Jump on your broom and join The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion as they take their signature deep dive into 'Harry Potter,' covering all the books and movies as well as the extended 'Potter' universe.
On the final episode of 'Binge Mode: Harry Potter,' The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion share their seven favorite things about 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' after seeing it live, answer your Owl Post in the last all-HP edition of 'Ask the Underscore,' chat about Harry's lasting magic with ESPN's Zach Lowe, and share their final thoughts on what makes this story so magical.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the second film in the adaptation of ‘Deathly Hallows’ through seven different awards.
The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how the theme of love shapes Chapter 36 and the epilogue of 'Deathly Hallows,' dive into the history of the Elder Wand, share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters, and award the House Cup to The Boy Who Lived.
The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how the theme of sacrifice shapes chapters 34-35 of 'Deathly Hallows,' dive into J.K Rowling's history with King's Cross station, share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters, and award the House Cup to a selfless hero.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how understanding develops in chapters 32-33 of ‘Deathly Hallows,’ share seven of their insights and observations, and award the House Cup to a courageous man.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss answering the call in chapters 29-31 of ‘Deathly Hallows,’ examine the Hogwarts founders, share seven of their favorite insights and observations, and award the House Cup to Hogwarts' defenders.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how commitment shapes chapters 26-28 of ‘Deathly Hallows,’ examine goblins in the wizarding world, share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters, and award the House Cup to the fearless leader of the Gringotts heist.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the film adaptation of ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ through seven different awards.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss choice in chapters 23-25 of ‘Deathly Hallows,’ examine the wand-making process, share seven of their favorite insights and observations, and award the House Cup to a free elf.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how symbols shape chapters 20-22 of ‘Deathly Hallows’, examine technology in the wizarding world, share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters, and award the House Cup to one who greets death as a friend.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how doubt permeates chapters 18-19 of ‘Deathly Hallows,’ examine the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy, share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters, and award the House Cup to a worthy Gryffindor.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore chapters 15-17 of ‘Deathly Hallows’ through the lens of testing faith, examine the Potter family history, share seven of their favorite insights and observations, and award the House Cup to loving parents.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the latest wizarding world prequel film, ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,’ through seven different awards.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the first spinoff prequel film ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ through seven different awards.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how characters enter the belly of the beast in chapters 12-14 of ‘Deathly Hallows’, examine illnesses in the Wizarding World, share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters, and award the House Cup to indispensable teammates.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how trust shapes chapters 9-11 of ‘Deathly Hallows’ (4:42), examine House Elves (1:28:40), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:33:02), and award the House Cup to a new ally (1:36:53).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how puzzles shape chapters 7-8 of ‘Deathly Hallows’ (6:15), examine the sword of Godric Gryffindor (1:23:52), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:29:40), and award the House Cup to a brilliant witch (1:34:06).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the cost of war in chapters 4-6 of ‘Deathly Hallows’ (6:24), examine owls in the wizarding world (1:34:16), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:40:50), and award the House Cup to a fierce protector (1:45:01).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss fallout in the first three chapters of ‘Deathly Hallows’ (7:39), examine the history of the Malfoy family (1:19:43), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:27:15), and award the House Cup to an ascending Dark Lord (1:35:13).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the film adaptation of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ through seven different awards.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how characters assume the mantle in chapters 29-30 of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (6:11), examine werewolves (1:26:33), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:32:24), and award the House Cup to a true lover (1:36:29).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how burdens shape chapters 27-28 of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (6:16); examine the killing curse, Avada Kedavra (1:13:01); share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:16:57); and award the House Cup to the titular prince (1:21:43).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the theme of facing the darkness in chapters 24-26 of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (7:29), examine the inferi (1:54:06), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:59:17), and award the House Cup to a professor and his pupil (2:03:50).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss clarity in chapters 20-23 of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (4:33), examine the history of Horcruxes (1:40:11), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:44:54), and award the House Cup to a wise headmaster (1:49:38).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss moves and countermoves in chapters 16-19 of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (4:53), examine love potions (1:35:50), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:40:16), and award the House Cup to a life-saving friend (1:44:56).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore warning signs in chapters 12-15 of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (6:03), examine Felix Felicis (1:43:37), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:48:29), and award the House Cup to a prolific scorer (1:52:37).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss tutelage in chapters 8-11 of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (5:25), examine the history of the Gaunt family (1:22:38), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:28:16), and award the House Cup to an ostensible potions prodigy (1:33:41).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore allegiances in chapters 3-7 of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (6:10), examine the Hogwarts Express (1:30:50), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:36:54), and award the House Cup to a fledgling Death Eater (1:41:48).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the first two chapters of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ through the lens of perspective (6:50), examine the office of minister of magic (1:29:40), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:35:45), and award the House Cup to a double agent (1:41:22).
In the second all–'Harry Potter' edition of ‘Ask the Underscore,’ The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion answer questions submitted by you, the listeners! Topics include the rescue-mission dream team, the best Hogwarts class to teach, useful muggle inventions for wizards, and favorite memories to produce a full patronus.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the film adaptation of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ through seven different awards.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore remorse in the final two chapters of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ (5:59), examine the portraits at Hogwarts (1:12:41), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:17:29), and award the House Cup to a comforting friend (1:22:12).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how recklessness impacts chapters 34-36 of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ (6:06), examine the history of duels in the wizarding world (1:12:43), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:18:02), and award the House Cup to the only wizard Voldemort ever feared (1:25:27).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss subterfuge in chapters 29-33 of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ (5:40), examine the Forbidden Forest (1:25:38), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:30:03), and award the House Cup to the head of Gryffindor House (1:33:51).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore chapters 24-28 of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ through the lens of the battle within (5:10), examine publications in the wizarding world (1:34:20), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:39:03), and award the House Cup to the brightest witch of her age (1:44:46).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how loss of control shapes ch. 20-23 of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ (4:39), examine St. Mungo’s Hospital (1:08:27), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:11:37), and award the House Cup to Gryffindor’s newest seeker (1:15:58).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss resistance in chapters 15-19 of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ (5:25), explore Dolores Umbridge’s career (1:09:56), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:15:26), and award the House Cup to the architect of Dumbledore's Army (1:21:05).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore harbingers in chapters 10-14 of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ (4:40), examine thestrals (1:15:49), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:20:10), and award the House Cup to a thinking cap (1:26:43).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how battle lines shape chapters 6-9 in ‘Order of the Phoenix’ (6:08), examine the Wizengamot (1:11:58), share seven of their favorite insights and observations (1:15:32), and award the House Cup to the legendary Hogwarts headmaster (1:21:48).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore disillusionment in chapters 1-5 of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ (4:59), examine dementors (1:14:03), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:19:40), and award the House Cup to Harry’s fierce godfather (1:27:36).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion are joined by Chris Rankin of the ‘Harry Potter’ films to discuss his favorite memories from filming ‘Potter,’ advice for young actors, starting a blog, and more.Visit Chris’s website at https://www.chrisrankin.co.uk/ to read the blog posts that are discussed.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion are joined by Melissa Anelli, author and CEO of Mischief Management, to chronicle the evolution and impact of Harry Potter fandom.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the film adaptation of ‘Goblet of Fire’ through seven different awards.
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss truth in chapters 35-37 of ‘Goblet of Fire’ (06:30), examine the Animagus (1:08:17), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:14:57), and award the House Cup to the mightiest wizard of them all (1:21:35).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss the loss of innocence in chapters 31-34 of ‘Goblet of Fire’ (05:57), examine Death Eaters (1:09:56), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:15:55), and award the House Cup to the Dark Lord (1:21:43).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss secrets from the past in chapters 27-30 of ‘Goblet of Fire’ (4:00), examine the Pensieve (1:02:00), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:07:40), and award the House Cup to a cave-dwelling dog (1:14:30).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss maturation in chapters 21-26 of ‘Goblet of Fire’ (5:10), examine the Great Lake of Hogwarts (1:18:36), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:22:05), and award the House Cup to our heroine (1:28:02).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss chapters 16-20 of ‘Goblet of Fire’ through the lens of isolation (5:38), examine wizarding schools outside of Hogwarts (1:12:40), share seven of their favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:20:46), and award the House Cup to the youngest Triwizard champion (1:26:47).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore expanding horizons in chapters 11-15 of ‘Goblet of Fire’ (6:04), examine aurors (1:02:34), share their seven favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:07:32), and award the House Cup to the new professor for Defense Against the Dark Arts (1:16:32).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore how light and dark interact throughout chapters 6-10 of ‘Goblet of Fire’ (3:58), examine Portkeys (59:19), share their seven favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:06:46), and award the House Cup to a prodigious young Quidditch star (1:19:03).
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the clash of worlds in the first five chapters of ‘Goblet of Fire’ (10:24), examine the Floo Network (57:15), share their seven favorite insights and observations from these chapters (1:03:00), and award the House Cup to an infamous sorcerer (1:09:31).