Beyond the Veil

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The End: Beyond Beyond the Veil Jun 21, 2021

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Beyond the Veil is coming to an end. It's been a swell time, and we're grateful for all of y'all who listened. But fear not, hosts Rebecca and Madison aren't going anywhere. Beyond the Veil is shifting into a new show called Storm in a Teacup. Find more details on our socials.

(CoS) Chapter 5 - The Hosts That Can Not Focus Mar 01, 2021

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Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on the fifth chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, "The Whomping Willow."

On this episode, we discuss…

→Concerning vehicular sentience

→Road trip!!!!

→A very ranty opening

→Snape's back and we hate it

→Accio Fandom: a song by the Whomping Willow

→Where is the Hogwarts school code of conduct? What are the rules?

→Harry and Ron's reckless behavior has a cause and it's DUMBLEDORE

→This week's relevant tangent: theater stories, middle school woes, and 45 cut minutes of irrelevant conversation

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(CoS) Chapter 4 - No Think, Just Ice Cream Feb 22, 2021

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Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on the fourth chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, "At Flourish and Blotts."

On this episode, we discuss…

→No more fingernails

→A Weasley twin race to the top – who will prevail?

→In which Madison goes on about ice cream for two minutes straight

→Hot Topic for Death Eaters

→Fanfiction fodder

→Brawl at the bookstore

→Draco and redemption

→This week's relevant tangent: a self-deprecating advertisement

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Chapter 3 - Privet Drive Escape Room Feb 08, 2021

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Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on the third chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, "The Burrow."

On this episode, we discuss…

→A Weasley heavy top eight

→Finally, a chance to squee!

→Escape rooms with Fred and George

→Hedwig's got an attitude

→Harry and Ron are BFFL

→Vernon's a purple cucumber

→Accio Fandom: lovely chapter, lovely art

→An institution that actually cares about Muggles?

→Use domestic magic, not slave labor

→Harry is a plant

→Dumbledore suuuuucks

→The first step of the rest of the series

→This week's relevant tangent: picking locks and magic eight balls

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(CoS) Chapter 2 - We Want Gay Ghosts Feb 02, 2021

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Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on the second chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, "Dobby's Warning."

On this episode, we discuss…

→Owls can't help it if they offend you

→The noise of cats and dogs

→Mafalda Hopkirk is a Snitch

→Vernon is the opposite of star baker

→Ron to the rescue!!

→Dobby: less funny than in childhood

→Accio Fandom: Mint Humbugs

→The bizarre role of house elves

→We're angry, not eloquent

→Dobby is trying his best

→Starving to death: not a vibe

→A wild life for a twelve year old

→This week's relevant tangent: a real outtake reel

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(CoS) Chapter 1 - It's Called Seasoning, Petunia Jan 25, 2021

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Season three begins! Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on first chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, "The Worst Birthday."

On this episode, we discuss…

→Slim pickings for Harry's top 8

→The return of sassy Harry

→Let's talk about necks again

→Big thumbs down to food shaming

→Accio Fandom: Harry and Dudley shaking hands

→Petunia tries to literally murder Harry with a frying pan

→Muggles, magic, and safety

→Vernon is garbage

→Beds empty, no note!

→Lucius Malfoy and bizarre Tik Tok trends

→Everything is Dumbledore's fault

→This week's relevant tangent: tiny lo mein

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Chapter 17 - Wisdom from the Weather Channel Dec 31, 2020

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Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on the 17th and final chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "The Man with Two Faces."

On this episode, we discuss…

→A very Weasley top eight

→Hagrid is pure and perfect

→Potty humor

→Something positive about...Dumbledore?

→That didn't last long

→The return of bodyshaming

→Accio Fandom: As Different as Can Be

→Petty complaints

→Disabilities as disguise

→The most massive security breach in Hogwarts history

→Are we not even gonna talk about how Harry murdered Quirrell?

→This week's relevant tangent: Long Furbies and musical shenanigans

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Chapter 16 - Myspace, Jelly Beans, and Voldemort's Heist Dec 22, 2020

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Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on the 16th chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "Through the Trapdoor."

On this episode, we discuss…

→New segment: Harry's Myspace Top 8

→Hermione: clever, brave, emotionally intelligent, perfect

→Will all three of us fit under the cloak?

→Bamboozling Dumbledore

→The body bind was pretty harsh

→Accio Fandom: Through the Trapdoor by RiddleTM

→Seven trials for seven books

→Why are times tables so controversial?

→Test anxiety and intersectionality

→Neville's strengths in vulnerability

→This week's relevant tangent: spiders and red apple jelly beans

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A Holly Jolly Holiday Blooper Special Dec 17, 2020

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Happy Holidays everyone! If you enjoy our silly tangents and tales, this episode is all for you. Our last episode (Episode 15) had so many tangents and funny stories we had to put them into this 10-minute bonus episode for you. Hope it gives you some laughs - happy holidays!!

Chapter 15 - Are Centaurs Chaos Demons or Customer Service Reps? Dec 17, 2020

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Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on the 15th chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "The Forbidden Forest."

On this episode, we discuss…

→Unicorn slaying

→We are not worthy of centaur knowledge

→McGonagall comes on strong with the punishment game

→Adults only chocolate bars

→Accio Fandom: Firenze's classroom

→My father will hear about this

→Filch deserves happiness

→When everybody hates you overnight