Episodes
We've got a new—and very skeptical—reader for Season 2! That's right. We are in Season 2 right now even though Season 1 hasn't even finished yet. But join us as we start chapters 11-14 of Sorcerer's Stone. We talk over what her initial impressions are, what she thinks is going to happen with these books, and we are amazed that Abbie actually liked dragons.
Published 10/09/23
We've got a new—and very skeptical—reader for Season 2! That's right. We are in Season 2 right now even though Season 1 hasn't even finished yet. But join us as we start chapters 8-10 of Sorcerer's Stone. We talk over what her initial impressions are, what she thinks is going to happen with these books, and if Abbie would want to play quidditch or not.
Published 10/02/23
We've got a new—and very skeptical—reader for Season 2! That's right. We are in Season 2 right now even though Season 1 hasn't even finished yet. But join us as we start chapters 4-7 of Sorcerer's Stone. We talk over what her initial impressions are, what she thinks is going to happen with these books, and if Abbie is getting more into the series or not.
Published 09/25/23
We've got a new—and very skeptical—reader for Season 2! That's right. We are in Season 2 right now even though Season 1 hasn't even finished yet. But join us as we start chapters 1-3 of Sorcerer's Stone. We talk over what her initial impressions are, what she thinks is going to happen with these books, and how Abbie thinks Jon put a spell on her to get her to read Harry Potter.
Published 09/18/23
We've got a new—and very skeptical—reader for Season 2! That's right. We are in Season 2 right now even though Season 1 hasn't even finished yet. Abbie is a brilliant woman who makes fun of Jon all the time for his love and obsession of Harry Potter—or as she calls him, Henry Potter. This season will be a skeptic and a naysayer's journey to becoming someone who likes the series—maybe even becoming a fan. She loves personality theory, so there will be big deep dives onto the personalities of...
Published 09/11/23
His hand closed automatically around the fake Horcrux, but in spite of everything, in spite of the dark and twisting path he saw stretching ahead for himself, in spite of the final meeting with Voldemort he knew must come, whether in a month, in a year, or in ten, he felt his heart lift at the thought that there was still one last golden day of peace left to enjoy with Ron and Hermione. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 28-30 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over...
Published 09/04/23
We're not worried, Harry, we're with you. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 26-27 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and Danny and Jenn hate on Snape for a significant portion of this episode!
Published 08/21/23
But he understood at last what Dumbledore had been trying to tell him. It was, he thought, the difference between being dragged into the arena to face a battle to the death and walking into the arena with your head held high. Some people, perhaps, would say that there was little to choose between the two ways, but Dumbledore knew – and so do I, thought Harry, with a rush of fierce pride, and so did my parents – that there was all the difference in the world. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and...
Published 08/14/23
‘When we come face to face with one down a dark alley we’re going to be having a shufti to see if it’s solid, aren’t we, we’re not going to be asking, “Excuse me, are you the imprint of a departed soul?” So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 20-22 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what they think of Harry gettin lucky!
Published 08/07/23
‘And so, for the first time, I am giving you homework, Harry. It will be your job to persuade Professor Slughorn to divulge the real memory, which will undoubtedly be our most crucial piece of information of all.’ So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 17-19 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what they think Horcruxes are.
Published 07/25/23
‘Well, it is clear to me that he has done a very good job on you,’ said Scrimgeour, his eyes cold and hard behind his wire-rimmed glasses. ‘Dumbledore’s man through and through, aren’t you, Potter?’ ‘Yeah, I am,’ said Harry. ‘Glad we straightened that out.’ And we're all Dumbledore's men and women...so join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 14-16 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what they...
Published 07/17/23
Did you know – then?’ asked Harry. ‘Did I know that I had just met the most dangerous Dark wizard of all time?’ said Dumbledore. ‘No, I had no idea that he was to grow up to be what he is. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 12-13 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what they think of young Tom Riddle.
Published 07/10/23
‘Sir … is it important to know all this about Voldemort’s past?’ ‘Very important, I think,’ said Dumbledore. ‘And it … it’s got something to do with the prophecy?’ ‘It has everything to do with the prophecy.’ So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 9-11 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and why it's important that Harry learn about Voldemort's past.
Published 07/03/23
Why Are You Worrying About You-Know-Who? You SHOULD Be Worrying About U-NO-POO – the Constipation Sensation That’s Gripping the Nation! Constipation might be worse than Voldemort...So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 6-8 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what Draco is up to...
Published 06/26/23
‘I give you permission to use any counter-jinx or -curse that might occur to you. However, I do not think you need worry about being attacked tonight.’ ‘Why not, sir?’ ‘You are with me,’ said Dumbledore simply. And with that, Dumbly has dropped the mic. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 4-5 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and who Horace Slughorn is.
Published 06/19/23
‘You did not do as I asked. You have never treated Harry as a son. He has known nothing but neglect and often cruelty at your hands. The best that can be said is that he has at least escaped the appalling damage you have inflicted upon the unfortunate boy sitting between you.’ And with that, Dumbly has dropped the mic. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 2-3 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the...
Published 06/12/23
‘But for heaven’s sake – you’re wizards! You can do magic! Surely you can sort out – well – anything!’ Scrimgeour turned slowly on the spot and exchanged an incredulous look with Fudge, who really did manage a smile this time as he said kindly, ‘The trouble is, the other side can do magic too, Prime Minister.’ So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapter 1 of Half Blood Prince. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and...
Published 06/05/23
Join us as Jon interviews two of our other friends (Kaylie and Mel) as they talk about their reading experience with Harry Potter.
Published 05/01/23
Movie Ginny sucks...we all agree. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over the movie of Order of the Phoenix. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what they think of the movie.
Published 04/24/23
And either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives...Heavy stuff. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 37-38 of Order of the Phoenix. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and they rank their favorite characters and books.
Published 04/17/23
Get him, save him, heʹs only just gone through!ʹ ʹ‐ itʹs too late, Harry.ʹ ʹWe can still reach him ‐ʹ Harry struggled hard and viciously, but Lupin would not let go… Thereʹs nothing you can do, Harry… nothing… heʹs gone.ʹ Devastating...and the first time readers didn't care all that much! So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 35-36 of Order of the Phoenix. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and why they don't...
Published 04/10/23
S.P.T. to A.P.W.B.D. Dark Lord and (?)Harry Potter. We try to figure out what this means for a solid 45 minutes. So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 33-34 of Order of the Phoenix. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what all these rooms at the Department of Mysteries mean.
Published 04/03/23
"But you do… sort of… I mean ‐ donʹt you think youʹve got a bit of a ‐ a ‐ saving‐people thing!ʹ she said. And we all agree, which is why we love Harry! So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 31-32 of Order of the Phoenix. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what to make of not only Cho and Harry's relationship, and what the first-timers think will happen in the rest of this book.
Published 03/27/23
Fred looked across the hall at the poltergeist bobbing on his level above the crowd. ʹGive her hell from us, Peeves.ʹ And Peeves, who Harry had never seen take an order from a student before, swept his belled hat from his head and sprang to a salute as Fred and George wheeled about to tumultuous applause from the students below and sped out of the open front doors into the glorious sunset. What an amazing section, so join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 28-30 of...
Published 03/20/23
"You know, Minister, I disagree with Dumbledore on many counts… but you cannot deny heʹs got style…" YES! So join Jon, Jenn, Danny, and Kristen as they talk over chapters 25-27 of Order of the Phoenix. They talk over some theories about what will happen, their impressions of the characters, and what to make of not only Cho and Harry's relationship, but all of our relationships...
Published 03/13/23