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Episode 17: One Day I'll Finish It
Books and Cleverness - April 05, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe're back! And we're going to finish it this time! (Probably!) After much planning and recording, we have our first return episode. In this episode we cover the major news thus far in 2022, answer a couple of In the Common Room questions, and we talk about a couple of announcements that affect ...
Episode 16: Like Riding a Bike
Books and Cleverness - October 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIt's the last time we're going back to 2018. In an age before... all this, Archer and Brigid talk a bit about Quidditch and Wizarding Sports before discussing Chapter 9: "The Midnight Duel." You can find us at: http://booksandclevernesspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/bandcpodcast h...
Episode 15: Shrug and Move On
Books and Cleverness - October 06, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe've made it a month! In October's Potterwatch, Archer and Brigid discuss the most recent news, from new merch to updates on Fantastic Beasts and Universal to brand new video games. We also talk about what types of expansion we'd like to see in the Wizarding World. Finally, we suggest watching ...
14: Soup and Scrapbooks
Books and Cleverness - September 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn yet another episode from back in 2018, Archer and Brigid are joined by a guest host: Hannah! We go over Chapter 8 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "The Potions Master," discuss our favorite and least favorite magical classes, and try to figure out how potions work. You can find us ...
13: The Problem of Rowling
Books and Cleverness - September 22, 2020 22:21 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this short episode, Archer and Brigid talk about Rowling, how you can deal with an author who's turned out to be pretty terrible, and how we're going to deal with it personally and on the podcast. They also give suggestions for other authors and books you can read or give to the kids in your ...
Episode 12 [Afraid of Toil]
Books and Cleverness - September 08, 2020 22:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe're back at Hogwarts with the return of our chapter analysis (from way back in 2018). In this episode we look at Chapter 7 from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Sorting Hat. We talk about the Sorting process, the Welcome Feast and Archer has Brigid play a game in Ask Me Another. Yo...
12: Afraid of Toil
Books and Cleverness - September 08, 2020 22:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe're back at Hogwarts with the return of our chapter analysis (from way back in 2018). In this episode we look at Chapter 7 from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Sorting Hat. We talk about the Sorting process, the Welcome Feast and Archer has Brigid play a game in Ask Me Another. Yo...
11: All the News
Books and Cleverness - September 01, 2020 22:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn our first full Potterwatch episode, Archer and Brigid have a lot to cover. As quickly as possible, the go over the last two years worth of Potter-related news and reminisce on what once was (and will be again). We also have our first recommendation. See what Archer suggests you listen to for ...
10: Let's Get Started
Books and Cleverness - August 02, 2020 11:28 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe're back! It's been two years, but we have returned ready and better than before (we hope). In this mini episode we talk about our new format and the schedule going forward. We also talk about the Author and give a statement regarding her recent actions. We hope to see you again on September...
3: I Can Talk to Snakes, It's Normal
Books and Cleverness - April 19, 2018 16:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe have an important announcement in this episode's Potterwatch, but you'll have to listen to find out what it is. In the Common Room accidental magic is the topic of the day. What kind of accidental magic would we have probably done had we been witches? Then, what's our favorite instance of a...
9: Episode Nine and Three-Quarters
Books and Cleverness - September 02, 2017 15:03 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNew, edited episode up Thursday, April 26. In another mini-episode, Archer and Brigid discuss the importance of September 1, 2017 in the Potter world, the future of the Harry Potter universe and the future of the Potter fandom. Then they explore a new part of the Pottermore experience. Could t...
8: Gotta Get Back to Hogwarts
Books and Cleverness - July 31, 2017 21:51 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNew, episode up Thursday, April 19. We have some news and announcements in a Potterwatch-focused episode 8 of Books & Cleverness. Unfortunately, we start off with some bad news before getting to the fun stuff. But, we also have a date for our re-launch! Listen to find out when you can join u...
7: The Owl Convention is in Town
Books and Cleverness - May 24, 2017 11:56 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNew, edited episode Thursday, April 12. We finally reach Hogwarts in the seventh episode of Books & Cleverness, although we're not through the doors quite yet. First, however, we have two stories for Potterwatch. First, we discuss what the casting of Callum Turner as Theseus Scamander means ...
6: Back to School Shopping
Books and Cleverness - May 16, 2017 10:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNew, edited episode up Thursday, April 5. It's time to go back to school shopping in Chapter 5: Diagon Alley. No Potterwatch this week, but we're missing Jackie. She'll be back next week! We discuss Potter merchandise In the Common Room. What's the most embarrassing thing we've ever bought? ...
5: He's Not a Wizard!
Books and Cleverness - May 09, 2017 22:34 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNew, edited episode up Thursday, March 29. We finally see some magic in Chapter 3, "The Keeper of the Keys." This week's Potterwatch is all about Jude Law's casting as the young-ish Albus Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts movies. Is he the right choice or would we have cast someone complete...
4: The Neighbors are Talking
Books and Cleverness - April 19, 2017 10:47 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNew, edited episode will be up Thursday, March 22. Vernon's gone absolutely mad in Chapter 4, "The Letters from No One." But first, In the Common Room, we discuss which Harry Potter related event we were most excited about. Book release? Movie release? Fan tour? Convention? A really cool shi...
2: Pottermore, You Don't Know Me
Books and Cleverness - April 06, 2017 04:08 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe're finally reading the books! But first, in Potterwatch, Archer and Brigid talk about the Potter franchises' first Academy Award, and whether it's overdue. Then, In the Common Room, they discuss the most important Potter fan question - What is your Hogwarts House? - and the less important q...
1: Who in Merlin's Name Are You?
Books and Cleverness - April 03, 2017 09:03 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNEWLY EDITED VERSION! In the very first episode of Books and Cleverness, hosts Archer and Brigid introduce themselves. We learn exactly when and how the world of Harry Potter first enraptured them and how they met each other. (Hint: It's really nerdy!) You can also find out what to expect from...
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