HeyJaredMagic Beyond the Books
Calling all Harry Potter fans! In each Magic Beyond the Books episode, I break down a scene, character, or special topic from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Warning: there are spoilers in every episode. Grab your wands and send owl post to all your friends.
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Harry Potter Gets Career Advice (opens the original)
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Jess and Rene discuss the scene where Harry Potter gets career advice from Professors McGonagall and Umbridge (book 5, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, chapter 29: Career Advice). We cover everything from Arthur Weasley’s knowledge of muggles to minister of magic terms to dirndl dresses. Stay tuned for our thoughts on Harry’s career choice and the jobs we would do in the wizarding world. Grab your school records on pink paper and listen to this episode! Follow us on Instagram Follow us
Professor Horace Slughorn (opens the original)
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Jess and Rene discuss everything about Professor Horace Eugene Flaccus Slughorn, from his wand to his teaching style to the many meanings behind his elaborate name. We fan-cast the role and compare Slughorn’s book description to the movie casting. And, of course, we get off topic, discussing The Borrowers movie and Frasier sitcom. Listen now! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok
Remus Lupin and Harry Potter Argue at Grimmauld Place (opens the original)
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Werewolf and Boy Wonder at Odds! Jess and Rene discuss the scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (book 7) where Harry Potter and Remus Lupin get into an argument in the basement of Grimmauld Place (Chapter 11: The Bribe). We cover everything from hairstyles in the movies to Harry sass in the books. Click play to listen now! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok
Celestina Warbeck (opens the original)
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Inspired by Dame Shirley Bassey and also known as “The Singing Sorceress,” Celestina Warbeck is a popular singer in the wizarding world and today I talk all about her - from her music, to her wand, etymology of her name, and so much more. Stay tuned for the end where I give my fan casts for the role. Grab your cauldron full of hot, strong love and listen to this episode! Fan Casts for Celestina Warbeck: Shirley Bassey Patti LaBelle Chaka Khan Raye Olivia Dean Follow us on Instagram Follow us on
Harry Potter Takes Liquid Luck (opens the original)
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Our first funeral episode! Today Jess and Rene discuss the scene where Harry Potter takes the felix felicis potion, also known as liquid luck, and attends a funeral for a spider (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, chapter 22: After the Burial - chapter 23: Horcruxes). We also discuss what items we would choose for our seven horcruxes, wizard bar crawls, and Harry Potter drink recipes. Listen now! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok
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