This time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…

• Wizarding Wireless Network: We discuss the latest headlines including all of the events and merchandise planned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter films.
• Main Discussion: Our hosts take a trip down memory lane with the first installment in our Wizards of Gaming miniseries. In this episode, we discuss the original eight Harry Potter video games made to accompany the film releases, as well as Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup.
• Lumos Solem: Even though fans hoping to attend the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on the evening of January 25th were met with a cancellation due to the storm, Tom Felton spent some time with fans outside the theater, handing out handwarmers and chatting.
• Sonorus: We read listener responses to last episode’s discussion question, where we asked “What would you be most interested in learning about the Hogwarts Founders?”
• Discussion Question: “Do you have a favorite Harry Potter video game?”
• Send us your answer at [email protected] or message any of our social media outlets to join the conversation! 

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This time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…

• Wizarding Wireless Network: We discuss the latest news, including Tom Felton’s nomination for Favorite Broadway Debut for the iHeart Awards, the announcement that Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers will be composing the score for the Harry Potter TV series, and events coming to Universal Orlando Resort in 2026.
• Main Discussion: Our hosts discuss the Hogwarts Founders and what we know of their backstories.
• The Portkey: Tom details his experience visiting the Harry Potter Christmas tree, which was set up at King’s Cross over the holidays.
• Sonorus: We read listener comments answering last week’s discussion question, where we asked, “What is your favorite piece of MinaLima design work from the Harry Potter films?”
• Discussion Question: What would you be most interested in learning about the Hogwarts Founders?
• Send us your answer at [email protected] or message any of our social media outlets to join the conversation! 

Music/Sound credits: 
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This time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…

• We are joined by guest host Carolyn Sehgal. Carolyn is a designer, illustrator, and children's book artist who is the creator behind our amazing Revelio logo! You can find Carolyn at carolynsehgal.com and on Instagram. Carolyn is also a host of Expecto Podtronum.
• Wizarding Wireless Network: We discuss the latest news, including the reopening of the Elephant House in Edinburgh, Cursed Child on Broadway breaking attendance records, and Dame Shirley Bassey, the original inspiration for Celestina Warbeck, voicing the diva in Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions. 
• Main Discussion: We discuss graphic design in the Harry Potter films, including some of MinaLima's iconic props. You can find links to many of the ones we reference in the episode here.
• Sonorus: We read listener comments answering last week’s discussion question, where we asked, “What are your overall thoughts about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?”
• Discussion Question: What is your favorite piece of MinaLima design work from the Harry Potter films?
• Send us your answer at [email protected] or message any of our social media outlets to join the conversation! 

Music/Sound credits: 
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This time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…

• Happy Holidays! This is our last episode of 2025! After this episode we are taking a short hiatus for the holidays and will be back with our next episode on January 8th, 2026!
• Wizarding Wireless Network: We discuss the latest news including the Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. and what this might mean for the HBO Harry Potter TV series, a behind the scenes look at the new Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, a LEGO Harry Potter theme park, new LEGO sets, and the Prisoner of Azkaban film concert coming to Edinburgh Castle.
• Main Discussion: We discuss Harry Potter and The Cursed Child and seeing Tom Felton reprise his role as Draco Malfoy in the stage play.
• The Portkey: We give tips and tricks for meeting Tom Felton at the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stage door.
• Sonorus: We read listener comments answering last week’s discussion question, where we asked, “What form do you think Newt’s Patronus would take?”
• Discussion Question: What are your overall thoughts about Harry Potter and The Cursed Child?
• Send us your answer at [email protected] or message any of our social media outlets to join the conversation! 

Music/Sound credits: 
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This time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…

• Wizarding Wireless Network: Tom Felton has officially made his Broadway debut reprising his role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! More leaked photos from the filming of the HBO Harry Potter TV series have given us our first look at Madam Hooch as well as Harry, Draco, Ron, and Neville in their Hogwarts robes.
• Main Discussion: We do a character deep dive into everyone’s favorite Hufflepuff and Magizoologist: Newt Scamander.
• Specialis Revelio: We discuss the etymology of Newt’s full name.
• Sonorus: We read listener comments answering last week’s discussion question, where we asked, “What do you think are the most impressive special effects in the Fantastic Beasts films?”
• Discussion Question: What form do you think Newt’s patronus would take?

Send us your answer at [email protected] or message any of our social media outlets to join the conversation!

This time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…

• Wizarding Wireless Network: Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 2 has premiered and the long-awaited first installment of the Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions is out! Our hosts also talked about a new holiday collection from MinaLima.
• Main Discussion: We discuss special effects in the Fantastic Beasts films. Which creatures were the most believable? Which scenes were the most jaw-dropping? Where did the films fall short? Listen to our main discussion for our thoughts on all that and more!
• The Portkey: We discuss the magical experience that is the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. 
• Sonorus: We read listener comments answering last week’s discussion question where we asked, “What questions do you have about ghosts in the wizarding world?”
• Discussion Question: What do you think are the most impressive special effects in the Fantastic Beasts films?
• Send us your answer at [email protected] or message any of our social media outlets to join the conversation! 

Music/Sound credits: 
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This time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…

• Wizarding Wireless Network: Our hosts talk about some more casting announcements for the Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions on Audible, new ticket types for Epic Universe in 2026 and more sneak peeks into the filming of the HBO Harry Potter TV series.
• Main Discussion: In honor of spooky season, we discuss ghosts and hauntings in the wizarding world.
• Specialis Revelio: We explore the etymology behind some of the undead characters in the Harry Potter series.
• Sonorus: We read listener comments answering last week’s discussion question, where we asked, “Do you think the Malfoys have redeemable qualities or are they just evil?”
• Discussion Question: What questions do you have about ghosts in the wizarding world?
• Send us your answer at [email protected] or message any of our social media outlets to join the conversation! 

Music/Sound credits: 
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This time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…

• Wizarding Wireless Network: It’s another slow news segment! Our hosts talked through the covers for the upcoming Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions on Audible and new Christmas merch at Universal Orlando.
• Main Discussion: We discuss the history of the Malfoy family.
• Sonorus: We read listener comments answering last week’s discussion question, where we asked “what would you most look forward to when visiting the studio tour?”
• Discussion Question: Do you think the Malfoys have redeemable qualities or are they just evil?
• Send us your answer at [email protected] or message any of our social media outlets to join the conversation! 

Music/Sound credits: 
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This time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…

• We are joined by guest host Lucy from Expecto Podtronum!
• Wizarding Wireless Network: Not much news since our last episode! Our hosts talked through some recent pictures, videos and sets that have surfaced online from the filming of the HBO Harry Potter TV series.
• Main Discussion: We discuss the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter as well as the Studio Tour in Tokyo.
• Sonorus: We read listener comments answering last week’s discussion question, where we asked what is your favorite set from the Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts movies?
• Discussion Question: What would you most look forward to when visiting the Studio Tour?
• Send us your answer at [email protected] or message any of our social media outlets to join the conversation! 

Music/Sound credits: 
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This time on Revelio, your source for Harry Potter and Wizarding World news, discussion, and analysis…

• Stuart Craig will be missed tremendously, but his legacy lives on.
• Wizarding Wireless Network: Our hosts go over the latest headlines, including more casting announcements for the Audible Full-Cast Audio Editions and a movie deal for Alchemised, a book that started out as Dramione fan fiction.
• Main Discussion: We discuss Stuart Craig’s legacy as Production Designer of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.
• Sonorus: We read listener comments answering last week’s discussion question, where we asked which piece of Back to Hogwarts news you were most excited about.
• Discussion Question: What is your favorite set from the Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts movies?
• Send us your answer at [email protected] or message any of our social media outlets to join the conversation! 

Music/Sound credits: 
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