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Transport, Treats, and Magical Robin Hood

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 37:50


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss different types of travel and their favorite foods in the Wizarding world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Anniversaries, Shady Deals, and Tiara Solutions

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 63:30


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria reflect back on starting Dwelling on Dreams podcast, as well as take a look at some of the questionable ethics their favorite characters had during wartime.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Theories, Half-Kneazles, and Oompa Loompa Managers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 48:57


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria rank and discuss fan theories! Tune in to hear some creative scenarios and see if you agree with their rankings. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Lies, Goblins, and TV Reboots

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 47:54


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria follow up their previous Niffler's Gold segment with new questions to discuss.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Ramblings, Family Magic, and Mandrake Babies

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 42:30


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria start off Season 3 with going back to the inspiration for the Dwelling on Dreams podcast with a free-form discussion on surprise topics. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Inconsistencies, Cinematic Changes, and Bloody Socks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 40:18


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria wrap up Season 2 of Dwelling on Dreams by finishing their two-part series on things from the Harry Potter books and movies that just don't make sense! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Plotholes, Blast-Ended Skrewts, and Bloodowls

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 42:36


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria break down some elements of the Wizarding World (in the Harry Potter books) that just...don't make logical sense! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Ministers, Media, and Beetle Populations

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 39:46


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the role media outlets play in the Harry Potter series, discuss the "death" of journalism, and look back on (in)famous Ministers for Magic.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Generals, Ethics and Wandering Racoons

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 62:25


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria continue their exposition of Dumbledore by disucssing the darker sides of his character. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Headmasters, Supreme Mugwumps, and Upended Plans

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 50:21


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the better aspects of Albus Dumbledore in the first of a two-part series. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Allegories, Hypocrites, and Infant Dark Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 38:02


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss the relationship between Voldemort and Severus Snape, explore how Snape was able to play double agent for so long, and highlight a very interesting fan theory.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Spies, Princes, and Sarcastic Quips

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 38:36


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria continue their discussion on Severus Snape's character- highlighting the more positive aspects of his personality.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Potion Masters, Prejudices, and Life-long Obsessions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 39:02


This week, Taylor and Victoria start their mini series on Severus Snape. Taking a deep dive into his character and motivations, this week's episode focuses more on the "bad" elements of his personality.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Tasks, Transitions, and Rising Death Tolls

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 49:51


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria explore the characters of Victor Krum and Fleur Delacour while taking a closer look at the Triwizard Tournament.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Halloweens, Death Days, and Framing Devices

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 32:13


In this Halloween-themed episode, Taylor and Victoria explore the big events that happen in Harry's life on Halloween each year and face off in a themed trivia challenge.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Friendships, Leaders, and Alternate Realities Pt.2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 58:39


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria continue their discussion on the workings of the "Golden Trio" by exploring some "What If" scenarios about their relationship. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Friendships, Leaders, and Alternate Realities Pt.1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 55:39


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the "Golden Trio" relationship - how it evolves over time and the impact it has on Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Screenplays, Portkeys, and the Roaring Twenties

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 32:51


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss various means of Wizarding travel! They also explore the Fantastic Beasts series — was it a wise move on JK Rowling's part to choose the timeframe and characters she did?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Centaurs, Creatures, and Muggle Myths

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 40:38


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine some little-discussed creatures of the Wizarding world like centaurs, chimeras, merpeople, vampires, and yetis.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Girlfriends, Crushes, and Dramatic First Kisses

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 36:24


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine Ginny Weasley- both the Ginny of the book series and the Ginny of the movie series. They talk about the different portrayals in these two mediums and also discuss how her relationship with Harry evolves over the years. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Dursleys, Dementors, and Occasional Christmas Cards

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 30:06


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria celebrate Dwelling on Dreams podcast's 1-year anniversary by exploring the relationship between the Dursleys (specifically Dudley) and Harry. They also discuss the history of dementors in the Wizarding World.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Disguises, Espionage, and Magical Waterfalls

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 41:11


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria test their knowledge in their third "Books and Cleverness" segment and discuss the various magical means of concealment used in the Wizarding World.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Graveyards, Champions, and Innocence Lost

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 43:01


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria explore events that happened at the end of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, most notably how the death of Cedric Diggory and the resurrection of Voldemort had lasting repercussions for the rest of the series.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Time-Turners, Cursed Children, and Research Ethics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 31:15


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria explore how time travel works in the Harry Potter series and ask the following questions: "Is it good to push boundaries for advancement's sake? Or are some things better off left alone?"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Hallows, Rivalries, and Petulant Personalities

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 28:20


In the first episode of Season 2, Taylor and Victoria finish their series on the Deathly Hallows by discussing the Elder Wand and its importance to the Harry Potter series. They also examine the character of Draco Malfoy - was he really as similar to Harry as people like to claim? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Cloaks, Parents, and Anime Transformations

Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 29:47


In the Season 1 finale episode, Taylor and Victoria continue their series on the Deathly Hallows by examining the history and function of the Invisibility Cloak. They also discuss parental role models that are shown in the series and how those impacted Harry growing up. Season 2 begins June 2020! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Afterlives, Resurrections, and Convoluted Plots

Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 36:03


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the Resurrection Stone and the afterlife in the Harry Potter series in the first of a (loose) 3-part series on the Deathly Hallows.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Werewolves, Worldviews, and Spiritous Apparitions - Part 2

Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 24:20


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria finish their in-depth discussion on Remus Lupin by examining his relationship with Tonks and his attitude towards his condition. Were Remus and Tonks the best fit for each other? Does Remus sometimes use his condition as a cop-out when making hard life decisions? Tune in and see! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Werewolves, Worldviews, and Spiritous Apparitions - Part 1

Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 25:02


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria take a deep dive into the character of Remus Lupin. How did his condition affect his relationships, his choices, and his worldview? Was he a tragic character or a professional moper? Stay tuned next time for Part 2 of this discussion! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Chess Players, Loyalties, and Blue Ministry Robes

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 30:45


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria wish a Happy Birthday to Ron Weasley and take a closer look into how his character was utilized in the Harry Potter series. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Lovegoods, Patronuses, and Intellectual Arrogance

Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 28:02


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria explore the concept of the Patronus and discuss Luna Lovegood. More specifically, what purpose did her character serve for the series?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

House Sortings, Delusions, and Unqualified Professors

Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 32:26


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria answer some frequently asked questions about the Sorting Hat and how the series would have been changed if Harry hadn't been sorted into Gryffindor.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Legacies, Diseases, and Aging Death Eaters

Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 26:53


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria compare the decline of two very different pure-blooded lineages in the Harry Potter series.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Dark Lords, Prisons, and Battering Rams

Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 29:29


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine their favorite baddie- Tom Marvolo Riddle Jr. Was he born evil or were his choices the deciding factor in his story? How was his campaign different from that of Grindelwald? Why did Dumbledore say that Voldemort had to die? Tune in to find out! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Guardians, Christmases, and Tropical Getaways

Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 29:24


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss what could have happened if Sirius had been exonerated and therefore able to claim full guardianship of Harry at Christmas.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Saviors, Hormones, and Portrait Conspiracies

Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 41:05


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria engage in a trivia face-off and discuss Harry Potter as a character. What is the difference between book-Harry and movie-Harry? Are there any? Is Harry particularly intelligent or powerful? Or are his victories more due to manipulations and luck? Is Harry a reliable narrator for this series? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Longbottoms, Blood Curses, and Roguish Earrings

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 28:33


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria wish Bill Weasley a Happy Birthday and discuss Neville Longbottom's impact on the Harry Potter series, how the series would have been different if Neville had been the Boy Who Lived, and the relationship between himself, his grandmother, and his parents.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Snidgets, Bets, and Queerditch Marsh

Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 25:02


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria celebrate the start of Quidditch season!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Ghosts, Feasts, and Snargaluff Pods

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 29:49


In this Halloween-inspired episode, Taylor and Victoria take a deeper look at some of their favorite Hogwarts ghosts.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Diaries, Rituals, and Staff Room Wars

Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 30:08


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss Horcrux theories - how they are created, their impact on the soul/body, and possible accidental Horcruxes that were created and never discussed in the Harry Potter series.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Shops, Wands, and Basilisk Horns

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 33:51


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss some of the finer points of wand making, Ollivander as a "morally gray" character, and the importance of the twin cores in Harry and Voldemort's wands.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Bookworms, Thunderbirds, and Childhood Fears

Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 25:09


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria play some trivia in honor of Hermione's birthday, and talk about their personal journeys with the Harry Potter series & their Hogwarts/ Ilvermorny houses.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Classes, Clubs, and Weekend Seminars

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 27:46 Transcription Available


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss classes they would have liked to have seen in the Hogwarts curriculum and examine Dumbledore as a Headmaster. Did he have the best interests of the student body in mind when making decisions? Or did he use his position as Headmaster as a way to accomplish his personal ambitions? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Twins, Runes, and Ballpoint Pens

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 42:31


In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the limits of magical theory in the Wizarding World and the effect that the Weasley twins' inventions had on Wizarding culture. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

Dreams, Mirrors, and Seven Cursed Diamonds

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 42:36


In the first episode of Dwelling on Dreams, Taylor (a Ravenclaw) and Victoria (a Hufflepuff) examine the Mirror of Erised; its purpose, the role it plays in the first book, and what it taught them about some of the main characters in Harry Potter's world. They also discuss their vision for starting a Harry Potter podcast, and pay tribute to the woman who created it all, JK Rowling.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dwellingondreamspodcast)

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