Episode 83 – Polyjuice Potion: It All Comes Back To Grading Papers
Grab your flask and chug the Polyjuice Potion, before anyone notices your eye is twitching! Join as we discuss the ethics and legalities of one of the most notorious potions.
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Episode 82 – PS Chapter 8: The Pickling Solution for Quirinius Quirrell
Grab a butterbeer and sing with us: Snape, Snape, Severus Snape! Join our discussion of Harry’s first week at school!
Episode 77 – Signature Moments: A Clip Show, But Good
We are joined by our editor, Patrick Musilek, to discuss the signature moments of the main seven characters in the Harry Potter series.
Episode 75 – Food: Bowl of Never-Ending Stew
We talk about the importance of shared meals and how different characters are described through food in the Harry Potter series.
Episode 72 – PS/SS Chapter 15: Four Babies and a Dog
Harry faces detention in the Forbidden Forest! We discuss the detentions, the centaurs, and the twisted delight of Filch in this deep dive into Chapter 15.
Episode 71 – Evil Hermione: The Goldilocks of Revenge
We discuss how the Harry Potter series would change if Hermione was evil. We talk about her victims and if her motivations absolve her actions.
Episode 68: Downton Abbey Crossover – What Is a Wizarding Weekend?
Dr. Louise Freeman joins us on a trip to Downton Abbey, to talk about character comparisons and Maggie Smith’s best zingers.
Episode 67: CoS Chapter 4 – McGonagall’s Thoughtful Spellwork
Grab a butterbeer, but save it for after the book shopping! Join Sam, Aurelia, Sierra, and a special guest Alice, in discussion of all the happenings “At Flourish & Blotts”!
Episode 63 – What If: Harry Potter was a Rom-Com?
Discover how we adapt classic romantic comedy tropes into Harry Potter. Laugh, cringe, and swoon as we explore Harry as a romantic lead.
Episode 62 – GoF Chapter 29: Harry’s Honda Civic
Join us for The Dream from Goblet of Fire, where the trio is at the height of their detective skills, uncovering mysteries and piecing together clues.
Episode 60 – Plot Holes: Logic Wins Again
Pull up a stool at The Three Broomsticks and join Aureo, Sam, Sierra, and special guest Liz discussing plot holes in the Harry Potter book series.
Episode 57 – HBO: The Harry Potter Show
What will the HBO Harry Potter series really look like? We explore the knowns and unknowns surrounding the upcoming adaptation.