The Smoking Goblet

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The Smoking Goblet is a more or less weekly podcast about the Harry Potter series of books by JK Rowling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25. jun 2025

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Alchemy. Again. 25.06.2025 14:14

Yet more alchemy in the Harry Potter series - and, what does the unicorn represent? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alchemy in the Deathly Hallows 17.05.2025 12:41

Alchemy is an important part of the Harry Potter series, and is very prominent in the Deathly Hallows . This episode looks at some of the symbolism - and suggests whyJK Rowling might use such symbolism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dumbledore's Choices 12.04.2025 8:20

Dumbledore makes a surprising choice. I've no idea, though, what it means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Appearance and reality 11.02.2025 7:34

What are the third and fourth books actually about? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's in the details... 04.02.2025 6:42

JK Rowling use of language and the details it can reveal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Potter and... the Flawed Novel? 14.01.2025 8:10

Does the Order of Phoenix work as a stand alone novel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Crimes of Dolores Umbridge 06.01.2025 8:32

Does Dolores Umbridge represent what Hannah Arendt called "the banality of evil"? I think she does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas... and Halloween 30.12.2024 7:17

In this episode, as it's that time of year, I'm taking a look at the significance of Christmas, as well as Halloween. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven Books for Seven Planets? 16.12.2024 8:25

I take a look at the idea that each of the seven Harry Potter novels represent the seven traditional planets of alchemy and astrology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Portraits at Hogwarts (re-uploaded) 16.12.2024 6:46

The portraits at Hogwarts in particular show how JK Rowling refers to different genres of literature that influence the series. This is a slightly edited version of last week's episode . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's in a Name? 29.08.2024 7:24

I look at the significance of names of characters and objects, etc. – and contrast Peter Pettigrew with Severus Snape to find more examples of foreshadowing and mirroring or opposites. The next episode of The Smoking Goblet will be in October Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Thing About Star Wars 22.08.2024 8:02

What's the connection between Star Wars and Harry Potter? And who is Harry Potter's father-figure? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King Weasley 14.08.2024 7:20

Harry dreams of Ron and Hermione wearing crowns. Is there any significance to that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love and Power 07.08.2024 7:53

This first episode asks whether the Harry Potter series is about love... or love and power? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.