Alohomora!: The Original Harry Potter Book Club

DH, 35 Revisit: Actually Finally

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000

On Episode 500 we discuss...

→ Remembering Caleb Graves
→ Discovery of self in the afterlife space
→ "Baby Mort"
→ Dumbledore’s complexity
→ "Do not pity the dead, pity the living”
→ The uncertainty of Dumbledore’s presence

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HBP, 29 Revisit: Let's Get Sad

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000

On Episode 499 we discuss...

→ Phoenix's song
→ Emotional responses to Dumbledore's death
→ The significance of disarming
→ Fleur’s strength, and parental love
→ Lupin and Tonks’ relationship
→ The importance of individuality

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COS, 2 Revisit: Not Cute Meet Cute

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000

On Episode 498 we discuss...

→ The significance of Harry's achievements
→ House elf magic, loyalty, and the allegory of slavery
→ Plot holes and unresolved questions about Horcruxes
→ Harry's relationship with Hedwig
→ Magical law
→ Dobby’s perceived rebellion

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DH, 25 Revisit: A Weird Footing

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000

On Episode 497 we discuss...

→ Is It Evil?
→ Champion of the Muggleborns!
→ Stolen Glory
→ High-Minded Idealism
→ Complexities of Trust
→ Snap Back to Reality

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OOTP, 27 Revisit: One Good Insight

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:06 +0000

On Episode 496 we discuss...

→ The magical abilities and symbolism of centaurs
→ The role of divination and nature magic in Hogwarts
→ Patronus symbolism and mythology
→ House elf loyalty and conditioning
→ Magical plants and their creative uses
→ Dumbledore's Intentions and Student Perspectives

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GOF, 2 Revisit: Essence of Voldemort

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:05 +0000

On Episode 495 we discuss...

→ Weird Baby Form
→ "He's British"
→ Dumblestore
→ Disney discussion galore
→ Harry's dreams underwhelm
→ Tropical bird delivery
→ Unsubtle exposition

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HBP, 8 Revisit: Got Your Nose

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:04 +0000

On Episode 494 we discuss...

→ The Aural Library
→ Exploring Harry's Recklessness
→ The Complexity of Patronuses
→ Harry's Recklessness and Emotional State
→ Snape's Cruelty and Its Impact
→ Legilimency and Misunderstandings
→ The DADA Curse and Harry's Reactions

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Movie Watch: Deathly Hallows Part 2 Movie Commentary

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:13 +0000

On Episode 493 we discuss...

→ Unforgivable Casualties
→ The Power of Aberforth
→ Looks like a chicken wing
→ People die every day
→ Overstimulation and Chaos in Battle
→ Visual Storytelling and Symbolism

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DH, 28 Revisit: Vibes of Contextual Evidence

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:05 +0000

On Episode 492 we discuss...

→ Writing Style Evolution in Harry Potter
→ Dementors and Horcruxes: A Unique Connection
→ Harry's Growth and the Power of Friendship
→ Aberforth's Duality
→ Ariana's Story
→ The Greater Good and Personal Sacrifice

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PS/SS, 17 Revisit: Kill Credit

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:05 +0000

On Episode 491 we discuss...

→ Scared into a stutter
→ Corpse hygiene
→ Voldemort Prime
→ Alison's KFC story
→ Quirrell and Moody
→ He Hears Voices

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OOTP, 11 Revisit: The Seamus of the Doubt

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:02 +0000

On Episode 490 we discuss...

→ Potterversity
→ Luna's Perspective on Hagrid
→ Debating the Thestrals Plot Point
→ The Role of the Sorting Hat
→ Tensions Rise: Harry's Return to the Dormitory
→ Escalation: How Miscommunication Fuels Conflict

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POA, 22 Revisit: Good Old 10-Point

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:08 +0000

On Episode 489 we discuss...

→ Dumbledore's Manipulation of Snape
→ The Time Turner Dilemma
→ "It's everybody's fault."
→ Fudge's Political Maneuvering
→ The Role of Peeves
→ Lupin's Self-Perception and Absence

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GOF, 12 Revisit; Adrenaline Fix

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:09 +0000

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 it

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DH, 12 Revisit: Adulting Is Fundamental

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:08 +0000

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!

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HBP, 13 Revisit: Blunt & Honest

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:08 +0000

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' perspectives

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OOTP, 20 Revisit: Raising the Steaks

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:08 +0000

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 Meat

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POA, 19 Revisit: Dog Brain

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:08 +0000

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 Pettigrew

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HBP, 23 Revisit: Flaunt the Gaunt

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:08 +0000

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 complicity

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GOF, 36 Revisit: Vincenzo Tigre

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:08 +0000

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 Dilemmas

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DH, 3 Revisit: Such A Low Bar

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:08 +0000

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 Story

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OOTP, 34 Revisit: Mundane & Exceptional

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:07 +0000

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 Wrong

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Movie Watch: Deathly Hallows Part 1 Movie Commentary

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 479 we discuss...

→ Character Insights and Casting Choices
→ Themes of Death and Darkness
→ The Art of Acting and Character Portrayal
→ Thematic Elements of Darkness and Humor
→ The Complexity of Young Love
→ Emotional Moments and Adaptation Choices
→ Dobby's Sacrifice and Its Impact
→ The Beauty of Cinematic Locations

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DH, Chapter 2 Revisit: Harry Gonna Harry

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:08 +0000

On Episode 478 we discuss...

→ Radishes are for eatin' not wearing
→ Secret Animagus
→ They Were & They Weren't
→ What We Stay Alive For
→ Big Risk, Let's Go
→ Faith and Skepticism: Harry and Hermione's Conflict
→ Ron’s Leadership: Stepping Up in Crisis

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GOF, Chapter 4 Revisit: Panic! At the Dursleys

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:08 +0000

On Episode 477 we discuss...

→ Big Mr. Weasley
→ Hate Watching
→ Safety Is Optional
→ Harry's Relationship with Food and Family
→ The Dursleys' Hospital Visit and Cover-Up
→ Imagining a Friendship Between Weasleys and Dursleys
→ The Ridiculousness of Panic

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POA, 11 Revisit: Soul-Sucking Satisfaction

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 476 we discuss...

→ Detective Fudge
→ They’re Just Dead
→ Sweet little cinnamon roll
→ The Weight of Betrayal
→ Reckoning with Guilt and Innocence
→ Sweater Weather and Seasonal Fashion
→ Hermione's Dilemma: Snitching or Protecting?

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PS/SS, 4 Revisit: Is This a Harry Special?

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 475 we discuss…

→ Keeper of what keys?
→ Name Dropping
→ Aunts, Uncle’s and Backstories
→ Vernon’s Battered Sausages
→ Accidental Damage
→ Maybe We Are Crazy
→ Go Go Horcrux Powers!

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GOF, 13 Revisit: Single, Double, Triple Yuck

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 474 we discuss...

→ Classroom Dynamics and Character Interactions
→ The Future of the Triwizard Tournament
→ The Breakfast Table and Hedwig's Absence
→ Trelawney's Divination: Gifted or Fraud?
→ The Dueling Club and Slytherin Rivalry
→ The Aftermath of the Ferret Incident
→ Funded By Pus

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OOTP, 13 Revisit: Regular Evil

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 473 we discuss...

→ Technicalities & Loopholes
→ Wildly Hypocritical
→ The Potter Problem
→ Where Are The Adults?!
→ Pink Menace
→ Institutional Oppression and Colonialism
→ Cruelty as Policy: The Umbridge Effect
→ Friendship Dynamics and Personal Struggles

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DH, 14 Revisit: Splinched and Homeless

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 472 we discuss...

→ Crookshanks Erasure
→ Uber Elves
→ Hermione Granger: The Unsung Hero
→ Squirrel Tales
→ Harry's Noble Yet Foolish Decisions
→ The importance of food and comfort in dire situations
→ Fandom Identities Explored

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COS, 5 Revisit: Dang It, The Toffees

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 471 we discuss...

→ Altitude and Breathing: The Effects of Height
→ Molly's Secret Thrill-Seeking Nature
→ The Whomping Willow: Chaos and Magic
→ Dobby's Influence on Events
→ Dark Themes in Children's Literature
→ The Role of Teachers in Student Attendance
→ Snape's Malicious Intentions

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GOF, 17 Revisit: ET Tu, Brute

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 470 we discuss...

→ Harry's Walk of Shame
→ The Magical Binding Contract
→ We do have an Astrology episode!
→ Confundus Charm: A Plot Convenience?
→ Crouch's Illness: Foreshadowing Trouble
→ Weasley Win
→ Hermione's Absence: A Plot Hole?
→ Ron’s Feelings: A Cycle of Jealousy
→ Magically Courtney

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HBP, 30 Revisit: Mandatory Work Funeral

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 469 we discuss...

→ Dumbledore's Funeral: A Reflection
→ Seamus' Growth and Defiance
→ The Value of Knowledge Over Wealth
→ The Political Undertones of Dumbledore's Funeral
→ Intersection of Humor and Children's Media
→ Theories of Resurrection

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OOTP, 7 Revisit: Muggle Ate My Homework

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 468 we discuss...

→ Order Recruitment Services
→ It Ain't Flowing, It's Flying
→ Psychological Warfare
→ Kingsley's Involvement and Recruitment
→ Trust in the Legal System
→ Apparition Tests: The DMV of the Wizarding World
→ The Nature of Traitors in the Wizarding World

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PS/SS, 6 Revisit: Unintentional Muggles

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 467 we discuss...

→ Theories on Muggle-Born Support
→ The Significance of Family Presence
→ Harry's Journey Begins
→ Instant Comfort: Harry and Ron's Connection
→ Harry's Generosity and Understanding of Poverty
→ Harry's Curiosity and Future Aspirations
→ Arthur's Playful Plugs
→ Did Someone Say "Draco Malfoy?!"

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DH, 29 Revisit: Chaos Factor

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:07 +0000

On Episode 466 we discuss...

→ Neville's Rise: A New Era of Leadership
→ The Room of Requirement: A Sanctuary of Hope
→ Leadership and Hope in Dark Times
→ The Carrows and the Reality of Torture
→ Slytherin's Role in the Resistance
→ Ron as a Leader: Understanding Needs
→ The Quest for Ravenclaw's Diadem
→ It is "like a room"

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GOF, 30 Revisit: No Jokes Whatsoever

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 465 we discuss...

→ Using a Pensieve
→ Death Eater Trials
→ Veritaserum and Plot Holes
→ Dementors and Their Role
→ The Longbottoms' Tragedy
→ Dumbledore's Long Term Plans
→ Betty Maxwell

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HBP, 9 Revisit: Automatic Sass

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 464 we discuss...

→ Class Schedules and Educational Systems
→ Harry's Growth: From Student to Teacher
→ Character Foils: Harry, Snape, and Voldemort
→ The Nature of Love: Infatuation vs. True Love
→ Cheating or Innovation?
→ The representation of Hufflepuffs in the series.
→ The complexity of the Half-Blood Prince's identity

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OOTP, 8 Revisit: Fudging It Up

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:00:07 +0000

On Episode 463 we discuss...

→ The Comedic Elements of Authority
→ Harry's Restraint and Cognitive Bias
→ Language and Quirky Vocabulary
→ The Nature of Dementors and Their Origins
→ The Concept of Truth Serum
→ Political Motivations
→ Reflections on Government and Society
→ Kangaroo Court Unveiled
→ Dumbledore's Dramatic Return

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GOF, 21 Revisit: The Real House-Elves of Hogwarts

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 462 we discuss...

→ Hermione's Evolution: Breaking the Rules for Friends
→ House-Elves: Folklore and Ethical Dilemmas
→ Complexity of Freedom and Choice
→ Dobby and Winky
→ Entrepreneurial twins
→ Alexa Rowe

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POA, 8 Revisit: Nugget of Legitimacy

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 461 we discuss...

→ Hagrid's Teaching Methods
→ Cats, Spiders, and Surprising Discoveries
→ Crookshanks: The Intelligent Feline
→ The Role of Trust in Harry's Relationships
→ Lupin and Snape's Complex Relationship
→ The Halloween Feast and Its Significance
→ Percy's Unhelpful Advice

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OOTP, 19 Revisit: It Ain't That Deep

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:00:09 +0000

On Episode 460 we discuss...

→ Dumbledore's Army: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
→ Chaos and Charm
→ Charms and Dark Magic: A Complex Relationship
→ Bias and Fairness
→ The Accidental Heroics of Ron Weasley
→ Umbridge's Power Play and Bias

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HBP, 25 Revisit: Is It Trauma?

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 459 we discuss...

→ Harry and Ginny's Relationship Dynamics
→ Feminism and Female Representation in Harry Potter
→ Teenage Relationships and Gossip
→ The Dark Mark: Book vs. Movie
→ Ron, Ginny, and the Dynamics of Family
→ Dumbledore: The Great Deceiver
→ The Infamous Interview and Manipulation
→ IncorrectHarryPotter

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GOF, 16 Revisit: Pesky Pattissiere

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 458 we discuss...

→ Fangirling Over Sports Personalities
→ Cultural Differences in Wizarding Schools
→ Darty Crouch Jr. and the Goblet's Manipulation
→ The Role of Cedric Diggory
→ The Goblet's Sentience and Entertainment Factor
→ Karkarov's Return and Its Implications
→ Amber the Magical Minimalist

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OOTP, 9 Revisit: Sympathy for Boggarts

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 457 we discuss...

→ Exploring the Weasley Family Dynamics
→ The Ministry of Magic's Secrets
→ House Elf Duties and Teenage Drama
→ Molly's Boggart and Maternal Fears
→ Emotional Tug of War
→ The Baddies Need Hobbies
→ Where Does The Nothingness End?
→ Hufflepuff Melissa

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GOF, 24 Revisit: Dim-Witted Goat Charmer

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 456 we discuss...

→ Aberforth's Goat Connection and Family Dynamics
→ Hagrid's Self-Loathing and Avoidance
→ Love Knows no Species
→ Lions Don’t Have Babies with Humans
→ Contrasts in Themes: Purity vs. Scandal
→ Draco is a grade-A git
→ Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Character Development

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OOTP, 26 Revisit: Blind Squirrel

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:00:09 +0000

On Episode 455 we discuss...

→ Exploring Gender Dynamics in Quidditch
→ Resilience Amidst Adversity in the Wizarding World
→ The Mystery of Occlumency Lessons
→ Dreams as Reflections of Reality
→ Voldemort's Psychological Manipulation
→ The Quibbler's Role in Society

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COS, 14 Revisit: The Goldilocks of Aerodynamics

Sat, 31 May 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 454 we discuss...

→ Mandrakes: A Deeper Look into Their Nature
→ Curriculum Choices at Hogwarts
→ Hagrid's Crossbow and Past Trauma
→ The Politics of Corruption
→ Hagrid as a Mentor and Friend
→ Not all passions need to be turned into professions

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GOF, 7 Revisit: Big Broom Energy

Sat, 24 May 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 453 we discuss...

→ Fashion Faux Pas at the Quidditch World Cup
→ The Statute of Secrecy: A Double-Edged Sword
→ Quidditch Is a Bonus
→ Arthur Weasley Is Your Friend
→ Big Broom Money
→ Sweep it Under the Rug
→ Flying carpets were banned for a reason

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OOTP 15, Revisit: Dumbridge

Sat, 17 May 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 352 we discuss...

→ Government overreach in education
→ Media Manipulation in the Wizarding World
→ The Dangers of Informants in History
→ Fear Tactics
→ Harry's Humility and Self-Doubt
→ Militant Peer Tutoring Program

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HBP Movie Commentary

Sat, 10 May 2025 04:00:10 +0000

On Episode 451 we discuss...

→ Why is this whole movie gray?
→ Romantic Elements vs. Dark Themes
→ The Complexity of Adaptation
→ The Role of Memory and Horcruxes
→ Dramatic High School Moments
→ Friendship Dynamics and Misunderstandings
→ The Role of Luna Lovegood

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HBP, 21 Revisit: The Boy Who Cried Draco

Sat, 03 May 2025 04:00:07 +0000

On Episode 450 we discuss...

→ Sectumsempra and Its Risks
→ Hermione vs. Creativity: The Logic Debate
→ Dementors: Defending Against Darkness
→ Teenage Love: Ron, Lavender, and Heartbreak
→ "Ghosts are transparent"
→ It's for the plot
→ Myrtle is low key the Hogwarts therapist
→ Sippin' with the Shannons

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GOF, 19 Revisit: Her Last Cup of Tea

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 449 we discuss...

→ Harry needs a hug
→ Righteous Rita Revenge
→ Mouse Trap!
→ Down a Hagrid Hole
→ Pleas of "Silence me, Bianca"
→ The Transition to Adult Themes
→ Survivor: Wizard Edition
→ The Role of Journalism in Shaping Perception

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PS/SS, 15 Revisit: Queerill

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:00:07 +0000

On Episode 448 we discuss...

→ The Cloak Conundrum: Lessons from Chapter 15
→ Gryffindors and Ravenclaws: A Clash of Houses
→ Unsung Hero
→ Weight of Secrets
→ Loyalty Among Friends
→ Complexity of Character Growth
→ Dumbledore's Master Plan
→ The No-No Place
→ First Encounters with Centaur Kind
→ MKT PUPPO

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OOTP, 5 Revisit: Oppression Olympics

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 447 we discuss...

→ Death clues
→ Domesticated Tonks
→ What's cooking?
→ Halloweentown!
→ Textbook Gryffindors
→ Where are the adults
→ One had to die
→ Take-Out Girly

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DH, 10 Revisit: Voldy Vision Board

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:07 +0000

On Episode 446 we discuss...

→ The Weight of the Past
→ The layers added by Regulus Black
→ Nepotism Always Wins
→ Sirius listens to the Sex Pistols
→ What happened to the cat?!
→ Creating Magic Podcast

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GOF, 33 Revisit: Peaked in High School

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:07 +0000

On Episode 445 we discuss...

→ Voldemort's hesitance to stop talking and kill Harry
→ Peter is a god among rats
→ The implications of the Dark Mark
→ Bravery and cowardice
→ Voldemort's complex relationships with his Death Eaters,
→ The dreaded villain monologue
→ Is the hand alive?

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HBP, 7 Revisit: Dangle That Carrot

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:00:08 +0000

On Episode 444 we discuss...

→ The Slug Club could have fostered inner house unity but didn't
→ Neville's new wand symbolizes his growth and potential
→ The Calculated Moves of Horace Slughorn
→ Contrasting Upbringings: Harry vs. Neville
→ Draco's connections hint at deeper themes of loyalty and betrayal
→ Harry's modesty contrasts with Tom Riddle's arrogance
→ Wand lore and character identities

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OOTP, 12 Revisit: 10,000 Traumas

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:00:07 +0000

On Episode 443 we discuss...

→ Foot Soldier of the Regime
→ Hogwarts Show Choir
→ Powerful Magical Adults
→The Role of Prefects in Harry Potter
→ Hagrid's Absence
→ The Bitter Introduction of Umbridge
→ Real Friends
→ Comedian Alise Morales

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POA, 7 Revisit: Villains Gonna Vill

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 442 we discuss...

→ Exploring Snape's Cruelty
→ Unpacking Snape's Hatred for Neville
→ The Prophecy Dilemma: Harry vs. Neville
→ A Cher Potion
→Fluoride and mermaid poop
→ The E=MC2 of Gum

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OOTP, 31 Revisit: Do You Want to Form an Alliance?

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 441 we discuss...

→ Hagrid's a stunted child
→ Night brings out the worst in people
→ the author's writing developing with the characters
→ oddly old examiners
→ Not talking about the Desk Pig
→ Scheduling a voicemail vision
→ mypensievememories

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GOF, 32 Revisit: Divamort

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 440 we discuss...

→ Symbolism of the Yew Tree
→ Voldemort's Wand and Its History
→ The Riddle House Connection
→ Cedric's Innocence and the Loss of Life
→ The Sinister Cauldron and Its Contents
→ Ingredients of Resurrection
→ Divamort
→ Slaying in every way
→ The Iconic Return of Voldemort

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DH, 13 Revisit: Pass The Eye

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 439 we discuss...

→ These books are political
→ Idea of a plan
→ Bodacious man bun
→ Just following orders
→ Depressing AF
→ What about poisonous ducks? What the pod will be known for
→ Where Umbridge got Moody's eye
→ Bailey Ragusin (MagicWandBlonde)

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OOTP Movie Commentary with Special Guest Evanna Lynch

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:00:06 +0000

On Episode 438 we discuss...

→ Harry's loneliness is a recurring theme in the series
→ Character dynamics, especially between Harry and Dudley, are complex
→ Underrated characters like Mrs. Fig deserve more recognition
→ Teenage angst is embodied in Harry's character development
→ Gryffindor characters are not immune to cowardice
→ Luna represents authenticity and truth for Harry
→ Behind the Scenes with Evanna Lynch
→ Caps Lock Harry: The Angsty Teen
→ Veganuary

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OOTP, 29 Revisit: Lives for the Mess

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:08 +0000

On Episode 437 we discuss...

→ Journeys through careers
→ Complex teenage relationships
→ Understanding bullies
→ Ginny Weasley's supportive role
→ Harry's meaning of family
→ Risks with responsibility
→ Teenagers beginning to see their parents as flawed individuals
→ McGonagall and Snape's complex relationship

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GOF, 6 Revisit: TBD... To Be Dead

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 436 we discuss...

→ Amusement parks and rollercoasters
→ Growing Older in Fandom
→ Fashion Choices in the Wizarding World
→ What determines what gets splinched?
→ Bracing for impact
→ Doomed Cedric
→ Molly and the twins
→ the downsides to travel
→ "Tracy, you're a wizard!"

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COS, 8 Revisit: Disco Skeletons

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 435 we discuss...

→ The Magic of the Pepperup Potion
→ Quidditch in the Rain: A Wizard's Dilemma
→ The Nature of Ghosts and Their Choices
→ The Gruesome Reality of Execution
→ Death and Consciousness
→ Ethics of Filch's Role at Hogwarts
→ Morality and Magic
→ Harry Potter: A God Among Ghosts

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DH, 23 Revisit: Prison of Their Hearts

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 434 we discuss...

→ Harry's growth through Snape
→ The wand's true nature is about winning duels, not killing
→ Dobby's sacrifice is a pivotal moment in the series
→ Loyalty and betrayal
→ Blood trials are a catchy yet dark term
→ Loyalty and status are complex in the wizarding world
→ The Repulsiveness of Greyback
→ Lorrie Kim returns

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OOTP, 33 Revisit: Airdrop My Thoughts

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 05:00:06 +0000

On Episode 433 we discuss...

→ the limitations of communication in the wizarding world
→ the absence of telepathy
→ Umbridge's misuse of power
→ Burden of Responsibility
→ Centaurs: Guardians of the Forest
→ The Complexity of Friendship
→ Role of the Forbidden Forest

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GOF, 29 Revisit: A Little White Crime

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 432 we discuss...

→ Harry's naïveté about serious matters is evident
→ Characters often prioritize personal issues over larger concerns
→ When will Ron get noticed
→ Ron’s caring nature is often overlooked
→ Aging and legacy are recurring themes in the series
→ The charm of Ron and Hermione's relationship is timeless
→ The Fine Line Between Humor and Harm
→ Is Professor Bins hot?
→ The real reason for Voldy's infant form

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HBP, 27 Revisit: Kinda Irrelevant

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:06 +0000

On Episode 431 we discuss...

→ No one knows what "bobo" is except Shamanee
→ The loyalties of Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy
→ Expelliarmus is a powerful spell despite its simplicity
→ The Art of Apparition
→ "good" and "bad" maternal figures
→ Voldemort's actual plan for Draco

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DH, 9 Revisit: Wand To a Fist Fight

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 430 we discuss...

→ The significance of Patronuses in character development
→ Hermione and her secrets
→ Ron Weasley struggles with decision-making in crises
→ Loyalty and morality.
→ The implications of killing versus self-defense
→ Harry's quick thinking in battle
→ Significance of memory charms
→ Allder Hallows

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OOTP, 32 Revisit: Out of Network

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:00:06 +0000

On Episode 429 we discuss...

→ Hermione's Logic vs. Harry's Emotion
→ Understanding Poltergeists vs. Ghosts
→ Subtle Signals and Hidden Messages
→ Inconsistent wand lore is annoying
→ Draco's lack of understanding
→ No privacy as wizards
→ Confusing character dynamics
→ Harry's People Saving Thing™

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DH, 8 Revisit: Offkeater

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 428 we discuss...

→ Just how lonely Aunt Muriel is
→ The last time everyone is together
→ Undeveloped romances
→ All the Johns out there
→ parasocial relationships
→ the DSM has nothing on Dumbledore
→ Harry & Ginny

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HBP, 20 Revisit: Lord Voldemort, LLC

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 427 we discuss...

→ Funny and awkward teenage romances
→ Dean and Ginny's big misunderstandings
→ Communication in Hogwarts is often indirect and challenging
→ The hero's journey is not the only narrative path
→ Charm and dangerous consequences
→ Hufflepuff's cup raises questions about its true powers
→ Lockhart's character serves as a dark reflection of Hermione
→ Dumbledore's passive aggressiveness is a form of psychological warfare

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GOF, 14 Revisit: Yay Death

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:00:07 +0000

On Episode 426 we discuss...

→ The same sides of Neville and Harry
→ Origins and spells
→ Forcing someone to the moon
→ Auto-Censoring Eye
→ Avada Kedavra - Hunters' Secret Weapon
→ Scorpion spiders
→ Into the Floo

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PS/SS, 3 Revisit: These Darn Dursleys

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:02 +0000

On Episode 425 we discuss...

→ Harry's first letter
→ School things
→ Petunia and Vernon's power dynamic
→ Unsentimental Brits
→ Getting sick on purpose and other gross things
→ 90s history lessons

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COS, 7 Revisit: All Talk, No Show

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:00:02 +0000

On Episode 424 we discuss...

→ Oliver's got moves
→ Word salads
→ Brussels Sprouts Cha-Cha
→ The Bite is Right
→ Oliver Wood's undying passion
→ Uncalled for wizard slurs

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DH 30, Revisit: Brave Little Ravenclaw

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:02 +0000

On Episode 423 we discuss...

→ REAL Death Eaters
→ Fake Locket Reactions
→ Spitting at the Homegirl
→ Dystopian Hogwarts
→ Cookie Cutter Evil Characters
→ Math not mathing
→ Dads?
→ A tribute to Caleb

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OOTP 17, Revisit: Hoo Hurt Hedwig

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:00:02 +0000

On Episode 422 we discuss...

→ Little owls, cloaks, and Sprout
→ "People," and ghosts' arrested development
→ Floo zoom meetings
→ Vanishing vomit
→ Geoff and itchy skin
→ History that never gets finished

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POA, 17 Revisit: The Walking Willow

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:00:05 +0000

On Episode 421 we discuss...

→ Living in distress
→ How Sirius really sees Harry
→ Sensory Overlord
→ People in a bin
→ Aggressively Defensive
→ Finding cloaks
→ PotterKidReads

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DH, 32 Revisit: Mental Tchotchkes

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 04:00:02 +0000

On Episode 420 we discuss...

→ Death reactions
→ Percy's redemption arc
→ The Malfoys and overstaying their welcome
→ Voldy and Bellatrix on a date
→ The Lavender debate
→ Peeves Gabfest

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OotP, 6 Revisit: House of Black Mold

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:00:02 +0000

On Episode 419 we discuss...

→ The dawn of "cool girl" Ginny
→ Arthur supporting the twins
→ Bogeyman or boogers
→ Enough about doxies
→ Falco the owl is not dead
→ The saga of secret keepers

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GOF Movie Watch: Movie Commentary with Special Guest Composer Patrick Doyle

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:00:01 +0000

On Episode 418 we discuss...

→ Long hair for everyone
→ Darker sound
→ Capturing other countries
→ All the motifs
→ Loving "Harry in Winter"
→ Scenes that never were
→ Inspiration and Wizard Rock
→ Composer Patrick Doyle

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GOF, 35 Revisit: Violently Infatuated

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:02 +0000

On Episode 417 we discuss...

→ Dorito cat
→ FamMoody
→ One peg leg in the grave
→ Winky doesn't even go here
→ Shotgun burial
→ How Harry is not a "Scream" heroine
→ Pepper up for everyone
→ Check out the Magical Blonde

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DH, 4 Revisit: Big Boy Pants

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 04:00:01 +0000

On Episode 416 we discuss...

→ Twelve father figures
→ Where's Charlie
→ Harry and missing the Dursleys
→ Being stupidly noble
→ Losing Hedwig
→ Moody's overly complicated plan
→ maybe too many people came to save Harry
→ Check out Professor Wamble

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POA, 3 Revisit: Personality Over Pimples

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 04:00:02 +0000

On Episode 415 we discuss...

→ Muggle buddies
→ Mobile AirBnB
→ Stan is Gossip Girl
→ "What you fell over for?" - Stan Shunpike
→ Anything between a cell phone on vibrate and a cow in the distance
→ Biggest fart in history
→ Spilling the hot chocolate
→ Personality over pimples
→ Check out the Magical Blonde

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HBP 3, Revisit: Bubbie Coded

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 04:00:02 +0000

On Episode 414 we discuss...

→ Yenta energy
→ A Christopher Robin opening
→ Narcissa yapping around to everyone
→ Keep Calm and Don't Carry On
→ Harry is just like us
→ Check out Ring Theory already
→ Ties between Percy and Regulus
→ Dobby and Winky, sitting in a tree
→ Petunia is trapped and Dudley melts
→ Check out the “Noble House of Black” series

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OOTP 3, Revisit: The Moody Operation

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 04:00:03 +0000

On Episode 413 we discuss...

→ Voldemort and Harry's double trouble
→ Burgled
→ Maybe everyone is wrong about Lupin and Tonks
→ Math that doesn't math
→ Kiki in flight
→ Just add maxima
→ Hangry Harry
→ Owls with boundaries
→ Check out Professor Wamble

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PS/SS, 11 Revisit: All Hail, Lee Jordan

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 04:00:03 +0000

On Episode 412 we discuss...

→ The house of Dean Thomas
→ Cirque Du Sol-egg
→ Hagrid's "pick me vibes"
→ The Adam Project
→ Angelina, Dean, and Lee: a carousel of under appreciated characters
→ Why don't they just have a net?
→ Sports and stuff... and maybe the arts
→ Check out brets.thoughts

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POA, 13 Revisit: Snatch the Rat

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:00:03 +0000

On Episode 411 we discuss...

→ Crookshanks is the MVP
→ Good times for your friend's pet to eat yours
→ First cars in high school
→ We are not a Volkswagen podcast
→ Glimmer of comfort
→ Harry is the worst
→ Check out TheMagicalBlonde

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GOF, 10 Revisit: Work Dad

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 04:00:03 +0000

On Episode 410 we discuss...

→ All the Weasleys are insecure
→ Messy, pure blood, Molly
→ Percy Apologist
→ Mind-Dreamscape-Place
→ It's always the plot
→ Check out Professor Wamble

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HBP, 28 Revisit: Harry's Hate List

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 409 we discuss...

→ No rules, just vibes
→ Hidden bone ring theory
→ Harry is such a Gryffindor that he can't use any more spells
→ Snape trying to save Harry in spite of himself
→ "Keep your mouth shut and your mind closed"
→ Remembering how we felt about that big reveal
→ One of the greatest fandom debates of all time
→ Check out the "Noble House of Black" series

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DH, 21 Revisit: Death Is Your Gift

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:00:01 +0000

On Episode 408 we discuss...

→ "I think I was in heaven" - Buffy
→ We dare you to check out our fairytale episode
→ Jim Jensen Storyteller vibes
→ Harry is all the Houses by Book 7
→ The cloak is a copout
→ Conspiracy theories
→ Rowan and elder wood
→ Wizards are combative and arrogant

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OOTP, 24 Revisit: The Baiting Bat

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 13:00:03 +0000

On Episode 407 we discuss...

→ Universal group text
→ Sirius rips our heart out
→ Cho Chang in her Taylor era
→ The Mauraders are trash - do you really want that prequel?
→ Peter is a natural born coward
→ Pure blood privileged wrecks
→ Teenage triggers and trauma
→ Single and alive
→ Grease and grief of Severus Snape

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COS, 9 Revisit: Camp Cursed Blood

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000

On Episode 406 we discuss...

→ Deleted scenes from Chamber of Secrets
→ Bets on what Snape is smiling about
→ The all-knowing Dumbledore
→ Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor house dichotomies from Kat
→ Tom Riddle's razzle dazzle
→ Food is life
→ Looking for loopholes

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POA, 20 Revisit: Suck My Soul

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 13:00:04 +0000

On Episode 405 we discuss...

→ Check out bretts.thoughts
→ Magic is stinky
→ Stepping on poo
→ Balding and wizarding hair
→ Blame it on the cat
→ Plot holes and Lupin's transformation
→ Sirius and James were not Lupin's real friends

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DH, 27 Revisit: Should We Laugh or Cry?

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000

On Episode 404 we discuss...

→ Nothing like a cold plunge before battle
→ Hermione breaks out the pumpkin juice
→ What dragons eat
→ Bellatrix spared
→ The average water temperature in Scotland
→ Check out SugarSpunQuills

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HBP, 15 Revisit: Slughorn Is A Pinterest Mom

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000

On Episode 403 we discuss...

→ When they go low, Hermione goes lower
→ Victor and Lavender should be together
→ The women are either mothers or a mess
→ Dark, Fred fanfiction
→ The twins might be psychopaths
→ Put the radishes down, Luna
→ Check out the "Noble House of Black" Series

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GOF, 3 Revisit: This Is Messy

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000

On Episode 402 we discuss...

→ Eating food out of the floorboard is disgusting
→ The time Harry got food poisoning
→ Petunia is an overindulgently bad parent
→ Sassy Harry playing Vernon like a fiddle
→ Wizard superiority complex
→ Check out Critical Magical Theory

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OOTP 2, Revisit: Turbo Owls

Sat, 25 May 2024 13:00:03 +0000

On Episode 401 we discuss...

→ The unmasking of Mrs. Figg
→ Cats and Squibs
→ Dudley's experience
→ What Petunia let slip
→ The final word
→ Why did Dumbledore choose “Remember my last” as the phrase to say to Petunia?

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POA Movie Watch: Prisoner of Azkaban Movie Commentary

Sat, 18 May 2024 13:00:03 +0000

On Episode 400 we discuss...

→ Everyone's hair
→ Overacting
→ How incredible the soundtrack is
→ One hundred and thirty-nine minutes of hot takes
→ That the Marauders might not be missing from the film at all
→ Behind the Wand: Stories from the Harry Potter Films
→ head over to Jordanrannells.com and use code HP25 to get 25% off

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DH, 31 Revisit: Stupid but Not Stupid Stupid

Sat, 04 May 2024 13:00:04 +0000

On Episode 399 we discuss...

→ Spoiler alert, Fred dies
→ Everyone wonders why these kids are so brave
→ Puffs is still a great play
→ Lackluster Horcrux
→ From Bianca: "The common sense that God gave a goose"
→ What could have been: Charlie's triumphant return with Norberta

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COS, 3 Revisit: Watered Down Soda

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 13:00:04 +0000

On Episode 398 we discuss...

→ How the Weasleys don't care about Harry yet
→ Turquoise is an odd choice for a car
→ Lockhart is a "watered down soda"
→ We need to see the tax slips
→ So many holes in the plan
→ Ginny in the wild
→ Same day, different story

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PS/SS, 14 Revisit: Ring of Grime

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 397 we discuss...

→ Hagrid's arrested development
→ Dragon eggs
→ The actor who plays the girl in Damsel
→ Held back students
→ What is stoat?
→ Ron impresses us, again
→ Subway Cloak
→ Dragons, Lions, and Bears

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GOF, 5 Revisit: Short & Snappy

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:00:01 +0000

On Episode 396 we discuss...
→ Molly and vehicular manslaughter
→ Grunge era, 90s' cool, Bill
→ Hermione, torn between amusement and anxiety
→ No one cares about Bertha
→ The complicated relationship between Molly, George, and Fred
→ A plea for Percy
→ Ginny is just awesome

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HBP, 19 Revisit: The Hospital Ring

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:00:01 +0000

On Episode 395 we discuss...

→ How the movie did it better
→ Elves who work in houses
→ Lavender needs to read the room
→ Geoff REALLY doesn't like Cormac McLaggen
→ Snape teaches in a way that makes people remember
→ Dumbledore is the puppet master of Hagrid
→ Fred and George are smart little bullies

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DH, 6 Revisit: Ron Is My Grandfather

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:00:01 +0000

On Episode 394 we discuss...

→ the maturity of the Trio
→ The longing tension between Harry and Ginny
→ 90s tropes
→ Everybody Loves Molly
→ "We're coming with you"
→ The number of towers at Hogwarts
→ The slimy goo inside of all of us
→ Death, Horcruxes, and the meaning of life

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OOTP 38, Revisit: Dark Humor Crew

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 393 we discuss...

→ Voldemort's soft launch
→ Dueling clubs to get back in practice
→ Instructional DVDs
→ Hugs for Harry
→ In our feelings
→ Street cred for Filch
→ Summer break plans at Hogwarts

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GOF, 25 Revisit: Scrub Daddy

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:00:01 +0000

On Episode 392 we discuss...

→ Moaning Myrtle just a lonely child
→ Piggy Wiggly
→ Filch's redemption
→ Cats chose violence
→ Fleur might be a big softy
→ Snape's store of potion ingredients
→ Le-ion

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COS Movie Watch: I Wanted Bigger Eyeballs

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 391 we discuss...

→ Best line: "Your hand is all sweaty"
→ Wizard plummers
→ Menacing ellipses
→ Pausing for effect
→ Voldemort is a dramatic B
→ The adventures of Tommy and Bianca
→ Grace Candido-Beecher shout out
→ Fawkes or convenient plot point
→ It's not weird, it's funny

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HBP, 16 Revisit: Too Many Cooks

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 14:00:03 +0000

On Episode 390 we discuss...

→ Adverbs and potentially bad writing
→ Sprouting it all up
→ Prophetic knives
→ Unbreakable Vows as kids
→ The origins of oranges in stockings and Saint Nick
→ Chris Tingle
→ In-depth look at godparents
→ Christmas time with Fleur

Read below to for information on how to contact our guest, Emily Strand.

Her website is emilystrand.com and my Academia.edu site is here: https://carmelcollege.academia.edu/EmilyStrand

Potterversity: https://www.mugglenet.com/mugglenet-family/potterversity/
New book (just out!) is Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter available from publisher McFarland Books here: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/potterversity/
Her essay "Said Hermione Earnestly: Harry Potter's Prose and Why It Doesn't Matter" in Open at the Close: Literary Essays on Harry Potter, is available here: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/O/Open-at-the-Close

She also edited these pop culture collections:
Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier: https://vernonpress.com/book/1672
Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away: https://vernonpress.com/book/1751

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OOTP, 22 Revisit: Third Rate Duelist

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 14:00:03 +0000

On Episode 389 we discuss...

→ Let's go to the hospital
→ Hermione puts the "camp" in camping
→ McGonagall's Caturday with Mrs. Morris
→ Dumbledore's Pager
→ Festive in death
→ Accio baby
→ Portrait powers activate!

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GOF, 22 Revisit: Teenage Trauma Dump

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 388 we discuss...

→ Cringe moments from our past as teens
→ Professor Bitter at the holiday staff meeting
→ Go forth and find a partner, McGonagall
→ What happened to pogs?
→ Patty Parkinson
→ Drawn out drumrolls
→ Holding out for Harry
→ Dialogue Alley Podcast

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DH, 15 Revisit: Hangry Ron

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 387 we discuss...

→ We are not a fishing podcast
→ Also not on Shark Tank
→ People just don't go out and get tents
→ Grawp Pt. 2
→ Ronald Weasley and the checked privilege
→ Desk Pig all over again
→ Why did the Trio catch a pike of all things?
→ If Ron and Hermione's relationship will stand the test of time

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GOF, 27 Revist: This Chapter Gets Sirius

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 386 we discuss...

→ XoXo,Gossip Girl
→ Who's playing the long game?
→ Pansy Parkinson is Draco
→ Nerf balls and teachers
→ Harry is not James
→ Paw print in the sky

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OOTP, 30 Revisit: Buff Filch

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 385 we discuss...

→ Americans don't know what "punting" means
→ It's a good episode to be Ron lover
→ Passive agressive professors
→ The twins are really smart
→ the nightmare of teacups with legs
→ Everyone is worried about Harry's restless sleep
→ We are not a Twilight podcast
→ What came first, Hogwarts or the forest?
→ Free Grawp

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POA, 4 Revisit: Harry Potter and the Accumulation of Calories

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 384 we discuss...

→ The cheeky mirror
→ No working papers or labor laws
→ Lower level homework
→ Harry and his fear of the unknown
→ Ron & Hermione's plot point birthdays
→ "Bang on the counter" doesn't mean what you think it means
→ The trio starts to pair off
→ Team Molly or Team Arthur
→ It got better, then it didn't - series mantra
→ #justice for Binky

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DH, 24 Revisit: Hermione Tried

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 383 we discuss...

→ Alfie & Alby
→ AOL AIM Mirror
→ Weird metaphors and the afterlife
→ Harry's hitch in that giddyup
→ Why didn't the goblins win
→ The end of childhood
→ Dudley and Draco are two sides of the same coin
→ The ghost of Voldemort

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PS/SS, 8 Revisit: Farm to Table Coordinator

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 382 we discuss...

→ Secret celebrity
→ Mrs. Norris: she is widowed
→ Being chill and strict at the same time
→ Voldemort's smelly head
→ Quidditch is McGonagall's love language
→ Yum-bledore
→ Africa is a continent not a country
→ Hagrid is the farm to table coordinator of Hogwarts

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HBP, 4 Revisit: In-Theory-Us

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 381 we discuss...

→ "Weird" ways to love Horace Slughorn
→ Ranking Harry's school years from best to worst
→ Preferred method of magical travel
→ Doge's suspected crush on Dumbledore
→ Add Beginners to your must watch list
→ Kat Miller, confirmed bachelor
→ Slughorn's secondary house debate
→ Generational divide on stopping by unannounced
→ "They" say we fall in love with our parents
→ Ginny is the new Lily

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SS, Movie Watch: Sorcerer's Stone Movie Commentary

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 380 we discuss...

→ Porto's hats
→ Operation "pig for slaughter" is a go
→ "I regret Lily's death" - Google it
→ Why can't they just pick up their brooms?
→ Oliver Wood, razzle-dazzle
→ Harry has a strong core
→ To drink unicorn blood
→ Quirrell's study abroad opportunity

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OOTP, 14 Revisit: Peeve'd

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 379 we discuss...

→ Geoff is haunted by this song
→ Learn how the hosts like to read
→ "Oh Potter, you rotter:" the mixed tape
→ Ghosts are transparent
→ The never ending Thestral debate
→ Neville lost Trevor on purpose
→ Madam Hooch needs to do more
→ Why Cho is really a #girlboss
→ Percy stans
→ Hogwarts is a security nightmare
→ Hermione & Ron are hypocrites

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POA, 14 Revisit: They Forgot about Neville... Again

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 378 we discuss...

→ James stans
→ Doe a deer a female deer, or really a buck
→ Big T trauma
→ Not a fan of ableist passwords
→ Never know when Sirius Black is going to come in and chop off your arm
→ Hagrid's loving arbitrary boundaries
→ Crookshanks as a stand in for Hermione
→ The theme of POA is that what one person sees is not what another person sees
→ Where Snape is really coming from
→ The responsibility of taking medication as an adult

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DH, 2 Revisit: Harry Was Bleeding

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 377 we discuss...

→ "Indoor plumbing, it's going to be big"
→ When spells wear off
→ Kids jumping off random thing because they learn spells too soon
→ Harry's trunk of death
→ The Dumble Detractors
→ Barty Crouch, Jr. is a better student than Dumbledore
→ Harry is made up of emotions and strategy
→ Shamanee's Exhibit A
→ Dumbledore relates to Encanto
→ "Oh, hello"
→ Life finds a way, even in death
→ New mirror, who 'dis?

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GOF, 31 Revisit: Directionally Empathetic

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 376 we discuss...

→ Debate on if Harry is empathetic or sympathetic
→ Trio training
→ McGonagall turning into a cat all over the place
→ Profound before bed thoughts
→ Mr. & Mrs. Whatsherface visit Mr. & Mrs. Whatshisface
→ Amos Diggory is a Dance Mom
→ The paintings: Is it alive? (TM, Noah)
→ Would anything make the Dursleys come visit Harry at Hogwarts?
→ When Harry actually became family to Molly
→ Bugs in Hermione's hair
→ What can you actually see of the maze

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COS, 16 Revisit: Ghost Oreos

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 375 we discuss...

→ Luna & Myrtle adventures
→ Dead child in the bathroom
→ Wizard GED
→ Ugh on Percy: plot makes him prefect
→ Hogwarts motto is: we don't care if kids are in danger
→ Nothing like a little child murder to out a fraud
→ The first appearance of Harry's signature spell
→ We all feel bad for Moaning Myrtle
→ Underground ghost world
→ The septic tank of requirement

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PS/SS, 2 Revisit: Magical Puberty

Sat, 20 May 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 374 we discuss...

→ James and Vernon's first meeting
→ Harry's lack of awareness is from the Dursleys attempt to stamp the curiosity out of him
→ The '90s housing prices make the Millennials sad
→ Let's just leave Harry at home
→ The Horcrux made Harry a different kind of baby
→ Geoff wants to be a magical cleaner
→ The purpose of a second chapter
→ None of us know Portuguese

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HBP, 24 Revisit: Who's Rachel?

Sat, 06 May 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 373 we discuss...

→ Bloody Harry
→ Is Rex Lea Michele?
→ Casual Tuesday at Hogwarts
→ Matchmaking Hermione
→ Dating your friend's sibling
→ Katie had one job
→ Ghosts & mortal relationships
→ Dangerous overconfidence
→ Snape's Google alerts
→ Love a good bathroom cry
→ Harry's disappointing lack of sympathy for Myrtle
→ Shocking! Rex defends Harry

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COS, 6 Revisit: Former Beetle, Current Button

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 13:00:01 +0000

On Episode 372 we discuss...

→ Molly, the spicy Gryffindor
→ Oh, my wizard god
→ What Neville's grandmother yells at him
→ Kardashians as Lockhart - is Gilderoy or Harry more famous
→ Are we a shark podcast?
→ Grace's husband, Tim Curry, or Lockhart - you decide.
→ The more last names you have the richer you are
→ Mummies or Walt Disney
→ Colin's friend crush
→ Narcissism theory
→ Grace & Kat (and Alison) wrote a book!

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DH 11, Revisit: Elf Arthritis

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 371 we discuss...

→ Humans hate change
→ Did Tonks or Moody actually do anything?
→ Scrimgeour's parallel death
→ How the tables turned against Harry perhaps too quickly
→ Alison stans Ron - fight her
→ Remus is the "adult, adult"
→ Nothing is hard for Hermione
→ Heated debate on the legacy of Remus Lupin
→ Dumbledore does not owe Harry his entire story

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POA, 2 Revisit: St. Brutus Blah, Blah, Blah

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 370 we discuss...

→ Harry, the late riser
→ Introverts & Ambiverts
→ We still stan Lucius's luscious locks
→ Harry's life if he never went to Hogwarts
→ Petunia is punishing Harry for being her sister's son
→ Celebrities in the wild
→ Sports trump plants
→ (Hedwig) wants to break free
→ Aunt Marge in orbit
→ We can't not talk about trauma
→ Harry, the bad seed

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HBP, 14 Revisit: Caterpillarhorn

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 369 we discuss…→ Getting lost on the way to class
→ The nightmare of flesh eating trees
→ Everything you wanted to know… and maybe not know about potatoes
→ What Hermione’s and Ron’s house looks like in the future
→ We want to know your most awkward encounter
→ Harry’s a fabulous third wheel
→ No one dates at Hogwarts
→ We love you, late bloomers
→ Everyone’s childhood is ruined
→ Harry forgets that people have other things going on it their heads
→ Gossip, ghoul
→ Nixon’s Quidditch-gate
→ Alison discovers something new

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GOF, 9 Revisit: Hogwarts Drag Race

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 368 we discuss...
→ Check out Sorting Hat Chats!
→ If you don't have a friend in your group who is obsessed with Harry Potter, it's probably you
→ No one knows what episode they are on
→ Rex's feelings on Harry & Ron have not changed
→ Traumatic wizarding money
→ Macy's balloons
→ Ludo Bagman's moral compass
→ Fleur is one scary 1/4 bird
→ Arthur Weasley is the voice of reason
→ If Barty Crouch, Jr. would stop turning Draco into a ferret, they would have much to talk about
→ Bringing a knife to a wand fight
→ Bill's spell slots are full and he can't conjure a spell

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OOTP, 10 Revisit: Cows Are So Cool

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 14:00:01 +0000

On Episode 367 we discuss...

→ The scent of death, Lucius Malfoy, le parfum de la mort
→ Yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger was governor
→ Where we think Grimmauld Place is in London
→ Ravenclaw is the odd house out
→ 14 year olds be gossiping
→ Yay, Luna is here!
→ How legit is The Quibbler
→ Trevor still exists!

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DH, 19 Revisit: Snape Ruins the Vibes

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 14:00:01 +0000

On Episode 366 we discuss...
→ How the characters we're most like are the characters we get frustrated with the most
→ Hermione is a lot like Merope
→ We don't talk about Lily
→ How did they not die of hypothermia?
→ Horocruxes & redemption
→ Deluminator origins
→ Snape is a professional liar but not dishonest
→ What would happen if Hermione had been at the lake?

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GOF 37 Revisit: Minor Major, Major Minor

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 365 we discuss...
→ The chapter gives off Lost energy
→ What is Death?
→ The actualization of Dumbledore
→ Snape's a 9/Hagrid's a 4
→ What exactly happened Karkaroff
→ Talk to you never - TTYN
→ We start the new year off by giving Snape the benefit of the doubt
→ Hermione's main character energy
→ Rita Skeeter is living her best life
→ Hagrid might be the only one who is mentally healthy
→ Who knows that Tom Riddle is Voldemort

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Bonus: Meet the New Hosts

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 14:00:01 +0000

On this special bonus episode we discuss…
→ The most heartbreaking death in the series
→ Ships! Hermione/Ron or Hermione/Harry
→ Is it Voldemort or Dolores Umbridge who is more evil?

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Book Rankings: Battle of the Books

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 364 we discuss...
→ School is boring
→ Just a children's book
→ Conflicts about Lupin
→ Poor undeveloped, Lily
→ Grace fights really hard for Chamber
→ Tracy loves death
→ We don't have a bad thing to say about Half-Blood
→ Rex still hates Harry
→ The Marauders are all in our heads
→ Plot vs. character
→ We can't decide about the end of Order of the Phoenix
→ Podcast definitive ranking of the books

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Movie Soundtracks: Witches Fiddle

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 363 we discuss...

→ We're shocked that spiders can't speak
→ Harry in Winter is the hosts' favorite
→ Though The Wizards' Consort is a close second
→ Somehow wizards know about Star Wars
→ Everyone is plagiarizing Diggory
→ An abundance of notes
→ Musings from some sad, old, millennials
→ We're dying for someone to choreograph a dance to The Weasley Stomp
→ No one likes Do the Hippogriff
→ John Williams awe

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PS/SS, 13 Revisit: Thestral Ballet

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 362 we discuss...

→ Madam Hooch uses her PTO
→ Spreadsheets at Hogwarts
→ What's the point of a five minute game
→ No stakes in chess
→ Failed Polyjuice blood transfusions
→ Rex's atomic number theory
→ Sam advocates murder to learn
→ Chocolate frog card Patronuses
→ More Quidditch than Flamel

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The Weasley Family: It's All About Audrey

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 361 we discuss...

→ Are Molly & Arthur good parents?
→ Wise fools
→ There are so many Weasleys!
→ Post Gen fanfics
→ Ginny might just break the seventh son of the seventh son lore of the family
→ Ron and Ginny are the best and worst of the Weasleys
→ George married a reminder of the twin he lost
→ John over Tom
→ Thoughts on Ron
→ Where does Hermione fit in
→ What Albus Severus should have been named

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OOTP, 21 Revisit: It was the '90s

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:00:01 +0000

On Episode 360 we discuss...

→ Snakes in bed
→ School days, school breaks, & schoolmates
→ How to stare fear in the eyes
→ Awkward movie kisses

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Unforgivable Curses: Voldemorting as Usual

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 359 we discuss...

→ How Unforgivable Curses are the last things Harry and Voldemort say to each other
→ Avery is back in the count
→ The 90's were a different time
→ Definitive order for "how bad" a curse is

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DH 17 Revisit: Holding Out for a Hero

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 358 we discuss...

→ You know it's bad when Hermione is scared
→ The duality of youth
→ Does Voldemort care just a little or completely soulless?
→ The chapter's mix of creepy horror and emotional devastation
→ A choking rag of a person

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Hogwarts Class of 1998: Canceled for Less

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 357 we discuss...

→ Slytherin career day
→ High praise for Lavender
→ Anybody seen my Goyle?
→ Quidditch is love, Quidditch is life
→ "I'm a Puff and I'm staying"

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GOF 11 Revisit: Dustbins to Rule Them All

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 356 we discuss...

→ Dementor RAs
→ These books aren't here for romance
→ Nothing happens in the chapter... Except the most important inciting incident
→ Molly & Arthur/Lucius & Narcissa: ying and yang on judgments
→ Amos Diggory: the world's most annoying helicopter parent
→ The Weasleys might be unknowingly rich in Muggle money

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Hogwarts Castle: Schrödinger's Room

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 355 we discuss...

→ Check out episode 285
http://alohomorapodcast.com/episode-285-food-why-would-you-eat-that/
→ Why a school for children has a dungeon
→ The wizard American library might be in the New York Public Library
→ How many deaths are worth the answer to a question
→ Downton Abbey House-elf style
→ snake poop
→ Gremlins & Tamagotchis: alive and creepy

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HBP 6 Revisit: Drapple of Harry's Eye

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 354 we discuss...

→ ... Daddy Remus
→ Where does canon begin and end
→ Molly's clock is doing more harm than good
→ Narcissa needs her space
→ George & Fred just sounds weird

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Herbology: Wiggle Room

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 353 we discuss...

→ Discrepancies in "History of Magic"
→ How Sprout and Flitwick might be meant to be
→ Sprout and Snape fanfiction
→ Neville could have saved the day with Herbology... or not
→ Mandrake Liberation Front is back!

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POA 6 Revisit: Is It Really Learning If You're Not About to Die?

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 352 we discuss...

→ Is Harry really the narrator
→ Movie Ron < Book Ron
→ To Aureo, Trelawney might be the ultimate villain
→ Choosing your own "Potter" adventure
→ Please be nice to animals and do not bury them alive

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Riddles & Rhymes: Slow Clap for Peeves

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 351 we discuss...

→ We sing! A lot
→ Irvin's party planning tips for all
→ School songs from around the country
→ "Accio" Christmas
→ The awesome "O Come All Ye Faithful" cover featured in this episode was performed by Pellek. Check out his Youtube Channel to learn more about him! https://www.youtube.com/pellek

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OOTP 35 Revisit: Baby Fight Club

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 350 we discuss...

→ Alohomora may not actually work
→ Voldemort and Bellatrix pillow talk
→ Death Eater Jugson is waiting for his brother Pencilton
→ Harry might be a little responsible for Sirius' death
→ Bloody speech voice

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Magical Beings: Veela Boogers

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 349 we discuss...

→ Oliver Wood, Male Veela (at least to Alison)
→ The House-Elf name debate
→ Some magical beings are uncomfortable to talk about - we try
→ Sam ruins things

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COS 12 Revisit: Petty Justice

Sat, 21 May 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 348 we discuss…

→ Go behind the scenes with Flick Miles from Behind the Wand
→ Kat loves Full Circle & AbsentMindedRaven
→ Let’s all play tag in the Chamber of Secrets
→ Weight in the Alison & Kat “fight:” Are Phoenix death’s, chemical or decision?
→ Guess our colors!

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Beasts Movie Franchise: Magical Fungus

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 347 we discuss...

→ Sam knows French! (and Rex too a little), and we're joined by Marjo from SpeakBeasty
→ Katy foretold Fantastic Beasts
→ No crimes or beasts
→ not a crime... not a crime - are we being brainwashed by Rex?
→ #LetaIsDeadConfirmed
→ We're over McGonagall supposedly breaking Canon
→ You heard it hear first: Bunty is a Erumpent, Credence is a goat, and Dumbledore is a Demiguise

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DH 33 Revisit Part 2: Nobody Died

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 346 we discuss...

→ Is Snape really loyal to Dumbledore or just loyal to getting at Lily's murderer?
→ How Dumbledore accepts that after their first meeting, Harry and Snape will always be a "thing"
→ Snape never realizes that Harry is also Lily's son
→ With Snape the bar is so low
→ "Always" is a missed marketing ploy, but still a gross quote

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Hot Takes: Tepid Takes

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:00:03 +0000

On Episode 345 we discuss...

→ Potter is still cool with the "youths"
→ Get ready for Rex & Alison's new podcast
→ Should Harry have been tossed out as the lead character?
→ Maybe we're all right
→ Snape is the ultimate hot topic

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CoS 18 Revisit: Mandrake Juice

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Episode 344 we discuss...

→ Harry's Voldy soul
→ The Trio's secondary houses
→ How this chapter contains the series' signature quote
→ Draco as a parrot
→ Is Luna the only flawless character in the books?
→ Phones, what a '90s wonder!

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What If?: Cool Motive, Still Murder

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 343 we discuss...

→ The moral of all these what ifs is that everyone is dead
→ Hermione is the MVP
→ Rita, Petunia, Bertha: New Trio
→ Grace attempts to fix the entire series
→ Hogwarts daycare

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GOF 18 Revisit Weighing of the Wands: Four Unicorns

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 342 we discuss...

→ "Goblet of Fire" is the precursor to angsty Harry
→ Ron and Harry's relationship status: it's complicated
→ Hermione might be the +1 to the Trio
→ Aureo has homework: does Snape hate Hermione more because of Lily?
→ Imperius: the gateway drug

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Grief/Trauma: Lily & James, Kicking It Early

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 341 we discuss...

→ Dumbledore's delicious quotes on death
→ How Petunia is, again, the worst
→ Snape (acceptance issues), Lupin (no self esteem), and Sirius (PTSD): trauma brothers
→ No one's dead until there's a body
→ The Headmaster could have been the best therapist
→ “What is grief, if not love persevering?”

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DH 33 Revisit Part 1: It Was Severus All Along

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:00:03 +0000

On Episode 340 we discuss...

→ Lily and Voldemort have more in common than you'd think
→ Mr. and Mrs. Evans suck as parents
→ Snape's emo band
→ Guest appearance by Petunia and the meet cute that will never be
→ The Sorting Hat as a composer

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Young Readers: Horo-crocs

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 339 we discuss...

→ To find @ potterkidsreads
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potterkidreads/
YouTube: @potterkid
→How exactly young wizard schools should work
→ Fantastic Beasts' wonky timeline
→ Dumbledore favors Gryffindor while gaslighting Harry at the same time
→ Theories on all the things!

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Favorite Chapters: Spiraling into Insanity

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 338 we discuss...

→ Dark Hermione fanfic
→ Draco, the diet Tom Riddle
→ Alison explains how Credence is a goat
→ Audio hugs

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Molly Weasley: Molly's Café

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 337 we discuss...

→ How the deaths of Molly's brothers has shaped her entire life
→ Molly's "empty nest" career goals
→ What does feminism look like in the series
→ Gasp! Kat agrees with Sirius
→ How Molly and Merope are foils for each other

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HBP 5 Revisit: Potential for Mischief

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 14:00:02 +0000

On Episode 336 we discuss...

→ We need to find a Neville expert
→ All the feels for a missing scene where Harry gets a hand on Molly's clock
→ Molly & Arthur reveal too much
→ The complicated relationships between the women in the books

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Spells: Make Me Tap Dance

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:00:07 +0000

On Episode 335 we discuss...

→ Again, security at Hogwarts is awful
→ Snape is a terrible teacher
→ What’s up with the wizarding world’s one peer reviewed journal
→ The CTRL F spell

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POA 9 Revisit: Well, the Prefects Got It, They're 15

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 13:00:17 +0000

On Episode 334 we discuss...

→ Hogwarts should really send students home
→ Which is worse, being a ghost or portrait?
→ Harry's a better captain than Wood
→ Theory: the Time-Turners messed with Hermione's memory
→ Accessing a murder's vault? No questions at Gringotts

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Order of the Phoenix: Tell Voldemort It Was Me

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:00:18 +0000

On Episode 333 we discuss...

→ What if the DA and Order names were reversed?
→ Order of the Phoenix, Spy Agency
→ Credence Barebone, created by Aberforth and goats
→ Claps for Kingsley
→ No one puts Molly in a corner
→ Susan Bones, who are you?

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OOTP 18 Revisit: Honing in on the Voldymind

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:00:06 +0000

On Episode 332 we discuss...

→ Katy calls out to all cosplayers with a mighty need
→ The trio are royalty
→ A 'Sirius' discussion... what the pandemic has taught us
→ Angelina is a BOSS
→ Would anything have changed if Harry had confided in Dumbledore?
→ FB3: Shame On Dumbledore
→ The weapon is a lie
→ Voldymood recaps and which events they match up with
→ Is the Room of Requirement overpowered?
→ Sirius is the devil on Harry's shoulder
→ What would you change about the books if you could?

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Death Eaters, Part 2: Murder Isn't for Everyone

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 13:00:14 +0000

On Episode 331 we discuss...

→ Lucius's locks of luscious hair
→ Thanksgiving of Death Eaters
→ Skills for Snape, power for Bellatrix
→ Soup of racists
→ What happened to Stan Shunpike?

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PS/SS 7 Revisit: It's Hogwarts, Not Harshwarts

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:00:04 +0000

On Episode 330 we discuss…

→ Half of the Swish and Flick Podcast quartet, Tiffany O’Malley and Katie Petras, join us as guests hosts!
→ Hermione casting spells from the start – not a movieism!
→ When do you think Harry realized each House was more than the Sorting Song?
→ The Sorting Hat: biased to Gryffindor
→ Hogwarts should have waited to sort until after the first year
→ The Hat might be a seer

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International Schools: Green Robes? I'm Out

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:00:16 +0000

On Episode 329 we discuss...

→ No wizards in the Mediterranean?
→ Canon: Beauxbatons closed in 2000
→ Joker, Ilvermorny student
→ A plus for name creativity
→ Other schools, deep in stereotype?
→ Hogwarts: racist
→ Hugo Award-winning co-founder of The Book Smugglers and author of "Cooking for Wizards, Warriors and Dragons" (available August 31, 2021), Thea James, joins us as guest host!

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DH Epilogue Revisit: Kreacher, Get Me a Sandwich

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:00:12 +0000

On Episode 328 we discuss...

→ Has time changed our feelings on the Epilogue?
→ Is all really well?
→ Cursed Child - wants vs. reality
→ Do some people not deserve a “Nineteen Years Later?”
→ Did “Cursed Child” ruin everything? Alison says no.
→ Like father, like son - tea with Hagrid
→ Head canon - Weasley family back to school hangout
→ Ron and Hermione/Arthur and Molly Part 2?
→ Lorrie’s “Harry Potter” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” connection
→ Harry’s forgiveness = ALL the names
→ Katy compares lines from “Harry Potter” and “Cursed Child”
→ Is the book stronger for having the Epilogue?

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Astrology: Virgo Aftertaste

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:00:12 +0000

On Episode 327 we discuss...

→ Guest introduction: Maren Altman
→ Maren recommended: AstroGold
→ Vedic vs Western Astrology
→ Occam’s Razor
→ Get your own chart! AstroTheme.com
→ Planetary Joys and the designation of elements
→ What is a square??

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HBP 2 Revisit: Timetable of Lies

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 326 we discuss... → The only chapter 2 that's not from Harry's POV → What line of work was Snape's father in? → Possible early clues that Snape was the Half-Blood Prince → So much booze in this book! → Humanizing Narcissa - the Lady of the Lake → Bella's scrap of love → Who is the spinner and what is their end? → The unbreakable vow: manipulation or desperation? → Sev and Pete, the expert door listeners, spying on each other → Death Eaters love to gossip → Snape - the best lie detector faker of all time and devastating with his comebacks → Fleeting, yet unexpected sympathy for Snape

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Death Eaters, Part 1: Retirement Plan

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 325 we discuss... → Why are they called Death Eaters? → The lack of math strikes again → Death Eater dynasties → Irvin's Death Eater essays - 1 | 2 | 3 → Picking things up and putting them down → The Battle of the Department of Mysteries: An Analysis of the Chase and Battle, June 1996 → Oh baby, baby

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OotP 36 Revisit: Snaps for Williamson

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 324, we discuss… → OotP has the best chapter titles → The five stages of grief in ONE chapter → Bargaining flipped: We start with a death and end with a life → Voldy was right about Dumbledore's willingness to sacrifice Harry! → Harry feels love most acutely through overwhelming grief → Movie adaptations... the good, the bad, the terrible → One character reaches acceptance - Fudge! → Bellatrix is in a league of her own → The only time all three Lestranges battle together? → Voldemort's training school → Play-by-play of THE DUEL... the sass and the purpose → Fawkes dies of food poisoning

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Fairytales: Lockhart is Gaston

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 323 we discuss... → Fairy tales, fairytales, wonder tales, magic tales, fairy stories, and Märchen → "In the old times when wishing was still effective"... and how → The Dewey Decimal System for fairytales is... woah → How many of these classifications match up with Potter? Hint: a lot! → Motifs which are the foundation for all fantasy → Why do fairytales endure? → Could we call Harry Potter a fairytale? → Lessons from fairytales that are mirrored in Potter → Half-Blood Prince: the Documentary → Beedle the Bard's tales predate many Muggle fairytales! → Aurelia breaks down the German Max und Moritz stories by Wilhelm Busch → Yes, we are fawning over Aurelia's beautiful German readings

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CoS 15 Revisit: Selfies With Fang

Sat, 22 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 322 we discuss...

→ "Those who ask will always be given help... I think... maybe..."
→ Why does a second year discover what the beast is when nobody else can?
→ It must be nice, it must be nice... to have Ernie Mac on your side
→ Does anyone actually feed Fang while Hagrid is gone?
→ Aragog is sending mass emails "on the web"
→ Spiders and House Elves are besties
→ Sycamore and redwood tree analysis is out of this world!
→ The Ford Anglia: IS IT ALIVE?? Could it have killed Voldemort?
→ Harry's first trip to the place where he "dies"
→ Spider mythology - which one fits Aragog best?
→ Comparisons between Harry and Aragog... mind blown!
→ Aragog vs. The Basilisk - who would win?

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Horace Slughorn: Chugging a Gallon of Golden Potion

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 321 we discuss... → Our podcast is old enough to have a drinking game → Slughorn wins the name game: Horace Eugene Flaccus Slughorn → Aurelia is the author of the Harry Potter books now → Armando Dippet is how old?! Aging in the wizarding world is confusing → We love old Pottermore → Is Slughorn the master networker? Hogwarts should have a careers day! → Felix Felicis fan theory: Did Slughorn take it before fighting Voldemort? → Slughorn is an excellent example for ambitious Slytherins → Wealthy Roman in a wealthy Roman resort town (say that three times fast) → Dumbledore was fortunate enough to see the true Tom but too distracted to do something about him → Ernie MacMillan is basically young Slughorn → Slughorn really only has one move: turning into an armchair → What is Slughorn's finest moment?

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PoA 16 Revisit: None of the Good Phillias

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 320 we discuss... → Descriptive dialogue and how to write it → Exam study stress is REAL → Is the Hogwarts' school calendar indicative of the UK's schedule? → #FantasticBeastsRightToLive → Are the tortoises alive?? The Rock Kittens return! → Katy, say no to drugs! Can Cheering Charms be as addictive/harmful as Felix Felicis? → Humidifier humans are so hot → The worst test by the worst teacher (but, it's not his fault!) → Snape, the potion fumes addict → The DADA test is obviously the coolest - can this be a ride? → Trelawney definitely has a brand... but perhaps is not a terrible teacher! → Predictions, prophecies, and how they work

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Dark Arts & Beasts: Justice for Basilisks!

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 319 we discuss… → Does Dark Magic only depend on the intent of the witch or wizard using it? → Dark Magic is magic for which there is no good use → All dark magic are curses, but not all curses are dark magic → Knockturn Alley... the black market that everyone knows about → Snakes are given a bad rep → "Never trust anything that can think for itself, if you can’t see where it keeps its brain." → Love potion isn't dark, Hermione? Disagree! → Which horcrux is your favorite? → Severus created a "severing" spell... ba-dum ching! → Herpo and his brood of Basilisks → Dreamer, planner, critic trios are super fun to create → History of Dark Wizards and their enablers

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HPB 26 Revisit: The Dueling Aesthetics of Dumbledore and Voldemort

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 318 we discuss… → First all-male episode?!? → The chapter that inspired the book's cover art → Young Tom Riddle was incredibly focused and powerful → Everyone agrees... Half-Blood Prince is THE BEST → Has Dumbledore been to the cave before? → Quality quotes comin' at ya! → "Really? You're one of the most powerful wizards of all time and you went with a blood door?" → The cave = the next great theme park ride → If Dumbledore had lived, would he have gotten rid of the horcruxes on his own? → The trio could never have found/retrieved this horcrux... game over → Is the lake water normal water? → Signature spells - which is cooler, Accio or Fire Lasso?

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The Anthropology of Harry Potter, Part Two: Bloody Brilliant

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 317 we discuss... → Localization of the Harry Potter text (British vs. American English) → Why butcher cultures for the sake of ethnocentrically Americanizing text? → Hooray for fans fighting back! → Folklore and Fairytales - "The Boy Who Lived" is already a living legend → Are there similarities between Potter and other epic tales? → Enter the Cinderfellas: Voldemort, Lockhart, and Snape → The Anthropology of Fandom - how do you carry Harry Potter on a daily basis? → The 2020 fandom divide... educate yourself → Cultures are always shifting. The same is true for fandoms. → Morals and Ethics in the Potter series... is it a new religion? → We can definitely find moral lessons to share with others in Potter → Learning to deal with crises by reading about how others dealt with theirs

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GoF 26 Revisit: This is Traumatizing!

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 316 we discuss… → Would aqua lungs have functioned at Hogwarts? → We need more info regarding the limits of transfiguration → Madam Pince is THE WORST librarian → Powers you never knew you had and how to use them → Where are card catalogs/CTRL-F/Google when you need them? → This task is MESSED UP and Alison can't even → Crackpot theory: Viktor fell in love with Hermione at the World Cup → The only thing that dies in this task is Harry's watch → Justice for Dobby! → The last time we see Percy in person before he turns into a prick → Hogwarts, install a water filtration system. You're gross → Feminism is for everyone, including merpeople

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"Alohomora!: Full Circle" Sneak Peek

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:49:31 +0000

Created and hosted by Kat Miller, Alohomora!: Full Circle is a re-read of the Harry Potter through the lens of Ring Composition. Enjoy this sneak peek from the show featuring clips from Books 1 - 4 and an exclusive clip from the yet-to-be-released Book 5! Can you guess who the voice belongs to? Featuring book-long cohosts of past and present Alohomora! hosts and other special guests, Full Circle is a re-read unlike any other. Get access to all the episodes by visiting https://www.patreon.com/Alohomora

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Love: Ride or Die

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 315 we discuss… → Love types: Agape, Philia, Eros, Storge, Xenia, Philautia → From Lily to Narcissa, mothers' love is everything in Potter → A child's love for their parents is not to be ignored → Everyone in Harry Potter needs to have a therapist → Does Hermione love her friends more than her parents? → The Golden Trio - ride or die → Fred and George are the best of best friends → Is Remus and Tonks' relationship healthy? → Love potions = big yikes → Hogwarts course suggestion... Wizard Ethics → Love protections must come from a willing sacrifice → Grace gives a Ted Talk

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OotP 28 Revisit: Fresh Horror

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 314 we discuss... → Leaving a broken vanishing cabinet on the 1st floor... totally fine → Tragic Filch - the half-person → Fear of kittens makes a lot more sense than pigeons → What do fireworks and torture devices have in common? → Turning suffering into profit is ok when you're making bad people suffer → The Department of Mysteries appears to be a spiritual place → "We all got away, didn’t we?"... Dumbledore didn't, Cho! → Did Hermione go too far with her hex? → Pensieves could be big money-makers and more dangerous than the Mirror of Erised → Comparing the trio to the Marauders → Queen Lily and the last straw → James totally sexually assaulted Severus

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Memories and the Pensieve: Drowning in French

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 313 we discuss... → Where did the brains in the Brain Room come from? → We hope there are individual education plans for struggling students → Rex schools us on memory types, formation, storage, retrieval, etc → Memory loss, brain injuries, and diseases → Are the disembodied brains conscious? → Most wizards are too afraid to use a Pensieve → The Hogwarts Pensieve contains centuries of memories! → Are extracted memories originals, copies, or can they be either? → Pensieves are cool. Let's capitalize on them! → Memory modification is unethical but necessary → Wizards seriously need primary education → Occlumency should be taught to all students

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DH 20 Revisit: Xenophilius Lovegood

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 312 we discuss... → Why does Harry forgive Ron so much more easily than Hermione? → The Muggle Prime Minister is potentially left out to dry → It's time for Ron to shine → We need to know what a plimpy is! → Xenophilius's name is one of the best in the series → Dumbledore's gifts finally start to make sense → Ron... the third wheel during Bill and Fleur's first married Christmas → Wizarding Christmas songs FTW! → Harry does pay attention in class. Bye haters! → Erumpant horn inextricably linked to Fantastic Beasts now? → We need backstories on Luna's parents → We all love Clare

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Quidditch: The Human Condition

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 311 we discuss... → Early Quidditch = animal cruelty → How does the Hogwarts House team system work? → There should be JV teams, more backup players, fun play, and more games → "That's just Jo not thinking it through." → Quidditch is the one thing that comes naturally to Harry → The 2014 Quidditch World Cup was a thing of beauty → Female inclusion in wizard sport FTW! → How much do the different brooms really matter? → The Snitch is worth too many points → Fouls... the punishment does not fit the crime → Much love for Muggle Quidditch → A sport invented out of pettiness

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CoS 11 Revisit: Can Everyone See Me?

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 310 we discuss... → Theory confirmed: Dumbledore is the Avatar → CoS is FULL of red herrings → Are Fred and George cruel jackasses? → What's the most terrifying sentence in the Harry Potter canon? → Everyone knows that Neville is almost a squid → Snape is such a bad teacher! For the greater good! → We want to see Flitwick killin' it on the dueling stage → Harry CAN'T EVEN with Lockhart → More fat-shaming... ugh. Milicent is a cat-loving queen! → It's Dolohov-o-clock! → Student reaction to parseltongue = xenophobia? → Do mandrakes bleed???

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Rubeus Hagrid: The Soccer Mom

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 309 we discuss... → Did Dumbledore know Hagrid's father? → Mr. Dumbledore's home for Peculiar Children → Ogg was probably important to Hagrid's continued learning → Hagrid is the opposite of toxic masculinity → Hey Google, what is pedagogy? → Was the blast-ended skrewt breeding legal? → Yes, Hagrid's a bad teacher but that's not his fault → Is there any excuse for the way Hagrid treated Dudley? → A case of arrested development → Hagrid vs. Trelawney → "He's literally too stupid to live." → Hagrid is a flawed character - something everyone can agree on!

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PS/SS 10 Revisit: No Inflated Bladders

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 308 we discuss... → Harry & Ron = The Chaos Crew → Neville has "zero positive male role models that aren't trying to dangle him out of a window" → Harry's privileged broom → Caps lock McGonagall → We finally learn what the heck Quidditch is! → Only 28 kids per year get to play the one wizard sport at school... that's messed up → Don't judge people by their physical appearance, mkay? → When does wand movement really matter? → How successful would a witch/wizard with a lisp be? → Ron... stop being rude! → Why did none of the teachers wonder where Hermione was? → Hermione could have been another Moaning Myrtle!

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Introducing "Alohomora!: Full Circle"

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 15:46:31 +0000

You asked for it, you got it! After years of requests from our loyal listeners begging us to start another re-read, we are very happy to introduce Alohomora!: Full Circle. Created and hosted by Kat Miller, Full Circle is a re-read of the Harry Potter series through the lens of Ring Composition. Featuring book-long cohosts of past and present Alohomora! hosts and other special guests, Full Circle promises to be a re-read unlike any other. Episodes will be released on the first of each month, one book at a time, starting November 1, 2020. The show will be exclusive to our Patreon. Join now to get access to the podcast and the exclusive, Patrons-only Discord.

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The Department of Mysteries: Unspeakably Vague

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 307 we discuss… → Hagrid definitely couldn't work there → Whose brains do they have in the Brain Room?? → "Thoughts could leave deeper scars than almost anything else" → The Death Chamber - the room we know the most and least about → Are there multiple death veils? → "[Myrtle is] living her best death" → Would the veil destroy a horcrux? → The Hall of Prophecies - there's going to be loads of fog tonight → How convenient that the fountain of perfect love potion is so close to the veil? → The Planet Room... Wizard NASA? → The Time Room... bye-bye Time-Turners! → Is this dept. independent from the rest of the wizarding government?

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HBP 12 Revisit: Questionable Morality

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 306 we discuss... → Harry reading Cliff Notes → Fandom theories from back in the day → "Eh, it's Half-Blood Prince. Things get a bit sexy." → Why did Aberforth buy a sketchy mirror? → Was Rose Granger-Weasley named after Madam Rosemerta?? → Polyjuiced Draco in Hogsmeade?? → Double Imperio! OMG! → "Katie is social distancing from the ground." → Ring composition curses → How did Draco afford the cursed necklace? → Deep dive on opals! → The trouble with trusting teachers

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Cho Chang: Social Distance From Swans!

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 305 we discuss... → Cho's name... lazily written, alliteration love, and/or downright offensive? → The only girl on her Quidditch team! → Written to be a love triangle character/self-insertion mold → From cool chick to emotional, jealous wreck → Ginny vs. Cho → Teenage boys are oblivious → The Madam Puddifoot's disaster - fault on both sides → Why did Cho join the DA? → #Charry → Cho + Dudley = the fanfics we all want to read → What kind of wand do you imagine Cho has? → Cho as Asian representation

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PoA 15 Revisit: Quidditch Is Life

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On episode 304 we discuss... → What was Buckbeak's favorite part of London? → Hermione at her breaking point... crying, slapping, quitting → Hermione's slap = SO GOOD... but, don't do that → Fowl or Foul? Ron helping with Buckbeak's appeal is precious → How does the Quidditch system even work?? → Oliver legit sends his team to bed → "What a man... I love him" → Crookshanks and the "Grim" - blink and you miss it → Lee Jordan's commentary gives us life → "When you want to win, rules don't matter!" → Everyone's reactions when Gryffindor wins = golden → Which memory would guarantee a successful Patronus cast for you?

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Patronuses & Dementors: You Fail, Maggots!

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0000

*Trigger warnings for this episode: suicidal thoughts and death of a loved one On Episode 303 we discuss... → "Azkaban Guards" = magical policemen? Not quite → Why are parents not concerned that their children will be surrounded by Dementors in PoA? → Is Harry already suffering from mental health issues in PoA? → Are wizards behind Muggle society in the field of psychology? YES → Dementor's Kiss = lobotomy → Rex gives us a history lesson on brain science! → Patronuses and spirit animals reveal a spiritual similarity → Are Patronuses alive?? → Dementor vomit = maggots → Did Harry have suicidal thoughts? → Turning Patronuses into magical voicemail is legit! → Patronus battles... um, what??

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DH 26 Revisit: Live Your Best Life

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 302 we discuss... → Grace’s famous last words, “I don’t think there’s anything controversial in this one!” → Action set-piece + character growth all in one → The trio forms a good plan for once! → Why didn't they ask Bill for advice? → The quest for Bellatrix’s wand → Why was Hermione chosen to play the role of Bellatrix? → Bi-Harry? Why not → Can House Elves penetrate Fidelius Charms?? → "We make society run, kind of" → Death Eaters = Storm Troopers → Gotta get the deetz on the Imperious Curse → Why is there not a taboo on the Unforgivable Curses?? → "Why you gotta be so mean to the dragon?"

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The Anthropology of Harry Potter, Part One - Wicked Fascinating

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 301 we discuss... → How has Potter shaped your own personal or social environment? → "The Harry Potter series is a massive lesson on the notion of death" → Which character deaths got send-offs and which didn't? → Life following loss → What kind of afterlife would you want in the Potter universe? → "I really do believe that Voldemort was a good leader" → So many daddy issues → A great political leader or a god? → The progression of propaganda → What should the new Ministry of Magic statue look like? → WHO IS SAINT MUNGO?? → Which words/phrases from the series do you use in your everyday conversations?

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Episode Zero

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode Zero we discuss... → A behind the scenes look at the inception of the show → How will this podcast be different from all others? → Are our interpretations just as valid as JKR's? → Kat doesn't want to be a narrator → In-depth analysis begins! → Crackpot theories → Is Dumbledore's watch anything more than a watch? → Patrick and his Robin Williams impressions → So, Alohomora is Potter on drugs? → The role AudioFictions played in starting and growing the show → "It can't be legit without a Brit!" → The amazing Alohomora community cannot be beat

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Alohomora: A History - The Song

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:36:33 +0000

Our wizard rock song from episode 300!

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Alohomora: A History

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 300 we discuss... → Our statement on recent events → A special message from familiar voices → Can we stop talking? It's doubtful... → A prolonged trip down memory lane → Is it alive? WE STILL DON'T KNOW → Bring us your art, your poetry, your voices! → Alohomora turns into a wizard rock band - literally → Can I phone a friend? → Talking to our past selves is fun! → "All aboard the trash train" → There will never be another Harry Potter → Bravery and love conquer all

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Peter Pettigrew: He's Just Scum

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 299 we discuss... → "We don't know jack about this boy" → Why did we not get a backstory on this critical character? → The weakest link → How much magical talent did Peter have? → "If there is a way to survive, he will find it" → Adaptable, resourceful, and competent? → Is Peter the best evidence that we sort too soon? → Why did Peter choose Percy to be his human? → The silver hand: a gift and a burden → Forever "Wormtail" after his first betrayal → Peter and Snape - the worst roommates EVER → Mercy is better than revenge

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OotP 38 Revisit: Lord Thingie

Sat, 23 May 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 298 we discuss... → "Thoughts can leave deeper scarring than almost anything else." → Is Madam Pomfrey a master potioneer? → Is Umbridge's trauma due to loss of control? → Harry is just DONE → Ultimate sassy McGonagall → Harry actually has a moment to grieve! → Ron's emotional teaspoon grows into a dessert spoon → Sirius and his parallels to the Deathly Hallows → Where Nick fails, Luna succeeds → "They always come back in the end" → Dumbledore's Army takes down Slytherin → Ginny, the confident feminist with a plan

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Ring Composition, Part Trois: There It Is!

Sat, 09 May 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 297 we discuss... → Turtleback storytelling → This is structured writing. Character-driven? Baloney! → We know that C.S. Lewis used this technique because of Rowling! → What do Twilight and Star Wars have in common with Potter? → OOTP = OCD → J.K. Rowling has a tattoo? → Literary alchemy is here to blow your mind → What does Order of the Phoenix have to do with Ewoks? → GoF = the crucial book containing the crucial chapter → While Harry is being torn down, Neville is rising up → Deathly Hallows Structure??

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GoF 15 Revisit: Hogwarts Asylum

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 296 we discuss... → GoF - the one time we see Sirius as a good father figure → Why does FakeMoody teach students to throw off the Imperius Curse? → What DID Moody do to the witch who shouted, "Boo!" behind him on April Fool's Day? → "Hagrid is the actual worst." → Goblin rebellions sound fascinating! → *cough*Lockhart*cough* → "Fanfiction - the gift that keeps on giving." → House Elves = Brownies or Robots? → Beauxbatons and Durmstrange entrances - #impressed

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Pets: What the Fawkes?

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 295 we discuss... → How did Ron get away with bringing a rat to school, anyway? → Are magical pets a reflection of their owners? OMG YES → "Errol's going to outlive them all." → Crackpot theories about Crookshanks and Mrs. Norris → Amphibious metamorphosis and how it compares to Neville → How phoenixes are like jellyfish... and hipsters → "In the Harry Potter universe, rabbits exist only to die." → Snakes, spiders, and creepers, oh my! → "I think Voldemort is the best pet owner." → Why do Squibs and cats get along so well? → Fang is a heckin' good boy - 14/10 would cuddle → Pygmy Puffs are THE CUTEST... but, BOGIE EATERS?!?

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HBP 18 Revisit: Such a Low Bar

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 294 we discuss... → Does Golpalott’s Third Law actually make sense? → What if Harry had given a bezoar to Snape? → Slughorn compares Harry to Lily more than James → Why didn't Harry just ask Dumbledore what a Horcrux was? → Alohomora Research Corner: powered by Ctrl-F → A glimpse into classroom seating charts courtesy of the Hogwarts houses → Is Wilkie Twycross yet another bad teacher? → And then, Harry becomes a stalker → Fiery UNDERWEAR? WHAT? → Willow vs. A Midsummer Night's Dream → What if Ron had died? → Hogwarts, social-distancing before it was cool

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Politics, Propaganda, and Publications: The Height of Corruption

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 293 we discuss... → The political structure of the wizarding world → Do wizards see the Queen as the Head of State? → Is there magic within the monarchy and Parliament? → Rosie has become the official wizarding world archivist → The hierarchy of departments within the Ministry of Magic → Arthur Weasley - a lovable example of benign corruption? → How does British politics work, anyway? And, do wizards care? → Political influencers - from the Malfoys to Harry Potter → Irvin and Alison agree on something! Fudge sucks! → The corruption of the Daily Prophet is becoming far too real → Potterwatch = pirate radio → Be careful what you're reading, do your research, don't trust headlines

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DADA Professors: Listener Take-Over!

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 292 we discuss… → Was Quirrell a victim of toxic masculinity? → You had me at hello → Lockhart is amazing at alliteration → "There is plenty to be learned even from a bad teacher..." → Lupin is Elsa...conceal, don't feel → Harry's first sane DADA teacher! → Did Barty Crouch Jr. enjoy teaching? → Good teacher, good actor, good plot twist, terrible human being → Parallels between Umbridge and Hermione?? → Gendered hatred or incredible hypocrisy? → Is Snape less vindictive as a DADA teacher? → Screw entitled incel Snape

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Bonus: A conversation with Levi Pinfold

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On this special bonus episode we discuss… → Getting involved with Harry Potter → The Wizarding Language of Heraldry → Deep dive into imagery, cover by cover → Black Dog and Potter → Artistic style, keeping 20 years new → Crafting the covers → Drawing Hogwarts

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The Black Sisters: Cleaning up Corpses

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 291 we discuss... → Inbreeding is bad because it causes confusion! → Bellatrix has a dragon heartstring wand, which is a core shared by an odd cadre of characters → Why Bellatrix was killed by Molly Weasley → All of London should be covered in statues of Molly Weasley! → Why does Narcissa protect Harry in the Battle of Hogwarts? → Why did Narcissa only have one child? → How did Andromeda and Ted Tonks meet-cute? → Andromeda and Harry look after each other post-war → Alison makes herself cry a lot → Draco and Andromeda’s hypothetical post-war relationship makes us so happy!

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OotP 25 Revisit: You Go, Roger Davies!

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 290 we discuss... Why is there no mention of Lily’s birthday? Harry is always comparing Bellatrix to Sirius Why is Umbridge terrible at everything, and why does she have it out for Trelawney? Snaps for Lee Jordan! Snape is the WORST at teaching Occlumency Kat’s teenage dating stories! Zoe wants to yell at Eric Scull Irvin has a ship that completely horrifies the other hosts Roger Davies has got game! Irvin should go work for Universal We try to think of the unlikeliest drinking buddies How would Harry’s Quibbler interview have gone with Cho present?

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Small Questions: Dobby Dash

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 289 we discuss… → Red shirt Death Eaters → The slippery slope of the Elder Wand's power → "I look real good in half-moons." → "The shop will choose the apprentice." → Could Boggarts be deadly? → Inter-species education → What happens to Muggleborns who aren't allowed to go to school? → Wizard money and taxes - good luck giving correct change! → Hidden animagi and where to find them → Room of Requirement money-making schemes → Inter-species relations - yep, we went there → The Sorting Hat secret

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POA 12 Revisit: Hope, Not Happiness

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 288 we discuss… → How much do broomsticks cost?? → Who would have taken Harry's place as Seeker? → Oliver Wood's best chapter → How did Sirius REALLY buy the Firebolt? → How did Hermione keep Lupin's secret for so long? → Are Boggarts sentient? Remus certainly has an affinity for them! → Why "Expecto"? → Dungeons and Dragons makes its way into Harry Potter → Daniel Radcliffe's most iconic movie spell? → How a Patronus can be a form of therapy for Harry and for us! → Is Azkaban the only prison that employs Dementors? → Perhaps "happy memories" are not truly the best fuel for this spell

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Lord Voldemort: Double Extra Big Bad

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 287 we discuss… - Do we pronounce the T in “Voldemort”? - Why is Voldemort drawn to Horcruxes, and why 7? - We hate controversy… but was Harry a Horcrux? - What was Voldemort going to turn into a Horcrux with Harry’s murder? - Why not use the Fidelius Charm on Horcruxes? Can you be your own Secret-Keeper? - Did Voldemort choose how he looks? What inspired him? - We want to hunt diadems in Albania! - "Don’t look at me!" – What a diva! - How did Voldemort get his body back? Irvin has some really nasty theories! - Irvin staged the entire resurrection of Voldemort at MISTI-Con… because of course he did (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKpEcQwjMPQ&t=4s) - Does Voldemort have Voldybits? - Where does Voldemort fall in the pantheon of pop culture villains, and is he a successful villain?

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DH 16 Revisit: The Life That Could've Been

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 16:55:14 +0000

On Episode 286 we discuss... → Everyone is sad that Ron is dead gone → The cause for Hermione's tears → Mutiny! → Les MiserHogwarts → "This is some Gryffindor nonsense!" → Grindelwald, the Deathly Hallows, and who knows anymore? → Cursed Child parallels! → Bonding in graveyards → Fitting epitaphs → Rings and connections → We all cry for a while

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Food: Why Would You Eat That?

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 285 we discuss… - Deathly Hallows is book-ended by good food - Home is where the food is - We'll never look at movie food the same way again - One minute feasts? Yes please! - Oh, that's why Hufflepuffs sleep near the kitchens! - Hermione is not the domestic type - Growing boys need a LOT of food! - Danielle explains British food for us Americans - Crazy American foods in comparison - Why is there no tea time at Hogwarts?

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CoS 10 Revisit: No Hands Potter

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 284 we discuss... → Lockhart should have been the Hogwarts Drama teacher...or a Siren → What really happened to the Wagga Wagga Werewolf? → The Not-So-Restricted Section → Hermione's one track plan → Symbolic Quidditch → Alison (and everyone) just really, really, really loves Oliver Wood → Fred and George, ultimate protective Beaters → Where are the adults with this Bludger? → "Breathing in Harry's bones" → How does Skele-Gro work? → Complications of Dobby's magic → Sock foreshadowing → British hospital grapes

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Lily and James: Eyes Guys

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 283 we discuss... → Is Lily Evans a Mary Sue? → Irvin recommends the “Lily Evans” web series by Apple Juice Productions → What was the turning point for Lily and James coming together? → Lily’s unusual inter-house friendship with Snape, and how much you can forgive your friends → Would Harry be spoiled if he had been raised by Lily and James? → Harry gets his bravery from James and his love from Lily… and so do Potter fans! → Ring theory: the Lily & James edition! → Why is it so hard for fans to forgive James Potter his transgressions against Snape? → James matured beyond his teenage years, while most of his peers didn’t → Everything about The Forest Again is beautiful and makes us cry!

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GoF 34 Revisit: The Bar Mitzvah Chapter

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 282 we discuss... → Tom Riddle the pun master → Harry doubts expelliarmus for the first and last time → Harry's journey with unforgivable curses → Voldemort's psychological torture backfires → Mechanics of fighting the imperius curse → Harry's quidditch training is very applicable → All Voldemort talks about is killing Harry → Does it hurt to die? → Lots of ring composition → More than one mistake in this chapter? → Not a single complete sentence in OotP → THE mistake → Bring my body back…if convenient

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Episode 281: Ring Composition, Part Deux - The Book Inside the Book

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 01:29:42 +0000

On Episode 281 we discuss... → J.K. Rowling - the master of reprise → Even Jo's tweets are written in rings! → A quick history of ring composition study in the HP fandom → Geeky glee → Literary alchemy in Potter → Too many parallels to list → Lethal White is Goblet of Fire → More internal book rings → OH MY GOD/WHAT/WOW/STOP IT! → Alison stops breathing → Would Voldemort have won if Lucius hadn't been a moron? → But wait, there's more!

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PS/SS 9 Revisit: Talk to the (Broken) Hand

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 280 we discuss... → Dudley vs. Draco - who's worse? → Eleven-year-olds flying - no parental approval required → Rememberalls must have some useful purpose...that we never learn → Is Madam Hooch a metamorphmagus? → Did Neville fall off his broom on purpose? → Go Parvati! You tell him! → McGonagall, the queen of hyperbole → Filch and Petunia would get along GREAT → Gryffindor hasn't won since when now? → "Can't a person eat in peace in this place?" No. → Why doesn't anyone befriend the Fat Lady? → Madam Pomfrey, healing more than just broken bones

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House Duality: Fifth Grade Impeachment

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 279 we discuss... → Controversial ideas → Who you are vs. what you value → Self-fulfilling prophecy → McGonagall's fully developed brain → Sorting Hat Chats (Check out Sorting Hat Chats here!) → Irvin wants to talk about Dumbledore → We explore our house journeys → Why be one thing when you can be everything else? → Does a person's house define them? → Spot on house mottos → Sorting characters from the books

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GoF 8 Revisit: Quidditch on Demand

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 278 we discuss... → Consent of Scent is important! → How do Dobby and Winky know each other? → Barty Crouch Jr. is eavesdropping on the Trio in the Top Box - what information does he glean? → How do Omnioculars work? → There's now a muggle equivalent to Omnioculars in existence! → Ron is touchy about Harry buying him the Omnioculars, and about being poor in general. → What does the Bulgarian Minister of Magic know about Harry and Voldemort's conflict in Britain? → What nefarious ends does Lucius Malfoy have in mind when making donations to St. Mungo's? → Does Draco even like Quidditch? → Is the text discriminating against Viktor Krum? → Does Krum frown the British way or the American way? → Why didn't Harry go into professional Quidditch?

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Muggles & Squibs - Not On The List

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 277 we discuss… → What makes a Muggle a Muggle and a Squib a Squib? → Focus on Filch → Why Magic needs Muggles → Othering and Norms → Weasleys' Non-Wizarding Worries? → Canon Squibs and Muggles → Magic accessibility aids for Squibs

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DH 5 Revisit: A Saintlike Situation

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:09:12 +0000

On Episode 276 we discuss… → Whomping Willow Woods → A little bit of everything for the discerning Potter fan → Foreshadowing full circle → The Tonks Family → Genius takes work → Terror and Tension → Lupin has a lot to lose → More cheerful topics? → Let’s talk about Moody → Underdeveloped frontal lobes → I don’t like you Mundungus Fletcher → The last best hope.

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Bonus: Behind the Dumbledore

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:51:21 +0000

Go "Behind the Dumbledore" with Lead Editor Patrick as he explores the past, present, and future of Alohomora! from his unique point of view.

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Neville Longbottom: From Zero to Hero

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 275 we discuss… → He fought the hat, and the hat won → "Young squib dies due to meringue." → Raised by tough love and post-war reality checks → The ultimate Gryffinpuff → Neville, the slow burn we all need → Young Augusta vs. young Minerva - the story we all want to read → The perfect role model for all late bloomers → What if Neville had been the Chosen One? → Brave AF → Neville, the Hagrid of Herbology → The Leaky Cauldron, that's in London → Thanks for proving that Cursed Child isn't canon, Neville!

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POA 18 Revisit: Society Killed the Potters!

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 274 we discuss... → Starting in the middle → Is it foreshadowing or a happy coincidence? → Strap in for a lot of Lupin Love → Dumbledore's plan and wizarding community selective amnesia → The details of werewolf habits and contamination → Being an Animagi is complicated and gross → Should Lupin take some of the blame for Peter's betrayal? → Everybody in these books needs therapy, but mostly Lupin → This chapter is not visually appealing, or, lessons from the Michael Harle School of Film → Trying to answer age old questions about the Marauder's Map → Animagi gone bad! → OGM everywhere

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Draco: Blondie Bear

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 273 we discuss… → Draco Malfoy was almost Draco Smart → Always tickle a sleeping Draco → Did the Malfoys think Harry was the next Dark Lord? → Blood lives matter → Nature vs nurture → Irvin’s next book may or may not be about the Malfoys → Draco’s insides are a little squishy → A person of dubious morality → Was Lucius an abusive father? → The worst thing Draco ever did → The Mortal Instruments is HP fanfic → A very special announcement!

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DH 1: Dinner with the Death Eaters

Sat, 25 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 272 we discuss... → Dedications and Epigraphs worth reading → If you haven't read the other books, screw you! → Jo's writing at its peak → Showing the bomb under the table → Harry Potter vs. Game of Thrones → Yaxley? Who dis? → Disdain for the peacocking Malfoys → Cursed Child - "Yeah, we just did that." → Did Pettigrew lose his voice along with his hand? → Worst marriage announcement ever → Let us all toast the bravery of Charity Burbage → DH pt 1: Just as much Hermione's movie as Harry's?

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HBP 1 Revisit: Incontinent Gerbil

Sat, 11 May 2019 15:30:00 +0000

On Episode 271 we discuss… → The other other other minister → What happens to Fudge? → A literal frog wearing a wig → Is the gerbil alive? → Wizarding condescension towards muggles → Exhonorating the innocent → Fudge is an issue → Wizarding think tank → Jim the dementor returns → A Star Trek nerd-out break → Dementors could be marsupials → Telepathy isn't real

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OotP 1 Revisit: Literal Trash Wizard

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 03:57:39 +0000

On Episode 270 we discuss... → The Gateway to Reading → Why This Book is Emo by Kat → Physical changes → Who's the bully? → Magic Fisticuffs → A shock of magic → It's too real when you're 15 → Things we don't hashtag → Death Clues → Patronus size doesn't matter

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GOF 1 Revisit: Timelines Say What?

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 16:54:46 +0000

On Episode 269 we discuss... → Laura is back! → Good in depth discussion, kick ass usernames → Delving into some magical science → Struggling to keep track of timelines → Once again the trace has questionable mechanics → The significance of the Riddle house to Voldemort → Looking for an ounce of Wormtail's morality → Noah was nearly prophetic about Nagini → Nagini's back story came out of nowhere → A totally different format than previous first chapters → Voldemort is basically a Batman villain → An honorary sorting for Frank

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PoA 1 Revisit: None of Your Dang Business

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 268 we discuss... → Welcome back, Micah! → Holiday homework? → The themes are all here → Owls are dumb → Weasley Winnings → Sneakoscopes are terrible gifts → Trusting Rowling → Furry books were a thing → The failures of adults → "Lumos Maxima!"

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CoS 1 Revisit: Tennis Ball Eyes

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 267 we discuss... → Is this actually Harry's worst birthday? → Cinnamon roll Harry → Hedwig vs. Dobby - who would win in a fight? → Book one skippers unite! → Our first glance at physical abuse from the Dursleys → Sassy Harry...how we love thee → Did the Dursleys acknowledge Harry's early birthdays? → What homework could Harry have actually done? → First glance into Harry's PTSD and horcrux dreams → Ring composition time! → Why does Dobby pick this day to show himself? → Underestimating House Elves 101

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PS/SS 1 Revisit: Series of Half Truths

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 266 we discuss... → Why does this chapter turn off so many new readers? → Rainy days and Tuesdays always get me down...or not → I assert our inalienable right to party! → How much magic can one do in animagus form? → The mystifying missing 24 hours → How did Dumbledore figure out the blood protection so quickly? → Harry's numerology → Ted, the magical newscaster! → Cigarette lighters that talk to your soul → Sinister, uncaring, cold Dumbledore? → Privet Drive: the best place for Harry → How did McGonagall know? And how has their relationship changed?

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CoS 13 Revisit: Acting Like a Good Guy

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 21:29:01 +0000

On Episode 265 we discuss... → Hermione’s Crushin’ → The Filch Liberation Front → Meet Jack Valentine → Happy accident or deeply layered genius? → Is Riddle Ginny’s ghostwriter? → Ron’s prophecies → “Oops! He’s Hitler” → Bad basilisk! → Snakes, not spiders → Horcruxes, Hallows and Half-Blood Prince

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Movie Adaptations: Making Movie Magic

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 19:23:37 +0000

On Episode 264 we discuss… → Welcome Head Prop Modeller, Pierre Bohanna! → Behind the Props of Potter → The theory of adaptation → Other adaptations → How close should we stay to source?→ One person's vision? → Columbus and the early years → Cuarón and the need for change → Newell and the turning point → Yates and the build to the battle.

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HBP 17 Revisit: Rise Above Your Anguish

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 263 we discuss... → Morfin Gaunt = malnourished Steve Buscemi? → Insensitive Ron is insensitive → Floo problems → Oh Harry, if only there was someone out there who believed you → Sassy Flitwick and Dumbledore are on point → When did Dumbledore start collecting memories? → Did Hagrid know that Voldemort was Tom Riddle? → Traceless Tom → "I shouldn't have said that, should not have said that." → Modifying your own memories vs. modifying others' → What if Harry had not retrieved the real memory?

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Folklore & Mythology: A Whole New World

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 06:52:23 +0000

On Episode 262 we discuss… → What is mythology? → The real and magical worlds sitting side by side → Harry Potter as a Death myth → What do Rowling and Disney have in common? → The mythology of Fantastic Beasts→ The story of the White Heart → “Merlin’s beard!” and more Wizard slang → The dangers of folklore → Let's eat! The symbolism of food → Harry Potter and the Appropriation of Culture

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OoTP 23 Revisit: Protecting Me From Me

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 16:39:28 +0000

On Episode 261 we discuss... → Mad-Eye is putting ideas into Harry's head...again → Rosie has an OGM! → Harry is clueless about magic → In what ways could Harry be a weapon? → Phineas Nigellus should have had a Fantastic Beasts cameo → Hermione chooses the magical world over the Muggle world and her parents...again → Foreshadowing abounds with Kreacher's den → The BEST Ginny chapter in the series → Is Molly slightly anti-Muggle? → Nagini and the complications of maledictions → The tragedy of Neville's family life

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Luna Lovegood: Broaden Your Minds

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000

On Episode 260 we discuss… → Luna and Newt definitely hung out → Is Luna a manic pixie dream girl? → Casually talking about death → How close were Ginny and Luna? → Hermione's ultimate foot-in-mouth moment → Pair the spares syndrome → Luna's emotional intelligence → Her belief in oddities is genuine → Nature vs nurture → Katy makes cosplay plans → The anti-Luna

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GoF 20 Revisit: You Might Come Across a Dragon

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 15:00:00 +0000

On Episode 259 we discuss... → Find us on Pandora → The most insane challenge → Is Crouch Jr. trying to be caught? → Humble Harry → "Oh no, it's sports day." → Irresponsible adults → Magical 3D printing → Did Harry cheat? → The pros and cons of widening the Wizarding World → The Life and Lies of Rita Skeeter

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Episode 258: Cursed Child NYC - Earth-One and Earth-Two

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0000

On Episode 258 we discuss… → First Impressions →Do you HAVE to see the original cast? → 30 Crescendos → Main character confusion → The Search for Scorpius → Thor Cups for Poppy Miller → Nomione → Move along, timeline → “That sheep is on fire!” → Trains and . . . sewing machines? → The dementor’s hug → Crying hangover → Another Human Horcrux? → Cursed Child: The First Draft → Will the play last?

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DH 18 Revisit: Disillusion Maxima

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 257 we discuss... → I don’t like puzzles, I’m a Gryffindor! → Hermione gets acknowledged! Gasp! → Harry’s wand, a crutch and a rebirth → Grindelwald vs. Voldemort: who was worse? → Did Dumbledore create his own enemy? → Possibly projecting power’s pull onto Harry → Five years? Are we seeing a possible retcon? → Can veritaserum break through dementia? → S***! S***! S***! → The depths of despair → Why didn’t Rita interview Grindelwald? → Do we want to know everything about Dumbledore?

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Ghosts: Fleshed Out

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 256 we discuss… → Ghost rules - personality, portraits and progression → Ghost Amazon → Historical ghosts around the world → Ghost festivals → More haunted than Hogwarts? → Ghosts on camera → The Hogwarts Ghosts

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OoTP 16 Revisit: Rock Kittens

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 255 we discuss... → Hermione gets no birthday love → Does Jo hate cats? → The unforgivable vanishing spell → Sirius is an angel from on high → How close are the Dumbledore brothers? → Luna has a temper! → Harry, the next Lupin → Was the Hog’s Head the best meeting place? → Are we any better than Zacharias Smith? → Read the fine (invisible) print! → Hermione - brilliant but manipulative → Political or escapist fantasy?

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Ring Composition, Part One: It's a Wow Thing

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 17:07:17 +0000

On Episode 254 we discuss... → Ring Theory vs. Ring Composition: Wizards don't do math → Shoutout Maxima: Percivals; supporting a large family; what's going on in Percy's head?; Does Percy have anxiety? → What is Ring Composition? (Hint: Turtles!) → Immediate chapter parallels: Peeves's water balloons and the lake task?! → A handy visual from John's book → Kat has a new podcast idea → Latches and turns → Privet Drive by motorcycle → The obviousness of "Owl Post" and "Owl Post Again" → Speculation about the rings in the Fantastic Beasts series → Alison has a major new academic project → The literary value of Rowling's work → Internal book rings

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PoA 5 Revisit: Go Away, Ginny!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 253 we discuss... → Lupin, chocolate, and rain...all Michael needs to be happy → Love potions and pimps named Posie → Are we getting our first glance at the Order of the Phoenix? → Double hugs all the way! → Carriage vs. Compartment - a lesson on British trains → How good of an actor is Lupin? Asleep or faking? → Sneakoscope are useless → LUPIN LOVE → Watch out Willy Wonka...here come Lupin Bars! → Flitwick sortings → Hagrid’s a teacher! Hallelujah! → One of the best movie adaptations of a chapter

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Percy Weasley: Fake it 'Til You Make it

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 14:04:09 +0000

On Episode 252 we discuss... → Shoutout Maxima: Ireland; Potter as a Netflix series; poems! → Percy's namesake, meaning, and tangled wizard family lines → Percy and Ron: astrology match - or maybe not? → Secret Hufflepuff inter-house make-out rooms → Percy is the Weasley that tries the hardest → What might Percy's wand be? → Sibling relationships → Is Percy a coward? → Coping through family → Redemption arc parallels → Should Percy have died? → Slytherin or Gryffindor?

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DH 7 Revisit: Kissing Advice

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 20:58:46 +0000

On Episode 251 we discuss... → Happy birthday, Harry! → Too bad wizard google doesn’t exist → Harry doesn’t know he’s in a 7 book series → Twelve Fail-Safe Ways to Charm Witches → Scrimgeour’s relationship with Dumbledore → Elections for the Minister of Magic → Could the deluminator be a tracking device? → The sign of the deathly hallows as Grindelwald’s sign → Horcrux lessons carefully curated to build

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Pop Culture: Harry Potter is EVERYTHING

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 15:33:23 +0000

On Episode 250 we discuss... → What is popular culture anyway? → J.K. Rowling made bank! → Harry Potter’s YA ancestors → From Baby-Sitters Club to Shakespeare → What’s Potter got that the others don’t? → The fan fiction springboard → “Snape… Snape… Severus Snape…” → The diminishing return → Can Potter really be everything?

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CoS 4 Revisit: Forget Me Not

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 249 we discuss... → Foreshadow maxima! → Ghouls: pests of the after-life → Arthur Weasley’s Muggle World Podcast → Honest portrayals of poverty → Is fire travel unique to Potter? → Ring theory epicness! → Draco unmasked → Burke, the body snatcher → What was Hagrid really doing in Knockturn Alley? → So much Harry love → Did Lucius target the Weasleys or was Ginny a convenience? → Mr. and Mrs. Granger - blissfully ignorant

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Magic's Inner Workings: We're All Squibs

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 248 we discuss... → Guessing about Gamp's Law → Can you conjure air?! → Turns out you can study Alchemy at Hogwarts → Could the plague actually be dragon pox? → Mandrakes are real and science = magic → Flying brooms are less conspicuous than flying bathtubs → Revisiting the desk pig! → No such thing as too many Star Trek references → There actually is a math class at Hogwarts → We pull out our punnett squares to talk genetics in HP → Wizards can use electronics...just not at school → Are wizards really space aliens?

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PS/SS 16 Revisit: Traps Everywhere!

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 02:49:38 +0000

On Episode 247 we discuss... → JKR told us Harry would live, it’s okay → Wizard cards answer exam questions! → The things the trees have seen → “...after they kill Neville...” → Can ghosts become invisible? → Fluffy went to the Forest... or back to Greece? → Muggle medicinal uses for Devil’s Snare vs. wizard death plant → Where is the Stone from July to December?? → Absurdly easy keys → Chess symbolism on point → Troll wrangling suspicions → One potions riddle, many versions

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Hogwarts Houses: A Little Bit Phlegmatic

Sat, 26 May 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 246 we discuss... → We’ve got all four Houses here for a discussion on the four Houses! → The Four Temperaments or “Humors” that make up all of humanity → Katy’s Shoutout Maxima tackles nightmare fuel, Luna love and YouTube → What do the Sorting Hat songs say are each house’s key attributes? → Which students embody the stated attributes of each House / which do not? → Who does Pottermore say were Hatstalls, and what does that mean? → Would Cedric Diggory, Hogwarts Champion, ever be a Death Eater? → The benefits and pitfalls of Sorting too soon → Do Hogwarts Houses overlap with Ilvermorny ones, a la this chart?

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DH 36 Revisit: Exploding a Moment

Sat, 12 May 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 245 we discuss... → Let the tears flow with Michael's reading of the chapter! → Untested magic → A moment for parallels → Harry's cadaver career → James is important too, guys! → "I'm Spartacus!" → Everything but the Ford Anglia → Other ways to kill a wizard → Stupid movie → The Master of Death → 19 years of recovery → What is the Flaw?

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Death: It Does Not Do to Dwell

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 244 we discuss... → JKR's admissions of how the death of her mother shaped the series → Immortality and the fear of death → Voldemort: The most useless, magic-dependent wizard ever → Grief over death and loss → How unresolved grief can stunt growth → Acceptance of death and its inevitability → The Flamels are Hobbits → What was on Dumbledore's bucket list? → Church Grims bring out Katy's angst → Death is more trustworthy than God or the Devil → Quotes to grieve by → Listener experiences using Potter to help them grieve

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HBP 22 Revisit: Felix: The Master Manipulator

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Episode 243 we discuss... → Best HBP chapter EVAR!! → Leaving Hagrid to grieve alone? Rude. → Half-Blood Prince: a metaphor for being 16 → Slughorn: B+ teacher, A+ motivator → Half an eyebrow now, half an eyeball later! → Felix has no morals... and kind of makes you drunk → Did Tom Riddle get lucky? → Spiders are so ungrateful → Wizard minors can drink alcohol... no biggie → Actors' names in literature → We need more drunk men hugging, crying, and singing → Odo the non-hero... which is sad

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Harry Potter: The Diamond in the Rough

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 04:58:53 +0000

On Episode 242 we discuss… → A role model for teenage activism → Why is Harry so determined to be a "good guy?" → Harry, listen to Michelle Obama → Why does he insist on going it alone? → Harry is Batman... and Luke Skywalker → Why should he NOT be angsty? → No, Harry is not his Horcrux... or a Cylon → A sensitive male protagonist? Wicked! → Why isn't Harry a favorite character? → Daniel Radcliffe, we love you! → Harry is brown AF → Cursed Child Harry... WTF?

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OotP 37 Revisit: TL;DR

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:35:13 +0000

On Episode 241 we discuss... → Does Harry finally learn from his shortcomings? → A perfect moment for Dumbledore to mention his family → Voldy is watching you, always watching → The Fidelius Charm has so many freakin' loopholes → Four claps for you, Severus Snape; you go, Severus Snape → When do phoenixes actually die? → Harry breaks a bunch of cool stuff → Petunia's complicated feelings for Harry → The flaw in the plan → Would Dumbledore have killed Harry? → "Thrice defied" - how? → Why does Snape not spill about the plan?

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Ron Weasley: The Fwoopers and the Billywigs Talk

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 19:42:39 +0000

On Episode 240 we discuss... → Jack Russel terriers should be renamed Ron terriers → Could Ron ever turn to the dark arts? → Ron's wands reveal a lot about him → Is Ron mean? → Pottle → The "fwoopers and the billywigs" talk → Ron = Nessie → Nose picking on endless repeat → Newsflash: Ron is hilarious → Ron is a voracious eater → Is Ron Aragorn or Gimli?

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HBP 10 Revisit: The Crimes of Merope

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 19:50:40 +0000

On Episode 239 we discuss... → Hermione’s got nothing → Who’s the Half-Blood Prince? Who cares? → Dumbledore’s secret Maxima Spell → The ghost pigeons of Hangleton → The Gaunts are NASTY! → Slytherin Monkeys → "Can I borrow your Deathly Hallow?" → Merope the Grey Lady → Tom Riddle, Sr. can’t even → Wuv...twue wuv? → Don’t forget Bob Ogden

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Hermione Granger: Exit, Pursued by Hermione

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Episode 238 we discuss... → Hermy-own? Herm-own-ninny? → Just who are Hermione's parents? → Does Hermione’s wand core fit her personality? → Otters fall asleep holding hands and we’re verklempt → Minister of Magic in Hermione’s future → Without Hermione, would Harry be dead? → Women in fantasy tropes → Hermione as a role model for young women → Hermione vs. the Lovegoods → Morality of S.P.E.W. → Hollywood-ized Hermione → Bring on diverse Hermione!

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GoF 28 Revisit: House Elves are Hufflepuffs

Sat, 20 Jan 2018 19:17:01 +0000

On Episode 237 we discuss... → Is Butterbeer alcoholic? → Where do House Elves come from anyway? → You is nosing! → Hermione's hate mail → NIFFLERS ARE SO FLUFFY WE'RE GOING TO DIE → This chapter breaks our hearts → Don't mess with Molly's boys → Percy Weasley defense squad → Crouch's addled brain → Did Dumbledore invent Patronus communication? → Snape and Karkaroff suck

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Languages and Translations: It Changes a Lot

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 07:33:29 +0000

On Episode 236 we discuss... → Harry Potter and the Translator's Nightmare → Names go Rogue → The Smasher, the Steamroller and the Golden Lightning → Translation Strategies → Localizing “Muggle” → Newt Scamander’s French alias → Universal spell-casting → “I am Lord Romeo” → Shopping for the audiobooks → Dubbing’s so yesterday → How do the translations measure up?

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PS/SS Ch. 12 Revisit: Erodelbmud Eht Nepo

Sun, 24 Dec 2017 05:51:44 +0000

On Episode 235 we discuss... → Self-worth, yay! → Needling Hagrid → “Chess! That’ll do it!” → Ancient artifacts for Christmas →The library is always an exception → A malicious mirror → Hearts’ desires by the hour → Dumbledore’s secrets → What’s your Erised?

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Ginny Weasley: Sugar Free Ginny

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 03:53:58 +0000

On Episode 234 we discuss... → Facts about Ginny → Ginny's ties to Tom Riddle → What else could Ginny have grown to be? → Degrees of Ginny love → Do we only define Ginny by her bond with Harry? → Our Ginny feelings: Thor-smash cups and Valkyrie walks → Movie Ginny: a failing of writing or acting? → Is Cursed Child Ginny ineffectual?

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PoA 21 Revisit: Somewhere In Time

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 07:51:25 +0000

On Episode 233 we discuss... → Vindicitive overload - Snape at his worst → At first I was afraid, I was petrified → Did Snape know about Sirius and Peter back in the day? → Time-Turner Apparition → Does your chain hang low? Does it wobble to and fro? → Laws (and lack thereof) of time travel in the Potterverse → Would they have been successful without omniscient Dumbledore? → Closed loop! Closed loop! Closed loop! → So how old actually is Hermione? → Buckbeak is THE BEST → White stags in mythology → Lunar lessons

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Recap: Episode 232

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 07:48:59 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Platonic and romantic balance → Platonic examples in fiction → Gay panic → Are Hinny really soul mates? → Is Ron good enough for Hermione? → The destruction of the trio

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Shipping Wars: The Best in Both of Them

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 00:32:40 +0000

On Episode 232 we discuss... → Book vs Movie Hinny → Our OTPs → Early Ships → Friendships → True Love → Fan Fiction Ships → Dean &; Seamus all the way! → Bromances → Weird Ships

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Recap: Episode 231

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 00:06:10 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → All the tears → Lupin love → Bashing on not enough Lupin love → Choices → Jean Grey comparison

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DH 34 Revisit: We're All Just Stardust

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 06:24:20 +0000

On Episode 231 we discuss... → Harry Potter in braille → Short but beautiful → What more could Dumbledore do? → Expecto Patronum Maxima! → Deaths of innocents → "Harry and Ginny kiss, I guess." → Harry becomes Dumbledore → Ron, the dude bro → What did the Resurrection Stone resurrect? → Harry, the Christ child → Dead and back again

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Recap: Episode 230

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 06:09:21 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Snape and Sirius: More alike than you think → What if Snape had killed Lupin? → Are Fred and George just as bad? → Proof of Sirius' Remorse → Lupin forgives Sirius. Why shouldn't we? → Putting the dog back in the dog house → We want to meet Uncle Alphard STAT

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Sirius Black: He Gives the Best Gifts

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 05:33:10 +0000

On Episode 230 we discuss... → Not Snape 2.0 → Get your learning on - Padfoot and the Pup → Does Jo hate Sirius? → Who's the leader of the pack? → Loyal AF → Day to day dog transformations → Is Harry his mate or his godson? → Sirius gives the best gifts → Killed by a curtain → Scorpio poster child → He seriously needed a good therapist → A 36er in the 27 club

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Recap: Episode 229

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 05:26:05 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Diffindo cuts all the things → Overacheiving O.W.L.s → Nonverbal spells → Quidditch pitch protection please? → Hypocrite Hermione

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HBP 11 Revisit: Hermione Does Not Approve

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 22:48:11 +0000

On Episode 229 we discuss... → We love Half-Blood Prince but we can’t remember why → Do not write in library books! → Completely change your thinking for 6th year → Poor Ron → Why can’t Harry and Lupin be besties? → Harry Potter and the Airport Security → Hannah Abbott is not a lighter note → A beat for humor → Cormac's Connections → Consequences Schmonsequences → Aragog can't come to the phone right now → Read your Evening Prophet, kids!

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Recap: Episode 228

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 22:42:42 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → The Trio Recovers → Harry's figuring it out → Can you be too dumb to become a ghost?

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Nineteen Days Later: What a Mess

Sat, 16 Sep 2017 16:01:26 +0000

On Episode 228 we discuss... → MuggleNet Live! Ninteen Years Later Recap → Harry’s new house → Ron’s Wizard Wheezes → “OMG, my parents! They’re in Australia!” → Boring staircases → Colin Creevey’s ghost → The latest from Potterwatch → Expecto Patronum Maxima! → Slytherin’s second chance → Counselors and statues

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Recap: Episode 227

Sat, 16 Sep 2017 14:59:07 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Movie Misfires → #KrumLove? → Put upon Percy → Societal Pressures → Will boys be boys?

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GoF 23 Revisit: An Evening of Blunders and Broken Hearts

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:11:46 +0000

On Episode 227 we discuss... → Hermione's not gonna take it anymore → Ron can't have nice things → Cinderella's back → Beauxbatons and Durmstrang → The sock chapter → Hermione got her groove... for the first time → Does the Seeker have a full bladder? → Meet the Weird Sisters → Is Ron and Hermione's relationship healthy? → A giant secret → The Goblet of Spectacle → "Make it pink!" "Make it blue!" → Join us in Diagon Alley on September 1st!

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Recap: Episode 226

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 18:20:08 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → How Queer should Potter be? → The Werewolf parallel → Queer stereotypes vs. Queer themes → Asking more from Rowling

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LGBTQIA+ In Potter: Beauty In Difference

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 21:00:39 +0000

On Episode 226 we discuss... → LGBTQIA: Now you know your ABCs → Sexuality in the wizarding world → Dumbledore seen and unseen → Fantastic Gays and Where to Find Them → Queerness in fandom → “Play him like a gay junkie.” → Polyjuice Potion and Drag Culture → Protect Charlie Weasley at All Costs → Is Cursed Child combating Toxic Masculinity or Queerbaiting? → Join us in Diagon Alley on September 1st!

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Recap: Episode 225

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 20:49:32 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Directionally challenged → Marauders Map OS update → Don't underestimate Sirius Black → The will of James and Lily → Sirius is coming to dinner

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PoA 10 Revisit: They Don't Make Them Like This at Hogwarts!

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:46:27 +0000

On Episode 225 we discuss... → Layering Halloween 1981 → Why didn't Hermione reveal her knowledge sooner? → Where the Remus/Lily friendship idea came from → The power of dementors → Lupin doubts his abilities, and we're all sad → Pottermore listened to Episode 24 → What happened to the Map? It's NOT in Cursed Child! → Who exactly does the Map show? → Welcome to the magical world of Hogsmeade → "Those ain't yo mama's shoes!" → Sirius question: Would he go to the Dark side? → Join us in Diagon Alley on September 1st!

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Recap: Episode 224

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:42:53 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Snape's ideology → The lasting effects of childhood and choices → Snape's advantages → Let's try some gender-bending!

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The Great Snape Debate: Dangerously Interesting

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 20:39:39 +0000

On episode 224 we discuss... → How do you feel about Severus Snape? → Rowling’s post-Potter thoughts on Snape → “Sectumsempra’s not a nice spell.” → The Enigmatic Eileen Prince → Snape’s sorting → Loving and Listening to Lily → Dumbledore’s Potions Poking Stick → “By the way, I’ve loved your mother forever.” → How Snape changed and how we change → Alan Rickman’s tight grip → Even in Cursed Child, Snape just can’t win → Join us in Diagon Alley on September 1st!

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Recap: Episode 223

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 20:28:43 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Not everyone loves CAPSLOCK HARRY → Is the worst character... Arthur Weasley? → What makes Grimmauld Place so great?

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OotP 4 Revisit: Super Slytherin House

Sat, 24 Jun 2017 20:53:27 +0000

On Episode 223 we discuss... → Living among the Muggles → What the Fidelius is going on with the Fidelius Charm? → The incestuous Black Family Tree → The Portrait Dimension → Harry Potter and the All-Knowing Prophecy → Judgy Weasley → A Sirius Discussion → "Angst, angst, angst!" → The Daily Prophet's real world applications (and arguments against that) → Genuine Ginny → Are Percy's actions justified? → Join us in Diagon Alley on September 1st!

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Recap: Episode 222

Sat, 24 Jun 2017 20:48:08 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Riddle's name is his life → Voldemort the computer → Why did Riddle choose Myrtle? → The influence of Love Potion

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Tom Riddle: Train Ride of Insanity

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 02:34:09 +0000

On Episode 222 we discuss... → Born of the Love Potion → Life at the Orphanage → Could Dumbledore have saved him? → Tom at Hogwarts → Becoming The Dark Lord → Horcruxes and The First War → Join us in Diagon Alley on September 1st!

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Recap: Episode 221

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 02:25:18 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Harry’s uncharacteristic naivety? → Mirror Rooms – The Chamber of Secrets and Room of Requirement → What really happens to Vanished bodily waste? → The Weakness of Voldemort → MemoryMort

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CoS 17 Revisit: This Chapter's Weird

Fri, 26 May 2017 21:23:24 +0000

On Episode 221 we discuss... → At least it’s the best video game? → “Can we talk about plumbing for a minute?” → Timing Riddle's monologue → Jurassic Chamber → Fawkes’s big secret → Two Voldemorts → Tom Romeo Elvis Riddle → The Hogwarts cold case files → Ginny opens the Dumbledore → Lockhart will not hijack this chapter → Join us in Diagon Alley on September 1st!

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Recap: Episode 220

Fri, 26 May 2017 21:21:12 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Harry’s control over his fantasy DEPRESSION/SUICIDE TRIGGER WARNING: Skip to the 28:28 mark to avoid this conversation → Horcruxes as recovery stages → Devolving into chaos → Is Dumbledore the therapist or the patient? → The theory’s true value → McGonagall the therapy cat

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Is Harry Imagining Everything?: But, He Bounced!

Sun, 14 May 2017 22:33:06 +0000

On Episode 220 we discuss... → Does this theory affect the re-readability of the series? → Other examples of dream theory in pop culture → Fight or Flight? → Is Snape fully redeemable in this theory? DEPRESSION/SUICIDE TRIGGER WARNING: Skip to around 47:00 mark to avoid this conversation → Where do the other characters fit into this theory? → Dumbledore sees socks: it all makes sense now! → Harry is his own worst enemy → Plots holes served their purpose → JK Rowling & Steve Kloves discuss the theory

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Recap: Episode 219

Sun, 14 May 2017 22:28:52 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Whose Vault Is This Anyway? → Do families really share their wealth? → Why is Harry rich? → Hagrid the half-giant can apparate? → PQOTW Responses

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PS/SS 5 Revisit: Treat Yo' Self

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 23:03:17 +0000

On Episode 219 we discuss... → Chapter episodes return! → Tornadoes, Wardrobes and Leaky Cauldrons → What does your Diagon Alley look like? → We miss old Pottermore! → Foreshadowing Alley → Hagrid: The Native Informant → Where's Voldemort? → Draco the Braggart → The Gringotts vaults are full → Let's go shopping! → Join us in Diagon Alley on September 1st!

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Recap: Episode 217

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 22:55:44 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → The next generation reads Potter → Ron the Seer → Crookshanks's secret identity

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PS/SS Movie Watch: Male Breakout Star (Live)

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 05:38:55 +0000

On Episode 218 we discuss… → Host views on the film → History of the film → We talk awards, production, & premiere → How the actors became a part of the film → Deleted scenes → We talk to fans about specific movie moments → Our Final Thoughts on the film → Sponsor us on Patreon for as little as $1/month!

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Lupin is James, and Other Such Fun Oldskool Theories

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 15:02:16 +0000

On Episode 217 we discuss... → What could have been, and what still could be? The potency of theories that still remain plausible → The book that started it all, for some of us... → How Harry Potter's mystery genre enables many different outcomes as possibility → Neville's memory, Peter's hand, and Harry's Gryffindor ancestry → Snape, the Overgrown Bat-shaped Man → is James Potter trapped inside Remus Lupin's body? (Yes, and here's why) → Ron Weasley is Dumbledore, Mark Evans is relevant and Dumbledore IS. NOT. DEAD. → False book titles, dropped plot threads like that dreaded red-headed Weasley Cousin and other such things that might have been!

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Recap: Episode 216

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 14:44:24 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → The inherent danger in all classes, not just Hagrid's → Difficulty of Muggle Studies → Cultural influences on schools of magic worldwide → Medieval tactics → Teachers' continued areas of study

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Wizarding Education: Flitwick ROCKS

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 05:57:14 +0000

On Episode 216 we discuss... → Similarities between Hogwarts O.W.L.s, N.E.W.T.s and Muggle aptitude tests → The ever-increasing difficulty of Charms, Transfiguration and Potions in the series → Omission of regular school subjects such as math, language, etc. → Tertiary education - the lack thereof? - in wizarding society → The benefits of *Independent Magical Study* → Those who teach! Is Lupin the best? What about Flitwick? → The importance of trust for learning in an educational setting → Students who got jobs immediately after Hogwarts. There are more than you think!

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Recap: Episode 215

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 05:46:22 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → The flexibility of Time a.k.a. Schrodinger's Snape → Does Jo regret calling Cursed Child canonical? → Delphi's redeeming qualities → Alison and Eric face off (and come to an agreement!)

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Cursed Child As Canon: #BreakTheCurse

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 08:59:12 +0000

On Episode 215 we discuss... → The curse moves to NYC → Can canon be bias-free? → Rowling’s fingerprints → Entitlement or constructive criticism? → Canonizing Non-Canonicity → Choose Your Own 19 Years Later → “Let’s make a baby! I love you, Bellatrix!” → What we miss from the missing characters → What's your canon?

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Recap: Episode 214

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 08:51:03 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Harry, Riddle and moral grayness → Relevance and timelessness → Rowling's responsibility → Reading Potter with the next generation

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Life Lessons & Themes: All Sorts of Lessons

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 18:10:12 +0000

On Episode 214 we discuss... → Harry’s Cinderella moment → “You will be independent because I demand it!” → The weird connection of Moaning Myrtle and Ginny → Beware nice words and pretty people → What’s Prisoner of Azkaban’s secret ingredient? → The shock of Goblet of Fire → Teachers of the revolution → The empathy of Luna Lovegood → Dumbledore’s diary → The essential sacrifice → What has Harry Potter taught you?

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Recap: Episode 213

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 18:00:24 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → A lesson in paper sizes → Who’s chasing the Marauders? → MockingPhoenixJay → James and Sirius support the Moutahora Macaws → Can we spot Rowling’s writing?

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James & Sirius Prequel: A Mark Evans Thing

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:26:24 +0000

On Episode 213 we discuss... → Read the Prequel! → What time of year did this escapade take place? → Are James & Sirius in the Order of the Phoenix already? → Who exactly is chasing them on brooms? → Alternate theories on what is happening → WHY James & Sirius? → Who else would we want a little prequel about? → Elvendork - only appropriate as a Tolkien reference

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Recap: Episode 212

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:22:49 +0000

On this recap we discuss... →

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Ilvermorny - Choo-Choose It!

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 20:47:40 +0000

On Episode 212 we discuss... → Ilvermorny: A (Brief Recap) History → No one got the Salem Witches' Institute joke → Connections to the British wizarding world → What is Ilvermorny Castle like? → Controversy with using Native American culture → Are classes different at Ilvermorny? → Quidditch and Quadpot and wizard lacrosse! → Symbolism of the Gordian Knot → "We choo-choose it!" → Sorting, wands, and Rappaport's Law → Ilvermorny vs. Hogwarts Houses → Welcome to Ilvermorny (art)

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Recap: Episode 211

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 18:10:40 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Raise your wands in memory of John Hurt → Did Dumbledore repair Hagrid's wand? → Twins and their wands → Harry's Horcrux messes up everything again

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Wandlore - More About Yew

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 03:36:35 +0000

On Episode 211 we discuss... → Our wands say interesting things about us → Ollivander's Bespoke Wand Selector questions are fascinating → American wand makers vs. Ollivander wands → Can you order custom wands? → How are wands made? (Magic) → Magical affinities between wands and wizards → Are wands alive? → Inherited and passed down wands → Muggles and wands → Priori Incantatum: unicorn and dragon edition → Characters and their correlations with wands

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Recap: Episode 210

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 00:58:58 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Ghosts as punishment → Luna's spirituality → Neville, Luna, and Ginny as a trinity → Draco: a Judas parallel?

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Religion and Fate - Into the Unknown

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:36:47 +0000

On Episode 210 we discuss... → Predestination vs. free will in prophesies → Magic as religion → Is there a Wizard God? → Wizards reconciling magic and religious belief → The stigma of Christians against Harry Potter → Resurrection: a common element → Are Horcruxes a perversion of religious symbols? → The importance of choices → Even Quidditch has religious imagery! → Trios and the Trinity → Repentance and Redemption → Ghosts and the afterlife

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Recap: Episode 209

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:33:40 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Did the diadem bring the DADA curse? → Why murder is the thing that splits the soul → A different take on the food/soul theory → Piggy bank Harry

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Horcruxes - Voldy-Bits

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 10:39:11 +0000

On Episode 209 we discuss... → Making a Horcrux: How Do You Even? → Horcrux pies and chocolate bars → Body and soul → The first kill → The Seven Horcrux Sins → Hot-Demort → Did Grindelwald make a Horcrux? → Rowling's least favorite Horcrux question

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Recap: Episode 208

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 10:01:53 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Peter and the Hat → "Heads or tails?" → Sorting families → Houses through the years

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Sortings - Whatever, Hat

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 17:12:02 +0000

On Episode 208 we discuss... → Why is Hogwarts still Sorting? → The Hat is always right...or it thinks it is → Hat Stall: I do not think that means what you think it means → Should families really end up in the same House? → Controversial Sortings → Lockhart: is he really blue and bronze? → Let's speculate on some Houses!

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Recap: Episode 207

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 17:11:46 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Dumbledore did what was right, not easy → How could Dumbledore's sexuality have been included in the books? → A balancing of House traits

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Albus Dumbledore - All Kinds of Love

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 16:47:45 +0000

On Episode 207 we discuss... → No spoilers for Fantastic Beasts! (Well, we tried) → Dumbledore as the archetypal mentor → Is Dumbledore a good person and are his actions justified? → Timelines can be confusing → JKR got Harry's story from Dumbledore's portrait → Would knowing Dumbledore's sexuality have impacted Harry's story? → Everything goes back to that one summer → How does Dumbledore still trust people? → Regret and caution → The Greater Good vs. the one → Love of all kinds → Why do we have more empathy for Dumbledore than other characters?

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Recap: Episode 206

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 16:43:20 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Muggle ailments vs. Magical wounds → Flight, Fight, and Freeze → Why Order of the Phoenix Harry is exactly who he should be

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Illness & Special Needs in the Wizarding World - The Non-Existent “Nero-Typical” Norm

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 03:10:22 +0000

On Episode 205 we discuss... → Magic can’t fix everything → SpeakBeasty host, Ariel, has a question → How Anne Rowling shaped Harry Potter → What Ariana stands for → Lupin, HIV and metaphors for disability → Silvanus Kettleburn: The Black Knight → Disability in the darkness → The abuse of memory → Taking advantage of the disadvantaged

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Recap: Episode 205

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 03:03:05 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Fiddling with the Fidelius Charm → Is there a secret hiding in the Order photo? → Giving Peter some slack

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October 31, 1981: The Good Black

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 22:47:01 +0000

On Episode 205 we discuss... →

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Recap: Episode 204

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 22:43:41 +0000

On this recap we discuss... →

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Women of Harry Potter: Smacking Point

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 17:01:04 +0000

On Episode 204 we discuss... → A little more Patronus talk → The brightest witch of her age → The love of teaching → Being an individual → Not conforming to society's needs → Small yet powerful → A mother's love → A mother's desperation → Abuse playing into the picture → Is evilness related to pleasing a man? → The Hogwarts Regina George? → All hail the Queen

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Recap: Episode 203

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:40:25 +0000

On this recap we discuss... → Delphi's parentage → Scorpius nerdish qualities → Changing the people's opinions

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Cursed Child, 2.2: Strong Scots

Sat, 01 Oct 2016 08:36:51 +0000

On Episode 203 we discuss... → We reveal our Patronuses! → A new interpretive theory of the play → McGonagall: Out of character? → Awkward hierarchy → Ol' Reekie train → Who can influence a prophecy? → Albus's character progression → The need to hear Scorpius's lines in Anthony Boyle's voice → Paint, memory, and finally confronted trauma → Draco's softening → Time Turners and Fawkes and the Elder Wand, oh my! →Blanket potentially on fire: the joys of live theatre! → How is the Fidelius Charm working here? → Theories on Delphi's, er...origins → We have lots of emotions about the end

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Recap: Episode 202

Sat, 01 Oct 2016 08:17:17 +0000

→ Amos the "stage dad"? → Could Cedric really be a Death Eater? → Snape's self destruction → Snape and Hermione

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Cursed Child, 2.1: Cursed Right Off the Page

Sat, 17 Sep 2016 04:52:31 +0000

→ Seen, unseen and to be seen → Taking “The Augurey” seriously → Familiar faces for familiarity’s sake → Imagination vs. Live Theater → The Great Snape Debate continues → Polly Chapman and the Missing Direction → Scorpius: The Human Pottermore → Cedric Diggory goes stupid crazy → Ron and Hermione: From teaspoons to ladles → Who is the Cursed Child? → The Curse of Nineteen Years Later → Delphie... something... something

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Recap: Episode 201

Sat, 17 Sep 2016 04:44:49 +0000

→ Something feels familiar... → The origins of Del-FEE → Time: Wibbly-wobbly or around in circles? → Spinster Hermione has no Oppugnos to give → The happy medium of reading Cursed Child

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Cursed Child, 1.2: The Pull of Time

Sat, 03 Sep 2016 02:16:06 +0000

→ More first impressions → To what effect are the dream sequences helpful? → Delphi's master manipulation → Why did Harry listen to Bane? Shouldn't he know better? → Scorpius the Cinnamon Roll → J. K. Rowling and Where to Find Her → The insane strength of Scorpius Malfoy? → Legitimizing 101: How to Make Your Fan Fiction Canon → Scorbus: to be or not to be? → Is Delphi affected by the AUs? → Risk isn't risk if it can be undone

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Recap: Episode 200

Sat, 03 Sep 2016 01:53:02 +0000

→ Does Ginny finally get her "Another! *Cup smash*" moment? → Scorpius and the Slytherin stigma → Harry's parenting skills → J. K. Rowling's (considerably narrower) Wizarding World

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Bonus: Cursed Child Production

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 22:15:39 +0000

→ Our impressions, both seeing it before reading and reading before seeing → Costuming and sets that bring the world to life! → Music and sound design: creating the atmosphere → Magic is real! (And it's made with illusions) → Perfect casting is perfect → Our favorite moments in the theater

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Cursed Child, 1.1: King of Angst

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 01:09:36 +0000

→ Our initial thoughts on the play as a whole → A functionally different epilogue → Rose Granger-Weasley: a study in reading vs. seeing → Scorpius Malfoy, the greatest nerd to ever nerd → Kids these days... er, in 2020 → The Trio is all grown up! → The lasting effects of Cedric Diggory → So, about the trolley witch... → Draco and his troubled past

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Recap: Episode 199

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:34:11 +0000

→ Why Umbridge decided to not be a Death Eater → "Purr"-sonalities of cats → Historical roles of birch → Umbridge vs. Voldemort as villains

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Dolores Umbridge: Pink Is The New Purple

Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:24:02 +0000

→ Is Umbridge truly a Slytherin? → Umbridge v. Lupin: Comparative teaching styles → Is Umbridge sleep deprived? → Dolores fulfills her own worst fears while at Hogwarts → Is Umbridge pitiable? → Would she have joined the Death Eaters if recruited? → How is Umbridge handling Azkaban prison? → Who exactly is more evil? Umbridge, or Lord Voldemort?

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Recap: Episode 198

Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:19:41 +0000

→ A new perspective on Remus Lupin → The badass within Minerva → Can we question her decisions to not marry Dougal?

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Bonus - Live at Leviosa in Las Vegas!

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 02:14:38 +0000

On this special bonus episode we discuss... → Has the brand lost touch with the fandom? → The Global Franchise Development team → From story and passion to business → How much is Jo controlling? → Fantastic Beasts and the Script No One Wants → What amount of blame does the fandom need to take?

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Minerva McGonagall: A Mean Bite

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 16:44:27 +0000

→ Minerva's Hatstall: why wasn't it mentioned in the series? → Did James Potter know Martin McGonagall? → Just how much did Albus & Minerva share with each other? → A tragic love life → Did Ron use McGonagall to learn about Hermione? → Minerva & Snape; what's the deal? → Does McGonagall believe Harry is The Chosen One? → What makes McGonagall so akin to felines?

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Recap: Episode 197

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 16:35:24 +0000

→ Does Salazar have Muggle relatives? → Do Ilvermorny wand rules pose serious issues? → Why Ilvermorny houses are superior to Hogwarts → The choice to live or die makes all the difference

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Ilvermorny: The New World

Sat, 09 Jul 2016 04:10:07 +0000

→ Welcome to the new format! → The extremist Gaunts → “I am Isolt Sayre” → Magic for No-Majs → Love Magic: More questions than answers → Fantastic American Beasts and Where to Find Them → Slytherin’s best self → We stand before the Ilvermorny sorting statues

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Recap: The Hogwarts Library

Sat, 09 Jul 2016 04:00:10 +0000

→ Beedle the Bard for a new generation → Broom games → Rediscovering the wizarding world

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QTTA, Chapters 7-10: Beat Back Those Bludgers, Boys!

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 15:58:01 +0000

→ Newt Scamander vs. Kennilworthy Whisp → The Holyhead Harpies movie → Michael sings Celestina Warbeck’s Quidditch hit → Check out the Transylvanian team → Devaluing the Snitch → Awesome alliteration → Quodpot: Hot Potato Dodgeball → Which broomstick? → Starfish with and without Stick

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QTTA, Chapters 1-6: Savage Snitch

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 03:41:18 +0000

→ Time turning to 2001 → Meet Kennilworthy Whisp → A visit to London's Museum of Quidditch → Medieval history lessons → The Bladder Games → Finding Queerditch Marsh → Nostalgia bombing with Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup → Darwin eats a Snidget → Harry's Quidditch career that could have been → Madam Hooch's secret history → Muggle Quidditch

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Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them: On The Move

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:45:50 +0000

→ Defacing a book → About the Author → 13-year-old jokes → Newt the Weirdo → What is a Beast? → Magical Laws and Muggle-Sighting Restrictions → Fwoopers and Phoenix and Kappas, oh my! → The Lethifold, The Plimpy and The Quintaped.

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BtB, Part 3: A Haunting Honesty

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 17:02:07 +0000

→ Rivers of Death → The Three Brothers → The Gifts → Using the Hallows → The Pardoner's Tale → A Different Dumbledore → Scepticism or Secret Keeping? → To Remain a Fool

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BtB, Part 2: Heartcrux Rabbit Wrangler

Sat, 28 May 2016 18:47:09 +0000

→ The Warlock's Hairy Heart. A dark fairytale. → The Weakness of Love, Power and Possession → Chaperones are important → Darkness and Disney → Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump → Alchemy and Magic Spells → The Beauty of JKR's Artwork (And her archived sketch of HRH) → Trees, Death and Monty Python → Trickster Rabbits and Magical Reality Please note we are giving a trigger warning for brief discussion of rape as an allegory in relation to the first tale. If you would like to avoid this discussion, please skip from 40:34-41:35.

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BtB, Part 1: Afternoon Crossword Puzzle

Sun, 22 May 2016 15:01:16 +0000

→ Remembering Beedle's release → JK Rowling reveals herself → Dumbledore revisits Beedle, but why? → The Wizard and the Hopping Pot. Is it alive? → Medieval Muggles and Magic → The Fountain of Fair Fortune → A Tale of Tales → Morals, Mirrors and Memories

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DH2, Movie Watch: Wizarding War Movie (LIVE)

Wed, 18 May 2016 16:59:33 +0000

→ The end of the Re-Read → Host views on Deathly Hallows Part Two → History of the film → Facts, Figures, & Awards → Actors - New and Old → Movie Quirks and Changes → We are joined by John Richardson, answering your questions → We talk to fans about specific movie moments → Our Final Thoughts on the series and the Re-Read experience → Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, Book Wrap: Fossil Palace

Sat, 07 May 2016 21:03:33 +0000

→ Episode 188 Recap: The burden of being a Potter child; "All was well"; problematic Ron; regards to Rita Skeeter → PQOTW Responses → A lighting shaped dedication → Who reads poetry when you're looking for Potter? → For the British, more is definitely more → Defacing busts and other publishing facts → Book Covers discussion → A VERY special surprise from our editors! → Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, Epilogue: Four Years Later

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 17:34:37 +0000

→ Episode 187 Recap: Voldemort's cruel intention; Diluted Blood
Protection; All about the Elder Wand
→ PQOTW Responses
→ Give these kids a baby name book!
→ Was Harry qualified to join the Auror Department when he
did?
→ Breaking down Hermione & Ron's relationship: Stronger than ever!
→ Catching up With The Malfoys & Longbottoms
→ The "ships" that never were - but should've been
→ Charlie Weasley, the new poster child
→ Looking "forward" to Harry Potter and the Cursed
Child
→ Question of the Week
→ Check
out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 36: Anything For The Snog

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:00:07 +0000

→ Episode 186 Recap: Did Harry really have a choice?; Types of Evil; Why is Voldemort so ambivalent?; Processing dreams; Should Harry have died?→ PQOTW Responses→ Was Voldemort in King's Cross with Harry & Dumbledore?→ WHY HAGRID?→ Is Neville acting foolishly?→ Voldemort fears for resurrection→ Does Voldemort believe Harry knows something he doesn't?→ How confident was Harry?→ PTSD, it's real→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 35: State of Eternity

Sat, 16 Apr 2016 17:08:44 +0000

→ Episode 185 Recap: Hagrid is extremely valuable to Lord Voldemort; Does Harry regret dropping the Resurrection Stone?; Remembering our first read through of Hallows→ PQOTW Responses→ Religious allegories and influence→ Decency and Lord Voldemort→ Master has given Harry his soul back - Harry is free!→ What did the wands take from Harry and Voldemort?→ Should Harry despise Dumbledore?→ Hermione's best intentions→ Breaking down the Deathly Hallows→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 34: One Foot Through the Veil

Sat, 09 Apr 2016 22:07:53 +0000

→ Episode 184 Recap: The impact of Snape's abusive childhood;Outward vs inward change; What would Lily say?→ PQOTW Responses→ The vulnerability of self-sacrifice→ We're all crying over the beautiful language→ Can we forgive Dumbledore as easily as Harry?→ Neville's such a top bloke→ Long term planning for the Resurrection Stone→ What exactly comes from the Stone?→ Harry becomes Master of Death→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 33: Through Her Eyes

Sat, 02 Apr 2016 15:56:43 +0000

→ Episode 183 Recap: The Shrieking Shack; to love is to be human; who was Hermione feuding with?→ PQOTW Responses→ Does Lily live up to her saint-like legacy?→ Is Snape to blame for Petunia's intolerance of magic?→ DOES Hogwarts Sort too soon?→ Examining the Dumbledore/Snape relationship→ Does Snape truly never really KNOW Lily?→ Jo's thoughts on Snape→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 32: Behind The Crate

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 15:40:49 +0000

→ Episode 182 Recap: In defense of Nymphadora Tonks; Examining Ernie McaMillan; Beautiful, just beautiful→ PQOTW Responses→ What is happening in the Black Lake?→ Is Hogwarts visible to Muggles during the Battle of Hogwarts?→ A herd of DeskPigs!→ Did Voldemort want Slughorn to lead the Slytherins to battle?→ Is Voldemort feeling for the loss of Snape?→ Does Snape know his end is near?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 31: The Gryffindor Way

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 17:28:09 +0000

→ Episode 181 Recap: Do the ends justify the means?; Marginalization of women in Harry Potter→ PQOTW Responses→ Would Lord Voldemort keep his word?→ Flashback to the Middle Ages → Grandmotherly Pride!→ Sorry, Harmony shippers...→ Did Draco know the Diadem was in the Room of Requirement?→ Do Horcruxes need "feeding"?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 30: Riding The Fence

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 15:41:01 +0000

→ A brief discussion of Pottermore→ Episode 180 Recap: WTF Room of Requirement?; Hogwarts Civil War (not that Civil War); Headmaster Snape→ PQOTW Responses→ Questions on magic finally answered!→ Snape's plans and wings→ Minerva is our Homegirl→ Knock, knock! Who's there? A door knocker→ Is Rowling "going Patterson?"→ Did Slytherin save the Wizarding world?→ The importance of Percy's redemption→ Birthday Lupin Love→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 29: Healthy Dinner

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 18:38:43 +0000

→ Episode 179 Recap: Dumbledore's Tough Skin; Inappropriate charms with Aberforth; Is Aberforth testing Harry?; What was Aberforth's role for the Order of the Phoenix?→ PQOTW Responses→ Why doesn't the passage from Ariana's portrait go to the Hogwarts kitchens?→ Is Neville the new Harry, or the new Dumbledore?→ The prejudice against Slytherin house continues→ Dumbledore's secrets and lies→ Check out the Ravenclaw Common Room!→Wit beyond measure... gives Harry away→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 28: More Than Just the Goats

Sat, 27 Feb 2016 20:04:00 +0000

→ Episode 178 Recap: Circle theory; Gob-Magic; Loyalty to Voldemort's rage?→ PQOTW Responses→ Ariana’s mysterious portrait→ Wait, Dumbledore has a brother→ The greater good?→ Society's stigma→ Dumbledore's sacrifice→ GOATS!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 27: Adorably Convenient

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 02:02:15 +0000

→ Episode 177 Recap: Does the Department of Mysteries study Horcruxes?; the trio need to watch more heist movies; Hermione's acting skills need work; the last 24 hours of the war→ PQOTW Responses→ "Well done, Dragon!"→ Harry has magic cred→ Voldemort's rule of three→ Is Bellatrix feeling guilty?→ Voldemort's hubris and logic→ What if the last Horcrux had been moved?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 26: Inbetweenie

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 22:36:55 +0000

→ Episode 176 Recap: Why Do They Snap Wands Upon Death?; What else can destroy a Horcrux?; Is Harry truly the best choice for Godfather?; Was Teddy destined to be an orphan?→ PQOTW Responses→ The MacGyver of Wands→ Why did Draco's wand work so well for Harry?→ Wandless = Factionless→ Would the plan have worked if they didn't wait so long to act?→ How does the beaded bag still exist after the Thief's Downfall?→ Griphook is a tiny, short jerk→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 25: Makers Keepers

Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:25:02 +0000

→ Episode 175 Recap: Harry tunes out Voldy with love; the Elder Wand's soul mate; Voldemort's hypocrisy→ PQOTW Responses→ JKR's writing takes our breath away→ The trio are all suddenly grown up→ Moral grayness between wizards and goblins→ Keeping up with the Weasleys→ Dean Thomas, the real MVP→ Teddy brings joy and Sirius questions→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 24: The Carrot on the String

Sat, 30 Jan 2016 06:35:34 +0000

→ Episode 173 Recap: Wand allegiance, Grindelwald vs. Voldemort, Peter and the Thestrals→ PQOTW Responses→ Dobby the Baptist→ Is Dumbledore dead?→ Hermione, Ron and Goblin rights→ Voldemort’s Gringotts key→ Revealing wands→ The Hallow Eccentrics→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH1, Movie Watch: Single Manly Tear (LIVE)

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:03:33 +0000

→ Facts, Figures, & Awards→ The best adaptation so far?→ Staying true to the book lovers→ Assessing the new cast members and stellar performances→ The subtle emotion of the score→ Changes, eliminations, and omissions→ Why is the focus on Hermione so often?→ Was Godric’s Hollow all we wanted it to be?→ Dobby’s death, divided→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 23: Ron's Hidden Talent

Sat, 16 Jan 2016 06:51:04 +0000

→ Episode 172 Recap: Hermione's limits and fear; Clues to the Harrycrux? → PQOTW Responses → Harry is a dum-dum, but he's worth a lot → Grindelwald is a liar - but why? → The Malfoy house divided → The Silver Hand and life debts → How are wand masters determined? → Question of the Week → Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 22: Original Podcaster

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 20:42:08 +0000

→ Episode 171 Recap: The Pardoner's Tale and the Brothers; how does the Resurrection Stone work?; Dumbledore's gifts and the Deathly Hallows; an unlikely trio→ PQOTW Responses→ Xeno's: a waste of time or valuable?→ Hermione's limits→ Harry leaps to all sorts of (correct) conclusions→ Potterwatch!→ "Harry, nooooo!"→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 21: Windows in the Sky

Sat, 02 Jan 2016 03:34:12 +0000

→ Episode 170 Recap: Luna's sad reality; Rooks, Knights, and Lovegoods→ PQOTW Responses→ Did Jo borrow from the Three Little Pigs?→ Dumbledore as Death→ What does the theme of "belief" mean to Harry Potter?→ What type of stone is the Resurrection Stone?→ Why are we shown Luna's friendship mural?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 20: Small Victories

Sun, 27 Dec 2015 01:35:58 +0000

→ Episode 169 Recap: The Sword and the Weasley; Need and Valor; Snape's only choice; True Gryffindors→ PQOTW Responses→ The bromance of Harry & Ron→ Blackthorn, the Trickster wand, analysis→ Is Hermione working hard to keep Ron around?→ JO POINTS US RIGHT TO THE DIADEM!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 19: The Patronus Plunge

Sun, 20 Dec 2015 01:04:59 +0000

→ Episode 168 Recap: Aberforth's abilities; Harry is not Dumbledore's tea buddy; the twin cores are at it again→ PQOTW Responses→ Throwback Thursday to Philosopher's Stone→ Snape's most honest moment→ Powersword of Lightness→ The importance of the details→ What is the original purpose of the Deluminator?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 18: What's Dumbledore's Deal?

Sat, 12 Dec 2015 21:43:13 +0000

→ Episode 167 Recap: Did Voldemort consider Snape's request?; Effective house memorial; What caused the Horcrux to burn on Harry?; Incompetent Death Eaters→ PQOTW Responses→ The unknown dangers of Godric's Hollow→ Harry's lost a big part of himself→ #HermioneLove→ What is Aberforth's deal?→ Grindlewald and Albus→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 17: There's a Snake in my Neck!

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 18:35:37 +0000

→ Episode 166 Recap: Who lives in Godric's Hollow now?; Magical boundaries; Inked Deathly Hallows symbols→ PQOTW Responses→ The Potters' Memorial→ Animated corpses→ Lighting the way→ Wait...it's a snake!→ Voldemort’s memory→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 16: Asking Permission

Sat, 28 Nov 2015 17:16:31 +0000

→ Episode 165 Recap: Gamp's Law are like Computer Software; Magic as Binary; The Five Senses & The Horcruxes→ PQOTW Responses→ Phineas' True Allegiance→ The truth behind Grindelwald's "mark"→ The REAL Godric's Hollow→ Debunking the Fidelius Charm→ Dumbledore's religious side→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 15: Weasley is Our Regular Person

Sat, 21 Nov 2015 23:58:56 +0000

→ Episode 164 Recap: Eric is sticking around; Splinching subtleties; Ron and the Taboo; camping!→ PQOTW Responses→ Is wearing the Horcrux a bad idea?→ Phineus Nigellus isn't super helpful→ How does Gamp's Law work?→ Characters included for an info dump
→ Ron and privilege → Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 14: Legilimenception

Sat, 14 Nov 2015 16:53:17 +0000

→ Episode 163 Recap: Blurred Lines; Patronuses Inner Light; Undesirable & Indifference→ PQOTW Responses→ Ancient Greek Goats & Dittany→ JKR ruins all the fun→ The chapter to reference all chapters→ Ron Weasley: MVP!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 13: Power and Propaganda

Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:28:47 +0000

→ Episode 162 Recap: Snape as Headmaster; The trios not so thought-out plan; Finding Umbridge→ PQOTW Responses→ Umbridge's Power → Echoes of Real-World History→ Arthur's Bravery→ Cat People→ Cinematic Writing Styles→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 12: Death Eatery

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 15:28:48 +0000

→ Episode 161 Recap: Is Hermione keeping a secret?; Lupin isn't a coward; Lupin has a history of cowardice→ PQOTW Responses→ Not going back to Hogwarts → Would Dumbledore approve the use of Harry's visions? → Did the Trio do enough prep?→ Wizards are just gross!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 11: It's Heavy, Harry!

Sun, 25 Oct 2015 04:13:12 +0000

→ Episode 160 Recap: The bond between Harry and Sirius; Regulus and Percy similarities; a Dumbledore and Dudley comparison→ PQOTW Responses→ Death Eater interrogations→ Abounding WWII parallels→ Will three become four?→Fathers and sons→ Dung is still dung→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 10: The Brightest Star

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:29:45 +0000

→ Episode 159 Recap: Dustledore; Tracing Tom Riddle; #YesAllWitches→ PQOTW Responses→ Sirius secrets→ Magic from beyond the grave→ Lily’s eyes and ‘g’s→ Relative truths→ R.A.B. revealed→ House-elf brainwashing→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 9: Dusty Dumbledore

Sat, 10 Oct 2015 09:20:36 +0000

→ Episode 158 Recap: Bonded for LIFE?; Loony Lovegood; How did the Ministry fall? → PQOTW Responses→ Taboo taboos→ Hermione's forgotten memory charm→ What the heck was Mad-Eye's curse meant to do?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 8: They Are Coming

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 17:00:00 +0000

→ Episode 157 Recap: Ron and the Deluminator; Finding love from books; Turing-Dumbledore parallel?→ PQOTW Responses→ Harry’s a Weasley!→ First glimpse o the Deathly Hallows→ Doge & Dumbledore→ Dumbledore’s dark past→ Kingsley’s message→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 7: Interrupting Weasley

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 18:29:21 +0000

→ Episode 156 Recap: Dumbledore's office protections; Horcrux background information; help from the Order; destroying the last Horcrux→ PQOTW Responses→ Sweet, sweet seventeen→ Comedic charm vs. genuine relationships→ How much did Dumbledore predict about Ron?→ Harry and Scrimgeour face off→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 6: Master Manipulator

Sun, 20 Sep 2015 03:18:56 +0000

→ Episode 155 Recap: An unexpected leak; lend me your ear; Lupin’s dark place→ PQOTW Responses→ Magical security→ Molly's interrogation tactics→ "Mad-Eye's dead." Still.→ Does Harry "get it?"→ The Freedom to Read (about Horcruxes)→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 5: Seeds of Doubt

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 16:18:11 +0000

→ Episode 154 Recap: Blood Magic & Love Magic; Hedwig Lives?; Was Hagrid the best choice?; Harry's desperation→ PQOTW Responses→ Teeny, Tiny Tonks appearance→ The truth behind Lupin's silence→ A very Moody death→ Whyyyyyy are we STILL not believing Harry?→ Biblical Implications→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 4: No Touching

Sat, 05 Sep 2015 09:05:00 +0000

→ Episode 153 Recap: If Petunia had magic; Where is Mrs. Figg?; what Dumbledore owes Harry; Some Dursleys do change → PQOTW Responses→ Harry and Rowling's evolution→ Dreams become reality→ Hedwig's death *sobs*→ Motorcycle science→ Accio Hagrid!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 3: Speak Up, Petunia

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:19:48 +0000

→ Episode 152 Recap: Voldemort doesn't get Dumbledore; the Dumbledore/Doge relationship; what Dumbledore owes Harry; seeing Dumbledore's death→ PQOTW Responses→ Vernon, the constant caricature→ Harry, Dudley, and wastes of space→ Petunia's frustrating silence→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 2: This is Not a Death Chapter!

Sat, 22 Aug 2015 20:44:07 +0000

→ Episode 151 Recap: Snape's source; Why did Charity Burbage die?; peacock symbolism; Epigraphs for the fans→ PQOTW Responses→ Harry is packing and we have feels→ Doge: is he really Dumbledore's BFF?→ Wizarding history lesson→ Dumbledore's mysterious family→ Harry's growing up→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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DH, 1: Pettigrew On My Mind

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 15:40:35 +0000

→ First chapter of Deathly Hallows, how bittersweet→ Synopsis, Dedication, & Epigraphs→ Why does it always start with Snape?→ The grandiose Malfoy Manor→ How do the Death Eaters feel about Lord Voldemort's mission?→ Is Peter Pettigrew a sympathetic character?→ Why Charity Burbage?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, Movie Watch: Harry Potter and the Half-Snogged Kiss (LIVE)

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:53:45 +0000

→ Filming facts and figures→ Assessing the New Cast Members→ All Important Background Moments→ Relationships vs Horcruxes→ Would TechniColor have been better?→ Alternative Titles→ Siriusly Lacking→ WHY did they burn The Burrow?→ Dumbledore, Harry, and the Ladies→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, Book Wrap: Joint Custody

Sat, 08 Aug 2015 14:27:07 +0000

→ Episode 148 Recap: telling Harry everything; the Hinny ship; is Dumbledore still alive??→ PQOTW Responses→ Are the UK summaries major spoilers?→ We want Jo's old website back→ Everyone hates the spoiler guy→ Book Covers discussion→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 30: Grief and Gold

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:10:46 +0000

→ Episode 147 Recap: Spell trends, Lupin's reaction, Friends with Fawkes→ PQOTW Responses→ Life after Dumbledore→ Half-Blood Pride?→ Wizarding Funeral Rites→ Setting up for Seven→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 29: Human Moments

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 13:59:47 +0000

→ Episode 146 Recap: Friendly Snape; Childish obsessions vs Important tasks; Love and loathing in Severus; Those green eyes...→ PQOTW Responses→ Draco "Antman" Malfoy→ Did Lupin ever really trust Snape?→ Redefining Fleur→ Minerva Business Institute→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 28: Leader, Teacher, Soldier, Spy

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 14:45:19 +0000

→ Episode 145 Recap: A Chance to Save Draco; Justifying Snape's actions; Dumbledore's Grand Exit→ PQOTW Responses→ Poetic justice with the Dark Mark→ The R.A.B. mystery: worst in the series?→ Harry's complex stages of grief→ The Half-Blood Prince, revealed→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 27: Bassackwards

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 16:27:04 +0000

→ Episode 144 Recap: Protections & Regards; Accio! What?; Which Potion Master...?→ PQOTW Responses→ Draco takes a turn→ Are we supposed to believe Albus or Draco?→ Dramoine! → Remembering the theories→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 26: Baby Birding

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:38:24 +0000

→ Episode 143 Recap: Saving Snape; Everything is right!; The Trelawney cause; Snape & Lily are NOT BFFs; In defense of Ms Prince→ PQOTW Responses→ Wizarding Higher Education→ An homage to Tolkien→ What exactly makes up The Drink of Despair?→ Does Dumbledore promise to never love again?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 25: Peeping Through the Hole

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 18:56:16 +0000

→ Episode 142 Recap: Memory loss and the Imperius curse; Snape's inner rage; The darker side of the Weasleys→ PQOTW Responses→ Irma Pince = Im a Prince = Snape = What?→ Was Voldemort ever going to spare Lily?→ How did Snape prove his reform to Dumbledore?→ Socks Equal Love→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 24: Bloody Harry

Sat, 20 Jun 2015 15:53:05 +0000

→ Episode 141 Recap: Dark Wizards using Felix Felicis; Is Lily better at Potions?; Nagini love → PQOTW Responses→ Oh look, Katie's back→ Torn between two gingers→ We finally get a KISS→ Did Harry go too far? → Harry's punishment → Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 23: Dark and Mushy

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 19:48:02 +0000

→ Episode 140 Recap: What does Felix taste like?; Snape and Lily's mutual Potions brilliance; Harry's protective nature→ PQOTW Responses→ The little things: Hogwarts security; does Dumbledore know what Harry was doing?→ Slughorn's real memory reveals a lot → Significance in the creation of Voldemort's Horcruxes→ The biggest OGM→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 22: Get Lucky

Sat, 06 Jun 2015 19:08:08 +0000

→ Episode 139 Recap: Harry's laziness; Hufflepuff's dark side; Tonk's mystery visits→ PQOTW Responses→ The little things→ Hagrid's officially a badass→ Harry goes on his Felix Felicies trip→ Slughorn sobers up→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 21: Impenetrable Wall of Death

Sat, 30 May 2015 18:55:25 +0000

→ Episode 138 Recap: Zeus and Eos; thin, red eyes; trinket power; Voldy's domination; Lav-Lav Love→ PQOTW Responses→ Fred & George bring Ron and Hermione together→ How does a room come unplottable?→ Jo's not-so-secret dirty mind→ Snape deserves a win...and then he doesn't→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 20: Delight in Her Stuff

Sun, 24 May 2015 04:50:06 +0000

→ Episode 137 Recap: Three parts to a whole; title choice brilliance; did the movie do a chapter better?; Harry's perception of Dobby; house-elf healthcare→ PQOTW Responses→ The little things→ Dumbledore is not happy→ Horcruxes are adding up→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 19: Spider Tales

Sat, 16 May 2015 15:53:03 +0000

→ Episode 136 Recap: Apparition PTSD; Aristotle a Wizard?; Harry’s got love→ PQOTW Responses→ Hagrid reads to giant spiders→ Harry is borderline stalker→ Brawling house-elves→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 18: Woman Up!

Sat, 09 May 2015 16:00:50 +0000

→ Episode 135 Recap: Memories in Court; Consuming memories; Tom's infamy; What If Tom was arrested?→ PQOTW Responses→ Is Hermione acting a little to juvenile towards Ron?→ Apparition is FUN?→ Snape saves the day...again→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 17: Semi-Squib

Sat, 02 May 2015 17:21:33 +0000

→ Episode 134 Recap: Celestina's subtext; Is Wolfsbane an excuse to be more vicious?; The anti-Weasley→ PQOTW Responses→ Does Hermione ever apologize to Harry?→Where did the wine go?→Did Tom intend to kill?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 16: Music, Werewolves, and Mascots

Sat, 25 Apr 2015 22:33:29 +0000

→ Episode 133 Recap: Is Luna a stand in for Ginny?; Draco's Slytherin is showing; butterflies and monsters; Harry's lack of support→ PQOTW Responses→ Celestina Warbeck, international singing sensation!→ Lupin love and sadness→ In defense of Percy→ Harry the Mockingjay→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 15: Ships and Canons

Sat, 18 Apr 2015 21:11:26 +0000

→ Episode 132 Recap: The dangers of liquid luck; realistic Ron; Ron and Harry's friendship→ PQOTW Responses→ Ron is a free agent...but not a good one→ Shipping pairs everywhere→ Antics at Hogwarts' party of the year→ A different side of Snape→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 14: Felix; Shaken, Not Stirred

Sun, 12 Apr 2015 03:14:59 +0000

→ Episode 131 Recap: Tom Riddle's victims and Ariana; the value of yo-yos; magic and immortality→ PQOTW Responses→ Everybody's gettin' lucky→ Messy Quidditch tactics→ Complicated relationships abound→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 13: Slow Your Roll

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 15:07:08 +0000

→ Episode 130 Recap: Does Harry not trust McGonagall?; What if Katie Bell bit the dust?; Draco's trail of destruction; How much could Harry have learned if Dumbledore died earlier?→ PQOTW Responses→ Death, Birth, and the Phoenix→ Is it Dumbledore's fault that Lord Voldemort came to be?→ Strength, or Admiration?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 12: Suck It, Naysayers!

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 00:46:21 +0000

→ Episode 129 Recap: Blasting owls; Young love; Buckbeak’s thoughts→ PQOTW Responses→ A big bag of James Potter→ Spell creation→ Harry’s feelings are a-stirrin’→ Jewelry gone wrong→ Chamber of Secrets & Half-Blood Prince links→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 11: Confundledoor

Sun, 22 Mar 2015 01:43:25 +0000

→ Episode 128 Recap: For the love of Merope; 10 ways to kill a Potter; Draco's duality; Albus falls on his own sword→ PQOTW Responses→ Harry's so popular → Staun Shunpike, Death Eater Extraordinaire→ The best Quidditch tryout ever→ Hagrid in mourning→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 10: It's Morfin Time!

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 13:37:29 +0000

→ Episode 127 Recap: Why The Prince is so important; Solid Snape hate; The new trio and the Peverell brothers→ PQOTW Responses→ Spades of personalities → Does Dumbledore know what's being said?→ Gaunts = Dursleys?→ Morfin's weird brotherly love→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 9: What's That Smell?

Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:57:07 +0000

→ Episode 126 Recap: Patronus security; Lupin hate; Malfoy’s revenge; Hogwarts commute→ PQOTW Responses→ Career Advice – Part II→ Snape vs. The Half-Blood Prince→ Illegal magic→ Amortentia shipping→ Who is the Half-Blood Prince?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 8: Girl Power

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 23:15:54 +0000

→ Episode 125 Recap: Stan Shunpike – A Master of Mystery?; Draco’s Dark Mark; Blood on Dumbledore’s hands→ PQOTW Responses→ Bummer Tonks→ Wandering Patronuses→ Snape’s thorough Potter knowledge→ Dumbledore’s hand→ WHO’S the new Dark Arts teacher?!→ Harry’s right!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 7: Detrimental To Your Stealth

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:34:05 +0000

→ Episode 124 Recap: Harry's super-secure banking; Worries in the Wizarding World; Draco, Snape and Narcissa's redeemable features.→ PQOTW Responses→ Harry's actually right for a change→ The real Mystery of the novel→ Harry and Ginny→ Neville the Unicorn→ Draco's cunning but brutal tactics→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 6: So Obvious

Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:02:28 +0000

→ Episode 123 Recap: Snape still sucks and Harry doesn't; Hogwarts curriculum; Weasley clock mechanics→ PQOTW Responses→ The sad death of the ice cream man→ Diagon Alley black market and wizard convenience→ Malfoys: Redeemable or not? → The genius of Fred and George → Draco is pretty obvious → Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 5: Bonks

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 21:43:15 +0000

→ Episode 122 Recap: Slughorn = Lockhart?; The Lost Army; Protective death charms; Slughorns allegiance→ PQOTW Responses→ Mollywobbles→ As seen on TV spells→ A Sirius issue→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP 4: After School Special

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 04:52:55 +0000

→ Episode 121 Recap: The Dursleys' side; Harry the house-elf; Dumbledore & Snape→ PQOTW Responses→ The Not-Zombies→ Profiling Slughorn→ Who's the spider?→ Dumbledore's safety nets→ Grief recovery→ A little of this, a little of that...→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP 3: Yo, Rufus!

Sat, 24 Jan 2015 18:24:30 +0000

→ Episode 120 Recap: Forcing memories of Lily; Does Snape just see Lily everywhere?; What Narcissa sent to Snape?→ PQOTW Responses→ The "slaughtered pig's" messy sty→ Harry Potter: Minster of Magic?→ Is Dumbledore a bully - or "For The Greater Good"?→ Holding the Dursley's accountable→ Harry isn't expelled!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP 2: What Does The Fox Say?

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:35:49 +0000

→ Episode 119 Recap: Stalling the War; Puir Wee Braines; Muggle Relationships→ PQOTW Responses→ Bellatrix a jealous gal?→ Snape’s honesty→ Was Lucius to blame?→ Harry as a Dark Lord, ha!→ The Unbreakable Vow jury→ Draco’s attempts→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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HBP, 1: The Coughing Canvas

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 18:10:59 +0000

→ We start Half-Blood Prince!→ Synopsis, dedication, & first impressions→ Who is the Half-Blood Prince?→ Wizards at War→ Kingsley undercover→ Fudge gets fired→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, Movie Watch: Running, Running, Running!

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 02:07:23 +0000

→ Filming facts and figures→ Always a nominee, never a winner→ The Great Yates Hate Debate→ An abundance of script shoehorning→ Even the soundtrack runs→ So much love for new cast editions→ Plot holes, underused characters, confusion, oh my!→ #Danael, #Meowissacs, and more ship names→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, Book Wrap: The Jammin' Pensieve

Sat, 03 Jan 2015 01:28:58 +0000

→ Episode 116 Recap: Making Harry whole; Umbridge, centaurs, and mythology; Voldemort and the whole prophecy; Umbridge’s hand slap→ PQOTW Responses→Book Wrap!→Puzzle-less dedication→Thrilling summaries …or not so much→Remembering the long wait→International covers discussion→Global Movie Watch!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 38: McGonagall's Beyonce Moment

Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:17:55 +0000

→ Episode 115 recap: An underwhelming Prophecy; Voldemort vs. Macbeth; Snape's motivations; Dumbledore and his redemption; Planned all along?→ PQOTW Responses→ The Centaurs & Umbridge→ Hating Malfoy & Snape→ Sirius's two-way mirror→ Luna's foresight→ Missing pieces at the end→ Global Movie Watch!→ MuggleNet's AudioFictions prepares to say goodbye→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 37: In A Nutshell

Sat, 20 Dec 2014 15:15:44 +0000

→ Episode 114 recap: Pivotal Fawkes; Lupin's wolfy side; A Sirius replacement; The physical Horcrux; In essence divided?→ PQOTW Responses→ Ask, and you shall maybe receive→ The humanization of Albus Dumbledore→ Great Snape Debate: Part four million and two→ Breaking down the Prophecy→ If Neville...→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 36: The Magnet Effect

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 20:59:49 +0000

→ Episode 113 Recap: Purely Lord Voldemort; Prophectic Pettigrew; Dancing Death Eaters→ PQOTW Responses→ The one that never loses→ Bellatrix's schooling→ Where in the world is Lord Voldemort?→ It takes a magical village→ A proper possession→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 35: Broken Orbs, Legs and Hearts

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:23:09 +0000

→ Episode 112 Recap: Magic study rooms; Seer name marbles; Candle colors; The calling veil→ PQOTW Responses→ At The Solstice will come a new… book?→ Battles in Time and Space (Rooms)→ When Brains Attack!→ Shattered Prophecies and Hearts→ Sirius is here now...and then not→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 34: Goosebumps

Sat, 29 Nov 2014 16:46:11 +0000

→ Episode 111 Recap: Blood protection; Hermione's planning skills; Harry & Sirius; Broken promises; Dirty centaurs; Snake boogies→ PQOTW Responses→ Siriusly affected by death→ Round and round the time issue→ Pulling back the veil→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 33: Prejudice and Pride

Sat, 22 Nov 2014 17:43:13 +0000

→ Episode 110 Recap: Understanding Harry; Acting versus Being the Hero; Hermione worship.→ PQOTW Responses→ Should Hermione know better?→ Quasi-necessary Grawp→ No Girl Centaurs → Rude Harry→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 32: Enter the Dream Team

Sat, 15 Nov 2014 21:24:56 +0000

→ Episode 109 Recap: Astronomy Predictions; Right in the feels!; Anti-cheating charms; Exam resits→ PQOTW Responses→ Harry, Alone?→ The Saving People Thing→ Kreacher’s Clues and What would happen if?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 31: Can I Retake This Exam?

Sat, 08 Nov 2014 17:58:05 +0000

→ Episode 108 Recap: Signs of Harry/Hermione; The Art of Charms; Grawp's purpose; Hagrid's development→ PQOTW Responses→ Test anxiety at Hogwarts→ O.W.L.s!→ McGonagall and Hagrid ousted→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 30: Bigger on the Inside

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 18:29:02 +0000

→ Episode 107 Recap: Harry's lack of skills; Different sympathies; Mirror reminders; The Ginny Effect→ PQOTW Responses→ Suicidal Teacups→ The unnecessary babysitters→ Weasley is our KING!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 29: One Floo Over, Two Fly Out

Sun, 26 Oct 2014 15:41:14 +0000

→ Episode 106 Recap: Sirius reflection, high school heirarchies and what if James had lived...?→ PQOTW Responses→ Troublesome troublemakers→ Best friend's sister→ Harry's Auror qualifications→ Approval for whipping→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 28: Everybody's Fifteen!

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 20:09:38 +0000

→ Episode 105 Recap: "Sneak"-y magic; McGonagall roars; Dumbledore escaping Azkaban; Memory Charm vs. Imperius Curse → PQOTW Responses→ The ridiculous Inquisitorial Squad→ A drink with Umbridge→ Fireworks!→ Harry, James, and Snape's memory→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 27: Bottom of the Well

Sat, 11 Oct 2014 12:44:29 +0000

→ Episode 104 Recap: Social vs. Academic Intelligence; Banned Books & Potter; The piercing stare; A horrible bias; Waste of the Emma Thompson → PQOTW Responses→ FREE AUDIOBOOK DOWNLOAD THANKS TO AUDIBLEPODCAST.COM/OPEN→ Malleable Destiny→ Mars is bright tonight - again!→ Patronus personalities→ A brand new theory?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 26: Naturally Oily

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 12:23:02 +0000

→ Episode 103 Recap: Demented bribery; Freelance insane journalism; Harry & Cho→ PQOTW Responses→ Quick and dirty Quidditch (#PleaseTakeABath)→ Hermione is...wrong?→ The Great Snape Debate continues→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 25: The Jominator

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

→ Episode 102 Recap: Where's Lupin?!; Missed opportunities; For the Greater Good; Would Occlumency even work?→ PQOTW Responses→ How did the Death Eaters break out of Azkaban?→ The boy who Could've Been→ The consummate newshound→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 24: Memory Madness

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:27:17 +0000

→ Episode 101 Recap: Parental neglect; House tropes; Christmas burns and scents→ PQOTW Responses→ Is Snape mad at Sirius, or somebody else?→ The gift that shall not be opened→ Why is the book so named for the Order?→ Memories and their extraction into the Pensieve→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! store

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OotP, 23: An Original Do-bby

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 03:50:42 +0000

→ Episode 100 Recap: Dumbledore's dark materials; Siriusly Kreacher; Giving up and checking out→ PQOTW Responses→ Is Dumbledore justified in ignoring Harry?→ Ginny's (should've been) shining moment→ Sob worthy moments & unexplored theories→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 22: Magical Bandwidth

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 15:33:31 +0000

→ Episode 99 Recap: Processing thestrals; shades of green; awkward kisses→ PQOTW Responses→ The Weasleys in crisis→ The curiosities of St. Mungo's→ A special 100th episode message→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 21: Extra Awkward

Sat, 30 Aug 2014 18:40:02 +0000

→ Episode 98 Recap: Why is Hagrid still not doing magic?; Can adults learn magic?; Umbridge warnings; Alternate timelines→ PQOTW Responses→ Why is Harry so quiet?→ Was this the kiss our hero deserved?→ A totally different Chamber→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 20: The Little Spoon

Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:43:30 +0000

→ Episode 97 Recap: Is it bullying?; Harry's happiness; Power vs Right; Foreshadowing or coincidence?→ PQOTW Responses→ Does Hagrid trust the trio? Or did he just give in?→ Did humans & giants ever live peacefully?→ Who actually sent McNair?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 19: The Secret Poet

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 23:37:34 +0000

→ Episode 96 Recap: Gamp's Law & the ROR; House Elves necessity; Where does the knowledge go?; Mind reading wonders→ PQOTW Responses→ OTP...Luna & Ron?→ Did Umbridge set up the Slytherin/Gryffindor fight?→ Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 18: Back Off, Zacharias

Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:30:45 +0000

→ Episode 94 Recap: Snape, trust, & temptation; Slightly sexist staircase; Sanity saving Luna→ PQOTW Responses→ Exactly how reckless is Sirius?→ Does the Room of Requirement have unlimited resources?→ Misunderstood Expelliarmus→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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Live at LeakyCon Orlando

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:14:48 +0000

→ We are LIVE at LeakyCon Orlando!→ Professor McGonagall quiets the crowd down→ Rowling's Pottermore essay from the World Cup→ What exactly counts as canon?→ Accessibility of new Potter content→ Should Rowling just stop already?→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 17: Definitely Not Subtle

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 16:41:25 +0000

→ Episode 93 Recap: Harry and Dumbledore similarities, Aberforth's opinions and Various Vanishings.→ PQOTW Responses→ No boys allowed! → Students aren't sneaky. → Intercepted Owls.→ Umbridge observing Snape, Obviously.→ Floo tapping.→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 16: Brilliant, But Stupid

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 14:05:43 +0000

→ Episode 92 Recap: Spell science; Hogwarts detentions; Muggle vs. Wizarding schools; Hermione is the best person ever→ PQOTW Responses→ Hermione’s poor planning skills→ All About Aberforth→ Hogwarts gossip→ Harry’s vindication→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 15: McGonagall's Verbal Smackdown

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 17:29:36 +0000

→ Episode 91 Recap: Fudge manipulating; Percy’s still a prat; Racism and other prejudices; JKR’s intentions; Molly’s validation→ PQOTW Responses→ More Ministry schemes→ Who thought up these O.W.L. grades?→ Who knows what about Trelawney?→ McGonagall handles Umbridge→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 14: Spies!

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 22:47:48 +0000

→ Episode 90 Recap: Out of Order Hogwarts staff; Harry's new shoes; A worrying happy belly feeling→ PQOTW Responses→ The 3rd Dimension of Cho→ Why is Ron so bad at Quidditch?→ Perfect Percy is Particularly Peeving→ Sirius says the worst thing ever!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 13: Chapter of Lies

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 02:11:47 +0000

→ Episode 89 Recap: Wizards in Muggle schools; Tactful Granger; Trio or Solo?→ PQOTW Responses→ When did students start to believe Harry?→ How much do the Hogwarts staff know about the Order?→ WHAT KIND OF MAGIC IS THIS?!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 12: Better with Friends and Biscuits

Sat, 21 Jun 2014 13:16:15 +0000

→ Episode 88 Recap: Sorting in the Muggle World; Switching Houses; Human Experience and Unusual People; Return of Ugly Evil→ PQOTW Responses→ How important is House Unity in Order of the Phoenix?→ Can you really be bored at Hogwarts?→ Dangerous Devious Dolores→ The Ministry of Paranoia→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 11: Hats, Houses and Hem Hems

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 19:11:44 +0000

→ Micah Returns, and an emotional letter from a listener→ Episode 87 Recap: Molly's fear; Slytherins we like; House outcasts→ PQOTW Responses → Grubbly-Plank's greatness and Seamus's mum→ The infamous Umbridge cough → Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 10: The Squirting Scenario

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 16:36:26 +0000

→ Episode 86 Recap: DADA Deduction; Math & JKR; Other Prefect choices; Gryffindor academics→ PQOTW Responses→ Does Harry NEED to be alone?→ Is Ginny sabotaging Harry/Cho?→ A touch of the Thestrals→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 9: Not the Neighbor

Sat, 31 May 2014 14:51:03 +0000

→ Episode 85 Recap: Owl tracking; Figg's sight; Albus' passive aggressive plight→ PQOTW Responses→ The voices in Harry's head→ Broom > Prefect→ Did Jo write herself into the Boggart scene?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 8: Kangaroo Court

Sat, 24 May 2014 16:10:39 +0000

→ Episode 84 Recap: Wand security & identity; Foreboding Bode; Emotional photographs are emotional→ PQOTW Responses→ The purpose of the change→ Is Fudge covering up or in denial?→ Umbridge = Bellatrix?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 7: The Name's Potter, Harry Potter

Sat, 17 May 2014 20:31:05 +0000

→ Episode 83 Recap: House of Horcrux, ALL the Black puns, and Daggers, Snakes and Symbolism, Oh My! → PQOTW Responses→ The Night's Watch→ 62442 = ? → The Fountain of Elitism → Eric does NOT want to grow up to be Eric → Kingsley the Mole → Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 6: The Grim's Old Place

Sat, 10 May 2014 16:55:27 +0000

→ Episode 82 Recap: Who has it worse? Molly's smothering mothering.→ PQOTW Responses→ What is the Weapon?→ Dangerous Drawing Room→ Kreacher's tragic history.→ The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black→ The Dog Star and the Lion King→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 5: Two-Way Harry

Sat, 03 May 2014 20:57:39 +0000

→ Episode 81 Recap: Letters from best friends, Hermione's safety, Who trusts Snape more?→ PQOTW Responses→ Who's been victimized by Regina George Albus Dumbledore?→ Does Harry or Sirius have it worse?→ Molly and Sirius face off→ Dumbledore's public fall→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 4: AARGH!

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 03:58:41 +0000

→ Episode 80 Recap: Lupin Appreciation Time; Racial Stereotypes; The Ladies of Potter→ PQOTW Responses→ Grimmauld Place in the Wizard Space→ Is CAPSLOCK HARRY really that bad?→ Family betrayal→ How Ginny got her groove back→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 3: Textual Healing

Sat, 19 Apr 2014 13:10:04 +0000

→ Episode 79 Recap: Befuddled Figgs; Howler GPS; Political encouragement→ PQOTW Responses→ What's up with Vernon?→ Tokenism→ A tangent into Harry's unconscience→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 2: Enough Effing Scowls

Sat, 12 Apr 2014 20:59:16 +0000

→ Episode 78 Recap: Severe spells; Growing-up with Harry; Dementor danger→ PQOTW Responses→ Meeting Mrs. Figg and Mundungus→ The letters from someone→ Aunt Petunia’s bombshell→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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OotP, 1: Sassy Harry

Sat, 05 Apr 2014 21:47:00 +0000

→ We start Order of the Phoenix!→ Synopsis, dedication, & first impressions→ Electro-shock Harry and the implications for physical abuse→ Britishisms and Harry's wit→ Wandless magic and the Patronus suppression→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store→ Join us all at LeakyCon!

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GoF, Movie Watch: Magic Silver Toilet

Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:28:07 +0000

→ Box office success→ But it's pretty!→ Underused new cast→ Most painful book-to-movie cuts→ Teenage drama→ Lead Potter Sculptor Bryn Court joins us!→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, Book Wrap: Dragon Balloons

Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:10:51 +0000

→ Episode 75 Recap: Exam Time; The Diggorys; Dumbledore the Wandmaker→ PQOTW Responses→ Book Stats, History, Trivia & Awards→ International Book Covers with Kazu Kibuishi→ Join us for the global movie watch!→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 37: Yay, Death!

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:49:35 +0000

→ Episode 74 Recap: Prior Priori? Phoenix Technicalities; Amazing Conversations.→ PQOTW Responses→ Traumatised Harry and Disappearing Diggorys→ Setting Clues→ Desperately Seeking Thestrals→ Illegal Bugging→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 36: Shake Your Phoenix Feathers

Sat, 15 Mar 2014 23:04:53 +0000

→ Episode 73 Recap: Foe-glass ownership; Layered Portkeys; Postmortem Polyjuice Potion→ PQOTW Responses→ Different Dumbledores→ Fawkes the feather donor→ Eyes glimmering with ghosts and triumph→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 35: Dog Eat Bone World

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 18:13:01 +0000

→ Episode 72 Recap: Priori Incantatem; Ghosts & Angels→ PQOTW Responses→ Portkey problems→ Is the Foe-Glass a possessive object?→ The manipulation of Winky→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 34: Pope Potter

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 21:44:40 +0000

→ Episode 71 Recap: What If?; Difference in the sacrifice; What Jo won't tell us→ PQOTW Responses → What Voldemort feels→ Evil Extracurriculars→ Pettigrew's Hand→ How does the James/Lily switch effect the plot?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 33: Silver House with a Silver Dog

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 15:19:02 +0000

→ Episode 70 Recap: Pettigrew's thoughts; Voldemort's appearance; Cedric's nobility→ PQOTW Responses → The Dark (Too Obvious) Mark→ Voldemort's Secrets→ Pettigrew's Hand→ Death Eaters Outed→ Lily's protection→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 32: A Modest Request

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:00:00 +0000

→ Episode 69 Recap: Productive Pensieve; Percy's pride; Dealing with the spare; Cleanest murder plan→ PQOTW Responses→ Examination of "Yew"→ How does the (re)birthing work?→ Christ & the Anti-Christ→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 31: Oh, Godfather!

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 18:59:00 +0000

→ Episode 68 Recap: Mistake of the Week; The circle proves on; Past, Present, & Future; Ghosts of memories past→ PQOTW Responses→ The worst thing we can fathom→ Why the rush?→ What if Cedric alone had taken the cup?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 30: A Dumbledore Sandwich

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 02:03:00 +0000

→ Episode 67 Recap: Disembodied Horcruxes; Dumbledore's favorite?; Dumbledore's strange choices→ PQOTW Responses → Little Crouch's story→ Who hexed Bertha?→ Dumbledore's theory→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 29: Hootin' Harry

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 20:20:00 +0000

→ Episode 66 Recap: Whoops, Dumbledore’s Bad; A Tattoo-less Greyback; Husband Shopping in England→ PQOTW Responses → Weasley Twins getting deep and dark→ Sirius lays down the law→ Mars is out...you know what that means→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 28: Harmony's Downfall

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 21:12:00 +0000

→ Episode 65 Recap: Hidden marks; Ministry miscues; Fading scars; A Sirius mistake; Rat diet→ PQOTW Responses → Winky's drinking problem→ Hermione's thick skin→ Does Moody use a bad excuse?→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 27: The Little Spoon

Sat, 11 Jan 2014 21:51:00 +0000

→ Episode 64 Recap: Underwater languages; Mermaid portrayals; Second Task participation; The Goblet's contract; Gillyweed evolution→ PQOTW Responses → Who misses Hermione the most?→ Wizarding wars→ How much does Sirius know about the Dark Mark?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 26: Monkeyweed

Sat, 04 Jan 2014 18:28:00 +0000

→ Episode 63 Recap: Medieval unicorns; Mrs. Norris's abilities; Prefect's bathroom access; Golden egg poetry; Obvious summoning→ PQOTW Responses → We all live in a Harry submarine→ Hagrid returns . . . with unicorns!→ Mermaids, maidens and marine mayhem→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 25: The Staircase of Lies

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 06:00:00 +0000

→ Episode 62 Recap: Unicorn mythology; Pavarti; Bechdel test; Hagrid's professional growth; Cedric's sexy suggestion→ PQOTW Responses → The unreasonable reasonable concern→ Can Mrs Norris see through The Invisibility Cloak?→ Does Snape suspect Moody?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 24: Cosmic Payback

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 17:54:00 +0000

→ Episode 61 Recap: Ginny vs. Cho; Beetle bug; Sorting stereotypes; Jo & Jane; Poll results→ PQOTW Responses → Is Hagrid being protected by the Ministry? Or Dumbledore?→ The scoop Rita missed→ "Giant" misconceptions→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 23: Rapping Service

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:01:34 +0000

→ Episode 60 Recap: Religion & Witchcraft; In defense of Ron; Cho vs Ginny; The teenage years→ PQOTW Responses→ Beauty & Brains?→ Where do the Christmas presents come from?→ Cedric's payback→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store→ IQA World Cup

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GoF, 22: Wizardly Spins

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 05:00:00 +0000

→ Episode 59 Recap: Is Moody seeing dead people?; Equality FTW; The clothes make the elf; Magic or Morals?; Laundry & freedom; Is the golden egg your worst fear?→ PQOTW Responses→ Why is Hogwarts so unsocial?→ Calm before the storm→ Do Wizards practice religion?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 21: Downton Elfy

Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:01:23 +0000

→ Episode 58 Recap: Broomstick calls; White eyes; Snape's thoughts; Eric's joke corner; Labrador slaughter!→ PQOTW Responses→ Is the First Task the most difficult?→ Mechanics of ghostliness→ Elven fashion→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store→ Join us next weekend for a 24 hour Harry Potter marathon!

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GoF, 20: Miniature Murder

Sat, 23 Nov 2013 14:18:00 +0000

→ Episode 57 Recap: Discount friends; Sexy eyeballs; Holographic living; Sirius liaison; A lack of Lupin→ PQOTW Responses→ The library gag→ Who do the Dark Detectors work for?→ Sassy vs Emo Harry→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 19: Coal Face Monster

Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:11:00 +0000

→ Episode 56 Recap: In defense of Snape; When the trio fights; Rita's rights→ PQOTW Responses→ What Would Rita Skeeter Do?→ DRAGONS!→ Is Ron worried for Harry?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store - NEW DESIGNS AVAILABLE!→ Learn more about Muggle Quidditch & the IQA

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GoF, 18: Furry Uncle

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:50:47 +0000

→ We need your vote!→ Episode 55 Recap: Polyjuice antics; Hallow hierarchy; Fleur & Krum sorting; Do other magic schools sort?; Snape's presence; Veritaserum→ PQOTW Responses→ Why Hermione is just what Harry needs→ The Great Snape Debate continues→ Quick Quotes Wand→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store - NEW DESIGNS AVAILABLE!

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GoF, 17: Humblepuff

Sun, 03 Nov 2013 16:12:44 +0000

→ We need your vote!→ Episode 54 Recap: Dumbledore's Brillance; Why beards?; Creevey's conundrum; House challenge; Boris Bagman → PQOTW Responses→ How does the Goblet know the tournament has started?→ The mystery is solved!→ Would the Invisibility Cloak have worked?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store - NEW DESIGNS AVAILABLE!

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Bonus: VOTE NOW for Alohomora!

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:05:19 +0000

Alohomora! has been nominated for TWO 2013 People's Choice Podcast Awards in the categories of 'People's Choice' and 'Entertainment'.
So go now - right now! - over to http://podcastawards.com and vote ALOHOMORA!
Be sure to use a VALID EMAIL - or the vote doesn't count! Once you've submitted your vote, check your email and click on the link enclosed - OR THE VOTE DOESN'T COUNT!
While you're at it, vote for the rest of the MuggleNet Podcast Family: MuggleNet Academia in 'Education' and Hogwarts Radio in 'Best Produced'
There is some stiff competition this year - but let's show the world that Harry Potter LIVES! Vote ALOHOMORA! today!

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GoF, 16: XOXO, Fleur

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 01:42:15 +0000

→ Welcome to our new host!→ Episode 53 Recap: Broken kneecaps; ESL; Elfish houses; 'Puffs Plus→ PQOTW Responses→ Fangirling Gingers (and Michaels)→ Why doesn't the Aging Potion work?→ Can Veelas influence the Goblet of Fire?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 15: Passive-Aggressive Girlfriend

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 19:48:00 +0000

→ Episode 52 Recap: Snape's bad mood; Crouch's cruelty; Planned motivations; Lack of free will→ PQOTW Responses→ Did Dumbledore approve?→ Is S.P.E.W. really necessary?→ Gap year!→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth - Portkeys→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 14: SOAOFMCCCTLS

Sun, 13 Oct 2013 16:41:00 +0000

→ Episode 51 Recap: Horcrux Connections; Voldemort's biggest fear; Trelawney's sire bond; Spring vs Winter; Atypical Slytherins→ PQOTW Responses→ Nominate us for a People's Podcast Award!→ Is 14 too young to learn the Unforgivable Curses?→ How are wizards interrogated?→ Is Dumbledore still in control?→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth - The Floo Network→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 13: Clue Quest

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:58:00 +0000

→ Episode 50 Recap: Environmental Attributes; Saints & Houses; Poor Slytherins→ PQOTW Responses→ Nominate us for a People's Podcast Award!→ The many sides of Eloise Midgen→ Is Jo making Trelawn(e)y serious?→ Incredible thespians → Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth - Colours → Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 12: Frankensteinian

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 16:26:00 +0000

→ Episode 49 Recap: Mugglestrangs, Baddie Battle; Draco & Durmstrang; Percival vs Ronald; Dichotomy of gingers→ PQOTW Responses→ Same but different→ Close read: The Sorting Hat song→ Prophetic ceiling→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 11: Vanilla Hogwarts

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 18:54:00 +0000

→ Episode 48 Recap: In defense of Rita; Captain Eric of Team Unpopular Characters; Is Ginny spoiled?→ PQOTW Responses→ Gasp! Mad-Eye kidnapped!→ Toast Travel→ Augusta Longbottom's magic carpet ride→ Check out what our hosts have been up to!→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 10: Subtle Suffering

Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:37:00 +0000

→ Episode 47 Recap: Oversights; Willing Veela; Real evil; Foreign language policies→ PQOTW Responses→ A twin-y foreshadowing→ All Percy needs is love→ Calm before the storm→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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Bonus: Fantastic Beasts in Space!

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 00:11:29 +0000

→ OMG! NEW MOVIE! SERIES! JO ROWLING!→ Why are we psyched the material is not a book?→ Breakdown of the official Press Release→ A history lesson in Newt(on)→ Could the movie be socially & politically based?→ Fan Comments→ What beasts do we want to see come to life?

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GoF, 9: Dolumbus

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 22:42:00 +0000

→ Episode 46 Recap: Elves, Slavery, & POV's; Winky's function; Veela's preference→ PQOTW Responses→ Familiar evil VS Magical evil→ What's wrong with Ludo?→ Why Now?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 8: Sneakers & Seekers

Sun, 01 Sep 2013 20:55:00 +0000

→ Episode 45 Recap: Little French teachers; Barty's worry; Durmstrang's TARDIS; QWC prep; Peacock sightings; Ethics & Muggles→ PQOTW Responses→ Goldilock's seat→ Is Lucius...genuine?→ Bad Snitcisions→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 7: Harry's Favorite Things

Sun, 25 Aug 2013 00:52:00 +0000

→ Episode 44 Recap: Apparition age; Uh oh! Splinching wonders; Lord Percival; Literacy in the Wizarding World→ PQOTW Responses→ The Mexican Scotsman→ Teenage whims→ How to learn Mermish→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 6: Never Make Plans!

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 23:59:00 +0000

→ Episode 42, Lupin and Leaky Recap: Percy; Who needs OWLs?; Quidditch vs Cricket or Football→ PQOTW Responses→ Muggle Costumes→ How serious is splinching?→ How close are the Weasleys with their neighbours?→ Practicalities of Portkeys→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora Store!

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Live at LeakyCon London

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:33:58 +0000

→ We are LIVE at LeakyCon UK!→ Reunion class of 1998 → Special Guests from the Potter movies→ Reviews from 1997→ How were our experiences different→ How has children's literature changed?→ Is re-reading changing with Pottermore?→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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Bonus Episode- Lupin's Story: Pass The Tissues

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 02:07:08 +0000

→ Our immediate tears over Remus's wand → Lyall's pro tips on how to win the ladies → Greyback, forever the creeper → REMUS SMASH → The Lupin-Lily Ship that never was → Rowling, an advocate for us all

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GoF, 5: Intimidation Squad

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:11:00 +0000

→ Episode 41 Recap: How things may have gone so much better if Molly, not Arthur, picked Harry up from Privet Drive.→ PQOTW Responses→ Hagrid and Brute Force→ Tonnie Tungoo Tawfee *Wheeze*→ Does Percy deserve his siblings' intimidation? Do they deserve his smugness?→ Mrs. Weasley vs. Gamp's Law→ Bertha and the Big Wide World→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora Store!

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GoF, 4: Kinda Purpley

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 21:52:00 +0000

→ Episode 40 Recap: Delusional Dursleys; Muggleborns and Magical Holidays; Attitudes to and from teachers; Sucky Seventh Grade; → PQOTW Responses→ Keeping up Appearances→ How much magical contact has Petunia had?→ Talented Twins→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 3: Knickerbocker Glory

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 13:47:00 +0000

→ Episode 39 Recap: Whose eyes?; Bertha Jorkins; Showing and Telling; Voldemort's monologuing; → PQOTW Responses→ Dieting Dursleys→ The Invitation → Sassy Harry's new found confidence.→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 2: Two Parts of a Whole

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:58:39 +0000

→ Episode 38 Recap: Keeping "face"; Horcrux Timing; Voldemort's patience and care; The rich benefactor; The disgusting truth→ PQOTW Responses→ Horcruxes and Harry's POV→ A lack of quality pen pals→ Where in the world is Sirius Black?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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GoF, 1: So Many Riddles!

Sun, 07 Jul 2013 16:37:13 +0000

→ We start Goblet of Fire!→ First Impressions→ Comparing Synopses→ Jo's favorite tarot card→ Can Muggles feel the magic in the Riddle house?→ Voldy the Papoose baby→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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Live at LeakyCon Portland

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 16:17:00 +0000

→ We are LIVE at LeakyCon!→ The magic of re-reading the series → Different character visions→ How aging effects the experience→ What books are our favorite to re-read?→ The moments that shock us→ Why is re-reading important?→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, Movie Watch: Cuaronnn!

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:28:00 +0000

→ Episode 35 Recap: Silverpaw adventures continue; Voldemort corrupting students; Crookshanks the Iranian tiger→ Prisoner of Azkaban: worst or best movie in the franchise?→ Book Stats & Cuaron or Cuaronnn?→ Take it taway Ern!→ Inconsitencies book to film→ Team Harris Vs Team Gambon→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, Book Wrap: The Adventures of Silverpaw

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:43:00 +0000

→ Episode 34 Recap: Sad Lupin; Owl Post, yet again; Albus the Omniscient; Trelawney's use; Guilty until proven innocent; Breaking it to Molly→ PQOTW Responses→ Book Stats & Awards→ International Book Covers→ LeakyCon Fun→ Join us for the global movie watch!→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 22: An Armada of Owls

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:24:44 +0000

→ Episode 33 Recap: Out of sight, out of mind?; Snape's indignance; Priori Incantatem; Easy on Fudge; Is expelling a form of protection?→ PQOTW Responses→ Does no one else know about the Time Turner?→ Lupin's lament→ The last hopeful ending→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 21: The Holey One

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:12:13 +0000

→ Episode 32 Recap: Harry's home, Dementor meals, Hermione's fault→ PQOTW Responses→ Why is there no time?→ It's a family thing→ Disappointing namesake→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 20: Harry's First Kiss

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:07:00 +0000

→ Episode 31 Recap: Eyewitness accounts, Lupin's (other) animagus, WTH is Crookshanks?→ PQOTW Responses→ Mortgage payments→ Pettigrew's brilliance→ What Would Dumbledore Do?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 19: The Many Motivations of Severus Snape

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:31:00 +0000

→ Episode 29 Recap: James from 'beyond,' Peter crying by the windowsill, the Maruaders save their skins, Crookshanks the protector → Special Feature Recap: The Beast Inquisition. Animagi → PQOTW Responses→ Battle Snape commences → Lily? Eh, 5 or 6. → The chords are not alive. → What if the rat was just a rat? Awkward...→ Flaws in the 'Secret Keeper' plans → Sirius goes ALL CAPS on us. → Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA: Live at MISTI-Con

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:58:00 +0000

→ We are LIVE at MISTI-Con!→ Animagi or Animagi?→ Parallel circular time travel→ Hogwarts Portraits→ The inconsistent Marauder's Map→ Special Feature: What If?→ Audience Quick Questions→ Exciting accouncement!→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 18: Rat Prejudice

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:56:09 +0000

→ Episode 28 Recap: Prejudice & the media; Sirius' nosebleed; violence in literature; does age matter?→ Special Feature Recap: Pottermore, In Depth→ PQOTW Responses→ Is Harry or Ron more like Sirius?→ Ghost Snape→ Is a life debt really owed?→ Special Feature: Beast Inquistion→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 17: Kneazle, Traitor, and Godfather

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:01:00 +0000

→ Weekly shows commence!→ Episode 27 Recap: Pettigrew's fear, misinterpreted predictions, writers trance, time turners, and cat flaps→ Special Feature Recap: Pottermore, In Depth→ PQOTW Responses→ The beginning of the loop→ Hulk of the tree world→ Is this the biggest twist in the series?→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 15-16: Witch Slap

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:11:00 +0000

→ HUGE exciting announcement!→ Episode 26 Recap: Dolores' heart; life debts; horcruxes, vessels & souls; Hogwarts spunky decor→ Special Feature Recap: What If?→ PQOTW Responses→ The slap heard round the world→ Trelawney's plight→ Scream, cry, & shout!→ Exam torture→ Was Trelawney's prediction triggered by Harry?→ Why did Pettigrew stick around?→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 13-14: The Amazing, Exploding Crookshanks

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:55:00 +0000

→ Episode 25 Recap: Who/What shows up on the Marauder's Map, Sports & Manliness, Harry's manly search→ Special Feature Recap: The Unspeakables, Patronus Charm→ PQOTW Responses→ Wood the Bounty Hunter→ Telepathic brooms→ Minerva Jordan→ Can Hogwarts be taught?→ Dumbledore's NEW middle name→ Snape's validity→ Special Feature: What If?→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 11-12: Wolf, Rabbit, Dragon, Cat

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:26:00 +0000

→ We celebrate our one year anniversary!→ Episode 24 Recap: Fearing boggarts, Scientific memories, Soulful portraits, Portraits scales, Olimione→ Special Feature Recap: Artifact Inspector, the Marauder's Map→ PQOTW Responses→ Hagbeak→ Love is good!→ McG & Trelaw face-off→ Owls above the law→ Did Harry purposely NOT learn Expecto Patronum?→ Classic JKR→ Special Feature: The Unspeakables, Patronus charm→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 9-10: Filch's Hidden Passion

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:44:00 +0000

→ Episode 23 Recap: Memory charms, Snape & Neville, Anne Frank in Potter→ Special Feature Recap: The Beast Inquistion, Boggarts→ PQOTW Responses→ How are portraits fixed?→ Substitute power→ Loss of connection→ Lupin's restraint→ Butterbeer for some!→ Classic Sirius→ Special Feature: Artifact Inspector, The Marauder's Map→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 7-8: Magical Exterminator

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:34:00 +0000

→ Episode 22 Recap: Dementors & Memories, James' Head Boy Status, Dumbledore's Match Making Skills, Hermione's distaste, Hogwarts teacher analysis→ Special Feature Recap: The Unspeakables→ PQOTW Responses→ Lupin's torment & nostalgia→ What actually defeats death?→ Seamus' proud defeat→ Are Lupin & Snape being childish?→ Crookshank's good deed→ Let the shipping begin!→ Special Feature: The Beast Inquisition→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 5-6: Cadogan's Pony

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:49:00 +0000

→ Episode 21 Recap: Harry's "home", Voldemort's nature, a round of applause!, Hogwarts pets, Prefects & Head boys→ Special Feature Recap: What If?→ PQOTW Responses→ Molly's wild past→ The missing queue→ Why doesn't Hagrid learn magic?→ The little knight that could→ Trelawny's predictions→ Does McGonagall influence Hermione?→ Special Feature: Pottermore, The Unspeakables→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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PoA, 3-4: Jo... You Cheeky Monkey!

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:07:00 +0000

→ Episode 20 Recap: Was Harry abused?, Sneakoscopes, Ugly = Evil, "normality", Errol's character, Hedwig's preference→ Special Feature Recap: Pottermore, In Depth→ PQOTW Responses→ Alternate dimensions & wormholes→ The Fudge conundrum → Would Harry really have been expelled?→ Ron's new wand→ Why exactly does Hermione purchase Crookshanks?→ What Sirius truly lost→ Special Feature: What If?→ Question of the Week→ Check out our store!

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PoA, 1-2: Errol & Hedwig Sitting in a Tree...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:10:00 +0000

→ We start Prisoner of Azkaban!→ 2013 MuggleNet Fandom Calendar→ First look impressions: Synopsis & dedication→ Noah's new segment→ The Frying Pan Debate continues→ Recap of the recaps!→ Bowties are cool→ Vernon's brother Marge→ Is Petunia misunderstood or evil?→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth→ Question of the Week→ Check out the Alohomora! Store

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CoS, Book Wrap and Movie Watch: The Chamber Pot of Secrets (LIVE)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:15:58 +0000

→ Episode 18 Recap: Solid 'Cruxes, Signature spells, Black market tears, Parseltongue & Albus' oversight→ Special Feature Recap: International Book Covers→ PQOTW responses→ Stats, stats, & more stats! → What if Book 2 was Book 1?→ Should Potter have been a TV series instead?→ Percy? Rockstar? NO!→ Pettigrew the Rat!Goblet→ Would Warwick Davis eat the Desk!Pig?→ Check out our store!→ We start Prisoner of Azkaban on our next episode!

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CoS, 17-18: Devil Mort Malodor

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:35:51 +0000

→ Episode 17 Recap: Plant or Animal?, Soul bits, Snape's Secret Chamber, Lev's 'Puff, Filchemort?→ Special Feature Recap: The Beast Inquisition→ PQOTW Responses→ King Elvis Riddle→ Could the Sorting Hat have helped find Horcruxes?→ Feather sense→ Brains, Souls, & Molly Weasley→ Hint of a Horcrux→ Rubber Ducks & Cupcakes→ Special Feature: Books Stats & International Covers→ Question of the Week→ Be sure to join us next episode for our LIVE SHOW!

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CoS, 15-16: No One Likes You, Percy Weasley

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:25:28 +0000

→ Episode 16 Recap: Basilisk Travels, Summoning Sortias, MLF, Houses & Humors→ Special Feature Recap: Pottermore, In Depth→ PQOTW Responses→ A seriously evil individual→ The lonely Anglia→ Chapter full of pay dirt!→ Is Ginny just like Dobby?→ Basilisk: new MENSA member→ Lockhart = McGonagall?→ Special Feature: The Beast Inquisition→ Question of the Week

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CoS, 13-14: Ghostmosis

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

→ Episode 15 Recap: AirSnake, Dueling Sempras, Metaphors, Draco's melon, Myrtle's indifference, Psychology→ Special Feature Recap: What If?→ PQOTW Responses→ Is Ron jealous of Lockhart?→ The traditional Horcrux→ Circular theory strikes again→ Mandrake commitment ceremonies→ Noah wants to ban HP?!→ Would Hagrid have shot the Minister?→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth→ Question of the Week

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CoS, 11-12: A Damp Squib

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:45:00 +0000

→ Episode 14 Recap: Writing on the Wall, Parselmouth, Mrs. Norris, Lockhart's Vanity, Fear or Bravery & Hat Stalls→ Special Feature Recap: Trelawny's Seeing Glass - Hidden Chambers→ Alohomora! Homework: Wagga Wagga poems→ PQOTW Responses→ Harry Freakin' Potter!→ The fire inside→ Why Snape?!?→ The most underrated moment in the series→ A phoenix's life for me!→ Hermione's alter ego→ Special Feature: What If?→ Question of the Week

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CoS, 9-10: Milk the Mandrake

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:34:00 +0000

→ Episode 13 Recap: Vanishing Cabinet, Eat Slugs, Parselmouth, Religious Satire, & Voldy Ghost→ Special Feature Recap: Pottermore, In Depth→ PQOTW Responses→ Snarky Snape→ Is Lockhart feminized?→ Hufflepuff Pride Hate→ Harry's acting skills→ Is it fear or concern?→ Did Dumbledore setup Hagrid?→ Special Feature: Trelawney's Seeing Glass→ Question of the Week→ Download our app!→ Alohomora! Promotional Video→ Low bandwidth now available!

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CoS, 7-8: Return of the Pig

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 02:09:00 +0000

→ Episode 12 Recap: Lockhart, Earmuffs, Photography, Platform 9 3/4→ Special Feature Recap: Artifact Inspector - Ford Anglia→ PQOTW Responses→ Snape's Pitch→ Ron's flair for silence→ Under the hair gel spell!→ Filch's soul→ Hermione's shame→ Riddle the poet→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth→ Question of the Week→ Download our app!→ Alohomora! Promotional Video→ Low bandwidth now available!

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CoS, 5-6: This Book Sucks!

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:25:20 +0000

→ Episode 11 Recap: Percy's tank top, Elf apprition, Weasley driving school, Magic suppression, Lazy Ron & Harry→ Special Feature Recap: Pottermore, In Depth→ PQOTW Responses→ Solitary 9 3/4→ The Friendly Willow→ Hallmark Howlers→ Lovely, lying, luscious Lockhart→ Bury the babies!→ Dumbledore's lack of judgement→ Special Feature: Artifact Inspector → Question of the Week→ Download our app!→ Alohomora! Promotional Video

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CoS, 3-4: Will Floo for Food

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:31:00 +0000

→ Episode 10 Recap: Harry/Big D BFF's, Synopsis, The Walrus, Horse, & Pig, Animals in Literature→ Special Feature Recap: Noah's Close Read→ PQOTW Responses→ Lightweight Elf Champion→ Flying with Ease→ The House Elf Contract→ Arthur & The Loophole→ Pinch or a Handfull→ Plotter's Reunite!→ Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth → Question of the Week→ Download our app!→ Alohomora! Promotional Video

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CoS, 1-2: The Screech of Ornithophobia

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000

→ Chamber of Secrets! OMG! YAY!→ Is the synopsis enticing?→ Those crazy Dursleys→ Potter's Lament→ Voldemort's easy way out→ Draco's creative side→ Brothers Riddle→ The Fallible Trace→ Special Feature: Noah's Close Read→ Question of the Week→ Download our app!→ Alohomora! Promotional Video

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PS/SS, Book Wrap: A Tale of Two Titles (LIVE)

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:00:00 +0000

→ Episode 8 recap: Mirror of Erised/Horcruxes, Quirrell, The Color Green, Dumbledore the Snitch?→ Special Feature Recap: International Book Covers→ PQOTW responses→ Avada Kedavra = dead? Yes? No?→ Overall book theories→ Title Mechanics→ If J.K.R. were a man...→ Movie discussion: Neville, Peeves, Binns, Bane, & more→ James Potter: Chaser or Seeker?→ Which Dumbledore is the best Dumbledore?→ Harry, Ron, & Hermione spread some Alohomora! love!→ We start Chamber of Secrets on our next episode!

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PS/SS, 17: Quirrell, You're Fired!

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 22:48:00 +0000

→ Episode 7 recap: Unicorns, Werewolves & Wizards, Alcoholic Content/Age, Filch, McGonagall & the Potions Riddle→ Special Feature Recap: The Unspeakables - Destiny/Fate & the Centaurs→ PQOTW responses→ The final chapter is upon us!→ The Manifestation of Dumbledore→ Voldemort & the Horse Cheek→ Quirrell's DEAD? Eh...→ Personality & Power→ Overall book theories→ Chamber of Secrets: What can we expect?→ Book covers from around the World→ Calling all artists!→ Question of the Week

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PS/SS, 15-16: The Power of Seven

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:18:36 +0000

→ Episode 6 recap: Motherly Hagrid, Hermione & the Mirror of Erised, Gamp's Gold, Flying Snape & the dog bite, The Cloak, & Hogwarts Security→ Special Feature Recap: The Beast Inquisition - Dragons→ PQOTW responses→ Is being caught out of bed really a big deal?→ Books to Brooms!→ Smack the Centaur→ Difference between already dead & slain→ The Mysterious Headmaster→ Harry the Seer?→ The true, pure Gryffindor→ The Seven Tasks→ Special Feature: The Unspeakables - Destiny & the Centaurs→ Question of the Week→ We have an awesome new way for you to contact us! Read more, here!

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PS/SS, 13-14: A Little Place Called Hoot

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 23:46:00 +0000

→ Episode 5 recap: Snape/Filch, Christmas, Owl Cruelty & The Floo Network, Wrong Sortings...and yes, Desk!Pig...again→ Special Feature Recap: Mirror of Erised→ PQOTW responses→ Early examples of Jo's brilliance→ Neville's got grit!→ The origin & uses of the Philosopher's Stone→ Jo truly is tricky, tricky!→ Hermione's feminine wiles→ 99 bottles of brandy on the wall...→ Hagrid the motherly 'Puff!→ The amazing flying Hedwig→ Special Feature: The Beast Inquisition - Dragons→ Question of the Week

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PS/SS, 11-12: Check the Gravy, Weasley

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:59:00 +0000

→ Episode 4 recap: Gamp's Laws, Wrong Sortings, Halloween, Quidditch Gender Politics, Piñata Harry, & Desk!Pig is finally laid to rest→ Special Feature Recap: What If?→ PQOTW responses→ The befriending troll→ A Quidditch History Lesson → Delay in the Curse→ Snowballsy Fred & George→ Honesty is Hagrid's best policy!→ 50p & The Queen's Nose→ Inherently human Harry Potter → Hagerva?→ Special Feature: Artifact Inspection - Mirror of Erised→ Question of the Week

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PS/SS, 9-10: An Abundance of Bogies

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000

→ Episode 3 recap: Grey Lady, Filch, Evil characters & Desk!Pig → Is Transfiguration essentially science? → Special Feature Recap & PQOTW: The Sorting Hat → The forgetful Rememberall → Hermione shows her inner Eagle, time & time again! → Harry Potter: Piñata? → Snape & McGonagall...BFF's? → The Alohomora! charm appears for the first time! → Cerberus & Fluffy...Dante's pets? → Male/Female equality & the Pure Blood point of view → Is Quirrell simply a really good actor? → The Trio is formed! → Special Feature: What If?→ Question of the Week

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PS/SS, 7-8: Are You Gonna Eat That Desk?

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:37:00 +0000

→ Introducing MuggleNet Academia: Visit | Listen→ Muggle vs. Wizard punishments→ Recap: Wands→ PQOTW responses→ Wizard Morpheus→ Hilarious Hogwarts!→ Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak?→ Peculiar, Pasty, Prickly Peeves!→ Quirrell is foiled!→ Transfiguration Woes→ NEVER TRUST JO!→ Details, details, details!→ Rubeus "Loose Lips" Hagrid → Special Feature: Noah's Close Read: the Sorting Hat song→ Question of the Week

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PS/SS, 4-6: Vernon Dursley - Wizard?

Sun, 06 May 2012 22:29:00 +0000

→ We discuss the first theories coming out of the forums→ Is Vernon protecting Harry?→ Prometheus & The Wee Folk→ Expelled students. What gives?→ Noah tries to spread the Dursley love→ We examine the "Muggle Scale"→ What if the Malfoys had introduced Harry to the Wizarding World?→ Is Ollivander...Tiresias?→ We all "AWWWW" for the unintentional victim→ The Giant Order of the Secret Keepers→ Is there a magical Chalk Zone?→ Special Feature: Artifact Inspection, Wands→ Question of the Week

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PS/SS, 1-3: Yertle The Turtle

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

→ Welcome to Alohomora! Noah tells us what it's all about → The discussion begins: Ordinary Dursleys vs. Strange Happenings → Is Dumbledore ALWAYS right? → Is the way that Petunia & Vernon are raising Dudley the norm? → Harry is...weird. → Can snakes read body language? → The first brutal murder of the series is finally laid to rest → We all cringe to Tiptoe Through the Tulips → Special Feature: Pottermore, In Depth → Fans! We want you on the show! Listen to learn how

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