Lovely people talking about HP!
All four of you guys seem like such bubbly and fun people, and I love the organized (thanks to the host, Jon) yet still casual, stream-of-consciousness discussion that sets this show apart from other HP podcasts. As I’m in my mid-twenties, I came back to this book series this summer in a similar position as Kristen’s, having watched all the movies and read most of the books once as a young teen, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed tagging along on this journey with you guys and I’ve been actively slowing myself down on the re-read so I can read Deathly Hallows with you guys eventually when I catch up! I find myself relating to Jon the most, in terms of personality (Hufflepuffs!) and in the tendency to nerd out, and I really admire how he’s able to lead such a spoiler-free discussion without giving much away because I know I would not be able to restrain myself as well as he does. Kristen is super sweet and her laugh is so endearing, I always love her contributions even if it’s not as often as the other two (understandable as she’s read the books before and doesn’t want to give too much away). From one dude to another, I have to admit Danny’s overall personality and analytical mind and imagination is such a catch. He is the life of the podcast and it’s no wonder things are going the way they are (Congratulations you two!!!). Jen is also super lovely, has a pleasant voice to listen to, and it’s been very entertaining listening to the both of the first time reader’s theories and camaraderie evolve throughout the podcast. I will admit the consistent giggling and the sounds of sniffing coughing, smacking lips and chewing from eating RIGHT into the mic gets a little grating, but of course I understand you guys are often recording after work and Jon does a decent job editing livestreams for the podcast. Overall, highly recommend these guys as the first stop for any other first time readers of this iconic book series!
jo5hmau5 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/04/23
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Wish I would have found this earlier so I could engage in real time, but still really enjoying it. Hopefully I’ll catch up before you finish series! Loving all the theories, really reminds me of my first time reading the books.
CMSagastume via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/22/23
I just started reading the Harry Potter books for the first time after watching the movies multiple times and I wanted to find a good spoiler free Harry Potter podcast to listen along with while I read the books. I came upon Harry Potter and the First Time Readers and it has been perfect. The...Read full review »
#howyouknow via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/06/23
I Know the Movies well and Started listing to this Podcast because i Wanted to read the Books. Its my First Time Reading them and its nice to her Theories from other First Time Readers. Much love to all of you four and best Wishes from Germany!
Der eine der bescheid weiß via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 03/01/23
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