Grab a butterbeer, but save it for after the book shopping! Join Sam, Aurelia, Sierra, and a special guest Alice, in discussion of the Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - "At Flourish & Blotts"! Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-67-cos-chapter-4-mcgonagalls-thoughtful-spellwork/ In this episode: It’s not about comprehension but about the fun we had along the way The magical houses reflect the owners priorities The ghoul was definitely babysitting...
Aug 16, 2025•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 67
Special returning guest Natalie Candido joins hosts Aureo, Irvin, and Sophia to take a deep dive into the youngest Black sister and mother of our favourite ferret: Narcissa Malfoy Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-66-narcissa-malfoy-the-black-sisters-book-club/ In this episode: How does one get a divorce in the wizarding world? Is Bellatrix a psychopath or not? Aureo and Bellatrix have so much in common! Sophia takes us on a flower and water journey Was there more goin...
Aug 02, 2025•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 66
Special returning guest Margarete joins hosts Aureo, Irvin, and Sierra to take a deep dive into everyone's favourite blond death eater and peacock fanatic: Lucius Malfoy Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-65-lucius-malfoy-death-eater-union-rep/ In this episode: Lucius is a secret Hufflepuff What is Lucius’s priority, hair styling or doting on peacocks? Lucius is the Percy Weasley of the Marauder era We try to understand Snape’s and Lucius’s friendship Lucius’s eeeviiil ...
Jul 19, 2025•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 65
Prepare for a journey into the darker corners of the Wizarding World! Hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sophia are joined by special guests Dr. Louise Freeman and Nick Jeffrey to tackle one of the most talked-about topics in the Wizarding World: suspicious death in the Harry Potter series. Join us for a deep dive into the impact of the series' most discussed deaths, including the mysterious veil that claimed Sirius Black and the ongoing debate surrounding Albus Dumbledore's pivotal death before Deathly Hallo...
Jul 05, 2025•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 64
Join Sam, Sierra, Sophia, and special guest Amy ( Revelio and Expecto Podtronum ) as they dive headfirst into a world of magical love triangles, adapting tropes, and enough will-they-won't-they to fill the Great Hall. So grab your butterbeer, popcorn, settle in, and get ready to swoon, cringe, and laugh out loud as we reimagine Harry as a romantic lead. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-63-what-if-harry-potter-was-a-rom-com/ In this episode: We all forget movies exist ...
Jun 21, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 63
A Chapter of Sleuthing, Shenanigans, and Sweet Treats Join hosts Aureo, Sam, Sierra, and special guest Hayley as they delve into Chapter 29: The Dream from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . This episode unpacks a pivotal chapter where the trio is at the height of their detective skills, uncovering mysteries and piecing together clues. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-62-gof-chapter-29-harrys-honda-civic/ In this episode: Mystery or Superhero/Crime When in doubt, b...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 62
Join hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sophia, as well as special guests Dr. Louise Freeman and Nick Jeffrey, as they speculate on the latest death in the Cormoran Strike series. Please be warned that there will be spoilers for the Cormoran Strike books in this episode. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-61-strike-crossover-the-hill-charlotte-dies-on/ In this episode: No one wants to mess with Chapter 64! How convenient can a suicide be and still be believable? Surely THIS time, Str...
May 24, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 61
Grab a butterbeer and pull up a stool! Join Aureo, Sam, Sierra, and special guest Liz as they dive headfirst into the perplexing plot holes of the Harry Potter book series. From convenient coincidences to the enigmatic Dumbledore, the frustrating limitations (or lack thereof!) of magic, moments of pure wizarding stupidity, and some truly questionable arithmetic, they categorize and debate the moments that make you go "Wait, what?!" Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-60-...
May 10, 2025•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 60
Pull up a stool at The Three Broomsticks and join Ev, Irvin, Sophia, and special guest Line Egelund as they continue their exploration of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with chapter six, "Draco's Detour"! This time, the hosts finally make it to the titular part of the chapter, before a short pit-stop at Weasley Whizard Wheezes. Grab yourself a beverage and tune in to discuss joke shop products and names, Ginny Weasley, and if Draco Malfoy should have been a werewolf. Join the discussion:...
Apr 26, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 59
Pull up a stool at The Three Broomsticks and join Ev, Irvin, Sophia, and special guest Line Egelund as they delve into the intriguing opening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with chapter six, "Draco's Detour"! True to form, our hosts found themselves thoroughly sidetracked by everything from Ollivander's elusive marketing strategy and the burning question of what citation style Hogwarts students are forced to use, before they even got to pondering the security measurements employed by ...
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 58
The Wizarding World is expanding! Ev, Sam, Sierra, and special guest Patrick gather to discuss the highly anticipated HBO Harry Potter series. They break down the confirmed details, delve into the swirling rumors, and share their personal hopes and concerns for the adaptation. From casting choices to plot deviations, they leave no stone unturned. Get ready for a magical discussion filled with passionate opinions and wild theories! In this episode: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-57-hbo-t...
Mar 29, 2025•3 hr 16 min•Ep. 57
Hogwarts: a bastion of magical learning or a safety hazard? Irvin, Sophia, and special guests Karoline and Andrew Sims examine the safety and security concerns within the castle walls. From dangerous creatures to questionable portkeys, we analyze the measurements to keep the school a safe place. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-56-safety-and-security-at-hogwarts-the-master-carrot/ In this episode: Making sense of portkeys Why can house-elves teleport in and out of Hog...
Mar 15, 2025•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 56
This week, Aureo, Ev, Sam, and special guest Geoff (our social media wizard!) tackle the iconic Marauder's Map chapter in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban . We're plunging into the darkness of dementors, exploring the secrets of the Marauder's map, and laughing along with the Weasley twins' hilarious antics. And, of course, no trip to Hogsmeade is complete without a butterbeer at our favorite pub: The Three Broomsticks. Grab a butterbeer and join us for a fun-filled episode, capped off w...
Mar 01, 2025•3 hr•Ep. 55
Join hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sierra, for our annual Valentine's tradition of discussing fandom's favorite ships: we dish on Draco Malfoy's love life and potential pairings from the Harry Potter fandom. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-54-shipping-draco-malfoy-full-throated-redemption/ In this episode: Draco would look great in a periwinkle blue dress! Ev gets a Fanfiction Theory Godmother In Draco’s love life, the Grass is always Greener We get Ginny’s Valentine for Drac...
Feb 15, 2025•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 54
Join hosts Irvin, Sierra, Sophia, and guest Leah Jamison as they discuss the 14th chapter of the Harry Potter series: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-53-ps-ss-chapter-14-well-well-well-we-are-in-trouble/ In this episode: Why wasn’t Ron bullied? The obvious HP/Mean Girls crossover Norbert’s real mother gets her revenge in Book 4 What are the logistics of failing Hogwarts classes Hermione’s manipulative side emerges Ron really idolizes C...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 53
Join hosts Sam, Sierra, Sophia, and guest Matthew as they discuss the magic behind wizarding portraits and paintings. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-52-wizarding-portraits-paint-me-like-one-of-them-french-girls/ In this episode: Differences between paintings and photography How does distance work in paintings? Are wizard paintings the magical version of AI? 2 years in, we have now introduced the “podcast canon” Gilderoy Lockhart’s paintings obliviate the other paint...
Jan 18, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 52
Join all the hosts and special guest and editor Patrick Musilek as they discuss chapter 23 from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Christmas on the Closed Ward. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-51-ootp-chapter-23-part-2-teddy-bear-in-a-barrel-of-eels/ In this episode: The distressing holiday of the London Underground Is sewing up skin a good idea? Should people be expected to recognize Devil’s Snare among Christmas gifts? Where does it go? Into the barrel of e...
Dec 24, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 51
Join all the hosts and special guest and editor Patrick Musilek as they discuss chapter 23 from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Christmas on the Closed Ward. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-50-ootp-chapter-23-part-1-the-harry-exception/ In this episode: Sam has a lot of feelings about this chapter and the summary shows it Animagi are always the solution - until they’re not The Dursleys are Harry’s tasty snack Who is the MVP of this chapter? Phineas lives t...
Dec 21, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 50
Join hosts Irvin and Sophia and special guests Dr. Beatrice Groves and Dr. Louise Freeman as they compare the main characters of the Harry Potter and the Cormoran Strike series. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-49-strike-crossover-robin-is-a-free-elf/ In this episode: Robin and Hermione fighting for the underdog Whoever Strike doesn’t sleep with is the murderer! The ins and outs of Hermione’s dating life Higher test scores: the Ravenclaw’s ultimate mic drop The protag...
Dec 07, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 49
Join hosts Ev, Sam, Sierra, and guest Liz Wade Stueckle as they discuss chapter 5 from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Weasleys Wizard Wheezes. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-48-gof-chapter-5-thickness-where-it-matters/ In this episode: Fred semantics, walking that thin line of Muggle baiting “No other word for it… cool” The true meaning of wheezes Justice for Veelas The worst thing Ginny has ever done The man, the myth, the legend: Barty Crouch Cauldron bottom...
Nov 23, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 48
Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sophia, and guest DJ (Denis James) as they discuss the short-lived and abrasive Minister for Magic: Rufus Scrimgeour. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-47-rufus-scrimgeour-sophia-for-minister/ In this episode: The dangers of shallow bottoms Rufus Scrimgeour, you had one job! Is the wizarding world a democracy? Doubtful… Scrimgeour lasted for seven Liz Trusses We all become Minister of Magic and come up with the perfect Gryffindor plan Scrimgeou...
Nov 09, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 47
Join hosts Ev, Irvin, Sophia, and guest DJ (Denis James) as they discuss everyone's favorite bowler hat-wearing Minister for Magic: Cornelius Fudge. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-46-cornelius-fudge-traditional-dependable-and-lime-green/ In this episode: How much is Dumbledore to blame for Fudge’s Book 5 behavior? Ev and Lucius Malfoy have something in common! Voldemort clearly reads the Quibbler Ministers we would rather have lunch with Three flavors of Fudge More ...
Oct 26, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 46
Join hosts Irvin, Sierra, Sophia, and guest Margarete as they discuss chapter 20 from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban : Dementor’s Kiss. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-45-poa-chapter-20-the-werewolf-blame-game/ In this episode: A lengthy discussion of chapter length Human Balloon Parade Sophia learns how moons work! Let's play the blame game! Crookshanks is the real protagonist Why does Hermione struggle so much with the Patronus Charm Dementors compare sou...
Oct 12, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 45
Join hosts Irvin, Sam, and Sierra, as well as special guest and Hogwarts Legacy Lead Writer Adrian Ropp , as they dive deep into the writing journey for the Hogwarts Legacy video game. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-44-hogwarts-legacy-interview-with-adrian-ropp-lead-writer/ In this episode: How to ensure compliance with the canon? Phineas Nigelus Black as a lynch point of the game Does Sebastian Sallow need fixing? Can he be fixed? What we’ve always wanted: a Weasle...
Sep 28, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 44
Join hosts Sam and Sierra and guest Neiha Khan ( Dramione Diaries ) as they delve into the many what-ifs of Severus Snape book-by-book. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-43-what-if-severus-snape/ In this episode: Pretty privilege, does it always work? Snape caring for Harry changes everything, or does it… Rogue bludgers for Snape no matter what Snape killing Lockhart would be chef's kiss Let the people talk! Snape surviving Azkaban has many forms Everything changes if ...
Sep 14, 2024•3 hr 20 min•Ep. 43
Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sierra, and guest Karoline as they discuss chapter 5 from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets : The Whomping Willow. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-42-cos-chapter-5-a-twelve-year-olds-perfect-plan/ In this episode: Ranking the Weasley chaos year by year What if the diary never made it to Hogwarts? The Weasleys are clearly bad parents Only magical trains can leave on time The flying car would never happen with Hermione RIP Chess Master Ro...
Aug 31, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 42
Join hosts Aureo, Sam, and Sierra and guest Tiffany as they discuss the depiction of dragons in Harry Potter and other media. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-41-dragons-those-darned-extra-legs/ In this episode: Dragons are insects We want our own dragon lore Dinosaurs were the origin of dragon myths But what if it was a phoenix? We want to see more dragons in the new Harry Potter TV show Ron is now a lion animagus Another win for ring theory How to Train Your Dragon ...
Aug 17, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 41
Join hosts Aureo, Sam, and Sierra and guest Christian as they discuss the titular chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where Harry turns into a mad scientist and debates between Hallows and Horcruxes. Join the discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-40-dh-chapter-22-it-all-fits/ In this episode: The lying and conniving Hermione Granger Does Ron know where Australia is? Hermione really is ridiculously close-minded Harry goes full-blown mad scientist Look at my invisible clo...
Aug 03, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 40
Join hosts Aureo, Irvin, Sophia, and our guest Charles Boyd as they discuss law and order in the Wizarding World. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-39-law-amp-order-wanted-kissed-or-alive In this episode: Deep dive into wizarding law Who is your second - we try to understand duels We need more lawyers Trials seem to be just an act, but at least they’re done by lunch Differences between jail and prison explained The Wizarding World seems to mirror… Muggle Russia? Dumble...
Jul 20, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 39
Join hosts Ev, Irvin, and Sophia and guest Sam Ommen as they discuss the titular chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince where Hogwarts pretends to be a school. Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-38-hbp-chapter-9-snapes-dedicated-decorating/ In this episode: McGonagall is dropping mics all over Neville and Augusta The ins and outs of Hogwarts class scheduling How authentic is Lavender’s interest in Ron? Katie Bell is a savage! Snape is eating crackers… The mil...
Jul 06, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 38
