Nargles and other Nonsense
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsA Literary Podcast that can never stay on topic
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405: Bella! Where the Hell Have You Been Loca?
September 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 20.8 MBTwilight is back and more terrible than ever! And so is our audio! Sorry about that, but this is our final episode we record half a world apart. Next time you hear from us, we will be back in the basement, and up to our regular shenanigans!
404: A Very Twilight Musical
July 01, 2021 10:00 - 25.9 KBHappy summer everyone! Hope you are all finding ways to keep it cool like us cool kids. But don't worry, this Twilight episode definitely doesn't turn up the heat. In fact, the romance in the series' third edition, Eclipse, is quite lack luster to put it nicely. (And we don't really put it nicely.)
403: How to White Fang Your Girlfriend 101
June 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBOkay, so we are still on this Twilight journey. We know it's all downhill from New Moon, therefore we are excited to talk about how brown this movie is, and how Bella can't fully open her eyes. And yes, we discuss the book at some point. However, keep in mind we haven't read it since we were 16 and thrust into either team Edward or team Jacob, so details are a little foggy and perhaps tainted? Sit tight as we deal with bad boyfriend material and video lag, because the two of us are still hal...
402: The Blue One
May 03, 2021 17:02 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBVampires: a tale as old as time. So why did we all get hooked, and then subsequently hateful of this series? Twilight continues to baffle us. So join the shady ladies as we beat the crap out of this book and movie. Oh, and did we mention that this is also a four part series? Maybe part four will even be split into two parts, because we need to drag out the pain a little longer. Thanks as always for listening!
401: WE HAVE RISEN
April 09, 2021 10:36 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBFirst of all, we apologize for the hiatus we have been on. If you are wondering why, where, who, how, etc., then just listen to this episode because we get into it. But not without also addressing Animal Crossing, German traffic patterns, and sweaty dance classes. Also it is time to dig up all our high school shame, as next time we begin to discuss TWILIGHT. Again, sorry for the break, but we are so glad to be back cackling with you all!
310: The Truth About Chicken Wings
November 09, 2020 04:18 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWe're back again and later than ever before! You didn't think we'd go a year without a Halloween episode, did you? Lucky for us, Halloween isn't just a day. It's a state of mind. Plus, we recorded this the day after Halloween, so we were still feeling spooky. Anyway, this week we're talking about haunted places in Buffalo. We've got all the classic spooks: haunted theaters, forts, and train stations. But if you're not a fan of the spooky, rest assured we spend a lot of time discussing Buffal...
309: Cliff Hanger and Justin Time
October 19, 2020 02:48 - 59 minutes - 58.6 MBHELLO ITS GABY WE LITERALLY RECORDED THESE IN SEPTEMBER I JUST DIDN'T POST THEM UNTIL NOW 2020 AMIRITE. I haven't posted the podcast in so long, it's nice to see you all again. How are you? I hope you enjoy this long awaited episode, I will make it up to you somehow! Anyway, go read the episode description I wrote!! Today on our very serious literary podcast, we decided to talk about the 90's TV Shows that made us into readers. You may enjoy this show if you still hum the theme song from T...
308: We Got Cursed
September 14, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWhat do Waluigi, Westley from the Princess Bride, Jess Mariano, and Geralt from the Witcher have in common? They're all bad boys. You know we can't resist those leather jackets (or long purple overalls), defiant attitudes and smoldering eyes. On this podcast, we've taken it upon ourselves to tier rank all the bad boys we could think of (sort of). Find out which boys we would marry, who we thirst after, and who we pretend we do not see. Tangents include Gaby not liking blonde men, full plot s...
307: Very Bad Network
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBWelcome back to our very on topic, very serious literary podcast. This episode we wrap up our discussion on Tomi Adeyemi's amazing book, Children of Blood and Bone. Like I said, this is a very serious discussion that we waste absolutely no time getting to. We do not make absolutely any jokes. We do discuss an epic sword fight, a tragic betrayal and a cliffhanger ending. And if you haven't yet, read the book to experience it for yourself! Thanks for reading with us and thank you for listening...
306: Mario?
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWelcome back to our nonsense book club! We're still enamored with Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone. This week we're covering the first half of the book. So if you haven't read it, watch out for spoilers! Of course, we have to talk more about flip flopper Inan, the relationship between Binta and Amari, and one of the coolest settings in the book....that reminded Casey of Mario? We probably get a little off topic in the meantime. If you've read the book with us, let us know your favor...
305: The Nonsense Book Club
August 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBThis week, we’re talking about our first book club book: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. We would love for you to read it, because it’s incredible. In this episode we dive into the characters, the setting, and the amazing Tomi Adeyemi. We don’t spoil anything big, but we do reveal some elements of the plot and story. Even if you haven’t read it, listen to us talk about how much we love it, what it’s done for the book community, and the important messages within the text. Look out...
304: The Birds Work for the Bourgeoisie
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBHave you ever seen a bird? The answer is no. Because birds aren't real. Want to know why? Then listen to this week's podcast as we dive into conspiracy theories. Can you trust that pigeon? What or who is behind crop circles? What are the limits to what people will believe? And why did people oppose fluoride in our water? Also, Casey might be a witch.On our next podcast, we'll begin discussing The Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. As we move into a new book club format, we're changi...
303: Plot or Not
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIf you've listened to even 5 minutes of our podcast, you'll know that two of us really really like Teen Wolf. And one of us really really doesn't. Since this is our month of nonsense, of course we're making a Teen Wolf episode. We're playing a game of Plot or Not. Gaby and Paige made a list of plots, arcs, and moments that happened on Teen Wolf and some things that didn't. It's up to Casey to guess what happened on the show and what's fake. Did we mention that we didn't tell Casey about thi...
302: Fondued
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 48.9 MBGrab your gel pens, Lip Smackers gloss, and Ipod Nano, because this podcast is taking you back to middle school. If you've ever been a bored 14 year old with the internet, you'll know where we're coming from. We get a little immature as we fill out madlibs. We guarantee you'll get frustrated as we struggle to come up with simple verbs. Beware, headphone wearers, this one might get loud. After, we peruse websites that tell us how long it takes to read specific books, and try to beat a 20 que...
301: Cool for the Summer
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBWe're back again and hopping on a trend. This week we're tier ranking our summer wish list. We rank things like mowing the lawn, beaches, and required summer reading. Find out what we love to do and what we hate to do. And we've got some strong opinions. But what we thought would be arguing, really turns into sharing sweet summer memories, nostalgia, and actually staying on topic. And of course while we miss some summery fun, we are all still wearing our masks and staying safe. And if you'...
253: Return of the Nonsense
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBWe're back! And we've missed you. We sat down with our masks on to talk about the last few months. A few things: Black lives matter. Black trans lives matter. Black lives matter in every aspect of society and life. It's the education system, the health care system, it is in every system. Don't lose momentum. Donate. Sign. Educate yourself. Make sure Black people are on your feeds. Buy from Black owned businesses. Listen and use your voice. It is better to speak up and make a mistake, then t...
BONUS: Muggles Against Humanity
April 18, 2020 10:00 - 45.9 MBHey everyone! Sorry that it's been so long since we uploaded, but we are all practicing safe social distancing during these trying times! Enjoy this throwback episode from last summer, and we hope to be back to podcasting soon to bring you all the nonsense! Here's another fun podcast, just for you! We play Muggles Against Humanity. It's similar to another game that features cards against humanity. We have to fill in the blanks with some very ridiculous answers that deal with some weirder a...
252: Spikes for Hands
March 23, 2020 10:00 - 63.1 MBIf you've been listening to us for a little while, you know that Paige has refused to read Cursed Child, talk about Cursed Child, or reference Cursed Child as an entity that exists. We're starting a new series, so Paige can finally understand the strange entity that is: Harry Potter: The Cursed Child. We quiz Paige on the events that happen in the first act. Study up and follow along with us. What's up with the Trolley Cart Witch? Why did Draco name his son Scorbus? Why are the characters do...
251: Monster Madness
March 16, 2020 10:00 - 47.1 MBTo be honest, it feels weird to be writing such an upbeat description in a stressful and sad time. We hope this podcast can make you laugh, feel good, and escape your worries for even a little while. If you're feeling cooped up, we hope it feels like you're hanging with friends. And if you're missing March Madness, we've found a solution. We're doing our own version of March Madness this week. We're pitting all of the HP category five monsters against each other, bracket style. Who would w...
250: Well, That Got Dark
March 09, 2020 10:00 - 55 MBIt goes without saying that the Department of Mysteries in Harry Potter is.... mysterious. The people that work there are called "unspeakables" and literally can't make small talk about their jobs. And remember that huge fight between Harry's friends and the death eaters in the fifth book? (Remember the man with the baby head). Really, we're left with more questions than answers. The hags are digging deeper to reveal the secrets of this somewhat dark ministry department. We talk about the in...
249: Soupe de Purse, Part Deux
March 02, 2020 11:00 - 59 MBHere's a quick recap of our last potions episode: poaching is bad, Snape isn't great, potions are hard to make and cauldrons are like soup purses. Now that you're up to speed, you can listen to our next episode about potions. There's actually A LOT of potions we don't hear about in the HP book and movies. So we're sharing some interesting ones with your today. That's right, we're diving right into cheese based potions. Plus, potions to make someone your best friend, to make someone babble in...
248: Soup Purse
February 17, 2020 11:00 - 61.8 MBWelcome to potions 101! Casey, Gaby and Paige are today's teachers. Today, we'll talk about potions class in Hogwarts, Snape as a teacher, and cover the topic of cauldrons. We know you want to know all about cauldrons. Questions we'll cover include wondering why students use these cauldrons as backpacks to carry their books around school. Have you ever heard of a soup purse? What what potions class be like and what kind of cauldron would we use? Which Mickey Mouse Clubhouse character would c...
247: Come Smell Our Cheerio City
February 10, 2020 11:00 - 63.4 MBHappy Val Day Sab! You won't need a love potion to fall for this week's episode. And that's good cause we spend about 5 minutes debating what love potions would smell like to us. Then we take it back to 2002 and play a game of Harry Potter MASH. Who will live in the Shrieking Shack and work as a janitor? Check out our Instagram to play on your own round, and let us know your future. But wait, there's more! The hags couldn't do Valentine's Day without a hot date. So we played a little game ca...
246: There Once Was A Man Named Seamus Finnigan
February 03, 2020 11:00 - 46.3 MBThere was an old man named Seamus Finnigan and he had a best friend named Dean Thomas. Who are you more like? Seamus or Dean? If you're a Seamus, you're a little chaotic, but with a good heart. If you're a Dean, you're level headed and stand by your friends. If you wanna know more, that's good because we have a whole episode dedicated to them. We talk about Dean and Seamus throughout the books and what we think their lives are like post Hogwarts. Keep in touch and tell us what you think of t...
245: FIND!
January 27, 2020 11:00 - 39.6 MBHere comes another episode that we've been talking about doing for a long time. We're talking about the best musical ever written, A Very Potter Musical. So settle in with some Red Vines, cause we gotta get back to Hogwarts. We talk about the history of the show and its cast (hello Darren Criss). Then we share some of our favorite moments, quotes, and play some iconic clips. Keep an eye on our Instagram stories to watch funny moments and to keep in touch with us. And if you haven't watched A...
244: Trans Rights are Human Rights
January 20, 2020 11:00 - 43.3 MBThis week, we wanted to take the time in a full episode to discuss JK Rowling's transphobic tweet made in December. We've never discussed this, because we wanted to be a light-hearted escape for our listeners. But not using our platform to support the trans and lgbtqia community, would simply be wrong. Trans rights are human rights. We support you. The Harry Potter fandom is so loving because of the people within in that made it that way. We're gonna stand up, and keep it that way. Thank you...
243: No Hamster Tubes
January 13, 2020 11:00 - 67 MBHappy New Year! After a holiday break, we hags are back and ready to kick start 2020 with an episode all about pets. Not just regular pets, but magical pets. We cover what animals are allowed at Hogwarts and what sort of creatures wizards keep as companions. Would you want a three headed snake welcoming you home? Or how about a pygmy puff to eat your stubborn boogers? We also ponder the muggle pets that wizards would just not understand (looking at you, hermit crabs). And some people get real...
242: Big D- Energy
December 30, 2019 11:00 - 55.1 MBIt's the last episode this year and we're ending with a game! Today's episode was inspired by an Energy Alignment Chart floating around the internet. We each filled in our own alignment charts with characters. It's up to the other hags to guess where we fit each character. If you don't understand, just listen to the episode. Let us know if you agree or disagree and if you fill out your own charts! And this alignment chart: https://awwmemes.com/i/energy-alignment-chart-dick-%D0%BD%D0%BE%D...
241: BugatTEA
December 23, 2019 05:00 - 56.7 MBIt's a holiday episode! The hags have a list and they're checking it...nope we're not gonna check it twice. We are way too lazy. But we were in the mood to do some shopping, but we had no one to buy for. It made us think, what would the HP characters ask Santa for? We picked 10 characters and picked out some gifts for them. Who wants to buy Draco a Bugatti? What would Lockhart need? How many pairs of socks can you buy for Dobby? Let us know what gifts you would buy for characters and if you ...
240: The Deep Dark Forbidden Black Woods Forest Trees
December 16, 2019 11:00 - 56.8 MBCentaurs, and thestrals, and spiders oh my! This week we wander through the Forbidden Forest. One of Harry's favorite places, because even though it's very dangerous and sort of off limits, he's always in there. There's been some pretty big Forbidden Forest moments: Resurrection Stones, murder, and plot twists (no spoilers). And there are those gigantic spiders. We talk about it all and get into some nonsense too. Let us know you're favorite place on the Hogwarts grounds, and if you're brav...
239: Resippy
December 09, 2019 16:45 - 38 MBCan you guess what this podcast recipe is for? 2 / 3 cup of Laughter A teaspoon of talking too loudly into a microphone A dash of talking about the cat in the room 1 store bought Pound Cake A sprinkle of burps, claps, and mic bumps 3 cups of Nonsense You guessed it, if properly baked, this recipe makes an episode of Nargles and Other Nonsense. This week Paige and Casey found Harry Potter Recipes. They read the ingredients and everyone has to try and guess what the recipe is for. That's rig...
238: Mr. Delfeeny
November 25, 2019 11:00 - 53.6 MBWe had good intentions to record an episode about Bellatrix Lestrange. And we did! Sorta! But really we talk about Boy Meets World for about 20 minutes. Paige shows us her Bellatrix impression (so turn down your headphones). And we can't talk about Bellatrix without getting into the weird plot twists in the Cursed Child. Did you know that the hags really really love Helena Bonham Carter? Because we talk about her too. Let us know, do you love Helena? Do you think Bellatrix can love? What's ...
237: CYOA
November 18, 2019 11:00 - 53.6 MBYou read the podcast description and find out that the hags from Nargles and Other Nonsense have posted a "Choose Your Own Adventure" episode. Do you 1. Listen to the episode? 2. Listen to the episode? You made the right choice! But it means you have to keep reading. Find out if Paige and Gab would survive a round of Wizard's Assassin, and see if they can make it to the Great Hall for then Halloween Feast. You even get to experience the greatest Harry Potter love story ever written. And ...
236: Big Jock Energy
November 11, 2019 11:00 - 60.2 MBToday's episode is dedicated to all the jocks. The ones who act now and think later. Who are goal oriented or a little messy. They're always brave and they look really really good in scarlet and gold. Today we're talking all about the gryffindor house! How much do you know about gryffindors? Take a quiz with us! Then listen as discuss the common rooms and dorms, Godric Gryffindor's life and the real story behind his sword. Hit us up with your thoughts on goblin rights! Follow us! Twitter:...
235: The One with all the Adverbs
November 04, 2019 11:00 - 47.2 MBThe hags sat down for a meeting. "I think it's time we talk about fanfic," Casey said excitedly. "Cool, as long as we're not making fun of fanfic," Paige exclaimed knowingly. "Because we love fanfic and we read A LOT of it," Gaby murmured loudly. Clark said nothing. "Of course. I thought we could talk about the terminology, it's impact on Harry Potter, and we'll read some aloud. It will be a chill," Casey commanded studiously. "What will we read?" Paige and Gaby wondered. "How about "Thirty...
234: In Your Head
October 28, 2019 10:00 - 56.2 MBThis is our final spooky scary Halloween episode. This week we're talking about one of the creepiest things in the HP universe: Inferi. That's right, reanimated bodies. That's right, those things that Voldemort made to protect his horcrux. That's right, Rowling's version of zombies. We also get into the origins of zombies, and talk about how they appear in pop culture today. Hear about our plans for the zombie apocalypse. And let us know know your favorite zombie movie trope. Also, why is th...
233: Werewalfs
October 21, 2019 10:00 - 47.5 MBThe hags are back with more spooky things! This week we're talking about werewolves. Casey suggested we do these episodes and she really opened up a Teen Wolf related Pandora's Box. We talked a little bit about wolves in our episode about Lupin. But we're going more in depth with the monster's historical lore and what it means to be a werewolf in the Harry Potter Universe. Then we discuss our our favorite on-screen wolf guys and gals, from Teen Wolf (MTV's hit show and 80's movie), to Being ...
232: Clair de Lune
October 14, 2019 10:00 - 67.8 MBWhere spiders scuttle and doorways creak, where streetlights flicker and banshees shriek, the hags will cast some spooky spells and celebrate the Hallows Eve. If you didn't know, the hags love the Fall. And October is the perfect time to talk about some classic monsters. We're starting with a classic: vampires. Did you know JK almost wrote in a vampire professor with an awful name? We talk HP and dive into the classic general lore starting with Bram Stoker's Dracula. But listen, the hags wer...
231: I Put A Spell On You
October 07, 2019 14:25 - 49.5 MBWhat's up dudes. We wanted to talk to you about spells this week. So we are. There are so many spells in the HP World. Like a lot. A LOT. And there's always an option to invent new ones! Especially if you know Latin. If you'll listen, you'll find out the one that Hermione definitely created. We talk about the types of spells, and conjuring and vanishing. Then the hags share some of their favorite spells that they've researched. Let us know your favorite spells, what spells you would use in ...
230: The Movie No One Likes
September 30, 2019 10:00 - 54.1 MBIf you've ever sat around and deeply thought about everything the sixth Harry Potter movie got wrong, (and I mean, who hasn't), this podcast is for you. Because the hags are here to complain and yell about it. We discuss everything from the burrow burning, to Ginny in that bathrobe, to the weird Voldemort backstory. But, we applaud Tom Felton for his work as Draco. Truly inspiring. Let us know what you hate or what you love about the sixth movie! We're standing by! Follow us! Twitter: http...
229: Gaby Doesn't Listen
September 23, 2019 10:00 - 55.9 MBGet ready friends, we're playing a game this week. Casey plays some of of the most random audio clips from the first four movies. It's up to Gaby and Paige to try to guess the movie and what movie scene the clip is from. That's right, it's a game of Guess that Noise. Settle in and play along with us! Some are pretty tough. Although one of us is very good at this game. Let us know what you thought the sounds were, and let us know if you want us to play this again! Follow us! Twitter: https:...
228: Debbie on a Longboard
September 16, 2019 10:00 - 59.6 MBIf you listened to last week's episode, you'll know that we got really worked up over wizard law. With so much magic and mayhem, what's the limits on what wizards can and can't do? We find out and discuss some of the major laws that wizards have imposed on magical creatures, cursed artifacts, and dangerous spells. We can finally explain why the Ministry was allowed to search through Dumbledore's will. But why won't Wizards let the Goblins have wands? And why hasn't Casey ever watched 2005's ...
227: The Crustaceous Curse
September 09, 2019 10:00 - 56.2 MBWhen we decided to talk about the unforgivable curses, we thought the episode would be a real bummer. Who knew we could get so hype about wizard laws. We discuss the three terrible curses that will land you in Azkaban for life if you're caught casting them. Plus, we get confused about why Hogwarts and the wizarding world are lawless places. But, if you perform magic outside of school when you're 12, you're basically given a life sentence. Whats up with that? Let us know what your curse woul...
226: Weebles Wobble
September 02, 2019 10:00 - 41 MBLast week, we asked on Instagram what you wanted us to talk about and the answer was a resounding vote for beasts! This week, we talk about 9 fantastical magical creatures. From the cute and cuddly, to the superstitions, to destructive pig demons. Grab your copy of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and read along. Listen to our first episode about beasts (featuring Emma) to learn about the classification of magical animals and other introductory facts. If you follow us on Instagram wat...
225: We Have a Theory
August 26, 2019 10:00 - 60.3 MBSurprise! This episode isn't about Harry Potter at all. Instead the hags have picked a favorite conspiracy theory to share with you! Casey wonders which member of the royal family is a vampire. Gaby investigates a family of bears with a mysterious name. And Paige takes us on a plane ride over a crazy triangle. And it really freaks us out. Which theories are too crazy? Which are too real? Listen to find out and let us know if we should share more theories with you! Follow us! Twitter: htt...
224: NYMPH-a-dora
August 19, 2019 10:00 - 45.6 MBWhen you think about which character you'd want to be your big sister, who comes to mind? Which character has a name that literally means "metamorphosis fool?' If you're answer to either of these questions is Nymphadora Tonks - you've got the subject of today's episode. Tonks! We just think it would be really cool to be a metamorphagus. Plus we talk about Tonks' family, her relationship, her movie portrayal,and her general badassery. Maybe we get a little off topic. But you're probably used ...
223: Posh and Pogs
August 12, 2019 12:53 - 63.8 MBIf you listened to our anniversary podcast, you'll know that we talked about the trends that were popular in 2009 when the hags became friends. We had a lot of fun looking back. We even wondered, what trends were popular while Harry Potter was in school? This week, we've got the answers. While Harry was fighting Voldemort, we were collecting Beanie Babies. All we really really want is to know which Hogwarts girls were into the Spice Girls and which Spice Girl Flitwick identifies with. Tell u...
222: Give Lily a Sword
August 05, 2019 10:00 - 57.6 MBDid you really think we'd go through Marauders May, dedicate two whole episodes to Snape, and then never talk about Lily? Really? Cause guess what, this week we're talking about Lily Potter née Evans! (How do you pronounce née, by the way?) Anyway, we talk about how we mostly see Lily is relation to the men in her life. So talking about her get's a little tricky. What would she have thought about the name Albus Severus? We talk about her opinion on Harry, her relationship with Petunia, and P...
221: A Paper Anniversary
July 29, 2019 10:00 - 72.4 MBAfter 50 episodes, 50 games of FMK, and too many sidetrack tangents to count, it's our one year anniversary. On July 31st last year, we released our first ever podcast. So it's only fitting that we do a little reflection. This episode, we discuss life lessons that Harry Potter taught us. We think deeply about friendship, life, family, and plucking up the courage to ask Hermione to the ball before someone else does. Spoiler alert: it gets a little heavy! But hey, we do stay pretty on topic. ...
220: The Great Snape Debate, Part II
July 22, 2019 10:00 - 54 MBHere is Part II! We've talked about doing this since we started podcasting. The Great Snape Debate is on!! We know you love him or hate him. Or you love to hate him. You think he's a hero, or you can't stand him. This week we're giving you our opinions on Severus Snape. Casey plays Devil's Advocate, while Paige and Gaby just continually shout into the microphones. A big warning to the headphone listeners, things get intense. We go through a Severus Snape Pro Con list. The good he's done, and...