Special guest Abby joins Michelle as they discuss fan theories from when the series was still unfolding. What happened to Olivander and whose side was he on? Who was expected to die? Who did everyone think was the half blood Prince? Why didn't anyone give Snape a bottle of Shampoo?
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Special guest Ashley, a fellow Gryffindor we met at LeakyCon, joins us to discuss Gryffindor house! This week, we dive into the core traits of Gryffindor house, how we view the other houses, and key Gryffindor characters like Neville and Hermione.
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In an unedited episode, Retta and Michelle discuss the four Hogwarts houses - the traits that define them, stereotypes, notable members, and more.
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September 1 is coming this week, and you know what that means - it's time to go back to Hogwarts! Retta and Michelle discuss how Harry and his friends got to Hogwarts on September 1 each year. They also kick off their new series on the four houses by discussing the Sorting Hat's song from Harry's first year.
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Recorded at LeakyCon Chicago 2023, this is our panel comparing Muggle history with the timeline of the original Harry Potter series. Thank you to LeakyCon for the opportunity, and shout out to our wonderful audience during this panel!
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From the comfort of their high-rise hotel room, Retta and Michelle reminisce about the magic of their weekend at LeakyCon. From new friends to fun merchandise to awkward encounters and meaningful meet-ups, LeakyCon Chicago was truly a whimsical, wonderful time!
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Join Retta & Michelle in the Gryffindor Common Room to discuss what we know about potions in the Harry Potter universe and theorize about Skele-Gro, Felix Felicis, Amortentia, and more. The Gryffindor Gals even do Double Quizzler (and ask some very chaotic questions throughout the episode) to make up for missing next week due to Leaky Con!
As a reminder, we will not publish an episode the week of August 6. Stay tuned to our socials for information about the giveaways and ribbon trading we will be doing at LeakyCon 2023.
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In honor of Disability Awareness Month, Retta and Michelle discuss disabilities both in the Harry Potter universe and the Muggle world. Using parallels from their own experiences with disability, they deep dive into characters like Remus Lupin, Mad-Eye Moody, Argus Filch, and more.
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The Gryffindor Gals return to their character deep dives with Retta's favorite character, Ginny Weasley! We discuss Ginny's family history, Quidditch skills, ongoing crush on Harry, and - obviously - her infamous Bat Bogey Hex.
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This week, Retta and Michelle discuss all things LeakyCon 2023- panels, ribbon trading, celebrities, the ball, and more. We will be there all three days (August 4-6) and would love to talk to any of you who will be there!
LeakyCon website, including the schedule: https://www.leakycon.com/
Trey (@iamblackharry): https://www.instagram.com/iamblackharry/?hl=en
Tom Felton/Em Wallbank Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miwallbank/video/7154832569505287430?_r=1&_t=8dnUMc7haz0
Mud In My Blood shop: https://mudinmyblood.myshopify.com/password
Hungarian Wand Shop: http://www.hungarianwandshop.com/
Retta and Michelle chat about the lack of news around the Harry Potter TV show, their excitement for LeakyCon, the drink of choice for certain characters, Potter Puppet Pals, and more!
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In honor of Father's Day, we discuss and rank the father figures in Harry's life, including Lupin, Dumbledore, Sirius, and more. We also discuss some of the other men who impacted Harry's life.
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Long-time friend Lucy joins Retta and Michelle to discuss The Goblet of Fire! We dissect the book and the movie with a lot of jokes and speculation thrown in. Why didn't someone suggest a Triwizard Spelling Bee instead? Is the Great Lake saltwater, fresh water, or needs-to-be-filtered water? Tune in now to find out!
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Retta and Michelle discuss mental health in the wizarding world, specifically patroni (patronuses? We don't know) and depression. What is a patronus? How do dementors relate to real-life depression? Why can Snape cast a patronus but Hermione struggles with the charm?
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, here are some resources. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-662-4357, or you can call/text 988.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Network of Depression Centers: https://nndc.org/resource-links/
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Would you rather be a pro at transfiguration or apparition? Would you rather attend the Yule Ball or the Quidditch World Cup? This week, Retta and Michelle bounce back a bunch of Harry Potter-themed "Would You Rather?" questions and even pose two Quizzler questions to the audience. Let us know what you thought of the episode!
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This week, Retta & Michelle rank and discuss five of the worst villains in the Harry Potter series.
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This week, Michelle and Retta discuss Michelle's favorite character, Sirius Black! We dive into his upbringing, his defining moments, and what made him the man he was. We also respond to two voicemails and a recent comment on one of our episodes.
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Special guest Adae from the Jedi Archives podcast joins Retta and Michelle to discuss Neville's character development, LeakyCon news, Snape in a dress, and more!
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Join us in the Gryffindor Common Room for a serious conversation regarding the Harry Potter cast members we've lost, then for a Sirius-ly silly conversation answering voicemails and daydreaming about Leaky Con (again).
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