Crooked Table Podcast: ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ (featuring Freddy Yaniz)

It’s that time again as we charge through Platform 9 and 3/4 for another year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This month, we’re taking a look at the fourth entry in the Harry Potter series, 2005’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. As fans know, this is the entry where the stakes really kick into gear, propelling towards the inevitable conclusion.

So to help us break down the pivotal installment of Harry’s story, original Crooked Table Podcast co-host Freddy Yaniz joins us. We’ll discuss the film’s many shocking twists, why the relationship drama matters, and when exactly viewers are supposed to suspect what’s really going on at the Triwizard Tournament.

So grab your Portkey, steer clear of hedge mazes, and sharpen up your Expeliarmus skills as The Boy Who Lived comes face to face with destiny in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire!

SYNOPSIS

The fourth Harry Potter movie sees Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) returning to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Along with his friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), it’s another year of magic and mystery. Hogwarts hosts a tournament between three schools, with one participant selected from each school by the Goblet of Fire. When Harry’s name is drawn unexpectedly, he must compete in the dangerous contest.