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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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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Cornelius Fudge: Traditional, Dependable, and Lime-Green
10/26/2024
Cornelius Fudge: Traditional, Dependable, and Lime-Green
Join hosts Ev, Irvin, Sophia, and guest as they discuss everyone's favorite bowler hat-wearing Minister for Magic: Cornelius Fudge. Join the Discussion: In this episode: How much is Dumbledore to blame for Fudge’s Book 5 behavior? Ev and Lucius Malfoy have something in common! Voldemort clearly reads the Quibbler Ministers we would rather have lunch with Three flavors of Fudge More from our guest, DJ: DJ's novel: DJ's fanfic: Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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PoA Chapter 20: The Werewolf Blame Game
10/12/2024
PoA Chapter 20: The Werewolf Blame Game
Join hosts Irvin, Sierra, Sophia, and guest as they discuss chapter 20 from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Dementor’s Kiss. Join the Discussion: In this episode: A lengthy discussion of chapter length Human Balloon Parade Sophia learns how moons work! Let's play the blame game! Crookshanks is the real protagonist Why does Hermione struggle so much with the Patronus Charm Dementors compare soul status Chilling lines and descriptions - Happy spooky season! Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube:
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Hogwarts Legacy: Interview with Adrian Ropp - Lead Writer
09/28/2024
Hogwarts Legacy: Interview with Adrian Ropp - Lead Writer
Join hosts Irvin, Sam, and Sierra, as well as special guest and Hogwarts Legacy Lead Writer , as they dive deep into the writing journey for the Hogwarts Legacy video game. Join the discussion: In this episode: How to ensure compliance with the canon? Phineas Nigelus Black as a lynch point of the game Does Sebastian Sallow need fixing? Can he be fixed? What we’ve always wanted: a Weasley professor! Why the spiders? Scoop: the original purpose of Natty’s animagus storyline Our first visual representation of Peeves Is an unnamed Malfoy the real villain of Hogwarts Legacy? Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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What If: Severus Snape
09/14/2024
What If: Severus Snape
Join hosts Sam and Sierra and guest () as they delve into the many what-ifs of Severus Snape book-by-book. Join the discussion: In this episode: Pretty privilege, does it always work? Snape caring for Harry changes everything, or does it… Rogue bludgers for Snape no matter what Snape killing Lockhart would be chef's kiss Let the people talk! Snape surviving Azkaban has many forms Everything changes if adults don’t act like children Harry failing at Occlumency is actually good No awkward hugs, just death Snape could change everything or nothing Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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CoS Chapter 5: A Twelve-Year-Old’s Perfect Plan
08/31/2024
CoS Chapter 5: A Twelve-Year-Old’s Perfect Plan
Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sierra, and guest Karoline as they discuss chapter 5 from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Whomping Willow. Join the Discussion: In this episode: Ranking the Weasley chaos year by year What if the diary never made it to Hogwarts? The Weasleys are clearly bad parents Only magical trains can leave on time The flying car would never happen with Hermione RIP Chess Master Ron Follow the owl instead of the spiders We need to understand magical car physics and magical tree biology Snape seems weirdly obsessed with Harry and Ron This episode’s theme: Sierra has questions! Contact: Website: Email: Patreon: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter:
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Dragons: Those Darned Extra Legs
08/17/2024
Dragons: Those Darned Extra Legs
Join hosts Aureo, Sam, and Sierra and guest Tiffany as they discuss the depiction of dragons in Harry Potter and other media. Join the discussion: In this episode: Dragons are insects We want our own dragon lore Dinosaurs were the origin of dragon myths But what if it was a phoenix? We want to see more dragons in the new Harry Potter TV show Ron is now a lion animagus Another win for ring theory How to Train Your Dragon is perfect if you like dragons Dragons and cats are both magical creatures Pokemon needs to do better Dungeons and Dragons has all the dragons and you should avoid them Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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DH Chapter 22: It All Fits
08/03/2024
DH Chapter 22: It All Fits
Join hosts Aureo, Sam, and Sierra and guest Christian as they discuss the titular chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where Harry turns into a mad scientist and debates between Hallows and Horcruxes. Join the discussion: In this episode: The lying and conniving Hermione Granger Does Ron know where Australia is? Hermione really is ridiculously close-minded Harry goes full-blown mad scientist Look at my invisible cloak Is Harry being obsessed with seeing dead people? Harry and Dumbledore together are the masters of death Why can no one multitask? Weasleys are always there to lighten the mood Using the Taboo to hunt Snatchers Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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Law & Order: Wanted: Kissed or Alive
07/20/2024
Law & Order: Wanted: Kissed or Alive
Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sophia, and our guest Charles Boyd as they discuss law and order in the Wizarding World. Join the Discussion: In this episode: Deep dive into wizarding law Who is your second - we try to understand duels We need more lawyers Trials seem to be just an act, but at least they’re done by lunch Differences between jail and prison explained The Wizarding World seems to mirror… Muggle Russia? Dumbledore will not be stopped by Fudge Wand snapping seems to be a logistical nightmare Always ask for consent before administrating a dementor’s kiss! Fudge, the evil mastermind Crookshanks will be the best prison warden Resources: by Irvin Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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HBP Chapter 9: Snape’s Dedicated Decorating
07/06/2024
HBP Chapter 9: Snape’s Dedicated Decorating
Join hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sophia and guest as they discuss the titular chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince where Hogwarts pretends to be a school. Join the Discussion: In this episode: McGonagall is dropping mics all over Neville and Augusta The ins and outs of Hogwarts class scheduling How authentic is Lavender’s interest in Ron? Katie Bell is a savage! Snape is eating crackers… The million-galleon idea of an Amortentia perfume A cozy little slice of life The Three Broomsticks of Errors Snape vs Slughorn’s teaching styles Is the Half-Blood Prince’s textbook cheating? Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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Journeys from Hogwarts: Man, Dobby’s Owl Beginning Second White Flaw!
06/22/2024
Journeys from Hogwarts: Man, Dobby’s Owl Beginning Second White Flaw!
Join hosts Ev, Sam, Sierra, and our guest Hayley as they discuss all the journeys from Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books. Join the Discussion: In this episode: Bird Facts Man, Dobby’s Owl Beginning Second White Flaw! For A Well Organized Mind, Ending is Just a New Beginning Special Guest, PIG! Hoot Hoot! Sam Gets Cancelled Because of Shoulders Malfoy gets hexed every… two times?! Hermione is in Greece with Centaurs Every Summer Should Have Ridden the Hogwarts Express Instead of Camping Sam’s motto: I will die on every hill. Time Travel Under Penalty of Death Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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Strike Crossover: Strike the Fatalistic Trapeze Artist
06/08/2024
Strike Crossover: Strike the Fatalistic Trapeze Artist
Join hosts Irvin and Sophia and special guests Dr. Beatrice Groves and Dr. Louise Freeman as they discuss the parallels between the Harry Potter and the Cormoran Strike series: Books 5 and 7 edition Join the discussion: In this episode: All the DH deaths were foretold! Charlotte always gets a “dun dun dun” Personal growth for Strike: bringing presents to nephews he doesn’t like! Is Leda Strike the Snape of the series? Does Irvin like being dramatic? Was Charlotte Disarmed or Occluded against? Lots of mourning by the sea Books 5 and 7 are both very wet The killers we can trust! What’s the interbook pattern? Wedding bands? Leap frogs? Sine waves? Resources: by Sophia Jenkins by Beatrice Groves by Louise Freeman by Louise Freeman by Louise Freeman by Louise Freeman For more from our guests: Beatrice Groves: on Twitter Louise Freeman: on Twitter Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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OotP Chapter 5: Harry’s Head is a Periscope
05/25/2024
OotP Chapter 5: Harry’s Head is a Periscope
Join hosts Aureo, Ev, and Sam as they discuss the titular chapter full of family drama and bad communication in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Join the Discussion: In this episode: Siriusly how does wizarding inheritance work? Sirius deserves a vacation Wizarding marketing focus groups Did Bill just lose the important scrolls? Ron would do well to learn from Molly Why is Mundungus in the Order? Molly wins but Sirius catches the snitch Harry should have been told the truth Lupin should have made an effort to be an active part in Harry’s life Harry is viewing this from a Harry-centric perspective Contact: Website: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Email: Patreon:
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