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The top scenes we are talking about in order:

10. Dumbledore’s final scene in Half Blood Prince.

9. Defending Harry Against Corrupt Wizard Officials in Order of the Phoenix.

8. Having a Heart to Heart with Harry at King’s Cross – Deathly Hallows II.

7. Showing Umbridge He’s Boss – Order of the Phoenix.

6. Rescuing Harry From a Bad Fall – Half Blood Prince.

5. Orchestrating Sirius Black’s Release – Prisoner of Azkaban.

4. Meeting Tom Riddle and Seeing Right Through Him – Half Blood Prince.

3. Telling the Minister of Magic He Wouldn’t Go Quietly – Order of the Phoenix.

2. Teaching Tom Riddle a Little Respect in Order of the Phoenix.

1. Facing his Demons and Overcoming Them in The Half Blood Prince.

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In this episode, Loomis and I share our favorite episodes of The Witcher and what makes them so special.

Warning! Spoilers for The Witcher Season 3!

In this episode of Keeping Up with Joe, we discuss the highs and lows of ‘The Witcher’ Season 3, and look back on the impact Henry Cavill has had during his incredible tenure as the white wolf.

Here’s a rundown of what we talk about:

-Favorite moments and characters from season 3.

-Yennefer’s character growth through the series.

-Jaskier’s bad hair.

-Plot holes?

-Dear friend

And more! Join us and don’t miss out!

I don’t think Google Bard is going to be taking your job necessarily, but it could help you get over writer’s block. Listen to a few pointers from me on how to use Google Bard to help you write your content and get your job done faster and with less frustration.

Read some more about it:

https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/will-google-bard-be-the-end-of-seo-not-so-fast

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JosephWriterAnderson.com has grown a ton since the early days when we had our first episode with Kristyn, and Kristyn’s writing journey has gone through many twists and turns. Luckily we’ve had a front row seat to it, and the story has a very happy (and successful) ending.

In this episode, Kristyn takes us through how her latest writing pivot took her from writing about an Icelandic fishing village to Catalina Island, just off the coast of Southern California, near LA.

Her upcoming novel, Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts (available for preorder), debuts May 16, 2023 and is described as ‘a sparkling debut rom-com, a perpetually single podcaster has to break all of her own dating rules…’

Watch the video or listen to the podcast to hear about the story in the author’s own words, and how Kristyn’s life has changed since landing not one but TWO book deals with one of the world’s greatest publishers.

Hi everyone! Sorry for the delay between this episode and the last, but Loomis and I are finishing up our review of Harry Potter books 4-7, talking about key plot points, and things we noticed differently about them this time vs. when we were kids. Some of those points include (but are not limited to):

Ginny Weasley – dream girl, or fan girl?

Snape (again) – villain or friend?

Ron and Hermione – dream couple, or worst nightmare?

If you love getting way too serious about every little detail of Harry Potter, then this episode is for you! Joining me is my cohost, Michaela Loomis!

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Hey everyone. Today we are celebrating a very special day for Harry Potter fans around the world. It’s back to Hogwarts Day!

An emotional day for many of us, in this episode, our newly knighted Co-Host of Keeping Up with Joe, Michaela Loomis and I chat about some of our biggest feelings looking back at an impactful story and what it was like to live through the Harry Potter craze that still carries on through today.

We get into:

What does Back to Hogwarts Day mean for us.

How is reading Harry Potter as an adult different than when we were kids.

What are our takeaways from the first three books.

Is James Potter a good guy or a bad guy?

Does Snape suck or is he misunderstood?

We get into all of this and more as we head back to Hogwarts in episode 36 of Keeping Up with Joe.

In this episode, we talk about writing, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Witcher Season 2 and Yennefer’s character growth.

We also discuss some of the differences between season one and season two, like Triss Merrigold’s red hair, Ciri’s dark eyebrows, and Geralt’s sudden loquaciousness.

*Mega Spoilers Ahead

Who is Yennefer?

Yennefer is a powerful mage in The Witcher – one of the most powerful characters of all. But she’s got a soft spot – she wants a child of her own.

In season two of The Witcher, she is given the chance to develop in a way that is different from the books. She loses her powers, and even attempts to betray Ciri in order to get them back.

Does this make sense for her character?

Do they show the bond between Yennefer and Ciri well enough in the show?

We answer this and more in the episode.

Who is Ciri?

Ciri is the Child of Elder blood, and the most powerful character in the Witcher.

How Old is Ciri in the Show?

She’s supposed to be around 16, which is half way between her age in the books and the show.

What Are Jaskier’s Best Songs?

Was Toss a Coin To Your Witcher his greatest hit? Or does Burn Butcher Burn come close?

Should Eskell Have Died?

Eskell died in the book – did it make sense that Geralt was so willing to kill him and not kill Ciri?

Listen to the episode to find out more!

If you’re a young adult, you should be used to transitions by now. Transitions are a huge part of your late teens and early twenties. You basically go from being a kid living with your parents to becoming a (somewhat) functioning adult in the span of a few years. Blink and before you know it you are twenty-seven and people are expecting you to actually know what you want to do with your life.

Loomis and I talk about transitions in this episode including:

Moving out for the first time.

Coping with transitions through literature and media.

And a bunch of other stuff.

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In this episode, we discuss which Harry Potter reigns supreme, and which one sits at the bottom of the list.

Insights into each book.

Ranking all seven Harry Potter books.

What we got out of the books.

Is Chamber of Secrets the best or worst book?

Discuss with Loomis and I!

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