Tales from Godric's Hollow - Discussing Harry Potter Books, Movies, and News

Joe and Marissa are joined by the Adrienne Monroe to talk about Hagrid's Arrival at the Hut-On-A-Rock, and the significance of the introduction to characters in stories. They discuss the possibility of Gnomes having magical resistance in the Beast Breakdown. They learn about a spell that Joe hoped would be some kind of bodyslam jinx in Flipendo, and we have a very special "Head Canon" edition of T...

Timmy Britt sits down with our very own Head Boy Brent Allen to discuss his new book "Extra Ordinary Everyday Magic" now available on Amazon! Timmy talks about his time creating the Wizarding World at Universal Studios and Hagrids Motorbike Adventure with his team, his time as an Imagineer at Disney, creating new art techniques, new canon specifically for the theme parks, the process of creating O...

Joe and Marissa are joined by the Professor Matt Sonnenberg to discuss our first Major Moment of the series, Chapter 1 of Book 1! They talk about one of the coolest beasts in the magical world, the Thestral. They learn about a spell that allows you to assault anything with literally any thing in Oppugno, and they debate which is the worst common room entrance in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://...

Joe and Marissa narrow down who they feel Dumbledore would trust with the Horcrux Mission IF the Golden Trio were not available, and Marissa calls Joe CRAZY for laying out his reasons as to why he thinks Grindelwald could be a good pick. They learn about a beast which most people know as the Dodo bird, in the Diricawl. They talk why Jiggery Pokery made the list of spells even though it's not reall...

Joe and Marissa start their 5 Year Anniversary show with a telling of "Tales From Godric's Hollow: A History" through their own eyes. They review the fan film Severus Snape and the Marauders. They learn about another beast that has invisibility powers in the Tebo. They talk about the Targaryen House's favorite spell in Draconifers, and the Marauders take center stage in Truth or Lies! Show Notes:...

Joe and Marissa review HP Fan Film "Mudblood Part 2". They discuss the Knarl is similar and different than a Hedgehog. They learn about some really fun Etymology about the Tarantallegra spell, and they talk about whether they like fanfic to happen in the past or alongside the original story in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-256/ 00:00 Opening/Giveaway/New...

Joe and Marissa discuss potential spoilers that were posted on Reddit about Fantastic Beasts 3 after a supposed early viewing.   Marissa - @RissaRoo312 Joe - @CustomVinylLush Show - @TalesFromGH Email -  TalesFromGodricsHollow@gmail.com Website -  www. TalesFromGodricsHollow.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/talesfromgodricshollow   Podchaser - www.podchaser.com/TFGH   Thank you to ALL of the Patreo...

Joe and Marissa review an online HP Fan Parody called "Harry Potter and the 10 Years Later"! They discuss how gnomes ended up becoming so popular while diving into the Horklump. They talk about the shocking revelation of what the Lycacomia Curse is, and they debate how the Trio would adjust to normal life in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-255/ 00:00 Openi...

Joe and Marissa review a HP Fan Movie called "Mischief Managed" and discuss whether Sirius was jealous when James and Lily first started dating. They talk about why JK feels the need to create more beasts after putting out an entire book of magical beasts, all the while learning how cool Swooping Evil is. They discuss how Hogwarts Mystery developers tried to get a little too cute in naming the Fel...

We here at TFGH wanted to give you a taste of something NEW that will be only available to our supporters on Patreon moving forward! Newly appointed Head Boy Brent Allen will be hosting a podcast exclusively on Patreon, and for his first guest he talks to the person who started it all here at TFGH, The Professor Matt Sonnenberg! Check it out, and if you like it please click the link below and supp...

Joe and Marissa review a HP Fan Movie called "Sisters of House Black", which leads to some deeper discussions about the Black Sisters history. They learn about one of the scariest looking beasts in the Nogtail. They banter about different reason they would use the Reverte spell, and they talk about who had the bigger betrayal to their respective families between Andromeda and Percy in Truth or Lie...

Joe and Marissa review a HP Fan Movie called "Lily Evans and the Stroke of Midnight". They discover a new word while discussing the Bowtruckle. They learn about a spell that was used in the creation of Hogwarts castle in Glisseo, and the Boss and Dean take separate sides on most of the questions in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-252/ 00:00 Opening/News Yo...

Joe and Marissa review a HP Fan Movie called "Lily Evans and the Eleventh Hour". They discuss a pop culture icon in the Yeti! They learn about the darkest spell in the Wizarding World in Sternius, and they talk Marauders in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-251/ 00:00 Opening/Giveaway/News You Can Use/Did ya know? 14:10 "Lily Evans and the Eleventh Hour" rev...

HAPPY 250TH EPISODE!!! Luminaries abound when Joe and Marissa are joined by The Muggle Josh Brown, The Professor Matt Sonnenberg, and Brent Allen to celebrate the 250th episode of TFGH by playing Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-250/   Marissa - @RissaRoo312 Joe - @CustomVinylLush Josh - @thenoyse Matt - @asamatterofmatt Brent - @BrentAllenLi...

Joe and Marissa discuss Joe's excursion into NYC for the opening of the FLAGSHIP store in Harry Potter NY!   Marissa - @RissaRoo312 Joe - @CustomVinylLush Show - @TalesFromGH Email -  TalesFromGodricsHollow@gmail.com Website -  www. TalesFromGodricsHollow.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/talesfromgodricshollow   Podchaser - www.podchaser.com/TFGH   Thank you to ALL of the Patreon supporters!!! We c...

Joe and Marissa discuss 2 HP Fan Movies called "Battle of Hogwarts" and "Neville Longbottom and the Black Witch". They learn about the real life mythology of the Zouwu. They debate whether Vulnera Sanentur was created by Snape or not, and they talk the psyche of Merope in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-249/ 00:00 Opening/Giveaway/News You Can Use 22:10 "B...

Joe and Marissa discuss a HP Fan Movie that has a nice little twist in Mudblood pt 1. Find out what Acromantulas have in common with Killer Klowns from Outer Space. They finally learn the incantation for the famous "Eat Slugs!" spell, and they talk the fate of the Ford Anglia in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-248/ 00:00 Opening/Giveaway/News You Can Use/D...

Joe and Marissa discuss lots of news that dropped this week as well as the web series "Welcome Back, Potter". They learn about Centaurs and the many things Wizardkind has done to upset them. They go 2 for 1 as they talk about the differences between the Geminio and Gemino spells, and they debate career choices of the Trio in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode...

Joe and Marissa talk about how much they loved the PUFFS Off-Broadway Show available on Amazon Prime. They talk about a beast that could have you shoot flames out of your rear. They debate on whether the Vipera Evanesca spell only works on conjured snakes or if it will work on real snakes as well. And its all about the Hufflepuff House in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricsholl...

Joe and Marissa bring on Slytherin Brent Allen to discuss popular and unpopular fan theories about Harry Potter. We talk about Ghouls and the fact there's a Ghoul Studies class at Hogwarts. We learn about a spell that would be equally useful against Slimer and Peeves, and we question Dumbledore's integrity in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-245/ 00:00 Open...

Joe and Marissa discuss their Hits and Misses with Deathly Hallows part 2 and the controversial Voldy Hug. They learn what some Pixies did that resulted in a strongly worded letter to the Ministry to have them eradicated...to no avail. They talk about a fairly useless spell in Flintifors, and they debate Harry's Horcux "Spidey Sense" in the final movie in Truth or Lies! Show Notes: https://www.tal...

Joe and Marissa discuss their Hits and Misses with Deathly Hallows part 1 and the controversial Dance Scene. They wonder how Hagrid got the Fire Crab to mate with a Manticore in the Beast Breakdown. They talk about the supposed spell that blew up Aunt Marge in Inflatus, and it's all about the movie in Truth or Lies! Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-243/ 00:00 Opening/Give...

Joe and Marissa are joined by former host "The Professor" Matt Sonnenberg and they discuss popular theories and thoughts heading into the final book Deathly Hallows. They try their best to make the Flobberworm sound interesting in the Beast Breakdown. In a bit of irony, they learn about a spell that could turn things into worms with the Virmiculus spell. They talk about Horcruxes and come up with...

Joe and Marissa discuss their Hits and Misses about the Half-Blood Prince movie. They come across an ancestor  of a familiar crook we know as we learn about the Hidebehind. They find out what Hermione's Mortal Kombat Fatality would be as they discuss the Avis spell, and it's all about the 6th movie in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-241/ 00:00 Opening/Give...

Joe and Marissa discuss theories and questions heading into Half-Blood Prince. They finish up dragon month with the Swedish Short-Snout and Ukrainian Ironbelly. They talk about a spell that would be perfect to help child proof your home in the cushioning spell Molliare, and they chat relationships in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-240/ 00:00 Opening/Givea...