Podcasts by Material Girls
A scholarly podcast about pop culture hosted by Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman, produced by Witch, Please Productions.
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Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur
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The Night Circus x Reading Ecosystems from 2023-12-12T05:00:52
One of Marcelle's favorite books is The Night Circus, so she decided to be brave and do an entire episode about the best-selling fantasy novel by Erin Morgenstern. Why brave? Well because someti...
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Bonus Episode: Sitcom and Reframing Israel-Palestine Beyond Security Discourse from 2023-12-05T13:44:17
We hit our fundraising goal for Palestine Children’s Relief Fund in October and this is the bonus episode we promised as a thank you for your support. As of today, you, our listening community, ...
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Blackout Tuesday x Platformization from 2023-11-28T05:00:41
At Material Girls, we’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of using social media for social change and what those calls imply about the role of social media in our collective imaginations. And ...
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Patreon Preview: Taylor Swift Pt. I from 2023-11-21T18:49:03
We had to talk about Taylor Swift more — especially as so many of you had great comments, feedback and specific inquiries! We structured this bonus like our usual Patreon-only Q&A episo...
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Les Misérables x Encoding/Decoding with Erin Keif from 2023-11-14T05:00:50
We're so lucky to be joined this episode by Erin Keif (she/her) of the beloved Headgum podcasts Hey Riddle Riddle and Sitcom DnD. If you're a fan of Les Mis, or any musical, you'll appreciate th...
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Taylor Swift x Intimate Publics with Margaret H. Willison from 2023-10-31T04:00:28
Given last week's release of 1989 (Taylor's Version), we just had to have Swiftie and Tay-lore expert Margaret H. Willison (she/her) on the show to talk about one of the (if not THE) mo...
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Star Wars x Mass Culture from 2023-10-17T11:13:41
Why is Star Wars so popular? What were the material conditions that set the first film, A New Hope, up for success in 1977? What can a Marxist critique help us understand about the film?
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Bridgerton x Reading the Romance with Vanessa Zoltan from 2023-10-03T04:03:55
In this episode we talk about Bridgerton with a very special guest — Vanessa Zoltan. We discuss Bridgerton the book series and its move into the mainstream through the Shondaland adapta...
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Patreon Preview: Avatar Pt. 1 from 2023-09-26T05:00:04
We had to talk about Avatar more — especially James "horny for the ocean" Cameron. We structured this bonus like our usual Patreon-only Q&A episodes, except this time we only answered q...
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Avatar x Hypermediacy from 2023-09-19T05:00:30
Did you love James Cameron's Avatar upon its release in 2009? Have you since watched it and thought, huh, now what were we thinking 14 years ago? Were you critical of it from the start?...
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Goblin Mode x the Abject with McKayla Coyle from 2023-09-05T05:00:06
In this episode we’re asking why ‘goblin mode’ is so danged zeitgeist-y such that in 2022 it became the Oxford English Dictionary's Word of the Year. Joined by McKayla Coyle (they/them), author ...
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Queer Eye x Cruel Optimism from 2023-08-22T05:00
What makes the Fab Five so fab? In this episode, Hannah leads Marcelle through a discussion of contemporary masculinities and their commodification via pop culture! They talk neo-liberalism, sel...
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Patreon Preview: The Barbie Movie Pt. 1 from 2023-08-15T05:00:45
We had to talk about the Barbie movie! We structured this bonus like our usual Patreon-only Q&A episodes, only this time we only answered questions you submitted about Greta Gerwig's blockbu...
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Barbie x Petro-Capitalism from 2023-08-08T04:00:39
We had to talk about Barbie! This episode is all about Barbie dolls and way they took over the toy industry in the 90s. We've since recorded an episode about the movie which will be available on...
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Spare x Tender Masculinity from 2023-07-25T05:00:13
It's here! Welcome to the first episode of Material Girls, a scholarly podcast about pop culture co-hosted by Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman.
This show aims to...
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Material Girls: An Introduction from 2023-07-13T18:56:05
Welcome to Material Girls! A new show from the team behind the beloved podcast, Witch, Please. Every episode you'll get your pop culture fix with some academic theory added to the mix. ...
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Appendix: The Witch, Please Wrap Up from 2023-07-11T04:00
Well Witches... we're here, at the end of Witch, Please the podcast. If you've been following us on Instagram, then you know that we are so grateful for the last eight seasons AND we're so excit...
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Appendix: Fan Studies Revisited from 2023-06-27T04:00:58
For our final regular episode, we decided to revisit Fan Studies! We begin with a review of our episodes on Foucault and authorship, Michel de Certeau and the tactics of the disempowered, Jane T...
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Introducing: Gender Playground from 2023-06-23T04:54:12
We're thrilled to share the pilot episode of Gender Playground!
Gender Playground is a new show from Witch, Please Productions and is co-hosted by longtime friends Marcelle Ko...
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Bonus Ep: Shame Spiraling with Ely Kreimendahl from 2023-06-13T12:30:26
In this bonus episode, Hannah and Marcelle are joined by comedian and podcaster Ely Kreimendahl (she/her) for a discussion about shame, relationships, being adults and podcasting! If you haven't...
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Appendix: Critical Adoption Studies with Nia from 2023-05-30T04:47:04
This week we're joined by Nia (they/them) for a conversation about critical adoption studies — a field of scholarship that explores adoption as a legal, political, and economic institution that ...
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Appendix: Anti-Fatness with Aubrey Gordon from 2023-05-16T04:26:38
We're so excited to be joined by Aubrey Gordon (she/her) for an episode about anti-fatness in the Harry Potter series. We begin with a quick review of disability studies, monstrosity, and sentim...
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Appendix: Giggle-ology with Dix McDevitt from 2023-05-02T06:39:11
As you know, we love to laugh! That's why we were thrilled when a brilliant listener, Dix McDevitt (she/her), pitched us an episode about giggling in the Harry Potter series. In Revisions, we ta...
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Appendix: The Author from 2023-04-18T05:52:20
We said we would and so we did! Here is our episode on l'auteur! In this episode, Marcelle leads us through a brief Revisions segment because there is just too much to get into! We talk ideology...
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Bonus Ep: Hogwarts Legacy with Michelle Thompson from 2023-04-04T04:32:07
In this bonus episode, Marcelle is joined by Michelle Thompson to discuss Hogwarts Legacy! If you've been curious about this game and the shitstorm surrounding it, think of this convo as your pr...
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Appendix: Witch Hunts with Niki Fitzgerald from 2023-03-21T04:00:50
In this episode we bring in a guest, Niki Fitzgerald (she/her), to talk about Witch Hunts. Niki is an NHS doctor specialising in Care of the Elderly and General Internal Medicine. She has recent...
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Appendix: Holocaust Studies with Andrea Dara Cooper from 2023-03-07T05:29:32
Welcome back to our Appendix Season — a chance to look at the Harry Potter series as a whole.
In this episode we bring in a guest, Andrea Dara Cooper (she/her), to talk about Holo...
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Appendix: Sentimentality, Revisited from 2023-02-21T07:23
Welcome to our Appendix Season — a chance to look at the Harry Potter series as a whole.
To kick it off, we're revisiting Sentimentality with a deep dive into Beth Driscoll’s boo...
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Bonus Ep: #WitchPleaseTellMe Team Edition from 2023-02-07T08:00:17
We're on a break! Please enjoy this episode of #WitchPleaseTellMe, a monthly Patreon perk we're sharing with you in between seasons! We'll be back in two weeks with our first episode of Season 8...
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Book 7, Ep. 9 | The Deathly Hallows Wrap Up from 2023-01-24T08:00:09
In this episode, we wrap up Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and thus Season Seven of Witch, Please. We talk about Hermione and Ron's sex life in Granger Danger and the history of w...
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Bonus Ep: Women for Iran from 2023-01-10T08:00:30
We'll be back in two weeks for our final Season 7 Wrap-Up Episode, but this week we're sharing a bonus interview from Patreon. We were so honored to have been joined by Kiana and Vicky in Decemb...
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Book 7, Ep. 8 | House Elves with Jessica Marie Johnson from 2022-12-27T06:00
We're finally here, Witches — at our long-awaited House Elves episode. We've been talking about Dobby, Kreacher, Winky and the general house elf population for so many seasons and we finally hav...
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Book 7, Ep. 7 | Sentimentality from 2022-12-13T06:00:29
In the wise words of Lizzo, it's about damn time! Our latest episode is all about Sentimentality, an 18th century philosophical intervention that emerged in opposition to rationality. Hannah (wh...
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Bonus Ep: Comfort Creatures from 2022-11-29T14:25:40
We’re taking a little break to gear up for the holiday season. So instead of enjoying a regular episode, please enjoy this episode of Comfort Creatures, a podcast hosted by Ella McLeod ...
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Book 7, Ep. 6 | Eugenics from 2022-11-15T06:00:04
In this episode, we do a deep dive into eugenics, a nineteenth-century pseudosciences that justified a lot of racist, ableist, and generally violent oppressive behaviours. We review our conversa...
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Book 7, Ep. 5 | Resurrection with Matt Potts from 2022-11-01T14:19:10
Matt Potts is back to talk about resurrection! We first revisit theory Matt introduced to us last season on our episode about "the soul" and then consider the nature of Harry's death in the Deat...
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Book 7, Ep. 4 | New Media from 2022-10-18T05:00:36
We're back with a new episode on New Media! To begin, we revisit Print Culture, Critical Archival Studies and the work of Canadian theorist Marshall McLuhan before jumping into a conversation ab...
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Bonus Ep: A Sentimental Education from 2022-10-14T15:43:49
Hey Witches! We'll be back on Tuesday with our regularly scheduled episodes, but we thought we'd give you the promised sneak peek at Hannah's new book A Sentimental Education. On Septem...
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Unlocked Patreon Exclusive: Sparks Fly with Maia Kobabe from 2022-10-04T05:00
Maia Kobabe (e/em/eir) has been censored enough! We're putting this exclusive bonus interview out to the public because it was just so dang fun to record and Maia is a true gem who deserves as b...
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Book 7, Ep. 3 | Motherhood with Erin Wunker from 2022-09-20T12:19:18
We continue our journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with another special guest, Erin Wunker! Erin is a settler scholar and an Associate Professor in the Department of English at...
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Book 7, Ep. 2 | Historical Memory with Shira Lurie from 2022-09-06T21:19:12
We continue our journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with a special guest, Shira Lurie! Shira joins us to discuss historical memory in the Wizarding World. We're talking statues,...
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Book 7, Ep. 1 | Chosen One Narratives Revisited from 2022-08-23T05:00:24
In this episode, we begin Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! We cannot believe we're already at the start of Book 7, but honestly, we're so excited to finally get into it! We decided to go ba...
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Unlocked Patreon Exclusive: Witch, Please Tell Me from 2022-08-09T06:35:45
We're still on a break and gearing up for our seventh season all about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Of course, we didn't want to leave you with nothing to listen to so please enjoy thi... Listen
Bonus Ep: Fandom Forward with Lark and Jessie from 2022-07-26T05:00:20
We're in between seasons and thrilled to bring you a one-off bonus conversation with beloved podcasters Lark Malakai Gray and Jessie Blount. You may know them from Hashtag Ruthless, a ... Listen
Book 6, Ep. 9 | The Half-Blood Prince Wrap Up from 2022-07-12T05:00:50
In this episode, we wrap up Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and thus Season Six of Witch, Please. We talk Hermione in Granger Danger and fashion in Lewk Book, and of course we r...
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Book 6, Ep. 8 | Life Writing from 2022-06-28T14:08:21
In this episode we discuss Life Writing. We begin with a review of the monomyth and Structuralism, followed by a deep dive into the work of Sidonie Smith and Julia Watson. Using their book ...
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Book 6, Ep. 7 | Marginalia from 2022-06-14T05:43:21
In this episode we dig into Marginalia! After a brief revision of our episodes on Print Culture and Fan Studies, we take a look at the it's long histoy using Heather Jackson’s book, Marginal...
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Book 6, Ep. 6 | The Soul with Matt Potts from 2022-05-31T05:00:18
In this episode we are joined by Matt Potts, co-host of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. Matt is a reverend and a professor at Harvard specializing in literature, literary theory and Christian ...
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Book 6, Ep. 5 | Security Theatre from 2022-05-17T05:00:55
This week we get into Security Theatre — and what a timely topic it is! We go over what we learned from Book 3, Episode 6 with Mercedes Eng who walked us through the carceral logics of the Wizar...
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Book 6, Ep. 4 | Masculinity Studies with Aspen from 2022-05-03T06:20:03
In this episode, we're talking about Masculinity Studies with our special guest, Aspen!
We begin with a brief review of our episodes on Feminist Theory, Celebrity Studies, Trans Studie...
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Book 6, Ep. 3 | Rape Culture from 2022-04-19T05:00:26
Hey friends! Please skip this episode if that feels right for you. We'll be back in two weeks and we want you to take care of yourselves first!
In this episode, we discuss Rape Culture...
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Book 6, Ep. 2 | Hauntology from 2022-04-05T05:00:32
In this episode, we are talking ghosts! Tune in for a conversation with our guest, Lydia, as we consider Hauntology as an analytical tool for better understanding the Harry Potter series — speci...
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Book 6, Ep. 1 | Slytherin Pedagogy from 2022-03-22T15:11:20
In this episode, we begin Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by revisiting pedagogy! If you've enjoyed our past episodes about the professors at Hogwarts then you will love this episode digg...
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Inside Our Patreon: #WitchPleaseTellMe Q&A from 2022-03-08T06:00:29
This week we’re releasing some insider Patreon bonus content instead of a regular episode!
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Book 5, Ep. 9 | The Order of the Phoenix Wrap-Up from 2022-02-22T06:00:36
In this episode, we wrap up The Order of the Phoenix, and thus Season Five of Witch, Please. We talk Hermione in Granger Danger and fashion in Lewk Book. We make a list of what we want ...
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Book 5, Ep. 8 | Mad Studies with Aisha Wilks from 2022-02-08T22:06:51
In this episode we're joined by Aisha Wilks (she/her) for a dive into Mad Studies. Pulling on past episodes about Disability Studies, Critical Race Theory, Lycanthropy as Metaphor, PTSD and The ...
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Book 5, Ep. 7 | Media Studies: The Wand is the Message from 2022-01-25T06:00:37
In this episode Marcelle leads us through an overview of famous Edmontonian and Media Studies scholar, Marshall McLuhan! We tackle McLuhan's “Tetrad of Media Effects” (a chart!) and use it to th...
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Book 5, Ep. 6 | Centaurs with jaye simpson from 2022-01-11T06:00
In this episode, we are joined by jaye simpson to talk about centaurs! jaye is an Oji-Cree Saulteaux Indigiqueer from the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. They are a writer, advocate and activist publis...
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Bonus Ep: Witch, Please After 8: A Holidate from 2021-12-28T06:00:53
Hey Witches! We’re dropping this Bonus Episode into your feed as a little end-of-year thank you for everything you’ve done to make the Witch, Please reboot such a success. You...
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Book 5, Ep. 5 | Shapeshifting from 2021-12-21T06:00:51
In this episode, we take a closer look at the range of shapeshifters we meet in the Harry Potter series. Between Animagi, Werewolves, Metamorphmagi, Veelas, and Boggarts there is a lot to cover—...
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Book 5, Ep. 4 | Fan Studies with Amanda Allen from 2021-12-07T06:00
Well Witches, we finally did it — we recorded an episode about fan studies and fan-fiction. And our wonderful guest, Amanda K. Allen (she/her), made it possible! Amanda is a professor of Childre...
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Book 5, Ep. 3 | Publics from 2021-11-23T06:00
This week we dig into publics! The Order of the Phoenix is absolutely brimming with secret, self-organized clubs and we're taking some time to consider how they're formed, what...
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Book 5, Ep. 2 | PTSD with Addie Merians from 2021-11-08T06:00
In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Addie Merians. Addie (she/her) is a postdoc in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. She has her PhD in counseling psychology from the University of ...
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Book 5, Ep. 1 | Critical Archival Studies from 2021-10-26T04:00
It's time for Season 5! You know what that means, Witches? It means we have a whole season coming your way about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
This week, we kick it off wi...
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Inside Our Patreon: Bonus Episode with Ella McLeod from 2021-10-20T19:00:47
Hey Witches! We're dropping into your feed today with a special bonus episode featuring guest Ella McLeod. Ella joined Hannah and Marcelle in June for a Patreon-only episode to discuss policing ...
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Book 4, Ep. 9 | The Goblet of Fire Wrap-Up from 2021-10-12T05:00
It's hard to believe, but we are at the end of season four and thus at the end of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! In this wrap-up episode, we discuss the transformation of Hermione into an ...
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Book 4, Ep. 8 | Magical Capital from 2021-09-28T05:00
In this episode, we return to a question that has challenged us since the beginning of this podcast: what’s the deal with the Weasleys’ class status? Are they working class, impoverished gentry,...
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Book 4, Ep. 7 | Monstrous Women with Jess Zimmerman from 2021-09-14T05:00
In this episode we are joined by author Jess Zimmerman (she/they) to discuss the history of monstrous representation in cultural texts across history. Jess, who recently published a wonderful bo...
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Book 4, Ep. 6 | The Return of Pedagogy from 2021-08-31T05:00
We're revisiting pedagogy, Witches!
We first tackled this topic to kick off Season Three by defining the term and considering the teaching methods of various Hogwarts professors (using...
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Book 4, Ep. 5 | Trans Studies with Taylor Allgeier-Follett from 2021-08-17T05:00
This is a must-listen, Witches!
Guest Taylor Allgeier-Follet joins Hannah and Marcelle for a conversation on Trans Studies and The Goblet of Fire. Taylor (they/them) is a PhD candidate...
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Book 4, Ep. 4 | Post-Critique from 2021-08-03T05:00
What happens when Marcelle asks Hannah to do an episode on gay whimsy? We get an episode on post-critique! Dive into this theory with Hannah and Marcelle as they discuss what post-critique offers r...
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Book 4, Ep. 3 | Critical Race Theory with K. Alex from 2021-07-20T05:00
You don't want to miss this episode, Witches!
Guest K. Alexandra joins Hannah and Marcelle for a conversation about Critical Race Theory and The Goblet of Fire. Noted by some as a Harr...
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Book 4, Ep. 3 | Critical Race Theory with K. Alex from 2021-07-20T05:00
You don't want to miss this episode, Witches!
Guest K. Alexandra joins Hannah and Marcelle for a conversation about Critical Race Theory and The Goblet of Fire. Noted by some as a Harr...
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Book 4, Ep. 2 | The Nation State from 2021-07-06T05:00:37
Imagine this... imagined communities! In this episode, Hannah and Marcelle talk all about the Triwizard Tournament and the Goblet of Fire's relationship to nation states and nationalism.
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Book 4, Ep. 1 | Structuralism from 2021-06-22T05:00
Guess what Witches, it's time to jump on the Hogwarts Express because we're back with our fourth season — all about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire!
In this episode we get down and...
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Book 3, Ep. 7 | Prisoner of Azkaban Wrap-Up from 2021-06-08T04:00
Well Witches, it’s time to hop on the back of the nearest hippogriff and fly into the sunset, because we’re officially wrapping up Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Oh how time flies whe...
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Book 3, Ep. 6 | The Prison Industrial Complex with Mercedes Eng from 2021-05-25T08:33
Special guest, poet and educator Mercedes Eng, joins us to take a closer look at Azkaban, the carceral logic of the wizard world, and how it reflects our own ideas about monstrosity, punishment,...
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Book 3, Ep. 5 | Werewolves: A Metaphor? from 2021-05-11T04:00
Greetings, Witches!
Our last two episode on Animal Studies and Disability Studies laid the groundwork for this week's episode all about how to read Remus Lupin and his Lycanthropy. In ...
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Book 3, Ep.4 | Disability and Resistant Readings with with Tea Gerbeza from 2021-04-27T04:00
Greetings, Witches!
In this episode, we're once again applying a disability studies lens to the wizarding world. This time, we're looking at questions of access, accommodation, and com...
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Book 3, Ep. 3 | Animal Studies Revisited from 2021-04-13T19:32:16
Witches, meet us at the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
We're returning to the rich territory of animal studies to understand the limitations of human vs. animal hierarchies. We'll spend...
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Book 3, Episode 2 | Time Travel from 2021-03-30T04:00:24
Greetings, Witches!
As always, we're eternally grateful for the time you spend listening with us. In this episode, we're unpacking the mechanics of time and time-...
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Book 3, Ep. 1 | Pedagogy from 2021-03-16T04:00
Attention, class!
This is the episode all of you superbly studious witches have been waiting for! We draw upon our own expertise as longtime students and educators to discuss the, fran...
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Introducing: The Real Question from 2021-03-10T00:00
Greetings, Witches!
We’re excited to bring you a special something from our partners at Not Sorry Productions. The Real Question is a new podcast from Vanessa Zoltan and Casper ter Kuile, ...
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Book 2, Ep. 7 | Chamber of Secrets Wrap-Up from 2021-03-02T13:29:26
Well, Witches, we've reached the end of another book together. We spend this episode, among other things, revisiting the tragic squandering of Hermione's talent and expertise as part of the adve...
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Book 2, Ep. 6 | Print Culture from 2021-02-16T05:00
Beloved bookish witches, join us for a discussion of print culture as it appears in the wizarding world. We'll unpack our own biases and beliefs about the significance of books as physical objec...
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Book 2, Ep. 5 | Celebrity Studies from 2021-02-02T05:49:34
This week we've brought together the Who's Who of the Wizarding World for the event of the season you won't want to miss – an episode on Celebrity Studies! Notable guests include the winner of <...
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Book 2, Ep. 4 | Disability Studies with Jes Battis, PhD. from 2021-01-19T05:00
Special guest, Jes Battis PhD, joins us to unpack the history of disability studies and help us understand both the characters in Harry Potter and the world they inhabit as affected by ableism.<...
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Book 2, Ep. 3 | The Gothic from 2021-01-05T05:00
Beware, Witches! Deep in the belly of a dark and chilly castle lurks an abundance of secrets! In case you hadn't noticed, the Harry Potter books are chocked full of Gothic literary devices. Unra...
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Book 2, Ep. 3 | The Gothic from 2021-01-05T05:00
Beware, Witches! Deep in the belly of a dark and chilly castle lurks an abundance of secrets! In case you hadn't noticed, the Harry Potter books are chocked full of Gothic literary devices. Unra...
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A Holiday Special from the Archives featuring Neale Barnholden! from 2020-12-22T05:00:22
Season's Greetings Witches!
In this most magical of seasons, we are bringing you a bright star from our archives—a holiday special featuring Neale Barnholden! We hope this fun, slightl...
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Book 2, Ep. 2 | Queer Theory from 2020-12-08T05:00:26
We have an episode for you that, in our professional opinion, is very gay. And by gay we mean inviting expansively, radically, resistantly queer readings of a text that is trying very <...
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Book 2, Ep. 2 | Queer Theory from 2020-12-08T05:00:26
We have an episode for you that, in our professional opinion, is very gay. And by gay we mean inviting expansively, radically, resistantly queer readings of a text that is trying very <...
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Book 2, Ep.1 | Feminist Theory from 2020-11-24T19:59:52
Greetings Witches! We're so excited to be moving on to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets with you! Break out your feminist reading glasses, because we're approaching this text with the tri...
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Book 1, Ep.6. | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Wrap-Up from 2020-11-10T05:00
We've arrived at the end of our journey though Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, but before we dig into the Chamber of Secrets, we have a few loose ends to tie up! This episode is full o...
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Book 1, Ep.5 | Trauma with Lucia M. Lorenzi, PhD. from 2020-10-29T03:45:28
Special guest, Lucia M. Lorenzi, PhD, joins us to unpack trauma theory and helps us understand both the characters in Harry Potter and the world they inhabit as affected by traumatic events. We ...
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Book 1, Ep. 4 | Class from 2020-10-13T04:00
Dearest Witches, gather round for some lessons in class solidarity! In this episode, we'll discuss the formation of class structure in Western society, the inherent relationship between race and...
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Book 1, Ep. 3 | Animals from 2020-09-29T04:00
Snuggle up to your familiars, Witches, because today's episode is all about animals (and critical animal studies!). What distinguishes the "animal" from the "human" and why did Western society c...
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Book 1, Ep. 2 | Orientalism from 2020-09-15T04:00
In this episode, we unravel the many layers of Orientalist tropes that permeate the Harry Potter world. How do some not-so-subtle visual and narrative cues--turbans, hooked noses, and mysterious...
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Book 1, Ep. 1 | The Chosen One from 2020-09-01T04:00:04
It’s FINALLY HERE! In honor of Hogwarts day, September 1st, we present to you the first day of class you’ve always dreamed of from your two favourite lady scholars: Witch, Please | Ep. 1, The Ch...
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Announcing the Witch, Please Reboot! from 2020-08-24T19:59:22
BIG NEWS, WITCHES! Through a brand new partnership with Not Sorry Productions (the brillian...
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S3E3: Witch, Please Goes Rogue on Prequels from 2018-09-04T00:00:29
WE ARE GETTING ROGUER EVERY EPISODE TBQH
So this one’s on time, but witches? It is pretty. silly. We sat down, in the same room, with our favourite guy-with-a...
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S3E2: Witch, Please and the Rogue History Lesson from 2018-08-21T05:28:14
OH MY GOLLY WE ARE SO ROGUE IT IS RUUUUDE.
But we are ever grateful for your patience and love, dear listeners! This episode comes to you after much travel and celebration and e...
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S3E1: Witch, Please Gone Rogue! from 2018-07-02T04:41:30
OKAY IT IS NOT JUNE ANYMORE SO THIS IS LATE but we’re back with a brand new episode for this, the final season of Witch, Please: WITCH, PLEASE GONE ROGUE! We’re coming t...
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S2E8: Witch, Please and the Magic of Inter-Continental Technology from 2017-09-26T05:02:49
image credit: Melbourne Writers Festival
Well, witches, it’s that time of year again for the first time (technically the second time): time to say “later witches” and actual...
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S2E7: Witch, Please and Some Other Novel from 2017-09-11T22:00:48
Image of courtesy of Buzzfeed
Episode CW: discussion of intimate partner abuse
To record this episode, Hannah and Marcelle sat in a bed together for two hours with a s...
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S2E6: Witch, Please and the Symphonic Discourse from 2017-08-29T10:16:52
photo credit: @wildflowersyeg
Good evening witches and magicians and wizards of all ages! Welcome to this evening’s musical performance of Witch, Please!
This fornight...
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Special Bonus Episode: Secret Feminist Agenda 1.7 from 2017-08-25T14:00:05
Hey witches! We’re popping into your feed on a Friday to drop the newest episode of Hannah’s new podcast, Se...
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S2E5: Witch, Please and the Fan-Made Musical from 2017-08-14T22:00:18
By popular demand, we sat down and watched A Very Potter Musical and...
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S2E4: Witch, Please and the Stunning Studio Tour from 2017-08-01T04:17:20
Queue neatly and check your ticket, because we’re heading back to England for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour with special on-location guest Listen
S2E3: Witch, Please and the Rise of White Nationalism from 2017-07-18T05:24:44
Howdy partners! Grab yer ten galleon hats and join us as we impose our critical feminism on Calgary, Alberta during the Stamp—er………. that is the Comics and Entertainment Expo...
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S2E2: Witch, Please and the Phenomenal Foggos from 2017-07-04T05:28:44
Well hello again, witches! Thanks for tuning in for this week’s mega super long but mega super lovely episode featuring the Foggo Family...
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S2E1: Witch, Please and the Curse of Live Theatre from 2017-06-19T22:19:06
Welcome back, witches! We sure have missed you, and we’re excited to get started on Season 2 (new numbering system TBA). The focus of this season will be the Harry Potter fandom, ...
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Witch, Please and the THIS IS JUST AN ANNOUNCEMENT DON’T GET TOO EXCITED from 2017-04-16T19:08:58
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Harry Potter and the Sexy Reboot from 2017-01-31T06:19
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Episode 18B: #FantasticAsks, Or, That’s Real Fucked Up from 2017-01-17T05:47:53
HAPPY 2017, WITCHES!
We don’t believe in resolutions because they are a neoliberal conceit intended to keep you politically docile by convincing you that your very bein...
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Episode 18: Roaring Anachronisms and Where to Find Them from 2016-12-20T01:58:17
Image source: Miss Nobody on tumblr
Greetings from the Roaring Twenties, witches!
In this excitingly lengthy new beast of an episode, Marcelle and Hannah are joined by...
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Episode Sigma: Harry Potter and the Brand of Loyalty from 2016-12-06T03:04:59
Image credit: Ashley Hostetter “The Charming Classroom”
Welcome back, witches! We are gearing up to tackle Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! In this&nbs...
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Episode Rho: Live and Professional at Tufts University from 2016-11-22T07:10:13
Photo credit: Max Lalanne / The Tufts Daily
Howdy, witches! This extended universe not-so-mini minisode comes to you hot off the mics in America! Hannah and Marcelle (a...
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Episode 18.5: Fabulous Trailers and Their Locations from 2016-11-08T05:32:10
Image source: Fantastic Beasts “Final Trailer”
Welcome to the future, witches! In this episode, Marcelle and Neale tackle the trailers for the first (of FIVE?!?!) movie ...
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Episode Omicron: Witch, Please; Live & CURSÈD from 2016-10-25T01:00:16
Image from page 988 of “Popular electricity magazine in plain English” (1912) (Internet Archive Book Image)
This arbitrarily-categorized Extended Universe Episode saw o...
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Episode 15.5.5: Teasers and Trailers and Spoilers, Oh My! from 2016-10-11T04:57:16
Image: filmratings.com
Gather ’round, witches! We’re back with another minisode! This week, Marcelle asks resident Guy With A Film Degree Neale Barnholden all about trailers and...
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Episode 15.5: Harry Potter and the Dubious Kerning from 2016-09-27T16:50:34
Pull out your rulers, witches, and start measuring your margins, because this episode we’re getting into the nitty and the gritty of book design. Hannah is joined by book des...
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Episode 15B: Curiouser and Curiouser from 2016-09-13T06:12:36
Welcome back, witches! Today’s episode wraps up our discussion of the second half of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and after this we’ll never speak of it again—a...
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Episode 15A: Witch, Please and the Curious Child Part 1 from 2016-08-30T04:02:24
Image: Tasha Chawner, flickr
Grab your contraband Time Turners, witches, because we’re zipping back in time to episode 15A: the first half of our discussion of the play scri...
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Episode 16.5.5: Jeremy Mason and the Cursed Child from 2016-08-16T00:00:16
Source: Flickr, The Commons
Grab your opera glasses, witches, because this week Hannah is joined by actor, director, and playwright Listen
Episode 16.5: British Technocratic Wet Dreams from 2016-08-02T05:56:26
Image source: Deviant Art
Are you prepared for a rambling, margarita-fuelled discussion of pamphlets, propaganda, British fascism, lightning bolts, and how to brow...
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Episode 16: Witch, Please: New and Improved from 2016-07-07T15:47:25
Image source: Tumblr
Welcome to our brand new podcast, The Harry Potter Hour, Starring Feminism! It’s a lot like our old podcast Witch, Please except, uh, ...
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Episode 14: The Ghost of Podcast Past from 2016-06-28T05:21:34
photo credit: slgckgc on flickr
But we’re not dead yet! cry your coven mistresses as we claw our way back into your podcast apps. That’s right, witches! W...
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Episode Xi: Project Firenze from 2016-06-14T00:00:06
With Marcelle a million miles* away, we’re presenting to you a live event organized by Edmonton...
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Episode 13C: Hallows and Goodbyes from 2016-05-31T00:00:22
Well, this is it, witches. Buckle in for an extra long episode, because this is the LAST (third) part of our discussion of the LAST (seventh) book (Harry Potter and the Deathl...
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Episode 13B: Deathly Famous from 2016-05-17T06:31:05
Image Credit: Eric/Kimber on Flickr
Howdy witches!
Marcelle edited tonight’s episode in a flurry of packing so please forgive the dearth of whimsical sound effects! We...
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Episode Nu: Politically Joyful at the Calgary Expo from 2016-05-03T05:52:32
Howdy, witches!
While Hannah was off feministing her heart out in Ontario, Marcelle and Trevor and Neale recorded a live episode at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo!...
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Episode 13A: Hedwig’s Last Flight from 2016-04-19T05:17:21
Photo credit: Peter Trimming, Flickr
Tonight, witches, we bid farewell to a friend and confidante. As the Harry Potter series draws to an end Hannah and Marcelle get selecti...
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Episode 12.5: Montages Through the Ages from 2016-04-05T00:00:49
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Episode N: Witch, Please! Live and Scholarly at the U of C from 2016-03-22T06:22:39
Settle down students because class is about to begin! Cheer for your U of A Champions Hannah and Marcelle as they swoop into the University of Calgary’s English Department on...
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Episode M: The Technicolor Dream Snape from 2016-03-08T03:43:41
Get your adult colouring books ready, witches! In tonight’s minisode Hannah and Marcelle descend the rabbit hole of adult colouring books, producing a relatively unedited str...
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Episode 12: Harry Potter and the Teen Sex Romparoo from 2016-02-23T08:35:45
Image Source: Martin Fisch on Flickr
Get ready for a sexy romp with our favourite witches and wizards in this week’s critical analysis of the sexy film adaptation of
Episode 11B: The Half-coy Stint from 2016-02-11T06:44:14
Image from tiffany terry on flickr
This outrageously tardy episode marks our FIRST birthday as a podcast, which means it’s also our first anniversary with YOU! We’ve co...
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Episode Λ (lambda): Live and Surprised at Nerd Nite YEG from 2016-01-26T05:33:34
Hey witches!
Our discussion of Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince is on hold for a fortnight as we bring you our adventures at Listen
Episode 11A: The Full-blood Patriarchy from 2016-01-12T07:18:42
Hey Witches!
It’s late and there’s a hippogriff baby in need of attention, so let’s get right to it: here for your listening pleasure is the first half...
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Episode K: A Very Witch, Please Holiday Special from 2015-12-15T06:05:34
Ho Ho Ho, Witches! We’re back in the expanded universe of the podcast with Episode Kappa in which we cackle at fraternity, get a lil’ tipsy on vegan egg nog, and VE...
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Episode 10.5.5 Quidditch IRL from 2015-12-01T05:33:30
Ahoy witches! Join us for another mat leave minisode as we travel back in time to learn about Quidditch IRL! This recording comes from the 2015 Edmonton Comics and Entertainment Expo and feature...
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Episode 10.5: Gadding with Guys (with film degrees) from 2015-11-17T17:15:26
This week, as Marcelle and our erstwhile tech support selfishly abandon us to care for a newborn, Hannah and genuine guy-with-a-film degree Neale Barnholden go on magical tour of cinematic ...
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Episode 10: One Member Short of an Order from 2015-10-20T01:00:20
Tonight is a magical night for citizens in the North Land called Canada. In addition to a Federal Election with a potentially record-breaking voter turnout, there’s also some kind...
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Episode 9.5: Witch, Please; Live & Unruly from 2015-10-06T01:10:25
**Just a wee correction to keep this episode in line with our outrageously complicated numbering system! The real number 10 will be uploaded as scheduled on Monday!**
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Episode 9B: The Tears of Age from 2015-09-22T03:03:35
You know what, witches? Growing up is hard. In tonight’s episode your hosts Hannah and Marcelle relive their teenage years and cry a bunch.
Get your hankies and enjoy!
Episode 9: The Cleansing Fire from 2015-09-08T06:28:56
Is it getting hot in here or is it just that cleansing fire? Either way, we are thrilled to bring you the long-awaited first half of our discussion of Harry Potter and the Order of...
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Episode 8.5: Encounters with Trolls from 2015-08-25T00:00:52
Gird your loins, witches, because it’s time for ANOTHER #witchpleasetellme minisode.&nb...
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Episode Theta: Gamers At The Gate from 2015-08-11T05:09:48
Here it is. The episode that’s too hot to upload through a mere, smear mobile phone.
Game on, witches.
Episode 8: The Winner of the Raspberry Cup from 2015-07-28T02:30:27
Howdy, witches!
We recorded this episode in Marcelle’s rasberry-filled yard, all the while stuffing our faces with these spectacularly tart backyard berries. If only we realized at the tim...
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Episode 7.5: A Draught of Veritaserum from 2015-07-13T23:30:07
Hello, dear witches!
Tonight we present to you… our second minisode! While Hannah rubs elbows in Montreal, Marcelle answers your questions with th...
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Episode 7B: The Goblet is Political from 2015-06-30T01:55:23
Welcome back, witches! We are thrilled to bring you our second (too-long) episode of Witch, Please about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. In today’s epi...
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Episode 7A: The Tri-and-fail-to-fit-everything-into-an-hour Tournament from 2015-06-16T04:09:35
Here we are, witches, with the first of TWO too long episodes about Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire. Marcelle is back from her adventures in the Eastern...
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Episode 6.5: Ridiculous Digressions and Where to Find Them from 2015-06-02T05:01:05
Our first ever, surprisingly long minisode. Sylvie and Rebecca join Hannah for some unusual segments and old-timey foley work.
Episode 6: Neale Barnholden and the Final Cut from 2015-05-19T17:02:54
This episode was a real adventure–not just the editing, but the recording process, too. An extra long wait for an extra long episode: it makes sense, if you think about it! Listen
Episode 5B: Escape From Time Constraints from 2015-05-05T04:35:36
Oh hi there! You’re still waiting for the second half of Episode 5, huh? Well you’re in luck! Episode 5B is ready for your listening pleasure.
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Episode 5A: Prisoner of Time Restraints from 2015-04-21T05:45:14
Part one of two!
(no time for whimsy)
Episode 4: The Chamber of Whiteness from 2015-04-07T02:59:37
Book lovers, we're back from our week-long hiatus. It's been too long. Without further ado (but with so very Much Ado), we present to you Episode Four!
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Episode 3: The Chamber of Spoilers from 2015-03-17T03:57:49
Get ready to level up, Second Years!
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Episode 2: The Sophomore’s Stone from 2015-03-03T06:57:54
We are excited to bring you the second episode!