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The Alchemist subclass has leveled up its potion game, proving you can now brew life-saving elixirs faster than most of us can make a cup of coffee. Meanwhile, the Armorer subclass is out here making Dreadnought armor that essentially says, "I'm big, I'm bad, and I take up two squares now." The real drama, though, lies in the rules chaos of pulling, pushing, and grappling mechanics. It turns out grappling is now about as effective as arguing with your DM, and brain extractions have been upgraded to dark comedy gold. But hey, the Artillerist got an upgrade, so you can still blow stuff up while debating whether guns belong in your magical fantasy world. Spoiler: Someone's Homunculus Roomba is going to have to clean up the mess. Tune in for the laughs, stay for the puns, and remember: one day, Vicious Mockery might become a bonus action, and then no adventurer's ego will be safe. Links Eberron: Rising from the Last War (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Unearthed Arcana: Revised Artificer Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spellbound-Sea-Sample.pdf Summary and Takeaways In this hilarious deep-dive into Dungeons & Dragons' Unearthed Arcana, the hosts embark on a chaotic yet insightful exploration of all things Artificer. The episode begins with a lively discussion of the revamped Alchemist subclass, where the once-mediocre healer is now brewing elixirs that can practically bring characters back from the brink of death—or at least keep them upright long enough to face their next poor life choice. Potions are now crafted faster than ever, which might explain why Alchemists seem perpetually caffeinated. Shifting gears, the hosts don their metaphorical armor (and probably some literal helmets) to dissect the updated Armorer subclass. With options like Dreadnought armor, which makes you bigger and scarier in combat, and Perfected Armor, which adds a splash of damage and utility, there's something for everyone—unless you liked the old customization options, in which case, condolences. The new armor replication system is simpler, but as one host laments, "simplicity is the enemy of shiny customization." Things take a turn for the absurd as the conversation veers into gameplay mechanics. Pulling and pushing creatures might sound straightforward, but apparently, it's a one-way ticket to rules-lawyering chaos. Grappling, once a staple of wrestling matches gone awry, now feels about as effective as trying to hug a gelatinous cube. And then there's the unforgettable mention of "character brain extraction," which the hosts agree is equal parts horrifying and comedy gold, depending on which side of the dice you're on. Next, the spotlight shines on the Artillerist subclass, which has undergone upgrades that make it deadlier—and debatably more explosive—than ever. This sparks a lively debate about the coexistence of magic and technology in fantasy worlds, with one host arguing for the poetic elegance of wands and the other championing the raw, chaotic energy of boomsticks. Meanwhile, Battlesmith fans will be pleased to know the Steel Defender is now more useful, although one host quips, "It still won't do your taxes." The humor continues with a look at the Homunculus spell, a new addition to the Artificer arsenal that lets players conjure a small, slightly unsettling creature to assist in adventures. One host imagines it as "a glorified Roomba with attitude," while the other is already brainstorming scenarios where the Homunculus saves the day—or ruins it spectacularly. The episode rounds off with a mailbag segment tackling the question: which cantrips should become bonus actions? This sparks a flurry of debate, with one host suggesting Firebolt could add some sizzle to multi-action rounds and the other lamenting that bonus-action Vicious Mockery would lead to endless pun wars at the table. Throughout the episode, the hosts share their hopes, dreams, and mixed feelings about the future of D&D. They long for innovative subclasses, yearn for a return to the rich settings of Eberron, and urge designers to embrace the weird, wonderful flavor that makes the game magical. All this is delivered with a heaping dose of humor, proving once again that no matter how complex the rules or contentious the changes, the real joy of D&D is in laughing through it all with friends. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
The Alchemist subclass has leveled up its potion game, proving you can now brew life-saving elixirs faster than most of us can make a cup of coffee. Meanwhile, the Armorer subclass is out here making Dreadnought armor that essentially says, "I'm big, I'm bad, and I take up two squares now." The real drama, though, lies in the rules chaos of pulling, pushing, and grappling mechanics. It turns out grappling is now about as effective as arguing with your DM, and brain extractions have been upgraded to dark comedy gold. But hey, the Artillerist got an upgrade, so you can still blow stuff up while debating whether guns belong in your magical fantasy world. Spoiler: Someone's Homunculus Roomba is going to have to clean up the mess. Tune in for the laughs, stay for the puns, and remember: one day, Vicious Mockery might become a bonus action, and then no adventurer's ego will be safe. Links Eberron: Rising from the Last War (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Unearthed Arcana: Revised Artificer Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) https://www.somanyrobots.com/s/Spellbound-Sea-Sample.pdf Summary and Takeaways In this hilarious deep-dive into Dungeons & Dragons' Unearthed Arcana, the hosts embark on a chaotic yet insightful exploration of all things Artificer. The episode begins with a lively discussion of the revamped Alchemist subclass, where the once-mediocre healer is now brewing elixirs that can practically bring characters back from the brink of death—or at least keep them upright long enough to face their next poor life choice. Potions are now crafted faster than ever, which might explain why Alchemists seem perpetually caffeinated. Shifting gears, the hosts don their metaphorical armor (and probably some literal helmets) to dissect the updated Armorer subclass. With options like Dreadnought armor, which makes you bigger and scarier in combat, and Perfected Armor, which adds a splash of damage and utility, there's something for everyone—unless you liked the old customization options, in which case, condolences. The new armor replication system is simpler, but as one host laments, "simplicity is the enemy of shiny customization." Things take a turn for the absurd as the conversation veers into gameplay mechanics. Pulling and pushing creatures might sound straightforward, but apparently, it's a one-way ticket to rules-lawyering chaos. Grappling, once a staple of wrestling matches gone awry, now feels about as effective as trying to hug a gelatinous cube. And then there's the unforgettable mention of "character brain extraction," which the hosts agree is equal parts horrifying and comedy gold, depending on which side of the dice you're on. Next, the spotlight shines on the Artillerist subclass, which has undergone upgrades that make it deadlier—and debatably more explosive—than ever. This sparks a lively debate about the coexistence of magic and technology in fantasy worlds, with one host arguing for the poetic elegance of wands and the other championing the raw, chaotic energy of boomsticks. Meanwhile, Battlesmith fans will be pleased to know the Steel Defender is now more useful, although one host quips, "It still won't do your taxes." The humor continues with a look at the Homunculus spell, a new addition to the Artificer arsenal that lets players conjure a small, slightly unsettling creature to assist in adventures. One host imagines it as "a glorified Roomba with attitude," while the other is already brainstorming scenarios where the Homunculus saves the day—or ruins it spectacularly. The episode rounds off with a mailbag segment tackling the question: which cantrips should become bonus actions? This sparks a flurry of debate, with one host suggesting Firebolt could add some sizzle to multi-action rounds and the other lamenting that bonus-action Vicious Mockery would lead to endless pun wars at the table. Throughout the episode, the hosts share their hopes, dreams, and mixed feelings about the future of D&D. They long for innovative subclasses, yearn for a return to the rich settings of Eberron, and urge designers to embrace the weird, wonderful flavor that makes the game magical. All this is delivered with a heaping dose of humor, proving once again that no matter how complex the rules or contentious the changes, the real joy of D&D is in laughing through it all with friends. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
What if querying terabytes of data in milliseconds was your new normal in modern cloud data warehousing? Join The Ravit Show with Eldad Farkash, Firebolt CEO, as we explore the architecture and innovations behind Firebolt—the cloud data warehouse built for data-intensive applications. Here's a look at what's ahead:
Go to http://shopify.com/scb to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Today Ben dives back into What if Ron Weasley Was in Hufflepuff? As we enter the back half of year 3 Ron has turned in Harry for the Firebolt! How will it affect the brothers relationship? Can Ron make it up to Harry? Does he care about Sirius Black or is just a ploy to win at Quidditch? And What happens if Ron gets to go on the Time Turner adventure? Tickets for Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour dates: Seattle - 9/21 Portland - 9/23 Sacramento - 9/25 Berkeley - 9/26 San Diego - 9/28 Los Angeles - 9/29 SEE YOU IN REAL LIFE BROTHER! #supercarlinbrothers #HarryPotter #WhatIf Edited by :: Ethan Edghill
Why is there this broom? Why is it so suspicious, even though it turns out to be fine? What passions have all come together in this wildly ostentatious, inappropriate, mysterious, dangerous gift replacing a gift that was already in itself inappropriate and ostentatious from two years ago? This child of destiny with the only two people in the world he can trust, and now one of them has just turned in his broom. For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpafter2020.com.
Chapter 17 - A Sluggish MemoryQ1 - At the beginning of this chapter, Harry gives Hermione the details about what happened with Malfoy…do you have any other theories or thoughts on that?‘He accused me of being “Dumbledore's man through and through”.' ‘How very rude of him.' ‘I told him I was.' Dumbledore opened his mouth to speak and then closed it again. Behind Harry, Fawkes the phoenix let out a low, soft, musical cry. To Harry's intense embarrassment, he suddenly realized that Dumbledore's bright blue eyes looked rather watery, and stared hastily at his own knees. When Dumbledore spoke, however, his voice was quite steady. ‘I am very touched, Harry.'‘So they still don't know where you go?' asked Harry, hoping for more information on this intriguing subject, but Dumbledore merely smiled over the top of his half-moon spectacles. ‘No, they don't, and the time is not quite right for you to know, either. Now, I suggest we press on, unless there's anything else –?'Q2 - Where does Dumbledore go?Dumbledore listened to Harry's story with an impassive face. When Harry had finished he did not speak for a few moments, then said, ‘Thank you for telling me this, Harry, but I suggest that you put it out of your mind. I do not think that it is of great importance.' ‘Not of great importance?' repeated Harry incredulously. ‘Professor, did you understand –?' ‘Yes, Harry, blessed as I am with extraordinary brainpower, I understood everything you told me,' said Dumbledore, a little sharply. ‘I think you might even consider the possibility that I understood more than you did. Again, I am glad that you have confided in me, but let me reassure you that you have not told me anything that causes me disquiet.'Q3 - Why doesn't this bother Dumbledore?I believe that it was then that he dropped the name for ever, assumed the identity of Lord Voldemort, and began his investigations into his previously despised mother's family – the woman whom, you will remember, he had thought could not be a witch if she had succumbed to the shameful human weakness of death.‘We have no memories to show us this, but I think we can be fairly sure what happened. Voldemort Stupefied his uncle, took his wand, and proceeded across the valley to “the big house over the way”. There he murdered the Muggle man who had abandoned his witch mother, and, for good measure, his Muggle grandparents, thus obliterating the last of the unworthy Riddle line and revenging himself upon the father who never wanted him. Then he returned to the Gaunt hovel, performed the complex bit of magic that would implant a false memory in his uncle's mind, laid Morfin's wand beside its unconscious owner, pocketed the ancient ring he wore and departed.'They were a motley collection; a mixture of the weak seeking protection, the ambitious seeking some shared glory, and the thuggish, gravitating towards a leader who could show them more refined forms of cruelty. In other words, they were the forerunners of the Death Eaters, and indeed some of them became the first Death Eaters after leaving Hogwarts.Q4 - What do you think about this memory and Voldermort's power?Dumbledore took from an inside pocket another crystal phial and Harry fell silent at once, remembering that Dumbledore had said it was the most important one he had collected. Harry noticed that the contents proved difficult to empty into the Pensieve, as though they had congealed slightly; did memories go off?Q5 - Do memories go bad?As several of the boys tittered, something very odd happened. The whole room was suddenly filled with a thick white fog, so that Harry could see nothing but the face of Dumbledore, who was standing beside him. Then Slughorn's voice rang out through the mist, unnaturally loudly: ‘– you'll go wrong, boy, mark my words.'Q6 - What happened here?‘Look sharp, Tom,' said Slughorn, turning round and finding him still present. ‘You don't want to be caught out of bed out of hours, and you a prefect …' ‘Sir, I wanted to ask you something.' ‘Ask away, then, m'boy, ask away …' ‘Sir, I wondered what you know about … about Horcruxes?' And it happened all over again: the dense fog filled the room so that Harry could not see Slughorn or Riddle at all; only Dumbledore, smiling serenely beside him. Then Slughorn's voice boomed out again, just as it had done before. ‘I don't know anything about Horcruxes and I wouldn't tell you if I did! Now get out of here at once and don't let me catch you mentioning them again!'Q7 - What are Horcruxes?‘And so, for the first time, I am giving you homework, Harry. It will be your job to persuade Professor Slughorn to divulge the real memory, which will undoubtedly be our most crucial piece of information of all.'Q8 - What is going on here? Why is this important?Chapter 18 - Birthday SurprisesQ1 - Do you think Dumbledore doesn't know what Horcruxes are?Harry dawdled behind, taking an inordinate amount of time to do up his bag. Neither Ron nor Hermione wished him luck as they left; both looked rather annoyed. At last Harry and Slughorn were the only two left in the room.Q2 - This obviously doesn't work, but how do you think Harry will get the memory?“of the Horcrux, wickedest of magical inventions, we shall not speak nor give direction” Q3 - What is this dark magic?The second attempt was no better than the first. The third was just as bad. Not until the fourth did anything exciting happen. There was a horrible screech of pain and everybody looked around, terrified, to see Susan Bones of Hufflepuff wobbling in her hoop with her left leg still standing five feet away where she had started.Q4 - What would your preferred mode of wizard transportation be?Q5 - Where is Malfoy going? Is he really going off campus?‘Harry!' said Ron suddenly. ‘What?' ‘Harry, I can't stand it!' ‘You can't stand what?' asked Harry, now starting to feel definitely alarmed. Ron was rather pale and looked as though he was about to be sick. ‘I can't stop thinking about her!' said Ron hoarsely. Harry gaped at him. He had not expected this and was not sure he wanted to hear it. Friends they might be, but if Ron started calling Lavender ‘Lav-Lav', he would have to put his foot down.Q6 - What do you think of the whole love potion thing?Q7 - Can you imagine if Ron died here?Chapter 19 - Elf Tales‘So, all in all, not one of Ron's better birthdays?' said Fred.Hermione gave an almost inaudible sniff. She had been exceptionally quiet all day. Having hurtled, white-faced, up to Harry outside the hospital wing and demanded to know what had happened, she had taken almost no part in Harry and Ginny's obsessive discussion about how Ron had been poisoned, but merely stood beside them, clench-jawed and frightened-looking, until at last they had been allowed in to see him.Q1 - What is Hermione feeling?Q2 - What is the deal with these two failed attempts at danger?‘I dunno, Harry, I shouldn'ta heard it at all! I – well, I was comin' outta the Forest the other evenin' an' I overheard 'em talkin' – well, arguin'. Didn't like ter draw attention to meself, so I sorta skulked an' tried not ter listen, but it was a – well, a heated discussion, an' it wasn' easy ter block it out.' ‘Well?' Harry urged him, as Hagrid shuffled his enormous feet uneasily. ‘Well – I jus' heard Snape sayin' Dumbledore took too much fer granted an' maybe he – Snape – didn' wan' ter do it any more –' ‘Do what?' ‘I dunno, Harry, it sounded like Snape was feelin' a bit overworked, tha's all – anyway, Dumbledore told him flat out he'd agreed ter do it an' that was all there was to it. Pretty firm with him. An' then he said summat abou' Snape makin' investigations in his house, in Slytherin. Well, there's nothin' strange abou' that!' Hagrid added hastily, as Harry and Hermione exchanged looks full of meaning. ‘All the Heads o' House were asked ter look inter that necklace business –'Q3 - What is this conversation about?Harry added, getting to his feet and picking up his Firebolt, ‘will you stop pretending to be asleep when Lavender comes to see you? She's driving me mad as well.' ‘Oh,' said Ron, looking sheepish. ‘Yeah. All right.' ‘If you don't want to go out with her any more, just tell her,' said Harry. ‘Yeah … well … it's not that easy, is it?' said Ron. He paused. ‘Hermione going to look in before the match?' he added casually.He hurried down through the deserted corridors; the whole school was outside, either already seated in the stadium or heading down towards it. He was looking out of the windows he passed, trying to gauge how much wind they were facing, when a noise ahead made him glance up and he saw Malfoy walking towards him, accompanied by two girls, both of whom looked sulky and resentful.Q4 - What is Draco up to?Q5 - How do you like Luna's coverage of the match?‘Dobby is a free house-elf and he can obey anyone he likes and Dobby will do whatever Harry Potter wants him to do!' said Dobby, tears now streaming down his shriveled little face on to his jumper.Q6 - What do you think of Dobby now?Chapter 20 - Lord Voldemort's RequestHermione even escorted them down to breakfast, bringing with her the news that Ginny had argued with Dean. The drowsing creature in Harry's chest suddenly raised its head, sniffing the air hopefully. ‘What did they row about?' he asked, trying to sound casual as they turned into a seventh-floor corridor which was deserted but for a very small girl who had been examining a tapestry of trolls in tutus. She looked terrified at the sight of the approaching sixth-years and dropped the heavy brass scales she was carrying.Q1 - What does Secumsempra do?Q2 - Why do people stay together if they are miserable?‘I see,' said Dumbledore eventually, peering at Harry over the top of his half-moon spectacles and giving Harry the usual sensation that he was being X-rayed.Q3 - Do you think Dumbledore is ever using Legilimency on Harry?Q4 - Do you think that the pensieve itself holds ancient magic? Like does it sift through thoughts and give you a better analysis of them?‘But now, Harry,' said Dumbledore, ‘now things become murkier and stranger. If it was difficult to find evidence about the boy Riddle, it has been almost impossible to find anyone prepared to reminisce about the man Voldemort. In fact, I doubt whether there is a soul alive, apart from himself, who could give us a full account of his life since he left Hogwarts. ‘I wonder whether you know what it is, Tom? Pick it up, have a good look!' whispered Hepzibah, and Voldemort stretched out a long-fingered hand and lifted the cup by one handle out of its snug silken wrappings. Harry thought he saw a red gleam in his dark eyes. His greedy expression was curiously mirrored on Hepzibah's face, except that her tiny eyes were fixed upon Voldemort's handsome features. ‘A badger,' murmured Voldemort, examining the engraving upon the cup. ‘Then this was …?' ‘Helga Hufflepuff's, as you very well know, you clever boy!' said Hepzibah, leaning forwards with a loud creaking of corsets and actually pinching his hollow cheek. ‘Didn't I tell you I was distantly des- cended? This has been handed down in the family for years and years. Lovely, isn't it? And all sorts of powers it's supposed to possess, too, but I haven't tested them thoroughly, I just keep it nice and safe in here …'Q5 - What power do magical objects possess?‘That's right!' said Hepzibah, delighted, apparently, at the sight of Voldemort gazing at her locket, transfixed. ‘I had to pay an arm and a leg for it, but I couldn't let it pass, not a real treasure like that, had to have it for my collection. Burke bought it, apparently, from a ragged-looking woman who seemed to have stolen it, but had no idea of its true value –' There was no mistaking it this time: Voldemort's eyes flashed scarlet at her words and Harry saw his knuckles whiten on the locket's chain.‘Time to leave, Harry,' said Dumbledore quietly, and as the little elf bobbed away bearing the boxes, Dumbledore grasped Harry once again above the elbow and together they rose up through oblivion and back to Dumbledore's office. ‘Hepzibah Smith died two days after that little scene,' said Dumbledore, resuming his seat and indicating that Harry should do the same. ‘Hokey the house-elf was convicted by the Ministry of poisoning her mistress's evening cocoa by accident.'Q6 - Why is he collecting these objects?Q7 - Is there anything else in the Hepzibah memory that seems odd to you?‘So, Tom … to what do I owe the pleasure?' Voldemort did not answer at once, but merely sipped his wine. ‘They do not call me “Tom” any more,' he said. ‘These days, I am known as –' ‘I know what you are known as,' said Dumbledore, smiling pleasantly. ‘But to me, I'm afraid, you will always be Tom Riddle. It is one of the irritating things about old teachers, I am afraid, that they never quite forget their charges' youthful beginnings.'Q8 - Why is calling him Tom such a flex?I have come to you to ask that you permit me to return to this castle, to teach. I think you must know that I have seen and done much since I left this place. I could show and tell your students things they can gain from no other wizard.' Dumbledore considered Voldemort over the top of his own goblet for a while before speaking. ‘Yes, I certainly do know that you have seen and done much since leaving us,' he said quietly. ‘Rumors of your doings have reached your old school, Tom. I should be sorry to believe half of them.' Voldemort's expression remained impassive as he said, ‘Greatness inspires envy, envy engenders spite, spite spawns lies. You must know this, Dumbledore.' ‘You call it “greatness”, what you have been doing, do you?' asked Dumbledore delicately. ‘Certainly,' said Voldemort, and his eyes seemed to burn red. ‘I have experimented; I have pushed the boundaries of magic further, perhaps, than they have ever been pushed –' ‘Of some kinds of magic,' Dumbledore corrected him quietly. ‘Of some. Of others, you remain … forgive me … woefully ignorant.'Q9 - What is he talking about here?Q10 - What is the magical power of love?‘I am surprised you have remained here so long,' said Voldemort after a short pause. ‘I always wondered why a wizard such as yourself never wished to leave school.'Q11 - Does Tom have a point…why would Dumbledore stay on as headmaster and not anything greater?Dumbledore set down his empty glass and drew himself up in his seat, the tips of his fingers together in a very characteristic gesture. ‘… let us speak openly. Why have you come here tonight, surrounded by henchmen, to request a job we both know you do not want?' Voldemort looked coldly surprised. ‘A job I do not want? On the contrary, Dumbledore, I want it very much.' ‘Oh, you want to come back to Hogwarts, but you do not want to teach any more than you wanted to when you were eighteen. What is it you're after, Tom? Why not try an open request for once?'Q12 - What is he coming back to the school for?‘The time is long gone when I could frighten you with a burning wardrobe and force you to make repayment for your crimes. But I wish I could, Tom … I wish I could …'Q13 - What do you think of this memory?
The Buddies fly into book 3 of the Harry Potter series in, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They're joined by special guest (with an appropriate name): Magic. They discuss everything from taking a page out of Willy Wonka's 'how to deal with spoiled children' book, to the questionable penal system of Azkaban. They also get into important topics around: The raging hormones of pubescent wizards, chocolate being the ultimate magical and non-magical cure, and how Snape is dead to them. So grab your Firebolt (if you can afford it), practice your Patronus charm, and join the Buddies for book 3 of the greatest series that ever lived.Intro (0:00-1:37)Stock Up/Down (1:38-29:13)Favorite Scene/Character/Magical Elements (29:14-46:03)Love/Hate (46:04-57:01)Conclusion & House Cup Award (57:02-1:01:45)NEXT Episode: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban MOVIENEXT BOOK: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
This week Kev has chosen another of his all-time favorite chapters to cover, and we're headed to Book 3's “The Patronus”. What do Lupin's lessons with Harry teach us about grief? Who is Team Hermione with the whole “rat-out-the-Firebolt” argument? And just how many euphamisms will we accidentally allude to when discussing all of this?Support the Show.Support FFH on Patreon: patreon.com/thefoxandthefoxhoundFollow us!IG: @thefoxandthefoxhoundTikTok: @thefoxandthefoxhound
Chapter 9 - Grim DefeatQ1 - Should the students be sent home after Sirius Black got in the castle?“Have you any theories as to how he got in, Professor?” asked Snape. Harry raised his head very slightly off his arm to free his other ear. “Many, Severus, each of them as unlikely as the next.”Q2 - How do you think Sirius got in the castle?Harry knew she was deeply interested in the Gryffindor team's prospects.Q3 - Is it alarming that McGonnagal chooses Madam Hooch to oversee the practices?“You are easily satisfied. Lupin is hardy over-taxing you — I would expect first-years to be able to deal with Red Caps and Grindylows. Today we shall discuss — werewolves.”Q4 - If you had to fight a werewolf, how do you think you'd defeat it?“This is the second time you have spoken out of turn, miss Granger,” said Snape coolly. “Five more points from Gryffindor for being an insufferable know-it-all.”Q5 - Why is Snape so mean?“Not Harry, not Harry, please not Harry!” “Stand aside, you silly girl…stand aside, now…” “Not Harry, please no, take me, kill me instead—”Q6 - What is this that Harry heard during the dementor attack?Q7 - Do you think Harry will be a bad seeker now he doesn't have a good broom?Chapter 10 - The Marauder's MapMadam Pomfrey insisted on keeping Harry in the hospital wing for the rest of the weekend. He didn't argue or complain, but he wouldn't let her throw away the shattered remains of his Nimbus Two Thousand. He knew he was being stupid, knew that the Nimbus was beyond repair, but Harry couldn't help it; he felt as though he'd lost one of his best friends.Q1 - Is Harry being extreme by saying he'd lost one of his friends?Ron finally cracked, flinging a large, slippery crocodile heart at Malfoy, which hit him in the face and caused Snape to take fifty points from Gryffindor.Q2 - 50!?“The dementors affect you worse than the others because there are horrors in your past that the others don't have.”...”Dementors are among the foulest creatures that walk this earth. They infest the darkest, filthiest places, they glory in decay and despair, they drain peace, hope and happiness out of the air around them. Even muggles feel their presence, though they can't see them. Get too near a Dementor and every good feeling, every happy memory, will be sucked out of you. If it can, the Dementor will feed on you long enough to reduce you to something like itself — soulless and evil. You'll be left with nothing but the worst experiences of your life. And the worst that has happened to you, Harry, is enough to make anyone fall off their broom. You have nothing to feel ashamed of.”Q3 - What are your thoughts on Dementors and the Azkaban Prison?“This little beauty's taught us more than all the teachers in the school.”Q4 - Where do you think the map came from?Q5 - Is Harry irresponsible for going to Hogsmeade?Q6 - What is apparition?“Never saw one without the other, did you? The number of times I had them in here — ooh, they used to make me laugh. Quite the double act, Sirius Black and James Potter!”Q7 - Does James and Sirius being best friends make Sirius that much worse for going to the dark side?“An immensely complex spell,” he said squeakily, “involving the magical concealment of a secret inside a single, living soul. The information is hidden inside the chosen person, or Secret-Keeper, and is henceforth impossible to find – unless, of course, the Secret-Keeper chooses to divulge it.”Q8 - What do you think about Sirius being Harry's godfather?Q9 - What do you think of the Fidelius Charm?“You know most of the prisoners in there sit muttering to themselves in the dark, there's no sense in them…but I was shocked at how normal Black seemed. He spoke quite rationally to me. It was unnerving. You'd have thought he was merely bored…Yes, I was astounded at how little effect the Dementors seemed to be having on him.”Q10 - What do you think about Peter Pettigrew?Q11 - How do you feel after hearing this story?Chapter 11 - The FireboltHe stopped on a picture of his parents' wedding day. There was his father waving up at him, beaming, the untidy black hair Harry had inherited standing up in all directions. There was his mother, alight with happiness, arm in arm with his dad. And there…that must be him. Their best man…Harry had never given him a thought before.A hatred such as he had never known before was coursing through Harry like poison. Q1 - How do you feel after letting it stew, that Harry is the godson of Sirius Black?Harry looked at them. They didn't seem to understand at all. “D'you know what I see and hear every time a dementor gets too near me?' Ron and Hermione shook their heads, looking apprehensive. 'I can hear my mum screaming and pleading with Voldemort. And if you'd heard your mum screaming like that, just about to be killed, you wouldn't forget it in a hurry. And if you found out someone who was supposed to be a friend of hers betrayed her and sent Voldemort after her —”Q2 - What would you say to Harry in this moment?“Hey, Harry —” Ron gave a great whoop of laughter, “Malfoy! Wait till he sees you on this! He'll be sick as a pig! This is an international-standard broom, this is!”Q3 - Do you think Sneakoscopes can gauge animal mischief?Q4 - Why are Ron and Hermione staying for Christmas holidays?“Certainly I knew, Minerva,” she said quietly. “But one does not parade the fact that one is All-Knowing. I frequently act as though I am not possessed of the Inner Eye, so as not to make others nervous.” “That explains a great deal,” said Professor McGonagall tartly.Q5 - Who sent Harry the firebolt?Chapter 12 - The PatronusHarry knew Hermione had meant well, but that didn't stop him being angry with her.PREDICTION #11 - Short lifelines for Harry's palm.Q1 - Why is Lupin always sick?“The Patronus is a kind of positive force, a projection of the very thing that the Dementor feeds upon — hope, happiness, the desire to survive — but it cannot feel despair, as real humans can, so the Dementors can't hurt it.”Q2 - Which memory would you pick to cast your patronus?“I heard my dad,” Harry mumbled. “That's the first time I've heard him — he tried to take on Voldemort himself, to give my mum time to run for it…”“Professor Lupin?” he said. “If you knew my dad, you must've known Sirius Black as well.” Lupin turned very quickly. “What gives you that idea?” he said sharply. “Nothing — I mean, I just knew they were friends at Hogwarts, too…” Lupins face relaxed. “Yes, I knew him,” he said shortly. “Or I thought I did.”Q3 - Do you think Lupin and Sirius Black are working together in any way?“They clamp their jaws upon the mouth of the victim and — suck out his soul.” Harry accidentally spat out a bit of butterbeer. “What — they kill —?” “Oh, no,” said Lupin. “Much worse than that. You can exist without your soul, you know, as long as your brain and heart are still working. But you'll have no sense of self any more, no memory, no … anything. There is no chance of recovery. You'll just — exist. As an empty shell. And your soul is gone for ever…lost.”Q4 - What are your thoughts on the Dementor's kiss?Harry sat stunned for a moment at the idea of someone having their soul sucked out through their mouth. But then he thought of Black. “He deserves it,” he said suddenly. “You think so?” said Lupin lightly. “Do you really think anyone deserves that?”Q5 - Do you think anyone deserves the Dementor's kiss?DRINK FOR SCABBERS!Q6 - Do you think Hermione was right to tattle about the broom?Chapter 13 - Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw“He bit Goyle for us once!” Ron said miserably. “Remember, Harry?” “Yeah, that's true,” said Harry. “His finest hour,” said Fred.Q1 - Would you like to play Quidditch?Q2 - How incompetent is Madam Hooch?She smiled at Harry as the teams faced each other behind their captains, and he felt a slight jolt in the region of his stomach that he didn't think had anything to do with nerves.Q3 - How would you coach quidditch to make sure your team won? Are there any kind of moneyball situations with Quidditch?Q4 - Who's side do you take in the friendship battle: Ron or Hermione?Q5 - Do you think Harry's dream meant anything?“Professor, I woke up and Sirius Black was standing over me, holding a knife!” Professor McGonagall stared at him. “Don't be ridiculous, Weasley.”Q6 - How is Sirius Black getting in the castle so easily?
Quiet down, lights out, and check ya privilege. We solemnly swear that we are up to no good as we recap chapters 9-12 of Harry Pottle and the Pwisoner of Azkaban. Will that get us a one way ticket to Azkaban, or just an overnighter in Wizard County Jail? Noooooooouuuurrr, the only thing criminal in this episode is Harry and Ron's treatment of Hermione for trying to be a good friend. They think she is a snitch, and now Harry is seeking to get his Firebolt back before the final showdown with Ravenclaw, for the Quidditch cup. Will he get it back in time? Only time will tur…err, I mean tell.
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In this episode, we rank every Christmas in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:15 Deathly Hallows. This is the Christmas on which Harry and Hermione met “Bathilda Bagshot” who was really Nagini. Voldemort showed up and tried to kill them, all this being after Harry saw the graves of his parents. His wand broke, many attempts were made on their lives, and they didn't find the sword or anything else for that matter. Not their best. · 7:18 Chamber of Secrets. This might be a bit better than book seven, but it's not great. This is the holiday season where Hermione turns into a cat and Ron and Harry turn into Crabbe and Goyle to question Malfoy, which was a complete disaster. They had a hilarious exchange around stomach pain and ran out.· 13:24 Goblet of Fire. The Yule Ball might seem cool at first glance, but it really didn't end very well. Hermione managed to have a good time, but Ron was man that Krum chose Hermione over him and he had to destroy their nights. On top of that, Harry and Ron weren't very kind to their own dates (“Do you want to dance?” Harry and Ron: “Naw”). · 18:51 Half Blood Prince. This is middle of the road because there are some good and some bad events. The main bad reason is Harry's spying on Malfoy. He ducks out of Slughorn's party early just to spy on him! However, he does have a good time and also goes to the Burrow. Not a loss, not a victory.· 21:13 Order of the Phoenix. In both the book and film, this Christmas is spent very well. In the book, they spend a lovely dinner with Sirius at Grimauld Place, then they head to St. Mungo's to see Arthur. In the film, Arthur is with them and they have a merry time. No complaints there.· 23:41 Prisoner of Azkaban. This is a good Christmas because of the Firebolt. Quidditch is one of Harry's favorite things in the world, and this broom is the key to even more enjoyment out of it. Malfoy tries to catch him out and points out the fact that he has a broom, but he can't do anything about it because it is completely allowed just like he tried to in the first book.· 26:14 Sorcerer's Stone. There is nothing wrong with this one. It is the very first time we see a magical Christmas. There are no evil people to fight or huge problems that need solving. It's just enjoying a fantastic Christmas with Harry's best friend. He receives the invisibility cloak which turned into one of the most valuable things he has. There are so many good things happening here and it is hard to fault. Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.com@thepotterdiscussion on InstagramSign up for The Quill and Ink Newsletterthepotterdiscussion.com
Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, and Sierra and guest Taavi (Of Muggles and Mudbloods) as they discuss chapter 11 in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The Firebolt Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-24-poa-chapter-11-ron-is-comfort-food/ In this episode: Harry really needs to talk more Ron is the BestTM in this chapter Puns everywhere The world is oh-so-grey Lots of mysteries, and lots of clues to those mysteries Tea time for all of us What makes a flobberworm flobber? A little trouble doesn't stop Minerva-Quidditch-Superfan-McGonagall Sybill Trelawney's Secret Heartache Cheaper ways to kill Harry Potter Listen to the Pub's Jukebox Resources: “Hermione's Horrible Holidays” - Irvin "Wreath Theory" - Irvin "Getting a Clue for Christmas" - Irvin “Professor Trelawney's Secret Crush” - Daniela Teo (Two-Way Mirror column) Contact: Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threebroomstickspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threebroomstickspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@3broomstickspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/threebroompod Email: 3broomstickspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3broomsticks
Alice and Martha are on "barrier watch" again this week as Professor McGonagall takes on the important new role of blocking Harry from going to Hogsmeade and confiscating his Firebolt. Plus, with the introduction of her rival, "Sybill Trelawney," McGonagall once again shows her quick wit and sharp tongue. Just wait til we tell Buckbeak!! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don't forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3296753/advertisement
Potter Revisited Episode #50 Wizard Lobotomy AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 13 "Gryffindor VS Ravenclaw" We made it to 50 episodes! Thank you for listening! Shay just got back from a trip to Salem - definitely recommends Ron and Hermione falling out - Ron seems to just want Hermione to admit she was wrong, which she won't. Why does she double down on Crookshanks being innocent? Does Hermione using the Timeturner and school load affect how she handles this falling out? Ron takes the loss of Scabbers really hard Everyone is very excited Harry has his Firebolt back Shay has an issue with a certain phrase used We get our first introduction to Cho Chang - Ravenclaw Seeker and Harry's first crush Harry having the firebolt - which seems to outrank everyone's brooms - doesn't seem fair for the rest of the students and teams Harry and his Squad take the Firebolt down to breakfast the day of the game like it is a special artifact Even Percy is excited about the Firebolt and makes a bet with his girlfriend on the game We have missed Lee Jordan's commentary, it definitely makes reading the Quidditch heavy chapters easier for those not interested in sports Shay wonders why a lot of Lee's commentary was excluded from the films Harry sees what appears to be a Dementor by the pitch and shoots a Patronus at it - it ends up being Malfoy and Friends but it's very impressive for Harry to do this while still focusing on the game Shay feels like Malfoy should have gotten a worse punishment We wonder how Madame Hooch keeps track of all components of the game plus the fouls etc Harry tries to make up with Hermione a bit and have her join the part but Hermione is almost hysterical - is the stress of everything starting to get to her? Ron can be quite vindictive when he's upset Harry has an interesting dream about trying to reach a patronus-like figure that is galloping away. Is this a sign from his father something similar? Ron wakes up the dorm screaming that Sirius Black broke in trying to kill him - why did Dumbledore not have better security in place after the Halloween break-in? Poor Neville got in so much trouble when it wasn't really completely on him - he was only trying to be proactive We dive into a deeper discussion about brooms as equipment in Quidditch and if Harry having the firebolt is really fair to the rest of the students Snape Sucks total for Chapter 13: 0 Email any thoughts, questions or feedback to potterrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com Fill our our Listener Survey here: https://forms.gle/QFEJNAEtQdzXLSBC7 Music: Shelter Song by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow Us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/potterrevisited Twitter https://twitter.com/potterevisited Instagram https://www.instagram.com/potterrevisited_/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v2Xt0OIQ8_LCVYhKf2S5A TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@potterrevisited
Chapter 17 - A Sluggish MemoryQ1 - At the beginning of this chapter, Harry gives Hermione the details about what happened with Malfoy…do you have any other theories or thoughts on that?‘He accused me of being “Dumbledore's man through and through”.' ‘How very rude of him.' ‘I told him I was.' Dumbledore opened his mouth to speak and then closed it again. Behind Harry, Fawkes the phoenix let out a low, soft, musical cry. To Harry's intense embarrassment, he suddenly realized that Dumbledore's bright blue eyes looked rather watery, and stared hastily at his own knees. When Dumbledore spoke, however, his voice was quite steady. ‘I am very touched, Harry.'‘So they still don't know where you go?' asked Harry, hoping for more information on this intriguing subject, but Dumbledore merely smiled over the top of his half-moon spectacles. ‘No, they don't, and the time is not quite right for you to know, either. Now, I suggest we press on, unless there's anything else –?'Q2 - Where does Dumbledore go?Dumbledore listened to Harry's story with an impassive face. When Harry had finished he did not speak for a few moments, then said, ‘Thank you for telling me this, Harry, but I suggest that you put it out of your mind. I do not think that it is of great importance.' ‘Not of great importance?' repeated Harry incredulously. ‘Professor, did you understand –?' ‘Yes, Harry, blessed as I am with extraordinary brainpower, I understood everything you told me,' said Dumbledore, a little sharply. ‘I think you might even consider the possibility that I understood more than you did. Again, I am glad that you have confided in me, but let me reassure you that you have not told me anything that causes me disquiet.'Q3 - Why doesn't this bother Dumbledore?I believe that it was then that he dropped the name for ever, assumed the identity of Lord Voldemort, and began his investigations into his previously despised mother's family – the woman whom, you will remember, he had thought could not be a witch if she had succumbed to the shameful human weakness of death.‘We have no memories to show us this, but I think we can be fairly sure what happened. Voldemort Stupefied his uncle, took his wand, and proceeded across the valley to “the big house over the way”. There he murdered the Muggle man who had abandoned his witch mother, and, for good measure, his Muggle grandparents, thus obliterating the last of the unworthy Riddle line and revenging himself upon the father who never wanted him. Then he returned to the Gaunt hovel, performed the complex bit of magic that would implant a false memory in his uncle's mind, laid Morfin's wand beside its unconscious owner, pocketed the ancient ring he wore and departed.'They were a motley collection; a mixture of the weak seeking protection, the ambitious seeking some shared glory, and the thuggish, gravitating towards a leader who could show them more refined forms of cruelty. In other words, they were the forerunners of the Death Eaters, and indeed some of them became the first Death Eaters after leaving Hogwarts.Q4 - What do you think about this memory and Voldermort's power?Dumbledore took from an inside pocket another crystal phial and Harry fell silent at once, remembering that Dumbledore had said it was the most important one he had collected. Harry noticed that the contents proved difficult to empty into the Pensieve, as though they had congealed slightly; did memories go off?Q5 - Do memories go bad?As several of the boys tittered, something very odd happened. The whole room was suddenly filled with a thick white fog, so that Harry could see nothing but the face of Dumbledore, who was standing beside him. Then Slughorn's voice rang out through the mist, unnaturally loudly: ‘– you'll go wrong, boy, mark my words.'Q6 - What happened here?‘Look sharp, Tom,' said Slughorn, turning round and finding him still present. ‘You don't want to be caught out of bed out of hours, and you a prefect …' ‘Sir, I wanted to ask you something.' ‘Ask away, then, m'boy, ask away …' ‘Sir, I wondered what you know about … about Horcruxes?' And it happened all over again: the dense fog filled the room so that Harry could not see Slughorn or Riddle at all; only Dumbledore, smiling serenely beside him. Then Slughorn's voice boomed out again, just as it had done before. ‘I don't know anything about Horcruxes and I wouldn't tell you if I did! Now get out of here at once and don't let me catch you mentioning them again!'Q7 - What are Horcruxes?‘And so, for the first time, I am giving you homework, Harry. It will be your job to persuade Professor Slughorn to divulge the real memory, which will undoubtedly be our most crucial piece of information of all.'Q8 - What is going on here? Why is this important?Chapter 18 - Birthday SurprisesQ1 - Do you think Dumbledore doesn't know what Horcruxes are?Harry dawdled behind, taking an inordinate amount of time to do up his bag. Neither Ron nor Hermione wished him luck as they left; both looked rather annoyed. At last Harry and Slughorn were the only two left in the room.Q2 - This obviously doesn't work, but how do you think Harry will get the memory?“of the Horcrux, wickedest of magical inventions, we shall not speak nor give direction” Q3 - What is this dark magic?The second attempt was no better than the first. The third was just as bad. Not until the fourth did anything exciting happen. There was a horrible screech of pain and everybody looked around, terrified, to see Susan Bones of Hufflepuff wobbling in her hoop with her left leg still standing five feet away where she had started.Q4 - What would your preferred mode of wizard transportation be?Q5 - Where is Malfoy going? Is he really going off campus?‘Harry!' said Ron suddenly. ‘What?' ‘Harry, I can't stand it!' ‘You can't stand what?' asked Harry, now starting to feel definitely alarmed. Ron was rather pale and looked as though he was about to be sick. ‘I can't stop thinking about her!' said Ron hoarsely. Harry gaped at him. He had not expected this and was not sure he wanted to hear it. Friends they might be, but if Ron started calling Lavender ‘Lav-Lav', he would have to put his foot down.Q6 - What do you think of the whole love potion thing?Q7 - Can you imagine if Ron died here?Chapter 19 - Elf Tales‘So, all in all, not one of Ron's better birthdays?' said Fred.Hermione gave an almost inaudible sniff. She had been exceptionally quiet all day. Having hurtled, white-faced, up to Harry outside the hospital wing and demanded to know what had happened, she had taken almost no part in Harry and Ginny's obsessive discussion about how Ron had been poisoned, but merely stood beside them, clench-jawed and frightened-looking, until at last they had been allowed in to see him.Q1 - What is Hermione feeling?Q2 - What is the deal with these two failed attempts at danger?‘I dunno, Harry, I shouldn'ta heard it at all! I – well, I was comin' outta the Forest the other evenin' an' I overheard 'em talkin' – well, arguin'. Didn't like ter draw attention to meself, so I sorta skulked an' tried not ter listen, but it was a – well, a heated discussion, an' it wasn' easy ter block it out.' ‘Well?' Harry urged him, as Hagrid shuffled his enormous feet uneasily. ‘Well – I jus' heard Snape sayin' Dumbledore took too much fer granted an' maybe he – Snape – didn' wan' ter do it any more –' ‘Do what?' ‘I dunno, Harry, it sounded like Snape was feelin' a bit overworked, tha's all – anyway, Dumbledore told him flat out he'd agreed ter do it an' that was all there was to it. Pretty firm with him. An' then he said summat abou' Snape makin' investigations in his house, in Slytherin. Well, there's nothin' strange abou' that!' Hagrid added hastily, as Harry and Hermione exchanged looks full of meaning. ‘All the Heads o' House were asked ter look inter that necklace business –'Q3 - What is this conversation about?Harry added, getting to his feet and picking up his Firebolt, ‘will you stop pretending to be asleep when Lavender comes to see you? She's driving me mad as well.' ‘Oh,' said Ron, looking sheepish. ‘Yeah. All right.' ‘If you don't want to go out with her any more, just tell her,' said Harry. ‘Yeah … well … it's not that easy, is it?' said Ron. He paused. ‘Hermione going to look in before the match?' he added casually.He hurried down through the deserted corridors; the whole school was outside, either already seated in the stadium or heading down towards it. He was looking out of the windows he passed, trying to gauge how much wind they were facing, when a noise ahead made him glance up and he saw Malfoy walking towards him, accompanied by two girls, both of whom looked sulky and resentful.Q4 - What is Draco up to?Q5 - How do you like Luna's coverage of the match?‘Dobby is a free house-elf and he can obey anyone he likes and Dobby will do whatever Harry Potter wants him to do!' said Dobby, tears now streaming down his shriveled little face on to his jumper.Q6 - What do you think of Dobby now?
Potter Revisited Episode #48 The Right Thing The Wrong Way AKA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 11 "The Firebolt" Harry is dealing with the revelation from last chapter, learning that Sirius Black was friends with his parents, is his godfather, and betrayed his parents to Voldemort Harry is having strong feelings of anger and vengeance - the first time we really see him like this Harry imagines Peter Pettigrew to be like Neville - interesting comparison since many see Neville as what Peter could have been Shay compared the rest of the trio to the Marauders Ron and Hermione are doing their best to help Harry but they are just kids - Harry should really have a trusted adult to confide in Ron vocalizing Harry's thoughts of killing Sirius Black is poignant Ron shares all that was found of Pettigrew was a finger - foreshadowing for later Ron and Hermione are working together to distract Harry and suggest visiting Hagrid - who Harry wants to confront for not telling him the truth about Sirius Black Buckbeak is going to be brought up to the Dept of Dangerous Creatures and may be executed - despite Hagrid being the adult, the trio are the ones taking care of him Hagrid opening up about his time in Azkaban makes it feel more real - and awful Is it just for criminals to be imprisoned and also made depressed? The Trio spend the Christmas break researching stuff to help Hagrid's case which is so great of them, and also keeps Harry distracted Christmas morning, Harry gets another surprise gift - the Firebolt Ron theorizes first that Dumbledore could have sent it to him, then Lupin - foreshadowing there is more to the Lupin/Harry relationship Hermione enters the Dorm with Crookshanks - why did she do that when she had ensured Ron that Crookshanks would be kept in her dorm? Crookshanks chases Scabbers and Harry's Sneak-o-Scope goes off - further foreshadowing? Scabbers is not looking well according to Harry - Peter definitly knows that Sirius is close on his tail We discuss what living in a animagas form for years would do to you as a person Hermione is the only one questioning why Harry was sent this expensive brookstick, where Ron and Harry don't seem too concerned Snape gets a Vulture topped hat in his cracker - did Dumbledore do that on purpose? Trelawney refuses to join the table originally since she would make 13, and the first to rise would be the first to die Tori points out that Harry and Ron stand up first, and both had near death or actual death experiences Shay points out Scabbers was in Ron's pocket the whole time, to technically Dumbledore stands up first, and does die in HBP We discuss the falling out with Hermione after she tells Professor McGonagall about the mystery broomstick and confiscates it Shay believes it was a bad move and Hermione should have discussed it with Harry and Ron, while Tori believes Hermione is taking the Sirius Black stuff more seriously than Harry and Ron and acted in their best interests Did Ron side with Harry because of the broomstick issue or because of his ongoing pet issue with Hermione? Was Harry more angry with Hermione because he lost the broomstick, or because he saw it as a betrayal - the thoughts of Sirius Black and his day still weighing on him? We discuss the friendship issues that happen in this book, and how it shows the trio growing up We also discuss Harry's friendship with Hermione and how it differs between the one he has with Ron Snape Sucks total for Chapter 11: 0 Email any thoughts, questions or feedback to potterrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com Fill our our Listener Survey here: https://forms.gle/QFEJNAEtQdzXLSBC7 Music: Shelter Song by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow Us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/potterrevisited Twitter https://twitter.com/potterevisited Instagram https://www.instagram.com/potterrevisited_/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v2Xt0OIQ8_LCVYhKf2S5A TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@potterrevisited
On this week's episode of MuggleCast, it's Christmas break at Hogwarts and the castle is full of emotions... and mostly the not-so-good kind. Since Hogwarts doesn't have a guidance counselor, we'll be the trio's guiding light today! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Jason as they enjoy a special meal inside The Great Hall with all the stress and awkwardness of a normal holiday family get-together! Welcome Slug Club member, Jason! Our Patreon is now offering 7-day free trials! Get full access to Bonus MuggleCasts and behind-the-scenes extras for a limited time! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 11: The Firebolt Seven Word Summary: Somebody sends a Firebolt mysteriously to Harry “A hatred such as he had never known before was coursing through Harry like poison." Harry quickly grows obsessive over hating Sirius Black. How much could his Horcrux be fueling these emotions? Why didn't anyone ever tell Harry that the reason James and Lily Potter died was because their best friend Sirius had betrayed them? We discuss how in both Prisoner of Azkaban and Order of the Phoenix, Harry not being given information negatively impacts his mental health and leads to reckless decision-making! We analyze Harry's treatment of Ron and Hermione in this chapter Comparing Gryffindors: Peter Pettigrew and Neville Longbottom Comforting Hagrid: Lucius Malfoy's influence rear its ugly head again! Did they not learn from the previous year when he threatened the Board of Governors? Hagrid goes into grim detail about his time in Azkaban. Should Azkaban just be for maximum security prisoners? Fan Fic Alert: “The Other Prisoner of Azkaban” by Jack Ichijouji The Firebolt: Does Hogwarts not have a security measure in place for packages delivered to the school? Why, just now, are they “evaluating” the broom? When 13 dine, the first to rise is the first to die: did Trelawney get it right after all? What crawled up McGonagall's @$$? Hermione's Most Gryffindor Moment Odds & Ends cover Manticores, Lupin's condition, Pettigrew's finger and more! Quizzitch: In which location does Harry's first Patronus lesson take place? Next Week: Chapter 12 of Prisoner of Azkaban, The Patronus This week's episode is brought to you by Indeed (visit Indeed.com/MuggleCast to start hiring now) and ZocDoc (visit ZocDoc.com/MuggleCast, download the app, and schedule your next health appointment today)!
On this week's episode, we kick back, relax and enjoy some ice cream every half hour from our pal Florean Fortescue! Join us for some delicious sundaes as we bum around Diagon Alley, meet up with our best friends and get some surprising news about a recently escaped convict! In celebration of April Fool's Day, check out Episode #508: How To Tell Fred and George Weasley Apart, and More Twin Talk News covers Daniel Radcliffe expecting his first child and his Moderating A Trans and Nonbinary Youth Roundtable for The Trevor Project, which you can watch in full right here! Main Discussion: Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 4: The Leaky Cauldron 7-Word Summary: Discoveries are everywhere around this Leaky Cauldron Harry is free to roam all of Diagon Alley by himself! How old were we when our parents started letting us venture out on our own? Do we think that this is foolish of Molly and Arthur, to just let Ron roam around Diagon Alley given he is Harry's best friend? Ron gets a his own wand! We analyze what the core and wand wood mean for his character! Something is definitely up with Scabbers! We start putting the pieces of the puzzle together! Molly and Arthur get into a heated argument about Harry. Which parent do the hosts ultimately side with? Connecting the Threads to Order of the Phoenix: Molly's protection of Harry, the safety of the larger wizarding community and Harry's escort to King's Cross Odds & Ends cover the Grim, the Firebolt, Dementors, the No. 12, Percy and more! Quizzitch: What is Professor R.J. Lupin's middle name? This week's episode is brought to you by Indeed (visit Indeed.com/MuggleCast to start hiring now) and Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/MuggleCast and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor)! Become a patron of ours today at Patreon.com/MuggleCast! As always, we appreciate your support of the show!
Joining Mark Rittman for this 100th Episode Special are Keenan Rice (previously Founding Team, GTM Executive at Looker, now GM at Firebolt), Stewart Bryson (previously CEO at Red Pill Analytics, now Head of Customer Experience at Coalesce) and joining us mid-way through the show as our even more special mystery guest, Jake Stein (previously Co-Founder and COO at RJ Metrics, CEO and Co-Founder at Stitch and now CEO and Co-Founder at Common Paper.Drill to Detail Past Episodes discussed on the show were:Drill To Detail Ep.1. 'After The Gartner BI&A Magic Quadrant 2016', With Special Guest Stewart BrysonDrill to Detail Ep.23 ‘Looker, BigQuery and Analytics on Big Data' With Special Guest Daniel MintzDrill to Detail Ep.33 'Building Out Analytics Functions in Startups' With Special Guest Tristan HandyDrill to Detail Ep.71 'The Rise of Snowflake Data Warehouse' With Special Guest Kent GrazianoDrill to Detail Ep.69 'Looker, Tableau and Consolidation in the BI Industry' featuring Special Guests Tristan Handy and Stewart BrysonDrill to Detail Ep.89 'Firebolt and the History of Cloud Data Warehousing' with Special Guest Eldad FarkashDrill to Detail Ep.99 “Is the Modern Data Stack Dead?” with Special Guest Chris TabbOther show notes below:Gartner Makes it Official: The Age of Self-Service Is Upon UsRJMetrics Acquired by Magento Commerce, Pipeline is now StitchThe Startup Founders' Guide to Analytics - Tristan HandyAnalyzing Drill to Detail Podcast Stats using HexGoogle Completes Looker AcquisitionCommon PaperRittman Analytics : How We WorkDrill to Detail Ep.96 'Omni's Mission to Answer the First 100 Questions' with Special Guest Colin ZimaCoalesce : Start Free
Let's talk brand. And SEO. And being irreverent. And while we're at it, let's talk about thought leadership. In the first episode of a very arbitrarily defined Season 3, Asaph Schulman, the CMO at Firebolt talks about what it's like for a small startup to go up against Snowflake and Google. He also breaks down how he built out their brand (which is, IMHO, outstanding), practical ramifications on things like SEO content, and more. Honestly, this is just a great episode. Why are you even reading descriptions when you can be frolicking in fields of dandolians or making ChatGPT tell SEO fart jokes?
Chapter 19 - The Hungarian HorntailQ1 - So Rita Skeeter is putting words in Harry's mouth, which is wrong, but is what she's saying making Harry more likeable?“I didn't start this,” Harry said stubbornly. “It's his problem.” “You miss him!” Hermione said impatiently. “And I know he misses you—”Let's give an ode to friends that we miss!Q2 - Harry cloak seems pretty special…do you think anyone else has invisibility cloaks at the school?Q3 - The school got nesting mother dragons that the champions need to get past…is this tournament really that safe?Q4 - Would you be happy or more stressed that you saw the dragons before the task?Q5 - What is the scariest thing you've ever done?Q6 - How would you get past a dragon?Q7 - What do you think of the info that Sirius gave about Karkaroff?“We know he's a good actor,” said Sirius, “because he convinced the Ministry of Magic to set him free, didn't he?”Q8 - Who do you think that intruder who tried to stop Moody was?“Right — these dragons,” said Sirius speaking very quickly now. “There's a way, Harry…You can do it alone. There is a way, and a simple spell's all you need. Just —” But Harry held up a hand to silence him, his heart suddenly pounding as though it would burst. He could hear footsteps coming down the spiral staircase behind him.Q9 - Would you have let Sirius finish his sentence, or done what Harry did?Chapter 20 - The First TaskSomehow the knowledge that he would rather be here and facing a dragon than back in Privet Drive with Dudley was good to know; it made him feel slightly calmer.Q1 - How would you feel if you just got a new handbag and Harry Potter comes and splits it down the middle?Harry wouldn't have let his worst enemy face those monsters unprepared — well, perhaps Malfoy or Snape…Q2 - What is the character qualities of Harry that you like and dislike?Q3 - How do you like Moody's dark detectors?Q4 - What do you think of the cheating going on at the Tournament?Q5 - What do you think of Bagman trying to help Harry with this task?“Harry,” he said, very seriously, “whoever put your name in that Goblet — I — I reckon they're trying to do you in!” It was as though the last few weeks had never happened — as though Harry was meeting Ron for the first time, right after he'd been made champion…Ron grinned nervously at him and Harry grinned back. Hermione burst into tears. “There's nothing to cry about!” Harry told her, bewildered. “You two are so stupid!”Q6 - Thoughts on Cedred sacrificing a labrador?
Chapter 9 - The Dark Mark“Get up! Ron — Harry — come on now, get up, this is urgent!” Harry sat up quickly and the top of his head hit canvas. “S'matter?” he said. Dimly. He could tell that something was wrong. The noises in the campsite had changed. The singing had stopped. He could hear screams, and the sound of people running.Q1 - Have you ever been in a riot or a situation this scary?Q2 - What do you think of these masked people's actions?The colored lanterns that had lit the path to the stadium had been extinguished. Dark figures were blundering through the trees; children were crying; anxious shouts and panicked voices were reverberating around them in the cold night air. Harry felt himself being pushed hither and thither by people whose faces he could not see. Then he heard Ron yell with pain.Q3 - Do you think Lucious might be out there among the masked people?Q4 - How many magical schools do you think there are?A rustling noise nearby made all three of them jump. Winky the house-elf was fighting her way out of a clump of bushes nearby. She was moving in a most peculiar fashion, apparently with great difficulty; it was as though someone invisible were trying to hold her back.Q5 - Do you think Harry is right, that Winky is just disobeying, or do you think she was cursed?Q6 - Do you think Stan Shunpike would ever become minister of magic? And would he do better than Fudge?Q7 - What do you think Bagman was doing deep in the woods? Do you trust him?For a split second, Harry thought it was another leprechaun formation. Then he realized that it was a colossal skull, comprised of what looked like emerald stars, with a serpent protruding from its mouth like a tongue. As they watched, it rose higher and higher, blazing in a haze of greenish smoke, etched against the black sky like a new constellation. Suddenly, the wood all around them erupted with screams. Harry didn't understand why, but the only possible cause was the sudden appearance of the skull, which had now risen high enough to illuminate the entire wood like some grisly neon sign. He scanned the darkness for the person who had conjured the skull, but he couldn't see anyone.Q8 - What do you think of the Dark Mark?Q9 - Do you think Crouch is good at his job or is he mad?"Here, look. " Mr. Diggory held up a wand and showed it to Mr. Weasley. "Had it in her hand. So that's clause three of the Code of Wand Use broken, for a start. No non-human creature is permitted to carry or use a wand."Q10 - Are wizards right to restrict wand usage to just humans?Q11 - What are your thoughts on Amos Diggory's interrogation style?Q12 - What do you think of the Prior Incantato spell?Q13 - What do you think of Mr Crouch and Winky's relationship?"Of course it's not Him," said Mr. Weasley impatiently. "We don't know who it was; it looks like they Disapparated. Now excuse me, please, I want to get to bed.”"I don't get it," said Ron, frowning. "I mean. . . it's still only a shape in the sky. . . " "Ron, You-Know-Who and his followers sent the Dark Mark into the air whenever they killed," said Mr. Weasley. "The terror it inspired. . . you have no idea, you're too young. Just picture coming home and finding the Dark Mark hovering over your house, and knowing what you're about to find inside. . . . " Mr. Weasley winced. "Everyone's worst fear. . . the very worst. . . " There was silence for a moment. Then Bill, removing the sheet from his arm to check on his cut, said, "Well, it didn't help us tonight, whoever conjured it. It scared the Death Eaters away the moment they saw it. They all Disapparated before we'd got near enough to unmask any of them. We caught the Robertses before they hit the ground, though. They're having their memories modified right now. " "Death Eaters?" said Harry. "What are Death Eaters?" "It's what You-Know-Who's supporters called themselves," said Bill. "I think we saw what's left of them tonight - the ones who managed to keep themselves out of Azkaban, anyway. "Q14 - Who do you think actually conjured the Dark Mark?Q15 - What do you think of the Death Eaters?Chapter 10 - Mayhem at the MinistryQ1 - Is it a little crazy that they slept at the campsite rather than just going back home?“I shouted at you before you left!” Mrs Weasley said, starting to sob. “It's all I've been thinking about! What if You-Know-Who had got you, and the last thing I ever said to you was that you didn't get enough O.W.Ls? Oh, Fred … George …”Q2 - Do you remember the last thing you ever said to someone?“Ron,” said Hermione, in an I-don't-think-you're-being-very-sensitive sort of voice, “Harry doesn't want to play Quidditch right now... He's worried, and he's tired... We all need to go to bed...” “Yeah, I want to play Quidditch,” said Harry suddenly. “Hang on, I'll get my Firebolt.” Hermione left the room, muttering something that sounded very much like “Boys.”Q3 - What do you think about Rita Skeeter?“I'm never wearing them,” Ron was saying stubbornly. “Never.” “Fine,” snapped Mrs. Weasley. “Go naked. And, Harry, make sure you get a picture of him. Goodness knows I could do with a laugh.”Q4 - What do you think is each character's main desire?
השבוע היה לי הכבוד לארח את המשקיע אורן זאב ואת אלון חורי, מייסד-שותף ב-Next Insurance (נקסט אינשורנס). אורן היה משקיע ה-סיד הראשון של החברה, ודיברנו איתו ועם אלון על המפגש הראשון, על תחילת הדרך, ומה הוביל את אורן להשקיע בחברה שכיום שווה מעל 4 מיליארד דולר, ומובילה בתחומה. חברת הסטארטאפ נקסט אינשורנס מבטחת כיום 350 אלף עסקים קטנים ברחבי ארה"ב שפועלים ב-1100 תחומים שונים. כל אחד מהם מקבל מספר כיסויי ביטוח בהתאם לאופי פעילותו וזאת באמצעות טכנולוגיות מתקדמות של בינה מלאכותית ולמידת מכונה להתאמה אישית של תוכניות הביטוח לצרכי הלקוחות. החברה השיקה בתחילת השנה אפליקציה חדשה לנייד שמאפשרת ללקוחות לנהל את הכיסוי הביטוחי והתשלומים שלהם, לגשת בקלות למסמכי הביטוח, לשתף אותם ולהגיש במקרה הצורך תביעות. נקסט אינשורנס הוקמה בשנת 2016 על ידי המנכ"ל גיא גולדשטיין, סמנכ"ל הטכנולוגיות אלון חורי וסמנכ"ל המחקר והפיתוח ניסים טפירו וגייסה מאז הקמתה 881 מיליון דולר לפי שווי שהגיע למעל ל-4 מיליארד דולר בגיוס האחרון. במטה בפאלו אלטו בקליפורניה ובמרכז הפיתוח הישראלי של החברה הממוקם בכפר סבא. נקסט שילשה את היקף פעילותה בשנת 2021 והגיעה להיקף מכירות שנתי של 650 מיליון דולר. חלק מהצמיחה נובעת מהסכם שיתוף פעולה עם אמזון ורכישות בתחום הביטוח. אורן זאב, מנהל זאב ונצ'רס, הוא מהמשקיעים הראשונים בנקסט אינשורנס. בשנים האחרונות הוא ביצע השקעות בשלבים המוקדמים בשורה של חברות יוניקורן וסטארטאפים מובילים, בהם טיפלתי, טריפאקשנס, Firebolt והאוזז. הוא עבד בעבר בקרן אייפקס ולאחר מכן מספר שנים כמשקיע עצמאי, במהלכן השקיע בין השאר ב-Chegg בתחילת הדרך. אלון חורי שימש בעבר CTO של Check Inc, ארכיטקט מערכות בכיר ב-HP ולפני כן ארכיטקט טכני ב-Mercury. (*) ללינקדאין שלי: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guykatsovich/ (*) לאינסטגרם שלי: https://www.instagram.com/guykatsovich/ (*) עקבו אחרינו ב"עוד פודקאסט לסטארטאפים" וקבלו פרק מדי שבוע: ספוטיפיי:https://open.spotify.com/show/0dTqS27ynvNmMnA5x4ObKQ אפל פודקאסט:https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1252035397 גוגל פודקאסט:https://bit.ly/3rTldwq עוד פודקאסט - האתר שלנו:https://omny.fm/shows/odpodcast ה-RSS פיד שלנו:https://www.omnycontent.com/.../f059ccb3-e0c5.../podcast.rssSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Questions come from hypable.comName the two directors who directed more than one Harry Potter movie.Dumbledore has a scar that's the perfect map of what?List all seven of Voldemort's Horcruxes.Who gave Harry his Firebolt broomstick?What country does Charlie Weasley live in?Which team won the Quidditch World Cup in Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireWhat numbers would you dial to enter the Ministry of Magic from the London telephone booth?What is Hermione Granger's patronus?What is Bellatrix Lestrange's maiden name?What magical creature pulls the Hogwarts carriages?What does R.A.B. stand for?What does Professor Umbridge make Harry write during his detention in Order of the Phoenix?Harry wins a vial of what potion from Professor Slughorn?What form does Neville Longbottom's boggart take?What nickname does Grawp give Hermione?What do Lupin and Tonks name their son?What was Voldemort's mother's name?What is the antidote that saves Ron Weasley from being poisoned by Slughorn's mead in Half-Blood Prince?What plant traps the trio on their way to get the Philosopher's Stone?What kind of broom does Lucius Malfoy buy for the entire Slytherin Quidditch team?Which Ministry department does Arthur Weasley work in?Who's wedding did Harry go to in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?What was the name of the goblin who took Harry to his Gringotts vault for the first time?What is the address of Sirius Black's family home?How many presents did Dudley Dursley get for his 11th birthday before going to the zoo?What Hogwarts house did Moaning Myrtle belong to?What animal does James Potter transfigure into?What are the last three words in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?What is the name of Hagrid's dragon in Philosopher's Stone?Who does Draco Malfoy take to the Yule Ball in Goblet of Fire?What is Rita Skeeter's animagus form?: A) A bumblebee B) A beetle C) An owl D) A catWhat is the first word of the Sorting Hat's song in Philosopher's Stone? A) You B) First C) Oh D) OnceWhich of these actors did not portray Voldemort in the Harry Potter movies? A) Christian Coulson B) Matthew Lewis C) Ralph Fiennes D) Frank DillaneWho said this?: “Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!” A) Rubeus Hagrid B) Ron Weasley C) Mad Eye Moody D) Albus DumbledoreWho said this?: “Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.” A) Rubeus Hagrid B) Draco Malfoy C) Seamus Finnigan D) Ginny WeasleyWho said this: “It is the quality of one's convictions that determines success, not the number of followers?” A) Albus Dumbledore B) Remus Lupin C) Hermione Granger D) VoldemortWhich of these will you not find in Fred and George's Skiving Snackbox? A) Puking Pastille B) Coughing Candies C) Fever Fudge D) Nosebleed NougatWhich of these is not one of Albus Dumbledore's middle names? A) Wulfric B) Aurelius C) Percival D) BrianHow are Bellatrix Lestrange and Sirius Black related? A) Siblings B) Ex-spouses C) Cousins D) None of the aboveWhat make and model of car did Harry and Ron fly to school in Chamber of Secrets? A) Chevrolet Camaro B) Pontiac Tempest C) Ford Anglia D) Volkswagen JettaTrue or False – Mandrake draught is used as a cure for petrificationTrue or False – Hagrid's dad was a giantTrue or False – Fleur Delacour's sister's name is GabrielleTrue or False – A non-magical person born to magical parents is called a muggleTrue or False – The Sonorus charm makes a person's ears biggerTrue or False – Bill Weasley is a werewolfTrue or False – Nearly Headless Nick's full name is Nicholas de Mimsy-PaddingtonTrue or False – Professor McGonagall's animagus form is a calico catTrue or False – Harry slipped Felix Felicis into Ron's drink before a Quidditch matchTrue or False – Fred and George Weasley were born on April Fool's Day
Chapter 11 - The FireboltHe stopped on a picture of his parents' wedding day. There was his father waving up at him, beaming, the untidy black hair Harry had inherited standing up in all directions. There was his mother, alight with happiness, arm in arm with his dad. And there…that must be him. Their best man…Harry had never given him a thought before.A hatred such as he had never known before was coursing through Harry like poison. Q1 - How do you feel after letting it stew, that Harry is the godson of Sirius Black?Harry looked at them. They didn't seem to understand at all. “D'you know what I see and hear every time a dementor gets too near me?' Ron and Hermione shook their heads, looking apprehensive. 'I can hear my mum screaming and pleading with Voldemort. And if you'd heard your mum screaming like that, just about to be killed, you wouldn't forget it in a hurry. And if you found out someone who was supposed to be a friend of hers betrayed her and sent Voldemort after her —”Q2 - What would you say to Harry in this moment?“Hey, Harry —” Ron gave a great whoop of laughter, “Malfoy! Wait till he sees you on this! He'll be sick as a pig! This is an international-standard broom, this is!”Q3 - Do you think Sneakoscopes can gauge animal mischief?Q4 - Why are Ron and Hermione staying for Christmas holidays?“Certainly I knew, Minerva,” she said quietly. “But one does not parade the fact that one is All-Knowing. I frequently act as though I am not possessed of the Inner Eye, so as not to make others nervous.” “That explains a great deal,” said Professor McGonagall tartly.Q5 - Who sent Harry the firebolt?Chapter 12 - The PatronusHarry knew Hermione had meant well, but that didn't stop him being angry with her.PREDICTION #11 - Short lifelines for Harry's palm.Q1 - Why is Lupin always sick?“The Patronus is a kind of positive force, a projection of the very thing that the Dementor feeds upon — hope, happiness, the desire to survive — but it cannot feel despair, as real humans can, so the Dementors can't hurt it.”Q2 - Which memory would you pick to cast your Patronus?“I heard my dad,” Harry mumbled. “That's the first time I've heard him — he tried to take on Voldemort himself, to give my mum time to run for it…”“Professor Lupin?” he said. “If you knew my dad, you must've known Sirius Black as well.” Lupin turned very quickly. “What gives you that idea?” he said sharply. “Nothing — I mean, I just knew they were friends at Hogwarts, too…” Lupin's face relaxed. “Yes, I knew him,” he said shortly. “Or I thought I did.”Q3 - Do you think Lupin and Sirius Black are working together in any way?“They clamp their jaws upon the mouth of the victim and — suck out his soul.” Harry accidentally spat out a bit of butterbeer. “What — they kill —?” “Oh, no,” said Lupin. “Much worse than that. You can exist without your soul, you know, as long as your brain and heart are still working. But you'll have no sense of self anymore, no memory, no … anything. There is no chance of recovery. You'll just — exist. As an empty shell. And your soul is gone forever…lost.”Q4 - What are your thoughts on the Dementor's kiss?Harry sat stunned for a moment at the idea of someone having their soul sucked out through their mouth. But then he thought of Black. “He deserves it,” he said suddenly. “You think so?” said Lupin lightly. “Do you really think anyone deserves that?”Q5 - Do you think anyone deserves the Dementor's kiss?DRINK FOR SCABBERS!Q6 - Do you think Hermione was right to tattle about the broom?Chapter 13 - Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw“He bit Goyle for us once!” Ron said miserably. “Remember, Harry?” “Yeah, that's true,” said Harry. “His finest hour,” said Fred.Q1 - Would you like to play Quidditch?Q2 - How incompetent is Madam Hooch?She smiled at Harry as the teams faced each other behind their captains, and he felt a slight jolt in the region of his stomach that he didn't think had anything to do with nerves.Q3 - How would you coach quidditch to make sure your team won? Are there any kind of Moneyball situations with Quidditch?Q4 - Who's side do you take in the friendship battle: Ron or Hermione?Q5 - Do you think Harry's dream meant anything?“Professor, I woke up and Sirius Black was standing over me, holding a knife!” Professor McGonagall stared at him. “Don't be ridiculous, Weasley.”Q6 - How is Sirius Black getting in the castle so easily?Chapter 14 - Snape's GrudgeQ1 - What should the procedure be after Sirius Black has been caught sneaking into Hogwarts again?Q2 - Why hadn't Sirius killed Ron and then gone to Harry?“But I gotta tell yeh, I thought you two'd value yer friend more'n broomsticks or rats. Tha's all.”Ron had to hold onto the fence to keep himself standing, he was laughing so hard.Q3 - What is the hardest you have ever laughed?“So, everyone from the Minister of Magic downwards has been trying to keep famous Harry Potter safe from Sirius Black. But famous Harry Potter is a law unto himself. Let the ordinary people worry about his safety! Famous Harry Potter goes where he wants to, with no thought for the consequences.”Q4 - Does Snape have a point about Harry here?“I told you to shut up about my dad!” Harry yelled. “I know the truth, all right? He saved your life! Dumbledore told me! You wouldn't even be here if it weren't for my dad!” Snape's sallow skin had gone the color of sour milk. “And did the Headmaster tell you the circumstances in which your father saved my life?” he whispered. “Or did he consider the details too unpleasant for precious Potter's delicate ears?”Q5 - What do you think of Snape and James Potter?Q6 - Who do you think made the Marauders Map?Your parents gave their lives to keep you alive, Harry. A poor way to repay them — by gambling their sacrifice for a bag of magic tricks.”Chapter 15 - The Quidditch Final“There'll be an appeal, though, there always is. Only I can't see any hope…nothing will have changed.” “Yeah it will,” said Ron fiercely. “You won't have to do all the work alone this time, Hermione. I'll help.” Hermione flung her arms around Ron's neck and broke down completely. Ron, looking quite terrified, patted her very awkwardly on the top of the head. Finally, Hermione drew away.Q1 - Do you think Ron and Hermione or Harry and Hermione are a better couple?Harry and Ron both made furious moves toward Malfoy, but Hermione got there first — SMACK! She had slapped Malfoy around the face with all the strength she could muster.Q2 - How do we like aggressive Hermione?“Fine!” she repeated swinging the bag over her shoulder and almost knocking Ron off his chair, “I give up! I'm leaving!” And to the whole class's amazement, Hermione strode over to the trapdoor, kicked it open, and climbed down the ladder out of sight.PREDICTION - ONE WILL LEAVE THE NUMBER FOREVER!Q3 - What do you think is the deal with Crookshanks and the grim?The Gryffindor crowd were screaming themselves hoarse — Gryffindor were sixty points in the lead, and if Harry caught the snitch now, the cup was theirs.Q4 - How bad of a seeker is Malfoy?Q5 - Do you guys like quidditch now?
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According to Yoav Shmaria, VP R&D Platform at Similarweb, the best way to manage data warehouse costs is to tag every table, database or ETL running to have good granularity over every feature. Besides handy cost management tips, Yoav walks the bros through the tech stack he implemented to analyze 100s of TBs of web data to serve fast customer-facing analytics.Full disclosure, Similarweb is a Firebolt customer, but the bros kept it objective, and there's no Firebolt talk in this episode.
According to Yoav Shmaria, VP R&D Platform at Similarweb, the best way to manage data warehouse costs is tagging every table, database or ETL running to have good granularity over every feature. Besides handy cost management tips, Yoav walks the bros through the tech stack he implemented to analyze 100s of TBs of web data to serve fast customer-facing analytics. Full disclosure, Similarweb is a Firebolt customer, but the bros kept it objective, and there's no Firebolt talk in this episode.
Anna returns to give her thoughts on this and other chapters. We discuss Harry receiving a particularly expensive Christmas present as well as an entertaining & eventful Christmas feast at Hogwarts. We also delve into Peter Pettigrew in our spoiler section! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hogwarts-a-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hogwarts-a-podcast/support
Chapter 11, The Firebolt, covered by Abby!Sweet, Harry gets possibly the best gift ever and it's immediately taken away. Also, we discuss a pretty discreet foreshadow. ⚡️
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Oren Zeev is the Founding Partner @ Zeev Ventures and one of the OGs of solo capitalism. Oren has an incredible portfolio including investments in Audible, Houzz, Chegg, Riverside, Tipalti, TripActions, and Firebolt to name a few. Oren is also very unlike any other VC firm, he does not employ any associates, principals, or staff. He doesn't have partners or partner meetings. No LP meetings. No processes. No investment committees or memos. Nada. Oren is doing it differently. Prior to starting Zeev Ventures, Oren spent 12 years as a GP @ Apax Partners where he c-headed their technology practice in their Silicon Valley office. In Today's Episode with Oren Zeev You Will Learn: 1.) Origins into Venture: How did Oren make his way into venture over 20 years ago? How does the crash of today compare to the dot com and 2008? What is the same? What is different? Why did Oren decide to leave Apax and start Zeev Ventures on his own? 2.) Deployment Pace: Why does Oren believe that the benefits of temporal diversification are overstated? Oren raised 3 funds and over $1BN in a year, how does this current environment impact how Oren thinks about deployment pace? Will he change anything? How does Oren explain deployment pace to LPs who question him? 3.) Ownership: How central a role does ownership play for Oren in terms of his investor psychology? Does Oren believe it is possible to increase your ownership in subsequent rounds, in your best companies? What are the biggest mistakes that big funds make with regards to ownership requirements? Why is there a misalignment between GP and LP when it comes to increasing ownership vs markups? 4.) Price Sensitivity: How does Oren evaluate his own relationship to price today? What have been some of Oren's biggest lessons on price from his biggest wins and losesses? What mistake do the majority of investors make when it comes to price? 5.) Diversification: Why does Oren believe that both GPs and LPs are wildly over-diversified in their portfolios? What is the right amount of companies for GPs to have in their portfolio? How does Oren advise LPs on the right amount of funds for them to be invested with? 6.) Oren Zeev: AMA: What does Oren know now that he wishes he had known when he started his career in venture? What elements of the world of LPs would Oren most like to change? Why does Oren feel that the concept of pro-rata is a lazy one? Item's Mentioned In Today's Episode with Oren Zeev Oren's Most Recent Investment: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
Olá, bem-vindos à sexta temporada do Próximo Capítulo Podcast! Nesse episódio Ana e Gabi comentam o décimo primeiro capítulo do livro Harry Potter e o Prizioneiro de Azkaban: A Firebolt. Nesse capítulo, tem chá, almoço de Natal e presente de amigo secreto..em resumo, você não pode perder! Illustração: Jim Kay. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/proximocapitulo/message
Growing from a startup to an IPOed and then an acquired company meant that Slack's sales org was scaling rapidly. Apun Hiran, Slack's Director of Software Engineering explains how the data stack and architecture evolved to support this growth with more reliable and timely metrics. Speaker: Apun Hiran, Director of Software Engineering (Data), SlackHosts: Eldad and Boaz Farkash, CEO and CPO, Firebolt
Growing from a startup to an IPOed and then an acquired company meant that Slack's sales org was scaling rapidly. Apun Hiran, Slack's Director of Software Engineering explains how the data stack and architecture evolved to support this growth with more reliable and timely metrics. Speaker: Apun Hiran, Director of Software Engineering (Data), Slack Hosts: Eldad and Boaz Farkash, CEO and CPO, Firebolt
Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Pride in Chapter Eleven of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! This week they discuss Harry's pride in his broom, the etymology of pride vs. how it is understood in the modern day, and the intersection of pride and recklessness inherent in Harry's pursuit of Sirius Black. Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is pride a display of excess self regard, and when is it a display of appropriate and necessary self regard?Thank you to Christin for this week's voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 12, The Patronus, through the theme of Inspiration.--It's two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Confusion in Chapter Ten of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! This week they discuss the trio's stay at Hogwarts over the holidays, Harry's attachment to the shards of his broomstick, and the disruption that the dementors create on school grounds. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can confusion contribute to isolation, and how do we overcome this barrier?Thank you to Erin for this week's voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 11, The Firebolt, through the theme of Pride.--It's two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Highlights from this week's conversation include:Ben's career journey (2:55)What makes Firebolt different (3:58)Firebolt's data product family (7:37)Table engines and Firebolt (10:57)Ben's favorite part of ClickHouse (12:52)The experience of building an optimizer (15:19)Where Firebolt fits into architecture (17:27)Working in the data space: to love and dislike (19:51)Coming soon in the near future (24:35)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.
Welcome to A Cadmean Victory, written by M J Bradley and read by Sam Gabriel! I am reading from the Remastered version of the text, available on ffnet, ao3, and the author's website, http://alltheblankcanvas.com. My website can be found at http://samgabrielvo.com. Enjoy!
Episode OutlineChapter SummaryKey Theme– LossCharacter Development– Harry's empathy and Hagrid's time in AzkabanWorld Building– Firebolt BroomstickLiterary Device– Lupin TrackerForeshadowing– Scabbers, Sneakoscope, and Trelawney's predictionSignificance– Harry gets a FireboltLinkshttps://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/firebolt
Here's our long chat about chapters 10 & 11 of Prisoner of Azkaban!Priscilla learned about the Marauder's Map and finally understands fully "Mischief Managed!" Also, who gifted Harry the Firebolt?! Was it Lupin? Joni and Laura pick Priscilla's mind in this week's episode.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us to stay up-to-date with new weekly episodes.Want to connect outside the podcast? Follow us on:Instagram & Facebook: @unveilingthemagicTwitter: @UnveilingMagicTwitch: @unveilingthemagicpodcast - We now LIVE STREAM our recordings, so we'd love your support by checking that out!Thank you so much for listening!....Show Credits:Music by: Phillip Nathaniel Freeman (ASCAP)Find him on Fiverr: Major5thPodcast Art design by:Whimsy Creative DesignFind them on Instagram: @whimsycreativedesign
In a slightly less boring quidditch chapter than usual, Harry's finally got his Firebolt back in time for his next game, but will those pesky Dementors rain on his parade? Each week the Pottervision boys review and explore a chapter from the books, as well as regaling tales from their own magical lives. Feel free to read along with us as we make our way through the series. To support the show and get access to exclusive episodes and content visit www.Patreon.com/pottervision www.pottervision.com Facebook - Pottervision Twitter - @thepottervision Instagram - @thepottervision @tomlawrinson @lukaskirkby Potter Vision
It's Christmas, and not only is Harry given the world's best broom from a mysterious benefactor, but for the first Xmas in Hogwarts history they haven't murdered a hundred turkeys to feed 13 people. Each week the Pottervision boys review and explore a chapter from the books, as well as regaling tales from their own magical lives. Feel free to read along with us as we make our way through the series. To support the show and get access to exclusive episodes and content visit www.Patreon.com/pottervision www.pottervision.com Facebook - Pottervision Twitter - @thepottervision Instagram - @thepottervision @tomlawrinson @lukaskirkby Potter Vision
Daniel Klein is the Head of US Sales at Firebolt On today's episode, Manoj Jonna sits down with Mr. Klein to discuss his journey in sales. They cover a slew of fantastic topics, including: How he got to be the number one seller at Siren, Inc. Sold door to door in college SDRs today vs. SDRs 10 years ago Tailoring your message to your individual prospect Why it's easy to sell when and only when you are being genuine to yourself Selling at Sisense shaped his careers as a manager Process oriented works but knowing how to sell and develop relationships also works Thinking through the sales process Understanding how to build a champion Being flexible in mentality and with sales process We know you'll learn a ton from Daniel's guidance. Enjoy this episode of The Ramped Podcast & How I Sell - thank you for tuning in!
Back at it again. The High Inquisitors have some interesting stuff to discuss. And by interesting I mean nonsense on top of a ton of Harry Potter content this week. Sit back and enjoy.Support the show (HTTPS://www.paypal.me/thehighinquisitors)
It's Christmas at Hogwarts, the animals are fighting, Trelawney is predicting death again, and Harry's amazing gift doesn't last long. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Firebolt or even what you think of us! We'd love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU BUY OUR MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/restrictedsectionpod/ THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: https://www.instagram.com/restrictedsectionpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/restrictedpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rspoddetentioncrew/ Check out our other amazing Movie Night Crew Network podcasts! This episode featured: Christina: IG @yagirloftheworld TW @christina_kann TikTok @tinafontina Christina plugged fellow HP podcast Muffliato (listen on Apple or Spotify) Christina also plugged Stardew Valley Andrew: He's not on SM, so you'll have to email him at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com. Andrew plugged Howl, written and performed by Allen Ginsberg Or you could just read the poem Or also Mike recommends the entire collection Brooke: IG @passion_for_parks TW @grumpybrooke Brooke plugged Relaxing White Noise podcast (listen on Apple or Spotify) Mike: IG @weirdcardsrva Mike plugged Daft Punk in general Also Random Access Memories Andrew also plugged their live mashup show Alive Also? Butterfly by Crazy Town
In the first half of "The Firebolt," Harry tamps down his rage by channeling his feelings into consoling a friend who's having a hard time (even though arguably that friend really needs some adult friends and probably therapy). Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Firebolt (Part 1) or even what you think of us! We'd love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU BUY OUR MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/restrictedsectionpod/ THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: https://www.instagram.com/restrictedsectionpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/restrictedpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rspoddetentioncrew/ Check out our other amazing Movie Night Crew Network podcasts! This episode featured: Special guest Ethan Hulen! TW @etph0n3h0m3 IG @ethan.t.hulen Check out Ethan's podcast, True Stories of a Tryhard, and follow on TW @truesstoriespod IG @truestoriespod Ethan plugged The Owl House Christina Kann: IG @yagirloftheworld TW @christina_kann Christina plugged Bob's Burgers Andrew: He's not on SM, so you'll have to email him at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com. Andrew plugged Jon Benjamin Has a Van Other random things we mentioned: Knives Out Planet of the Apes Arrival 311's Beautiful Disaster How to be Ninja Going Wild with Jeff Corwin
The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 11 of Harry Potter and The Prisoner Of Azkaban - The Firebolt. We chat this chapter being the sharp left turn for the series, the impending Harry Potter TV show on HBOMax, and why McGonagal is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day... UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE SUBSCRIBE TO GET A NOTIFICATION WHEN NEW EPISODES ARE RELEASED CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Like Our Facebook Page | Join Our Facebook Group | Join The #NerdClan | Follow On Twitter | Follow On Instagram CHECK OUT THE BEST MERCH ON THE PLANET AT - THE MARY & BLAKE STORE Shop for all of our podcasts, sayings, and listener inspired designs in one easy place. *NEW ARRIVALS EVERY WEEK* Be sure to follow all of our other podcasts at MaryandBlake.com including: This Is Us Too: A This Is Us Podcast Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: A Bridgerton Podcast Minute With Mary: A Younique Network Marketing Podcast Rise Up!: A Hamilton Podcast The Leftovers Podcast: The Living Reminders The North Remembers: A Game Of Thrones Podcast Wicked Rhody: A Podcast About Rhode Island Events and Life You've Been Gilmored: A Gilmore Girls Podcast ParentCast: A Podcast For New Parents Outlander Cast: An Outlander Podcast The Potterverse: A Harry Potter Podcast Check out all of our blogs at MaryandBlake.com including: Mary & Blake's Blog The Handmaid's Diaries Minute With Mary Outlander Cast Blog SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio |
The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 11 of Harry Potter and The Prisoner Of Azkaban - The Firebolt. We chat this chapter being the sharp left turn for the series, the impending Harry Potter TV show on HBOMax, and why McGonagal is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day... UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE SUBSCRIBE TO GET A NOTIFICATION WHEN NEW EPISODES ARE RELEASED CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Like Our Facebook Page | Join Our Facebook Group | Join The #NerdClan | Follow On Twitter | Follow On Instagram CHECK OUT THE BEST MERCH ON THE PLANET AT - THE MARY & BLAKE STORE Shop for all of our podcasts, sayings, and listener inspired designs in one easy place. *NEW ARRIVALS EVERY WEEK* Be sure to follow all of our other podcasts at MaryandBlake.com including: This Is Us Too: A This Is Us Podcast Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: A Bridgerton Podcast Minute With Mary: A Younique Network Marketing Podcast Rise Up!: A Hamilton Podcast The Leftovers Podcast: The Living Reminders The North Remembers: A Game Of Thrones Podcast Wicked Rhody: A Podcast About Rhode Island Events and Life You've Been Gilmored: A Gilmore Girls Podcast ParentCast: A Podcast For New Parents Outlander Cast: An Outlander Podcast The Potterverse: A Harry Potter Podcast Check out all of our blogs at MaryandBlake.com including: Mary & Blake's Blog The Handmaid's Diaries Minute With Mary Outlander Cast Blog SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio |