36 Min Released Nov 8, 2016

Curiosity: The Burrow (Book 2, Chapter 3)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of curiosity in chapter three of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Arthur Weasley's enthusiasm for muggles, the moral implications of de-gnoming, and the alluring appeal of RuPaul's Drag Race. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Is love an important component of curiosity?

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron and this week's voicemail is thanks to Michelle Sisco.

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

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