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The Potterverse: Chapter 36 – The Parting Of The Ways | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 35 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – A Parting Of The Ways.

We chat about about Fudge’s true intentions for going to the hospital wing, why Dumbledore may have chosen to NOT take Harry’s memory and put in the in the Pensieve, and why Snape’s in line to have a really awkward conversation with Voldemort…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 35 – Veritaserum | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 35 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – Veritaserum.

We chat about the mechanics of a returning portkey, the mystery of who cast the Stupefy charm, and why Winky thought bad luck always came in threes.

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Outlander Cast: Outlander Season 7 Teaser – Review & Analysis

Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss the Outlander season 7 teaser.

In this episode, we discuss the differences between a teaser and a trailer, the coloring differences from season to season, why the book readers are kind of in the dark, and Blake has a WILD Outlandish Theory about Jamie’s dream…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 34 – Priori Incantatem | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 34 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – Priori Incantatem.

We chat about the indirect connection of old magic, how macro vs. micro perspective can change the dynamic of a scene, and why Frank loves his Tuesday spirit meetings with Cedric…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 33 – The Death Eaters | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 33 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Death Eaters.

We chat a what Snape felt upon the reemergence of the Dark Mark, why this chapter contains some of Blake’s favorite prose from the author, and Mary nails yet ANOTHER different perspective.

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The Potterverse: Chapter 32 – Flesh, Blood And Bone | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 32 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – Flesh, Blood And Bone.

We chat a wild fan theory about Bertha Jorkins, Harry’s first experience to the wide wizarding world being death, and why Mary has a Different Perspective for the ages!

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The Potterverse: Chapter 31 – The Third Task | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 31 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Third Task.

We chat why this chapter is a perfect pay off moment for all of the past experiences Harry has in previous years, why the the subversion of structure is a gold mine of opportunity, and why Bill is essentially Bender from The Breakfast Club

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#NERDCLAN PREVIEW | Keep Calm And Crown On: 5.01 – “Queen Victoria Syndrome” (SEASON 5 PREMIERE)

Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake chat the season 5 premiere of The Crown – episode 5.01, “Queen Victoria Syndrome”.

We discuss the dramatic irony of watching these events with Prince Charles against reality of King Charles, why the casting is perfect, and why Tom Hanks is the closest thing to an American version of the Queen…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 30 – The Pensieve | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 30 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Pensieve.

We chat why this chapter broadens the wizarding world in a very intentional way, how the pensieve actually works, and why Barty Crouch Jr. was always The Big Bad Wolf in plays at Azkaban…

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House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake: 1.10 – “The Black Queen” | SEASON FINALE

Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 1.10 – “The Black Queen”.

We discuss the use and abuse of theme, why this show is best interpreted as a family drama, and we get into some pretty heavy cereal talk…you don’t want to miss the end of this episode 🙂

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