Magic Beyond the Books

In today’s episode, I talk all about Harry Potter’s number one fan girl, Romilda Vane. Tune in for some wild theories about Romilda Vane, a plot review of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde, and even a ranking of the types of butterbeer at Universal Orlando. Grab your love-potion-spiked chocolate cauldrons and listen to this episode!

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Jess and Rene discuss the scene where Harry Potter gets career advice from Professors McGonagall and Umbridge (book 5, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, chapter 29: Career Advice). We cover everything from Arthur Weasley’s knowledge of muggles to minister of magic terms to dirndl dresses. Stay tuned for our thoughts on Harry’s career choice and the jobs we would do in the wizarding world. Grab your school records on pink paper and listen to this episode!

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Jess and Rene discuss everything about Professor Horace Eugene Flaccus Slughorn, from his wand to his teaching style to the many meanings behind his elaborate name. We fan-cast the role and compare Slughorn’s book description to the movie casting. And, of course, we get off topic, discussing The Borrowers movie and Frasier sitcom. Listen now!

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Werewolf and Boy Wonder at Odds! Jess and Rene discuss the scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (book 7) where Harry Potter and Remus Lupin get into an argument in the basement of Grimmauld Place (Chapter 11: The Bribe). We cover everything from hairstyles in the movies to Harry sass in the books. Click play to listen now!

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Inspired by Dame Shirley Bassey and also known as “The Singing Sorceress,” Celestina Warbeck is a popular singer in the wizarding world and today I talk all about her - from her music, to her wand, etymology of her name, and so much more. Stay tuned for the end where I give my fan casts for the role. Grab your cauldron full of hot, strong love and listen to this episode!

Fan Casts for Celestina Warbeck:

• Shirley Bassey
• Patti LaBelle
• Chaka Khan
• Raye
• Olivia Dean

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Our first funeral episode! Today Jess and Rene discuss the scene where Harry Potter takes the felix felicis potion, also known as liquid luck, and attends a funeral for a spider (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, chapter 22: After the Burial - chapter 23: Horcruxes). We also discuss what items we would choose for our seven horcruxes, wizard bar crawls, and Harry Potter drink recipes. Listen now!

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Libra Jess and Capricorn Rene discuss the sun signs of over 40 characters from the Harry Potter universe, including beloved characters such as Harry Potter himself, Sirius Black, Severus Snape, and Rubeus Hagrid. Air, water, fire, and earth signs can all enjoy this episode. What is your sun sign?

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Griphook the Gringotts goblin appears in books 1 and 7 (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) playing a big role in Harry’s bank visits. In this episode, I breakdown goblins in folklore vs. Harry Potter and talk all about the great sword dispute. Finally, don’t miss this week’s listener question of the week where I sort the penguins of Madagascar into Hogwarts houses. Listen now!

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“So, all in all not one of Ron’s better birthdays.” It’s Ron’s eventful 17th birthday (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, book 6, Chapter 18: Birthday Surprises - Chapter 19: Elf Tails). Jess guest-hosts as we discuss real-life bezoars, what amortentia would smell like for us, and the Lavender-Ron-Hermione love triangle. Happy birthday, Ronald!

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - the movie! New guest-host, Tori, joins the podcast as we rewatch movie #3. We discuss everything from our favorite aspects, background catches, behind-the-scenes facts, and even our patronuses. Break out of Azkaban and pull out your time-turner, and listen to this week’s episode!

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