Magic Beyond the Books

About Magic Beyond the Books

Calling all Harry Potter fans! In each Magic Beyond the Books episode, I break down a scene, character, or special topic from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Warning: there are spoilers in every episode. Grab your wands and send owl post to all your friends. Let's go on a magical journey through JK Rowling’s hit series. This is a Harry Potter podcast you don’t want to miss.

Publisher

GW Entertainment

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Feb 2025

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

63 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Harry Potter Gets Career Advice

   Jess and Rene discuss the scene where Harry Potter gets career advice from Professors McGonagall and Umbridge (book 5, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, chapter 29: Career Advice). We cover everything from Arthur Weasley’s knowledge of muggles to minister of magic terms to dirndl dresses. Stay tuned for our thoughts on Harry’s career choice and the jobs we would do in the wizarding world. Grab your school records on pink paper and listen to this episode! Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/magicbeyondthebooks) Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@magicbeyondthebooks)

2. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Professor Horace Slughorn

   Jess and Rene discuss everything about Professor Horace Eugene Flaccus Slughorn, from his wand to his teaching style to the many meanings behind his elaborate name. We fan-cast the role and compare Slughorn’s book description to the movie casting. And, of course, we get off topic, discussing The Borrowers movie and Frasier sitcom. Listen now! Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/magicbeyondthebooks) Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@magicbeyondthebooks?_t=ZT-900Zo3Vvzx8&_r=1)

3. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Remus Lupin and Harry Potter Argue at Grimmauld Place

   Werewolf and Boy Wonder at Odds! Jess and Rene discuss the scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (book 7) where Harry Potter and Remus Lupin get into an argument in the basement of Grimmauld Place (Chapter 11: The Bribe). We cover everything from hairstyles in the movies to Harry sass in the books. Click play to listen now! Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/magicbeyondthebooks) Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@magicbeyondthebooks)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

227

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

51

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