Gryffindor Common Room

Special guest Abby joins Michelle as they discuss fan theories from when the series was still unfolding. What happened to Olivander and whose side was he on? Who was expected to die? Who did everyone think was the half blood Prince? Why didn't anyone give Snape a bottle of Shampoo? Links for social media: http://linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com...

Special guest Ashley, a fellow Gryffindor we met at LeakyCon, joins us to discuss Gryffindor house! This week, we dive into the core traits of Gryffindor house, how we view the other houses, and key Gryffindor characters like Neville and Hermione. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Send us a postcard: Attn: Gryffindor Comm...

In an unedited episode, Retta and Michelle discuss the four Hogwarts houses - the traits that define them, stereotypes, notable members, and more. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Send us a postcard: P.O. Box 154, State Line PA 17263

September 1 is coming this week, and you know what that means - it's time to go back to Hogwarts! Retta and Michelle discuss how Harry and his friends got to Hogwarts on September 1 each year. They also kick off their new series on the four houses by discussing the Sorting Hat's song from Harry's first year. Support Retta's JDRF Fundraiser here . Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/g...

Recorded at LeakyCon Chicago 2023, this is our panel comparing Muggle history with the timeline of the original Harry Potter series. Thank you to LeakyCon for the opportunity, and shout out to our wonderful audience during this panel! Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Send us a postcard: P.O. Box 154, State Line PA 17263

From the comfort of their high-rise hotel room, Retta and Michelle reminisce about the magic of their weekend at LeakyCon. From new friends to fun merchandise to awkward encounters and meaningful meet-ups, LeakyCon Chicago was truly a whimsical, wonderful time! Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom  

Join Retta & Michelle in the Gryffindor Common Room to discuss what we know about potions in the Harry Potter universe and theorize about Skele-Gro, Felix Felicis, Amortentia, and more. The Gryffindor Gals even do Double Quizzler (and ask some very chaotic questions throughout the episode) to make up for missing next week due to Leaky Con! As a reminder, we will not publish an episode the week...

In honor of Disability Awareness Month, Retta and Michelle discuss disabilities both in the Harry Potter universe and the Muggle world. Using parallels from their own experiences with disability, they deep dive into characters like Remus Lupin, Mad-Eye Moody, Argus Filch, and more. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Send u...

The Gryffindor Gals return to their character deep dives with Retta's favorite character, Ginny Weasley! We discuss Ginny's family history, Quidditch skills, ongoing crush on Harry, and - obviously - her infamous Bat Bogey Hex. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Send us a postcard: P.O. Box 154, State Line PA 17263

This week, Retta and Michelle discuss all things LeakyCon 2023- panels, ribbon trading, celebrities, the ball, and more. We will be there all three days (August 4-6) and would love to talk to any of you who will be there! LeakyCon website, including the schedule: https://www.leakycon.com/ Trey (@iamblackharry): https://www.instagram.com/iamblackharry/?hl=en Tom Felton/Em Wallbank Tiktok: https://w...

Retta and Michelle chat about the lack of news around the Harry Potter TV show, their excitement for LeakyCon, the drink of choice for certain characters, Potter Puppet Pals, and more! Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Send us a postcard: P.O. Box 154, State Line PA 17263

In honor of Father's Day, we discuss and rank the father figures in Harry's life, including Lupin, Dumbledore, Sirius, and more. We also discuss some of the other men who impacted Harry's life. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Send us a postcard: P.O. Box 154, State Line PA 17263

Long-time friend Lucy joins Retta and Michelle to discuss The Goblet of Fire ! We dissect the book and the movie with a lot of jokes and speculation thrown in. Why didn't someone suggest a Triwizard Spelling Bee instead? Is the Great Lake saltwater, fresh water, or needs-to-be-filtered water? Tune in now to find out! Support Lucy's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucy9038...

Retta and Michelle discuss mental health in the wizarding world, specifically patroni (patronuses? We don't know) and depression. What is a patronus? How do dementors relate to real-life depression? Why can Snape cast a patronus but Hermione struggles with the charm? If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, here are some resources. You can call the National Suicide Prevention...

Would you rather be a pro at transfiguration or apparition? Would you rather attend the Yule Ball or the Quidditch World Cup? This week, Retta and Michelle bounce back a bunch of Harry Potter-themed "Would You Rather?" questions and even pose two Quizzler questions to the audience. Let us know what you thought of the episode! Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Sen...

This week, Retta & Michelle rank and discuss five of the worst villains in the Harry Potter series. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Send us a postcard: P.O. Box 154, State Line PA 17263

This week, Michelle and Retta discuss Michelle's favorite character, Sirius Black! We dive into his upbringing, his defining moments, and what made him the man he was. We also respond to two voicemails and a recent comment on one of our episodes. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Send us a postcard: P.O. Box 154, Stat...

It's time for another phone call grab bag episode! This week, Retta and Michelle sort the podcast and find out its patronus. They also discuss their LeakyCon plans and the upcoming Quidditch video game, and Michelle has fun playing with buttons. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom    Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com

Special guest Adae from the Jedi Archives podcast joins Retta and Michelle to discuss Neville's character development, LeakyCon news, Snape in a dress, and more! Check out Adae's podcast, Jedi Archives , at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jedi-archives Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com

Join us in the Gryffindor Common Room for a serious conversation regarding the Harry Potter cast members we've lost, then for a Sirius-ly silly conversation answering voicemails and daydreaming about Leaky Con (again). Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com

Special guest Luca joins Retta and Michelle as they discuss everyone's favorite Transfiguration teacher, Professor McGonagall! We talk about what makes Professor McGonagall so wonderful and our favorite McGonagall quotes/moments. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com

Special guest Luke, aka the Potter Player, joins Retta and Michelle to discuss the visuals of Harry Potter and talk about his journey as a Harry Potter cosplayer. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com The Potter Player on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@ThePotterPlayer The Potter Player Shop for Magical Merchandise:  thepotterp...

In an unabridged episode, Retta and Michelle shoot the breeze and discuss being sorted into Gryffindor, LeakyCon memories and plans, some fan theories, and more. Check out the podcast Retta guested on: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucy9038 Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Tik-toker JoshCoxCreates

This week, Retta and Michelle discuss and rank the Defense Against The Dark Arts professors: Quirrell, Lockhart, Lupin, "Moody"/Barty Crouch Jr., Umbridge, Harry, and Snape. They also listen to a voicemail from Lucy and read the Spotify responses from last week's episode. Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com

Join Retta & Michelle as they discuss Albus Dumbledore and his intentions and actions throughout the series! Links for Social Media: linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom     Send us an email: gryffindorcommonroompod@gmail.com Support Preston: https://cctonline.org/getinvolved/stage-camp/