Chase is back with another episode of interesting facts corresponding with the contents in Chapter 9 through Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!

Learn about Umbridge's intended course structure for her students in their 5th year, dive into the backstory of the original Order, the mysteries of the deceased, and how Molly Weasley's brothers fought 5 Death Eaters valiantly in a blaze of glory, but did not live long enough to tell the tale.

"Poor devils," growled Moody "better dead than what happened to them."

We're happy to have you back here with us at as we keep chugging along through Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix covering Chapter 9 through Chapter 12 here today!

Join us as Ron and Hermione receive a very special honor, we get a snapshot of the original Order of the Phoenix, there's a pretty giant teacher replacement, O.W.L. year begins, Luna Lovegood is introduced, the horseless carriages are no longer horseless, the Ministry of Magic threatens to interfere at Hogwarts, the Sorting Hat sings a song of unity, and Harry's sanity and integrity is questioned.

With Chase & Josh recapping the events of the chapters, spotlighting the halfway point in the entire series, discussing impactful moments, and debating fun topics,  you're going to want to stay tuned.

"Let us move forward, then, into a new era of openness, effectiveness, and accountability, intent on preserving what ought to be preserved, perfecting what needs to be perfected, and pruning wherever we find practices that ought to be prohibited."

Chase welcomes you to the very first Interesting Facts episode! These episodes are meant to provide additional bonus content that doesn't make the cut in our regularly scheduled program.

Tag along as Chase breaks down the history of Nymphadora Tonks and how her reputation proceeded her as an Auror. details the backstory of finding the cursed vaults with Jacob Sibling, Merula Snyde, and Ben Copper. discusses the ambush by Patricia Rakepick, and sabotaged by the organization 'R'.

Number 12, Grimmauld Place has secrets hidden within its walls that have lasted centuries and have yet to be solved. Find out about the Black Family Dynasty, the cursed tapestry, and magical creatures that lurk within.

"Toujours Pur."

We keep the Hogwarts Express rolling today as we begin our coverage of the next installment, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix where we tackle Chapter 1 through Chapter 8.

Get your wands ready as Dementors appear in the Muggle world, the Ministry of Magic prosecutes, the Order of the Phoenix headquarters appear, the family tree of Black holds importance, foreboding dreams about long corridors with locked doors begin, and a court hearing determines Harry's fate.

With Chase & Josh detailing the multiple conflicts between characters as well as organizations, debating motives, highlighting essential aspects, and discussing the remarkable foreshadowing of what's to come, there's too much that you cannot miss.  

"There was a musical box that emitted a faintly sinister, tinkling tune when wound, and they all found themselves becoming curiously weak and sleepy until Ginny had the sense to slam the lid shut; Also a heavy locket that none of them could open." (Page 116)

"Harry had taken his first step back toward Gryffindor Tower when something else on the map caught his eye . . . something distinctly odd. Peeves was not the only thing that was moving. A single dot was flitting around a room in the bottom left-hand corner ---- Snape's office. But the dot wasn't labeled "Severus Snape" . . . it was Bartemius Crouch."

The Riddikulus Crew is excited to welcome you back as we officially close out and move on from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire today with our differences episode where we highlight the main inconsistencies between the novel and the film!

From the missing out of the Weasley's coming to collect Harry from the Dursley's, to the complete omission of the Quidditch World Cup Final, to leaving out Winky the house elf, to Dumbledore's brash demeanor, to Rita Skeeter never spilling the beans about Hagrid's lineage, omitting Harry's discovery of Bartemius Crouch in Snape's office, Crouch's dead body discovered by Harry behind a tree, the Pensieve only showing one trial (incorrectly, may we add), and the mess they called the Third Task, the film took too many liberties that strayed wildly from the source material while missing key ingredients of the plot line.

With the attention to detail and scrutiny you have come to expect from Chase & Josh, we call attention to both major and minor variations that not only exist, but really threaten to change the way the story unfolds. So join us here at Fact or Fantasy as we conclude the Goblet of Fire in its entirety because some of these differences may shock you, and others you may realize you overlooked in the past.

Whereas Harry tells Professor Moody in the film, "I don't think I said anything about a graveyard, professor." the novel clearly states on Page 673, " "What happened, Harry? " the man asked at last as he lifted Harry up the stone steps. Clunk. Clunk. Clunk. It was Mad-Eye Moody. "Cup was a Portkey," said Harry as they crossed the entrance hall. "Took me and Cedric to a graveyard . . . and Voldemort was there . . . Lord Voldemort . . ." "

We have finally arrived at some of the most crucial moments in the Harry Potter series thus far, and conclude the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire novel as we cover Chapter 34 through Chapter 37.

Keep up as we see the return of Lord Voldemort, uncover the imposter at Hogwarts, a brash decision before justice could be properly served, a showdown between Harry vs Voldemort, the Minister of Magic falling out with Dumbledore, and the distribution of multiple secret missions to prepare for the Second War.

With Chase & Josh detailing the way this novel set the tone for the direction of the series, discussing the seamless transition that takes the target audience from younger readers to fans of all ages, ranking the Magical Creatures, and a surprise addition to ensure that nothing can be left out, there's no way you can miss this all-inclusive episode!

"And now you face me, like a man . . . straight-backed and proud, the way your father died. . . . And now ---- we duel."

Thank you for returning as we venture forward towards the climax in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire here today covering Chapter 29 through Chapter 33 where some of the biggest plot points make their appearance!

Follow along as we get the fateful dream in divination class, the third task preparations, what happens inside the maze, the surprise the Triwizard Cup holds, the tragic ending of a fan-favorite character, and the return of the most heinous villain in living memory.

With Chase & Josh taking you on a tour of these chapters while simultaneously dissecting the impact moments, spotlighting foreshadowed events, and providing interesting facts that you have come to know and love, YOU CANNOT MISS THIS EPISODE! 

"The thin man stepped out of the cauldron, staring at Harry . . . and Harry stared back into the face that had haunted his nightmares for three years. Whiter than a skull, with wide, livid scarlet eyes and a nose that was flat as a snake's with slits for nostrils . . . Lord Voldemort had risen again."

The back half of Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire begins today as we dive into the exciting events that take place from Chapter 22 through Chapter 28.

Join us as we go to the Yule Ball, a secret is revealed from our favorite Care of Magical Creatures teacher, Cedric repays a debt, a godfather is back in town, the Triwizard Tournament's second task takes place, and there is an attack in the night.

With Chase & Josh bringing the detailed analysis you've come to expect, touching on the aspects that set this novel apart, highlighting the coming-of-age moments with the pangs of adolescence, and diving into the nitty gritty, you just have to tune in. 

"I . . . escaped . . . must warn . . . must tell . . . see Dumbledore . . . my fault . . . all my fault . . . Bertha . . . dead . . . all my fault . . . my son . . . my fault . . . tell Dumbledore . . . Harry Potter . . . the Dark Lord . . . stronger . . . Harry Potter . . ."

We are officially at the halfway point in Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire as we cover Chapter 15 through Chapter 21 here today where some of the novel's most pivotal moments take place!

Tag along as we see the arrival of the foreign students, the choosing of the champions, the impartial judge being hoodwinked, friendships being pushed to the brink, the introduction of a pesky journalist,  and the Triwizard Tournament's first task.

With Chase & Josh exploring key aspects of things not seen in previous or future books throughout this series, detailing the misuse of media, and drawing comparison's to real life, there are too many impactful occurrences you can't miss!

"We must follow the rules, and the rules state clearly that those people whose names come out of the Goblet of Fire are bound to compete in the tournament."

We are glad to have you back with us here today as we move into Chapter 9 through Chapter 14 in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire where crucial moments occur!

Join us as the Death Eaters attack following the Quidditch World Cup, the Dark Mark appears in the sky for the first time in 13 years, a new teacher arrives at Hogwarts, Winky is found holding Harry's wand, Hermione initiates the first social justice project in S.P.E.W, the Triwizard tournament is announced, Unforgivable Curses are demonstrated, and Sirius returns Harry's letter which leads to complications of its own.

With Chase & Josh breaking down and unravelling the mysteries, discussing favorite moments, encountering new creatures, and presenting interesting facts, you will not be disappointed.

"We have worked hard over the summer to ensure that this time, no champion will find himself or herself in mortal danger."