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The Mirror of Erised

Nov 23rd, 2018 54m 50s

What would your favorite Star Wars and Harry Potter characters see in the Mirror of Erised? In this episode, we reveal the heart's desire of each of your favorite characters, plus we theorize how the Star Wars galaxy is connected to the Wizardi

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Nov 9th, 2018 43m 19s

With Crimes of Grindelwald right around the corner, we revisit 2016's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, with its cast of delightful characters, a darker story line, and a grab bag of new creatures and magical spells from the ever-creativ

Death

Oct 26th, 2018 55m 30s

In this death-centric episode, we morbidly discuss the most impactful death scenes in Harry Potter and Star Wars, we analyze the thematic influence of the afterlife in both franchises, and we debate which Star Wars character would make the best

Favorites, with Special Guests TK-421 and Aragog

Oct 12th, 2018 40m 27s

You know this episode's special guests from their adorable introduction in each episode: TK-421 and Aragog! Casey and Valerie's kids (ages 5 and 3) left their respective Death Star post and Forbidden Forest to discuss all their Star Wars favori

Musical Moments

Sep 28th, 2018 50m 45s

The Star Wars and Harry Potter films are filled with great scenes that combine powerful music with cinematic visuals. In this episode, we pick our favorite musical moments--plus we get off topic with talk of Powerline wall posters, Dick Tracy b

Ring Structure in Harry Potter

Sep 14th, 2018 45m 32s

In which we discuss how the Harry Potter series is structured in mirrored pairs, with a rhyme scheme of ABCDCBA: books 1 and 7, 2 and 6, and 3 and 5 correspond with one another, with book 4 as the nexus of the entire narrative. Plus we read a f

Villain Superlatives

Aug 31st, 2018 40m 40s

In which we hand out villain superlatives with reckless abandon: Which Harry Potter and Star Wars villains have the best hair? Who has the worst shoulder to cry on? Who is most likely to open a yoga studio? This episode answers all the question

The Central Villains

Aug 24th, 2018 33m 52s

In which we discuss fan-favorite villains Darth Vader and Lord Voldemort, we debate who would win in a battle between the two (with some new, unconventional abilities), we ponder the line between animal torture and flirting with queens of Naboo

Rogue One: Character and Theme

Aug 17th, 2018 46m 39s

In part two of our Rogue One discussion, we explore the characters and major themes of this Star Wars side story. We also pine for more aliens, praise Ultimate-Power-Mode Vader, and ponder Alan Tudyk's holey-ness.

Rogue One: Music, Setting, and Design

Aug 10th, 2018 33m 56s

In part one of our two-part discussion about Rogue One, we explore the music, setting, and design of the first standalone film in the Star Wars galaxy. Plus, we debate which Harry Potter character should help steal the Death Star plans, and we

Unsung Heroes

Aug 3rd, 2018 32m 41s

In this episode, we discuss the unsung heroes of both Harry Potter and Star Wars, we debate whether Neville Longbottom or Cornelius Fudge would most benefit from a protocol droid, and we wonder if the Sorcerer's Stone works like an ice cube. Pl

Always; or, Why the World Loves Star Wars and Harry Potter

Jul 27th, 2018 33m 4s

In this episode, we discuss why Harry Potter and Star Wars are so beloved "after all this time," we wonder if John Williams wears tuxedos all day, we argue whether a Porg would eat your Hogwarts homework, and Valerie brings up Casey's fear of w

Solo: Setting and Story

Jul 20th, 2018 21m 8s

In part two of our thoughts on Solo: A Star Wars Story (spoilers!), we dive into the settings and story. Plus, we worry about the resistance on Kessel, we commiserate about Imperial red tape, and Casey uses the word "Dickensian." Finally, we cl

Solo: Characters

Jul 13th, 2018 37m 6s

In the first of two episodes focusing on Solo: A Star Wars Story, we debate the age-old question of whether Han Solo is a Gryffindor or a Hufflepuff. Plus we dream of cape rooms and wookiee hugs as we discuss the major characters in Solo. Spoil

The Broad Parallels; or, Uncle Vernon and Aunt Beru

Jul 6th, 2018 28m 28s

In our sophomore episode, we debate which Hogwarts professor would make the best Jedi master, we discuss the broad parallels between the Star Wars and Harry Potter universes, and we read a fan story about forgotten glasses in a first screening

Character Introductions; or, Yer a Jedi, Harry

Jun 29th, 2018 30m 29s

In the introductory episode of Docking Bay 9¾, we debate going to Hogwarts vs. learning the Force, discuss the best character introductions in Star Wars and Harry Potter, and share fan introductions into these fictional worlds.

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