The Three Broomsticks

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:   https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-65-lucius-malfoy-death-eater-union-rep/   In this episode:    Lucius is a secret Hufflepuff What is Lucius's priority, hair styling or doting on peacocks? Lucius is th...

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...

Join Sam, Sierra, Sophia, and special guest Amy ( Revelio and Expecto Podtronum ) 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:   https://threebroomsti...

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:   https://threebroomstickspod.com/epis...

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: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-61-strike-crossover-the-hill-charlotte-dies-on/   In this episode:    No one want...

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 mome...

Pull 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 prod...

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...

The Wizarding World is expanding! Ev, Sam, Sierra, and special guest Patrick 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 pass...

Hogwarts: a bastion of magical learning or a safety hazard? Irvin, Sophia, and special guests Karoline and Andrew Sims  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:   https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-56-safety-and-security-at-hogwarts-the-...

This week, Aureo, Ev, Sam, and special guest Geoff (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 favor...

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: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-54-shipping-draco-malfoy-full-throated-redemption/   In this episode: Draco would look great in a periwinkle blue dress! Ev gets a Fanfictio...

Join hosts Irvin, Sierra, Sophia, and guest Leah Jamison as they discuss the 14th chapter of the Harry Potter series: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-53-ps-ss-chapter-14-well-well-well-we-are-in-trouble/   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 ar...

Join hosts Sam, Sierra, Sophia, and guest Matthew as they discuss the magic behind wizarding portraits and paintings. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-52-wizarding-portraits-paint-me-like-one-of-them-french-girls/   In this episode: Differences between paintings and photography How does distance work in paintings? Are wizard paintings the magical version of AI? 2 years...

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: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-51-ootp-chapter-23-part-2-teddy-bear-in-a-barrel-of-eels/   In this episode: The distressing holiday of the London Underground Is sewing up skin a good idea? Should peopl...

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: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-50-ootp-chapter-23-part-1-the-harry-exception/   In this episode: Sam has a lot of feelings about this chapter and the summary shows it Animagi are always the solution -...

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:   https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-49-strike-crossover-robin-is-a-free-elf/ In this episode: Robin and Hermione fighting for the underdog Whoever Strike doesn't sleep with is the murderer! The i...

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: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-48-gof-chapter-5-thickness-where-it-matters/   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...

Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sophia, and guest DJ (Denis James) as they discuss the short-lived and abrasive Minister for Magic: Rufus Scrimgeour. Join the Discussion:   https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-47-rufus-scrimgeour-sophia-for-minister/ In this episode: The dangers of shallow bottoms Rufus Scrimgeour, you had one job! Is the wizarding world a democracy?  Doubtful… Scrimgeour lasted for s...

Join hosts Ev, Irvin, Sophia, and guest DJ (Denis James)  as they discuss everyone's favorite bowler hat-wearing Minister for Magic: Cornelius Fudge. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-46-cornelius-fudge-traditional-dependable-and-lime-green/ In this episode: How much is Dumbledore to blame for Fudge's Book 5 behavior? Ev and Lucius Malfoy have something in common! Voldem...

Join hosts Irvin, Sierra, Sophia, and guest Margarete as they discuss chapter 20 from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban : Dementor's Kiss. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-45-poa-chapter-20-the-werewolf-blame-game/   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...

Join hosts Irvin, Sam, and Sierra, as well as special guest and Hogwarts Legacy Lead Writer  Adrian Ropp , as they dive deep into the writing journey for the Hogwarts Legacy video game. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-44-hogwarts-legacy-interview-with-adrian-ropp-lead-writer/   In this episode: How to ensure compliance with the canon? Phineas Nigelus Black as a lynch p...

Join hosts Sam and Sierra and guest Neiha Khan ( Dramione Diaries ) as they delve into the many what-ifs of Severus Snape book-by-book. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-43-what-if-severus-snape/   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 w...

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: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-42-cos-chapter-5-a-twelve-year-olds-perfect-plan/   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 Onl...

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:  https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-41-dragons-those-darned-extra-legs/ 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...