# Basement Dads Pinball Podcast: Episode 5 - All things Harry Potter and Pinball with Amanda

**Source:** Don't Panic Flip  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2024-03-07  
**Duration:** 1m 34s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA_v9kifZOo

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## Analysis

A casual podcast episode discussing dream pinball themes, with hosts and guest Amanda sharing their favorite IP choices and Hogwarts house affiliations. The conversation centers on Harry Potter as a desired pinball theme, with minimal substantive industry discussion.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Amanda's dream pinball theme is Harry Potter — _Amanda directly states this while wearing her Gryffindor shirt_
- [HIGH] Paul's second-choice dream theme is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — _Paul directly states this in response to being asked about his dream themes ranking_
- [HIGH] Harry Potter is also the host's dream theme — _Host explicitly states 'That also happens to be my dream theme' in response to Amanda's Harry Potter preference_

### Notable Quotes

> "I heard that our topic was dream themes and for those who are listening i am wearing my Gryffindor shirt because my dream theme is Harry Potter."
> — **Amanda**
> _Sets the episode's primary topic and establishes Amanda's enthusiasm for Harry Potter as a pinball theme_

> "It's probably second in line behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
> — **Paul**
> _Reveals Paul's ranking of desired pinball themes, positioning TMNT as his top choice_

> "I'm House Lannister, baby."
> — **Paul**
> _Reveals Paul's Game of Thrones house affiliation (mixing House of Thrones with Hogwarts sorting, showing casual fandom engagement)_

> "I am Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Usually it just depends on the day."
> — **Host**
> _Host demonstrates flexibility in house sorting based on mood, adding personality to the fantasy theme discussion_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Amanda | person | Guest on Basement Dads Pinball Podcast Episode 5; self-identifies as Gryffindor; passionate about Harry Potter as a dream pinball theme |
| Paul | person | Host on Basement Dads Pinball Podcast; identifies as House Lannister fan; ranks TMNT as top dream theme and Harry Potter second |
| Harry Potter | game | Discussed as a dream/desired pinball theme by multiple participants; currently exists as a Stern pinball machine but conversation frames it aspirationally |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | game | Mentioned by Paul as his top-ranked dream pinball theme |
| Basement Dads Pinball Podcast | organization | Podcast series; Episode 5 features discussion of dream pinball themes |
| Cedric Diggory | person | Referenced as a Hufflepuff character from Harry Potter used humorously to defend Hufflepuff house pride in conversation |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Dream pinball themes and IP wishlist, Harry Potter as pinball IP
- **Secondary:** Hogwarts house sorting and fandom affiliation, TMNT as desired pinball theme

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.75) — Casual, friendly, enthusiastic tone throughout. Hosts and guest express genuine excitement about fantasy themes and engage in light-hearted banter. No conflicts or negative sentiment detected.

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## Transcript

what is the topic of tonight why did we pull amanda into this conversation i feel we have we haven't even discussed at some level what that is at this point amanda what what's our topic i heard that our topic was dream themes and for those who are listening i am wearing my Gryffindor shirt because my dream theme is Harry Potter. That also happens to be my dream theme. Where is that on dream themes for you, Paul? It's probably second in line behind Turtles. So you said you're wearing your Gryffindor shirt, right, Amanda? Are you Gryffindor? I am. Paul, where are you at when you get sorted? Oh, I'm House Lannister, baby. Nice. And may the force be with you as well. I am Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Usually it just depends on the day. It's one or the other. Well, I'm Hufflepuff, if I'm giving the honest answer, as Hufflepuffs often do. Guess how much crap you get as Hufflepuff. You just throw Cedric back at him. Be like, hey, Cedric Diggory was a Hufflepuff. Yeah, and I mean, look where that guy came. Oh, too soon? © BF-WATCH TV 2021

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