Podcast appearances and mentions of Harry Potter Alliance

Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob or some secret third option?**Marcelle asks this question only at the very end of the episode, and you know why? Because there is so much more to discuss when it comes to Stephanie Meyer's Twilight. And who better to dig into this novel's plot and place in pop culture than Jackson Bird (he/him) who, over fifteen years ago, was a Twi-hard. If you frequent fan spaces, you might know Jackson through his previous work with Harry Potter Alliance or his very popular Youtube channel. Or perhaps you know him from guest spots on the podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, his own (now retired) podcast Transmission, his 2017 Ted Talk (How to Talk and Listen to Transgender People), or his book, Sorted: Growing Up, Coming Out, and Finding My Place. Or maybe he's a new person to you, in which case, you're welcome — he rocks!In this conversation, Marcelle, Hannah and Jack discuss what was going on in 2005 that primed Twilight for such wide success. They ask: Why were young readers so hungry for a character like Bella? What does the plot of the novel suggest about the reading appetite of millennial readers coming of age in an era defined by impossible beauty standards and purity politics? When we refuse to disregard the interests, passions and literary preferences of young people, what can we discover about one another, our culture and ourselves?To learn more about the research that went into today's episode, be sure to follow Witch, Please Productions on Substack at https://ohwitchplease.substack.com! And if you like our show, please share it with family and friends! Word-of-mouth is the primary way we reach new listeners who are interested in feminist materialist critique, pop culture and laughing at and from within *the discourse.*AND, if you want to participate in our Q&A episodes, be sure to follow us on Instagram @ohwitchplease to submit your inquiries! **Team Bella!?!***Material Girls is a show that aims to make sense of the zeitgeist through materialist critique* and critical theory! Each episode looks at a unique object of study (something popular now or from back in the day) and over the course of three distinct segments, Hannah and Marcelle apply their academic expertise to the topic at hand.We'll be back in two weeks for another episode, but until then, be sure to check out all the bonus content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease. You can learn more about the show at ohwitchplease.ca and on our instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Want more from us? Check out our website ohwitchplease.ca.*Materialist Critique is, at its simplest possible level, a form of cultural critique – that is, scholarly engagement with a cultural text of some kind – that is interested in modes of production, moments of reception, and the historical and ideological contexts for both. Materialist critique is really interested in the question of why a particular cultural work or practice emerged at a particular moment. Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob or some secret third option?**Marcelle asks this question only at the very end of the episode, and you know why? Because there is so much more to discuss when it comes to Stephanie Meyer's Twilight. And who better to dig into this novel's plot and place in pop culture than Jackson Bird (he/him) who, over fifteen years ago, was a Twi-hard. If you frequent fan spaces, you might know Jackson through his previous work with Harry Potter Alliance or his very popular Youtube channel. Or perhaps you know him from guest spots on the podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, his own (now retired) podcast Transmission, his 2017 Ted Talk (How to Talk and Listen to Transgender People), or his book, Sorted: Growing Up, Coming Out, and Finding My Place. Or maybe he's a new person to you, in which case, you're welcome — he rocks!In this conversation, Marcelle, Hannah and Jack discuss what was going on in 2005 that primed Twilight for such wide success. They ask: Why were young readers so hungry for a character like Bella? What does the plot of the novel suggest about the reading appetite of millennial readers coming of age in an era defined by impossible beauty standards and purity politics? When we refuse to disregard the interests, passions and literary preferences of young people, what can we discover about one another, our culture and ourselves?To learn more about the research that went into today's episode, be sure to follow Witch, Please Productions on Substack at https://ohwitchplease.substack.com! And if you like our show, please share it with family and friends! Word-of-mouth is the primary way we reach new listeners who are interested in feminist materialist critique, pop culture and laughing at and from within *the discourse.*AND, if you want to participate in our Q&A episodes, be sure to follow us on Instagram @ohwitchplease to submit your inquiries! **Team Bella!?!***Material Girls is a show that aims to make sense of the zeitgeist through materialist critique* and critical theory! Each episode looks at a unique object of study (something popular now or from back in the day) and over the course of three distinct segments, Hannah and Marcelle apply their academic expertise to the topic at hand.We'll be back in two weeks for another episode, but until then, be sure to check out all the bonus content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease. You can learn more about the show at ohwitchplease.ca and on our instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Want more from us? Check out our website ohwitchplease.ca.*Materialist Critique is, at its simplest possible level, a form of cultural critique – that is, scholarly engagement with a cultural text of some kind – that is interested in modes of production, moments of reception, and the historical and ideological contexts for both. Materialist critique is really interested in the question of why a particular cultural work or practice emerged at a particular moment. Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a former volunteer and later employee of Fandom Forward (what was then called The Harry Potter Alliance) and a transgender man, Jackson Bird's feelings about Harry Potter have certainly evolved, especially given the extremely divisive statements JK Rowling has made about the transgender community. He shares how what was once an important part of his identity has faded away and why, as well as how he feels about his memoir four years later and what he's working on now.Here are some of the references from this episode for those who want to dig a little deeper:Jackson BirdSorted: Growing Up, Coming Out, and Finding My Place (A Transgender Memoir) (Simon & Schuster)Jackson Bird - YouTubeCool Stuff Ride Home podcastFirst Draft Theater newsletterThe Infinite Wrench — The New York Neo-FuturistsHenry's writing about the Harry Potter Alliance:"Cultural acupuncture": Fan activism and the Harry Potter AllianceWizard RockFandom Forward > (formerly The Harry Potter Alliance)Jackson Bird: ‘Harry Potter' Helped Me Come Out as Trans, But J.K. Rowling Disappointed Me (NY Times Opinion)The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling podcastJudy Blume clarifies J.K. Rowling remarks: ‘I wholly support the trans community' (The Hill)Michigan Womyn's Music FestivalFlorida Anti-Trans LegislationRick Riordan on Trans Youth and LGBTQ CharactersHarry Potter TV SeriesFan Petition Against “platforming” Rowling‘Grapevine': An original podcast from NBC News Studios - a story about fringe religious movements trying to remake the American education system based on their biblical valuesVelshi Banned Book Club on Apple PodcastsPottermore Moving Trans History Forward ConferenceAmazon Erases Orwell Books From Kindle Devices - The New York TimesEpisode 101: BBSs and Early Internet Communities with Author Kevin DriscollEpisode  69: The Power of Fan Activism with Janae Phillips and Shawn TaylorBy Any Media Necessary: The New Youth Activism (NYU Press)Scholastic criticized for optional diverse book section - ABC NewsScholastic Backtracks on Isolating Works on Race and Gender at Book Fair - The New York TimesShare your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin, and the How Do You Like It So Far? team! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com.Music & Additional Audio:HBO Harry Potter Series announcement videoThe Witch Trials of JK Rowling podcastShania Twain - Man! I Feel Like A Woman“In Time” by Dylan Emmett and “Spaceship” by Lesion X.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet  https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetSpaceship by Lesion X https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lesion-x-spaceshipMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Through her Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling created a magical world championing acceptance and inclusivity. But the author's controversial comments about the transgender community have alienated lifelong fans. This hour, we explore how fans have moved forward. We hear from Fandom Forward, formerly known as the Harry Potter Alliance. One Fandom Forward volunteer from New Haven focused on the series in her master's dissertation. Plus, have you heard of Wizard Rock? Ashley Hamel of Ashley Trix & the WZRDs joins us. GUESTS: Katie Bowers: Managing Director, Fandom Forward Abigail Page: Volunteer Manager of Leadership & Education, Fandom Forward Ashley Hamel: Singer-songwriter Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Fan Activism with the co-founder of Nerds of Color and the managing director of Fandom Forward (formerly Harry Potter Alliance). Shawn is a founding author of www.thenerdsofcolor.org, and a founding organizer of The Black and Brown Comix Arts Festival. He is a recognized scholar and sought-after speaker in the areas of pop culture and participatory culture studies, mythology, folk and netlore, experimental theater, and media studies. In his other life, he spent twenty years in non-profit adolescent mental health and juvenile justice work. He was a Senior Fellow with the Pop Culture Collaborative. Currently, he works as a coach and consultant for individual creatives and organizations and is a university lecturer.  Katie has been leading Fandom Forward's campaigns since 2013. Fandom Forward is an international nonprofit harnessing the power of pop culture to make activism more accessible for everyone. They've been doing this for over 15 years with hundreds of thousands of fan activists. Katie has played an integral role in some of their most iconic campaigns, and her commitment to relational organizing and community-centered leadership has played an essential role in shaping the organization into what it is today. 

Happy Trans Day of Visibility to all of our beloved trans and nb friends! We love you, we see you, and we appreciate you. In honor of this very special day, The Restricted Section will be donating all of its April Patreon proceeds to The Harry Potter Alliance! Wow y'all, Hermione is having a fucking DAY. A crisp slap, a confused nap, and peace out through the trap...door. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Quidditch Final (Part 1) or even what you think of us! We'd love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU BUY OUR MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/restrictedsectionpod/ THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: https://www.instagram.com/restrictedsectionpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/restrictedpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rspoddetentioncrew/ Check out our other amazing Movie Night Crew Network podcasts! This episode featured: Special guest Danni! Danni plugged BEING A GOOD TRANS ALLY. Educate yourself so you can better support your trans friends! Try starting here. Christina Kann: IG @yagirloftheworld TW @christina_kann TikTok @tinafontina Christina plugged Completely Arbortrary. Grace: Email Grace at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com. Grace plugged Equality Virginia and all their Trans Day of Visibility events. Haley: TW @TheWrit_toWit Haley plugged John Mulaney's Kid Gorgeous special. Also: why not enjoy some trans Harry Potter fanfic?

The Ark of E Network is Proud to Present The Triumphant Return of Bending Not Breaking. Sunshine, Ben, & Max are back and all geared up for SEASON 4! Join Them Every Tuesday for the Next 11 Weeks as they journey through Season 1 of The Legend of Korra, Episode by Episode! Each Week, Sunshine & Ben will also look at the given episode through a unique lens. For Episode 1 : Welcome to Republic City , they chose to discuss CONTINUITY. AND, to help them kickoff the new season they're joined by the wonderful and talented Andrew Slack, founder of an amazing non-profit, The Harry Potter Alliance ( find out more at thehpalliance.org ) We hope You enjoy the episode, whether You're a Die-Hard Fan or a Total Newcomer; The Legend of Korra is a unique and wonderful series with so much depth to explore, We hope You'll join us for the journey ahead... AND A HUGE THANK YOU to Everyone Who Listened to Seasons 1-3 and has supported us here on our very own feed! Intro/Bumper/Outro ("Beyond the Warriors" by Guifrog) Produced By : Max Gongaware , @maxgongaware Follow Sunshine & Ben On Instagram : @mayfieldja & @nebfabulous , Twitter : @Mr_Sun_Shine & @nebfabulous Send Feedback : thearkofe@gmail.com

This week on #WizardTeam and The Time Room, we are joined by leaders of The Harry Potter Alliance, Katie Bowers and Janae Phillips, who want to know how Harry’s story would change if the Unspeakables rejected Hermione's request for a Time Turner in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Let us know who you think is the MVP and who is benched in this new timeline. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wizardteam/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardteam/support

This week's pop culture recommendations come from those who change the world with them -- Janae Phillips, Director of Leadership and Education for the Harry Potter Alliance, who oversees the Granger Leadership Academy and the Fandom Forward study guides project, among other things. Shawn Taylor is one of the founders of Nerds of Color and a founding organizer of the Black Comix Arts Festival, a festival that highlights and promotes artists on the margins of the mainstream comic book industry.

Jackson Bird (@jackisnotabird) joins to discuss Neil Cicierega's Potter Puppet Pals! Jackson, a trans man, opens the episode by discussing their experience with the JK situation, and then shares LOADS of behind-the-scenes info about Potter Puppet Pals! Topics include: Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen, Neil Cicierega Mouth Dreams, Harry and the Potters, The Harry Potter Alliance, Yule Balls, Draco puppet, puppet myths, hand motions, flash animations, TSA, NPAA ratings, butternut squash, jack-o-lanterns, Lorem Ipsum, Kimya Dawson, Sorted, the fine wine of disses, and more! Youtube links: Potions Class, Wizard Angst, Mysterious Ticking Noise, Wizard Swears VOTE: vote.gov Thanks to our sponsors! FUBOTV: Get 15% off your first month and a free trial! SKILLSHARE: First 1,000 get a Skillshare Premium trial! STITCHFIX: Get 25% off when you keep your entire fix! — Thanks for listening to this episode of Potterless! Don’t want the journey to stop? Check out the links below and as always, Wizard On! WEBSITE: PotterlessPodcast.com (LEARN ABOUT THE SHOW!) PATREON: patreon.com/potterless (SUPPORT THE SHOW!) TWITTER: twitter.com/potterlesspod (TWEET THE SHOW!) INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/potterlesspodcast (PICTURES OF THE SHOW!) FACEBOOK: facebook.com/potterless (HOME OF THE FANCY PRIVATE GROUP!) MERCH: potterlesspodcast.com/merch (REP THE SHOW!) DISCORD: (For $2+ patrons!) Created/Hosted/Edited/Produced by Mike Schubert, Music by Bettina Campomanes, Web Design/Art by Kelly Schubert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we offer the second of an ongoing series of episodes focused on fandom and fandom studies. Last week, we explored fandom’s relationship with the creative industries. This week, we are looking at fan-based activism.The episode features Janae Phillips, Director of Leadership and Education for the Harry Potter Alliance, who oversees the Granger Leadership Academy and the Fandom Forward study guides project, among other things. Shawn Taylor is one of the founders of Nerds of Color and a founding organizer of the Black Comix Arts Festival, a festival that highlights and promotes artists on the margins of the mainstream comic book industry. Shawn recently published a white paper, We The Fans: How Our Powers Can Change the World, as a Senior Fellow for the Pop Culture Collaborative. We begin our discussion by trying to understand what we mean by fan activism and why fandom has emerged as an important driver of movements for social change. We consider why fandom might not only enable young people to enter the political process but also how fan activism becomes more sustainable because of the elements of joy, empathy, and passion it brings with it. We consider the darker sides of fan activism, including links between “toxic fandom” and the alt-right, but we also consider how fandom has become a site for anti-racism work. We share our experiences at the Granger Leadership Program this summer as an example of how the Harry Potter Alliance is helping to train young activists and the Granger/Lovegood campaign as a specific effort with the goal of registering and informing potential young voters. Finally, Shawn closes us out with some reflections on Afro-futurism as a philosophy and model for social action and the risks that it has become too cool, too fast.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Karan Nevatia – a remarkable young producer, fan, activist, and professional.Here are some of the references from this episode, for those who want to dig a little deeper:  Here are some articles Henry has written about the Harry Potter Alliance’s model for social change and its Not in Harry’s Name Campaign. Henry’s research group had more to say about the Harry Potter Alliance in their book, By Any Media Necessary: The New Youth Activism.  This video about the Not in Harry’s Name campaign illustrates how the HPA builds on the infrastructure fandom provides. HPA’s Hunger Games Campaign More of HPA’s Fandom Forward Resources:Star WarsMarvel Cinematic UniverseBlack PantherWelcome to Night ValePokemonDoctor Who Fandom JargonWhat is a Blerd?Asian-American fans  Nerds of Color: Ghost in the Shell controversyRacebending Star TrekE.E. “Doc” Smith – Lensmen NovelsThe Book of Three, Prydain, The Horned KingRaiders of the Lost Ark – mythology Save Our Show campaigns What Steven Universe did for queer kidsWorldbuilding in Role-Playing Games Translating fandom skills to digital organizing; fandom as a way to make activism sustainable:Activist joyThe Handmaid’s TalePrincess Leia at Women’s MarchHong Kong students and Les MiserablesThree finger salute in ThailandTrump and Popular CultureTiKTok  ProtestWhat’s different about youth activism Exclusive vs. Inclusive Fandoms:ComicsgateGamergateSpider-Man Star Wars - Kelly Marie TranTransformative fandom/affirmational fandomYes AndFandom Hierarchies and Ownership Cross the Streams – Ghostbusters Hermoine Granger - SPEWGranger Leadership Academy“the TERF who shall not be named”Steven Universe and HPA Granger/Lovegood 2020 "campaign"Luna Lovegood AfrofuturismAlondra Nelson on AfrofuturismMark Dery on AfrofuturismShawn Taylor on Our Opinions are Correct - the history of AfrofuturismChadwick Boseman MutabarukaShawn Taylor's Essay on Black PantherSteven Barnes on Black Panther Afro-speculativeBuckminster FullerAstroblacknessAfrifutrismMore thoughts on "the White CIA guy" in Black Panther - Eve Ewing on InterceptedShawn’s film Afrofuturist recommendation: Destination Planet Negro History of Fictional characters running for president:Pogo, “I Go Pogo”Pat PaulsonArchie BunkerBart Simpson Some basics on K-pop fan activismJohn Lewis “good trouble”K-pop fans’ sabotage of Tulsa Trump rally Check out these related past episodes:Episode 14: Hye Jin Lee and Cristina Visperas on the Global Fandom for K-popEpisode 22: On Conspiracy Theories, with Benjamen Walker and Wu MingEpisode 66: The Legacy of Octavia E. Butler with Damian E. Duffy, John Jennings, and Shelley StreebyEpisode 40: Exploring the Dark Fantastic with Ebony ThomasEpisode 25: Why Do We Need More Critics of Color? with Jeff Yang & Mauricio MotaEpisode 26: Reimagining the ecology of cultural criticism: Elizabeth Mendez Berry and Carolina A. MirandaEpisode 27: Critics of color: The added value of subtleties, with Eric DeggansEpisode 5: Black Panther, comics and the history of MarvelEpisode 6: Define American’s Julian Gomez on Black Panther and empowering fan activismEpisode 8: Manouchka Labouba on Black Panther and African cinema todayEpisode 9: Nicholas J. Cull on Black Panther and the politics of popular cultureHear Karan Nevatia talking on NPR about his signature song, “No Scrubs” by TLCDonate to the Harry Potter Alliance in memory of Karan Nevatia.If you or someone you know needs someone to lean on for emotional support, call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also chat them online.Share your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com!Music:“In Time” by Dylan Emmett and “Spaceship” by Lesion X. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet  https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetSpaceship by Lesion X https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lesion-x-spaceshipMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––“No Scrubs” by TLC

In 2016, I put out an episode about how JK Rowling’s themes in the Harry Potter series inspired a generation of progressive activists including Jackson Bird, who was the spokesperson for the Harry Potter Alliance. Jackson is also trans. Recently, JK Rowling has alienated many of her fans and supporters with her views on transgender rights. I catch up with Jackson Bird to discuss how he’s handling the cognitive dissonance of being inspired by the messages in the Harry Potter books while feeling profound disappointment in JK Rowling. Jackson Bird’s Op-Ed response to JK Rowling in The New York Times Responding to JK Rowlings Essay | Is It Anti-Trans? by Jamie Raines and Shaaba  Harry Potter Saved My Life. J.K. Rowling Is Now Endangering Trans People Like Me by Kacen Callender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For their first ever live show, Xandra and Grace brought this discussion on Digital Boundaries to Camp GLA, the virtual version of the Harry Potter Alliance's annual fan activist conference, the Granger Leadership Academy.With much of our lives and activist work taking place online, it's more important than ever to set digital boundaries. We must preserve our energy to prioritise taking meaningful action and creating our best work.'I just realised that I don't have to settle for something good. If I am creative enough, I can find a workaround that is GREAT, or a perfect fit.' - Xandra Robinson-Burns, on her decision to leave social media  SHOW NOTES:The Harry Potter Alliance https://www.thehpalliance.org/Neville's Guide to Tough Conversations: https://www.thehpalliance.org/nevillefightsback SHOW DETAILS:Read more at http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #4292, Valley Village, CA 91607Email: theartlife@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Patreon: @heroinetrainingGrace Gordon is on Instagram and Patreon: @gracegordonofficial Our music is ‘The Stream' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to wbne.org. Being the fifty-second episode of the show in which Aragorn continues to be dramatic, Legolas has a burn book, and all these men are ruining perfectly good horse statues. The Show:Patreon (NOW LIVE!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpodInstagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Mary Clay:Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwatt416Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt  Bayana and Delia:Bayana’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanawroteit Delia’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/DeliaDumbledore Black Girls Create – https://blackgirlscreate.org/  The Return of the King Audiobook – https://youtu.be/NiJ8YdRHA1Q  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Black lives matter. Ways to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#Consider donating to the Harry Potter Alliance, who do amazing work for trans people and many others:  https://www.thehpalliance.org/donate “Harry Potter and the Author Who Failed Us”: https://bit.ly/2C30LF8 Daniel Radciffe’s Response: https://bit.ly/2UMon7DLove the Art, Hate the Artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTwVbxWb7Jk

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to wbne.org. Being the fifty-first episode of the show in which sexism strikes again, Merry’s such a hobbit, and everyone needs a hug. The Show:Patreon (NOW LIVE!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpodInstagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Mary Clay:Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwatt416Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt  Buddy and Alice:Buddy’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/buddy_duquesneAlice’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/AliceWhiteTHPThose Happy Places – https://www.thosehappyplaces.com/Rogue Fun - https://roguefun.pinecast.co/ The Return of the King Audiobook – https://youtu.be/NiJ8YdRHA1Q  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Black lives matter. Ways to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#Consider donating to the Harry Potter Alliance, who do amazing work for trans people and many others:  https://www.thehpalliance.org/donate “Harry Potter and the Author Who Failed Us”: https://bit.ly/2C30LF8 Daniel Radciffe’s Response: https://bit.ly/2UMon7DLove the Art, Hate the Artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTwVbxWb7Jk

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to wbne.org. Being the fiftieth episode of the show in which the bros are reunited, everyone agrees Gandalf knows what he’s doing, and Tolkien loves plants. The Show:Patreon (NOW LIVE!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpodInstagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Mary Clay:Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwatt416Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Buddy and Alice:Buddy’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/buddy_duquesneAlice’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/AliceWhiteTHPThose Happy Places – https://www.thosehappyplaces.com/Rogue Fun - https://roguefun.pinecast.co/ The Return of the King Audiobook – https://youtu.be/NiJ8YdRHA1Q  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Black lives matter. Ways to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#Consider donating to the Harry Potter Alliance, who do amazing work for trans people and many others:  https://www.thehpalliance.org/donate “Harry Potter and the Author Who Failed Us”: https://bit.ly/2C30LF8 Daniel Radciffe’s Response: https://bit.ly/2UMon7DLove the Art, Hate the Artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTwVbxWb7Jk

Jeff and Rebecca chronicle the continuing effects of COVID-19 on the world of books. This episode is sponsored by: TBR Spalding University The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, and by Harper Perennial Links discussed in this episode: Sales of print books held steady last week Unemployed NYC booksellers launch online bookstore Libraries want to turn bookmobiles into free WiFi trucks during COVID-19 Strand lays off 188 booksellers after New York orders lockdown of non-essential businesses Skyhorse Publishing lays off nearly ⅓ of staff Scholastic begins temporary staff reductions Harry Potter Alliance throwing a virtual con JK Rowling allowing read-alouds of HP Diamond Comics Distributors to stop receiving shipments of new comics amid COVID-19 concerns HarperCollins to launch Native-Focused Imprint

I'd say that anyone who's paid attention to the news in the last few years, has been on social media—or has just conversed with other human beings—has probably gotten the sense now and then that the world seems on edge. Still, many of us parents can get so inspired by our own kids that we get the sense that they're going to change the world—or at least their own corner of it. And a lot of kids might feel like they want to do exactly that.  But how to start? How to take the desire to do good and turn it into something real, something that can truly help people? That's the aim of my guest in this episode and the amazing organization she manages. I got to geek out a bit in this conversation because Katie Bowers is the managing director of the Harry Potter Alliance. No, it's not some sort of group where people talk about how awesome Harry Potter is. No, the HPA takes the passion that fans of Harry Potter and other books and movies have, and helps them turn that passion into action. As Katie says in our conversation: “When people truly become passionate about a book or a character, it's because they see themselves in that hero.” And the HPA has turned fans' passion into amazing results. With hundreds of thousands of members spanning 35 countries and six continents, the HPA has helped kids and adults create meaningful change around the world. They're pretty freaking awesome if you ask me! In our conversation, we talk about: The work of the HPA and how they “turn fans into heroes” Why Harry Potter and other fictional characters inspire fans to make social change How to decide what to do if you know you want to do something, but don't know what or how The power of “unironic enthusiasm”—the best way to foster your child's eagerness to help How to help your kids develop leadership qualities needed to bring about change Why it's okay to be Neville Longbottom instead of Harry or Hermione Specific projects for preschoolers vs. elementary school aged kids vs. high schoolers Tips for when your child's project fails The importance of building a good team around you How to help kids handle the risks of the spotlight when they stand up for what they believe Why kids might have a better opportunity to build bridges with those with opposing viewpoints than adults How to teach kids to handle tough conversations with friends and loved ones with opposing views And the value of “time, patience, love, and a willingness to keep at it.” Guys, I got fired up by this conversation—it's a great launchpad for you and your kids to make the world a better place. If you get inspired by this episode, please take a screenshot of your podcast app as you listen, post it to your Instagram Story, and tag me @zendocsteve. You can also share this episode on Facebook and elsewhere by sharing the link www.drstevesilvestro.com/106

Today’s guest says the pendulum has swung too far in the direction of superficial online communications. He spotted the real-time marketing revolution in its infancy and wrote five books about it including “The New Rules of Marketing and PR,” with over 400,000 copies sold in English and also available in 29 languages from Albanian to Vietnamese. In 2002, his entrepreneurial journey began when his ideas were a little too radical for his bosses so he started writing books, speaking at events, and advising emerging companies. He recognizes how tech-weary and bot-wary people are hungry for true human connection. He developed a winning strategy, called a Fanocracy, helping organizations tap into the mindset that relationships with customers are more important than the products they sell to them. Please join me in welcoming David Meerman Scott.   Would you leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast? Or Stitcher? They are extremely helpful and I read each and every one of them. Thanks for the inspiration! In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership is a person who is able to see patterns that other people don’t see and is able to then articulate them in a way that inspires people to change.” his passion, you might even say obsession, for live music. how he took a job offer to move to Tokyo at 26 and where he has gone from there. his decision to not hire any employees and how he has managed at least 50 speaking gigs a year for 13 years without employees. why he values authentic connection and how he connects with others. his newest book, “Fanocracy,” which was written with his daughter. Links David Meerman Scott on LinkedIn and Twitter. www.davidmeermanscott.com www.fanocracy.com Books mentioned in this episode: “Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans” by David Meerman Scott and Reiko Scott “The New Rules of Sales and Service: How to Use Agile Selling, Real-Time Customer Engagement, Big Data, Content, and Storytelling to Grow Your Business” David Meerman Scott “The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, New Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly” by David Meerman Scott “Marketing the Moon: The Selling of the Apollo Lunar Program (The MIT Press)” by David Meerman Scott and Richard Jurek “Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead: What Every Business Can Learn from the Most Iconic Band in History” by David Meerman Scott Other Resources: Learn more about David Burns. Learn more about Daniel Pink. Learn more about Malcolm Gladwell. Learn more about Michael Lewis. Listen to my interview with Jennifer Brown. Learn more about Tony Robbins. Learn more about the National Speakers Association. Learn more about The Harry Potter Alliance. Learn more about Mugglenet. About Robbie: Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker and relationship-based business strategist who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by both Inc. and Lifehacker. He helps associations inspire life-long membership by creating welcoming and inclusive first-timer experiences. He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. He writes for Harvard Business Review Ascend. His clients include associations and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly. He has been featured in several books including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark and The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman. He has guest lectured at many leading educational institutions including Harvard University, Brown University,

Experts at pop culture storytelling, social movements and fan organizing joining me to discuss the final Star Wars movie, Rise of Skywalker. Porshéa Patterson-Hurst is the public opinion research associate for The Opportunity Agenda, a social justice communication lab in New York. She consults with allies in the field to identify and obtain pertinent research needs in the areas of immigration, criminal legal reform, and poverty. She is also the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Black Girls Create, volunteers with the Harry Potter Alliance, and co-hosts CastleBlackPod. https://twitter.com/Porshea_obvi Rafael Shimunov is an artist and political activist from Queens. He was a HIAS refugee as a child from Russian-dominated Uzbekistan. Shimunov serves on the executive board of Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ), is a co-founder of The Jewish Vote and has worked with IfNotNow, Michael Moore and The Center for Constitutional Rights. His work has been covered by Rolling Stone, Newsweek, The Washington Post, NowThis News and Haaretz. https://twitter.com/rafaelshimunov Discussed: Muppets, puppets and metaphorsBabu Frik and the tech worker insurgency“There can be another Snoke in a minute” (thank you Beyonce)Redemption arcs vs Restorative JusticeHow Star Wars' handling of queer rep is like a Bill Clinton speechSpin-offs both real and imagined (and Rogue One, the best Star War)And https://twitter.com/elana_brooklyn quotes the Hagadah like its Passover

One last game with Marie and Marlene, members of the NYDA chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance, to test their magical brains with some riddles. We played using the Dungeons and Dragons 5e system.

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast My guest today is Andrew Slack. He joins me to share his thoughts and personal experience on how to use storytelling to create social change. A climate activist and former head of the non-profit Harry Potter Alliance—which used the collective fandom of J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World to create a movement of good-will in the real-world—we talk about his approach of using the arts to catalyze movements through the stories we share, as fans of fiction, from our culture, or our individual lives. He also asks some questions of me about why permaculture matters, in a conversation that wound up personal for both of us. You can find out more about Andrew's current project at savesantashome.us. I've also included links in the resource section of this episode to The Harry Potter Alliance and other places you can find more about him and his work in the wider world. Visit Our Partner: VerdEnergia Pacifica When I started this podcast in 2010, I wanted to deepen my understanding of permaculture and share what I learned during my permaculture design course. As time went on my interview skills improved and more and more people joined me as guests, including authors whose books you have on your shelves to others recording their first-ever media appearance. As that happened, so the show became about people sharing their stories. For those who were media savvy, to get them to stray from their talking points and tell us a personal tale about who they are, where they come from, and why what they do matters. For those who were new, to draw out their passion and hear more about what they care about. Together we could find threads in common to connect to and inspire. That regardless of our backgrounds we could understand one another as people, and make the world smaller, more intimate, and peaceful. Meeting with Andrew and sitting down with him in his apartment in Washington, D.C. I wanted to understand how people take their stories, their art, and the connections they see to create something bigger than individual actions. Something more than ourselves that is engaging, fun, and world-changing because as permaculture practitioners, we know how to solve problems. How to grow food. How to feed people. How to care for the other-than-human. How to restore ecosystems. How to repair damage to our communities. What I find missing is how we share the vision of what this bountiful future based on ethical design looks like. How do we use story, modern myths, the arts, to create broader social change? How do those of use skilled beyond the landscape apply our talents to create lasting and permanent culture atop the regenerative surplus of permanent agriculture? I know many of you are artists and storytellers yourselves. You write. You draw. You make comic books. You paint. What kind of collective can we form and work together so that people yearn for the dream of a lush, verdant, bountiful world? I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment below. Send me an email: The Permaculture Podcast Or write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast. Until the next time, spend each day sharing your story, telling new ones, and changing the world around you, while taking care of Earth, your self, and each other. Sign the Change.Org Petition to Save Santa's Home! Resources Save Santa's Home Andrew Slack (Twitter) Andrew Slack (LinkedIn) The Harry Potter Alliance Joseph Campbell's Interview with Bill Moyers Related Interviews Fair Food Forager Myth Making and Storytelling with Jason Godesky It takes a whole village to raise a child

My guest today is Andrew Slack. He joins me to share his thoughts and personal experience on how to use storytelling to create social change. A climate activist and former head of the non-profit Harry Potter Alliance—which used the collective fandom of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World to create a movement of good-will in the real-world—we […] The post Storytelling for Social Change appeared first on The Permaculture Podcast.

Alex Iantaffi interviews Jackson Bird about his first book - Sorted: Growing Up, Coming Out, and Finding My Place - as well as being a trans creator and so much more! Jackson Bird is a writer and digital creator dedicated to demystifying the transgender experience by sharing his and others’ stories online. You can hear some of those stories on his YouTube channel jackisnotabird. A TED Resident and Speaker, Jackson’s TED Talk “How to talk (and listen) to transgender people” has been viewed over a million times. Jackson was also a 2018 GLAAD Rising Star Digital Innovator, a YouTube NextUp Creator, and a LogoTV Social Trailblazer nominee. Currently a Civic Media Fellow at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Innovation Lab, he is also known for his past work with the Harry Potter Alliance. Jackson lives in New York City, where he regularly puts his apartment at risk with his slapdash YouTube series, Will It Waffle? You can follow him online @jackisnotabird Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/genderstories)

What is the value of art in a world so chaotic?Grace and Xandra respond to a request to define what it means to be an activist. They offers action steps and starting points for anyone reading the news wondering ‘What can I do?'. SHOW NOTES:depressed demon nightmare boys meme‘Peril' by Toni MorrisonIllustrated Guide to Political Prisoners and Prisoners of War by NYC Anarchist Black CrossBooks Through BarsThe Harry Potter Alliance & Granger Leadership AcademyHidden Figures (film)When They See Us (Netflix mini series)SHOW DETAILS:Read more at http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #4292, Valley Village, CA 91607Email: theartlife@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram and Patreon: @heroinetrainingGrace Gordon is on Instagram and Patreon: @gracegordonofficialOur music is ‘The Stream' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast

We head back to the wizarding world in the second half of our LeakyCon convention special! We celebrate reaching the big 5-0 episode count and share how the podcast has allowed us to grow as fans and people. We also explore the takeaways Victoria encountered at the con about the Harry Potter fandom, its commitment to social justice, and the impact on our own lives and worldview as members of the generation who got to grow up with Harry. We have another group of five fantastic fangirls to hear from as well! They are: Hayley Burson, an avid Harry Potter fan and costume maker. With her husband Michael, they specialize in creating screen replications from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. She’s also a co-host on Hold My Butterbeer, a podcast about all things wizarding world canon. Where to Find Hayley: Instagram & TikTok: @hobbitparty Hold My Butterbeer Podcast: https://www.holdmybutterbeer.com/podcast Facebook: @michayleycosplay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDsgsIsSeZKHoRVc_Rtv0Q Porshea Patterson-Hurst, Bayana Davis, and Connie Gibbs from Black Girls Create. Through substantive but accessible content, Black Girls Create is an intersectional hub for black creators and critical fandom. They collaborate to champion the increased media representation of Black women specifically, and people of color in general. Bayana Davis, serves as Editor in Chief of Black Girls Create & co-host of the #WizardTeam podcast, Connie Gibbs is Black Girls Create Managing Editor and co-host of the TARBIS podcast, and Porshea Patterson-Hurst, contributor at Black Girls Create, volunteers with the Harry Potter Alliance and co-hosts the Game of Thrones podcast Castle Black. Where to Find Black Girls Create: Instagram & Tumblr: @blackgirlscreate Twitter & Facebook: @weblackandnerds Blackgirlscreate.org WizardTeam & TARBIS Podcasts: http://blackgirlscreate.org/bwc Where to Find Porshea: Twitter: @porshea_obvi Where to Find Connie: Twitter & Instagram: @constar24 Constarwrites.com Where to Find Bayana: Twitter: @yana_hallows Melissa Anelli has been reporting on the Harry Potter phenomenon since 2001, and since then has served as the webmistress of the premier Harry Potter fansite The Leaky Cauldron, authored the New York Times bestselling book Harry, A History and founded Mischief Management, a company that produces fan events, LeakyCon included, focusing on community, content, and creativity where she serves as CEO. You may know her from the long-running Harry Potter fan podcast Pottercast or from one of the Mischief Media podcasts, Make New Mistakes and Extraneous. It’s no surprise that we’ve been seriously inspired by Melissa and been fans of hers for years, so we were thrilled when she took time out of running the show at LeakyCon to chat with us. Where to Find Melissa: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @melissaanelli http://www.melissaanelli.com/ Buy Melissa’s book Harry, a History on Amazon Where to Find LeakyCon: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @leakycon Leakycon.com http://www.mischiefmanagement.com/

The NYDA New York Chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance is back for more wizardly fun with trains, pixies, minotaurs, and fellow student drama. They also talk a bit more about their upcoming events and ways you can get connected. This game is adapted from D&D 5th edition rules - they all play the wizard class, and are fighting using D&D stats.

Two members of the Harry Potter Alliance in NYC, named the New York Dumbledore's Army, play as wizards in their very own magical RPG and talk a bit about the awesome work that they do. There are hijinks, spells, and awful attempts to avoid being sued by the Harry Potter trademark owners. The game is using D&D 5th edition rules and character creation - they both play wizard classes. The setting is made up by the incredibly clever and self-serving host.

An epistolary introduction to The Art Life.Grace and Xandra tell their friendship origin story: Harry Potter, outfit appreciation, and Passion Planners included.They begin to redefine and reclaim ‘art' and ‘achievement', and welcome you into the studio.SHOW DETAILS:Read more at http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #4292, Valley Village, CA 91607Email: theartlife@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram and Patreon: @heroinetrainingGrace Gordon is on Instagram and Patreon: @gracegordonofficialOur music is ‘The Stream' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast

We're back! This week we talked with Katie from the Harry Potter Alliance, a fan activism organization :thehpalliance.org. We also heard a supportive PRIDE story from CBC News : https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/langley-free-pride-flags-1.5186943 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sghpodcasts Email us at mcsomethinggoodhappened@gmail.com Have a great day!

On the 133rd episode of the podcast, meet Harry and the Potters.  Joe and Paul DeGeorge are brothers with a shared love of Harry Potter. In 2002 they accidentally started a band and put together a bunch of songs about the magical franchise. Now, Harry and the Potters have toured multiple times, playing many all-ages shows at public libraries across the countries, and they have released four albums, their newest Lumos out now that draws its themes from the seventh Harry Potter book, The Deathly Hallows. They are known for spawning the wizard-rock genre in music and have also co-founded a charity organization The Harry Potter Alliance. Check out the transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/harryandthepotters But the new album LUMOS at www.harryandthepotters.com

With Sito turned off and no idea what has happened, emotions run strong with Miss Lily's crew. Secrets of the past come to light and the trust of the trio is tested. Who is Mikaboshi? And who exactly is Daythorn??   If you like what we do, please rate and review! https://20sa.carrd.co/   Promo Featuring: Merely Roleplayers  https://merelyroleplayers.podbean.com/    This months Roll for Humanity is going to "The Harry Potter Alliance". Check them out!https://www.thehpalliance.org/

Devon and Varsha discuss Trump revoking former CIA director John Brennan's security clearance, #NotedDickwad Alex Jones, Sarah Huckabee Sanders intentionally misleading the public about black unemployment, and Trump's overt racism. Devon also sits down with the Director of Leadership & Education for The Harry Potter Alliance, a group that "turns fans into heroes" and uses Harry Potter and pop culture as a whole to get people into activism. Learn more at https://www.thehpalliance.org/

I am excited to introduce you to another kick ass female this month on our podcast - Brandie Sylfae. You'll definitely have to listen to this episode to find out why she is so truly amazing. I can promise you this....you won't be disappointed! BIO Brandie Sylfae is an actor, voice over and stunt performer born in Los Angeles, California. As a second degree black belt in Tang Soo Do under Chuck Norris, she got her start in martial arts focused roles, including the television series V.R. Troopers and the feature film Bloodmoon. While she still enjoys a good fight scene, she is proud of her recent work as the lead in the body positivity PSA Glass Cage , the feature Deep Blue, and playing opposite Willow Shields (Primrose Everdeen in The Hunger Games) in the feature Woodstock or Bust. She began her training in the BFA program at Cal State Long Beach performing roles in Inherit the Wind, The Importance of Being Earnest and Agnes of God, and then continued her education with classes in Los Angeles where she was fortunate enough to train Shakespeare with Kate Geer, and improv with John Michalski of Second City and Paul Ryan at CBS Comedy on the Lot. Now residing in Portland, Oregon, she has had the great fortune to study with Nike Imoru, Jana Lee Hamblin, Robert Blanche, Ted Rooney, and is currently training at The Actor's Lab with Kristina Haddad. She holds an undergraduate degree in microbiology from UC Santa Barbara and a Master’s degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University where she worked for three years performing basic cancer research. These days, in addition to acting, she focuses on charity work as the co-organizer of the Portland chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance, an international nonprofit focused on equality, literacy, and human rights. My acting/stunt website: BrandieSylfae.com IMDb: http://www.imdb.me/brandiesylfae Twitter: https://twitter.com/SiriuslyPix Insta: https://www.instagram.com/siriuslypix/ The PDX HPA: https://pdxhpa.com/ PDX HPA Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/839423862860443/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mimosaswithmichael/support

Fandoms and activism intersect in this episode where we interview our very first guest, Dan from the Harry Potter Alliance, an organization helping make activism more accessible. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uh-excuse-me/support

On this episode of #WizardTeam, Robyn and Bayana discuss Harry Potter and activism with Janae Phillips and Katie Bowers of the Harry Potter Alliance. The Harry Potter Alliance is changing the world by making activism accessible through the power of story. Since 2005, they’ve engaged millions of fans through their work for equality, human rights, and literacy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wizardteam/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardteam/support

This week, we talk about fall TV (Star Trek: Discovery), the Emmy Awards, Leia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray, the importance of cartoons that appeal to adults, such as BoJack Horseman, SYTYCD, and Ko-Hi-Noor by Anita Anand and William Dalrymple. Leia: Princess of Alderaan spoiler discussion: 24:52 to 43:37. We're thrilled to be a part of the Hard NOC Media family of podcasts: https://thenerdsofcolor.org/podcasts/  Check out Granger Leadership Academy from the Harry Potter Alliance: http://grangerleadershipacademy.com/

Welcome to episode #16 of Potterwatch.  In this episode we have a talk with Matt Maggiacomo the executive director of the Harry Potter Alliance.  During "Inside the Pensieve" we hear about Matt's array of roles he has played in the Harry Potter fandom, including wizard rocker and fan activist.  Matt carries a lot of history from both worlds.  Matt shares his personal story of being a fan moved by how his own story of tragedy, triumph, and friendship follows Harry's.  During Voldemort's corner we look more closely at Matt's experience with the HPA and examine how Voldemort might have approach his leadership role had he the awareness of how to lift others up as a leader.  Finally, we take a listen to one of Matt's wizard rock tunes from the Whomping Willow, "I Believe in Nargles".  

With May 4th coming up and celebrations underway, Bryan stopped to talk to Harry Potter Alliance founder Andrew Slack about #TeachMeYouDid, a movement to honor Teachers, Star Wars, and the teachers of Star Wars. They talk about how YOU can participate in #TeachMeYouDid. As a special treat look for our newest show, Episode 214 this Thursday... and May the 4th be with you. Our great thanks to the listeners and the Star Wars Podcast Awards for voting us as the Best Editing/Production Value Star Wars podcast for 2017. Check out all the winners at http://www.starwarspodcastawards.com If you haven’t already, join our new Facebook group and join in the discussions with us and other listeners at – http://facebook.com/groups/FullofSith Full Of Sith T-Shirts, Hoodies & More are available click here fore more info http://fullofsith.com/archives/1520 If you like the show, please leave us iTunes/Stitcher reviews and share us with your friends and family! We’d greatly appreciate it.

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of secrets in chapter three of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They discuss the sketchiness of Cornelius Fudge, throw some shade at Stanley Shunpike and contemplate the role of socio-economic status in the wizarding world.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Spotify Showstopper. Next week we're reading chapter four, The Leaky Cauldron, through the theme of hospitality. Our story this week was told by our wonderful friend Jack Bird of the Harry Potter Alliance and this week's voicemail is thanks to Lyla Quinn. If you want to take the audience survey, you can go to panoply.fm/survey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We could only include a few minutes of Casper's conversation with Jackson Bird into the main episode this week, but it was so lovely that we thought it was important to share it all. So here's an extended cut! Hear Jackson talk more about the Harry Potter Alliance and his experience with publicly coming out as trans.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since the election of Donald Trump as President many have been wondering what they can do to make their voice heard, get involved to fight what may be coming, and fight against the hate that's been unleashed. Many in entertainment and fandom have been voicing their displeasure with the election and are working to add not just their voices but also their talent to the mix. Joining this politically focused episode of Graphic Policy Radio is Andrew Slack, co-founder of the Harry Potter Alliance, and Rafael Shimunov, the Creative Director at Working Families Party. Both will talk about some of their plans and give ideas on how you can get involved. Andrew Slack is the creator and co-founder of the Harry Potter Alliance, Odds In Our Favor, Superman Is An Immigrant, The Rebel Alliance, and now the Hamilton Alliance as he builds a network called imagine Better. He's the Civic Imagination Fellow at Civic Hall. His work is focused on using the power of stories to unleash the civic imagination through a methodology he calls “cultural acupuncture.” Follow him on Twitter @andrewslack. Rafael Shimunov is the Creative Director at Working Families Party, a growing progressive party that works inside and outside of the Democratic Party by challenging corporate Democrats with progressive Democrats. Follow him on Twitter @rafaelshimunov. We want to hear from you. Tweet us your thoughts @graphicpolicy.

How much does an author's point of view influence her stories? And do those stories in turn influence us? Professor Anthony Gierzynski argues that reading Harry Potter can make people more tolerant of diversity, and more resistant to unreasonable authority. Andrew Slack, creator of the Harry Potter Alliance, explains how JK Rowling inspired him to want to change the world. And the HPA's Jackson Bird explains how being a political activist changed him in ways he never expected.  ** This is part 6 in a 6-part series on magic and fantasy.**Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan has been in England for a week and now it’s time to come back to America and Election 2016--but first, he has a nice, quiet plane ride with no access to the news. Surely that will go well. Like Dan’s plane, this election is coming in for a landing. How will this last week go? We asked CNN’s Brian Stelter to talk us through this final week and to discuss the role the media has played in this entire, never-ending (but maybe actually almost ending?) election. Come on, everyone. We’re landing this election on the Hudson. Hang on tight. SPECIAL NOTE: next week, at 8pm EST, we’ll be going LIVE on election night. Follow @sayswhopodcast to get that live link and to join in. It's sure to be something. SHOW NOTES: Brian Stelter is the senior media correspondent for CNN Worldwide and the host of Reliable Sources, the Sunday morning media program on CNN/U.S. As CNN’s senior media correspondent, Stelter reports on trends, personalities, and companies across the media spectrum, from news to entertainment. He appears regularly on CNN/U.S., CNN International, CNN.com, CNNMoney.com, and across CNN’s vast mobile and social landscape. Stelter started at CNN in November 2013. He was previously a media reporter for The New York Times. The intro to this episode had a number of different voices involved: The captain was played by Simon Cole. Simon is a London-based actor and voiceover artist. Find out how to have Simon narrate your audiobook at simoncole.co.uk. The flight attendant was played by Julie Polk. Julie is the co-founder of Rasa Advising, which teaches storytelling to public defenders and other legal advocates, and host of Story Social, a monthly story show at QED Astoria. The first class passenger was played by Jason Keeley. Jason is a game designer and improviser from Seattle. Resources for teens and others looking to help in the final days of this election: Volunteer for the Hillary Clinton campaign directly. The Harry Potter Alliance is an organization that promotes social equality. Their Wizard Rock the vote program offers several ways for you to get involved locally and nationally. Rock the Vote is one of the leading organizations for getting young people involved in the election process. Emily’s List is an orgnaization that works to elect pro-choice Democrat women. Your Intrepid Hosts: Maureen Johnson and Dan Sinker Our awesome theme is courtesy of Ted Leo. He goes on tour next week check the dates now. Says Who's Logo was made by the one and only Darth. We :heart: Darth.

MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. We also dissect the Cormoran Strike mystery detective series as the books are being released, helping readers understand and appreciate the writings of the modern-day Dickens, J.K. Rowling. Once again, the MuggleNet Academia team of host Keith Hawk, managing editor for MuggleNet, and co-host John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, brings our fans the latest in academic discussions within the Hogwarts saga. Science in Harry Potter? You’re kidding, right? Harry’s adventures are set in a magical world that is the antithesis of the Muggle realm’s dependence on science and engineering; magic by definition is the suspension of the laws of nature, and, as science is the exploration of those laws, the worlds should not meet, even in the potions laboratory of Professor Snape. Except in one field, namely, genetics. Witches and wizards, pure-blood, half-bloods, mudbloods, and even squibs are all subject to and products of the vagaries of chromosomes and genetic coding like all the rest of us and as this is no small part of the larger meaning of the Hogwarts Saga – the prejudice of purebloods to muggleborns – getting the genetics right is an important thing. Joining us today to talk about this is Dr. Eric Spana, an Assistant Professor in the Practice of Biology at Duke, who is an expert on the subject and Priyanka Nadar, founder of the Harry Potter Alliance chapter at Mary Baldwin University who has her Masters in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth. We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for listening.  

Jackson Bird from The Harry Potter Alliance joins Jeff for an in-depth, spoiler-filled discussion of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD and the current state of the Harry Potter Universe.    This episode is sponsored by TryAudiobooks.com.

Cody is joined by video creator and wizard activist Jackson Bird and actor, writer, and storyteller Mara Wilson to get our dental practice into shape (the Mongolian way)! You can get your own copy on Amazon OR wait until April 1st for the updated MODERN Genghis Khan edition! 'Managing a Dental Practice: The Genghis Khan Way' by Michael R. Young The parallel aims of a dental practice are to deliver excellent patient care through highly trained and motivated employees and to maximise income and profit. Achieving these aims as a practice manager demands a clear vision, sound preparation, planning and marshalling of resources, broad business knowledge, an understanding of a rapidly changing world, and above all wise judgement. So why Genghis Khan? Although some in the West see him in negative terms, the Mongol leader created one of the world's greatest empires. His hugely successful strategies included intelligence gathering, understanding his rivals' motivations, being quick to learn and adopt new technologies and ideas, and successful people management. Publicolor: http://www.nycservice.org/organizations/49 The Harry Potter Alliance: http://www.thehpalliance.org/ NaNoWriMo: http://nanowrimo.org/ Follow TOMEFOOLERY for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please rate and review on iTunes! WEBSITE: http://Tomefoolery.com STORE: http://squareup.com/market/CodyMelcherEsq SUPPORT our PATREON: http://patreon.com/CodyMelcherEsq

Hold on to your broomsticks! This week we spoke with Katie L, the founder of Asheville's chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance. The Harry Potter Alliance is: "changing the world by making activism accessible through the power of story. Since 2005, [the HPA] engaged millions of fans through our work for equality, human rights, and literacy." What does this mean exactly? We delve into the world of fan activism and learn about what types of charity efforts the Harry Potter Alliance works on, including Apparating Libraries and Accio Books. Next we learn that the popular wizarding sport Quidditch is now available to muggles globally. To top it all off, listen to Benny and Katie test their wits at a round of "Who Said It - The Pope or Voldemort?" Want to learn more about the Asheville Harry Potter Alliance? Give their Facebook page a like: https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleHPA/ Interested in attending a Yule Ball, featuring magical drinks and three wizard rock bands? Check out the charity ball hosted by the AHPA, happening March 19th at Sol Bar, New Mountain AVL: https://www.facebook.com/events/1676447532642845/

This special double-sized episode is a two-part monster. In part one, Bria LaVorgna from Tosche Station and White Hot Room join Bryan and Mike to talk about the politics in Star Wars. By politics, we talk about Palpatine's plans and manipulations of the Senate and how that affects, movie-by-movie, the in-world politics of Star Wars and touch on Lucas's real-world inspirations for those story beats. In our second part, Bryan interviews Andrew Slack, the creator of The Harry Potter Alliance. They talk about his connection to new Star Wars, his new HPA-like movement called the US Rebel Alliance, and how Star Wars fandom can be used to do a different sort of good in the world. He also talks about giving US Senator Ted Cruz a lightsaber and asking him to join the Jedi.Don't forget to pick up your new Full Of Sith T-Shirt by going to http://fullofsith.com/archives/1520 If you like the show, please leave us iTunes/Stitcher reviews and share us with your friends and family! We’d greatly appreciate it.Full Of Sith is a safe haven for Star Wars fans, no matter what you like or what your opinions are, we'd love for you to share them with us. Please do so by sending us a voicemail or email. Keep an eye out for our newest episodes on Monday mornings.Contact info, episodes, banners, promos, bios and so much more can be found at http://www.fullofsith.comThanks For Listening & May The Force Be With You... Always!

In this episode, we interview Jackson Bird, communications director of the Harry Potter Alliance and waffle aficionado. Topics covered include the changing definition of “fan activism,” coming out as trans on YouTube, Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander and Lili Elbe, and whether—if you had to choose just one—you would pick waffles or Harry Potter.

  The Harry Potter Alliance’s Imagine Better Project and Oxfam are taking over our airwaves tonight to talk about the GROW Campaign, the root causes of hunger, what you can do to help, and their plans to get #notagame trending on Twitter tomorrow night. This is all part of Hunger is Not a Game, which you should hopefully all know about by now!   Please visit http://www.thehpalliance.org/grow and sign the GROW Pledge today!   Adam and Savanna will be there, as will representatives from the Harry Potter Alliance (like creator and executive director Andrew Slack) and Oxfam.

In Episode 49 of Fireside Chat, we discuss the recently released clip featuring Katniss surprising the Gamemakers by shooting an arrow through an apple in their roasted pig's mouth. We also chat about #HungerGames24 and the production notes that Lionsgate recently uploaded to their publicity page (a massive document that includes, among other things, a list of cast members in order of appearance and a full list of the songs that will be appearing IN the film). Courtney from Welcome to District 12 shares her experience at the L.A. Mall Tour stop and we finish sharing the fantastic Crackpot Theories submitted by listeners Grace and Rachel. We are also joined by an incredibly special guest: Andrew Slack, the creator, co-founder, and executive director of the Harry Potter Alliance. He fills us in on the HPA's latest endeavor (which both Adam and Savanna have helped develop): a Hunger Games-related campaign called Hunger is Not a Game.

In this new episode of HOAT, Hope talks about the new campaign by the Harry Potter Alliance and how you can get involved. Then she does two reviews. The first is the Hetalia movie, Paint it White! (which she fangirls all over). The second is the new season of Pokemon: Best Wishes (which she thinks is pretty meh). To find an HPA chapter near you to donate books or join, email chapters@thehpalliance.org Thanks for listening!Feedback for this show can be sent to: hope@twotruefreaks.comYou can now follow Hope on Twitter @HopeMullinax or read her work at What the Fangirl! THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

In this new episode of HOAT, Hope talks about the new campaign by the Harry Potter Alliance and how you can get involved. Then she does two reviews. The first is the Hetalia movie, Paint it White! (which she fangirls all over). The second is the new season of Pokemon: Best Wishes (which she thinks is pretty meh). To find an HPA chapter near you to donate books or join, email chapters@thehpalliance.org Thanks for listening!Feedback for this show can be sent to: hope@twotruefreaks.comYou can now follow Hope on Twitter @HopeMullinax or read her work at What the Fangirl! THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

PotterCast is back with a smattering of Canon Conclumdrums and more with guest host, Andrew Slack of the Harry Potter Alliance, and performances from The Remus Lupins and The Whomping Willows!   Episode 233 — What's the deal with Remus? Find the latest episode and explore PotterCast interviews, discussions and more at PotterCast.com Visit the-leaky-cauldron.org for the latest and greatest from Harry Potter's Wizard World.

This audio file includes several special episodes of the Harry Potter fandom’s favorite podcasts. MuggleCast kicks off this special four-hour event to help raise money for Haiti recovery efforts. The Harry Potter Alliance has united with fan communities across the world, raising over $97,000 for Helping Haiti Heal! That money will charter an multiple cargo planes that will bring critical life-saving supplies to thousands of Haitians and more.

In this clock-busting episode, Chris hooks up with HARRY POTTER ALLIANCE members Hope Mullinax, Dinah Russell and Andrew Slack! Topics range from Wizard Wrock to social activism and the Harry Potter universe, the Rowling books, the movies, undead sex toys and a whole HOST of other topics! For example, did you know there were nearly 700 Harry Potter wrock bands? Check them out here: WIZROCKLOPEDIA NOTE -- The Two True Freaks! now have a phone line where you can call and leave a completely inappropriate message - We just might use it on the show! It's 585-COP-LURE!! ( 1-585-267-5873 )Feedback for this show can be sent to: twotruefreaks@gmail.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

In this clock-busting episode, Chris hooks up with HARRY POTTER ALLIANCE members Hope Mullinax, Dinah Russell and Andrew Slack! Topics range from Wizard Wrock to social activism and the Harry Potter universe, the Rowling books, the movies, undead sex toys and a whole HOST of other topics! For example, did you know there were nearly 700 Harry Potter wrock bands? Check them out here: WIZROCKLOPEDIA NOTE -- The Two True Freaks! now have a phone line where you can call and leave a completely inappropriate message - We just might use it on the show! It's 585-COP-LURE!! ( 1-585-267-5873 )Feedback for this show can be sent to: twotruefreaks@gmail.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

Andrew Slack, founder of The HP Alliance, an organization seeking to engage Harry Potter fans in social and political activism, discusses the origins and motivations behind the group and their current project to raise awareness about the genocide in Darfur.