Oh oh, it's magic! If you're still emotionally devastated over the Magicians finale from last week, this episode is for you. Comedian, playwright and Harry Potter academic Hope Rehak visited the studio to talk about her strong and complicated bonds with two magical fandoms: Harry Potter & The Magicians.

Topics discussed include: Harry Potter academia, Book Ron vs. Movie Ron, J.K. Rowling retconning & The Ilvermorny Discourse, Lev Grossman reading our minds, Hope's high school Harry Potter club, fanfiction & ship feelings, mental health, community care, the Chicago municipal elections & more.