Episodes

  • #38 Fan Theories (ft special guest Abby)
    Oct 3 2023

    Special guest Abby joins Michelle as they discuss fan theories from when the series was still unfolding. What happened to Olivander and whose side was he on? Who was expected to die? Who did everyone think was the half blood Prince? Why didn't anyone give Snape a bottle of Shampoo?


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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • #37: Where Dwell The Brave At Heart (feat. special guest Ashley)
    Sep 12 2023

    Special guest Ashley, a fellow Gryffindor we met at LeakyCon, joins us to discuss Gryffindor house! This week, we dive into the core traits of Gryffindor house, how we view the other houses, and key Gryffindor characters like Neville and Hermione.


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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • #36: The Four Houses
    Sep 5 2023

    In an unedited episode, Retta and Michelle discuss the four Hogwarts houses - the traits that define them, stereotypes, notable members, and more.


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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • #35: Back To Hogwarts
    Aug 27 2023

    September 1 is coming this week, and you know what that means - it's time to go back to Hogwarts! Retta and Michelle discuss how Harry and his friends got to Hogwarts on September 1 each year. They also kick off their new series on the four houses by discussing the Sorting Hat's song from Harry's first year.


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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • #34: Muggle History During the Harry Potter Series
    Aug 20 2023

    Recorded at LeakyCon Chicago 2023, this is our panel comparing Muggle history with the timeline of the original Harry Potter series. Thank you to LeakyCon for the opportunity, and shout out to our wonderful audience during this panel!

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    59 mins
  • #33: Gryffindorks at LeakyCon (2023 Review)
    Aug 13 2023

    From the comfort of their high-rise hotel room, Retta and Michelle reminisce about the magic of their weekend at LeakyCon. From new friends to fun merchandise to awkward encounters and meaningful meet-ups, LeakyCon Chicago was truly a whimsical, wonderful time!

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • #32: Plethora of Potions
    Jul 31 2023

    Join Retta & Michelle in the Gryffindor Common Room to discuss what we know about potions in the Harry Potter universe and theorize about Skele-Gro, Felix Felicis, Amortentia, and more. The Gryffindor Gals even do Double Quizzler (and ask some very chaotic questions throughout the episode) to make up for missing next week due to Leaky Con!


    As a reminder, we will not publish an episode the week of August 6. Stay tuned to our socials for information about the giveaways and ribbon trading we will be doing at LeakyCon 2023.


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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • #31: Disabilities in the Wizarding World
    Jul 23 2023

    In honor of Disability Awareness Month, Retta and Michelle discuss disabilities both in the Harry Potter universe and the Muggle world. Using parallels from their own experiences with disability, they deep dive into characters like Remus Lupin, Mad-Eye Moody, Argus Filch, and more.

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    1 hr and 30 mins