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Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter Podcast

Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter Podcast

Von: Prof. Julian Wamble
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 Instead of seeing criticism as an indication of not liking something, Professor Julian Wamble invites listeners of Critical Magic Theory to explore the things about the characters, plot points, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter broadly that have always given them pause or made them smile without knowing why. It is in this navigation of the positive and the negative aspects of a world that we find true magic.Copyright Prof. Julian Wamble Kunst
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  • Caretaker, Friend, Scapegoat: The Rubeus Hagrid Story

    Caretaker, Friend, Scapegoat: The Rubeus Hagrid Story
    Jun 25 2025
    This is not just a story about a lovable half-giant. It is a story about the monsters society teaches us to see—and the people we discard because they fit that image.

    In this episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble unpacks the complicated legacy of Rubeus Hagrid, part giant, full heart, and perhaps the most beloved yet overlooked character in the series.

    We follow Hagrid through the lens of his contradictions: too old to be their friend, too kind to be safe, too visible to ever truly belong.Drawing on survey responses and the brilliant minds of some of the Chronic Overthinkers, we explore whether Hagrid is a good teacher, a good friend, and a good Gryffindor. But most powerfully, we reframe Hagrid not just as a gentle presence, but as a case study in how society scapegoats those whose bodies do not conform to the norms of safety and power.

    A special thanks to Mayelin and Callie for joining the ranks of our Patreon Deep Divers
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    1 Std. und 22 Min.
  • Prof Responds- The Umbridge Trap

    Prof Responds- The Umbridge Trap
    Jun 18 2025
    On this Prof Responds episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble returns to the woman in pink—Dolores Jane Umbridge—to unpack the powerful and sometimes uncomfortable insights raised in the post-episode chat. Why do we hate her so much? Why do we enjoy hating her? And more importantly, what does our hatred reveal about how we understand femininity, power, and punishment?

    From the now-infamous “Umbridge vs. Voldemort” debate to the cultural thrill of watching a woman fall, this episode explores how systemic evil rewards obedience, how white womanhood can become a weapon, and how JK Rowling might’ve set a trap we were all too happy to walk into. As always, Professor Wamble gets personal, gets political, and yes—gets musical. The BOP is back. And so is the reflection you did not see coming.
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    43 Min.
  • The Devil Wears Pink: The Violence, Villainy, and Vanity of Dolores Umbridge

    The Devil Wears Pink: The Violence, Villainy, and Vanity of Dolores Umbridge
    Jun 11 2025
    On this episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble dives into the soft-voiced, hard-hearted horror that is Dolores Jane Umbridge.

    She may wear kitten brooches and speak in syrupy tones, but beneath the pink cardigan lies one of the most insidious villains in the Wizarding World. We unpack the bureaucratic brutality behind her blood quill, the weaponization of femininity, and why her brand of evil—quiet, sanctioned, and system-approved-hits closer to home than Voldemort’s chaos ever could. Why do we hate her so much? Is it what she does—or the fact that we recognize her? And what does her rise say about the structures that reward cruelty wrapped in civility?
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    1 Std. und 7 Min.

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