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Episode 211 – Wands & Wandlore: More About Yew
Curious...curious...there's a lot of curious things about wands, and we have a lot of questions. Join hosts Kat, Michael, and Alison as they delve into the creation of these most magical objects and their relationship with those that wield them. After all, the wand chooses the wizard...
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Episode 207 – Albus Dumbledore: All Kinds of Love
Dumbledore would like to think there was more love in the world, and we're spreading some love (and criticism, and analysis) to him! Join hosts Kat and Alison with guest host Jess as they discuss the wise old headmaster of Hogwarts and try to unravel his complicated character.
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Episode 205 – October 31, 1981: The Good Black
35 years ago, on October 31, 1981, Lord Voldemort made his first attempt to fulfill the Prophecy by taking the life of a 15 month-old child named Harry Potter. Unluckily for him, he failed, but thankfully for us, he did! Happy Halloween! 🎃
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Episode 201 – Cursed Child, 1.2: The Pull of Time
We're rewinding the clock and the Time Turner Rage is in full effect! Join hosts Alison, Kat, Michael and returning guest Steve Vander Ark (of the Harry Potter Lexicon) as they venture into the dreams, nightmares, and (of course) the shipping madness of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," Act 1, Part 2.
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Episode 199 – Dolores Umbridge: Pink Is the New Purple
*Hem, Hem* Wands away, books out! Our topic this week is the insufferable, intolerable, insolent Dolores Umbridge. Join hosts Michael, Kat, Alison, and fan host Frank as they rip apart her character and motivations, while perhaps finding that she is pitiable after all.
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Episode 198 – Minerva McGonagall: A Mean Bite
We are getting down with one of our favorite Homegirls this week! Join Kat, Rosie, Caleb, and guest host Cody as they get into a deep discussion on Minerva McGonagall, taking a look at her past, character, and legacy.
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Episode 197 – Ilvermorny: The New World
We're boarding the Mayflower and journeying to the land of No-Majs and Pukwudgies. Join Alison, Caleb, Kat, Michael and guest host Sara, as they explore the tale of "loyalty, revenge and love" that gave life to America's Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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Episode 195 – Quidditch Through the Ages, Chapters 1-6: Savage Snitch
Hello sports fans! The time has past for fairytales and dictionary's of a wanderer - it's time for a history lesson. Hosts Rosie, Michael, and Kat are joined by guest host Lyle for the first six chapters of Quidditch Through the Ages. Grab your Nimbus or Firebolt and join us on the pitch!
