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Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, How to Train Your Dragon) joins us this week for one of the most open and disarming conversations we have had. Nick opens up about the psychological collapse 6 years ago that completely rebuilt him and the version of himself he had to let go of. We also get into manifesting the role of Hagrid in the new Harry Potter series by writing the name 12,000 times, the hypervigilance that came from a violent childhood, losing 200 pounds, and why he is a better person on set than he is at home. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self

In this episode, the TC, Mel and Sam chat about the relationship between Rubeus Hagrid and Luna Lovegood! How did their friendship form? Did they ever discuss their childhood parental loss and thestrals? Did Luna enjoy his rock cakes? Did they ever look for the Crumpled-Horned Snorkack? Listen and decide!  Don't forget to visit our social medias to answer this episode's Show Host Question: “List a few characters and rate them on a scale of Dobby (1) to Umbridge (10).  *** Spoilers, Adult Language, Adult Themes Music note: All music are excerpts of the Pottership Shanty (Copyright: Darwin Ray and the Pottership Podcast.)  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeart Radio podcasts! Or send us a message at PottershipPodcast@gmail.com  

This week, we hope you like the taste of Polyjuice Potion because we're all transforming into Harry to (narrowly) escape Privet Drive! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Grace as they climb aboard Hagrid's motorbike for a fun ride to the home of Ted and Andromeda Tonks! Welcome to the show, Grace Candido-Beecher, author of Voldemort: An Unofficial Exploration! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Deathly Hallows, Chapter 4: The Seven Potters 7-Word Summary: Moody helps Harry escape safely from Voldemort Let's discuss this plan: is it brilliant or unnecessarily risky? Do any other options come to mind that may have been overlooked? Which of the seven Potters surprises us the most (putting Mundungus aside)? We analyze the characters willing to transform into Harry and why they'd be so willing! Grace compares the 7 Harrys to the 7 Divine Virtues Does Hedwig's death symbolize the end of Harry's childhood more than any other moment in the series? Did the movie do it better?  MAX THAT: Everybody out here is playing Grand Theft Auto, and Hagrid is playing Mario Kart (and winning, by the way)! Expelliarmus: If they thought this had become Harry's signature move, why did they not direct him to cast any spell but this one? Why didn't Voldemort's (Lucius') wand work against Harry? Lynx Line: Which Order member would you trust most if you were flying alongside them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alice and Martha discuss everyone's favorite "journalist," Rita Skeeter, as she makes her first appearances of the series. From her coverage of the events at the World Cup to her slander of Hermione, Harry, and Hagrid, Rita makes a splash in the fourth book!  Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New 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!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss season 4 episodes 7 and 8 of Tea Leaves, our version of the Harry Potter TV show. Harry faces some of the most and least profound challenges of the season in this episode. Hagrid is revealed as a half-giant against his will as Rita Skeeter continues her rampage, and the Second Task is some of the darkest content we've seen yet. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:35 Episode seven begins with Harry triumphant in the common room. He has emerged from the first task with a great score and the egg in hand, and he feels on top of the world. After the tense relationship between Ron and Harry, they finally find their common ground again and can forgive each other.·      17:19 Life at Hogwarts. He sends a letter to Sirius, goes to help Hagrid with the blast ended skrewts, and Hermione shows him and Ron the kitchens with the house elves. Winky is in a bad way, calling Ludo Bagman a very bad wizard and lamenting her glory days with Mr. Crouch.·      22:03 The Yule Ball. What a fun time of emotions running high and breath of fresh air from fighting dragons in the first task and death. Ron and Hermione exchange words at the end of the night.·      30:58 Episode eight begins with Hagrid drama. Rita Skeeter overhead Hagrid and Madame Maxime talking at the Yule Ball about his being half giant. Malfoy makes fun of Hagrid for it and the trio gets very mad at Rita.·      36:04 The egg. Cedric tells Harry to take his egg to the prefect bathroom and figure it out, so Harry does. He eventually figures it out with the help of Moaning Myrtle. He gets stuck in a trick stair on the way back and it found out, but Moody comes and saves him. Lucky him…·      44:02 The Second Task. It isolates Harry and prepares him for the intense challenges ahead. He's incredibly nervous, and for good reason. Though he comes out all right, none of the champions comes out quite the same. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

his week on Dis After Dark, I'm joined by one of the nicest blokes in the theme park community, Ryan, co-host of the brilliant Theme Park Trader podcast.Ryan steps into the hot seat to tackle ten questions designed to unlock his favourite Orlando memories, biggest opinions, and toughest choices. What follows is a bloody good chat full of nostalgia, laughs, plenty of beer talk, and a genuine love for everything that makes Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort so special.From first trips and favourite places to controversial food opinions, extinct attractions and dream purchases, we cover it all. As always, the questions are just the beginning—the real fun comes from the stories, memories and inevitable tangents that follow.1. The Orlando Origin StoryLet's start with your official stats: Cast your mind back to that very first trip—do you remember where you stayed, and how many times have you been back since to crush that initial visit?2. The Core Memory TriggerWhat is the very first specific sensory detail—a smell, a sound, or a view—that instantly makes you think, "I'm finally back in Orlando"?3. The Hill to Die OnWhat is your most controversial, hill-to-die-on theme park food or drink opinion? (And yes... we'll absolutely judge you if it involves Turkey Legs.)4. Permanent ResidencyIf Disney or Universal allowed you to live in any ride, land or resort permanently, rent-free, where would you move?5. The Time Machine ButtonYou get one chance to bring back any extinct Orlando attraction for one final ride. What are you choosing?6. The Shameless Guilty PleasureWhat's the attraction or show that everyone else seems to skip, but you refuse to miss on every single trip?7. The Merch ConfessionalWhat's the most ridiculous, oversized or overpriced piece of theme park merchandise you've ever bought... and where is it now?8. The First-Timer TrapIf you could introduce someone to just one land or area in Orlando to completely blow their mind, where would you take them first?9. The $500 Flash ChallengeYou're handed a $500 gift card that must be spent in the next hour inside the parks or at Disney Springs/CityWalk. What are you buying?10. The Perfect NightcapAfter the perfect park day, are you squeezing into the hub for fireworks, riding Hagrid's after dark, or relaxing with a quiet drink in a resort lounge?And, of course, we finish with our rapid-fire Either/Or round, where Ryan has to make ten impossible Orlando choices with absolutely no sitting on the fence!If you love Orlando, great conversations between friends, and hearing why certain moments, places and even beers become part of our holiday traditions, you're going to love this episode.Grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy!The 10 questions

Professor Julian Wamble kicks off Critical Magic Theory's summer series by unpacking the Ministry of Magic through Half-Blood Prince's opening chapter, "The Other Minister." Starting with Hagrid's offhand line to Harry about what the Ministry actually does- keep magic hidden from Muggles- Wamble traces how that founding logic hardens into structural wizarding superiority, encoded in the Trace, the Statute of Secrecy, and departments like Arthur Weasley's Misuse of Muggle Artifacts office.The episode centers on wizarding victimhood ideology: how historical persecution justifies ongoing anti-Muggle sentiment long after the threat has passed, while pure-blood supremacy against Muggle-borns operates on the exact same bias, aimed inward instead of outward. Wamble argues the Muggle-Born Registration Commission wasn't a rupture from Ministry policy but a natural escalation of infrastructure already in place.

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Join hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sophia, as well as special guests Dr. Beatrice Grove, Dr. Louise Freeman, and Nick Jeffrey, as they discuss the parallels between Cuckoo's Calling from the Cormoran Strike series and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Please be warned that there will be spoilers for the Cormoran Strike books in this episode, up to and including Hallmarked Man. Join the discussion on our website In this episode: Where is the Strike rock scene?  What would the bands be called? Leda's love is a more psychologically complex version of Lily's You can come of age at any age! Strike is our Hagrid here, not just because he's hairy. We all find where we belong on Charing Cross Road Does John have a Dark Lord in the back of his head? Tony was madly in love with Leda Strike Who is notably toxic to beef? Read what the stars are telling us! We're looking forward to the Battle of Denmark Street Resources: The Psychopaths - Bristow, Riddle, and Crouch by Irvin Reverse Alchemy in HP and Strike: The Connection of Ring Composition and Literary Alchemy in the Layout of the Seven Book Harry Potter Series by William Sprague The Chiastic Structure of Harry Potter by Joe Thacker Robin Ellacott and Reverse Alchemy: Transformation Through the First Three Strike Texts by Louise Freeman Cormoran Strike and the Itch That Cannot Be Scratched by Louise Freeman Strike-Potter Parallels: Cuckoo & Stone by John Granger Literary Allusion in Cuckoo's Calling: Part 1: Christina Rossetti's "A Dirge" by Beatrice Groves Part 2: Tennyson's "Ulysses" by Beatrice Groves Handfasting in "The Cuckoo's Calling" and "Harry Potter": A Discovery of a Walt Whitman Poem? by Beatrice Groves For more from our guests: Louise Freeman: @lmf3b on Twitter Doc Thelma on Reddit The Farting Sofa Faculty Lounge The Harry Potter Academic Conference Queen City Magic Beatrice Groves: @beatricegroves1 on Twitter Beatrice Groves on MuggleNet Beatrice Groves on Hogwarts Professor Potterversity Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter Nick Jefferey: @gbjeffen on Twitter Nick Jeffrey on Hogwarts Professor Nick Jeffrey on Substack Contact: Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threebroomstickspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threebroomstickspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/threebroompod Email: 3broomstickspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3broomsticks 

Critical Magic Theory closes the book on Half-Bloods with one final superlatives showdown, capping off more than a year spent inside the wizarding world's largest and most varied blood-status category. Professor Julian Wamble runs all seventeen half-bloods discussed this season, including Harry Potter, Voldemort, McGonagall, Snape, Umbridge, Hagrid, Lupin, Tonks, Cho Chang, Dean Thomas — through every category the show has built: best and worst person, a quick teacher recap, best and worst house member, best and worst friend, biggest hero, and biggest villain. Expect a few ties, a few numbers that don't match the narrative you'd expect, and at least one result that upends everything you thought you knew about who the fandom actually fears most. The episode closes with a reflection on what really defines a "good half-blood."PRE-ORDER Behind the Cloak

Alice and Martha discuss the first of Hagrid's tales, as he tells Harry the story of Lily and James' murder with some interesting "insights" into what may have happened that night. Get ready for some amazing Hagrid impressions and even though they might have cookies, don't be tempted to go to the dark side! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New 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! 

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the season finale to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Dumbledore sends Harry and Hermione back in time to save Buckbeak and Sirius from their fates. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:58 Quick recap and Harry in the hospital wing. It's important that we begin this episode with something quiet and calm after the crazy adventure last episode. Fudge and Snape walk in and tell Harry that Sirius will receive the dementor's kiss any moment. Dumbledore gives Harry and Hermione their task and sends them back in time.·      16:17 The insanity of the time turner. Harry and Hermione land in the hospital wing and make their way down to Hagrid's hut. They narrowly escape with Buckbeak then make their way to a vantage point on the Shrieking Shack. Once they all emerge again, Hermione howls to draw Lupin away and they run to Hagrid's hut to hide. Harry sees the dementors from the window and rushes to the lake, casting the famous patronus. They fly with Buckbeak up to the locked classroom with Sirius and send them away into the moonset. They make it back to the hospital wing just as Dumbledore closes and locks the door.·      34:50 The end of the year. Lupin is resigning much to Harry's dismay, and the trio packs their things and loads onto the Hogwarts Express. On the way back they get a tropical bird with an owl for Ron and a signed letter for Harry to visit Hogsmeade. We zoom out of the train and find Frank in a faraway English village looking out over the Riddle house. A light flicks on, and the screen cuts to black… ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

We're ranking every father figure in the series. Sirius was a friend, Hagrid was a chaotic uncle, Lupin was a mentor — but Arthur Weasley was the only one who ever just treated Harry like a kid.

Harry Potter und die Phishing Mail​Harry ist gerade auf dem Boden der Großen Halle aufgewacht, nachdem er in einem Traum gesehen hat, dass sein Patenonkel von Voldemort gefoltert wird. Dass Harry hier leider einer klassischen Phishing-Mail in seinem Kopf aufsitzt, ist ihm absolut nicht bewusst. Und wie ein Boomer, der seiner angeblichen Tochter 1.000 Euro auf ein unbekanntes Konto überweist, rennt Harry nun in blanker Panik durch die Gegend, um Sirius zu helfen.​Doch wie hilft man jemandem, der hunderte von Kilometern entfernt ist? Vielleicht bei McGonagall? Die ist ins St.-Mungo-Hospital eingeliefert worden. Hagrid oder Dumbledore? Sind beide auf der Flucht. Also bleiben nur noch Hermine und Ron, die ihm helfen können. Also flugs zu den beiden, um ihnen zu erzählen, was da gerade abgeht.​Und wie eine Millennial, die ihren Eltern erklärt, dass das KI-Video nicht real ist, versucht Hermine Harry nun beizubringen, dass das vielleicht keine so gute Idee ist und er eigentlich gar keine echten Beweise hat.​Doch Harry hat seine ganz eigene Agenda, und so kann Hermine nur heraushandeln, dass er erst einmal im Grimmauldplatz nachschaut, ob Sirius vielleicht doch einfach zu Hause ist. Wie sie das anstellen wollen? Das erfahrt ihr in der neuen Folge.Und jetzt viel Spaß beim Zuhören!Hier geht's zu unserem Whatsapp-Kanal: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbB8C00CRs1obJUivo2ZWir haben auch eine Patreon-Seite!Schaut doch mal vorbei, es gibt Bonus-Episoden, Sticker und andere aufregende Dinge! Besucht uns auf den sozialen Netzwerken, unserer Webseite und erzählt euren Freunden von uns! Vielleicht haben die ja auch Lust auf einen Harry-Potter-Podcast!Patreon: www.patreon.com/happypotterDiscord: discord.gg/QpJfFSXY73Facebook: www.facebook.com/happypotterpodcastInstagram: @happypotterpodUnd wir haben jetzt auch Playlists mit unseren Lieblingssongs:Martins Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IBxDsPVm1UdNBiW2QkgEJ?si=rU6HLkoFQfGGjvab8g8yEQ&pi=e-bKuIHap7RWCuSophias Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kuOP0TujMhrqOWzLwUH1O?si=9LIZkc2nQTOajHPaqpP_RA&pi=e-tc6w0NgQRo-WAragog empfiehlt diesen Podcast! (Angeblich.)Wer das liest, ist bezaubernd.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss episodes four and five of season three, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. After Sirius Black's break in, the air in the castle in intense. Harry plays a quidditch match against Hufflepuff where he sees dementors and the Grimm. He gets the Marauder's map and goes to Hogsmeade where he learns the truth about Sirius. Episode five follows the Marauders at Hogwarts. We watch their relationships grow and develop, and how they go off into the world. We spend the last few minutes from Peter Pettigrew's point of view as he betrays James and Lily. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:35 Quick recap and the tense atmosphere at Hogwarts. After Sirius broke into Hogwarts, the air in the castle is tense. There's no telling where Sirius could be now, and the illusion of Hogwarts' safety is broken. Snape teaches DADA in Lupin's absence, his first lesson being werewolves. How interesting…·      18:07 Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff. This is the most intense quidditch match to date. Harry and Cedric are battling for the snitch through the impossible storm and cold. Eventually, Harry sees the great Grimm appear in the clouds, and then the dementors flying through the air. He falls from his broom and the screen fades to black.·      32:34 Harry recovers in the hospital wing. He slowly comes to with his team all around him. They bring him the remains of his Nimbus 2000. Lupin is his final visitor. Lupin offers Harry lessons to defend himself against dementors, who agrees. ·      34:45 The Three Broomsticks. Harry gets the Marauder's Map from Fred and George, and he immediately uses it to get into Hogsmeade. He overhears a conversation in the Three Broomsticks where he finds out that it was Sirius who betrayed his parents and got them killed. Harry returns to the castle furious, devastated, and confused. The episode ends with Hagrid telling the trio that Buckbeak has been set for trial. The last shot is Harry staring at the Map in his bed, reflecting on the awful day he has had.·      38:38 We open episode five with James Potter walking through the Hogwarts grounds. The first half of this episode should be spent with James, Sirius, Lupin, Peter, Lily, and Snape. They have a complex series of relationships that make a huge difference for the story to come.·      44:50 They all go off and live their happy lives. We see everyone go off and continue being great friends. However, the whispers of Voldemort are spreading, and soon the conflict arises. We'll take a closer look at the first war in later seasons, but we will visit the wreckage of the Potter's house yet again in this season. Instead of following Sirius afterward, we follow Peter and his guilt. We end this episode with Sirius and Peter's confrontation from Peter's POV. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

This week is a catch-up: seven news items we hadn't gotten to yet, with a quick read on each.-Oogie Boogie Bash. Disneyland is replacing the Frightfully Fun parade with a Madame Leota's Swinging Wake cavalcade for 2026. For a limited-ticket event, swapping wait-and-watch for come-and-go gives guests more of their evening back, as long as it's well executed. -Magic of Disney Animation. Disney detailed the new Hollywood Studios building, designed as a set of small interactive rooms. This is the micro-visit logic: one room is satisfying, three are satisfying, all of it is satisfying. -Universal United Kingdom Resort. Universal's UK park is now officially named. How it positions itself relative to the existing European market remains an open question, and the company has not addressed it. -Universal Kids Resort. Opens July 1 in Frisco, Texas, at $54 a day, about half the price of a regular Universal ticket, with marketing that leans into appealing to both the child and the caregiver in the same line. -Hagrid's and Tokyo Disney. Universal Orlando pulled Express Pass from Hagrid's, and Tokyo Disney ended free Priority Pass on August 31. Both moves aim to simplify queue systems to restore overall capacity. -Carousel of Progress. Walt Disney World closes the attraction on July 6 to time-shift its scenes from 1900, 1920, and 1940 to 1969, 1985, and 2000, with Walt himself returning as an audio-animatronic. Nostalgia needs a frame of reference, and the original scenes had passed out of living memory, which is the whole point of moving them forward.Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon.

(00:00:00) Opening (00:00:45) Midweek BONUS Stupidity (00:55:06) Insane Week In Review (01:07:58) Genius Awards (01:17:44) Closing When "oral" arguments are "performed" in the Judge's chambers, it shouldn't include moaning and kissing. Harry Potter fans are flooding social media with the cell phone video of what appears to be "Hagrid", who had his pants and underwear drop to the ground while fighting police trying to handcuff him. You have to be "looney tune" to be as stupid as some of the characters highlighted in the podcast. And we introduce you to him and the 20 year sentence he received.In this Midweek BONUS Episode...Florida Man Arrested After Naked Pool IncidentFlorida: Where You May Withstand a Daily Golf Ball Barrage"Moaning" And "Kissing": Federal Judge Caught Having Sex With High-Ranking Police Officer During Working Hours79-y/o FL Man Arrested For Wearing A Thong Around Apartment ComplexMore Than Half of Men Think Meat is ‘Masculine'Man Gets Stuck In Wet Concrete After Removing "Road Closed" SignHow DRUNK Do You Have To Be....To Demolish Your Own HOMEA Rhode Island High School's Yearbooks Misspell The Word "School"Influencer Banned From All Six Flags Parks for LIFE After Chicken Nugget Eating Coaster StuntMilan Must Repair Bull Mosaic's Testicles Again Due To Handsy TouristsGen Z Influencers Embracing “Tanmaxxing” Despite Dermatologists' WarningsFL Man Whips Out His “Chimichanga” At Taco Bell—Pet Fish Found In His BackpackNova Scotia Father Unable to Work Due to Rare 'Auto-Brewery' SyndromeOR Man Named “Loony Toon” Sentenced to 20 Yr.s For Shooting at PoliceFlorida Woman Calls Multiple Times 911 After Bar Denies Her Jell-O ShotOH Man Eats Entire Pizza—Then Complains, Calls The CopsOutback Steakhouse Sued for $1.5M After Diner Slips on Mashed PotatoesMD Man's Pants and Underwear DROP To The Ground During Police ArrestFlorida Road Rage!!...At Raising Cane'sMom Buys Daughter a Honda for Graduation w/Cash—Daughter Asked Her to Sell It and Get a MercedesSTUPID KIDS: New Orleans Teens Try To Steal Ubers—While Wearing Ankle MonitorsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insane-erik-lane-s-stupid-world--6486112/support.Real-time updates and story links are found on the TELEGRAM Channel at: https://t.me/InsaneErikLane  (Theme song courtesy of Randy Stonehill, ”It's A Great Big Stupid World”. Copyright ©1992 Stonehillian Music/Word Music/Twitchin' Vibes Music/ASCAP) Order your copy on the Wonderama CD from Amazon!This episode includes AI-generated content.

In Episode 267 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon to talk through a busy week of theme park updates, food reviews, and in-park testing.We start with some “old breaking news,” including Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure no longer being included with Universal Express beginning July 1, plus the news that Bad Bunny will voice a pizza character named Pizza with Sunglasses in Toy Story 5.Then we head into Universal Orlando Resort's opening weekend of Summer at Universal. We discuss the overall event atmosphere, the noticeable lack of a parade, and some of the featured summer food offerings. We also review a newer menu item that is not tied to the summer event but absolutely got our attention: the S'mores Cookie at Cafe 4 in Islands of Adventure.Food discussed in this episode:S'mores Cookie at Cafe 4 in Islands of Adventure — $6.29We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat Platter at Richter's Burger Co. in Universal Studios Florida — $22.99Irene's Creamsicle Cheesecake Calzone at Minion Cafe in Universal Studios Florida — $11.99Finally, we talk about our Magic Kingdom visit on Wednesday, May 13, when the park closed early at 5:30 PM for a private event. Early close days are often rumored to have lighter crowds, so we rope-dropped the park to see if attraction wait times were actually lower.Magic Kingdom ride timing discussed:Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — delayedHaunted Mansion — Posted 13 minutes / Actual 2 minutesJungle Cruise — Posted 5 minutes / Actual 1 minutePirates of the Caribbean — Posted 5 minutes / Actual 1 minuteTiana's Bayou Adventure — Posted 5 minutes / Actual 1 minuteSeven Dwarfs Mine Train — Posted 25 minutes / Actual 24 minutesBuzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin — Posted 25 minutesSpace Mountain — Posted 5 minutes / Actual 13 minutesListen to Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast:https://vacationeerspodcast.com/vacationeers-theme-parks-more-podcast/Merch:https://vacationeerspodcast.com/merch/Follow Tom:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeer_tomTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vacationeers_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeersPodcastX / Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertomSo until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Harry explores Diagon Alley after escaping from 4 Privet Drive. He learns that Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban to find him, but he hopes that Dumbledore will keep him safe at Hogwarts. The trio meets a dementor for the first time on the Hogwarts Express, and Professor R. J. Lupin is there to help them. They go through the first few classes of their time at Hogwarts, and episode three ends with Sirius Black's break in to Hogwarts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      2:22 Quick recap and Harry in Diagon Alley. He gets to explore a little bit and we get to go along for the ride. He spends a lot of time admiring the Firebolt. Ron and Hermione arrive after a while and they all go around buying their books and supplies. The night before they leave for King's Cross, Harry hears Mr. and Mrs. Weasley talking about Sirius Black's true goal being to find Harry.·      17:53 Off to Hogwarts! They get Ministry cars from the Leaky Cauldron to King's Cross. On the platform, Mr. Weasley takes a confused Harry aside to tell him not to go looking for Sirius Black. On the train, they have their first terrifying encounter with a dementor. They arrive at Hogwarts and the episode ends with the welcome feast.·      32:36 Episode three begins with divination class. We learn about the wild predictions of Professor Trelawny, and then McGonagall dispels them. We have our hippogriff class with Hagrid, then off to the bogart. Lupin jumps in front of Harry when his time comes to face it, and Harry asks Lupin about it later. This episode ends with Sirius Black's first entrance into Hogwarts, the Gryffindor dormitory door slams shut, and the castle is in chaos.  ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

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Len Testa and Jim Hill recap a busy week in the parks, from the debut of Bluey at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run experience to Universal's latest expansion rumors. They also dive deep into Disney's surprise announcement that Carousel of Progress will receive its most significant overhaul in decades, including new scenes, new narration, and a fresh look at the future. Along the way, Jim shares the attraction's fascinating history, from its roots in Edison Square to its journey through the 1964 World's Fair and beyond. NEWS • Len shares his experience aboard the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run featuring new Mandalorian and Grogu story elements. • Bluey officially arrives at Disney's Animal Kingdom, drawing massive opening-day crowds and virtual queue demand. • Disney announces a major reimagining of Carousel of Progress, with new time periods and an all-new future scene. • Universal removes Express Pass access from Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure beginning July 1. • New permits and construction activity hint at future expansions for Dark Universe and the Wizarding World at Epic Universe. FEATURE • The surprising origins of Carousel of Progress and Disney's abandoned Edison Square concept. • How General Electric helped transform the attraction from a Disneyland proposal into a 1964 World's Fair centerpiece. • The attraction's move from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and the evolution of its story over six decades. • Why Disney's latest update may secure Carousel of Progress as a Magic Kingdom staple for generations to come. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Instagram: @len.testa | touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=disneydish EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/DISNEYDISH⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa and Jim Hill recap a busy week in the parks, from the debut of Bluey at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run experience to Universal's latest expansion rumors. They also dive deep into Disney's surprise announcement that Carousel of Progress will receive its most significant overhaul in decades, including new scenes, new narration, and a fresh look at the future. Along the way, Jim shares the attraction's fascinating history, from its roots in Edison Square to its journey through the 1964 World's Fair and beyond. NEWS • Len shares his experience aboard the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run featuring new Mandalorian and Grogu story elements. • Bluey officially arrives at Disney's Animal Kingdom, drawing massive opening-day crowds and virtual queue demand. • Disney announces a major reimagining of Carousel of Progress, with new time periods and an all-new future scene. • Universal removes Express Pass access from Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure beginning July 1. • New permits and construction activity hint at future expansions for Dark Universe and the Wizarding World at Epic Universe. FEATURE • The surprising origins of Carousel of Progress and Disney's abandoned Edison Square concept. • How General Electric helped transform the attraction from a Disneyland proposal into a 1964 World's Fair centerpiece. • The attraction's move from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and the evolution of its story over six decades. • Why Disney's latest update may secure Carousel of Progress as a Magic Kingdom staple for generations to come. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Instagram: @len.testa | touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=disneydish EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/DISNEYDISH⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the first episode of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third season of Tea Leaves. We meet Sirius Black, and follow Harry through the beginning stages of his story at Privet Drive. He takes the Knight Bus to the Leaky Cauldron and meets Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      2:01 Set up some goals for the season. 1) Introduce Death Eaters. 2) Explore the Marauders as a means to Harry's past. 3) Deepen Snape's character.·      10:26 We open this season at night. The leaves are orange and yellow, and Sirius Black walks through the wrecked Potter house. He sees his friends dead and realizes that he must now go on without them. Hagrid arrives and takes Harry away. We then see·      18:22 Now we see Harry. He's doing homework in his bed like in the film. We see him living at Privet Drive, following the Dursleys' orders and just being all around miserable. His Hogwarts letter arrives with his Hogsmeade permission form, and he strikes a deal with Mr. Dursley. Aunt Marge is coming to visit so if he can behave for her, Mr. Dursley will sign his form. It's game on when Aunt Marge arrives. What a beloved member of their family! Harry cannot believe that he will have to put up with her for so long. The very last night, she pokes and prods about Harry's parents. She seems to be simply inflating in her rampage, and soon she begins to float above the table. Mr. Dursley tries to hold her down, but it's no use. ·      28:30 In a huff, Harry storms out of the house. He goes a few blocks away. He sees the Grim in the bushes and stumbles backward, accidentally calling the Knight Bus. It takes him to the Leaky Cauldron where he meets Fudge, not the expel him but to make sure he's safe. Harry retires to his room at the Leaky Cauldron and reflects on the crazy day he's had. He goes to sleep with thoughts of Sirius Black, Azkaban, and great black dogs swirling through his head. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey break down the first major Halloween Horror Nights announcement for 2026, dig into Universal's quiet decision to remove Hagrid's from Express Pass, and discuss what's going on with Universal Kids Resort in Texas after a series of accidental leaks. Then Jim looks back at the creation of Back to the Future: The Ride and the forgotten Canadian simulator attraction that helped inspire it, all while tracing the career of visual effects legend Doug Trumbull. NEWS • Universal officially announces a Sinners haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights in both Orlando and Hollywood, inspired by the Oscar-winning vampire film set in 1930s Mississippi • Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood tickets go on sale with RIP Tours, Frequent Fear passes, and premium add-ons already available • Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is quietly removed from Universal Orlando's Express Pass lineup beginning July 1 • Universal's Mega Movie Parade return is delayed until June 5 as operational adjustments continue behind the scenes • Universal Orlando prepares a Steven Spielberg Summer Tribute Store featuring Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, and the upcoming Disclosure Day film • Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas accidentally leaks July opening details and early ticket pricing online FEATURE • Jim revisits the origins of Back to the Future: The Ride on its 35th anniversary • The forgotten Tour of the Universe attraction inside Toronto's CN Tower helped inspire Star Tours and Universal's simulator rides • Visual effects pioneer Doug Trumbull's work on 2001: A Space Odyssey, Close Encounters, and Blade Runner shaped the future of theme park attractions • Behind-the-scenes stories from Trumbull's Massachusetts rope mill studio where the Back to the Future ride film was created • Why Universal originally planned an entirely different Back to the Future ride experience before switching to the Biff Tannen storyline HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia - Instagram: @JimHillMedia - Website: jimhillmedia.com • Eric Hersey - X/Twitter: @erichersey - Instagram: @erichersey - Website: strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - Save up to 12% on Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World tickets, now including Express Pass options: https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=epicjhm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Internet sleuths just pulled permits for a brand new building in the Dark Universe portal at Epic Universe. Building 1570. Area 680. Listed as a special project. And the building numbers line up with exactly the kind of show building you'd need for a new attraction. Mike and EB have a theory about what it is — and it involves a glass bottom boat, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and an idea that Coaster Radio listeners actually designed in a Real Design Contest years ago. If Universal puts a Coaster Radio t-shirt on one of the bodies in that ride, that's all the confirmation the show needs. Before the speculation though — Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has been removed from Universal Express. The longest line at Epic Universe is now a standby-only experience, and the people paying for Express Pass are not happy about it. Nate Bargatze wants to build a theme park based on his own life in Nashville and EB has thoughts. And RMC's Wild Moose prototype track has appeared at their Idaho headquarters, with the most interesting theory being that it could go indoors at Kentucky Kingdom in the space that used to hold a Schwarzkopf coaster. Then in the second half — the interactive question that started with Verbolten's new overlay at Busch Gardens Williamsburg produces one of the best listener response segments of the season. Rides that could use a refresh. Listeners suggest Journey to Atlantis, Men in Black Alien Attack, Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom, Flight of Fear, Big Thunder Mountain, the Haunted Mansion, Test Track, and the entire frontier area at Cedar Point. Mike and EB debate each one — and somewhere in the Men in Black discussion, EB invents what might be the greatest unused attraction concept in Universal history. Also — EB is going to Kentucky Kingdom on June 10th, there are collectible pins being considered, and the show closes with a detailed discussion of the 1997 horror film Wishmaster that you absolutely did not see coming. Stay through the Patreon section. You'll understand why.

Join Remy and Ryan for another fun-filled episode of Remy's Roundtable! Remy shares a special retirement celebration with his dad, taking him to see comedian Jim Breuer at The Plaza Live after retiring from Rollins College. Ryan takes on a Disney Snack Edition of Would You Rather, featuring some of the parks' most iconic treats.In the Latest Theme Park Updates, we discuss Bluey's upcoming presence at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Universal's announcement of the Sinners haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights, and the major change coming to Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and Universal Express Pass.We wrap up the show with our Ride of the Week, spotlighting EPCOT's Italy Pavilion and everything that makes this World Showcase destination a must-visit. Grab your favorite theme park snack and join us for another adventure!

Ottilie, die Opern-EuleWozu muss man lernen, wie sich Eulen, in Operngläser verwandeln?!Ron erfährt, dasss Harry und Hermine seine Glanzleistung beim Quidditch gar nicht mitbekommen haben, vong Grawp wegen. Seine Meinung dazu? Das an Hagrid gegebene Versprechen ist nicht verbindlich und kann nicht eingeklagt werden. Hätte er mal Zauberer-Jura studiert. Die Fünftklässler von Hogwarts drehen am Rad - die ZAG-Prüfungen stehen bevor und alle sind am Vollzeit-Lernen. Allerdings keiner so hart wie Ernie MacMillan, für den Schlaf scheinbar nur noch ein vages Konzept ist. Draco Malfoy hat eine andere Strategie - die Beziehungen seines Vaters werden schon ausreichen, um ihn gut durch die Prüfungen zu bringen. (Stellt sich aber raus, dass Neville Longbottom viel bessere Beziehungen hat. Krass, oder?)Traurige Nachrichten gibt es diese Woche leider auch: Das magische Tierwesen, das Sophia die letzten fünf Jahre betreuen durfte, hat sich verabschiedet. Auf Wiedersehen, kleine Kalli-Maus, lass dir die Himmelsgürkchen gut schmecken!

Snapes magisches Heilmittel.Ooooha. Hagrid hat einen kleinen Brudi. Und dem sollen Harry und Hermine jetzt Manieren beibringen, is ja klar. Dieser Brudi hat n Mondgesicht und Knöchel wie Cricket-Bälle. Und Sophia lernt, dass Cricket und Croquet völlig unterschiedliche Sportarten sind. Was dachtet ihr zu wissen, das sich als völlig falsch rausgestellt hat? Sophia erzählt von einer Fanfiction und traumatisiert Martin. Für immer. Diese Folge ist vielleicht nicht uuuuuunbedingt für Kinder gedacht. Kleine Vorwarnung. Auch nicht für Kinder gedacht: Die Pflege eines illegal in den Wald geschmuggelten Riesen. Ist Hagrid aber egal. Und nach der ersten Vorstellung, die absolut reibungslos verläuft, ist ja genügend Vorarbeit geleistet, dass Harry und Hermine nächstes Mal allein zu Grawp gehen können. Gar kein Ding. Hagrid nimmt die beiden wieder mit zurück, doch unterwegs treffen sie noch auf die Zentauren und Sophia und Martin nehmen das zum Anlass für eine Ethik-Diskussion. Am Ende des Kapitels gibt es noch eine schöne Überraschung - Der Seed-Song wird jetzt von Gryffindor gesungen und Ron Weasley hält den Quidditch-Pokal! (So wie er es im Spiegel Nerhegeb gesehen hat!!!)Und jetzt viel Spaß beim Zuhören!Hier geht's zu unserem Whatsapp-Kanal: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbB8C00CRs1obJUivo2ZWir haben auch eine Patreon-Seite!Schaut doch mal vorbei, es gibt Bonus-Episoden, Sticker und andere aufregende Dinge! Besucht uns auf den sozialen Netzwerken, unserer Webseite und erzählt euren Freunden von uns! Vielleicht haben die ja auch Lust auf einen Harry-Potter-Podcast!Patreon: www.patreon.com/happypotterDiscord: discord.gg/QpJfFSXY73Facebook: www.facebook.com/happypotterpodcastInstagram: @happypotterpodUnd wir haben jetzt auch Playlists mit unseren Lieblingssongs:Martins Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IBxDsPVm1UdNBiW2QkgEJ?si=rU6HLkoFQfGGjvab8g8yEQ&pi=e-bKuIHap7RWCuSophias Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kuOP0TujMhrqOWzLwUH1O?si=9LIZkc2nQTOajHPaqpP_RA&pi=e-tc6w0NgQRo-WAragog empfiehlt diesen Podcast! (Angeblich.)Wer das liest, ist bezaubernd.

Harry Potter und die Umbenennung des Verbotenen Waldes​Es ist endlich mal wieder Quidditch-Zeit. Diesmal spielen Gryffindor gegen Ravenclaw. Wenn Gryffindor gewinnt, könnten sie sogar den Gesamtsieg erringen. Aber anstatt sich das Spiel anzuschauen, werden Harry und Hermine von Hagrid abgefangen. Er bittet sie, mit ihm tief in den Verbotenen Wald zu gehen. So häufig, wie die beiden schon dort waren, sollte man wirklich mal darüber nachdenken, ihn in den „nicht ganz so verbotenen Wald“ umzubenennen. Oder vielleicht doch in einen ganz anderen Namen?​Aber was will Hagrid eigentlich im Wald mit den beiden? Tja, das bleibt lange verborgen. Stattdessen erfahren wir, dass Firenze fast von einem wütenden Zentauren-Mob zerstückelt worden wäre und nur noch dank Hagrids Einschreiten lebt.​Aber warum sind sie denn jetzt in diesem Wald? Am Ende kommt es dann doch heraus: Da gibt es nämlich einen „großen Felsen“, um den sich Harry und Hermine an Hagrids statt kümmern sollen. Wie dieser „Fels“ wirklich heißt und warum das alles Hagrids Ansehen bei Umbridge dramatisch sinken lässt, erfahrt ihr in der neuen Folge.Und jetzt viel Spaß beim Zuhören!Hier geht's zu unserem Whatsapp-Kanal: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbB8C00CRs1obJUivo2ZWir haben auch eine Patreon-Seite!Schaut doch mal vorbei, es gibt Bonus-Episoden, Sticker und andere aufregende Dinge! Besucht uns auf den sozialen Netzwerken, unserer Webseite und erzählt euren Freunden von uns! Vielleicht haben die ja auch Lust auf einen Harry-Potter-Podcast!Webseite: www.Happy-Potter.netPatreon: www.patreon.com/happypotterDiscord: https://discord.gg/4abpmA3UFacebook: www.facebook.com/happypotterpodcastInstagram: @happypotterpodUnd wir haben jetzt auch Playlists mit unseren Lieblingssongs:Martins Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IBxDsPVm1UdNBiW2QkgEJ?si=rU6HLkoFQfGGjvab8g8yEQ&pi=e-bKuIHap7RWCuSophias Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kuOP0TujMhrqOWzLwUH1O?si=9LIZkc2nQTOajHPaqpP_RA&pi=e-tc6w0NgQRo-WMadame Rosmerta empfiehlt diesen Podcast! (Angeblich.)Wer das liest, ist bezaubernd.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Harry and Ron follow Hagrid's advice. They follow the spiders into the Forbidden Forest and talk to Aragog. Then, they delve into the Chamber of Secrets with Lockhart in toe and face Tom Riddle for the first time. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      Listen to Tea Leaves S2 E6 here!·      1:20 Quick Recap and Follow the Spiders. Harry and Ron make their way into the forest after Hagrid tells them to follow the spiders in the last episode. The spiders lead them to Aragog, who tells them the history of Hagrid's expulsion. He reveals that Hagrid is (obviously) not the heir, but that he can't speak of the creature at the castle because it's too terrible.·      18:30 The chaos builds in the castle. Harry and Ron rush to the staff room the next day because they figured it out. But there's a staff meeting at that same time so they hide. McGonagall reveals that Ginny has been taken down to the Chamber, and that Lockhart simply must go down to save her, seeing as he has been talking about he knows everything about the Chamber. Harry and Ron go the Lockhart to help him, but find that he's a fraud. They pressure him at wand point to go with them.·       24:14 The Chamber of Secrets. The version in the books and films is actually pretty good, but there are too things in particular I want to point out. The first is the ancient air of magic. We can't forget that this chamber was made over a thousand years ago by Salazar Slytherin himself. Harry and Ron should realize that, and it should add to the tension. The second thing is adding a moment between Harry and Riddle. Like the fragmented memory we discussed in the last episode. We should see their shared mind. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Harry sees the memories from Tom Riddle's diary and begins to wonder: who's the real heir of Slytherin? Lockhart throws a Valentine's Day party, and Hermione gets petrified. After Harry and Ron's visit to Hagrid to discuss the basilisk ends in Hagrid arrest, they are resolved to "following the spiders" to finally see the end of this saga. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      Listen to Tea Leaves S2 E5 here!·      1:33 Quick Recap and Riddle's first memory. This memory isn't really coherent. It's more to show us who Riddle is and how important he will be. Quick shots of Riddle, maybe standing in the Chamber of Secrets, maybe somewhere in the castle.·      14:17 Polyjuice! This whole saga is going to be fun. The trio takes the potion in the bathroom, and Hermione unfortunately grabbed the wrong kind of hair and becomes a cat. Harry and Ron are still on a timer, however, so they must forge on. They go talk to Malfoy and find that he is not the heir.·      20:55 Valentine's Day. This is a great time for Lockhart to be an idiot. The Great Hall is adorned with a million gift shops of decorations. Ginny sends Harry a singing dwarf.·      23:30 The diary has been stolen. His bed sheets are hanging off the frame and his trunk was rifled through. He finds that the diary has been stolen, and he rushes down to tell Ron, but instead he finds out that Hermione was petrified. ·      28:50 Harry and Ron go talk to Hagrid to get more information on the basilisk that Hermione found out, but he is taken to Azkaban. He tells Harry and Ron to “follow the spiders.” The episode ends with Riddle's second memory. He shows Harry how Hagrid was found out as the heir and was expelled. Harry thinks Riddle is a true Hogwarts hero, but still wonders: how in the world could it be Hagrid? ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

On this week's episode, it's time for Slughorn Unfiltered. We're going into the true memory that Dumbledore and Harry have been after, opening a significant path forward in the quest to defeat Voldemort! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 22: After the Burial Is Hagrid being a bad friend by asking the trio to break curfew? This isn't the first time Hagrid has put Harry in danger re: Aragog; we recall moments in Chamber of Secrets which connect. Hermione and Ron's reactions to Harry taking liquid luck still make us giggle. How did Hagrid actually fend off all of Aragog's family to get him to his hut? Is Harry being a bad friend to Hagrid by inviting Slughorn to the funeral, knowing Slughorn wants to turn a profit? Could Harry have gotten Horace's memory without using Felix Felicis? We go through why Harry is successful and what steps are taken which ensure his victory with the memory. Does Horace Slughorn appear again in this book? Does he avoid Harry after this? Odds and Ends discuss the first Potions lesson of the year, which was an important one for both Harry and Draco. Lynx Line: When did you successfully persuade someone to do something they didn't want to do, and how did you do it? Quizzitch: 1 On which Earth continent would you find the world's biggest spider, Theraposa blondi aka “The Goliath Birdeater”? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ophira Eisenberg opens this Parenting Is a Joke episode with a vivid, slightly unhinged comparison between riding Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure at Universal and the physical intensity of having her membranes stripped hours before going into labor, setting the tone for a conversation with comedian Ahri Findling that toggles between bodily reality, parenting anxiety, and the strange logic of creative life. Findling, a dad of a six-year-old and a toddler, gets specific about the social ecosystem of elementary school fundraisers—where comics donate their time while quietly wondering why parents don't just hand over $100 and skip the two-drink minimum—and the unexpected hierarchy created by a fellow parent behind Baked by Melissa. The conversation sharpens around parenting as emotional inheritance: Findling traces his instinct to be an “empath dad” back to his own father while also confronting how that sensitivity collides with raising a daughter who mirrors his anxious tendencies, including a painful playground moment where she interprets two friends arriving together as exclusion. Both comics compare notes on bullying—Findling's experience being severe enough that a hospital visit during his mother's ovarian cancer treatment became the perspective shift that helped him disengage—and how that history now complicates decisions about when to step in versus let kids build resilience. They land on the uneasy truth that many parenting “truths” (like recognizing your baby in a crowd) feel more like propaganda, while also admitting to their own quiet judgments of other parents, especially the late-night subway kids who “should be in bed.” Threaded throughout is the tension of raising kids while pursuing comedy careers that still get mistaken for hobbies, and the low-grade panic of wondering if your child's social milestones—or lack of sleepovers—mean something larger, until Findling reframes it with a kind of reluctant zen: maybe your kid just isn't ready yet, a thought that lingers alongside the image of Ophira gripping those roller coaster handlebars, trying to convince herself to let go. Follow Ahri Findling: https://www.instagram.com/theycallmeahri See Ophira LIVE: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/events/ And stay tuned to see her NEW Comedy Special “I Used to Be Nicer” coming out exclusively on Veeps on May 15th! SUBSCRIBE so you never miss O thing: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/sign-up Follow PIAJ:  https://www.instagram.com/parentingisajoke/ https://parentingisajoke.substack.com/   Follow Ophira: https://www.instagram.com/ophirae/ https://www.facebook.com/OphiraEisenberg/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ophiranyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trailer Trash is BACK. On this episode of Thumb War, we revive an old segment and break down the latest trailers — including Supergirl and the Harry Potter HBO reboot. We get into: ‍️ Supergirl trailer — looks great… but why are we worried? James Gunn vibes (even when he didn't direct it) The “dog plot” trope and why it feels familiar Harry Potter reboot — do we actually need this? Recasting iconic characters (Snape, Hagrid, Dumbledore) Nostalgia vs doing something new And a lot of tangents along the way Hot takes, dumb jokes, and a little chaos — just how Trailer Trash used to be. ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you're enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, the Sam, Mel and TC discuss the potential relationship between Rubeus Hagrid and the Owner of the Magical Menagerie store. This is a character that was not given a name in the books, so we all set out to name her. What name would you give her and why? (Ours: Cecily, Pila and Unica). Do you think she and Hagrid got along? Did they work together for magical creatures, or against each other? Did she meet Norbert, or help with Buckbeak? Did she help name any of Hagrid's pets? Listen and decide!  Don't forget to visit our social medias to answer this episode's Show Host Question: “If Luna, Neville and Ginny as adults, held muggle jobs in the healthcare field, what would their healthcare field(s) be?” (Thanks to Allyson!)  *** Spoilers, Adult Language, Adult Themes Music note: All music are excerpts of the Pottership Shanty (Copyright: Darwin Ray and the Pottership Podcast.)  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeart Radio podcasts! Or send us a message at PottershipPodcast@gmail.com

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Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   SHOW US SOME LOVE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON! patreon.com/KeepingUpWithTheNerds   This has been an absolute banner week for nerd culture. We've got a lot to unpack, from the streets of Hell's Kitchen to the halls of Hogwarts, and finally, into the depths of deep space.   ​In Issue #291 of Keeping Up With The Nerds, we are diving deep into the massive returns of some of our favorite franchises. Whether you're a Marvel devotee, a Wizarding World fan, or a hard sci-fi nerd, we've got you covered.   ​In this episode: ​Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Premiere: Matt Murdock is back, and the stakes in Fisk's New York have never been higher. We break down that brutal opening on the Northern Star, the shock unmasking, and that unexpected save from Bullseye. Is an uneasy alliance actually happening? ​   Harry Potter HBO Series Trailer: The first look at the reboot is finally here! We discuss the new cast (Nick Frost as Hagrid is a mood!), the 2026 release date, and whether this "faithful adaptation" can capture the magic of the original books all over again. ​Project Hail Mary in 70mm: We just walked out of the theater and... wow. We discuss why seeing Ryan Gosling and Rocky on a massive 70mm screen is the only way to experience this movie. From the incredible sound design to the emotional weight of that friendship, we're giving you our spoiler-free (mostly!) review.   ​Are you locked in for Daredevil season 2? And what do you think of the new Harry Potter casting? Let us know in the comments!

EMERGENCY EARLY POD RELEASE! Our first BIG look at the Harry Potter TV show is here, and it's way earlier AND bigger than expected! The first season of the upcoming TV show is now titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and Holy Dumbledore do we have thoughts. Heads up! For one week only: Celebrate the TV show coming out THIS YEAR by using code '2026' from now through April 1 to receive 26% off your first month of our Patreon! Visit Patreon.com/mugglecast and pledge now! Your support helps us cover the TV show. Before we can even analyze the trailer, we have to talk about that title (RIP "Sorcerer"), and the equally surprising release date: Christmas 2026! How many episodes will they release at the launch, and do we expect more episodes on New Years? I guess we won't be taking a break over the holidays... After discussing those developments, we go scene-by-scene through the trailer. One of our big takeaways is that this TV adaptation is being more loyal than the movies ever were! From Petunia cutting Harry's hair to Hagrid knocking three times on the entry doors to Hogwarts, no detail seems to be overlooked. We also discuss the slew of character reveals (Laura thirsts over the new Snape, Eric celebrates the confirmation of Peeves), discuss the familiar-yet-different changes to the look and feel of the Wizarding World,  and point out the little things you may have missed. For example, WTH are Ron and Harry doing running on tables!? Heads up! For one week only: Celebrate the TV show coming out THIS YEAR by using code '2026' from now through April 1 to receive 26% off your first month of our Patreon! Visit Patreon.com/mugglecast and pledge now! Your support helps us cover the TV show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we take another trip down memory lane. Be sure to hide your valuable family heirlooms because there is a thieving Dark Lord lurking. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they do the Hokey Pokey and they turn themselves around... because that's what it's all about! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 20: Lord Voldemort's Request Memory #1: Hepzibah, Hokey & Helga Hufflepuff We debate whether or not Tom Riddle should have been given a post at Hogwarts vs. allowing him to dabble in dark artifacts at Borgin and Burkes Hokey The Scapegoat: we compare how Tom Riddle used her much like he used Morfin and Hagrid! Hepzibah Smith displays some of Hufflepuff's less-than-flattering character traits. Do we agree she is Slughorn "lite" in her behavior? What do we make of the “young, attractive man charming the older, wealthy woman” trope? Memory #2: Awkward Job Interview Given how his appearance has begun to change, does Dumbledore already suspect Horcruxes during Voldemort's trip to Hogwarts? Do we agree with Dumbledore that Voldemort didn't actually come to Hogwarts to get the Defense Against The Dark Arts (DADA) post? Doesn't the Ministry, school governors, and other faculty notice the turnover rate for the DADA position? Why isn't anything done to break the curse? Lynx Line: In an alternate universe where Dumbledore decided to give Tom a second chance, what Hogwarts position should he have offered Tom instead of DADA Professor [wrong answers only]? Quizzitch: In Chapter 20, we learn why Hogwarts cannot have a DADA teacher for more than year. In United States history, which two American Presidents served less than one year in office? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the hosts discuss the ethics of commanding your House-Elf to tail your enemy. Why isn't Kreacher punishing himself for being so rude to Harry, when Dobby couldn't do the same about his masters? And, have any of us ever worried about being replaced like Ron does after missing out on the Quidditch match due to being poisoned? All these discussion points and more on the latest episode of our Chapter-by-Chapter analysis for Half-Blood Prince. Welcome to the show Slug Club member Stef! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 19: Elf Tails How is it that Kreacher can speak ill of his master, Harry? When Dobby struggled hard to do so? Has Kreacher been bending the rules due to technicality? Does Peeves operate an underground House-Elf fight club? How is he so tuned in to Dobby and Kreacher's fight?... And how does he follow them? Ethically, is Harry asking the elves to follow Draco sound? Should there be limits to what you can ask your House-Elf to do? What alternatives might Harry have used to track Draco - how about a magical AirTag? Is Draco's plan too convoluted to work? Where do we stand on the Dumbledore vs Snape argument that Hagrid overhears? This week's Lynx Line: Have we ever felt in danger of becoming replaced? How did we handle it? MVP of the week has us creating new Quidditch nicknames for Harry, inspired by Draco's. Our weekly Quizzitch segment returns (now with 800% more 14-year-olds.) Which 1950's BBC Radio programme first coined the term, meaning a nonfatal, unspecified illness such as a cold or flu, and called it "The Dreaded Lurgi"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for Hagrid's first Care of Magical Creatures lesson for the year! Aided by his disheveled appearance, the ominous Forbidden Forest, and his shrieking cry, Hagrid's classroom management skills have never been better. Alice and Martha also announce this year's real weird March Madness bracket.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New 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!

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Mike and EB are BACK from their most triumphant Central Florida adventure, and they've got stories that'll make your feet hurt just listening. Six parks. Four days. One cursed ride that refused to open (looking at you, Stardust Racers).   This week, the guys kick things off with Mike's absolutely unhinged hotel check-in saga at Cabana Bay. Then it's off to Islands of Adventure, where a wedding-day detour turned into a full-on theme park sprint — Spider-Man, VelociCoaster, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and The Mummy, all knocked out before anyone had to put on a suit.   Plus: why the Bourne Stuntacular will blow your mind, how Mike accidentally became a Villains-Con Minion Blast addict, and what happens when you ride King Kong alone after two Fire Whiskeys. (Spoiler: there's yelling.) Big news, quick hits, and a juicy SeaWorld tease are all in the mix too.

This week, Andrew, Micah and Laura enter a new era of MuggleCast, as we kick off the first in a series of monthly episodes focused on the new Harry Potter TV Show. The Trio talk about the latest news, lay down some predictions and play some new games! Set photos of the TV Show's Hogwarts Courtyard have leaked: will these new House Sigil Hedges come to life? Laura and Micah react to Ravenclaw's sigil finally being an eagle! How much are the show's creators taking inspiration from Hogwarts Legacy? Beyond The Books: Lox Pratt, the actor playing Young Draco, says we'll be seeing Draco at Malfoy Manor in the first season! Nick Frost manifested getting the role of Hagrid by writing Hagrid 7,000 times while watching the movies. He also took up knitting! MAX That: Can we expect to see more Vampires in this version of the Wizarding World? The hosts test their Harry Potter knowledge: Was This Line in the Sorcerer's Stone Book AND Movie? Our Lynx Line asked our patrons: Who will be the first character to appear on screen? When can we expect our first trailer? In Bonus MuggleCast, available exclusively on Patreon: We make our official predictions for the new TV show and even throw down a few knuts to keep things interesting! Will we see Voldemort on screen in Episode 1? Will the Sorting Hat sing the full song? Over the series, will we ever get a full episode without Harry present? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The game: Draw a crazy Harry Potter theory from the Hat and defend! This show is sponsored by BetterHelp -- Go to http://betterhelp.com/super for 10% off your first month. This show is sponsored by Raycon -- Go to buyraycon.com/supercarlin to get 15% off your order. Today J and Ben put their Harry Potter Lore to the test by defending whatever wild and crazy Harry Potter theory comes out of the hat. Is Dumbledore Filch's long lost father? Is Milicent Bullstrode a Maledictus? Is Hagrid Fawkes? Grawp is Hagrid's son? Krum is the ultimate wingman?! Does Mr. Weasley have a horcrux?!!

Happy 2026! No trio member is safe, as Chapter by Chapter covers Chapter 11 of Half-Blood Prince, “Hermione's Helping Hand.” Does Hermione do the wrong thing for the right reasons? Should Harry do the right thing and expose her actions or, even worse, not choose Ron for the Gryffindor Quidditch team? And, separately, is Hagrid letting his brother join classes? All that and more on this latest episode of MuggleCast. What did the hosts get from Santa this year? And is Andrew about to reveal more than ever before? Chapter by Chapter continues with Half-Blood Prince Chapter 11, “Hermione's Helping Hand.” Nonverbal spells are now standard in several classes, but does the trio ever learn them? Should teachers be required to eat meals in the Great Hall? Some appear to be skipping out. A comment from Hermione makes Harry warm, and may ignite some fires in the shipping community. Do we pity Ron for his need to show off and overcompensate? What Hermione does at Quidditch practice is highly risky. Why does she take the chance when she could be exposed? Should Harry have made another decision once he discovers Hermione's actions? Despite his friendship with Ron? An email asks: should Hermione have kept Care of Magical Creatures given her established future career trajectory? It turns out Hagrid is dealing with more than just the kids not taking his class. Should the kids have to lie about another teacher just to make Hagrid feel better about himself? Our MVP segment has us ranking the beasts that Hagrid introduced the trio to. Our Lynx Line topic this week for Slug Club patrons: “Have you ever stacked the odds in favor of a friend for something that they wanted? And did you cheat to do it?” Participate in our weekly trivia segment by answering this week's Quizzitch question at MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to http://betterhelp.com/super for 10% off your first month. From the very first pages of Harry Potter, Hagrid is full of mysteries — his size, his umbrella, his expulsion… but there's one moment that has quietly confused readers for decades. When Hagrid retrieves Harry from the Hut on the Rock, he claims he “flew” there.  But… how? In this video, we break down every possible way Hagrid could have reached the island, using only canon evidence from across all seven books. We examine flying motorbikes, broomsticks, Thestrals, magic carpets, Floo Powder, dragons, and even some of the wizarding world's rarest magical creatures.. This is the one Hagrid question that never gets answered on the page…  until now! Special Thanks to @jakob_henkel for this video suggestion!