A hilariously charming biweekly Harry Potter/Parenting crossover podcast that uncovers the powers of parenthood in reality as well as everyone’s favorite fantasy world. Join host, Eliisa Gladwell, along with various guests as they discover what is behind the bricks and reread the Harry Potter series chapter by chapter, discussing notable parental figures, moments, and pedagogies.
Grab your broomstick and take to the Quidditch pitch because it's time for a flying lesson... or so we planned but chaos comes to Raising Wizards and Eliisa and MJ get a little chaotic. Throw some earmuffs on those little wizards, this episode may contain ( definitely does) a "broomstick" joke. Enjoy a visit from Little Wizard, Easton and so much more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/raisingwizards)
Team Snape or Team McGonagall ?! Join Eliisa and MJ for Chapter 8 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Don't mind the visiting Little Wizard, Paul. (He just really wanted a pumpkin pasty.) Hear about our favorite real life teachers and how they stack up to the fames professors of Hogwarts. And if you've ever wondered what Professor Sprout's childhood was like, don't worry we make one up for her on the spot for no reason! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/raisingwizards)
Welcome to Hogwarts, it's time to be sorted into your houses! Let's find out about where Harry ends up, the new faces within the castle, and what the ghosts of each house says about the students within them. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/raisingwizards)
It's time to hop onboard the Hogwarts express! Meet us at Platform 9 3/4 as we meet some new faces including Ron and Hermione. Find out why Dumbledore is glow-bowling and why we're drinking Snateraide! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/raisingwizards)
Will we ever stop talking about how much we love Hagrid? What's your favorite shop in Diagon Alley? And what line in the movie makes MJ crazy?!? Join us for your weekly dose of parenting magic!
Florida-man Vernon, Mary Poppins and a whole lot of Hagrid love, oh my! Join us as we take on Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Does Vernon need therapy? Yes. Is Dudley the WORST? Yes. Join Eliisa, MJ, and their little wizards as we dissect Chapter 3 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, The Letters from No One. * Trigger Warning * In this episode we discuss themes of physical and emotional abuse as it pertains to this chapter.
Eliisa and MJ dissect and discuss Chapter Two of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the Vanishing Glass. Who's more important, the snake or Mrs. Figg? What makes Petunia feel the way she does? Maybe most importantly, why is it so difficult to herd cats?!?!? (Listen to the episode to learn more on that! ;-) ) What are you waiting for? Hop on board and discover the powers of parenthood! *Language Warning*
Join us for Chapter one of The Sorcerer's Stone. What is up with the Dursleys and who leaves a baby on a doorstep?! Eliisa and MJ share their thoughts and critiques from page one sprinkles with a few anecdotes about our little wizards and a whole lot of laughter. Don't forget to rate. review, and answer this weeks O.W. L. question.
Calling all parents of Witches, Wizards, Muggles, Goblins, Trolls and any other magical creature! We're Eliisa and MJ, hosts of Raising Wizards. In this intro Episode we're excited to give you a chance to get to know us and why we freaking love Harry Potter so much! So get your Extendable Ears ready for the magic of parenting.
Join fellow Potterhead, MJ Webb as we discuss the depths of Chapter 2, The Vanishing Glass. MJ brings a hilarious charm to the episode as she speaks about the highs and lows of not only the Durley's parenting, but her own as well.
Join Eliisa, your resident witch, and guest star Alex Herman as they discuss the parental figures in Chapter One, the Boy who Lived, from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Learn a little more about your host and 25-year-old mother, her family, and just who can make the best Chewbacca noise in the mid-west!
It's only fitting that we board the Hogwarts Express on September first to get to know our host, Eliisa Gladwell; resident witch, 25 year old mother, and [insert Harry Potter reference here]. Let's spend a little time learning her wizarding background and finding out what our first O.W.L. question is!
What exactly does this journey entail? Tune into the official trailer to get a taste of the magic you'll experience with Raising Wizards!