The Potterverse

The Potterverse: Chapter 24 – Rita Skeeter’s Scoop | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 24 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – Rita Skeeter’s Scoop.

We chat ingrained wizarding culture, a listener email almost brings them to tears, and why Mary goes full Marissa Tomei…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 23 – The Yule Ball | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 23 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Yule Ball.

We chat how this chapter is the pivot point for the series, understanding the contrast between highs and lows, and why Blake played way too much Mortal Kombat as a kid…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 22 – The Unexpected Task | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 22 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Unexpected Task.

We chat the importance of scene setting with perspective and environment details, finding courage to communicate, and why Blake was too interested in the Star Trek chat rooms on AOL at this age…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 21 – The House-Elf Liberation Front | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 21 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The House-Elf Liberation Front.

We chat the power of twisted narrative, the stark contrast between Winky and Dobby, and how Blake is extending an olive branch to all the Hufflepuffs.

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The Potterverse: Chapter 20 – The First Task | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 20 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The First Task.

We chat the push and pull of Harry’s tenuous relationship to the wizarding community, story rhyming, and why Hermione though VO5 Hot Oil would change everything…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 19 – The Hungarian Horntail | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 19 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Hungarian Horntail.

We chat the importance of a low-point in a story, the magical properties of Mad-Eye’s eye, and why Mary is a true Gryffindor to a fault…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 18 – The Weighing Of The Wands | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 18 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Weighing Of The Wands.

We chat Harry and Ron’s moral obligation to each other, why Snape is hard to like in this chapter, and why Mary goes ALL IN on Earth, Wind And Fire…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 17 – The Four Champions | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 17 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Four Champions.

We chat the important use of physical structure, interweaving the plot with misdirection, and Mary goes ALL IN on Mad-Eye Moody…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 16 – The Goblet Of Fire| The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 16 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Goblet Of Fire.

We chat the magical properties of the Goblet, why Dumbledore is the best, and we have a break down over Kid Nation…

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The Potterverse: Chapter 15 – Beauxbatons And Durmstrang | The Goblet Of Fire

The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 15 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – Beauxbatons And Durmstrang.

We chat the understated power from Harry, how Ron is so suggestible and why the affects his narrative, and why the author explicitly undermines S.P.E.W. in this chapter…

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