<![CDATA["Always" - The Potter Fandom Podcast - Episode List]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:14:39 -0700Weeblyen-usnoHarry,Potter,Potter,fandom,fan,clubs,wizards,witches,conventions,yule,ballWe are the Harry Potter fandom podcast dedicated to the many fanclubs, meetups and groups that are going strong through the U.S. and the world!The Potter Fandom Podcastalwayspodcast@gmail.com<![CDATA[Episode 10 - HP Holidays]]>Tue, 23 Dec 2014 03:03:50 GMThttp://alwayspodcast.weebly.com/episode-list/episode-10-hp-holidaysEpisode 10
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Holidays have played a pivotal part throughout the Harry Potter book series. They have served as focal and starting points for important events, as well as character development. For our 10th podcast we will explore how all holidays are approached in the books and then talk about how we celebrate the holidays in our Meetup and fan groups.

In Potterwatch we will talk about the latest updates on Pottermore, some recent announcements from JK Rowling herself and a bit about a new Live Action Harry Potter experience happening in a castle in Poland!

Wizarding Wares looks at some great HP related items perfect for your families stockings.

And for our Into the Pensieve segment we interview Madeline Wilson of HP-Ohio.
]]>alwayspodcast@gmail.com<![CDATA[Episode 9 - Precious Potter]]>Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:14:27 GMThttp://alwayspodcast.weebly.com/episode-list/episode-9-precious-potterEpisode 9
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Fantasy literature has been around since humans started putting words on stone. But JRR Tolkien was known as the first author to truly popularize much of the fantastical creatures and themes that we take for granted today. Many of these elements appear in the Harry Potter books. Like goblins, trolls, elves and of course wizards. But these are so common in modern fantasy literature that its a bit too easy to say that JK Rowling was being influenced by Tolkien directly.

For Episode 9's Accio Fandom segment, with the help of our special guests, we will examine the possible ways J.K. Rowling was influenced by J.R.R Tolkien. Special guests include:

Kristi Fojtik - Organizer of the Los Angeles Tolkien Forever Fellowship.

Susan Shirley - A sixth grade teacher in San Jose, California. She has taken her love of Tolkien to her classroom where her students study The Hobbit and the Trilogy.

And we welcome back Melissa Aaron Dept. of English and Foreign Languages California Polytechnic State University at Pomona

Additionally, Potterwatch reports on the newest additions to Pottermore and the newest book editions in England. Wizarding Wares keeps you up to date on all the latest Potter merch, and our Into the Pensieve segment is with a fan who has a very personal connection to the HP series.

]]>alwayspodcast@gmail.com<![CDATA[Episode 8 - Potter Pilgrimages]]>Sun, 29 Jun 2014 16:51:46 GMThttp://alwayspodcast.weebly.com/episode-list/episode-8-potter-pilgrimagesEpisode 8
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As a fandom grows in popularity, fans naturally try to find more ways to connect with the original work. One of those ways is to visit real world locations either mentioned in or inspiring locations in books, or places where movie adaptations have been filmed.

Some examples are Lyra and Will's bench in Oxford, the rock in Central Park where The Doctor picnicked with Amy and Rory, or the working fire station used for Ghostbusters' headquarters.

For episode 8 we are going to give you details on the locations around the world associated with Harry Potter or as we call them Potter Pilgrimages. Our hosts will tell you about their own experiences at many of these places and then we have a special guest interview with someone who has spent over 10 years helping fans get to them. Jeannie Barresi, the managing director of HP Fan Trips.

Click the headers below to see the links mentioned in this month's episode.

Accio Fandom

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Fandom Fildelis

Coing Soon

Potterwatch

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Wizarding
Wares

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]]>alwayspodcast@gmail.com<![CDATA[Episode 7 - Harry Potter Food and Fandom]]>Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:01:00 GMThttp://alwayspodcast.weebly.com/episode-list/episode-7-harry-potter-food-and-fandomEpisode 7
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Food plays a significant role in the Harry Potter story. Replicating the wizarding food that JK Rowling invented has always been an important part of fan activities and even larger scale projects like the Universal Theme Park.

For our Accio Fandom segment we talk about the different ways our fan clubs have used food in our events, share some butterbeer recipes and share some of our favorite HP inspired restaurants and pubs.


For the more professional side of things, we have special guest Suzanne Sherrill, owner of Sugar Dukes Magical Sweets.

and for Into the Pensieve hear Lauren from Los Angeles' story on coming out of the broom closet and how Harry Potter was a gateway to her other favorite fandoms.

Click "Read More" below to see the links mentioned in this month's episode.

Accio Fandom

Coming Soon

Fandom Fidelis

June 12th - Central Alberta Quidditch is holding an open adult practice in the fields behind Ecole La Prairie

June 14th - HP-NYC joins EternalCon Cosplay Parade

June 14th - The HP club of San Diego is having a House Cup Tournament at Balboa Park

June 15th - Is Potterdelphia's monthly Meetup.

June 16th - Virginia's DADA is having a book discussion about Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book

June 17th - HP Orange County is having their monthly meetup

June 17th - Tampa Bay's Portkey to Magic is attending Doctor Who Meetup night at Jack's London Grill

June 19th - Central FL Slug Club - I must not tell lies, Rita Skeeter Journalism Meetup

June 21st - The Virginia DADA is having a Pure Pasty Picnic, then heading to the Geek Chic Fashion show in DC that evening.

June 21st - LADA, HP of San Diego and HP Orange County are all meeting together for Shell College Beach Day.

June 28th - The San Antonio Meetup will be discussing the life and lies of Albus Dumbledore.

June 29th - Is the Central FL Slug Clubs End of Term Feast

June 29th - HP-DFW is having a fan art and fan craft share fest!

June 29th - The Edmonton HP club is going to the Valley Zoo

Potter
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Wizarding Wares

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]]>alwayspodcast@gmail.com<![CDATA[Episode 6 - HP in the Classroom]]>Sat, 03 May 2014 12:25:08 GMThttp://alwayspodcast.weebly.com/episode-list/episode-6-hp-in-the-classroomPicture
This episode is sponsored by Gallery Nucleus. Gallery Nucleus is an art gallery in Alhambra, CA that focuses on science-fiction and fantasy art. They have graciously donated a signed Kazu Kibuishi Harry Potter art print that will given to 1 lucky winner. Listen to our podcast to find out how to enter!
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As the Harry Potter phenomenon grew, more and more stories came to light about how the books encouraged an entire generation to learn to love to read. As many fans know, HP has done far more in education than improve literacy. HP has been used to aid in philosophy, sociology, English literature and much more.

This month's Accio Fandom segment interviews 4 educators about how they use Harry Potter to teach, inspire and just make education more fun.

Susan Shirley - A 6th grade teacher in the California Bay Area
Tabitha Davis - A member of LADA and a home school teacher
Janina Scarlet - A professor and a Doctor of Clinicial Psychology
Melissa Aaron - A professor at Cal Poly Pomona
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Our Potterwatch segment has updates on the Fantastic Beasts films and Casual Vacancy mini-series. Followed by our almost monthly spy updates on the Wizarding World Theme Park in Florida.

Wizarding Wares tells you where to buy limited edition Kazu Kibuishi prints and engraved quotation pendants.

and for Ministry of Magic we are interviewing Barbara "Peeves" Ruckle, the new organizer of the Las Vegas Harry Potter Meetup.

Click "Read More" below to see the links mentioned in this month's episode.

Accio Fandom

Coming Soon!

Fandom
Fidelis

May 3rd - Virgina is for Wizards - Quidditch games at Gypsy Hill Park

May 4th - HP-NYC is attending Avada KedavRock

May 5th - Lasertag with the Central Florida Slug Club

May 8th - Virginia is for Wizards - HP Trivia at Quaker Steak and Lube in Harrisonburg

May 10th - DADA attending a wizard rock show in Springfield, VA.
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May 10th - Virginia is for Wizards - Time Turner day at the Virginia Renaissance Faire

May 10th - HP-Ohio - Wizard themed baby shower for organizers Jenny and Phil

May 16th - DADA - Tri-wizard maze and final battle meetup at Shadowland Laser Adventures in Alexandria, VA

May 16th - Seattle HP Meetup attending Harry and the Potters show at the Seattle Public Library

May 17th - LADA - HP Roller Skating Night

May 18th - Potterdelphia's monthly meetup

May 20th - Orange County HP Meetup's monthly meetup

May 24 - HP-DFW Murder Mystery Night in Flowermound, TX

May 31st - Central Florida Slug Club book club meetup
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May 31st - Houston HP Meetup end of term feast
and house cup ceremony
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Potter
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Wizarding
Wares

-Gallery Nucleus Kazu Prints

-Hot Topic Deathly Halllows Ring

-Marauder's Map quote pendant
]]>alwayspodcast@gmail.com<![CDATA[Episode 5 - Tattoos]]>Fri, 04 Apr 2014 21:39:45 GMThttp://alwayspodcast.weebly.com/episode-list/episode-5-tattoosEpisode 5
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This month we discuss an increasingly popular form of fan art - Harry Potter tattoos.  Doctor Tanya Mueller, a Clinical Psychologist and a heavily inked tattoo enthusiast, Dina Russell of Wizrocklopedia and founder of the “Show Off Your Harry Potter Tattoo” group on Facebook, Jenni Russell, tattoo enthusiast and former HPA staffer, and Jessica Zipay of the LADA leadership team join us to talk about tattoos - what designs they have, their reasons for getting them, and details about the experience. 

Potterwatch discusses Bloomsbury’s re-release of the children’s version of the series with additional information from Pottermore, the upcoming Quidditch World Cup, and exciting changes to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s website. 

Wizarding Wears highlights Gryffindor umbrellas (just in time for those April showers!), Harry Potter-themed phone cases, and personalized Hogwarts Quidditch Varsity Hoodies.

In Ministry of Magic, Heather speaks with Cass Morris and Dylan Grey, founders of Virginia is for Wizards, a Harry Potter club based in Staunton, VA.



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Accio Fandom

Coming Soon!

Fandom Fidelis

DADA of Alexandria, VA cleaning up Little Hunting Creek - April 5th - http://www.meetup.com/hpDADA/events/167235342/

The Houston HP Meetup is hosting the Quibbled Quotes Quixotic Quest scavenger hunt - April 12th  - http://www.meetup.com/houstonharrypotter/events/171869232/  https://www.facebook.com/events/286473234845236/

The Central Florida Slug Club is mini-golfing at the Disney Winter Summerland Mini Golf course  - April 14th.   http://www.meetup.com/Central-Florida-Slug-Club/events/172124732/   https://www.facebook.com/events/450809475052352/

HP-NYC will be attending the Sakura Matsuri Festival in the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Sunday April 27th. https://www.facebook.com/events/1474376569448823/  http://www.meetup.com/TGTSNBN/events/170247112/ 

HP-NYC are having an improv theme night for their monthly meetup - April 3rd. http://www.meetup.com/TGTSNBN/events/171020332/

Los Angeles Dumbledore’s Army is having a Geek Pub Trivia Night at All Star Lanes - April 12. http://www.meetup.com/losangelesdumbledoresarmy/ 

Los Angeles Dumbledore’s Army’s book club meets to discuss Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the end of the Lane. - April 27th http://www.meetup.com/losangelesdumbledoresarmy/events/172786672/

The Orange County California Meetup is having their monthly gathering at the Corner Bakery - April 15. http://www.meetup.com/OCHarryPotter/events/173707592/ 

The Orange County California Meetup is attending Wondercon in Anaheim for the Super Secret Geek Singles Scavenger Hunt - April 19th. http://www.meetup.com/OCHarryPotter/events/171766842/

The Seattle HP Meetup is having a meet and greet during Norwescon at the SeaTac Denny’s - April 19th. http://www.meetup.com/harrypotter-479/events/166818252/

Potterdelphia is having their monthly meetup at Liberty Place - April 20th. http://www.meetup.com/Potterdelphia/events/169851722/

The Dallas-Forth Worth Harry Potter Group is holding a House Pride Meetup on April 13th. http://www.meetup.com/hp-dfw/events/163294322/

The Dallas-Forth Worth Harry Potter Group is watching the premier of the new season of Game of Thrones - April 6. http://www.meetup.com/hp-dfw/events/159724892/

The Edmonton Harry Potter Club is hosting fanfic night - April 11th. http://www.meetup.com/harrypotter-507/events/174226382/

Harry Potter for Colorado will be celebrating birthdays - April 5th. http://www.meetup.com/harrypotter_colorado/events/164241532/

7th Quidditch World Cup in North Myrtle Beach South Carolina - April 5th and 6th - https://www.facebook.com/events/1388178858087447/

http://iqaworldcup.com/

Potterwatch

Universal Orlando - Wizarding World of Harry Potter/Diagon Alley - https://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/

Wizarding Wares

Gryffindor Umbrella - https://www.universalorlando.com/Merchandise/Gift/Harry-Potter-Gryffindor-Golf-Umbrella.html

Hedwig Phone Case - http://www.redbubble.com/people/samskyler/works/10637980-hedwig 

Harry Potter Phone Cases - http://www.redbubble.com/shop/harry+potter+iphone-cases

Etsy Find of the Month:

Fandom Fashion - https://www.etsy.com/listing/166487973/hogwarts-house-deluxe-varsity-letter?ref=shop_home_feat_1 
]]>alwayspodcast@gmail.com<![CDATA[Episode 4 - Fan Fiction]]>Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:12:28 GMThttp://alwayspodcast.weebly.com/episode-list/episode-4-fan-fictionEpisode 4
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Before the Harry Potter films, wizard rock, Starkid and even Hot Topic merch, there was fan fiction. The fan fiction scene has changed over the years, but there is still a vibrant community for reading and writing fic. With the help of our special guests Professor Melissa "Moonyprof" Aaron and Lauren Johnson of HP-DFW, our Accio Fandom segment will help new fans learn a bit more about the fan fiction world.

This episode also introduces our new co-host, Heather Murphy of the Central Florida Slug Club.

Potterwatch discusses the recent controversy over a magazine interview that quoted JKR's thoughts on some famous ships. Then Heather gives us some updates on the Wizarding World in Orlando.

Wizarding Wears highlights some magical charm bracelets and a new custom wand service from Alivans.

For our Ministry of Magic segment, Adrienne interviews Jennifer Shaw Smyth and Phillip Smyth, organizers of HP-Ohio.

Click "Read More" below to see the links mentioned in this month's episode.

Accio Fandom

Fiction Alley

The Sugar Quill

FanFiction.net-HP Section

Archive Of Our Own

Sycophant Hex

Fanlore.org HP Archive

Fandom Fidelis

Central Florida Slug Club attending the Chivalry Cup - March 15

Central Florida Slug Club Lumos/Nox light switch crafting - March 30th

DADA of Virginia is attending Medieval Madness - March 8th

DADA is attending the Thinkgeek Pub Quiz - March 12th

DADA Potions Class - March 15th

DADA is making toys for shelter animals - March 29th

HP-DFW's 3rd annual Dobby Sock Exchange - March 29th

HP Colorado March Birthdays Birthday Party - March 22nd

LADA 3rd Wizard Chef cooking battle - March 15th

Portkey to Magic the Tampa Bay Area HP Meetup at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival - March 8th

The Orange County HP Meetup is having their monthly meeting - March 18th

Potterdelphia is having their monthly meeting at the Liberty Place food court - March 16th

Hallows and Horcruxes Ball - March 8th

Potterwatch

Coming Soon!

Wizarding Wares

Alivan's Custom Wands

The MinaLima Printorium

Etsy Find of the Month - Overloaded Charm Bracelets
]]>alwayspodcast@gmail.comnoEpisode 4&lt;DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK&gt;Before the Harry Potter films, wizard rock, Starkid and even Hot Topic merch, there was fan fiction. The fan fiction scene has changed over the years, but there is still a vibrant community for reading and writing fic. With the help of our special guests Professor Melissa "Moonyprof" Aaron and Lauren Johnson of HP-DFW, our Accio Fandom segment will help new fans learn a bit more about the fan fiction world.This episode also introduces our new co-host, Heather [...]alwayspodcast@gmail.comEpisode 4&lt;DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK&gt;Before the Harry Potter films, wizard rock, Starkid and even Hot Topic merch, there was fan fiction. The fan fiction scene has changed over the years, but there is still a vibrant community for reading and writing fic. With the help of our special guests Professor Melissa "Moonyprof" Aaron and Lauren Johnson of HP-DFW, our Accio Fandom segment will help new fans learn a bit more about the fan fiction world.This episode also introduces our new co-host, Heather [...]Harry,Potter,Potter,fandom,fan,clubs,wizards,witches,conventions,yule,ball<![CDATA[Episode 3 - Conventions]]>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:25:41 GMThttp://alwayspodcast.weebly.com/episode-list/episode-3-conventionsEpisode 3
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The biggest, grandest events in Harry Potter fandom are the conventions. Bringing fans from all around the world they have taken place in many diverse locations and with a wide variety of programming. The "Always" team talks about their convention experiences and offer up some advice for those yet to attend one.

Potterwatch has a special report and interview about the Harry Potter Celebration at the Wizarding World in Orlando.

For Wizarding Wears we update you on a ton of new HP merch at Hot Topic and where to get some awesome custom HP footwear.

For Into the Pensieve Adrienne interviews Barbara "Peeves" Ruckle who is sharing her Potter joy with the her sons. Continuing a new fandom generation.

and for our Ministry of Magic segment we take you down under to Australia and speak with
Amanda Walters of The Melbourne Muggles.

Click "Read More" below to see the links mentioned in this month's episode.

Accio Fandom

Camp 9 3/4 October 10-14, 2014 (Marble Falls, TX)

Chute 212 July 2-6 2014 (Santa Clara, CA)

MISTI-Con May 21-25 2015 (Laconia, NH)

LeakyCon July 30-August 3 (Orlando,FL)

DragonCon Aug 29 –Sept 1, 2014
 (Atlanta, GA)

Fandom Fidelis

Portkey to Magic in St. Petersburg Pottery Painting day Feb 2nd

Wizard Rock at Sidewalk Cafe in NYC Feb.8th

HP-NYC Game Night Feb. 6th

Virginia is for Wizards Muggle Studies book discussion of Cuckoo’s Calling Feb. 6th

Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army Hogwarts House Feud Feb.8th

Defense Against Dumb “A’s” in Virginia Afternoon tea at the Mandarin Oriental Express Lounge Feb.9th

Then a Fantastic Beats discussion on Feb. 17th

 Central Florida Slug Club Valentines with tea and writing activities Feb. 10th.

HP-NYC is presenting wand dueling at Wicked Faire in Somerset NJ Feb.21st-23rd

Potterwatch

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Wizarding Wares

Coming Soon!
]]>alwayspodcast@gmail.comnoEpisode 3&lt; DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK&gt;The biggest, grandest events in Harry Potter fandom are the conventions. Bringing fans from all around the world they have taken place in many diverse locations and with a wide variety of programming. The "Always" team talks about their convention experiences and offer up some advice for those yet to attend one.Potterwatch has a special report and interview about the Harry Potter Celebration at the Wizarding World in Orlando.For Wizarding Wears we update you [...]alwayspodcast@gmail.comEpisode 3&lt; DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK&gt;The biggest, grandest events in Harry Potter fandom are the conventions. Bringing fans from all around the world they have taken place in many diverse locations and with a wide variety of programming. The "Always" team talks about their convention experiences and offer up some advice for those yet to attend one.Potterwatch has a special report and interview about the Harry Potter Celebration at the Wizarding World in Orlando.For Wizarding Wears we update you [...]Harry,Potter,Potter,fandom,fan,clubs,wizards,witches,conventions,yule,ball<![CDATA[Episode 2 - HP Fandom Crafting]]>Mon, 30 Dec 2013 06:10:59 GMThttp://alwayspodcast.weebly.com/episode-list/episode-2-hp-fandom-craftingEpisode 2
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For our December episode we explore the different varieties of crafting HP fans have been engaging in and how crafting has been encouraged through meetup activities. Adrienne gives us even more updates on the Universal Wizarding World including the addition of a new building previously unrevealed. And Jon gives us the events roundup for late January.

We also introduce a new feature to the podcast, Into the Pensieve. In this segment we interview Harry Potter fans and hear their stories about how they got into the fandom and what it has meant to them and their lives.

Click "Read More" below to see the links mentioned in this month's episode.

Accio Fandom

Craftster

Craftster.org HP Craft-a-long

Geeky Crafts Blog

Sewhooked.com

Ravelry.com

Harry Potter Crafts Yahoo Group

Instructables

Etsy Craft Kits:
-Build your own Monster Book e-reader cover
-Potion-making Kit
-Doll size Hogwarts Uniform Pattern

Fandom Fidelis

HP Houston Parade Photos

HP Houston Beedle the Bard Read Along Jan. 26

Central Florida Slug Club Hogsmeade Weekend Jan. 24-26

LADA White Elephant Gift Exchange Jan. 4th

HP-DFW Trip to Rocky Horror Jan.25

DADA of Virginia Art Museum Scavenger Hunt Jan.4th

Edmonton Canada's Charity Yule Ball Jan.4th

Potterwatch

Harry Potter US Postage Stamps

The Greater Good Fan Film

Improv Anywhere: Harry Potter in Real Life

Harry Potter: The Exhibition at TELUS World of Science Edmonton

Bloombsbury to re-release HP books with Jim Kay as illustrator starting in 2015

J.K. Rowling named as one of Britain's top ten 'Literacy Heroes'

Whimsic Alley settlement with WB

Waterstones announces OWLS service

Wizarding Wares

Adagio.com Magic Potions Sampler

Adagio Fandom Sampler Sets

Marauder's Map Throw

Geek Cameos
]]>alwayspodcast@gmail.comnoEpisode 2&lt; DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK&gt;For our December episode we explore the different varieties of crafting HP fans have been engaging in and how crafting has been encouraged through meetup activities. Adrienne gives us even more updates on the Universal Wizarding World including the addition of a new building previously unrevealed. And Jon gives us the events roundup for late January.We also introduce a new feature to the podcast, Into the Pensieve. In this segment we interview Harry Potter f [...]alwayspodcast@gmail.comEpisode 2&lt; DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK&gt;For our December episode we explore the different varieties of crafting HP fans have been engaging in and how crafting has been encouraged through meetup activities. Adrienne gives us even more updates on the Universal Wizarding World including the addition of a new building previously unrevealed. And Jon gives us the events roundup for late January.We also introduce a new feature to the podcast, Into the Pensieve. In this segment we interview Harry Potter f [...]Harry,Potter,Potter,fandom,fan,clubs,wizards,witches,conventions,yule,ball<![CDATA[Episode 1 - Welcome to "Always"!]]>Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:36:11 GMThttp://alwayspodcast.weebly.com/episode-list/episode-1-welcome-to-alwaysEpisode 1
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Our first episode! Welcome to all of our new listeners! For our inaugural podcast we introduce our team and discuss how this project came about and what we hope to bring to you in the future. Adrienne provides some details about the Wizard World Orlando expansion, its Hollywood counterpart, and updates on the Potted Potter tour. Jon updates us on some of the upcoming Yule Balls this season. Meka interviews HP DFW Head Organizer and "Always" Co-host Jenn Racek. Then Jenn tell us about her latest HP merch finds.

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