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

Joe and Alex hold it down as they review Harry Potter Fan Film "The Founders: The Ravenclaw Ghost"! They try to figure out the purpose of this specific spell of Handheld Flames. The Boss weighs in on this week's controversial MUGGLEPOLL, and they decide if technology will ever eventually make its way into the Wizarding World in Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/epi...

Joe, Lauren, and Alex share their Top 5 Most Iconic Lines from the Harry Potter Series. It's the debut of a new segment by former cohost Marissa! They learn about a great grouping of spells called the Locomotion charms, and they do a little Tales Rewind as they question who was worse between Aunt Marge and Dolores Umbridge in Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episo...

Joe, Lauren, and Alex have lots of Hogwarts Bathroom talk as they break down a Major Moment of Book 4, The Egg and The Eye. They try to decide how different knitting patterns work when using the Knitting Charm, and they discuss if James thought Lily and Harry would survive after his sacrifice in Truth or Lies all the while trying out a new format for the show!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgod...

Joe, Alex and Brent recast the Marvel franchise using Harry Potter Characters. Joe explains why he thinks the community is wrong on our MugglePoll, and they have a fun announcement during News You Can Use!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-351   00:00 Open/Potterwatch 18:50 MugglePoll/Giveaway/News You Can Use 36:53 Recasting Marvel with Harry Potter Characters 1:40:02 Co...

Joe, Lauren and Alex discuss the first half of Ranker's list of "Harry Potter Fan Theories We Wish Would've Happened". They say goodbye to the Brew Review as they cover their final potion, the Ageing Potion. They learn about a nifty little spell called the Impervius Charm, and they reflect and celebrate 350 episode of TFGH!   Link to article: https://www.ranker.com/list/better-harry-potter-fan-the...

Joe, Lauren and Alex break down another Major Moment of Book 4, The Yule Ball! They learn about the Calming Draught in the second to last Brew Review. They try to find a reason why anyone would want to use the Head Shrink Spell, and Joe calls out the biggest injustice ever on this show in our MugglePoll!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-349   00:00 Open/POTTERWATCH! 20:0...

Joe, Lauren and Alex share their Top 5 most unnecessary deaths in Harry Potter. They discuss how popular Harry Potter still is over in the UK during News You Can Use, and they try to find answers to the many questions they have regarding Gubraithian (Everlasting) Fire in Spellio Revelio!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-348   00:00 Open/POTTERWATCH! 15:05 MugglePoll Resu...

Joe, Lauren and Alex discuss what they think would happen if Merope never died while giving birth to Voldemort, and Joe shares a theory he thought of that he's never heard before that ranks right up there with his Lupin is a Legilimens theory! They review a generic pink poison that pops up in Half Blood Prince, and they cover one of the coolest spells in the Wizarding World, Firestorm!    Show Not...

Joe, Lauren and Alex are back in Major Moments of Book 4 discussing the First Task of the Triwizard Tournament! They learn all about the Elixir to Induce Euphoria. They talk about Harry's favorite spell Expelliarmus, and they debate what McGonagall's password would be for her Headmistress Office in Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-346   00:00 Open/POTTERWA...

Joe, Lauren and Alex discuss what they think happened after the Battle of Hogwarts. They learn about a magical Robitussin in the cough potion. They talk about a spell that is extremely beneficial to flying called the Horton Keitch Braking Charm, and they discuss the initial intent of the Imperius and Cruciatus curses in Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-345...

Joe, Lauren and Alex are joined by friend of show Hunter, co-host of Podmoot Kristin, "Head Boy" Brent Allen, and "Professor" Matt Sonnenberg to participate in the very first TFGH Quidditch Draft!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-344   00:00 Open/POTTERWATCH! 19:11 MugglePoll Results/Giveaway/News You Can Use 26:45 TFGH Quidditch Draft 2023 1:49:20 Community E-mails   Jo...

Joe, Lauren and Alex share their thoughts on the 2 big news items of the week, first the new Harry Potter TV Series announced by Warner Bros and second, the new "Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions" video game. They break down the Major Moment of Book 4 where Harry's name comes out of the Goblet of Fire and the reactions that follow. They talk about the Deflating Draught and it's function in the Bre...

Joe, Lauren and Alex talk about the Quidditch draft they will be holding at the end of the month. They briefly share their thoughts on the Warner Bros Press Event in which they thought, and has since been confirmed, they would reveal a TV Series reboot of the Harry Potter series. And finally, as thoroughly as possible, they recast Harry Potter using the Game of Thrones characters.   Show Notes: ht...

Joe, Lauren and Alex discuss the big rumors that Harry Potter is going to be remade into a TV series, and they share their personal Top 5 Stores & Shops in the Wizarding World! They talk about how risky the Cure for Boils potion is to make. They learn of a beginner's level destruction spell named Fracto Strata, and they debate if Harry would buy new brooms for the Gryffindor Quidditch team in Trut...

Joe, Lauren and Alex return to their normal schedule and discuss a Major Moment of Book 4, the entrances of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. They cover the Memory Potion in the Brew Review. They learn all about the Momentum-Reversing Spell, and they have the return of Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-340   00:00 Open/POTTERWATCH! 19:55 MugglePoll Results/Giveaw...

***WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE CBS' MARCH MADNESS THEME SONG (Championship Week) Composed by Bob Christianson *** Joe, Lauren and Alex finish the Inaugural Magical March Madness Tournament and crown a Wizarding World World Champion!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-339   00:00 Open/POTTERWATCH! 27:12 MugglePoll Results/Giveaways/News You Can Use 32:30 Magical March M...

***WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO "ONE SHINING MOMENT" (Luther Vandross Version) - David Barrett - Luther Vandross, 2016 End Around Records, Music Publisher: Hodges Song Supply / ASCAP *** Joe, Lauren and Alex take you through Round 1 of the Inaugural Magical March Madness Tournament!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-338   00:00 Open/POTTERWATCH! 21:03 MugglePoll Results/Gi...

Joe, Lauren, and Alex preview the 1st round matchups in the Inaugural Magical March Madness Tournament 2023! Joe - @CustomVinylLush Lauren - @Maev_Cleric Alex - @AtariAlex Show - @TalesFromGH TikTok- @TFGHshow Email -  TalesFromGodricsHollow@gmail.com Website -  www. TalesFromGodricsHollow.com Facebook -  www.facebook.com/talesfromgodricshollow   Instagram - www.instagram.com/talesfromgodricshollo...

Joe, Lauren and Alex talk about some rumors regarding the next movie in the Wizarding World Franchise and discuss the origins of the Book of Admittance and the Quill of Acceptance. They debate if there are any side effects to taking the Wit-Sharpening Potion and what they could be, and they learn about a charm that played a major role in the creation of the Marauder's Map.   Show Notes: http://www...

Joe, Lauren and Alex have a bunch of lengthy discussions about various topics on the show including David Zaslav's comments about Harry Potter on Warner Bros Discovery's 4th Quarter earnings call, our Magical March Madness Tournament, and of course our Main Topic regarding Major Moments of Book 4 discussing the Unforgivable Curses, why Barty Jr was such a good teacher, and how emotions effect magi...

Joe, Lauren and Alex talk about all the scenarios of what would happen if Snape never gave his memories to Harry during the Battle of Hogwarts. They learn about the only potion with BONE-ifide results in Skele-Gro! They discuss a characteristic of the Bubble-Head Charm they were not aware of and it's many uses because of it. They debate if you can only use Polyjuice Potion if the person is alive d...

Joe, Lauren and Alex read through Ranker's article of the 18 Love Interests in Harry Potter that are more Powerful than Amortentia! They question why there are potions and spells that do the exact same thing while discussing the Confusing Concoction. They learn about the Opening Charm and how it may be a level 1 Alohamora Charm, and they take a small rabbit trail to consider if Wizards think Muggl...

Joe and Alex listen to Lauren gush over her review of the game sweeping the nation, Hogwarts Legacy! They discuss some spicy rumors reported that Disney was looking to acquire Harry Potter from Warner Bros. They lay out in Major Moments of Book 4 breaking down the Dark Mark chapter and all the info we learn. And, as always, they read your community e-mails!   Show Notes: http://www.talesfromgodric...

Joe is a little spirited in his return as he, Lauren, and Alex review Part 2 of the HP Fan Film "The Conspiracy of WYRM". They discuss the usefulness of the Regerminating Potion. They learn about some great backstory about one of the most Famous spells of Wizardkind in Expecto Patronum, and they go on many little rabbit trails as they read through this weeks community e-mails!   Show Notes: https:...

Joe's out, Brent's in...what could possibly go wrong?!? Brent, Lauren, and Alex list their Top 5 Most Magical Items. They cover the Girding Potion in the Brew Review. They talk about a fun little spell called Colloshoo, and they debate which animal is the most popular Patronus numbers wise, and have some fun at Joe's expense trying to guess his, in Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: https://www.talesfr...