The Potter Discussion: Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and the Wizarding World Fandom
The Potter Discussion is the ultimate Harry Potter podcast, giving you weekly discussions on the most exiting topics in Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and beyond! In each episode, we talk about a new topic within the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fandom, in addition to the occasional quiz or breakdown of a character. If you are a PotterHead and a Harry Potter super-fan, this podcast is for you! Sit back, subscribe, and let's dive into the unknown!
Episodes
In this episode, we discuss places we need to see more of in the TV show. Enjoy!
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· 1:37 Diagon Alley. In the book, this is the meeting point of the Muggle and magical worlds. It is the first place Harry sees that is truly magical, and also acts as a sanctuary for him later on. When it is taken over, that should mean something for the larger state of the wizarding world.
· 10:29 The Burrow. We ge...
In this episode, we discuss some of the major castings that HBO recently confirmed. Enjoy!
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· 2:17 Still nothing on the trio? We’ve already heard a lot surrounding other characters, and now we have confirmed other casting. But the series revolves around Harry, Ron, and Hermione, not these others. They are still important, but why would HBO cast the trio last? Perhaps they are going to dive into the p...
In this episode, we discuss scenes that should never change. Enjoy!
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· 1:37 Ollivander’s wand shop. This scene sets up the conflict between Voldemort and Harry, and without the careful assembly of this scene, the effect is lost. There’s wind and light when Harry finds his wand, and Ollivander tells him of the twin cores and the greatness and terribleness that awaits him.
· 8:41 Ron leaving the te...
In this episode, we discuss why certain scenes shouldn't have been from Harry's perspective. Enjoy!
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· 1:50 James and Lily’s murder. This scene is pretty blurry and vague because it’s from Harry’s perspective. Now that we know what’s going, seeing what Voldemort is feeling and how he is defeated would mean more than shots of a baby. This scene from Lily or James would show us how they stood...
In this episode, we discuss the core trait of certain characters in Harry Potter. Enjoy!
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· 1:23 Dumbledore – Wisdom. He had lived through a lot. Wars, duels, deaths, and so much more. The lessons he has learned are infinite, and can be synthesized into some pretty potent knowledge bombs. Those lessons he teaches Harry are some of the most valuable Harry ever learns.
· 8:39 Harry – courage. When ...
In this episode, we design what the first episode of the Harry Potter TV show should be. Enjoy!
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· 1:33 We open in Godric’s Hallow. It’s important that we see the Potters as one big happy family so we can better understand the conflict of their death. For a good few minutes they’re living their lives; perhaps Sirius is there too.
· 9:14 Voldemort arrives and kills them. This should be more than a...
In this episode, we discuss the casting annoucement of John Lithgow as Dumbledore and what we can expect. Enjoy!
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· 2:00 What did we get in the book versus the film? In the book, Dumbledore is very wise and much more chill than the film. In the film, Dumbledore has a much more intense way about him. Especially when Michael Gambon took the part, Dumbledore became an intense guy with a lot of energy.
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In this episode, we discuss how certain things give the wizarding world its magic. Enjoy!
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· 1:38 Owls. Owls are closely tied to the story because they are symbols for magic. In the beginning, owls are the first introduction we have to the wizarding world. Later, Hedwig’s death represents the beginning of a new era for Harry and the difficulty of the path ahead.
· 7:34 Moving portraits. They aren...
In this episode, we discuss characters we should have known better. Enjoy!
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· 1:34 Luna. We hear something of her backstory, but we don’t have the chance to truly understand who she is and where she came from. We did get to meet her father, but only for a moment.
· 6:31 Lupin. He has only a few moments of venerability, but those give us such a sophisticated perspective of who he is. More of those...
In this episode, we break down Nymphadora Tonks. Enjoy!
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· 1:40 What role does she play? This is a difficult question because we see her in many different settings despite her short time in the story. She begins as a way for Harry to share his grief about Sirius. But in the end, she becomes a representation of all the sacrifices that have been made so Harry can win.
· 10:12 Strengths and weakness...
If I was Voldemort, here's how I would take over the world | Hogwarts, Ministry, Diagon Alley, More!
In this episode, we discuss how I would take over the world as Voldemort. Enjoy!
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· 1:59 Start with Hogwarts. Voldemort should have focused on Hogwarts more intensely early on, because most of his greatest enemies are there. He has to start planting spies much earlier if he wants to turn it into a more valuable asset of information.
· 9:50 Take control of Gringotts and Olivander’s. These two ar...
In this episode, we discuss how the story would change if Harry were more like James. Enjoy!
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· 1:56 Why are these episodes are important? Well, it isn’t too early to start discussing possibilities for the show. He probably won’t turn out exactly the same in the TV show than in the book or the film, so we should use the time we have to examine all outcomes and possibilities for the story.
· 6:00 ...
In this episode, we discuss the most important side characters from each book. Enjoy!
Listen to episode 267, QuizMaster: Potions here!
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· 1:23 Challenge Question
· 2:25 Professor Quirrell. Quirrell drives the story forward with a masterful hand, and we wouldn’t have the same conflict without him. Snape is also a good option for this, but it is the contrast between Quirrell...
In this episode, we test our knowledge on potions. Enjoy!
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· 1:55 Warm Up Round
· 4:22 Question #1
· 9:07 Question #2
· 14:21 Question #3
· 18:25 Question #4
· 22:19 Question #5
· 25:26 Question #6
· 27:50 Question #7
· 29:36 Challenge Question
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In this episode, we discuss what the story would be like if we swapped some character's roles. Enjoy!
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· 2:07 Harry and Dumbledore. With this dynamic, it is possible that Voldemort would win. Dumbledore is naturally a smart and all-knowing kind of guy. Harry certainly has enough experience to make good judgment calls, but Dumbledore just has that perspective that gives him the ski...
Thanks for a fantastic year! I hope it has been a good one for you, and that there are many great things to look forward to in the coming months. We'll certainly be busy over here in the studio as the TV show releases more info. Happy holidays and new year!
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In this episode, we discuss the perfect Harry Potter Christmas. Enjoy!
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· 1:22 Opening presents. The rest of the day would feel off if the day didn’t begin with a mountain of magical goodies at the foot of Harry’s best. Seeing all the things he gets is flooring, considering how few friends he has made.
· 7:50 Christmas breakfast. After waking up and opening presents, a good Christm...
In this episode, we flip the script and discuss what would happen if Harry grew up with Sirius. Enjoy!
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· 1:22 The story wouldn’t be as good. It sounds strange to say, but it is true. The magic of the story comes from Harry’s ignorance for the first 11 years of his life, then the spark that comes from his realization that there is so much more to his life and an explanation why strange...
In this episode, we discuss some major updates for the Harry Potter TV show from an interview with some of the executives. Enjoy!
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· Read the article here
· 1:18 The first season will be eight hours long. That is a heck of a lot longer than the few hours we had for the first film, so what might this mean? The hope is they won’t face problems of time. If the season comes out and the...
In this episode, we discuss new magical holidays to add to the calendar. Enjoy!
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· 1:31 Magical Veteran’s Day. A ton of people fought in the Battle of Hogwarts! And that wasn’t even the first time Voldemort was a serious adversary. We should create a holiday that celebrates those who fought, living and dead, to protect the forces of good and their triumph over evil. It is better to cel...
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