In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William shift gears into full trivia mode with an episode dedicated to testing knowledge, challenging assumptions, and proving just how hard good Harry Potter trivia can be. And a big thanks to our special guest Hunter from @triqwizardtournament!
Rather than surface-level questions, this episode focuses on deep-cut details, misremembered facts, and moments where even longtime fans realize they might not know the Wizarding World as well as they think. Scott brings questions designed to blur the line between “I’ve read the books” and “I really read the books,” while William pushes back, reasons things out, and calls out when trivia feels unfair versus legitimately clever.
The conversation also explores what makes great trivia work in the first place, why some questions feel impossible while others feel satisfying, and how Ultimate Harry Potter Trivia was built to reward deep understanding rather than memorization alone. Along the way, expect plenty of debates, clarifications, and moments where confidence completely collapses.
Topics include:• What separates good trivia from bad trivia• Deep-cut Harry Potter questions that trip up fans• Common misconceptions vs. book canon• How context clues matter more than memorization• Designing trivia that feels challenging but fair• Moments where logic saves the day• Why rereads change how you answer questions• Behind the scenes of Ultimate Harry Potter Trivia• Bragging rights, friendly rivalry, and scorekeeping
Half Blood Pod is a Harry Potter podcast hosted by Scott and William, blending casual conversation, deep lore, trivia, and thoughtful discussion for fans who love looking beyond the surface of the Wizarding World.
Timestamps
00:00 – 02:10 | Welcome Back & Reset After the Series02:10 – 07:30 | What Makes Trivia “Good”07:30 – 18:45 | Round One: Confidence vs. Reality18:45 – 30:10 | Deep Cuts & Canon Clarifications30:10 – 41:00 | Logic, Context & Educated Guessing41:00 – 52:30 | The Hardest Questions So Far52:30 – 01:02:45 | Ultimate Harry Potter Trivia Philosophy01:02:45 – 01:12:30 | Final Scores, Lessons Learned & Takeaways01:12:30 – 01:17:30 | What’s Next & Closing Thoughts
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