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On Episode 463 we discuss...→ The Comedic Elements of Authority→ Harry's Restraint and Cognitive Bias→ Language and Quirky Vocabulary→ The Nature of Dementors and Their Origins→ The Concept of Truth Serum→ Political Motivations→ Reflections on Government and Society→ Kangaroo Court Unveiled→ Dumbledore's Dramatic ReturnBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
In this Professor's Response episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble returns to Hufflepuff House with one central question in mind: What happens when goodness depends on context? After a passionate post-episode discussion (and a collective reckoning over the Tonks-sized omission), we dive deeper into what Hufflepuff traits like loyalty, fairness, patience, and hard work really mean when filtered through fear, power, and tradition.This episode unpacks the underbelly of moral certainty—where loyalty can enable abuse, fairness can uphold the status quo, and kindness can cost you everything. With Tonks and Ernie Macmillan as case studies in contrast, we explore how two Hufflepuffs embody radically different versions of morality: one grounded in self-protection, the other in self-sacrifice. We also interrogate the idea of tradition as a form of resistance—or compliance—and how Hufflepuffs, often framed as the most moral house, can still reinforce unjust systems.This is not about villainizing Hufflepuffs. It's about recognizing that morality is not absolute—and that even the kindest hearts must be willing to question what (and whom) they serve.
Hermine Granger ist eine hochintelligente vierzehnjährige Hexe, die sich schulisch unterfordert fühlt. Mit Professor McGonagalls Hilfe gelangt sie an einen Zeitumkehrer, der es ihr ermöglicht, zeitgleich mehrere Fächer zu belegen. An Halloween geschieht jedoch ein Unglück und Hermine findet sich plötzlich zwanzig Jahre in der Vergangenheit wieder. Ihr erster Impuls ist Flucht aus dem Internat, doch Albus Dumbledore kann sie davon überzeugen, dass Hogwarts noch immer der sicherste Ort für sie ist, wenn sie nur eines beherzigt: dass Zeit möglichst nicht verändert werden darf. Hermine fügt sich in ihr Schicksal, nimmt sogar einen neuen Namen an. Doch kann sie tatenlos zusehen, wie ihre beste Freundin einem sicheren Tod entgegengeht, Seite an Seite mit einem zukünftigen Massenmörder leben oder ihre Gefühle für jemanden unterdrücken, der dunkler, geheimnisvoller und verhasster nicht sein könnte?
Bei Merlin, da war das Verlieben ja das reinste Kinderspiel gewesen, wenn man sich dagegen das zweite gemeinsame Jahr unserer beiden Helden in den Kerkern von Hogwarts vor Augen führte. Dabei war letztlich alles nur ihre Schuld! Jawoll! Dass er z.B. einfach seine Finger nicht von ihr lassen konnte und sie mehr als einmal reif für die Geschlossene des St. Mungos war. Grundgütiger! Wo sollte das nur hinführen? Nun, zu allem Möglichen und Unmöglichen, vor allem aber zu vielen schwierigen Entscheidungen und natürlich zu diversen Abenteuern und wilden Nächten. Alles in Allem wirklich nur etwas für Fortgeschrittene!
Let's talk about Rowling's use of traditional chiastic structure, what anthropologist Mary Douglas called ‘Ring Composition.' John travels to his backyard Mongolian ger, the archetypal circular architectural form, to deliver a firehose introduction to the four essentials of ring writing. He uses slides to depict the structure of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as his brief ‘for instance' of how Rowling chooses to organize her stories and he provides a list of links (below!) for further reading. Enjoy!New to the Lake and Shed Kanreki Birthday series? Here's what we're doing:On 31 July 2025, Joanne Murray, aka J. K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, will be celebrating her 60th birthday. This celebration is considered a ‘second birth' in Japan or Kanreki because it is the completion of the oriental astrological cycle. To mark JKR's Kanreki, Dr John Granger and Nick Jeffery, both Nipponophiles, are reading through Rowling's twenty-one published works and reviewing them in light of the author's writing process, her ‘Lake and Shed' metaphor. The ‘Lake' is the biographical source of her inspiration; the ‘Shed' is the alocal place of her intentional artistry, in which garage she transforms the biographical stuff provided by her subconscious mind into the archetypal stories that have made her the most important author of her age. You can hear Nick and John discuss this process and their birthday project at the first entry in this series of posts: Happy Birthday, JKR! A Lake and Shed Celebration of her Life and Work.Tomorrow? John and Nick act on the reader suggestion that we give a Lake and Shed reading of Tales of Beedle the Bard. Can the Hogwarts textbook, Fantastic Beasts, be far behind? Stay tuned!Links to posts mentioned in today's Lake and Shed conversation for further reading:* The Hogwarts Professor Ring Composition Pillar Post* The Ring Inside the Ring of Order of the Phoenix: The Department of Mysteries Gauntlet* Harry Potter as Ring Composition and Ring Cycle (Lulu.com)* J. K. Rowling's ‘G-Spot' and ‘Triple Play:' The Lake & Shed Secret of Her SuccessThe Running Grave's Structure: A Master Class in Ring Composition* Running Grave: Ring Reading Index* Reading 'Running Grave' as the End of the Strike Series (A)* Reading 'Running Grave' as the End of the Strike Series (B)* Reading 'Running Grave' as the End of the Strike Series (C) Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe
On Episode 462 we discuss...→ Hermione's Evolution: Breaking the Rules for Friends→ House-Elves: Folklore and Ethical Dilemmas→ Complexity of Freedom and Choice→ Dobby and Winky→ Entrepreneurial twins→ Alexa RoweBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
Bei Merlin, da war das Verlieben ja das reinste Kinderspiel gewesen, wenn man sich dagegen das zweite gemeinsame Jahr unserer beiden Helden in den Kerkern von Hogwarts vor Augen führte. Dabei war letztlich alles nur ihre Schuld! Jawoll! Dass er z.B. einfach seine Finger nicht von ihr lassen konnte und sie mehr als einmal reif für die Geschlossene des St. Mungos war. Grundgütiger! Wo sollte das nur hinführen? Nun, zu allem Möglichen und Unmöglichen, vor allem aber zu vielen schwierigen Entscheidungen und natürlich zu diversen Abenteuern und wilden Nächten. Alles in Allem wirklich nur etwas für Fortgeschrittene!
Welcome back to Critical Magic Theory! In this house series premiere, Professor Julian Wamble kicks things off with a deep dive into one of the most beloved—and most misunderstood—Hogwarts houses: Hufflepuff. Why is Hufflepuff both the house most admired and most maligned? Why do so many love it in theory but reject it in practice? With wit, vulnerability, and a touch of statistical spice, Julian explores how fandom has filled in the gaps left by canon—sometimes in empowering ways, and sometimes through romanticization that borders on erasure.We examine which characters across houses embody Hufflepuff values, and interrogate how loyalty, fairness, and kindness can be corrupted when unexamined. The final reflection flips the usual narrative, delving into the dark side of Hufflepuff—revealing what happens when virtues are applied without critical thought. From Ernie Macmillan's gossip to Bellatrix's twisted devotion, this episode has it all.
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An episode that proudly waves the fandom flag!In Episode 151 of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr. Angela Kingdon explores Pillar 10 of Autistic Culture: Passionate Superfanning, with special guest Simon Scott, producer of the show and host of the Neurodivergent Experience Podcast. Whether it's Doctor Who, Star Trek, My Chemical Romance, football, podcasts, or even Renaissance festivals, superfanning is more than a hobby—it's cultural identity, emotional regulation, and community-building for many autistic people.What defines this core Autistic trait?Superfanning and bonding with fictional friends hold a special place in autistic culture. Our intense special interests (SPINs), emotional depth, and fierce loyalty allow us to form meaningful, lasting connections with characters, narratives, and entire fictional universes. These connections offer comfort, inspiration, and understanding—especially when the real world feels overwhelming or isolating.Not just escapism—it's a connection.Superfanning involves more than casual enjoyment. It's about:* Genuine emotional connection* Intellectual and sensory engagement* Deep dives into lore, worldbuilding, and communityWe often collect memorabilia, memorise scripts, analyse stories, and find kindred spirits through fandom.Key Concepts* SPINs drive depth and consistency across years or decades.* Emotional regulation happens through repeated viewing, scripting, and community-building.* Characters become touchstones for identity, empathy, and storytelling fluency.* Conventions and fan spaces often feel more accessible than "real-world" social events.* Superfanning validates intense emotional investment—without apology or shame.
Bei Merlin, da war das Verlieben ja das reinste Kinderspiel gewesen, wenn man sich dagegen das zweite gemeinsame Jahr unserer beiden Helden in den Kerkern von Hogwarts vor Augen führte. Dabei war letztlich alles nur ihre Schuld! Jawoll! Dass er z.B. einfach seine Finger nicht von ihr lassen konnte und sie mehr als einmal reif für die Geschlossene des St. Mungos war. Grundgütiger! Wo sollte das nur hinführen? Nun, zu allem Möglichen und Unmöglichen, vor allem aber zu vielen schwierigen Entscheidungen und natürlich zu diversen Abenteuern und wilden Nächten. Alles in Allem wirklich nur etwas für Fortgeschrittene!
On Episode 461 we discuss...→ Hagrid's Teaching Methods→ Cats, Spiders, and Surprising Discoveries→ Crookshanks: The Intelligent Feline→ The Role of Trust in Harry's Relationships→ Lupin and Snape's Complex Relationship→ The Halloween Feast and Its Significance→ Percy's Unhelpful AdviceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
The Potter Discussion: Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and the Wizarding World Fandom
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss aspects of the Dursley family and 4 Privet Drive and if we give them a yay or nay. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:24 The Dursleys are mean to Harry. Yay! This is the hallmark of the Dursley household. We would really be missing something if they were complete angels to him. It might be an interesting story if they were kinder, but the fact that they are trying to stamp the magic out of him that make them so memorable.· 8:06 The cupboard under the stairs. Yay! We absolutely need to see the cupboard under the stairs. Harry is only there for the first book of the series, but it marks a very important checkpoint in Harry's life. It is where his Hogwarts letters were addressed, and it is where his journey begins.· 14:13 The Dursleys are stupid. Nay! It is easy to be stupid and mean. But if they were a little smarter, we might hate them more. The same way Umbridge is smart and can get her way, the Dursleys might benefit from a little more brains.· 19:56 4 Privet Drive is a nice place to live. Yay! If 4 Privet Drive and the surrounding area is pretty nice and a pleasant enough place to live, it means more for Harry to dislike it so much. If it was a terrible place, he would have more of an excuse to hate it. But it is the Dursleys themselves that make it such an uncomfortable place for him.· 23:37 Harry and Dudley are friends from the start. Nay! The moment when Dudley and Harry part ways at the end is the most important for the Dursley/Harry arc. That is the capstone of Harry's time with the Dursleys. Harry only realizes what he had until it is gone. · 27:22 The Dursleys accept Harry's help in fleeing Voldemort. Yay! The two form a sort of alliance by the end of the story, and that truce is what allows the Dursleys to accept Harry's help and find shelter for the conflict to come. They accept Harry's word and part ways as equals.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox
Special returning guest Margarete joins hosts Aureo, Irvin, and Sierra to take a deep dive into everyone's favourite blond death eater and peacock fanatic: Lucius Malfoy Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-65-lucius-malfoy-death-eater-union-rep/ In this episode: Lucius is a secret Hufflepuff What is Lucius's priority, hair styling or doting on peacocks? Lucius is the Percy Weasley of the Marauder era We try to understand Snape's and Lucius's friendship Lucius's eeeviiil plan We need fanfic about Draco writing in Tom's diary Albus Dumbledore: Lines have to be Drawn Somewhere - A Guide to Running a School Lucius is so terrible, he radicalizes house-elves Australia is the place to be when Dark Lords come back Turn the diary into a scrapbook! Resources: Dumbledore's Master Plan: Part 3 by Steve Connolly What Did Dobby Know? by Josie Kearns Jason Isaacs Weighs In on Lucius Malfoy's Fate After the Battle of Hogwarts by Josh Weiss Be My Bad Boy, Be My Man by Lokifan Irvin's books: Preorder now: Malfoy: The Most Treacherous Family by Irvin Dumbledore: The Life and Lies of Hogwarts's Renowned Headmaster by Irvin The Phoenix or The Flame - a collection of essays from authors incl. Irvin Contact: Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/ Email: 3broomstickspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3broomsticks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threebroomstickspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threebroomstickspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/threebroompod YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ThreeBroomsticksPodcast
Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code JVSB to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. Go to http://hellofresh.com/jvsb10fm and get TEN FREE MEALS with a FREE ITEM FOR LIFE. We've made hundreds of Harry Potter theory videos over the years... but how well do we remember what we actually said in them? Today, it's J vs Ben in a trivia showdown featuring questions from our own backlog of theories, submitted by YOU, the viewers! How well do we know our own lore? Will we crumble under pressure? Will Ben remember which dragon built Hogwarts? Will J finally forget a pun?! Special thanks to our amazing Patrons who submitted questions for this episode! Essential Escapism, Fis, Dola, LawNinja, GooeyChewie, Amanda B., Gooie Cow (aka MaGoo), Teghan Denlinger, Bradferd, Oryan, Jessica Theriault, Michaela Henry, Tara Walker, and Rowena R. Play along with us :: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/j-vs-ben-can-we-remember-our-own-harry-potter-theories/ EVERY THEORY MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO :: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeqkcn5RTcqGS7OSu4ionc_ai48Xe39 THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR MIDWEST Tickets ON SALE NOW! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (SOLD OUT) St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (SOLD OUT) Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (SOLD OUT) #HarryPotter #JvsBen
If Sybill Trelawney was wrong all the time, how is it that she keeps being right? From crystal balls to crystal-clear prophecies, shawls to sherry, this episode asks: what happens when a woman tells the truth, but no one wants to hear it?In this spirited and sharp Prof Responds episode of Critical Magic Theory, Prof. Wamble dives deep into the post-episode reflections on Sybill Trelawney, inviting listeners to reconsider everything they think they know about Hogwarts' most theatrical professor. From the double standards around the subject of Divination to the gendered dismissal of women labeled “hysterical,” listeners explore how performance, patriarchy, and pedagogy collide in the magical world. Drawing on listener insights, Prof Wamble unpacks the legitimization (or lack thereof) of Trelawney's craft, comparing her treatment to McGonagall's and even to modern-day weathermen. What emerges is a compelling portrait of a woman whose “shenanigans” may be survival tactics in a world that denies her power even when she speaks the truth. Her relationship with alcohol, often used as punchline or proof of her instability, is reframed as a coping mechanism for living with a gift no one respects—and one she herself may not fully understand.
Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com On this week's episode, we discuss the events of Chapter 32 of Order of the Phoenix, "Out of the Fire." Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Pam as they cover the second attempted break-in to Professor Umbridge's office, and the fallout. Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 32: Out of the Fire Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 470 of MuggleCast, titled “Silky Smooth Snape.” Should Harry have known that his vision was a ruse? The hosts go all-in on listing several signs, and whether they alone reveal the truth. Micah connects the threads between Sirius and Harry in books 3 and 5. What is Hermione getting at by mentioning Harry's 'saving people thing'? Often times, Harry has legitimately been left to fix the Hogwarts problem and save people. Can we blame him? We discuss the power lust present in both Umbridge and Draco, and how they need each other at this time. Umbridge's treatment of Snape is interesting, since she does trust he's as horrible as she is. What Hermione does works perfectly on Umbridge. Why? Why aren't the two other heads of House, Flitwick and Sprout, also members of the Order? Is Dumbledore skeptical of their loyalty, or is he just giving them a break?? The hosts have differing ideas about what being a 'bad mofo' means, when rating who the baddest was in this chapter. Our Lynx Line patrons answer the question, when was a time that you successfully thought on your feet the way Hermione does with Umbridge? Quizzitch: In this chapter Umbridge placed Stealth Sensor Spells around her office door. Founded by Edward Calahan over 150 years ago, the company which currently holds at least 15% of the market share for home security systems, is called ADT. What does ADT stand for? Join in on the fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rihanna brings her bump and her boys to the blue carpet. Rza and Riot's looks ripped from the runway. And, did she confirm that she's having a girl? Then, John Goodman's message to Roseanne after it's revealed they haven't spoken in eight years. Plus, Kelly Clarkson's show-stopping comeback and on-stage apology. And, the Backstreet Boys go big. Get a drone's eye view of their sold out spectacle at the Sphere in Vegas. Then, Bieber back at #1. Why Scooter Braun's support is getting a side eye from Hailey. Plus, a royal reunion in the works? Details on a ‘peace summit' as future King George and sister Charlotte steal the spotlight at Wimbledon. And, Oprah, Gayle, and Kris Jenner? The girlfriend getaway we didn't see coming and how Kim Kardashian is cashing in on the new friendship. Then, a new “Harry Potter” TV series is coming. Meet the next wizarding trio and why Daniel Radcliffe isn't making a return to Hogwarts. Plus, “Love Island: USA” crowns a new winning couple as last season's fan favorites return with relationship updates and a reality check on love after the Villa. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Auch die Portraits bekommen natürlich ihre Folge. Jetzt besprechen wir die Fette Dame und Sir Cadogan. Nicht nur bekommen die beiden auch Vornamen von uns, wir analysieren außerdem was das Zeug hält. Nach dieser Folge verabschieden wir uns in die Sommerfolge - aber die besten alten Folgen findet ihr in dieser Zeit beim Campfire! Hier gibt es Schokofrösche Merch: https://www.seedshirt.de/shop/schokofroescheshopIhr wollt uns FanArt schicken oder Sticker von uns bekommen?Schreibt uns an:Postfach 71053281455 München
Tarrasque na Bota apresenta: Episódio especial de Natal: Aventura Aparições e Desaparecimentos 2 Em pleno Natal em Hogwarts, coisas estranhas começam a acontecer…Alunos estão desaparecendo misteriosamente, e estranhas aparições mágicas estão deixando a escola em alvoroço. Cabe a um grupo de bruxos e bruxas (você incluso!) resolver esse mistério antes que o Natal seja arruinado … O post TnB Especial: Natal 2024 – Aparições e Desaparecimentos 2 | RPG Lasers e Sentimentos apareceu primeiro em RPG Next.
Tarrasque na Bota apresenta: Episódio especial de Natal: Aventura Aparições e Desaparecimentos 2 Em pleno Natal em Hogwarts, coisas estranhas começam a acontecer...Alunos estão desaparecendo misteriosamente, e estranhas aparições mágicas estão deixando a escola em alvoroço. Cabe a um grupo de bruxos e bruxas (você incluso!) resolver esse mistério antes que o Natal seja arruinado de vez! ATENÇÃO: Esse podcast é recomendado para maiores de 16 anos. Com a participação de: Breno Biardi - Mestre Luciano Abel - Vladimir Carol - Flora Filipe - Zeca Edição de: Breno Biardi Uma produção RPG Next. NOVIDADE!!! Para tornar a sua experiência ainda mais fácil e prática, agora disponibilizamos nossos conteúdos exclusivos do Apoia.se também no Spotify! Assim, você pode acessar tudo em um só lugar, sem precisar alternar entre plataformas. Quer saber como ativar essa opção e ouvir nossos episódios exclusivos diretamente no Spotify? Acesse este artigo com o passo a passo:
Book 6, Chapter 27: The Lightning-Struck Tower
On Episode 460 we discuss...→ Dumbledore's Army: Resilience in the Face of Adversity→ Chaos and Charm→ Charms and Dark Magic: A Complex Relationship→ Bias and Fairness→ The Accidental Heroics of Ron Weasley→ Umbridge's Power Play and BiasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
Pack your bags, we are headed back to Hogwarts for Harry's 4th year! This year nightmares become realities, and the Dark Lord Voldemort rises again!
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What happens to a seer in a world that refuses to see her?In this episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble opens the third eye and dives deep into the divisive, eccentric, and often-dismissed figure of Professor Sybill Trelawney. With guest insights from "Chronic Overthinker" Emma, this episode interrogates the nature of belief, legitimacy, pedagogy, and perception in the wizarding world.What does it mean to possess a gift no one respects? Can a teacher still be good if the subject itself defies instruction? And what do we owe people whose truths make us uncomfortable? From dragging Hermione's imagination to launching crystal balls in defense of Hogwarts, Trelawney's story reveals how magical society weaponizes credibility—and how survival becomes performance.
Today's Lake and Shed framed conversation is about the seventh and final Harry Potter novels Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. John and Nick discuss the ‘Deathly Hallows' symbol, a triangulated and vertically bisected circle, from both its biographical point of inspiration to its anagogical or sublime depths. Nick reveals Rowling's story about how she was watching the 1975 John Huston film ‘The Man Who Would Be King' the night her mother died and that believes the “Masonic tag” of the story-line was her sub-conscious source for the Deathly Hallows '“triangular eye.” John thinks Rowling is really reaching here, akin to her claim that the name ‘Hogwarts' came from a trip to a public garden rather than the Molesworth books. He reviews the five eyes of Deathly Hallows and explains how Rowling embeds both a key to the four-level interpretation of symbols in how characters respond to that image and a model of how we are to interpret and understand her ‘transformed vision' mission as a writer.New to the Lake and Shed Kanreki Birthday series? Here's what we're doing:On 31 July 2025, Joanne Murray, aka J. K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, will be celebrating her 60th birthday. This celebration is considered a ‘second birth' in Japan or Kanreki because it is the completion of the oriental astrological cycle. To mark JKR's Kanreki, Dr John Granger and Nick Jeffery, both Nipponophiles, are reading through Rowling's twenty-one published works and reviewing them in light of the author's writing process, her ‘Lake and Shed' metaphor. The ‘Lake' is the biographical source of her inspiration; the ‘Shed' is the alocal place of her intentional artistry, in which garage she transforms the biographical stuff provided by her subconscious mind into the archetypal stories that have made her the most important author of her age. You can hear Nick and John discuss this process and their birthday project at the first entry in this series of post: Happy Birthday, JKR! A Lake and Shed Celebration of her Life and Work.The six HogwartsProfessor birthday videos posted thus far in this series can be read here:* A Lake and Shed Reading of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* A Lake and Shed Reading of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets* A Lake and Shed Reading of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban* A Lake and Shed Reading of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire* A Lake and Shed Reading of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix* A Lake and Shed Reading of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceTomorrow? It's Casual Vacancy, the first post-Potter publication in Rowling's oeuvre, the most transparently auto-biographical, and the book Rowling Readers with few exceptions (I'm one!) deny ever re-reading. See you then! Links from today's Lake and Shed conversation:* “The Crimes of Grindelwald,” Kipling, and the Origins of the Deathly Hallows Symbol (Beatrice Groves)* Beatrice Groves Archive at HogwartsProfessor.com* The Deathly Hallows Lectures (John Granger)* ‘The Eyes of Deathly Hallows' Lecture in NYC, 2010Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe
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In the second episode of this two-parter, we sit down with Dean Anne Mullins; inaugural faculty bencher, Professor Kristen Adams; and one of the Inns program's first student readers, Mariana Monforte, a 3L who graduated from Stetson Law this spring. We discuss how law students go from private citizens to public advocates, the importance of developing a cross-generational professional network, and why Dean Mullins calls the Inns program “Hogwarts for law students'!
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In this episode, Mel, Sam, and TC chat about a potter relationship that is rarely brought up... Hermione Granger and Phineas Nigellus Black (the painting). Did Hermione they ever talk on slow lonely nights camping? Did Hermione return the painting to Grimmauld Place or keep it? Did Phineas the painting have the ability to see muggleborns differently after spending time listening to them? Why did Phineas help them? Listen and decide! Don't forget to visit our social medias to answer this episode's Show Host Question: “If they were gourmet chefs, what would be each golden trio member's signature dish?” *** Spoilers, Adult Language, Adult Themes Music note: All music are excerpts of the Pottership Shanty (Copyright: Darwin Ray and the Pottership Podcast.) Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeart Radio podcasts! Or send us a message at PottershipPodcast@gmail.com
On Episode 459 we discuss...→ Harry and Ginny's Relationship Dynamics→ Feminism and Female Representation in Harry Potter→ Teenage Relationships and Gossip→ The Dark Mark: Book vs. Movie→ Ron, Ginny, and the Dynamics of Family→ Dumbledore: The Great Deceiver→ The Infamous Interview and Manipulation→ IncorrectHarryPotterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
Steve & KB are BACK and kick things off with the typical pre-show, non-golf banter. Then they dive into a derailment of topics as they begin comparing golfers to Harry Potter characters... based on name alone. Then they guess golfers' REAL names and preview the John Deere Classic with their Beer Money Picks of the Week!Suicide Prevention Lifeline Info: https://988lifeline.orgSupport our sponsors!Rita's of Sewell, NJVisit Rita's in Sewell, NJ at 288 Egg Harbor Road all summer long and cool down with the delicious Rita's Italian Ice, Custard, and more!'47Get FREE Shipping on ALL orders when you join the '47 Family and shop your favorite sports teams with '47 Brand!47.sjv.io/JKOKkEMERCH: Get 10% off your next merch order with code UNDERGROUND at phiapparel.co/shopAcorn Hills:Use code "GITH15" for 15% off at https://acornhillsco.com/MacGregor Golf:Shop MacGregor Golf and level up your club game this season!https://macgregor.pxf.io/mOb6VOKenwood Beer:Visit https://kenwoodbeer.com/#finder to see who has ice cold Kenwood Beer on tap! (Must be 21+)Follow Us!Twitter:@GetInTheHolePod@UndergroundPHISteven: @StevenMcAvoy_ Instagram:@GetInTheHolePod@undergroundphiYouTube: youtube.com/@UndergroundSportsPhiladelphiaTwitch: Twitch.tv/UndergroundSportsPHI#golf #JohnDeereClassic #HarryPotter #PGATour #LIVGolf #GetInTheHole #fyp #subscribe
Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com On this week's episode, break out the scantrons and No. 2 pencils because Harry, Ron and Hermione are finally sitting their O.W.L.s. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Slug Club member Stacy for the stress-inducing conclusion to Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts. And if exams weren't enough, Hagrid's been sacked and Voldemort has Sirius! Welcome Slug Club member, Stacy! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31: O.W.L.s. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 468 of MuggleCast, titled “Rubeus Hagrid's Punch Out.” Ron cannot stop talking about his big Quidditch win! Did we ever have a friend who just wouldn't shut it about a big accomplishment? Magical Moment: Ron reminds Harry of his father James After learning about Grawp, Ron raises a fantastic point: “Have we ever come off better for mixing with one of Hagrid's monster mates?” How do the O.W.L. exams reflect real-world academic pressures? Draco drops some real world knowledge: "It's not what you know, but who you know!" Why do the students have to wait until July for their scores? Shouldn't magic allow for instant results? Wingardium Leviosa, Polyjuice Potion & Patronuses! During Harry's O.W.L.s, we get several throwbacks to the first three books! Speaking of Patronuses, is Professor Tofty playing favorites? Does he offer the other students bonus points? What does the nighttime ambush of Hagrid suggest about the Ministry's tactics? Sirius Problem: Voldemort has Harry's godfather in the Department of Mysteries! What would Harry's post-exam life look like if he didn't have a Dark Lord inside of his head? The hosts share which O.W.L. they would most like to sit! Harry overhears Professor Marchbanks tell Professor Umbridge that Dumbledore “Did things with a wand I'd never seen before!” In our Lynx Line segment for the week, we ask our Patrons what kind of things do you imagine Dumbledore doing to impress the examiners? Quizzitch: Harry struggles to name all of the moons of Jupiter for his Astronomy O.W.L. WHICH of the FOLLOWING is NOT one of Jupiter's moons? Io, Metis, Europa, Ganymede, Calypso, Themisto, Pandia, and S/2003 J 2. Join in on the fun! Tilda Swinton? Peter O'Toole? James McAvoy? Michael Cera!? On this week's Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss the actors who turned down Harry Potter roles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Potter Discussion: Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and the Wizarding World Fandom
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the similarities of the TV show cast to the film cast and what that might mean for the show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:30 Might point to reduced creativity when making the sets. If they're recasting the cast, why not just use the same sets. To be fair, the silhouette of Hogwarts is iconic as well as some other places, so those should stay the same. But we will hopefully explore the castle more, so they will be forced to come up with new sets.· 9:34 Will this be a character driven story? If these characters are the same, they might be trying to explore different parts of the story. But connecting to the characters is why the fandom has lasted this long, so why wouldn't this story be character driven?· 16:46 If the TV is the same, what is this whole thing for? With a similar cast of characters, what are we really going to learn? A lot! I think there are a lot of things to be gained from this show even if the cast is very similar to the original. With the hours of time they have, I think it is literally impossible for them to avoid showing us more of the story that we got in the films.· 22:00 The new actors should play the character, not the actor. The film actors brought these characters to life with their own interpretations. But the books are the original stories, not the films. The TV show actors should build their own versions of the characters.· 25:53 Actors should act in the moment, not the future. There are no secrets now. Everyone knows what is to come. But that opens to door to explore the story more deeply. However, they shouldn't rely on the audience's knowledge of what's to come to give individual moments meaning.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox
On Episode 458 we discuss...→ Fangirling Over Sports Personalities→ Cultural Differences in Wizarding Schools→ Darty Crouch Jr. and the Goblet's Manipulation→ The Role of Cedric Diggory→ The Goblet's Sentience and Entertainment Factor→ Karkarov's Return and Its Implications→ Amber the Magical MinimalistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
Two years after the Battle of Hogwarts, the Ministry of Magic invokes an old Marriage Act to improve relations between Muggle-borns and pure-bloods.Originally posted as a written work on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/34600720
Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn OR you can support us with a one-time donation via Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/mediumpopcornpodcast Brandon and Justin make their second to last stop to the wizarding world of Hogwarts to discuss the seventh Harry Potter film. Justin still hates all things magic and Brandon struggles to support the films as the acting and pacing continue to be issues. Oh well, at least there's some laughs on this! Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214 MP Links: - patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon Collins Justin Brown Medium Popcorn Podcast "Medium Popcorn" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC. Special thanks as always to our producer Lluvia Gilliam.
Two years after the Battle of Hogwarts, the Ministry of Magic invokes an old Marriage Act to improve relations between Muggle-borns and pure-bloods.Originally posted as a written work on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/34600720
Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com This week we find Hogwarts in a state of open rebellion with many students (and professors) practicing the subtle art of malicious compliance, a thing which Laura knows something about, as we will learn! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they discuss Hagrid's awful plan for the trio to put themselves at even greater risk for next to no obvious reward, because it's time to cover Chapter 30 of Order of the Phoenix, Grawp! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 30: Grawp. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 467 of MuggleCast, titled “Stranger Danger.” How Fred and George's departure sparked an uprising. Was it the 'permission' everyone needed to misbehave? Does Filch have buyers' remorse for backing Umbridge? Weren't things better for him (and his cat) under Dumbledore? Forgetting who really put the Niffler in Umrbidge's office, the hosts choose their favorite culprits (and then get the correct answer from Micah.) A connection between Bubble Head Charms that would make them useful to this day. Laura explains how to expertly hobble the willpower of a malicious HOA. McGonagall forms an unexpected alliance, and the hosts chat about Montague's situation. Why doesn't Harry care about pursuing Occlumency when everybody has told him how important it is? Is desperation the leading cause of Hagrid's unbelievable request? Could Hagrid simply retire somehwere with Grawp, instead of leaving him behind with the kids?I/li> Micah's name origins return! The hosts decide on their favorite resistance strategies for Umbridge. In our Lynx Line segment for the week, we ask our Patrons whether Hagrid is really in the right to bring Grawp back with him to the UK? Quizzitch: What wrestler, who stood at a giant height of 7 feet 4 inches, was also an actor, starring in a film that featured not a Forbidden Forest, but a Fire Swamp? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 457 we discuss...→ Exploring the Weasley Family Dynamics→ The Ministry of Magic's Secrets→ House Elf Duties and Teenage Drama→ Molly's Boggart and Maternal Fears→ Emotional Tug of War→ The Baddies Need Hobbies→ Where Does The Nothingness End?→ Hufflepuff MelissaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin figure out what useless, but highly entertaining, survival skill they'd bring to the zombie apocalypse. Once they've fully proven themselves useless, the dorks turn their attention to the main topic: the best fictional jobs…and why they'd suck in real life. They explore jobs such as being a Jedi, a Ghostbuster, a Hogwarts professor, a game show host in the Hunger Games universe, and a few others before ending the discussion with a lightning round. Things are wrapped up with a new game called Patch Notes: Real Life Edition, where Doug reads out patch notes for real life and Justin has to decide if they're good or if they should be scrapped as garbage. Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more! We have MERCH now! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!
Peggy O'Leary joins Kate & CG and they discuss how Bonnie Blue and Sydney Sweeney are getting a lot of hate from people saying they're setting the women's rights movement back. They also discuss a creepy bumper sticker, transgender rights, and Bethenny Frankel walking the runway at 50. Then they get into what Hogwarts houses they're in, and how CG bullies Kate for being a Hufflepuff. Follow on Instagram: @thekatewolff @cg.wolff @aunt_peggyoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/invasion-of-privacy/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It's time to go back to 1970's Hogwarts and spend some time with our favoritle little ne're-do-wells of ‘All the Young Dudes'. There's cover bands, there's LOTS of underage substance use, and a big ol' dose of teenage angst. We're also singing a lot and talking way too much about Wahlburger. Support the showSupport FFH on Patreon: patreon.com/thefoxandthefoxhoundFollow us!IG: @thefoxandthefoxhoundTikTok: @thefoxandthefoxhound
On Episode 456 we discuss...→ Aberforth's Goat Connection and Family Dynamics→ Hagrid's Self-Loathing and Avoidance→ Love Knows no Species→ Lions Don't Have Babies with Humans→ Contrasts in Themes: Purity vs. Scandal→ Draco is a grade-A git→ Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Character DevelopmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
One of the all time greats, Gary Oldman, returns for another masterclass discussion of acting, Hogwarts houses, and TIPTOES. Plus SLOW HORSES, DRACULA, and so much more! #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #garyoldman #slowhorses Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com This week Chapter-by-Chapter returns, and so does our guest! Professor Julian Wamble, who we first had on our show back in 2023 on MuggleCast #619, once more graces us with his presence as we discuss Chapter 28 of Order of the Phoenix, "Snape's Worst Memory." Julian teaches Political Science at George Washington University, and his podcast Critical Magic Theory as well as Instagram and TikTok content are worth checking out! Welcome back to the show, Professor Julian Wamble! News: Tom Felton to reprise his role as Draco Malfoy, in New York's production of Cursed Child! Chapter-by-Chapter returns with Chapter 28 of Order of the Phoenix, "Snape's Worst Memory." Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 465 of MuggleCast, titled "How I Met Your Mother." How are we going to top that title on *this* re-read? (Speaking of reading, here is that episode's transcript.) Umbridge's ascent to headmistress of Hogwarts has some classic authoritarian playbook strategies. The hosts dissect. Is the appointment of the Inquisitorial Squad merely a natural response to the thought that Dumbledore was raising an army? Andrew explains. We look at what Umbridge promised Filch, and consider whether she intends to keep those promises. Harry would've been poisoned, if it weren't for a singularly interesting cat... that reminds us of a scene from Deathly Hallows... Would Snape have actually given truth serum to Umbridge, and why not? The hosts discuss his loyalties. Fred and George have a perfect tonic for Umbridge's control, and it perfectly exploits her vulnerabilities. It's a good thing Harry's Occlumency lesson is interrupted... because he didn't do the homework! What makes Harry enter the pensieve despite how dangerous the threat of being caught is? What Marauders' personality traits did the hosts most enjoy on this readthrough? How will the Harry Potter TV show handle Snape's Worst Memory? Professor Wamble has thoughts. Are there more traits between Harry and his dad, or Harry and his mom, and what are they? The hosts pick a favorite moment of mayhem from this chapter. In our Lynx Line segment for the week, we ask our Patrons to build their own Inquisitorial Squad to serve a purpose at Hogwarts that is currently underserved, and ask what the team would do. Quizzitch: What band had a song at the top of the UK music charts for every week of May, 1976? A] ABBA, B] Billy Joel, C] Aerosmith, D] David Bowie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this Take Five, Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim talk mistakes of epic proportions, voiceover flubs, and the Hogwarts band. It might seem like we're close to the end of the movie now that the third task is beginning, but there's still lots to cover before we reach the goblet, which only Professor Moody knows the exact location of.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don't forget to subscribe to our show to make sure you never miss an episode!