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Episodes
The Trapdoor Sucks so Let's Make a New One | Chess, Fluffy, Devil Snare, More
02 Jun 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the good and bad parts of the trapdoor and replace the worst obstacles. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:20...
Unsung Heroes of Hogwarts! | Fat Lady, Percy Weasley, Madame Pomfrey, More
26 May 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss some of the unsung heroes of Hogwarts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:25 The Fat Lady. We never hear from...
Rewriting the Tri-Wizard Tournament! | Fleur is a stronger competitor, Krum isn't on the side, More
19 May 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we rewrite the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:Listen to The Tri-Wizard Tournament is the smartest and dumb...
Harry's Worst 'Eyebrow Raisers' | Going after Sirius, not preparing for the second task, More
12 May 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Harry's worst eyebrow raising decisions. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:01 Harry forgetting the invi...
Undeserved Deaths in the Battle of Hogwarts | Fred, Lupin, Crabbe, More
05 May 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss who didn't deserve to die in the Battle of Hogwarts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:08 Fred. Harry w...
Underrated Professors! | Snape, Slughorn, Binns, More
28 Apr 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss some of the most underrated professors at Hogwarts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Audible Announcement· ...
What Makes Hogwarts Hogwarts? | The sorting hat, quidditch, horrible events, More
21 Apr 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss what things and places make Hogwarts what we know it to be. Enjoy!Topics/Summary: · 1:44 The Owlre...
Hermione Deserves More Credit
14 Apr 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss why Hermione deserves more credit in honor of Emma Watson's birthday. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1...
Filius Flitwick vs. Minerva McGonagall
31 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we pit Flitwick and McGonagall head to head to see who would win. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:33 Why them? We don...
Flip the Script: Dumbledore doesn't know everything that goes on 'round here
24 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss what would change if Dumbledore wasn't as intelligent. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:43 Harry would...
The Dursleys Aren't That Bad | What they did for Harry, family connections, parting, More
17 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss why the Dursleys aren't that bad. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:46 They showed Harry right and wron...
Breakdown: Lockhart! | Strengths + Weaknesses, Role, Fitting End, More
10 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we break down the character of Gilderoy Lockhart. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:37 Who is he? Well, Lockhart was th...
Which Characters Could be Evil? | Hagrid, Snape, Dumbledore, More
03 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss which characters could be evil. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:20 Dumbledore. This would be interesting. ...
Best Quotes in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts! | Neville, Newt Dumbledore, more
25 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the very best quotes in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 1:43 “Why is it ...
Queenie and Tina's Unbreakable Bond and Queenie's Descent into Darkness!
18 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Tina and Queenie's unbreakable bond and Queenie's descent into darkness and Grindelwald. Enjoy!S...
Ranking Magical Creatures! | Dragons, Bowtruckles, Nifflers, more
11 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss different magical creatures and rank them. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· Listen to QuizMaster: Gringotts h...
QuizMaster: Gringotts Bank!
04 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we test our knowledge on Gringotts Bank. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 1:53 Warm-Up Round· 3:50 Question 1·...
The Funniest Characters in Harry Potter! | Hagrid, Ron, Neville, More
28 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this listener suggested episode, we discuss the funniest characters and moments in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 2:26...
Impossible Would You Rather Pt. 2! | Molly Weasley, Hagrid, more
21 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss more would you rather questions. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· Listen to Would You Rather Part 1 here!· ...
Harry Potter vs. Hermione Granger | Versus Series
14 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss who would in a duel: Harry or Hermione. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 1:51 Why them? Besides the fact that...
Thought Provoking Question in Harry Potter! | Room of Requirement, Potions, Mirror of Erised, and more
07 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss some very though provoking questions. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:00 What does the happiest person in ...
Impossible Harry Potter Would You Rather!
31 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we answer some difficult Harry Potter would you rather questions. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 1:58 Would you rather...
Which is the Best Christmas in Harry Potter?
24 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we rank every Christmas in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:15 Deathly Hallows. This is the Christmas on...
Flip the Script: Peter Pettigrew is on Dumbledore's Side!
17 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we flip the script to explore how the story would be different if Peter Pettigrew was on Dumbledore's side. Enjoy!...
Enemies that Could Have been Friends!
10 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss some enemies that could have been friends. Enjoy!· 2:11 Harry and Dudley. Watch the deleted scene h...
The Tri-Wizard Tournament is the smartest and dumbest competition of all time
03 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of the tri-wizard tournament. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:10 Cheating is promoted. T...
Top 10 Spells!
26 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we rank the top 10 spells in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:23 Honorable Mention and #10 Engorgio· ...
Breakdown: Dobby!
19 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we break down the character of Dobby. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 2:12 Dobby’s role in the story. Simply put, he ...
Magical Object Draft!
12 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this listener submitted episode, we discuss what objects Harry and Voldemort would choose in an object draft. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·...
David Holmes: the Boy Who Lived
05 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the new Harry Potter documentary about stunts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 205, QuizMa...
QuizMaster: Dumbledore's Army!
29 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we test our knowledge on Dumbledore's Army. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 1:53 Warm Up Round· 4:21 Ques...
Best Fred and George Moments!
22 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss some of the best Fred and George moments. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 1:58 “He’s not Fred, I am!” T...
Could Harry and Hermione Have Gotten Together?
15 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this listener submitted episode, we discuss if Harry and Hermione could have ever been romantically involved. Enjoy! Summary/Topic...
Greek Mythology in Harry Potter!
08 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss different Greek myths that appear in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:25 The Basilisk and Med...
Would Harry and Hermione have survived without Ron?
01 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss if Harry and Hermione would have reached as great heights is Ron wasn't with them. Enjoy!Topics/Summary...
EPISODE 200: A Blast From the Past!
24 Sep 2023
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Send us a textThis week marks 200 episodes and three years of this podcast. I would not have been able to do any of this without your continued suppor...
Objects that should have been in the story!
17 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss some additions to the story that would help out a bunch. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 2:22 More accessibl...
Hermione Granger vs. Bellatrix Lestrange
10 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we put Hermione and Bellatrix head to head. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:Episode 198:· 1:03 Why these two?· 4...
Flip the Script: Dumbledore Joins Grindelwald
03 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss what could have happened if Dumbledore joined Grindelwald. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:00 The Harry Po...
QuizMaster: Quidditch!
27 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we test our knowledge on quidditch. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:56 Warmup· 4:40 Question 1· 8:...
Was My Second Trip to the Harry Potter Studios a Success?
20 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss if I achieved my goals for my second trip to Leavesden. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 190...
What Would the Story Look Like From Different Perspectives?
13 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss what the story would look like if it was told from different perspectives. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2...
Does the Score fit the Film?
06 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss if the music of Harry Potter fits the picture. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 123, the Mu...
Best Ginny Weasley Moments!
30 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss some of Ginny Weasley's best moments. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:49 “Have you seen my jumper?”...
Was Sorcerer's Stone a Fitting Beginning?
23 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss if the first book of the Harry Potter was a fitting beginning to the series. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· ...
I'm Going Back to the Harry Potter Studios!
16 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss my plan for my return trip to the Harry Potter Studio Tour. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:04 See what I ...
Which Characters Should be Highlighted in the Harry Potter TV Show?
09 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss which characters should be highlighted in the coming Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2...
Breakdown: Cornelius Fudge
02 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we break down the character of Cornelius Fudge. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:06 Who is Cornelius Fudge? From the pag...
Flip the Script: What if Harry was friends with Draco?
25 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the possible world of Harry being friends with Draco instead of Ron. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:40 Wh...
Most Disappointing Moments in Harry Potter
18 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the most disappointing moments in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:14 Ron and Hermione’s aw...
Harry Potter vs. Lucius Malfoy
11 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss a duel between Harry Potter and Lucius Malfoy. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to Dobby vs. Lucius he...
Should Snape Have Died?
04 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss if Snape should have died. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:29 No. Snape should not have died. The answer t...
Magical Myths and Origin Stories!
28 May 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss possible origins for well known magical ideas and wizarding practices. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Liste...
QuizMaster: Ministry of Magic!
21 May 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we test our knowledge on the Ministry of Magic. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Some of the information in this episode...
Ranking the Best Classes at Hogwarts!
14 May 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the best classes in Hogwarts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:08 #8 Divination. What a surprise. Divinatio...
Was Deathly Hallows a Fitting End to Harry Potter? (Rebroadcast)
07 May 2023
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Send us a textSooooo... yeah. I know I said there would be an episode this week, but unexpected events have come up and unfortunately I am yet again a...
Pitching Different Ideas for TV Shows!
30 Apr 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss different topics for a separate TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:58 The Marauders. We don’t real...
Official Harry Potter TV Show Announced!
23 Apr 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the new Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:04 So what’s going on? We are still in the...
What is the Main Theme of Harry Potter? (Rebroadcast)
16 Apr 2023
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Send us a textHey everyone! I'm sorry to say I did not get to the studio this week, so the episode is a rerun of episode 159. In this episode, w...
Magic Outside Hogwarts!
09 Apr 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss magic outside of Hogwarts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:00 Why should Hogwarts students end their educa...
We Need More People Like Jacob Kowalski
02 Apr 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the wonderful traits of Jacob Kowalski. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:12 Jacob is a good person. That si...
Fantastic Beasts is Confusing
26 Mar 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss some of the more confusing aspects of Fantastic Beasts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:50 Yusuf Kama. He ...
Breakdown: Severus Snape
19 Mar 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we break down the character of Severus Snape. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Huge thanks to Leona Dolfie who submitted...
The Epic Downfall of Cornelius Fudge
12 Mar 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the downfall of Cornelius Fudge. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:09 The downfall of Cornelius Fudge. His r...
Is the Defense Against the Dark Arts Job Cursed?
05 Mar 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss whether the Defense Against the Dark Arts job is cursed. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· This episode was su...
Reviewing Tom Felton's New Book!
26 Feb 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Tom Felton's new book. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Get Tom Felton’s book here.· 1:47 Wha...
Ravenclaw is the Most Underrated House!
19 Feb 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Ravenclaw and how it is very underrated. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· This episode comes from a listener!...
Rating Couples in Harry Potter!
12 Feb 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we examine different couples in Harry Potter and give them a rating based on how healthy it is. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·...
Update on Fantastic Beasts 4
05 Feb 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the future for Fantastic Beasts and the new development that there may not be another film. Enjoy!Topics/Sum...
Is Dumbledore Really a Good Person?
29 Jan 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss if Dumbledore is really a good person.Topics/Summary:· Check out episode 147, Dumbledore is a Death...
Artificial Intelligence + Harry Potter = ???
22 Jan 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore AI combined with Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· There have new developments in the world of A...
QuizMaster: Newt Scammander
15 Jan 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we test out knowledge on Newt Scammander. Enjoy!Topics:Where does Newt live?Which bank did Newt meet Jacob?Why did Newt...
My Visit to Harry Potter Filming Locations in England! (Lacock, Oxford, The Harry Potter Studio Tour) Rebroadcast
08 Jan 2023
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Send us a textHi everyone! I'm sorry to say I'm not feeling my best at the moment, so this episode is a rebroadcast of my favorite episode f...
Favorite Episodes and Places in 2022 and What to Look Out for in 2023!
01 Jan 2023
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Send us a textThanks. The world's been pretty crazy this year, and I'm glad I could sit down every weekend and ramble about Harry Potter. I ...
"Happy Christmas." -Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
18 Dec 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk all things Christmas. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 3:06 Did Christmas change over time in the story? There’...
Designing the Perfect Harry Potter Filming Location Tour!
11 Dec 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we design the perfect Harry Potter filming location tour. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· This idea comes from a listene...
What is the Main Theme of Harry Potter?
04 Dec 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about the main theme of Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/ Summary:· Click here the enter the giveaway and win...
Where Can Dumbledore Go From Here?
27 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss where Dumbledore can go from here. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 2:14 Where are we starting from? As of now...
Breakdown: The Lovegoods!
20 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we break down Xenophilius and Luna Lovegood. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· A huge thanks to Milly for this wonderful e...
What Would Have Shaken Up Harry Potter?
13 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss some of the things that could have shaken up Harry Potter. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 1:43 We need more ...
QuizMaster: Quotes!
06 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we test our knowledge on the quotes of Harry Potter. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· This episode idea comes from a list...
The Perfect Wizarding World Halloween Night!
30 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we create the perfect Halloween night in the Wizarding World. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:58 What better way to st...
The Oxford Effect
23 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the Oxford Effect. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 00:00 Intro· 2:13 Thank you listener for pointing ...
Breakdown: Umbridge!
16 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Delores Umbridge. Enjoy!Topics:Why does Umbridge go to such lengths with everything she does? There's a...
QuizMaster: Marauders!
09 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we test our knowledge on the Marauders. Enjoy!Topics:· This episode idea came from Toby and June on the topic s...
What 150 Episodes and 2 Years Has Taught Me About Harry Potter!
02 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss what I've learned from 150 episode and 2 years of Harry Potter podcasting. Enjoy!Topics and Links:· ...
Why I HATE Umbridge!
25 Sep 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, I vent my hatred for Umbridge. Enjoy!Topics:Umbridge doesn't really care about people in general. It seems odd, bu...
Best Pieces of Music in Fantastic Beasts!
18 Sep 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the best pieces of music in Fantastic Beasts. Enjoy!Mentioned:1. Fantastic Beasts Opening Titles2. The Thest...
Dumbledore is a Death Eater
11 Sep 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Dumbledore's role as a Death Eater. Enjoy!Topics:Dumbledore would give false advice. If he was working ...
Downfall of the Ministry
04 Sep 2022
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Send us a textCheck out thepotterdiscusison.com here!In this episode, we discuss the downfall of the Ministry of Magic. Enjoy!Topics:It was Fudge&apos...
Unpopular Opinions About Harry Potter!
28 Aug 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, I go over some of my unpopular opinions about Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics:Neville should have died. I don't have an...
QuizMaster: Newt Scammander
21 Aug 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we test our knowledge about Newt Scammander. Enjoy!Topics:Where does Newt live? We get a quick glance of his flat when ...
Looking Back at Secrets of Dumbledore Predictions!
14 Aug 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we look back at some previously made Secrets of Dumbledore predictions. Enjoy!Mentioned:Episode 90: Predicting Fantasti...
The Best Scenes in Harry Potter!
07 Aug 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, I list my favorite scenes in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Mentioned:SlowMo: The Battle of the Order of the Phoenix Topics:The C...
The Best Pieces of Music in Harry Potter!
31 Jul 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, I list some of my favorite pieces of music in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Mentioned:1. Godric's Hollow Graveyard2. Secrets...
Breakdown: Voldemort
24 Jul 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we break down the character of Voldemort. Enjoy!Topics: What's a basic timeline of Voldemort's life? Thanks ...
Was Deathly Hallows a Fitting End to Harry Potter?
17 Jul 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Deathly Hallows, and if it was a good end to Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics: All the unanswered questions! We n...
My Visit to Harry Potter Filming Locations in England! (Lacock, Oxford, The Harry Potter Studio Tour)
10 Jul 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, I break down my visit to several filming locations in England. Enjoy!Topics:Lacock! The town of Lacock is a small and v...
The Music of Harry Potter! (Rebroadcast)
03 Jul 2022
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Send us a textThis is the last of the rebroadcasts I promise! Sorry I couldn't be in the studio this week making a new episode. I am away in a ve...
Recasting Harry Potter! (Rebroadcast)
26 Jun 2022
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Send us a textHey everyone! Sorry I couldn't be in the studio this week making a new episode. I am away in a very special location that will soon...