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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about why Jude Law should play young Dumbledore in the new TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      Listen to episode 298 called “Warwick Davis is returning as Flitwick? Who else should reprise their role?” here!·      2:14 Why two actors? Well, Dumbledore has a complex past. He feels like he was a different person back in his Grindelwald days, and a different person warrants a different actor. Choosing another actor to play a younger version of himself would show us that he is truly a three-dimensional character.·      13:27 Why Jude Law? In Fantastic Beasts, he was fantastic. When interacting with Creedence we saw that Creedence's pain was his own, and that Dumbledore truly regrets the difficult like that Creedence had. He also showed Jacob a huge amount of respect for diving into battle with no way of protecting himself.·      21:13 What if there was only one actor? If Jonathan Lithgow was the only actor, we would lose the perspective of Dumbledore's past. He would become a one-sided character, and we can't have that.·      25:24 Who else should have multiple actors? Dumbledore was one of the only flashback characters that didn't have multiple actors. Voldemort had something like four actors. I think Aberforth deserves multiple actors, as well as McGonagall they play important behind the scenes roles that should be explored.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

Skip The Queue is back for Season 7 and we're announcing some big changes! Get ready for new hosts, a fresh new look, weekly content and find out where you can catch us live at events to be part of the action.Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Paul Marden  and Andy Povey.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. Show references: Paul Marden The CEO of Rubber Cheese, Paul pairs two decades of digital expertise with a love of creative problem solving, making him the go-to guy for turning tricky tech into seamless guest journeys, all delivered with his trademark energy and wit.https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmarden/ Andy Povey The Co-CEO of Crowd Convert, Andy brings sharp insights, deep industry knowledge and notorious anecdotes from decades in attractions.https://www.linkedin.com/in/andypovey/  Transcriptions:  Paul Marden: Welcome to Skip the Queue, the podcast about the world's best visitor attractions and the people that work in them. I'm Paul Marden. Along with my co-hosts, Andy Povey and Sinead Kimberley, I spend my days working with ambitious attractions like theme parks, museums, galleries, and science centres to help them to attract more guests. In today's episode, Andy and I talk about what's coming up for Skip the Queue as we enter Season 7.Paul Marden: Seven seasons, hey? Good lord. How very exciting. We've had our summer holidays. We've had our little break, but there's no rest for the wicked, is there?Andy Povey: Absolutely not. You say it's a busman's holiday, really, isn't it?  Working in our industry.Paul Marden: I think it is, isn't it? Life has changed quite a lot for us recently, hasn't it? In the last few months, with the advent of Crowd Convert and Merac coming back to life again, we've been out on the road going everywhere, haven't we?Andy Povey: Absolutely everywhere. And I promise I'm not going to bitch about electric cars and charging.Andy Povey: That's the only thing I've found that annoys me more than a poor online ticketing experience.Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. So we have both been visiting lots of clients. It's been very exciting. But we've also both had our summer holidays. Which attraction is memorable for you from your recent holiday?Andy Povey: Do you know, there's so many. We took our girls to the longest named tourist attraction in the world, I think. Warner Brothers Studio Tour London, the making of Harry Potter. On their 11th birthday. Oh, how was that? We had a beautiful experience. They have this really smart trick there where if they note your birthday, they give you a badge that says, 'It's my birthday.'Andy Povey: It's modelled on the birthday cake that Hagrid gave Harry. So it's all completely in keeping and in theme. So my daughters were walking around with these and every member of staff we saw that saw the badge wished them happy birthday. The first member of staff that did it absolutely blew my girls' minds. They hadn't associated it with the badge that they were wearing and they thought that they were the most special people on the face of the earth.Andy Povey: Absolutely superb. And the experience itself is wonderful. So that was probably the most memorable. I did something else very recently that was a little bit unusual. So I'm a man in my 50s. I was a teenager, probably not even a teenager, a kid when Grease came out. And all my mates and all my friends raved about it, and I didn't go and see it. And I've been very proud of the fact that I've never seen Grease.Andy Povey: Until last weekend. When we went to the Secret Cinema showing of Grease in Battersea Park, wow, wow, what an experience. Live actors, live scenes with the film running in the background, the fairground sitting outside the auditorium, where the final set, if you've watched Grease ever, where they're in the fairground, went out there.Andy Povey: Such a fantastic experience. Really does make me wonder why we don't have more of our larger parks doing that kind of stuff in partnership with Secret Cinema. It would make you stay for the evening and really extend your day. Absolutely superb experience. So, if you get the opportunity to go and see it, please do.Paul Marden: How very cool.Andy Povey: Tell them Andy sent you, which will mean absolutely nothing.  How about you?Paul Marden: We recently went to Scotland. We spent a day, which was really not enough, in Edinburgh. And actually, as you're talking about the Harry Potter experience, we did a little Harry Potter thing because there is a graveyard, Greyfriars Bobby's graveyard.Paul Marden: It was the inspiration for many of the names in Harry Potter. And this graveyard was, I mean, it was chock full of every nationality of tourist you could possibly imagine, plus the three of us wandering around all trying to find Harry Potter themed gravestones. Yeah, so we found Tom Riddle's tombstone. We saw a McGonagall. Yeah, it was just, that was quite magical. But the thing that sticks in my head is we also visited the Real Mary King's Close. And when you walk along the Royal Mile, falling off the side of the Royal Mile are all of these tenement closes that three of them were capped over a couple of hundred years ago and completely forgotten about. Continuum attractions have turned them into an attraction that you can wander around. You get a guided tour of this time capsule of what life was like in a tenement block. In Edinburgh, it was rated last year as the best tourist attraction in Britain, according to TripAdvisor.Paul Marden: And it really, really was magical. It was such a fun visit. We were guided around by a tour guide in costume and in character the whole way around. And at the end of it, she introduced herself as coming from Philadelphia.Paul Marden: She was really really great guide, and I just loved it. I've seen them in the Rubber Cheese Survey for the last four years, and thought, 'What a funny name for an attraction? I wonder what that is?' And so, when I saw it, I had to go. I loved every minute of it, and it was brilliant.Andy Povey: I agree, it's a fantastic place. Did you see J. K. Rowling's handprints just around the corner?Paul Marden: No.Andy Povey: In the courtyard next to the entrance?Paul Marden: No, I didn't.Andy Povey: See, I think they were trying to do something like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where there are famous people's handprints. I should have told you before. Is there something to go back for?Paul Marden: Oh, we'll definitely be going back. There was so much there in Edinburgh that we didn't get to see. You just couldn't do it in a day.Paul Marden: But so much fun. So much fun.Paul Marden: So we are into season seven. And just like the last few seasons, we've got lots of ideas, brimming with ideas, few changes. And we thought we would tease them for you here in this short non-episode, just to tell you about some of the things that are coming up. And yeah, shall we?Paul Marden: We'll talk about the first thing that you came up with, which was the move to weekly content.Andy Povey:  You're blaming me for this?Paul Marden: Absolutely. Absolutely.Andy Povey: I mean, the objective was to double the listenership of the podcast. And so you did that by doubling my work. And it seemed like it would be really, really easy to do that if we doubled the episodes.Andy Povey: So, yeah, we're going weekly. I'm sure we're going to have plenty to fill it. Because you look at all of the interesting stories we come across, the people that we talk to, the things that we want to talk about, and we end up editing and cutting things. So I'm convinced that we're going to have loads of really exciting things to talk about. We're also going to introduce a couple of different themes. So do you want to talk about the Millennium-funded projects?Paul Marden: Yes, so this is carrying on the theme that I started back at the back end of Season 6. When I spoke to another Edinburgh attraction, Dynamic Earth. They were a good example of a Millennium project that was obviously kicked off 25 years ago. And we had a lovely conversation about what has been the challenges, what has been the opportunities for them in the last 25 years, and what does the future look like? I'm off to the Association of Science and Discovery Centres conference next week. That episode will be out in a few weeks' time. And we're going to be talking a lot about science centres. and how they can thrive over the next 25 years. But we'll be talking to some other Millennium projects as well in the season ahead. So Charles Bishop from the National Space Centre, if you're listening, give me a call.Andy Povey: I'm going to try and hound you to appear on the podcast.Paul Marden: We've also, this is very self-indulgent, but we are going to be going through a little bit of a rebrand. The Skip the Queue brand has stayed the same for the six seasons. And our friends at Plaster Creative Communications have been working really hard. They're the only reason why we could possibly go weekly with our content because Emily and Sami are helping us to ramp up our content and working with us closely. But they've also helped us with our rebrand, which is also going to be an audio rebrand. So there's going to be some new audio tickling your ears coming up as well, which is very exciting.Andy Povey: It's not just the rebrand though, is it? Let's talk about the other things that we're going to be doing with Skip the Queue.Paul Marden: Yeah. Should we talk playbooks?Andy Povey: Absolutely. Tell me what it means.Paul Marden: So I, for a long time, thought that there was something that Skip the Queue could do because, you know. Yes, this is our baby, but it is a lot of hard work from across the industry that goes towards making the podcast the success that it is. And we're going to move that successful collaboration into a series of playbooks where we're bringing together people from across the industry to help guide attractions into... the state of the art and what's possible within the sector across a number of different subjects. And we're starting that with e-commerce. So we're currently collaborating with our friends at Stephen Spencer Associates and at Navigate. And we're producing the first in that playbook series all about what... What does it take to be able to build an amazing e-commerce experience for an attraction? How do you curate the products?Paul Marden: How do you come up with the ideas? How do you put the technology together? And then how do you get anybody to come and visit and buy from you? So that's very exciting.Andy Povey: So that's more of your gift shop. Retail e-commerce.Paul Marden: Absolutely. Absolutely. And there'll be room as well within the series for us to talk about other things as well. So we are completely open to ideas. So listeners, if you've got ideas of a playbook that you'd like to see, it could be about digital sustainability. It could be about ticketing. It could be about any aspect of operating an attraction. Come and tell us and come up with ideas of who we could work with and we'll put something together for you. So I think that's really exciting, and that will be coming out in a few weeks' time.Andy Povey: Very interesting. Look forward to that.Paul Marden: We were excited in Season 6 to break out of the four walls of our little dungeon offices, working via video conferencing and going out and about, weren't we? We absolutely loved visiting the NFAN Conference, ASDC.Paul Marden: We worked from the floor of so many different events, didn't we? And tried lots of formats. And we definitely, definitely want to do more of that. And there's an exciting turn because weekly isn't enough, is it?Andy Povey:  If you're going to do it, go big. Go big or go home.Paul Marden: We have been invited to the IAAPA Europe Conference Expo in Barcelona, no less. And we are going to be coming into your ears daily, not weekly, daily.Paul Marden: So we have got an amazing lineup of people that we are going to be talking to from the conference floor. But there's also so much time to fill. We don't know who we're going to talk to. We're going to be hitting the floor and just grabbing people, just like we did at NFAN. You'll be out, Andy, just hooking people. And we'll be talking to them. And we plan to do those interviews during the day, and Wenalyn and Steve, our long-suffering editorial and production team, will be working furiously through the night to publish the following morning.Andy Povey: Fantastic. So do we need to talk about our launch episode for Season 7?Paul Marden: Yes.Andy Povey: As this is just the trailer.Paul Marden: Yes. So in 29 minutes, I will be recording my launch episode. So I'm meeting with Massimiliano Freddi, who is the IAAPA board chairman. We're going to find out more about Massimiliano. Not only is he the first Italian chairman of IAAPA, which has been in existence for over 100 years, I believe. We are also going to find out about what he does in his day job and the attraction that he runs over in Italy. So that's a very exciting first episode. So we will be launching that episode 17th of September, and then we will be live from Barcelona starting on the 23rd and going out daily from there on for the rest of that week. I mean, what more could we want? Andy Povey: It's justification for the family for me going to Barcelona after just having returned from Menorca so daddy does a holiday work.Paul Marden: We've at least got to walk down Las Rambla and chat about the conference we can't just be within the expo location surely. A little vino tinto on.Andy Povey: I'm sure we will be at Tribudabo at what, in my experience, this is the third time I've been to IAAPA in Barcelona. But the opening night party in Tribudabo has always been one of the most fantastic events I've ever been to. The view over the city at night with rides and superb food, drink and entertainment going off behind you is just  out of this world.Paul Marden: But it's work just for anyone that's listening outside the door right now.Andy Povey: Very hard work for very important people.Paul Marden: Yes so we are still planning out the rest of season seven, obviously going weekly, lots of opportunities for us to talk to lots of people. If you've got ideas for themes or people that we could interview, we are absolutely all ears. So hit us up on LinkedIn, hello@SkiptheQueue.fm, or go to the website, skipthequeue.fm. Yeah, and you'll find all of our contact details and we'd love to hear from you with ideas of what we could do for the rest of this season. What would you find interesting? Apart from that, we're going to sign off. I've got an interview to go to in 25 minutes. We will be back with you on the 17th of September with our first episode and from IAAPA on the 23rd of September for the rest of that week.Andy Povey: You're going to be on IAAPA. Come and find us. Come and have a chat.Paul Marden: Looking forward to it.Paul Marden: Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, the digital agency that creates amazing websites for ambitious visitor attractions.  The 2025 Visitor Attraction Website Survey is now LIVE! Dive into groundbreaking benchmarks for the industryGain a better understanding of how to achieve the highest conversion ratesExplore the "why" behind visitor attraction site performanceLearn the impact of website optimisation and visitor engagement on conversion ratesUncover key steps to enhance user experience for greater conversionsTake the Rubber Cheese Visitor Attraction Website Survey Report

Es wurden wieder Schauspieler für die neue Serie bekanntgegeben, außerdem besprechen wir die ersten Fotos vom Dreh und überlegen uns, wen wir uns noch im Cast wünschen. Freut ihr euch auf die Serie? 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

Wands up, Cape Town! Because the halls of Hogwarts aren’t the only place with a Professor McGonagall… there’s one right here in Cape Town! Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab a butterbeer, but save it for after the book shopping! Join Sam, Aurelia, Sierra, and a special guest Alice, in discussion of the 21st Chapter of the Harry Potter Series, 4th Chapter of the Chamber of Secrets -  "At Flourish & Blotts"! In this episode: It's not about comprehension but about the fun we had along the way The magical houses reflect the owners priorities The ghoul was definitely babysitting Fred & George Follow the owls to capture Dark wizards Hermione & Molly planned to see Lockhart all along Harry is just not catching… or catching on Floo powder feels very Santa Claus-y Curse-breaking is just ministry-sanctioned blundering  Borgin & Burkes decoration is bones and dark vibes Wizarding zoning means all the hags are in Knockturn Alley Hermione needs more murders and more buildings Resources: The Importance of Borgin and Burkes by Zarathustra The Foreshadowing of Borgin and Burkes by Irvin Borgin, Burke, and the Half-Blood Prince by Irvin Pub's Jukebox: Brawl at Flourish & Blotts    by Draco and the Malfoys 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

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Join me for a break down of Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Philsopher's Stone, 'The Boy Who Lived', in which Vernon Dursley notices some odd behaviour, Dumbedore drops by some parties before putting out, and McGonagall is on a stakeout for some reason. 'Breaking Down Bad Books' is a podcast analysing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective.Sign up to be a patron at www.patreon.com/breakingdownbadbooks for access to exclusive bonus episodes breaking down Midnight Sun, 365 Days, Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. Read along with me and let me know your thoughts on Instagram @breakingdownbadbooks or email me at breakingdownpod@gmail.com.Hosted by Nathan Brown, who you can find on Instagram @nathanbrown90 or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nathanpatrickbrown. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/breaking-down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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

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

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's episode dives into some serious daddy drama as Harry throws caution to the wind and breaks into Umbridge's office to have a heart-to-heart with Sirius about his father. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and Laura for career advice, a few cough drops, and plenty of laughs. Plus, things get slightly unhinged as we're upping the sexy factor for every character in the new Harry Potter TV show! News: Hogwarts? More like HOTwarts! The new Harry Potter TV Show announces nine new actors, including Draco, Molly, and the Dursleys! And the internet has feelings about the Vernon and Petunia actors. Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 29: Career Advice. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 466 of MuggleCast, titled “Weasleys Victorious.” Harry feels betrayed and disillusioned after witnessing James's behavior. Is it fair to let this one memory define James as a character? Should Harry have shared the contents of the memory with Ron and Hermione? Could McGonagall or Hagrid have helped to ground him a bit? Snape's Worst Memory explains quite a bit, but it doesn't validate his treatment of Harry! Should Harry feel bad for Snape? Despite the author's commentary, some of us are still befuddled as to how memories viewed in the Pensieve are unbiased. Mirror, Mirror: why didn't Harry remember Sirius' gift? And why didn't Sirius point this out to Harry during their Floo conversation? Super Petty Snape: the symbolism of him smashing Harry's Invigoration Draught MAX THAT entire Career Advice scene between McGonagall and Umbridge! It's nice to see McGonagall balance encouragement with realism when giving Harry advice. But is too much emphasis being put on O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s? Make the Real Life Connection: Did the hosts ever have career conversations like Harry  when we were in school? Should Umbridge even be present for Harry's career consultation? We discuss the "sirius" risk(s) Harry took by breaking into Umbridge's office! Does the conversation with Sirius & Lupin actually do anything to reassure Harry? The Great Weasley Escape and... Hot Peeves?! The hosts share the best advice Harry actually receives in this chapter! In our Lynx Line segment for the week, we ask our Patrons what's really going through McGonagall's head as she is constantly interrupted by Umbridge? Quizzitch: Filch seeks approval for whipping from Umbridge. The sound of a bullwhip cracking is caused by what specific thing occurring with the whip?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 20 Lord Voldemort's Request, covered by Abby!Harry isn't here for drama, Hot Tom is turning into Not-Hot, and McGonagall going undercover.⚡️

Im zweiten Teil von "Ein Buch - eine Folge" besprechen wir Albus Dumbledore und seine Maßnahmen, als die Kammer des Schreckens geöffnet wurden, wieso er Gildeory Lockhart eingestellt hat, seinen Röntgen-Blick, wie er Weihnachten feiert und und und. Habt ihr schon die Florean Fortescue Folge von Typisch Ravenclaw gehört? Da sind wir zu Gast :) 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

Today J dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to give his honest thoughts about the casting of every character we know about so far including Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Nick Frost as Hagrid, and Katherine Parkinson as Molly and everyone else!! 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 St. Paul, MN - 9/20 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Cleveland, OH - 9/25 #supercarlinbrothers #HarryPotter Written by :: J and Ben Carlin Edited by :: Ethan Edghill

The full cast for HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot has finally been revealed—and fans have opinions. From a brand-new Molly Weasley and a surprisingly slim Vernon Dursley to a controversial choice for Severus Snape, we're breaking down every confirmed actor and character announced so far.Who's playing Dumbledore, McGonagall, Draco Malfoy, Hagrid, and more? Why is the internet mad about the new Snape? And did they really cast a BAFTA-winning comedian as Vernon?

Michael, Ethan, and special guest Jacob discuss Way Station, by Clifford D. Simak, while drinking Glenlivet 12.In this episode:The witness is treated as hostileFinding the Hodag where the Way Station is in the Driftless regionThe dispelling of illusionsThe CIA defeated by a conversationBible as metaphor for technology vs. technology as metaphor for BibleScience fiction basllica!Rat assassin! (Ratsassin?)Next time Michael and Ethan will discuss Way Station, by Clifford Simak! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)In this episode:Language, Migration, Faith, Treachery, Faith, and the Great River: a Star Trek analogy that only Michael caused to happenEnglish as a “grabby” languageLots of talk about God and faith and vulnerability, a lot of it not very fun to be sassy about in a bullet point (thanks guys)De-validating pedantry (for perhaps the first time in this podcast's history)Deeply uneasy fart-based transitionsThe Battle of Waterloo, by William McGonagallFor context, because the boys fail to give ANY, McGonagall was a Victorian poet who is often considered the worst poet in the English languageAlso, McGonagall IS CthuluMidwest Immigration Bond FundNext time Michael and Ethan will discuss Way Station, by Clifford Simak! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

Wir sprechen in dieser Folge über einige Magische Artefakte nämlich: das Denkarium, den Zwei-Wege Spiegel von Sirius, Heuler, die Stundengläser in Hogwarts und Gryffindors Schwert. Wie immer stellen wir uns viele Fragen und diskutieren zum Beispiel darüber was mit dem Körper passiert, wenn man ins Denkarium eintaucht. Was meint ihr? 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

Tri Tra Trullala – die Kasperköpfe aus Kassel sind wieder da!Herzlich willkommen zum allwöchentlichen Rant auf das verfluchte Dreckskind – könnte man sagen. Aber so ist es ja nicht. Es macht ja alles Spaß, wir machen ja auch nur Spaß, und in echt sind wir froh, eine Geschichte aus dem OG-HP-Universum besprechen zu dürfen.Okay, der war hart … OG-HP-Universum … NIMM DAS ZURÜCK!Maria und Monika grüßen erneut von der großen Bühne und gründen mit ihren Outtakes ein neues Genre: „Outtakes – der Podcast“.Viel Spaß mit dem Quatsch – und nehmt es wie gewohnt mit einem Augenzwinkern. Oder einem Ohrenzucken.Hütti-Liebe!Werbung: www.koro.com HÜTTE für 5% Rabatt!

ÉPISODE 56 - Épisode spécial suivant l'annonce des acteurs qui joueront Harry, Ron et Hermione dans la série Harry Potter sur HBO. On parle aussi des autres acteurs annoncés jusqu'à présent, pour les rôles de Dumbledore, McGonagall, Rogue, Hagrid, Quirrell et Rusard. Merci à mes invités Keven Williams et Henri Gionet! Venez voir le podcast en tournée! https://linktr.ee/potter.quebecHarry Potter Québec sur Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/potter.quebec/* Le balado est produit à des fins de divertissement et est destiné à un usage privé non-commercial. Il s'adresse à tous les sorciers et sorcières qui attendent encore leur lettre de Poudlard. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Bei "ein Film - eine Folge" geht es diesmal um den 5. Teil: Orden des Phönix! Es gibt viel Positives zu dem Film zu sagen: die Elemente-Magie, der Prophezeiungen Raum und natürlich Evanna Lynch als Luna. Aber es gibt eben auch genauso viele schwierige Szenen.. aber hört selbst ... 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

What do maternal tropes, mediocre men, and magical possession all have in common? In this "Prof Responses" episode, Professor Julian Wamble returns to unpack the post-episode chats on two very different figures: Minerva McGonagall and Quirinus Quirrell. Was McGonagall really written as a maternal figure—or have we reimagined her to reflect a world Rowling couldn't envision? And what do we do with Quirrell, a Ravenclaw who might've been smart enough to find Voldemort but foolish enough to wear him like a backpack? From challenging the “mom or mess” dichotomy to breaking down the blurry lines between agency and possession, this episode dives into how fandom, canon, and cultural context shape the way we read these characters. And yes, favoritism, ambition, and the overconfidence of mediocre white men all make an appearance. As always, stay critical while keeping it magical! 

Endlich können wir uns Luna Lovegood nochmal genauer angucken. In 5 verschiedenen Kategorien besprechen wir Lunas Verhalten, ihren Mut, ihre Loyalität, natürlich ihre verrückte Ader, ihr Talent Menschen zu lesen, aber auch lustige und traurige Momente. 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

Cuthbert Binns ist der einzige Geist der in Hogwarts unterrichtet, dafür aber genauso staubtrocken wie seine kratzige Stimme. Wieso die anderen Geister nicht so viel mit ihm zu tun haben und wieso gerade Geschichte der Zauberei so viel spannender sein könnte, das erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge. 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

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about moments in the films that should be in the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      2:10 Harry breaking the elder wand. In the book, Harry simply repairs his own wand then returns the elder wand to Dumbledore's grave. It's a nice message, but the film does this much better. Harry snapping the wand and throwing it off the bridge shows a much more powerful ending and a more finite ending to a painful journey. ·      10:04 McGonagall teaching the students to dance. This is a really funny scene and one that deserves a spot in the TV show. But it is also a perfect example of what is to come. Just as Harry has to learn to dance, he also has to learn how to fight and hunt Voldemort. ·      15:15 Harry and Hermione in the tent. After Ron leaves, Hermione wallows in sadness. Harry sees this and leads her in a dance. This illustrates Harry and Hermione's relationship which is one we don't get to see to often. ·      19:14 A weird Voldemort death. Voldemort isn't human at the end, but in the book, he just dies and they put him in a room off the Great Hall. The film makes the wise decision of showing a weird death fitting of someone who has departed humanity, and the TV show should be taking notes. This moment should be more than an old man keeling over.·      24:21 Neville's bridge. He is always making progress, and this last sequence is the final test for him, a test he passes. This bridge scene where he takes down a hoard of death eaters is such an important scene that isn't in the book, and the TV show should include it to finish off Neville's arc in style.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

“She was watching the Dursleys all day while everyone else celebrated—and somehow, we still expect more from her.” In this episode of Critical Magic Theory, we take a long-overdue deep dive into the one and only Minerva McGonagall. Often admired for her strength, fairness, and dry wit, McGonagall is seen by many as the model of a good teacher, a good Gryffindor, and a good person. But what happens when we start asking whether those expectations are fair—or even possible?We unpack how patriarchy and pureblood supremacy shaped her life, how the fandom has turned her into a presumed infallable fantasy maternal figure, and ask why we judge her more harshly than we do many of her male counterparts. From bending rules for Harry to staying behind at Hogwarts under Death Eater control, McGonagall's story is one of survival, restraint, and invisible labor—and maybe that's a different kind of heroism altogether. And a special thank-you to our newest Deep Divers on Patreon: Lynn, Molly, and CunningandCompassion. Your support means the world.

Michael and Ethan finish their discussion of Rivermouth, by Alejandra Oliva, while drinking Smokehead Twisted.In this episode:Language, Migration, Faith, Treachery, Faith, and the Great River: a Star Trek analogy that only Michael caused to happenEnglish as a “grabby” languageLots of talk about God and faith and vulnerability, a lot of it not very fun to be sassy about in a bullet point (thanks guys)De-validating pedantry (for perhaps the first time in this podcast's history)Deeply uneasy fart-based transitionsThe Battle of Waterloo, by William McGonagallFor context, because the boys fail to give ANY, McGonagall was a Victorian poet who is often considered the worst poet in the English languageAlso, McGonagall IS CthuluMidwest Immigration Bond FundNext time Michael and Ethan will discuss Way Station, by Clifford Simak! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

In dieser Folge sprechen wir über die Nokturngasse und die Läden, die sich in dieser Straße für schwarze Artefakte befinden. Wir reden über die Szenen in den Büchern, wo die Nokturngasse erwähnt wird und es wird tatsächlich lustiger, als man meinen könnte. Seid gespannt auf die Outtakes ;) 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

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss some of the major castings that HBO recently confirmed. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      2:17 Still nothing on the trio? We've already heard a lot surrounding other characters, and now we have confirmed other casting. But the series revolves around Harry, Ron, and Hermione, not these others. They are still important, but why would HBO cast the trio last? Perhaps they are going to dive into the past more…·      9:38 More past? If we have castings of characters that have an important role in the past events of the story, that might mean that the filmmakers are going to give us more of that backstory. Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Snape are some of the most important people for the lore of Harry Potter. That must mean something.·      16:29 These choices are overall good. They all have the look and their interviews and previous roles are in support of their choices. My only worry is with Paapa Essiedu. He has a very active energy that could be put to good use, but thinking of Snape, energetic doesn't come to mind. Alan Rickman portrayed a very cool and stoic Snape to a perfect degree. I don't want to put Essiedu in a box, but that portrayal is going to be hard to top.·      23:45 I want Voldemort! There have been no whispers about who he might be, other than perhaps Cillian Murphy which will probably not come to pass. He is the center of the conflict of the story and the one who drives it forward. Without him, there is little to be had when it comes to backstory and plot. We should be afraid of him. He should be a deadly calm that breaks into madness. When will we find an actor like that?Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

Elizabeth returns to discuss a chapter that features some truly spectacular moments. We talk about unforgivable curses, Snape vs McGonagall, Hogwarts defenses, return of characters, an absolutely epic spell, and a particularly emotional reunion.

In this episode, host Frank is joined by co-hosts Squeaks, Thomas, and a special guest, Rich Davis. The conversation covers a diverse range of topics including: A spoiler-safe review of The Last of Us Season Two—with honest impressions about its pacing, character dynamics, and setup for future episodes. An in-depth look at South by Midnight and its unique stop-motion animation style, paired with thoughts on narrative predictability. Hot discussions on the new Harry Potter series casting and what it means for fans—mixed reactions highlight both excitement and skepticism. A deep dive into Marvel Rivals Season Two, focusing on the innovative role of Emma Frost as Vanguard and gameplay nuances. A preview of Andor Season Two, with insights into rebellion backstories and ties to the original Star Wars narrative. An exclusive interview with Rich Davis about his upcoming dark fantasy comic, Angel Hunter, detailing his creative journey from theatre to comics and his plans for the series. Plus, the episode wraps up with several pop culture recommendations and community updates from the GeekFreaks Podcast crew—all powered by the freshest news from GeekFreaksPodcast.com. Timestamps & Topics 00:00:00 – 00:03:20: Episode introduction, jokes, and setting the tone. Brief banter on buddy cop movie duos to kick off the discussion. 00:03:20 – 00:14:42: The Last of Us Season Two review: First impressions, character interactions, and spoiler warnings. Discussion on key moments, including the subtle but impactful performance of Abby and Joel's evolving dynamics. 00:14:42 – 00:23:42: South by Midnight review: Analysis of the animation style, atmosphere, and pacing. Reflections on what makes the game's narrative both familiar and unique. 00:23:42 – 00:31:13: Harry Potter Casting Update: Announcements of John Lithgow as Hogwarts headmaster, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, Nick Frost as Hagrid, and more. Mixed reactions from the team with humorous banter on casting choices. 00:31:13 – 00:40:28: Marvel Rivals Season Two Discussion: Focus on the introduction of Emma Frost as Vanguard and the evolution of gameplay mechanics. Insights on character balance and strategy from the hosts' experiences. 00:40:28 – 00:52:21: Andor Season Two Preview: A look back at Season One's key heist and prison break moments. Discussion on how the series builds tension leading up to Rogue One and what to expect in upcoming episodes. 00:52:21 – 01:07:49: Interview Segment: Exclusive interview with Rich Davis about his new comic, Angel Hunter. Rich shares his creative journey—from playwriting and theatre to comic books—how personal challenges shaped his work, and insights into the evolving narrative of Angel Hunter. 01:07:49 – 01:14:20: GeekFreaks News & Recommendations: Updates on pop culture events (Marvel Month, CinemaCon, and watch parties). Weekly recommendations including a review of comics like Summer of Superman Special #1 and a discussion on upcoming projects like Lobo and future Marvel storylines. Key Takeaways The Last of Us Season Two offers plenty of set-up and evolving character relationships but leaves some fans craving more dynamic action early on. South by Midnight impresses with its stop-motion animation and atmospheric design, though its predictability may disappoint those seeking constant surprises. The casting for the new Harry Potter series sparks mixed reactions—while some choices hit the mark, others leave fans divided. Marvel Rivals Season Two innovates with Emma Frost as a Vanguard, shifting gameplay dynamics and encouraging strategic play. Andor Season Two is poised to deepen the Star Wars lore by exploring the origins of the rebellion and the imperial machinery leading up to Rogue One. Rich Davis' interview reveals a passionate creative journey, highlighting his transition from theatre to comics and the ambitious roadmap for Angel Hunter. A range of pop culture recommendations and community events keeps the GeekFreaks Podcast crew and listeners in the loop with the latest trends. Memorable Quotes On Character Evolution: “I love Abby – she starts off as one of the most hated characters and then grows on you to become your favorite. That's the magic of a well-told story.” On Casting Debates: “The casting for the new Harry Potter series is a double-edged sword – some picks hit the mark while others leave us scratching our heads.” On the Future of Comics: “Floppies are dead. Independent issues are evolving into full trade paperbacks that truly respect the art form.” Call to Action Enjoying the deep-dive into all things pop culture? Subscribe to our podcast for weekly episodes filled with in-depth reviews, interviews, and the latest geek news. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know your thoughts! Share this episode on social media using the hashtag #GeekFreaksPodcast so fellow fans can join the conversation. Links & Resources Stay up to date with all our news and insights! Visit our website for more details, articles, and exclusive content:

Ihr habt uns wieder unzählige tolle Fragen gestellt und wir beantworten sie, ihr erfahrt zum Beispiel, was wir inzwischen im Spiegel Nerhegeb sehen, was unser Lieblingsessen ist und welche Mikros wir benutzen. Danke für euren Kommentare, Bewertungen und Nachrichten! Ihr seid die Besten! 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

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In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we're breaking down the freshly confirmed cast for the Max Harry Potter TV series. The series promises a decade-long deep dive into the wizarding world, with a focus on staying true to the books. We go through the full list of cast announcements, including veteran actors and exciting new faces. Plus, we preview what's next as casting continues for Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Don't miss our thoughts on this bold new take on a beloved franchise!00:00 – Introduction and casting announcement00:05 – John Lithgow as Dumbledore00:06 – Janet McTeer as McGonagall00:07 – Paapa Essiedu as Snape00:08 – Nick Frost as Hagrid00:10 – New additions: Luke Thallon as Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Filch00:18 – Quick series recap: 10-year plan, faithful to the books, Francesca Gardiner as showrunner00:23 – Casting search ongoing for Harry, Ron, and Hermione (looking for kids aged 9–11)00:31 – Closing thoughts and listener invite to discuss the castingMax's Harry Potter series confirms major casting decisions.John Lithgow steps in as Dumbledore, bringing heavyweight acting talent.Janet McTeer is cast as McGonagall, promising a strong presence at Hogwarts.Paapa Essiedu takes on Snape, adding depth to the fan-favorite character.Nick Frost brings his charm to Hagrid.Newcomers Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse join as Quirrell and Filch.The series will span 10 years, closely following the original novels.Casting continues for the lead trio, targeting young actors between 9 and 11.Geek Freaks will continue coverage as the series develops."Luke Thallon is going to be playing Quirrell, this weird dude that everybody hates.""This is going to be a ten-year project trying to stay closer to the books.""Let me know what you guys think about this cast so far and have a great week!"If you enjoyed this breakdown, make sure to subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines! Leave a review on your favorite podcast app, and share this episode with your fellow Potterheads using #GeekFreaksPodcast.For all the latest geek news, head over to GeekFreaksPodcast.com.Follow us on social media to stay connected:Twitter: @geekfreakspodInstagram: @geekfreakspodcastThreads: @geekfreakspodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastGot thoughts on this casting? Send us your reactions and we might feature them in an upcoming episode!Harry Potter, Max TV series, John Lithgow, Nick Frost, Geek Culture, Casting News, Entertainment News, Wizarding World, Geek Freaks Podcast

Unseren Podcast gibt es nun schon 4 Jahre! Ein riesengroßes Dank an euch - denn ohne euch wäre das nicht möglich! Zur Feier des Tages hören wir uns unsere allererste Folge (01 - Harry Potter) nochmal zusammen an, kichern, kommentieren und schämen uns! Viel Spaß!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

​​Welcome to You Haven't Blanked That! It's Disney Month and we watched Bedknobs and Broomsticks. We talk about Robert Stevenson, B-Tier Disney, Disney channel, the soccer scene, killing Nazis with magic, Books of Magic, the sadness of Mary Poppins, David Tomlinson, Emperor's New Groove, Shrek, McGonagall, taking care of Nazis not orphans, New Harry Potter, Corey Feldman. What We Are Blanking: Fellow Traveler, Burning Hills, Veep, Dead Souls, Fall, Late Night With The Devil, Cuckoo, Long Legs, Grosse Pointe Blank. ​​Opening theme by the Assassins ​​Closing theme by Lucas Perea ​​ For more info, click the link bio or below. https://linktr.ee/yhblankthat Email: Yhblankthat@gmail.com

On this Timed Turner episode, we discuss all the Harry Potter spin-offs that we would watch...we start off pretty standard suggesting the need for a series about McGonagall and the Marauders and the founders of Hogwarts... Then, as you would expect, it gets weird (though not as weird as it could be, considering who we are...)

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the core trait of certain characters in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:23 Dumbledore – Wisdom. He had lived through a lot. Wars, duels, deaths, and so much more. The lessons he has learned are infinite, and can be synthesized into some pretty potent knowledge bombs. Those lessons he teaches Harry are some of the most valuable Harry ever learns.·      8:39 Harry – courage. When it comes to his friends, he never shies away from a challenge. In the Deathly Hallows, Voldemort make it clear that if Harry didn't sacrifice his life, the rest of his friends would be killed. Harry swallowed his fears and was willing to give his life for Voldemort's defeat.·      14:23 Ron – loyalty. From his family, Ron learned that being true to your allies is the most powerful connection. He is intensly loyal to Harry and Hermione, and will protect them to a fault. During the chess match through the trapdoor in the first book, he gives himself up so the other two could go on.·      18:36 McGonagall – principles. She is a very ridged person through many years of fighting Voldemort and teaching at Hogwarts. Her principles of integrity and loyalty are at the fore of her person all the time, and when they come under attack, she meets the challenge. Umbridge tried to take the spirit of Hogwarts in the fifth book, and McGonagall puts her down.·      23:25 Snape – love for Lily. It took me a long time to boil down his character to one trait, but this was the one thing that influenced his path the most. He made all of his major decision because of his love for Lily and his growing desire to protect Harry. That's why he joined Dumbledore, turned spy, and sacrificed his life for Harry's victory.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

This week, we're trying to guess quotes from the Harry Potter movies! Highlights include: - Second time lucky? - Watch out for silly accents! - I keep getting my Rons and my Hermiones mixed up... - McGonagall? Slag! - Stick to the script, yeah? - The most fun thing wasn't actually part of the game... - YES!

Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! On this week's edition we discuss the best use of 8 hours to tell the story of the first season of the upcoming TV show! Patreon.com/MuggleCast  Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com This week, Draco goes so hard against the Gryffindor Team, and Umbridge awards herself total control over student lives in our latest Chapter by Chapter series. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they discuss the line between bullying and fair play, and analyze whether Umbridge is making enemies of the whole school. News: The Harry Potter TV show on HBO has cast its Snape and McGonagall, and the HP illustrated editions now have their new illustrator. Chapter by Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 19: The Lion and the Serpent. MuggleCast last discussed the chapter on Episode 455! Hermione reveals the dark origins of her idea for the enchanted Galleons. Why wasn't she sorted into Ravenclaw, we also wonder? Andrew says coins are easy to lose, and the other hosts weigh in. Where is the line between sportsmanship and bullying? We feel for Ron, but wonder if any of the Slytherins' behavior is okay. What makes Draco SO extra? Is he compensating for being an unskilled Quidditch player? Did Umbridge put Draco up to the taunting, in order to get Harry & co. expelled?? is McGonagall's punishment more fitting than Umbridge's? And hey! It looks like Dumbledore has been doing something after all! in banning Harry from Quidditch, does she give Harry more free time to plot against her? Lynx Line: If you had to chant something at Malfoy to distract him while playing Quidditch, what would it be? Quizzitch: What ice hockey player had a rule named after him after he displayed unsportsmanlike tactics in an attempt to intimidate goalie Martin Brodeur, by waving his hands and hockey stick in his face? 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

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Send us a textWe track major industry shifts with Star Trek Strange New Worlds already filming season 4 without a release date for season 3, plus a documentary in development about comic legend Jack Kirby's life, and Kathleen Kennedy expected to retire from Lucasfilm at the end of 2025.• Strange New Worlds season 3 set for 2025 release with season 4 already in production• "Kirby Vision" documentary in development, exploring Jack Kirby's groundbreaking comics career• Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends renewed for fifth season before season three airs• Superman co-creator's nephew files new lawsuit against Warner Bros and DC Comics• Neil Gaiman facing legal battle with former babysitter over serious allegations• Kathleen Kennedy expected to step down as Lucasfilm president when contract expires in 2025• HBO's Harry Potter series casting Janet McTeer and Papa Esiedu as McGonagall and Snape• Jon Favreau developing animation-live-action hybrid about Oswald the Lucky Rabbit• Hasbro reveals app-based Monopoly banking game, replacing paper money and banker• FX's Alien Earth prequel series adds 11 names to growing cast• Remembering George Lowe (Space Ghost), David Johansson, Gene Hackman, and Michelle TrachtenbergBe sure to check out our social media on Blue Sky and Twitter @MultiverseTom, and Facebook and Instagram @MultiverseTonight. Support the show at multiversenight.com with Patreon and Ko-fi links.Support the showThanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

This week: the carve-up of Ukraine's natural resources From the success of Keir Starmer's visit to Washington to the squabbling we saw in the Oval Office and the breakdown of security guarantees for Ukraine – we have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of geopolitics in the last week, say Niall Ferguson and Nicholas Kulish in this week's cover piece. They argue that what Donald Trump is really concerned with when it comes to Ukraine is rare earth minerals – which Ukraine has in abundance under its soil. The conventional wisdom is that the US is desperately short of these crucial minerals and, as Niall and Nicholas point out, the dealmaking president is driven by a nagging sense of inferiority in comparison to rare earth minerals powerhouse China. Niall and Nicholas joined the podcast to talk further. (02:19) Next: why are women having caesareans being offered sterilisation? During a routine antenatal appointment, Flora Watkins was blindsided by the opening gambit from her obstetrician: ‘Why don't we tie your tubes when we've got the baby out?' The doctor wouldn't drop it, despite Flora's objections, insisting it was ‘a very simple procedure'. Flora speaks to other women who were traumatised by these unsolicited offers and confused about why they had been targeted. Most felt it was a judgment on the number of children they ‘should' have. Only one woman had been given a medical reason. Flora joined the podcast to discuss this further, alongside Dr Janet Barter, president of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, which advises women on contraception. (18:50) And finally: when is poetry so bad that it becomes good? Sam Leith, The Spectator's literary editor, celebrates William McGonagall in the magazine – the man affectionately considered the worst poet in history. McGonagall was, as Sam says, an ‘anti-genius' who (in light of the Tay Bridge Disaster) concocted such memorable stanzas as: Beautiful Railway Bridge of the Silv'ry Tay! Alas! I am very sorry to say That ninety lives have been taken away On the last Sabbath day of 1879, Which will be remember'd for a very long time. But Sam argues that there is joy to be found in bad poetry. To discuss good poetry, bad poetry and the very fine line between them, Sam Leith joined the podcast alongside one of the more successful Dundonian poets, Don Paterson. (33:08) Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

This week: the carve-up of Ukraine's natural resources From the success of Keir Starmer's visit to Washington to the squabbling we saw in the Oval Office and the breakdown of security guarantees for Ukraine – we have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of geopolitics in the last week, say Niall Ferguson and Nicholas Kulish in this week's cover piece. They argue that what Donald Trump is really concerned with when it comes to Ukraine is rare earth minerals – which Ukraine has in abundance under its soil. The conventional wisdom is that the US is desperately short of these crucial minerals and, as Niall and Nicholas point out, the dealmaking president is driven by a nagging sense of inferiority in comparison to rare earth minerals powerhouse China. Niall and Nicholas joined the podcast to talk further. (02:19) Next: why are women having caesareans being offered sterilisation? During a routine antenatal appointment, Flora Watkins was blindsided by the opening gambit from her obstetrician: ‘Why don't we tie your tubes when we've got the baby out?' The doctor wouldn't drop it, despite Flora's objections, insisting it was ‘a very simple procedure'. Flora speaks to other women who were traumatised by these unsolicited offers and confused about why they had been targeted. Most felt it was a judgment on the number of children they ‘should' have. Only one woman had been given a medical reason. Flora joined the podcast to discuss this further, alongside Dr Janet Barter, president of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, which advises women on contraception. (18:50) And finally: when is poetry so bad that it becomes good? Sam Leith, The Spectator's literary editor, celebrates William McGonagall in the magazine – the man affectionately considered the worst poet in history. McGonagall was, as Sam says, an ‘anti-genius' who (in light of the Tay Bridge Disaster) concocted such memorable stanzas as: Beautiful Railway Bridge of the Silv'ry Tay! Alas! I am very sorry to say That ninety lives have been taken away On the last Sabbath day of 1879, Which will be remember'd for a very long time. But Sam argues that there is joy to be found in bad poetry. To discuss good poetry, bad poetry and the very fine line between them, Sam Leith joined the podcast alongside one of the more successful Dundonian poets, Don Paterson. (33:08) Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits! Patreon.com/mugglecast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com On this week's episode, sit tight. Because the overreach by Professor Umbridge interfering with the everyday lives of Hogwarts students is just beginning! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they continue Chapter-by-Chapter with Chapter 17 of Order of the Phoenix. This week's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp, receive 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/mugglecast, and by Factor, for 50% off your first meal box plus free shipping (code: FACTORPODCAST) TV Show News: John Lithgow confirms he will be playing Dumbledore for HBO! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with  Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 17: Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 453 for our prior Chapter 17 analysis! The walls of freedom are closing in around Harry and his friends. Once again the hosts reflect on how the chapter, and Umbridge, applies to modern day US politics. Since Hermione has revealed that she jinxed the DA sign-up sheet, do we now think her actions were untoward? Do we feel bad for Marietta? Laura asks: Were we ever part of a student group that got disbanded? Umbridge unfairly allows Slytherin to continue playing Quidditch, while keeping Gryffindor in review. Is this in effort to control Harry? Hedwig's injury causes a stir, and McGonagall tries again to warn Harry what is happening at Hogwarts. Should magical animals be able to better communicate with humans? Is there a spell for that? Neville snaps. Is he justified in going after Draco? Will Draco ever learn? Umbridge v. Snape leaves us short of needing a mop or shovel. What did we learn from their encounter in Potions? Sirius delivers Molly's message. Is it fair for her to ask Ron not to participate in the DA? Is she living in the same world as everyone else? Odds and Ends covers Fred and George's latest (successful) attempt to obey school rules, and Crookshanks' love for Sirius. The Lynx Line: What did Mundungus do to get banned from the Hogs Head 20 years ago? Quizzitch: What bird did the Ancient Greeks, Ancient Romans, and Genghis Khan all use to send their messages? 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

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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss characters we should have known better. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:34 Luna. We hear something of her backstory, but we don't have the chance to truly understand who she is and where she came from. We did get to meet her father, but only for a moment.·      6:31 Lupin. He has only a few moments of venerability, but those give us such a sophisticated perspective of who he is. More of those would go a long way.·      11:47 Dumbledore. It's pretty obvious why we need more of Dumbledore. He has such a big impact on the story, and it is too big to overlook his past.·      14:35 Snape. We do get a good look into Snape's inner workings, but we don't understand why he hates James so much. Absolutely, his relationship with Lily is explored, but not his interactions with James. ·      18:07 James. Our view of James is through other eyes, whether that be memories or some other form. All we need is a few moments of him being himself. That would give us a more neutral view of his character.·      21:45 Sirius. We know a lot about him, but always it is always helpful to have more context around the Marauders.·      23:21 McGonagall. She is one big question mark. We don't know a thing about her past, what she did before Hogwarts, or where she found her rock-solid morals. It might give us an interesting perspective on her interactions to know where they came from.·      26:10 Voldemort. The line between Tom Riddle and Voldemort is a little too solid for my liking, so a few scenes that could show us more plainly his transformation would go a long way.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

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

On Episode 437 we discuss...→ Journeys through careers→ Complex teenage relationships→ Understanding bullies→ Ginny Weasley's supportive role→ Harry's meaning of family→ Risks with responsibility→ Teenagers beginning to see their parents as flawed individuals→ McGonagall and Snape's complex relationshipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

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