Turn on the Light

Episode 16: The Forbidden Forest

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 Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com [Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com] with your favorite memories of the fandom, questions, or topic requests.

Episode 15: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback

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 Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com [Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com] Follow us on Instagram @Turnonthelightpod  Links from this episode: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Norberta [https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Norberta]  https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/38019001/ralph-fiennes-confirms-voldemort-harry-potter-hbo-series/ [https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/38019001/ralph-fiennes-confirms-voldemort-harry-potter-hbo-series/]  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC-uOUap3x0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC-uOUap3x0]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordonstoun [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordonstoun]

Episode 14: Nicholas Flamel

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 Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com [Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com] Links from this Episode: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-harry-potter-sorcerers-stone-25th-anniversary-series-collectors-edition/1100-6537154/ [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.harrypotter.com/features/your-birth-month-is-your-harry-potter-new-years-resolution]  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0585nr0g98o [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0585nr0g98o]  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/magic/leg-locker-curse/ [https://www.hp-lexicon.org/magic/leg-locker-curse/]  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/magic/countercurse/ [https://www.hp-lexicon.org/magic/countercurse/]  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/character/longbottom-family/neville-longbottom/ [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.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/ [https://www.hp-lexicon.org/event/snape-referees-late-afternoon-quidditch-match/]  http://ottowl.deviantart.com/art/6-Quidditch- [http://ottowl.deviantart.com/art/6-Quidditch-]

Episode 13: The Mirror of Erised

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/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.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://www.britannica.com/topic/Narcissus-Greek-mythology]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catoptromancy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catoptromancy]  https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Catoptromancy [https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Catoptromancy]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yata_no_Kagami [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yata_no_Kagami] https://www.hp-lexicon.org/character/argus-filch/ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yata_no_Kagami] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8vxuZ3bjrA&list=PPSV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8vxuZ3bjrA&list=PPSV]

Episode 12: Quidditch

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 Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com [Turnonthelightcast@gmail.com] 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.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.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://www.hp-lexicon.org/thing/quidditch-through-the-ages/]  https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Bluebell_Flames [https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Bluebell_Flames]  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/character/madam-hooch/ [https://www.hp-lexicon.org/character/madam-hooch/]  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/character/cuthbert-binns/ [https://www.hp-lexicon.org/character/cuthbert-binns/]  https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Staffroom [https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Staffroom]  https://www.harrypotter.com/news/interview-with-emily-gravett-for-quidditch-through-the-ages-illustrated-edition [https://www.harrypotter.com/news/interview-with-emily-gravett-for-quidditch-through-the-ages-illustrated-edition]  https://www.hp-lexicon.org/thing/quidditch/ [https://www.hp-lexicon.org/thing/quidditch/]