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Episode 249 – CoS, 4 Revisit: Forget Me Not
Think the intro chapters to the early books are boring and worthy of being skipped? Let us prove you wrong! Beth, Katy, Rosie and guest host Ryan explore Chapter 4 of Chamber of Secrets, "At Flourish and Blotts," and show just how rich the text is.
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Episode 248 – Magic’s Inner Workings: We’re All Squibs
Is magic just another form of energy? How do wizarding genetics work? Does Polyjuice Potion transform your DNA? Where does magic intersect with science? How is Rowling's magic similar to The Force? Join hosts Beth, Katy, and Rosie, along with guest host, Adam, as they answer these questions, and much more, in this brain twisting episode.
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Episode 246 – Hogwarts Houses: A Little Bit Phlegmatic
Travel with us to Ancient Greece as we unpack ancient philosophies that may have inspired the personalities of the four Hogwarts founders. Guest host Alexis joins Eric, Katy, and special guest Lizzie (from SpeakBeasty!) as we talk all things Hogwarts Houses while representing all four Houses ourselves!
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Episode 245 – DH, 36 Revisit: Exploding a Moment
It's been 20 years since one of the Wizarding World's greatest battles. Join hosts Alison, Beth and Michael, along with guest host, Emily, as they witness Harry take down Voldemort, all thanks to "The Flaw In the Plan," Chapter 36 of Deathly Hallows.
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Episode 244 – Death: It Does Not Do to Dwell
Follow us through the Veil as we examine the multiple themes, omens, quotes, and more revolving around death in the Harry Potter series. Join hosts Katy and Rosie, along with SpeakBeasty host Aurelia and guest Gina as they discuss this Grim, yet important, topic.
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Episode 243 – HBP, 22 Revisit: Felix, the Master Manipulator
Hallows or Horcruxes? Draco or Slughorn? Harry has to make a choice. Join hosts Katy and Rosie, along with guest host Claudia to find out just how lucky he gets, as they discuss Chapter 22 of Half-Blood Prince, “After the Burial.”
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Episode 242 – Harry Potter: The Diamond in the Rough
We're finally discussing the Boy Who Lived, the Chosen One, Undesirable No. 1, and Master of Death himself: Harry Potter! Join hosts Katy and Michael, along with guest Kulsoom and Tony-Award winning Broadway star and Potter super fan, James M. Iglehart, as they dive deep into the hero of the Harry Potter series.
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Episode 239 – HBP, 10 Revisit: The Crimes of Merope
Harry's becoming curious about the Half-Blood Prince's identity (more so than we are), but it's time for his first lesson with Dumbledore. Follow Eric, Katy, Michael and returning guest host, Alex, into the Pensieve and through the door of "The House of Gaunt," Chapter 10 of Half-Blood Prince.