Jackie Zebrowski

In this entertaining discussion, Jackie Zebrowski, a movie and horror enthusiast, joins the hosts to dive into the world of cinema. They share their nostalgia for 'summerween,' fondly recalling trips to video rental stores. The conversation critiques horror films, spotlighting female representation and the disappointment of cliche endings. They humorously dissect recent exorcism flicks and explore the resurgence of independent horror. The hosts also debate film lengths and highlight the crossover between horror and true crime, recommending must-see films along the way.

Jackie Zebrowski, an expert on the cultural impacts of the 'Harry Potter' series, joins Jake and Holden to discuss topics such as real life Quidditch, fanfiction, the complexities of Severus Snape, and the influences on Hogwarts. They also touch on the concept of nerd-dom and gatekeeping, explore the connection between the house system in Harry Potter and sleepaway camps, and talk about the nostalgic memories of reading web fiction from the 2000s. The hosts delve into controversies surrounding fanfiction and J.K. Rowling's involvement in the fandom.

Jason Saenz, a comedian, and Jackie Zebrowski discuss J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. They explore personal connections to the books, J.K. Rowling's writing style and inspirations, the decision to spare the lives of the main characters, J.K. Rowling's journey and struggles, and the emotional impact of writing the books.