Episodes

  • Harry Potter and the Sacred Text: Series Trailer

    Harry Potter and the Sacred Text: Series Trailer
    May 1 2016

    Welcome to Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, a podcast by Not Sorry Productions!


    Learn more at https://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/


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    4 mins
  • Commitment: The Boy Who Lived (Book 1, Chapter 1)

    Commitment: The Boy Who Lived (Book 1, Chapter 1)
    May 19 2016
    In the premiere episode of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, Casper and Vanessa talk about why they are starting this project and analyze the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone through the theme of commitment. 

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    25 mins
  • Loneliness: The Vanishing Glass (Book 1, Chapter 2)

    Loneliness: The Vanishing Glass (Book 1, Chapter 2)
    May 27 2016

    Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of loneliness in chapter two of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss the Dursleys' parenting choices, the significance of numbers, and the birthday blues. 

    A small correction: In this week’s epsiode, Vanessa says that the letters for chai are יה (yud hay), when they are actually חי (chet yud).


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    30 mins
  • Fear: The Letters From No One (Book 1, Chapter 3)

    Fear: The Letters From No One (Book 1, Chapter 3)
    Jun 3 2016
    Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of fear in chapter three of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Vernon Dursley's illusion of control, the psychology of bullies, and climate change. 

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    26 mins
  • Generosity: The Keeper of the Keys (Book 1, Chapter 4)

    Generosity: The Keeper of the Keys (Book 1, Chapter 4)
    Jun 11 2016
    Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of generosity in chapter four of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Casper demonstrates his excellent Hagrid impression and Vanessa addresses whether we can or should empathize with the Dursleys. 

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    26 mins
  • Being a Stranger: Diagon Alley (Book 1, Chapter 5)

    Being a Stranger: Diagon Alley (Book 1, Chapter 5)
    Jun 18 2016
    Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of "being a stranger" in chapter five of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss hefty ideas like consumerist culture in the wizarding world, Hagrid's status as an outsider, and mentorship. 

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    29 mins
  • Expectations: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters (Book 1, Chapter 6)

    Expectations: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters (Book 1, Chapter 6)
    Jun 25 2016
    Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of expectations in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Harry and Ron's budding friendship, the unusual bravery of Scabbers the rat, and how our bodily practices relate to our spiritual experience. 

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    25 mins
  • Vulnerability: The Sorting Hat (Book 1, Chapter 7)

    Vulnerability: The Sorting Hat (Book 1, Chapter 7)
    Jul 2 2016

    Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of vulnerability in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss how Harry’s experience with the sorting hat teaches us to reclaim our own narratives after trauma, and extend blessings both to know-it-all Hermione and know-nothing Neville.

    *NB: Vanessa’s opening story is about sexual assault. If you want to skip it, the 30-second recap starts about 5 minutes into the episode. *


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    26 mins