The Total Quidditch. Podcast- Episode 31: UK Quidditch Discussion December/January 2022- University League Fixture 1 Recap

 Happy New Year! 

We are back for 2022 with a brand-new series of the Total Quidditch. Podcast to wrap your ears around. 

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Kicking us off, our first episode of series 4 is our latest look at the state of the game. Having previously discussed the new QuidditchUK Community League during last series, we now turn our attentions to the other side of the coin- university quidditch. The first Northern and Southern University league fixtures were played out in Manchester and London respectively back in November. Part of a new format for the 2021/2022 season which splits community and university teams into separate competitions.

For this episode, we are joined by Sheffield Quidditch Club’s President Amit Portnoy, Oxford University Quidditch Club’s Beater Coach Callum Brennan and Edinburgh Holyrood Hippogriffs’ President and Head Coach Hannah Glover. They share with us their thoughts on university quidditch including their experiences of the opening fixtures and opinions of the new league structure and gameplay rules. They also give us an insight into the struggles of running a university quidditch club during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Callum Brennan playing at Dev Cup 2020 for Oxford University. Photo Credit- Tiny Mel Photography

Amit Portnoy playing for Sheffield Steelfins at Dev Cup 2019. Photo Credit- Chaz Howkins Art

Hannah Glover ready for brooms up with Edinburgh Holyrood Hippogriffs at Highlander Cup. Photo Credit- Claire Purslow Quidditch Photography



As we return to competitive quidditch in the UK, it’s great to hear the thoughts of people across the community as the sport continues to evolve. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below, we’d love to hear from you!

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