Turn on the Light

We're saying goodbye to the The Sorcerer`s Stone in episode 18 of Turn on the Light podcast.  The end of Year One is here: Voldemort flakes, Dumbledore plays favorites, and Neville finally gets the recognition he deserves... but how mad are you Slytherins about these last minute points? We're holding space for you right here. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.harrypotter.com/news/build-...

Three first-years. Zero adult supervision. Terrible decision-making. This chapter, Harry, Ron, and Hermione jump in the trapdoor and immediately discover that protecting a magical stone apparently involves giant plants, flying keys, and negotiating with giant chess. Join us as we talk friendship, bravery, and why Hogwarts might need a better safety committee. Links referenced in this episode: Etsy...

Detention has never been so…life-threatening. In this episode on Turn on the Light, we wander into Chapter 15 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, ＂The Forbidden Forest＂, where the punishment for being out after curfew is apparently a nighttime stroll through a forest full of mysterious blood-drinking creatures. Totally reasonable. Join us as we follow Harry, Hermione, Neville, and Draco in...

It`s hatching. Join us for episode 15 for a trip down Questionable Decisions Lane with Hagrid, the trio, and Draco`s inability to mind his own business. Send us your Potter stories by emailing us at Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @Turnonthelightpod  Links from this episode: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Norberta   https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/38019001/ralph-fiennes-confir...

Welcome to Turn on the Light, episode 14. Harry, Ron, and Hermione finally remember who Nicholas Flamel is thanks to a Chocolate Frog card (proof that snacks solve everything), and Hermione...always Hermione. By the end of the chapter, the mystery is solved, the stakes are suddenly very high, and three eleven-year-olds now know they’re up against dark magic, immortality, and extremely poor school...

In this episode, we crack open Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, where Harry discovers a mirror that doesn’t show you your outfit...it shows you your deepest unresolved emotional wounds. Cool, cool, very healthy. We talk late-night wandering, invisible cloaks doing the absolute most, and a mirror that should honestly come with a warning label and a therapist on standby. Along th...

Welcome to the chapter where Hogwarts introduces its school sport by nearly killing several children. Hermione kicks off her role as the one who saves everyone all the time while Hagrid says too much again. Join us as we unpack Quidditch in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: airborne bullying, a scoring system that makes no sense, and the moment Harry realizes he was born to fly, even if no on...

It's Halloween! There's giant Jack-O-lanterns floating in the great hall and troll in the girl's bathroom.  If you survive, you get to keep your life but you'll lose 5 points from McGonagall. Grab your butterbeer and a ginger newt as we dive into the near-death experience that brings our favorite trio together.   Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod or email us at Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com...

We're meeting Malfoy in the Trophy Room at midnight for a duel.  Ron is Harry's second in case he dies. There's a giant three-headed dog waiting on the other side of the door, hiding that grubby little package from vault 713.  And we go into the rabbit hole on the history of caning at British boarding schools. Join us! Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod or email us at Turnonthelightcast@gma...

Join us as we discuss Chapter 8 of The Sorcerer's Stone, "The Potions Master".   You can follow us on Instagram @Turnonthelightpod  Email us your comments, questions, or requests for discussion topics at Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com Links from this episode: http://Harrypottershop.com https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-harry-potter-weasley-family-1236347761/   https://www.harrypotter....

Join us as we dive into Chapter 7 of The Sorcerer's Stone: "The Sorting Hat". Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod  Email  Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, or Potter questions for our trivia segment. Links from this episode: https://harrypottershop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqSCwN24xSbH_FUVNHTNOR6kvrOXAnzwsSe3zBObDMAN8i4byt1drop https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Fat_Friar   ht...

Join us as we board the Hogwarts Express with Harry as he journeys from King Cross to Hogsmeade Station!  Follow us on Instagram: @turnonthelightpod  How has Potter helped you cope with adulting? Share your stories with us at Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com Links from this episode: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/everything-we-know-about-hbos-harry-potter-series/   https://www.nbcchicago...

Join us as we breakdown all the important details, foreshadowing hints, and character meet cutes of Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: "Diagon Alley". Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod Email us your fan stories about how the Potter fandom has impacted you and your life.   Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/harrypotter/com...

Join us as we discuss the chapter 4 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone Follow us on Instagram @Turnonthelightpod Email us at Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com Send us a story about how the Potter fandom has impacted your life or any fun suggestions of fandom merch or events to share! Links referenced in this episode: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Rubeus_Hagrid https://harrypotter.fandom.com...

Join us as we discuss the third chapter of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone Follow us on Instagram @Turnonthelightpod Email us at Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com Send us a story about how the Potter fandom has impacted your life or any fun suggestions of fandom merch or events to share! Links referenced in this episode: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Smeltings_Academy https://roalddahl.fand...

Pour your Butterbeer and let's dive into Chapter 2 of The Sorcerer's Stone: "The Vanishing Glass".  Join us for some Potter news, chapter breakdown, and bad jokes. 

In this episode of Turn on the Light, we dive into the magical beginning of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Join us as we explore Chapter 1, "The Boy Who Lived"—where owls act strangely, shooting stars light up the sky, and a baby arrives on a doorstep to change the world forever. We discuss Dumbledore’s wisdom, the Dursleys’ delightfully dreadful personalities, and how the chapter sets the...

Welcome to our very first episode of Turn on the Light! Enjoy our first conversation about who we are and what we hope to share with you.