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The top scenes we are talking about in order:10. Dumbledore's final scene in Half Blood Prince.9. Defending Harry Against Corrupt Wizard Officials in Order of the Phoenix.8. Having a Heart to Heart with Harry at King's Cross – Deathly Hallows II.7. Showing Umbridge He's Boss – Order of the Phoenix.6. Rescuing Harry From a Bad Fall – Half Blood Prince.5. Orchestrating Sirius Black's Release – Prisoner of Azkaban.4. Meeting Tom Riddle and Seeing Right Through Him – Half Blood Prince.3. Telling the Minister of Magic He Wouldn't Go Quietly – Order of the Phoenix.2. Teaching Tom Riddle a Little Respect in Order of the Phoenix. 1. Facing his Demons and Overcoming Them in The Half Blood Prince.See the full article for more info.

In this episode, Loomis and I share our favorite episodes of The Witcher and what makes them so special.

Warning! Spoilers for The Witcher Season 3!In this episode of Keeping Up with Joe, we discuss the highs and lows of ‘The Witcher' Season 3, and look back on the impact Henry Cavill has had during his incredible tenure as the white wolf. Here's a rundown of what we talk about:-Favorite moments and characters from season 3.-Yennefer's character growth through the series.-Jaskier's bad hair.-Plot holes?-Dear friendAnd more! Join us and don't miss out!

I don't think Google Bard is going to be taking your job necessarily, but it could help you get over writer's block. Listen to a few pointers from me on how to use Google Bard to help you write your content and get your job done faster and with less frustration. Read some more about it:https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/will-google-bard-be-the-end-of-seo-not-so-fasthttps://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/google-bard-vs-chatgpt

JosephWriterAnderson.com has grown a ton since the early days when we had our first episode with Kristyn, and Kristyn's writing journey has gone through many twists and turns. Luckily we've had a front row seat to it, and the story has a very happy (and successful) ending.In this episode, Kristyn takes us through how her latest writing pivot took her from writing about an Icelandic fishing village to Catalina Island, just off the coast of Southern California, near LA. Her upcoming novel, Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts (available for preorder), debuts May 16, 2023 and is described as ‘a sparkling debut rom-com, a perpetually single podcaster has to break all of her own dating rules…'Watch the video or listen to the podcast to hear about the story in the author's own words, and how Kristyn's life has changed since landing not one but TWO book deals with one of the world's greatest publishers.

Hi everyone! Sorry for the delay between this episode and the last, but Loomis and I are finishing up our review of Harry Potter books 4-7, talking about key plot points, and things we noticed differently about them this time vs. when we were kids. Some of those points include (but are not limited to):Ginny Weasley – dream girl, or fan girl?Snape (again) – villain or friend?Ron and Hermione – dream couple, or worst nightmare? If you love getting way too serious about every little detail of Harry Potter, then this episode is for you! Joining me is my cohost, Michaela Loomis!www.josephwriteranderson.com

Hey everyone. Today we are celebrating a very special day for Harry Potter fans around the world. It's back to Hogwarts Day!An emotional day for many of us, in this episode, our newly knighted Co-Host of Keeping Up with Joe, Michaela Loomis and I chat about some of our biggest feelings looking back at an impactful story and what it was like to live through the Harry Potter craze that still carries on through today. We get into:What does Back to Hogwarts Day mean for us.How is reading Harry Potter as an adult different than when we were kids. What are our takeaways from the first three books.Is James Potter a good guy or a bad guy?Does Snape suck or is he misunderstood?We get into all of this and more as we head back to Hogwarts in episode 36 of Keeping Up with Joe.

In this episode, we talk about writing, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Witcher Season 2 and Yennefer's character growth. We also discuss some of the differences between season one and season two, like Triss Merrigold's red hair, Ciri's dark eyebrows, and Geralt's sudden loquaciousness. *Mega Spoilers AheadWho is Yennefer?Yennefer is a powerful mage in The Witcher – one of the most powerful characters of all. But she's got a soft spot – she wants a child of her own.In season two of The Witcher, she is given the chance to develop in a way that is different from the books. She loses her powers, and even attempts to betray Ciri in order to get them back. Does this make sense for her character? Do they show the bond between Yennefer and Ciri well enough in the show?We answer this and more in the episode.Who is Ciri?Ciri is the Child of Elder blood, and the most powerful character in the Witcher. How Old is Ciri in the Show?She's supposed to be around 16, which is half way between her age in the books and the show.What Are Jaskier's Best Songs?Was Toss a Coin To Your Witcher his greatest hit? Or does Burn Butcher Burn come close?Should Eskell Have Died?Eskell died in the book – did it make sense that Geralt was so willing to kill him and not kill Ciri?Listen to the episode to find out more!

If you're a young adult, you should be used to transitions by now. Transitions are a huge part of your late teens and early twenties. You basically go from being a kid living with your parents to becoming a (somewhat) functioning adult in the span of a few years. Blink and before you know it you are twenty-seven and people are expecting you to actually know what you want to do with your life.Loomis and I talk about transitions in this episode including:Moving out for the first time.Coping with transitions through literature and media.And a bunch of other stuff.If you like this episode, subscribe! Also, check out www.josephwriteranderson.com for more great stuff!

In this episode, we discuss which Harry Potter reigns supreme, and which one sits at the bottom of the list. Insights into each book.Ranking all seven Harry Potter books.What we got out of the books. Is Chamber of Secrets the best or worst book?Discuss with Loomis and I! Catch Loomis’s PodcastRead the article

In this episode, William and I discuss who the strongest characters are in attack on Titan. Episode HighlightsTop 10 Are soldiers or titans stronger?Which titan is strongest?Mikasa vs Levi – who is the best?Find out in this episode (spoilers current with the anime).Read the articleAttack on Titans Characters Ranked These are the 10 strongest Attack on Titan Characters based on a combination of hand to hand combat skills, titan powers, and strategic capabilities.10. Ymir9. Reiner Braun8. The War Hammer Titan7. Armin6. Captain Erwin 5. Zeke4. Annie3. Eren Jager2. Mikasa Ackerman 1. Levi Ackerman

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of leaving California.1. The California Exodus never happened. 2. Living in California with the high cost of living.3. Natural disasters in California. 4. Dealing with the COVID lockdowns 5. Political divide in CaliforniaAnd more!Read the article.Learn more about my guest star.

In episode number 30 of Keeping Up with Joe, co-host, Michaela Loomis and I delve into who we think are the 10 greatest romantic couples in literature. Grab a glass of wine with us as we chat about some of our favorite books including:10. The Inferno 9. Harry Potter8. The Iliad and Odyssey by Homer7. The Thrones of Glass6. Daisy and Gastby 5. Outlander 4. A Farewell to Arms3. Pride and Prejudice 2. Cyrano De Bergerac 1. Lord of the RingsLearn more about the show at www.josephwriteranderson.com/podcasts

In this episode I catch up with Kristyn about her adventures in writing, including how she landed an agent for her novel. We also talk about Iceland a bit. Learn more about the show on: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/...​ And learn more about Kristyn here: https://kristynjmiller.com/

Loomis and I chat about who the strongest beings are in 'The Lord of the Rings'.Check out this similar article:https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/10-strongest-wizards-in-harry-potter

Just one week away from the release of 'The Chosen' Season 2, Loomis and I give you a recap of season 1 and rank the episodes from worst to best. What can we expect from next week's release?Learn more on: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/the-chosen-tv-show-review

Michaela Loomis and I talk about the 10 strongest wizards in Harry Potter. We had an incredible talk about Harry Potter lore. Wait for more talks to come!

Joshua Gillingham is a teacher, educational presenter, and author from Nanaimo, Canada. In this episode, we talk about designing games, vikings, and Tolkien! Learn more about him on his website.

I had the chance to interview and chat with my good friend and fellow Content Creator, Carina King. She produces a lot of really cool things and even made a brand new announcement about some of the projects she is coming out with soon. Follow her on Instagram to keep up with her!--Visit josephwriteranderson.com to learn more about me!

Nick’s a great guy filled with inspiration and good ideas. He and I caught up earlier this week for a chat. Learn more about him on his website.

In this episode, we get a look behind the story of Phil's popular and insightful book, "Jesus Loves Movies". Learn more about the book on his website.

Brice is an awesome guy with a great story. Tune in to listen to us talk about some of my favorite subjects as well as dealing with risk.

In this episode of Keeping Up with Joe, I answer questions from my fans.

What an epic podcast! In this one, I catch up with Ryan Campbell, the first teenager in history to fly around the world alone. What an incredible guy. Today, he spreads his life experience to those around the world about how to overcome adversity and dealing with change. Learn more about him at www.ryancambell.co

Sarah and I talk about what it looks like to write for a living.

Lane owns 3,500+ rental units and the leader of “Hui Deal Pipeline Club” which has acquired over $255 Million dollars of real estate by syndicating over $25 Million Dollars of private equity since 2016.Lane uses his Engineering degree to reverse engineer the wealth building strategies that the rich use in the Top-50 Investing Podcast, SimplePassiveCashflow.com.

Hailley Griffis is the Head of Public Relations at Buffer, a social media management platform that helps innovative brands with planning, publishing, analytics, and engagement. She’s been on the Buffer team for over 4 years and along with the rest of the team works entirely remotely. She’s a co-host on a podcast about tech, travel, and books called MakeWorkWork. Originally from Canada, Hailley now lives in Virginia with her partner, two dogs, two cats, and various fish. When she's not on the internet, is an avid fiction reader, and spends a lot of time doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Frank James is a stellar YouTuber with 230,000+ subscribers on his channel where he talks about Myers Briggs personality types often via funny skits.

Christopher Mitchell is a travel content creator and Cofounder of the Toronto Bloggers Collective. He's the founder of www.travelingmitch.com and Cofounder of www.ultimateontario.com, and the corresponding social media for those brands. He also runs the podcast, Rick Steves Over Brunch, and is the author of "A Local Travel Writer's Guide to Toronto." He's lived on 3 continents, visited 80 countries, and currently calls his hometown of Toronto home once again.

Sarah and I chat with Kaya Quinsey Holt about her upcoming book, France, and writing/marketing romance books. You can learn more about Kaya on her website: www.kayaquinsey.com, and purchase her new book on Amazon.

Justin “Hasard” Lee has 9 years of experience flying both the F-16 and F-35. In 2016, he was selected as the 'Top Instructor Pilot of the Year' for the Air Force's largest F-16 Combat Wing. In 2017, he returned from Afghanistan where his squadron dropped the most ordnance since the opening days of the war. He's flown 82 combat missions and has 4 Air Medals.​He also hosts a '2019 Top Podcast' called "The Professionals Playbook" where he interviews world-class experts on their keys to success.

Right now, many are anxious about how to balance not only their jobs, but also educating their children.With schools shut down and parents experiencing homeschooling for the first time, it can be overwhelming to know what to do. But many around the country homeschool every day. They do so in order to reap the many benefits of homeschooling. Joining Sarah and I for this podcast is the incredible Dr. Jessica Koehler. Jessica has a Ph.D. in school psychology and will be sharing with us the many psychological advantages of homeschooling. She also talks about her own homeschooling journey, about creativity and self direction, and how homeschooling can help foster the best things in our children. We dive into common misconceptions and worries about homeschooling, and how homeschooling allows you to tailor your student’s education to best fit their needs.Koehler also gives advice to those of us experiencing homeschooling for the first time due to the pandemic.

Today, long-time remote worker and educational specialist, Kristina Anderson, chats with me about the impact of COVID-19 on remote work and education. You can find out more about her on her website where she has an active painting business.

Fab Giovanetti is a writer, published author, marketing consultant, founder of the Creative Impact Group and professional sloth-lover. For over 8 years, she has helped people grow their online audience and monetize their content and unleash their potentials as creatives.

In this podcast, Dr. Mathias Nordvig – expert on Vikings and creator of the well-subscribed YouTube Channel, The Nordic Mythology Channel —talks about growing up in Denmark, Scandinavian influences in the US, and all things Viking. Listen in!You can learn more about Keeping Up with Joe via the link below:josephwriteranderson.com

Caught with old friend, training partner and MMA expert, Edgar Lujano. Listen in as we talk about Muay Thai, discipline and camaraderie. What is the ultimate style? Striking or BJJ?

Today I got in touch with my roots through talking about Germanic Myth and Icelandic History with Kristyn Miller. She’s an expert on Germanic Myth and Linguistics and is also writing a book. You can learn more about her on her website kristynjmiller.com

Wow, what a podcast! We cover everything from acting, podcasting, writing, business and more! Tune in with frequent guest and co-host, Sarah Avila

In this episode, Sarah and I catch up with Christine Lee about what it's like to be a circus performer.

Traveling and podcasting are both more fun together. Hear about our latest adventure in London and Paris.

My first podcast is about building your brand on social media. Joining me is friend and professional musician, Joseph Christianson. You can learn more about Joseph Christianson via his website.