Podcast appearances and mentions of Harry Potter

This week on MuggleCast: “SNAPE KILLS DUMBLEDORE!” It's time to discuss one of the biggest shocks in the entire Harry Potter series. Join us as we begin to wrap up our chapter-by-chapter re-read of Half-Blood Prince! Chapter by Chapter continues with Chapter 27 of Half-Blood Prince, “The Lightning Struck Tower” (cue Andrew pitching Universal his attraction idea once again) Draco thinks he has the upper hand here, but Dumbledore shows grace and humility. Is Draco trying to blame Albus for the trouble they're both in? Did Dumbledore know about the Vanishing Cabinet? This chapter offers us a couple of clues. Micah offers several fascinating bits of symbolism concerning the Lightning-Struck Tower itself. We look at how the idea to use coins to communicate has come around full circle, from Death Eaters, to Hermione, and back to Death Eaters. Did Dumbledore think such a large audience would witness his death? For a big planner like Albus, he may not've seen that twist coming. The Astronomy Tower has made several appearances across the Harry Potter series to date. We review the times that it's popped up. Lynx Line: You're Dumbledore in the afterlife. When Snape gets there next year, what's the first thing you're saying to him? Reminder: Year 5 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here! You can receive SIX exclusive stickers by joining us on Patreon. These stickers can go on the custom Collectors Club Card we released a few years ago, or you can put them wherever else you like! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out Zocdoc and stop putting off those doctor's appointments. Go to https://zocdoc.com/JVSB to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. This message is sponsored by Zocdoc. Head to Factormeals.com/jvsb50off and use code 'JvsB50off' to get 50% off and recieve FREE daily greens per box. We all remember Harry's time at Hogwarts, but who well do you remember what happens when he's NOT at school? Today J and Ben face off once more to find out who knows more about Harry Potter's summer breaks. #HarryPotter #JvsBen #SuperCarlinBrothers

The Mandalorian Chapter 23: The Spies.Does Chapter 23 of The Mandalorian, THE SPIES, point the way to a strong season ender? John and Matt explore the points of this episode to discuss:- Whether the spies have enough screentime in the season- If the episode itself is balanced- The limitations of the Volume in certain circumstances- If that cliffhanger was effective- How it might point the way to a better “cut” of the seasonDid this episode of Season 3 deliver something as thrilling as a penultimate episode must be?As we all celebrate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt are wrapping up their rewatch and detailed discussions of The Mandalorian, Season 3. Join them as they debate and analyze each episode on the most fun Star Wars podcast on the internet!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 PodcastsMake sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!

There are moments in the writings of St. Isaac the Syrian where one realizes that what he is speaking about is not “religion” as we commonly understand it at all. He is not concerned with external religiosity, spiritual image, theological sophistication, emotional experiences, or moral performance. He speaks instead about the transformation of the human being into a living place of divine communion. The entire struggle of the ascetic life is directed toward one thing: purity of heart. Not moralism. Not perfectionism. Purity. And purity for Isaac is not primarily about behavior. It is about vision. “The pure in heart shall see God.” The Fathers understood this literally. The heart darkened by distraction, anger, judgment, vanity, endless speech, lust, resentment, self-construction, and immersion in the noise of the world loses the capacity to perceive reality as it truly is. Man ceases to remember God because he has become filled with himself. The tragedy is not simply that we sin. The tragedy is that the heart becomes opaque. Heavy. Fragmented. Unable to behold the Kingdom already present within it. Isaac speaks with terrifying clarity here: “He who restrains his mouth from speech guards his heart from the passions.” Modern man speaks endlessly because he cannot bear silence. We drown ourselves in commentary, analysis, outrage, explanations, arguments, entertainment, notifications, and noise because silence threatens the ego. Silence exposes the inward chaos we spend our lives trying to conceal. But Isaac tells us something almost unbearable: the mysteries of God become visible only in stillness. A wrathful heart cannot behold the mysteries of the Kingdom because wrath keeps the self at the center of reality. A judgmental man may speak about theology endlessly and yet remain entirely estranged from the life of God. A proud man may appear religious and still dwell inwardly in darkness. Why? Because the Kingdom is not perceived through brilliance but through purity. This is why Isaac places such immense emphasis upon guarding the tongue, fleeing gossip, withdrawing from quarrels, avoiding angry speech, and refusing distraction. He is not prescribing pious behavior merely for the sake of morality. He understands something we do not: every movement of the soul either clarifies the heart or darkens it. And so Isaac speaks of continuous remembrance of God. Not occasional remembrance. Not Sunday remembrance. Not remembrance during emotional prayer alone. Continuous remembrance. The modern mind hears this and immediately turns it into technique. But Isaac is not describing a method so much as an identity. Man was created to live in continual orientation toward God. Prayer is not an activity added onto life. Prayer is life restored to its natural condition. This is why Isaac says: “That which befalls a fish out of water, befalls the mind that has come out of the remembrance of God.” What a terrifying image. We imagine ourselves spiritually neutral when we live immersed in distraction, noise, anxiety, worldly conversation, vanity, and continual mental agitation. Isaac says otherwise. The soul outside remembrance gasps for life without understanding why it is suffocating. And this is precisely the condition of modern man. We are overstimulated yet inwardly deadened. Connected constantly yet unable to descend into the heart. Religious perhaps, but incapable of stillness. Surrounded by information while starving for theoria. Isaac uses that extraordinary image of the dolphin moving through the calm sea. When the sea of the heart becomes still from wrath and agitation, divine mysteries begin moving within the soul. The Kingdom is not absent. The heart is simply too turbulent to perceive it. This is why the Fathers fled distraction so fiercely. Not because they hated the world. But because they desired reality. And reality, Isaac tells us, is infinitely more luminous than the fantasies by which we continually feed ourselves. The terrifying thing is that modern people often imagine remembrance of God to be restrictive. In truth, distraction is the prison. Remembrance is freedom. The man who remembers God continually gradually becomes transparent to divine life. His thoughts change. His speech changes. His desires change. His vision changes. Mercy begins appearing naturally. Humility deepens. Judgment weakens. The passions lose their violence because the soul has found greater beauty. Isaac's vision is nothing less than transfiguration. The purified heart becomes Heaven itself. Not symbolically. Actually. “Lo, Heaven is within you.” The human person becomes a living icon of the Kingdom. The mysteries cease being abstractions and become life. The soul begins beholding Christ “at every moment.” Not through imagination, but through participation. Through communion. Through the gradual purification of the inner man. This is why the saints seem luminous to us. Not because they became extraordinary personalities, but because they ceased obstructing the Radiance of God within them. And Isaac insists that this path is deeply practical. Guard the tongue. Flee distraction. Withdraw from useless speech. Avoid judgment. Remain in remembrance. Practice silence. Study God continually. Refuse the fragmentation of the passions. Seek meekness. Seek humility. Seek hiddenness. Not as legalism. But because every movement either opens the heart toward the Kingdom or closes it inwardly upon itself. The modern world trains us in continual forgetfulness. The ascetic life trains us in remembrance. And remembrance gradually becomes vision. Then prayer ceases being something we “do” and becomes the atmosphere in which the soul breathes. At the center of Isaac's vision lies something fierce and beautiful: man was created not merely to think about God, but to behold Him within the heart and become radiant with His life in the world. This is the true meaning of purity. Not moral self-consciousness. But transparency to divine life. Not religious performance. But the gradual emergence of Heaven within the human heart. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:18:52 Una: Father, do you know much about Saint Nikiphorus the Leper? 00:19:03 Una: Perhaps a saint for the disabled 00:19:10 Una: My mike isn't working 00:20:33 Bob Čihák, AZ: Remember, in these texts, “men” means all humans, “men and women.” 00:23:23 Una: Reacted to "Remember, in these..." with

Join us this week as we dive into another Harry Potter movie. We talk about movie/book 6 and say what we would leave and what we would fix. Come take a listen and then you can join our discord usingthe links below to tell us what you thought of it!https://linktr.ee/chaoticallynerdy Intro and outro music is made by Alex Grohl, can find theirmusic on spotify here!https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Mi50rMNTnDl8PVUi1YbpO?si=mVQPtZMeQzOFU3Wcg9g7vwWe can be reached at chaoticallynerdy@gmail.com

Jon cruises around Japan, while Tyler prowls Gotham City.Please excuse the audio on this episode. We're in the middle of studio renovations and will be back to the high-quality sound you're used to by next week.Oh, you're actually interested in the audiobooks?! You can find it here.SubscribeApple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Pocket Casts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.couchcompany.games

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

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Brent and Alex recast Harry Potter using Disney PIXAR Characters! Open New You Can Use May Giveaway Recasting Harry Potter with PIXAR Characters Potterwatch Spellio Revelio - The Golden Jinx 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/

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 Chapter 16: Godric's Hollow and the corresponding film scenes! And again, please forgive our audio, this episode was also recorded in the cabin! 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! 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!

Guest Solomon Schmidt, author "The Pen to Change the World", joins to discuss the life of JK Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter book series. Discussion of the rags to riches, story of JK, hidden messages in the book series, and the labor party movement in the UK rejecting her for not falling in line with the agenda.  Trump pulled the ultimate troll...on us? The White House launches the Aliens.gov website and shocks everyone with it's content.  The "admiral mask" guest reappears on network TV...did he explain the mask conspiracy theory floating online?

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No, your eyes do not deceive you. Yes, this is episode 260. No, there is no episode 259 (yet). You’re probably thinking at this point, “what the blue hell are you even talking about?” All will be revealed. Also being revealed is the Real World Horror of a witch doctor releasing a swarm of bees in the courtroom where he’s being tried for, you guessed it, witchcraft. We also discuss Horror Business about Halloween Horror Nights being taken over by vampires, Jason Voorhees coming to Dead by Daylight, and a couple of notable remakes. We also examine a new trilogy from the legend Dario Argento. For our film reviews, we discuss a hotel full of devil worshippers, invincible serial killers, and Shnevely from Harry Potter (you remember Shnevely) in They Will Kill You. We also take a trip to the brightly painted nightmare realm of Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round and descend into madness, surrounded by puppets.  So get up, get down, and party hardy with The Grave Plot Podcast!

On this week's episode... are Molly and Vernon are having an affair?! Join Andrew, Micah, Laura and special guest Amanda as we catch up on the latest Harry Potter TV show news and have fun discussing the newly released Full-Cast Audiobooks! Welcome to The Leaky Cauldron's Amanda Kirk, who visited the Harry Potter TV Show Set! Read her TV show set report. What was it like being on the set of the show, and how does one feel after getting to experience it? Amanda shares how she's feeling about the show after getting a first-hand experience! It's a Harry Potter TV Show-themed episode and Chamber of Secrets has been renewed for Season 2! What do we think this means for its release date? Basilisk Blasphemy! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chamber of Secrets is the most disliked book! Do we agree? Why are Molly and Vernon so chummy in this paparazzi photo?! We discuss what we're most looking forward to in Philosopher's Stone and reveal what we think Will Be Impossible to Do Better Than The Movies! All seven Harry Potter Full-Cast Audiobooks are now available through Audible! What were some of our favorite chapters? Which voice actors stood out? Reminder: Year 5 of the MuggleCast Collectors Club is here! You can receive SIX exclusive stickers by joining us on Patreon. These stickers can go on the custom Collectors Club Card we released a few years ago, or you can put them wherever else you like! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to http://betterhelp.com/super for 10% off your first month. Head to http://factormeals.com/super50off and use code 'super50off' to get 50% off and FREE Daily Greens per box! What if Dumbledore's “drinking problem” in Harry Potter wasn't just a running gag… but an actual curse? Throughout the Harry Potter series, Dumbledore constantly offers people drinks — tea, brandy, wine, mead, butterbeer — and somehow nobody ever seems to drink with him. From Hagrid and Slughorn to the Dursleys and even the Yule Ball, a bizarre pattern quietly follows Albus Dumbledore throughout the entire story. Today we explore one of the strangest hidden patterns in Harry Potter and the shocking moment the curse may have begun. #HarryPotter #Dumbledore #HarryPotterTheory

On this episode we rate Epic Universe Wizardng World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic on 4 topics : Rides, Shows and Live Entertainment, Food and Drink and Ambience. Join us in The Producers Club Follow us: LINKTREE   

In this inspiring episode of the Super U Podcast, Kirsten Maitland shares her remarkable journey from a difficult childhood in England to becoming the co-founder and CEO of Rebel Cheese — one of Time Magazine's Best Innovations of 2025. Kirsten opens up about growing up in foster care, joining the U.S. Navy at 16, building a successful career in tech consulting, and ultimately leaving it all behind to pursue a mission-driven business with her husband. She takes listeners behind the scenes of their unforgettable Shark Tank experience, including the intense pitch preparation, the emotional rollercoaster of filming, and what it was really like landing a deal with Mark Cuban. The conversation also dives into entrepreneurship during COVID, scaling an e-commerce business from scratch, the future of AI and search, and why 74% of Rebel Cheese customers aren't even vegan. This episode is packed with lessons on resilience, innovation, leadership, and betting on yourself when everyone else says it won't work. Five-time #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 60 countries and reached over 60 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind the Harry Potter series. 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.

In this Prof Responds episode, Professor Julian Wamble returns to Seamus Finnigan to sit with what the Critical Magic Theory community had to say. Listeners dig into three themes: the machinery of Irish stereotyping in both the books and the films, and whether the cultural blind spots baked into Seamus's characterization were ever truly unconscious; Hogwarts as a British colonial institution and what it means that Irish magical families had no alternative but a school run by the British; and the question of whether Seamus Finnigan is a hero, and what our resistance to calling him one reveals about whose eyes we've spent seven books reading through. The episode closes with a reflection on children, adults, propaganda, and trust — and what the Harry Potter series quietly teaches us about which of those things we're supposed to place in which.Harry Potter Survey

In this episode of the Hugonauts we're breaking down what truly defines great Young Adult fiction and answering the ultimate question: do these books actually hold up when you read them for the first time as an adult? We look at the core guidelines of YA literature—from exploring the human condition through a young protagonist's eyes to (ideally) teaching profound stuff that resonates beyond teenhood.  We count down the absolute best YA sci-fi books and YA fantasy recommendations. We dive into legendary dystopian hits like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, masterclass sci-fi like Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card and Red Rising by Pierce Brown, and classic fantasy staples like Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, and C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia. But we don't just look at the masterpieces.  We also separate the true YA novels from books that are actually meant for middle-grade kids (like The Giver, Redwall, and The Phantom Tollbooth). Finally, we tackle the controversial "duds" of the genre. Why are massive bestsellers like The Maze Runner, Divergent, and Scythe so incredibly popular, and why did they fall totally flat for us? Grab your reading list and let's find out which books are actually worth your time!  No spoilers anywhere in this episode. Join the Hugonauts book club on discord Or you can watch our episodes on YouTube if you prefer video This episode is sponsored by Memoirs of the End by Vincent Rylan All the books we recommend, plus timestamps: 00:00 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  04:16 Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card  07:02 The Chrysalids by John Wyndham  08:55 SPONSOR - Memoirs of the End by Vincent Rylan  09:30 Ready Player One by Ernest Cline  12:54 Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff  15:20 Red Rising by Pierce Brown  18:47 Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden  20:15 A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket  22:39 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien  23:56 The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman  26:40 The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis  29:10 The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett  31:38 Powers by Ursula K. Le Guin  34:14 The Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen King  35:14 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman  36:55 Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling  39:10 Redwall by Brian Jacques 41:17  Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien  41:55 The Giver by Lois Lowry  42:41 The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster  43:34 Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer  44:40 Cinder by Marissa Meyer  45:56 Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix  46:54 How are these duds so popular?

Send us Fan MailAndrea and Ryan dive into the wild history of Universal Studios Hollywood and how a simple studio tour evolved into one of the biggest theme park empires in the world.From classic monster movies and the iconic tram tour to blockbuster attractions based on Jaws, Jurassic Park, and Super Mario Bros., the duo explores how Universal changed the theme park industry forever. Andrea also shares highlights from her recent trip to Universal Studios Japan, including favorite attractions, food, and what makes the park such a unique experience.Follow us @grownasskidsclub

It's the Part 3 finale! We have a discussion on time loop and time travel in fiction including Back to the future, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Marvel movies, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Time Crimes, Looper, and X-men Days of Future Past. We also talk about the episode including everyone forgetting about Blackwood, the time paradox Sabrina caused, the show retrofitting Sabrina having to choose between hell and her family, Caliban's failed conquering of earth, and wonder how Lucifer and Lilith got out of stone.We'll be off for the next couple weeks, we'll be back soon to start Part 4!Episode 59 content warnings: witchcraft, hell, satan, religion, patriarchy, toxic masculinity, zombiesOur amazing cover art is by Senki R and you can follow them at https://cara.app/senkireignTheme song: "Spellcraft" by Geoff HarveyGeoff Harvey - PixabayFollow us on Instagram at deadendspcast and bluesky @dead-ends.bsky.socialSend your podcast or show questions to our inbox at deadendspcast@gmail.com.Find all of Emily's links here: https://linktr.ee/emilypyleFind all of Brenton's here: https://linktr.ee/brentonpyle

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.On November 12th, 2019, live action Star Wars returned to the small screen where its previous success was tenuous at best and by the end of its first episode, The Mandalorian had fans hooked!In this episode of Aggressive Negotiations we crossover with The 602 Club so Matthew Rushing and John Mills can talk about the first Star Wars movie in 7 years, The Mandalorian and Grogu. We discuss so much about the movie, the themes, plot, character, music, action and so much more,wrapping it all up with our ratings.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 PodcastsMake sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!

Well its time to start our voyage. wave goodbye to the happy landlubbers, and we're off! Good afternoon everybody and welcome aboard THE YETI IS STILL BROKEN. We're the best and only podcast on the island. We'll be your skipper today as we visit the actual spots where back in 2012 that bad old Harry Potter, DEVOURED the poor innocent ride JAWS. So keep your hand and arms inside the pontoon boat, unless you want third degree burns, sit back and enjoy the ride!

Grab a tea and a cough drop so you can get through your villain monologue without losing your voice: Join Irvin, Karoline, Sophia and our guest Lizzie as they finish their discussion of Chapter 35 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - "Veritaserum"! Join the discussion on our website In this episode: How did Voldemort get through his villain monologue without a water bottle? What is the Dark Order and who believes in it? When do dementors dig graves for prisoners? The ultimate Daddy Issues episode Whose Voldy obsession is superlative? Humanizing our villains through sport Why is Barty Crouch Sr. turned into a bone? Playing fetch with Bartz Crouch Sr. Lupin's highly creative storytelling Resources: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Sevens by Irvin Khaytman The Fallen Fathers of Goblet of Fire by Irvin Khaytman The Schemes Behind the Spite: Why Voldemort Really Jinxed the DADA Job by Sophia Jenkins Dumbledore: The Life and Lies by Irvin Khaytman 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 

This episode is sponsored by Raycon – Go to https://buyracon.com/supercarlin to get 15% off. This episode is sponsored by Better Help – Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/Super  Today Ben dives into the wizarding world of Harry Potter and the flaming inferno of the Room of Requirement to try and find out what became of Hogwarts most magical room after Crabbe filled the room with Fiendfyre!  How does the Room of Requirement Work? Does it still work? Today we find out!

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 15: The Goblin's Revenge and the corresponding film scenes that actually correspond quite well for this half of the chapter! Also, please forgive our audio, we recorded this episode in a remote cabin in Hocking Hills during a rainstorm, so it's not the best quality! 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! 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!

This is the news portion of episode 240. In this section, the Movie Toasters discuss James Bond, Harry Potter, Hocus Pocus, Tintin, and more.Stay Toasty!!!

Time to sing along with the Disney Quartet down Main Street, say goodbye to 2K Drive, and get ready for 10+ hours of LEGO Batman! More, of course, on this week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickLEGO set Review: 42652 Friendship Tree House HangoutRebrickable set Review: Space Mountain Midiscale Inspired Building Instructions by Wonderbrick_DesignDisney Main Street, U.S.A.Minifigure photo contest!Batman Legacy play timeBAFTA teamupPokemon... FAILURE2K drive no moreStar Wars short shows setsUnlimited STUDS!BMW M celebrationLooney Tunes rumorTHE GOATBatmobile rumorJune shopping listDonkey Kong rumorRemote controlled WALL_EThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Steve Miles, David   Support the showSee some of the designs I've built - REBRICKABLE.COMHead over to Back2brick.com for links to the latest LEGO set discounts!Support the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!backtobrick@gmail.comBack 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

Brim and Mr. Greer are back at it again. Apart from all the usual shenanigans, the gang chats about everything in pop culture with all the trimmings including Universal Studios ditching the Lost Continent, Jaws and Ghostbusters potentially returning to Universal, and the underground Disney Props Black Market documentary. They discuss the indoor theme park being built in Atlanta, Georgia, Killer Klowns Monster High dolls coming soon, and Matthew Lillard tagged for Plastic Man. The crew also chats about where Luke Skywalker's lightsaber came from, the random and now iconic sound at the beginning of The Police's Roxanne, and how for a fee – you can stay overnight at the place where Harry Potter was filmed. The cast talks about Anthrax's new music, and the game Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell. They talk about Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano on Netflix, Undertaker being ranked as the best wrestler of all time, and Stephen Colbert's final week being the end of Late Night era of television. The crew chats about entertainment news, opinions and other cool stuff and things. Enjoy.Wherever you listen to podcasts & www.thegrindhouseradio.comhttps://linktr.ee/thegrindhouseradio

Brent and Alex give their thoughts on another Major Moment of Book 7, The Goblin's Revenge! Open New You Can Use May Giveaway Major Moments - The Goblins Revenge Potterwatch Spellio Revelio - Teeth-Straightening Charm 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/

What if Sirius decided to stay in England and deliver on his promise to raise Harry instead of hiding somewhere sunny? Changes abound with that one decision...Alternate Universe based on prompt 'What if Sirius hadn't run away to somewhere sunny after escaping Hogwarts but stayed and tried to make Harry's wish of a home come true?' Covers alternative 4th Year/Goblet of Fire and therefore does not follow canon religiously.Pairings: Harry/Hermione is the main pairing. All others are surprises so read at your own risk - although I will say there are a number which follow canon.

What makes a customer love a brand? It is a simple question, but it quickly becomes complicated. People often reach for the obvious examples. Apple customers lining up overnight for the latest iPhone. Harry Potter fans queuing in costume outside bookshops. Lego fans who pass their love of the brand from one generation to the next. Jonas Berggren, Chief Client Officer EMEA at Transcom, explores this question. What connects the best brands with customers and building a relationship that can last for many years? https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonasberggren2/ https://www.transcom.com/

The Everyday Earbuds Classic are here to help you go for gold. Go to buy raycon.com/supercarlin to get 15% off. Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Today J and Ben face off once more to find out who knows more about the best parents in the Wizarding World Molly and Arthur Weasley! Who was the caretaker when they were at school? What is Arthur's secret name for Molly? And what oh WHAT is Arthur's dearest ambition!?

This is a preview of a premium episode. To listen to the full thing, visit our Susbtack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/colin-fisher In jazz, there's a concept called minimal structures — a rhythmic framework, a harmonic pattern, an implied order of solos. Just enough to hold the band together, but plenty of space for autonomous creativity. It's a useful lens for thinking about how any team works, and it comes directly from today's guest. Colin Fisher was a professional jazz trumpet player before he became one of the leading researchers on group dynamics. He's now an Associate Professor of Organizations and Innovation at University College London, with a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard, and his new book is The Collective Edge. In it, he makes a case that we systematically underestimate the role groups play in every breakthrough we celebrate. We love stories about lone geniuses — Newton, Einstein, Miles Davis — but when you peel back almost any one of them, you find a group behind it. We just tend to forget that part, because our brains are wired to remember heroes, not ensembles. Ask everyone on a six-person team how much credit they deserve for the group's output, and one study found the total came to 235%. In this conversation, we get into why teams are 6.3 times more likely than individuals to produce breakthrough work, why the sorting hat in Harry Potter is actually the series' true villain, and why 84% of managers try to coach their way out of team problems when the real fix is structural. We also talk about the dangers of using competition to motivate creative teams, why the ideal team size hovers around 4.5 people, and what it would take to pull our increasingly individualistic world back toward something more collective — without tipping into the other extreme. Bio Colin M. Fisher is an Associate Professor at University College London's School of Management and the author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups (Avery/Penguin Random House), translated into ten languages. His research on group dynamics, creativity, and improvisation has been published in top academic journals and featured in BBC, Harvard Business Review, NPR, Forbes, and The Times. Before earning his PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard, Colin was a professional jazz trumpet player and longtime member of the Either/Orchestra. He lives in London with his wife and two children, and can sometimes be found sitting in at jazz jams around the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mandalorian Chapter 22: Guns for Hire.Does Chapter 22 of The Mandalorian, GUNS FOR HIRE, deserve its rep as a bad episode? Matt and John explore the mysteries of this episode to uncover:- The heights of outer rim fashion in the Galaxy Far, Far Away- Whether stunt casting works well- If tying the Clone Wars into the Mandoverse works for casual fans- Whether the lost Rangers of the New Republic series sent a script here again- Why Christopher Lloyd was cast- If it's an uneven episode that could have worked better if there were more than 8 episodes in a season.Did this episode of Season 3 deliver something special, or was it another misfire?As we all anticipate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt are celebrating with a rewatch and detailed discussions of The Mandalorian, Season 3. Join them as they debate and analyze each episode on the most fun Star Wars podcast on the internet!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 PodcastsMake sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!

J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, has led a life of ups and downs and on way to becoming one of the world's best-selling authors, has overcome much adversity. She's also a complex woman — as complex as the characters she's developed in her much-beloved books. Even her faith and love for Jesus has not come without controversy. Solomon Schmidt, author of "A Pen to Change the World," dove deep into her background.

The review embargo lifted today for The Mandalorian and Grogu, and the bag is more than a little mixed. Critics are either praising the film for its fun action adventure nature of the bounty hunter and his foundling or others are saying the film does not live up to the iconography that Lucasfilm and Star Wars is known for as well as having too small of a story for the big screen. With this being the first Star Wars film in seven years, a lot is likely riding on the performance of Din Djarin and Din Grogu. Ebon Moss-Bachrach has been quietly dishing details on not only Avengers: Doomsday but Secret Wars across his various media appearances in recent days. On Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, the Thing actor admitted the Doomsday script he read didn't have a finished third act saying, "I don't think it had an ending,” and described the production as so compartmentalized and "interstellar" that he'd repeatedly go back to Joe Russo to have the multiverse threading re-explained. Then in a separate chat with the Dog Day Afternoon Broadway team, a play based on the 1975 film the actor is performing in, he casually dropped that Secret Wars filming kicks off in August 2026, right after his stage run wraps in mid-July.HBO set August 16 as the premiere date for Lanterns and dropped a new trailer that complicates the show's dark, earth-based mystery pitch with shots of Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan in the classic Green Lantern uniform and what appears to be an off-world setting. The trailer also confirms Nathan Fillion is reprising his role as Guy Gardner and reveals Laura Linney in an undisclosed part opposite Aaron Pierre's John Stewart. Matt Reeves used a series of X posts last week to officially welcome Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch to Gotham for The Batman: Part II. They join the previously confirmed additions of Scarlett Johansson as Gilda Dent, Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent, and Charles Dance as Harvey's father Christopher. Henry, a Marvel alum from Eternals who also memorably appeared in 2019's Joker, marks his second trip into the DC sandbox, while Koch is known for his prestige work appearing in films like Bridge of Spies. Michael continued another strong run at the box office this weekend and has now crossed $700 million dollars worldwide while the Devil Wears Prada 2 also continued its solid streak, crossing the $500 million dollar mark internationally. Mortal Kombat 2 crossed the $100 million dollar mark in its second weekend. Horror film Obsession opened very well with $23 million dollars worldwide, a big opening for a film from a first time director acquired out of a film festival. Marvel is making some changes to leadership in its comics division. The company has promoted Brad Winderbaum, already its chief of television and animation, to head of Marvel television, animation, comics and franchise. At the same time, David Abdo, former manager of Disney's music division, will transition to serve as Marvel's general manager, comics and franchise, reporting to Winderbaum. With the new top leadership coming in, that means that Dan Buckley, the longtime Marvel Comics head, is departing. Buckley will remain at Marvel through mid-2027 to support the leadership transition.HBO's Harry Potter series will already be recasting a role as production begins on season 2. Actress Gracie Cochrane, who portrays Ginny Weasley in the upcoming season 1 will not return for Season 2 of the series due to 'unforeseen circumstances,' Cochrane and her family revealed in a statement.Disney+ has begun development on Ella Enchanted, a TV series based on the 2004 Miramax fairytale film of the same name that starred Anne Hathaway, who will return to produce the series. Anyone But You writer Ilana Wolpert will serve as showrunner.A final look trailer for Prime's Spider-Noir, starring Nicholas Cage, was dropped today. 

Join me for a break down of Chapter 25 of Midnight Sun, 'Race', in which Edward picks out a souped-up ride, the sun is sunning, and Alice is a glorified dash-cam... '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.

Hour 1: Sarah is bringing back a long lost bit to annoy Vinnie. Detective Mark Fuhrman, infamous from the OJ Simpson trial, has passed away. America's 250th birthday is coming up, and Wheel of Fortune is celebrating! Let's eat some headlines: Amy Schumer's botched colonoscopy, Pete Davidson might be a deadbeat, Anderson Cooper is saying good-bye to 60 Minutes. Vinnie opens up about suffering from girl-orrhea. Imagine you had a magic watch that could stop time, what would you do? TSA says you can't bring liquids, but you can bring as many rotisserie chickens as you want! Where are we getting our pizza in bulk these days? Hour 2: What's the perfect amount of fame? Kylie Jenner arranged the double date of pop culture dreams. HBO already has to recast one of the Harry Potter kids. Sarah finds an excuse to say Milly Bobby Brown Jovi. Ebola, you don't want it. Scott Budman is on the show! Whether he knows it or not. Don't meet your heroes, unless it's Scott Budman. The verdict is in over Elon Musk V.s OpenAI, and it's really just about missing a deadline. Microsoft AI chief says in 18 months all white-collar work will be automated by AI. No wonder all the college graduates continue to boo. Hour 3: Eddie Murphy won't let his kids work in showbiz until age 18. Cannes Film Festival is going on, and Sarah thinks Vinnie will love the animated surf movie that Netflix just bought. It's the famous kids graduation season! Angelina Jolie's daughter, Zahara Marley Jolie, graduated from college. Brad Pitt was nowhere to be found. Nick Cannon has double standards for his children. The 37% rule says this is how you should pick your partner. Bottom line, we should look up Vinnie's high school girlfriend. Hour 4: BTS is playing in SF tonight - have fun! Spain said Shakira owes them $70 Million. Now they owe her. Ella Langley continues to make history on the Billboard charts. Tyler White from ‘Love on the Spectrum' released his first country music single. There's a new way to watch some of this year's biggest festivals from your couch. Bob won't give up on finding Vinnie's favorite ex-girlfriend. Matty has never been to Disney World! No wife, no problem. Plus, a story about a naked man and How Old Is That Guy?

What's the perfect amount of fame? Kylie Jenner arranged the double date of pop culture dreams. HBO already has to recast one of the Harry Potter kids. Sarah finds an excuse to say Milly Bobby Brown Jovi. Ebola, you don't want it. Scott Budman is on the show! Whether he knows it or not. Don't meet your heroes, unless it's Scott Budman. The verdict is in over Elon Musk V.s OpenAI, and it's really just about missing a deadline. Microsoft AI chief says in 18 months all white-collar work will be automated by AI. No wonder all the college graduates continue to boo.

The Mandalorian Chapter 21: The Pirate.Episode 21 of The Mandalorian, THE PIRATE, is a great episode hampered by its placement in the season, and a resolution that's less than satisfying. Ride along in this combat-ready episode for:- Thrilling air battles above Navarro- The fate of Captain “Easter Basket” Shard- A new home for the Mandalorians- Bo Katan being shown to lead a new way forward for the MandaloriansDid this episode of Season 3 deliver more worthwhile development, or was it another misfire?As we all anticipate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt are celebrating with a rewatch and detailed discussions of The Mandalorian, Season 3. Join them as they debate and analyze each episode on the most fun Star Wars podcast on the internet!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 PodcastsMake sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3011: Marc Chernoff explores how the fear of rejection quietly shapes our choices, relationships, and self-worth. Through personal stories and practical mindset shifts, he shows how to stop seeking constant approval, reframe rejection, and build lasting confidence from within. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2019/03/31/stop-worrying-about-what-others-think-of-you-7-tips-for-feeling-better/ Quotes to ponder: “Only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” “Constantly seeking acceptance and reassurance from other people is a dead end journey. These things can only be found within you, not from others.” “No one else has the power to make you feel small unless you give them that power.” Episode references: Starbucks: https://www.starbucks.com/ Disney World: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/ Harry Potter: https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Book/dp/059035342X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, we’re “obsessed” with creator and debut author of Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It, Brooke Averick. First known as her online moniker, “@ladyefron,” Brooke Averick’s socials exploded after she posted a TikTok reading a letter to her older self. Brooke Averick has gone on to accrue thousands of followers, host the podcast Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast, and is now a published author. Brooke Averick shares her first obsessions, her current crushes, and how writing Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It may have helped her more than therapy. BOOKS MENTIONED: The Clique by Lisi Harrison The Series of Unfortunate Events by Limony Snicket The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Harry Potter by J.K. RowlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét question who the real Harry Potter fan is, whether Mormons are Christians, and if either of them would ever become Mormon or Scientologist. Bob explains sour mash, they see who can correctly spell “contiguous,” and wonder if Texas could ever turn blue. They revisit the Scary Movie franchise, search their text history for words like “sorry,” “thank you,” and “busted,” and role-play how Monét would interact with Sebastian Bach. Plus, Houdini's accidental death, the butterfly effect, bending elements, dream superpowers, bees vs. mosquitoes, and what animals they'd be. Thanks to our sponsors: Book your next stay with Airbnb! If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/rivalry  Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to chime.com/rivalry Go to HomeChef.com/RIVALRY for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What started as a normal Friday episode quickly turned into one of the most emotionally unstable shows we've had in a while. Honestly, nobody was prepared for how hard the “saddest movie deaths ever” conversation was going to hit. One minute we're joking around about Pointfest and celebrity gossip… the next minute half the room is emotionally compromised over Artax from The NeverEnding Story slowly sinking into the Swamp of Sadness while childhood memories collapse in real time.This episode of The Rizzuto Show goes deep into the emotional destruction caused by movies like The Lion King, Big Fish, My Girl, The Green Mile, Logan, Forrest Gump, Titanic, Harry Potter, Inside Out, Fox and the Hound, Steel Magnolias, All Dogs Go To Heaven, and about 400 others because apparently everyone on this show carries unresolved cinematic trauma.Moon gets surprisingly philosophical. Rafe gets aggressively emotional about animated foxes. Lern somehow manages to make everybody sad repeatedly. Scott contributes exactly the kind of unhinged movie takes you'd expect from Scott. Meanwhile Riz attempts to hold the entire thing together while the conversation spirals into increasingly depressing territory.And somehow — somehow — we pivot from emotional movie deaths directly into celebrity gossip and fried chicken.Because that's radio, baby.We break down the bizarre report that Michael Jackson allegedly ate KFC for nearly every meal of his life. Naturally, this leads to an aggressive debate over mashed potatoes, fast food quality decline, chicken sandwich wars, buffet nostalgia, and whether anyone should trust powdered potatoes emotionally or spiritually.The celebrity chaos doesn't stop there:Paul McCartney refuses selfies because he feels like a zoo animalBritney Spears may or may not have terrified an entire restaurant while holding a knifeTaylor Swift wedding rumors are getting more secretive than a CIA operationKorn is apparently sitting on 40 unreleased songsPink Floyd now has collectible coins because reality means nothing anymoreThis funny podcast somehow manages to combine emotional damage, celebrity nonsense, food debates, weird news, sarcastic humor, and total radio chaos into one gloriously ridiculous episode. If you like a daily comedy show that sounds like your funniest friends slowly losing control in real time, welcome home.The Rizzuto Show continues delivering the kind of funny podcast energy that only happens when nobody in the room knows how to stay on topic for longer than 45 seconds.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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