We always get comments about how when they listen to our podcast, people feel like they’re getting a glimpse into our lives. They usually follow up with a statement about how they love the rapport the two of us have. Well, for those of you who like HPProgs for the intimate way we welcome you [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #87: Our Worst Episode Ever: Plus: Twilight vs. Harry Potter

Tales of Beedle the Bard; why fairy tales matter; Half-Blood Prince trailer; site business
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Pre-order The Tales of Beedle the Bard
G.K. Chesterton: “The Ethics of Elfland”  (Chesterton at The Hog’s Head Bookstore)
Half-Blood [...]

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Continue reading → Hog’s Head PubCast #57: Beedle the Bard

Hopefully by now, you’ve seen the trailer for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. We sat down immediately after watching to record out thoughts. What do you think of the trailer? Does the voice of the woman in the orphanage belong to J.K. Rowling?
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Continue reading → Episode #86: Half Blood Prince Trailer Podcast

Jim Dale press conference from Portus 2008
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On Tap

Jim Dale’s website
Order the Harry Potter Audiobooks

Amazon.com Widgets

Continue reading → Hog’s Head PubCast #56: Jim Dale Press Conference

One of the over-arching meta-themes of the Harry Potter books is, without a doubt, choice. From early on the books the theme of choice is empasised, when the Sorting Hat defers to Harry’s wish to be in Gryffindor, or when Dumbledore makes it clear to Harry that it is his choices, far more than abilities [...]

• Books Video Golf

• Books Video Fishing

Continue reading → Episode #85: Free Will and Choice in Harry Potter

Portus 2008; July giveaway winner announced; shout-out to my Portus peeps
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On Tap

Welcome to new readers/listeners
Portus People: Greg and Penny (HP Progs)
Portus People: Dave and Leanne (ChristianAudio.com and GuyNamedDave)
Portus People: David and Toni (HP [...]

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Continue reading → Hog’s Head PubCast #55: Post Portus Podcast

As you may have read, we just got back from Portus 2008, a Harry Potter convention that took place July 10-13 in Dallas, Texas.  And, guess what?  We had a blast!  From Jim Dale giving a live performance, to meeting lots of fun and interesting people, it was a great time.  We sat right down [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #84: Post Portus Podcast

Social Justice, Flawed Characters, and the Fabian Key to Harry Potter’s Sociopolitical Vision; audio clip from A Short History of Myth
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Added: [...]

Continue reading → Hog’s Head PubCast #54: Revolutionaries and Gradualists

We’re back for another action-packed episode of Patterns in Potter.  This time, we take on the latest contender in the Harry Potter series, The Deathly Hallows.  We begin with an analysis of the prologue, of both The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and William Penn’s More Fruits of Solitude.  From there, we discuss the apparent connection to Chapters 2 and 3, [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #83: Patterns in Potter - Deathly Hallows

Convention Alley 2008 summary thoughts; George MacDonald; voicemail and E-Owls
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Portus 2008
Journey to the Sea
Phantastes online
The Hog’s Head Bookstore - George MacDonald
Christianaudio.com - George [...]

Continue reading → Hog’s Head PubCast #53: Convention Alley, George MacDonald

Wow, feels like old times. Because of the release of JK Rowling’s new 800 word Harry Potter Prequel , we were able to return to the pre-DH revelry of prognosticating Harry Potter. We took a break from Patterns in Potter and dedicated the entire Episode #82 to the prequel. This prequel wasn’t just a nice [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #82: Prognosticating The Prequel

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
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Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

This week, we discuss J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard University’s graduating class of 2008 (with audio snippets!) and conclude our Patterns in Potter discussion for the theme of Book 6.
JK Rowling’s Speech at the Harvard Commencement
We look forward to hearing from you. You can leave comments here on the blog or send in your [...]

Continue reading → Episode #81: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Definitely Evil

Literacy and Power in Harry Potter; Announcing the winner of the giveaway; news; E-owl response
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Harry Potter blamed for Owl Abandonment
J.K. Rowling Speaks at [...]

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Continue reading → Hog’s Head Pubcast #52: Is Harry Potter Literate?

This week, we begin our Patterns in Potter coverage for Book 6, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The theme of this book is quite ambiguous; in fact, it is ambiguous. Sorry if I’m not being too clear here, but you’ll have to listen to the podcast to figure the rest out.
In the [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #80: Patterns in Potter, Book 6 - Black, White and Gray

I ramble.  Then I ramble some more.  There might be something good about L’Engle in here.  Mostly, I’m just catching up with you, my gracious listeners.  
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Continue reading → Hog’s Head PubCast #51

This week, we finish up our Patterns in Potter discussion for Book 5, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.  This time, we focus on Harry’s visions (courtesy of Lord Voldemort) and his driving urge to understand the truth of these visions, and what knowledge they can bring in aiding in the fight against evil.  It’s quite [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #79: Harry Potter and Gödel’s Theorem

In the week’s episode, we continue our discussion of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and the central theme of truth and knowledge, specifically how the book presents the theme in context of Hogwarts, education, careers and experiential vs. learned/taught knowledge.  It’s even more exciting that I can describe.
We look forward to hearing [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #78: The Truth Hurts

In what will go down in history as being HPProgs’ finest hour *or* our worst episode yet, we bring to you Episode #77. We decided to go a slightly different route for part of this episode and after our very short news discussion we re-enacted part of the J.K. Rowling vs. Steve Vander Ark/RDR [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #77: A Dramatization; and, Patterns in Potter, Book 5

This week, we take a break from the Patterns in Potter series to disucss the court case currently underway in New York between J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. on one side, and RDR Books and Steve VanderArk on the other.  There’s been excellent coverage of the trial (and interesting comments) over on the WSJ Law [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #76: Harry Potter Goes To Court

This comes from Amazon’s Beedle the Bard Page:
Calling all Harry Potter fans!
Want to get your (gloved) hands on J.K. Rowling’s The Tales of Beedle the Bard? Amazon.com wants to send you and a friend to London, England to spend a weekend with the rare and delightful book of fairy tales (security guards included, of course), [...]

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Continue reading → Amazon is Offering a Beedle The Bard Ballad Writing Contest

Last week, we introduced pride as the theme of Book 4, with a focus on both personal and communal pride, and how nationalism, racism and other -isms can flow from pride. This week, we continue our discussion of Goblet of Fire and the theme of pride, listen to a few comments, and have an [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #75: Patterns in Potter, Book 4 - Pride

Commentary on two recent J.K. Rowling interviews.
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Adeel Amini Interview
Q&A at University College Dublin

Continue reading → Hog’s Head PubCast #50: Two J.K. Rowling Interviews

I’m going to try to do a special “50th podcast” tomorrow morning commenting on the released texts of two recent J.K. Rowling interviews:
Adeel Amini Interview - We talked about just part of this recently.
Q&A at University College Dublin
If you read these tonight and want to comment for the podcast, do so via E-Owl or Voicemail [...]

Continue reading → Two Rowling Interviews

Why are we still talking about Harry? I ramble on.
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ChristianAudio.com
Order On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

Continue reading → Hog’s Head PubCast #49: Why we’re still talking about Harry

This week, we continue our Patterns in Potter series, beginning our examination of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.  In this episode, we discuss the main theme for Book 4, pride, and how Harry’s experiences in the beginning of Book 4 relate to this theme.  Pride, both personal and external, comes before a fall, and there’s no bigger fall for the wizarding [...]

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Continue reading → Episode #74: Pride Before The Fall

A completely absurd question: How would all those British characters vote in the U.S. elections?
Also: Winner of the Book Givewaway (On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness) announced!
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Continue reading → Hog’s Head PubCast #48: How Would Harry Vote?