Behind The Wand: Stories From The Harry Potter Films

Behind The Wand: Stories From The Harry Potter Films

My name is Flick Miles and I was Hermione Granger’s double in the "Harry Potter" films. To mark 20 years since the release of the first film, I have decided to get back in touch with some of the most influential people involved in creating the film. They have shared their untold stories and amazing memories of what it was like to bring "Harry Potter" to life. If you want to know what life was really like behind the scenes of "Harry Potter," this is the podcast for you!

Episodes

February 4, 2025 56 mins
We have sadly made it to the final ep in this mini-series... for now! To wrap things up, I couldn’t think of a better guest than the Harry Potter podcasting OG, Eric Scull. Eric is part of the MuggleCast team, who launched the very first Harry Potter podcast 20 years ago. I’ve been lucky enough to call Eric a friend for the past four years, and he was a huge support when I was getting this podcast off the ground—something we dive i...
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This week, I'm joined by the true Queen herself—no, not Dame Maggie Smith—but the incredible Chanel Williams! Chanel rose to TikTok fame with her spot-on impressions of Hogwarts' finest professors, particularly the iconic Professor McGonagall. Since then, she's become a beloved figure in the Harry Potter fandom, known for her hilarious skits that bring the Wizarding World to life in the funniest ways.In this episode, we dive into C...
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January 21, 2025 62 mins
This week, I’ve got the one and only Brett Ball—aka Brett’s Thoughts—joining me! Brett’s a true legend in the Harry Potter fandom, creating everything from real-life Triwizard Tournaments to hilarious roasts with cast members an epic voldemort cosplay... If you haven’t seen his content yet, stop what you’re doing (after this episode, of course!) and check it out.
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This week, I’m joined by the incredibly talented Em Walbank — a social media sensation with millions of followers across her platforms. Not only is Em known for her captivating content, but she also has an amazing Draco Malfoy impression that’s bound to leave you laughing! Our friendship began when my son mistook Em for me (a huge ego boost on my part, I must say!). But beyond her beauty, both inside and out, Em’s warmth, humor, an...
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This week my FAVOURTE podcasting ladies are on the show... The Swish & Flick hosts - Tiffany, Megan and Katie. My goodness do I adore them. I don't think I have ever laughed as much in an episode - and I genuinely forgot we were even recording a podcast. It just felt like a catch up with three of my friends.. Which is porbably why I had to edit out about 10 minutes of us chatting about snowing and me showing them pictures of my...
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December 31, 2024 60 mins
This week Trey Beachum, better known as I Am Black Harry, is on the podcast. Trey is hilarious and there is honestly nothing he doesn't know about Harry Potter - just check out Harry Potter: Hogwarts Touranment of Houses if you need proof. As you will see in this conversation, Trey has such an infectious energy. The content he creates oulls you right into his version of the Wizarding World and you can't help but be captivated by it...
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Hey, welcome to Behind the Wand and Friends! In this podcast I sit down with some of my favorite content creators from the Wizarding World community to chat about everything Harry Potter and the future of the fandom—especially when it comes to the series and what's next! Whether it's deep dives into the books, discussions about the films, or the latest updates in the Wizarding World universe, we've got it covered. Stay tuned for al...
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Welcome to Behind The Wand AND FRIENDS! A little mini series where I speak to content creators right in the forefront of the Harry Potter fandom about what the Wizarding World is like right now. 

In this episdoe I speak to Melissa Maddock and she tells me how she creates her content which portrays her as your regular Hogwarts student, whilst also teaching me about the Maurauders fandom, Dracook and the universally approval of fan-ca...
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This week is the 'Flick & Mick Show' where Flick is speaking to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire editor Mick Audsley. HP 4 was a complex one to edit, not only because two other schools are introduced to Hogwarts - but the challenges included mazes, an underwater world and dragons... which proved to be quite tricky!!!
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Hey everyone!! This is the 4th bonus episode answering YOUR fab questions.

This week we are talking about:
  • What is in the call sheet and the scheduling of a film
  • The evolution of Hermione's hair 
  • Did we have acting lessons
  • The hardest thing I had to do on set
  • Is. it too soon for a reboot?
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This week Flick talks with Nicholas Hooper, who was the composer for the iconic score you hear in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Check out Nicholas work (that we discuss at the end of the episode) here: 

Dawnings - https://wordandnote.com/dawnings/

Books - https://wordandnote.com/shop/
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We are back with the third BONUS episode answering YOUR great questions. 

This week we will be talking about 
  • Birthday's on set
  • Plot lines from the book I wish had been included in the films
  • Would I get a Harry Potter tattoo
  • Getting guests onto the show
  • Sliding into DMs
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April 16, 2024 56 mins
This week Flick talk with Tim Burke, the Visual Effects Supervisor for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts.
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Back with another BONUS ep answering YOUR brilliant question! 

This week we will be talking about.
1.) Did I get paid?
2.) My photo collection from my time filming
3.) How did I get cast?
4.) Did I take anything from set?
5.) Who would I cast in the new Harry Potter series?
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This week I had an amazing conversation with the post-production supervisor Jessie Schroeder.
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Our very first bonus episode answering YOUR questions!!

Flick answers:
1) What was your Harry Potter scene & who was your fave character
2.) What was the layout of Leavesden studio
3.) When did we realise the franchise was going to be BIG
4.) What was the most emotional scene you had to film?
5.) Did everyone flirt with each other?
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This week I talk with Michael Seresin who was cinematographer for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. 
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December 20, 2022 84 mins
This week on the podcast, I got interviewed by Behind The Wands producer Lucy. I dive into life on set, my favorite scene and what I may have taken from the set.
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November 22, 2022 94 mins
This week on the podcast, I talk with Rob Bliss, a Concept Artist, on the films. He created characters like Kreacher and Dementors, Thestral and much more.
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