I recently came across a clip on YouTube where author Brandon Sanderson and his podcast guest Dan Well were discussing Voldemort’s character.
Aaand things got pretty controversial pretty quickly, as shortly after posing the question, “Is he a good character?”—they both came to the same conclusion: he wasn’t.
Naturally my first inclination was to feel ANGER ... Show More
Mar 17
15 Dark Curses the Ministry Never BANNED - Harry Potter Explained
I’ve done a lot of spell videos. The most powerful, the most dangerous, the hardest to cast, but one I’ve always wanted to make involves taking a look at the most… Messed up. Not the deadliest. Not the flashiest. But the kind of spell that makes you question why someone would eve ... Show More
16m 57s
Mar 2021
Darth Vader is a 19th Century Supervillain
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Michael Weiss, editor-at-large at The Daily Beast, joins the show to discuss Darth Vader: why he's such a compelling malefactor, the deep inner conflict and tumult which motivates him, and the mythological figures the dark lord of the Sith repre ... Show More
50m 51s
Oct 2025
Snape's House of Deceit (HBP Chapter 2, Spinner's End)
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1h 14m
Nov 2025
Agent Granger (HBP Chapter 6, Draco's Detour)
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1h 41m
Feb 2025
Chapter 11: Aboard The Hogwarts Express | Goblet of Fire
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Goblet of Fire and discuss whether or not Voldemort intended to live at Hogwarts, all the things that are set up in this book before they even get on the train, why James liked Peter better than Remus, and if it’s rude to floo di ... Show More
1h 27m
Oct 2025
Privet Drive Revenge Tour (HBP Chapter 3, 'Will and Won’t')
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1h 11m
Feb 2025
I Declare Loyalty! (OOTP Chapter 13, Detention with Dolores)
On this week's episode, bust out your day planner because we've got plenty of classes, loads of homework and a few detentions! And keep your hands off of the knitted hats, those are for the House-Elves! This week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Learn how to identify red and ... Show More
1h 33m