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On this week's episode, we hope you know the difference between a ghost and an Inferius, lest you want to incur the sass of Severus Snape. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as we suffer through Defense Against The Dark Arts while trying very hard to break into the Room of Requirement. Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 21: The Unknowable Room Main Discussion #1: Distracted by Draco Fudge Flashback: We reflect on the Minister's comments in the very first chapter of this book: "The other side can do magic too." As Hermione consistently reminds Harry throughout the chapter, he is taking his eyes off the prize. Why is Harry not more focused given how testy Dumbledore was with him during their last lesson? We debate whether or not Dumbledore should have offered Harry more guidance Snitch Report: Given how Dobby behaves after tailing Draco, should Harry have been more mindful of what he was asking the former Malfoy house-elf to do? Why did it take Harry (and Hermione) 452 pages to realize Draco was using the Room of Requirement? Main Discussion #2: EMO Slytherins Snape is in rare form. Do we attribute his more-than-sassy nature to Draco? Dumbledore? Or did he just not have his coffee? Draco is in over his head. Do we have any sympathy for him? Lynx Line: What would you say to make the Room of Requirement open for you to reveal what Draco is up to? [Wrong answers only] Quizzitch: In Chapter 21, Harry is searching for a phrase that'll get him into the Room of Requirement… kind of like a password. WHO was the host of the United States television game show called “Password,” from 1961 to 1975? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin, Stephen, and Brian are talking about the new Lord of the Rings news, the Ryan Coogler Animorphs show announcement, and more!Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 346:30 - Main Discussion 1:46:30 - Game-Time/Wrap-up

Austin, Brian, and Stephen are talking about the Crimson Desert, their thoughts on Project Hail Mary, and more!Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 326:00 - Main Discussion 1:37:00 - Game-Time/Wrap-up

It's been 10 years since Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hit theaters… but has time been kind to one of the most divisive DC Comics movies ever made? In this episode of SuperHero Homies, we revisit the Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman to answer the big question: Is this movie actually better than we remember… or still a flawed foundation for the DC Universe? Main Discussion starts at 28:00 We break down everything: • Why the Ultimate Edition is superior to the theatrical cut • The ambitious vision of Zack Snyder and the early DCEU • The legendary showdown between Batman and Superman • The stunning comic book panel-style cinematography • The brutal and grounded fight choreography • The controversial portrayal of Lex Luthor • The convoluted plot and Lex's master plan • The dark, brooding tone that never lets up • The introduction of Wonder Woman • The Doomsday design and final battle • Why this movie tried to do WAY too much too soon • Our final thoughts: underrated or rightfully criticized? While opinions on the panel are split, we all agree that Batman v Superman is one of the most ambitious yet flawed superhero movies ever made. Cold Open (First 28 Minutes) Before diving into DC's biggest clash… We react to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer and break down EVERYTHING we spotted: • Appearances from The Punisher, Tarantula, The Hand, and even Bruce Banner • The possibility of seeing Man-Spider on the big screen • Concerns about the movie being overstuffed with characters • Why we're still excited despite potential issues If you love Marvel theories, MCU speculation, and Spider-Man breakdowns, don't miss this segment. About SuperHero Homies SuperHero Homies is your go-to superhero podcast for Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, comic book movies, TV reviews, and pop culture discussions. We mix deep dives, hot takes, and humor to bring you engaging weekly content. Support the Homies! Our official SuperHero Homies merch store is LIVE! Rep the squad with t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags & more: https://superherohomies.printify.me/ If you enjoy: Superhero movie reviews Comic book discussions DC vs Marvel debates Pop culture analysis MCU & DCEU breakdowns Movie retrospectives Podcast-style discussions Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow the Homie-verse!

Austin, Stephen, and Brian are talking about the Oscars, playing some movie related games in their honor, and more!Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 352:00 - Main Discussion 1:46:30 - Game-Time/Wrap-up

Justin, Stephen, and Brian are talking about all the crazy Xbox and Sony news, DCU Lanterns early thoughts, and more!Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 325:00 - Main Discussion 1:04:00 - Game-Time/Wrap-up

Brian, Stephen, and Austin are discussing Bungie's new Extraction Shooter Marathon, Crimson Desert, and more.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 346:00 - Main Discussion 1:42:00 - Game-Time/Wrap-up

Is Fallout Season 2 a worthy successor… or does it lose its way in the wasteland? In this full Fallout Season 2 spoiler review, the SuperHero Homies break down everything from standout performances to frustrating plot threads, epic video game easter eggs, and whether the show is leveling up… or glitching out. Main Discussion starts at 24:00 We dive deep into: Why Maximus is a MUCH stronger character this season Why The Ghoul continues to steal every scene he's in The incredible world-building, production design, and Fallout video game references Convoluted plotlines and unresolved character arcs Whether Season 2 improves on Season 1 Our overall ratings and final thoughts Whether you're a longtime Fallout video game fan, a casual Amazon Prime viewer, or someone who loves detailed TV reviews, pop culture breakdowns, and nerd culture discussions, this episode is for you. But before we head into the wasteland… We kick things off with our reaction to the latest The Mandalorian & Grogu movie trailer, and why this preview FINALLY has us excited for the next chapter in Star Wars. Then things get chaotic as we build our personal Pro Wrestling Mount Rushmore, debating legends like Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and more. If you love WWE, AEW, or pro wrestling debates, you'll enjoy this segment. If you're into: Superhero podcasts Comic book discussions MCU & DC commentary Fallout Season 2 analysis Amazon Prime TV reviews Video game adaptations Star Wars trailer reactions Wrestling debates Pop culture roundtables You're in the right place. About Us SuperHero Homies is a superhero and comic book podcast covering the MCU, DC Comics, Marvel, Star Wars, video game adaptations, and everything in nerd culture. We bring passionate, detailed, and entertaining discussions every week. Support the Homies! Check out our official merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags & more: https://superherohomies.printify.me/ Like, comment, and subscribe if you love superhero content, Fallout reviews, comic book discussions, and pop culture breakdowns! #FalloutSeason2 #FalloutReview #SuperHeroHomies #VideoGameAdaptation #StarWars #MandalorianAndGrogu #WrestlingDebate #PopCulturePodcast #MCU #DCComics

Everyone is on the pod and they are chatting about what's been going on, our current recommendations and more.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 331:00 - Main Discussion 1:23:00 - Game-Time/Wrap-up

Stephen and Austin are helping you prepare for Valentine's Day with rom-coms, chick-flicks, and more.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 345:00 - Main Discussion 1:41:00 - Wrap-up

Brian, and Stephen are talking recent news including some talk of the next Fable game and Supergirl.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 318:00 - Main Discussion 1:00:00 - Wrap-up

We're covering episodes 43-45 of You & Idol PreCure in this episode- we've hit the final stretch of the show! We have Uta being forced not to sing (guess how well she adjusts to that!) A big exposition dump, and a battle with... santa?? For this round of Who's That PreCure?, we get a sense of deja vu as this mystery episode sounds a lot like the You & Idol Christmas episode. Also, we demand justice for Tanaka and Chokkirine, who have both been slighted in these episodes. Also, we'll be hosting a 2026 CotWN awards show! You can check out this post or email us at kingofthewhatpod@gmail.com with your votes. Timestamps: 2:59    Gatchiakuta & "The Devils" are good 5:00    Announcements 10:22    Who's That PreCure? 18:18    Main Discussion

Austin, Brian, and Stephen are talking recent news including some awards, Lego Pokemon and all of the Doomsday teasers.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 330:00 - Main Discussion 1:12:00 - Wrap-up

Austin and Stephen are joined again by Daniel as they are talking all about Stranger Things and the series finale! There are spoilers so pay attention to the time codes if you need to avoid.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 330:00 - Main Discussion 1:06:30 - Stranger Things *SPOILERS*2:32:00 - Wrap-up2:33:00 - Super secret extra discussion (If someone reads this and comments/tags me about it in our discord, I [Lee] Will mail you a brand new copy of the board game -  Big Sur.)

Austin, Stephen, Brian, and Justin are talking 2025 favorites, discussing what the top of the top was for this year, and wrapping up our 7th season of Moviga Podcast!Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 334:00 - Main Discussion 2025 REVIEW!2:10:30 - Wrap-up2:14:15 - Super secret extra discussion (If someone reads this and comments/tags me about it in our discord, I [Lee] Will mail you a brand new copy of the board game -  Big Sur.)

"In this special 52-page 50th issue ... a tale of death, destruction, and a surprising rebirth in the ultimate showdown with the Time Trapper." Timestamps: (00:48) Preamble intro and anniversary talk Note the entire Preamble portion is available to watch on YouTube. (07:08) Legion of Super-Heroes appearances in current Superman issues and Legion news (23:25) Celebrating the early episodes of The Legion Project (46:06) The Legion Project Trivia and reflecting on the Legion in general (1:11:34) Preamble Wrap-Up (1:15:13) Interlude (1:23:47) Synopsis / General Thoughts / Cover (1:49:26) Main Discussion (3:14:23) Feedback from listeners and letter column reactions to issue 50 (3:25:30) Who's Who Update '88 #2 entries on Mordru, Lords of Order and Chaos, and Manhunters. Who's Who in the LSH #5 entries on Phantom Girl, Proty II, and the Science Police. (3:51:33) Outro and Wrap-Up Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos  

Are you ready for a big episode of Cure of the WHAT Now?? Are you ready for a mega episode where we cover episodes 31-42 in one big chunk? Well get ready because that's what we have for you today. We talk dance battles, surprise PreCure cameos, power ups, boys loving boys, amusement park dates, rainbow colored shields, a new powerup, and... a new CURE?!? We've got all of that and more. Timestamps: 2:30    Announcements 3:38    Moment of Silence for Super Sentai 5:11    Next Season of PreCureLogo Drop 9:04    What have we been doing? 9:17    A Man On the Inside 10:40    Gatchiakuta 13:58    Seals are Good 14:51    The Devils by Joe abercrombie 15:27    The CW's The Flash 18:11    Succint Summaries 22:58    Main Discussion 24:12    Episode 31: Who's The Center Of Idol Pretty Cure!? 28:02    Brief Aside- Favorite Episode of the bunch? 32:16    Episode 32: Puri! Mero! Dreamy School Life 35:51    Episode 33: Dosuko~i! An Idol Debut!? 37:24    Episode 34: Detective Hamorin! Solve The Mystery Menu! 39:38    Episode 35: A Surprise Amusement Park Date!? 47:30    Episode 36: It's Settled! You And I Concert! 49:00    Episode 37: A New Power! Idol Heart Ribbon! 1:03:34    Episode 38: Taking A Step Together! WIN-WIN Halloween! 1:08:06    Episode 39: Spin! Sunda-Senpai! 1:13:56    Episode 40: Please Listen! Seven-Colored Melody 1:17:46    Episode 41: I'll Protect Hearts Going Kyun-Kyun! 1:19:31    Episode 42: Connect! Echo From You

Welcome to our September 2025 Episode! We'll be reviewing episodes 26-30 of You & Idol PreCure! We have fanclubs and youtube videos and a talking dog, and Meroron's depression. But forget all of that because more importantly we discover there have been two catboys hiding among the cast of this show from the very beginning! A surprise? No, more like a purr-prise! Timestamps 2:44 What Are we Recommending? 2:50 Demon Slayer Movie: Infinity Castle 3:35 "The Critical Drinker Is Lying to You About Theme" 4:29 "Foreshadowing is NOT Good Writing..." 5:02 Who's That PreCure! 15:22 Succinct Summaries 18:11 Main Discussion 34:55 Looking Ahead

Stephen, Austin, and Brian are discussing Ghost of Yotei. Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 340:00 - Main Discussion 1:33:00 - Wrap-Up

The entire Crew is back for our Youtube debut. Catch up with what we've been up to for the last month, and witness a fun playthrough with the new Dungeon Box RPG.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 31:18:00 - Main Discussion 1:49:00 - Wrap-Up

It's time to discuss episodes 22-25 of You & Idol PreCure for our August episode! We bring back an old segment with new rules, We talk about some weird vibes, our favorite office worker finally getting a vacation, the Kaito Conspiracy, and the birth of BaNana. 1:04    Who's that PreCure? 13:32    What are we Recommending? 14:06    Shaped By Dog 17:40    Discussion Question: What Competition suits our pets? 23:55    Succinct Summaries 25:21    Main Discussion 39:18    Final Thoughts/Predictions 48:44    Fan Letters

Austin, Stephen, and Brian are discussing Gamepass recent revenue report, Spiderman: BND news, and more!Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 349:00 - Main Discussion 1:29:00 - Wrap-Up

Austin, Stephen, and Brian are discussing Gamepass recent revenue report, Spiderman: BND news, and more!Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 345:00 - Main Discussion 1:13:00 - Wrap-Up

Our July episode is here! Firstly, we apologize for any audio glitches. We did the best we could to edit them, but some remain. We review episodes 17-21 of You & Idol PreCure, which is entirely about Cure Zukyoon and Cure Kiss! Their designs are great! The mystery around who they are drag on a bit and the magical memory loss is solved like it was something on the shelf just slightly out of reach 4:38    What are we recommending? 4:51    KPop Demon Hunters 5:54    Superman 2025 6:54    Watanare 7:41    Succinct Summaries 9:00    Main Discussion 32:00    Looking Ahead 36:27    Fan Letters

Austin, Stephen, and Brian are discussing some Literally Just Superman - Spoilers included!Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 332:00 - Main Discussion 1:14:00 - Wrap-Up

Austin, Stephen, and Brian are discussing some Literally Just Superman - Spoilers included!Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 322:00 - Main Discussion 41:37 - *SUPERMAN SPOILERS*1:47:00 - Wrap-Up

Austin and Brian are discussing some more Microsoft Layoffs, THPS3+4, and more! Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 337:00 - Main Discussion 1:20:00 - Community Discussion/Wrap-Up

Well, we only just made it, but our June episode is here! We review episodes 13-16 of You & Idol PreCure, which ranges from a sports/romance episode to an episode about moms to a fairy dating episode, to a training episode. Though we cover a wide range of topics, we can all agree that Meroron is bald and our least favorite character. Uta continues to shine, however. Also there seems to be a new PreCure on the way. No, wait, 2 PreCures? Perry The PreCure Platypus?!? 3:02    What've we been enjoying?     3:12    Secret of the Mimic     3:36    Power Scaling and Literacy     4:49    Apothecary Diaries 6:26    Succinct Summaries 7:30    Main Discussion 30:23    Predictions

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! And Happy Birthday, Ray! Nate and Elijah once again celebrate their birthdays by celebrating Ray Harryhausen's birthday with another deep dive into the stopmotion master's filmography: The Valley of Gwangi. This 1969 dinosaur epic combined the monster movie and western at a time when both genres were past their primes. It failed at the box office, but it has since become a cult classic, and it's no wonder why. Cowboys wrangling dinosaurs, baby! While it aped (pun intended) King Kong (1933), it was Ray's loving tribute to his mentor, Willis O'Brien, who wanted to make this film two decades earlier. It has some of Ray's best work but also some underdeveloped characters. Where does it rank in Nate's and Elijah's lists of Harryhausen films? Listen to find out! For full show notes, including Nate's bibliography of sources, visit this episode's blog on the MIFV website: https://monsterislandfilmvault.com/index.php/2025/06/29/monster-conversation-harryhausen-annual-4-the-valley-of-gwangi-mifv-x-kaiju-conversation/.  Additional Music: “Legends of Warcraft” by PSK “The Dark Ages” by Phil Rey Check out Nathan's spinoff podcasts, The Henshin Men and The Power Trip, and Henshin Power V3! We'd like to give a shout-out to our MIFV MAX patrons Danny DiManna (author/creator of the Godzilla Novelization Project); Damon Noyes, The Cel Cast, TofuFury, Eric Anderson of Nerd Chapel, Wynja the Ninja, Christopher Riner, The Indiscrite One, Eli Harris, Jake Hambrick, Matt Walsh (but not that Matt Walsh), Jonathan Courtright, Leon Campbell, Michael Watson, and Sam Allred! Thanks for your support! You, too, can join MIFV MAX on Patreon to get this and other perks starting at only $3 a month! (https://www.patreon.com/monsterislandfilmvault) Buy official MIFV merch on TeePublic! (https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-monster-island-gift-shop). NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors. Timestamps: Introduction: 0:00-5:46 Production History: 5:46-58:19 Toku Talk (Synopsis and Main Discussion): 58:19-2:50:55 Outro (housekeeping, etc.): 2:50:55-3:00:00 Credits: 3:00:00-end Podcast Social Media: MIFV Linktree: https://linktr.ee/monsterislandfilmvault Nate's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand MIFV is a member of PodNation (https://podnation.tv/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 10 tokusatsu podcasts! (https://blog.feedspot.com/tokusatsu_podcasts/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 20 monster podcasts! (https://podcasts.feedspot.com/monster_podcasts/) #JimmyFromNASALives       #MonsterIslandFilmVault    #kaiju   #daikaiju            #giantmonsters           #RayHarryhausen       #KaijuConversation            #valleyofgwangi © 2025 Moonlighting Ninjas Media

Austin and Stephen are discussing some DC News, Switch 2 sales, some exciting MCU news and more! Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 343:00 - Main Discussion 1:19:00 - Community Discussion/Wrap-Up

Austin and Stephen are discussing tons of New Trailers Movie Announcements and more! Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 322:00 - Main Discussion 1:05:00 - Community Discussion/Wrap-Up

Austin, Stephen, Justin and Brian are discussing tons of showcase and game announcements, the Switch 2, and more! Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 325:00 - Main Discussion 2:05:00 - Community Discussion/Wrap-Up

Austin, Stephen, and Brian are discussing Harry Potter HBO Castings, Netflix's Stranger Things 5, and more! Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 335:00 - Main Discussion 1:12:00 - Community Discussion/Wrap-Up

Austin, Justin, and Brian are discussing Doom the Dark Ages, Bungie constantly screwing up, EPISODE 300, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #121 brought to you by LeeDon't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 341:00 - Main Discussion 1:45:00 - Lightning Round 1:48:00 - Community Discussion/Wrap-Up

Austin and Brian are discussing their thoughts on The GTA VI Trailer, Gamepass's Legendary run so far this year, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #120 brought to you by Brian.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 331:00 - Main Discussion 1:09:50 - Lightning Round 1:13:00 - Community Discussion/Wrap-Up

Austin and Stephen are discussing their thoughts on The GTA VI Delay News, Big Gears of War Announcement, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #119 brought to you by Stephen.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 334:00 - Main Discussion 53:00 - Lightning Round 56:00 - Community Discussion/Wrap-Up

Brian, Austin, and Justin are discussing their thoughts on The Oblivion Remake/Remaster, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #118 brought to you by Lee.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 327:00 - Main Discussion 1:13:30 - Lightning Round 1:16:30 - Community Discussion/Wrap-Up

Brian, Austin, and Stephen are discussing Star Wars News, BG3 Newest Patch #8, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #117 brought to you by Lee.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 348:00 - Main Discussion 1:39:00 - Lightning Round 1:42:00 - Community Discussion/Wrap-Up

Brian, Austin, and Justin are discussing their thoughts on Bungie's new Extraction Shooter, some current underrated games, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #116 brought to you by Stephen.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 342:00 - Main Discussion 1:02:30 - Lightning Round 1:05:00 - New Trailers and Wrap-Up

Austin, Brian, and Stephen are discussing their thoughts on the Switch 2, the recent Superman reveal, some other trailers, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #115 brought to you by Austin.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 336:00 - Main Discussion 1:21:30 - Lightning Round 1:24:00 - New Trailers and Wrap-Up

Austin, and Stephen are talking Severance with Joshua/ILiveInNewYork  about What they've been up to, Severance apparently being the best show ever, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #114 brought to you by Justin.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 350:00 - Main Discussion 1:03:00 - *SPOILERS* for Severance2:05:30 - Lightning Round 2:08:00 - Game/wrap-up

Stephen, Austin, and Brian are talking about Xbox Rumors on their Steam inclusive Console, Daredevil Born Again Season 1, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #113 brought to you by Lee.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 326:00 - Main Discussion 1:16:30 -  - Lightning Round1:19:30 - Game/wrap-up

Stephen and Justin. . . That's It. . .  are talking about Death of a Unicorn's bad reception, Sadie Sink Rumors of spiderman castings, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #112 brought to you by Stephen.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 316:00 - Main Discussion 1:02:30 -  - Lightning Round1:04:30 - Community Discussion/wrap-up

Brian and Austin. . . That's It. . .  are talking about everyone's favorite iconic platformer, New episodes of Daredevil on Disney Plus, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #111 brought to you by Austin.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 348:00 - Main Discussion 1:14:30 -  - Lightning Round1:17:30 - Community Discussion/wrap-up

Stephen, Justin, and  Austin are joined by special guest Brooks, AKA "Austin's Clone", and we are discussing the Oscars, Monster Hunter Wilds, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #110 brought to you by Lee.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 343:30 - Main Discussion 1:45:00 - Lightning Round1:47:30 - More Discussion/wrap-up

Stephen, Brian, Austin and Justin are discussing a lot of news including Netflix and D&D, New Season of Andor, and more! This Week's Lightning Round is #109 brought to you by Lee.Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxW - Also, www.movigapodcast.comTime codes:1:00 - Top 3-43:30 - Main Discussion 1:34:30 -  - Lightning Round1:37:30 - Community Discussion/wrap-up

On this week's episode, bust out your day planner because we've got plenty of classes, loads of homework and a few detentions! And keep your hands off of the knitted hats, those are for the House-Elves! This week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Learn how to identify red and green flags with a therapist at BetterHelp.com/mugglecast. Welcome Quizzitch master and winner, James! In the middle of this winter season our Comfy Cozy Combo Pack is nearly sold out! Containing our MuggleCast show beanie and our specialty throwback socks, grab these soft and warming items before it's too late at the MuggleMillennial Etsy store! Chapter-by-Chapter returns with  Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 13: Detention with Dolores. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 449 for our prior Chapter 13 analysis! Could there be a common theme running through the Chapter 13s of the Harry Potter series? Main Discussion #1: Radical Hermione Spin Cycle: Have the hosts ever gotten caught up in the news and believed something that turned out to be false? Why is Umbridge allowed to teach the students during their O.W.L.s year? Could Hermione be working smarter, not harder, by threatening to write to Mrs. Weasley about Fred & George? We debate the ethics of them testing products on first years! And did the Twins drug Hermione later in the chapter? Should Hermione be tricking House-Elves into freedom by hiding knitted hats beneath bits of rubbish? Would she even have the authority to free the Hogwarts House-Elves? Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff Unite: Luna and Ernie show support for Harry! Main Discussion #2: Detention Our initial reactions to one of the most cringe-worthy moments in the Harry Potter series! How is The Black Quill legal? Does it have any relation to the Quick Quotes Quill? Why is Harry suffering in silence? Could past abuse and trauma be at play? How much is Dumbledore to blame for Harry's resistance to go to an authority figure? We discuss the significance of Umbridge giving Harry his second permanent scar! Quidditch Tryouts: is Ron a nepo baby? When Umbridge touches Harry, his scar burns. Should we assume she's connected to Voldemort or was this pure coincidence? Odds & Ends cover Hagrid's absence, McGonagall's confidence in Neville, angry bowtruckles and more! MVP: What would we have thought if we'd been onlookers at the Third Task in Goblet of Fire and seen Harry return from the maze clutching Cedric's dead body? Lynx Line: Our patrons weigh in on what they would do to resist the Umbridge regime at Hogwarts. Quizzitch: In this chapter, Harry is tasked with completing an illustration of a Bowtruckle. What English children's book author started out as a biological illustrator, a subject matter which certainly influenced the animal characters of their books? Don't forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/Mugglecast! You'll get great benefits such as Bonus MuggleCast, live streams, yearly stickers, Lynx Line participation, a physical gift, a video message from one of the four of us made just for you, our private Facebook and Discord groups where you can hang out with fellow Potter fans, and so much more! On this week's Bonus MuggleCast, we have a blast re-sorting the Weasley family! Percy to Slytherin? Ron to Hufflepuff? Splitting up the Twins? Visit MuggleCast.com for transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crack open a pack of your favorite biscuits and pull up a comfy chair because this week we're discussing Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Professor Umb*tch. And put your hand down, Hermione, because we're not answering any of your questions (that's next week's episode)! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 12: Professor Umbridge. Our Time Turner segment has us spinning an old recording from past discussions! Be sure to check out Episode 448 for our prior Chapter 12 analysis! Main Discussion #1 The Worst Monday Ron Has Ever Seen Hermione remarks that she wishes there could be better House unity. But what does Hogwarts actually do to promote this? As prefect, Ron struggles to reprimand his brothers. Should Harry have said something to Fred and George in private about their "extracurricular activities"? Have Ron and Harry become too reliant on Hermione for academic support? Or has she enabled them too much over the years? Why does Ron behave so rudley towards Cho? Could he be jealous of her? Why are there seemingly no decent teachers at Hogwarts? Binns, Snape and Umbridge have Harry's fifth year off to a rough start! We rank the previous Defense Against The Dark Arts Professors Main Discussion #2: Hermione the Rebel Did Hermione's raised hand in Umbridge's class land Harry in detention? Does Umbridge have a point in criticizing the very fragmented nature of the students DADA education? Did the Ministry ever release a detailed account of what happened to Cedric? We analyze McGonagall and Harry's conversation about Umbridge MVP: What's the greatest zinger that Gryffindor students use against Umbridge in this chapter? Lynx Line: What is a wild dream that you have had which either came true shortly after, or was just very weird? Quizzitch: Which US fast-food chain was the first to add savory biscuits to their menu, in the 1970s? Bonus MuggleCast: It's Part 2 of Would you date a wizard? Who specifically would we invite out on a date? What appeals to us? What would appeal to them? And what's our bedroom life look like? Don't forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/Mugglecast! You'll get great benefits such as Bonus MuggleCast, live streams, yearly stickers, Lynx Line participation, a physical gift, a video message from one of the four of us made just for you, our private Facebook and Discord groups where you can hang out with fellow Potter fans, and so much more! The MuggleCast Merch Store is open year-round for all your gifting needs! Grab brand-new, original MuggleCast designs. We have t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, hats, and more! And don't forget, you can now also gift a Patreon subscription! Visit MuggleCast.com for transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's MuggleCast, we're setting book 4 down and picking up on real world controversy that was happening RIGHT as Goblet of Fire was first published, in July of 2000. At issue was whether the series, quickly gaining national publicity in the US, was instructing young readers to take up witchcraft, join the devil and abandon God. It's HP vs Christianity on MuggleCast 666! New episodes of MuggleCast will now be released in full video on our YouTube channel, right when they are released on our podcast feed! For today's Main Discussion, Eric has compiled a PDF of sources from the late 90's to 2007 news media. The polished PDF is available via this link. By July of 2000, Harry Potter had gained massive popularity in the US, and raise alarm bells with some concerned parents. Were any of the hosts told not to read the HP books on religious grounds? The controversy may be categorized as a moral panic, not unlike the Satanic Panic phenomenon of the 80's/90's, which unfortunately had large ramifications. Why was HP targeted? And why were evangelicals in particular caught up in it? We discuss four main arguments against the Potter books: that they will make children want to do witchcraft or join the occult; that they make children susceptible to evil by downplaying the danger of magic; that the books themselves are intentionally demonic; that the books are just plain immoral! (We find it hard to disagree with the last point). Is there any evidence that kids joined the occult after reading the books? Years later in 2005, what did Georgia parent Laura Mallory add to the discussion surrounding the books? We review our own attempts on MuggleCast to get a hold of Mrs. Mallory. As late as 2019, the argument was still being used to ban books. What lessons can we learn from these events? Be sure to subscribe to MuggleCast Gold via Apple Podcasts, or join our Patreon for access to Bonus MuggleCast segments. Visit mugglecast.com for transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, favorite episodes and more! A very special thank you to Connie Neal, Judy Bloom, Rainbow Rowell and others for extolling the virtues of the Harry Potter series when we were all children and too young to do so in print media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for an A-MAZE-ING episode as we take on the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they discuss Chapter 31 of Goblet of Fire, "The Third Task." Reminder: This year's physical gift for Slug Club patrons is here...  The MuggleCast 19 Years Later t-shirt (Shirt Model 1, Shirt Model 2)! If you aren't a Patron, now's a great time to join! Pledge today at the Slug Club level and fill out the form by July 19 to be eligible. Note: you will only receive your shirt after you've been a Patron at this level for a minimum of three months. In addition, you'll get other great benefits such as twice-monthly Bonus MuggleCast, the chance to co-host the show, a video message from one of the four of us and much more! Visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast today! News: the Harry Potter TV show has found its showrunner and director Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Goblet of Fire, Chapter 30: The Pensieve 7-Word Summary: Riddles guard the misleading way to victory Main Discussion #1: Family Matters Hermione, Ron and Harry are all becoming quite adept at useful spells. They're such good friends! Rita Skeeter's awful latest article is setting up the exact tone that the Ministry uses next year to discredit Harry Potter. Could Fudge have ushered along the publication of Rita's hit piece on Harry, in retaliation for embarrassing him in the previous chapter? How can Molly Weasley tell Amos Diggory he's overreacting, only to then go and treat Hermione poorly for Rita's earlier article? What If?: The Dursleys actually did show up at Hogwarts for Harry's Third Task? Main Discussion #2: The Maze Are there a sufficient amount of obstacles in The Maze for the champions to face? Is Mad-Eye Fakey removing some of them to make Harry's job easier? Harry's performance during the Third Task underscores how much he cares about other people. We examine each of the creatures and puzzles Harry faces in the maze. Micah, as a throwback to his own former section on MuggleNet, gets really into the origins of the sphinx. Could the sphinx's riddle actually be pertaining to Snape? is Harry's latest casting of Expelliarmus his most egregious yet? Would Fakey have allowed Cedric to take the cup on his own? Odds and Ends cover a future romance for Bill Weasley, as well as one in his past...?! Quizzitch: What are Voldemort's first words after he climbs out of the cauldron, fully grown? Visit MuggleCast.com for episode transcripts, social media links, our full episode archive, our favorite episodes, and to contact us! Reminder: Micah and Eric will be at LeakyCon! Visit LeakyCon.com to check out the latest guests, the full con schedule and use code ‘MUGGLE' while registering for a discount! For a list of MuggleCast appearances at the con, visit MuggleCast dot com/live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices