Turn on the Light

Detention has never been so…life-threatening. In this episode on Turn on the Light, we wander into Chapter 15 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, ＂The Forbidden Forest＂, where the punishment for being out after curfew is apparently a nighttime stroll through a forest full of mysterious blood-drinking creatures. Totally reasonable. Join us as we follow Harry, Hermione, Neville, and Draco into the woods with Hagrid, where the vibes are spooky, the unicorn situation is extremely upsetting, and the centaurs are dropping cryptic prophecies like they’re auditioning for a cosmic astrology podcast. Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod Email us at [email protected] with your favorite memories of the fandom, questions, or topic requests.

It`s hatching. Join us for episode 15 for a trip down Questionable Decisions Lane with Hagrid, the trio, and Draco`s inability to mind his own business. Send us your Potter stories by emailing us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @Turnonthelightpod  Links from this episode: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Norberta  https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/38019001/ralph-fiennes-confirms-voldemort-harry-potter-hbo-series/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC-uOUap3x0  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordonstoun     

Welcome to Turn on the Light, episode 14. Harry, Ron, and Hermione finally remember who Nicholas Flamel is thanks to a Chocolate Frog card (proof that snacks solve everything), and Hermione...always Hermione. By the end of the chapter, the mystery is solved, the stakes are suddenly very high, and three eleven-year-olds now know they’re up against dark magic, immortality, and extremely poor school security.   Social Media Reminders: Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod, all one word Email us at [email protected] Links from this Episode: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-harry-potter-sorcerers-stone-25th-anniversary-series-collectors-edition/1100-6537154/  https://www.harrypotter.com/features/your-birth-month-is-your-harry-potter-new-years-resolution  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0585nr0g98o  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/magic/leg-locker-curse/  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/magic/countercurse/  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/character/longbottom-family/neville-longbottom/  https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/harry-potter-real-history-magic-nicolas-flamel-philosophers-stone-mandrake-horcrux/  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/event/snape-referees-late-afternoon-quidditch-match/  http://ottowl.deviantart.com/art/6-Quidditch-   

In this episode, we crack open Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, where Harry discovers a mirror that doesn’t show you your outfit...it shows you your deepest unresolved emotional wounds. Cool, cool, very healthy. We talk late-night wandering, invisible cloaks doing the absolute most, and a mirror that should honestly come with a warning label and a therapist on standby. Along the way, we unpack why Ron just wants to be tall and shiny, why Harry seeing his entire dead family is…a lot, and why Dumbledore’s advice feels suspiciously like “don’t stare at your trauma too long.” Grab a mug of something warm and join us as we laugh, cry, and politely ask Hogwarts why this object exists at all. https://www.etsy.com/market/mirror_of_erised  https://www.etsy.com/listing/1009504430/mirror-of-erised-inspired-picture-frame?ls=r&sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&ref=items-pagination-1&crt=1&content_source=fcdf9d730303e5bf773803a377a74e3c%253ALT5b5a46a98cddf02898956381996553a1b503e6e2&logging_key=fcdf9d730303e5bf773803a377a74e3c%3ALT5b5a46a98cddf02898956381996553a1b503e6e2  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Narcissus-Greek-mythology  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catoptromancy  https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Catoptromancy  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yata_no_Kagami https://www.hp-lexicon.org/character/argus-filch/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8vxuZ3bjrA&list=PPSV 

Welcome to the chapter where Hogwarts introduces its school sport by nearly killing several children. Hermione kicks off her role as the one who saves everyone all the time while Hagrid says too much again. Join us as we unpack Quidditch in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: airborne bullying, a scoring system that makes no sense, and the moment Harry realizes he was born to fly, even if no one bothered with tryouts. Follow us on Instagram @Turnonthelightpod Email us at [email protected] Links from this episode: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnites-harry-potter-collab-revealed-lets-you-dress-up-like-a-wizard/1100-6536950/  https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/2073886-harry-potter-star-joins-the-white-lotus-season-4-cast  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/thing/quidditch-through-the-ages/  https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Bluebell_Flames  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/character/madam-hooch/  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/character/cuthbert-binns/  https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Staffroom  https://www.harrypotter.com/news/interview-with-emily-gravett-for-quidditch-through-the-ages-illustrated-edition  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/thing/quidditch/ 

It's Halloween! There's giant Jack-O-lanterns floating in the great hall and troll in the girl's bathroom.  If you survive, you get to keep your life but you'll lose 5 points from McGonagall. Grab your butterbeer and a ginger newt as we dive into the near-death experience that brings our favorite trio together.   Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod or email us at [email protected] with comments, questions, or requests for topics. Make sure to subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform for notifications of new episodes.  Links from episode:  https://parade.com/tv/harry-potter-wizards-of-baking-season-2  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4981436/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/magic/levitation-charm/  https://www.britannica.com/topic/troll  https://www.harrypotter.com/features/pottermore-guide-to-trolls 

We're meeting Malfoy in the Trophy Room at midnight for a duel.  Ron is Harry's second in case he dies. There's a giant three-headed dog waiting on the other side of the door, hiding that grubby little package from vault 713.  And we go into the rabbit hole on the history of caning at British boarding schools. Join us! Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod or email us at [email protected] with comments, questions, or requests for topics. Make sure to subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform for notifications of new episodes.  Links from episode:  http://hogwartshorror.deviantart.com/art/The-Midnight-Duel-637242595?q=HogwartsHorror%2F39146677&qo=0 https://time.com/archive/6834777/education-the-cane-the-strap/ https://www.harrypotterfanzone.com/pictures/9-the-midnight-duel/ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E8jqzwy84i0

Join us as we discuss Chapter 8 of The Sorcerer's Stone, "The Potions Master".   You can follow us on Instagram @Turnonthelightpod  Email us your comments, questions, or requests for discussion topics at [email protected] Links from this episode: http://Harrypottershop.com https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-harry-potter-weasley-family-1236347761/  https://www.harrypotter.com/news/more-voices-are-revealed-for-harry-potter-the-full-cast-audio-editions  https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-severus-snape-worst-bully-students/  https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Half-giant   

Join us as we dive into Chapter 7 of The Sorcerer's Stone: "The Sorting Hat". Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod  Email  [email protected] with comments, questions, or Potter questions for our trivia segment. Links from this episode: https://harrypottershop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqSCwN24xSbH_FUVNHTNOR6kvrOXAnzwsSe3zBObDMAN8i4byt1drop https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Fat_Friar  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franciscans#:~:text=The%20First%20Order%20or%20the,Conventual%20(OFM%20Conv  https://www.mugglenet.com/2017/11/fat-friar-might-not-good-person/ https://www.harrypotter.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/the-sorting-hat https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Peeves https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Gryffindor_common_room    

Join us as we board the Hogwarts Express with Harry as he journeys from King Cross to Hogsmeade Station!  Follow us on Instagram: @turnonthelightpod  How has Potter helped you cope with adulting? Share your stories with us at [email protected] Links from this episode: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/everything-we-know-about-hbos-harry-potter-series/  https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-interactive-woodland-exhibit-brings-harry-potter-magic-to-chicago-suburbs/3797034/ https://www.christopherclark.com/       

Join us as we breakdown all the important details, foreshadowing hints, and character meet cutes of Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: "Diagon Alley". Follow us on Instagram @turnonthelightpod Email us your fan stories about how the Potter fandom has impacted you and your life.   [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/harrypotter/comments/7xj2aj/the_books_according_to_ron_weasley/  https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/ab3gqm/harry_potter_titles_from_hermiones_point_of_view/  https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Owl  https://www.hallmark.com/ornaments/keepsake-ornaments/?prefn1=characters&prefv1=Harry%20Potter  https://www.jcf.org/learn/joseph-campbell-heros-journey https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/j-k-rowling-s-harry-potter-goblins-echo-jewish-caricatures-ncna1287043  https://exhibitions.ushmm.org/propaganda/1939-1945-war/war-and-genocide https://www.lighthousegalleries.com/product/harry-potter-diagon-alley-14x14/ https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Kazu_Kibuishi

Join us as we discuss the chapter 4 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone Follow us on Instagram @Turnonthelightpod Email us at [email protected] Send us a story about how the Potter fandom has impacted your life or any fun suggestions of fandom merch or events to share! Links referenced in this episode: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Rubeus_Hagrid https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Cokeworth  

Join us as we discuss the third chapter of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone Follow us on Instagram @Turnonthelightpod Email us at [email protected] Send us a story about how the Potter fandom has impacted your life or any fun suggestions of fandom merch or events to share! Links referenced in this episode: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Smeltings_Academy https://roalddahl.fandom.com/wiki/Augustus_Gloop https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Rubeus_Hagrid https://www.harrypotter.com/news/harry-ron-and-hermione-casting-revealed-for-harry-potter-hbo-original-series 

Pour your Butterbeer and let's dive into Chapter 2 of The Sorcerer's Stone: "The Vanishing Glass".  Join us for some Potter news, chapter breakdown, and bad jokes. 

In this episode of Turn on the Light, we dive into the magical beginning of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Join us as we explore Chapter 1, "The Boy Who Lived"—where owls act strangely, shooting stars light up the sky, and a baby arrives on a doorstep to change the world forever. We discuss Dumbledore’s wisdom, the Dursleys’ delightfully dreadful personalities, and how the chapter sets the stage for a story that we still can't stop talking about. Light your wands and step with us into the night that started it all- October 31, 1981.    Don't forget to follow us @turnonthelightpod on Instagram or email us at [email protected] with trivia questions and any comments or topic ideas. 

Welcome to our very first episode of Turn on the Light! Enjoy our first conversation about who we are and what we hope to share with you.