Best J. K. Rowling Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 86 - Moby-Dick by Herman Melville 27:26

2h ago27:26

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Join us as we fare into the ocean to explore Herman Melville's literary classic, Moby-Dick. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook for the la…

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The Core Themes of Harry Potter and How They Are Represented in the Story! | Death, Sacrifice, Courage 29:58

4d ago29:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss some of the core themes of Harry Potter. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · Listen to episode 236, QuizMaster: Sirius Black here! · 3:25 Death. Death is a huge theme in the story and it is very influential in every boo. However, the meaning of this theme is sometimes farther from the surface of the text tha…

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QuizMaster: Sirius Black! | Escape from prison, Pettigrew, family, More 31:46

11d ago31:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we test our knowledge on Sirius Black. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:33 Warm Up Round · 4:17 Question 1 · 9:12 Question 2 · 12:16 Question 3 · 16:18 Question 4 · 20:41 Question 5 · 24:06 Question 6 · 26:38 Question 7 · 30:44 Challenge Question Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submi…

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Episode 85 - Howl by Allen Ginsberg 22:50

12d ago22:50

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We dive back into the beat generation with Allen Ginsberg and an in-depth look at this ground-breaking poem Howl! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram a…

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The Trapdoor Sucks so Let's Make a New One | Chess, Fluffy, Devil Snare, More 32:41

18d ago32:41

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the good and bad parts of the trapdoor and replace the worst obstacles. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:20 Fluffy. He doesn’t really do anything. Playing music to put him to sleep is a weakness that is far too easily exploited to be considered an effective obstacle. · 7:32 Devil Snare. This is a very g…

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Unsung Heroes of Hogwarts! | Fat Lady, Percy Weasley, Madame Pomfrey, More 30:30

25d ago30:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss some of the unsung heroes of Hogwarts. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:25 The Fat Lady. We never hear from her despite having such an important tole. She is the guard of the secret common room of the Gryffindors When Sirius Black attacks the school, she doesn’t let him in and sacrifices her portrait to…

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Episode 84 - Lead Belly: Hardships and The Midnight Special 25:48

26d ago25:48

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We are back with a new episode, and this time we dive into the rugged and hard life of musician extraordinaire Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Hard…

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Rewriting the Tri-Wizard Tournament! | Fleur is a stronger competitor, Krum isn't on the side, More 31:09

1M ago31:09

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we rewrite the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: Listen to The Tri-Wizard Tournament is the smartest and dumbest competition of all time here · 2:16 Cedric should get hurt in the first task. This would be a good way of foreshadowing his death, but further, it would show the dangerous nature of th…

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Harry's Worst 'Eyebrow Raisers' | Going after Sirius, not preparing for the second task, More 31:24

1M ago31:24

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss Harry's worst eyebrow raising decisions. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:01 Harry forgetting the invisibility cloak after handing off Norbert. Moving the plot forward is important, but this was a ridiculous mistake. It was the only thing he couldn’t forget being the sole barrier between him and a lot o…

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Episode 83 - The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger 26:36

1M ago26:36

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Join us as we look into what made J. D. Salinger write his novel The Catcher in the Rye. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook for the lates…

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Undeserved Deaths in the Battle of Hogwarts | Fred, Lupin, Crabbe, More 30:50

2M ago30:50

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss who didn't deserve to die in the Battle of Hogwarts. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:08 Fred. Harry walks into the Great Hall and sees all the Weasleys gathered around a cot. The twins were always the life of the party and had a joke to say at every turn. Killing one of them was very grim indeed. Fred …

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Underrated Professors! | Snape, Slughorn, Binns, More 30:45

2M ago30:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss some of the most underrated professors at Hogwarts. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · Audible Announcement · 2:38 Slughorn. With all the events of the Half Blood Prince we look over his appointment as the potion’s professor after a while, but that is a mistake. He introduces us to many facets of magic that…

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Episode 82 - Being John Malkovich by Charlie Kaufman 28:57

2M ago28:57

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Join us as we dive into a world of doubt, self-reflection and introspection with Charlie Kaufman's journey to create Being John Malkovich! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden…

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What Makes Hogwarts Hogwarts? | The sorting hat, quidditch, horrible events, More 31:12

2M ago31:12

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss what things and places make Hogwarts what we know it to be. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:44 The Owlrey. This is one of the most British wizarding systems thing there is at Hogwarts. They use owls to send messages and the Owlery is where the owls live. It is the boundary between the Muggle and wizard…

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Hermione Deserves More Credit 29:30

2M ago29:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss why Hermione deserves more credit in honor of Emma Watson's birthday. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:54. Absolutely she does. This episode is not to decide if she does or not, but to find some of the best examples of where she works in the shadows and didn’t receive the credit she deserves. For exampl…

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Episode 81 - A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Lorraine Hansberry might not be a familiar name to most, but what she did for the world of writing is undeniable and important! Check it, love it share it! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and J…

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Filius Flitwick vs. Minerva McGonagall 31:45

3M ago31:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we pit Flitwick and McGonagall head to head to see who would win. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:33 Why them? We don’t know Flitwick very well, so this could be an interesting pair. We do know a good amount about McGonagall, so putting them against each other could be a good contrast for Flitwick. · 6:36 Flitwic…

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Episode 80- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 26:34

3M ago26:34

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Burn with us as we dive into Ray Bradbury's most honored novel - Fahrenheit 451! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook for the latest update…

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Flip the Script: Dumbledore doesn't know everything that goes on 'round here 29:40

3M ago29:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss what would change if Dumbledore wasn't as intelligent. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:43 Harry would have died when he found the Sorcerer’s Stone. Dumbledore swooped in at the very last moment after realizing that he had received a fake message from the Ministry. Her passed Hermione and Ron and warded…

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The Dursleys Aren't That Bad | What they did for Harry, family connections, parting, More 30:57

3M ago30:57

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss why the Dursleys aren't that bad. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:46 They showed Harry right and wrong. Harry saw what a dysfunctional family looked like. He could appreciate the good relationships is later began to make. They also taught him the social norms of the muggle world that came in handy late…

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Episode 79 - Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace 25:01

3M ago25:01

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Join us as we explore David Foster Wallace's most famous novel! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook for the latest updates and more! And d…

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Breakdown: Lockhart! | Strengths + Weaknesses, Role, Fitting End, More 30:36

3M ago30:36

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we break down the character of Gilderoy Lockhart. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:37 Who is he? Well, Lockhart was the DADA teacher in the Chamber of Secrets. He was part of the Dark Forces Defense League, an Order of Merlin Third Class, winner of the Witch Weekly’s Most Charming Smile Award five times in a row a…

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Which Characters Could be Evil? | Hagrid, Snape, Dumbledore, More 30:30

4M ago30:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss which characters could be evil. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:20 Dumbledore. This would be interesting. Dumbledore has a lot of power and information that would prove extremely useful to him. But he might not work with Voldemort because it has been made clear that he isn’t aligned with him. Dumbledor…

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Episode 78 -The Creation of Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling 27:13

4M ago27:13

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Join us as we explore Joanne Rowling's long and difficult road to the success of Harry Potter. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook for the…

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Best Quotes in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts! | Neville, Newt Dumbledore, more 30:21

4M ago30:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss the very best quotes in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 1:43 “Why is it always me?” What a good one. This not only acts as comic relief, but also this quote points at a great question: why is is always Neville? It could be that he is a magnet for problems because it show…

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Queenie and Tina's Unbreakable Bond and Queenie's Descent into Darkness! 29:46

4M ago29:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss Tina and Queenie's unbreakable bond and Queenie's descent into darkness and Grindelwald. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 2:07 Tina and Queenie’s backstory and bond. They were born in the early 1900s and lost their parents to dragon pox when they were very young. The sisters only had each other to lean on…

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Episode 77 - Words of The Harlem Renaissance 25:23

4M ago25:23

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Join us as we explore some of the writers that made The Harlem Renaissance! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook for the latest updates and…

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Ranking Magical Creatures! | Dragons, Bowtruckles, Nifflers, more 28:58

4M ago28:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss different magical creatures and rank them. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · Listen to QuizMaster: Gringotts here! · 3:44 #8 Dragons · 7:35 #7 Kneazle · 10:24 #6 Niffler · 15:24 #5 Bowtruckle · 18:28 #4 Phoenix · 22:24 #3 Houselves · 24:35 #2 Centaurs · 26:05 #1 Hippogriffs Having anything you want to hear…

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QuizMaster: Gringotts Bank! 35:21

5M ago35:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we test our knowledge on Gringotts Bank. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 1:53 Warm-Up Round · 3:50 Question 1 · 7:41 Question 2 · 14:12 Question 3 · 17:52 Question 4 · 23:04 Question 5 · 26:00 Question 6 · 30:18 Question 7 and Challenge Question Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submis…

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Episode 76 - W.E.B. Du Bois and The Crisis 24:46

5M ago24:46

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Join us as we explore the life of W.E.B. Du Bois and the groundbreaking African American magazine The Crisis, and touch upon The Harlem Renaissance. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Ne…

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The Funniest Characters in Harry Potter! | Hagrid, Ron, Neville, More 37:22

5M ago37:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this listener suggested episode, we discuss the funniest characters and moments in Harry Potter. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 2:26 #7 Kingsley Shacklebolt. The reason why Kingsley is so far up on the list is his famous line: “You may not like it, but Dumbledore’s got style.” It is just perfect. The perfect ending to such an i…

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Impossible Would You Rather Pt. 2! | Molly Weasley, Hagrid, more 28:28

5M ago28:28

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss more would you rather questions. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · Listen to Would You Rather Part 1 here! · 1:40 Would you rather kill Professor McGonagall or Molly Weasley? Let’s weight the pros and cons. McGonagall has a very strict moral compass and values that drive her to do the right thing. She know…

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Episode 75 - Writers: Routines, Structures and Mania 26:57

5M ago26:57

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We kick off 2024 with an episode unlike any of our previous ones; going into the routines and structures and manias of various writers. Hope you join us for yet another year of literary geek-dom! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: C…

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Harry Potter vs. Hermione Granger | Versus Series 31:54

5M ago31:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss who would in a duel: Harry or Hermione. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 1:51 Why them? Besides the fact that this episode was a suggestion, Harry and Hermione know each other. They have been friends for years and they know each other’s personalities and habits. In a duel, that connection could be interes…

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Thought Provoking Question in Harry Potter! | Room of Requirement, Potions, Mirror of Erised, and more 32:02

6M ago32:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss some very though provoking questions. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:00 What does the happiest person in the world see in the Mirror of Erised? Dumbledore claims they would see themselves exactly has as they are, but I don’t agree. Happiest doesn’t mean completely happy first of all, but also, there i…

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Impossible Harry Potter Would You Rather! 32:42

6M ago32:42

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we answer some difficult Harry Potter would you rather questions. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 1:58 Would you rather save Sirius or Dumbledore? Yep, starting off strong. Sirius is the closest thing Harry has to a father and his death was a wrenching situation for Harry. Dumbledore was one of Harry’s closest frie…

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Which is the Best Christmas in Harry Potter? 30:48

6M ago30:48

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we rank every Christmas in Harry Potter. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:15 Deathly Hallows. This is the Christmas on which Harry and Hermione met “Bathilda Bagshot” who was really Nagini. Voldemort showed up and tried to kill them, all this being after Harry saw the graves of his parents. His wand broke, many at…

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Episode 74 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 27:43

6M ago27:43

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We get in the christmas mood with a deep dive into A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens! Have a merry one! A short vacation lies ahead, but you'll hear from us next year! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M…

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Flip the Script: Peter Pettigrew is on Dumbledore's Side! 30:23

6M ago30:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we flip the script to explore how the story would be different if Peter Pettigrew was on Dumbledore's side. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:59 Dumbledore would have another line to Dumbledore. Snape is an effective and worthy spy, but have two perspectives on information is very valuable. They could find out if V…

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Enemies that Could Have been Friends! 29:53

6M ago29:53

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss some enemies that could have been friends. Enjoy! · 2:11 Harry and Dudley. Watch the deleted scene here. The main benefit of this friendship would be an ally for Harry on Privet Drive. Every summer, he dreads the return and getting bullied by Dudley, but if he had a friend in Dudley instead, he mi…

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Episode 73 - Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck 22:52

6M ago22:52

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We get into the California heat exploring the life of John Steinbeck and his novelette Of Mice and Men Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook…

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The Tri-Wizard Tournament is the smartest and dumbest competition of all time 30:41

7M ago30:41

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of the tri-wizard tournament. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:10 Cheating is promoted. The point of the competition is to think on your feet and adapt to any situation, but if the champions know everything about the challenges before they even stat, there is no point to any of it and …

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Top 10 Spells! 30:19

7M ago30:19

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we rank the top 10 spells in Harry Potter. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:23 Honorable Mention and #10 Engorgio · 5:10 #9 Incendio · 7:10 #8 Immobulus · 9:50 #7 Protego · 12:47 #6 Disillusionment charm · 16:22 #5 Bubble Head Charm · 18:54 #4 Wingardium Leviosa · 20:59 #3 Expecto Patronum · 24:02 #2 Stupify · 26:…

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Episode 72 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 28:52

7M ago28:52

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Join us as we explore the luxurious and wild times of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Make sure to leave a review :) Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook for the latest updates and…

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Breakdown: Dobby! 29:51

7M ago29:51

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we break down the character of Dobby. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 2:12 Dobby’s role in the story. Simply put, he started out as a solution for problems and a way to move the story along, but he became someone who stood up against the forces of evil and the weights that had previously held him back for so long. …

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Magical Object Draft! 33:07

7M ago33:07

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Send us a Text Message. In this listener submitted episode, we discuss what objects Harry and Voldemort would choose in an object draft. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:12: The Elder Wand. Harry wouldn’t want it to use it, he just wouldn’t want Voldemort to have it. If Voldemort had been the true master, Harry wouldn’t have had a chance like Ollivander …

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Episode 71 - The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende 21:09

7M ago21:09

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Join us as we dive into the spiritual world of Isabel Allende and the story of how her debut novel came to be! Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook for the latest update…

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David Holmes: the Boy Who Lived 30:52

8M ago30:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the new Harry Potter documentary about stunts. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · Listen to episode 205, QuizMaster: DA Edition here! · 3:14 Is it going to be happy or sad? A shown in the trailer, the day that he sustained his injury was one of it not the worst day on the Harry Potter set. This was a horrib…

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QuizMaster: Dumbledore's Army! 31:25

8M ago31:25

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we test our knowledge on Dumbledore's Army. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 1:53 Warm Up Round · 4:21 Question 1 · 7:54 Question 2 · 12:36 Question 3 · 16:48 Question 4 · 22:12 Question 5 · 25:17 Question 6 · 27:47 Question 7 · 30:17 Challenge Question Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice…

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Episode 70 - Guillermo del Toro’s Childhood and Influences Happy Halloween! 22:46

8M ago22:46

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For this Halloween season we decided to tackle one of the modern greats, none other than Guillermo del Toro! Enjoy, and thank you for your support through 70 episodes! Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden …

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