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
297 episodes
Cut the fluff, let's get straight to it | Making new stuff up, History, Welcoming back, More!
In this episode, we discuss how to reintroduce an old world. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:33 It’s not welcome, it’s welcome back. None of this is going to be brand new, so I’m hoping the filmmakers realize that the...
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31:16
Lucius Malfoy is the worst person ever | Analyzing the Malfoy Family, change their dynamic, pulling back the curtain, More!
In this episode, we analyze the Malfoy family and discuss what should be carried over into the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:53 Something has to change. I’m not saying something is wrong, that’s just a fact...
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Episode 296
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30:42
I Want More Flashbacks! | Snape, Marauders, Dumbledore, More!
In this episode, we discuss why we need more flashbacks from the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:33 The Marauders. We didn’t get any flashbacks from the Marauders in the story, even though we kno...
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Episode 295
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30:22
QuizMaster: Sorcerer's Stone! | Harry's first spell, Finding out Norbert, Meeting Draco, More!
In this episode, we test our knowledge on the first book in the Harry Potter series. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:38 Warm up round· 5:15 Question #1· 10:06 Ques...
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Episode 294
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32:42
And So It Begins! | Leaked Dursley at the zoo photos, official first look at Harry + Hagrid
In this episode, we discuss the official beginning of filming on the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:00
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Episode 293
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30:25
So. Voldemort. | Potential actors, necessary traits, non trio-centric TV show, More!
In this episode, we discuss the lack of casting for Voldemort and what that might mean for the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:19 If we haven’t had an official casting, we might have a story that isn’t based ...
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Episode 292
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31:52
The Dursley Family: Yay or Nay? | Mean to Harry, rather unintelligent folk, Harry and Dudley friends from the start, More!
In this episode, we discuss aspects of the Dursley family and 4 Privet Drive and if we give them a yay or nay. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:24 The Dursleys are mean to Harry. Yay! This is the hallmark of the Dursle...
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Episode 291
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30:41
Ranking Most Important Harry Potter Film Sets! | Great Hall, Privet Drive, Ollivander's, More!
In this episode, we rank the seven most important sets of the Harry Potter films. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:11 #7: Ollivander’s Wand Shop. We aren’t there for too long, but what goes on here is extremely importa...
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Episode 290
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38:19
Harry Potter TV Show Darkness Mode Engage | Cinematography, relationships, Voldemort's rise to power, More!
In this episode, we discuss the TV show's connection to the HBO show 'Succession' and how the filmmakers should take some inspiration from it. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 3:30 Different cinematography. Longer shots,...
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Episode 289
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31:21
The TV Show cast is very similar to the film cast. So what? | Actors playing actors, similar sets, exploration of plot, More!
In this episode, we discuss the similarities of the TV show cast to the film cast and what that might mean for the show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:30 Might point to reduced creativity when making the sets. If th...
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Episode 288
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30:30
Tom Felton is returning to Broadway. Who should return to the TV show? | Tom Felton, Mark Williams, Matthew Lewis, More!
In this episode we discuss cameos that should appear in the new Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:14 Tom Felton as Lucius Malfoy. If we have a reminder of all Draco went through in the films, we co...
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Episode 287
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31:31
Flip the Script: Harry is sorted into Slytherin! | Friends with Malfoy, enemies with Sirius, disconnected with his parents, More!
In this episode, we flip the script and discuss how the story would change if Harry was sorted into Slytherin. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to epi...
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Episode 286
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31:45
The Trio is Cast! Who's Next? | Malfoy, Voldemort, Weasleys, More!
In this episode, we discuss the recent casting of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and who should be cast next. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:36
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Episode 285
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31:46
Analyzing Fred Weasley's Death! | Harry's Past, Reality of the Battle, Personal for the Weasley family, More!
In this episode, we analyze the larger implications of Fred's death. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:14 Fred is killed in the Battle of Hogwarts in the seventh book. It really represents the death of Harry’s past, and...
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Episode 284
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33:20
Designing the Battle of Hogwarts in the TV Show! | Flying Duel, Charge of the Houselves, Final Showdown, More!
In this episode, we discuss the Battle of Hogwarts in the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:09 The charge of the houselves. This moment is only in the book, but is impactful. Kreacher has finally found somethin...
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Episode 283
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30:54
Characters that DON'T deserve a second chance! | Umbridge, Bellatrix, Pettigrew, More!
In this episode, we discuss characters that don't deserve a second chance. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:30 Umbridge. She will never deserve a second chance. She was an evil toad in the books and and an even worse p...
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Episode 282
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30:32
"Filmsms" that should be included in the TV show! | Voldemort's death, snapping the elder wand, Neville's arc, More!
In this episode, we talk about moments in the films that should be in the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:10 Harry breaking the elder wand. In the book, Harry simply repairs his own wand then returns the elde...
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Episode 281
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30:10
We NEED to see more of these places! | Ministry, Diagon Alley, The Burrow, More!
In this episode, we discuss places we need to see more of in the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:37 Diagon Alley. In the book, this is the meeting point of the Muggle and magical worlds. It is the first place...
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Episode 280
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31:56
Major Castings Confirmed for Harry Potter TV Show! | Johnathan Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer, More!
In this episode, we discuss some of the major castings that HBO recently confirmed. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:17 Still nothing on the trio? We’ve already heard a lot surrounding other characters, and now we have...
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Episode 279
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32:14
Scenes That Should Never Change! | End of Prisoner of Azkaban, Battle of the Ministry of Magic, Ron leaving the tent, More!
In this episode, we discuss scenes that should never change. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:37 Ollivander’s wand shop. This scene sets up the conflict between Voldemort and Harry, and without the careful assembly of ...
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Episode 278
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29:11
Harry's POV Sucks | Lily + James Murder, Graveyard, Dumbledore's Death, More!
In this episode, we discuss why certain scenes shouldn't have been from Harry's perspective. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:50 James and Lily’s murder. This scene is pretty blurry and vague because it’s from Harry’s ...
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Episode 277
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32:16
Core Trait of Characters in Harry Potter! | Dumbledore, Snape, Ron, More!
In this episode, we discuss the core trait of certain characters in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:23 Dumbledore – Wisdom. He had lived through a lot. Wars, duels, deaths, and so much more. The lessons ...
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Episode 276
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29:44
Designing the First Episode of the Harry Potter TV Show! | Godric's Hallow, Sirius with Lily and James, Voldemort, More!
In this episode, we design what the first episode of the Harry Potter TV show should be. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:33 We open in Godric’s Hallow. It’s important that we see the Potters as one big happy family so...
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Episode 275
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29:17
What can we expect from Dumbledore? | CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT!
In this episode, we discuss the casting annoucement of John Lithgow as Dumbledore and what we can expect. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:00 What did we get in the book versus the film? In the book, Dumbledore is very...
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Episode 274
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29:40
Without these things, the Wizarding World loses its magic! | Portraits, owls, quidditch, more!
In this episode, we discuss how certain things give the wizarding world its magic. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:38 Owls. Owls are closely tied to the story because they are symbols for magic. In the beginning, owls...
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Episode 273
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31:08