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Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
Not Sorry Productions

It’s the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and... more

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Ambivalence: Horcruxes (Book 6, Chapter 23)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Ambivalence in Chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

19 Dec 2024 · 44 minutes
Special Edition: The Marauders!

Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching... more

12 Dec 2024 · 23 minutes
Let's Ask Taylor Swift: Tim McGraw

Not Sorry has launched its first new podcast since 2020! Let's Ask Taylor Swift is co-hosted by Vanessa and podcaster, writer and cultural critic:... more

11 Dec 2024 · 31 minutes
Failure: After The Burial (Book 6, Chapter 22)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Failure in Chapter 22 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

05 Dec 2024 · 44 minutes
Patience: The Unknowable Room (Book 6, Chapter 21)

Patience: The Unknowable Room (Book 6, Chapter 21)This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Patience in Chapter 21... more

28 Nov 2024 · 47 minutes
Possibility: Lord Voldemort’s Request (Book 6, Chapter 20)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Mauricio Bruce explore the theme of Possibility in Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and... more

21 Nov 2024 · 48 minutes
Rebellion: Elf Tails (Book 6, Chapter 19)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Rebellion in Chapter 19 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

14 Nov 2024 · 40 minutes
Discovery: Birthday Surprises (Book 6, Chapter 18)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Discovery in Chapter 18 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

07 Nov 2024 · 41 minutes
Knowledge: A Sluggish Memory (Book 6, Chapter 17)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Knowledge in Chapter 17 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

31 Oct 2024 · 41 minutes
Worthiness: A Very Frosty Christmas (Book 6, Chapter 16)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Julia Argy explore the theme of Worthiness in Chapter 16 of Harry Potter and... more

24 Oct 2024 · 48 minutes
Symbiosis: The Unbreakable Vow (Book 6, Chapter 15)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Symbiosis in Chapter 15 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

17 Oct 2024 · 38 minutes
Special Edition: Drama!

Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching... more

10 Oct 2024 · 32 minutes
Innocence: Felix Felicis (Book 6, Chapter 14)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Innocence in Chapter 14 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

03 Oct 2024 · 49 minutes
Procrastination: The Secret Riddle (Book 6, Chapter 13)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Procrastination in Chapter 13 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

26 Sep 2024 · 45 minutes
Special Patreon Bonus - Monthly Bloopers !

We hope you enjoy this sneak peak into our Patreon content, where each month patrons receive a curated selection of... more

24 Sep 2024 · 9 minutes
Access: Silver and Opals (Book 6, Chapter 12)

This week, Matt and Jackson Bird explore the theme of Access in Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Half... more

19 Sep 2024 · 44 minutes
Special Patreon Bonus - Matt & Vanessa's Every Flavored Bean!

We hope you enjoy this sneak peak into our Patreon content, where each week patrons receive a bonus discussion inspired... more

18 Sep 2024 · 3 minutes
Despair: Hermione’s Helping Hand (Book 6, Chapter 11)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Normalcy in Chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

12 Sep 2024 · 37 minutes
Ambition: The House of Gaunt (Book 6, Chapter 10)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Ambition in Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

05 Sep 2024 · 43 minutes
Empowerment: The Half Blood Prince (Book 6, Chapter 9)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Empowerment in Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

29 Aug 2024 · 45 minutes
Chance: Snape Victorious (Book 6, Chapter 8)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Ambition in Chapter 8 of Harry Potter and... more

22 Aug 2024 · 41 minutes
Special Edition: Celebrating Ron!

Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching... more

15 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes
Adversity: The Slug Club (Book 6, Chapter 7)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Adversity in Chapter 7 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

08 Aug 2024 · 42 minutes
Gratitude: Draco’s Detour (Book 6, Chapter 6)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Gratitude in Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

01 Aug 2024 · 43 minutes
Concern: An Excess of Phlegm (Book 6, Chapter 5)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Concern in Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

25 Jul 2024 · 48 minutes
Identity: Horace Slughorn (Book 6, Chapter 4)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Beth Silvers from Pantsuit Politics explore the theme of Identity in Chapter 4 of... more

18 Jul 2024 · 47 minutes
Hot & Bothered: Sleepless in Seattle

Our sister podcast, Hot & Bothered, has recently launched a brand new season with a brand new co-host! Joining Vanessa... more

17 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Corruption: Will and Won’t (Book 6, Chapter 3)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Corruption in Chapter 3 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

11 Jul 2024 · 42 minutes
Honesty: Spinner’s End (Book 6, Chapter 2)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Honesty in Chapter 2 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood... more

04 Jul 2024 · 45 minutes
Honor: The Other Minister (Book 6, Chapter 1)

Welcome back as we take a look at Book 6 of Harry Potter!! This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the... more

27 Jun 2024 · 46 minutes
HPST Rewind! A 2019 Live Show

Today we're bringing you a never before heard live show Vanessa and Casper did in 2019! They explore the theme of... more

20 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
Special Edition: Storytelling and Taylor Swift (with Margaret H. Willison)

Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Margaret H. Willison, faculty on our upcoming Taylor Swift Pilgrimage on... more

14 Jun 2024 · 14 minutes
Special Edition: Assorted Bloopers!

We're still off for the next two weeks as we prepare for Book 6 (!!), so today we're bringing you... more

13 Jun 2024 · 16 minutes
A HPST Rewind! Helplessness: The Other Minister (Series 1, Book 6, Chapter 1)

We're off for a few weeks as we prepare for Book 6 (!!), so we're bringing you this throwback episode... more

06 Jun 2024 · 46 minutes
Wrap-Up: The Order of the Phoenix

Vanessa and Matt wrap up their discussion of The Order of the Phoenix with a look back on the entire... more

30 May 2024 · 39 minutes
Love: The Second War Begins (Book 5, Chapter 38)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Nathalie Folkerts explore the theme of Love in Chapter 38 of Harry Potter and... more

23 May 2024 · 47 minutes
Control: The Lost Prophecy (Book 5, Chapter 37)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Control in Chapter 37 of Harry Potter and... more

16 May 2024 · 49 minutes
Mercy: The Only One He Ever Feared (Book 5, Chapter 36)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Mercy in Chapter 36 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

09 May 2024 · 38 minutes
Desire: Beyond the Veil (Book 5, Chapter 35)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Desire in Chapter 35 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

02 May 2024 · 41 minutes
Success: The Department of Mysteries (Book 5, Chapter 34)

This week, Vanessa and Jolie explore the theme of Success in Chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

25 Apr 2024 · 42 minutes
Anger: Fight and Flight (Book 5, Chapter 33)

This week, Vanessa and Matt are joined by special guest Neil J. Young as they explore the theme of Anger... more

18 Apr 2024 · 52 minutes
Isolation: Out of the Fire (Book 5, Chapter 32)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Isolation in Chapter 32 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

11 Apr 2024 · 40 minutes
Naivete: O.W.L.s (Book 5, Chapter 31)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Naivete in Chapter 31 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

04 Apr 2024 · 36 minutes
Determination: Grawp (Book 5, Chapter 30)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Jackson Bird explore the theme of Determination in Chapter 30 of Harry Potter and... more

28 Mar 2024 · 46 minutes
Community: Careers Advice (Book 5, Chapter 29)

This week, Vanessa and Matt are joined by Delphene Mooney of On The Rise as they explore the theme of... more

21 Mar 2024 · 48 minutes
Special Recipe Bonus: On The Rise Fundraiser!

We're still in the middle of our March fundraiser for On The Rise, but thanks to you all, we've already... more

18 Mar 2024 · 5 minutes
Kindness: Snape’s Worst Memory (Book 5, Chapter 28)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Kindness in Chapter 28 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

14 Mar 2024 · 40 minutes
Special Patronus Bonus: On The Rise Fundraiser!

We're currently in the middle of our March fundraiser for On The Rise, a great organization that supports people experiencing... more

11 Mar 2024 · 7 minutes
Discernment: The Centaur and the Sneak (Book 5, Chapter 27)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Discernment in Chapter 27 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

07 Mar 2024 · 47 minutes
Doubt: Seen and Unforeseen (Book 5, Chapter 26)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Doubt in Chapter 26 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

29 Feb 2024 · 44 minutes
Attention: The Beetle at Bay (Book 5, Chapter 25)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Hope Rehak explore the theme of Attention in Chapter 25 of Harry Potter and... more

22 Feb 2024 · 40 minutes
Release: Occlumency (Book 5, Chapter 24)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Release in Chapter 24 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

15 Feb 2024 · 38 minutes
Vulnerability: Christmas on the Closed Ward (Book 5, Chapter 23)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Vulnerability in Chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

08 Feb 2024 · 42 minutes
Individuality: St. Mungo’s Hospital for Magical Maladies (Book 5, Chapter 22)

This week, Vanessa and Mauricio Bruce explore the theme of Individuality in Chapter 22 of Harry Potter and the Order... more

01 Feb 2024 · 37 minutes
Special Edition: Reading as Sacred!

Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching... more

25 Jan 2024 · 42 minutes
Care: The Eye of the Snake (Book 5, Chapter 21)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Care in Chapter 21 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

18 Jan 2024 · 46 minutes
Heartbreak: Hagrid’s Tale (Book 5, Chapter 20)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Heartbreak in Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

11 Jan 2024 · 39 minutes
Grace: The Lion and the Serpent (Book 5, Chapter 19)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Grace in Chapter 19 of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

04 Jan 2024 · 45 minutes
A Christmas Poem from Matt: The Magi, by William Butler Yeats

Every Christmas, we like to share a favorite poem. This year it's 'The Magi' by William Butler Yeats.We'll be back... more

25 Dec 2023 · 1 minute
Intellectual Humility: Throughout the Series

This week we're concluding our collaboration with The Greater Good Science Center, examining the theme of Intellectual Humility as Vanessa... more

14 Dec 2023 · 38 minutes
Possibility: Dumbledore's Army (Book 5, Chapter 18)

This week, Vanessa and Jackson Bird explore the theme of Possibility in Chapter Eighteen of Harry Potter and the Order... more

07 Dec 2023 · 50 minutes
Refuge: Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four (Book 5, Chapter 17)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Refuge in Chapter Seventeen of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

30 Nov 2023 · 41 minutes
Satisfaction: The Hog's Head (Book 5, Chapter 16)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Satisfaction in Chapter Sixteen of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

23 Nov 2023 · 39 minutes
Charisma: The Hogwarts High Inquisitor (Book 5, Chapter 15)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Charisma in Chapter Fifteen of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

16 Nov 2023 · 47 minutes
Resentment: Percy and Padfoot (Book 5, Chapter 14)

This week, Vanessa and Margaret H. Willison explore the theme of Resentment in Chapter Fourteen of Harry Potter and the... more

09 Nov 2023 · 48 minutes
Pressure: Detention With Dolores (Book 5, Chapter 13)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Pressure in Chapter Thirteen of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

02 Nov 2023 · 40 minutes
Context: Professor Umbridge (Book 5, Chapter 12)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Context in Chapter Twelve of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

26 Oct 2023 · 45 minutes
Blame: The Sorting Hat's New Song (Book 5, Chapter 11)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Blame in Chapter Eleven of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

19 Oct 2023 · 39 minutes
Beauty: Luna Lovegood (Book 5, Chapter 10)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Jolie Doggett explore the theme of Beauty in Chapter Ten of Harry Potter and... more

12 Oct 2023 · 46 minutes
Intimacy: The Woes of Mrs. Weasley (Book 5, Chapter 9)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Intimacy in Chapter Nine of Harry Potter and the Order of... more

05 Oct 2023 · 41 minutes
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This week, Vanessa and Margaret H. Willison explore the theme of Resentment in Chapter Fourteen of Harry Potter and the Order of... more