Podcasts about Wizarding World

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Go to https://FactorMeals.com/super50off and use code super50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Today J dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to reveal WHY Dumbledore claims to see himself holding socks in the Mirror of Erised.  It goes way deeper than you think.  Today we break down the symbolism of socks across the entire Harry Potter series — from Dobby's freedom to Hermione's knitted S.P.E.W. gifts — and reveal how Dumbledore's “joke” about socks actually hides his most profound regret: the family he lost and the freedom he never found. Go Check out Katy for more fun HP thoughts!https://www.instagram.com/thekatedebate/?hl=en  #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrothers  Written by :: J & Ben Carlin Edited by :: Ethan Edghill

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.

❗ALERTA DE SPOILERS A TUTIPLEN❗ Únete a nosotros en Patronus Unplugged, tu podcast en español especializado en Harry Potter, Animales Fantásticos y todo lo relacionado con el Wizarding World de la mano de Beatriz M. Arranz, Saida Herrero y Fernando Vidal. En esta ocasión en el programa de Halloween, rendimos homenaje a los personajes que murieron en la saga de libros de Harry Potter. Únete a nuestra comunidad en el siguiente enlace: https://discord.gg/aS3UMmj8nh ¡Pásate por nuestro Patreon y consigue recompensas exclusivas! Cualquier comentario será bienvenido por aquí, por nuestras redes sociales (o a través del hashtag #PatronusUnplugged) y a través de nuestro correo electrónico. https://www.instagram.com/patronusunplugged/ PatronusUnplugged@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp – Go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get 10% off your first month. This episode is sponsored by Uncommon Goods – Go to http://uncommongoods.com/supercarlin for 15% off your next gift. Today J dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to ask What If Draco kept the invisibility cloak when he takes it from Harry on the Train.  Could he have used it to unwittingly become master of Death? What does it take to Master the Cloak?  Could Draco have defeated Voldemort if he had united the Deathly Hallows? #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrothers  Written by :: J & Ben Carlin Edited by :: Ethan Edghill

Nicolas Flamel, the alchemist from Harry Potter, was a real 14th-century Parisian bookseller who became legendary for supposedly discovering the secret to immortality—and some believe he faked his death in 1418 and is still alive today.Support our Halloween “Overcoming the Darkness” campaign to help people with depression: https://weirddarkness.com/HOPEIN THIS EPISODE: It's what every non-muggle dreams of… to be able to turn any metal into gold and to create a magic potion to give one eternal life! So is the life of wizarding at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books. But was there a real Philosopher's Stone? Was there a Real Nicolas Flamel who created it? (The Real Nicolas Flamel and the Philosopher's Stone) *** In 1929 the Soviet Union decided seven days a week just too many to keep track of, and it's easier to count by five – so in the USSR they suddenly began to live life with only five days per week. No more weekends. How do you think the citizens took that news? (What is Life in a Five Day Week?) *** While not nearly as well-known as its larger Bermudan brother, the Bridgewater Triangle in southeastern Massachusetts in the United States is home to strange tales itself, with the paranormal, unexplained, and even home to its very own cryptid. (The Eerie Inhabitants of the Mysterious Bridgewater Triangle) *** Author Margaret Helen James wrote, “There is an uncomfortable sort of ghostly terror, in beast form, that haunts the villages on the borders of the two counties, which is commonly called the ‘Hateful Thing'. I allude to the churchyard or hell-beast.” Something was terrifying people in the marshlands of a small county in England and tales of it can still bring nightmares to those who live there today. (The Hateful Thing of Geldeston) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:30.429 = The Real Nicolas Flamel and the Philosopher's Stone00:09:15.670 = The Hateful Thing of Geldeston00:16:11.858 = ***Eerie Inhabitants of Bridgewater Triangle00:36:50.673 = ***What Is Life In a Five Day Week?00:47:00.746 = Show Close & Bloopers*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES – and/or --- PRINT VERSION to READ or SHARE:“The Real Nicolas Flamel and the Philosopher's Stone” from Wizarding World: https://tinyurl.com/yycxmws5“The Eerie Inhabitants of the Mysterious Bridgewater Triangle” by Susannah Sudborough for South Coast Todayhttps://tinyurl.com/y5n3rjcb, and Wicked Local https://tinyurl.com/yxh7g6k2“The Hateful Thing of Geldeston” by Stacia Briggs and Siofra Connor for Eastern Daily Press: https://tinyurl.com/y4z2bdc8“What is Life in a Five Day Week?” by Genevieve Carlton for Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/y2u97jxy“Bogie Tales of East Anglia” by Margaret Helen James: https://amzn.to/3bWfAcP"Mysterious America: The Ultimate Guide To The Nation's Weirdest Wonders, Strangest Spots, and Creepiest Creatures" by Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/3spR8X3=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: January 16, 2021EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/NicolasFlamelABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#NicolasFlamel #HarryPotter #PhilosophersStone #Alchemy #Immortality #MedievalHistory #HistoricalMysteries #OccultHistory #DarkHistory #WeirdDarkness

Es gibt neuen Merch: https://www.seedshirt.de/shop/schokofroescheshopUm uns an Halloween so richtig zu gruseln gibt es eine Sonderfolge zu Inferi, Trollen und Vampiren. Wie besiegt man eigentlich Inferi, wieso gibt es Sicherheitstrolle und sind Vampire wirklich unsterblich? HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

After six deep-dive episodes, Professor Julian Wamble closes our exploration of Severus Snape—one of the most complex figures in the Harry Potter series. This final Prof Responds examines the ethics of Snape's teaching at Hogwarts, the tension between redemption and guilt, and what his story reveals about power, trauma, and morality in the Wizarding World. Through listener reflections, we unpack how Snape's double life as spy and professor complicates ideas of heroism, forgiveness, and accountability. From The Half-Blood Prince to The Prince's Tale, we ask: can understanding someone's pain ever excuse their harm? And if Snape never truly changes—why do we?

"Ich schwöre feierlich, dass ich ein Tunichtgut bin!" - so leiten wir die Folge zu den Rumtreibern und ihrer Karte über Hogwarts ein. Wir besprechen die Dynamiken untereinander, die Entstehung der Karte, die Dynamik mit Snape, die Probleme der Karte und noch ein paar Dynamiken! "Unheil angerichtet!" 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

Hörbücher zum Einschlafen und Entspannen aus der Harry Potter Welt. Romantisch, spannend, gruselig - für jeden etwas dabei! Valeria Grindelwald. Ein Mädchen mit einem Geheimnis, das besser geheim bleiben würde. Eine junge Hexe, die sich nichts sehnlicher wünscht, als endlich mit ihrem besten Freund nach Hogwarts zu gehen. Doch was, wenn alles anders kommt?

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

We are celebrating our podcast anniversary by getting back to our roots, speculating on new rides! Join us as we go over the next 5 years of all announced projects for Walt Disney World and try to guess what's coming to Universal Orlando in that time, since they haven't announced anything!Go back to Episode One: https://orlandoparkstop.com/podcast/parkstop-podcast-episode-1-harry-potter-coaster/ Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

In this final chapter of The Severus Snape Trilogy, Professor Julian Wamble takes listeners back into the moral heart of the Harry Potter universe to ask: was Severus Snape a hero, a villain, or something in between? What does true redemption require—and can it exist without accountability? Drawing on hundreds of listener responses, Julian unpacks how perspective shapes our sense of good and evil, and why the Wizarding World so often confuses effectiveness with goodness. From the tension between ends and means to the uneasy divide between creator and creation, this episode challenges our need for clean-cut heroes and clear-eyed villains. As Julian reminds us, the story of Snape—and the stories we tell about him—reveal that morality isn't fixed, it's interpreted. And in both magic and the modern world, the truth lives in the gray between.

Hey there, been a while! Just dropping by to tell you about a new show Alie, Kevin and I started called Cthulhu-Con! The first 2 episodes are out now, and you should go subscribe and check it out!You can find Cthulhu-Con on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! More info and links at https://cthulhu-con.skullandscones.com .—Cthulhu-Con is a horror comedy actual-play podcast about five dysfunctional coworkers, an off-the-rails Lovecraft convention, and the horrors of the universe slowly clawing at the edges of our simple minds. Join our heroes as they journey through the unknowable, the terrifying, and the crowd of cosplayers in this lovingly-crafted 12-episode miniseries.—Cthulhu-Con is a production of Skull & Scones. You can find all our stuff at skullandscones.com!Follow us online at:YouTube: @skullandsconesstudiosBluesky: @skullandscones.bsky.socialInstagram: @skullandsconesstudiosFacebook: @skullandsconesstudiosYou can also join our Discord server and come chat with us and other listeners like you!—Trailer edited by Mike TurleyShow art by Nestor

Halloween, eine verlorene Wette und jede Menge Kostüme, das Chaos ist perfekt und der Abend im Eimer, oder?

Únete a nosotros en Patronus Unplugged, tu podcast en español especializado en Harry Potter, Animales Fantásticos y todo lo relacionado con el Wizarding World de la mano de Beatriz M. Arranz, Saida Herrero y Fernando Vidal. ¡Bienvenidos a la OCTAVA TEMPORADA de Patronus Unplugged! Volvemos un año más, y otro año que empezamos homenajeando a alguien relacionado con el mundo de las películas de Harry Potter. En esta ocasión despedimos a Stuart Craig, encargado del diseño de producción en las 8 películas de Harry Potter y las 3 de Animales Fantásticos. Repasamos sus trabajos más destacados película a película, admirando su magnífico trabajo y repasando detalles y curiosidades que os dejarán boquiabiertos. ¡ARRANCAMOS! Únete a nuestra comunidad en el siguiente enlace: https://discord.gg/aS3UMmj8nh ¡Pásate por nuestro Patreon y consigue recompensas exclusivas! Cualquier comentario será bienvenido por aquí, por nuestras redes sociales (o a través del hashtag #PatronusUnplugged) y a través de nuestro correo electrónico. https://www.instagram.com/patronusunplugged/ PatronusUnplugged@gmail.com

In dieser Story geht es um Ginny Weasley, eine Selbsthilfegruppe die chaotischer nicht sein könnte und wie Severus wieder einmal mehr als nur ein Leben rettet...

Get your snack ready for this episode .. we're diving fork-first into Universal's brand-new Epic Universe to find out which dishes are worth the hype… and which ones belong in the trash compactor!From Crêpes oozing with sweet, magical goodness in the Wizarding World, to the Mac & Cheese Cone at Isle of Berk that's equal parts comfort food and chaos, we're tasted it all — and telling you what's a Crush and what's a Flush.So grab your napkins, loosen your lanyard, and join us as we begin unlocking the flavors, the fun, and maybe share a few food fails along the way.

Hermine Granger wollte nur eines: Ruhe. Doch in den versteckten Korridoren von Hogwarts läuft sie ausgerechnet Draco Malfoy in die Arme - ihrem größten Rivalen und Experte für sarkastische Kommentare. Was als hitziges Wortgefecht beginnt, entwickelt sich schnell zu einem Spiel, das mit jeder Sekunde intensiver wird. Zwischen bissigen Kommentaren, funkelnden Blicken und jeder Menge Anziehung spürt Hermine, dass Draco sie mehr reizt, als sie zugeben möchte. Aber mal ehrlich - wie schwer kann es schon sein, einen Malfoy abzuwehren?

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

It's been a month since the publication of Hallmarked Man so Nick and John decide to have a ‘Pit Pony Pickleball' match in which they serve and volley Strike 8 examples of Shed tools and Lake springs as fast as they can. After a round of back and forth between Team Lake and Team Shed, they do a flash round of Golden Threads against the clock and then John is given a ‘Final Jeopardy' tie-breaker question about the most controversial perennial plot point in Rowling's work.It's a reverse Kanreki exercise, in other words. In their conversations about each of Rowling's novels, screenplays, play script, text books, and short story collection, Nick and John discussed one Lake spring, a source point of story inspiration from Rowling's life experience and core beliefs, and one Shed tool, her deliberate artistry to craft that inspiration into edifying and engaging story. Here they have a ‘Blitz Chess' match, to switch sporting metaphors, to try and cover as many Lake, Shed, and Thread points with examples from Rowling's latest as possible.Perhaps the most important take-away, though, is the three conclusions about Hallmarked Man they've come to after a month of reading that they think will be the consensus view of Strike 8 after we have Strikes 9 and 10. Make some popcorn, find your score card and a comfortable place to watch and take notes; this is an episode for the ages! (Insert your preferred Wrestle-Mania or like programming promotional hyperbole here.)The Kanreki Index of Rowling's Shed Tools, Lake Springs and Golden ThreadsIn July 2025, Nick Jeffery and I logged a marathon of Kanreki ‘Lake and Shed' video posts at this site in celebration of Rowling's life and work at her 60th birthday. For listeners of this ‘Blitz' Lake and Shed reading of The Hallmarked Man, I repost below an easy-to-access-and-reference single place for readers to find much longer discussion of each Shed tool, Lake spring, and Golden Thread, as well as an introduction to Fourth Generation Rowling Studies hermeneutics. Enjoy!Introduction to the Kanreki Project* The Goal and the Methodology of the Hogwarts Professor Tag-Team Month-Long Birthday Party for Serious Readers of Rowling-GalbraithOn 31 July 2025, Joanne Murray, aka J. K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, celebrated her 60th birthday. This specific celebration is considered a ‘second birth' in Japan or Kanreki because it is the completion of the oriental astrological cycle. To mark JKR's Kanreki, 還暦, Dr John Granger and Nick Jeffery, both Nipponophiles, read through Rowling's more than twenty published works and reviewed them in light of the author's writing process, her ‘Lake and Shed' metaphor. The ‘Lake' she said in 2019 and 2024 is the source of her inspiration and the ‘Shed' is the alocal place of her intentional artistry, in which garage she transforms the biographical stuff provided by her subconscious mind into the archetypal stories that have made her the most important author of her age.Join us after the jump for the complete compendium of the Harry Potter, Cormoran Strike, Fantastic Beast, ‘Stand Alone' stories, and Golden Thread posts!The Lake and Shed Conversations about the Harry Potter Novels and Extras* Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneNick discusses Hogsmeade Comprehensive School, as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry should be properly called, and John explains the ten different genres that Rowling uses in Philosopher's Stone* Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJohn explores the Freudian parallels that Rowling paints into Chamber of Secrets, and Nick talks about her oldest, and probably best friend Sean Harris, the inspiration for Ron Weasley.* Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanNick shares the London institution of the (k)night bus. Part drunk carriage, part dormitory for the homeless in foul weather, zig-zaging across London between midnight and five in the morning. John shares the Parallel Series Idea (PSI) and compare Prisoner of Azkaban with Robert Galbraith's Career of Evil.* Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireNick talks about the trip Rowling made as a teenager to Cornwall as a young woman in which some Quidditch World Cup camping may have been involved and about her core beliefs about bigotry and prejudice. John reviews Rowling's tagging Goblet as a “crucial” and “pivotal” part of the seven book series and introduces how the ‘story turn' in a ring composition reflects the beginning and end of the story.* Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixNick talks about the darkest period in Jo Rowling's life, namely, her return to the UK from Portugal as a single mother in Edinburgh. With Order of the Phoenix in full nigredo mode John talks literary alchemy.* Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceNick reveals the real life model for Severus Snape, Rowling's Chemistry teacher at Wydean Comprehensive, and his remarkable story and melancholy end. John reviews Rowling's version of the so-called ‘Hero's Journey,' how she re-makes it into a life-after-death ‘Harry's Journey' ten step dance we see in every book — except for Half-Blood Prince with its two chapters before we begin at Privet Drive and its ending without a Dumbledore Denouement or trip to King's Cross.* Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsJohn and Nick discuss the ‘Deathly Hallows' symbol, a triangulated and vertically bisected circle, from both its biographical point of inspiration to its anagogical or sublime depths. Nick reveals Rowling's story about how she was watching the 1975 John Huston film ‘The Man Who Would Be King' the night her mother died and that believes the “Masonic tag” of the story-line was her sub-conscious source for the Deathly Hallows ‘“triangular eye.” John thinks Rowling is really reaching here, akin to her claim that the name ‘Hogwarts' came from a trip to a public garden rather than the Molesworth books. He reviews the five eyes of Deathly Hallows and explains how Rowling embeds both a key to the four-level interpretation of symbols in how characters respond to that image and a model of how we are to interpret and understand her ‘transformed vision' mission as a writer.* Newt Scamander's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemNick and John return to the books at a reader's suggestion in order to give a Lake and Shed reading of the original Newt Scamander textbook, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Nick relays everything you need to know about the genesis of this work and John talks about Rowling's comments to Stephen Fry in a 2022 interview about “archetypal” animals and the importance of understanding them because human beings are story-telling animals. Her discussion of the Lethifold and Niffler are especially challenging and illuminating.* The Tales of Beedle the BardNick and John fulfill a reader request to discuss the book inside Deathly Hallows (one of three actually…), ‘Tales of Beedle the Bard,' a text that Albus Dumbledore leaves Hermione in his will for her to read and apply to the Horcrux Hunt. Nick tells the story of Rowling's creation of six hand-written copies as six-of-a-kind gifts for those who brought Harry Potter to life. John dives into the center story of the five tales, ‘The Hairy Heart,' and tells the meaning of Harry's heart to draw out what Rowling meant by describing Beedle as “the distillation” of the Hogwarts Saga.The Lake and Shed Conversations about the Cormoran Strike Novels* The Cuckoo's CallingThe ‘Lake' point that Nick explores is the identity of the real Deeby Mac, namely, Di Brooks, Rowling's former security director and currently her office manager, a veteran with years of experience in the SIB. John's ‘Shed' point is his pushback against the idea that Calling wasn't really the first book in the series because Rowling has said she had the idea for it after Silkworm and only chose it because the case would make her detective famous.* The SilkwormThe ‘Lake' point that Nick reveals is the probable identity of ‘Jenkins,' the mystery person to whom Strike 2 is dedicated, a revelation consequent to no little detective work (and a very close reading of Louisa May Alcott!). He also discusses some real-life literary infighting in contemporary London that might have been lifted from the pages of Silkworm. John argues that this ur-novel of the series, its point of conception, is Rowling's not especially opaque guide to how to understand a novelist's life and to appreciate their work, in short, her first ‘Lake and Shed' discussion (albeit one embedded in story).* Career of EvilThe ‘Lake' point that Nick explores is Rowling's personal experience of violence against women and her determination to push back against the misogynist age she believes we have been living in for decades. John details the litany of crimes committed against women in the third Strike novel and suggests that in time, when we have the series as a whole, appreciation of the artistry involved will counter-balance the shock first-time readers feel on entering this boucherie.* Lethal WhiteNick discusses the embedded class struggle in the book and its roots in Rowling's background before dropping the bomb of the real world identity of Jack O'Kent and his unhappy family. John is so taken aback by this revelation that Nick has to prompt the Shed portion of the conversation with a fun history of the Sonia Friedman production of Ibsen's Rosmersholm on London's West End, a show starring Thom Burke as Rosmer and which ended just before Bronte Studios beginning the filming of Lethal White.* Troubled Blood (A)Nick discusses Rowling's history with the divinatory art of astrology and the occult resources and reference works she brought into play in writing a novel whose primary embedded text is a murder scene's astrological chart. John talks about the astrological clock structure of twelve houses in which Galbraith tells this remarkable story.* Troubled Blood (B)Nick discusses Rowling's history with the Clerkenwell neighborhood. John talks about Troubled Blood as a double re-telling of The Faerie Queene, Book One, with Strike and Margot as the Redcrosse Knight and Oonaugh and Robin as Una.* Ink Black HeartNick covers the front and the back of making Lake readings of Strike6 without a lot of circumspection and John talks about the eerie feeling he had while reading this book that the author was ‘having a go' at him.* The Running GraveNick confesses to having felt stumped about what to say as his ‘Lake' contribution to the Strike7 discussion — before his epiphany on a long walk with Addie that almost every buoy or pillar in Rowling's metaphorical place of inspiration finds its reflection in the seventh Galbraith mystery. John refuses to go into any detail about the work's ‘wheels within wheels within wheels' ring structure but shares instead the symbolic depth of Mama Mazu's mother of pearl fish pendant.The Lake and Shed Conversations about the Stand-Alone Works* Casual VacancyNick explains all the projects we now know she was working on between 2007 and 2012, the dates of Deathly Hallows and Casual Vacancy's respective publication dates, as well as the degree to which readers can assume that the novel's Simon Price is a fictional portrait of her father, Peter Rowling. John describes the three Gospel parables embedded in Casual Vacancy and why he thinks the book was a project the author was working on before the Hogwarts Saga as well as why it reflects a religious crisis akin to Harry's ‘struggle to believe' in Deathly Hallows.* Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildNick reviews the history of how Rowling was sold on the idea of a Wizarding World stage production via a bit of bait and switch marketing and John reads the review of the Jack Thorn script by Pepperdine English Professor James Thomas. Neither John nor Nick is a big fan of the play but their back and forth about the several controversies connected with it and the question of its being “the eighth Harry Potter story” are still challenging and fun.* The IckabogNick takes the ‘Shed' point and lays out the controlled demolition of her reputation among Group Thinkers on the Left in the lead up to Ickabog's publication and John shares the meaning of ‘The Ickabog's Song,' the embedded text of the tale, as interpreted by Daisy Dovetail (an embedded author?).* The Christmas Pig (A)Nick discusses Rowling's many interview statements about the Things which were lost and how many of them match up with things she has lost; he takes a deep dive into the Blue Bunny episode outside the Gates of the City of the Missed and Rowling's embedding herself and her daughter Mackenzie in the story. John talks about the Blue Bunny and his being “found” or “saved” as an allegory of the human condition written in the Rowling shorthand-symbols for (and obsessions with) love, salvation, and what is real.* The Christmas Pig (B)Nick by the Lake shares the history of the Murray Family and their beanie pig toys as well as a likely source for the defenestration of DP (in Esquire magazine, no less). John talks about the promise and the limits of reading literature through a biographical lens and then explains the anagogical meaning of the Power palace kangaroo court trial of CP and Jack. Both share their reasons for thinking that The Christmas Pig is the perfect distillation of everything Rowling is doing as a writer, to include the relationship of her Lake inspiration to her final Shed product.The Lake and Shed Conversations about the Fantastic Beasts Screenplays* Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemNick does his signature deep dive into the history of the Fantastic Beasts film franchise's origins in Warner Brothers' determination to keep the Wizarding World profit-pillar in their portfolio alive after the last Harry Potter adaptation — and Rowling's equal determination that they not use their copyright privilege to muck up her legacy with an Indiana Jones meets Crocodile Dundee knock-off. John takes the Shed pole in the conversation and shares his months long pursuit of the shooting text screenplay, the actual last screenplay over which Rowling had control.* The Crimes of GrindelwaldOn the Lake side of things, Nick explores the Johnny Depp casting scandal and the lead-up in 2018 to the 2019 Tweet Heard Round the World. John explains that the cut scenes from this dog's mess of a movie point that the shooting script, i.e., what Rowling wrote and approved before David Yates butchered the film in the editing room, was all about Leta Lestrange. More important, John makes the Shed point that every Rowling book features a text of some kind that the characters struggle to understand — and that Crimes of Grindelwald has ten of these, a veritable library of interior texts to interpret.* The Secrets of DumbledoreNick lays out the drama surrounding the third Fantastic Beasts franchise film and his favorite part of the movie (hint: it's about “confusion”). John reveals why Jacob gets a Snakewood wand and one without a core as well as why he thinks Kowalski is the embedded author in this series.The Lake and Shed Conversations about Rowling's Golden Threads and Shed Tools* Chiastic Structure, a.k.a. Ring CompositionJohn travels to his backyard Mongolian ger, the archetypal circular architectural form, to deliver a firehose introduction to the four essentials of ring writing. He uses slides to depict the structure of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as his brief ‘for instance' of how Rowling chooses to organize her stories and he provides a list of links (below!) for further reading.* Survey of Rowling's Golden Threads (A)In this first overview of the Golden Threads, Nick and John go back and fourth with four Threads each. Nick gives at least three examples for Bad Dad, Writing about Writing, Violence against Women, and the Evils of Fleet Street. John responds with three or more 'for instances' of Mother Love, Ghosts, Pregnancy Traps, and the Lost Child with Grieving Steward.* Survey of Rowling's Golden Threads (B)In this second overview of the Golden Threads, Nick and John talk about Kanreki red caps and tackle three Threads each. Nick gives at least three examples for Evil Government, Occult tropes, and the Embedded Author. John responds with three or more 'for instances' of the Search for the Real, Embedded Texts, and Shadow Doppelgangers.* The ‘Lost Child' Golden Thread Oeuvre ReviewFor the day before Rowling's 60th birthday, Nick and John tackle by reader request the never before discussed subject of the Lost Child theme in the author's more than twenty published works. They re-introduce the Golden Threads idea — see their Pregnancy Trap podcast or the two Kanreki series on this subject (links in post) — then they do a deep dive into the crowded waters of Lost Children in her work, and then they go out out on a high-wire to speculate about what specific spring in her Lake subconscious mind is responsible for this recurrent inspiration.* The ‘Lost Child' Golden Thread “So What?” ConversationAs a birthday gift of sorts, Nick and John close off their month-long celebration of Rowling-Galbraith's life and work with a follow-up look at yesterday's review of the ‘Lost Child' Golden Thread that runs through her stories. After cataloging the almost forty ‘for instances' taken from the opera omnia in the penultimate entry in this series, Nick and John ask, “So What?” How does the possibility that Rowling had an induced abortion and is sufficiently unsettled by it that it inspires many even most of her books at least in part make any difference in understanding their artistry and meaning?‘Strike Extended Play' or ‘How a Seven Book Series Can Be Stretched into Ten' Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLba8WLPdVZSoT3DdEPFZKjIohjoeUSjkwStep into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

In dieser langen Folge widmen wir uns dem 6. Film "und der Halbblutprinz". Bei unserem Film Ranking hat er bisher nicht so gut abgeschnitten aber diesmal haben wir ihn mit ganz anderen Augen gesehen (und sogar ein paar Tränchen verdrückt!). 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

In this episode, the Pottership trio takes a look at the somewhat controversial relationship between the wizarding community and the muggleborns within it. How did each of them fair in their communities? How did it affect their ability to find friends and romance? How did blood purists affect their experience in the wizarding world? Listen and decide!  Don't forget to visit our social medias to answer this episode's Show Host Question: “What is something you see in your headcannon that is done differently at Ilvormorny than it is at Hogwarts?”  *** 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

In the final episode of Season 11, we're omitting our usual segments and enjoying a good ol' fashioned meandering exploration into some random Wizarding World questions AND crowning the inagural Foxie House Cup Winner! Enjoy our exhausted ramblings, and we will be back with Season 12 on October 14th!Support the showSupport FFH on Patreon: patreon.com/thefoxandthefoxhoundFollow us!IG: @thefoxandthefoxhoundTikTok: @thefoxandthefoxhound

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.✨ What to Expect:A chapter-by-chapter reading in audiobook styleThe full unabridged fanfiction text brought to lifeA relaxing, immersive listen for Harry Potter fans of all ages⚡ Credit:All writing belongs to MsKingBean89, the brilliant author of All The Young Dudes. This channel is simply providing an audio reading for fans to enjoy. You can read the original story on Archive of Our Own (AO3).

Severus Snape is one of the most divisive figures in the Wizarding World—part villain, part hero, and wholly complicated. In this episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble dives into the contradictions that define Snape: his courage and cruelty, his sacrifice and selfishness, his brilliance as a potioneer and his failures as a teacher. Drawing on over 500 listener responses, Julian explores the big questions at the heart of the Snape debate: Does doing good things make someone a good person? Can you be a great teacher if your methods traumatize your students? And was Snape ever truly loyal to Voldemort—or just loyal to Dumbledore? With honesty, humor, and community insights, this first installment of a three-part series on Snape wrestles with his legacy as one of the most polarizing characters in Harry Potter.

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.

Weil wir der professionelle Podcast sind, muss unsere ursprünglich geplante Folge noch warten und wir spielen in dieser Folge erstmal eine neue Runde Stadt/Land/Harry mit und für euch. Danke für eure Kategorien und viel Spaß beim Mitspielen! 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

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp – Go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get 10% off your first month. This episode is sponsored by Shopify – Go to http://shopify.com/scb to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. How did the Malfoy family get their enormous wealth in the Wizarding World? From Malfoy Manor to Quidditch Top Box tickets, the Malfoys are the ultimate example of pure-blood privilege. But where does all that gold actually come from — and are the Malfoys truly evil, or just opportunistic? Today we dive into their 1,000-year history, their “slippery” legacy, and how they managed to stay on top of wizarding society for centuries. #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrother #WizardingWorld  THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR MIDWEST Tickets ON SALE NOW! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/  Midwest Tour Dates:  Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (SOLD OUT) St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (SOLD OUT) Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 (SOLD OUT) Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (SOLD OUT) #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrothers  Written by :: J & Ben Carlin Edited by :: Ethan Edghill

You might think Marie is a travel planner. You might think she is a health care professional. Stick around, because once you hear it, you might just change your mind about . . . EPIC MARIE. Yep. Epic Marie is here to dish about her experiences at Universal and also tell us how wrong we are about all of our previous episodes. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover what makes Epic Universe a game-changer in Orlando's theme park scene and why it might just become your new favorite spot. Compare Universal's Epic Universe and Disneyland to uncover which park offers the best experiences for your next epic adventure. Identify the must-try rides at Epic Universe that deliver unforgettable thrills and unique storytelling you won't find anywhere else. Explore the secrets of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic and why it's a must-see for any Potter fan visiting Epic Universe. Uncover the top dining options at Epic Universe that combine great flavors with immersive atmospheres to fuel your park day perfectly. The key moments in this episode are:00:00:01 - Introduction and Single Riders Dating App Humor 00:06:00 - Spokes and Hub Crawl Podcast Structure Explained 00:16:17 - Planning and Staying Near Epic Universe Theme Park 00:18:58 - Optimal Time and Attractions to Experience at Epic Universe 00:26:40 - Layout and Ride Variety in Super Nintendo World vs. Other Lands 00:29:43 - Dark Universe Experience and Scary Atmosphere Insights  00:36:11 - Ministry of Magic Ride Review and Technical Breakdown 00:41:30 - Exploring Epic Universe's Kids' Attractions and Ride Experiences 00:43:40 - Disney and Universal Coasters 00:52:10 - Future Expansion and Theming Predictions for Epic Universe 00:55:20 - Universal's Epic Universe vs. Disney World00:58:45 - Supreme Resort Concierge Insights and Podcast Ad Break 01:00:50 - Sleeping Beauty vs. Cinderella Castle 01:03:45 - Everest, Matterhorn, Indiana Jones, and Dinosaur 01:09:42 - Opinions on Haunted Mansion Holiday and Listener Perspectives  01:13:18 - Fun Trivia and Correcting Disney Facts  ------ Hey, have you called J. R. Trimpe yet? Do you need music? Because you should really call him. https://trimpe.org Also, Marie @land_world_sea_with_marie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.

Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.

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

In this week's episode, I look at what goes into a successful theme park, and compare it to the process of creating a compelling story. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Dragontiarna series at my Payhip store: FALLDRAGON25 The coupon code is valid through September 8, 2025 (please note the shorter expiration date). So if you need a new ebook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 266 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller and today is August 29th, 2025, and today we are considering if theme parks are like writing. Before we get into this topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week and then a progress update on my current writing projects. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Dragontiarna series at my Payhip store, and that coupon code is FALLDRAGON25. And as always, we'll have the coupon code and links in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is only valid through September 8, 2025. That's only one week, so if you want to use it, act now. And if you need a new ebook for fall, we have got you covered. Now an update on my current writing projects. I am 63,000 words into Blade of Flames, the first book in my new epic fantasy Blades of Ruin series, and I think 63,000 words puts me about almost two thirds of the way through. I think the book will end up being between 90,000 and 100,000 words, so hopefully we are on track to have that out before the end of September. I'm also 5,000 words into Cloak of Worlds, which will be the 13th book in the Cloak Mage series. And if all goes well, I think that will probably be out in October, towards the end of October, maybe a Halloween book. In audiobook news, recording is still underway for Shield of Power (that will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills); we're coming up on the end of that, so should have some good news on that before too much longer. Recording is underway for Ghost in the Siege, and that will be excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. So that is where I am at with my current writing and audiobook projects. Some good progress this week. 00:01:53 Main Topic: What Epic Universe Can Teach Us About Creating Memorable Characters Now on to our main topic this week: are theme parks like writing and what theme parks can teach us about creating memorable characters and settings. I have to admit, this is an unusual topic for me because I am not really a theme park person. I have several family members who are interested in the history of Disney Corporation, so I've picked up some through osmosis, but that's essentially it. This topic was suggested by my podcast transcriptionist, and it was an interesting idea, so I thought we would go with it. I don't really know all that much about theme parks. As I mentioned, I'm not really in the target audience and I'm not in the sort of demographic where I would watch, for example, someone's four hour live stream through the latest Disney attraction or whatever. Though I did watch the video that Jenny Nicholson put out last summer about her experience with the Star Wars “hotel”, and I think that was interesting as a piece of essentially documentary journalism depicting a tale of sort of corporate greed and cost cutting and how that can lead to inevitable failure. But that is a bit of a tangent from our main topic, which is whether or not writers can learn anything from theme parks. I did pick up enough through osmosis from the history of Disney to know that in the early days before the Disney Corporation became as sort of corporatized and cost cutting as is now, that when they built a new attraction, the attraction had to be able to tell a story, like there was some sort of a story that needed to be told or an essential narrative that needed to be followed through the layout of the attraction so the guests, if they were paying attention, would be told a story. So apparently the big news in the theme park universe this year is that Universal opened a new theme park called Universal Epic Universe in Florida in May 2025. The park is built on a central hub, which then divides out into five intellectual property based lands like Super Nintendo World with all of the Mario characters. What's interesting is that two of the five lands in the theme park are directly based on content that began as book series, the How to Train Your Island- Isle of Berk (which was originally written by Cressida Cowell) and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Ministry of Magic, which was originally written by J.K. Rowling. One other land, The Dark Universe, draws heavily on the Frankenstein story, which was originally written by Mary Shelley (among other creatures like Dracula, who as a character originated in Bram Stoker's novel in the 19th century). Now, what does this have to do with writing? I mean, for most writers, the idea of becoming popular enough that people build theme parks based on your characters is probably a bit unrealistic as a career goal. However, I think there are lessons that can be learned there for writers about holding the interest and compelling readers. All three of the intellectual properties we discussed previously were more often known for their movie adaptations than the books they were originally based upon. But we can learn what makes memorable characters and settings in the book series and how a theme park would draw upon a beloved book series to generate ticket, merchandise, and food sales. I think it is both fair to say and a profound understatement that books, movies, and theme parks are wildly different kinds of art forms. However, the fundamental principles of storytelling, of world building do seem to apply across all three. So let's take a look at some of those principles. Part I: Creating Fictional Worlds Memorably People like distinct and creative worlds that make them feel immersed in something beyond mundane reality, even if that reality is not safe, easy, or pleasant. In all three stories that inspire these theme parks, the main character faces something that no one has before. Harry Potter readers can imagine that they're an owl delivery letter away from arriving at a new school full of friends, magic, and danger. How to Train Your Dragon lets readers soar through the air while rescuing a lovable dragon from a dark fate. Dragon riders are considered to be a special group of people in this world. Frankenstein allows us to imagine a world where humans are powerful enough to have power over life and death itself, though in the grand tradition of science fiction and horror, this always goes horribly wrong. After all, creating an artificial life form did not end particularly well for Victor Frankenstein in the first book. And where this comes into theme parks is that readers want to find a way to be included in the fictional world. In Harry Potter, readers can imagine which house they're sorted into based on personality traits. By choosing a house in the Hogwarts school or magic wands whose components reflect their personalities, they feel more included in the story because they know where they would belong in it. Many, many, many young adult series since then have tried to include some sort of factions or special lands or organizations in their stories for this reason, but it never seems to land quite as well as it did in the Harry Potter series. Though to be honest, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry seems like it would be immediately shut down if any sort of educational authority or ministry of education or department of education ever investigated it because it (laughs) is not a well-run school. In How to Train Your Dragon, dangerous dragons are not only faced, they're befriended and protected. Something frightening becomes a chance to feel powerful and help others. And readers often enjoy reading about dark creatures or villains like Frankenstein's monster because it makes the real world seem more secure or stable by comparison or because they feel like misfits or outcasts and can sympathize with these characters. Now, for writers, specific world building details often are very distinct things that readers remember, sometimes even more than the plot. For myself, that's worked advantageously with several of my different settings where some of the distinct details of the Cloak Games settings or the Half-Elven Thief settings stick in people's minds. For the examples we're talking about here, some readers might remember a biting textbook, a flying broomstick, or what's on the Hogwarts banquet table more than they remember the plots of the individual Harry Potter movies or books. Now for the theme parks, Universal Studios capitalizes on this and makes money by creating merchandise and food items from those moments in the books, and they give visitors an opportunity to buy a nice cold glass of Butterbeer or a t-shirt from their Hogwarts house. And that feels more special than buying a pair of, for example, Mickey Mouse ears because they have a preexisting connection with Harry Potter, and though it's extremely unlikely that any of us will end up owning a theme park, as writers, don't be afraid of adding details like that, very specific details like that to the world building because it does help create a distinctive atmosphere and help the readers connect with the story. Part II: Investing Audiences in Your Characters Now onto part two, investing audiences in your characters. It's a good idea to find a way to make the readers root for your characters. Harry Potter and Toothless the dragon both begin as scrawny, unloved, and unimpressive, but they rise in the face of danger to become brave and important. When characters team up in a structured way, such as Dumbledore's Army or the creation of the Berk Training Academy, it gives the readers a chance to imagine how they could join the main characters and be part of the group. It's also important to remember a character doesn't have to be likable to be memorable, though obviously this often works better for villains. For example, Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter is a very memorable character, even though she's totally unsympathetic and unlikable because she represents a sort of bureaucratic, pettiness, and evil that we inevitably all have to deal with at some point in our lives, whether in school or dealing with various bureaucracies (whether government or corporate) as we get older. Frankenstein's creature likewise isn't always likable, though he is sympathetic because he didn't ask to be created. His creator mistreated him. He tried to fit into human society and totally failed. So while he does many morally reprehensible things like for example, murdering Victor Frankenstein's bride to be, nonetheless he retains an element of sympathy because if he's a monster, it's because Victor Frankenstein created him to be a monster. Even when his decisions aren't ideal or are quite bad, his loneliness and curiosity are still deeply relatable. Part III: Adapting To Grow With Your Audience Now, Part III, adapting to grow with your audience/adding new characters to an existing world or an interconnected series. Don't be afraid to age up your characters and change them across a series. In Harry Potter and How to Train Your Dragons, the characters age through series and face new and more complex challenges. Watching characters change is a great way to make them feel more lifelike and give them new complexities. I was reminded of that very recently with the publication of Ghost in the Siege, where I believe that is the 34th novel with Caina as the main character. Obviously she has changed and grown quite a bit since that first book all those years ago and some part of the plot was Caina coming to terms with how much she's changed and how much she's changed as a result of what she's had to do to save people she cares about, which is kind of an interesting comparison to the fact that I found it a bit challenging to write the book just because Caina has changed so much from her original start in trying to find a way to write that while remaining true to the character. Given how well the book has been received (thanks, everyone!), I think I might have landed on the mark for that one. If you want to continue in the world and write another series in the world, it's usually a good idea to include some carryover characters between the series. I've done that a lot with Frostborn, Sevenfold Sword, Dragontiarna, Dragonskull, and Shield War, where some characters continue over between the series. In the theme park, for example, in the Dark Universe, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein continues the work of her ancestor, Victor Frankenstein. That can also help to remind readers why they like the series so much by bringing back favorite characters. Returning to favorite locations in the series is a way to keep fans engaged, as long as it makes sense or fits the story. Give your books emotionally satisfying, not necessarily happy conclusions. Give them a chance to say goodbye to characters in places they've come to care about. Remember, the ending doesn't have to be happy. It doesn't have to be sad. It can be a bit of both. But what is important above all else is that the ending provides emotional resolution to the emotional conflicts and stakes raised within the story. Anything else and the readers will feel cheated. And now the conclusion. Fortunately, your readers won't have to wait in line for two hours to experience your characters the way that Epic Universe visitors must. But it's a testament to strong writing that people are willing to pay very large sums of money to do that, especially in Florida where the heat and the extreme humidity are constant, especially in summer. It's proof that well-developed settings, memorable characters, and immersive plots are important to readers and go a long way. Although you and I will probably not ever be theme park owners and I do not plan to ever go to Florida and go to Epic Universe, you can learn from how they build and maintain the relationship between their intellectual properties and their paying guests. Remember that you want compelling characters, a good story, and a satisfying conclusion. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

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Step into the Wizarding World like never before with this immersive audiobook-style reading of the Harry Potter fanfiction masterpiece, All The Young Dudes.Written by MsKingBean89, All The Young Dudes has become one of the most beloved and widely read fanfics in the Harry Potter fandom, telling the story of the Marauders—Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew—through the 1970s and beyond.This is Part 1 of a full read-through series, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the Marauders' tale in a calm, atmospheric audio format. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering this story for the first time, settle in and experience this iconic work.

Help MuggleCast grow during our birthday month! To celebrate MuggleCast turning 20 years old (!!!) listeners can get 20% off an annual subscription to our Patreon with promo code 20YEARS. We've never offered this large a discount before, but this large of an anniversary calls for a very special deal. So visit Patreon.com/MuggleCast and pledge today! Patrons can also get a 20% discount on official merch at MuggleCastMerch.com! Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com On this special edition of MuggleCast, we look back at twenty years of Harry Potter podcasting, revisit some of our earliest book predictions, and look ahead to the next two decades in the Wizarding World! Happy 20th Birthday, MuggleCast! Let's settle once and for all the pressing question on everyone's mind: what do we talk about after all this time?! Audible's Harry Potter audiobooks with a full cast have revealed their seven release dates and some casting! The hosts weigh in. Arabella Stanton (Hermione Granger) is pulling double duty between this and the upcoming HBO series. There is another Dumbledore, and he's the old pal of UK audiobook narrator Stephen Fry. Listen as we break down Hugh Laurie's statement on accepting the role. To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we look back over the earliest episodes at predictions made by the hosts which later came true! Thanks to listener Kim for compiling. Are there things we would change about MuggleCast's earliest days or in general? The hosts reflect. This week's Lynx Line: “What long-dormant MuggleCast topics would you like to see revisited?” Predicting the future: what will MuggleCast be talking about 20 years from NOW? It's a triple serving of Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul! We are always moved by hearing from listeners on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Gomez, who played Missy on Doctor Who, is under attack on Bluesky over taking a role in the Harry Potter audiobook series. And she apologized for hurt feelings, but she's not quitting. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Go to http://auraframes.com and use promo code SCB for $35 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. Today Ben dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to figure out how and/or if Voldemort is actually related to the Peverell family, known best for their creation of the Deathly Hallows.  PLUS did we accidentally uncover the Bloody Baron's identity?? THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR MIDWEST Tickets ON SALE NOW! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/  Midwest Tour Dates:  Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (SOLD OUT) St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (SOLD OUT) Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (SOLD OUT) #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrothers  Written by :: Jonathan & Ben Carlin Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

A huge episode of Didn't Get All Of It with the Fatal Four joined by Didn't Get All Of It: Japan's and Ultimo Dragonball's Will Housell. This week we talk the wildly controversial Brock Lesnar return and all the discourse surrounding that. Plus we recap both nights of WWE Summer Slam and the ESPN PLE deal. All that and AEW's 5-Star Kyle Fletcher vs. Dustin Rhodes TNT Title match, and more!Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and make sure to follow us on socials! All of that and more can be found at www.fatalfourpod.comSupport the show and subscribe to the Patreon at www.patreon.com/fatalfourpod and for only $3 you'll get Ad Free episodes, bonus content, and access to the exclusive Discord. Or check out Fatal Four Plus! $5/mo gets you access to everything in the $3 tier, plus extra podcasts from the Fatal Four! New ad free bonus shows will drop monthly exclusive to the Fatal Four Plus tier.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get 10% off your first month. Today J dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to talk about a character we all love, Hermione Granger. Her academic brilliance, her bravery, her books and cleverness, but there's one part of her life that remains a complete mystery: her parents. Why do we never see them? Why does Hermione spend so little time at home? And could her strange absence from family life actually explain deeper parts of her personality, like her boggart, her struggles with the Patronus, and her passion for house-elf rights? THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR MIDWEST Tickets ON SALE NOW! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (SOLD OUT) St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (SOLD OUT) Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (SOLD OUT) #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrothers Written by :: Jonathan & Ben Carlin Edited by :: Ethan Edghill

In this week's episode, the team discusses their full experience after visiting Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe. With so much to say regarding our opinions, tips, tricks, do's, and don'ts, this is one you will not want to miss if you plan on visiting Epic Universe any point soon!This episode is the 2nd of two parts, with this episode containing anything and everything involving Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and Dark Universe. We also give our full attraction rankings for Epic Universe. In episode 76, we discussed our experience inside Celestial Park and Isle of Berk!So sit back, relax, and hope you enjoy our episode featuring Jarrett, Piper, Jake Lindsey, and Jacob!Remember, if you enjoy what you hear, and want more content, or just want to support the show, why not do both?! Head to patreon.com/wtmhpodcast to join our Magic Mafia today!Support the show

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get 10% off your first month. Today J dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to talk about a character we all love, Hermione Granger. Her academic brilliance, her bravery, her books and cleverness, but there's one part of her life that remains a complete mystery: her parents. Why do we never see them? Why does Hermione spend so little time at home? And could her strange absence from family life actually explain deeper parts of her personality, like her boggart, her struggles with the Patronus, and her passion for house-elf rights? THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR MIDWEST Tickets ON SALE NOW! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/  Midwest Tour Dates:  Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (SOLD OUT) St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (SOLD OUT) Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (SOLD OUT) #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrothers  Written by :: Jonathan & Ben Carlin Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 20 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie, Carly, and Erik talk about:News: More HBO updatesMerch Store updatesHarry Potter PinballMain Segment: This episode is all about spine art! We discuss which translations did it the best!Translation of the Show: 25th Aniversary Philosopher's Stone in CzechDialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter CollectorCarly @alltheprettybooks on InstagramErik @knockturnerik on InstagramMelanie @theharrypottercollection on InstagramPeter @ThePotterCollector on InstagramThanks to our Editor: TommyThanks to our Editor for this episode: Erik!Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's WebsiteDialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books. JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealleyVisit Our Merch StoreSend Questions and Listener Mail to: Dialoguealleypodcast@gmail.comVisit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!Music:The Magic Shoes 

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...We explore the history, development and currents trends of amusement parks. We chat a bit about popular parks such as Disneyland and Six Flags, features like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and test Jason and Michelle's knowledge about Amusement Parks.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:All AccessAll AccessGabl CESDesign VaultBuild Smart

On this episode, we have some news about Halloween Horror Nights 34, including multi-day tickets going on sale and a House announcement based on the Terrifier movies, plus new 4th of July fireworks celebration happened at Epic Universe, and a rumor about a tunnel transit system going in around International Drive. We also list the snacks we think are worth getting at Epic Universe, including the Mac n cheese cones in Isle of Berk and the Butterbeer crepes at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic.Join Club 32Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com1901 Candle CompanyWe're excited to launch our brand new Disney Scented Candles & You Can Learn More at 1901candleco.com.CTM ApparelGet the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.comSubscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify - Click HereFollow Us on Social MediaCTM Facebook Group: @capthemagicTwitter: @capthemagicInstagram: @capthemagicVisit Us OnlineSubscribe to our YouTube Channel!Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes!Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection!Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.comOur SponsorsZip Travel - visit travelwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime!Kingdom Strollers - visit kingdomstrollers.com to save up to 50% off theme park stroller rental prices!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get 10% off your first month. Today, J dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to reveal the Pensieve's Dark twin and how it operates in the exact opposite way of the Pensieve.  PLUS how this shows yet another of Voldemort's shortcomings! Show your colors AND your fandom! Grab the SCB Pride Month shirt now!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get 10% off your first month. Today J dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to find out What if Hermione didn't stop Rita Skeeter at the end of Goblet of Fire? What if, instead of silencing a nosy tabloid beetle, she accidentally stopped the only person who could have exposed the truth about Voldemort's return—a full year early? ​​Could Rita have changed the course of Wizarding history? Could she have saved Cedric's legacy? Show your colors AND your fandom! Grab the SCB Pride Month shirt now!