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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!
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Episode 193 – Beedle the Bard, Story 5: A Haunting Honesty
We've reached the final story in the Tales of Beedle the Bard as Alohomora! takes a closer look at The Tale of the Three Brothers. Join Rosie, Kat, Alison and guest host Jessica as they explore the origins of the Deathly Hallows origin story.
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Episode 192 – Beedle the Bard, Stories 3 & 4: Heartcrux Rabbit Wrangler
Continuing our exploration of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Alohomora! hosts Eric, Alison, Michael and guest host Colleen warm their Hairy Hearts with a healthy amount of cackling.