Women of Harry Potter is a feminist podcast lifting up the successes and struggles of the women in our favorite book series. Join Vanessa Zoltan, Ariana Nedelman, and special guests as we bless a new character from the magical world in each episode. As we move the experiences of these women from the margins of the story to the center, we hope to learn more about the text, ourselves, and the people around us.
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Dec 23, 2019
The Fat Lady
00:15:33
Ariana blesses The Fat Lady for having to work all the time. Vanessa provides a quiz on The Second Shift by Arlie Russell Hochschild with Anne Machung.
Unfortunately this will be the last Women of Harry Potter episode that you'll be able to find here in our feed. If you can't live without us, we'll still be putting out an episode once a month on the Harry Potter Sacred Text Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext
Dec 09, 2019
Ginny Weasley with Mike Schubert
00:36:28
On this episode we invite Mike Schubert of the Potterless Podcast to bless one of his favorite characters, Ginny Weasley for doing an excellent job of being the youngest in a large and incredible family. Vanessa provides Ariana and Mike with a quiz on some lesser-known facts about Virginia Woolf.
Nov 25, 2019
Professor Sprout
00:15:34
Vanessa blesses Professor Pomona Sprout for setting a beautiful example of finding and living out one's calling. Ariana provides a most excellent quiz on everyone's favorite plant - the mandrake.
Nov 11, 2019
Cho Chang With Kathy Tu
00:21:10
Kathy Tu, co-host of WNYC's Nancy podcast joins Vanessa this week to bless the nearly-perfect Cho Chang for her immense talent, her hard work and for living up to the incredibly high standards put upon her by others. Vanessa gives Kathy a quiz about historic, emotional moments in Olympic history.
Oct 28, 2019
Parvati Patil with Proma Khosla
00:26:50
Proma Khosla, a culture writer for Mashable, dancer, and professional Harry Potter fan, joins Ariana to bless Parvati Patil and set the record straight on exactly how her name is pronounced. Ariana gives Proma a quiz on the annual "Twins Days" event in Twinsburg, Ohio.
Oct 14, 2019
Angelina Johnson with Bayana Davis
00:29:31
We are kicking off a series of WOHP episodes lifting up and shedding light on the women of color in the Harry Potter series with this first episode on Angelina Johnson featuring Bayana Davis of the #WizardTeam podcast. Vanessa provides Bayana with a quiz on Serena Williams.
Sep 30, 2019
Ron Weasley
00:34:49
In this special episode Ariana airs her grievances with Ron Weasley's inconsiderate behavior in defense of Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood and others. She then with the help of a listener voicemail contemplates a blessing for him. Vanessa provides a quiz on the women of the Kennedy family.
Sep 16, 2019
Mrs. Figg
00:26:56
This week Vanessa blesses secret spy and squib, Mrs. Arabella Figg, for her great ability to lie in the most ethical circumstance - in order to protect someone else. Ariana delivers a curious quiz about spinsters and cats. We do hope you will join our Thornback Society!
Sep 02, 2019
Minerva McGonagall with Margaret H. Willison
00:27:58
This week Vanessa is joined by Margaret H. Willison to bless our favorite educator - Minerva McGonagall. Margaret and Vanessa compare and contrast McGonagall and Dumbledore's pedagogical strategies and praise her for being the moral center of Hogwarts. We end this week with a quiz on everyone's favorite Scottish underdog, Susan Boyle.
Aug 19, 2019
Pansy Parkinson
00:25:11
This week Vanessa chooses an unlikely character to bless - Slytherin's Queen Bee, Pansy Parkinson. Ariana and Vanessa discuss finding forgiveness and extending empathy toward young people who've made bad choices based on the influence of their mentors and peers. Ariana tests Vanessa's knowledge of Mean Girls.
Dec 23 | 00:15:33
The Fat Lady
Dec 09 | 00:36:28
Ginny Weasley with Mike Schubert
Nov 25 | 00:15:34
Professor Sprout
Nov 11 | 00:21:10
Cho Chang With Kathy Tu
Oct 28 | 00:26:50
Parvati Patil with Proma Khosla
Oct 14 | 00:29:31
Angelina Johnson with Bayana Davis
Sep 30 | 00:34:49
Ron Weasley
Sep 16 | 00:26:56
Mrs. Figg
Sep 02 | 00:27:58
Minerva McGonagall with Margaret H. Willison
Aug 19 | 00:25:11
Pansy Parkinson
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