Seth and Justin continue their previous conversation about reconciliation, and discuss what the process may have looked like to begin to heal as a society after Voldermort was defeated.

The Heir of Slytherin

Feb 27th, 2021 55m 23s

Seth and Justin are joined by Seth's bestie Sam Scully to answer the question -- Why don't they just kick all the Slytherins out? Diversions include patronuses, sea shanties, and licking eyeballs.

Author's Note

Feb 4th, 2021 1h

Seth and Justin are joined by their cousin Laura Herbers to discuss the impact of J.K. Rowling's transphobia and how that has changed. their relationship with the Harry Potter universe.

The Boggart in the Wardrobe

Jun 26th, 2020 51m 1s

For this episode, Seth and Justin are joined by Jack Rothmund to discuss Justin's favorite HP character and whether or not it makes sense to draw a corollary between werewolves and people who are HIV positive. Jack also offers information about

The Battle of Hogwarts

Mar 24th, 2020 1h 3m

In this fun bonus edition of SPEW, all three Quam siblings get together (virtually) to pick their ideal Hogwarts staff, with a few added wrinkles! To view the final results AFTER you listen, here's the link to our Google Sheet we were working o

Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes

Mar 16th, 2020 1h 8m

Seth and Justin take a deep dive into masculinity in Harry Potter, with a particular focus on the Weasley family! They discuss tropes of masculinity and how male characters in HP exemplify or subvert toxic masculinity.

Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs

Jan 28th, 2020 41m 39s

Brothers Justin and Seth are joined by a SPEW favorite, their sister Cassandra! The three siblings discuss correlations between magical creatures in the Harry Potter world and marginalized communities in our world!

The Keeper of Keys

Dec 27th, 2019 49m 57s

Brothers Seth and Justin discuss Hagrid's pivotal role in the Sorcerer's Stone, colonialism in Harry Potter, and the JK Rowling's recent transphobic tweet.

Padfoot Returns

Oct 11th, 2019 46m 3s

Seth and Justin discuss the parallels between black feminist activist Assata Shakur and a beloved Harry Potter character, and Seth interviews his friend Justin Brooks about his activism in law school and his trip to Cuba.

Gringotts

Apr 24th, 2019 51m 49s

Justin and Seth are joined by their good friend Jimmy Rothschild to talk about antisemitism in Harry Potter and the recent news stories regarding Representative Ilhan Omar.

Gringotts

Apr 24th, 2019 51m 49s

Justin and Seth are joined by their good friend Jimmy Rothschild to talk about antisemitism in Harry Potter and the recent news stories regarding Representative Ilhan Omar.

Mayhem at the Ministry

Mar 5th, 2019 43m

Brothers Seth and Justin are back to discuss two "emergencies" in the news recently, including Trump's attempt to force through construction of the border wall and Senator Dianne Feinstein's patronizing comments to some young activists. Be sure

Mayhem at the Ministry

Mar 5th, 2019 43m

Hermione's Helping Hand

Jan 20th, 2019 43m 34s

In this edition of SPEW, Seth and Justin are joined by Katie Bowers from the Harry Potter alliance to discuss Hermione's evolution as an activist and the HPA's #WizardsProtectDemocracy initiative. Plus, it's the debut of our intro music thanks

Hermione’s Helping Hand

Jan 20th, 2019

https://sequam.expressions.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Hermiones-Helping-Hand.mp3In this edition of SPEW, Seth and Justin are joined by Katie Bowers from the Harry Potter alliance to discuss Hermione’s evolution as an activist, the HPA’

Detention with Dolores

Nov 6th, 2018 35m 11s

After a brief discussion about how Harry Potter teaches us to speak truth to power, Seth and Justin are joined by incredible author, artist, gender theorist, and Harry Potter fan Kate Bornstein! .

Detention with Dolores

Nov 6th, 2018 35m 11s

After a brief discussion about how Harry Potter teaches us to speak truth to power, Seth and Justin are joined by incredible author, artist, gender theorist, and Harry Potter fan Kate Bornstein! .

The Hearing

Nov 2nd, 2018 41m 5s

In the aftermath of the Kavanaugh sexual assault hearing, Seth and Justin Quam discuss what insights can be gleaned from Harry Potter in order to prevent sexual violence and cultivate healthy masculinity.

The Hearing

Nov 2nd, 2018 41m 5s

Fight and Flight

Oct 6th, 2018 54m 20s

We’re back! After a bit of a break, brothers Seth and Justin Quam discuss an anonymous New York Times Op-Ed about a certain kind of resistance within the Trump administration and the merits of working within a corrupt organization and trying to

Fight and Flight

Oct 6th, 2018 54m 20s

The Goblin's Revenge

Jul 29th, 2018 39m 18s

Nomadic family friend Christina Castelli joins brothers Seth and Justin to discuss what corollaries we can (or cannot) make between the marginalization of goblins in Harry Potter and the continued oppression of minority communities in our world

The Goblin’s Revenge

Jul 19th, 2018

https://sequam.expressions.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/The-Goblins-Revenge.mp3Nomadic family friend Christina Castelli joins brothers Seth and Justin to discuss what corollaries we can (or cannot) make between the marginalization of gob

The Muggle-Born Registration Committee

Jun 3rd, 2018 48m 12s

In this episode of SPEW, Seth and Justin are once again joined by their beloved sister Cassandra. The three siblings discuss what we can learn from Harry Potter in the debate on gun control, discuss the Muggle-Born Registration Committee, and S