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MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast
#480: The Best Professors at Hogwarts
Sep 1, 2020
This week, the hosts rate every Hogwarts professor, comparing their effectiveness and teaching styles. Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Snape are put under the microscope for their unique approaches, while the contrasting methods of Lockhart and Lupin spark lively debate. The discussion even touches on special educators like Arthur Weasley. Listeners participate with a poll, and the dynamic between mentors and students is explored, showcasing the profound effects of good teaching in the wizarding world.
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- The podcast evaluates Hogwarts professors based on teaching effectiveness and student engagement rather than personal biases about their characters.
- Listeners learn that Professor Remus Lupin excels as a teacher through personal connections with students, bolstering both student growth and enjoyment.
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Celebrating Back to Hogwarts
The episode coincides with the start of the new term at Hogwarts, prompting a discussion about the faculty who teach at the school. The hosts decide to evaluate each Hogwarts professor's effectiveness based on their performance in the books, rather than personal biases or opinions about their characters. They emphasize the importance of selecting a topic that aligns with seasonal events in the Wizarding World, such as Back to Hogwarts, to engage listeners effectively. By moving the release day to a Tuesday, they ensure the episode resonates with fans celebrating this significant date.
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