Material Girls
Episodes
Book 1, Ep. 4 | Class
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dearest Witches, gather round for some lessons in class solidarity! In this episode, we'll discuss the formation of class structure in Western society...
Book 1, Ep. 3 | Animals
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Snuggle up to your familiars, Witches, because today's episode is all about animals (and critical animal studies!). What distinguishes the "animal" fr...
Book 1, Ep. 2 | Orientalism
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unravel the many layers of Orientalist tropes that permeate the Harry Potter world. How do some not-so-subtle visual and narrative...
Book 1, Ep. 1 | The Chosen One
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s FINALLY HERE! In honor of Hogwarts day, September 1st, we present to you the first day of class you’ve always dreamed of from your two favour...
Announcing the Witch, Please Reboot!
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BIG NEWS, WITCHES! Through a brand new partnership with Not Sorry Productions (the brilliant team behind Harry Potter and the Sacred Te...
S3E3: Witch, Please Goes Rogue on Prequels
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE GETTING ROGUER EVERY EPISODE TBQHSo this one’s on time, but witches? It is pretty. silly. We sat down, in the same room, with our f...
S3E2: Witch, Please and the Rogue History Lesson
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
OH MY GOLLY WE ARE SO ROGUE IT IS RUUUUDE.But we are ever grateful for your patience and love, dear listeners! This episode comes to you after much tr...
S3E1: Witch, Please Gone Rogue!
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
OKAY IT IS NOT JUNE ANYMORE SO THIS IS LATE but we’re back with a brand new episode for this, the final season of Witch, Please: WITCH, PLEASE ...
S2E8: Witch, Please and the Magic of Inter-Continental Technology
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
image credit: Melbourne Writers FestivalWell, witches, it’s that time of year again for the first time (technically the second time): time to say “...
S2E7: Witch, Please and Some Other Novel
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Image of courtesy of BuzzfeedEpisode CW: discussion of intimate partner abuseTo record this episode, Hannah and Marcelle sat in a bed together for two...
S2E6: Witch, Please and the Symphonic Discourse
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
photo credit: @wildflowersyegGood evening witches and magicians and wizards of all ages! Welcome to this evening’s musical performance of Witch, Ple...
Special Bonus Episode: Secret Feminist Agenda 1.7
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hey witches! We’re popping into your feed on a Friday to drop the newest episode of Hannah’s new podcast, Secret Feminist Agenda! We thought this ...
S2E5: Witch, Please and the Fan-Made Musical
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
By popular demand, we sat down and watched A Very Potter Musical and boy did we have some thoughts. Some… thoughts.ANYWAY, if you still li...
S2E4: Witch, Please and the Stunning Studio Tour
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Queue neatly and check your ticket, because we’re heading back to England for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour with special on-location guest Rachelle S...
S2E3: Witch, Please and the Rise of White Nationalism
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Howdy partners! Grab yer ten galleon hats and join us as we impose our critical feminism on Calgary, Alberta during the Stamp—er………. that...
S2E2: Witch, Please and the Phenomenal Foggos
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Well hello again, witches! Thanks for tuning in for this week’s mega super long but mega super lovely episode featuring the...
S2E1: Witch, Please and the Curse of Live Theatre
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, witches! We sure have missed you, and we’re excited to get started on Season 2 (new numbering system TBA). The focus of this season wi...
Witch, Please and the THIS IS JUST AN ANNOUNCEMENT DON’T GET TOO EXCITED
16 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Image from page 375 of “The Haverfordian, Vols. 26-27, 1904-05” (1905)Hey witches! We're dropping back into your feed momentarily to let you know ...
Harry Potter and the Sexy Reboot
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Image courtesy of Huffington PostHold onto your hard drives, witches, because we have an announcement for you!We've been thinking over the past months...
Episode 18B: #FantasticAsks, Or, That’s Real Fucked Up
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY 2017, WITCHES!We don’t believe in resolutions because they are a neoliberal conceit intended to keep you politically docile by convincing...
Episode 18: Roaring Anachronisms and Where to Find Them
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image source: Miss Nobody on tumblrGreetings from the Roaring Twenties, witches!In this excitingly lengthy new beast of an episode, Marcelle and Hanna...
Episode Sigma: Harry Potter and the Brand of Loyalty
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image credit: Ashley Hostetter “The Charming Classroom”Welcome back, witches! We are gearing up to tackle Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them!...
Episode Rho: Live and Professional at Tufts University
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Photo credit: Max Lalanne / The Tufts DailyHowdy, witches! This extended universe not-so-mini minisode comes to you hot off the mics in America! ...
Episode 18.5: Fabulous Trailers and Their Locations
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image source: Fantastic Beasts “Final Trailer”Welcome to the future, witches! In this episode, Marcelle and Neale tackle the trailers for the firs...
Episode Omicron: Witch, Please; Live & CURSÈD
25 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image from page 988 of “Popular electricity magazine in plain English” (1912) (Internet Archive Book Image)This arbitrarily-categorized Extended U...
Episode 15.5.5: Teasers and Trailers and Spoilers, Oh My!
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image: filmratings.comGather ’round, witches! We’re back with another minisode! This week, Marcelle asks resident Guy With A Film Degree Neale Bar...
Episode 15.5: Harry Potter and the Dubious Kerning
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pull out your rulers, witches, and start measuring your margins, because this episode we’re getting into the nitty and the gritty of book design. Ha...
Episode 15B: Curiouser and Curiouser
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, witches! Today’s episode wraps up our discussion of the second half of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and after this we’ll n...
Episode 15A: Witch, Please and the Curious Child Part 1
30 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image: Tasha Chawner, flickrGrab your contraband Time Turners, witches, because we’re zipping back in time to episode 15A: the first half of our dis...
Episode 16.5.5: Jeremy Mason and the Cursed Child
16 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Source: Flickr, The CommonsGrab your opera glasses, witches, because this week Hannah is joined by actor, director, and playwright Jeremy Mason f...
Episode 16.5: British Technocratic Wet Dreams
02 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image source: Deviant ArtAre you prepared for a rambling, margarita-fuelled discussion of pamphlets, propaganda, British fascism, lightning bolts...
Episode 16: Witch, Please: New and Improved
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image source: TumblrWelcome to our brand new podcast, The Harry Potter Hour, Starring Feminism! It’s a lot like our old podcast Witch, Please except...
Episode 14: The Ghost of Podcast Past
28 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
photo credit: slgckgc on flickrBut we’re not dead yet! cry your coven mistresses as we claw our way back into your podcast apps. That’s ...
Episode Xi: Project Firenze
14 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Marcelle a million miles* away, we’re presenting to you a live event organized by Edmonton Potterwatch. “Project Firenze: Minority Representa...
Episode 13C: Hallows and Goodbyes
31 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Well, this is it, witches. Buckle in for an extra long episode, because this is the LAST (third) part of our discussion of the LAST (seventh) book (Ha...
Episode 13B: Deathly Famous
17 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image Credit: Eric/Kimber on FlickrHowdy witches!Marcelle edited tonight’s episode in a flurry of packing so please forgive the dearth of whimsical ...
Episode Nu: Politically Joyful at the Calgary Expo
03 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Howdy, witches!While Hannah was off feministing her heart out in Ontario, Marcelle and Trevor and Neale recorded a live episode at the Calgary Comic a...
Episode 13A: Hedwig’s Last Flight
19 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Photo credit: Peter Trimming, FlickrTonight, witches, we bid farewell to a friend and confidante. As the Harry Potter series draws to an end Hannah an...
Episode 12.5: Montages Through the Ages
05 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pull out your scissors and glue sticks, witches, because today we're bringing you a very special montage-filled minisode. As part of our public lectur...
Episode N: Witch, Please! Live and Scholarly at the U of C
22 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Settle down students because class is about to begin! Cheer for your U of A Champions Hannah and Marcelle as they swoop into the University of Ca...
Episode M: The Technicolor Dream Snape
08 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Get your adult colouring books ready, witches! In tonight’s minisode Hannah and Marcelle descend the rabbit hole of adult colouring books, prod...
Episode 12: Harry Potter and the Teen Sex Romparoo
23 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image Source: Martin Fisch on FlickrGet ready for a sexy romp with our favourite witches and wizards in this week’s critical analysis of the sexy fi...
Episode 11B: The Half-coy Stint
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Image from tiffany terry on flickrThis outrageously tardy episode marks our FIRST birthday as a podcast, which means it’s also our first annive...
Episode Λ (lambda): Live and Surprised at Nerd Nite YEG
26 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hey witches!Our discussion of Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince is on hold for a fortnight as we bring you our adventures at Nerd...
Episode 11A: The Full-blood Patriarchy
12 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Witches!It’s late and there’s a hippogriff baby in need of attention, so let’s get right to it: here for your listening pleasure is the firs...
Episode K: A Very Witch, Please Holiday Special
15 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho, Witches! We’re back in the expanded universe of the podcast with Episode Kappa in which we cackle at fraternity, get a lil’...
Episode 10.5.5 Quidditch IRL
01 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ahoy witches! Join us for another mat leave minisode as we travel back in time to learn about Quidditch IRL! This recording comes from the 2015 Edmont...
Episode 10.5: Gadding with Guys (with film degrees)
17 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, as Marcelle and our erstwhile tech support selfishly abandon us to care for a newborn, Hannah and genuine guy-with-a-film degree Neale...
Episode 10: One Member Short of an Order
20 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight is a magical night for citizens in the North Land called Canada. In addition to a Federal Election with a potentially record-breaking voter tu...
Episode 9.5: Witch, Please; Live & Unruly
06 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
**Just a wee correction to keep this episode in line with our outrageously complicated numbering system! The real number 10 will be uploaded...
Episode 9B: The Tears of Age
22 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You know what, witches? Growing up is hard. In tonight’s episode your hosts Hannah and Marcelle relive their teenage years and cry a bunch.Get your ...
Episode 9: The Cleansing Fire
08 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is it getting hot in here or is it just that cleansing fire? Either way, we are thrilled to bring you the long-awaited first half of our discussi...
Episode 8.5: Encounters with Trolls
25 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gird your loins, witches, because it’s time for ANOTHER #witchpleasetellme minisode. Thrill to the sounds of Hannah bravely confronting Tr...
Episode Theta: Gamers At The Gate
11 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is. The episode that’s too hot to upload through a mere, smear mobile phone.Game on, witches.http://ohwitchplease.ca/wp-content/uploads...
Episode 8: The Winner of the Raspberry Cup
28 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Howdy, witches!We recorded this episode in Marcelle’s rasberry-filled yard, all the while stuffing our faces with these spectacularly tart backyard ...
Episode 7.5: A Draught of Veritaserum
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, dear witches!Tonight we present to you… our second minisode! While Hannah rubs elbows in Montreal, Marcelle answers your questions...
Episode 7B: The Goblet is Political
30 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, witches! We are thrilled to bring you our second (too-long) episode of Witch, Please about Harry Potter and the Goblet of...
Episode 7A: The Tri-and-fail-to-fit-everything-into-an-hour Tournament
16 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are, witches, with the first of TWO too long episodes about Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire. Marcelle is back from her adventu...
Episode 6.5: Ridiculous Digressions and Where to Find Them
02 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our first ever, surprisingly long minisode. Sylvie and Rebecca join Hannah for some unusual segments and old-timey foley work.http://ohwitchplease.ca/...
Episode 6: Neale Barnholden and the Final Cut
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was a real adventure–not just the editing, but the recording process, too. An extra long wait for an extra long episode: it makes ...
Episode 5B: Escape From Time Constraints
05 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Oh hi there! You’re still waiting for the second half of Episode 5, huh? Well you’re in luck! Episode 5B is ready for your listening pleasure.xoht...
Episode 5A: Prisoner of Time Restraints
21 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of two!(no time for whimsy)http://ohwitchplease.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/WitchPlease-20150420-E5PrisonerOfTimeRestraints.mp3Download Epi...
Episode 4: The Chamber of Whiteness
07 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Book lovers, we're back from our week-long hiatus. It's been too long. Without further ado (but with so very Much Ado), we present to you Episode Fou...
Episode 3: The Chamber of Spoilers
17 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to level up, Second Years!http://ohwitchplease.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WitchPlease-20150316-ChamberOfSpoilers.mp3Download EpisodeIt’...
Episode 2: The Sophomore’s Stone
03 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to bring you the second episode!http://ohwitchplease.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WitchPlease-20150302-E2SophomoresStone.mp3Download E...
Episode 1: Sorting Ceremony
14 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Feast your magic-loving ears on THIS:http://ohwitchplease.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/WitchPlease-20150213-E1SortingCeremony.mp3Download Episode Hos...