PotterMania: A Harry Potter Adventure

Hello Pottermaniacs, this week we sat down to discuss Fan Theories, Plot Holes and Easter Eggs/ Miscellaneous facts from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.  Yasmina was subjected to a stutter spell & Aishwarya may have consumed some Gigglewater prior to this episode, so excuse the stuttering and giggles ;) Follow us on Instagram (we post pretty hilarious reels, and semi-aesthetic content): @podcastpottermania For business inquiries or collaborations email us at: pottermaniapod@gmail.com Music: Pooka- Kevin Macleod

Hey there, this week we have for you our first discussion setup for the Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find them movie & book. This one is the first one from the Fantastic Beasts' movie franchise and the book series!! In this episode, we discuss fan theories brought up by avid Potter Fanatics from different social media platform, and narrowed them down to 3 Fan Theories and 3 Easter Eggs for this episode. We decided whether the fan theories presented were plausible or whether they deviate from the plot. Aside from this we also highlight some hidden easter eggs from the movie, so do let us know if you were able to catch onto these during the first watch or if you enjoyed the ones we mentioned!! If you did go on a larger easter egg hunt and find other ones, or if you found any missing plot holes fan theories that you felt were not mentioned in this episode and that you would love for us to address - then make sure to shoot us a quick DM at @podcastpottermania. We are happy to connect with all you guys and would love to be enlightened if there was anything we missed!!! Until next time, Potterheads :)

Yasmina and Aishwarya sit down this week to discuss the Harry Potter Reunion, a rumoured Harry Potter TV show and the podcast's success and feats in the last year as we celebrate our 1 year anniversary. Source: https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/reimagined-lgbtq-harry-potter-series-reportedly-being-planned Follow us on Instagram: @podcastpottermania For business inquiries or collaborations email us at: pottermaniapod@gmail.com Music: Pooka- Kevin Macleod & Swan Lake- Tchaikovsky Yasmina and Aishwarya ⚡️

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! :) Discussion points: Favourite Christmas scene for the Harry Potter Series Fan Theory/Conspiracy Theory: Is Santa Claus a wizard What muggle traditions would you introduce to wizards? Which muggle movies? Where we would like to spend your Christmas Eve in the wizarding world? Hogsmeade? The Great Hall? The burrow? Last-minute Harry Potter Christmas gift ideas: DIYs and store-bought  You can show your support by listening to our podcast for free on whichever podcasting platform you use. Follow us on Instagram: podcastpottermania For collaboration, feedback or any commentary, email us at: pottermaniapod@gmail.com You can also follow our socials: Yasmina: @wanderinginwaterloo Aishwarya: @aishwaryasanjay_ This episode is hosted by Yasmina and Aishwarya, with a special guest Tarisa. PotterMania is hosted, produced and edited by Yasmina and Aishwarya.

Hey Potterheads! Have you been keeping up with our Chapter Analysis Episodes? Any idea why we named our Episode Title this? No!? Well, do make sure to read alongside with us  and keep up with by listening to our previous chapter analysis episode!! If you have any questions, thoughts or opinions you may have about any of the previous chapters or this current one you are more than welcome to reach out to us on our instagram page @podcastpottermania. We love connecting with our viewers and other potter frenzy folks.  This week we're reviewing Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat. How did you feel at that moment when you visually saw Hogwarts for the first time in the movies- was it a different experience than reading it in this Chapter? We discuss the background on the 4 Hogwarts Houses, Hogwarts Founders, Ghosts Roaming around the Castle and last but not least my favourite part Dumbledore's interesting quote that he drops this chapter. Any idea what it is..? Tune in this episode to hear more :)  You can listen to PotterMania for free on several podcasting platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor and Google Podcasts.

Hello Potterheads, today we are discussing Chapter 6: The Journey From Platform 9 ¾. You can listen to PotterMania for free on several podcasting platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor and Google Podcasts. Discussion points: Why the name Platform 9 3/4? Why did Peter Pettigrew as Scabbers choose the Weasley family? Why did first years use boats instead of carriages to reach the castle? Moments that stood out to us in this chapter! For collaborations, commentary or feedback email us at: pottermaniapod@gmail.com  Make sure to include in the subject line "PotterMania" or PotterMania Podcast". Follow our podcast page on Instagram: @podcastpottermania. We post some dope stuff on our account, including reels and graphics. Music: Pooka- Kevin Macleod PotterMania is hosted by Yasmina and Aishwarya, 2 Genz-ers who love to ramble :) This episode is produced and edited by Yasmina.

This week we are back to our Chapter based summary episodes; and at this time if you guys have been catching up with our previous we are right now on Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Diagon Alley! This is every Potter Fanatics' favourite place to be- and we are able to delve into this episode and give our analysis about Harry's experience entering here for the first time. On a side note, do let us know if you had the opportunity to go to Diagon Alley which place would you go to first? Would you go to Ollivander's, Quality Quidditch Supplies, Madame Malkins Robes; or perhaps even Gringotts Bank to keep a check on your coins. Make sure to stay until the end as we have added a cute little segment where we mention what we would have renamed the chapter as if given the chance!! To stay connected with our content, don't forget to follow our instagram page @podcastpottermania. See you muggle next week :)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Halloween is one of our pannel's favourite holidays, we love to get spooked! Tune in this week as we chat about: The significance of Halloween at Hogwarts and to Harry. Ranking the Halloween events that took place at Hogwarts. Spoiler Alert: The Halloween celebration in the Philosopher's Stone takes the cake :) Where would we host our Halloween Party at Hogwarts and what theme will it be? Y2K at Shrieking Shack, Scavenger hunt all over Hogwarts or a simple get-together at the Three Broomsticks. And lastly, we wrap up the episode with two BuzzFeed quizzes! If you take the quizzes email us your answers, we are intrigued to know what our listeners get! Buzzfeed Quizzes: https://www.buzzfeed.com/savanajames/how-will-you-spend-halloween-at-hogwarts-3m7i2 https://www.buzzfeed.com/beingsona/take-this-halloween-quiz-to-discover-which-hogwart-6xf7f9gdq9 Show your support by following us on Instagram @podcastpottermania You can share your thoughts, feedback and input about our discussion via email pottermaniapod@gmail.com This episode is hosted by Yasmina, Aishwarya & Tarisa PotterMania is edited and produced by Yasmina and Aishwarya Listen now for FREE on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Breaker, Castbox, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic & Stitcher. Music: Darkest Child- Kevin MacLeod (Copyright free music)

This week we are once again back with our chapter 4 summary episode! We do hope that you are reading the Philosophers Stone along with us, guys please feel free to also share your thoughts with us by sending us a dm @podcastpottermania or sending us an email if you prefer at pottermaniapod@gmail.com as we love to connect with our followers and listeners. Without giving too much away this episode we are introduced to the mystery man who barged down the Dursley's door - our beloved, Hagrid, another important character in the series. And we also uncover more about the magical institution of Hogwarts and its relevance! This chapter was definitely more light hearted and fun compared to the other two ones as we slowly get to the build up of Harry embarking on his journey toward this magical realm. Tune in to hear our thoughts, some unfiltered fun conversation amongst the two of us. See you guys next week!

Hey Potterheads! In today's discussion we will be theorizing what we believe will happen in this movie, as well as revisit what we already know about Dumbledore. Discussion points: Our thoughts on the title "The Secrets of Dumbledore" and are we going back to Hogwarts? Diving into Dumbledore's background as well as facts we already know, that could potentially come up in this movie. What we think will happen in the movie; plot line and characters? What was wrong with Crimes of Grindelwald and will the mistakes be corrected? Sources:https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-albus-dumbledore-fantastic-beasts-facts-trivia/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWXd3nakiqQ - Harry Potter Theory: Was Dumbledore Lying About Grindelwald? Show your support by following us on instagram @podcastpottermania You can share your thoughts, feedback and input about our discussion via email pottermaniapod@gmail.com This episode is hosted by Yasmina with Special Guest Tarisa PotterMania is edited and produced by Yasmina Listen now for FREE on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Breaker, Castbox, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic & Stitcher. Music: Swan Lake- Tchaikovsky Fireworks-Nicholas Hooper

This week we delve back into our chapter analysis and review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone Chapter 3! Do make sure to tune in - as we discuss brief summary of the chapter, a moment that stuck with us, things we disliked from the chapter, characters that stood out, and our take in any changes if we had the opportunity to be in JK Rowlings shoes! :) We hope you guys enjoy these chapter review episodes, and we would love if you read alongside with us. You can show your support by following us on our podcasting platform of choice and sharing with other Potterhead listeners. Also, please do make sure to keep updated with us on instagram: @podcastpottermania. Feel free to shoot us a quick dm at our instagram to get in touch with us and also share yours thoughts about our discussion. Or if you prefer, you can also send us your general feedback, input or general commentary at : pottermaniapod@gmail.com.

Welcome aboard the Hogwarts Express! Make sure you grab a drink of your choice and sit tight as we take you on a journey towards Hogwarts uncover underlying themes, facts, lessons as well as revisiting favorite, funny and scary moments. You can show your support by giving us a follow on your podcasting platform of choice and sharing with other potterhead listeners. Give us a follow on instagram: @podcastpottermania Send us your feedback, input or general commentary at : pottermaniapod@gmail.com Topics to be discussed: Movie summary in less than 5 mins Details we missed before Favorite moment Funniest moment Emotional moment Scariest moment Favorite object or trinket Lesson Learned Underlying Themes Overall rating Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper PotterMania is hosted, edited and produced by Yasmina and Aishwarya.

This week we are joined by our first guest: Tarisa to discuss Chapter 1&2 from the first book in the Harry Potter's series. Join us as we analyze the chapters, share our input on themes as well as general commentary. Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper Show your support by following our Instagram account : @podcastpottermania You can also email us at : pottermaniapod@gmail.com PotterMania is hosted, produced and edited by Yasmina and Aishwarya

Hey Potterheads!! This week we will be jumping straight into a series of matchmaking games. The two games we will be playing are : Befriend, Marry, Ghost and Ship (Wizarding World Characters) Ship and/or Drop (Wizarding World Couples). We wanted to keep this episode interactive so you guys can play these games with us live! And also, guys, make sure to let us know your thoughts about who in the series you would like to befriend, marry ghost and which couple is your ultimate OTP that we didn't mention. Catch you all again next week for more - enjoy this episode! Hope you enjoyed this episode - this week you got a bit more of us than usual as it was a longer episode to create. For fun, we also decided to take a Buzzfeed Quiz live, since we love them so much, so feel to use this link and play along: https://www.buzzfeed.com/deathana/kiss-marry-crucio-harry-potter-9jzucwljb9 Take it and share with us your results guys by sending us a DM on Instagram at @podcastpottermania, or an email on: pottermaniapod@gmail.com Catch you all again next week for more - enjoy this episode! Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper

Another week discussing our favorite series, this time delving deeper into the series' popularity. We all know (and that's a fact) that the Harry Potter fandom has overcome all barriers and has touched many people of different backgrounds and cultures. Simultaneously it has made its way through different forms of media, often referenced in movies or TV shows. Today we are discovering together HP references in pop culture, the more reason to admire this series' impact. Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper Come say hi :) Instagram: @podcastpottermaniaa Gmail: pottermaniapod@gmail.com PotterMania is hosted, produced and edited by Yasmina and Aishwarya Links and sources for our discussion: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_references_to_Harry_Potter_in_popular_culture https://screenrant.com/best-harry-potter-references-in-pop-culture/ https://www.bustle.com/p/11-hidden-harry-potter-references-you-never-noticed-in-pop-culture-41077

In this week's episode, we are going to be talking about some unpopular and controversial opinions from the series. Even though the HP Franchise was crafted to perfection, many fans have opinions that differ from the timeline of the series, fandoms, and they've also been quick to highlight their controversial/unpopular thoughts. If you guys have any in mind that we have not covered in this episode, please feel free to send us any unpopular/ controversial opinion and we would be happy to delve into this as well in the future, as a part 2 episode. Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper

This week we are reacting to popular Harry Potter Plot Holes. The harry potter series have stood the test of time and for the most part have been cohesive throughout, but fans have been able to craft plot holes that we as a podcast feel the need to address and perhaps counter. Let us know your thoughts about this episode by sending us an email or a voice note to our official email included below. Enjoy! :) Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper Contact us at: pottermaniapod@gmail.com :) PotterMania is hosted, produced and edited by Yasmina and Aishwarya Sources: https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-10-plot-holes-that-make-no-sense-even-if-youve-read-the-books/ https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-massive-plot-holes-never-explained/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/55oy1q/what_are_the_biggest_plot_holes_and_errors_in/

Join us this week as we discuss some of the HP Franchise's popular conspiracy theories and fan theories. Is J.K. Rowling actually Rita Skeeter? Did Harry hallucinate the plotline of the series? Was crookshanks actually Lily potter? Tune in to find out more about these theories and many others that will blow your mind! You can contact us at: Instagram: @podcastpottermania Gmail: pottermaniapod@gmail.com Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper PotterMania is hosted, produced and edited by Yasmina and Aishwarya Our resource for today's discussion: https://time.com/3997347/jk-rowling-harry-potter-theories/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/ef634eee-38ef-43d3-b65e-c1c023c243f2 https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-fan-theories-confirmed-should-be/ https://www.idiva.com/entertainment/books/5-harry-potter-conspiracy-theories-that-nearly-broke-me-and-wrecked-my-life/17076701 https://brightside.me/wonder-films/7-weird-harry-potter-theories-that-made-our-hair-stand-on-end-794056/

Accio Butterbeer! Hey Potterheads, for this week's episode make sure to get yourselves the finest butterbeer and chocolate frogs because we're going to be playing some food trivia in the HP series!! Not only will the hosts, Aishwarya and Yasmina discuss their favorite delicacies in the series, but we also make sure to play some interactive BuzzFeed food-related quizzes - and we would love for you to join and play these quizzes along with us!! The links to all of the BuzzFeed quizzes will be listed below, along with one extra optional quiz that we took just cause... Please let us know if you enjoyed this interactive episode as we will definitely make sure to do more of these in the future! Cheers everyone! Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper Buzzfeed Quiz 1: https://www.buzzfeed.com/eliachuaqui/your-food-choices-will-determine-which-member-of-t-3zar3ftkgb Buzzfeed Quiz 2: https://www.buzzfeed.com/DarthFredster/which-harry-potter-villain-are-you-based-on-your-f-2j1dk Buzzfeed Quiz 3: https://www.buzzfeed.com/24sturrin/pick-between-these-harry-potter-foods-and-these-di-9ffaw22ivp OPTIONAL QUIZ: https://www.quiz-bliss.com/ambercolby/hogwarts-food-personality-quiz-102218

Did I see that right? A Harry Potter and Marvel CROSSOVER episode!?! Yes, you did!! Tune in this week for a fun, and long-awaited discussion regarding our two favourite universes and an alternate reality of them possibly intertwining. Both, Aishwarya and Yasmina have been super fans of BOTH of these cinematic series - and so we designed this episode to share our opinions about how amazing these two universes would be if the collided. This one is especially for you guys (MCU X HP fans). We hope you enjoyed our episode and this discussion equally as much as we did creating this!! If you would like to share your thoughts and opinions with us, please contact us : pottermaniapod@gmail.com Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper

Hey you, thanks for checking our podcast, we'd love for you to stay! This week we are discussing the lack of cultural and racial representation in the Harry Potter series. We can all agree that the majority of non-white character haven't been fully developed and granted character development and arcs, their white counterparts have. We will be chatting about this today and sharing our own personal opinions and views. Supporting material to our discussion: https://themindfulrambler.ca/2018/08/03/criticizing-harry-potter-ethnicity-representation/ https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/jk-rowling-has-always-been-tone-deaf-just-look-at-the-harry-potter-universe/439064/ https://forevergeek.com/what-a-diverse-harry-potter-cast-would-have-meant-for-minority-fans/ Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper Contact us at: pottermaniapod@gmail.com :) PotterMania is hosted, produced and edited by Yasmina and Aishwarya

Like us, have you also been dreamed about attending the Yule Ball? Since Hogwarts fashion is more than just dress robes - this week we decided to take more of a fashion-forward approach as we analyzed the highlights of the night and the faux-pas of everyone's outfits during that event! So please do tune in all you Harry Potter Fanatics & Fashionistas, as we also made sure to discuss what we would've worn if we attended that glamorous ball! Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper

If you were a Harry Potter character which one would you be and why? Also if you could spend your entire time in one place at Hogwarts, where would it be? This week we are discussing our favorite characters, classes and professors. If you don't think Lupin or McGonagall are one of the best professors at Hogwarts, we may be able to change your mind after this episode! Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper / Harry & Hermione, Nicholas Hooper. Contact us at: pottermaniapod@gmail.com PotterMania is hosted, produced and edited by Yasmina and Aishwarya

Join us this week as we discuss Mental Health representation in the Harry Potter series. The Harry Potter series addresses many topics including Phobias, Depression, Suppression of emotions as well as trauma and abuse. For mental health resources within Canada please visit: https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 Remember you are not alone in this journey. Come say hi! You can email us at: pottermaniapod@gmail.com Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper PotterMania is hosted, produced and edited by Yasmina and Aishwarya

In this week's episode, we will be looking at similarities between the Harry Potter world and our current world. Join us as we discuss common themes in the series such as Bullying, Discrimination, Government control, Wealth Disparity, and much more. Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper

Join us on our first episode as we dive right into the Harry Potter franchise discussing our first encounter with the series and what captivated our interest, our Hogwarts houses as well as favorite characters, movies and the books. Music: Fireworks- Nicholas Hooper This podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Yasmina and Aishwarya.