Episodes

  • OotP Chapter 23 - Part 2: Teddy Bear in a Barrel of Eels
    Dec 24 2024

    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 eels!
    • Gold bribes below St. Mungo’s
    • We’re all in our feelings for the Longbottoms
    • We are the seven ingredients!

    Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • OotP Chapter 23 - Part 1: The Harry Exception
    Dec 21 2024

    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 to sass people
    • We all feel sad for Hermione’s parents
    • We’ve all lived different 90s … and lives
    • How do different types of possession work?
    • This podcast is a sitcom!
    • We need to know more about the perfume

    Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

    Contact:

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Strike Crossover: Robin Is a Free Elf!
    Dec 7 2024

    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 protagonist’s quest for fame
    • Is Lucy the Snape of the series?
    • A book series all about Mad-Eye Moody!
    • Pat and Dumbledore are in a class all their own
    • Midge is going to play for the Holyhead Harpies

    Contact:

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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • GoF Chapter 5: Thickness Where It Matters
    Nov 23 2024

    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 themed songs
    • It all comes back to the butt
    • Dumbledore and Dobby sock exchange
    • Pig adopted Ron
    • Lupin is in Tibet handling his moon sickness

    Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

    Contact:

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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • Rufus Scrimgeour: Sophia for Minister!
    Nov 9 2024

    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
    • Scrimgeour is stubborn, even in the face of death
    • Best gossip is always served at the Three Broomsticks
    • All could be solved if Scrimgeour was better with people
    • As Minister, you need the tea!
    • Imagine Minister Mad-Eye Moody!

    Resources:

    • The comments on Episode 14
    • Ministers for Magic by J.K. Rowling

    More from our guest, DJ:

    • DJ's novel: Tobias (The Arcane Rebellion)
    • DJ's fanfic: No Parting of the Ways
    • Find DJ on the web

    Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

    Contact:

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    2 hrs and 47 mins
  • Cornelius Fudge: Traditional, Dependable, and Lime-Green
    Oct 26 2024

    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 from our guest, DJ:

    • DJ's novel: Tobias (The Arcane Rebellion)
    • DJ's fanfic: No Parting of the Ways
    • Find DJ on the web

    Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

    Contact:

    • Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/
    • Email: 3broomstickspod@gmail.com
    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3broomsticks
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    • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ThreeBroomsticksPodcast
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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • PoA Chapter 20: The Werewolf Blame Game
    Oct 12 2024

    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 soul status
    • Chilling lines and descriptions - Happy spooky season!

    Listen to the Pub's Jukebox here

    Contact:

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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Hogwarts Legacy: Interview with Adrian Ropp - Lead Writer
    Sep 28 2024

    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 Weasley professor!
    • Why the spiders?
    • Scoop: the original purpose of Natty’s animagus storyline
    • Our first visual representation of Peeves
    • Is an unnamed Malfoy the real villain of Hogwarts Legacy?

    Listen to the Pub's Jukebox

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    2 hrs and 18 mins