Welcome to the Enchanted Ink podcast!
Enchanted Ink with Christina Prudent explores the lore included in and inspired by the (mostly) YA literature we all know and love. She revisits classics like A Wrinkle in Time, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Neverending Story, and The Hobbit alongside contemporary bestsellers like Artemis Fowl, Percy Jackson and of course, Harry Potter. Join her each week as she uncovers the story behind the stories-- from ancient superstitions to modern-day urban legends and everything in between. Learn more about Christina and her podcasting journey.
Where to Listen
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Available Episodes
Episode 01
The Salem Witch Child
Welcome to Enchanted Ink! Learn the history of the Salem Witch Trials through Witch Child by Celia Rees
Episode 04
Dragon Riders
Explore the history of dragons in Christopher Paolini's Eragon, book one of the Inheritance Cycle series
Episode 07
Fantastic Beasts and What Defines Them
Explore the most legendary creatures in magical history with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
Episode 09
The Luck of the Irish
Learn the origins of fairies from Asia to Africa and of course, Ireland as we discuss Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Episode 12
Folders Wanted
Learn how the little details come together to create fantasy worlds that feel real in The Paper Magician series by Charlie N. Holmberg
Episode 02
Yer a Wizard, Harry
Learn about the origin of magic wands through the lens of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Episode 05
The 6 Olympians
Discover the gods of Ancient Greece with Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Episode 08
The Circus Arrives Without Warning
Learn about the history of the traveling circus as we discuss The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Episode 10
I Dream of Jinni
Discover the history of genies and their magical powers through The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
Episode 13
Friday the 13th
Learn about 7 of the most common superstitions from all over the world on this special (non-YA focused) episode of Enchanted Ink
Episode 03
The Gods of Orisha
Explore the deep history of the West African Orishas in Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Episode 06
The (Other) 6 Olympians
We continue our discussion on the most powerful gods of Ancient Greek mythology— the 12 Olympians
Movie Night
The Lightning Thief
We’re watching the original film adaptation of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Episode 11
Great Odin’s Raven
Discover the gods of Norse mythology in Magnus Chase: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan
Episode 14
In Cold Blood
Discover ancient vampire mythology as we discuss the first novel in the All Souls trilogy, A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Available Episodes
Ep 02. Yer a Wizard, Harry
Learn about the origin of magic wands through the lens of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Ep 01. The Salem Witch Child
Welcome to Enchanted Ink! Learn the history of the Salem Witch Trials through Witch Child by Celia Rees