Plot Holes: Logic Wins Again
The Three Broomsticks
Grab a butterbeer and pull up a stool! Join Aureo, Sam, Sierra, and special guest Liz as they dive headfirst into the perplexing plot holes of the Harry Potter book series. From convenient coincidences to the enigmatic Dumbledore, the frustrating limitations (or lack thereof!) of magic, moments of pure wizarding stupidity, and some truly questionable arithmetic, they categorize and debate the moments that make you go "Wait, what?!" Join the discussion: In this episode: You can’t zoom parchment Thestrals suffer from the Order of the Phoenix's curse Astrology class and clouds...
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HBP Chapter 6 - Part 2: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Three Broomsticks
Pull up a stool at The Three Broomsticks and join Ev, Irvin, Sophia, and special guest as they continue their exploration of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with chapter six, "Draco's Detour"! This time, the hosts finally make it to the titular part of the chapter, before a short pit-stop at Weasley Whizard Wheezes. Grab yourself a beverage and tune in to discuss joke shop products and names, Ginny Weasley, and if Draco Malfoy should have been a werewolf. Join the discussion: In this episode: The most wholesome constipation story Fred and Hermione’s mutual...
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HBP Chapter 6 - Part 1: Draco’s Tighty-Whities
The Three Broomsticks
Pull up a stool at The Three Broomsticks and join Ev, Irvin, Sophia, and special guest Line Egelund as they delve into the intriguing opening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with chapter six, "Draco's Detour"! True to form, our hosts found themselves thoroughly sidetracked by everything from Ollivander's elusive marketing strategy and the burning question of what citation style Hogwarts students are forced to use, before they even got to pondering the security measurements employed by the Ministry and Gringotts. Consequently, despite Sophia's valiant efforts to keep them on track,...
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HBO: The Harry Potter Show
The Three Broomsticks
The Wizarding World is expanding! Ev, Sam, Sierra, and special guest gather to discuss the highly anticipated HBO Harry Potter series. They break down the confirmed details, delve into the swirling rumors, and share their personal hopes and concerns for the adaptation. From casting choices to plot deviations, they leave no stone unturned. Get ready for a magical discussion filled with passionate opinions and wild theories! In this episode: Sierra has named her baby after HBO The Factual Facts Movie fans v Book fans v New fans We span the whole gambit Casting: Current and Potential...
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Safety and Security at Hogwarts: The Master Carrot
The Three Broomsticks
Hogwarts: a bastion of magical learning or a safety hazard? Irvin, Sophia, and special guests Karoline and examine the safety and security concerns within the castle walls. From dangerous creatures to questionable portkeys, we analyze the measurements to keep the school a safe place. Join the Discussion: In this episode: Making sense of portkeys Why can house-elves teleport in and out of Hogwarts? Who knows what body parts can go through the Floo? Hogwarts Castle knows what’s best! Wizards are canonically bouncy Sophia has a PSA about helmets Madam Pomfrey is the MVP...
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PoA Chapter 10: The Sacrifice Dumbledore is Willing to Make
The Three Broomsticks
This week, Aureo, Ev, Sam, and special guest (our social media wizard!) tackle the iconic Marauder's Map chapter in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. We're plunging into the darkness of dementors, exploring the secrets of the Marauder's map, and laughing along with the Weasley twins' hilarious antics. And, of course, no trip to Hogsmeade is complete without a butterbeer at our favorite pub: The Three Broomsticks. Grab a butterbeer and join us for a fun-filled episode, capped off with a discussion of the chapter's shocking finale. Join the Discussion: In this episode: ...
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Shipping Draco Malfoy: Full-Throated Redemption
The Three Broomsticks
Join hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sierra, for our annual Valentine's tradition of discussing fandom's favorite ships: we dish on Draco Malfoy's love life and potential pairings from the Harry Potter fandom. Join the Discussion: In this episode: Draco would look great in a periwinkle blue dress! Ev gets a Fanfiction Theory Godmother In Draco’s love life, the Grass is always Greener We get Ginny’s Valentine for Draco Draco is a secret fan of Madam Puddifoot’s Who’s going to tickle this sleeping dragon? Any other Weasley! Canon but Nott The only rock bottom we want to hit ...
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PS/SS Chapter 14: Well, Well, Well, We Are in Trouble
The Three Broomsticks
Join hosts Irvin, Sierra, Sophia, and guest as they discuss the 14th chapter of the Harry Potter series: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback Join the Discussion: In this episode: Why wasn’t Ron bullied? The obvious HP/Mean Girls crossover Norbert’s real mother gets her revenge in Book 4 What are the logistics of failing Hogwarts classes Hermione’s manipulative side emerges Ron really idolizes Charlie, to the point of memorizing laws! We want so much more of Charlie Weasley Draco is an evil man with an evil plan Pub's Jukebox: by Ollivander Contact: Website: ...
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Wizarding Portraits: Paint Me Like One of Them French Girls
The Three Broomsticks
Join hosts Sam, Sierra, Sophia, and guest Matthew as they discuss the magic behind wizarding portraits and paintings. Join the Discussion: In this episode: Differences between paintings and photography How does distance work in paintings? Are wizard paintings the magical version of AI? 2 years in, we have now introduced the “podcast canon” Gilderoy Lockhart’s paintings obliviate the other paintings Is it possible to create fantasy characters in paintings? Argus Filch, the painting restorator and curator Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: ...
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OotP Chapter 23 - Part 2: Teddy Bear in a Barrel of Eels
The Three Broomsticks
Join all the hosts and special guest and editor Patrick Musilek as they discuss chapter 23 from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Christmas on the Closed Ward. Join the Discussion: In this episode: The distressing holiday of the London Underground Is sewing up skin a good idea? Should people be expected to recognize Devil’s Snare among Christmas gifts? Where does it go? Into the barrel of eels! Gold bribes below St. Mungo’s We’re all in our feelings for the Longbottoms We are the seven ingredients! Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: ...
info_outlinePull up a stool at The Three Broomsticks and join Ev, Irvin, Sophia, and special guest Line Egelund as they continue their exploration of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with chapter six, "Draco's Detour"!
This time, the hosts finally make it to the titular part of the chapter, before a short pit-stop at Weasley Whizard Wheezes. Grab yourself a beverage and tune in to discuss joke shop products and names, Ginny Weasley, and if Draco Malfoy should have been a werewolf.
Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-59-hbp-chapter-6-part-2-the-boy-who-cried-wolf/
In this episode:
- The most wholesome constipation story
- Fred and Hermione’s mutual appreciation society
- Ev is bereft without pygmy puffs
- Which Weasley Whizard Wheezes product do we want?
- The twins are fighting Voldemort with intellectual property law
- Why do the Weasley boys object to Ginny’s dating history?
- Draco has Schrodinger’s lycanthropy
- Borgin bows low to hide his expression
- What’s with all the hanging?
- Hermione wins the Razzie for Worst Actress
Resources:
- Borgin, Burke, and the Half-Blood Prince by Irvin
- Harry Potter and The Hanged Man: Part 3 Its Meaning in Rowling’s Written Work by John Granger
Pub's Jukebox: Weasleys Wizard Wheezes by Riddle TM
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