We Solemnly Swear
112 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWelcome to We Solemnly Swear: A MickOlsen Podcast! We are a group of sisters who are diehard Harry Potter fans and want to share our crazy passion and knowledge for the wizarding world with other PotterHeads!
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Episodes
Ep 111: Secrets of Dumbledore Movie Breakdown
May 12, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBWe saw the movie! Come listen to all our reactions and theories surrounding the new movie!
Ep 110: Secrets of Dumbledore Trailer Breakdown
December 16, 2021 19:21 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe trailer for Secrets of Dumbledore is out! In this episode we breakdown the trailer screen by screen and give you our theories!
Ep 109: The Cursed Child
November 02, 2021 20:21 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBOur Gryffindor FINALLY decided to read The Cursed Child! Join us as we discuss the playbook and dive into our opinions! Link to our episode of Nagini: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-solemnly-swear/id1412582163?i=1000429047335
Ep 108: Secrets of Dumbledore Announced!
September 27, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has been announced! Join the MickOlsens and hear our initial reactions!
Ep 107: The Ministry of Magic
August 30, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBListen in as we discuss all the floor and departments of the Ministry of Magic!
Ep 106: MACUSA
August 16, 2021 18:13 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBJoin us as we discuss The Magical Congress of the United States of America!
Ep 105: Koldovstoretz
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBListen as we discuss the Russian wizarding school Koldovstoretz!
Ep 104: Castelobruxo
August 02, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBJoin us as we learn and discuss the wizarding school Castelbruxo!
Ep 103: Mahoutokoro
July 19, 2021 17:33 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBJoin us as we learn about the wizarding school in Japan!
Ep 102: Uagadou
July 12, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBListen in as we start a new series on all the different wizarding schools! Thanks for coming back and listening after we all took a little mini summer break!
Ep 101: The Sword of Gryffindor
June 07, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode we answer a fan question surrounding the history of the Sword of Gryffindor!
Ep 100: 100th Episode Celebration!
May 24, 2021 20:16 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBWe have fun activities associated with the number 100 for our 100th episode!
Ep: 99 Sirius Black
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThis is a 'managing your mischief' episode where we answer a fan question surrounding Sirius Black!
Ep: 98 Nadine's Boy Who Lived
May 10, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode we talk about our Hufflepuff's story that went viral several years ago. Her post was titled, "The Boy Who Lived" and is about the miraculous story of how one of her sons was given a <5% chance of survival and he defied all odds and became her Boy Who Lived.
Ep: 97 The Marauder's Map
May 03, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBA 'managing your mischief' episode where we answer a fan question surrounding the marauder's map! We discuss the creation of the map, the history, the various owners, and of course... we theorize!
Ep: 96 The Sorting Hat
April 26, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBJoin the MickOlsen's as they discuss the details surrounding the sorting hat!
Ep: 95 The Unbreakable Vow
April 19, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode we answer some fan questions surrounding the Unbreakable Vow! We all know what happens if you break it, but what happens once the vow is completed? Would you consider the Unbreakable Vow as dark magic? Listen and find out what your MickOlsen girls think!
Ep: 94 Harry's First Quidditch Match
April 12, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBHave you ever wanted to commentate a Quidditch match? Well our Ravenclaw Tori has! In this episode Tori fulfills her dreams and walks us through Harry's first Quidditch match. Enjoy!
Ep: 93 The Grey Lady & The Bloody Baron
April 05, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWe discuss the tragic story of The Grey Lady and The Bloody Baron. Would you enjoy living in the same castle as your murderer?
Ep 92: Bertie Bott Taste Test
March 29, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBTori and her husband Nate taste test Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans!... They mean every flavor!!
Ep 91: Dumbledore's Office
March 22, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode we take a deep dive into Dumbledore's office! Also tune in to hear an interesting theory on the year 2020 and The Cursed Child. Link to Dumbledore's office video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/sJa8u5LWwdY
Ep 90: The MickOlsen Trip To Universal Orlando
March 15, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThree of the MickOlsen girls take a trip to Universal Studios in Orlando Florida! Listen and learn about our experiences, tips, and tricks. Curious what the parks are like during COVID? We talk about that too!
Ep 89: Explaining the Peverell Family Tree
March 08, 2021 20:28 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode we breakdown the Peverell wizarding family tree! We discuss where the Slytherins, Sayres, and Gaunts fit into the time line and much much more.
Ep: 88: Is Filch a Poltergeist?
March 01, 2021 21:43 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBA fan reached out to us the theory they found online and we debate whether or not Filch could be a poltergeist! Listen and tell us your thoughts!
Ep 87: Managing Your Mischief Pt 2
January 17, 2021 21:06 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode of Managing your Mischief, we answer our fan Carolyn's questions regarding Snape, Dumbledore's full name, and the halfblood wizarding status. Take a listen!
Ep 86: Managing Your Mischief
January 02, 2021 04:19 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWe introduce our new segment "Managing your Mischief." Where we answer fan questions and dive into fan bios! Submit your bios and questions to be highlighted on our next episode!
Ep 86: Managing Your Mischief Pt 1
January 02, 2021 04:19 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWe introduce our new segment "Managing your Mischief." Where we answer fan questions and dive into fan bios! Submit your bios and questions to be highlighted on our next episode!
Ep 85: Christmas Highlight
December 18, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBJoin us as we talk about Christmas in the Wizarding World! We also have a special announcement for our fans at the end of the episode!
Ep 84: Theories around Lily's Birth Story
November 13, 2020 21:01 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBHave you ever wondered what it is like to giving birth in the wizarding world? So have we! Join us we imagine what it would be like to birth Harry Potter!
Ep 83: Common Rooms
October 10, 2020 03:12 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThe common rooms inside Hogwarts provide a safe, homey place for all magical students. We break down the four rooms in detail, including layout, design, and the complicated entrances.
Ep 82: The Library
September 25, 2020 17:26 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThe Hogwarts library is located off of the corridor on the first-floor of the castle and contains tens of thousands of books on thousands of shelves. We discuss all the scenes that happen in this magical place of books and theorize about Madam Pince, the unpleasant librarian.
Ep 81: Classrooms
August 28, 2020 16:56 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHogwarts is a school, so we wouldn't be doing it justice if we didn't outline the classrooms used to teach the students! In this episode, we go floor-by-floor and discuss each classroom we see or hear about in the books and some bonus rooms we learn about in various video games set at Hogwarts.
Ep 80: The Owlery
August 07, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThe Owlery is a room located at the top of Hogwarts West Tower. It is where all of the school owls and owls belonging to students live during the school year. Get ready, Potterheads, because our Ravenclaw came in clutch with a deep dive on all the types of owls we may see in the Hogwarts Owlery.
Ep 79: Happy 2 Years to We Solemnly Swear!
July 20, 2020 04:25 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIt's been two full years of podcasting as a We Solemnly Swear crew. Can you believe it?! We re-introduce our core team and talk about some of our favorite moments from the past 78 episodes.
Ep 78: The Great Hall
July 03, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBMassive magical feasts, floating candles, enchanted ceiling - is there any other room at Hogwarts as iconic as the Great Hall? In this episode, we talk through all the seasonal decorations given to this room and the big events that take place in the books.
Ep 77: The Room of Requirement
June 20, 2020 03:26 - 20 minutes - 19 MBPerhaps the coolest room at Hogwarts, the Room of Requirement serves users with what they need most. We outline the details we know about this room and remember all the moments found in this unplottable location.
Ep 76: The Staffroom at Hogwarts
June 13, 2020 03:15 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe professors at Hogwarts need a place to kick back and rest, too. In today's episode, we talk about all the details we know about the staffroom and discuss the events that happen in or near it.
Ep 75: The Wizarding World in Mongolia
June 06, 2020 03:10 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe catch up with our mysterious 6th podcast member - Grace! She fills us in on where she has been and we theorize about what life would be like as a wizard in Mongolia.
Ep 74: The Entrance Hall
May 29, 2020 15:17 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe grand entrance to Hogwarts Castle is a massive room with tall ceilings, a marble staircase, and is home to four giant hourglasses which count house points.
Ep 73: Secret Passages
May 15, 2020 23:39 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBFrom behind statues to underneath trees, there are several secret passages on the Hogwarts grounds that students use to their advantage.
Ep 72: Madam Pomfrey & the Hospital Wing
May 02, 2020 00:28 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBFor the best medical care at Hogwarts, students need only go to the Hospital Wing, staffed by the highly-trained healer Madam Pomfrey!
Ep 71: The Staircases in Hogwarts
April 25, 2020 22:57 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBNote from the MickOlsens: Sorry for our absence! As you've surely felt, the past 6 weeks have been crazy and our little group of sisters have been pulled in a million directions, so we put a pause on publishing. But we're back and will do our best to bring some magic into these crazy times! With over 140 staircases in Hogwarts, there are definitely patterns and tricks the students have to learn to simply make it from their dormitory to class each day!
Ep 70: The Musicians of Harry Potter (& a Special Guest!)
March 14, 2020 04:43 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBKacee Mickelsen is the wonderful sister-in-law to Nadine and Angela. In this episode, we look at who Kacee is in the muggle world and in the wizarding world. Because of Kacee's profession as a singer, we also discuss the musicians found in the Harry Potter world, including Celestina Warbeck and The Weird Sisters! Check out Kacee's latest album here: https://www.kaceemickelsen.com/
Ep 69: The Towers of Hogwarts
March 01, 2020 04:40 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBHogwarts without towers is just a lame square office building. In today's episode, we discuss in great heights the many towers that make up the magical skyline that we have come to know and love as Hogwarts, including the Gryffindor Tower, Ravenclaw Tower, Divination Tower, Astronomy Tower, and the Owlery.
Ep 68: Recasting the Harry Potter Movies
February 22, 2020 05:38 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIf you could recast the Harry Potter movies, regardless of age, who would you choose?
Ep 67: The Portraits in Hogwarts
February 14, 2020 16:07 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThe magical portraits inside Hogwarts are a staple of the castle decor. Representing famous witches and wizards throughout the ages, these paintings can interact with each other and with students. We dive into the history of the portraits we know about, the rules of a magical painting, and theorize about the creation of these masterpieces.
Ep 66: The Tale of the Three Brothers
February 07, 2020 16:27 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe Tale of the Three Brothers is an iconic story in the Harry Potter universe, weaving in themes found throughout the series. In this week's episode, we break down some of the symbolism behind the story and discuss different fan theories about who the brothers were and what they represent.
Ep 65: Peeves the Poltergeist
January 31, 2020 16:23 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBPeeves is the poltergeist of Hogwarts who has been around the school since it was founded. “Peeves is the most notorious and troublesome poltergeist in British history. Unlike the overwhelming majority of his colleagues, Peeves has a physical form, though he is able to become invisible at will. His looks reflect his nature, which those who know him would agree is a seamless blend of humour and malice.”
Ep 64: The Ghosts of Hogwarts
January 24, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBHogwarts has dozens of ghosts roaming its corridors, so in this episode we break down the stories of the ghosts we know and theorize on why these people chose to stay as spirits.
Ep 63: Is Percy Weasley a Good Person?
January 17, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAs a diligent rule-follower and respecter of authority, Percy Weasley puts his prestige and power roles above his family -- and hurts people along the way. In this episode, we break down Percy's life, his ambitions and motivations, and what he did in the end to turn everything around.