JK Rowling
Type: Person
As of November 2026, JK Rowling has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jul 2025 on SmartLess. JK Rowling is referenced in the "We Can Do Hard Things" episode as an example in a discussion about gendered perception and hypocrisy, specifically criticized for her anti-trans activism. The mention highlights her choice to change her name, framing it as a point of irony in the conversation.
Joanne Rowling, better known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author, philanthropist, producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for writing Harry Potter, a seven-volume series about a young wizard and the best-selling book series in history, with over 600 million copies sold. She also writes Cormoran Strike, an ongoing crime fiction series, under the alias Robert Galbraith.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Author |
| Affiliation | Harry Potter (author/creator) |
| Field | Literature |
How do different shows talk about JK Rowling?
2 shows discussed JK Rowling in these episodes.
- We Can Do Hard Things — 1 episode
JK Rowling actually changed her name...
The New Era: LOVE, FURY, FREEDOM | We Can Do Hard Things - SmartLess — 1 episode
Who talks about JK Rowling on podcasts?
JK Rowling came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on We Can Do Hard Things.
- The New Era: LOVE, FURY, FREEDOM | We Can Do Hard Things on We Can Do Hard Things (Sep 2025)
- Anthony Mackie | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jul 2025)
What is JK Rowling mentioned alongside?
JK Rowling is most often mentioned alongside Good Night Oscar, Sean Hayes and Venice.
Mentioned together: Good Night Oscar, Sean Hayes, Venice, Brenda Tracy, John Ki, Detroit, Marvel Studios, Matt Finn, Jamie Dornan, Patti LuPone