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
263 episodes
Flip the Script: Harry Grows up with Sirius Black
In this episode, we flip the script and discuss what would happen if Harry grew up with Sirius. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:22 The story wouldn’t be as good. It sounds strange to say, but it is true. The magic of th...
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Episode 263
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28:44
Major Updates on the Harry Potter TV Show! | Peeves, Snape, Length, More!
In this episode, we discuss some major updates for the Harry Potter TV show from an interview with some of the executives. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·
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38:31
Creating Magical Holidays! | Magical Creatures Day, Day of the Dead, Harry Potter Day, More!
In this episode, we discuss new magical holidays to add to the calendar. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:31 Magical Veteran’s Day. A ton of people fought in the Battle of Hogwarts! And that wasn’t even the first time Vo...
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Episode 261
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30:35
Who Could Have Been a Spy? | McGonagall, Hagrid, Ron, More!
In this episode, we discuss who could have been a spy in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:52 Professor McGonagall. She is of the utmost moral fiber in the series. You really want to have McGonagall on your ...
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Episode 260
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28:44
Fantastic Beasts TV Show! | Dumbledore's Past, Newt's Childhood, Tina and Queenie's Relationship, More!
In this episode, we discuss what would be on a hypothetical Fantastic Beasts TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:52 Dumbledore’s past. He is such a deep character, and the struggles of his childhood are a big part ...
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Episode 259
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30:34
Harry vs. Umbridge! | Room of Requirement, Ministry, Flat Plane, More!
In this episode, we discuss who would win between Harry and Umbridge. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:38 Why them? I made this choice because Harry and Umbridge have been at each other’s throats forever. It isn’t very h...
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Episode 258
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29:47
Scariest Characters in Harry Potter! | Xenophilius Lovegood, Bellatrix, Tom Riddle, More!
In this episode, we discuss the scariest characters in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:34 Tom Riddle. He is such a terrifying character because we know what his future is. He causes mass panic and killing,...
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Episode 257
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30:05
Least Favorite Quotes! | Ollivander, Mrs. Weasley, Dudley, More!
In this episode, we discuss some of my least favorite quotes. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:00 “There is no good and evil, only power, and those too weak to seek it.” How Voldemort is this one, huh? I can appreciate t...
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Episode 256
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32:44
Best Superhero Moments in Harry Potter! | Hut on the Rock, Malfoy Manor, Ministry of Magic, More!
In this episode, we discuss the best superhero moments in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:35 Harry and Hermione Rescuing Sirius. They had just executed Dumbledore’s well thought out plan perfectly. However...
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Episode 255
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32:01
How Draco Should Have Killed Dumbledore | Use Aberforth, Accept Snape's Help, Don't Outsmart, More
In this episode, we discuss how Draco should have killed Dumbledore. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:04 Don’t think about it. Dumbledore is a whole lot smarter than Draco, yet he still insists on trying to think out som...
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Episode 254
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30:58
Most Iconic Groups in Harry Potter! | Dumbledore's Army, Order of the Phoenix, Gryffindor Quidditch Team, More!
In this episode, we discuss the most iconic groups in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 252 about McGonagall’s Best Moments here...
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30:32
Professor McGonagall's Best Moments! | Nimbus 2000, Battle of Hogwarts, Piertotum Locomotor, More!
In this episode, we honor the late Maggie Smith by discussing some of Professor McGonagall's best moments. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to QuizMaste...
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Episode 252
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38:09
QuizMaster: Hermione! | Dumbledore's Will, Family, Classes, More!
In this episode, we test out knowledge about Hermione Granger. Enjoy!Topics./Summary:Episode 251:· 1:30 Warm Up Round· 3:48 Question 1: What is Hermione’s patronus?· ...
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Episode 251
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29:33
Casting the Harry Potter TV Show! | Sirius Black, Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, More
In this episode, we discuss what actors could play different characters in the upcoming TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 245 about the pitfal...
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Episode 250
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29:39
Flip the Script: Newt and Jacob Never Meet! | Grindelwald wins, Dumbledore joins, Order of the Phoenix, More
In this episode, we discuss what would happen if Newt and Jacob never meet. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:58 Dumbledore would be introduced in the first film. We need a set number of core characters, and if Jacob isn’...
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Episode 249
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29:59
Modern Back to Hogwarts! | Self-stirring Cauldrons, Super Quills, Safety Measures, More!
In this episode, we discuss what a modern back to Hogwarts would look like. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:19 Self-stirring cauldrons. Potions class is a staple of Hogwarts, so why should wizards and witches have to st...
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Episode 248
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32:06
Breakdown: James Potter! | Role, Bully or not?, Weaknesses, More!
In this episode we break down the character of James Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:52 James’s role in the story. First off, who is he? Unfortunately, this entire episode is here to answer that question. We can...
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Episode 247
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31:17
2024 Edinburgh Wizarding Olympics! | Quidditch, Chess, Archery, More!
In this episode, we discuss a possible wizarding Olympic events. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:20 Quidditch. This is a staple sport in the wizarding world, and any magical competition of this scale would be remiss wit...
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Episode 246
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32:17
Pitfalls of the Harry Potter TV Show! | Music, Actors, Sets, More!
In this episode, we discuss the pitfalls of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 1:52 Only following the story. One of the best parts of having a TV show is having more episodes and time to explore th...
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Episode 245
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31:54
The Curse of July 31! | Marge, Sirius, Omens, More!
In this episode, we discuss the curse of July 31. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:49 1991. Harry realizes he is a wizard, but the very day he buys his very first wand and gets ready for his first year at Hogwarts, Quirr...
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Episode 244
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33:06
Parallel Characters in Harry Potter from Fantastic Beasts! | Snape, Neville, Dumbledore, More
In this episode, we discuss parallel characters from Harry Potter in Fantastic Beasts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:57 Newt and Dumbledore. But isn’t Dumbledore also in Fantastic Beasts? Yes, but they actually aren’t...
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Episode 243
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30:28
Imaging From Page to Screen! | Hogwarts, Death Eaters, Voldemort, More
In this episode, we discuss imaging from page to screen. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:53 Hogwarts. This is one of the best imaging feats in the series. The style of the castle set the mood for the rest of the story, ...
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Episode 242
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30:29
Renaming the Books Based on Different Characters! | Snape, Ron, Dursleys
In this episode, we rename each book according to different characters. Enjoy!Summary/Topics:· 2:18 Severus Snape· 16:12 Ron Weasley· 22:03 The Dursleys
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Episode 241
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31:44
Best Story Lines in Harry Potter! | Snape, Horcruxes, Patronuses, More!
In this episode, we discuss some of the best story lines in Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:50 Horcruxes. Without these, we wouldn’t have some of the most important parts of the story, especially in the la...
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Episode 240
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30:34
Harry's Biggest Regrets! | Cedric's Death, All the Sacrifices, Distance with Dudley, More
In this episode, we discuss some of Harry's biggest regrets. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:27 Cedric’s death. We didn’t get to know Cedric for a while in the story, and it took a few chapters with him in the fourth bo...
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Episode 239
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31:25