Hogwarts Expert

Late last year, I went on a hunt to find the new Hogwarts Express being used for the HBO Max Harry Potter series. In this video, I reveal my first ride on it, as well as diving into the history of the Hogwarts Express. I take a look at the original Olton Hall, as well as Dumbleton Hall and Wightwick Hall. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the Top 10 Features I Want to See in Hogwarts Legacy 2, from starting the game in Diagon Alley and King’s Cross Station to adding deeper RPG systems like class skill levels, House Cup progression, and a fully customisable common room. I break down the biggest improvements the sequel needs, including Expecto Patronum, Dementors, Quidditch, wizarding sweets, a proper friendship system, and e...

Step back into the Wizarding World with me as I revisit Hogwarts Legacy three years after its release, a moment that feels perfect for a fresh look at what the game got right, where it stumbled, and how it has aged over time. In this episode, I explore the castle design and worldbuilding choices that shaped our experience of the school, break down the combat system’s strengths and limitations, and...

So the Harry Potter reboot has been officially announced. I was wondering which version of the castle they might use for it, would they use a version of the castle from the original films or would they go in a new direction? Well it looks like we’ve got our answer. And it’s the movie version. Unless Warner Brothers were just hastily re-using assets in a last-minute announcement, but that definitel...

Today, I’m finally talking about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Studios Florida. This park is a childhood dream come true for Harry Potter fans, with two lands spanning across Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. You can experience the thrill of riding the Hogwarts Express, explore the streets of Diagon Alley, and take a stroll through Hogsmead...

Harry Potter is getting rebooted as a television show, but why? In an era of legacy sequels and connected universes, where canon is king, why is Warner Brothers ditching its iconic cast in favour of a new one? In this deep dive, I explore how we got here, from the breakdown between J.K. Rowling and the original cast to the filming of the new series. I look at why a reunion was never on the table,...

Step beyond the moving staircases and into the hidden corners of the wizarding world. Hogwarts Expert is a monthly deep‑dive podcast for fans who crave richer context, sharper analysis, and a fresh perspective on the magic behind the magic. Each episode unpacks a different facet of the Wizarding World — from the architecture and design secrets of Hogwarts to behind‑the‑scenes insights from the Har...