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Fantasy literature series by J.K. Rowling

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    Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry Potter
    OOTP, 11 Revisit: The Seamus of the Doubt

    Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry Potter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 145:05 Transcription Available


    On Episode 490 we discuss...→ Potterversity→ Luna's Perspective on Hagrid→ Debating the Thestrals Plot Point→ The Role of the Sorting Hat→ Tensions Rise: Harry's Return to the Dormitory→ Escalation: How Miscommunication Fuels ConflictBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

    Super Carlin Brothers
    Harry Potter: What Is Luna Lovegood Boggart?

    Super Carlin Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 15:41


    This episode is sponsored by Shopify – Go to shopify.com/SCB to start your $1 per month trial period.  These Socks Are AMAZING: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/these-socks-are-amazing-socks  Today Ben dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to try and uncover Luna Lovegood's greatest fear and what form her boggart would take! For someone who calmly rides Thestrals, survives kidnapping, and literally encourages Harry through a dementor swarm, Luna seems almost impossible to scare. …But we think we've uncovered the one thing she truly can't stand.

    Super U Podcast
    Turn Your Wants Into Musts

    Super U Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 13:42


    This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project explores the importance of maintaining momentum in our daily lives - and how doing daily tasks will help us in the long run.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com

    S.H.U.D.cast
    Brain Damage

    S.H.U.D.cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 101:54


    Hi Brian, not feeling too well, are we Brian? Well you're about to chipper on up as we bring to you our discussion of Frank Henenlotter's 1988 creature classic, BRAIN DAMAGE. It's Curtis' pick in Cody's theme of “Rrrrrreal F*ckin' High on Drugs” and we also discuss the results of our Patreon poll in which a winner for “Coolest List” in our 2026 Horror Movie Draft was crowned, some Bone Temple action, some Sam Raimi goodness, and a whole other host of horrors both real and cinematic!   Go to patreon.com/SHUDcast where you can sign up for all kinds of extra goodies!   00:00 - 11:00ish - Intros - Harry Styles (why not?), Cody's gum grafts, our Patrons' vote on the coolest 2026 horror movie draft list, laserdiscs   11:00ish - 1:12:30ish - The other stuff we watched this time!   Curtis - Kindred Spirits, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, A Knight's Tale, Horror in the High Desert 2-4, This is Spinal Tap, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, A Cursed Man, Ghost Station, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Rip, The Naked Gun (2025), Mother of Flies, Bugonia, Saturday Night Fever, Send Help   Austin - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, About Time, Dead Man's Wire, The Ugly Stepsister, Together,    Cody - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Eddington, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Is This Thing On?, School of Rock, Harry Potter 7 Pt. 1, A Minecraft Movie, Braveheart, Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim, The Hobbit 1-3, LOTR 1-3, Deathstalker, Send Help, Pluribus, Ancient Aliens   Lucas - The Rip, Bugonia, Play Date, Land of Bad, Marty Supreme, Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai, The Running Man, Shelter, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Best in Show   1:12:30ish - 1:38:00ish - BRAIN DAMAGE - SHUDdown and discussion!   1:38:00ish - End - Austin's pick for our next movie in our theme, “Rrrrrreal F*ckin' High on Drugs”!

    Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
    Wrap-Up: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

    Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 45:40


    Vanessa and Casper wrap up their discussion of The Deathly Hallows with a look back on the entire book! They discuss Grindelwald's end, Harry's clarity, and the bravery and sacrifice of so many 'side' characters. Next week, we're back with a whole series wrap-up!Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It's two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Super Carlin Brothers
    Harry Potter: Why Does Cedric Diggory Google Autofill

    Super Carlin Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 14:57


    The Cedric Diggory video you've all been waiting for.. Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp – Go to betterhelp.com/SUPER to get 10% off your first month. These Socks Are AMAZING: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/these-socks-are-amazing-socks  Today J dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to answer all of Google's most asked questions about Cedric Diggory!  Why did Cedric Diggory die? Why is Cedric Diggory so hot? Why did Cedric Diggory matter? And why oh why did he jump out of that tree? 

    Tales from Godric’s Hollow - Discussing Harry Potter Books, Movies, and News

    Joe, Alex, and Brent dive deep into one of the subjects at Hogwarts in the Curriculum Curation series, Astronomy! **Special Shout out to MuggleNet for their book "The Ultimate Wizarding World Guide to Magical Studies"!** Open News You Can Use Giveaway Curriculum Curation - Astronomy Potterwatch Spellio Revelio - The Extinguishing Spell TRUTH or Lies! Community Emails   Joe - @CustomVinylLush Alex - @AtariAlex Brent - @BrentAllenLive Show - @TalesFromGH TikTok- @TFGHshow   Tales from Godric's Hollow is your One-Stop Shop for ALL things magical in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!   Email - TalesFromGodricsHollow@gmail.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/talesfromgodricshollow  Instagram - www.instagram.com/talesfromgodricshollow Podchaser - www.podchaser.com/TFGH   Special Shout Out to our Producers/Sponsors AND Headmistresses, The Mysteriously Haunted Headmistress of Beauxbatons Academy and our Headmistress of Ilvermorny, Kori A!   Thank you to ALL of the Patreon supporters!!! We can't do all of this without you all!   Support us on PATREON! www.Patreon.com/TalesFromGodricsHollow   Spellio Revelio and E-Mail sounds/beds came from https://musicradiocreative.com/

    Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast
    What if Dooku Played to Win?

    Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 35:47 Transcription Available


    What if Dooku Played to Win?Was Dooku's big mistake that he didn't play to win? John and Matt wonder about how and when Dooku failed as a Sith apprentice and how he could have won.HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingYou've found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you're here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!Send us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

    Musicals with Cheese Podcast
    Merrily We Roll Along (2025)

    Musicals with Cheese Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 60:53


    Merrily we roll along, roll along... Bursting with dreams! This week we're diving back into musical theater and looking at the new filmed version of the Stephen Sondheim musical starring Harry Potter, the king from Hamilton, and a former Elphaba. Come join the fun as we travel in time backwards. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Jesse McAnally Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show is a part of the Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Musicals with Cheese on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jess Socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jesse McAnally ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess McAnally on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrew Socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew DeWolf on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew DeWolf on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Liz Socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liz Esten on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liz Esten on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use our Affiliate Link⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How I Write
    Lee Child: How to Write Strikingly Well | How I Write

    How I Write

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 63:04


    This episode is brought to you by Basecamp, the world's simplest, most effective project management platform. Check them out at https://basecamp.com and tell them David Perell sent you. Lee Child, the man behind the "Jack Reacher" series, has sold more than 200 million books. It is the best-selling series of all time on Amazon in the UK. More than Harry Potter, which is crazy! A new book is sold on average every nine seconds. So how does he do it? How does he write it? How does he come up with the ideas? That's what we're going to find out. About the host Hey! I'm David Perell and I'm a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. Follow me Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPv X: https://x.com/david_perell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Collecting Weekly
    Episode 408: InArt Albus Dumbledore 1/6 Scale Figure Revealed – Wizarding World Upgrade

    Collecting Weekly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 124:08


    This week on Collecting Weekly, we take a deep dive into InArt's Albus Dumbledore 1/6 scale figure. We break down the portrait likeness, rooted hair and beard, tailoring, accessories, and how this release raises the bar for Wizarding World collectibles. We'll also discuss how Dumbledore fits into InArt's growing Harry Potter lineup and whether this becomes the definitive sixth-scale version of the character. #InArt #AlbusDumbledore #HarryPotter #WizardingWorld #SixthScale #SixthScaleFigures #ActionFigures #MovieCollectibles #CollectingWeekly #CWLive #FigureCollectors #toynews Want to support our show? Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/collectingweekly​== Channel Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU01yk5tPw_JMZ6Tc8rs09w/join Buy a shirt here: https://bit.ly/3wVXAHh Want to chat with us outside of the show? Check us out on Facebook! https://bit.ly/3seiNsv If you like our video podcast and want to hear our full library of audio releases check us out on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uL64iE

    Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter Podcast
    Fleur Delacour & The Price of Pretty Privilege

    Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 80:24 Transcription Available


    Fleur Delacour is one of the most misunderstood women in the Harry Potter series. She's often blamed for her beauty, scrutinized for her confidence, and held responsible for the reactions of everyone around her. In this episode, we examine how Fleur becomes a lightning rod for gendered blame, punished not for what she does, but for what others assume about her beauty, her Veela ancestry, and her femininity.Drawing on listener survey data, we unpack why Fleur's competence as a Triwizard Champion is questioned, why her confidence is read as arrogance, and why both men and women are so quick to fault her for male desire. We also return to our earlier conversation about Lavender Brown to explore how readers inherit Hermione Granger's gendered lens, and how that lens teaches us which women are worthy of empathy and which are not.

    MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast
    Third Wheel Worryin' (HBP Chapter 14, Felix Felicis)

    MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 59:43


    Who feels lucky? The only thing bottled up and ready to be unleashed in this chapter is a tidal wave of teenage angst! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they navigate the emotions of Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione. Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 14: Felix Felicis Slug Club invite: was Hermione making a romantic push towards Ron? Does Harry have legitimate concerns about becoming The Third Wheel? What would happen to the Trio if it all went wrong with Ron and Hermione? Ron is looking for fight, but picks the WRONG opponent in Ginny! Should Hermione have had more confidence in Ron's Quidditch abilities? Did Harry do more harm than help by giving Ron a Felix Felicis placebo? Was Ron intentionally trying to make Hermione jealous with Lavender? Could Harry's raging chest monster be partially influenced by the Horcrux? Our MVP segment asks who is the most chaotic character of the chapter? Our Lynx Line topic this week for Slug Club patrons: Have you ever started dating someone that you knew for years first, or were friends with, and if so, how did it turn out? Participate in our weekly trivia segment by answering this week's Quizzitch question at MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch! Throwback Content includes a video game playthrough  with Eric, Meg and Martha of the “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone PC Game” over on our MuggleCast YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Church of Lazlo Podcasts
    Monday 2.3.26

    Church of Lazlo Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 119:10


    Moving to a big city can be isolating, and Lazlo talks about college costs. The Clintons and Trump are like Harry Potter. How much money do women make? In Headlines, the guys discuss the current search for Nancy Guntherie, the fallout of more Epstein files being released, Fraternity members getting arrested for hazing, and much much more! Stream The Church of Lazlo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

    Popcorn Theology
    Harry Potter: Biblical Symbolism, Alchemy, and The Occult? | Series Overview (Ep 411)

    Popcorn Theology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 33:15


    Unlock the biblical truths within Harry Potter in this spellbinding series! Discover why some Christians are wary of Hogwarts and why others see spiritual symbolism woven throughout the series. Can Christians responsibly engage with this cultural phenomenon, or is it a gateway to the occult? This episode will shed light on that subject—LUMOS! Watch the episode here. Episodes for each Harry Potter film will be released throughout 2026. But for Premium Seating Patreon supporters, you can hear the full series right away! Consider this your owl, inviting you to enroll as a Patron Saint so you can interact, influence, and enjoy exclusive bonus content.  Here is when episodes will release publicly so muggles can enjoy them: Feb 3: Harry Potter: Biblical Symbolism, Alchemy, and The Occult(?) Feb 24: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Mar 24: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Apr 28: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Jun 30: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Aug 25: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Oct 27: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Dec 1: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (1-2) Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers!  #HarryPotterDebate #Alchemy #MagicAndFaith #HarryPotter #JKRowling #DanielRadcliffe #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology; Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

    Payday With Rayray
    1 - I'm ACTUALLY back this time....bitches

    Payday With Rayray

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 34:04


    If the title feels aggressive, good—I'm actually back, bitches, and I missed the living sh*t out of this. It's 2026, and we are officially done with the era where work equals suffering; the only sane option left is to turn your business into a masterpiece. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my radical healing journey, why I killed "Payday with Rayray" to launch Work of Art, and how you can survive the current "trust recession" by treating your brand like world-building. Buckle in, because I'm about to show you how to resurrect your inner artist and get paid for your creative genius before I peace out for motherhood (yep, there's a baby bump involved). Here's a glance at what you'll learn from me in this episode: The Rebrand: Why I shifted from "Payday" to "Work of Art" and why treating your business like an art project is the secret to longevity. The "Trust Recession": Why buyers are skeptical, why connection is the only currency that matters in 2026, and how to build it through a screen. World Building: How to view your personal brand like a fantasy novel (think Harry Potter) to create a community that people never want to leave. The Root System: Why most people fail at branding by focusing on the fruit (money/content) instead of the roots (who you intrinsically are). The Big Announcement: The details on my pregnancy, my upcoming RETIREMENT, and why this is your last chance to work with me. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:53 - Aggressively returning to the podcast and the table flip of 2023. 03:42 - Why work can be your heaven or your hell, and choosing to make it art. 09:00 - Resurrecting your inner artist 14:50 - The irony of my financial success 18:24 - The Trust Recession: Why shortcuts are destroying influence and how connection saves it. 21:25 - Personal Branding as World Building: Creating a universe for your community. 23:50 - Creator Catalyst: The mastermind for the face of the business. 27:55 - The Plot Twist: I'm pregnant, expecting in May, and retiring (again). Links: Creator Catalyst: https://joincreatorcatalyst.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelbell/ Work of Art Website: https://workofartpodcast.com/  

    Que se vayan todos
    ABURRIDO 361 EL ENERO MÁS LARGO DE LA HISTORIA público

    Que se vayan todos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 57:53


    (00:00:00) INTRO (00:10:37) La noticia no es que hay una red social donde las inteligencias artificiales comentan sin que los dueños sepan… si no que ya crearon su religión (00:43:56) TikTok accidente o de verdad ya les están metiendo censura (00:54:38) El menú (00:57:53) PATREON (01:10:43) Si todos estos dulces son peligrosos por qué no hay medios grandes hablando de esto (01:19:33) Ganó la continuidad del Cambio en Costa Rica, sí eso lo dijo ella no yo (01:27:09) España le lleva la contraria a Europa en esto de lo migrantes y legaliza un camión (01:31:53) Todas las redes sociales a juicio (01:46:08) Este no es el periodista preso al que le debemos prestar atención (01:49:07) Australia se prepara para vivir a los 50 grados a la sombra (01:52:37) Líder de la iglesia de Inglaterra (01:55:39) Apostar en política es rentable cuando nadie sabe quién eres (02:10:57) Los futurólogos dicen que la cosa va a ser híbrida, vida eterna y sueldo básico universal (02:20:15) Para entender la política hay que entender la lucha libre (02:29:41) Y mientras tanto el mapa del Cáucaso va cambiando (02:33:56) Cuando eres el jefe de seguridad y subes cualquier cosa a ChatGPT (02:35:08) Ok esta semana ¿qué toca Irán? (02:40:16) Epstein temporada 3 (02:44:29) Digan lo que quieran de Trump pero Europa tuvo que moverse finalmente (02:48:20) Le dieron un negocio a una IA y se volvió comunista (02:50:22) Por qué me debe importar el presidente de esta banco central (02:53:39) Deutsche bank bajo sospecha (02:55:15) EXTRA - Por qué la generación Harry Potter debe crecer COMO DIJIMOS EN EL EPISODIO LA MERCH ESTÁ AQUÍ 🤾👉👉👉https://quesevayantodos-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all LE PUEDES COMPRAR A UN PANA LA SUSCRIPCIÓN CON TARJETA DE REGALO 🤾👉👉👉 https://www.patreon.com/profesorbriceno/gift O COMPRAR UNA GIFT CARD DE PATREON EN 🤾👉👉👉 https://rewarble.com/brands/patreon 🔹 EPISODIO COMPLETO Y PARTICIPACION EN VIVO EN 💻https://www.patreon.com/profesorbriceno 🔸 Las Grabaciones pueden verse en vivo en TWITCH 🖥️https://www.twitch.tv/profesorbriceno SUSCRÍBETE AL PODCAST POR AUDIO EN CUALQUIER PLATAFORMA ⬇️  AQUÍ LAS ENCUENTRAS TODAS: ➡️➡️➡️ https://pod.link/676871115 los más populares 🎧 SPOTIFY ⬇️   https://open.spotify.com/show/3rFE3ZP8OXMLUEN448Ne5i?si=1cec891caf6c4e03 🎧 APPLE PODCASTS ⬇️   https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/que-se-vayan-todos/id676871115 🎧 GOOGLE PODCASTS ⬇️   https://www.ivoox.com/en/podcast-que-se-vayan-todos_sq_f11549_1.html 🎧 FEED PARA CUALQUIER APP DE PODCASTS ⬇️   https://www.ivoox.com/en/podcast-que-se-vayan-todos_sq_f11549_1.html Si te gustó, activa la campanita 🔔 🎭  FECHAS DE PRESENTACIONES ⬇ ️ http://www.profesorbriceno.com/tour Redes sociales: ✏️Web https://www.profesorbriceno.com ✏️Instagram https://www.instagram.com/profesorbriceno/ ✏️X https://x.com/profesorbriceno ✏️Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profesorbricenoOficial/ #profesorbriceño #aburrido #podcast #noticias #trump #IA

    In The Den with Mama Dragons
    Transforming Hate Into Art

    In The Den with Mama Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 47:11 Transcription Available


    Send us a textWhat happens when an object that once felt magical becomes a symbol of harm—and then is transformed into an act of remembrance? Today's conversation In the Den invites us to look closely, to move past what we think we see, and to sit with art that refuses to let us look away. Our guest is Tai Ericson, an artist known for transforming the familiar into the unexpected. Tai's current project is as bold as it is devastating: portraits of murdered trans people created from the pages of Harry Potter books. The author of that series has, for years, contributed purposefully and relentlessly to a culture that vilifies and endangers trans people around the world. In Tai's hands, those pages are no longer a vessel for that harm. They are cut, reassembled, and transformed—destroying the work itself and replacing it with a memorial to someone whose life was taken by the very culture it helped foster. This is a conversation about art as resistance, grief as truth-telling, and what it means to honor trans lives—not abstractly, but by name, by face, and by story. Special Guest: Tai EricsonTai Ericson is a Vermont-based artist transforming the familiar into the unexpected. By amassing everyday objects, often in monumental quantities, he crafts objects that tell one story from afar, then reveal their true identity up close. Tai's current project is creating portraits of murdered trans people using the pages of Harry Potter books. The author has contributed purposefully and relentlessly to a culture that vilifies and endangers trans people around the world. The portrait destroys her work, replacing it with a memorial to someone that lost their life to the culture she fosters.Links from the Show:Tai's website Find Tai on IGGlaad accountability account of JK RowlingJoin Mama Dragons todayIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org. What happens when an object that once felt magical becomes a symbol of harm—and then is transformed into an act of remembrance? Today's conversation In the Den invites us to look closely, to move past what we think we see, and to sit with art that refuses to let us look away. Our guest is Tai Ericson, an artist known for transforming the familiar into the unexpected. Tai's current project is as bold as it is devastating: portraits of murdered trans people created from the pages of Harry Potter books. The author of that series has, for years, contributed purposefully and relentlessly to a culture that vilifies and endangers trans people around the world. In Tai's hands, those pages are no longer a vessel for that harm. They are cut, reassembled, and transformed—destroying the work itself and replacing it with a memSupport the showConnect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

    The Official Gamestitch Podcast
    Episode 675: Big Harry Potter

    The Official Gamestitch Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026


    Join Ryan and Gerald as they talk everything gaming in The Official Gamestitch Podcast. In this episode, “Episode 675: Big Harry Potter” the guys talk about a little of this, that, and much more. We want to hear from you, the Gamestitch community! Do you have a comment or question for us? Feel free to email us at podcast@gamestitch.com or Tweet us @game_stitch Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gamestitch Please rate us on iTunes and Stitcher and send us feedback through email, Twitter or Facebook. You can also listen to us on:Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2fSjVkGiTunes: http://apple.co/1CoPpRO

    To The Best Of Our Knowledge
    Sophie Strand: Ecological Storytelling and Mythic Imagination

    To The Best Of Our Knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 38:07


    Writer and ecologist Sophie Strand thinks at a scale that can feel dizzying—in the best way. In a single conversation, she can move from the chemical structure of cells to mushroom spores, from ancient weather gods to mycorrhizal fungi, from Bronze Age collapse to the slow intelligence of soil.In this episode of Wonder Cabinet, we talk with Strand about wonder that doesn't float upward but roots downward—into bodies, ecosystems, decay, and deep time. We begin with her essay “Your Body Is an Ancestor,” published shortly before Halloween and the Day of the Dead, and follow her imagery into our shared prehistoric past. The conversation also explores how Strand's experience of chronic illness reshaped her understanding of nature, selfhood, and health. Rather than seeing the sick body as broken, she turns to ecological metaphors: spider webs, soil structures, caterpillars dissolving inside cocoons. What might it mean to understand ourselves not as machines that fail, but as landscapes that change?Along the way, we talk about fantasy and “romantasy,” Tolkien, Harry Potter, Dramione fan fiction and communal storytelling rituals. This is a conversation about wonder with dirt under its fingernails: embodied, mythic, ecological, and deeply alive to the cycles of death and regeneration that bind us all.---Substack: "Your Body is an Ancestor": https://sophiestrand.substack.com/p/your-body-is-an-ancestorSophie Strand's website:  https://sophiestrand.com/You can follow her work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmogyny/Follow her on Substack:  https://substack.com/@sophiestrandOrder her memoir:  https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sophie-strand/the-body-is-a-doorway-a-memoir/9780762487417/?lens=running-press---Chapters:00:00:00 Meet Sophie Strand00:04:34 Body as Ancestor00:10:08 Roots of Sin00:18:21 Spores and Consciousness00:27:49 Stories We Can't Explain00:35:39 Science as Wonder---If you love Wonder Cabinet, sign up for email updates and never miss an episode. https://wondercabinetproductions.com/

    Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry Potter
    POA, 22 Revisit: Good Old 10-Point

    Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry Potter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 130:15 Transcription Available


    On Episode 489 we discuss...→ Dumbledore's Manipulation of Snape→ The Time Turner Dilemma→ "It's everybody's fault."→ Fudge's Political Maneuvering→ The Role of Peeves→ Lupin's Self-Perception and Absence Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

    Super Carlin Brothers
    Harry Potter: Umbridge's Spy REVEALED

    Super Carlin Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 18:22


    This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com – Go to stamps.com and use code supercarlin to get sixty days risk-free! This episode is sponsored by Raycon – Go to buyracon.com/supercarlin to get 20% off sitewide! Today Ben dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to reveal Dolores Umbridge's Secret Spy within the order of the phoenix!  And it smells like dung….

    BroadwayRadio
    In Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ National Tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando

    BroadwayRadio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 10:00


    Matt reviews the national tour of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in Orlando, Florida Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” national read more

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    Just Keep Rowling: A Harry Potter Podcast
    Ep. 269 - Instinctually, Not Intelligently

    Just Keep Rowling: A Harry Potter Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 55:16


    Hosted by Ellen and Abigail, we embark on a magical journey through the pages and frames of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In this episode we cover the second half of Chapter Seven: The Will of Albus Dumbledore and basically just one corresponding film scene. While we love Harry Potter, we do not condone or agree with its creator's ignorant opinions. We stand with the trans community.  We post weekly podcast episodes comparing and contrasting the Harry Potter books to the movies. Please subscribe and join us as we delve into our favorite book series and the films that brought them to life.  Follow us on Podbean: https://fawkessakepod.podbean.com/ to get the episodes as early as possible and get a leg up on answering the trivia question! Check out our website at ForFawkesSakePodcast.com for all of our latest news, blogs, and more!  Find us at the handles below: Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @FawkesSakePod and Reddit @ r/forfawkessakepodcast Join us on TikTok to stitch Potter Pondering responses and see other random videos! If you would like to share your own Sorting Hat Story with us to read on a future episode or have any other questions, email us at FawkesSakePod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get the episodes sooner! If you have Apple, please Rate and Review us! (send us an email to let us know you did and we will also send you a sticker!) If you don't have Apple, you can leave us a recommendation on our Facebook page to get a sticker. We also have a Patreon Program. Become a patron for extra podcast perks, including swag, monthly Potterheads, A History episodes, access to our Discord Channel, and more! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/fawkessakepod. As always, any support you can give is greatly appreciated!

    The Jim Colbert Show
    Game of Bones

    The Jim Colbert Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 144:24


    Thursday – Should restaurants donate extra food? Have you ever seen something you could not explain? Rauce Thoughts on solving racism. Date Night Guide with Dani Meyering with date night ideas including a beer festival, a Harry Potter play, star gazing at Deviant Wolf, a Kitty Fest, and a Valentine' Day preview. Attorney Glenn Klausman with the Case of Jury Selection for Colbert Court. Plus, JCS News, the Froggers Football Forecast, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

    The Jim Colbert Show
    Game of Bones

    The Jim Colbert Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 150:25 Transcription Available


    Thursday – Should restaurants donate extra food? Have you ever seen something you could not explain? Rauce Thoughts on solving racism. Date Night Guide with Dani Meyering with date night ideas including a beer festival, a Harry Potter play, star gazing at Deviant Wolf, a Kitty Fest, and a Valentine' Day preview. Attorney Glenn Klausman with the Case of Jury Selection for Colbert Court. Plus, JCS News, the Froggers Football Forecast, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Super U Podcast
    Map Out Your Path to Success

    Super U Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 19:45


    This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project dives into the advantages of waiting and explains how lot of the times it's better to play the long game.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com

    It's No Fluke
    E311 Christina Ziroli-Leaman: Reconnecting with Humanity in the Age of Automation (The Joy of Organic Social Media)

    It's No Fluke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 31:06


    Christina Ziroli-Leaman is a social media strategist who got her start in social by manipulating HTML on Myspace to make her profile pink and sparkly. Fast forward 20 years, and now she gets to do what she loves for a living, every single day, which she's eternally grateful for. Her experience spans edtech, higher education, and manufacturing - proving that great storytelling works anywhere there's a human on the other side of the screen. Christina believes that in a world that can feel heavy, social media should be a place for light and joy, where humor, empathy, and the occasional meme remind us we're all still connected. She lives in Birmingham, AL, with her husband Matt, their 7 month old daughter Naomi, their crazy dog Zelda and their sweet parrot Juju. When she's offline, you can find her reading and sipping coffee while snuggling her daughter. Her favorite pizza topping is pepperoni, her favorite thing in life is family and her fun fact? She once wrote Harry Potter fanfiction on Quizilla and honestly, the storytelling hasn't stopped since.

    Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
    Love: Nineteen Years Later (Book 7, Epilogue)

    Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 38:56


    This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Love in the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss 'all was well,' Ron as a husband and father, and the power of privacy. Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is teasing loving? Thank you to Sophie for this week's voicemail! Next week we're doing a wrap-up of Book 7. Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It's two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Morning Somewhere
    2026.01.29: Boomer Roleplay

    Morning Somewhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 27:44


    Burnie and Ashley discuss Tesla's sunset strategy, army of robots, future pods, Peter Molyneux, Fable IV, boomer roleplay, Brandon Sanderson, adapatations, Harry Potter, and the US nationwide shutdown strike.

    Tales from Godric’s Hollow - Discussing Harry Potter Books, Movies, and News
    475. Canon Confundus - What If Dobby Had Never Been Freed?

    Tales from Godric’s Hollow - Discussing Harry Potter Books, Movies, and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 98:23


    Joe, Alex, and Brent discuss how the story would have changed if Dobby had never been freed from the Malfoys! Open Giveaway Canon Confundus - What if Dobby had never been freed? Potterwatch Spellio Revelio - The Fur Spell Community Emails   Joe - @CustomVinylLush Alex - @AtariAlex Brent - @BrentAllenLive Show - @TalesFromGH TikTok- @TFGHshow   Tales from Godric's Hollow is your One-Stop Shop for ALL things magical in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!   Email - TalesFromGodricsHollow@gmail.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/talesfromgodricshollow  Instagram - www.instagram.com/talesfromgodricshollow Podchaser - www.podchaser.com/TFGH   Special Shout Out to our Producers/Sponsors AND Headmistresses, The Mysteriously Haunted Headmistress of Beauxbatons Academy and our Headmistress of Ilvermorny, Kori A!   Thank you to ALL of the Patreon supporters!!! We can't do all of this without you all!   Support us on PATREON! www.Patreon.com/TalesFromGodricsHollow   Spellio Revelio and E-Mail sounds/beds came from https://musicradiocreative.com/

    Young Hot Guys
    A Broken C*ck Is Right Twice A Day

    Young Hot Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 52:02


    Welcome back to Young Hot Guys! This week, we're joined by Brother Killian, Shane, and Tony for a truly grotesque YHG special. The guys debate farts vs. burps, chat about anatomy, face swaps, Harry Potter, and more. Enjoy! To get extra bonus content and much more you can sign up at ⁠⁠https://headstuffpodcasts.com/membership/⁠⁠ Shane's Tickets: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/shanedanbyrne⁠⁠⁠ Killian's Tickets: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/killiansundermann⁠⁠⁠ Tony's Tickets: ⁠https://linktr.ee/tonyhorror⁠ Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell, and Killian Sundermann are Young Hot Guys. This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Shane Kenna

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    Mythmakers
    Chamber of Secrets and the Most Famous Film You've (Probably) Never Heard Of!

    Mythmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 34:26


    In this two-part episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding is joined once more by Andrew Head to review the full-cast Audible production of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Together, their discussion broadens to consider whether this form of audiobook, when not adapted for the actors, works or if it is simply distracting.In the second part of today’s episode, accompany Julia on a deep dive into the recent report on the top ten grossing films of all time – where fantasy titles dominate. And as for the most famous film you've (probably) never heard of? Stay tuned to uncover that cinematic mystery!(00:05) Entering the Wizarding World Through Sound(03:33) Full-Cast Audio and the Promise of Immersion(06:45) Casting Familiar Voices in New Roles(10:45) Music, Foley, and Building an Audio World(15:14) Comparing Full-Cast Drama to Classic Narration(19:22) When Dramatization Works — and When It Distracts(22:25) Revisiting Harry Potter as a Listening Experience(26:01) Fantasy, Spectacle, and the Global Box Office(30:21) Why Fantasy Continues to Dominate Film CultureFor more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok

    Les matins
    "Eugène Onéguine" : méchant personnage, gentil opéra

    Les matins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 3:35


    durée : 00:03:35 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Sur la scène de l'Opéra Garnier à Paris, le comédien britannique Ralph Fiennes – connu mondialement et avant tout pour son rôle de vilain sorcier dans Harry Potter – s'essaie à la mise en scène et livre, en bon élève, un Eugène Onéguine coloré et inoffensif.

    Super Carlin Brothers
    Harry Potter: This Weasley Quiz Was WAY Harder Than We Expected | J vs Ben

    Super Carlin Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 39:48


    This episode is sponsored by MeUndies – To get exclusive deals up to 50% off, go to MeUndies.com/brother and enter promo code BROTHER. Today J and Ben face off once again to find out who knows more about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and in particular everyone's favorite family the Weasley's! Play Along with us :: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/j-vs-ben-the-not-so-easy-weasley-queazly/

    The Attractions Podcast
    Pokemon coming to Universal theme parks globally, ‘Fast & Furious' roller coaster revealed for Universal Orlando, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 1/27/2026

    The Attractions Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 46:28


    Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast. Topics of conversation on this week's episode of The Attractions Podcast: ‘Fast & Furious' roller coaster revealed for Universal Orlando; Supercharged closing | 7 announcements Bluey roller coaster details revealed Lunar New Year 2026 at Disneyland | Dates, food, characters ‘WALL-E' musical sneak peek | New Disney show coming in 2026 All 8 ‘Harry Potter' movies returning to theaters in 2026 Epic Universe digital guide now available! Pokémon coming to Universal theme parks globally The Attractions Podcast is brought to you by MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel. They provide premium service and expert advice to get the most for your vacation time and dollars. Visit them at mei-travel.com. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers, Dream Together Media LLC, or staff.

    Breaking Down Bad Books
    Midnight Sun - Chapter 10

    Breaking Down Bad Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 43:23


    Join me for a break down of Chapter 10 of Midnight Sun, 'Theory', in which Edward speeds home, the conversation is like pomegranate seeds, and Carlisle takes care of Lanny while we watch Bella sleep.... 'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective. Currently breaking down Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun - a re-purposing of Twilight from Edward's POV.Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets every week, as well as a back catalogue analysing Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at breakingdownpod@gmail.com.Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast
    Gin and Tomic (HBP Chapter 13, 'The Secret Riddle')

    MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 70:53


    This week, bring your finest gin (Andrew's is indigo!) to a party at the Muggle orphanage where Mrs. Cole is meets Dumbledore, as our Chapter-by-Chapter series continues discussing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Our Chapter 13 discussion of "The Secret Riddle" is thought-provoking and focused largely on Dumbledore's actions and his intentions, based on what he might have known about things way back in the early 1940's. News: We discuss two new castings for the recent Prisoner of Azkaban full cast audiobook release. Stay tuned for a review of these new audiobooks! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 13: The Secret Riddle Is Harry treating Dumbledore differently at the start of the chapter than Young Tom Riddle treats him during the memory? What changes in Dumbledore's response to Harry if he already knows what Harry is saying about Draco is true? The Pensieve memory with Burke might seem different - but we've actually seen something like it before! A listener email asks, could Dumbledore have sent Mundungus to raid Grimmauld Place for Aberforth? How is what Dumbledore does to Mrs. Cole different than what Young Tom does to his fellow orphans? What made Merope still honor her father when naming Tom? We discuss Tom Riddle's mental state and one possibly identifiable diagnosis for his behavior. How come Harry didn't turn out like Tom Riddle given their similar trajectories? Was Dumbledore intentionally trying to impress Tom by making fire? Is he therefore playing with fire? Our MVP segment asks what the creepiest thing Young Tom Riddle does in this chapter? Our Lynx Line topic this week for Slug Club patrons: Which character would you most like to Confund and get to spill all the tea? Participate in our weekly trivia segment by answering this week's Quizzitch question at MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch! Coming up in Bonus MuggleCast: it's another edition of Harry Potter Hot Takes, NSFW! Pledge to MuggleCast on Patreon to listen to this and all of our bonus episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast
    Star Wars: Rise of Filoni

    Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 39:18 Transcription Available


    Star Wars: Rise of Filoni.Now that Lucasfilm has Dave Filoni as a new leader, John & Matt chat about the opportunities for a new Star Wars era of storytelling and audience engagement. They also debate if Disney has smartly set him up for success by installing him at a critical point when so many fan-favorite character projects are about to launch. Perhaps most importantly, they touch on the importance of his working relationship with Lynwen Brennan as she complements his creative focus with decades-long business acumen.You've found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you're here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

    UK Travel Planning
    Set Jetting in the UK: Top Movie and TV-Inspired Destinations to Visit in 2026

    UK Travel Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 45:50 Transcription Available


    This week we explore the growing trend of set-jetting – travelling to destinations inspired by TV series, films, and books.With major new releases, returning favourites, and big anniversaries coming up in 2026, set-jetting is only getting bigger. From Bridgerton and Outlander to Downton Abbey, Harry Potter, and classic novels like Wuthering Heights and Pride and Prejudice, this episode looks at how what we watch and read is shaping UK travel plans.We share places we have visited because of TV, film, and books, alongside real listener stories from the UK Travel Planning community. We also cover the practical side of planning these trips – including tickets, transport, timing, and why guided tours can often be the best option.Whether you're already planning a set-jetting trip or just starting to dream, this episode will help you turn inspiration into a UK itinerary that actually works.

    The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Podcast with Ben Guest
    84. Writing a Memoir with Steve Suitts

    The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Podcast with Ben Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 18:11


    The key to pursuing happiness is living an intentional life. What do I want to achieve? What do I oppose?Steve is an adjunct professor at Emory University and the Founding Director of the Alabama Civil Liberties Union. His new memoir, out today, is What's In a Family Name: A Southern Family History Becomes a Gothic Mystery. Here's the description:When Steve Suitts undertakes a family research project he uncovers a real-life, true crime, southern Gothic mystery. Ambition, sex, lies, and betrayal. And it all takes place in the Free State of Winston in north Alabama.And here is the book trailer I put together for Steve:You can buy the book here at Bookshop.org and here on Amazon. Steve's website is here.In this conversation Steve and I talk:* The moment Steve realized he had a book* Giving a speech opposing the Ku Klux Klan as a high school student* Reclaiming history* The story of James Monroe Blackwell, Steve's great-great-grandfather, who opposed the Confederacy during the Civil War* His research and writing processHere is an AI generated transcript. Don't come for me.Here is the cleaned and corrected transcript. I have fixed the formatting, corrected the phonetic misinterpretations (like “Free State” instead of “three state” and “progeny” instead of “GY”), and smoothed out the stuttering for readability.Transcript: Interview with Steve SuittsBEN: So Steve, your memoir, What's in a Family Name? A Southern Family History Becomes a Gothic Mystery, comes out today, Tuesday, January 27th. How are you feeling?STEVE: I'm feeling like someone who's waiting to hear what their neighbor's baby is gonna be called.BEN: At what point did you realize this story would make a good book?STEVE: I think the inkling of it was when I discovered that not only was my grandmother's version of my family history on my father's side a fiction, but that it didn't even begin to tell the story. And that point was when I discovered that the person I thought was my grandfather could not biologically be my grandfather, since my father was born at least a year and a half after his death.BEN: The evidence strongly suggests your biological grandfather was actually B.H. Drake, a prominent, wealthy merchant in Winston County. That's right. Why do you think the Drake family and the community worked so hard to erase Anna, your grandmother, and her son, your father, from the official record after B.H. married Anna?STEVE: This is all speculation, but I think there were probably two reasons. The first was simply a matter of embarrassment. Here was a man who was a representative of the local Baptist church at the State Baptist Convention. He gave the land on which the local Baptist church was built. His family was very deeply involved in the Baptist Church, and I think the evidence is that he probably began his affair with my grandmother before he was actually divorced from his first wife. So I think there was a real embarrassment about that in a small-town community.The second is, of course, that he died, and as a wealthy man. By law, she should have been one of the heirs of his estate, because at the time of his death, all evidence points to the fact that they were still married—although they may have, by that time, returned to his first wife's estate. So I think that there was this financial interest, that they would want to keep it quiet.I don't think there was a great deal of complicity on the part of the broader community, but it was just something that happened. And in the community, I think like most small towns, these things did happen and most small towns knew about it, but simply let it play out on its own terms.BEN: You devote part of the book to your great-great-grandfather, James Monroe Blackwell, who was a “scalawag,” or Southerner loyal to the Union. You mentioned that he was threatened with hanging for supporting Lincoln. He named his son after President Lincoln, and this is during the time of the Civil War. Why does his story resonate so much with you?STEVE: When I was in high school in Florence, Alabama, on the Tennessee River, I was a member of the student council, got elected, and I was asked at various times to give speeches at assemblies of the school. One of the speeches I gave was during 1964 or ‘65, and it was essentially an attack on the Klan—the Ku Klux Klan.I don't remember the entire speech, but I do remember saying that the Klan had to understand that Halloween came only once a year, and even then, when you wore a mask, you were not allowed to harm people anonymously. And that the Klan was a group who masqueraded without any courage of showing themselves to the public.I also remember that my teachers on that day kept me late at school. For some reason I did not understand until later in life, one of them drove me home that day rather than letting me walk by myself.So I came to those views for a variety of reasons. But when I discovered that I had an ancestor who not only supported the Union during the war over slavery, but who also supported the reconstruction of the South on the terms that the Congress established in the aftermath of the Civil War... I realized that I wasn't the first in my family to believe in the kind of equal treatment under the law that I was espousing as a high school student.And later, going on to work with the American Civil Liberties Union affiliate in Alabama—where we did more litigation relating to equal treatment under the law as we did the First Amendment—it was a moment in which I realized that whatever bloodlines do in this world for families, I wasn't the first. And Lord have mercy, I hope I'm not the last.BEN: When you were young, did you hear stories about James Monroe Blackwell, or did you only discover this history later?STEVE: I discovered this history later. No one talked about it. My great uncle—my grandmother's brother—Uncle Wesley, used to talk about why we were Republicans in the family, but he never talked about James Monroe Blackwell. No one did. Not even my grandmother, who I think probably had mixed up fact and fiction so much by the time she told me the story about our family history that she might have put him on the wrong side of the Civil War, after all.BEN: At the end of the book, you write about the idea of reclaiming history—both with Blackwell and with your grandmother and the Drake family, your great-grandmother, and the decisions that she made to protect her family. Can you talk about that motivation of reclaiming history and what that means to you?STEVE: Yeah. I think we all are trying to find our place in the world, but the Faulkner concept that the past is not really the past essentially means that, in finding our place in the world, we also have to know who we were in our past, where our family fit in, where we came from. It's a very Southern notion, but I think it's a universal one as well.Reclaiming the history, I think, means that we're trying to understand where we came from and, by that measure, where we're going in our lives. One of the things the book jacket says is that this is a story that no family wanted to remember, and a family too proud of its history would always want to forget.And I think for me, reclaiming history is a matter of not trying to reconstruct it or trying to hide it. It's trying to simply say: this is where my family has been, this is who we have been. And it doesn't predict who I'm going to be and what I'm going to be, but it gives me a way in which to frame who I am and how I'm gonna go forward.And for those who read the book, you won't be surprised to realize that I have tried very hard in my life to not be the person my father was. I've made a very deliberate and very conscientious effort. Whether I've succeeded or not, only my sons and descendants will be able to say, but that's part of reclaiming your history. Look at the word: his-story. That's what history is. And part of that history is you at that moment, and you can either continue that history or you can break with it.BEN: But I'll note... how much do you think people are shaped by their environment, by their family history? And I ask because I think you're an example of someone who grew up in a conservative political environment. Like you said, one of the teachers had to drive you home after giving your Ku Klux Klan Halloween speech. Personally, as you write about in the introduction, your father was at best difficult—I think accurately described as abusive. And yet you... I don't know if “rejected” is the right word, but you are a different person than those two different environments would most likely produce.STEVE: I think the key to the pursuit of happiness—as our Declaration of Independence says—in my judgment, is enabled only by having an intentional life. A life in which you say: Why am I here? What do I want to achieve? What do I want to oppose? What do I want to support? Simply have a sense of intent about how you frame your life.Now, obviously, everybody knows that we have to earn a living. Sometimes the jobs we get aren't always the jobs we may have wanted earlier in life. It may be difficult, may have other problems. But generally, it is one where you have to simply live an intentional life, trying to have goals—whether the goals drive out of your reading of the Bible, or whether they're from great philosophers, or simply out of the sense of what you think is right and wrong.And I think the discussion about nurture and nature is one that will continue to be unresolved. In that competition between which is more important, your lineage or your environment, there is, I think, something which some religious teachings call free will. Perhaps it's not as free as some might think, but you have choices to make.When I was reading the first Harry Potter books with my family—the boys were small and they were devouring those books—I was reading along. And the school superintendent, Dumbledore, makes a statement to Harry Potter in which he says, essentially: “Harry, we are the choices we make.” And at that point I said out loud, “Yeah!” And of course, the boys thought I was talking about who had won the Quidditch match in the book.But therein lies, I think, my sense of what it's all about. You make choices. And while those choices may inhibit others and they may open up others, you are those choices, and you need to make them with an intent of what you want your life to be. So that's my view.BEN: What was the process of writing this book like?STEVE: I did most of the research before I even began putting anything down on paper. That's not usually the way I write books. I usually have a lot of research already done, but you still have to go back in and answer questions as the writing process occurs. In this case, all of the research was virtually done before I started writing. So it really was a more reflective process than a fact-finding process for me.I have a friend, Jack Drake, who's a great civil rights lawyer and now retired, who has a memoir coming out that's gonna be a very important one about somebody who grew up as a white Southern boy dealing with the issues of race in the Deep South. Jack says he thinks the best way to figure something out is to write about it. And there's a lot of truth in that, if you're writing honestly.And I think in this case, the writing process finally brought home both the sense of villainy that's in the story I tell, and also some sense of pride in the honesty and the good character of people who are also members of my family, whose surname I carry and whose progeny I am.BEN: So the book comes out today. Where can people buy it and where can people find more information about you?STEVE: The book is available at any of the major online booksellers. You can go to Bookshop, which is an online store for independent bookstores, but Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million, or whatever online bookseller is out there.It hopefully is at a price that you can afford. It's a book that I think everyone, hopefully, will be able to read and prompt their own interest in their own family history.BEN: And if people want to keep up with you and learn more about you, where can they find you?STEVE: I now have a website and it is aptly called SteveSuitts.com. That's S-T-E-V-E-S-U-I-T-T-S dot com.BEN: The book is What's in a Family Name? A Southern Family History Becomes a Gothic Mystery. Comes out today, available everywhere. That's a fantastic book. I encourage you to get it and urge you to visit Steve's website and keep up with what he's doing. Including... Steve, are you working on another book?STEVE: I am. Actually, the next book is also going to be set in Winston County, Alabama—the Free State. And it's going to be about the history of the county, race relations, and centered especially on a single Black school that operated for more than 40 years in Haleyville in a one-room church chapel. I look forward to finishing it and then moving on to the second volume of my trilogy of Justice Hugo Black of Alabama. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benbo.substack.com

    Nerd of Godcast Daily Devotion
    01-26-26 // You're The Weak One // Nakeisha

    Nerd of Godcast Daily Devotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 3:07


    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix x Philippians 4:8-9 x James 4:7Your daily crossover of faith and fandom! Experience daily Biblical encouragement from nerdy Christian podcasters, bloggers, and content creators. Join the Nerd of Godcast community at www.NOGSquad.com

    Smersh Pod
    SMERSH HITS: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN

    Smersh Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 117:34


    This week we'll be jumping back in time to find out just who has the black dog, while bewaring the moon, and trying not to get sucked off by lads in capes. Yes, it's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Joining me to catch the Knight Bus, which has sadly become a rail replacement service, are the genuine snake boys: Tom Crowley and Tom Neenan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Potter Discussion: Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and the Wizarding World Fandom
    Hans Zimmer signed onto the Harry Potter TV show. What's next? | Huge sound, room to explore, creating an original sound, More!

    The Potter Discussion: Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and the Wizarding World Fandom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 29:37


    Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss composer Hans Zimmer signing onto the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:35 Hans Zimmer is scoring the TV Show! He is such a well-known composer in the film world. His music is famous for how profound it is, no matter the film. From Kung Fu Panda to the Dark Knight, Hans knows how to create a world.·      11:05 Hans has a huge sound. I'm interested how music of that size will fit into the world of Harry Potter. John William's themes are so personal and quiet, which isn't what Hans is known for.·      19:45 There's a lot of room to explore. Music is a 3D art, and that dimensions will hopefully be used. However, this world has boundaries, and it would be a shame if Hans ventured too far.·      24:40 His music is intense! It's full of electronics and different textures. But is that the right feel for Harry Potter? Maybe not. John Williams was famous for his orchestral scores, and Hans would do well to stay in the acoustic world.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

    Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry Potter
    GOF, 12 Revisit; Adrenaline Fix

    Alohomora!: A Global Reread of Harry Potter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 94:21 Transcription Available


    On Episode 488 we discuss...→ The point of Peeves→ Would Harry of entered the Tournament on his own?→ Moody terrifies everyone→ Fleur is underestimated→ First days of faking itBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

    Super Carlin Brothers
    Harry Potter: The Mysterious Case of Lupin's Case

    Super Carlin Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 20:21


    This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/SCB to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Remus Lupin is one of the most beloved — and most underrated — characters in Harry Potter. But there's one small detail about him that raises a huge question: why does his battered suitcase already say “Professor R. J. Lupin” when he's only just been hired? Today, Ben dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to investigate the mysterious case of Lupin's case — and uncover a theory that connects werewolves, prejudice, Newt Scamander, Dumbledore, and one very magical suitcase.

    The Bobby Bones Show
    25W: Around the Room: What is Your Best Physical Trait? + Why Eddie Has Already Cursed the Patriots and Rams + Former NFL C Mitch Morse on Harry Potter Influencing Him to Retire 

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 58:11 Transcription Available


    This episode of 25 Whistles has a classic “Around the Room” debate that turns into a full-on self-scout: what’s your best physical trait, and can you defend it? Then Eddie makes his picks this weekend which means he’s already jinxed the Patriots and Rams, and the guys try to figure out if it’s an actual curse or just Eddie being Eddie. Plus, former NFL center Mitch Morse joins us to talk retirement, what he misses (and doesn’t), and how Harry Potter ended up shaping the way he thought about stepping away from the game. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
    Legacy: The Flaw in the Plan (Book 7, Chapter 36)

    Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 41:45


    This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Legacy in Chapter 36 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Bellatrix's death, the centaurs and house elves joining the battle fray, and Neville's bravery. Throughout the episode we consider the question: can you control your own legacy? Thank you to Rebecca for this week's voicemail! Next week we're reading the epilogue, Nineteen Years Later, through the theme of Love.Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It's two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Underdog Sports NFL Show
    Episode 273: Only Four Remain

    The Underdog Sports NFL Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 53:44


    00:44 – Winter Storm Talk & Cold Open Banter Chris and Mario open with incoming winter weather, Southern snow panic, grocery store calm, and general fatigue before settling into the show. 03:26 – Fireplaces, Power Outages & Preparedness Discussion of gas fireplaces, propane heaters, and storm prep, mixed with humor and past experiences. 07:56 – Audiobooks, Memoirs & Entertainment Tangents Extended detour into celebrity memoirs, favorite audiobooks, Norm Macdonald, Colin Jost, Harry Potter, and sci-fi adaptations. 12:18 – Marvel, Movies & Casting Talk Non-spoiler discussion on Marvel fatigue, multiverse issues, Black Panther casting rumors, and upcoming Disney+ releases. 17:30 – NFL Coaching Carousel Overview Breakdown of recent head coach and coordinator hires, trends toward defensive coaches, and concerns about offensive continuity. 20:33 – Falcons, Lions & Coaching Fit Debates Discussion of Kevin Stefanski in Atlanta, Lions' coordinator decisions, Dan Campbell's influence, and organizational direction. 25:52 – Chargers, Dolphins & Buccaneers Moves Reaction to Mike McDaniel joining the Chargers, Dolphins hiring Jeff Hafley, and Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator change. 29:26 – Eagles OC Search & Fan Reputation Insight into how fan behavior impacts coaching interest, Eagles coordinator rumors, and the realities of NFL hiring optics. 33:17 – Playoff Weekend Setup Transition into the remaining playoff games with context around injuries, quarterback situations, and oddsmakers' lines. NFL Games Discussed  33:52 – Patriots at Broncos AFC playoff matchup shaped by quarterback availability, defensive pressure, and offensive uncertainty. 42:54 – Rams at Seahawks NFC showdown focused on quarterback trust, offensive balance, and home-field impact. 52:36 – College Football & NIL Reflection Closing thoughts on NIL changing fandom, loss of roster continuity, and a brief, spoiler-free reaction to the national title game.

    Chicks in the Office
    Amanda Batula & Kyle Cooke Split, Brooklyn Beckham Blasts Victoria & David Beckham + Anthony Ramos Interview

    Chicks in the Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 139:29


    SPRING TOUR TICKETS > barstoolsports.com/events/bestshowonearthtour. We're headed to LA! (00:00-13:43). Amanda Batula & Kyle Cooke announce separation (14:44-28:27). Brooklyn Beckham blasts parents in IG posts (28:28-1:00:19). Karamo Brown not doing press with ‘Queer Eye' costars (1:01:08-1:09:12). Harry Styles to release new single ‘Aperture' on Friday (1:09:13-1:16:25). PopCorner voicemails: Should people be able to use shields at round table on ‘The Traitors?', Hans Zimmer to compose music for HBO's Harry Potter series, ‘Crazy Rich Asians' sequel tabled? + more! (1:18:15-1:38:30). Interview with Anthony Ramos - talking his new show ‘The Beauty,' craziest celeb encounters while doing ‘Hamilton' + more! (1:40:01-2:19:29). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office