SPEW: Spectrum People Enjoying Wizardry

Episode 48 - October 2021 - In our series finale, we are joined by Lavender's fiancé, Zabini, to play a round of trivia!

Episode 47 - August 2021 - This episode we review the final fourth of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as if it were a metaphor for autism.  

Episode 46 - August 2021 - This meeting we discuss diagnosis manuals, specifically the changes between DSM-IV and DSM-5 and how that effects ASD.   Also in this episode:  Harry Potter Store NY's new VR experiences, Cursed Child is now one show, A Forbidden Forest Experience, and Joanne's at it again.

Episode 45 - July 2021 - This episode we review the third fourth of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as if it were a metaphor for autism.  

Episode 44 - July 2021 - This meeting we discuss alternative treatments and pseudoscience including: Facilitated Communication, Rapid Prompting, Fad Diets, Magnets, Prone Restraint, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Chelation Therapy.   Also in this episode: Scorpius Malfoy, PropStore movie prop Auction, and Richard Robinson.

Episode 43 - June 2021 - This meeting we review The Tales of Beedle the Bard.  

Also in this episode: Harry Potter Store NY, Emma Watson, Pin Collecting, TY beanie babies and NEXT for Autism.

Episode 42 - June 2021 - This episode we review the second fourth of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as if it were a metaphor for autism.   Also in this episode: Fanfiction and Elon Musk on SNL.  

Episode 41 - May 2021 - This meeting we discus Max Park, Rubik's Cube, Speed Cubing and the documentary: The Speed Cubers.  

Also in this episode: Helen McCrory, Battle of Hogwarts, Harry Potter Store NY, Lego, and Professor Dr. Matthew Snape.

Episode 40 - April 2021 - This episode we review the first fourth of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as if it were a metaphor for autism.  

Episode 39 - April 2021 - This meeting we discuss the problems with Autism Awareness Month and Autism Speaks.  Also in this episode: Troy Leavitt and Hogwarts Legacy, Tom Felton, Patrick Rothfuss, William Shatner, Theatre Battery, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood; and the Golden Globes and Music.

Episode 38 - March 2021 - This episode we review the final third of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince as if it were a metaphor for autism. 

Episode 37 - March 2021 - This meeting we review the documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution.  Also in this episode: Troy Leavitt and Hogwarts Legacy, Empire magazine, Sia, Kate Hudson, and Music.

Episode 36 - February 2021 - This episode we review the middle third of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince as if it were a metaphor for autism. We also talk about Adhara Perez Sanchez.  

Episode 35 - February 2021 - This meeting we're talking about Linguistic Prescriptions, specifically "People First Language."   Also in this episode: Ciarán Hinds, BSA, Hogwarts Legacy delay, Tom Felton, Funko Pop Patronuses, HBO Max, Tandem Repeat Mutations and more!

Episode 34 - January 2021 - This episode we review the first third of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince as if it were a metaphor for autism.  

Episode 33 - December 2020 - This meeting we're spending too much time talking about Johnny Depp!   Also in this episode: Pins, Wands, London's Natural History Museum, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sir Michael Gambon runs over a lawyer, Guinness World Records, Brand Partnerships, and Sia's film, Music!

Episode 32 - November 2020 - This episode we review the end of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as if it were a metaphor for autism.  Also in this episode: Best Buy!

Episode 31 - November 2020 - This meeting we're the changing architecture of Hogwarts castle throughout the films!   Also in this episode: Screen time, Quidditch towns, Hogwarts Express photobomb, The Ickabog, and more!

Episode 30 - October 2020 - This episode we review the Middle of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as if it were a metaphor for autism.  

Episode 29 - October 2020 - This meeting we're coving more info about flying broomsticks than you even knew existed!   Also in this episode: Pin collecting, Fantastic Beasts 3, Robert Galbraith, Hogwarts Legacy, Build-a-Bear, and Sesame Street.

Episode 28 - September 2020 - This episode we review the first quarter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as if it were a metaphor for autism.  

Episode 27 - September 2020 - This meeting we're celebrating back to Hogwarts by talking about virtual learning!   Also in this episode: JK Rowling still isn't done, Dan Fogler lost a lot of weight, Edinburgh Railway station, Zynga, Pin Seeking, Vera Bradley, K-Swiss, Deathly Weapons, and Disney Faux pas.

Episode 26 - August 2020 - This episode we review the last third of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as if it were a metaphor for autism.  Also in this episode: a long rant about Ian Malcolm from Jurassic Park; and NASCAR driver, Armani Williams and his first top ten ARCA race.

Episode 25 - August 2020 - This meeting we're talking all about the many types of shapeshifters in the Wizarding World with special guest, Adal Rifai!   Also in this episode: JK Rowling isn't done, with Stephen King, Robert Galbraith, Miriam Margolyes, and Jameela Jamil; Wizarding World at Home continues, the Nibbies, K-Swiss, Ulta Beauty, and Jacob Velazquez.

Listen to Adal on "Hello from the Magic Tavern" and "Hey, Riddle, Riddle"

Episode 24 - July 2020 - This episode we review the second third of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as if it were a metaphor for autism.  Also in this episode: 17 year old Noah and his new job at Publix thanks to the University of South Florida, Center for Assistive Rehabilitation, and Robotics Technologies.

Episode 23 - July 2020 - This episode we review the first third of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as if it were a metaphor for autism.  Also in this episode: More fallout after Rowling's "Rampage" including Hachette UK, The Blair Partnership, The Equality Act, North Korea, Lloyd Russell-Moyle; also Cunning Stunts, and Hero Elementary.

Episode 22 - June 2020 - This meeting we dissect Mrs. Rowling's anti-trans statements (there's a lot), and try to figure out why she brought autism into it.

Episode 21 - June 2020 - This meeting we review the HBO documentary "Autism: The Sequel," a followup to "Autism: The Musical."
Also in this episode: SYFY airs deleted scenes, new Lego, Harry Potter at Home, Tom Felton is a rich Hufflepuff, more first editions, LootCrate, Mariam Magolyes' drug bust, new Funko Pops, Myka Stauffer and Huxley, and JK Rowling donates, questions Bitcoin, and debunks Harry Potter claims. 

| Theme by Joan Burr

Episode 20 - May 2020 - This episode we review the second half of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as if it were a metaphor for autism.  Also in this episode: Eddie Lin, the Ausome Balloon Creator; and Rupert Grint and Georgia Groom, welcome a baby girl!

Episode 19 - May 2020 - This meeting we review the 2007 HBO documentary "Autism: The Musical." Also in this episode; Ezra Miller's behavior; JK Rowling returns to twitter, buys a house and cures COVID-19; Ron is having a baby; Minecraft; Salazar's new pit viper; and Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

| Theme by Joan Burr

Episode 18 - April 2020 - This episode we review Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as if it were a metaphor for autism.
Also in this episode: Johnny Shoemaker, the dog show judge who cheered on the autistic girl with a stuff animal; and Harry Potter at home. including Audible and the British Library!

Episode 17 - April 2020 - In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic we are going to get serious, APRIL FOOLS! We're talking about fictional wizard diseases!  Also in this episode: JK Rowling relaxes copyright requirements, Daniel Radcliffe's many weird movies, many shutdowns, MuggleNet, Artemis Fowl, Quidditch Through the Ages, Zynga, The Last Follower and The Resurrection of Voldemort, Vans and MORE!

Episode 16 - March 2020 - This episode we review Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as if it were a metaphor for autism.  Also in this episode: TDF (The Theatre Development Fund) and the first autism friendly performance of Cursed Child on Broadway, and the new Tales of Beedle the Bard audio book.  

Episode 15 - March 2020 - This episode we talk about Tommy Westphall, an autistic characters from the show St. Elsewhere, and its expanded universe featuring Detective John Munch!  We also talk about; Uncorrected Proof Copies, 3 new book editions, Tokyo, Lake Julian Park in Arden,  NC, the New Yorker, and a new breakthrough involving Myelin.

Episode 14 - February 2020 - This episode we review Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone as if it were a metaphor for autism.  We also discuss Accelerated Reading, Adam Savage, Vanderbilt's CIRVR, Whole Plant Access for Autism (WPA4A), and the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

Episode 13 - February 2020 - This episode we talk about the autism travesties ongoing in France.  We also talk about the new NYC Flagship Store, Miracle Workers, The Wonder of Nature exhibit, reselling merch and books, Ms Rowling is still a TERF, Greta Thunberg, Meatloaf and trains, Carnival Cruises and more! 

Episode 12 - December 2019 - This month we talk about Animagi and the complicated process to become one! We also talk about Beedle the Bard's 'Babbity Rabbity', Wizarding World Gold, Uber, Lumos, being Self-Partnered, SCOOB!, Pixar, LOL Event Group, Elon Musk and Stella the Talking Dog!

Episode 11 - November 2019 -
This month we talk about Greta Thunberg the 16 year old climate activist with Asperger's! We also talk about The Batman, Wizarding World Gold, Voldemort's Robes, Bees, LeakyCon, Autism CARES and MORE!

Episode 10 - October 2019 -
This month we talk about wizarding schools from around the world! Including Beauxbatons, Ilvermorny, Castelobruxo, Mahoutokoro, Uagadou and more! We also talk about the new Wizarding World app, BackToHogwarts, the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, and that Catholic school in Nashville!

Bonus - Episode 9 ¾ - September 2019 -

This meeting we talk about Quirinus' trip to see 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'!  This is a Bonus episode with SPOILERS!   If you have not read or seen 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' listen to our regular episode this month where we do a spoiler free review!

Also we talk about the Cursed Child re-branding event in Times Square this month!

Episode 9 - September 2019 -

This meeting we talk about Quirinus' trip to NYC and the Broadway shows he saw! Especially, 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'!  We also discuss the Off-Broadway show 'Puffs.'   We also discuss the Playmobil Movie, Quidditch, MoMI, and how alpacas might hold the cure for autism ;)

Look out for our Spoiler review of 'Cursed Child' later this month!

Episode 8 - August 2019 - 

This meeting we discuss unofficial diagnosis as well as diagnosing fictional characters both in Harry Potter and not.  Including Bill Gates, Dan Harmon, Abed, Sherlock, Newt Scamander, and Luna Lovegood.  And featuring a special message from Vanessa Zoltan from Harry Potter and the Sacred Text.  We also cover Not News, Who Do You Think You Are, Hiki, Pablo, and Much more!  

| With Owl mail from 'James' and 'Lily'

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Episode 7 - July 2019 -  

This month is an all news episodes, we cover everything from Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure, Wizards Unite, and Potter Puppet Pals, to TERFs, autographs,  VANS and House elves!

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Episode 6 - June 2019 -  

This Meeting we talk about the children's TV show Arthur, and the Autistic character of Carl!  We also talk about the new Vans, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Wizards Unite, Johnny Depp, Lego, and the new Wizarding World Digital!

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Episode 4 - April 2019 -  This meeting, we discuss various studies we have participated in!  We also discuss, Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure, Wizards Unite, Dumbledore's gayness, Guinness World Records, cannabis, and the MMR.

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Episode 3 - March 2019 -   

This meeting we discuss the Sorting hat and our Hogwarts houses!  We got a Howler from Salamander Eyes, and discuss the new Hagrid roller-coaster, new board-games, Wizards Unite, and the new Ontario Autism Plan. Owl mail from Salamander Eyes 

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Episode 2 - February 2019 -  

This meeting, we talk about various medications and supplements we've tried.  We also talk about Daniel Radcliffe's new show, the JK Rowling lawsuit, obscurials , and Armani Williams.

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Episode 1 - February 2019 -  

In the first meeting of SPEW, we talk about how autism effects our lives, and about how a JK Rowling's assistant stole a bunch of money and a train from her!

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SPEW is an autism podcast for HP fans in which two friends affected by autism talk about autism and Harry Potter! 

 | Theme by Joan Burr

 | Send us some Owl Mail

 | spewcast@gmail.com

 | 407-706-SPEW

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