Best Lumos Maxima Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 10: SJM, Crown of Midnight, and a Total Lack of Time Management 1:05:19

9M ago1:05:19

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What can we even say? Enjoy our triumphant return to podcasting with hot takes on the SJM Universe, Throne of Glass series, and Taylor Swift (naturally). Send in your book thoughts, theories, requests and more on our social media! As always, SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS. SWEARING. MATURE CONTENT. AND AGAIN- SPOILERS! social: {insta @WickedGoodBookClu…

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Episode 9: DID SOMEBODY SAY BONUS EPISODE? Tessa Bailey, Hook Line and Sinker, and we're not good at this podcasting thing okay? 53:54

12M ago53:54

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Hi listeners and welcome to our bonus episode! This week we cover Hook Line and Sinker by Tessa Bailey (March 2022) which is the second and final book of the Bellinger Sisters Books. This episode is a bonus episode originally recorded in spring 2022. Enjoy! As always, SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS. SWEARING. MATURE CONTENT. AND AGAIN- SPOILERS! social…

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Episode 8: Window Shopping, Tessa Bailey, and Delayed Gratification? 1:00:12

1+ y ago1:00:12

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Sorry we disappeared for so long but we're back (again, we know). We hope you enjoyed January's book Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey (2021), but more importantly we hope you enjoy the angelic sounds of our voices. February's book: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas As always, SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS. SWEARING. MATURE CONTENT. AND AGAIN- SPOILERS…

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Episode 7: Throne of Glass, Sarah J Maas, and We Forgot to Mention the Glass Castle 1:05:04

2y ago1:05:04

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HELLO. Sorry about missing all of June.... shit happens. Join us as we attempt to condense ToG into an hour. Enjoy ;) July books: Hook Line and Sinker + Where the Crawdads Sing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgoodbookclub/support

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Episode 6: It Happened One Summer, Tessa Bailey, and Get Me a Fisherman ASAP 1:06:27

2y ago1:06:27

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THIS IS NOW A TESSA BAILEY STAN PODCAST. We will not be taking any questions at this time. Join us this week as we read It Happened One Summer (2021). Small towns. Big personalities. Opposites attract. Grumpy sunshine. Spicy. And fisherman. lots of fisherman. Spoiler alert: we loved it. Join us May 15th for Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas (2012) an…

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Episode 5: People We Meet On Vacation, Emily Henry, and Palm Springs Sucks 58:56

2y ago58:56

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ITS APRIL PICKS TIME! Kicking off our spring break themed reads, this week the gals of the WGBC tackle Emily Henry's 2021 novel "People we meet on vacation". In what turns out to be a cute story of life long friendship, love, and navigating adulthood, Sarah and Delaney also talk professional burn out, life purpose and goal achievement (y i k e s ).…

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Episode 4: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Being Deeply Human 1:07:52

2y ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Talk about a great book! Join the ladies of the WGBC for their second meeting of March (and second unintentional book about struggling authors): the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017). A now ~very popular booktok novel, Seven Husbands deep dives into the life of the famed Evelyn Hugo, her seven husbands, the true love of he…

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Episode 3: Verity, Colleen Hoover, and Sharp Left Turns 58:55

2y ago58:55

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Welcome back to another book club meeting! This episode we tackle Colleen Hoover's dark and twisty suspense novel Verity (Dec 2018). While many claim this book to be a romance novel (and we almost did too, before we read it) the WGBC gals have firmly decided its a suspense thriller and nothing more. Is Lowen a bad person? Did Verity do it? Is Jerem…

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Episode 2: House of Sky and Breath, Big Reveals, and DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT SUNBALL 2:37:57

2y ago2:37:57

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SARAH J MAAS WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?!?!??!?! Why are our episodes so long? Did our episode 1 predictions come true? Are Bryce and Hunt Mates? Who dies? Are we seriously merging worlds? Does Ithan get less annoying? Can someone give us some Fae history lesson please? Join us this episode as we book talk all about Crescent City Book 2: House of Sky and…

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Wicked Good Book Club- Episode 1: Crescent City, Sarah J Maas, and Our Book Boyfriend Hunt Athalar 1:51:54

2y ago1:51:54

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Hey listeners! We are BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! BUT ALSO DIFFERENT! BUT STILL FUN! We've taken the last 18 months to do some stuff (you know.. stay alive in the pandemic, review your feedback, etc... ). and decided to rebrand the podcast into an any book-book club! We are so excited to present THE WICKED GOOD BOOK CLUB: a gals book club that cover…

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New Podcast Announcement - The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast 0:38

3+ y ago0:38

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Thank you for listening to Lumos Maxima: The Rowling Library Podcast. Demi and Jess have decided to launch their new podcast, The Half-Blood Princesses: A Harry Potter Podcast. Please continue on the magical journey with them on their new chapter. You can listen on anchor, anchor.fm/HBPrincessesPod, and on all other platforms. The podcast is on Twi…

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Episode #11 - The Marauder’s Map 1:29:06

3+ y ago1:29:06

1:29:06

Demi and Jess solemnly swear that they are up to no good! Join them and special guest Lizzy as they talk all about the Marauder’s Map in episode 11 of Lumos Maxima. Topics include listeners’ voicemail messages, getting to know Lizzy, a quote about the Marauder’s Map, Wizarding World and Marauder’s Map news, and an unforgettable discussion about the…

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Episode #10 - Happy Birthday Harry Potter 1:07:39

3+ y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

It’s time to raise your glass of Butterbeer to the Chosen One! Demi and Jess celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday in episode 10 of Lumos Maxima. Topics include a listener’s voicemail message, a recap of issue #43 of The Rowling Library Magazine, a quote about Harry’s birthday, Wizarding World and Harry birthday news, and a discussion about Harry’s bir…

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Episode #9 3/4 - Ranking The Weasleys 36:53

3+ y ago36:53

36:53

Surprise! Join Demi and Jess for their first bonus episode. What better time to start their bonus episode series than between episodes 9 and 10, just like Platform Nine and Three-Quarters at King’s Cross Station?In episode 9 3/4, they rank the Weasleys. Listen to them discuss each Weasley family member in turn then share their ranks at the end! Lum…

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Episode #9 - Summer At The Burrow 1:31:26

4y ago1:31:26

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What time is it? It’s summer at the Burrow time! Join Demi and Jess as they plunge into the Weasleys’ home during summer holidays. Topics include a listener’s voicemail message, a quote about the Burrow, Wizarding World and Burrow news, and a discussion about Harry’s summers at the Burrow in Chamber of Secrets, Goblet of Fire, Half-Blood Prince, an…

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Episode 50: COVID-19 in the Wizarding world 41:13

4y ago41:13

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This week, Sarah and Delaney talk about what the wizarding world (and all our fav witches and wizards) are doing during the COVID pandemic. Spoiler alert: Hogwarts isn't closed! Stay tuned until the end for a public health segment on myths and facts about the novel coronavirus, recommendations, and what we're doing to stay sane during this time. Wa…

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Episode #8 - Neville Longbottom 1:29:07

4y ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Neville Longbottom is the shining star of episode 8 of Lumos Maxima. Join Demi, Jess, and special guest Tiffany from Swish and Flick as they talk all about this kind-hearted and brave Gryffindor. Topics include getting to know Tiffany, a quote about Neville, Wizarding World and Neville news, and a conversation about Neville from Sorcerer’s Stone to…

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Episode #7 - Thestrals 59:52

4y ago59:52

59:52

Soar into magical episode 7 of Lumos Maxima as Demi and Jess talk all about thestrals. Topics include a listener’s voicemail message, a recap of issue #42 of The Rowling Library Magazine, a quote about thestrals, Wizarding World and thestrals news, and a conversation about thestrals. The hosts discuss the thestrals’ incredible sense of direction an…

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Episode #6 - Draco Malfoy 1:35:06

4y ago1:35:06

1:35:06

Happy Birthday Draco Malfoy! Draco gets the spotlight in episode 6 of Lumos Maxima. Join Demi, Jess, and special guest Anissa as they plunge into Draco’s character like never before. Topics include getting to know Anissa, a quote about Draco, Wizarding World and Draco news, and a discussion all about Draco from Sorcerer’s Stone through Cursed Child…

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Episode #5 - The Triwizard Tournament 1:07:05

4y ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Harry Potter meets the Hunger Games in episode 5 of Lumos Maxima as Demi, Jess, and special guest Madi plunge into a deep discussion about the Triwizard Tournament. Topics include getting to know Madi, a recap of issue #41 of The Rowling Library Magazine, a quote about the tournament, Wizarding World and Triwizard news, and an analysis of each of t…

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Episode #4 - The Pensieve 58:53

4y ago58:53

58:53

Dive into the silvery mist of the Pensieve with Demi and Jess in episode 4 of Lumos Maxima. Topics include a quote about the Pensieve, Wizarding World and Pensieve news, the Pensieve meets High School Musical and Gwen Stefani, and a conversation about the Pensieve that goes into a deep analysis of Voldemort and Snape’s characters. Lumos Maxima is o…

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Episode #3 - Ron Weasley Conspiracy Theories 51:02

4y ago51:02

51:02

In the third episode of Lumos Maxima, Demi and Jess are joined by special guest Amy as they analyze two mind-blowing conspiracy theories about Ron Weasley. Topics include a social media shout out, getting to know Amy, a recap of issue #40 of The Rowling Library Magazine, a quote about Ron, Wizarding World and conspiracy theory news, a character pro…

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Episode #2 - The Deathly Hallows 51:18

4y ago51:18

51:18

In the second episode of Lumos Maxima, Demi and Jess are joined by special guest Kathy as they jump into a lively discussion about the Deathly Hallows! Topics include a social media shout out, getting to know Kathy, a recap of issue #39 of The Rowling Library Magazine, a quote about the Hallows, Wizarding World and Deathly Hallows news, and a conve…

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Episode #1 - Luna Lovegood 36:18

4y ago36:18

36:18

Embark on a magical journey with hosts Demi and Jess as they discuss Luna Lovegood in their first episode of Lumos Maxima: The Rowling Library Podcast! Topics include getting to know the hosts, a recap of issue #38 of The Rowling Library Magazine, a quote about Luna, Wizarding World and Luna news, and a conversation on the character development of …

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Episode 49: Happy Christmas Harry 47:00

4+ y ago47:00

47:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's also one of the most significant time keepers in the HP series. This episode, Sarah and Delaney break down the origins of some of our most long-held Christmas traditions, the significance and sadness of Christmas in the Harry Potter series, and the traditions your hosts do each year with their families…

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Episode 48: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone BOOK V MOVIE 42:29

4+ y ago42:29

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Nearly 50 episodes in and we are just now dropping a book versus movie episode?! Wooooooops. In this episode, we compare the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, to the 2001 film adaptation by Chris Columbus. Hear our overall comparison rating, the "big goofs" and the "why would you do that to us honestly Chris honestly …

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Episode 47: What's the deal with Quidditch? 47:16

4+ y ago47:16

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It's time for some sports talk on Lumos Maxima. Kind of? Well, a little bit. This week, Delaney and Sarah talk about the ins and outs of the most obscure athletic event some people have ever heard of: Quidditch! Listen in as we give some history, try to explain the rules, and reminisce on some of the best Harry Potter memories Quidditch gave us. Wa…

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Episode 46: THIS IS HALLOWEEN 44:56

4+ y ago44:56

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SPOOKY SEASON DON'T GO! This week the podcast celebrates one of our favourite holidays: Halloween! Get into the true ~spooky spirit with a history lesson on the origins of some of your fav traditions like pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating. After that, hear the breakdown of how Halloween plays into some of the biggest HP moments throughout the b…

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Episode 45: A Nox presentation- My Favourite Avada Kedavra 1:18:59

4+ y ago1:18:59

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I T S ~S P O O K Y~ S E A S O N ! Listen in as hosts Sarah and Delaney kick off their October episodes with another Nox: Lumos Maxima After Dark presentation. This week, we present to you our favourite Avada Kedavras in a nod to October (and MFM, duh)! These murder(ers) are so diverse we had to laugh. Have a fav murder or true crime story? WE'D LOV…

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Episode 44: Movie Talk Time- Crimes of Grindelwald 1:12:28

4+ y ago1:12:28

1:12:28

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS k cool thats out of the way. We've done our waiting... one whole year of it! After what we hope is long enough to let people see the movie (insert eye roll) your hosts finally bring you hot takes on the second Fantastic Beasts movie Crimes of Grindelwald! Hear some thrilling plot analysis, some blatant plot hole talk, pre…

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Episode 43: Controversial Characters Series- Severus Snape, Part 2 1:03:33

4+ y ago1:03:33

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CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S THE LAST ONE?! This week, Sarah and Delaney wrap up their controversial characters series with the final installment about Severus Snape. This episode is jam packed... we've got Snape controversy, chats on how to be a good person, the "Lily" issue, healing dark magic injuries and more! Host Sarah even moves to camp "Not Sure Ab…

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Episode 42: Controversial Characters Series- Severus Snape, Part 1 44:44

4+ y ago44:44

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IT'S HERE IT'S HERE IT'S FINALLY HERE!! The long awaits (and talked about) Severus Snape episodes start NOW! In our last installment of the controversial characters series, hosts Sarah and Delaney talk about the life and times of Severus Snape. This two (three.......) part Snape analysis will be a wild one, so tune in each episode to hear more! Wan…

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Episode 41: Controversial Characters Series- Sirius Black, Part 2 47:22

4+ y ago47:22

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TWO IN A ROW?? WHATS THIS?? This week, Sarah and Delaney continue their controversial characters series installment on Sirius Black. Does he use and abuse his relationship with Lupin? Should he have been the Godfather? Does he really care about pureblood prejudice? Find out this week! We also gear up for our final installment to come.... Snape Snap…

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Episode 40: Controversial Characters Series- Sirius Black, Part 1 + ONE YEAR PODIVERSARY! 46:37

4+ y ago46:37

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WE'RE BACKKKKKKKKK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!! Bet ya missed us, huh? PS IT'S OUR MF PODCAST BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY! ONE YEAR TODAY! Also Happy Birthday JKR and the Boy Who Lived. They're cool too, we guess. This week, Sarah and Delaney resume their controversial characters series after a very relaxing summer break. This episode, learn about the history …

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Episode 39: Controversial Characters Series- Tom Riddle, Part 2 45:16

5y ago45:16

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LOVO PART 2! This week, Hosts Sarah and Delaney head straight into the controversial topics surrounding the Dark Lord himself. From evil takeovers to just never dying, Lord Voldemort had a flare for the dramatic and a serial killers childhood. We love feedback, comments, critiques and questions! Get in touch at: Instagram: @lumosmaximapodcast Twitt…

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Episode 38: Controversial Characters Series- Tom Riddle, Part 1 46:17

5y ago46:17

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It's all about the Dark Lord this week on Lumos Maxima! Get ready to hear about his dysfunctionally horrible family, dark and twisty childhood, and how Tom Riddle became Lord Voldemort in part one of this controversial characters installment. Spoiler alter: there's a lot of talk about Hitler and Serial Killers. We love feedback, comments, critiques…

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Episode 37: Controversial Characters Series- Albus Dumbledore Part 2 50:28

5y ago50:28

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Welcome back to Lumos Maxima! This week, we head straight into part 2 of the Dumbledore controversy. Listen as hosts Sarah and Delaney, as well as returning special guest Kelsey, tackle heated topics surrounding the man himself. We love feedback, comments, critiques and questions! Get in touch at: Instagram: @lumosmaximapodcast Twitter: @Lumosmaxim…

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Episode 36: Controversial Characters Series- Albus Dumbledore Part 1 49:02

5y ago49:02

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This week, hosts Sarah and Delaney kick off the long awaited controversial characters series with the man himself: Albus Dumbledore! Joined by special guest Kelsey, the trio (get it) talk about the life and times of Dumbledore that shaped him into the beloved yet controversial character he is. Next weeks episode, part 2, will cover the most controv…

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Episode 35: A Nox Presentation - The Hunger Games 1:01:49

5y ago1:01:49

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SURPRISE! We've started a new thing! Every now and then, we want to take a step away from the lovely world of the boy who lived, and analyze and discuss some other great books/movies/fandoms. We are calling it Nox: Lumos Maxima After Dark (Get it? Do ya get it?). For our first Nox episode, we step into the dystopian world of The Hunger Games. Credi…

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Episode 34: Cursed Child- A Harry Potter Horror 1:03:12

5y ago1:03:12

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SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! We've talked and talked about it... so now it's time. This week, we finally tackle Cursed Child! Hear our ratings, a ~super good~ summary, and the good, bad, and ugly of Cursed Child. Spoiler: there is not a lot of good in our eyes. We love feedback, comments, critiques and questions! Get in touch at: Instagram: @lumos…

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Episode 33: Desperation in Harry Potter 53:39

5y ago53:39

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In this weeks episode, Hosts Sarah and Delaney deep dive into the moments of sheer desperation that changed the path of Harry Potter irrevocably. Join us as we chat about Mrs. Crouch, Xenophilius, Merope and more. Spoiler alter: you're going to identify with a lot of these feelings and situations. We love feedback, comments, critiques and questions…

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Episode 32: Host Q&A Part 3 50:19

5y ago50:19

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This week, your hosts answer part 3 of the Q&A's where they tackle topics like which Potter Parent they'd save and if they would rather fight a Dementor or a Basilisk. Spoiler alert: we disagree on nearly everything this week. We love feedback, comments, critiques and questions! Get in touch at: Instagram: @lumosmaximapodcast Twitter: @Lumosmaximap…

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Episode 31: The Death Series- Justified and Unjustified Deaths, Part 2 55:52

5y ago55:52

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This week is a PACKED episode...... We talk J.K's back writing (and disagree?!?), why on earth there is no entertainment in the Wizarding World, who our "all time saddest deaths" are and of course assess the final set of justified and unjustified deaths in the OG series (including animals)! Catch a preview of our upcoming episode topics at the end …

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Episode 30: The Death Series- Justified and Unjustified Deaths, Part 1 46:51

5y ago46:51

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In this weeks episode, we have a mini audio party to celebrate our 30th episode! Then it gets morbid and we analyzed the first 15 justified and unjustified deaths in the Harry Potter series. Tune in to hear all the characters you've been missing, including Lestrange, Flamel and Quirrell! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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Episode 29: The Death Series - Representative and Character Development Deaths, Part 2 45:32

5y ago45:32

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We are moving right along with the Death Series, and this week includes some more emotional deaths (here's looking at you, Dobby and Fred). Credit for transition music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAHIZkAEsztItpmnmaeVdYg Channel Replace Media --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgoodbookclub/support…

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Episode 28: The Death Series - Representative and Character Development Deaths, Part 1 39:09

5y ago39:09

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This week on Lumos Maxima, we are entering the race for longest podcast episode name.... we also want you to cry. We are BACK with our next installment of the Death Series, and yeah, it's going to get emotional. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgoodbookclub/support…

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Episode 27: The Death Series - Plot Device Deaths, Part 2 42:26

5y ago42:26

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This week, we are going to be talking about a super light and happy subject.... just kidding. We are back with Part 2 of the Plot Device Death segment of our Death Series. This week, we get into some of the BIG deaths in the series (AKA Dumbledore and Snape). Credit for transition music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAHIZkAEsztItpmnmaeVdYg Chann…

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Episode 26: The Death Series - Plot Device Deaths, Part 1 38:52

5y ago38:52

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IT'S HERE! The Death Series is finally here! The series will discuss the darkest, heaviest parts of the series... character deaths. To start it off, we discuss deaths used mainly as plot devices. These deaths may be important to the plot, but that doesn't make them hurt any less. Credit for transition music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAHIZkAE…

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Episode 25: Stereotypes in Wizarding Society Part 2 46:50

5y ago46:50

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We all may want to be wizards and witches, but hosts Sarah and Delaney are here to remind us that even the wizarding world of Harry Potter isn't perfect. This week, Lumos Maxima is back with part two of the Stereotypes in Society episode. Credit for transition music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAHIZkAEsztItpmnmaeVdYg Channel Replace Media --- …

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Episode 24: Stereotypes in the Wizarding World - Part 1 47:41

5y ago47:41

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The Wizarding World may be different in some ways, but there are many things our two worlds share... one of them being that we both still have stereotypes and prejudices that put people into boxes and affect the way we interact with each other. This week, hosts Delaney and Sarah talk about the serious stereotyping in Harry's society, and the parall…

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