This week, Vanessa and Jackson Bird explore the theme of Risk in Chapter Six of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Sirius's increasing restlessness, the risk associated with a volatile magical home, and Fred and George's private experimentation. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how should we decide which risks are worth it?Thank you to Jane for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 7, The Ministry of Magic, through the theme of Visibility.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes and important characters from the series! This week we're celebrating everyone's favorite gentle giant, Rubeus Hagrid. HPST is made possible in part by ads and sponsorships! We're currently running a survey to help us better understand our audience, if you're looking for a free way to help us continue making this podcast please consider filling out the quick survey here.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Comparison in Chapter Five of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the Molly's role as a caretaker for Harry, the Weasley twins' burgeoning business adventures, and Sirius's interesting approach to mentoring. Throughout the episode we consider the question: when can comparisons be useful, and when are they harmful?Thank you to Katie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 6, The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, with Jackson Bird(!) through the theme of Risk.HPST is made possible in part by ads and sponsorships! We're currently running a survey to help us better understand our audience, if you're looking for a free way to help us continue making this podcast please consider filling out the quick survey here.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Apathy in Chapter Four of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the physical integrity of Number Twelve Grimmauld Place, all caps Harry, and the Weasley siblings' approach to delicate situations. Throughout the episode we consider the question: what emotions are hiding beneath our apathy?Thank you to Andee for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 5, The Order of the Phoenix, with Matt through the theme of Comparison.HPST is made possible in part by ads and sponsorships! We're currently running a survey to help us better understand our audience, if you're looking for a free way to help us continue making this podcast please consider filling out the quick survey here.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Deception in Chapter Three of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the Dursley's fake lawn care award, Moody's suspicions, and the Order's chosen method of transportation. Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is a little bit of deception helpful?Thank you to Emily for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 4, Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place, with Casper through the theme of Apathy.HPST is made possible in part by ads and sponsorships! We're currently running a survey to help us better understand our audience, if you're looking for a free way to help us continue making this podcast please consider filling out the quick survey here.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.