S3 Ep5: Transport, Treats, and Magical Robin Hood
September 1, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss different types of travel and their favorite foods in the Wizarding world.…
Category: Podcast Episodes
S3 Ep4: Anniversaries, Shady Deals, and Tiara Solutions
August 11, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria reflect back on the start of the Dwelling on Dreams podcast and take a look at some of the questionable ethics their favorite characters had during wartime.…
S3 Ep3: Theories, Half-Kneazles, and Oompa Loompa Managers
July 21, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria rank and discuss fan theories!…
S3 Ep2: Lies, Goblins, and TV Reboots
June 16, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria follow up their previous Niffler’s Gold segment with new questions to discuss.…
S3 Ep1: Ramblings, Family Magic, and Mandrake Babies
May 19, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria start off Season 3 by going back to the inspiration for the Dwelling on Dreams podcast with a free-form discussion on surprise topics.…
S2 Ep20: Inconsistencies, Cinematic Changes, and Bloody Socks
March 24, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria wrap up Season 2 of Dwelling on Dreams by finishing their two-part series on things from the Harry Potter books and movies that just don’t make sense!…
S2 Ep19: Plotholes, Blast-Ended Skrewts, and Bloodowls
March 10, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria break down some elements of the Wizarding World (in the Harry Potter books) that just…don’t make logical sense!…
S2 Ep18: Ministers, Media, and Beetle Populations
February 24, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the role media outlets play in the Harry Potter series, discuss the “death” of journalism, and look back on (in)famous Ministers for Magic.…
S2 Ep17: Generals, Ethics, and Wandering Racoons
February 10, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the better aspects of Albus Dumbledore in the first of a two-part series.…
S2 Ep16: Headmasters, Supreme Mugwumps, and Upended Plans
January 29, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the better aspects of Albus Dumbledore in the first of a two-part series.…
S2 Ep15: Allegories, Hypocrites, and Infant Dark Lords
January 13, 2021—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss the relationship between Voldemort and Severus Snape, explore how Snape was able to play double agent for so long, and highlight a very interesting fan theory.…
S2 Ep14: Spies, Princes, and Sarcastic Quips
December 30, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria continue their discussion on Severus Snape’s character- highlighting the more positive aspects of his personality.…
S2 Ep13: Potion Masters, Prejudices, and Life-long Obsessions
December 12, 2020—This week, Taylor and Victoria start their mini series on Severus Snape.…
S2 Ep12: Tasks, Transitions, and Rising Death Tolls
November 18, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria explore the characters of Viktor Krum and Fleur Delacour while taking a closer look at the Triwizard Tournament.…
S2 Ep11: Halloweens, Death Days, and Framing Devices
November 4, 2020—In this Halloween-themed episode, Taylor and Victoria explore the big events that happen in Harry’s life on Halloween each year and face off in a themed trivia challenge.…
S2 Ep10: Friendships, Leaders, and Alternate Realities, Pt.2
October 7, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria continue their discussion on the workings of the “Golden Trio” by exploring some “What If” scenarios about their relationship.…
S2 Ep9: Friendships, Leaders, and Alternate Realities, Pt.1
September 23, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the “Golden Trio” relationship – how it evolves over time and the impact it has on Harry, Ron, and Hermione.…
S2 Ep8: Screenplays, Portkeys, and the Roaring Twenties
September 9, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss various means of Wizarding travel!…
S2 Ep7: Centaurs, Creatures, and Muggle Myths
August 26, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine some little-discussed creatures of the Wizarding world like centaurs, chimeras, merpeople, vampires, and yetis.…
S2 Ep6: Girlfriends, Crushes, and Dramatic First Kisses
August 12, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine Ginny Weasley- both the Ginny of the book series and the Ginny of the movie series.…
S2 Ep5: Dursleys, Dementors, and Occasional Christmas Cards
July 29, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria celebrate Dwelling on Dreams podcast’s 1-year anniversary by exploring the relationship between the Dursleys (specifically Dudley) and Harry.…
S2 Ep4: Disguises, Espionage, and Magical Waterfalls
July 15, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria test their knowledge in their third “Books and Cleverness” segment and discuss the various magical means of concealment used in the Wizarding World.…
S2 Ep3: Graveyards, Champions, and Innocence Lost
July 1, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria explore events that happened at the end of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, most notably how the death of Cedric Diggory and the resurrection of Voldemort had lasting repercussions for the rest of the series.…
S2 Ep2: Timeturners, Cursed Children, and Research Ethics
June 17, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria explore how time travel works in the Harry Potter series and ask the following questions: “Is it good to push boundaries for advancement’s sake?…
S2 Ep1: Hallows, Rivalries, and Petulant Personalities
June 3, 2020—In the first episode of Season 2, Taylor and Victoria finish their series on the Deathly Hallows by discussing the Elder Wand and its importance to the Harry Potter series.…
Ep. 20: Cloaks, Parents, and Anime Transformations
April 22, 2020—In the Season 1 finale episode, Taylor and Victoria continue their series on the Deathly Hallows by examining the history and function of the Invisibility Cloak.…
Ep. 19: Afterlives, Resurrections, and Convoluted Plots
April 8, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the Resurrection Stone and the afterlife in the Harry Potter series in the first of a (loose) 3-part series on the Deathly Hallows.…
Ep. 18: Werewolves, Worldviews, and Spiritous Apparitions, Pt. 2
March 25, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria finish their in-depth discussion on Remus Lupin by examining his relationship with Tonks and his attitude towards his condition.…
Ep. 17: Werewolves, Worldviews, and Spiritous Apparitions, Pt. 1
March 11, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria take a deep dive into the character of Remus Lupin.…
Ep. 16: Chess Players, Loyalties, and Blue Ministry Robes
February 26, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria wish a Happy Birthday to Ron Weasley and take a closer look into how his character was utilized in the Harry Potter series.…
Ep. 15: Lovegoods, Patronuses, and Intellectual Arrogance
February 12, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria explore the concept of the Patronus and discuss Luna Lovegood.…
Ep. 14: House Sortings, Delusions, and Unqualified Professors
January 29, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria answer some frequently asked questions about the Sorting Hat and how the series would have been changed if Harry hadn’t been sorted into Gryffindor.…
Ep. 13: Legacies, Diseases, and Aging Death Eaters
January 15, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria compare the decline of two very different pure-blooded lineages in the Harry Potter series.…
Ep. 12: Dark Lords, Prisons, and Battering Rams
January 1, 2020—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine their favorite baddie- Tom Marvolo Riddle Jr.…
Ep. 11: Guardians, Christmases, and Tropical Getaways
December 18, 2019—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss what could have happened if Sirius had been exonerated and therefore able to claim full guardianship of Harry at Christmas.…
Ep. 10: Saviors, Hormones, and Portrait Conspiracies
December 4, 2019—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria engage in a trivia face-off and discuss Harry Potter as a character.…
Ep. 9: Longbottoms, Blood Curses, and Roguish Earrings
November 20, 2019—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria wish Bill Weasley a Happy Birthday and discuss Neville Longbottom’s impact on the Harry Potter series, how the series would have been different if Neville had been the Boy Who Lived, and the relationship between himself, his grandmother, and his parents.…
Ep. 8: Snidgets, Bets, and Queerditch Marsh
November 6, 2019—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria celebrate the start of Quidditch season!…
Ep. 7: Ghosts, Feasts, and Snargaluff Pods
October 23, 2019—In this Halloween-inspired episode, Taylor and Victoria take a deeper look at some of their favorite Hogwarts ghosts.…
Ep. 6: Diaries, Rituals, and Staff Room Wars
October 9, 2019—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss Horcrux theories – how they are created, their impact on the soul/body, and possible accidental Horcruxes that were created and never discussed in the Harry Potter series.…
Ep. 5: Shops, Wands, and Basilisk Horns
September 25, 2019—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss some of the finer points of wand making, Ollivander as a “morally gray” character, and the importance of the twin cores in Harry and Voldemort’s wands.…
Ep. 4: Bookworms, Thunderbirds, and Childhood Fears
September 11, 2019—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria play some trivia in honor of Hermione’s birthday, and talk about their personal journeys with the Harry Potter series & their Hogwarts/Ilvermorny houses.
Ep. 3: Classes, Clubs, and Weekend Seminars
August 28, 2019—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria discuss classes they would have liked to have seen in the Hogwarts curriculum and examine Dumbledore as a Headmaster.…
Ep. 2: Twins, Runes, and Ballpoint Pens
August 14, 2019—In this episode, Taylor and Victoria examine the limits of magical theory in the Wizarding World and the effect that the Weasley twins’ inventions had on Wizarding culture.…
Ep. 1: Dreams, Mirrors, and Seven Cursed Diamonds
July 31, 2019—In the first episode of Dwelling on Dreams, Taylor (a Ravenclaw) and Victoria (a Hufflepuff) examine the Mirror of Erised.…