This week on The Knowledge Bar, what do we do with Harry Potter? J.K. Rowling is in the news for the wrong reasons – again. This leads the guys on a wonderful conversation about how we manage our relationship with the art when we question the artist. A lightning round of ‘What’s Got You’ also includes a new pope, Ethan’s complicated relationship with his favorite team, and The Detroit Tigers on a roll. Tune in for a great conversation.
What are you drinking Recommendations:
- Alex: Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
- Double shot of espresso
- 6 oz milk
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- Chris: Miller Lite
- Patrick: Coca Cola
- Ethan: Gatorade - Pink
Just One More Recommendations:
Alex: Southern Illinois (travel destination) — Bourbon shopping was top notch, wineries are awesome, and if you like nature, it’s endless. You’ll be in the car a lot.
Chris: The Magicians (book series) - Lev Grossman
Patrick: Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women (book) - Kate H. Moore
Ethan: Summer Movies - Call Me By Your Name (Luca Guadagnino), Kings of Summer (Jordan Vogt-Roberts), Booksmart (Olivia Wilde), Ladybird (Greta Gerwig)
Sources for this Topic:
Andrew Garfield Interview from Listener - https://youtu.be/_u_TswLQ4ws?si=RSrUv_BSrCbYtmZZ
The New Pope - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/10/us/pope-leo-childhood-chicago-catholics.html
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