Podcast appearances and mentions of emily strand

Welcome to episode 666 and Happy Halloween! We have three tales for you this week. First, a mother descends into paranoia as she seeks to protect her newborn from a shapeshifter. Then, a forensic investigation nears its end, but it won't turn up the answers that matter most. Finally, a quaint apartment complex wakes one misty Halloween morning to find the place blanketed in leaves as white as snow.COMING UPGood Evening: Happy Halloween, Patreon Book Giveaway (Gordon B. White): 00:01:06[Trigger] Akis Linardos' His Belly A Coffin as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:05:10Derek Alan Jones' I'm Not Missing as read by Emily Strand: 00:22:24[Trigger] Rami Ungar's White Leaves as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:28:43TRIGGER WARNINGSHis Belly A Coffin contains scenes of Severe Post-Partum DepressionWhite Leaves contains scenes of Child Death.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchAkis LinardosS. H. Cooper on X (@MsPippinacious)Derek Alan JonesEmily StrandEmily Strand on X (@ekcstrand)Rami Ungar on X (@RamiUngarWriter)Andrew GibsonAndrew Gibson | The Narrator Nook DiscordAndrew Gibson | The Haven DiscordOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloLestle BaxterOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

n this special Star Trek Day episode on the New Books Network, hosted by Dessy Vassileva from Vernon Press, we celebrate over 55 years of Star Trek with a deep dive into the book Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier (Vernon Press, 2023). Co-editors Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis join the discussion to explore how Star Trek has shaped science fiction and contributed to broader academic and cultural conversations around speculative fiction. The anthology, unlike many works that focus on specific parts of the franchise or narrow perspectives, offers a multidisciplinary look at Star Trek, with contributions from scholars across disciplines. From the franchise's 1966 debut to its latest incarnations, the book covers its influence on fandom, its philosophical and societal implications, and its exploration of contemporary issues such as post-humanism and conspiracy theories in Voyager. The co-editors emphasize Star Trek's unique ability to address diverse topics and inspire action, both in academic circles and fan communities. The origins of the book trace back to an invitation from Vernon Press, when Emily approached Amy for a collaboration that eventually resulted in two separate volumes—one on Star Wars and one on Star Trek. Both books have garnered significant academic interest, and the co-editors aimed to create works accessible to scholars, students, and fans alike. In this episode, Amy and Emily also reflect on their personal journeys into science fiction, from Amy's early exposure to Star Trek through her family, to Emily's adult discovery of the franchise after a passion for speculative fiction ignited by Harry Potter. Their conversation highlights Star Trek's ability to continue resonating with global audiences, addressing issues of diversity, social justice, and human potential in an ever-evolving narrative universe. Listeners interested in the sister volume on Star Wars can check out the related podcast episode here: Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Vernon Press – Bridging Scholarly Ideas and Global Readership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

n this special Star Trek Day episode on the New Books Network, hosted by Dessy Vassileva from Vernon Press, we celebrate over 55 years of Star Trek with a deep dive into the book Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier (Vernon Press, 2023). Co-editors Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis join the discussion to explore how Star Trek has shaped science fiction and contributed to broader academic and cultural conversations around speculative fiction. The anthology, unlike many works that focus on specific parts of the franchise or narrow perspectives, offers a multidisciplinary look at Star Trek, with contributions from scholars across disciplines. From the franchise's 1966 debut to its latest incarnations, the book covers its influence on fandom, its philosophical and societal implications, and its exploration of contemporary issues such as post-humanism and conspiracy theories in Voyager. The co-editors emphasize Star Trek's unique ability to address diverse topics and inspire action, both in academic circles and fan communities. The origins of the book trace back to an invitation from Vernon Press, when Emily approached Amy for a collaboration that eventually resulted in two separate volumes—one on Star Wars and one on Star Trek. Both books have garnered significant academic interest, and the co-editors aimed to create works accessible to scholars, students, and fans alike. In this episode, Amy and Emily also reflect on their personal journeys into science fiction, from Amy's early exposure to Star Trek through her family, to Emily's adult discovery of the franchise after a passion for speculative fiction ignited by Harry Potter. Their conversation highlights Star Trek's ability to continue resonating with global audiences, addressing issues of diversity, social justice, and human potential in an ever-evolving narrative universe. Listeners interested in the sister volume on Star Wars can check out the related podcast episode here: Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Vernon Press – Bridging Scholarly Ideas and Global Readership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction

n this special Star Trek Day episode on the New Books Network, hosted by Dessy Vassileva from Vernon Press, we celebrate over 55 years of Star Trek with a deep dive into the book Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier (Vernon Press, 2023). Co-editors Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis join the discussion to explore how Star Trek has shaped science fiction and contributed to broader academic and cultural conversations around speculative fiction. The anthology, unlike many works that focus on specific parts of the franchise or narrow perspectives, offers a multidisciplinary look at Star Trek, with contributions from scholars across disciplines. From the franchise's 1966 debut to its latest incarnations, the book covers its influence on fandom, its philosophical and societal implications, and its exploration of contemporary issues such as post-humanism and conspiracy theories in Voyager. The co-editors emphasize Star Trek's unique ability to address diverse topics and inspire action, both in academic circles and fan communities. The origins of the book trace back to an invitation from Vernon Press, when Emily approached Amy for a collaboration that eventually resulted in two separate volumes—one on Star Wars and one on Star Trek. Both books have garnered significant academic interest, and the co-editors aimed to create works accessible to scholars, students, and fans alike. In this episode, Amy and Emily also reflect on their personal journeys into science fiction, from Amy's early exposure to Star Trek through her family, to Emily's adult discovery of the franchise after a passion for speculative fiction ignited by Harry Potter. Their conversation highlights Star Trek's ability to continue resonating with global audiences, addressing issues of diversity, social justice, and human potential in an ever-evolving narrative universe. Listeners interested in the sister volume on Star Wars can check out the related podcast episode here: Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Vernon Press – Bridging Scholarly Ideas and Global Readership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

n this special Star Trek Day episode on the New Books Network, hosted by Dessy Vassileva from Vernon Press, we celebrate over 55 years of Star Trek with a deep dive into the book Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier (Vernon Press, 2023). Co-editors Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis join the discussion to explore how Star Trek has shaped science fiction and contributed to broader academic and cultural conversations around speculative fiction. The anthology, unlike many works that focus on specific parts of the franchise or narrow perspectives, offers a multidisciplinary look at Star Trek, with contributions from scholars across disciplines. From the franchise's 1966 debut to its latest incarnations, the book covers its influence on fandom, its philosophical and societal implications, and its exploration of contemporary issues such as post-humanism and conspiracy theories in Voyager. The co-editors emphasize Star Trek's unique ability to address diverse topics and inspire action, both in academic circles and fan communities. The origins of the book trace back to an invitation from Vernon Press, when Emily approached Amy for a collaboration that eventually resulted in two separate volumes—one on Star Wars and one on Star Trek. Both books have garnered significant academic interest, and the co-editors aimed to create works accessible to scholars, students, and fans alike. In this episode, Amy and Emily also reflect on their personal journeys into science fiction, from Amy's early exposure to Star Trek through her family, to Emily's adult discovery of the franchise after a passion for speculative fiction ignited by Harry Potter. Their conversation highlights Star Trek's ability to continue resonating with global audiences, addressing issues of diversity, social justice, and human potential in an ever-evolving narrative universe. Listeners interested in the sister volume on Star Wars can check out the related podcast episode here: Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Vernon Press – Bridging Scholarly Ideas and Global Readership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

n this special Star Trek Day episode on the New Books Network, hosted by Dessy Vassileva from Vernon Press, we celebrate over 55 years of Star Trek with a deep dive into the book Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier (Vernon Press, 2023). Co-editors Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis join the discussion to explore how Star Trek has shaped science fiction and contributed to broader academic and cultural conversations around speculative fiction. The anthology, unlike many works that focus on specific parts of the franchise or narrow perspectives, offers a multidisciplinary look at Star Trek, with contributions from scholars across disciplines. From the franchise's 1966 debut to its latest incarnations, the book covers its influence on fandom, its philosophical and societal implications, and its exploration of contemporary issues such as post-humanism and conspiracy theories in Voyager. The co-editors emphasize Star Trek's unique ability to address diverse topics and inspire action, both in academic circles and fan communities. The origins of the book trace back to an invitation from Vernon Press, when Emily approached Amy for a collaboration that eventually resulted in two separate volumes—one on Star Wars and one on Star Trek. Both books have garnered significant academic interest, and the co-editors aimed to create works accessible to scholars, students, and fans alike. In this episode, Amy and Emily also reflect on their personal journeys into science fiction, from Amy's early exposure to Star Trek through her family, to Emily's adult discovery of the franchise after a passion for speculative fiction ignited by Harry Potter. Their conversation highlights Star Trek's ability to continue resonating with global audiences, addressing issues of diversity, social justice, and human potential in an ever-evolving narrative universe. Listeners interested in the sister volume on Star Wars can check out the related podcast episode here: Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Vernon Press – Bridging Scholarly Ideas and Global Readership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

n this special Star Trek Day episode on the New Books Network, hosted by Dessy Vassileva from Vernon Press, we celebrate over 55 years of Star Trek with a deep dive into the book Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier (Vernon Press, 2023). Co-editors Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis join the discussion to explore how Star Trek has shaped science fiction and contributed to broader academic and cultural conversations around speculative fiction. The anthology, unlike many works that focus on specific parts of the franchise or narrow perspectives, offers a multidisciplinary look at Star Trek, with contributions from scholars across disciplines. From the franchise's 1966 debut to its latest incarnations, the book covers its influence on fandom, its philosophical and societal implications, and its exploration of contemporary issues such as post-humanism and conspiracy theories in Voyager. The co-editors emphasize Star Trek's unique ability to address diverse topics and inspire action, both in academic circles and fan communities. The origins of the book trace back to an invitation from Vernon Press, when Emily approached Amy for a collaboration that eventually resulted in two separate volumes—one on Star Wars and one on Star Trek. Both books have garnered significant academic interest, and the co-editors aimed to create works accessible to scholars, students, and fans alike. In this episode, Amy and Emily also reflect on their personal journeys into science fiction, from Amy's early exposure to Star Trek through her family, to Emily's adult discovery of the franchise after a passion for speculative fiction ignited by Harry Potter. Their conversation highlights Star Trek's ability to continue resonating with global audiences, addressing issues of diversity, social justice, and human potential in an ever-evolving narrative universe. Listeners interested in the sister volume on Star Wars can check out the related podcast episode here: Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Vernon Press – Bridging Scholarly Ideas and Global Readership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

'Star Wars' is a global phenomenon that in 2022 celebrated its 45th year of transmedia storytelling, and it has never been more successful than it is today. More 'Star Wars' works than ever are currently available or in simultaneous development, including live-action and animated series, novels, comics, and merchandise, as well as the feature films for which the franchise is best known. 'Star Wars' fandom is worldwide, time-tested, and growing; academic interest in the franchise, both inside and outside of the classroom, is high. This accessible and multidisciplinary anthology covers topics across the full history of the franchise. With a range of essays by authors whose disciplines run from culture and religious studies to film, feminism, and philology, Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Vernon Press, 2023) speaks to academics in the field, students in the classroom, and anyone looking to broaden their understanding and deepen their appreciation for 'Star Wars'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

'Star Wars' is a global phenomenon that in 2022 celebrated its 45th year of transmedia storytelling, and it has never been more successful than it is today. More 'Star Wars' works than ever are currently available or in simultaneous development, including live-action and animated series, novels, comics, and merchandise, as well as the feature films for which the franchise is best known. 'Star Wars' fandom is worldwide, time-tested, and growing; academic interest in the franchise, both inside and outside of the classroom, is high. This accessible and multidisciplinary anthology covers topics across the full history of the franchise. With a range of essays by authors whose disciplines run from culture and religious studies to film, feminism, and philology, Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Vernon Press, 2023) speaks to academics in the field, students in the classroom, and anyone looking to broaden their understanding and deepen their appreciation for 'Star Wars'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction

'Star Wars' is a global phenomenon that in 2022 celebrated its 45th year of transmedia storytelling, and it has never been more successful than it is today. More 'Star Wars' works than ever are currently available or in simultaneous development, including live-action and animated series, novels, comics, and merchandise, as well as the feature films for which the franchise is best known. 'Star Wars' fandom is worldwide, time-tested, and growing; academic interest in the franchise, both inside and outside of the classroom, is high. This accessible and multidisciplinary anthology covers topics across the full history of the franchise. With a range of essays by authors whose disciplines run from culture and religious studies to film, feminism, and philology, Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Vernon Press, 2023) speaks to academics in the field, students in the classroom, and anyone looking to broaden their understanding and deepen their appreciation for 'Star Wars'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

'Star Wars' is a global phenomenon that in 2022 celebrated its 45th year of transmedia storytelling, and it has never been more successful than it is today. More 'Star Wars' works than ever are currently available or in simultaneous development, including live-action and animated series, novels, comics, and merchandise, as well as the feature films for which the franchise is best known. 'Star Wars' fandom is worldwide, time-tested, and growing; academic interest in the franchise, both inside and outside of the classroom, is high. This accessible and multidisciplinary anthology covers topics across the full history of the franchise. With a range of essays by authors whose disciplines run from culture and religious studies to film, feminism, and philology, Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Vernon Press, 2023) speaks to academics in the field, students in the classroom, and anyone looking to broaden their understanding and deepen their appreciation for 'Star Wars'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

'Star Wars' is a global phenomenon that in 2022 celebrated its 45th year of transmedia storytelling, and it has never been more successful than it is today. More 'Star Wars' works than ever are currently available or in simultaneous development, including live-action and animated series, novels, comics, and merchandise, as well as the feature films for which the franchise is best known. 'Star Wars' fandom is worldwide, time-tested, and growing; academic interest in the franchise, both inside and outside of the classroom, is high. This accessible and multidisciplinary anthology covers topics across the full history of the franchise. With a range of essays by authors whose disciplines run from culture and religious studies to film, feminism, and philology, Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Vernon Press, 2023) speaks to academics in the field, students in the classroom, and anyone looking to broaden their understanding and deepen their appreciation for 'Star Wars'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

In this episode, Emily Strand shares some of her background musician and fascinating obsession with cultural franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saintlywitnesses/message

This week we speak to the creators of the "Meet Father Rivers" podcast: Emily Strand and Eric Styles. Emily and Eric share the stories of how their lives have been impacted by Fr. Rivers, which led them to create a podcast honoring the many ways the Holy Spirit flow through his life to others. For more information on this episode, visit ministrymonday.org. For more information on the Meet Father Rivers podcast, visit www.meetfatherrivers.libsyn.com.

The next topic from our book up for discussion is old magic steeped in myth and tradition. Katy talks with co-host and co-editor Emily Strand and contributor Lana Whited (Ferrum College) about their chapters "The Real Magic of Christmas in Harry Potter" and "Here Be Dragons and Phoenixes: A Thematic Direction for the Fantastic Beasts Series." Emily looks at the theological roots of magic and Christmas as a time for darkness turning to light - and thus an appropriate season for Harry to have significant experiences where he learns new information, often about the past. Lana discusses the origins of magical creatures in Asian mythology that hold deep significance in both The Crimes of Grindelwald and The Secrets of Dumbledore, which explore the past through prophecy and family history. The wizarding world has a sense of being frozen in time, and journeys into magical worlds often feel like journeys into the past. Part of that is the lack of modern Muggle technology that comes not only from moving into the past but also into nature, which is especially prominent with a magizoologist as the protagonist of the Fantastic Beasts series. Christmas and creatures hold longstanding traditional connotations - ideas of rebirth and resurrection, enchantment and mystery - that come to the forefront when they are mentioned in these stories.

Emily Strand is an author, podcaster, teacher, speaker, award-winning singer-songwriter and musician. She holds an MA in theology from the University of Dayton and has taught religion on the college level for nearly 20 years. She has published two books on Catholic sacraments and several peer-reviewed chapters and essays on the religious, symbolic and spiritual themes in popular fiction such as Harry Potter and Star Wars. With Dr. Kathryn N. McDaniel of Marietta College, she co-hosts Potterversity: A Potter Studies Podcast, a show in the MuggleNet family of podcasts. Please check out these relevant links: Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter Potterversity: A Potter Studies Podcast Cogs, Cakes & Swordsticks Fantasy Age Second Edition Core Rulebook Welcome to Dice in Mind, a podcast hosted by Brad Browne and Jason Kaufman to explore the intersection of life, games, science, music, philosophy, and creativity through interviews with leading creatives. All are welcome in this space. If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook. Royalty-free music "Night Jazz Beats" courtesy of flybirdaudio.

We're joined by editors Dr. Emily Strand and Dr. Amy H. Sturgis to discuss their new essay collection "STAR WARS: ESSAYS FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY." From in-universe lore to real-world influences, this compilation of academic analysis reveals new depths even diehard fans may have missed. Guest Info: Dr. Emily Strand Website: www.emilystrand.com & liturgyandlife.com Co-host of podcasts "Potterversity” and “Meet Father Rivers" Dr. Amy H. Sturgis Website: www.amyhsturgis.com Professor of intellectual history and speculative fiction Book Info: "STAR WARS: ESSAYS FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY" Available via Vernon Press: https://vernonpress.com/book/1751 OR request it from your local library! =============== TRANSCRIPTS AT trashcompod.com RATE US podchaser.com/trashcompod FOLLOW US youtube.com/@trashcompod instragram.com/trashcompod tiktok.com/@trashcompod EMAIL US trashcompod@gmail.com

On Episode 390 we discuss...→ Adverbs and potentially bad writing→ Sprouting it all up→ Prophetic knives→ Unbreakable Vows as kids→ The origins of oranges in stockings and Saint Nick→ Chris Tingle→ In-depth look at godparents→ Christmas time with FleurRead below to for information on how to contact our guest, Emily Strand.Her website is emilystrand.com and my Academia.edu site is here: https://carmelcollege.academia.edu/EmilyStrandPotterversity: https://www.mugglenet.com/mugglenet-family/potterversity/New book (just out!) is Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter available from publisher McFarland Books here: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/potterversity/Her essay "Said Hermione Earnestly: Harry Potter's Prose and Why It Doesn't Matter" in Open at the Close: Literary Essays on Harry Potter, is available here: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/O/Open-at-the-CloseShe also edited these pop culture collections:Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier: https://vernonpress.com/book/1672Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away: https://vernonpress.com/book/1751This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5016402/advertisement

Dr. Amy Sturgis holds a Ph.D. in Intellectual History and specializes in the fields of Science Fiction/Fantasy, the Gothic, and Indigenous American Studies. She serves as faculty at Lenoir-Rhyne University and Signum University and staff for the StarShipSofa podcast. She lives with her husband, Dr. Larry M. Hall, in the Appalachian highlands of Virginia, USA. Dr. Emily Strand is an author, podcaster, teacher, speaker, award-winning singer-songwriter and musician. She holds an MA in theology from the University of Dayton and has taught religion on the college level for nearly 20 years. She has published two books on Catholic sacraments and several peer-reviewed chapters and essays on the religious, symbolic and spiritual themes in popular fiction such as Harry Potter and Star Wars. With Dr. Kathryn N. McDaniel of Marietta College, she co-hosts Potterversity, a Potter Studies Podcast, a show in the MuggleNet family of podcasts. Please check out these relevant links: Amy Sturgis Emily Strand Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier Welcome to Dice in Mind, a podcast hosted by Brad Browne and Jason Kaufman to explore the intersection of life, games, science, music, philosophy, and creativity through interviews with leading creatives. All are welcome in this space. If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook. Royalty-free music "Night Jazz Beats" courtesy of flybirdaudio.

Today on Ministry Monday we are thrilled to offer an episode from Meet Father Rivers, a podcast celebrating the life and legacy of Father Clarence Joseph Rivers. Father Rivers - a little-known but essential figure in American Catholic history - was a composer of liturgical music as well as an author on music and spirituality. Today we hear from the hosts of Meet Father Rivers, Emily Strand and Eric Styles. They interview pianist, pastoral musician, liturgist, workshop presenter and composer Mr. Ronald (Rawn) Harbor. Rawn met Fr. Rivers in 1973 and became his primary accompanist and eventually a liturgist in his own right under Fr. Clarence's careful mentorship. Rawn discusses his own approaches to composition and even shares a recording of a psalm arrangement that he's particularly proud of: Psalm 63 “My Soul is Thirsting,” on this special, most musical episode of Meet Father Rivers to date.

In episode 47, Chris and Emma talked with Katy McDaniel and Emily Strand from the Potterversity podcast. Katy is a professor of history at Marietta College, and Emily is a professor of religious studies at Mt. Carmel College of Nursing. Emma is the technical director for Potterversity, so her worlds collide in this conversation. We kicked off the discussion by learning more about how the Potterversity pod used to be called something else. It was renamed because of the comments made by the creator of Harry Potter in 2020, which led to the whole team rethinking and realigning their values. We talked about the difficulties of loving art while grappling with problematic artists and authors. Values in the Harry Potter series were a major part of this episode, and we discussed multiple scenes and characters through the lens of positive disintegration. We engaged in a thought-provoking conversation about the significance of difficult emotions and their contribution to personal growth and transformation. We acknowledged the societal pressure to constantly pursue happiness and challenge the notion that something must be wrong if one is not always happy. Embracing powerful and challenging emotions is essential for personal development and transformation.The Harry Potter books do not promise a life devoid of troubles or a fairy-tale ending. Instead, it presents a narrative of alchemical transformation, where characters undergo loss and face challenges, ultimately emerging as something greater. Positive disintegration was explored in this episode as the process of breaking down and reconstructing one's values and sense of self. This transformative journey often entails experiencing difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, ambivalence, and concern for others' opinions. By breaking free from societal scripts and expectations, akin to the characters in Harry Potter, individuals can foster personal growth and authenticity.Overall, the episode underscores the importance of embracing difficult emotions and experiences as catalysts for personal growth and transformation. It challenges the societal expectation of constant happiness and highlights the value of navigating challenging periods to achieve personal development.Links from this episodePotterversity podcastPotterversity Episode 39: Considering Cockroach Clusters: Food in the Wizarding World - Part TwoPotterversity Episode 40: Unpacking PetuniaEmily's website Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter (Pre-order now in stock!)Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma Connect with usPositive Disintegration on SubstackVisit the Dabrowski Center websiteFacebookInstagramThe Positive Disintegration YouTube ChannelAdults with Overexcitabilities group on FacebookDabrowski Center and Positive Disintegration Podcast Community on FacebookThe Tragic Gift blog by EmmaEmail us at positivedisintegration.pod@gmail.comPlease consider supporting the podcast to help fund this work through the Dabrowski Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.Find Positive Disintegration MerchIf you enjoyed this episode on Apple or Spotify, please remember to click on the stars and leave a rating or write a review. Thank you!

In this episode, Brandi welcomes first--but not last--time guest, Emily Strand, to talk SNW S2E8, Under the Cloak of War. Tangents include Fantasy Island, cramming Trek, managing trauma, and horses. Listen and subscribe!

In which Dumbledore comes to fetch Harry from the Dursleys and finally gives them a piece of his mind. Support the SAG-AFTRA strike! https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of Will and Won't or even what you think of us! We'd love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU BUY OUR MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/restricted-section-podcast THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: https://www.instagram.com/restrictedsectionpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/restrictedpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rspoddetentioncrew/   Check out our other amazing Deus Ex Media podcasts! www.deusexmedia.org   This episode featured: Emily Strand and Katy McDaniel from Potterversity! Check out Potterversity: https://www.mugglenet.com/mugglenet-family/potterversity/ Pre-order Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter, which is coming out this October! https://bookshop.org/a/82745/9781476690537 Find Emily on Twitter https://twitter.com/ekcstrand Check out Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away https://bookshop.org/a/82745/9781648896712 Also check out Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier https://bookshop.org/a/82745/9781648895944 Read The Second War Was Won On the Quidditch Pitch(ed) https://carmelcollege.academia.edu/EmilyStrand (you need to sign up for a free acct to access) Emily plugged Doomsday Book by Connie Willis https://bookshop.org/a/82745/9780553562736 Emily also plugged Deep Space Nine https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/star_trek_deep_space_nine/ Find Katy  Katy plugged The Princess Bride by William Goldman https://bookshop.org/a/82745/9780156035217 Katy also plugged Kubo and the Two Strings https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4302938/ Also, Song of the Sea https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1865505/ Also, the Secret of Kells https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485601/ Christina Kann https://linktr.ee/christinakann Christina continues to plug the Three Dark Crowns series and forgetting she's plugged it 100 times already Brooke Matherly IG @passion_for_parks https://www.instagram.com/passion_for_parks/ TW @grumpybrooke https://twitter.com/grumpyBrooke Brooke plugged Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell https://bookshop.org/a/82745/9780316066419

The women are taking over for this special Women's Dive Day episode! We chat about recent and upcoming classes and interview 3 amazing women in the dive industry: Scuba Cindy, founder of Scuba Women, Emily Strand, our shop manager and PADI MSDT, and Lydia O'Connor, our colleague and PADI Open Water Instructor. Listen in to hear 4 female perspectives on women in the dive industry and how we can encourage more women of any age to start (or keep) diving! **REMINDER** Free Descent is not intended to replace formal dive instruction; always dive within the limits of your training and experience. Please remember to follow the directions of your divemasters and instructors, and have fun out there!

Welcome to episode 591. This week we have the winners of our Changing Seasons Flash Fiction Contest – four tales of harsh weather and horrible humans.COMING UPGood Evening: Flash Contest Recap: 00:01:06Runner-Up: Frank Oreto's Dandelion Spring as read by Emily Strand: 00:03:49Runner-Up: Mia Dalia's Dig as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:13:31Runner-Up: Nathaniel Lee's The Morning After as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:27:03Winner: Erin Keating's As Mother Said as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:36:05PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchEmily StrandEmily Strand on Twitter (@ekcstrand)Mia DaliaMia Dalia on Twitter (@Dalia_Verse)Nathanial LeeAndrew GibsonAndrew Gibson | The Narrator Nook Discord Andrew Gibson | The Haven DiscordKrystal HammondKrystal Hammond on Twitter (@thekmhammond)Original Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloAmanda GottfriedLestle BaxterOrion D. HegrePaul BelcherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of WE ARE STARFLEET, Ashley Thomas speaks with returning guest Professor Amy H. Sturgis on a new collection of Star Trek essays from Vernon Press' Series in Cinema and Culture, appropriately titled "Essays Exploring the Final Frontier." The book invites us to consider the philosophy and the ethos of the Star Trek franchise through a critical lens. Dr. Sturgis discusses the layers of the essays as they both entertain and enlighten, covering the surprising criticism on conservative ideals in The Original Series, the Reevaluation of Captain Archer and Enterprise, and the creation and evolution of languages. An anthology co-edited by Amy H. Sturgis and Emily Strand, Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier is a must-add for any Star Trek fan. Available at mainstream retailers, the book is also available to request at libraries as a hardcover and e-book. Also available at the Vernon Press Website with the code CFC10822213C4 for an automatic discount. HOSTED BYMike Slamer & Ashley Thomas GUEST Amy H. Sturgis, PHD. amyhsturgis.comPATREON + SUPPORT Help support the network, earn bragging rights, and more! https://www.patreon.com/wemadethis || https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mikeslamer Produced by Mike Slamer Original Music by Anthony Fuscaldo Follow the show and join in the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! @StarfleetPOD A part of the WE MADE THIS network of podcasts

Welcome to week 2 of Women in Horror Month. This week, Meredith introduces us to author P. L. Watts. Then, a woman's secret love is put to the test against a castle's ancient curse.COMING UPGood Evening: Ghost River, Flash Contest: 00:01:06Women in Horror Month – P.L. Watts: 00:03:37Adrianne Karasek's The Greymere Cliffs as read by Emily Strand: 00:07:47PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchAndrew Gibson | Ghost River by Chad Ryan on AudibleChanging Seasons – Flash ContestWiHM: P. L. WattsWiHM: P. L. Watts on Twitter (@PamLWatts)WiHM: Buy The Bonny SwansEmily StrandEmily Strand on Twitter (@ekcstrand)Original Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloAmanda GottfriedKathy RobinsonLestle BaxterOrion D. HegrePaul BelcherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is co-produced by Emily Strand. For more information about Emily and the podcasts she hosts, visit https://emilystrand.liturgyandlife.com/.

You may have never heard the name Fr. Clarence Rivers before today. Fr. Rivers was a renown composer and liturgist, among other things, and he was helping people better understand—better see themselves—in the liturgy long before the Second Vatican Council made such actions the norm. Fr. Rivers was also the first Black priest ordained in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and his own heritage and lived experience greatly informed his approach to the liturgy and to his own priestly ministry. But Fr. Rivers is slowly being lost to the relentless march of time. His legacy is interwoven in so much of how we understand Catholic liturgy today, and yet his name is far from our lips. Fortunately, our guests today—Emily Strand and Eric Styles—host their own podcast, and it's called Meet Father Rivers. Emily has taught religion at the collegiate level for more than 15 years, and currently does so at Mt. Carmel College in Ohio. She is the author of two books on Catholicism and has published several essays on religious and literary themes in popular culture in peer-reviewed publications. Emily is also a life-long Church musician, serving her parish as a cantor, accompanist and ensemble director, and serving the National Association of Pastoral Musicians as Chair of the Forum on Communication. Eric Styles has served as the Rector of Carroll Hall, an intentional undergraduate residential community at the University of Notre Dame, since 2016. He holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Loyola University Chicago. Eric worked as a Parish Liturgy Coordinator at Saint Benedict the African Catholic Church in Chicago and as a House Manager for the Theatre School of DePaul University. He spent time discerning the call to religious life with the Society of Jesus, though eventually discovered that was not where God was inviting him to be. Eric remains active in the performing arts as a collaborator with Afro House, a Baltimore based music driven performance art ensemble. Eric writes about theology, liturgy, and contemporary culture. Both of our guests are passionate about the liturgy, deeply inspired by the legacy of Fr. Rivers and determined to help form the imagination of people of faith today. Listen to the podcast, "Meet Father Rivers:" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-father-rivers/id1590237311 Learn more about Emily: https://emilystrand.liturgyandlife.com/ Photo courtesy of "Catholic Telegraph" (Cincinnati)

You can check out Emily's website (emilystrand.com) or her blog (LiturgyandLife.com). She's on Twitter @ekcstrandShe's allowed me to post pictures of some costumes on www.michaelwboyce.com/geek4For more information about the Star Wars costumers, check out https://www.501st.com and https://rebellegion.com. Follow me on Twitter @mwboyce and Instagram @mwboyce and follow my website michaelwboyce.comYou can follow the Geek4 podcast on Twitter @geek4pod and on Instagram @geek4podIf you liked the show, hit Subscribe and please consider leaving a 5 star review. The more reviews we have, the more we show up in searches. Somehow. I think magic. Or, tell a friend. Word of mouth is still an effective advertising tool. I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on th traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Welcome to episode 561 and Happy Halloween! This week we present the winners of our Nautical Flash Fiction Contest! Then, to really get you in the spirit, we have an extra scare about a woman's obsession with the echoes of past trauma and an innocent family caught in its vortex.COMING UPGood Evening: Happy Halloween, Thank-you: 00:01:06[Runner-up] A. M. Call's The Gift of the Abyss as read by Jasmine Arch: 00:07:39[Runner-up] Helena O'Connor's The Curse of the Eldritch Mermaid as read by Bryce Dahle: 00:19:56[Runner-up] Deirdre Cole's The Merrowmen as read by Georgia Cook: 00:35:31[Winner] Deirdre Cole's Bells Made of Bones as read by Emily Strand: 00:45:43Maureen O'Leary's A House is Haunted as read by Andrew Gibson & Krystal Hammond: 00:56:45PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchJasmine ArchJasmine Arch | New MythsBryce Dahle on FiverrGeorgia CookGeorgia Cook on Twitter (@georgiacooked)Emily StrandEmily Strand on Twitter (@ekcstrand)Maureen O'Leary on Twitter (@maureenow)Maureen O'Leary on Instagram (@maureenow)Krystal HammondKrystal Hammon on Twitter (@thekmhammond)Original Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOPaul BelcherAmanda GottfriedKathy RobinsonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 534. This week we have two tales for you: about why forcing your shy child to get photos with Santa may be crueler than you think, and a clandestine hunting party that may get more than they bargained for.COMING UPGood Evening: Flash Contest & Thank-yous: 00:01:06Deirdre Coles' The Problem with Mall Santas as read by Emily Strand: 00:04:21Lee Clark Zumpe's Dark Timber as read by Dennis Robinson: 00:15:21PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchEmily StrandEmily Strand on Twitter (@ekcstrand)Lee Clark ZumpeDennis Robinson | Lycan: Solomon's OdysseyDennis Robinson | Botched PodcastDennis Robinson | Botched Podcast on TwitchOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda GottfriedKathy RobinsonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Emily Strand and Eric Styles discuss their experiences and relationship with Black liturgist and composer Fr. Clarence Joseph Rivers. Plus, they share amazing insights about his life and ministry.

Today we are happy to share an episode of "Meet Father Rivers" on the podcast today. Author and musician Emily Strand examines the life, legacy and her own brief, personal encounter with a little-known but essential figure in American Catholic history: Black liturgist and composer Fr. Clarence Joseph Rivers.In this episode of “Meet Father Rivers”, podcast host Emily Strand tells the story of Fr. Rivers' early career and the efforts toward liturgical inculturation that eventually brought him fame. She talks to Dr. Jessie Thomas who was a child at St. Joseph school in Cincinnati when Fr. Rivers was a young priest in the late 1950s. Emily recounts an early incident of liturgical disobedience by Fr. Rivers, effectively protesting the exclusion of Black forms of music in Catholic worship.We'd like to thank Emily for allowing us to replay this episode, and hope you will subscribe to Meet Father Rivers as well. Without further ado, let's begin!

In this episode, co-hosts Emily Strand and Eric Styles interview Bishop Fernand Cheri, auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans, Louisiana, archivist of Black Sacred Song and long-time personal friend of Fr. Clarence Rivers. Bishops shares his memories of traveling to Africa with Fr. Rivers and the liturgical insights Fr. Rivers helped instill in him. Then Emily and Eric introduce a new team member, Johnathon Kelso, and share an audio recording they made of an excerpt of one of Fr. Rivers' songs in the very space it was first recorded in 1963: the Oratory at Grailville.

Welcome to Episode 519. This week's guest host is Andrew Gibson, who has three tales for you, about a manifesto to hate, a precocious young hero, and the search for the origin of a planet's curse.COMING UPGood Evening: Guest Host Andrew Gibson: 00:01:06B.W. Carter's Testament as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:04:21Alpheus Williams' The Boy Who Never Grew Up as read by Jasmine Arch: 00:13:52Malena Salaza Marciá's Prayers of the God-Fearing as read by Emily Strand: 00:23:54PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchAndrew GibsonAndrew Gibson | The Narrator Nook DiscordAndrew Gibson | The Haven Discord Jasmine ArchJasmine Arch | New MythsEmily StrandEmily Strand on Twitter (@ekcstrand)Original Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You can follow Emily on her website (emilystrand.com) or her blog (LiturgyandLife.com)She's on Twitter @ekcstrandYou can find Potterversity on Apple Podcast and InstagramEmily also mentioned a Call for Papers, for an edited collection about Star Wars and Star Trek. If you're interested in submitting a proposal, go HEREYou can follow me on Twitter @mwboyce to pass along feedback or ideas. I'd love to hear from you. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @geek4pod and on Instagram @geek4podIf you listen on Apple Podcast and like the show, please consider leaving a 5 star review. The more reviews we have, the more we show up in searches. Or, tell a friend. Word of mouth is an effective tool. I respectfully acknowledge that I live in and work on Treaty One Territory and in the traditional homeland of the Métis nation.

Welcome to Episode 487. This week, we take a detour to northern Alberta to get up close and personal with one more Wendigo. For fiction, we have two tales for you: about a special gift passed down through generations, and a man whose dark secret catches up with him at last.COMING UPGood Evening: Contest and Submissions: 00:01:06[Trigger] Dark Travels: Swift Runner, Northern, Alberta: 00:04:04Charlie Davenport’s The Women in My Family, as read by Emily Strand: 00:22:05Gina Easton’s The Sins of the Fathers, as read by Seth Williams: 00:36:37TRIGGER WARNINGOur dark travels this week contain brief scenes of child harm.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchDesign ContestCharlie Davenport on Twitter (@davenportauthor)Emily StrandEmily Strand on Twitter (@ekcstrand)Original Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Episode 453. We have a very special episode this week: the winners of our first Flash Fiction Contest. We have four short tales for you: a woman’s attempt to halt death, a piece of art induces madness, a mother frightened by a scary story, and a dreadful inheritance.Coming UpGood Evening: New Faces & Shout Outs: 00:01:06Dark Travels: Italy’s Poveglia Island: 00:02:51Runner Up: John Waite’s Exhibit Label as read by Evan Morgenstern: 00:16:27Runner Up: Frauke Uhlenbruch’s Skin Suits as read by Julia Zelman: 00:24:15Runner Up: Erica Ruppert’s The Wind, The Sand as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:32:45WINNER: Nicola Kapron’s Plague as read by Emily Strand: 00:40:45Pertinent LinksSpread the darkness. Support us on Patreon!Plague by Arnold BöcklinOriginal Score by Jared Robinson/Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus @ FacebookNebulus @ Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Episode 438. This week we travel to Quesnel, BC to meet Canada’s own version of Annabelle. For fiction, we have one tale for you: about a mother and daughter fleeing Nazi Germany, but not entirely for the reason you might think.Coming UpGood Evening: Contests and Shout-outs: 00:01:06Dark Travels: Quesnel, BC’s Haunted Doll: 00:03:25Jess Landry’s Mutter as read by Emily Strand: 00:18:59Pertinent LinksSpread the darkness. Support us on Patreon!Jess LandryJess Landry @ FacebookEmily StrandEmily Strand @ TwitterOriginal Score by Jared Robinson/Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus @ FacebookNebulus @ Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Episode 428. To cap off our lead up to the 2019 Bram Stoker Awards, we have a tale for you from this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Owl Goingback. A cautionary tale about the fragile line between piety and greed. Then, we learn about the lengths to which a mother will go to preserve a part of her dead child.Coming UpWelcome & Stoker Awards Update: 00:01:06Owl Goingback’s Tacachale as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:04:12S. Qiouyi Lu’s Vector as read by Emily Strand: 00:40:41Pertinent LinksLove what you hear? Support us on Patreon!Horror Writers AssociationHorror Writers Association @ YouTubeBram Stoker AwardsOwl GoingbackOwl Goingback @ TwitterOwl Goingback @ FacebookS. Qiouyi LuEmily StrandEmily Strand @ TwitterOriginal Score by Jared Robinson/Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus @ FacebookNebulus @ Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Episode 411. This week we travel to South Dakota to discover the dark roots behind one Reservation’s high suicide rate. For fiction, we have two tales for you: about an unusual job interview and the dangers of breaking rules.Coming Up[Trigger] Welcome to South Dakota: 00:01:48Emma Johnson-Rivard’s Job Hunting as read by Kelly Andrew: 00:11:49Hailey Piper’s Help as read by Emily Strand: 00:28:35Trigger WarningsIntro to South Dakota contains themes of suicidePertinent LinksLove what you hear? Support us on Patreon!Emma Johnson-Rivard @ TwitterHailey Piper @ TwitterEmily StrandEmily Strand @ Twitter Original Score by Jared Robinson/Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus @ FacebookNebulus @ Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Jordan is invited to a rich and popular girl's birthday party on the same day as her own birthday, her new best friends have a cruel surprise in store. But there's something about Jordan none of them know, and their wicked scheme could lead to a disaster of paranormal proportions. "The Loser" Written and Produced by William J. Meyer. Read and Performed by Emily Strand. Music by Chad Crouch. Licensed under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC 3.0 license. "Happy Birthday to You" written by Patty and Mildred J. Hill and performed by James Hudson. Public domain. Strange/Love Theme by William Seegers. Strange/Love is an audio fiction anthology podcast featuring tales of off-beat love. Fantasy. Sci-Fi. Macabre. strangelovepodcast.com

Coming UpGood Evening and Welcome to Arkansas: 00:00:42Ron Prichard’s Squirrels as read by Matthew Bradford: 00:11:37Kyla Ward’s And in Her Eyes the City Drowned (Stoker Award Nominee) as read by Emily Strand: 00:23:58Pleasant Dreams: 00:55:02 Pertinent LinksLove what you hear? Support us on Patreon!Ron PrichardMatthew Bradford @ TwitterMatthew Bradford – Videogame OutsidersMatthew Bradford – ZombieCastKyla WardKyla Ward – WeirdbookEmily Strand (website coming soon)Emily Strand @ Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming UpGood Evening: 00:00:42Gordon B. White’s We Eat Dirt and Sleep and Wait as read by Emily Strand: 00:07:24Arthur Machen’s The Great God Pan (Part 4) as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:35:35Pleasant Dreams: 01:10:28Pertinent LinksLove what you hear? Support us on Patreon!Gordon B. WhiteGordon B. White @ FacebookGordon B. White @ TwitterEmily StrandEmily Strand @ TwitterDrew Sebesteny See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You do not want to miss this compelling, poignant episode about the power of reading (and reading **Harry Potter** in particular) in our emotional lives. **Harry Potter** helps adoptive and foster families deal with trauma, questions of identity, and family relationships. In this episode, Katy and her co-host Emily Strand investigate the use of **Harry Potter** as “bibliotherapy,” especially for adoptive and foster families. Margie Fink, co-founder of Transfiguring Adoption (transfiguringadoption.com), explains to us how she was inspired to create resources for adoptive and foster families - parents as well as children - from the Harry Potter books but also other young adult literature and media. Louise Freeman (Mary Baldwin University) and Lana Whited (Ferrum College) join us in discussing the value of literature for encouraging empathy, dealing with trauma and PTSD, and coping with issues of family and identity.

Katy and her co-host Emily Strand discuss these fan favorites with guests Katherine Sas  (University of Pennsylvania) and Robb McDaniel (Middle Tennessee State University). We take a deep dive into the characterization and group dynamics of Harry’s father’s generation. Are they really “marauders”? Are they bullies? Why did things go so badly for their friendship in the past and what role does this play in the unfolding story in the present?

MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling. Once again, the MuggleNet Academia team of host Keith Hawk, managing editor for MuggleNet, and co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, brings our fans the latest in academic discussions within the Hogwarts saga. In this lesson, we discuss Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in depth. SPOILER WARNING: During this academic lesson, we will be discussing many plot points and offering literary analysis from the 'draft rehearsal script' including many spoilers. DO NOT Listen to this lesson if you have not read the script. Not since the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has the Harry Potter fandom gathered at midnight in bookstores and libraries around the world for a new story from Rowling’s beloved Wizarding World. The ‘draft rehearsal script’ of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was published at the witching hour on Harry and Jo’s birthday, 31 July, and Potter Pundits around the world have been reading and re-reading in a hurry to let us know what they think of it. MuggleNet Academia has invited the faculty of HogwartsProfessor.com, our friends Professors Elizabeth Baird-Hardy, Louise Freeman, and Emily Strand with my co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor himself, to join us and get the conversation going. We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for listening.    

MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling. In this lesson, we discuss a Galaxy Far Far Away! An exciting discussion on the film and popular culture phenomenon, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and it's influences both from and to the Harry Potter series. We have two Harry Potter pundits who are also expert in the origins, artistry, and meaning of George Lucas’ Star Wars films. We welcome back Dr. Amy H. Sturgis, professor at Belmont and Lenoir-Rhyne Universities and Emily Strand, with whom we just spoke about Quidditch last month from Mount Carmel College of Nursing. Both have written on The Force Awakens and we’ve asked them to tell us what they can about the overlaps and mutual influences and influencing going on between these epic stories and worlds. Also joining the show is MuggleNet Staff member and Florida State University Senior Shannen Michaelsen. We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for listening.

MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling. In this lesson, we discuss the published essay from Harry Potter for Nerds Part II by author Emily Strand titled: "The Second War was Won on the Quidditch Pitch of Hogwarts: Quidditch as a Symbol Set in the Harry Potter Narrative." This discussion reveals the symbolic parallels between the player positions and the characters who act out these roles in the larger story. Additionally, we focus on the literary alchemy found within the Quidditch game itself and how this relates to the overall Hogwarts Saga plot twists and themes. We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for listening.

Hosts Bob Wurzelbacher and Emily Strand begin an interview with liturgical scholars and priests Fr. Larry Tensi and Fr. Steve Walter. What ensues is a fascinating look at the texts of the Roman Missal that are most altered in the new translation, and thoughts on how they enhance our praying at Mass. Also, Bob and Emily both confess to having been late to Ash Wednesday Mass and missing some important imagery in the new Opening Collect. Don't know what a "Collect" is? Find out in Episode 14 of Beyond the Words. Send us your feedback: beyondthewords@catholiccincinnati.org and be sure to "like" our page on Facebook.

Episode 7 of Beyond the Words begins a series of episodes on music and the new Roman Missal. Hosts Bob Wurzelbacher and Emily Strand introduce listeners to the musical changes to come, and share news from the US Catholic Bishops about a gradual implementation date for musical texts. So listen soon - the musical changes discussed in episode 7 of BTW are around the corner! E-mail questions and comments to beyondthewords@catholiccincinnati.org and like us on Facebook.

Hosts Bob Wurzelbacher and Emily Strand, along with students from the University of Dayton, have their questions about the new Roman Missal answered by Karen Kane, Director of the Office of Worship for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, in this info-packed episode. Is there a new translation or a new Missal? Why does it take so long to translate our prayers for Mass? Who performs the translation? Does a new translation mean our old one is bad? And why is this happening now? Tune in to episode 5 of BTW for answers to these questions and more.

Beyond the Words is back with more conversation on the sacramental power of words with hosts Emily Strand and Bob Wurzelbacher, and special guest Jeremy Helmes. In this episode the subject turns to the words we choose for our personal and communal prayer. The Youth Panel returns for a brief discussion of "The Baby Jesus Prayer" from the movie Talledega Nights, and Jeremy, Emily and Bob have their say about the clip as well. Finally, the importance of silence to our communal prayer is discussed, and resources are provided to help listeners grow in the discipline of silence. For questions or comments, e-mail beyondthewords@catholiccincinnati.org.

In episode 3 of Beyond the Words, hosts Bob Wurzelbacher and Emily Strand chat with special guest Jeremy Helmes about Jesus as the Word of God in the Catholic tradition: the Word that provides the power behind the words we say and pray at Mass. For questions or comments about this and other episodes, e-mail beyondthewords@catholiccincinnati.org.

In this episode of Beyond the Words, a panel of young people, ranging from a freshman in high school to a junior in college, share their reactions to news of the new Roman Missal, as well as their thoughts on the role of language in human culture. Emily Strand and Bob Wurzelbacher host this fascinating discussion.

In this first episode of Beyond the Words, the podcast all about the new Roman Missal, hosts Emily Strand and Bob Wurzelbacher introduce themselves and share their exclusive interview with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of Cincinnati, OH. Archbishop Schnurr gives an excellent introduction to the changes to the liturgy Catholics can expect in November 2011.

In this epiosde of ProclaimerCast, host Emily Strand presents and recommends approaches and resources to your ministry of proclamation. Then a theological and pastoral explanation of "why Lectors bow to the altar," and homework assigned (as always).

In this first episode of ProclaimerCast, the podcast for Lectors and Proclaimers of the Word at liturgy, host Emily Strand introduces herself and explains: why podcasting for Lector formation? We talk about what to expect from ProclaimerCast and close with thoughts on the Word of God in our lives, and your first homework assignment.