The Potter Discussion: Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and the Wizarding World Fandom

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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! 

  1. 3D AGO

    SEASON FINALE! (Tea Leaves S1 E8) | Leaving Hogwarts, Packing up, End of Year Feast, More!

    Send us a text 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 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. However, it would be super beneficial for the story to discuss Voldemort’s journey and Flamel’s choices more. ·      14:14 Harry heads down to the feast. All exams have been cancelled, and Dumbledore gives his speech. It should be lighthearted, but I want to get some hints of the darkness to come. Neville gets his ten point that gives Gryffindor the house cup, beginning a wonderful arc. ·      20:05 Packing up. This is the quiet peace of the episode because it’s been so crazy for so long. Hogwarts is a huge place, but it is also incredibly personal. I want a few minutes to walk the grounds one last time and live in this world. ·      24:45 Leaving Hogwarts. We aren’t going to end the season at Hogsmeade station, but Hagrid’s goodbye should still mean something. The trio bords the train and watches as Hogwarts fades away. When they get off in London, they say their goodbyes to each other and the cameras pan out to see everyone having their same conversations, and we fade out. Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.com thepotterdiscussion.com Nox

    32 min

  2. JAN 11

    Through the Trap Door! (Tea Leaves S1 E7) | Devil Snare, Chess Match, Facing Voldemort, More!

    Send us a text 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: ·      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 there is an eerie air about the corridors. The trio approaches the door and goes through to Fluffy’s chamber. There should be a harp playing and a flute, and they jump through. Fluffy shouldn’t wake up like he does in the films to preserve this eerie air. ·      12:50 The devil snare. It should remain largely the same because a lot of important details in terms of character dynamics are revealed. But when they all escape there should be a more magical escape. Perhaps all the devil snare recedes in a flash and they are left in a room with a door to the key room. ·      18:05 The flying keys. They should stay pretty much the same. The balance of this whole trapdoor sequence is struck already, and we shouldn’t mess with that too much. ·      19:51 The chess match. This is one of the most intense parts of the trap door adventure. The pieces are smashed to pieces when they are taken, and the trio are standing in the face of these blocks of rock are slowly moving towards them to find their next victim. Ron sees the moves and sacrifices himself so Harry and Hermione might go on. Perhaps a sacrifice like that is required by the room for them to move on. ·      24:52 The potions riddle. Hermione is an absolute boss in this scene because she shows us all how critically she can think. Those skills come in handy for sure later on in the story. ·      28:21 The final scene. Quirrell turns around and Harry is shocked that it isn’t Snape. Most of this scene should stay the same, but there’s one moment I want to see. When Voldemort offers Harry power, immortality, and his family back, I want to see Harry’s reaction. The fact that Harry doesn’t react to power and immortality, but he considers his family back for just a moment is super important. That one moment shows us more about Harry than we’ve learned in the rest of the book for that. Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.com thepotterdiscussion.com Nox

    36 min

  3. JAN 4

    QuizMaster: Trap Door Edition! | Getting past Fluffy, The chess game, Facing Voldemort, More!

    Send us a text 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? 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? ·      18:26 Question #4: How many potions does Snape leave? How many are poison? ·      23:54 Question #5: What does Voldemort ask Harry? ·      28:22 Question #6: Why does Harry, not Quirrell, get the stone? ·      30:05 Question #7: True or false; the whole thing was a complete secret and none of the students found out. ·      32:07 Challenge Question Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.com thepotterdiscussion.com Nox

    33 min

  4. 12/28/2025

    So what the heck happened this year? | 2025 Harry Potter Fandom Wrap Up, Predictions for 2026, More!

    Send us a text 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 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 things couldn’t hold a candle to the TV show. The leaked photos were the most exciting part of the announcements this year because they were our first true looks at the new world. ·      8:27 Casting announcements made this even more exciting. Learning who would be playing the characters that have defined a generation was super cool, and it isn’t even over yet.  ·      17:36 Filming will wrap this year. I’m not too worried about this one coming true because the filmmakers said that they hoped for a late 2026 to early 2027 release date. With promotions starting a few months before that, and production wrapping a few months before that, we are absolutely going to see the end of filming for season one. ·       22:38 Season two is going to begin churning. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if some minor casting and filming has already taken place for season two. The kids are growing up already, and we don’t want a huge gap between seasons. ·      25:33 We’re going to get some build up and huge casting. Voldemort? They are keeping his identity under wraps very well, and though it’s infuriating, it’s effective. Whether it’s with a trailer or some official release, we are going to see the last few people who make up this new universe. Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.com thepotterdiscussion.com Nox

    30 min

  5. 12/21/2025

    Into the Forbidden Forest! (Tea Leaves S1 E6) | Hagrid spills the beans, Trio meets Norbert, Face to face with Voldemort, More!

    Send us a text 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 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 might too. ·      9:43 Norbert is born. Norbert plays a small role in the story, but still he has a lasting impact. We should have the chance to see why Norbert means so much to Hagrid. Harry and Hermione have to bring Norbert to astronomy tower to be taken away, but they are caught. Off to the forest! ·      19:34 Off to the Forest! This is our first encounter with Voldemort and an introduction into the dangerous life of Hogwarts. Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.com thepotterdiscussion.com Nox

    29 min

  6. 12/14/2025

    HUGE Netflix Deal! What's next? | They need to make the money back, No major changes, New spinoffs, More!

    Send us a text 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 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 Is the show going to change? In a dystopian media overlord world, the answer would be yes. But I think we still live in a world with some creative freedom, I don’t think Netflix will step in and make any changes. I hope…. ·      13:53 Spinoffs! Netflix has a whole bunch of money and we can hope for more HP content on top of the TV show. Marauders? Hogwarts founders? Voldemort? Dumbledore? Dare we say: Fantastic Beasts? Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.com thepotterdiscussion.com Nox

    28 min

  7. 12/07/2025

    WE. NEED. QUIDDITCH! | Reminds us of the magic of Hogwarts, Grounds us from important events, Develops the plot socially, More!

    Send us a text 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 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 and Draco’s relationship is explored on the quidditch pitch. In the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry’s past and the dementors are exposed during a quidditch game. We could argue that both Ron and Hermione, and Ginny and Harry got together in no small part because of quidditch. ·      26:56 Harry being made quidditch captain. Dumbledore doesn’t want to give Harry more responsibility, but there’s more to it. Quidditch represents the purest good of the magical world. Harry is made quidditch captain to protect the core of comradery and magic. Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.com thepotterdiscussion.com Nox

    32 min

  8. 11/30/2025

    The Magic Begins (Tea Leaves S1 E5) | Classes begin, Troll in the dungeon, Quidditch, Midnight Duel, More!

    Send us a text 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 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 can better understand the everyday life of the students. ·      9:56 First flying lesson. This is a pivotal scene. Quidditch symbolizes the good of the castle and the things that Harry is fighting for. It is his safe ground at Hogwarts and the thing he can always rely on. When his Firebolt spins out of the sidecar during his escape from 4 Privet Drive in the Deathly Hallows, it marks the end of his childhood and beginning of his true fight. ·      17:58 There’s a troll in the dungeons! With this sequence we see the bond of the trio. Harry and Ron save Hermione from the troll, and Hermione takes the blame from the professors. We also see the lengths Voldemort’s followers are willing to go to defend him which sets up the following he will later gain. ·      25:23 The Midnight Duel and the first quidditch match. These two things are related because they set up Snape. We think he’s no good from the beginning, and seeing Fluffy for the first time and then seeing Snape curse Harry’s broom is pretty damning evidence. ·      28:30 Christmas. This will finish out the episode. Harry and Ron have their first Christmas together and Harry gets the invisibility cloak which he will use for many years to come. We see the mirror of Erised, which will act as the final shot.  Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.com thepotterdiscussion.com Nox

    32 min
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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! 

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