Turn on the Light
Grab your wands and revisit the magic! In this chapter-by-chapter deep dive into the Harry Potter series, we explore the text with fresh eyes while reflecting on the fandom, uncovering hidden details, and connecting the wizarding world to today’s Muggle life. Whether you’re a lifelong Potterhead or just rediscovering the series, join us for thoughtful discussions, fandom nostalgia, and plenty of laughs along the way. Let’s turn on the light and illuminate the magic together! Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod
Episodes
Welcome to the chapter where Hogwarts introduces its school sport by nearly killing several children. Hermione kicks off her role as the one who saves everyone all the time while Hagrid says too much again.
Join us as we unpack Quidditch in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: airborne bullying, a scoring system that makes no sense, and the moment Harry realizes he was born to fly, even if no one bothered with tryouts.
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It's Halloween! There's giant Jack-O-lanterns floating in the great hall and troll in the girl's bathroom. If you survive, you get to keep your life but you'll lose 5 points from McGonagall. Grab your butterbeer and a ginger newt as we dive into the near-death experience that brings our favorite trio together.
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We're meeting Malfoy in the Trophy Room at midnight for a duel. Ron is Harry's second in case he dies. There's a giant three-headed dog waiting on the other side of the door, hiding that grubby little package from vault 713. And we go into the rabbit hole on the history of caning at British boarding schools. Join us!
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Join us as we discuss Chapter 8 of The Sorcerer's Stone, "The Potions Master".
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-harry-potter-weasley-family-1236347761/
https://www.harrypotter.com/news/more-voices-are-revealed-fo...
Join us as we dive into Chapter 7 of The Sorcerer's Stone: "The Sorting Hat".
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Join us as we board the Hogwarts Express with Harry as he journeys from King Cross to Hogsmeade Station! Follow us on Instagram: @turnonthelightpod
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https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/everything-we-know-about-hbos-harry-potter-series/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-interactive-woo...
Join us as we breakdown all the important details, foreshadowing hints, and character meet cutes of Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: "Diagon Alley".
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Join us as we discuss the chapter 4 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
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Join us as we discuss the third chapter of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
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Pour your Butterbeer and let's dive into Chapter 2 of The Sorcerer's Stone: "The Vanishing Glass". Join us for some Potter news, chapter breakdown, and bad jokes.
In this episode of Turn on the Light, we dive into the magical beginning of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Join us as we explore Chapter 1, "The Boy Who Lived"—where owls act strangely, shooting stars light up the sky, and a baby arrives on a doorstep to change the world forever. We discuss Dumbledore’s wisdom, the Dursleys’ delightfully dreadful personalities, and how the chapter sets the stage for a story that we still ca...
Welcome to our very first episode of Turn on the Light! Enjoy our first conversation about who we are and what we hope to share with you.
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