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
250 episodes
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
Flip the Script: The Order of the Phoenix Doesn't Arrive to the Ministry of Magic in Time | Dumbledore and Harry dead, Horcruxes found earlier, Lose faith in Ministry
In this episode, we discuss what would happen if the Order didn't arrive to the Ministry in time in the Order of the Phoenix. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:08 Harry and his friends will be killed. The Death Eaters hav...
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Episode 238
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31:37
The Core Themes of Harry Potter and How They Are Represented in the Story! | Death, Sacrifice, Courage
In this episode, we discuss some of the core themes of Harry Potter. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 236, QuizMaster: Sirius Black here!·&...
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Episode 237
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29:58
QuizMaster: Sirius Black! | Escape from prison, Pettigrew, family, More
In this episode we test our knowledge on Sirius Black. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:33 Warm Up Round· 4:17 Question 1· 9:12 Question 2· &nb...
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Episode 236
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31:46
The Trapdoor Sucks so Let's Make a New One | Chess, Fluffy, Devil Snare, More
In this episode, we discuss the good and bad parts of the trapdoor and replace the worst obstacles. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:20 Fluffy. He doesn’t really do anything. Playing music to put him to sleep is a weakne...
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Episode 235
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32:41
Unsung Heroes of Hogwarts! | Fat Lady, Percy Weasley, Madame Pomfrey, More
In this episode, we discuss some of the unsung heroes of Hogwarts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:25 The Fat Lady. We never hear from her despite having such an important tole. She is the guard of the secret common roo...
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Episode 234
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30:30
Rewriting the Tri-Wizard Tournament! | Fleur is a stronger competitor, Krum isn't on the side, More
In this episode, we rewrite the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:Listen to The Tri-Wizard Tournament is the smartest and dumbest competition of all time here
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Episode 233
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31:09
Harry's Worst 'Eyebrow Raisers' | Going after Sirius, not preparing for the second task, More
In this episode, we discuss Harry's worst eyebrow raising decisions. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:01 Harry forgetting the invisibility cloak after handing off Norbert. Moving the plot forward is important, but this w...
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Episode 232
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31:24
Undeserved Deaths in the Battle of Hogwarts | Fred, Lupin, Crabbe, More
In this episode, we discuss who didn't deserve to die in the Battle of Hogwarts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:08 Fred. Harry walks into the Great Hall and sees all the Weasleys gathered around a cot. The twins were a...
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Episode 231
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30:50
Underrated Professors! | Snape, Slughorn, Binns, More
In this episode, we discuss some of the most underrated professors at Hogwarts. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Audible Announcement· 2:38 Slu...
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Episode 230
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30:45
What Makes Hogwarts Hogwarts? | The sorting hat, quidditch, horrible events, More
In this episode, we discuss what things and places make Hogwarts what we know it to be. Enjoy!Topics/Summary: · 1:44 The Owlrey. This is one of the most British wizarding systems thing there is at Hogwarts. ...
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Episode 229
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31:12
Hermione Deserves More Credit
In this episode, we discuss why Hermione deserves more credit in honor of Emma Watson's birthday. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:54. Absolutely she does. This episode is not to decide if she does or not, but to find so...
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Episode 228
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29:30
Filius Flitwick vs. Minerva McGonagall
In this episode, we pit Flitwick and McGonagall head to head to see who would win. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:33 Why them? We don’t know Flitwick very well, so this could be an interesting pair. We do know a good a...
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Episode 227
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31:45
Flip the Script: Dumbledore doesn't know everything that goes on 'round here
In this episode, we discuss what would change if Dumbledore wasn't as intelligent. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:43 Harry would have died when he found the Sorcerer’s Stone. Dumbledore swooped in at the very last mome...
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Episode 226
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29:40