SF-01 | Why Doesn't Harry Prove It?
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In this episode of Recorded Neutral Territory, we explore the characterization of Harry Dresden, the noir tone of the narrative, and the public perception of the supernatural. The discussion highlights Harry's unique identity as a wizard, his relationship with technology, and his moral compass. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking question about Harry's wizardry and the implications of proving his abilities to others.
Reddit thread discussing title question: https://www.reddit.com/r/dresdenfiles/comments/1hhtuuo/why_doesnt_harry_ever_just_prove_hes_a_wizard/
In this episode of Recorded Neutral Territory, we explore the characterization of Harry Dresden, the noir tone of the narrative, and the public perception of the supernatural. The discussion highlights Harry's unique identity as a wizard, his relationship with technology, and his moral compass. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking question about Harry's wizardry and the implications of proving his abilities to others.
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:40) - Exploring Harry's Detective Skills
- (03:08) - The Noir Tone and Harry's Optimism
- (07:03) - Harry's Identity and Public Perception
- (12:48) - The Power of Names
- (18:53) - Public Awareness (or Lack Thereof)
- (28:56) - Characterization and Morality in Magic
- (40:06) - The Dynamic Between Dresden and Murphy
- (48:10) - Chapter One Reflection: Setting the Stage
- (48:10) - Questions for Bob: Proving Harry's Wizardry
- (59:07) - Next Week's QFB: Is Marcone Better Than The Alternative?
Reddit thread discussing title question: https://www.reddit.com/r/dresdenfiles/comments/1hhtuuo/why_doesnt_harry_ever_just_prove_hes_a_wizard/
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Adam Ruzzo
Adam has been producing and hosting podcasts for over 20 years. Such podcasts include Tales of Heroes, Tales of Tyria, and Tales of Citizens. Spread throughout this is various video and streaming projects on his youtube channel. The most recent production is Recorded Neutral Territory, which examines the Dresden Files book series in a chapter-by-chapter re-read.
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Brian O'Reily
"Brian has been reading fantasy for nearly thirty years, from T.H. White to Steve Erikson. As a tutor, he professionally talks about nerd stuff, though he hopes Recorded Neutral Territory is more interesting than most of it."
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