Podcasts about Hogwarts

In this Prof Responds episode, Professor Wamble reflects on listener responses to the “Best & Worst Teachers at Hogwarts” discussion and steps back to ask a larger question: What does it mean to teach in the shadow of war? Drawing on Hogwarts faculty, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Dumbledore's leadership, this episode explores how education changes under sustained threat, how silence functions as pedagogy, and why students, especially marginalized ones, so often bear the cost of adult indecision. The conversation connects the magical world to the present political moment, examining the dangers of ignoring reality, the limits of preparing students without transparency, and the ethical responsibility educators carry when the world outside the classroom is already on fire. This episode is invites us to reckon with power, authority, and the consequences of what schools choose to teach and what they refuse to name.

Igor Stravinsky became famous almost overnight thanks to one magical ballet — The Firebird. In this episode, I'll take you inside the glowing, mysterious world of this Russian fairy tale, filled with enchanted creatures, an evil sorcerer, brave heroes, and powerful music that tells the story without words. Based on centuries-old Russian folk tales, The Firebird follows Prince Ivan, who captures a magical Firebird and receives a glowing feather in return for her freedom. That feather later helps him defeat Kashchei the Immortal, an evil sorcerer who has trapped princesses and turned travelers into stone. With the Firebird's help, Ivan breaks Kashchei's spell, frees the princesses, and brings peace back to the enchanted forest. Stravinsky's music brings every moment of this story to life — from the shimmering Firebird theme to the pounding rhythms of Kashchei's Infernal Dance and the glowing, triumphant Finale.

On Episode 488 we discuss...→ The point of Peeves→ Would Harry of entered the Tournament on his own?→ Moody terrifies everyone→ Fleur is underestimated→ First days of faking itBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

In this two-year anniversary episode of Critical Magic Theory, Prof. takes a step back from individual character deep dives to ask a bigger question about pedagogy, power, and responsibility in the wizarding world—and beyond.Drawing on listener survey data, this episode explores why some teachers are remembered as effective despite being deeply troubling, while others are overwhelmingly rejected. The conversation then shifts away from the most dramatic figures to examine the quieter labor that keeps Hogwarts running: teachers like Flitwick, Sprout, Binns, Charity Burbage, Madam Hooch, and especially Madam Pomfrey. Through them, we see what Hogwarts values, what it neglects, and how unresolved trauma and institutional ambiguity shape classrooms in harmful ways.As the show enters its third year, this episode invites listeners to reflect not just on Hogwarts, but on their own role in shaping how knowledge, care, and critical thinking are passed on.

This week, be careful what you say, be careful what you touch! From sinister nonverbal spells to cursed jewelry,  Hogwarts is more of a security nightmare than normal! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Channell as they brave the frigid cold of Hogsmeade.  Welcome, Slug Club member Channell! Music to our ears! Hans Zimmer will score the new Harry Potter TV Show! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 12: Silver and Opals Where the hell is Dumbledore and what is he doing? Harry is asking, not us! What is it about the Prince that endears Harry to him? How are spells created in the Wizarding World? We explore this question in great detail in this week's Bonus MuggleCast and Andrew even challenges the hosts with some creations of his own! Reckless Harry! Why is he casting spells with no clue what they do? Should Harry use the Prince's work to help curry Slughorn's favor? Hot Take: Snape would have been a great teacher if he taught with the same enthusiasm he has when writing his notes! Do we think Slughorn is even more interested in Harry given it's been so hard to get him to come to the Slug Club? Connecting The Threads to Chamber of Secrets: More bathroom problems! Why doesn't anybody believe Harry? The evidence is starting to pile up against Draco! Our MVP segment asks what would have happened if Dumbledore had received the cursed necklace? Our Lynx Line topic this week for Slug Club patrons: how could Hogsmeade do a better job of protecting visitors and residents from security nightmares? Participate in our weekly trivia segment by answering this week's Quizzitch question at MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**** We are so sorry for the delayed posting of this episode. Truly just that life got in the way. We hope you enjoy!! ****  In this episode, our friend and 2nd favorite Slytherin, Jeremy suggested that we discuss the tumultuous relationship between the brothers Black – Sirius and Regulus. Was there ever a time when they were friends? Did they experience peer pressure at school about their sibling being in a rival house? Was there any way things could have been different between them? Listen and decide!  Don't forget to visit our social medias to answer this episode's Show Host Question: “What would these characters bring to the White Elephant gift exchange party: Minerva, Hagrid, Trelawney and Molly?”  *** Spoilers, Adult Language, Adult Themes Music note: All music are excerpts of the Pottership Shanty (Copyright: Darwin Ray and the Pottership Podcast.)  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeart Radio podcasts! Or send us a message at PottershipPodcast@gmail.com

Book 7, Chapter 3: The Dursleys Departing

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the finale to season one in our version of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      Listen to Tea Leaves S1 E7 here!·      1:40 Quick recap and Harry waking up in the hospital wing. Dumbledore comes to see him and explains what went down. I like that they discussed Harry's family and why Quirrell was turned to dust when he touches Harry. However, it would be super beneficial for the story to discuss Voldemort's journey and Flamel's choices more.·      14:14 Harry heads down to the feast. All exams have been cancelled, and Dumbledore gives his speech. It should be lighthearted, but I want to get some hints of the darkness to come. Neville gets his ten point that gives Gryffindor the house cup, beginning a wonderful arc.·      20:05 Packing up. This is the quiet peace of the episode because it's been so crazy for so long. Hogwarts is a huge place, but it is also incredibly personal. I want a few minutes to walk the grounds one last time and live in this world.·      24:45 Leaving Hogwarts. We aren't going to end the season at Hogsmeade station, but Hagrid's goodbye should still mean something. The trio bords the train and watches as Hogwarts fades away. When they get off in London, they say their goodbyes to each other and the cameras pan out to see everyone having their same conversations, and we fade out.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

On Episode 487 we discuss...→ The Complexity of Resistance→ Gryffindor Impulsiveness→ Flaws in the Plan: Polyjuice Potion Dilemmas→ Consequences of Youthful Decisions→ Burden of Secrecy→ Reality of Adulting→ Consequences of War→ Check out Julian Wamble!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Matthew (AbsentMindedRaven) joins Irvin, Karoline, and Taavi to talk about entertainment in the Wizarding World. We get into newspapers, books, music, sport and games and realize the options for entertainment are rather limited as a wizard. Join the discussion on our website In this episode: Should Lockhart be proud of winning the Most Charming Smile Award? 17th-century copyright law explains everything! Main celebrities: ghost writers of the wizarding world "The Weird Sisters" is a very edgy band name See a show at Godric's Hollow Community Theater Do wizards have recorded music? Who needs dancers when you can charm objects to dance? Hogwarts really needs dance classes How to make Gobstones a decent spectator sport? "I don't want to die for this nincompoop" Pub's Jukebox: A Cauldron Full of Hot Strong Love by The Silver Doe Contact: Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threebroomstickspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threebroomstickspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/threebroompod Email: 3broomstickspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3broomsticks 

If there is one thing left that can keep the teens from thinking you're the dumbest parent on the planet it's taking them to the ultimate amusement park, and this time it's Universal Studios FLORIDA! As you know backseaters, we love our time at Universal Studios Hollywood, and what a better time to than the holidays to head to Hogwarts, try out morning guts on the Hulk Rollercoaster, lose your iPhone for hours, and much more. Enjoy the show!Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: : http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedyWatch the show every week over at Nateland Entertainment:: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzAzMoLwjQTuyqu2QFFzvQQDon't Make Me Come Back There Podcast is hosted by Dustin and Melissa Nickerson |Watch Now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4aMLhoDw6JasL8tgtrlkABlGU8tsiwnH&si=51tUApjDrmh4nz93Podcast produced and edited by Andy Lara at Sun Face Mediahttps://www.dustinnickerson.comhttps://www.andylikeswords.comEmail - dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come see Dustin LIVE on tour: https://www.dustinnickerson.com/tourFollow and Listen to  Don't Make Me Come Back There: https://apple.co/3A1fbnPSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0qdEVMAx9LqmnqIHmkjOGg?si=341fc47a1a3145e1Watch the new comedy special, Runs in the Family from Dustin Nickerson | (Full Comedy Special) #newcomedy #standupcomedy : https://youtu.be/0Dybn3Atj9kOrder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today!” https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/how-to-be-married-to-melissa/Give a little more and get a little more from the pod on Patreon!Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for the Patreon Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast rants, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show.Visit the MERCH shop: https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shopGet social with DustinFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedyX: https://www.X.com/dustinnickersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinnickerson/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dustinnickerson#DontMakemeComeBackTherePodcast #dustinnickerson  #Netflix #Comedy #Podcast #primevideo

Is the "Silver Rampage" the start of a massive new commodity super cycle? On this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo is joined by the newly minted VIX Crystal Ball Hall of Famer, Rich Excel, to break down one of the wildest weeks in commodity history. While the "Tech Wreck" pulls down equities, the metals are lighting up the tape with silver posting a massive 19% gain in a single week. We dive deep into why "price insensitive buyers" are driving spot prices higher and what it means for your trailing stops. Inside This Episode: 0:00 - Intro & The VIX Hall of Fame Induction 3:45 - Metals Dominance: Why Gold led and Silver is finally catching up with abandon. 7:15 - The Energy Flare-Up: WTI, Brent, and Heating Oil's 10%+ weekly surge. 11:00 - Silver Squeeze 2026: Are we looking at $100 Silver? Analyzing the 100+ IV. 16:30 - Ag Markets & The Breakfast Table: Why OJ and Cocoa are cratering while everything else pops. 21:10 - VIX Crystal Ball 2026: Rich Excel gives his official "Revolutionary" year-end prediction. 26:45 - Hogwarts for Traders: How the derivatives experts are positioned for Q1. Resources for Traders: Brought to you by Tastytrade: tastytrade.com/podcasts Join the Pro Team: TheOptionsInsider.com/Pro #FuturesTrading #SilverShortSqueeze #GoldPrice #Commodities #VIX #MacroInvesting #SilverPrice #EnergyFutures #Tastytrade #FuturesRundown

In this Prof Responds episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble revisits the Dumbledore family to examine how secrecy, sacrifice, and institutional failure shape Ariana Dumbledore's life, and the lives of those around her.Drawing on listener reflections, the episode explores how the Wizarding World's commitment to secrecy creates harm rather than protection, forcing families to absorb the cost of systemic failure.From Kendra Dumbledore's quiet labor and Percival Dumbledore's punishment to the rumors surrounding Ariana's absence from Hogwarts, this reflection asks how trauma is misread, victims are silenced, and care becomes indistinguishable from containment.Ultimately, this episode challenges us to rethink what protection actually looks like—both in the Wizarding World and in our own, and why societies so often ask victims to pay the price for keeping systems intact.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Mark Judge, a Journalist and Filmmaker. He discusses his latest piece in the "Chronicles" Magazine which is headlined, "Hogwarts from Hell: DC's Deep State High School".

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and Ethan discuss the Cardinals trading Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach job. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments in two cases from both Idaho and West Virginia on transgender boys competing in girls sports. He's later joined by Mark Judge, a Journalist and Filmmaker. He discusses his latest piece in the "Chronicles" Magazine which is headlined, "Hogwarts from Hell: DC's Deep State High School".

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and Ethan discuss the Cardinals trading Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach job. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments in two cases from both Idaho and West Virginia on transgender boys competing in girls sports. He's later joined by Mark Judge, a Journalist and Filmmaker. He discusses his latest piece in the "Chronicles" Magazine which is headlined, "Hogwarts from Hell: DC's Deep State High School". In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Ann Wagner, Missouri's Second District Congresswoman. She discusses the House passing her "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act" which is designed to save the Federal Crime Victims Fund. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Jimmy Failla, the Host of Fox Across America which airs on 97.1 FM Talk every evening on 6p. He's also the Host of Fox News Saturday Night. Jimmy previews his comedy show that is coming to The Factory in Chesterfield as well as the latest trending political news. Mark is later joined by Dan Reardon, 97.1 FM Talk & KMOX's Golf Correspondent. He discusses Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

On Episode 486 we discuss...→ Understanding Voldemort's Cruelty→ Dumbledore's Underestimation of Youth→ The Tragic Legacy of Voldemort's Mother→ Magic and Memory: The Power of Persuasion→ The Cave: A Site of Horror or Magic?→ Harry's theories often clash with his friends' perspectivesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Book 7, Chapter 2: In Memoriam

Happy New Year!!! In this episode, our friend at Belated Binge suggested that we discuss the potential relationship between Harry Potter and fellow Gryffindor Parvati Patil. Would they make a good couple? Why or why not? What did they have in common? Would they match better in school or post-war? Would Padma had been a better match than Parvati? Listen and decide!  Don't forget to visit our social medias to answer this episode's Show Host Question: “What would a wizarding rage room look like?”  *** Spoilers, Adult Language, Adult Themes Music note: All music are excerpts of the Pottership Shanty (Copyright: Darwin Ray and the Pottership Podcast.)  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeart Radio podcasts! Or send us a message at PottershipPodcast@gmail.com

On Episode 485 we discuss...→ Hagrid's unique side quest→ His tale is unique and engaging→ The giants' lore adds depth to the wizarding world→ Hagrid's love quest→ Everlasting Fire: Myths and Real-World Parallels→ Magic Truthers and the Internet Age→ The Mystery of Dragon MeatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Ein gesegnetes, frohes neues Jahr wünschen euch eure beiden Halunken aus der Hütte! Was ist noch schöner als Hogwarts? Hogwarts bei Nacht natürlich! Genau darum geht es in dieser Folge – zumindest zwischenzeitlich.Es kommt zu kolossalen Abschweifern, und Manni und Maximus entwickeln plötzlich fantastische Hotelkonzepte. Einfach klasse. Schreibt gerne in die Kommentare, wie unfassbar gut die Folge war und wie unglaublich dolle ihr euch auf den 09.01.2026 freut, wenn endlich Abschweifen – der Podcast erscheint.Danke und viel Spaß!Werbung: koro.com Code: HÜTTE für 5% Rabatt

Join Mrs. and Mr. Honeybee, Melodybee, and Harold for a grand adventure fit for a Princess! But not just any princess…..this adventure is one for the Honeybee Princess! After a special invitation arrives with your name on it, we get you ready for your first day at the Honeybee Princess Academy; complete with a magic wand, a handmade gown, and a sparkling tiara. When we arrive at the castle-like Academy, you learn the Principles of Princessing…which it seems you already know well. Because of your astute knowledge of what it means to be a Princess, you are immediately given your first quest! Along the way, your senses will be heightened, your princessing abilities will be sharpened, and you'll even meet a new friend: a dragonfly that will become your best-kept secret princess power. 

Send us a textIn this episode, we are discussing  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 22. We have renamed the chapter "Snape gets mad, and Lupin quits, The End"Support the show and get some cool bonuses (Including videos!)  (https://www.patreon.com/PotterChat)Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PotterChatPodcast)Join the discussion in our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/246834503246058)Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/potterchatpodcast)Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/potter_podcast)Support the show

Podfic Text-to-Speech (TTS) reading of With Open Hearts by krabapple Summary “So that's the advice I can give you now. Keep your heart open. I know it's so open already. I love that about you. So keep it open. And keep trying. At fifteen, it may be hard to be able to focus on just the good part, I understand that. But maybe you can try? And know, no matter what, you are extraordinary, and so, so loved. By me and Pads. Let the light in, okay, love? Can you try that?”***Harry Potter is seventeen, and Hope Lupin is fifteen, and Voldemort will be coming to Hogwarts.Creators krabapple | Tumblr | AO3BurningAurora | Tumblr | AO3 | linktr.ee Kaleana | Tumblr | AO3  flowerhawk_highinthesky | Tumblr | AO3    

We are thrilled to share Mary Yuzovskaya's set recorded live from Monument Festival 2025 as part of our MNMT 500 celebrations. Mary Yuzovskaya runs her set like an old but reliable steam engine locomotive. Except this train is going to Hogwarts. Mary is a responsible conductor, making sure everyone is on board, getting their bodies going at a steady pace, warming up the system for what's to come. Later. Her sound lives in a hypnotic but assertive space. The hypnotic part comes from steady patterns that loop and settle into the body. Rhythms that repeat long enough to quiet the thinking mind. You are not distracted by constant changes. The groove stays in place and draws you in through consistency. The whole Monument family is dancing in sync. Looking as good as ever. High in energy and anticipation. And then. The sky opens. But, we have our best lasers ON, saved for this occasion, saturday night, they weren't used on friday at all, and when the pouring rain hits the upgraded lasers, we have a million diamonds falling towards us. The crowd roars. Celebrates what nature throws at us. Surrenders to its will. No one left the dancefloor to seek refuge in their tents. No one. Mary Yuzovskaya responds... If you were there, you know that this was the start to what can only be described as the Champions League of festival night shifts. With Yuzovskaya, Pacho and Doltz seemingly playing one after another. Mary's job was to get the crowd going, but at the same time leave room for more. She delivered. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/bananamilk https://www.instagram.com/mary_yuzovskaya/

A holiday side quest from Westeros to Hogwarts turns into a lively tour of Sorcerer's Stone: nostalgia vs. new eyes, book-to-film changes, and why the first film still feels like a warm winter escape. We honor Rob Reiner's legacy, decode a HOTD S3 micro-tease, and end with firm but friendly Harry Potter rankings.Support the showFollow Dancing with Dragons on Instagram Follow Tony on IG: Sirtone_Reviews Follow Minwa on IG: TheArabKhaleesihttps://dancingwithdragons.buzzsprout.comEmail us @DancewithDragons62@gmail.com

On Episode 484 we discuss...→ The dynamics between adult characters in the series reveal their immaturity→ Snape and Sirius serve as foils to each other throughout the series→ Hermione's intelligence is often undermined by adult characters→ The characters often revert to their childhood selves in moments of trauma→ Dementors symbolize the weight of despair and obsession→ The Complexity of Protection→ Harry's Perceptiveness and the Outlandish Truth→ The Complexity of Peter PettigrewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL (WHO CELEBRATE)!! AND TO ALL.... AN INVISIBILITY CLOAK!! USE IT WELL!In this episode of Critical Magic Theory, Prof. looks at the various Christmas moments throughout the series and analyzes them. 

Are you ready to put your wizarding skills to the test?

It's Christmas Eve, so much like the rest of the world, we're rewatching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the movie that launched a generation's favorite comfort-watch franchise. In this episode of the Two Please Podcast, Abhin and Rohit revisit the magic of the first film: what still makes it feel warm and timeless, the moments that shaped the wizarding world on screen, and why it's become a yearly holiday tradition for so many fans. We talk iconic scenes like Diagon Alley, the wonder of discovering Hogwarts, the role of John Williams' score, and the parts of the movie that hit differently when you rewatch it as an adult. Whether you call it Sorcerer's Stone or Philosopher's Stone, this is a cozy, funny, spoiler-filled deep dive into why the magic still works.00:00 Welcome to Hogwarts00:49 Why We're Doing Harry Potter (Christmas Series)02:12 Our Harry Potter Origin Stories08:04 The Ultimate Comfort Movie09:13 How This Movie Got Made12:33 Dumbledore Casting Talk14:41 Book vs Movie Cuts15:40 Why the Chess Scene Rules18:01 John Williams + The Zoo Scene22:10 Diagon Alley26:44 Train to Hogwarts29:23 Quidditch Makes No Sense33:22 Responsible Voldemort33:52 Unicorn Blood Scene38:25 Snape Misdirect + Quirrell41:21 Why It Feels Like Christmas42:58 House Points Rigged?45:05 Ranking the HP Movies45:28 Merry Christmas + Outro

Explore the magical world of Harry Potter like never before with this in-depth conversation featuring Laura Kirker, the voice behind Double Tap's emails and a key creative force in the new full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks. Discover how immersive Dolby Atmos audio, world-class voice talent, and meticulous sound design are bringing the wizarding world to life for a new generation. Aira is proud to sponsor Double Tap, supporting a community that values independence, access, and real solutions for blind and low vision users. Aira is an app that gives you on-demand visual interpreting through trained professionals who can describe surroundings, read information, or guide you using your phone's camera. It also includes Access AI, a feature that provides instant image descriptions with the option to confirm details with a live visual interpreter. Aira works with major companies, airports, universities, and retailers that offer the service for free as Access Partners, and the platform is approaching ten million calls while remaining available on both iOS and Android. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome special guest Laura Kirker for a Christmas Eve Double Tap packed with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and a touch of magic. Laura shares her journey from directing audiobooks and reading listener emails to leading the production of the groundbreaking Harry Potter full-cast audio editions. She reveals the artistry behind these immersive productions—from recording actors individually and working with seasoned directors to capturing real steam train sounds and creating 130 hours of cinematic-quality audio. Fans will hear how the team balanced cosy narration with epic atmospherics, why Dolby Atmos matters for modern listeners, and how children's feedback even shaped the final mix. Whether you're a lifelong Potter fan or intrigued by the craft of audiobook production, this is a fascinating look at the future of audio storytelling. Relevant LinksHarry Potter Full-Cast Audiobooks on Audible: https://www.audible.co.ukPottermore Publishing: https://www.pottermorepublishing.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Merry Christmas! In between looking at houses to rent and packing up the Granger house in Oklahoma City, Nick and John put together this yuletide conversation about perhaps the most neglected of Rowling's influences, Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle. John was a reluctant reader, but, while listening to the audio book, reading the Gutenberg.com file on his computer, and digging the codex out of his packed boxes of books, the author of Harry Potter's Bookshelf was totally won over to Nick's enthusiasm for Castle.In fact, John now argues that, even if Rowling didn't read it until she was writing Goblet of Fire as some have claimed, I Capture the Castle may be the best single book to understand what it is that Rowling-Galbraith attempts to do in her fiction. Just as Dodie Smith has her characters explain overtly and the story itself delivers covertly, When Rowling writes a story, like Smith it is inevitably one that is a marriage of Bronte and Austen, wonderfully accessible and engaging, but with important touches in the ‘Enigmatist' style of Joyce and Nabokov, full of puzzles and twists in the fashion of God's creative work (from the Estecean logos within every man [John 1:9] continuous with the Logos) rather than a portrait of creation per se. Can you say ‘non liturgical Sacred Art'?And if you accept, per Nick's cogent argument, that Rowling read Castle many times as a young wannabe writer? Then this book becomes a touchstone of both Lake and Shed readings of Rowling's work — and Smith one of the the most important influences on The Presence.Merry Christmas, again, to all our faithful readers and listeners! Thank you for your prayers and notes of support and encouragement to John and for making 2025 a benchmark year at Hogwarts Professor. And just you wait for the exciting surprises we have in hand for 2026!Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Twelve Questions and ‘Links Down Below' Referred to in Nick and John's I Capture the Castle Conversation:Question 1. So, Nick, we spoke during our Aurora Leigh recording about your long term project to read all the books that Rowling has admitted to have read (link down below!), first question why? and secondly how is that going?Rowling's Admitted Literary InfluencesWhat I want is a single internet page reference, frankly, of ‘Rowling's Admitted Literary Influences' or ‘Confessed Favorites' or just ‘Books I have Read and Liked' for my thesis writing so I needn't do an information dump that will add fifty-plus citations to my Works Cited pages and do nothing for the argument I'm making.Here, then, is my best attempt at a collection, one in alphabetical order by last name of author cited, with a link to at least one source or interview in which Rowling is quoted as liking that writer. It is not meant as anything like a comprehensive gathering of Rowling's comments about any author; the Austen entry alone would be longer than the whole list should be if I went that route. Each author gets one, maybe two notes just to justify their entry on the list.‘A Rowling Reading of Aurora Leigh' Nick Jeffery Talking about ‘A Rowling Reading of Aurora Leigh' Question 2. ... which has led me to three works that she has read from the point of view of writers starting out, and growing in their craft. Which leads us to this series of three chats covering Aurora Leigh by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith and the Little Women series by Louisa May Alcott. I read Castle during the summer. Amid all the disruptions at Granger Towers, have you managed to read it yet? How did you find it?Capturing Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle: Elizabeth Baird-Hardy (October 2011)Certain elements of the story will certainly resonate with those of us who have been to Hogwarts a fair few times: a castle with an odd combination of ancient and modern elements, but no electricity; eccentric family members who are all loved despite their individual oddities (including Topaz's resemblance to Fleur Delacour); travel by train; a character named Rose who may have been one of the reasons Rowling chose the name for Ron and Hermione's daughter; descriptions of food that make even somewhat questionable British cuisine sound tasty; and inanimate objects that have their own personalities (the old dress frame, which Rose and Cassandra call Miss Blossom, is voiced by Cassandra and sounds much like the talking mirror in Harry's room at the Leaky Caldron).But far more than some similar pieces, I Capture the Castle lends something less tangible to Rowling's writing. The novel has a tone that, like the Hogwarts adventures, seamlessly winds together the comic and the crushing in a way that is reflective of life, particularly life as we see it when we are younger. Cassandra's voice is, indeed, engaging, and readers will no doubt see how the narrative voice of Harry's story has some of the same features.A J. K. Rowling Reading of I Capture the Castle: Nick Jeffery (December 2025)Parallels abound for Potter fans. The Mortmain's eccentric household mirrors the Weasleys' chaotic warmth: loved despite quirks, from Topaz's nude communing with nature (evoking a less veiled Fleur Delacour) to Mortmain's intellectual withdrawal. Food descriptions—meagre yet tantalising—prefigure Hogwarts feasts, turning humble meals into sensory delights. Inanimate objects gain voice: the family dress-frame “Miss Blossom” offers advice, akin to the chatty mirrors or portraits in Rowling's world. Even names resonate—Rose Mortmain perhaps inspiring Ron and Hermione's daughter—and train journeys punctuate the plot.The Blocked Writer: James Mortmain, a father who spent his fame early and now reads detective novels in an irritable stupor, mirrors the “faded glory” or “lost genius” archetypes seen in Rowling's secondary characters, such as Xenophilius Lovegood and Jasper Chiswell.The Bohemian Stepmother: Topaz, who strides through the countryside in only wellington boots, shares the whimsical, slightly unhinged energy of a character like Luna Lovegood or Fleur Delacour.Material Yearning: The desperate desire of Cassandra's sister, Rose, to marry into wealth reflects the very real, non-magical pressures of class and poverty that Rowling weaves into Harry Potter, Casual Vacancy, Strike and The Ickabog.Leda Strike parallels: Leda Fox-Cotton the bohemian London photographer, adopts Stephen, the working-class orphan, and saves him from both unrequited love and the responsibility that comes with the Mortmain family.Question 3. [story of finishing the book last night by candle light in my electricity free castle] So, in short Nick, I thought it astonishing! I didn't read your piece until I'd finished reading Capture, of course, but I see there is some dispute about when Rowling first read it and its consequent influence on her as a writer. Can you bring us up to speed on the subject and where you land on this controversy?* She First Read It on her Prisoner of Azkaban Tour of United States?tom saysOctober 21, 2011 at 4:00 amIf I recall correctly, Rowling did not encounter this book until 1999 (between PoA & Goblet) when, on a book tour, a fan gave her a copy. This is pertinent to any speculation about how ‘Castle' might have influenced the Potter series.* Rowling Website: “Books I Read and Re-Read as a Child”Question 4. Which, when you consider the other books on that virtual bookshelf -- works by Colette, Austen, Shakespeare, Goudge, Nesbit, and Sewell's Black Beauty, something of a ‘Rowling's Favorite Books and Authors as a Young Reader' collection, I think we have to assume she is saying, “I read this book as a child or adolescent and loved it.” Taking that as our jumping off place, John, and having read my piece, do you wish you had read it before writing Harry Potter's Bookshelf?Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books behind the Hogwarts Adventures John Granger 2009Literary Allusion in Harry Potter Beatrice Groves 2017Question 5. So, yes, I certainly do think it belongs -- with Aurora Leigh and Little Women -- on the ‘Rowling Reader Essential Reading List.' The part I thought most interesting in your piece was, of course, the Shed elements I missed. Rowling famously said that she loved Jo Marsh in Little Women because, in addition to the shared name and the character being a wannabe writer, she was plain, a characteristic with which the young, plain Jane Rowling easily identified. What correspondences do you think Little Jo would have found between her life and Cassandra Mortmain's?* Nick Jeffery's Kanreki discussion of Rowling's House on Edge of Estate with Two Children, Bad Dad ‘Golden Thread' (Lethal White)Question 6. Have I missed any, John?* Rockefeller Chapel, University of ChicagoQuestion 7. Forgive me for thinking, Nick, that Cassandra's time in church taking in the silence there with all her senses may be the biggest take-away for the young Rowling; if the Church of England left their chapel doors open in the 70s as churches I grew up in did in the US, it's hard to imagine Jo the Reader not running next door to see what she felt there after reading that passage. (Chapter 13, conversation with vicar, pp 234-238). The correspondence with Beatrice Groves' favorite scene in the Strike novels was fairly plain, no? What other scenes and characters do you see in Rowling's work that echo those in Castle?* Chapter 13, I Capture the Castle: Cassandra's Conversation with the Vicar and time in the Chapel vis a vis Strike in the Chapel after Charlotte's Death* Beatrice Groves on Running Grave's Chapel Scene: ‘Strike's Church Going'Question 8. I'm guessing, John, you found some I have overlooked?Question 9. The Mortmain, Colly, and Cotton cryptonyms as well as Topaz and Cassandra, the embedded text complete with intratextuual references (Simon on psycho-analysis), the angelic servant-orphan living under the stairs (or Dobby's lair!) an orphan with a secret power he cannot see in himself, the great Transformation spell the children cast on their father, an experiment in psychomachia a la the Shrieking Shack or Chamber of Secrets, the hand-kiss we see at story's end from Smith, love delayed but expressed (Silkworm finish?), the haunting sense of the supernatural everywhere especially in the invocation that Rose makes to the gargoyle and Cassandra's Midsummer Night's Eve ritual with Simon, the parallels abound. Ghosts!* Please note that John gave “cotton” a different idiomatic meaning than it has; the correct meaning is at least as interesting given the Cotton family's remarkable fondness for all of the Mortmains!* Kanreki ‘Embedded Text' Golden Thread discussion 1: Crimes of Grindelwald* Kanreki ‘Embedded Text' Golden Thread discussion 2: Golden Thread Survey, Part II* Rose makes an elevated Faustian prayer to a Gargoyle Devil: Chapter IV, pp 43-46* Cassandra and Simon celebrate Midsummer Night's Eve: Chapter XII, pp 199-224Let's talk about the intersection of Lake and Shed, though, the shared space of Rowling's bibliography, works that shaped her core beliefs and act as springs in her Lake of inspiration and which give her many, even most of the tools of intentional artistry she deploys in the Shed. What did you make of the Bronte-Austen challenge that Rose makes explicitly in the story to her sister, the writer and avid reader?“How I wish I lived in a Jane Austen novel.” [said Rose]I said I'd rather be in a Charlotte Bronte.“Which would be nicest—Jane with a touch of Charlotte, or Charlotte with a touch of Jane?”This is the kind of discussion I like very much but I wanted to get on with my journal, so I just said: “Fifty percent each way would be perfect,” and started to write determinedly.Question 10. So, I'm deferring to both Elizabeth Barrett Browning and J. K Rowling. Elizabeth Barrett Browning valued intense emotion, social commentary, and a grand scope in literature, which led her to favour the passionate depth of the Brontës over the more restrained, ironical style of Jane Austen. Rowling about her two dogs: “Emma? She's a bundle of love and joy. Her sister, Bronte, is a bundle of opinions, stubbornness and hard boundaries.”Set in the 30s, written in the early 40s, but it seems astonishingly modern. Because her father is a writer, a literary novelist of the modern school, do you think there are other more contemporary novelists Dodie Smith was engaging than Austen and Bronte?Question 11. Mortmain is definitely Joyce, then, though Proust gets the call-out, and perhaps the most important possible take-away Rowling the attentive young reader would have made would have been Smith's embedded admiration for Joyce the “Enigmatist” she puts in Simon's mouth at story's end (Chapter XVI, pp 336-337) and her implicit criticism of literary novels and correction of that failing. Rowling's re-invention of the Schoolboy novel with its hidden alchemical, chiastic, soul-in-crisis-allegories and embedded Christian symbolism can all be seen as her brilliant interpretation of Simon's explanation of art to Cassandra and her dedication to writing a book like I Capture the Castle.* Reference to James Joyce by Simon Cotton, Chapter IX, p 139:* The Simon and Cassandra conversation about her father's novels, call it ‘The Writer as Enigmatist imitating God in His Work:' Chapter XVI, pp 331-334* On Imagination as Transpersonal Faculty and Non-Liturgical Sacred ArtSacred art differs from modern and postmodern conceptions of art most specifically, though, in what it is representing. Sacred art is not representing the natural world as the senses perceive it or abstractions of what the individual and subjective mind “sees,” but is an imitation of the Divine art of creation. The artist “therefore imitates nature not in its external forms but in its manner of operation as asserted so categorically by St. Thomas Aquinas [who] insists that the artist must not imitate nature but must be accomplished in ‘imitating nature in her manner of operation'” (Nasr 2007, 206, cf. “Art is the imitation of Nature in her manner of operation: Art is the principle of manufacture” (Summa Theologia Q. 117, a. I). Schuon described naturalist art which imitates God's creation in nature by faithful depiction of it, consequently, as “clearly luciferian.” “Man must imitate the creative act, not the thing created,” Aquinas' “manner of operation” rather than God's operation manifested in created things in order to produce ‘creations'which are not would-be duplications of those of God, but rather a reflection of them according to a real analogy, revealing the transcendental aspect of things; and this revelation is the only sufficient reason of art, apart from any practical uses such and such objects may serve. There is here a metaphysical inversion of relation [the inverse analogy connecting the principial and manifested orders in consequence of which the highest realities are manifested in their remotest reflections[1]]: for God, His creature is a reflection or an ‘exteriorized' aspect of Himself; for the artist, on the contrary, the work is a reflection of an inner reality of which he himself is only an outward aspect; God creates His own image, while man, so to speak, fashions his own essence, at least symbolically. On the principial plane, the inner manifests the outer, but on the manifested plane, the outer fashions the inner (Schuon 1953, 81, 96).The traditional artist, then, in imitation of God's “exteriorizing” His interior Logos in the manifested space-time plane, that is, nature, instead of depicting imitations of nature in his craft, submits to creating within the revealed forms of his craft, which forms qua intellections correspond to his inner essence or logos.[2] The work produced in imitation of God's “manner of operation” then resembles the symbolic or iconographic quality of everything existent in being a transparency whose allegorical and anagogical content within its traditional forms is relatively easy to access and a consequent support and edifying shock-reminder to man on his spiritual journey. The spiritual function of art is that “it exteriorizes truths and beauties in view of our interiorization… or simply, so that the human soul might, through given phenomena, make contact with the heavenly archetypes, and thereby with its own archetype” (Schuon 1995a, 45-46).Rowling in her novels, crafted with tools all taken from the chest of a traditional Sacred Artist, is writing non-liturgical Sacred Art. Films and all the story experiences derived of adaptations of imaginative literature to screened images, are by necessity Profane Art, which is to say per the meaning of “profane,” outside the temple or not edifying spiritually. Film making is the depiction of how human beings encounter the time-space world through the senses, not an imitation of how God creates and a depiction of the spiritual aspect of the world, a liminal point of entry to its spiritual dimension. Whence my describing it as a “neo-iconoclasm.”I want to close this off with our sharing our favorite scene or conversation in Castle with the hope that our Serious Reader audience will read Capture and share their favorites. You go first, Nick.* Cassandra and Rose Mortmain, country hicks in the Big City of London: Chapter VI, pp 76-77Question 12. And yours, John?* Cassandra Mortmain ‘Moat Swimming' with Neil Cotton, Chapter X, 170-174* Cassandra seeing her dead mother (think Harry before the Mirror of Erised at Christmas time?): Chapter XV, pp 306-308Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

Omg Happy Christmas Witches!! This week we're celebrating the season with a Harry Potter Christmas-themed quiz & trivia episode.Snowy Great Hall energy, cozy common rooms, and plenty of questions to test your Potter knowledge.⚡️

Merry Christmas, everyone! I'd like to thank you all properly and share some exciting news with you all after an interesting year. Tune in to find out what's been going on and what's next for me. If you're curious about what happened after the accident and what the future holds, then keep watching until the very end. Thank you all for everything you've helped us with.All our love, Sam & Christine xxOriginal Christmas Sleep Stories for you to enjoy:- 'The Lost Cat of Christmas' {MORAG} - https://youtu.be/l0WPLR6jVwk- 'The Grinch' - https://youtu.be/7S92RuAxd78- 'The Christmas Miracle' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTkFlf65xIE&t=979s- 'The Christmas Wish' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azr4PasmdNc&t=1159s- "The Girl Who Lost Belief in Christmas" - https://youtu.be/hOanYHd6DtsStory 4, 'Warm Both on a Christmas Night' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmGz-akLn2Y&t=2282s- 'Hogwarts on Christmas Eve' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUwS1dLq2hg- 'Festive Fireplace Fairy Tales' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kKeWB_1g4U&t=978sSupport me in creating these stories on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsamIf you enjoy these sleep stories, it would mean to world to me if you showed your appreciation and support through my Patreon. This way I can continue to do what I do!Thank you.Sam00:00 - Introduction02:30 - Photographs of car crash10:36 - What now?15:05 - What's NEXT? Support me here: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam​Music and visuals are a combination of original productions and/or may include licensed and adapted, remixed, or transformed material from:https://freemusicarchive.org/homehttp://www.epidemicsound.com/https://www.videvo.net/https://www.canva.com/Spatium by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)Music : "The End of the World" by Tristan Lohengrinwww.tristanlohengrin.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Snooze with Sam" whispers sleepy stories of Scotland's natural world, all with the help of a soft, soothing Island voice. Lay yourself down, get comfortable and lose yourself in the sea of gentle tones gifted by one of the world's most beautiful countries.These original works are the property of Snooze with Sam, © Copyright 2020-2025. All rights reserved.YOU CAN NOW DONATE HERE: https://ko-fi.com/snoozewithsamThank you! :) S xVisit snoozewithsam.com and support us through our amazing merchandise!

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback and our first encounter in the Forbidden Forest in our version of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:36 Quick recap, and Hagrid Spilling the beans! If we learn all these new things about Fluffy in a more natural manner, it shows us just how much that information means. Also, if the trio knows it, Snape might too.·      9:43 Norbert is born. Norbert plays a small role in the story, but still he has a lasting impact. We should have the chance to see why Norbert means so much to Hagrid. Harry and Hermione have to bring Norbert to astronomy tower to be taken away, but they are caught. Off to the forest!·      19:34 Off to the Forest! This is our first encounter with Voldemort and an introduction into the dangerous life of Hogwarts.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

Happy Holidays!! In this episode, the Pottership Trio chat about the Hogwarts House elves and their connection to Christmas festivities! Did the Hogwarts house elves make Elf-Made wine? When did they vacation and where?  What did house elves get for Christmas gifts? Where did Winky get her butterbeer? Listen and decide!  Don't forget to visit our social medias to answer this episode's Show Host Question: “If you've been listening to this podcast for the last 138 episodes, you already know I love Hermione and Ron as a couple. I also love Hallmark holiday movies. So, my question is… what Hallmark-y meet cute and storyline would you develop for a Ron/Hermione holiday romance?”  *** Spoilers, Adult Language, Adult Themes Music note: All music are excerpts of the Pottership Shanty (Copyright: Darwin Ray and the Pottership Podcast.)  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeart Radio podcasts! Or send us a message at PottershipPodcast@gmail.com

On Episode 483 we discuss...→ The Politics of Power: Slughorn and Riddle's Relationship→ The Political Undercurrents of Voldemort's Choices→ Unpacking the Magic and Philosophy of Soul Splitting→ The Prophecy and Its Impact→ Felix Felicia→ Fuzzy At Best→ Inaction can be seen as complicityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Hallo! Freut euch auf Überdreitagemorgen, weil dann ist Weihnachten! Juhuuuh! Und jetzt ist schon der vierte Advent mit einer neuen Folge Hagrids Hütte die lichterloh am Adventskranz brennt. Melchior und Caspar, die beiden Könige aus haben sich hingefläzt, ihre Weihnachtsglocken aufgewärmt und sich gemütlich über Harry Potter und das Weihnachtsgefühl geredet. Es ist sehr besinnlich, spaßig, freudig, selig, ruhig, und weitere nette Adjektive. Wir wünschen euch eine tolle Feierei und ganz viel Spaß!Nochmal zur Erinnerung: Am 09.01.2026 kommt Abschweifen der Podcast raus! Hör gerne mal rein :)

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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Netflix acquiring HBO and Warner Bros., and what that means for the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:40 They need this money back. Netflix is going to invest in some big projects to make the 82.7 billion back. Harry Potter is already in production, and it will attract a huge fan base. They would be smart to keep this show in the works.·      7:24 Is the show going to change? In a dystopian media overlord world, the answer would be yes. But I think we still live in a world with some creative freedom, I don't think Netflix will step in and make any changes. I hope….·      13:53 Spinoffs! Netflix has a whole bunch of money and we can hope for more HP content on top of the TV show. Marauders? Hogwarts founders? Voldemort? Dumbledore? Dare we say: Fantastic Beasts?Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

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On Episode 482 we discuss...→ Barty Crouch Jr.: A Study in Loyalty→ The Complexity of Dumbledore's Decisions→ Exploring the Whodunit Element in Harry Potter→ The Powers of Fawkes→ Harry's Need for Affection and Role Models→ Barty Crouch Jr.'s Fate and Ethical DilemmasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

Help MuggleCast grow! It's the holiday season and you can get 20% off your Patreon membership at Patreon.com/MuggleCast. Just use code HOLIDAY at checkout and receive a slew of great benefits instantly! And don't forget, Patreon memberships can be gifted! Get cozy this winter with a MuggleCast hoodie, Laura's pants, or a long-sleeve tee! And if you're Down Under, stay cool this summer with a short sleeve tee or crop top. Get 20% off all official merch at MuggleCastMerch.com when using code HOLIDAY at checkout! Pick up overstock items from years past at MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com! This week, explore the various teaching competencies of Hogwarts staff, and join the MuggleCasters as Harry dusts off an old potions book to find a cramped surprise within! With Slug Club member Audrey joining the discussion, it's a can't-miss episode covering the ethics of letting someone else do all the work. Welcome to the show Slug Club member Audrey! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 9: The Half-Blood Prince The MuggleCast Pensieve segment highlights our last discussion of this chapter back on MuggleCast #389! How does McGonagall's attentiveness, which makes her a great teacher, compare with Slughorn's incentivizing students to achieve their best work yet? Do less successful teachers (cough, Trelawney, cough, Snape) have something to learn from other teaching styles? Does the arrangement between Firenze and Trelawney to both teach Divination make sense? Was Snape really going to attack Harry? (All signs point to yes!) Crackpot Theory: Is Snape only being as awful as ever to Harry because Malfoy, now a Death Eater, is watching? Is Horace Slughorn... a good teacher?! His first lesson seems amazing. What would he be like with younger students? What are the pros and cons of Harry coming clean, and is what he chooses to do ethical? Is Hermione or Ginny closer to being right? Connections between this chapter and books 2 and 1 are plentiful! We discuss all the ones we found. MVP: Top sassy Harry lines that AREN'T “There's no need to call me sir, professor.” Lynx Line: Have you ever had a school subject that you loved be taught by someone that you didn't? How did it go? Participate in our weekly trivia segment by answering this week's Quizzitch question at MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 481 we discuss...→ Good Riddance, Honestly→ Solid Dislike: Harry and the Dursleys' Relationship→ Vernon's Paranoia and Projection→ Packing for Uncertainty→ Filler or Essential? The Role of Transitional Chapters→ Dudley's Indirect Communication→ Petunia's Unspoken Thoughts→ Mrs. Fig's Role in the StoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

This week, we're diving headfirst into one of the weirdest, wildest, “are-you-sure-this-is-real?” true crime sagas of the last few years — the Paul Pelosi hammer incident. A late-night break-in…A mysterious man in partial clothing…A 911 call that sounds less like a hostage situation and more like an awkward couple's fight…And a hammer being held by both dudes like they were sharing a magic wand at Hogwarts. Was this a political attack?A lovers' quarrel gone nuclear?A secret rendezvous with a hammer-happy handyman?Or the San Francisco version of a romantic comedy that gets violently interrupted? We break down the police footage, the timelines, the conspiracies, the rumors, the inside-out broken door, and the “he's a friend” phone call that made the whole country raise an eyebrow so high it touched God.If you're ready to add a little spice to your day (hopefully less chaotic than a late-night hammer meetup), then it's time to jump into DraftKings Casino — the only place where you can play slots, blackjack, roulette, and all your favorite casino games straight from your phone. Slot machines? Blackjack? Live dealers? They've got all the good stuff WITHOUT the need for a hammer or a 911 call. Download DraftKings Casino now!Use promo code BROHIO.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.Find Us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/BrohiopodcastWe Live Stream All Our Episodes! youtube.com/brohiopodcastFind us on all the socials @BrohioPodcast

We're off for Thanksgiving, but here's a look at the fun you can experience in Bonus MuggleCast on our Patreon! To celebrate Back to Hogwarts month, the MuggleCasters are creating their own Hogwarts Houses from scratch! We share the name of each of our Houses, the sigil, how to get into the Common Room, what each of these new Houses stands for, and so much more! Which of these Houses would you join? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 480 we discuss...→ Navigating Uncertainty in Leadership→ The Role of Arrogance in Group Dynamics→ Open Communication Can Mitigate Chaos→ Arrogance in Leadership → Admitting When You Are WrongBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Freedom in Chapter 31 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Fred's death, Malfoy's pals, and the very big fire! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can freedom feel like a burden?Thank you to our anonymous listener for this week's voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 32, The Elder Wand, through the theme of Humility.Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It's two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Help MuggleCast grow! It's the holiday season and you can get 20% off your Patreon membership at Patreon.com/MuggleCast. Just use code HOLIDAY at checkout and receive a slew of great benefits instantly! And don't forget, Patreon memberships can be gifted! Get cozy this winter with a MuggleCast hoodie, Laura's pants, or a long-sleeve tee! And if you're Down Under, stay cool this summer with a short sleeve tee or crop top. Get 20% off all official merch at MuggleCastMerch.com when using code HOLIDAY at checkout! Pick up overstock items from years past at MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com! This week, make sure you're on time for the start of term feast, lest you want to be berated by your (least) favorite Hogwarts professor! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah for an angst-ridden stroll up to the castle. TV Show Update: Daniel Radcliffe pens letter to  Dominic McLaughlin Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 8: Snape Victorious. The MuggleCast Pensieve segment highlights our last discussion of this chapter back on MuggleCast #388! What if… no one had discovered Harry was missing before the train left Hogsmeade? Why doesn't Hogwarts staff or the conductor perform a sweep? Micah doesn't see an issue, but others on the panel see a big nightmare. Why isn't Dumbledore searching for Harry the moment he doesn't show up? What causes one's Patronus to change? The hosts retake the quiz! Oh hell, Doe! Snape is in no position to criticize someone else's Patronus! Do we think Snape is projecting his bitterness toward James onto Harry? Could Snape's taunting be an attempt to get Harry to reveal what happened? We connect Harry's "grand entrance" back to Chamber of Secrets Slughorn is the new... POTIONS MASTER?!? Which means... Snape is the new... Defense Against The Darks Arts Professor?!?! NOOOOO! MVP: Who wore their injury better? Harry or Dumbledore? Lynx Line: If Snape had never met Lily, what form do you think his Patronus would take? Participate in our weekly trivia segment by answering this week's Quizzitch question at MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Mercy in Chapter 30 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Harry's unforgivable curse, Percy's return, and Slughorn's options! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what is the cost of mercy?Thank you to Thulasi for this week's voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 31, The Battle of Hogwarts, through the theme of Freedom.Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It's two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.