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Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone - the movie! Rewatching this film, I share my reactions, compare with the book, and note things “director Rene” would do differen...
Werewolves and Vampires in Harry Potter
It’s spooky season and what better time to discuss two of the most classic movie monsters? In this special episode, I talk all about vampires and werewolves in Harry P...
Bellatrix Lestrange
Bellatrix Maybe-Crazy-Lady Lestrange made her mark on the Harry Potter universe and today Jess is back on the podcast to discuss all things Bellatrix. We cover everyth...
Harry Potter Arrives at Hogwarts
It’s September 1, 1991, and Harry Potter sails with the other first-years to Hogwarts castle (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone/Philosopher’s Stone, Chapter 6, The...
Garrick Ollivander
Mr. Ollivander revolutionized the wand-making industry and sold wands to many great wizards (including Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort). Today I breakdown his story th...
Order of the Phoenix vs Death Eaters
In this special episode, I discuss the two wizarding world gangs - Dumbledore’s Order of the Phoenix and Voldemort’s Death Eaters. I share the known members, leaders, ...
Harry Potter Takes a Swim in the Lake
It’s the Second Triwizard Task of the Triwizard Tournament and Harry Potter is unprepared. Hufflepuff Lynn guest-hosts as we discuss Mad-Eye Moody’s eye capabilities, ...
Michael Corner
Michael Corner lives a parallel storyline to Harry, dating the same women and fighting against Voldemort in Dumbledore’s Army. In this episode, I discuss Michael’s sto...
Luna Lovegood the Quidditch Commentator
It’s Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff in a Hogwarts quidditch match and none other than Luna Lovegood is commentating (book 6, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, chapter...
Trailer
Calling all Harry Potter fans! In each Magic Beyond the Books episode, I break down a scene, character, or special topic from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Warn...
Stan Shunpike
Stanley “Stan” Shunpike, conductor on The Knight Bus and secret death eater? I discuss Stan’s character arc through Harry Potter books 3-7, dive into the etymology beh...
Harry Potter Meets Gilderoy Lockhart
The trio, accompanied by the Granger parents and Weasley family, takes a trip to Flourish and Blotts during Gilderoy Lockhart’s book signing but are dismayed to run in...
Dedalus Diggle
It’s the upbeat Harry Potter fan girl and Order of the Phoenix member, Dedalus Diggle! Despite sharing a name with the ingenuitive character of Greek mythology, Daedal...
Voldemort's Return Part 2
Voldemort is back, evil as ever, catching up with Harry and the Death Eaters (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, chapter 33, The Death Eaters, and chapter 34, Priori...
Voldemort's Return Part 1
We take a portkey to the graveyard for Voldemort’s return (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, chapter 32, Flesh, Blood, and Bone). Jess guest-hosts as we discuss Har...
Dobby the House-elf
This week we talk all about Dobby, including his undying loyalty to Harry Potter, potentially romantic relationship with Winky, and terrible negotiation skills. John g...
Wizarding World at Epic Universe
The newest Harry Potter theme park is open at Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida! In this special episode, I talk all about my trip to Epic Universe and give details of...
Hogwarts Fight Club
Expelliarmus! Professors Lockhart and Snape teach the Hogwarts students how to duel in this scene from book 2, Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets (chapter 11). Jessie...
Harry Potter Couples
This one's for the Romione and Hinny shippers. Jess guest-hosts as we discuss the relationships of Ron and Hermione and Harry and Ginny as well as potential other matc...
Rita Skeeter
Tabloid Journalist Rita Skeeter - Hero or Harpy?Jessie guest-hosts as we discuss Rita Skeeter, the writer and unregistered animagus beetle. We discuss the meanings beh...