Latest Snape Podcast Episodes
615: Does Harry Like Drama? (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 15)
Accio Politics - November 08, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsThis week, we’re talking about exploitation and status. Harry is chased all over Hogwarts because the girls just can’t contain themselves, Hermione plans to make Ron jealous, and Draco is up to something shady (so of course Harry must investigate, right?). We also discuss our listener’s am...
614: Felix Felicis (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 14)
Accio Politics - November 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsThis week, we talk about Hermione’s reaction to seeing Ron couple up with someone else, how Harry fake roofies Ron’s pumpkin juice to dramatic effect, and Harry’s realization that he feels more than brotherly love for one Ginny Weasley. This leads us to talk about the politics of Jealousy and Co...
613: There’s More to Magic than Skill (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 13)
Accio Politics - October 25, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsIs who we are determined by our genes (nature) or our upbringing and culture (nurture)? This is one of the questions that we ask ourselves in this episode of this podcast, especially when it comes to the differences between Harry and Voldemort. We also talk about how knowledge can be used as a f...
RECAST + BONUS: The Politics of Personal Narrative + Patreon Exclusive (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 22)
Accio Politics - October 18, 2021 10:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsDue to scheduling conflicts, we couldn’t record a new episode of the show this week. We didn’t want the feed to go empty this week, so please enjoy this re-release of our episode from earlier this year plus a bonus segment that was only available for Patrons of the show until now. Become a Pa...
612: The Politics of Consent and Suspicion (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 12)
Accio Politics - October 11, 2021 17:04 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsAdri is joined by special guest Laurie, the producer for the Potterversity podcast to discuss chapter 12 of Half Blood Prince. We talk about how this chapter intersects with the politics of suspicion and consent, including the imperiused Katie Bell and Hermione’s skepticism about the character o...
611: The Politics of Attention and Preferential Treatment (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 11)
Accio Politics - October 04, 2021 14:45 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsThis week, we talk about that chapter where Hermione helps Ron, unbeknownst to him, get into the Gryffindor Quidditch team. When we were thinking about which politics were driving the chapter, we thought about the politics of attention and preferential treatment. We’re also featuring the best ...
610: The Politics of Ancestry and Supremacism (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 10)
Accio Politics - September 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsThis week, we talk about that chapter where Harry met Voldemort’s extended family via Pensieve. When we were thinking about which politics were driving the chapter, we thought about the politics of ancestry and supremacism. One is based upon who your family was or what they did being an indicato...
609: Was Harry Cheating? (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 9)
Accio Politics - September 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsIt’s the first day of classes at Hogwarts, and we are talking about the politics of cheating and the myth of self-sufficiency. This week we have a ton of questions that we try to answer as best as possible. Was Harry was cheating by following the hand-written instructions in the Half-Blood Princ...
608: Cruelty is the Point (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 8)
Accio Politics - September 06, 2021 09:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsHarry’s finally back at Hogwarts and he is in for a surprise when it comes to staff appointments for the coming school year. Adri and Helene talk about the politics of School Administration and Bullying when it comes to what is influencing the events of this chapter. We also talk about the restr...
607: Slughorn’s Nepotism and Draco’s Privilege (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 7)
Accio Politics - August 30, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsWell, we’re back on the Hogwarts Express! This time, Helene and Adri talk about the many ways that they see the politics of nepotism and privilege interact in this chapter, as well as in the rest of the book. We talk about Slughorn’s favoritism of those associated with prestige and power, Draco’...
606: From Broke to Joke (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 6)
Accio Politics - August 23, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsJoin us as the trio venture into Diagon Alley for the first time since the ministry has openly admitted that Lord Voldemort is back. Helene and Adri discuss the politics of Public Security and the politics of Commodities as it relates to both the ministry’s actions and how capitalism is alive an...
605: The Politics of Tribalism and Family (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 5)
Accio Politics - August 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsHarry gets to the Burrow earlier than scheduled and we get a glimpse into Arthur’s dearest ambition and Molly’s favorite nickname. Adri is joined by guest host Ann from the Speak Beasty podcast and they talk about the politics of tribalism and family, including why oh why Ginny Weasley loses her...
604: Even Dumbledore goes to the Bathroom, Helene (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 4)
Accio Politics - August 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsHarry is off to the Burrow under Dumbledore’s chaperonage, but before we pop in to see our favorite red-headed family, we’ve got a side quest to complete. Yes, you read that right, Dumbledore has one more trick up his sleeve (presumably the one with complete mobility): popping in to see a profes...
603: Those Flighty Temptresses, Helene and Adri (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 3)
Accio Politics - August 02, 2021 14:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsFinally, a chapter with Harry in it! In between headlines and narrative paywalls (what did the rest of those articles say anyway?) Harry is snoozing away until Dumbledore appears in the Dursley’s home, just as he promised he would. Perhaps it’s the realization that Harry didn’t quite trust Dumbl...
602: A Sneak Peek into Snape's Domestic Life (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 2)
Accio Politics - July 26, 2021 10:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsJoin us as we talk about chapter 2, "Spinner’s End" and its politics (alongside some talk about Bellatrix, Narcissa, Sirius, Severus, and Wormtail). We also talk about this insight into Snape’s humble abode and whether or not he wanted Sirius dead. Bonus Segment for Patrons: A look into MACUSA...
601: Foreign Affairs, Public Relations, and Dementors' Need for Sex Ed (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 1)
Accio Politics - July 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsWe're already on HBP (which is, incidentally, Helene's favorite book in the series). Helene and Adri talk about the politics of Foreign Affairs and Public Relations when it comes to the two ministers (one muggle, one wizard) and wonder about how we're supposed to feel about Dementors "breeding" ...
Bonus: Girl Who Lived - Gender-Flipping Newt Scamander
Accio Politics - July 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsWe're off this week but we wanted to leave you with some bonus content that was exclusive to Patrons until now. Did you enjoy this segment? Get more bonus content like this by becoming a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics
Bonus: Wizarding Schools pt. 1
Accio Politics - July 03, 2021 10:04 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsWe're off this week but we wanted to leave you with some bonus content that was exclusive to Patrons until now. Did you enjoy this segment? Get more bonus content like this by becoming a Patron for as little as $2/month by heading over to www.patreon.com/acciopolitics
540: Order of the Phoenix Movie Adaptation
Accio Politics - June 26, 2021 12:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsThe last episode of season 5 is upon us! On this episode, Adri and Helene talk about the movie adaptation, discussing the various elements that make up a film. Want more exclusive content? Become a Patron of the show and get bonus content while supporting the show! Become a Patron fo...
539: Teenage Angst & Trauma (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix)
Accio Politics - June 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsWe did it. We did it, Joe! We're done with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, so you know what that means: one whole episode devoted to the entire novel. Your hosts Adri and Helene zoomed out from our chapter to chapter format to bring you all the piping hot takes that can only be giv...
538: The Politics of Grief and the Price of War (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, chapter 38)
Accio Politics - June 05, 2021 15:03 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsWe've come to the end... The end of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, that is! Hosts Helene and Adri talk about the final chapter of book 5 in the Harry Potter series through the lens of Grief and the Price of War. Helene delves deeply into the stages of grief, as Harry is personifyin...
537: We're Like Cakes, We Have Layers (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, chapter 37)
Accio Politics - May 29, 2021 18:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsHelene and special guest Kat from the Alohomora! podcast talk about chapter 37 of Order of the Phoenix: "The Lost Prophecy." Join us as we discuss the politics of premeditation and strategy, along with Dumbledore and Harry’s complicated relationship and the potential motivations behind Dumbledor...
536: Dumbledore's Back, Baby! (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 36)
Accio Politics - May 22, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsHelene and Adri talk about how things are not looking up for Matt Gaetz, as well as chapter 36 of OotP. In discussing this chapter, we talk about the politics of pain and retributive justice as the ministry becomes a bit more crowded than anticipated. We also cover how Voldemort and Dumbledore c...
535: This is the One Where Sirius Goes Beyond the Veil (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 35)
Accio Politics - May 15, 2021 16:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsWell, we're finally here. We're at that chapter in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix where Sirius is hit by a curse and disappears into the Veil at the Department of Mysteries. Someone give Adri all the tissues, please and thank you. When we read this chapter, we had very differen...
534: Love is Spicy (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 34)
Accio Politics - May 08, 2021 23:13 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsHelene is back and talking to Adri about chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, "The Department of Mysteries." We talk about the politics of classified information and leadership as the golden and silver trio sneak into the Department of Mysteries. Patrons get access to exclu...
533: Systemic Oppression and Displacement in the Wizarding World (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 33)
Accio Politics - May 01, 2021 18:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsIn this episode, guest host Aureo Potts (@09aureo) joins Adri to talk about chapter 33 of OotP where Hermione leads Harry and Umbridge to the Forbidden Forest in a hair-brained scheme to get Umbridge off their back. While upon first encountering this chapter, we may not have thought about the im...
532: The Politics of Sabotage & Surveillance (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 32)
Accio Politics - April 25, 2021 05:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsSpecial guest Rex Hadden joins Adri for a conversation on how chapter 32 is driven by the politics of sabotage and surveillance. Umbridge tries to sabotage Harry's attempts at contacting the outside world while Hermione's actions can be seen as sabotage since she is trying to distract Umbridge f...
531: Umbridge is a Cop (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31)
Accio Politics - April 18, 2021 14:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsContent Warning: Police Brutality We're talking about police brutality in this episode, which includes a brief history of how police came to be in America, how Umbridge and the Aurors' treatment of Hagrid ties into our understanding of police brutality and excessive use of force, and how we ca...
530: Upholding Wizard Supremacy (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 30)
Accio Politics - April 10, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsBefore today's episode, we thought that chapter 30, "Grawp" was a bit of a throwaway chapter. Not anymore. As we delve into this chapter through the lens of politics, specifically the politics of the colonial mindset and forced displacement, we notice that there are many nuances within the chapt...
529: Magic School Dropouts (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 29)
Accio Politics - April 03, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsThis week, we're tackling the legendary chapter where McGonagall faces off against Umbridge over Harry and the Weasley twins complete their Hogwarts career in the most unorthodox of manners. We talk about how speaking truth to power doesn't necessarily mean that you don't shield yourself from an...
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