Best Bludger Podcasts (2024)

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2.10: The Rogue Bludger 50:05

1d ago50:05

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"There's this madman… this madman's coming at me!" His arm is shattered, it's hanging by his side. He's been drenched, he's got this intense look on his face. That must have scared the crap out of Draco. - JC, Ep. 2.10 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpafter2020.com.…

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Chapter 10: The Rogue Bludger | Chamber of Secrets 1:15:25

26d ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 10 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Lockhart reenacting stuff, werewolves, ghouls, the library, polyjuice potion, the quidditch match, Harry’s boneless arm, Harry’s hospital wing stay, Dobby’s visit, and Colin and the grapes. GET YOUR THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR TICKETS HERE: https://supercarlinbrothers.co…

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Do religions die? 54:06

19m ago54:06

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Today, billions of people adhere to one of the “Big Five” major religions, but there are many more religions from history that have died out. Conquests, cultural change and conversions have all caused religions to shift, shrink and disappear. But when can we truly declare a religion “dead”? And could the religions of today die out in the distant fu…

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Chapter 13: The Very Secret Diary | Chamber of Secrets 1:33:49

4d ago1:33:49

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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 13 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Ron’s instincts, Lockhart’s signature, ghosts’ lack of solidity, the details of the Diary, the trophy room, who sent Harry the Valentine, Harry writing in the Diary, Riddle’s manipulation of the truth, and the details of the memory. GET YOUR THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR T…

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Sawdust and the soul 53:57

7d ago53:57

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Jesus was famously a carpenter, and many religious texts associate carpentry with wisdom, humility, and devotion. So, is there something divine about working with wood? Woodwork is the most ancient of crafts. It can offer both solitude and companionship, teach us lessons about patience and failure, and connect us to place, people and stories. Guest…

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2.9: The Writing on the Wall 56:01

9d ago56:01

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"During the time of the Four Founders, there was an overriding real danger, which is that non-magical people were killing witches and wizards. That's what you want to be fighting, but Slytherin took it to in-fighting, had a blow-up with his three partners, took it out against them and decided that he was going to focus on killing Muggle-born studen…

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Chapter 12: The Polyjuice Potion | Chamber of Secrets 1:45:44

11d ago1:45:44

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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s conversations with the Sorting Hat and Dumbledore, the faithfulness of Fawkes, more Ginny and Percy herrings, Malfoy staying for Christmas, the Christmas feast, the Slytherin Common Room, Draco being a bad person, how Hagrid could’ve been a Slytherin, and spen…

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Is religious discrimination law reform too difficult? 54:06

14d ago54:06

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The federal government is unwilling to progress promised religious discrimination reforms unless it secures bipartisan support from the Coalition. Can a compromise be reached, or is this debate likely to be shelved again? Guests: Chris Bedding, is Executive Officer of Faith Workers Alliance and a priest of the Anglican Church in Perth David Roberts…

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2.8: The Deathday Party 42:42

16d ago42:42

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"You have to go to school and sit next to a kid whose family is trying to make sure that something really, really bad happens to your family; if you get hurt or killed in that process, they like it. That's their aim, because they somehow think that if people know that bad things like that can happen, then they'll just go away." - Ep. 2.8 For full s…

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Chapter 11: The Dueling Club | Chamber of Secrets 1:19:26

19d ago1:19:26

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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss quidditch point logistics, gossip, wizard plumbing, the dueling club and Dumbledore’s potential involvement, very vs. pretty, tickle fights and dance battles, Harry talking to snakes, and Harry at the scene of the crime. GET YOUR THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR TICKETS HERE:…

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No pain, no gain - why we make sacrifices 54:04

22d ago54:04

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Why do we choose to endure hardship? Can sacrifices - sacred and secular - make us better human beings? Guests: Justine Toh, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity. Adis Duderija, Senior Lecturer in the Study of Islam and Society in the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at Griffith University. Brock Bastian, P…

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2.7: Mudbloods and Murmurs 51:23

23d ago51:23

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"We've seen multiple teachers having to deal with Lockhart. They've all just gritted their teeth and sucked it up and they've maybe said something subtle, but no one has confronted him, which says something about who he's being protected by." -JC, Ep. 2.7 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, vis…

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Straying from strict parents 54:07

28d ago54:07

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What is it like to grow up in a strict religious or cultural household - and what happens when you no longer agree with your parents’ worldview? Guests: David Newheiser, Senior Research Fellow, Religion and Theology, ACU, author of Hope in a Secular Age Laura McConnell Conti, grew up in a fundamentalist Christian group known as The Truth Professor …

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2.6: Gilderoy Lockhart 52:06

30d ago52:06

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"There's an exercise I do with kids about who really sets up the Dueling Club, and one of the exercises is to have them look up how people react to Lockhart and how predictable he is. How universally is Gilderoy Lockhart understood? Pretty universal." - Ep. 2.6 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and mor…

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Chapter 9: The Writing on the Wall | Chamber of Secrets 1:13:18

1M ago1:13:18

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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 9 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the scene of the crime, Lockhart’s paintings, Snape and Dumbledore reading Harry’s mind, squibs, Professor Binns, the introduction of the Chamber of Secrets, Slytherin’s locket, prefect points, and Hermione’s rule breaking evolution. TOUR TICKETS: Tickets for Boston on…

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Demonising the "dole bludger" 54:08

1M ago54:08

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The modern welfare state emerged in Australia some 100 years ago, but it remains a subject of intense ideological, philosophical and even religious debate. Guests: Verity Archer, lecturer in social work, community and human services at Federation University Eve Vincent, anthropologist at Macquarie University, author of Who Cares? Life on Welfare …

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2.5: The Whomping Willow 43:40

1M ago43:40

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"I put a lot of time and effort into learning how to make really good chocolate frogs, and I once made about 90 of them for a fifth-grade party. Also butterbeer, a good homemade butterbeer with cream soda, butterscotch syrup, and some whipped cream on the top, and that makes kids happy for sure." - JC, Ep. 2.5 For full show notes, transcripts, ways…

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WE'RE GOING ON TOUR! 2:53

1M ago2:53

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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: WE'RE TAKING THROUGH THE GRIFFIN DOOR ON TOUR!!! Join us in June for this exciting live show event in these cities: Boston - 6/2 New York City - 6/3 Philadelphia - 6/5 Washington, D.C. - 6/13 Tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY 3/15 at 10:00am EDT. Sign up for our newsletter on our NEW WEBSITE supercarlinbrothers.com!!! Links for …

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Chapter 8: The Deathday Party | Chamber of Secrets 1:13:12

1M ago1:13:12

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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 8 of the Chamber of Secrets and Halloween recurrences, more evidence that Filch is a poltergeist, the canon timeline, Myrtle wearing glasses, the concept of Death Days, immortality, food at the party, and the basilisk. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ Follow us on tw…

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Is your privacy sacred? 54:08

1M ago54:08

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Evolving digital technologies have supercharged our anxieties around privacy and surveillance. These concerns may feel new, but they have always existed. Privacy is central to human dignity, intimacy and wellbeing - but in a world of ever-evolving technologies - is privacy in its death throes? Guests: Anita Allen, Professor of Law and Philosophy, U…

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2.4: At Flourish and Blotts 1:08:09

1M ago1:08:09

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"There's just so much fun stuff in this chapter. I love the world-building that we see here, I love the interactions that we see here. We get these little glimpses of the politics of this world. Lots of little things around the Weasleys' house that's great, around the Burrow. I love it. I want to go there." - JC, Ep. 2.4 For full show notes, transc…

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Chapter 7: Mudbloods and Murmurs | Chamber of Secrets 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 7 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the copious amount of slugs, Wood’s Quidditch mania, photo agency, the strength of the slug belching curse, the trio going to Hagrid’s hut, good misdirects, detentions, and the voice in the walls. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHek…

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Why adults still need fairytales 54:06

2M ago54:06

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For as long as we have had language, we have told stories - and some of the oldest stories, are fairytales. What can they teach us about the world, and why do they still appeal? Guests: Marguerite Johnson, classicist, historian and Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland. Tom Wright, theatre writer and Artistic Associate at Belvoir Stree…

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2.3: The Burrow 41:47

2M ago41:47

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"It's cluttered and everything has been reused and repurposed, and there's a lot of people in there. But yet, it's clearly a well-loved space and a space where all these people -- all these kids -- have thrived growing up. I love that image of all of this clutter being something that's just part of life. It's just such a contrast with what Harry gr…

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Chapter 6: Gilderoy Lockhart | Chamber of Secrets 1:12:21

2M ago1:12:21

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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 6 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss real mandrakes, Lockhart’s cockiness, Neville’s trauma, the guilt-inducing howler, the mandrake potion, Ron’s broken wand, Colin Creevy and his photos, more of Lockhart smarminess and surprisingly progressive ideals. Relevant Links: Sign up for the Wizarding Candle Clu…

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Faith, disability and the trouble with healing 54:08

2M ago54:08

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What would make religious spaces more accessible for people with disabilities? Transcript available at the ABC God Forbid website. Guests: Carly Findlay OAM, writer, speaker and activist Professor John Gilroy, ARC Research Fellow in Indigenous Disability and Community Development at the University of Sydney Dr Louise Gosbell, a disability theologia…

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2.2: Dobby's Warning 57:03

2M ago57:03

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"That's a big theme in this series: don't try to pull yourself out of depression by thinking, ‘Oh, you have to help yourself, you have to love yourself.’ No. When you're depressed, that power is dead, but you might still have the power to rouse yourself to do something if you're going to protect somebody you care about, and that is a greater power.…

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Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow | Chamber of Secrets 56:07

2M ago56:07

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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 5 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the serendipitous Checkov’s guns, wand woods, the last night at the Weasleys, chaos of leaving the Burrow, Arthur’s impact on the twins, taking the car, magical object sentience, and why Dumbledore is actually upset. Relevant Links: Home Alone - https://en.wikipedia.or…

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What does it mean to be clean? 54:06

2M ago54:06

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Cleansing rituals are a part of every major religion – from baptisms to Islamic Wudu, to bathing in sacred rivers. Where do these rituals come from and what do they mean to the faithful?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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2.1: The Worst Birthday 39:12

2M ago39:12

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"He missed Hogwarts so much, it was like having a constant stomach ache." Yeah, there you go. That's the story. That's undeniable. The feeling of, "There is actually a place in the world for me. It's not here." - Ep. 2.1 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpafter2020.com.…

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Chapter 4: At Flourish and Blotts | Chamber of Secrets 1:40:07

2M ago1:40:07

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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss cleanliness, ghouls, electricity, Lockhart’s book list scam, bad brooms, Percy’s OWLs, Floo Powder, wizard economy, Borgin and Burkes Easter eggs, Lucius’s scheming, PB&J, and all the interactions in the bookstore. Relevant Links: Tiberian Sun - https://en.wikipedia.or…

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Holy bones - the enduring power of relics 54:04

2M ago54:04

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From the sacred remains of saints to the revered memorabilia of celebrities and sporting stars, relics are objects that act as a kind of a bridge between the material and spiritual world. But why do religious and non-religious people alike gather to venerate these objects? Is it macabre, superstitious, or simply human?…

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1.17: The Man with Two Faces 1:10:48

2M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

"When pieces of soul are near each other, they long to unite. That's what causes the incredible pain in Harry's scar. We have Voldemort's soul in Quirrell's body touching Harry, who contains another part of Voldemort's soul, with this longing for wholeness that Voldemort does not understand, has never understood. That longing is so overpowering, th…

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Chapter 3: The Burrow | Chamber of Secrets 1:15:25

2M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s letters from Ron’s perspective, more trace ridiculousness, bewitched muggle artifacts, warlocks vs. wizards, the raids, the shape of the Burrow, home names, Mrs. Weasley’s intro, Charmed Cheese, Lockhart’s first mention, degnoming, Arthur Weasley’s intro and Ro…

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The ethics of surrogacy 54:10

3M ago54:10

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Surrogacy – carrying and giving birth to a baby for someone else – has been around at least since biblical times. But as the industry and fertility science advances, Christians and feminists remain divided on the issue.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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1.16: Through the Trap Door 1:04:25

3M ago1:04:25

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"There was already someone there – but it wasn’t Snape. It wasn’t even Voldemort.” The most amazing cliffhanger. When you read this or when you read it to your children, who on earth stops there and says, 'Well, good night'?" - Ep. 1.16 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpafter2020.com.…

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Chapter 2: Dobby’s Warning | Chamber of Secrets 59:21

3M ago59:21

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Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 2 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the origin of “Dobby”, Harry’s innate politeness, elves breaking rules, Lucius planning everything, magically giving your word, Mrs. Mason’s fear of birds, and the ridiculous age restriction laws. Relevant Links: We ended up answering the question at the end here - htt…

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The spirituality of fishing 54:05

3M ago54:05

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Why are so many Australians passionate about fishing? Is it simply the thrill of the catch or is there something deeper that keeps us hooked?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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