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The Potter Discussion is the ultimate Harry Potter podcast, giving you weekly discussions on the most exiting topics in Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and beyond! In each episode, we talk about a new topic within the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fandom, in addition to the occasional quiz or breakdown of a character. If you are a PotterHead and a Harry Potter super-fan, this podcast is for you! Sit back, subscribe, and let's dive into the unknown!
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It's every Harry Potter fan's dream to read the books for the first time again. The wonder, the joy, the excitement and forums and not knowing what is going to happen on the next page. It's one of the best experiences ever. Join four readers (Jon is a read-harry-potter-every-year kinda guy, Kristen has only read it once, and Jenn and Danny haven't read it at all) as they read and talk about Harry Potter, theories, plot points, favorite characters, and everything else Harry Potter universe. S ...
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How did it feel? It felt like he was barely holding it together. She, of all people, should shun him. Or yell at him. Curse him. Spit at him. Take out her wand and blast him off the face of the earth. It was crushing guilt and relief and confusion all at once when he looked at Hermione Granger. The monotony of Draco’s daily routine had become both a lifeline and a noose. But this new habit of grabbing coffee with Hermione Granger is quickly becoming a reason to get out of bed and is unfortun ...
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"The Potterverse: A Harry Potter Podcast with Mary & Blake" is an engaging and immersive journey into the enchanting world of Harry Potter. As the executive producers of this original podcast series, Mary and Blake bring their deep love and commitment to preserving the magic of J.K. Rowling's iconic books to the forefront. This is a SPOILER PODCAST. If you are spoiler free, this podcast is not for you. This podcast series is a captivating journey that takes you deep into the mesmerizing wiza ...
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My name is Flick Miles and I was Hermione Granger’s double in the "Harry Potter" films. To mark 20 years since the release of the first film, I have decided to get back in touch with some of the most influential people involved in creating the film. They have shared their untold stories and amazing memories of what it was like to bring "Harry Potter" to life. If you want to know what life was really like behind the scenes of "Harry Potter," this is the podcast for you! This show is part of t ...
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This podcast provides simple studying advice for non-traditional students returning to education to advance their careers. You’re in the right place if you’re a mature student, distance or workplace learner (or all three like Chloe) and studying for a degree or professional qualification. Chloe Burroughs, study skills expert and author of The Return to Study Handbook, will teach you how to study effectively so that you can boost your academic confidence, get more done in less time, and achie ...
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Join Steven and Brian as we dive into the world of Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality! Steven will play the role of the tour guide while doing his best to not spoil any of the surprises and Brian will play the seasoned adventurer who is new to this particular work.
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In this episode, we put Hermione and Bellatrix head to head. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: Episode 198: · 1:03 Why these two? · 4:04 Hermione’s Strengths and weaknesses · 11:45 Bellatrix strengths and weaknesses · 19:42 Malfoy Manor duel · 24:47 Battle of Hogwarts duel · 27:43 Flat plane duel Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice…
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Chapter 4 - The Keeper of Keys BOOM. They knocked again. Dudley Jerked awake. “Where’s the cannon?” he said stupidly. Q1 - What was Dudley dreaming about? “Las’ time I saw you, you was only a baby,” said the giant. “Yeh look a lot like yer dad, but yeh’ve got yer mum’s eyes.” “Harry – yer a wizard.” Q2 - If you are starving in a hut and a massive g…
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This week marks 200 episodes and three years of this podcast. I would not have been able to do any of this without your continued support, and for that I thank you all. Here's to another 200! Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.com @thepotterdiscussion on Instagram t…
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 11 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Sorting Hat's New Song.We chat the authors setting up Harry's isolation and changing the fabric of the one place place in which he finds solace, why Umbridge should have been setting of MAJOR red flags from the jump, and why if you're going to have friends, then you …
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Chapter 1 - The Boy Who Lived He hurried to his car and set off home, hoping he was imagining things, which he had never hoped before, because he didn’t approve of imagination. “You can’t blame them,” said Dumbledore gently, “We’ve had precious little to celebrate for eleven years.” Q1 - What are your general impressions of McGonagall, Dumbledore, …
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In this episode, we discuss some additions to the story that would help out a bunch. Enjoy! Summary/Topics: · 2:22 More accessible portkeys. Portkeys are effective, but they take too long to set up and aren’t a quick us. They take time to set up and advanced planning. If you’re running down an alley with snatchers on your tail, the last thing you’r…
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We've got a new—and very skeptical—reader for Season 2! That's right. We are in Season 2 right now even though Season 1 hasn't even finished yet. Abbie is a brilliant woman who makes fun of Jon all the time for his love and obsession of Harry Potter—or as she calls him, Henry Potter. This season will be a skeptic and a naysayer's journey to becomin…
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#153 – If you've ever wondered how to graduate with your dream grades, here’s your roadmap. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out on your academic journey? It's time to break free from that cycle. In this episode, we'll explore the powerful concept that results are a product of behaviors, which are rooted in your identity. You’ll le…
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Chapter 28 - The Flight of the Prince Q1 - What are your thoughts on Dumbledore’s death? Q2 - Who do you think has died so far? “Cruc —” But Snape parried the curse, knocking Harry backward off his feet before he could complete it; “Cruc —” yelled Harry for the second time, aiming for the figure ahead illuminated in the dancing firelight, but Snape…
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In this episode, we discuss what could have happened if Dumbledore joined Grindelwald. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:00 The Harry Potter story wouldn’t happen. Dumbledore is the person that sets pretty much everything in the books into motion, so without him, there is a fairly low chance that the story would play out like it did or even happen at all.…
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 10 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Luna Lovegood.We discuss why setting up Draco as a prefect is a stellar writing device on multiple levels, why the movie gets so much right from this scene but mistakenly leaves out a much needed form of levity, and why we desperately need a Ravenclaw to tell us what the…
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#152 – Are you ready to embark on your best academic year ever? Getting ready for the new academic year is about more than buying new stationery and setting up your study space. It IS possible to take a few simple, intentional actions now to set the stage for an easier studying life AND epic grades. The weeks leading up to the start of a new academ…
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In this episode we test our knowledge on quidditch. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:56 Warmup · 4:40 Question 1 · 8:51 Question 2 · 14:56 Question 3 · 19:54 Question 4 · 22:55 Question 5 · 25:56 Question 6 · 29:05 Question 7 · 31:42 Challenge Question: What is cobbing? Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here fo…
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#151 – Are you struggling to find your perfect study strategies? You’ve run out of ideas or you’re worried that your current study techniques just aren’t that efficient or effective. In this episode, we'll uncover the unique challenges adult learners face, such as time management amidst busy schedules and limited study time – and just why it’s so i…
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Chapter 26 - The Cave He was standing upon a high outcrop of dark rock, water foaming and churning below him. He glanced over his shoulder. A towering cliff stood behind them, a sheer drop, black and faceless. A few large chunks of rock, such as the one upon which Harry and Dumbledore were standing, looked as though they had broken away from the cl…
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In this episode we discuss if I achieved my goals for my second trip to Leavesden. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · Listen to episode 190, “I’m Going Back to the Harry Potter Studios” · 1:14 Did I take my time? Absolutely. I was going at a snail’s pace through the entire place. I read and watched everything I possibly could and took in every piece of infor…
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Chapter 23 - Horcruxes ‘Good gracious, Harry,’ said Dumbledore in surprise. ‘To what do I owe this very late pleasure?’ ‘Sir – I’ve got it. I’ve got the memory from Slughorn.’ Harry pulled out the tiny glass bottle and showed it to Dumbledore. For a moment or two, the Headmaster looked stunned. Then his face split in a wide smile. ‘Harry, this is s…
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#150 – In this episode, we delve into the art of bouncing back from study disappointment. Whether your grades are really low or just not as high as you’d like, learn how to bounce back with a resilient mindset, turning setbacks into stepping stones towards the grades you really want. Join us as we explore proven strategies to cultivate a growth min…
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In this episode, we discuss what the story would look like if it was told from different perspectives. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:23 Ron Weasley. Ron is very close to Harry and he has seen everything Harry has. Ron has been by Harry’s side for the entire story and he certainly has his own view on things. Next to Harry, Ron is considered number two …
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 9 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Woes Of Mrs. Weasley.In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss how the author sets up a mental map of the Ministry for later in the book, why we should be way more terrified of Lucius Malfoy, and why Remus peaked in high school... UNLOCK BONUS EPISOD…
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Chapter 20 - Lord Voldemort’s Request Hermione even escorted them down to breakfast, bringing with her the news that Ginny had argued with Dean. The drowsing creature in Harry’s chest suddenly raised its head, sniffing the air hopefully. ‘What did they row about?’ he asked, trying to sound casual as they turned into a seventh-floor corridor which w…
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In this episode, we discuss if the music of Harry Potter fits the picture. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · Listen to episode 123, the Music of Harry Potter here! · 1:53 Yes. It is a very simple answer, so it may be better to work backwards from the answer than analyze the evidence and try to come up with an answer. We already know the answer to the questi…
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In this episode, we discuss some of Ginny Weasley's best moments. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:49 “Have you seen my jumper?”. This first scene isn’t exactly a show of strength or intelligence, but it is a fantastic benchmark for Ginny’s later relationship with Harry. It gives us good perspective to see how they started out with Ginny not being able t…
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Chapter 17 - A Sluggish Memory Q1 - At the beginning of this chapter, Harry gives Hermione the details about what happened with Malfoy…do you have any other theories or thoughts on that? ‘He accused me of being “Dumbledore’s man through and through”.’ ‘How very rude of him.’ ‘I told him I was.’ Dumbledore opened his mouth to speak and then closed i…
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#149 – In the previous episode (148) we looked at her positive studying traits, so now we’re going to look at the reasons why Hermione Granger is NOT a great student. Some of her behaviours are OK at a certain dose but Hermione takes them to an unhelpful or unhealthy level. Then, some of her qualities are not great at all. In this episode, you’re g…
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In this episode, we discuss if the first book of the Harry Potter was a fitting beginning to the series. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:38 Did Dumbledore make the right choice? This is a big topic and it is difficult to pin down a single answer. This was one of the only options because if he brought Harry to an orphanage, he might have become the new V…
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Chapter 14 - Felix Felicis ‘But I still don’t get why Dumbledore’s showing you all this. I mean, it’s really interesting and everything, but what’s the point?’ ‘Dunno,’ said Harry, inserting a gum shield. ‘But he says it’s all important and it’ll help me survive.’ Q1 - Why is Dumbledore showing him all this? ‘“Slug Club”,’ repeated Ron with a sneer…
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#148 – As role models go, the character of Hermione Granger could offer some pretty good studying advice. Harry Potter’s Hermione Granger is known for being a hard worker, a diligent student and a lover of learning. Yes, she has her faults – look out for next week’s episode for what *not* to emulate from her learning style – but there are a lot of …
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In this episode, we discuss my plan for my return trip to the Harry Potter Studio Tour. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:04 See what I missed. I saw the big stuff, but what about everything else? There were so many little details that I completely missed that I want to use this opportunity to see again. This might be my last time ever being there, and I …
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 8 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Hearing.In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the motivations behind Fudge's actions, why this might be the scariest chapter in all of Harry Potter, and we have a VERY special guest... UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE SUBSCRIBE TO G…
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#147 – It’s pitched as the *most* important study skill, but why is it so goddamn hard to be consistent with your studies as an adult learner? When you’re studying alongside a busy life – as a distance learner, mature student or a workplace learner – it’s pretty hard to study in an unchangeable rhythm. And trying to do so and failing can really bot…
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Chapter 12 - Silver and Opals Where was Dumbledore and what was he doing? Q1 - Where was Dumbledore and what was he doing? Q2 - Is the Half-Blood Prince a dark person? Harry rather doubted he would be able to bring off this particular spell; he was still having difficulty with non-verbal spells, something Snape had been quick to comment on in every…
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In this episode, we discuss which characters should be highlighted in the coming Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:28 Dumbledore. We’ve seen Dumbledore a bunch in the story, and we have spent a lot of time with him in the story. However, we know very little about his childhood. We’ve heard about it and heard some of the things that h…
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#146 – Studying as an adult is hardddd, but it is definitely possible to achieve more confident and resilient learning. Working on your mindset and learning some key confidence strategies can shift your perspective and help you study with more self-compassion, self-awareness and self-confidence – so you can graduate with the grades you really want.…
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Chapter 9 - The Half-Blood Prince Hermione’s remonstration was drowned by a loud giggle; Lavender Brown had apparently found Ron’s remark highly amusing. She continued to laugh as she passed them, glancing back at Ron over her shoulder. Ron looked rather pleased with himself. Q1 - Does Lavender like Ron? ‘Humph,’ snorted Professor McGonagall. ‘It’s…
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In this episode, we break down the character of Cornelius Fudge. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:06 Who is Cornelius Fudge? From the page on Fandom, we can deduce that he is either half-blood or pure-blood, he either Irish or British, and he is married. Most importantly, he was named most stylish wizard of the year in 1995. We don’t know that much about…
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Chapter 6 - Draco’s Detour He spent most of his days playing two-a-side Quidditch in the Weasleys’ orchard (he and Hermione against Ron and Ginny; Hermione was dreadful and Ginny good, so they were reasonably well-matched). Q1 - How much does Ron suck at Quidditch? ‘And they’ve found Igor Karkaroff’s body in a shack up north. The Dark Mark had been…
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In this episode, we discuss the possible world of Harry being friends with Draco instead of Ron. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:40 What would be the day to day effects? The main difference would be his overarching schedule for the year. He used to go to the Burrow for Christmas, so he would probably go to Malfoy Manor instead. He also took very similar…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 7 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Ministry Of Magic.In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the difficulty of writing this kind of chapter due to plot, theme, and world-building, why it's important to see the Ministry through Harry's eyes, and why Blake is horrified at the notion o…
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Chapter 4 - Horace Slughorn Despite the fact that he had spent every waking moment of the past few days hoping desperately that Dumbledore would indeed come to fetch him, Harry felt distinctly awkward as they set off down Privet Drive together. He had never had a proper conversation with his headmaster outside Hogwarts before; there was usually a d…
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In this episode, we discuss the most disappointing moments in Harry Potter. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 2:14 Ron and Hermione’s awkward interactions. In the café when they have to wipe the memory of one of the Death Eaters in the beginning of Deathly Hallows, Ron and Hermione have an oddly placed romantic moment that is quite a strange interaction bet…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 6 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Noble And Most Ancient House Of Black.In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss why the struggle and motivation revealed in this chapter make Sirius a great character, the plot being very simple for a reason, and why Mary couldn't help but do the Dif…
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Chapter 2 - Spinner’s End The harsh cry startles the fox, now crouching almost flat in the undergrowth. It leapt from its hiding place and up the bank. There was a flash of green light, a yelp, and the fox fell back to the ground, dead. Q1 - Why did they kill the fox? “He lives here?” asked Bella in a voice of contempt. “Here? In this muggle dunghi…
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In this episode, we discuss a duel between Harry Potter and Lucius Malfoy. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · Listen to Dobby vs. Lucius here! · 2:03 Why this particular match up? Well, while watching the Battle of the Order of the Phoenix this past week, I was left wanting a battle between Harry and Lucius, even though it seemed like a natural next step. Th…
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Chapter 1 - The Other Minister It was nearing midnight and the Prime Minister was sitting alone in his office, reading a long memo that was slipping through his brain without leaving the slightest trace of meaning behind. Q1 - What do you think of the book opening like this? He turned over the second page of the memo, saw how much longer it went on…
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In this episode, we discuss if Snape should have died. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · 1:29 No. Snape should not have died. The answer to this question isn’t the mystery and it isn’t a challenge to figure it out, we just have to explain what else he could have done and give reasons for everything that he could have done if he had lived. · 5:02 He should h…
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In this episode, we discuss possible origins for well known magical ideas and wizarding practices. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · Listen to the episode where the challenge question came from here. · 3:18 Why are spells in Latin? This is a simple answer. A plausible answer is that spells are in Latin because spoken magic was coming into being when and whe…
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In this episode, we test our knowledge on the Ministry of Magic. Enjoy! Topics/Summary: · Some of the information in this episode came from the Ministry of Magic page on Fandom. Thanks! · 2:17 Warm up round. · 4:52 Question 1: How old is the Ministry? · 10:14 Question 2: What is the succession of Ministers? · 15:46 Question 3: What is the visitors …
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 5 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - The Order Of The Phoenix.In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the need for tonal balance and characters like Tonks, the implications behind the decisions made for Harry by his Godfather and his adoptive mother, and why Blake LOVES the idea of a bow …
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 4 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix - Number Twelve Grimmauld Place.In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss if Harry is justified in his anger, the emotional complexity of Percy's choices, and why Blake totally threw Mary off her "different perspective" game! UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM…
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