Dear Mr. Potter: A Harry Potter Seminar
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 301 ratingsAn exploration of the plot, characters, themes and ideas of JK Rowling's modern masterpiece.
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Dear Mr. Potter 63: Meet The Order
July 25, 2018 18:12This week, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with chapters three and four!
Dear Mr. Potter 62: Remember My Last
July 18, 2018 18:08This week, we begin our discussion of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with chapters one and two!
Dear Mr. Potter 61: The Once And Future King
July 11, 2018 02:13This week, we discuss the second half of TH White's The Sword In The Stone, with a focus on identity and the stories which bind and guide us.
Dear Mr. Potter 60: The Sword In The Stone
July 05, 2018 23:38In this week's abbreviated session, we continue our summer holiday away from Hogwarts, and discuss the first part of TH White's The Sword In The Stone!
Dear Mr. Potter 59: The Worst Witch
June 27, 2018 15:32This week, take a break from Hogwarts and spend some time with Mildred Hubble, The Worst Witch!
Dear Mr. Potter 58: Calmly
June 21, 2018 16:30This week, we discuss the highs and lows of the 2005 movie adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire!
Dear Mr. Potter 57: The End Of The Beginning
June 07, 2018 15:31This week, we reach the end of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with a super-size discussion of justice and punishment, hope and darkness.
Dear Mr. Potter 56: The Truth
June 01, 2018 01:38This week, we approach the end of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with a discussion of secrets revealed and powers uncloaked.
Dear Mr. Potter 55: Avada Kedavra
May 23, 2018 23:26This week, we discuss the identities of Death Eaters and the mechanics of Priori Incantatum during the Duel of Little Hangleton in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 54: Flesh, Blood And Bone
May 17, 2018 01:31This week, we conclude the Triwizard Tournament with a tragic turn, and assemble the Death Eaters to witness a new threat to the wizarding world in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 53: Into The Labyrinth
May 10, 2018 17:42This week, we conclude our exposition with the Pensieve, and begin the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 52: The Curse That Failed
May 03, 2018 18:30In this session, we discuss dreams and memories in chapters twenty-nine and thirty of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 51: Constant Vigilance
April 23, 2018 04:35In this session, we discuss the pernicious power of the media, then take a walk a in the Forbidden Forest with Viktor Krum in chapters twenty-eight and twenty-nine of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 50: A Boy Like No Other
April 19, 2018 01:30In this session, we hand out the points for the second task and speculate about Barty Crouch in chapters twenty-six and twenty-seven of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 49: Gillyweed
April 11, 2018 13:59In this session, we soak in the tub then take a dip in the lake in chapters twenty-five and twenty-six of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 48: Truth And Lies
April 04, 2018 17:44In this session, we begin the new year with mysterious clues and a deepening conspiracy in chapters twenty-four and twenty-four of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 47: Wangoballwime
March 22, 2018 01:21In this session, we face the horrors of adolescent awkwardness and teen romance in chapters twenty-two and twenty-three of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 46: The First Task
March 14, 2018 14:12In this session, we face dragons and consider goodness in the world of Harry Potter in chapters twenty and twenty-one of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 45: Potter Stinks
March 11, 2018 02:09In this session, we discuss isolation and honesty in chapters 18 and 19 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 44: The Fourth Champion
March 03, 2018 17:01In this session, we face opposition and isolation in chapters sixteen and seventeen of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, ""The Goblet of Fire" and "The Four Champions".
Dear Mr. Potter 43: We Are The Champions
February 14, 2018 04:51In this session, we meet the competition in chapters fifteen and sixteen of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, "Beauxbatons and Durmstrang" and "The Goblet of Fire".
Dear Mr. Potter 42: Unforgivable
February 07, 2018 13:00In this session, we dive deep into the workings of magic, the Dark Arts, and the Unforgivable Curses in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Dear Mr. Potter 41: Mad-Eye Moody
January 30, 2018 22:40In this session, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with a long-awaited (but less than enthusiastic) return to Hogwarts.
Dear Mr. Potter 40: Mayhem & Mundanity
January 25, 2018 00:40In this session, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with Death Eaters and the Dark Mark, Hufflepuffs Gone Bad and mysterious money.
Dear Mr. Potter 39: The Dark Mark
January 17, 2018 05:13In this session, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with the Quidditch World Cup, veela and leprechauns, and problems of agency.
Dear Mr. Potter 38: Back To The Burrow
January 10, 2018 21:37In this session, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with portkeys, apparition and Ton-Tongue Toffees.
Dear Mr. Potter 37: Scarred
January 03, 2018 05:58In this session, we begin our discussion of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with exposition, misdirection and secret cakes.
Dear Mr. Potter 36: Lookfar
December 20, 2017 18:54In this session, we conclude our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin, and face down the shadow in the sunless land beyond the sea.
Dear Mr. Potter 35: Light Defeats The Dark
December 13, 2017 15:12In this session, we continue our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea, and talk about Ged's journey north into Faerie, the magic of Osskill, and the return of Serret.
Dear Mr. Potter 34: The Name Of The Dragon
December 06, 2017 00:00In this session, we continue our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin, and talk about dragons, true names, and the unleashing of the shadow.
Dear Mr. Potter 33: Shadows
November 29, 2017 15:18In this session, we continue our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin, and talk about women's magic, light and shadow, and the inherent risks of power.
Dear Mr. Potter 32: Sparrowhawk
November 22, 2017 05:52In this session, we begin our discussion of A Wizard Of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin with the first two chapters.
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 13
November 16, 2017 02:28In this session, I offer some final thoughts on Prisoner of Azkaban, and talk about the next phase of Dear Mr. Potter. Next week, we begin A Wizard of Earthsea!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 12
November 04, 2017 15:28In this special session, I recorded a live commentary track and discussion for the movie adaptation of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 11
October 30, 2017 15:42In this session, we discuss the end of the story, justice and injustice, and Harry in a darker world in chapters 21 and 22 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 10
October 24, 2017 23:51In this session, we get a lot of answers and face down the dementors in chapters 19 and 20 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 9
October 18, 2017 16:50In this session, we're dragged into the Shrieking Shack and the plot is revealed in chapters 17 and 18 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 8
October 11, 2017 04:05In this session, things turn dark, society starts to crumble, and Hermione is our hero in chapters 15 and 16 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 7
September 27, 2017 13:01In this session, we check the calendar, then play some quidditch and stroll into Hogsmeade in chapters 13 and 14 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 6
September 20, 2017 12:16In this session, we try to decipher the mystery of the past, witness Harry's descent into darkness, and learn about the Patronus charm in chapters 11 and 12 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 5
September 06, 2017 04:35In this session, we face the dementors on the Quidditch field and escape to Hogsmeade in chapters 9 and 10 of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 4
August 30, 2017 15:50In this session, we settle into the school year and face our fears in chapters six, seven and eight of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 3
August 23, 2017 04:02In this session, we make it to Hogwarts and face down the fearsome Dementors in chapter five of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 2
August 16, 2017 04:49In this session, Harry ends his summer vacation in Diagon Alley and learns about the danger which faces him in chapters three and four of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 1
August 09, 2017 14:13Welcome to the third season of Dear Mr. Potter, and our discussion of tone, theme and transition in the first two chapters of Prisoner of Azkaban!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 9
October 23, 2016 20:01 - 65.3 MBCelebrate the end of term as we discuss the movie adaptation or Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and more!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 8
October 22, 2016 04:18 - 78.7 MBHarry comes face to face with the past -- and with a monster -- in chapters seventeen and eighteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 7
October 16, 2016 22:51 - 78.4 MBHarry and Ron brave the Forbidden Forest and finally discover the truth in chapters fifteen and sixteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 6
October 01, 2016 03:46 - 72.8 MBHarry finds a diary and the unknown monster claims another victim in chapters thirteen and fourteen of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Dear Mr. Potter: Chamber Of Secrets 5
September 24, 2016 01:05 - 65 MBWe learn the fine art of dueling and face the polyjuice potion in this week's discussion of chapters eleven and twelve of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!