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MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the world of Harry Potter, including the books and upcoming TV show! Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the Wizarding World. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, the upcoming MAX TV Show, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! We're currently hosting a Chapter by Chapte ...
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Instead of seeing criticism as an indication of not liking something, Professor Julian Wamble invites listeners of Critical Magic Theory to explore the things about the characters, plot points, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter broadly that have always given them pause or made them smile without knowing why. It is in this navigation of the positive and the negative aspects of a world that we find true magic.
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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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Popcorn Culture

J and Ben Carlin

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Popcorn Culture is brought to you by J and Ben Carlin aka the SuperCarlinBrothers on YouTube. The two are most well known for the The Pixar Theory, Rampant Predictions of your favorite upcoming movies, Harry Potter Trivia Fiends, and for being a pair of man childs. Man children? Men Children. None of those seem right. You get the point. Anyway, they wanted a way to talk more in depth about their theories and BEYOND! And this is their solution.
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Mile Higher

Mile Higher Media & Audioboom Studios

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Crime. Conspiracy. Cognizance. Mile Higher is hosted by husband & wife duo Josh Thomas and Kendall Rae! Our show focuses on True Crime but we delve into many other topics including conspiracy theories, unexplained phenomena, metaphysics, futurism, ancient civilizations and news stories the mainstream media doesn't cover. Our guests include experts in these topics as well as like-minded individuals who share our passion for uncovering the truth and exploring the mysteries of our universe. Com ...
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The Fan Girls Podcast

The Fan Girls Podcast

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Our Focus is Fandoms with a particular specialization in Book to Screen adaptations such as; Outlander, Bridgerton, Harry Potter, Shadow & Bone, and The Witcher, but certainly not limited to. Longtime time fandoms such as the Marvel Universe and Friends to newer pop culture phenomena, like Stranger Things, are also in our wheelhouse. We love discovering new fandoms as well as circling back to our old favorites. When it comes to binge-able television we know, the obsession is real. We’ve read ...
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Hello friends, welcome. I am the Flannel Wizard here to guide you through some of my favorite fandoms include: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, and many more. From Hogwarts to hyperspace—lore, laughs, and legends await. Questions, thoughts, or a theory too good to keep to yourself? Send it our way at [email protected] Thanks for stopping by, May the Force be with you, may the Light shine on you, and don't let the muggles ge ...
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Just a combination of my love for both Harry Potter and Criminal Minds! We’ll break down each book, movie, episode, and fan theory! If you haven’t read the books, or watched the show yet, be warned...THIS WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS Instagram: Potters_minds Facebook Page: Potter’s Minds Email: [email protected] (use PODCAST in Subject Line) Cover art photo provided by rawpixel on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@rawpixel Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ ...
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MacDiarmid Institute experts talk to Bryan Crump about an idea from science fiction, if it holds up to scientific scrutiny & if it'd work in reality. (Yeah, the Big Bang Theory guys would love this).
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Theories By T

Tyrell Charles

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Tyrell Charles (@theoriesbyt) presents super in-depth breakdowns and analysis on your favourite movie franchises! From Spider-Man, to The Matrix and Shrek – each week T unpacks the easter eggs, behind the scenes details, and deeper meanings hidden in some of the biggest movies in the world. No fandom left unturned. In partnership with Sky Cinema. A Pixiu Production.
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PANELISM Network

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Fan Theories explores the crazy, the clever, and the convoluted world of -- what else -- fan theories. Hosted by the Wrong Button Media duo, Emily Kelley and Peter Kunin, we tackle one fandom at a time to talk about theories and questions alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If you’re a true Harry Potter fan, then I suspect that you, like me, had an impending sense of dread as you neared the final pages of the final book. After it all, it was the end of an era- and as far as I could tell at the time, there wasn’t much new Harry Potter content on the horizon (besides a few movies, of course). These books were released o…
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In this Prof Responds episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble returns to the larger-than-life figure of Rubeus Hagrid, unpacking the rich, complicated responses listeners shared in the post-episode chat. This episode explores the paradoxes that make Hagrid both beloved and deeply flawed—his tenderness and his trauma, his loyalty a…
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Potter Revisited Episode #94 He Brought a Spoon to a Gun Fight AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 33 "Priori Incantatem" Voldemort plans to duel Harry in front of all the Death Eaters Wormtail unties Harry from the gravestone but won't meet his eyes All Harry can recall from duelling is what Lockhart taught him This is where expelliar…
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In previous After the Final Pop Episodes, Ben and J discussed what letters of the alphabet are best, their Pringle eating competition and how to resolve conflict from your distant past. If you would like to get in on more of this ATFP action you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MID…
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Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com On this week’s episode, break out the scantrons and No. 2 pencils because Harry, Ron a…
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Dumbledore’s a complex character. When he’s first introduced to us, he’s hyped up like some sort of Wizarding prodigy. As a boy, his magical brilliance turned heads — and as an adult, he defeated the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, became headmaster of Hogwarts, and was said to be the only wizard Voldemort ever truly feared. He’s also known for hi…
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Send us a text In 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 …
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He mastered the Dark Arts. Split his soul. Cheated death. He could bend others to his will, kill with a flick of his wand, and strike fear into the heart of the wizarding world. But for all his power… there was one kind of magic Lord Voldemort could never learn. Not because he lacked talent — he was one of the most gifted wizards of his age. Not be…
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Ben and J discuss productivity levels, 10 years of marriage, the IKEA Effect and the Ben, Franklin Effect, Black Mirror and money. Relevant Links: The IKEA Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IKEA_effect Diablo II - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_II The Ben Franklin Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_effect Black Mirror - …
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Support our Sponsors: Pretty Litter: https://prettylitter.com/milehigher Naked Wines: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/MILEHIGHER and use code MILEHIGHER for both the code AND PASSWORD Oceangate First Episode: https://youtu.be/CTFgfaaQEJg Intro 0:00 A Recap of Oceangate Events 9:43 Stockton Rush Early Life 19:53 The Stran…
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Hey everyone, Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. It looks like we finally have an update from J.K. Rowling herself on the HBO Harry Potter remake, as on June 21st, 2025, she took to X to share her reaction to the first two scripts. And her verdict? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …
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This is not just a story about a lovable half-giant. It is a story about the monsters society teaches us to see—and the people we discard because they fit that image. In this episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble unpacks the complicated legacy of Rubeus Hagrid, part giant, full heart, and perhaps the most beloved yet overlooked …
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Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com This week we find Hogwarts in a state of open rebellion with many students (and profes…
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Ben and J discuss Father’s Day, their thoughts on the new How to Train Your Dragon movie, J’s kids competing in a BeyBlade Tournament and catching fireflies. Relevant Links: How to Train Your Dragon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Train_Your_Dragon_(2025_film) Fantastic Four - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fantastic_Four:_First_Steps Get…
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Potter Revisited Episode #93 Voldemort's Burn Book AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 33 "The Death Eaters" Voldemort emerges from his soup and has a monologe prepared Should Voldemort looks been more connected to the Horcruxes? Does anyone else have "To Dance Again" from A Very Potter Musical stuck in their head? Does Voldemort know …
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Support our Sponsors: StitchFix: https://stitchfix.com/milehigher Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/milehigher Intro 0:00 Damien's Early Life 3:42 Living on the Isle of Wight 5:36 "Party Animal" 7:27 Early Issues with Drugs 15:21 The Night that Damien Goes Missing 18:36 Caught on CCTV 23:22 Damien's Bizarre Behavior 30:45 Retracing Damien's Ste…
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The Fantastic Beasts films left us on a MASSIVE cliffhanger. The Dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald is STILL at large and the movies just…ENDED? Fortunately for us, we know how his story plays out, and we can attribute that to established Harry Potter lore. But as for the films..Those are over. So, what I want to know is..What happened to him along th…
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Buckle up Fans! We're kicking off Mass-Mass a little early with our latest & greatest/ most-unhinged fan theories from the SJM Universe! Buckle up Fans! The Fan Girls are ready to Dish & Spill the Tea on the hit Marvel Movie "Thunderbolts"! Buckle up fans! The Fan Girls Podcast is headed to Amazing Comic Con Las Vegas at the Plaza Hotel, June 20–22…
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On this Prof Responds episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble returns to the woman in pink—Dolores Jane Umbridge—to unpack the powerful and sometimes uncomfortable insights raised in the post-episode chat. Why do we hate her so much? Why do we enjoy hating her? And more importantly, what does our hatred reveal about how we underst…
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Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com This week’s episode dives into some serious daddy drama as Harry throws caution to the…
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Who is Minister for Magic? Who’s is Headmaster of Hogwarts? Is blood status STILL a controversial issue? And most importantly: are there any other NEW dark wizards on the rise? Today we’ll be answering all of that and MORE as we discuss the Wizarding World in modern times. Hey everyone, Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today w…
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Send us a text In 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 sho…
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Ben and J discuss alligator and snake stories, the Nate Bargatze Show, Mario Kart DESPAIR, garden updates, dopamine hits, and remote control cars. Relevant Links: Nate Bargatze - https://nateland.com/pages/nate Will Forte - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Forte Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothe…
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Lately, the Harry Potter world has been… a little chaotic. Sure, there’s been plenty of exciting news — a brand new HBO series in the works, major casting announcements, and the promise of finally getting a longer, more detailed adaptation of the books. But not all of the news has been met with open arms. And one casting decision in particular — th…
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Support our Sponsors: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/m5y1vkvt #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/milehigher Intro 0:00 Elly's Early Life 4:38 Heading to Tofo 7:27 A Brief History of Tofo 10:35 What …
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On this episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble dives into the soft-voiced, hard-hearted horror that is Dolores Jane Umbridge. She may wear kitten brooches and speak in syrupy tones, but beneath the pink cardigan lies one of the most insidious villains in the Wizarding World. We unpack the bureaucratic brutality behind her blood q…
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Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com This week Chapter-by-Chapter returns, and so does our guest! Professor Julian Wamble, …
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As HBO trudges ahead with its high-profile reboot of the Harry Potter series, most major roles have now been cast, including the announcement of 9 major roles just this week However, one decision continues to dominate online discourse: the casting of Papa Essiedu as Severus Snape. From the moment the announcement went public, the backlash has been …
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I’ve got a quick video for you today on the most recent update from HBO which includes their finalized casting decisions for 9 more major actors in season 1 (which will cover the Philosopher’s Stone) This includes casting announcements for Molly Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Lucius Mafloy, Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, Lavender Brown, Vernon & Petunia D…
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Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. A couple of weeks back it was reported that Tom Felton would be officially returning to the Wizarding World. But despite the whispers and speculation, nothing concrete was ever confirmed. All we knew was that a familiar face was returning, and for most fans, that seemed like enough. However, in…
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Send us a text In 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 connec…
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Voldemort was the most dangerous Dark wizard in history. Capable of splitting his soul, flying without a broom, and leading an army of Death Eaters that would kill on his command. But one person he could never kill, no matter how powerful he seemed to get, was Harry. Of course, this was largely circumstantial. Harry was protected — first by his mot…
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Ben and J discuss losing sleep, Outdoor Boys stopping YouTube, and their latest family camping trip. Relevant Links: The Outdoor Boys Goodbye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwC8jwnXfo4 Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/…
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Support our Sponsors: HungryRoot: https://hunryroot.com/milehigher Intro 0:00 The Hearst Empire 4:40 Patty's Birth into Privilege 9:26 Berkley, the Home of a Revolution 10:57 Birth of the SLA 14:32 Targeting Marcus Foster 22:20 The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst 28:33 Radicalization 35:28 Robbing Hibernia Bank 39:30 A History of Shootouts 46:14 The Big…
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Potter Revisited Episode #92 Villain Soup AKA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 32 "Flesh, Blood and Bone" Voldemort soup incoming Do readers, do we know that something bad is going to happen? The way Cedric dies is so quick and absolute Tori was shocked reading this as a kid Harry is in shock - really, this is the first death Harry is r…
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In this Prof Responds episode of Critical Magic Theory, Professor Julian Wamble dives into the dazzling disaster that is Gilderoy Lockhart—our favorite fame-chasing fraud. From his misuse of memory charms to his obsession with applause over competence, this episode unpacks your brilliant post-episode chat insights and tackles the deeper themes of i…
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Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com On this week's episode, we’re starting Pride Month 2025 off by revisiting the topic of…
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In the wizarding world, few magical objects spark as many ‘what if’ debates as the Time-Turner. If it could be used to save both Buckbeak and Sirius, why didn’t anyone just spin it a little further? Why not go back and stop Cedric Diggory’s death? Or warn Lily and James before Voldemort arrived? Why not save Dumbledore, or even stop Voldemort’s ris…
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Send us a text In 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 unde…
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This is going to be a bit of a world shatterer. Wouldn’t it be a cruel and tragic twist if the one witch whose love was powerful enough to defeat Voldemort… Was herself the victim of a love potion? And that the purest act of love in the entire wizarding world came from someone who never truly understood her love for her own husband? What if, beneat…
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Ben and J discuss all the details of their trip to Epic Universe: the rides, the food, the characters AND MORE! Relevant Links: RollerCoaster Tycoon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RollerCoaster_Tycoon Umbridge’s PUNISHMENT Finally Revealed! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWCHcuxvruw Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: ht…
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