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Alyssa and Clark take a fresh look at books they missed. This season, we're reading through Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Tune in for muggle jokes, quidditch contempt, and a whole lot of dinosaurs.
The Cast in Order of Appearance
Announcer- Alyssa Small
Pete The Polar Bear as played by Whoopi Goldberg- Daniel Crary
Child #1- Clark Hodges
Child #2- Jenna Livingston
Child #3-Elinor Thiot
Santa - Cameron Michael Fehring
Mrs. Claus- Maia Mills-Low
Dealer- Austin A Logan
Rudolf- Courtney Crary
Hermey The Misfit Elf - Kevin Miller
Greta Thunburg - Adair Rice
The Bumble- Adair Rice
Yukon Cornelius- Skyler Thiot
Shelly - Maia Mills-Low
Heat Miser -Alyssa Small
Snow Miser- Clark Hodges
Suit Miser - Austin A Logan
Trailer Announcer- Daniel Crary
Trailer Rudolph - Daniel Crary
Trailer Bumble- Daniel Crary
Trailer Jessica Chastain - Adair Rice
“Rudolph Reboots Christmas”
Written By Daniel Crary
Co-Written By Austin A Logan
Original Music By Cameron Michael Fehring
Sound Engineer By Clark Hodges
Sound Editing By Austin A Logan
Sound Mix By Daniel Crary
Produced By Daniel Crary
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Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 30, 31, and 32 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They dive deep into Dumbledores memories, lament the scourge of Rita Skeeter, and guess what happens when Harry and Cedric touch the Goblet.
Alyssa and Clark discuss chapters 28 and 29 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Mr. Crouch has gone mad! Mad Eyed Moody has gone soft! What is this crazy wizarding world coming to?
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 26 and 27 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Like, how is Rita learning all this stuff? It doesn't make any sense!
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 23 and 24 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Harry is really dumb in this one.
A (Barely) Blasphemous Christmas.
Cast
Adar Rice- INNKEEPER, FRANKI WISEMEN
Alyssa Small - GOLDI WISEMEN
Anne Harrington - ELIZABETH, JOSEPHINE
Austin Logan - GABRIEL
Cameron Michael Fehring- SHEPHERD SAM
Clark Hodges - NARRATOR
Courtney Crary- MARY
Daniel Crary - JOSEPH, SHEPHERD DALE
Maia Mils-Low - MYRA WISEMEN
Skyler Theot - KING HEROD, SHEPHERD BOB
Written by- Daniel Crary and A. A. Logan
Script Supervisor- Adair Rice
Edited and Engineered by - Daniel Crary
Special Thanks to - you. Yes, you. For listening.
Alyssa and Clark discuss the motion picture Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald. It was… worth watching. Maybe not a bunch of times, but you gotta watch it once.
It’s time for the Wizard Ball! Grab a butterbeer and the nearest quidditch player and join us on the dance floor!
There are so many house elves and they’re all named after Teletubbies. What is the Wizarding World coming to, and what wizard has been a Bad Wizard®? Find out in this week’s episode!
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 18 and 19 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Clark waxes poetic about Hagrid, Alyssa wonders about dragon's intelligence, and wands are weighed in a needlessly garish ceremony.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 15 and 16 of Harry Potter and Gobby the Flame Cup. They talk about the Goblet of Fire, wizard stereotypes, and who put Harry's name in the cup.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 13 and 14 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They speculate about how long Mad Eyed Moody will stay employed, why acne hasn't been cured yet, and what gave Neville Longbottom the 1,000 yard stare,
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 11 and 12 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Harry and the gang take the Hogwarts Express, meet their new defense against the Dark Arts, and begin to learn about student activism.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 9 and 10 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They bag on Bagman, slouch on Crouch, and ponder the creation of wands and humanity's iron grip on Magic use.
The Quidditch World Cup is here! Alyssa and Clark meet quite a few new characters while learning the ins and outs of professional quidditch, They ponder the significance of Bagman and Crouch, and the general messiness of the wizarding world.
Update: The episode has been re-uploaded to fix a distracting echo on the initial upload.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 4,5, and 6 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Join them as they discuss trick candies, flying tables, and portkeys.
Alyssa and Clark venture back into the world of magic as they read the first 3 chapters of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I don't know what a Goblet of Fire is, but I'm glad we have Harry on our side to figure it out!
Alyssa and Clark discuss the Never Let Me Go motion picture. This 2010 movie was directed by Mark Romanek and featured Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightly, and Andrew Garfield as Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Part 3 of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. They hash out favorite scenes, most frustrating characters, and whether or not NLMG could be considered science fiction.
And just like that, Clark can finish the rest of the book and figure out what's really going on. Is there a clone army being assembled to fight the Jedi? Is Tommy going to get rich making adult coloring books?
Find out in two weeks as we wrap up Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Well, the book version. Then there's a movie? I guess? Stay tuned in to find out!
We hope you enjoy our 2017 Christmas special; a modern, radio play version of Dickens' tale of redemption and love. The hosts from our current podcasts (and some yet to come) worked very hard on it. Below, in no particular order, are the cast and crew that made it possible.
Ebenezer Scrooge - Daniel Crary
Tiny Tim - Reiley Wagenhals
Bob Cratchit - Clark Hodges
Mrs. Cratchit - Alyssa Small
Fred - Cameron Fehring
Jacob Marley - Austin A Logan
The Ghost of Christmas Past - Adair Rice
The Ghost of Christmas Present - Maia Mills-Low
Belle - Courtney Crary
Fezziwig - Reiley Wagenhals
The Portly Gentlemen - Maia Mills-Low & Adair Rice
The Bullies - Austin A Logan
Fan - Courtney Crary
Narrator - Daniel Crary
Written by Daniel Crary
Co-Written by Austin A Logan
Edited by Courtney Crary & Adair Rice
Audio Editing by Daniel Crary & Austin A Logan
Audio Engineering by Clark Hodges
Music by Cameron Fehring
Produced by Daniel Crary
This production is dedicated, with love, to Floyd
Copyright 2017, All rights reserved.
Welcome to Season 4 of Wordstruck! This season, we're discussing Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro.
This episode, we talk about Part 1 (chapters 1-10), where we learn about our narrator Kathy and her friends Tommy and Ruth. As we explore the world of Hailsham, we discuss the socially-stunted students, the elusive and troubled guardians, and what it means to be a "carer".
Alyssa and Clark chat about books that inspired them and books that they haven't finished but totally want to.
Alyssa and Clark discuss books that gave them comfort and books that remind them of a time and place.
Prepare for Season 4 by reading Part One of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, and thanks so much for listening!
Alyssa and Clark celebrate the Season 3 Finale with chocolate, laughter, and a deep dive into Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban motion picture.
In the penultimate episode of Season 3, Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 21 and 22 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They celebrate the tying of loose ends, ponder the size of Hagrid's brandy glasses, and try to figure out what could possibly happen next.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 20 and 21 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. With Snape unconscious, the gang has to face a slippery Pettigrew, an unexpected full moon, and a reeeeeally awkward conversation about finding new roommates.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 17 and 18 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Clark tries to guess the true nature of Crookshanks, Alyssa ponders the meaning of "Patronus", and both hosts are left frustrated with the sheer amount of pronoun-filled exposition.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 15 and 16 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Clark makes predictions about Crookshanks, escaping Azkaban, and the relevancy of Trelawny's prediction. Alyssa gets into the finer points of Hermoine's mania and dances around all kinds of spoilers.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 13 and 14 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk about biscotti, dead rats, and how Dumbledore's not actually a character in this book.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 11 and 12 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They dispose some thoughts on dangerous creatures, talk about alternate Sirius Black realities, and joke about the mighty Patronus.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 9 and 10 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They discuss quidditch, lightning, and The Marauder's Map.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 7 and 8 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They celebrate the teachings of Lupin, mourn the loss of Hagrid's gusto, and spend entirely too much time talking about movies.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 5 and 6 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They meet a new professor of the Dark Arts, discuss the inconvenience of invisible horses, and share their love of Hagrid in a teaching position.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 3 and 4 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They also discuss the logistics of The Knight Bus, Unicorn Frappuccinos, The Leaky Cauldron, and Chekov's Broom. So much magical speculation, so little time.
Alyssa and Clark dive back into the world of Harry Potter, discussing Chapters 1 and 2 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Alyssa and Clark discuss Beauty and the Beast, Disney's latest foray into live-action remakes of their classics.
Alyssa and Clark talk about the books that brought them joy and the books that they were forced to read. They talk about the wonders of Redwall, the relevance of To Kill a Mockingbird, and the potential hilarity of Garfield comics.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - The Motion Picture. They may not have loved the movie, but they sure loved making Season 2 of Wordstruck. Thank you to all the great listeners that made this season possible. Stay tuned for bonus episodes about books and another (top secret) movie review.
Alyssa and Clark discuss the final two chapters of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Clark discovers his wild swing was a huge miss, every house has a house weapon, and Voldemort's entire plan was hinged on a lack of communication. Alyssa pitches a brighter future, and Clark makes more big guesses about the Harry Potter series.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 15 and 16 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Join them as they discuss giant spiders, raising stakes, and the utter foolishness of every character.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 13 and 14 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Join them as they discuss Young Dumbledore, the inconsistency of magic (a.k.a. algorithms), and maybe even a giant spider.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 11 and 12 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss the Huffle Exposition bots, a very scared Peeves, and a very silly Polyjuice Potion.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 9 and 10 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Join them as they discuss Wizard racial slurs, the possibility of a giant spider, and the general problems with having a house elf.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 7 and 8 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Join them as they discuss racial slurs, slugs, and the rise of the Heir.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 5 and 6 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Clark poses a basilisk theory, Alyssa poses a darker side of Hogwarts that kidnaps untrained wizards, and we discuss how babbydrakes are formed.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapters 3 and 4 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Find out what happens when you give a Gnome a nummy, how to create the perfect travel mug, and how to properly use Floo powder.
Alyssa and Clark reenter the Potterverse to discuss Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Chapters 1 and 2. They talk of the House Elf Underground, Hedwig shooting lightning, and the inevitable appearance of snakes and/or spiders.
In their final preseason episode, Alyssa and Clark discuss books that helped them work more effectively and books that fed their interests.
Alyssa and Clark talk about the books that changed their perspectives and the books they don't plan on finishing.
Topic: Long live Maggie Smith. In the long awaited Season One finale, Alyssa and Clark discuss the Sorcerer's Stone motion picture, featuring the charming Daniel Radcliff, the delightful Robbie Coltrane, and the perfectly-cast Maggie Smith. Alyssa, having just returned from Harry Potter World in Florida, also brings a few concessions to pair with the conversation. Enjoy, and thank you so much for tuning into Wordstruck! We'll see you soon for Season Two, where we'll be discussing Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Alyssa and Clark discuss the final chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and announce their plans for Season 2. Join the two as they discuss the Final Boss Battle™, a very talkative Voldemort, and a tense moment between Harry and Hagrid. Clark is also super infuriated by the House Cup results.
Alyssa and Clark take the official Ilvermorny Sorting Quiz, and are surprised at the results. Log in to Pottermore and take the quiz, and check out the Sorting Hat Spectacular while you're at it!
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapter 16 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Join them as they discuss wizard finals, the underlying causes of McGonagall's mistrust in Harry, and how the third floor corridor has some pretty crappy booby traps.
Alyssa and Clark discuss Chapter 15 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Join them as they ponder proper punishments , speculate about celestial Centaurs, and debate Dumbledore's departure. They also meet Firenze - the first exposition bot with hooves.
Alyssa and Clark discuss quidditch and Nicolas Flamel's sexuality in Chapter 13, and the various implications of the Sorcerer's Stone in Chapter 14. There's also a dragon, a (hypothetical) side quest for an invisibility cloak, and a secret meeting in the Forbidden Forest.
Alyssa and Clark discuss the finer points of Seeker strategy in Chapter 11, and Dumbledore's greatest desire in Chapter 12. Oh, and there's a bunch of invisible sneaking and Fluffy feeding in the meantime.
Alyssa and Clark anticipate a wizard fight that never happens in chapter 9 of Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone. They also meet a very large troll in chapter 10, and see Harry, Ron, and Hermoine become the best of friends.
In this very special bonus episode, Alyssa and Clark take the official Pottermore sorting hat quiz to find out where they belong. Existential crisis ensues.
Alyssa and Clark enter Hogwarts, where they meet the Sorting Hat, a handicapped-averse stairway system, and the mysterious third floor corridor.
Alyssa and Clark take a dive into the world of Wizard economics, the heavy handed delivery of Gringots, Wizard welfare, Hermoine, and more.
Alyssa and Clark discuss chapters three and four of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They talk about Hagrid's expulsion, the ticking time bomb in the Dursley's marriage, and the many (often hilarious) titles given to Dumbledore.
In this season of Wordstruck, Alyssa and Clark are reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They talk about the overall themes, writing style, things we may have missed as children, and more. Tune in every two weeks to hear two great friends read one great book.