The Common Room - A Harry Potter Podcast
by Common Room
Which Harry Potter movie has the best soundtrack? What is the most awkward moment in each movie? Best casting decision? Best Yule Ball "promposal"? Best glow-up? Worst glow-up? Three sisters from the Harry Potter generation discuss these burning questions and more Harry Potter superlatives in largely un-edited conversations.
Episodes
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S1E20 Best Quotes from Harry Potter
This episode we discuss what we think are the best movie quotes from the Harry Potter films (and maybe some of the worst). We analyze each quote and decide which we think is the best based on some important criteria (notably which are most Pinterest worthy.)
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S1E19 The Yule Ball - Holiday Special
Happy Holidays! This Christmas Eve, we're celebrating by discussing some of the best (and worst) moments from the Hogwarts Yule Ball.
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S1E18 Best Quidditch Match
It's time to discuss the best Quidditch match of the movies. Harry's chasing the snitch higher and higher into the clouds is epic, but cathing the snitch in his mouth is iconic. Plus, stay tuned for a bonus category!
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S1E17 Who is the Jar Jar Binks of Harry Potter?
Jar Jar Binks characters, aka, Bugsy characters, are those annoying comic relief side characters who aren't as funny as they're supposed to be... ya know? So, who are those characters in Harry Potter? Follow us on Instagram @commonroom.pod Follow us on Twitter @commonroompdcst Be sure to...
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S1E16 Best Movie for Harry
In this episode, we take into account a few factors to rank the best overall movie for Harry as a character. IG: @commonroom.pod TWTR: @commonroompdcst
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S1E15 Best Ron Moments
Following our episode from last week, now it's time to talk about Ron's best moments!
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S1E14 Best Hermione Moments
In this episode we are joined by a special guest from Slytherin house, Sirean Taylor, to discuss Hermione's best and brightest moments. Of course, there were many to choose from!
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S1E13 The Most Underrated and Overrated Characters of Harry Potter
In today's episode of The Common Room, we discuss the most underrated characters, while joined by a surprise guest. These characters just deserve a little more credit than they're given. Then we tackle the slightly more controversial topic, the most overrated character. Thanks or joining us in…
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S1E12 Reasons Harry Potter Isn't in Ravenclaw
We love Harry, but he has moments when he isn't the smartest. In this episode, we discuss the best of Harry's not-the-brightest moments, as well as a few classic cringy moments. Be sure to subscribe/follow to hang out with us in the Common Room every Thursday!
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S1E11 Worst Stanley Yelnats Moment in Harry Potter (+ a Bonus Category!)
What is a Stanley Yelnats moment? Any moment in which a character finds himself or herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Harry Potter certainly stumbles into many of these moments throughout the series. In this episode, Teresa and Aileen discuss the worst of them! It's a super fun...
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S1E10 The Mother and Father Figures in Harry Potter's Life
There are many people in Harry's life who step up to fill the roll of Mother and Father figures. In this episode, we discuss people like Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Molly Weasley, Professor McGonagall, and even Hermione who offer Harry the parental support he is missing in his life. If you enjoy…
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S1E9 Best and Worst Cast Characters from the Harry Potter Movies
There are some pretty fire casting decisions in the Harry Potter movies, like Alan Rickman as Snape and Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall. Maybe there are a few that could have been better. Stay tuned to hear our discussion. Also... do you think Timothée Chalamet could play Harry Potter, or...
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S1E8 Harry Potter Movie Scenes that are not in the Books
In some Harry Potter fans' books, the movies should be as close to the books as possible without taking liberties. In my book, it's ok to take liberties if there is a good reason. Regardless of your opinions on book to movie adaptations, we all know that the filmmakers behind the Harry Potter...
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S1E7 Funniest Voldemort Moment
This category sounds strange, but bear with us! There are a few moments throughout the movies where we feel that Voldemort is a little bit too extra. Call it theatrical, call it over-acting, but it crosses just slightly over the line and becomes just slightly humorous. Listen to our discussion to...
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S1E6 Best Opening and Closing Scenes from the Harry Potter Films
Can't believe we made it through the whole episode without referencing the line, "I open at the close." Anyway, in this episode, we are discussing the opening scenes and closing scenes of the movies. Which ones are most effective for setting the scene or resolving the story? Which ones are least...
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S1E5 The Most Heartwarming Scene from Harry Potter
We've got plenty of nominations for this category so stayed tuned! Also follow us on Instagram And... the song!
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S1E4 Most Awkward Moments pt. 2 (Order of the Phoenix - Deathly Hallows)
Please welcome this episode's special guest, from the house of Ravenclaw, Kathleen! Kathleen joins us as we continue our conversation about the most awkward moments of the Harry Potter movies. Also, as promised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EPDMipeeeQ ^ Just watch Ron the whole time!
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S1E3 Most Awkward Moments pt. 1 (Sorcerer's Stone - Goblet of Fire)
Most awkward moments from the Harry Potter movies 1-4... there are plenty!
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S1E2 The Real MVP pt. 2 (The Order of the Phoenix - The Deathly Hallows)
Do Fred and George get the MVP award for their firework show in The Order of the Phoenix? Or should it go to Hermione for her continued cleverness? Join us for our discussion of the Harry Potter MVPs from the 5th movie to the end (with a few not quite relevant rants included).
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S1E1 Who's The Real MVP? pt. 1 (Sorcerer's Stone - Goblet of Fire)
Who is the MVP of each Harry Potter movie? Should Ron win the Sorcerer's Stone for his sacrifice in the chess game? Or Hermione for defeating the Devil's Snare? Or maybe even Hagrid for all of his "I should've told ya that" moments. In this episode, we discuss the MVPs of the first four Harry...
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Growing up Harry Potter - Intro Ep.
We grew up in the Harry Potter heyday. From midnight book releases to multi-hour movie debates, we discuss what it was like to grow up with Harry Potter, and why we decided to make a podcast about our childhood hero.
About this show
Which Harry Potter movie has the best soundtrack? What is the most awkward moment in each movie? Best casting decision? Best Yule Ball "promposal"? Best glow-up? Worst glow-up? Three sisters from the Harry Potter generation discuss these burning questions and more Harry Potter superlatives in largely un-edited conversations.
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