The Potter Discussion: Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and the Wizarding World Fandom
The Potter Discussion is a weekly podcast for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fans. Each episode explores a new topic within the wizarding world fandom, including character breakdowns, quizzes, and discussions. It is hosted by Sound Owl Media and aims to engage PotterHeads with exciting content.
Episodes
SEASON FINALE!! | The Time Turner and the Great Escape in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Tea Leaves S3 E8)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the season finale to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Dumbledore sends Harry and Hermione back in time to save Buckbeak and Sirius from their fates. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:58 Quick recap and Harry in the hospital wing. It’s important that we begin this episode with something quiet and calm after the crazy adventure last episode. Fudge and
The Escaped Mass Murder SIRIUS BLACK! | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Tea Leaves S3 E 6+7)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss Harry's patronus lessons with Lupin. Gryffindor continues to dominate on the quidditch pitch and Sirius Black breaks into Hogwarts again. The trio go on their Shrieking Shack adventure and Harry tries and fails to protect himself and Sirius from the descending dementors at the lake. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:31 I went to Scotland! Here is one of
THE MARAUDERS EPISODE IS HERE!! | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Tea Leaves S3 E 4,5)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss episodes four and five of season three, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. After Sirius Black's break in, the air in the castle in intense. Harry plays a quidditch match against Hufflepuff where he sees dementors and the Grimm. He gets the Marauder's map and goes to Hogsmeade where he learns the truth about Sirius. Episode five follows t
Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, Dementors, and the escaped mass murderer SIRIUS BLACK! | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (S3 E 2,3)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Harry explores Diagon Alley after escaping from 4 Privet Drive. He learns that Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban to find him, but he hopes that Dumbledore will keep him safe at Hogwarts. The trio meets a dementor for the first time on the Hogwarts Express, and Professor R. J. Lupin is there to help them. They go through the first few classes of their time at Hogwar
THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN BEGINS!! | Premier of Tea Leaves S3 E1 (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the first episode of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third season of Tea Leaves. We meet Sirius Black, and follow Harry through the beginning stages of his story at Privet Drive. He takes the Knight Bus to the Leaky Cauldron and meets Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:01 Set up some goals for the season. 1) I
THAT'S A WRAP!! | Final Discussions on Tea Leaves Season Two, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Ginny Weasley, and Albus Dumbledore and how they evolved over Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We also discuss Voldemort's continuing rise to power and how that sets up Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:16 The goals we set for season two. 1) Ex
SEASON FINALE | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Tea Leaves S2 E8)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger come to the end of their second year at Hogwarts. We spend most of the episode in Ancient Greece following the inventor of the horcrux: Herpo the Foul. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to Tea Leaves S2 E7 here! Read more about Herpo the Foul here (if you dare)!· 1:56 Quick Recap and Herpo the Foul. We open in A
Aragog the Acromantula and the Finale Showdown in the Chamber! | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Tea Leaves S2 E7)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Harry and Ron follow Hagrid's advice. They follow the spiders into the Forbidden Forest and talk to Aragog. Then, they delve into the Chamber of Secrets with Lockhart in toe and face Tom Riddle for the first time. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to Tea Leaves S2 E6 here!· 1:20 Quick Recap and Follow the Spiders. Harry and Ron make their way into the fo
Tom Marvolo Riddle is officially back! | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Tea Leaves S2 E6)
Send us Fan MailIn 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 basilisk ends in Hagrid arrest, they are resolved to "following the spiders" to finally see the end of this sa
Harry and Draco are officially beefing, and Gilderoy Lockhart is officially an idiot | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Tea Leaves S2 E5)
Send us Fan MailIn 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 the top of the pool: Harry. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to Tea Leaves S2 E4 here!· 1:44 Quick Recap and Dumbledore’s office. The
Harry's Return to Hogwarts and the Creature Lurking in the Deep (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets S2 E4) | Tea Leaves
Send us Fan MailIn 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, what, and where it is. Something is afoot at Hogwarts....Topics/Summary:· 3:33 Quick recap and Snape taking Harry and Ron up to the castl
Second Harry Potter TV Show Trailer Release! | Analyzing the trailer to "Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic" Special on HBO
Send us Fan MailIn 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 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first season of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:Listen to episode 326 analyzing
FIRST OFFICIAL HARRY POTTER TV SHOW TRAILER!! | Analyzing the first official tailer release for the Harry Potter TV show
Send us Fan MailIn 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's Stone. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:36 4 Privet Drive looks similar to the films. The Dursleys clearly have a mean streak, and Petu
Tom Riddle and Gilderoy Lockhart are basically the same person. Here's why. | Detailed analysis of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Send us Fan MailIn 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't teach at Hogwarts and Lockhart doesn't make horcruxes in his spare time, they are far more similar than what meets the eye.Topic
Harry's Confrontation with Evil and Shopping with Gilderoy Lockhart (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets S2 E3) | Tea Leaves
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Hogwarts Express and have to take the Ford Anglia to school. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 3:10 Quick recap and life at the Burrow. I want to
Dobby deserves more credit in the Harry Potter TV show! | Comparison of Underrated Characters' Defining Moments between the Harry Potter books and films
Send us Fan MailIn 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!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 322 Tea Leaves S2 E2 here!· 2:10 Dobby. He’s the foundation for this episode. Dobby has his big momen
Dobby the House-Elf vs. Mrs. Mason. Fight! (Tea Leaves S2 E2) | Writing the Harry Potter TV show, Meeting Dobby, Weasley's Rescue
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Privet Drive. He is back in Sad Harry mode with his previous life. We want to set this baseline of him hating his muggle existence so later on it means something
Flash Forwards Confirmed for Harry Potter TV Show? | Season 2 Casting, Future Ron, Dangers of seeing the future, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 two, and they also mentioned that they have cast Louis Shelton as future Ron for the first season. He won’t play a huge role in the story, but it opens the door.·
The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened! (Tea Leaves S2 E1) | How the founders created the Chamber, the legend evolving into the current day
Send us Fan MailIn 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 is so much more history to explore. 2) Develop relationships. Especially for arcs like Snape and Harry, beginning to see their relationship take form will lead to a hug
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
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss what role the set might play in the new Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Read the interview with Lox Pratt | See the new leaked set photos· 1:43 So what did Lox Pratt say? He gave us the insight that the TV show would go into Draco’s home and perhaps show us another side to the professors as well.· 8:14 There were also leaked p
Hans Zimmer signed onto the Harry Potter TV show. What's next? | Huge sound, room to explore, creating an original sound, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 music is famous for how profound it is, no matter the film. From Kung Fu Panda to the Dark Knight, Hans knows how to create a world.· 11:05 Hans has a huge sound. I’m
SEASON FINALE! (Tea Leaves S1 E8) | Leaving Hogwarts, Packing up, End of Year Feast, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 here!· 1:40 Quick recap and Harry waking up in the hospital wing. Dumbledore comes to see him and explains what went down. I like that they discussed Harry’s family and why Quirrell was turned to dust when he touches Harry. How
Through the Trap Door! (Tea Leaves S1 E7) | Devil Snare, Chess Match, Facing Voldemort, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the trio's journey through the trap door in our version of the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 315, QuizMaster: Trap Door Edition here!· 1:19 Challenge question and recap of Tea Leaves S1 E6.· 7:56 The first shots of the episode show us the quiet stillness of the castle at night. The moon is shining, and
QuizMaster: Trap Door Edition! | Getting past Fluffy, The chess game, Facing Voldemort, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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? What instrument do they play?· 10:10 Question #2: What spell does Hermione use to get past the devil snare?· 14:50 Question #3: What position does Ron play in the chess game?·
So what the heck happened this year? | 2025 Harry Potter Fandom Wrap Up, Predictions for 2026, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 announcements, casting, and updates on filming that showed us that this thing is underway! There were little details of course, like Hogwarts Legacy, but those thin
Into the Forbidden Forest! (Tea Leaves S1 E6) | Hagrid spills the beans, Trio meets Norbert, Face to face with Voldemort, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Spilling the beans! If we learn all these new things about Fluffy in a more natural manner, it shows us just how much that information means. Also, if the trio knows it, Snape
HUGE Netflix Deal! What's next? | They need to make the money back, No major changes, New spinoffs, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 make the 82.7 billion back. Harry Potter is already in production, and it will attract a huge fan base. They would be smart to keep this show in the works.· 7:24 I
WE. NEED. QUIDDITCH! | Reminds us of the magic of Hogwarts, Grounds us from important events, Develops the plot socially, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Voldemort is or however detentions Harry gets, quidditch will always be there to remind us just how magical the castle is.· 13:00 It develops the plot socially. Harry
The Magic Begins (Tea Leaves S1 E5) | Classes begin, Troll in the dungeon, Quidditch, Midnight Duel, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 begin! Classes are the life of the castle and the core of what it means to be a student at Hogwarts. I want to have a more in-depth view of a class at Hogwarts so we
New World vs. Old World | Nicholas Flamel vs. Harry, Horcruxes vs. Hogwarts Classes, Ministry Traditions, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 been fighting this fight for hundreds of years, and it is crazy to think that his path has lead here, to Harry. The glow of the story obscures just how important he is and
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!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 is just a rumor right now, but we have seen leaked photos of Flamel shooting scenes with Dumbledore. These two idea seem to be contrasting because the narrator is pulli
Jumping the Gap: Muggle to Magic (Tea Leaves S1 E4) | Journey to Hogwarts, First sight of the Castle, Sorting Ceremony, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 be better for us to take that extra time exploring the wizarding world than the Muggle one. We see Harry meet the Weasleys, go through the barrier, get on the Hogwa
Halloween in the TV Show! | Learning more about traditions, More time to explore the story, Ambience around Hogwarts, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Chamber of Secrets is revealed, Sirius Black breaks into the Castle, and Harry’s name is picked from the Goblet of Fire all on different Halloween nights. Getting more from
Setting the Stage (Tea Leaves S1 E3) | Aftermath at the Hut on the Rock, Traveling to the Leaky Cauldron and going through Diagon Alley, Harry learns about his past
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss Harry's journey from the hut on the rock and his introduction into the wizarding world. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:19 Recap and opening with the hut on the rock. We should see a little bit of what the Dursleys think about this revelation. Petunia always wanted to hear this for her, so how does this show within her? Vernon is adamant and denies it
The Dursley's 1% | What does that small percentage look like, Does their relationship get better or worse over time, This is a relationship for a more mature audience
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discuss what seeing a glimpse of affection for Harry from the Dursleys would do for the story. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:54 What is the 1% difference? It’s that little moment where we see the Dursleys for real. It could be a simple look or a complete scene. No matter how it’s delivered, we should see that just maybe, the Dursleys care about Harry just 1%.·
The Journey Begins (Tea Leaves Season 1 Episode 2) | Dursleys finding Harry, Growing up with Muggles, Going to the Hut on the Rock
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we design the second episode of the first season of our Tea Leaves series. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:48 Recap of Season 1, Episode 1· 3:55 We open with Vernon and Petunia finding Harry. They make the decision to keep them in, and I want to see what they were thinking when making that choice. Harry is their family, so they couldn’t just turn him away, right
NEW SERIES Tea Leaves: Season 1, Episode 1 | Lily and James at Hogwarts to Dumbledore leaving Harry with the Dursleys
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we begin a new series called Tea Leaves where we will design each and every episode of the Harry Potter TV before they are announced. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 3:06 We open in Hogwarts. But not in Harry’s time, but Lily and James’. We will get to see the Marauders, Snape, and Lily and James in their youth and watch them go through their drama and different relati
We got more leaked photos from the TV show! | Vernon looks quite accurate, TV show is getting inspiration from the films, filmed in chronological order, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discuss the new leaked photos of a scene involving Mr. Dursley. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:44 This could suggest that the show is going in chronological order. Because this is an episode-by-episode filming, they are filming each scene closer to where it will be placed in the episode.· 10:34 It is closer to the books than the films. Mr. Diggle is wearing a
Breakdown: Harry Potter (EPISODE 300)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we break down the character of Harry Potter. Happy five years, and enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 4:20 Why haven’t we done a breakdown of Harry before? He’s only one character. It’s everyone else around him that make the story pop. Also, we understand Harry pretty well. The point of closer analysis is better understanding a character who might not be in the limelight.
If Jude Law doesn't play young Albus Dumbledore, I quit | Why we need two actors, Why it should be Jude Law, Other characters who deserve multiple actors, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk about why Jude Law should play young Dumbledore in the new TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 298 called “Warwick Davis is returning as Flitwick? Who else should reprise their role?” here!· 2:14 Why two actors? Well, Dumbledore has a complex past. He feels like he was a different person back in his Grindelwald days, and a different
Warwick Davis is returning as Flitwick? Who else should reprise their role? | Matthew Lewis, Jude Law, Jason Isaacs, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss which actors should reprise their roles in the new Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 287, “Tom Felton is returning to Broadway. Who should return to the TV show?” Here!· 4:10 Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy. He was the perfect blend of haughty, rude, and fearful. He portrayed a fantastic arc, and really showed us wha
Cut the fluff, let's get straight to it | Making new stuff up, History, Welcoming back, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 they shouldn’t be trying to reinvent the wheel. We didn’t know what any of the characters or sets looked like when the films were coming out, but now we have an image for s
Lucius Malfoy is the worst person ever | Analyzing the Malfoy Family, change their dynamic, pulling back the curtain, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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. The books are the books and the films are the films. The TV has to show us something new, and that will mean they have to change something. They can either put in more
I Want More Flashbacks! | Snape, Marauders, Dumbledore, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 know a lot about the characters individually. Each of the characters are vital for Harry’s life, and their relationships define more of the story than we think. Their dynam
QuizMaster: Sorcerer's Stone! | Harry's first spell, Finding out Norbert, Meeting Draco, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Question #2· 14:48 Question #3· 18:46 Question #4· 22:35 Question #5· 26:15 Question #6· 29:06 Question #7· 31:52 Challenge Question ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNo
And So It Begins! | Leaked Dursley at the zoo photos, official first look at Harry + Hagrid
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the official beginning of filming on the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:00 Leaked Dursley photos. They look authentic for the time, and the book. This is part of a larger idea of separating the films from the core of the fandom, and instead bringing the books back to the foreground. Looking at these photos, I don’t see Richard Griffi
So. Voldemort. | Potential actors, necessary traits, non trio-centric TV show, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 around the trio. Of course the story is going to be centered around the trio because that is what it is, but having a big buildup around Voldemort might suggest the film
The Dursley Family: Yay or Nay? | Mean to Harry, rather unintelligent folk, Harry and Dudley friends from the start, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Dursley household. We would really be missing something if they were complete angels to him. It might be an interesting story if they were kinder, but the fact that they are t
Ranking Most Important Harry Potter Film Sets! | Great Hall, Privet Drive, Ollivander's, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 important. This is where Harry got his first wand and learned of the twin cores, themes that would follow him forever.· 9:49 #6: Gringotts’s Bank. This beats Ollivander’s
Harry Potter TV Show Darkness Mode Engage | Cinematography, relationships, Voldemort's rise to power, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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, less music, and more personal moments can really make a difference in how we understand the show. Now that the audience in older and has a better handle
The TV Show cast is very similar to the film cast. So what? | Actors playing actors, similar sets, exploration of plot, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 they’re recasting the cast, why not just use the same sets. To be fair, the silhouette of Hogwarts is iconic as well as some other places, so those should stay the same. B
Tom Felton is returning to Broadway. Who should return to the TV show? | Tom Felton, Mark Williams, Matthew Lewis, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 could understand his character earlier on. Perhaps we could make deeper revelations on his character by the end of the TV show compared to the film. · 11:38 Harry Mel
Flip the Script: Harry is sorted into Slytherin! | Friends with Malfoy, enemies with Sirius, disconnected with his parents, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we flip the script and discuss how the story would change if Harry was sorted into Slytherin. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Listen to episode 285 about the new cast for the trio here!· 2:13 Harry and Draco are going to become friends. They both have difficult families, and are somewhat alone in the world. They can connect with each other, because the one thing t
The Trio is Cast! Who's Next? | Malfoy, Voldemort, Weasleys, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the recent casting of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and who should be cast next. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:36 The Deadline article said Malfoy, Cho Chang, and Cedric Diggory were more prized roles. Really? Chang and Diggory cover only a few books. Malfoy is an important casting, however. The actor has to understand how little Malfoy understands about him
Analyzing Fred Weasley's Death! | Harry's Past, Reality of the Battle, Personal for the Weasley family, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 puts into starker contrast the fact that he can never go back. Of course, Harry can’t go back to events that have already happened, but this is just a symbolic dea
Designing the Battle of Hogwarts in the TV Show! | Flying Duel, Charge of the Houselves, Final Showdown, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 something that he believes in, and it would be a shame if his arc ends without that final resolution of charging into battle. This shows us that everyone is involved. · 10:
Characters that DON'T deserve a second chance! | Umbridge, Bellatrix, Pettigrew, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 person in the books. She likely didn’t have a good time of it when she was carried away by the centaurs, but it’s hard to feel bad for someone who was as horrible as
"Filmsms" that should be included in the TV show! | Voldemort's death, snapping the elder wand, Neville's arc, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 elder wand to Dumbledore’s grave. It’s a nice message, but the film does this much better. Harry snapping the wand and throwing it off the bridge shows a much more powerful
We NEED to see more of these places! | Ministry, Diagon Alley, The Burrow, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Harry sees that is truly magical, and also acts as a sanctuary for him later on. When it is taken over, that should mean something for the larger state of the wizarding
Major Castings Confirmed for Harry Potter TV Show! | Johnathan Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 confirmed other casting. But the series revolves around Harry, Ron, and Hermione, not these others. They are still important, but why would HBO cast the trio last? Perh
Scenes That Should Never Change! | End of Prisoner of Azkaban, Battle of the Ministry of Magic, Ron leaving the tent, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 this scene, the effect is lost. There’s wind and light when Harry finds his wand, and Ollivander tells him of the twin cores and the greatness and terribleness that awai
Harry's POV Sucks | Lily + James Murder, Graveyard, Dumbledore's Death, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 perspective. Now that we know what’s going, seeing what Voldemort is feeling and how he is defeated would mean more than shots of a baby. This scene from Lily
Core Trait of Characters in Harry Potter! | Dumbledore, Snape, Ron, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 he has learned are infinite, and can be synthesized into some pretty potent knowledge bombs. Those lessons he teaches Harry are some of the most valuable Harry ever lear
Designing the First Episode of the Harry Potter TV Show! | Godric's Hallow, Sirius with Lily and James, Voldemort, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 we can better understand the conflict of their death. For a good few minutes they’re living their lives; perhaps Sirius is there too.· 9:14 Voldemort arrives and k
What can we expect from Dumbledore? | CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 wise and much more chill than the film. In the film, Dumbledore has a much more intense way about him. Especially when Michael Gambon took the part, Dumbledore became a
Without these things, the Wizarding World loses its magic! | Portraits, owls, quidditch, more!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 are the first introduction we have to the wizarding world. Later, Hedwig’s death represents the beginning of a new era for Harry and the difficulty of the path ahead.·
Characters We Should Have Known Better! | Dumbledore, Lupin, Snape, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss characters we should have known better. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:34 Luna. We hear something of her backstory, but we don’t have the chance to truly understand who she is and where she came from. We did get to meet her father, but only for a moment.· 6:31 Lupin. He has only a few moments of venerability, but those give us such a sophisticated pe
Breakdown: Nymphadora Tonks! | Role, Strengths + Weaknesses, Defining Moment, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we break down Nymphadora Tonks. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:40 What role does she play? This is a difficult question because we see her in many different settings despite her short time in the story. She begins as a way for Harry to share his grief about Sirius. But in the end, she becomes a representation of all the sacrifices that have been made so Harry can wi
If I was Voldemort, here's how I would take over the world | Hogwarts, Ministry, Diagon Alley, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss how I would take over the world as Voldemort. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:59 Start with Hogwarts. Voldemort should have focused on Hogwarts more intensely early on, because most of his greatest enemies are there. He has to start planting spies much earlier if he wants to turn it into a more valuable asset of information. · 9:50 Take control of Gri
Flip the Script: Harry is More Like James! | Popular vs. respected, Confrontational, Protective, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss how the story would change if Harry were more like James. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:56 Why are these episodes are important? Well, it isn’t too early to start discussing possibilities for the show. He probably won’t turn out exactly the same in the TV show than in the book or the film, so we should use the time we have to examine all outcomes and pos
Most Important Side Character From Each Book! | Quirrell, Lockhart, Umbridge, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the most important side characters from each book. Enjoy!Listen to episode 267, QuizMaster: Potions here!Topics/Summary:· 1:23 Challenge Question· 2:25 Professor Quirrell. Quirrell drives the story forward with a masterful hand, and we wouldn’t have the same conflict without him. Snape is also a good option for this, but it is the contrast betw
QuizMaster: Potions | Poisons, Half-Blood Prince, Spells, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we test our knowledge on potions. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:55 Warm Up Round· 4:22 Question #1· 9:07 Question #2· 14:21 Question #3 · 18:25 Question #4· 22:19 Question #5· 25:26 Question #6· 27:50 Question #7· 29:36 Challenge Question ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox
Swapping Character Roles! | Harry, Voldemort, Draco, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss what the story would be like if we swapped some character's roles. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 2:07 Harry and Dumbledore. With this dynamic, it is possible that Voldemort would win. Dumbledore is naturally a smart and all-knowing kind of guy. Harry certainly has enough experience to make good judgment calls, but Dumbledore just has that perspective
2024 Wrap Up
Send us Fan MailThanks for a fantastic year! I hope it has been a good one for you, and that there are many great things to look forward to in the coming months. We'll certainly be busy over here in the studio as the TV show releases more info. Happy holidays and new year! ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox
Designing the Perfect Harry Potter Christmas! | Walking the ground, meals, snowball fights, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the perfect Harry Potter Christmas. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:22 Opening presents. The rest of the day would feel off if the day didn’t begin with a mountain of magical goodies at the foot of Harry’s best. Seeing all the things he gets is flooring, considering how few friends he has made.· 7:50 Christmas breakfast. After waking up and opening pr
Flip the Script: Harry Grows up with Sirius Black
Send us Fan MailIn 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 the story comes from Harry’s ignorance for the first 11 years of his life, then the spark that comes from his realization that there is so much more to his life and an e
Major Updates on the Harry Potter TV Show! | Peeves, Snape, Length, More!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss some major updates for the Harry Potter TV show from an interview with some of the executives. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· Read the article here· 1:18 The first season will be eight hours long. That is a heck of a lot longer than the few hours we had for the first film, so what might this mean? The hope is they won’t face problems of time. If the se
Creating Magical Holidays! | Magical Creatures Day, Day of the Dead, Harry Potter Day, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Voldemort was a serious adversary. We should create a holiday that celebrates those who fought, living and dead, to protect the forces of good and their triumph over evi
Who Could Have Been a Spy? | McGonagall, Hagrid, Ron, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 side, and we are lucky that she was fighting for us. If she were a spy, it would be because she genuinely thought Voldemort’s world would be for the greater good. ·
Fantastic Beasts TV Show! | Dumbledore's Past, Newt's Childhood, Tina and Queenie's Relationship, More!
Send us Fan MailIn 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 of who he is and why he is so committed to defeating Grindelwald. If we could understand just a little bit more about his past, we might be able to appreciate his char
