Season One (TPS Overview)
Listen in to the Muffliato Podcast where Josh and Blake fill your ears to prevent you from hearing nearby conversations. Each week we explore the wizarding world of Harry Potter and bring you along with us.
BONUS EPISODE | ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Movie’
Episode Summary
Blake and Josh celebrate the completion of 'The Philosophers' Stone' with a discussion of the movie adaptation. They discuss casting choices, movie/book comparisons, and award some house points for the best performances.
Episode Outline
- Movie Background
- Key Players
- Reception
- What-Ifs
- Visual Effects
- Awards
#017 | ‘The Man with Two Faces’ | TPS Overview (17)
Episode Summary
Blake and Josh continue their discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 17: The Man with Two Faces.
Episode Outline
- Chapter Summary
- Key Theme– Life, Death, and Resurrection
- Character Development– Quirrell’s ‘second face’ and Dumbledore’s knowledge of events
- Literary Device– Climax and Reveal
- Foreshadowing– Snape’s vindication, the first of many
- Significance– Voldemort revealed and Harry’s protection developed
#016 | ‘Through the Trapdoor’ | TPS Overview (16)
Episode Summary
Blake and Josh continue their discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 16: Through the Trapdoor.
Episode Outline
- Chapter Summary
- Key Theme– Teamwork
- Character Development– Harry’s bravery and selflessness
- World Building– The protection of the Philosopher's stone
- Literary Device– Poetic Puzzles
- Foreshadowing– Harry’s recurring nightmare and Voldemort’s plans for Hogwarts
- Significance– Harry understands there are more important things than house points
#015 | ‘The Forbidden Forest’ | TPS Overview (15)
Episode Summary
Blake and Josh continue their discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 15: The Forbidden Forest.
Episode Outline
- Chapter Summary
- Key Theme– Danger and Divination
- Character Development– McGonagall’s scepticism of fortune-telling
- World Building– Centaurs, werewolves, and unicorns
- Literary Device– Prophecy/Foretelling
- Foreshadowing– Voldemort’s return foretold
- Significance– This chapter hints that there is a significant war coming
#014 | ‘Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback’ | TPS Overview (14)
Episode Summary
Blake and Josh continue their discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback.
Episode Outline
- Chapter Summary
- Key Theme– Loyalty and Law-breaking
- Character Development– Draco Malfoy as a manipulator
- World Building– Magical beasts: Dragons
- Literary Device– The Hero’s Fall
- Significance– Rising action in preparation for the climax
#013 | ‘Nicolas Flamel’ | TPS Overview (13)
Episode Summary
Blake and Josh continue their discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 13: Nicolas Flamel.
Episode Outline
- Chapter Summary
- Key Theme– Breakthrough/Discovery
- Character Development– Neville’s confidence grows
- World Building– The Philosopher’s Stone, Alchemy, and the Elixir of Life
- Literary Device– Macguffin revealed/Epiphany
- Foreshadowing– Snape’s use of legilimency and the temptation to immortality
- Significance– The magic of the Philosopher’s Stone explained
Extra Links:
Learn more about Legillimency
Learn more about Alchemy
#012 | ‘The Mirror of Erised’ | TPS Overview (12)
Episode Summary
Blake and Josh continue their discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 12: The Mirror of Erised.
Episode Outline
- Chapter Summary
- Key Theme– Dreams & Desires
- Character Development– The development of the Harry/Dumbledore relationship
- World Building– The Mirror of Erised, Wizard Chess, and the Invisibility Cloak
- Literary Device– Second-read-through humour
- Foreshadowing– Reference to two key elements of final battle
- Significance– Introduction of Invisibility Cloak
#011 | ‘Quidditch’ | TPS Overview (11)
Episode Summary
Blake and Josh continue their discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 11: Quidditch.
Episode Outline
- Chapter Summary
- Key Theme– Allegiance and Teamwork
- Character Development– Nicholas Flamel and Quidditch teams
- World Building– Quidditch– does this sport make sense?
- Literary Device– Situational Archetype: Good vs Evil
- Foreshadowing– Harry’s first snitch/flesh memory and Snape/Quirrell curse and counter-curse
- Significance– Harry’s quidditch prowess & clues about the Philosopher's stone
Extra Links:
Learn more about the Quidditch
Find out your Quidditch Position
#010 | ‘Hallowe’en’ | TPS Overview (10)
Episode Summary
Blake and Josh continue their discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 10: Hallowe'en.
Episode Outline
- Chapter Summary
- Key Theme– Belonging
- Character Development– Ron’s lack of tact and the beginning of friendship
- World Building– Troll in the Dungeon!
- Literary Device– Development of the ‘Snape Villain’ motif
- Foreshadowing– Harry’s instincts
- Significance– The trio’s friendship cemented
#009 | ‘The Midnight Duel’ | TPS Overview (9)
Episode Summary
Blake and Josh continue their discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel.
Episode Outline
- Chapter Summary
- Key Theme– Honour & Rebellion
- Character Development– Harry prioritises honour over obedience
- World Building– Quidditch, Duels, and Fluffy
- Literary Device– Foreshadowing of Harry’s character traits
- Foreshadowing– The hiding place of the Philosopher’s Stone revealed
- Significance– Harry’s ‘saving people’ complex and disregard for rules