The Three Broomsticks

Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sophia, and guest DJ (Denis James) as they discuss the short-lived and abrasive Minister for Magic: Rufus Scrimgeour.

Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-47-rufus-scrimgeour-sophia-for-minister/

In this episode:

• The dangers of shallow bottoms
• Rufus Scrimgeour, you had one job!
• Is the wizarding world a democracy?  Doubtful…
• Scrimgeour lasted for seven Liz Trusses
• We all become Minister of Magic and come up with the perfect Gryffindor plan
• Scrimgeour is stubborn, even in the face of death
• Best gossip is always served at the Three Broomsticks
• All could be solved if Scrimgeour was better with people
• As Minister, you need the tea!
• Imagine Minister Mad-Eye Moody!

Resources:

• The comments on Episode 14
• Ministers for Magic by J.K. Rowling

More from our guest, DJ:

• DJ's novel: Tobias (The Arcane Rebellion)
• DJ's fanfic: No Parting of the Ways
• Find DJ on the web

Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

Contact:

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Join hosts Ev, Irvin, Sophia, and guest DJ (Denis James) as they discuss everyone's favorite bowler hat-wearing Minister for Magic: Cornelius Fudge.

Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-46-cornelius-fudge-traditional-dependable-and-lime-green/

In this episode:

• How much is Dumbledore to blame for Fudge’s Book 5 behavior?
• Ev and Lucius Malfoy have something in common!
• Voldemort clearly reads the Quibbler
• Ministers we would rather have lunch with
• Three flavors of Fudge

More from our guest, DJ:

• DJ's novel: Tobias (The Arcane Rebellion)
• DJ's fanfic: No Parting of the Ways
• Find DJ on the web

Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

Contact:

• Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3broomsticks
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Join hosts Irvin, Sierra, Sophia, and guest Margarete as they discuss chapter 20 from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Dementor’s Kiss.

Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-45-poa-chapter-20-the-werewolf-blame-game/ 

In this episode:

• A lengthy discussion of chapter length
• Human Balloon Parade
• Sophia learns how moons work!
• Let's play the blame game!
• Crookshanks is the real protagonist
• Why does Hermione struggle so much with the Patronus Charm
• Dementors compare soul status
• Chilling lines and descriptions - Happy spooky season!

Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

Contact:

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Join hosts Irvin, Sam, and Sierra, as well as special guest and Hogwarts Legacy Lead Writer Adrian Ropp, as they dive deep into the writing journey for the Hogwarts Legacy video game.

Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-44-hogwarts-legacy-interview-with-adrian-ropp-lead-writer/ 

In this episode:

• How to ensure compliance with the canon?
• Phineas Nigelus Black as a lynch point of the game
• Does Sebastian Sallow need fixing?  Can he be fixed?
• What we’ve always wanted: a Weasley professor!
• Why the spiders?
• Scoop: the original purpose of Natty’s animagus storyline
• Our first visual representation of Peeves
• Is an unnamed Malfoy the real villain of Hogwarts Legacy?

Listen to the Pub's Jukebox

Contact:

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Join hosts Sam and Sierra and guest Neiha Khan (Dramione Diaries) as they delve into the many what-ifs of Severus Snape book-by-book.

Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-43-what-if-severus-snape/ 

In this episode:

• Pretty privilege, does it always work?
• Snape caring for Harry changes everything, or does it…
• Rogue bludgers for Snape no matter what
• Snape killing Lockhart would be chef's kiss
• Let the people talk!
• Snape surviving Azkaban has many forms
• Everything changes if adults don’t act like children
• Harry failing at Occlumency is actually good
• No awkward hugs, just death
• Snape could change everything or nothing

Contact:

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Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sierra, and guest Karoline as they discuss chapter 5 from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Whomping Willow.

Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-42-cos-chapter-5-a-twelve-year-olds-perfect-plan/ 

In this episode:

• Ranking the Weasley chaos year by year
• What if the diary never made it to Hogwarts?
• The Weasleys are clearly bad parents
• Only magical trains can leave on time
• The flying car would never happen with Hermione
• RIP Chess Master Ron
• Follow the owl instead of the spiders
• We need to understand magical car physics and magical tree biology
• Snape seems weirdly obsessed with Harry and Ron
• This episode’s theme: Sierra has questions!

Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

Contact:

• Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/
• Email: [email protected]
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Join hosts Aureo, Sam, and Sierra and guest Tiffany as they discuss the depiction of dragons in Harry Potter and other media.

Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-41-dragons-those-darned-extra-legs/

In this episode:

• Dragons are insects
• We want our own dragon lore
• Dinosaurs were the origin of dragon myths
• But what if it was a phoenix?
• We want to see more dragons in the new Harry Potter TV show
• Ron is now a lion animagus
• Another win for ring theory
• How to Train Your Dragon is perfect if you like dragons
• Dragons and cats are both magical creatures
• Pokemon needs to do better
• Dungeons and Dragons has all the dragons and you should avoid them

Contact:

• Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/
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Join hosts Aureo, Sam, and Sierra and guest Christian as they discuss the titular chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where Harry turns into a mad scientist and debates between Hallows and Horcruxes.

Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-40-dh-chapter-22-it-all-fits/ 

In this episode:

• The lying and conniving Hermione Granger
• Does Ron know where Australia is?
• Hermione really is ridiculously close-minded
• Harry goes full-blown mad scientist
• Look at my invisible cloak
• Is Harry being obsessed with seeing dead people?
• Harry and Dumbledore together are the masters of death
• Why can no one multitask?
• Weasleys are always there to lighten the mood
• Using the Taboo to hunt Snatchers

Contact:

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Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sophia, and our guest Charles Boyd as they discuss law and order in the Wizarding World. 

Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-39-law-amp-order-wanted-kissed-or-alive 

In this episode:

• Deep dive into wizarding law
• Who is your second - we try to understand duels
• We need more lawyers
• Trials seem to be just an act, but at least they’re done by lunch
• Differences between jail and prison explained
• The Wizarding World seems to mirror… Muggle Russia?
• Dumbledore will not be stopped by Fudge
• Wand snapping seems to be a logistical nightmare
• Always ask for consent before administrating a dementor’s kiss!
• Fudge, the evil mastermind
• Crookshanks will be the best prison warden

Resources:Harry’s Mercy by Irvin

Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

Contact:

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Join hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sophia and guest Sam Ommen as they discuss the titular chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince where Hogwarts pretends to be a school.

Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-38-hbp-chapter-9-snapes-dedicated-decorating/ 

In this episode:

• McGonagall is dropping mics all over Neville and Augusta
• The ins and outs of Hogwarts class scheduling
• How authentic is Lavender’s interest in Ron?
• Katie Bell is a savage!
• Snape is eating crackers…
• The million-galleon idea of an Amortentia perfume
• A cozy little slice of life
• The Three Broomsticks of Errors
• Snape vs Slughorn’s teaching styles
• Is the Half-Blood Prince’s textbook cheating?

Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

Contact:

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