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
330 episodes
Tom Marvolo Riddle is officially back! | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Tea Leaves S2 E6)
In this episode, Harry sees the memories from Tom Riddle's diary and begins to wonder: who's the real heir of Slytherin? Lockhart throws a Valentine's Day party, and Hermione gets petrified. After Harry and Ron's visit to Hagrid to discuss the ...
Harry and Draco are officially beefing, and Gilderoy Lockhart is officially an idiot | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Tea Leaves S2 E5)
In this episode, the hidden force within Hogwarts continues to roam the castle, petrifying students and ghosts alike. Tensions on the quidditch pitch rise, and suspicions of who this heir could be rise with them. An unexpected suspect rises to ...
Harry's Return to Hogwarts and the Creature Lurking in the Deep (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets S2 E4) | Tea Leaves
In this episode, Harry and Ron crash their flying Ford Anglia into the Womping Willow. Snape brings them both up to Hogwarts, and they serve their detentions. A mysterious voice echoes from somewhere far away, and Harry begins to wonder who, wh...
Second Harry Potter TV Show Trailer Release! | Analyzing the trailer to "Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic" Special on HBO
In this episode, we analyze the second trailer released by HBO for the Harry Potter TV show. This one is for a behind-the-scenes special called Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic. It is a behind the scenes look at the production...
FIRST OFFICIAL HARRY POTTER TV SHOW TRAILER!! | Analyzing the first official tailer release for the Harry Potter TV show
In this episode, we analyze the trailer for the Harry Potter TV show. We have our first looks at Hogwarts, The Hogwarts Express, 4 Privet Drive, Snape, Dumbledore, and many more exciting characters and places in Harry Potter and the Philosopher...
Tom Riddle and Gilderoy Lockhart are basically the same person. Here's why. | Detailed analysis of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
In this episode, we compare Gilderoy Lockhart and Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. With the upcoming Harry Potter TV show, there will be many opportunities to dive deeper into both of these characters. Though Riddle doesn'...
Harry's Confrontation with Evil and Shopping with Gilderoy Lockhart (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets S2 E3) | Tea Leaves
In this episode, Harry finally sees the Burrow for the first time and meets the entire Weasley family. They go shopping for their Hogwarts supplies at Diagon Alley, and meet Gilderoy Lockhart for the first time. Finally, Harry and Ron miss the ...
Dobby deserves more credit in the Harry Potter TV show! | Comparison of Underrated Characters' Defining Moments between the Harry Potter books and films
In this episode, we examine characters like Dobby, Petunia Dursley, and Severus Snape and discuss how their defining moments differ between the Harry Potter books, films, and what we should hope for in the new Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!
Dobby the House-Elf vs. Mrs. Mason. Fight! (Tea Leaves S2 E2) | Writing the Harry Potter TV show, Meeting Dobby, Weasley's Rescue
In the this episode, we discuss Harry's conflict with Mr. Dursley and the Weasley's rescue from 4 Privet Drive in our version of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:59 Quick recap and Harry at Pr...
Flash Forwards Confirmed for Harry Potter TV Show? | Season 2 Casting, Future Ron, Dangers of seeing the future, More!
In this episode, we discuss the latest news on the Harry Potter TV show and what it might mean for the story. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:18 So what happened? HBO announced that they are already casting for season...
The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened! (Tea Leaves S2 E1) | How the founders created the Chamber, the legend evolving into the current day
In this episode, we begin the second season of our version of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:54 Let’s set some goals. 1) Explore Hogwarts. We haven’t seen the whole grounds by now, and there...
We're Going to Malfoy Manor in Season 1! | Review of new interview with Lox Pratt, leaked photos of set, and discussion of the role of the set in the Harry Potter TV show
In this episode, we discuss what role the set might play in the new Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Read the i...
Hans Zimmer signed onto the Harry Potter TV show. What's next? | Huge sound, room to explore, creating an original sound, More!
In this episode, we discuss composer Hans Zimmer signing onto the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:35 Hans Zimmer is scoring the TV Show! He is such a well-known composer in the film world. His mu...
SEASON FINALE! (Tea Leaves S1 E8) | Leaving Hogwarts, Packing up, End of Year Feast, More!
In this episode, we discuss the finale to season one in our version of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to Tea Leaves S1 E7 ...
Through the Trap Door! (Tea Leaves S1 E7) | Devil Snare, Chess Match, Facing Voldemort, More!
In this episode, we discuss the trio's journey through the trap door in our version of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·
QuizMaster: Trap Door Edition! | Getting past Fluffy, The chess game, Facing Voldemort, More!
In this episode, we test our knowledge on the trio's journey through the trap door. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:04 Warm Up Round· 4:03 Question #1: How do the trio get around Fluffy? Wha...
So what the heck happened this year? | 2025 Harry Potter Fandom Wrap Up, Predictions for 2026, More!
In this episode, we discussed the major developments of 2025 and made some predictions of what's to come next year. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:20 The most important part of this year has been the TV show. We got ...
Into the Forbidden Forest! (Tea Leaves S1 E6) | Hagrid spills the beans, Trio meets Norbert, Face to face with Voldemort, More!
In this episode, we discuss Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback and our first encounter in the Forbidden Forest in our version of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:36 Quick recap, and Hagrid Spilli...
HUGE Netflix Deal! What's next? | They need to make the money back, No major changes, New spinoffs, More!
In this episode, we discuss Netflix acquiring HBO and Warner Bros., and what that means for the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:40 They need this money back. Netflix is going to invest in some big projects to...
WE. NEED. QUIDDITCH! | Reminds us of the magic of Hogwarts, Grounds us from important events, Develops the plot socially, More!
In this episode, we discuss why we absolutely need quidditch for a function story. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:30 Quidditch reminds us of the magic of this world, and ties the story to reality. However powerful Vo...
The Magic Begins (Tea Leaves S1 E5) | Classes begin, Troll in the dungeon, Quidditch, Midnight Duel, More!
In this episode, we discuss the first classes at Hogwarts to Harry's first Christmas with his new magical life in our version of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:06 Quick recap, and classes be...
New World vs. Old World | Nicholas Flamel vs. Harry, Horcruxes vs. Hogwarts Classes, Ministry Traditions, More!
In this episode, we discuss the old world of magic with the new one and what that means for the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:10 Harry vs. Flamel. Nicholas Flamel is an old-world figure for sure. He has bee...
A Narrator? Nicholas Flamel? What next for the Harry Potter TV Show? | The Narrator is going to ruin the TV show, Nicholas Flamel as a core character, Forward motion, More!
In this episode, we discuss the rumors of a narrator and photos of Nicholas Flamel for the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:20 The TV show will feature a narrator and Nicholas Flamel. The narrator...
Jumping the Gap: Muggle to Magic (Tea Leaves S1 E4) | Journey to Hogwarts, First sight of the Castle, Sorting Ceremony, More!
In this episode we discuss Harry's journey to Hogwarts in our version of the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:21 Quick Recap, and opening at Kings Cross. We could also open in the Leaky Cauldron, but it would ...
Halloween in the TV Show! | Learning more about traditions, More time to explore the story, Ambience around Hogwarts, More!
In this episode, we discuss what Halloween should include in the TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:22 We have more time to explore the stories. Voldemort kills the Potters, a troll breaks into Hogwarts, the Cha...