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  • “The Unbreakable Vow” | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Part 1 with Law Sharma

    “The Unbreakable Vow” | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Part 1 with Law Sharma
    2026/07/21
    A bridge attack in broad daylight, a Slytherin professor disguised as furniture, and teenage hormones bubbling over faster than a misread potion - sixth year brings secrets, suspicion, and one very dangerous textbook. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Law Sharma to look back at the first half of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Together, they unpack Slughorn’s return to Hogwarts, Draco’s turn to the dark side, Harry’s mysterious new potions book, and the messy Romione-Lavender love triangle. Plus, editor Mark Day joins to reveal how Half-Blood Prince finds its rhythm between comedy, tragedy, teen romance, and horror, from shaping Slughorn’s lighter moments to preserving the power of Alan Rickman’s legendary pauses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間
  • “Good People and Death Eaters” | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Part 2 with Chrissy Costanza

    “Good People and Death Eaters” | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Part 2 with Chrissy Costanza
    2026/07/10
    A hidden prophecy, a headmaster who finally stops keeping secrets, and a battle at the Ministry that ends with a devastating loss - fifth year closes with the wizarding world finally forced to face the truth about the Dark Lord’s return. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined once again by Chrissy Costanza to revisit the second half of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Together, they unpack the emotional fallout of Sirius Black’s death, Fred and George’s spectacular Hogwarts exit, the chaos of the Hall of Prophecy, and why this film marks the moment the series fully steps into political thriller territory. Plus, a Howler arrives with a special appearance from actor and musician Luke Eisner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 3 分
  • “Every Great Wizard in History” | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Part 1 with Chrissy Costanza

    “Every Great Wizard in History” | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Part 1 with Chrissy Costanza
    2026/07/07
    A rebellion hiding in plain sight, a headmistress dressed like a pink nightmare, and a secret student army meeting in a room that only appears when you really need it - fifth year officially stops playing by the rules. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Chrissy Costanza to look back at the first half of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Together, they unpack Luna Lovegood’s instantly iconic arrival, the creeping political paranoia taking over Hogwarts, and the deeply unsettling horror of Umbridge’s detentions. Plus, costume designer Jany Temime joins to reveal how the series used costumes to reflect rebellion, control, and the emotional growing pains of the characters as the story entered a darker new era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 2 分
  • “Dark Times Lie Ahead” | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Part 2 with Mike Bow

    “Dark Times Lie Ahead” | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Part 2 with Mike Bow
    2026/06/30
    A boy who never got to finish the maze, a professor who is not what he seems, and a graveyard duel that turns Hogwarts’ most chaotic school year into something far more dangerous - fourth year ends with the return of Voldemort. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined once again by Mike Bow to revisit the second half of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, as Harry tackles the terrifying final stages of the Triwizard Tournament. Together, they unpack the haunting Black Lake sequence, the Pensieve’s avalanche of dark secrets, the truth behind Mad-Eye Moody’s strange tics, and why Cedric Diggory’s death marks the moment the series truly grows up. Plus, editor Mick Audsley joins to reveal how the film balanced mystery, spectacle, and emotional storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 分
  • “What is Right and What is Easy” | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Part 1 with Mike Bow

    “What is Right and What is Easy” | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Part 1 with Mike Bow
    2026/06/23
    A Hogwarts champion nobody asked for, a dance nobody prepared for, and a tournament that suddenly turns Hogwarts into a pressure cooker of teenage chaos—fourth year has officially arrived. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Mike Bow to look back at the first half of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Together, they unpack the arrival of Mad-Eye Moody, the growing tension between the Trio, the spectacle of the Triwizard Tournament, and the iconic fashion choices at the Yule Ball. Plus, director Mike Newell joins to share behind-the-scenes insights, from creating the enormous tournament sequences to balancing massive blockbuster spectacle with the painfully awkward realities of adolescence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 分
  • “Turn Back Time” | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Part 2 with Law Sharma

    “Turn Back Time” | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Part 2 with Law Sharma
    2026/06/16
    A map that knows a little too much, a full moon that changes everything, and a night that refuses to stay in the past - third year gets very complicated. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Law Sharma to revisit the second half of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, as the truth about Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and the past finally comes to light. Together, they explore how the film’s biggest twists reshape everything we thought we knew, dive into the history of the Marauders, and unpack why Harry’s Patronus marks a turning point in his journey. Plus, Special Effects Supervisor John Richardson joins to reveal how the film’s time-turning finale was brought to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 分
  • “I Solemnly Swear I Am Up To No Good” | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Part 1 with Law Sharma

    “I Solemnly Swear I Am Up To No Good” | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Part 1 with Law Sharma
    2026/06/09
    A runaway wizard, an unexpected trip on the Knight Bus, and a school year that begins with a murderer on the loose… something wicked this way comes. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Law Sharma as they revisit the first half of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, from Harry’s dramatic exit from Privet Drive to a return to Hogwarts that feels darker, stranger, and now features 100% more Dementors. Together, they explore how the series finds a new visual language and tone under the direction of Alfonso Cuarón, and why this is the moment the wizarding world starts to feel more real, more dangerous, and more grown up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 1 分
  • “What We Truly Are” | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Part 2 with Naomi Kyle

    “What We Truly Are” | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Part 2 with Naomi Kyle
    2026/06/02
    A diary you definitely shouldn’t trust, a trail of spiders you definitely shouldn’t follow, and a monster waiting beneath Hogwarts - second year ends in full chaos. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Naomi Kyle to revisit the second half of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, following Harry and Ron as the mystery unravels and the stakes shift from school drama to full-blown rescue mission. Together, they explore how the truth about the Chamber forces Harry to confront who he is, and why his choices define him. Plus, Creature and Makeup Effects Designer Nick Dudman joins to discuss how the film’s most iconic creatures were brought to life. Watch the full video podcast episode, exclusively on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 分