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On Episode 454 we discuss...→ Mandrakes: A Deeper Look into Their Nature→ Curriculum Choices at Hogwarts→ Hagrid's Crossbow and Past Trauma→ The Politics of Corruption→ Hagrid as a Mentor and Friend→ Not all passions need to be turned into professionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 453 we discuss...→ Fashion Faux Pas at the Quidditch World Cup→ The Statute of Secrecy: A Double-Edged Sword→ Quidditch Is a Bonus→ Arthur Weasley Is Your Friend→ Big Broom Money→ Sweep it Under the Rug→ Flying carpets were banned for a reasonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 352 we discuss...→ Government overreach in education→ Media Manipulation in the Wizarding World→ The Dangers of Informants in History→ Fear Tactics→ Harry's Humility and Self-Doubt→ Militant Peer Tutoring ProgramBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 451 we discuss...→ Why is this whole movie gray?→ Romantic Elements vs. Dark Themes→ The Complexity of Adaptation→ The Role of Memory and Horcruxes→ Dramatic High School Moments→ Friendship Dynamics and Misunderstandings→ The Role of Luna LovegoodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 450 we discuss...→ Sectumsempra and Its Risks→ Hermione vs. Creativity: The Logic Debate→ Dementors: Defending Against Darkness→ Teenage Love: Ron, Lavender, and Heartbreak→ "Ghosts are transparent"→ It's for the plot→ Myrtle is low key the Hogwarts therapist→ Sippin' with the ShannonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 449 we discuss...→ Harry needs a hug→ Righteous Rita Revenge→ Mouse Trap!→ Down a Hagrid Hole→ Pleas of "Silence me, Bianca"→ The Transition to Adult Themes→ Survivor: Wizard Edition→ The Role of Journalism in Shaping PerceptionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 448 we discuss...→ The Cloak Conundrum: Lessons from Chapter 15→ Gryffindors and Ravenclaws: A Clash of Houses→ Unsung Hero→ Weight of Secrets→ Loyalty Among Friends→ Complexity of Character Growth→ Dumbledore's Master Plan→ The No-No Place→ First Encounters with Centaur Kind→ MKT PUPPOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 447 we discuss...→ Death clues→ Domesticated Tonks→ What's cooking?→ Halloweentown!→ Textbook Gryffindors→ Where are the adults→ One had to die→ Take-Out GirlyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 446 we discuss...→ The Weight of the Past→ The layers added by Regulus Black→ Nepotism Always Wins→ Sirius listens to the Sex Pistols→ What happened to the cat?!→ Creating Magic PodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 445 we discuss...→ Voldemort's hesitance to stop talking and kill Harry→ Peter is a god among rats→ The implications of the Dark Mark→ Bravery and cowardice→ Voldemort's complex relationships with his Death Eaters,→ The dreaded villain monologue → Is the hand alive?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 444 we discuss...→ The Slug Club could have fostered inner house unity but didn't→ Neville's new wand symbolizes his growth and potential→ The Calculated Moves of Horace Slughorn→ Contrasting Upbringings: Harry vs. Neville→ Draco's connections hint at deeper themes of loyalty and betrayal→ Harry's modesty contrasts with Tom Riddle's arrogance→ Wand lore and character identitiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 443 we discuss...→ Foot Soldier of the Regime→ Hogwarts Show Choir→ Powerful Magical Adults→The Role of Prefects in Harry Potter→ Hagrid's Absence→ The Bitter Introduction of Umbridge→ Real Friends→ Comedian Alise MoralesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 441 we discuss...→ Hagrid's a stunted child→ Night brings out the worst in people→ the author's writing developing with the characters→ oddly old examiners→ Not talking about the Desk Pig→ Scheduling a voicemail vision→ mypensievememoriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 440 we discuss...→ Symbolism of the Yew Tree→ Voldemort's Wand and Its History→ The Riddle House Connection→ Cedric's Innocence and the Loss of Life→ The Sinister Cauldron and Its Contents→ Ingredients of Resurrection→ Divamort→ Slaying in every way→ The Iconic Return of VoldemortBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 439 we discuss...→ These books are political→ Idea of a plan→ Bodacious man bun→ Just following orders→ Depressing AF→ What about poisonous ducks? What the pod will be known for→ Where Umbridge got Moody's eye→ Bailey Ragusin (MagicWandBlonde)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 438 we discuss...→ Harry's loneliness is a recurring theme in the series→ Character dynamics, especially between Harry and Dudley, are complex→ Underrated characters like Mrs. Fig deserve more recognition→ Teenage angst is embodied in Harry's character development→ Gryffindor characters are not immune to cowardice→ Luna represents authenticity and truth for Harry→ Behind the Scenes with Evanna Lynch→ Caps Lock Harry: The Angsty Teen→ VeganuaryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
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.
On Episode 436 we discuss...→ Amusement parks and rollercoasters→ Growing Older in Fandom→ Fashion Choices in the Wizarding World→ What determines what gets splinched?→ Bracing for impact→ Doomed Cedric→ Molly and the twins→ the downsides to travel→ "Tracy, you're a wizard!"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 435 we discuss...→ The Magic of the Pepperup Potion→ Quidditch in the Rain: A Wizard's Dilemma→ The Nature of Ghosts and Their Choices→ The Gruesome Reality of Execution→ Death and Consciousness→ Ethics of Filch's Role at Hogwarts→ Morality and Magic→ Harry Potter: A God Among GhostsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On today's episode, Candice Lim is joined for the first time by ICYMI's new co-host. Tune in to hear about their relationship to MuggleNet, Shrimp Jesus, and their most deeply held, but least provable internet conspiracy theory. This podcast is produced by Alexandra Botti, Daisy Rosario, and Candice Lim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode, Candice Lim is joined for the first time by ICYMI's new co-host. Tune in to hear about their relationship to MuggleNet, Shrimp Jesus, and their most deeply held, but least provable internet conspiracy theory. This podcast is produced by Alexandra Botti, Daisy Rosario, and Candice Lim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode, Candice Lim is joined for the first time by ICYMI's new co-host. Tune in to hear about their relationship to MuggleNet, Shrimp Jesus, and their most deeply held, but least provable internet conspiracy theory. This podcast is produced by Alexandra Botti, Daisy Rosario, and Candice Lim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode, Candice Lim is joined for the first time by ICYMI's new co-host. Tune in to hear about their relationship to MuggleNet, Shrimp Jesus, and their most deeply held, but least provable internet conspiracy theory. This podcast is produced by Alexandra Botti, Daisy Rosario, and Candice Lim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 434 we discuss...→ Harry's growth through Snape→ The wand's true nature is about winning duels, not killing→ Dobby's sacrifice is a pivotal moment in the series→ Loyalty and betrayal→ Blood trials are a catchy yet dark term→ Loyalty and status are complex in the wizarding world→ The Repulsiveness of Greyback→ Lorrie Kim returnsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 433 we discuss...→ the limitations of communication in the wizarding world→ the absence of telepathy→ Umbridge's misuse of power→ Burden of Responsibility→ Centaurs: Guardians of the Forest→ The Complexity of Friendship→ Role of the Forbidden ForestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 432 we discuss...→ Harry's naïveté about serious matters is evident→ Characters often prioritize personal issues over larger concerns→ When will Ron get noticed→ Ron's caring nature is often overlooked→ Aging and legacy are recurring themes in the series→ The charm of Ron and Hermione's relationship is timeless→ The Fine Line Between Humor and Harm→ Is Professor Bins hot?→ The real reason for Voldy's infant formBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 431 we discuss...→ No one knows what "bobo" is except Shamanee→ The loyalties of Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy→ Expelliarmus is a powerful spell despite its simplicity→ The Art of Apparition→ "good" and "bad" maternal figures→ Voldemort's actual plan for DracoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 430 we discuss...→ The significance of Patronuses in character development→ Hermione and her secrets→ Ron Weasley struggles with decision-making in crises→ Loyalty and morality.→ The implications of killing versus self-defense→ Harry's quick thinking in battle→ Significance of memory charms→ Allder HallowsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 429 we discuss...→ Hermione's Logic vs. Harry's Emotion→ Understanding Poltergeists vs. Ghosts→ Subtle Signals and Hidden Messages→ Inconsistent wand lore is annoying→ Draco's lack of understanding→ No privacy as wizards→ Confusing character dynamics→ Harry's People Saving Thing™Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 428 we discuss...→ Just how lonely Aunt Muriel is→ The last time everyone is together→ Undeveloped romances→ All the Johns out there→ parasocial relationships→ the DSM has nothing on Dumbledore→ Harry & GinnyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 427 we discuss...→ Funny and awkward teenage romances→ Dean and Ginny's big misunderstandings→ Communication in Hogwarts is often indirect and challenging→ The hero's journey is not the only narrative path→ Charm and dangerous consequences→ Hufflepuff's cup raises questions about its true powers→ Lockhart's character serves as a dark reflection of Hermione→ Dumbledore's passive aggressiveness is a form of psychological warfareBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 426 we discuss...→ The same sides of Neville and Harry→ Origins and spells→ Forcing someone to the moon→ Auto-Censoring Eye→ Avada Kedavra - Hunters' Secret Weapon→ Scorpion spiders→ Into the FlooBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 425 we discuss...→ Harry's first letter→ School things→ Petunia and Vernon's power dynamic→ Unsentimental Brits→ Getting sick on purpose and other gross things→ 90s history lessonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 424 we discuss...→ Oliver's got moves→ Word salads→ Brussels Sprouts Cha-Cha→ The Bite is Right→ Oliver Wood's undying passion→ Uncalled for wizard slurs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 422 we discuss...→ Little owls, cloaks, and Sprout→ "People," and ghosts' arrested development→ Floo zoom meetings→ Vanishing vomit→ Geoff and itchy skin→ History that never gets finishedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 421 we discuss...→ Living in distress→ How Sirius really sees Harry→ Sensory Overlord→ People in a bin→ Aggressively Defensive→ Finding cloaks→ PotterKidReadsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 420 we discuss...→ Death reactions→ Percy's redemption arc→ The Malfoys and overstaying their welcome→ Voldy and Bellatrix on a date→ The Lavender debate→ Peeves GabfestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 419 we discuss...→ The dawn of "cool girl" Ginny→ Arthur supporting the twins→ Bogeyman or boogers→ Enough about doxies→ Falco the owl is not dead→ The saga of secret keepersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 418 we discuss...→ Long hair for everyone→ Darker sound→ Capturing other countries→ All the motifs→ Loving "Harry in Winter"→ Scenes that never were→ Inspiration and Wizard Rock→ Composer Patrick DoyleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 417 we discuss...→ Dorito cat→ FamMoody→ One peg leg in the grave→ Winky doesn't even go here→ Shotgun burial→ How Harry is not a "Scream" heroine→ Pepper up for everyone→ Check out the Magical Blonde Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 416 we discuss...→ Twelve father figures→ Where's Charlie→ Harry and missing the Dursleys→ Being stupidly noble→ Losing Hedwig→ Moody's overly complicated plan→ maybe too many people came to save Harry→ Check out Professor WambleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 415 we discuss...→ Muggle buddies→ Mobile AirBnB→ Stan is Gossip Girl→ "What you fell over for?" - Stan Shunpike→ Anything between a cell phone on vibrate and a cow in the distance→ Biggest fart in history→ Spilling the hot chocolate→ Personality over pimples→ Check out the Magical BlondeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 414 we discuss...→ Yenta energy→ A Christopher Robin opening→ Narcissa yapping around to everyone→ Keep Calm and Don't Carry On→ Harry is just like us→ Check out Ring Theory already→ Ties between Percy and Regulus→ Dobby and Winky, sitting in a tree→ Petunia is trapped and Dudley melts→ Check out the “Noble House of Black” seriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 413 we discuss...→ Voldemort and Harry's double trouble→ Burgled→ Maybe everyone is wrong about Lupin and Tonks→ Math that doesn't math→ Kiki in flight→ Just add maxima→ Hangry Harry→ Owls with boundaries→ Check out Professor WambleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 412 we discuss...→ The house of Dean Thomas→ Cirque Du Sol-egg→ Hagrid's "pick me vibes"→ The Adam Project→ Angelina, Dean, and Lee: a carousel of under appreciated characters→ Why don't they just have a net?→ Sports and stuff... and maybe the arts→ Check out brets.thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 411 we discuss...→ Crookshanks is the MVP→ Good times for your friend's pet to eat yours→ First cars in high school→ We are not a Volkswagen podcast→ Glimmer of comfort→ Harry is the worst→ Check out TheMagicalBlondeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 410 we discuss...→ All the Weasleys are insecure→ Messy, pure blood, Molly→ Percy Apologist→ Mind-Dreamscape-Place→ It's always the plot→ Check out Professor WambleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 409 we discuss...→ No rules, just vibes→ Hidden bone ring theory→ Harry is such a Gryffindor that he can't use any more spells→ Snape trying to save Harry in spite of himself→ "Keep your mouth shut and your mind closed"→ Remembering how we felt about that big reveal→ One of the greatest fandom debates of all time→ Check out the "Noble House of Black" seriesAlohomora! 's Final 100 is sponsored in part by Secretlab. Award-winning comfort that feels just like magic. From adjustable lumbar support that fits perfectly into the curve of your lower back to an ergonomic pebble seat base shaped to accommodate every sitting posture — the Secretlab TITAN Evo Harry Potter Edition is crafted to support wizards and muggles alike. Pay homage to the fantastical world of charms and spells with the Secretlab Harry Potter Collection, including lumbar pillows and premium chair sleeves inspired by the four Hogwarts houses.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
On Episode 408 we discuss...→ "I think I was in heaven" - Buffy→ We dare you to check out our fairytale episode→ Jim Jensen Storyteller vibes→ Harry is all the Houses by Book 7→ The cloak is a copout→ Conspiracy theories→ Rowan and elder wood→ Wizards are combative and arrogantAlohomora! 's Final 100 is sponsored in part by Secretlab. Award-winning comfort that feels just like magic. From adjustable lumbar support that fits perfectly into the curve of your lower back to an ergonomic pebble seat base shaped to accommodate every sitting posture — the Secretlab TITAN Evo Harry Potter Edition is crafted to support wizards and muggles alike. Pay homage to the fantastical world of charms and spells with the Secretlab Harry Potter Collection, including lumbar pillows and premium chair sleeves inspired by the four Hogwarts houses.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.
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