Hogwarts Dropout Radio

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PSA: JK Rowling's advocacy for trans-exclusionary feminism is heinous, active bigotry that is doing real harm to the cause of trans rights in her country and the world. Trans rights are human rights. Trans liberation now.

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

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HDR Ep 22, Book 4 Premiere: Snake Milk?

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:30:47 GMT

Matt N Reba are once again brooding harder and darker than ever before as we kick off a brand new season of recap with Goblet of Fire. Topics include: the Harry Potter truck fleet, Dudley's depressing diet and the sad pitiful excuse for living of Peter Pettigrew.

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 21: Prisoner of Being a Rat-Kaban

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 04:25:04 GMT

Now that they've finished Prisoner of Azkaban, Matt and Reba take some time to discuss the book as a whole. Topics include: being a nasty little rodent, time turner headaches and another meeting of the Remus Lupin fan club.

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Matt's twitter:

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For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 20: And Harry Makes Three

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:07:04 GMT

This week Reba and Matt cover the final chapters of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Topics include rat biology, the Dementor who eats your ass and going Black to the Future.

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 19: Furcon '94

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:44:13 GMT

This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 16, 17 and 18 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Topics include animal murder, old gay men and an up and coming politician by the name of "Liz Truss".

(Apologies for the pause between uploads! A number of episodes have been recorded since the last and I'm finally getting off my rump to edit them.)

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 18: Cam On Gryffindor Score Some Fackin Goals

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:39 GMT

This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 13,14 and 15 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Topics include Quidditch! Quidditch!! And even more Quidditch!!!

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 17: The Boy Whose Name was Unimportant

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:07:49 GMT

This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 10,11 and 12 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Topics include nasty yucky sweets, new heights of brooding and learning what it means to manage mischief.

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 16: Get in Loser We're Bullying Potter

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:24:21 GMT

This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 7,8 and 9 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Topics include more Lupin gushing, Quidditch hooliganism and Draco the hurt widdle baby.

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Our links!

Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 15: Hermione Hates Mondays

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 04:47:51 GMT

This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 4,5 and 6 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Topics include teenage blues, fraudulent queens and Hermione's latent Heathcliff obsession.

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Our links!

Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 14, Book 3 Premiere: If You Wanna Be A Wizard

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:12:06 GMT

Matt N Reba return to Privet Drive with the start of book 3 in the wizard boy collection! Topics include: wretched Anglo vibes, wacky public transport and an extended Rowling moment.

CW: Intermittent discussion of fat phobia from around 27:00 to 52:10

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Our links!

Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 13: Chamberpot of Secrets

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:23 GMT

With Chamber of Secrets completed, Matt and Reba take some time to discuss the book as a whole. Topics include new heights of peak Rowling, magic church and why Dumbledore can't keep getting away with this.

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Our links!

Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 12: Dear Diary

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:00:39 GMT

In the finale of Chamber of Secrets, Reba and Matt cover chapters 16, 17 and 18. Topics include the downfall of Gilderoy Lockhart, Tom the Teenage Lich and the greatest practice of street magic ever seen.

[This episode came out after an unfortunate hiatus due to my (Matt) computer going kaboom. I'm now able to edit again so expect your usual programming!]

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 11: Interview with a Spider

Mon, 30 May 2022 03:56:30 GMT

This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 13, 14 and 15 of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. Topics include polite spider society, dwarven love warriors and the diary of a wimpy wizard.

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 10: Moste Potente Pruno

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:04:35 GMT

This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 10 11 and 12 of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. Topics include fun things to make in a cistern, Crabbe, Goyle, Malfoy BFFs and practical application of street magic.

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Our links!

Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 9: The Hideous Haunts of Hogwarts

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:21 GMT

This week Reba and Matt cover chapters 7 8 and 9 of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. Topics include parties for goffs, cat murder and gatekeeping in marginalized communities.

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Our links!

Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 8: Defence against the Paparazzi

Fri, 06 May 2022 16:00:09 GMT

In this episode Reba and Matt go over chapters 4, 5 and 6 of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. Topics include vehicular treeslaughter, Tumblr Sexymen and Weasley street justice.

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 7, Book 2 Premiere: Vernon Builds a Child Prison

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:00:56 GMT

CW: Discussion of fictionalised child abuse, and self harm.

In the seventh episode, and the start of book 2: Reba and Matt go over chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. Topics include the magical Surveillance State, why Dobby is like that, and how to ethically de-gnome your garden.

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 6: Potter Silvia

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:00:58 GMT

In the season finale of HDR, Reba and Matt tackle the last two chapters of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. Topics include Snape's daily Wordle, the perils of finding competent evil underlings, who Dumbledore was really lying to.

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Our links!

Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 5: The Sex-Negative Forest

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:00:24 GMT

In the fifth episode, Reba and Matt go over chapters 14 and 15 of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. Topics include the British schooling system, sapphire-eyed centaurs, and Pr. McGonagall's decision.

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 4: Warhammer Weasleys

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:00:17 GMT

This episode, Reba and Matt go over chapters 11-13 of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. Topics include screenwriting, spirituality, and Snape/Filch OTP.

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 3: Lesbian Goggles

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:00:22 GMT

In the latest episode of the pod, Reba and Matt go over chapters 8-10 of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. Topics include Draco Malfoy - woman scorned, chaos rugby, and ideology in the bathroom.

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Matt's twitter:

Reba's masterpiece:

For information about the fight for trans healthcare in the UK: https://goodlawproject.org/update/filed-judicial-review-trans-healthcare/

Our intro/outro music is: Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 2: And 3/4

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:00:06 GMT

In an extra-long episode of the pod, Reba and Matt go over chapters 5-7 of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. Topics include economics, character motivation, and the only Sorting Hat theory you will ever need.

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Our intro/outro music is:

Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5738-aquarium

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HDR Ep 1, Book 1 Premiere: Not Like the Other Muggles

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:31:22 GMT

In the inaugural episode of the pod, Reba and Matt do some housekeeping on the cultural context of Harry Potter - then get down to talking about chapters 1-4 of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. Topics include Roald Dahl, the 1980s and Dudley's Halo addiction.

(Reba apologizes for her audio being garbage - it does get better in subsequent eps!)

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