Behind The Wand: Stories From The Harry Potter Films

Behind The Wand and Friends - Eric Scull

We have sadly made it to the final ep in this mini-series... for now! To wrap things up, I couldn’t think of a better guest than the Harry Potter podcasting OG, Eric Scull. Eric is part of the MuggleCast team, who launched the very first Harry Potter podcast 20 years ago. I’ve been lucky enough to call Eric a friend for the past four years, and he was a huge support when I was getting this podcast off the ground—something we dive into in our conversation today. So take a listen as we unpack two ...

Behind The Wand and Friends - Chanel Williams

This week, I'm joined by the true Queen herself—no, not Dame Maggie Smith—but the incredible Chanel Williams! Chanel rose to TikTok fame with her spot-on impressions of Hogwarts' finest professors, particularly the iconic Professor McGonagall. Since then, she's become a beloved figure in the Harry Potter fandom, known for her hilarious skits that bring the Wizarding World to life in the funniest ways.In this episode, we dive into Chanel's journey within the fandom, exploring her creative process...

Behind The Wand and Friends - Brett Ball

This week, I’ve got the one and only Brett Ball—aka Brett’s Thoughts—joining me! Brett’s a true legend in the Harry Potter fandom, creating everything from real-life Triwizard Tournaments to hilarious roasts with cast members an epic voldemort cosplay... If you haven’t seen his content yet, stop what you’re doing (after this episode, of course!) and check it out.

Behind The Wand and Friends - Em Wallbank (and Maple)

This week, I’m joined by the incredibly talented Em Walbank — a social media sensation with millions of followers across her platforms. Not only is Em known for her captivating content, but she also has an amazing Draco Malfoy impression that’s bound to leave you laughing! Our friendship began when my son mistook Em for me (a huge ego boost on my part, I must say!). But beyond her beauty, both inside and out, Em’s warmth, humor, and passion for all things Wizarding World shine through in this ep...

Behind The Wand and Friends - Swish & Flick

This week my FAVOURTE podcasting ladies are on the show... The Swish & Flick hosts - Tiffany, Megan and Katie. My goodness do I adore them. I don't think I have ever laughed as much in an episode - and I genuinely forgot we were even recording a podcast. It just felt like a catch up with three of my friends.. Which is porbably why I had to edit out about 10 minutes of us chatting about snowing and me showing them pictures of my son in the snow... which doesn't really work for the podcasting ...

Behind The Wand and Friends - Trey Beachum

This week Trey Beachum, better known as I Am Black Harry, is on the podcast. Trey is hilarious and there is honestly nothing he doesn't know about Harry Potter - just check out Harry Potter: Hogwarts Touranment of Houses if you need proof. As you will see in this conversation, Trey has such an infectious energy. The content he creates oulls you right into his version of the Wizarding World and you can't help but be captivated by it!

Behind The Wand and Friends - Chloe Laverson

Hey, welcome to Behind the Wand and Friends! In this podcast I sit down with some of my favorite content creators from the Wizarding World community to chat about everything Harry Potter and the future of the fandom—especially when it comes to the series and what's next! Whether it's deep dives into the books, discussions about the films, or the latest updates in the Wizarding World universe, we've got it covered. Stay tuned for all kinds of magic, insight, and of course, some fun surprises alon...

Behind The Wand and Friends - Melissa Maddock

Welcome to Behind The Wand AND FRIENDS! A little mini series where I speak to content creators right in the forefront of the Harry Potter fandom about what the Wizarding World is like right now. In this episdoe I speak to Melissa Maddock and she tells me how she creates her content which portrays her as your regular Hogwarts student, whilst also teaching me about the Maurauders fandom, Dracook and the universally approval of fan-casting of Timothée Chalamet as Regulus Black!

Behind The Wand - Episode 31, Patrick Doyle

Behind The Wand - Episode 30, Mick Audsley

This week is the 'Flick & Mick Show' where Flick is speaking to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire editor Mick Audsley. HP 4 was a complex one to edit, not only because two other schools are introduced to Hogwarts - but the challenges included mazes, an underwater world and dragons... which proved to be quite tricky!!!

Behind The Wand - Callsheets, Acting Lessons and Having Hermione Hair

Hey everyone!! This is the 4th bonus episode answering YOUR fab questions. This week we are talking about: What is in the call sheet and the scheduling of a film The evolution of Hermione's hair Did we have acting lessons The hardest thing I had to do on set Is. it too soon for a reboot?

Behind The Wand - Episode 29, Nicholas Hooper

This week Flick talks with Nicholas Hooper, who was the composer for the iconic score you hear in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Check out Nicholas work (that we discuss at the end of the episode) here: Dawnings - https://wordandnote.com/dawnings/ Books - https://wordandnote.com/shop/

Behind The Wand - Birthday's, Harry Potter tattoo's & DM Slides

We are back with the third BONUS episode answering YOUR great questions. This week we will be talking about Birthday's on set Plot lines from the book I wish had been included in the films Would I get a Harry Potter tattoo Getting guests onto the show Sliding into DMs

Behind The Wand - Episode 28, Tim Burke

This week Flick talk with Tim Burke, the Visual Effects Supervisor for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts.

Behind The Wand - Getting paid, Getting the job and Taking props

Back with another BONUS ep answering YOUR brilliant question! This week we will be talking about. 1.) Did I get paid? 2.) My photo collection from my time filming 3.) How did I get cast? 4.) Did I take anything from set? 5.) Who would I cast in the new Harry Potter series?

Behind The Wand - Episode 27, Jessie Schroeder

This week I had an amazing conversation with the post-production supervisor Jessie Schroeder.

Behind The Wand - Emotional scenes, Leavesden tour and Flirting

Our very first bonus episode answering YOUR questions!! Flick answers: 1) What was your Harry Potter scene & who was your fave character 2.) What was the layout of Leavesden studio 3.) When did we realise the franchise was going to be BIG 4.) What was the most emotional scene you had to film? 5.) Did everyone flirt with each other?

Behind The Wand - Episode 26, Michael Seresin

This week I talk with Michael Seresin who was cinematographer for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Behind The Wand - Episode 25, Flick Miles

This week on the podcast, I got interviewed by Behind The Wands producer Lucy. I dive into life on set, my favorite scene and what I may have taken from the set.

Behind The Wand - Episode 24, Rob Bliss

This week on the podcast, I talk with Rob Bliss, a Concept Artist, on the films. He created characters like Kreacher and Dementors, Thestral and much more.

Behind The Wand - Episode 23, Todd Arnow

This week Todd Arnow joins me on the podcast. He was an Associate Producer on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. We talk all things about making the first film.

Behind The Wand - Episode 22, Christopher M Anthony

This week Christopher M Anthony joins me on the podcast to discuss his experience as a visual effects designer. We discuss creating Scabbers, Lupin as a Werewolf and many more exciting scenes.

Behind The Wand - Episode 21, Peter Myles

This week Peter Myles joins me on the podcast to talk about his experience as a music editor. We dive deep into the whole process of music editing, from inspirations to favourite scenes to edit.

Behind The Wand - Episode 20, Celia Barnett

This week Celia Barnett joins me on the podcast to talk about his experience as a research specialist. We dive deep into the strange research requests, famous inspirations and the people she met with to help bring the Wizarding World to life.

Behind The Wand - Episode 19, Paul Warren

This week Paul Warren joins me on the podcast to talk about his experience as Daniel Radcliffe's body double in Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix. We also discuss his other roles in the Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows.

Behind The Wand - Episode 18, RJ Mino - Part 2

This week RJ Mino returns for part 2. We continue our conversion on all things production but in this part, specifically the filming of the first film. He also goes into more details on the secret opening scene, plus many more untold stories.

Behind The Wand - Episode 17, RJ Mino - Part 1

This week RJ Mino joins me on the podcast to talk about all things production. This is the first part of a two-part episode. In the first part, myself and RJ discuss everything that goes into pre-production, from hiring the crew, making the script a reality and a secret scene that never made it into the books or films.

Behind The Wand - Episode 16, Karen Lindsay-Stewart, Buffy Hall and Carolyn McLeod

This week Flick dives into the Casting Department for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with Karen Lindsay-Stewart, Buffy Hall and Carolyn McLeod. They talk about everything casting from the beginning stages of finding the cast members, the challenges they face casting for a child heavy film to how the industry has changed in the past 20 years.

Behind The Wand - Episode 15, Chris Rankin

This week Chris Rankin joins me on the podcast. We reminisce about our time working on Harry Potter, from the fond memories of the Great Hall to the casting process.

Behind The Wand - Episode 14, Lisa Tomblin

This week Flick enters the wizarding world hair department with Lisa Tomblin, a Hair Designer who designed some iconic hairstyles for the films such as Narcissa Malfoy. She also dives into the challenges of keeping the hairstyles consistent across the entire film and a single scene.