Dec 2, 2019
Everyone has a unique experience in the Potter fandom, and it's incredible how fan fiction, headcanons, and deep conversations with friends allow us to make the series our own. In this episode, Jessie and Lark of The Gayly Prophet podcast share their thoughts on intersectionality in fandom, their mental health experiences, and how the Potter series has played a role in their lives.
On Episode 28, we discuss...
→ Our wishes for better Potter movies
→ "The Gayly Prophet: a #ruthless Potter podcast that looks at the books with a critical but funloving eye
→ How diverse headcanons open up space for interesting and nuanced conversation
→ Vague character descriptions: the good and the bad
→ Juggle mental health, marginalized identifies, and participating in the Potter fandom
→ Practicing intersectionality within the fandom
→ How to talk about personal experiences on a podcast
→ The many benefits of Potter for your mental health
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast!
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