Hogwarts: A Podcast

Julie returns to begin our discussion on the beasts of the Wizarding World. We start strong with familiar powerhouses like Acromantulas, Basilisks, and Centaurs.

Elizabeth returns to talk about how the Ministry of Magic works to protect both muggles & beast. Specifically, we talk about safe habitats, controls on selling & breeding, disillusionment & memory charms, and the Office of Misinformation

Elizabeth joins Dan to begin Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In part one of the episode, we discuss the book generally before getting to the author, Newt Scamander. In part two of the episode, we tackle the very important question of what is a beast.

Elizabeth and Dan discuss the 2nd trailer for the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series. We particularly focus on the little details of the trailer that fascinated us like Harry's class schedule and the theme of friendship.

Dan & Elizabeth attend Fan Expo Chicago! Dan interviews Harry Potter fans, Elizabeth attends the James & Oliver Phelps panel, and Dan & Elizabeth meet James & Oliver Phelps!!

Jenn returns to wrap up Quidditch Through The Ages by discussing the innovations in broom design throughout the years. We also discuss various Quidditch strategies.

Jenn returns to discuss the spread of Quidditch through the world. We talk about some of the top teams from around the world.

Jenn is back to discuss the 13 teams from Britain & Ireland that compete for the League Cup. We talk team colors, mascots, history, and success.

Jenn is back again for a deep dive on all things Quidditch. We discuss the pitch, all of the balls, the players, the rules, fouls, and the referees. Lots to tackle in this episode!

Jenn returns to discuss the early beginnings of Quidditch. We also discuss the origin of the snitch & anti-muggle protections.

Jenn returns to help introduce our listeners to Quidditch Through The Ages. We discuss the book in very general terms and take a look at the author, Kennilworthy Whisp. We really get going later in the second part of the episode when we begin discussing early broom games.

Mallory returns to the podcast to discuss the final tale from Beedle. We dive a bit deeper on the brothers themselves as well as the Hallows that they are gifted by Death. In part two of the conversation we tackle Dumbledore's commentary on the tale.

Mollie makes her return to the podcast to discuss an introverted witch who is recruited by a charlatan to help a king perform magic, but ultimately threatens the king into leaving witches & wizards to practice magic in peace.

Julie returns to the podcast to discuss the darkest of Beedle's tales. We talk about the troubled warlock and debate Dumbledore's commentary, which features some interesting details.

Elizabeth returns to discuss a great tale featuring three witches and a knight who face trials as they attempt to better their lives. Once again we also cover Dumbledore's fantastic commentary.

Elizabeth and Dan give their thoughts on the recently released trailer for the upcoming Harry Potter HBO show.

Jenn returns to discuss the first tale from Beedle the Bard. We talk about the Wizard and the Hopping Pot as well as Albus Dumbledore's commentary, which follows the story.

Elizabeth returns to wrap up Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. We discuss the final few scenes of the production, which include our characters watching Voldy kill James & Lily, Hagrid finding baby Harry in the wreckage, Albus & Scorpius recognizing their individual growth, and Harry & Albus finally connecting while paying respects to Cedric.

Elizabeth returns to discuss the group preparing to take down Delphi. Also, Harry & Ginny talk it out, Harry transforms into his enemy, and Delphi gets ambushed in Godric's Hollow.

Elizabeth returns to help Dan respond to listener's comments! We spend all of part one shouting out our wonderful listeners and discussing some Harry Potter thoughts. In part two of the episode we discuss how Albus & Scorpius try to contact their parents in the future, Harry & Ginny talk it out, and the adults go back in the past to help defeat Delphi.

Elizabeth returns to begin the final act of Cursed Child. We cover Hermione holding another important meeting, Albus & Scorpius discovering Delphi's plan & heading to Godric's Hollow, and Harry has a discussion with Dumbledore's portrait followed by an emotional discussion with Draco.

Elizabeth returns to discuss Harry & Draco raiding a retirement home for witches and wizards & Albus, Scorpius, and Delphi go back to the maze task at the Triwizard Tournament. Also, Delphi's true identity is finally revealed.

Elizabeth is back as usual for this episode, but we also have Mallory returning as well. They join Dan to discuss some interesting scenes where Albus & Scorpius plan to destroy the time turner, we learn Delphi is not exactly trustworthy, and Ron tells everyone of the last whereabouts of Albus & Scorpius.

Elizabeth returns to discuss a scenes where McGonagall scolds both kids and adults, Harry has a talk with Albus, and Ginny attempts to calm Harry after a vivid dream.

Julie returns to provide her signature incendiary commentary! Elizabeth also joins the episode to continue her first read of Cursed Child. We discuss alternate versions of Hermione & Ron, Umbridge's power-up, and Snape's redemption. Julie wraps the episode by giving a summary of her thoughts on Cursed Child as a whole up to this point so stick around til the end!