Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter Podcast - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I am so grateful for this podcast and all that it does to engage with the wizarding world but also to talk about our world. Because we’re not just talking about these witches and wizards, are we? I love the questions it’s made me consider. Why is the bar for heroism so low for purebloods? Why are there so many grown Ron’s out here? How can we help the Arthur’s of the world learn to actually engage with muggles appropriately?

A rare podcast that is both enjoyable and will make you a better thinker and better person.

Great podcast! I needed a space where I could engage with the series in a way that didn’t excuse the issues with the author. As a black woman, I enjoy how relatable this is and how there are connections to the real world. This pod is so well done and is always so intellectually engaging. Thank you Prof. Julian for all the work you have put into this. It means a lot!

I just found this podcast and haven’t been able to stop listening. I love that the questions make me think of these characters I’ve loved for decades in different ways. Thank you so much for this!

Brilliant podcast. I love Harry Potter which makes it a safe topic to overlay difficult or challenging conversations on top of. Small detail but the little musical interludes in between chapters give you time to absorb the thought provoking questions and re engage instead of just being stuck on listen not think mode.

Love it!!