The Three Broomsticks
A Harry Potter podcast that dives deeply into the seven books and the wider Wizarding World to find new insight and discuss the tiniest of details.
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GoF Chapter 23: Harry Needs a Bath
12/20/2025
GoF Chapter 23: Harry Needs a Bath
We discuss chapter 23 in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The Yule Ball. We dive deep into the ball and its dance partners, the Christmas presents, and all the intrigues in this chapter. In this episode: Harry canonically does homework Hermione invented Invisalign! Dobby loves a dramatic entrance The Dursleys put in effort to be nasty A good use of pink?! Draco and Ron have a lot in common Wizarding Heartstopper about Crabbe and Goyle The magical eye is overpowered Would Lucius Malfoy wear a tank top? Snaps for a sassy Ron Weasley Resources: by Irvin Pub's Jukebox: by The Whomping Willows Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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Food: Bowl of Never-Ending Stew
12/06/2025
Food: Bowl of Never-Ending Stew
Christian Richardson joins Aureo, Sam, and Sierra to discuss food in the Harry Potter series. We talk about the importance of shared meals and how different characters are portrayed through food. In this episode: Gamp’s law around food Feasts served with a pinch of slavery British food culture doesn’t seem to reflect the importance of food in the Wizarding World Absences from meals at Hogwarts are noted The trio handles the absence of food differently Dumbledore occasionally eats something that isn’t candy Bacon sandwiches trump everything Food is a love language in Harry Potter Mars bars are not bright tonight Death Day catering is where the money is at Pub's Jukebox: by Justin Finch-Fletchley and the Sugar Quills Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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DADA Professors: Lockhart Saved the Wizarding World
11/22/2025
DADA Professors: Lockhart Saved the Wizarding World
and ( and podcast) join Aureo and Sophia to discuss the hirings and firings of the Defense Against the Dark Arts professors in the Harry Potter series. We discuss the impact of Voldemort's curse on the subject and the results as seen through Harry's eyes. In this episode: Harry should have been a DADA teacher It’s a swing to go from Muggle Studies to DADA Everyone just learns about trolls How does Voldemort’s jinx of the DADA position work? Did the Marauders have better DADA professors? Auror training could have included a year as a DADA professor Quirell would have lost his job either way Dumbledore should not be the headmaster Resources: by Sophia by Aureo, Sam & Sierra Pub's Jukebox: by Percy and the Prefects Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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Strike Crossover: The Life and Lies of Cormoran Strike
11/08/2025
Strike Crossover: The Life and Lies of Cormoran Strike
Join hosts Ev and Sophia, as well as special guests Dr. Beatrice Grove, Dr. Louise Freeman, and Nick Jeffrey, as they discuss the connections between the Harry Potter books and The Hallmarked Man from the Cormoran Strike series. Please be warned that there will be spoilers for the Cormoran Strike books in this episode. In this episode: Sophia eats up rich romantic drama The Hallmarked Man is Crimes of Grindelwald Is it you, Dorcas Pengelly? Red herrings: masons, astrology, prophecy? What's with all the Margarets? Ted and Sirius breaking patterns Capslock Strike or capslock Robin? Living with Murphy is worse than Occlumency lessons Kim is Umbridge without kittens That Cursed Child feeling Our Strike 9 predictions Resources: by Dr. Beatrice Groves by Dr. Beatrice Groves by Dr. Louise Freeman by Dr. Louise Freeman - a collection of essays from authors incl. Dr. Beatrice Groves, Dr. Louise Freeman, and Irvin Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Patreon: For more from our guests: Dr. Beatrice Groves: on Twitter Dr. Louise Freeman: on Twitter on Reddit Nick Jeffrey: on Twitter
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PS/SS Chapter 15: Four Babies and a Dog
10/25/2025
PS/SS Chapter 15: Four Babies and a Dog
Special guest joins Aureo, Sam, and Sierra to discuss the 15th chapter of the Harry Potter series: The Forbidden Forest. We talk about unreasonable detentions, the centaurs, and other creatures in the Forbidden Forest. In this episode: The betting tails of Minerva McGonagall “But all my fwiends are angry with me!” Once again, Quidditch confuses us Dumbledore’s master plan is the reason for this detention Filch is a poltergeist McGonagall’s woo-woo meditations Do we want to fix Draco or make him worse? What do you think are the effects of the cursed life from drinking unicorn blood? Resources: by by Aureo, Sam & Sierra Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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Evil Hermione: The Goldilocks of Revenge
10/11/2025
Evil Hermione: The Goldilocks of Revenge
Irvin, Sam, and Sierra discuss how the Harry Potter series would change if Hermione was evil. They talk about the evil doings of Hermione, her victims, and if her motivations absolve her actions. In this episode: Pyromaniacs aren’t necessarily evil Shame on Hermione for not paying writers! How to root out a traitor? What’s the worst thing Hermione did in the series? The more corruption she sees, the more radicalized she becomes Teen hormones: the root of all evil Could the locket have brought out the evil in Hermione? Would Hermione be more or less evil in a different Hogwarts house? She does all the bad things for all the right reasons Resources: by Irvin by Irvin & Lorrie Kim by Aureo, Sam & Sierra The Pub's Jukebox: by Hawthorn & Holly Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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OotP Chapter 15: A Very Bad Book Club
09/27/2025
OotP Chapter 15: A Very Bad Book Club
Prepare for the rollercoaster of emotions as Aureo, Ev, Sierra, and a returning special guest, Taavi, dive into the discussion of the Chapter 15 of the Order of the Phoenix, "The Hogwarts High Inquisitor". Join the discussion: In this episode: Fudge doesn’t think ahead Percy can’t flex the troublemaking muscle Bribe the Sorting Hat with what? Tell us what T really stands for We all have flashbacks to reading out loud in school Fudge is writing under the pen name Slinkhard Lucius Malfoy, 41 And we’re sad again… Stick around for Sierra’s rendition of the Three Broomsticks family tree Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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Innuendo: The Climax, You Say?
09/13/2025
Innuendo: The Climax, You Say?
Welcome to The Three Broomsticks' most NSFW episode to date, where Irvin, Sierra, Sophia, and a returning special guest, Leah, have the best time combing the Harry Potter series for the best pick up lines and innuendo. What else did you think they would do for episode 69? Our youngest listeners might need to skip this one. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-69-innuendo-in-the-harry-potter-series-the-climax-you-say/ In this episode: Does Hermione make deliberate innuendos or unintentional ones? Sierra teaches us some new slang Would serious Quidditch players use the school brooms? “Sir Cadogan is a d***-swinger if I ever saw one” Percy’s love life is the reason Ginny gets possessed Myrtle/mermaid/Cedric throuple - our new OTP! Where are the twins’ boils? Harry is a boobs guy Why did Ron want to see Uranus? The safe word is “peacock” Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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Downton Abbey Crossover: What Is A Wizarding Weekend?
08/30/2025
Downton Abbey Crossover: What Is A Wizarding Weekend?
Join the Discussion: Grab some tea and crumpets, and put on your finest evening wear! Join Irvin, Sam, Sierra, and special guest Dr. Louise Freeman in a discussion about all the connections between Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. In this episode: It’s our first show after summer vacation… Our heads are bare and full of air, dead flies and bits of fluff House elves and servants If Gilderoy Lockhart gets hold of Riddle’s diary, he ends up as Paul Atreides How much of Downton’s popularity is due to the HP connection with Maggie Smith? Everyone wants to give O’Brien a kick Redemption arcs done right! Who’s the less fun Rita Skeeter? Lots of late-in-life tragedies for folks who don’t deserve them All the characters will be recast as Nigel! Tom = Harry’s man through and through Resources: by Irvin Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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CoS Chapter 4: McGonagall’s Thoughtful Spellwork
08/16/2025
CoS Chapter 4: McGonagall’s Thoughtful Spellwork
Grab a butterbeer, but save it for after the book shopping! Join Sam, Aurelia, Sierra, and a special guest Alice, in discussion of the Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - "At Flourish & Blotts"! Join the discussion: In this episode: It’s not about comprehension but about the fun we had along the way The magical houses reflect the owners priorities The ghoul was definitely babysitting Fred & George Follow the owls to capture Dark wizards Hermione & Molly planned to see Lockhart all along Harry is just not catching… or catching on Floo powder feels very Santa Claus-y Curse-breaking is just ministry-sanctioned blundering Borgin & Burkes decoration is bones and dark vibes Wizarding zoning means all the hags are in Knockturn Alley Hermione needs more murders and more buildings Resources: Pub's Jukebox: by Draco and the Malfoys Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Narcissa Malfoy: The Black Sisters Book Club
08/02/2025
Narcissa Malfoy: The Black Sisters Book Club
Special returning guest Natalie Candido joins hosts Aureo, Irvin, and Sophia to take a deep dive into the youngest Black sister and mother of our favourite ferret: Narcissa Malfoy Join the discussion: In this episode: How does one get a divorce in the wizarding world? Is Bellatrix a psychopath or not? Aureo and Bellatrix have so much in common! Sophia takes us on a flower and water journey Was there more going on in the Spinner’s End scene that we all missed?! Does Narcissa know about the ferret incident? Narcissa could have been crucial to ending Voldemort’s rise in Goblet of Fire Narcissa’s most badass moment and her motivations We speculate about Narcissa’s future Narcissa’s purpose at Malfoy Manor is to clean up corpses Resources: by Kelly Gunzenhauser Irvin's books: Preorder now: by Irvin by Irvin - a collection of essays from authors incl. Irvin Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Lucius Malfoy: Death Eater Union Rep
07/19/2025
Lucius Malfoy: Death Eater Union Rep
Special returning guest Margarete joins hosts Aureo, Irvin, and Sierra to take a deep dive into everyone's favourite blond death eater and peacock fanatic: Lucius Malfoy Join the discussion: In this episode: Lucius is a secret Hufflepuff What is Lucius’s priority, hair styling or doting on peacocks? Lucius is the Percy Weasley of the Marauder era We try to understand Snape’s and Lucius’s friendship Lucius’s eeeviiil plan We need fanfic about Draco writing in Tom’s diary Albus Dumbledore: Lines have to be Drawn Somewhere - A Guide to Running a School Lucius is so terrible, he radicalizes house-elves Australia is the place to be when Dark Lords come back Turn the diary into a scrapbook! Resources: by Steve Connolly by Josie Kearns by Josh Weiss by Lokifan Irvin's books: Preorder now: by Irvin by Irvin - a collection of essays from authors incl. Irvin Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Suspicious Deaths: Dead as a Dumbledoornail
07/05/2025
Suspicious Deaths: Dead as a Dumbledoornail
Prepare for a journey into the darker corners of the Wizarding World! Hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sophia are joined by special guests Dr. Louise Freeman and Nick Jeffrey to tackle one of the most talked-about topics in the Wizarding World: suspicious death in the Harry Potter series. Join us for a deep dive into the impact of the series' most discussed deaths, including the mysterious veil that claimed Sirius Black and the ongoing debate surrounding Albus Dumbledore's pivotal death before Deathly Hallows. Join the discussion: In this episode: Killed by a metaphor - a horrible way to go! Why are Snape’s spells so very blast-y? Who’s chugging draughts of living death! Snape’s knitting gives it all away Jo is trying to get us through the stages of grief Dying takes a lot out of you! Jo put a fan debate into Deathly Hallows Resources: by Dave Haber by Louise Freeman by Louise Freeman For more from our guests: Louise Freeman: on Twitter Nick Jeffrey: on Twitter Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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What If: Harry Potter was a Rom-Com?
06/21/2025
What If: Harry Potter was a Rom-Com?
Join Sam, Sierra, Sophia, and special guest Amy ( and ) as they dive headfirst into a world of magical love triangles, adapting tropes, and enough will-they-won't-they to fill the Great Hall. So grab your butterbeer, popcorn, settle in, and get ready to swoon, cringe, and laugh out loud as we reimagine Harry as a romantic lead. Join the discussion: In this episode: We all forget movies exist Tropes on tropes on tropes Rom-Coms, not just for adults Kreacher and Dobby OTP Forget about Ginny Book 6 is Ron’s Rom-Com Suddenly a pro Ministry pod?! Cormac and Hermione: masters of the breakup Lestrange constantly gets obliviated Voldemort has amazing love speeches For more from our guest, Amy Hogan: Expecto Podtronum: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Revelio: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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GoF Chapter 29: Harry’s Honda Civic
06/07/2025
GoF Chapter 29: Harry’s Honda Civic
A Chapter of Sleuthing, Shenanigans, and Sweet Treats Join hosts Aureo, Sam, Sierra, and special guest Hayley as they delve into Chapter 29: The Dream from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This episode unpacks a pivotal chapter where the trio is at the height of their detective skills, uncovering mysteries and piecing together clues. Join the discussion: In this episode: Mystery or Superhero/Crime When in doubt, blame Snape Family dynamics and relationships People really need to read Hogwarts: A History We need more explanation around Apparition rules Dumbledore is just bad at running a school Would Azkaban be easier than parenting Harry? Crouch Jr’s plan is WILD Rita Skeeter’s ADHD requires her to move at all times The Dream’s perspective is a mystery to us Sierra fights babies Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Strike Crossover: The Hill Charlotte Dies On
05/24/2025
Strike Crossover: The Hill Charlotte Dies On
Join hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sophia, as well as special guests Dr. Louise Freeman and Nick Jeffrey, as they speculate on the latest death in the Cormoran Strike series. Please be warned that there will be spoilers for the Cormoran Strike books in this episode. Join the discussion: In this episode: No one wants to mess with Chapter 64! How convenient can a suicide be and still be believable? Surely THIS time, Strike’s done with Charlotte? The inverse of Dumbledore’s will Strike needs to be purified of women What is the overarching story of the Strike series? Is Charlotte the Snape? The Merope? The Dumbledore? Charlotte Campbell Strike, the bravest woman we ever knew Rowling’s first locked room mystery Resources: by Nick Jeffrey by Louise Freeman For more from our guests: Louise Freeman: on Twitter Nick Jeffrey: on Twitter Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Plot Holes: Logic Wins Again
05/10/2025
Plot Holes: Logic Wins Again
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 don’t work Teaching is a hard profession Class schedules are a plot hole in real life Hogwarts sceptic tank comes with moody pipes We draw the line at pens The Sorting Hat is their legal counsel Wand mafia boss Ollivander Mwahahaha or Muahahaha Voldemort manifested Harry’s death Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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HBP Chapter 6 - Part 2: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
04/26/2025
HBP Chapter 6 - Part 2: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
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 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: by Irvin by John Granger Pub's Jukebox: by Riddle TM Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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HBP Chapter 6 - Part 1: Draco’s Tighty-Whities
04/12/2025
HBP Chapter 6 - Part 1: Draco’s Tighty-Whities
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, they only just managed to make it to Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions! Due to their delightful tangents, this chapter had to be split into two parts - so stay tuned for the continuation next time! Grab your butterbeer and get ready for some Half-Blood Prince analysis! Join the discussion: In this episode: The question of Ginny’s Quidditch prowess Karkaroff is really dumb How do you cite magical sources? Ollivander: Good, Bad, or Indifferent? A perfect example of Ravenclaw amorality Ollivander's foolproof marketing strategy If cats can get gold from Gringotts, surely cursebreakers are fine W.W.D.D. - What Would Dumbledore Do The Ministry drivers are undercover spies Dumbledore, Voldemort, and Bellatrix are all trying to be taller Is Narcissa shockingly terrible or predictably terrible? Stripping down to your underwear to diffuse a situation Resources: by Irvin by J.K. Rowling Pub's Jukebox: by Draco and the Malfoys Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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HBO: The Harry Potter Show
03/29/2025
HBO: The Harry Potter Show
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 From Sassy Harry to The Crouch Family Drama Escape from Harry’s Perspective It’s all about balance No More Nigels! Flying away and falling off towers Soaked in Hedwig’s Theme Resources: Pub's Jukebox: by John Williams Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Safety and Security at Hogwarts: The Master Carrot
03/15/2025
Safety and Security at Hogwarts: The Master Carrot
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 Gringotts would make a much better school for kids Poll: Resources: by Irvin Find Andrew's other podcasts here: Pub's Jukebox: by the Veelas Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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PoA Chapter 10: The Sacrifice Dumbledore is Willing to Make
03/01/2025
PoA Chapter 10: The Sacrifice Dumbledore is Willing to Make
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: This is not Harry slander this is Harry realism Thanks to Ev we learn about real-life Grims in English churchyards When can magical children form memories? Sending dementors out in the country to find Sirius Black is just baffling Does Hogwarts effectively turn into a prison by the Dementors being stationed outside of the grounds? Some of you will die but Dumbledore was willing to make this sacrifice Lupin’s secret is that he’s always sad Madam Pomfrey needs more staff Passing down the map is actually a sacrifice by Fred and George Harry Potter and Wizarding Building Maintenance How does muggle tech impact magical inventions? Stockpiling chocolate keeps Dementors away Pub's Jukebox: Marauder’s Map by The 8th Horcrux Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Shipping Draco Malfoy: Full-Throated Redemption
02/15/2025
Shipping Draco Malfoy: Full-Throated Redemption
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 Drapple, IYKYK Fanfiction: by Pub's Jukebox: by Swish & Flick Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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PS/SS Chapter 14: Well, Well, Well, We Are in Trouble
02/01/2025
PS/SS Chapter 14: Well, Well, Well, We Are in Trouble
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: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Wizarding Portraits: Paint Me Like One of Them French Girls
01/18/2025
Wizarding Portraits: Paint Me Like One of Them French Girls
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: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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OotP Chapter 23 - Part 2: Teddy Bear in a Barrel of Eels
12/24/2024
OotP Chapter 23 - Part 2: Teddy Bear in a Barrel of Eels
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: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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OotP Chapter 23 - Part 1: The Harry Exception
12/21/2024
OotP Chapter 23 - Part 1: The Harry Exception
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: Sam has a lot of feelings about this chapter and the summary shows it Animagi are always the solution - until they’re not The Dursleys are Harry’s tasty snack Who is the MVP of this chapter? Phineas lives to sass people We all feel sad for Hermione’s parents We’ve all lived different 90s … and lives How do different types of possession work? This podcast is a sitcom! We need to know more about the perfume Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Strike Crossover: Robin Is a Free Elf!
12/07/2024
Strike Crossover: Robin Is a Free Elf!
Join hosts Irvin and Sophia and special guests Dr. Beatrice Groves and Dr. Louise Freeman as they compare the main characters of the Harry Potter and the Cormoran Strike series. Join the Discussion: In this episode: Robin and Hermione fighting for the underdog Whoever Strike doesn’t sleep with is the murderer! The ins and outs of Hermione’s dating life Higher test scores: the Ravenclaw’s ultimate mic drop The protagonist’s quest for fame Is Lucy the Snape of the series? A book series all about Mad-Eye Moody! Pat and Dumbledore are in a class all their own Midge is going to play for the Holyhead Harpies Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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GoF Chapter 5: Thickness Where It Matters
11/23/2024
GoF Chapter 5: Thickness Where It Matters
Join hosts Ev, Sam, Sierra, and guest Liz Wade Stueckle as they discuss chapter 5 from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Weasleys Wizard Wheezes. Join the Discussion: In this episode: Fred semantics, walking that thin line of Muggle baiting “No other word for it… cool” The true meaning of wheezes Justice for Veelas The worst thing Ginny has ever done The man, the myth, the legend: Barty Crouch Cauldron bottom themed songs It all comes back to the butt Dumbledore and Dobby sock exchange Pig adopted Ron Lupin is in Tibet handling his moon sickness Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Rufus Scrimgeour: Sophia for Minister!
11/09/2024
Rufus Scrimgeour: Sophia for Minister!
Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sophia, and guest as they discuss the short-lived and abrasive Minister for Magic: Rufus Scrimgeour. Join the Discussion: In this episode: The dangers of shallow bottoms Rufus Scrimgeour, you had one job! Is the wizarding world a democracy? Doubtful… Scrimgeour lasted for seven Liz Trusses We all become Minister of Magic and come up with the perfect Gryffindor plan Scrimgeour is stubborn, even in the face of death Best gossip is always served at the Three Broomsticks All could be solved if Scrimgeour was better with people As Minister, you need the tea! Imagine Minister Mad-Eye Moody! Resources: The comments on by J.K. Rowling More from our guest, DJ: DJ's novel: DJ's fanfic: Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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