Fictionally Speaking

Your favorite duo is back to talk about the second episode of HOTD season 3 - otherwise known as our favorite episode (and quite frankly the BEST) of the series yet!

From Emma D’Arcy’s EMMY worthy performance to Mummy Rhae and Daddy Daemon’s triumphant homecoming - which stirred quite an awakening in one of our hosts - join Adrienne and Annamarie as they react to this week’s top tier storytelling and the ultimate ascension of the true heir to the Iron Throne. 

This episode has been brought to you in part HBO Max’s House of the Dragon, sponsored by the Romantasy Girly’s League of Hot Morally Grey Men.

(For legal purposes the above is a joke.)

Don’t forget to rate, comment, and share your thoughts, noodles!

Thanks for listening and tune in next week!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

3:39 Overall Episode Thoughts: EMMY WORTHY

08:10 A Mother’s Grief

12:06 Sweet Baby Haelena and her Chickens

13:13 The Hightowers

18:06 DAEMYRA’S HOMECOMING

21:39 Adrienne Cannot Contain Herself

24:42 The True Heir of the Iron Throne

28:33 Husband and Wifemaxxing

35:50 Brought to You by Morally Grey Men

37:41 A Velaryon Family Reunion

39:27 Aemond Targaryen Hates Brunch Club

42:20 Our Burn Book

44:49 Larry and Egg

47:29 Character Awards - DRACARYS

48:18 Character Awards - The Iron Throne

49:09 Ratings

49:43 Outro

WE ARE SO BACK.

Greetings, Noodles! Join Adrienne and Annamarie as they revisit the show that started it all - HOUSE OF THE DRAGON!

With a little snippet of their own personal HOTD lore, to discussing Season 3’s ACTION-PACKED season premiere this dragon-loving Daemon adoring duo talk the Battle of Gullet, questionable... family affairs, and more! So grab your swords, hold onto to your crowns, and let your team flags fly! (only one in particular will be accepted)

Don’t forget to rate, review, and let us know your thoughts on the Season 3 premiere below!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:13 Podcast HotD Lore

02:15 Season 2 Thoughts

04:14 Overall Episode Thoughts: We are SO back!

05:18 The Battle of The Gullet

10:03 Prince Jace Serving Face

15:31 A Kiss Goodbye

20:20 An Exiled King

22:06 If Daemon's A Red Flag, Then Red Is My Favorite Color

24:22 The Rest of The Greens

25:55 The Dragonseeds

26:56 Character Awards - DRACARYS (Derogatory)

28:00 Character Awards - The Iron Throne

28:44 Rhaenyra: Female Rage

30:38 Ratings

31:28 Outro

Hold onto your wands, folks! Adrienne and Annamarie are stepping in front of the camera for the VERY FIRST TIME! As they bid a magical farewell to their beloved HP era, this long-awaited, highly anticipated episode is finally here! Join them as they dive into the enchanting world of Wizarding romances and ships. From the iconic BIG 3 to declaring their ultimate OTP, and finally with some help from the iconic, trusty dusty sorting hat - they’ll whisk you through a rapid-fire round of the hottest (and HIGHLY QUESTIONABLE) ships in the HP fandom!

So grab your seat, tune in, and let the magic unfold! ✨

Special thanks to Rita House Productions for having us and the wonderful and talented Kosta Potamianos, for being such a great help, studio producer, and audience member!

ALSO SHOUT OUT to Bound Book's very own Ravenclaw, Daria, for coming in to support and witness this episode as part of our live studio audience! Your reactions and presence brought so much light and laughter to our first studio experience!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:08 A Dysfunctional Couple

12:51 A Footnote Couple

19:31 A Harmonious Match

40:29 Sorting The Ships

56:44 Outro

58:27 Couple Ranking Summary

It was the end of an era, but the start of an age.

Join Adrienne and Annamarie for the thrilling conclusion of their Harry Potter wrap-up! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter as they explore themes of super fun things like Propaganda! Prejudice! Mortality! Identity! Love! Death! and so much more!! Things get deep, philosophical, and a bit emotional - but it's all part of the journey. They also answer the rest of your burning questions submitted in the Harry Potter Part 1 wrap-up!

Join the fun and share your thoughts via IG on commenting below!

Very special thanks to all our listeners and magical guests we've had along the way.

Chapters:

00:00 Final Reflections on Harry Potter

03:50 Truth and Propaganda: The Ministry of Magic

14:22 Sensationalist Journalism: Rita Skeeter aka Your IG Feed

21:14 Brainwashing: Umbridge

26:38 The Quibbler

28:48 Prejudice and Inequality: The Magical Creatures

39:06 Blood Supremacy and Purity

42:47 Wizards and Muggles

47:43 The Impact and Consequences

50:02 The Seven Deadly Sins: DADA Professors

58:21 The DADA Professors

01:03:03 Death and Mortality: Harry, Voldemort, and Dumbledore

01:10:27 The Horcruxes

01:12:41 The Tale of The Three Brothers

01:17:56 Identity, Coming of Age, Loss of Innocence, Depression

01:38:34 Teenage Romance

01:40:08 Wisdom and Whimsy of Childhood

01:43:11 Bravery and Heroism

01:43:59 Self-Discovery

01:45:46 Harry, Our Sassy King

01:50:03 Snape's Ultimate Redemption

01:53:36 Draco's Arc

01:57:20 Hope For Dudley

01:58:48 Dumbledore: Sacrifices, Repentance, Growth

02:02:19 Percy Weasley: The Prodigal Son

02:03:25 A Mother's Sacrifice: Lily Potter

02:04:05 Mercy and Forgiveness

02:06:54 Leadership: Harry v Dumbledore

02:13:22 Prof McG: A Fierce, Dependable Mentor

02:16:18 The Triwizard Tournament

02:18:49 Infatuation and Obsessive Love

02:23:13 What Keeps Us Captivated 

02:27:02 From The Lens of a Child, From The Lens of an Adult

02:33:37 Some Stand Out Moments

02:41:34 What Would We Change

02:47:18 We Get A Little Emosh

02:49:49 Side Quests

IT’S TIMEEEEE! Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne and Annamarie as they discuss and explore the whimsical world of Harry Potter in Part 1 of their Harry Potter Wrap Up!!! Gushing and discussing about all the things they love from world-building, enchanting creatures to secret house passwords, they dive into the series' themes of found family, choice versus destiny, and the thrill of power and betrayal. Plus, they answer your burning questions submitted in the Harry Potter Part 1 wrap-up! Whether you're a daring Gryffindor or a loyal Hufflepuff, this episode promises to spark joy and new insights. Join the fun and share your thoughts on this magical journey!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

03:20 The Worldbuilding

38:50 Good v. Evil

51:30 The Golden Trio

57:22 Dumbledore's Army

01:00:54 The Weasleys

01:06:18 The Dursleys

01:08:22 The Marauders

01:12:37 The Order of The Phoenix

01:15:54 Characters To Relate and Aspire To

01:24:18 Choice v Destiny

01:33:06 Time Travel

01:36:20 Sorting Into Houses

01:39:16 Power, Pride, Greed, Corruption, Betrayal

02:11:59 Favorite Villains

02:16:53 Side Quests

WE’VE MADE IT! Join Adrienne and Annamarie for a magical finale as they wrap up their Harry Potter adventure and Annamarie’s first time reading ALL the HP books with chapters 33-36 and the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Dive into Snape's infamous and quite telling…flashbacks, process Dumbledore's jaw-dropping confession, and clutch your pearls as Harry embraces his destiny. Together, let’s witness the thrill of the Battle of Hogwarts and uncover the true master of the Elder Wand as we culminate the end of our time at Hogwarts aaaaand perhaps grab a sandwich afterwards? 

MASSIVE thank you for being part of this enchanting journey, and a special shoutout to all our amazing guests who made it unforgettable! 🩷

It’s not over til it’s over, stay tuned for our wrap up episodes + special BONUS episode coming soon! 👀🤭

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

04:00 The Beginning of The End

06:41 Snape Spills The Tea

19:41 The Marauders and Snape

30:27 Dumbledore: A Mastermind

44:45 Walking To Your Death. Yikes.

46:44 I Open At The Close

51:59 The Centaurs: A Callback

53:35 At A Crossroads In Life: Platform 9 3/4

01:05:59 A (Different) Mother's Love

01:09:35 Neville: A True Gryffindor

01:13:50 The Battle of Hogwarts: The Final Jam

01:21:41 The Elder Wand's True Master

01:28:12 The End of an Era, The Start of an Age

01:36:13 One Name Away From Tearing The Epilogue Out

01:43:41 Final Thoughts and Ratings

01:46:52 Character Awards

01:55:16 Lightning Bolt Moments

01:57:04 Muggle Wishes

01:58:10 Wand (Mic) Drop

02:11:02 Swift Corner

02:43:09 Outro

Are you really friends if you aren't willing to commit crimes together? Clearly, the bar is set SKY HIGH (preferably via dragon). Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne and Annamarie as they explore the action-packed chapters 26-32 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Buckle up for a wild escape from Gringotts on a half-blind dragon, uncover the real unabridged version of The Life and Lies Albus Dumbledore, and join the thrilling hunt for the final horcruxes back at Hogwarts. Familiar faces pop up, and the Battle of Hogwarts will have you on the edge of your seat with its epic intensity -- and crying, probably. (it's still processing for some of our hosts)

Thank you for joining us on this enchanting journey, Noodles! Stay tuned for the final Harry Potter chapters—more magic and mayhem await!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

03:03 Initial Thoughts

08:19 Will Hermione Be Snubbed?

10:00 A Heist and A Fiery Escape

23:18 Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh

24:58 Do I Have To Do Everything Myself?!

29:49 The Real Life And Lies of Albus Dumbledore

49:51 NEVILLE

53:39 If Only The Hogwarts Students Knew

56:26 Harry and Cho 2.0

58:39 Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff Common Rooms

01:01:22 PROF MCG!

01:04:37 The Professors Unite

01:06:39 The Gang's Back Together

01:07:58 Harry's Tamlin Tendencies With Ginny

01:11:00 The Prodigal Son Returns

01:14:07 We Fight For Hogwarts!

01:22:23 Hufflepuff's Cup

01:25:41 Callbacks

01:26:33 The Kiss

01:27:59 The Diadem

01:29:19 Harry's Mercy

01:32:40 We Lose A King

01:34:53 Back To The Shrieking Shack

01:38:10 Ron's Alternative End

01:41:22 Final Thoughts

01:42:54 Character Awards

01:50:42 Lightning Bolt Moments

01:56:00 Muggle Wishes

01:57:24 Wand (Mic) Drop

02:12:26 Side Quests

02:16:16 Outro

Prepare for a magical adventure as Adrienne and Annamarie join forces with the delightful Murph @murphs.library! Together, they explore the thrilling chapters 19 to 25 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The gang is back, tackling Ron's epic and very telling...? battle with the Horcrux, unraveling the mysteries of the Deathly Hallows, tuning into the wizarding world's favorite broadcast, Potterwatch, and more! Plus, gather alongside as they take a moment to honor their favorite house elf and his heroic sacrifice.

Expect laughter, surprises, and a sprinkle of magic as our hosts inch closer and closer into the end of the series.

As always, thanks for joining us on this spellbinding journey—your support is as magical as a Patronus! eeee!!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

06:04 Guest Intro: Murph aka @murphs.library

14:35 Initial Thoughts

17:13 Voldy Turned This Movie Rated R

25:49 Out of Love, Out of Habit

29:07 Near Death Flexi Tape Saves The Day

33:04 Plimpies

37:00 The Tale of The Three Brothers

51:20 Death

53:46 Death Is My Homie -- Harry, Probably

58:52 Potterwatch

01:04:28 Malfoy Manor

01:11:23 Dobby to the Rescue

01:13:39 Wormtail's Mercy Is His Demise

01:16:44 Dobby Is A Free Elf

01:19:52 Harry's Resolve and Leadership

01:22:01 Harry's Not Like The Other Girls

01:25:13 #ElderWandConfirmed

01:27:18 Goblin Politics

01:31:56 A Baby (Annamarie Debuts On Broadway)

01:34:20 Final Thoughts

01:36:44 Character Awards

01:43:25 Lightning Bolt Moments

01:47:08 Muggle Wishes

01:50:41 Wand (Mic) Drop

02:02:21 Thank You Murph!

02:03:27 Side Quests

02:10:02 Harry Potter TV Show Trailer Reaction

02:17:44 Outro

Ministry mishaps. Ron seeks snacks. Harry and Hermione got each other's back. Voldemort sneak attack! Get ready for a magical ride with Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into the wild world of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Chapters 12-18! In this episode, they tackle the epic Ministry infiltration, the trio's camping trip from hell, and the thrilling escapades of our hosts' favorite duo, Harry and Hermione (H Squared for short). Discover the secrets of Godric's Hollow and get the juicy inside scoop from Rita Skeeter about Dumbledore's mysterious past. It's a spellbinding adventure packed with laughs, surprises, and all the wizarding drama you love!

Hey, noodle squad! Don't forget to share the love, rate us, and drop a comment! As always, thanks for tuning in! 🎧

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:45 Initial Thoughts

07:04 Kreacher Does The Cooking, The Cleaning

09:20 Our Sassy Friend, Phineas

11:08 Snape: The Headmaster

12:36 Voldy's Outlook Calendar

14:54 A Magical Heist

18:29 The Rise of the Pure Blood Regime

20:02 Umbridge's Disneyland

28:13 Hermione's Patronus

32:01 No One To Eat All This Food

34:55 Let's Go Camping Guys!

39:03 Where's The Wand?

40:14 Ron, Maybe You Should Do The Cooking and Cleaning

46:26 The Goblins Don't Want To Be In This Group Project

52:07 Propaganda During War

55:12 If Rusting My Sparkling Summer Was The Goal

01:10:48 It's You and Me: Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince

01:15:29 My Hand Was The One You Reached For

01:19:51 Where Your Treasure Is, There Will Your Heart Be Also

01:21:22 In This Life And Beyond

01:25:34 A Horror Movie Interlude

01:28:31 Rewind: October 31, 1981

01:30:01 The Stakes Are High, The Water's Rough

01:37:34 Friends To Lovers to Rivals

01:39:27 I Know He Loved You

01:47:47 The Elephant In The Room

01:53:54 Final Thoughts

01:55:31 Character Awards

02:00:24 Lightning Bolt Moments

02:03:02 Muggle Wishes

02:04:21 Wand (Mic) Drop

02:10:02 Side Quests

02:14:48 Outro

Join Adrienne, Annamarie, and wonderful friend of the pod, Eve, as they dive into the beginning of the end with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, chapters 1-11! Set the scene with Voldemort's chilling meeting, witness the Dursleys' oddly heartwarming departure, and take a shot of polyjuice potion as we set on the wild ride of the Seven Potters. From fights in the sky to some heartbreaking goodbyes, there’s still some hope as we celebrate love at Bill and Fleur's wedding, where hot gossip and secrets abound! Lastly, grab your beaded bags, deluminators, and snitches as we read Dumbledore's  will and embark on the trio's thrilling final adventure. This episode is packed with friendship, bravery, and a sprinkle of mischief. 

Hit play and let the wizarding world enchant you! 🎧✨

ALSO special thanks to our wonderful and whimsical friend, Eve (@evie_liebling) for joining us once more on our HP journey!

Hey, noodle squad! Don’t forget to share the love, rate us, and drop a comment! As always, thanks for tuning in! 

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:53 Initial Thoughts

04:08 The Dark Lord Ascending

04:50 The Death Eater Teams Meeting That Could NOT Be An Email

09:45 Bellatrix: A Fan Girl

11:28 The Malfoys Fall From Grace

15:12 Gross Teenage Boys

16:54 In Memoriam

22:25 Dursleys Departing

24:02 Hope For Dudley

27:23 Who's Running The Order Now?

29:37 The Seven Potters

32:40 RIP Our Favorite Feathered Girl

36:01 Harry's Reality Check

39:42 Fallen Warrior

43:22 Cost'em an Eye and an Ear

43:46 Wedding Bells: Ringing; The Trio: Scheming

46:25 Let's Talk About the Ghoul In the Room

49:34 Where's Our Invite Bill and Fleur??

50:34 Happy 17th Birthday Harry!

51:15 "12 Fail-Safe Ways to Charm Witches"

54:47 Ginny's Gift

56:31 The Will of Albus Dumbledore

01:00:55 Bill and Fleur's Big Day!

01:02:33 A Reunion of Sorts

01:05:01 Back Table Tea Time Sesh

01:11:37 The Ministry Has Fallen 

01:13:51 Why is Hermione so Awesome?

01:15:26 The Trio's Return to Grimmauld Place

01:17:38 Sirius's Room: A Glimpse into the Past

01:19:52 Lily's Letter

01:23:14 R.A.B. REVEALED

01:24:49 Kreacher's Lore

01:32:43 The Search for the Lost Locket

01:35:29 Post-Wedding Recap

01:38:00 Lupin's Getting Cold Feet (Paws)?

01:43:29 Character Awards

01:48:38 Lightning Bolt Moments

01:52:09 Muggle Wishes

01:55:09 Wand (Mic) Drop

02:05:46 Side Quests

02:11:16 Thank You Eve!

02:11:56 Outro