# Jim Kay

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584: Harry Potter and the Hotly Debated Book Title (Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 13 - 14)

This week the hosts are joined by Andy of Harry Potter Fan Zone, and Chapter by Chapter continues with chapters 13 and 14 of Sorcerer's Stone. Listen as we discuss the real-life origins of Nicolas Flamel, debate whether 'Sorcerer's Stone' or 'Philosopher's Stone' is a better title, and revisit a fa…

585: Does the Sorting Hat Divide Students Equally Across Hogwarts Houses? And More MuggleMail

On this week's episode we dig deep into our MuggleMail bag as listeners weigh in on our latest chapter-by-chapter discussions. One voicemail leads the hosts to take sides in a Harry Potter date debate! Plus, we have fun paging through the beautifully illustrated Order of the Phoenix by Jim Kay. …

Ep 2 A Nuanced Holiday Reflection

Here’s three questions I’d like to pose to guide you into a nuanced conversation with your loved ones this holiday season. They are: •How do you do your Christmas tree? •What holiday traditions have you held onto in your family? AND •Has something significant happened that will make this holid…

Kate Bush to include hidden messages in paperback copies of lyric book 'How To Be Invisible'

Faber & Faber Kate Bush made a lot of new fans last year thanks to Stranger Things, and if they want to learn more about her songs, now’s their chance. The singer is set to release the paperback version of How To Be Invisible: Selected Lyrics, which was released in hardcover in 2018. The new ver…

Episode 1: Methods of Storytelling

In this episode of Storyweavers, we’re discussing the differences between artistic mediums—from books and films and comics, to music and poetry and television.  Notable Titles Mentioned: The Epic of Gilgamesh; The Bible (various editions); the myth of King Arthur (including Sir Thomas Mallory’s ver…

1.11 Quidditch

This week on Podtrificus Totalus, a Harry Potter podcast done chapter by chapter, book by book, Cassie and Joe get physical for chapter eleven of Harry Potter and the Philsopher’s Stone, “Quidditch.” A November chill has hit Hogwarts in this chapter, requiring Hagrid to, for some reason, d…

A Monster Calls

Ready to cry? Brenna and Joe discuss Patrick Ness' surprising A Monster Calls (2011) and J.A. Boyana's 2016 film adaptation. These texts are both beautiful and emotionally devastating, which means we both cried A LOT. Plus: Sigourney Weaver as a British grandma, Tom Holland's secret role, Jim Kay's…

The ABC Pillow - Unlocking the Secrets to a Perfect Night's Sleep at 50+

Welcome to Bring on Success at 50 Plus, where we delve into solutions for common challenges faced by the 50 plus community. In this episode, host Jim Kay is joined by Tom Decker, the innovative mind behind the ABC Pillow, to discuss how this revolutionary product can transform your sleep. From its …

Why fantasy novels offer much more than escapism

It was a childhood love of magical stories of dragons, wizards and fantasy that ignited the idea for K.J. Aiello’s book, The Monster and the Mirror: Mental Illness, Magic, and the Stories We Tell. In the book K.J. tells their story of trying to understand their life and mental illness, and how that…

AI Governance in Trading: FIX's Regulatory Recommendations for Singapore

Rarely does a single consultation reveal just how unprepared an industry is for a technology, and that is exactly what happened when FIX engaged Singapore's Monetary Authority on AI regulation in trading.Jim Kay, FIX's executive director, joins host Ajay Shamdasani to break down ten key recommendat…