28 Min Released Dec 20, 2016

Innocence: The Writing on the Wall (Book 2, Chapter 9)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of complaining in chapter ten of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Madame Hooch's negligence during the quidditch match, Lockhart's toxic masculinity, and Colin Creevey's surprising thoughtfulness. Throughout the episode they consider the question: When are the times that we should be complaining?

This episode is sponsored by LifeAfter and Wordpress. This week's voicemail is thanks to Meghan Cooper.

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

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