This has been a life changing episode, as we admit that we are all really big fangirls (even the boys). In this episode, we discuss the nature of the relationship between authors, readers, and literature in the context of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. We also discuss what it means to be part of a fandom and which fandoms are more widely excepted that others. Peter and Hannah can be found on Pottermore as WizardPhoenix32 and SunSickle111 respectively. Erin’s podcast recommendation can be found here, and Theo’s Rotten Tomato reviews can be found here.

“…because nerds like us are allowed to be unironically enthusiastic about stuff… Nerds are allowed to love stuff, like jump-up-and-down-in-the-chair-can’t-control-yourself love it. Hank, when people call people nerds, mostly what they’re saying is ‘you like stuff.’ Which is just not a good insult at all. Like, ‘you are too enthusiastic about the miracle of human consciousness’.”

― John Green