Best Bludger Podcasts (2024)

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3.1: Owl Post 39:47

2h ago39:47

39:47

MinaLima are the graphic design house that made all of the props for all of the movies. Eduardo Lima is gay, and they have extremely not-subtle Pride decorations in the House of MinaLima flagship store every June. And they also have these buttons, and they show an owl -- a barn owl, not a particular character in any fantasy series about a small wiz…

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2.18: Dobby's Reward 1:03:39

6d ago1:03:39

1:03:39

“I love that idea that it's the choices that we make that are the most important rather than the circumstances in which we find ourselves. Just because -- under the circumstances you were born -- you were assigned a particular gender, doesn't mean that that's how you have to stay. You can make a choice to live your life the way that's going to be f…

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2.17: The Heir of Slytherin 1:14:45

7d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Now he knows, "there's somebody that was at least as powerful as me. I have to meet this person." The diary he originally wrote -- with the stated intention of just trying to kill the people he despises -- now has changed to a deeper yearning for somebody to talk to that might understand him so that he might not be alone. For full show notes, trans…

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2.16: The Chamber of Secrets 47:20

10d ago47:20

47:20

The conditions do not have to be reproduced. It does not have to be a snake in front of you. What has to be reproduced is the person's magical state of mind. That's what's real. That's why, when you read a book of fiction, it changes you, even though you haven't been through the adventures that you've read about. This is why visualizations work. Fo…

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2.15: Aragog 37:38

22d ago37:38

37:38

“At Malfoy's last words, Ron had leapt off the stool, and in the scramble to collect bags and books, his attempts to reach Malfoy went unnoticed." This is, I think, the only time in history that Snape ever doesn't notice a Gryffindor trying to hit a Slytherin. And yet, Draco has said this very loud, audible thing and then Ron is trying to hit him, …

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2.14: Cornelius Fudge 45:39

28d ago45:39

45:39

The scapegoating: the timing of Rowling's anti-trans campaign when it really hit full speed -- when she published the manifesto about gender on her website -- was during June 2020, during the time of the COVID pandemic and also the global Black Lives Matter protest movement against police violence that's racially motivated. For full show notes, tra…

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2.13: The Very Secret Diary 59:31

1M ago59:31

59:31

LK: "Harry cannot resist the diary. This is our first sign of two horcruxes wanting to join each other because bits of soul, by nature, want to re-merge." JC: "Expelliarmus is used to take a weapon away, so the implication that the book is a weapon and no one really realizes it yet is very interesting, too." -Ep. 2.13 For full show notes, transcrip…

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2.12: The Polyjuice Potion 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

"Harry comes out of the bathroom stall and he looks at himself in the cracked mirror. This is the difficulty with which you look at your enemy. What would it be like to look in the mirror and see this person instead from that different perspective? This is the same cracked mirror that Harry and Draco see each other in in Sectumsempra. Same bathroom…

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2.11: The Dueling Club 54:27

2M ago54:27

54:27

Now that Snape has Harry and Draco practice Expelliarmus against each other -- the people that they hate the most -- those boys are going to eventually go on to use this spell to bring down, each of them, one of the most powerful wizards of the century. In both cases, it's going to be Draco's wand against the Elder Wand. Both Harry and Draco have b…

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2.10: The Rogue Bludger 50:05

2M ago50:05

50:05

"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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2.9: The Writing on the Wall 56:01

2M ago56:01

56:01

"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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2.8: The Deathday Party 42:42

3M ago42:42

42:42

"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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2.7: Mudbloods and Murmurs 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

"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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2.6: Gilderoy Lockhart 52:06

3M ago52:06

52:06

"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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2.5: The Whomping Willow 43:40

3M ago43:40

43:40

"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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2.4: At Flourish and Blotts 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

"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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2.3: The Burrow 41:47

4M ago41:47

41:47

"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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2.2: Dobby's Warning 57:03

4M ago57:03

57:03

"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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2.1: The Worst Birthday 39:12

4M ago39:12

39:12

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

4M 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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1.16: Through the Trap Door 1:04:25

5M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

"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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1.15: The Forbidden Forest 53:48

5M ago53:48

53:48

"It was the unicorn all right, and it was dead. Harry had never seen anything so beautiful and sad.” To me, this sight is at the crux of the discourse about children's literature and contested content. This image, the purity and defenselessness of children's innocence, is what's being invoked by all sides." - Ep. 1.15 For full show notes, transcrip…

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1.14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback 31:19

5M ago31:19

31:19

"Even though Lily's sacrifice is couched as maternal love and protection, if we take Hagrid and Newt calling themselves 'mummy', then it's not only female caregivers who can cast this kind of blood magic." - Ep. 1.14 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpafter2020.com.…

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1.13: Nicolas Flamel 46:00

5M ago46:00

46:00

"Voldemort and his Death Eaters do not -- and will never -- understand protecting somebody that you actually dislike. They wouldn't even protect people they like. This is beyond their understanding. Snape can hide behind this forever; they will never catch on." -Ep. 1.13 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the sho…

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Aragog 28:06

5M ago28:06

28:06

Just a chapter with a hapless know-it-all and a couple of children and their friendly pet acromantulas in the Forbidden Forest. Join us on Facebook by searching HogsRead and lend your voice to the upcoming Everworld readthrough titled The Old World.

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1.12: The Mirror of Erised 58:41

6M ago58:41

58:41

"All of Dumbledore's emphasis on humble things that Harry knows -- that Voldemort can't understand -- is an attempt to build up Harry so that he can be strong enough to contain this longing that nobody asks for but we're all born with." - Ep. 1.12 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpaft…

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1.11: Quidditch 43:33

6M ago43:33

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"When you go back as an adult and you re-read this, then you see the level on which the teachers are all talking to each other that the students don't know about. You see how the teachers are talking about ways to tell the students as much as they need to know; things that they're telling the students that aren't quite true -- that are supposed to …

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Cornelius Fudge 21:56

6M ago21:56

21:56

HogsRead returns to finish off the last batch of Chapters from The Chamber of Secrets. In this chapter Hermione gets scared stiff and Harry loses a diary. Kids, am I right? If you want to join the community, please search for us on Facebook using the word HogsRead. Cheers.

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1.10: Halloween 44:04

6M ago44:04

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"Ron is taught Wingardium Leviosa; he doesn't even know how to cast it, but it's going to pay off later. This is indoctrination. Indoctrination is not necessarily bad, although it's a word that's used as a negative in arguments. It's something that happens. We have young; we teach the young. Everything we teach them is a choice." For full show note…

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1.9: The Midnight Duel 32:09

6M ago32:09

32:09

"We're beyond you, Malfoy. Not only did your little plan not work, but you don't even know what we're doing next." "In fact, thank you. Thank you!" - Lorrie Kim, Ep. 1.9 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpafter2020.com.

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1.8: The Potions Master 52:55

7M ago52:55

52:55

"In my fantasies, there's an alternate universe in which Snape, after this disgraceful performance of a first day of Potions class, gets disciplined, and there's a headmaster saying, "You can't do that. You're on probation." And then there's the universe we live in, where real teachers really act like that. That's what this story's about, not what …

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1.7: The Sorting Hat 48:46

7M ago48:46

48:46

“Lily's child comes to school, and he is runty and starved and abused, and we later find out he's prone to headaches. Oh, this is not good. Somebody's got a guilty conscience for a very good reason, and this is going to be his job from now until Harry graduates or Voldemort kills him, whichever comes first.” - Lorrie Kim, Ep. 1.7 For full show note…

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1.6: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three Quarters 45:38

7M ago45:38

45:38

"Are you so important that you're acclaimed as part of the whole culture’s story? That is a level of emotional importance and cultural identity that is beyond whether you win things or you're president or whatever. Ron is going to be on a chocolate frog card. He is going to be the most successful of Molly's children." - Lorrie Kim, Ep 1.6 For full …

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1.5: Diagon Alley 54:49

7M ago54:49

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“Ollivander won't rest until he finds your magic. You'll know it when you feel it, and sometimes it's not about things you've accomplished or powers you have, but about your hopes and your potential. This is, to me, the core value of this entire series: you matter. Your inner self matters. There is a true inner self. That's what magic is.” - Lorrie…

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1.4: The Keeper of the Keys 47:01

7M ago47:01

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“He's an in-between character; he is partly wild nature and partly culture. He'll wear a suit, but it'll be horrible brown fur; he'll eat and drink, but the plates and cups are enormous; and he is half qualified, he's half magical.” - Lorrie Kim For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpafter…

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1.2: The Vanishing Glass 47:59

8M ago47:59

47:59

"The fatphobia felt different. It felt personal, and easily – instantly identified and rejected by the majority. To me, the fandom collective response to it serves as a pre-existing, very good and healthy template for how to deal with other offensive areas in the story if you're still going to extract the things that are valuable." - Lorrie Kim, Ep…

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1.1: The Boy Who Lived 54:25

8M ago54:25

54:25

"I feel pretty strongly that -- at least for me and probably for other people, too -- the solution is not simply to cut loose, abandon, and leave, because there's me in there. All the associations with this series, some of it I want to go retrieve. That's mine. I'm going to go in and get it, and I'm going to see which parts of it are mine and which…

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1.0: Introductions, histories, and hopes 1:12:59

8M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

"The world is so different now than it was when I first read these books. 2020 is such a marker. There's a before 2020 and then there's after 2020 in our world, right? I'm curious to see: will I be able to enjoy this? Will I be able to engage with this again in a way that feels okay to me?" - JC, Ep. 1.0 For full show notes, transcripts, ways to co…

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Harry Potter After 2020 trailer 2:19

9M ago2:19

2:19

New episodes drop weekly. Find us wherever you get your podcasts or at hpafter2020.com.

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The Very Secret Diary 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

31:07

Harry steals a journal and meets a head boy from Hogwarts past! Also, the creepiest song is sung in the entire history of Harry Potter. Huzzah! We're back to try and finish off The Chamber of Secrets. Thanks for sticking around!

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The Polyjuice Potion 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

30:38

Be comfortable with who you are, everyone. You don't need any tricks or potions to do detective work. It's almost as if these young folks forget that they have an invisibility cloak. Thanks for joining us for another chapter as we push towards the end of the Chamber of Secrets. We love you all. And calling all people interested in voice work! We ar…

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The Dueling Club 34:00

2y ago34:00

34:00

Some of these youngsters are about to duel! No worries, though, it's being taught by Lockhart. So...only the best! In this chapter, the Heir of Slytherin does more damage to the mudbloods! And even...a GHOST! Thank you for choosing to join us for our 28th episode of HogsRead and the 11th Chapter of the Chamber of Secrets. If you're interested in vo…

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The Rogue Bludger 29:25

2y ago29:25

29:25

Nothing like having a tube sock for an arm while also attempting a beautiful potion heist and talking to a talking wind sock that's trying to "save" you. That's what Harry has to deal with just in this chapter alone! Thanks for checking back in with us as we get through the back 9 of the Chamber of Secrets. Follow along with us, find us on HogsRead…

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The Writing on the Wall 30:00

2y ago30:00

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I would normally put up a silly summary of this particular episode but I just really want to thank Jhae from the Hard Parking Podcast for lending his voice to Professor Binns. Also, with the same amount of gusto and love, I really want to thank all of YOU for listening and collaborating and love this just as much as I do. Stick around for the rest …

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The Deathday Party 26:50

2y ago26:50

26:50

This chapter was completely omitted from the movie. Why? Because it wasn't an important plot mover. Do you agree? I sure as hell don't. Listen in as we continue on our journey through the Chamber of Secrets.

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Mudbloods & Murmurs 26:11

2y ago26:11

26:11

Harry Potter has a stalker and a fan club. 5 Galleons per picture might be best, just don't tell Ron that. He's going to spend this chapter mostly throwing up and complaining. Thanks for joining us for this chapter of The Chamber of Secrets. Nearly half way there and moving along. Join us on Facebook by searching for Reading With Benefits and becom…

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Gilderoy Lockhart 26:13

2y ago26:13

26:13

The Smartest Man in the room can be a dangerous thing. Gilderoy Lockhart might be the most dangerous. Thanks for coming back to HogsRead!

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The Whomping Willow 30:35

2y ago30:35

30:35

Harry and Ron face their greatest foe so far...a tree. But at least there's a flying car! Stick around after the ending for a quick little tidbit for the Mature Audience. Love you all! Thank you for making this so enjoyable and thank you to my cast!

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At Flourish & Blotts 32:47

2+ y ago32:47

32:47

The hero of the series finally joins us as Mr. Lucius Malfoy soaks up the scenery like a beautiful sponge. Join us over on Facebook by searching HogsRead. We are actively searching for new voices for various roles!

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The Burrow 25:38

2+ y ago25:38

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Harry and the mischievous Weasleys fly an illegal car back to their hovel of a home to make sure the young Potter boy can degnome their garden and listen to odd witch radio things while Mrs. Weasley, the Warden, berates them. Thanks for joining us once again, y'all! We continue trucking along in the next episode where we will meet the effervescent …

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