to Write Like Rowling"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-06-191h 28
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 46: "Saving All of our Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts for the Upcoming Releases"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-06-101h 07
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 45: "District 9 3/4 - Harry Potter and the Hunger Games: Critical Insights"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-05-301h 38
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 44: “Is there such a thing as Harry Potter Canon anymore?”MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-05-131h 54
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 43: “Tris Transfigured: Allegiant meets Potter”MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J...2016-03-291h 33
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 42: "Pottermore’s Sorting Hat: The Dark Triad Dirty Dozen"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Ro...2016-02-041h 06
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 41: "Light Sabres and Wands"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Ro...2016-01-051h 53
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 40: "The Wizarding War was Won on the Quidditch Pitch of Hogwarts"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling.2015-12-221h 22
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 39: "The Boy Who Lived, All Grown Up"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling.2015-12-151h 28
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 38: "The Harry Potter Lexicon - Here and Back Again"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling.2015-11-261h 24
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 37: “Harry Potter for Nerds Part II - Essays for Lit Geeks”MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling.2015-10-201h 07
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 36: "Violence Against Women Harry Potter"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
We continue to examine topics that are present within the NEW academic books that are focused on the literature of the Harry Potter series. Fresh off a fantastic...2015-09-261h 27
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 35: "Ravenclaw Reader – Academia from St. Andrews"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
Host Keith Hawk and co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In this lesson, we discuss the St. Andrews Harry Potter Literature Conference that took place in May of 2012 and...2015-09-151h 11
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 34: "Magick Moste Evile - Harry and the Horrible Horcruxes"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
Host Keith Hawk and co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In this lesson, we analyze the time line of Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes and Harry's decision to hunt for them v...2015-08-181h 17
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 33: "JK Rowling's birthday secret - Cormoran Strike and the Invisibility Cloak"WARNING: SPOILER ALERT!!! We discuss plot and narrative points within both the "Cuckoo's Calling" and "Silkworm" novels by Robert Galbraith. Please read these amazing novels before listening to this show!
MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being...2015-07-311h 34
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Special Interview - Harry Potter TCG at GEN Con 2015MuggleNet interviews Stefan Coisson to discuss the Harry Potter TCG (Trading Card Game) tournament that is taking place at Gen Con 2015 in Indianapolis, IN USA. In this interview, we discuss the game's history and play as well as the tournament layout for Gen Con 2015. We are hoping to see a resurgence of this game from the early 2000's when it was first introduced.
Thanks for listening!2015-07-2910 min
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 32: "Medieval Motifs in Harry Potter"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In this lesson, we unpack the classical and medieval ideas and symbols that are embedded in and across the Hogwarts Saga as shared by Professor Rhonda Dubec of...2015-07-151h 21
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 31: "Books Within the Books of Harry Potter"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In this lesson, we examine the role of the books mentioned within the books of Harry Potter. Who reads them and who doesn't and what they tell us...2015-07-081h 26
Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry PotterOotP, 38: McGonagall's Beyonce Moment→ Episode 115 recap: An underwhelming Prophecy; Voldemort vs. Macbeth; Snape's motivations; Dumbledore and his redemption; Planned all along?→ PQOTW Responses→ The Centaurs & Umbridge→ Hating Malfoy & Snape→ Sirius's two-way mirror→ Luna's foresight→ Missing pieces at the end→ Global Movie Watch!→ MuggleNet's AudioFictions prepares to say goodbye→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store2014-12-271h 38
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 30: "LIVE from Chestnut Hill College"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In Lesson 30, we are LIVE at Chestnut Hill College for the 3rd Annual Harry Potter Festival with organizers Professor Karen Wendling, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, and Professor Patrick...2014-10-181h 38
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 29: "Harry Potter and Social Psychology -- Does reading the Hogwarts Saga Make Us Less Prejudiced?"MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In this lesson, we examine the research done in the field of Social Psychology by esteemed Professor Loris Vezzali, Department of Education and Human Sciences, Faculty of Education...2014-10-101h 10
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 28: 'The Politics of Harry Potter'MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
We dive head first into a political discussion with two very special guest who are published experts on the subject. First is Professor Ben Barton is a Helen...2014-05-281h 20
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 27: 'Billywigs, Bowtruckles, and Basilisks - Harry Potter's Fantastic Beasts'MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In this Lesson, we examine some of the Fantastic Beasts found within the Harry Potter series and other Fantastic Beasts found within the schoolbooks from 2001. Joining us on...2014-03-041h 41
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 26: 'Augustana, Harry Potter, and the Alchemical Retreat'MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the ‘Harry Potter’ series.
We look through the entire ‘Harry Potter’ series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In this Lesson, we showcase the ‘Harry Potter’ course at Augustana College titled, ‘The Soul of Harry Potter’ with Professor and Pastor Richard Priggie. This course includes an amazing alchemic...2013-12-031h 08
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 25: 'The Lion, The Witch, and The Broomstick'MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the ‘Harry Potter’ series.
We look through the entire ‘Harry Potter’ series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In this Lesson, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the famous author, C.S. Lewis’ repose by celebrating his works with emphasis on the ‘Narnia’ series as it compares and c...2013-11-151h 43
Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry PotterBonus: VOTE NOW for Alohomora!Alohomora! has been nominated for TWO 2013 People's Choice Podcast Awards in the categories of 'People's Choice' and 'Entertainment'.
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MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 24: 'Harry Potter and the Brotherly Love Cup'MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In this Lesson, we take a look at the Academic Conference taking place at Chestnut Hill College October 18 - 19. Karen Wendling, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Chestnut Hill...2013-10-171h 11
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 23: 'There and Back Again: Chiasmus, Alchemy, and Ring Composition in Harry Potter'Join us in our latest Academic Lesson from the world of magic and intrigue created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series. Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling.
This is Lesson 23: 'There and Back Again: Chiasmus, Alchemy, and Ring Composition in Harry Potter.' Hosts Keith Hawk and John Granger are joined with four esteemed special guests, Rochelle Deans, William S...2013-07-091h 39
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 22: 'Harry Potter and the Narrative Transformations'Join us in our latest Academic Lesson from the world of magic and intrigue created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series. Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling.
This is Lesson 22: 'Harry Potter and the Narrative Transformations' with our special guest speaker, Professor Kate Behr from Concordia College and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary in New York, hails originally from England a...2013-06-261h 21
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 21 LIVE from MISTI-Con: 'Harry Potter: Book to Screen'Join us in our latest Academic Lesson from the world of magic and intrigue created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series.
MuggleNet Academia held our LIVE show as the Keynote Luncheon from the fantastic MISTI-Con Harry Potter fan convention in Laconia, New Hampshire. Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, and Special Guest Speaker Janet Scott Batchler, Professional Screenwriter, Director, and Professor of Writing at the University of Southern California.
In...2013-05-121h 38
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 20 - 'Our 1-Year Anniversary Spectacular Show'Join us in our latest Academic Lesson from the world of magic and intrigue created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series. Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling.
This is our 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR SHOW as we celebrate not only one year of incredibly rich and educational lessons, but also our 20th amazing show. Join us as we welcome back m...2013-04-301h 23
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 19: 'The History Hidden Within Harry Potter'Join us in our latest Academic Lesson from the world of magic and intrigue created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling. On this show we are joined by Professor Nancy Reagin, Professor of History and women's and gender studies at Pace University, along with this week's two student guests - Elspeth Gordon-Smith, who...2013-03-271h 35
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 18: 'Did You Survive Your Hogwarts School Years?'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling. On this show we are joined by Professor Carrie Birmingham, Associated Professor of Education at Pepperdine University, and student guest Letty Nardone, who has earned a Masters degree in Library Science. This show's theme was brought...2013-03-051h 53
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 17: 'Can Harry Potter be compared to the Comic Book Superhero?'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling. On this show we are joined by Professor Chris Gavaler from Washington and Lee University in Virginia and student guest Corentin Faniel from the University of St. Andrews. This academic lesson moves at the speed of...2013-01-221h 34
Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry PotterPoA, 1-2: Errol & Hedwig Sitting in a Tree...→ We start Prisoner of Azkaban!→ 2013 MuggleNet Fandom Calendar→ First look impressions: Synopsis & dedication→ Noah's new segment→ The Frying Pan Debate continues→ Recap of the recaps!→ Bowties are cool→ Vernon's brother Marge→ Is Petunia misunderstood or evil?→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store2013-01-141h 31
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 16: 'Harry Potter and The Magicians with Lev Grossman'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling. On this show we are joined by one of the most highly regarded book critics from the New York Times and author of several fantasy books - Lev Grossman. We are also joined by two student...2013-01-061h 49
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia - Lesson 15 - 'Harry Potter and Philosophy: Metaphysical Musings at Hogwarts'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling. On this show we are joined by Carrie-Ann Biondi, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Maymount Manhattan College in New York City. Also joining the show are two of Professor Biondi's students, Ariel Kline...2012-12-041h 28
MuggleNet Academia2013 MuggleNet Fandom Calendar Promotion2012-11-2901 min
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 14: 'Harry Potter for Nerds'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling. On this show we are joined by the esteemed Travis Prinzi, author of 'Harry Potter & Imagination: The Way Between Two Worlds' and editor of two essays - 'Hog's Head Conversations: Essays on Harry Potter, Volume 1...2012-11-231h 35
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 13: 'Political Science in the Harry Potter Series'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the literature of the 'Harry Potter' series.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling. On this show Associate Professor of Government at Georgetown University, Daniel Nexon, and recent graduate of her Master's Degree from Queen's University in Canada, Kara Szames, join us as we discuss the topic of Political Science...2012-11-141h 29
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 12 - 'Elfin Mystique in the Harry Potter series'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the psychology of various Harry Potter characters.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling. On this show Professor of History Katy McDaniel from Marietta University and student guest Abigail Robertson from Bowling Green State University join us as we discuss the topic of Elfin Mystique. Are the House-elves representative of...2012-10-311h 09
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 11: 'The Psychology of Harry Potter'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we dive into the psychology of various Harry Potter characters.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling. On this show Professor of Psychology Louis Freeman of Mary Baldwin College and student guest and Psychology major Cassandra Dinius of Southern Illinois University Carbondale share their thoughts on the psychological profile of many of our...2012-10-191h 11
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 10: 'What is Harry Potter Canon?'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we share a controversial examination into what exactly constitutes the canon of Harry Potter with Professor John Mark Reynolds.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet is joined with co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor and author of the Deathly Hallows Lectures, as we share insights into the literature series of author J.K. Rowling. On this show John Mark Reynolds from Houston Baptist University and author of 'Chasing Shadows: Back to Barterra' and student guest Alicia Costello from Dickinson, Texas share...2012-09-231h 26
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 9: Fairy Stories - Comparing Tolkien and Rowling in LiteratureJoin us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we discuss the comparisons between J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' series to J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series as Fairly Stories.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet and Co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, discuss a variety of topics relating to the 'Harry Potter' series with a Special Guest Speaker and a Student Guest Speaker during each lesson. In this lesson, we are joined by Dr. Amy Sturgis from Lenoir-Rhyne University and the innovative Mythgard Institute and student g...2012-09-101h 15
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia - Lesson 8: 'Second Sight - Editing the Harry Potter books with Cheryl Klein'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we discuss what was it like to actually edit the 'Harry Potter' books and the keys to success in the publishing industry of today's market.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet and Co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, discuss a variety of topics relating to the 'Harry Potter' series with a Special Guest Speaker and a Student Guest Speaker during each lesson. In this lesson, we are joined with Cheryl Klein, who was the continuity editor of the 'Harry Potter' books...2012-08-221h 01
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia - Lesson 7: 'Folktale Structure as the Key to the Success of the Harry Potter Series'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we discuss Folktale Structure as the Key to the Success of the Harry Potter Series.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet and Co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, discuss a variety of topics relating to the Harry Potter series with a Special Guest Speaker and a Student Guest Speaker during each lesson. In this lesson, we are joined with Arizona State University Professor Joel Hunter and his research student Rita McGlynn to find out if the theories in Folktales and Fairy...2012-08-131h 22
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Lesson 6: LIVE at Ascendio 2012 'Fan Fiction and Copyright Law'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we discuss how copyright and Fair Use laws affect the world of Fan Fiction.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet and Co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, discuss a variety of topics relating to the Harry Potter series with a Special Guest Speaker and a Student Guest Speaker during each lesson. In this lesson, we perform a lively discussion Live at Ascendio 2012 with HPF's own Heidi Tandy, who is an Intellectual Property Attorney in the muggle world.
MuggleNet Academia i...2012-07-131h 01
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 5: 'Whodunit? Harry Potter - in the Great Hall - with the wand'Join us in this latest Academic Lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we discuss how the writings of J.K. Rowling compare to to the writing styles of the greatest mystery writers of all time, Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet and Co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, discuss a variety of topics relating to the Harry Potter series with a Special Guest Speaker and a Student Guest Speaker during each lesson. This lesson, we welcome respected British mystery author of the 'Jack Haldean' novels, Dolores Gordon-Smith...2012-06-261h 48
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 4: The Law in the Harry Potter SeriesJoin us in the latest Academic lesson from the world created by author J.K. Rowling as we discuss how Muggle Law and Wizarding Law compare. We give examples from the story and cite Muggle cases and specific details of the laws in the UK and America as they would apply in the scenario.
Host Keith Hawk from MuggleNet and Co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, discuss a variety of topics relating to the Harry Potter series with a Special Guest Speaker and a Student Guest Speaker during each lesson. This lesson, we welcome Judge Karen Morris...2012-06-141h 39
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 3: 'Parseltongue, Gobbledegook, and Troll: Translating Harry Potter'MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series.
We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today.
In this lesson we examine the issues encountered when translating the Harry Potter books into different languages around the world.2012-05-291h 18
Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry PotterPS/SS, 7-8: Are You Gonna Eat That Desk?→ Introducing MuggleNet Academia: Visit | Listen→ Muggle vs. Wizard punishments→ Recap: Wands→ PQOTW responses→ Wizard Morpheus→ Hilarious Hogwarts!→ Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak?→ Peculiar, Pasty, Prickly Peeves!→ Quirrell is foiled!→ Transfiguration Woes→ NEVER TRUST JO!→ Details, details, details!→ Rubeus "Loose Lips" Hagrid → Special Feature: Noah's Close Read: the Sorting Hat song→ Question of the Week2012-05-201h 59
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 2 - Harry Potter and the Sexual InnuendosMuggleNet Academia is a new section on MuggleNet.com that brings to light some interesting topics of an educational nature including literary compositions, alchemy, and many other topics of conversation. MuggleNet host Keith Hawk and Co-host John Granger, known as The Hogwarts Professor, are joined in each lesson by an expert in the field of discussion as well as a student or graduate student that specializes in the topic.2012-05-151h 15
MuggleNet AcademiaMuggleNet Academia Lesson 1- Getting Serious About SeriesA literary discussion on the Harry Potter book series with the staff of MuggleNet and John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor. This week features special guest Professor Suzanne Keen of Washington & Lee University and Rossie Morris, Senior Literature student at Kent University, UK.
In this lesson:
- An introduction to the new podcast
- Reading a series compared to single book novels
- A look at some of the most historical series in literature
- How the Harry Potter series has shaped our lives and chnged our reading habits
2012-04-2951 min