It's September 1, so you know what that means: time to board the Hogwarts Express!

Today we’re discussing HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE and, given the weight and volume of all there is to discuss, we welcomed two guests for the first time. Hadley Balser is a journalist and recent college grad, and TheSecondBatgirl is a podcaster and general expert on all things fandom (she also once was a moderator for a Harry Potter fan site — remember those?!)

Yes, we talk about J.K. Rowling’s bigotry against transgender people, and the impact that’s had on how folks engage with Harry Potter. If you don’t want to hear that, grow up. (Or, IDK, skip around I guess, but I’m not gonna hold your hand to the time stamps.)

This week’s bonus feature is all about fandom and “nerd” culture: the history, the hijinks and ...