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

Meet our new co-hosts as Joe brings on Lauren and Alex to officially join the show! Lauren and Alex answer your questions, and Joe recaps his trip to Universal/LeakyCon! They debate if the Hiccuping Solution starts or stops Hiccups in the Brew Review. They discuss the different aspects of Unplottability, and there's lots of Umbridge talk in Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: https://www.talesfr omgodric...

Joe and Marissa are joined by "Head Boy" Brent Allen to celebrate 6 Years of Tales from Godrics Hollow! Sadly, we also say Goodbye to the Boss as she goes on Maternity leave. But before she goes, Joe tries to do something that's rarely been done, and that's STUMP THE BOSS! They also cover the Pepperup Potion, Maximus Confidencia, and answer some tough Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: https://www.tales...

Marissa is back for her penultimate episode! Joe and Marissa jump back into Major Moments of Book 3 and discuss Lupin's first DADA Class. They learn about a potion which Joe believes inspired a favorite Weasley Twin creation in the Swelling Solution. They talk about the added historical lore surrounding a Hogwarts Mystery curse called the Sleepwalking Curse. And they discuss if you learn more abou...

Joe is joined by Denise, host of the Mental Maintenance Podcast, and friend of show Adrienne Monroe to discuss Mental Health in the Wizarding World and the use of Symbology by JK Rowling in the story. They learn about a very dangerous potion called Garrotting Gas. They talk about a very useful spell in the Unbreakable Charm, and they debate the most toxic relationship in the Wizarding World in Tru...

Joe and Marissa are back discussing one of the foulest dark creatures in the series...Dementors! We learn about Wound cleaning potions and how they differentiate from Muggle versions like Peroxide. SPOILER: It's the Smoke! We talk about limitations while growing and shrinking a head in Spellio Revelio, and we debate how much of you gets changed when you use Polyjuice potion in Truth or Lies!   Sho...

Joe and Marissa are back into Major Moments of Book 3 discussing the time Molly and Arthur were fighting about whether to tell Harry the truth about Sirius Black. SO much wasted potential reviewing Everlasting Elixirs. They learn about a counter-spell they haven't heard of before called Offero, and they debate who would win in a duel between Flitwick and McGonagall.   Show Notes: https://www.tales...

Joe and Marissa are joined by Lauren Aragon, Kristin Roach and Atari Alex to celebrate 300 episodes of TFGH! They talk about their Wizarding World Cooking Challenge, play a new game created by Joe, discuss Amortentia and Fiendfyre, answer your Truth or Lies questions and read your e-mails!   Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-300/   Marissa - @RissaRoo312 Joe - @CustomVinyl...

Joe and Marissa discuss Father Figures in the Wizarding World, and things get a little heated! They learn about a potion that seems a little familiar as they covered something similar in Spellio Revelio called the Pompion Potion. Speaking of which, big let down as we find out what the Baubillious spell does, and they talk Father Figures in Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricsh...

Joe and Marissa are back in Fanfyre reviewing a fan film entitled "The Greater Good". They talk about their dreaming habits while breaking down the Potion for Dreamless Sleep. They discuss how pointless the Scribblifors spell can be, and they debate if Grindelwald would have told Rita Skeeter EVERYTHING had she interviewed him in Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/...

Joe and Marissa return to give their way too early predictions for Fantastic Beasts 4! They learn a poison potion called Weedosoros and wonder why they would even need a potion for that. They discuss a spell that creates bricks of ice in the Ice Jinx, and they debate if the Quad from Fantastic Beasts will live through the entire series in Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricsho...

Joe and Marissa continue discussing the "Secrets of Dumbledore" movie focusing on Throwbacks to Canon and determine if they are good nostalgia or lazy writing. They question how to heat potions that don't have any liquid ingredients while discussing the Wideye Potion. They babble about the Babbling Curse, and they talk about Marauders Map head canon in the E-Mails!   Show Notes: https://www.talesf...

Joe and Marissa continue discussing the "Secrets of Dumbledore" movie focusing on the Albus/Aberforth relationship and go more into detail about the side characters such as Lally Hicks, Bunty Broadacre, Theseus Scamander and Yusuf Kama. They learn about a potion that has apparently made an appearance in Disney lore called the Wiggenweld Potion. They discuss a self-explanatory spell in the Jelly-Br...

The "Head Boy Pod" is hosted by Tales From Godric's Hollow "Head Boy" Brent Allen! On this episode he has a very special guest, author Dito Abbott. Dito has written a young adults novel entitled "Debunked"! If you would like to hear more about this book and Dito, please take a listen! Also, please visit his website: www.ditoabbott.com Brent - @BrentAllen   Email -  TalesFromGodricsHollow@gmail.com...

Joe and Marissa are joined by "Head Boy" Brent Allen continue discussing the "Secrets of Dumbledore" movie focusing on the Albus/Gellert relationship, Dumbledore's "secrets", the blood pact, and issues they have with this movie and the series as a whole.    Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-294/   00:00 Open/News You Can Use/Did ya know? 22:31 SoD Discussions - Albus/Gelle...

Joe and Marissa give their feedback on the Secrets of Dumbledore movie!   Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-293/   00:00 Open/News You Can Use/Did ya know? Reviewing The Secrets of Dumbledore Movie Brew Review - Fire Protection Potion Spellio Revelio - Umbrella Spell Truth or Lies Listener E-mails   Marissa - @RissaRoo312 Joe - @CustomVinylLush Show - @TalesFromGH   Email...

Joe gives his spoiler-free takeaways from the advanced screening of "Secrets of Dumbledore". Joe and Marissa continue talking major moments of book 3 and discuss the importance of Crookshanks to this book. They have the debut of the Brew Review looking at the Erumpent Potion. They turn a rabbit into something else, this time a footstool, in Spellio Revelio. And they talk about if Dumbledore giving...

Joe and Marissa continue on in the Major Moments series with their first of Book 3 discussing The Knight Bus. They bid farewell to the Beast Breakdown by listing their Top 5 Magical Creatures. They cover arguably the best protection charm called Cave Inimicum, and they ponder if Dumbledore in King's Cross was just Harry's imagination or the REAL Dumbledore in Truth or Lies!   Show Notes: https://w...

Joe and Marissa discuss what would happen to the story if Sirius was proven innocent and never went to Azkaban. They cover the final beast in the Beast Breakdown called the Wyvern. They get an English lesson covering the Oculus Reparo spell, and they debate who would be a better guardian for Harry between Hagrid and Sirius in Truth or Lies! Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episod...

Joe and Marissa have a little werewolf discussion while reviewing fan film "Son of the Moon". They learn why the Wampus Cat is the perfect creature for Joe. They talk about the Rabbit Slippers spell, and they debate Snapes pettiest action in the series in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: https://www.talesfromgodricshollow.com/episode-289/   00:00 Open/Giveaway/News You Can Use/Did ya know? 25:23 Fanfyre...

Joe and Marissa are joined by guest Adrienne Monroe to help break down our final major moment of book 2, Into the Chamber of Secrets. We learn all about this new Fantastic Beast debuting in Secrets of Dumbledore called the Qilin. We have lots of questions about the Ears to Kumquats spell, and we debate if Dumbledore knows every creature in the Forbidden Forest in Truth or Lies.  Show Notes: https:...

Joe and Marissa follow the Spiders to their next Major Moments and spend some time sharing personal stories about confrontations with spiders. They learn about the three different types of Trolls, but are mainly captivated by how much they weigh. They go into great detail discussing the Killing Curse, and debate if Dumbledore can see through the Invisibility Cloak in Truth or Lies. Show Notes: htt...

Joe and Marissa continue in the Canon Confundus series and discuss different scenarios on what would happen if Voldemort found out Snape was a spy. Speaking of which, Snape would be pleased as they go through about 3 pages worth of notes regarding the Werewolf! They discuss the Obliteration Charm and how it probably needs a new name, and they talk which Weasley they think would have the best house...

Joe and Marissa are joined by patrons Lauren and Pearl to discuss the newest (second) trailer for Secrets of Dumbledore! 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 suppor...

Joe and Marissa talk about the FB3 Posters and review Harry Potter Fan Film "Auror Files: Death Eater Hunt". They discuss a magical beast that most people think is the Loch Ness Monster in the Sea Serpent...but is it really magical? They cover, or rather Uncover, the Masking spell. And they consider how awkward Harry and Cho's relationship is, if at all, after the Battle of Hogwarts in Truth or Li...

Joe and Marissa have lots of news for y'all and they talk about the Scene in the Diary as another Major Moment of Book 2. They learn all about JK Rowling's favorite magical creature the Phoenix. They find out who made the Lightning Bolt spell famous, and they discuss if Voldy should've been able to find his original wand after the events in Godric's Hollow in Truth or Lies! Show Notes: https://www...