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Books and ClevernessOne Day I'll Finish ItWe'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 the rest of the calendar year. Good news is we'll finally be finishing the first book very shortly. Note: There are some technical difficulties with the recording and we apologize for any inconsistencies in this episode's audio. You can find us at: 2022-04-051h 11
Books and ClevernessLike Riding a BikeIt'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 https://twitter.com/books_clevernes http://instagram.com/books_clevernes commonroom@booksandclevernesspodcast.com Archer: https://twitter.com/archerelleen http://instagram.com/archerelleen archer@booksandclevernesspodcast.com Brigid: https://twitter.com/basicallybrigid http...2020-10-271h 04
Books and ClevernessShrug and Move OnWe'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 Bryan Seeker's YouTube recasting series. You can find us at: http://booksandclevernesspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/bandcpodcast https://twitter.com/books_clevernes http://instagram.com/books_clevernes commonroom@booksandclevernesspodcast.com Archer: htt...2020-10-0647 min
Books and ClevernessSoup and ScrapbooksIn 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 at: http://booksandclevernesspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/bandcpodcast https://twitter.com/books_clevernes http://instagram.com/books_clevernes commonroom@booksandclevernesspodcast.com Archer: https://twitter.com/archerelleen http://instagram.com/archer...2020-09-291h 05
Books and ClevernessThe Problem of RowlingIn 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 life. You can find us at: http://booksandclevernesspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/bandcpodcast https://twitter.com/books_clevernes http://instagram.com/books_clevernes commonroom@booksandclevernesspodcast.com Archer: h...2020-09-2334 min
Books and ClevernessAfraid of ToilWe'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. You can find us at: http://booksandclevernesspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/bandcpodcast https://twitter.com/books_clevernes http://instagram.com/books_clevernes commonroom@booksandclevernesspodcast.com Archer: https://twitter.com/archerelleen 2020-09-091h 48
Books and ClevernessAll the NewsIn 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 your first wrock band. You can find us at: http://booksandclevernesspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/bandcpodcast https://twitter.com/books_clevernes http://instagram.com/books_clevernes commonroom@booksandclevernesspodcast.com Archer: h...2020-09-021h 02
Books and ClevernessLet's Get StartedWe'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 1st, when we go back to Hogwarts. You can find us at: http://booksandclevernesspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/bandcpodcast https://twitter.com/books_clevernes http://instagram.com/books_clevernes commonroom@bo...2020-08-0233 min
Books and ClevernessI Can Talk to Snakes, It's NormalWe 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 accidental magic from the books? Keeping on topic with Chapter 2, "The Vanishing Glass," was a little more difficult this episode. Harry's life is horrible, and poor Mrs. Figg trips over her cat. However, that means Harry gets to spend the day at the...2018-04-1951 min
Books and ClevernessEpisode Nine and Three-QuartersNew, 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 this finally be something Archer likes about Pottermore? Finally, there's some news for everyone following us on social media and updates on our new schedule. You can find us at: http://booksandclevernesspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/bandcpodcast https://twitter.com/books_clevernes ...2017-09-0229 min
Books and ClevernessGotta Get Back to HogwartsNew, 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 us and Harry as we enter Hogwarts for the first time (well, in this re-read). There's been some news this summer. We're getting a few new books and there are changes afoot at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. Guess who's...2017-07-3118 min
Books and Cleverness7: The Owl Convention is in TownNew, 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 for the Fantastic Beasts movies, and whether he's a good match. We also talk about Pottermore's Book Club announcement. We have two questions for In the Common Room. First we talk about what pets we would have brought to Hogwarts (Archer isn't allowed to bring all of hers...2017-05-2458 min
Books and Cleverness6: Back to School ShoppingNew, 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? And, what do we wish was available for purchase? Unlike Harry, Archer and Brigid both cried the first time they stepped foot in Diagon Alley. But, Harry gets to buy a lot of cool (and more mundane) items that our hosts couldn't. Harry gets his first...2017-05-161h 05
Books and Cleverness5: He's Not a Wizard!New, 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 completely different? In the Common Room we ask each other what would have happened if our Hogwarts acceptance owls hadn't gotten lost. Would our 11 year-old selves have wanted to go to Hogwarts? And, more importantly, would our parents have let us? Then, in...2017-05-1057 min
Books and Cleverness4: The Neighbors are TalkingNew, 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 shirt? Who knows? Then we go onto the chapter where we wonder why Harry didn't open the letter in the hall in the first place. He tries valiantly, but just can't manage to get a letter. As Harry gets more annoyed, Vernon descends not-so-slowly into completely...2017-04-1949 min
Books and ClevernessPottermore, You Don't Know MeWe'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 question of their Ilvermorny Houses as well as how much say Pottermore gets in the whole matter. Archer and Brigid get entirely too into talking about the first chapter, "The Boy Who Lived." Vernon is an awful person, but he's a great introductory point of view to...2017-04-0658 min
Books and ClevernessWho in Merlin's Name Are You?NEWLY 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 Books and Cleverness, including how often we post, the format, and what we're going to talk about. Books and Cleverness is a weekly podcast, posted every Thursday, where Archer and Brigid discuss their journey back into the world of Harry Potter, exploring it one...2017-04-0315 min