Episodes
Tag along as we explore chapter 13, The Very Secret Diary.  We talk about the etymology of a new name, Voldemort's psyche, and once again we're debating whether or not Dumbledore is using legilimens on students.  Listen along and feel free to email us at [email protected] or comment on Instagram @hpbcpodcast.
Published 12/16/23
Published 12/16/23
Join us as we duel Malfoy, explore Snape's motivations for participating in the Dueling Club, and theorize about Neville Longbottom "basically being a squib".  
Published 12/02/23
Join us as we enter the Slytherin common room to interrogate Malfoy!
Published 07/12/23
Join us as we discuss Dumbledore's psyche, more name etymology, and of course Dobby's rogue bludger!
Published 05/18/22
So, really....what events have to take place for a Quidditch match to actually be called off?!  Join us as we think through this and other moments in this fun chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Published 04/22/22
The conclusion of our discussion of chapter 10 "The Writing on the Wall."
Published 03/31/22
The gang discusses Chapter 9, "The Writing on the Wall."  Join us as we examine Snape's psyche, discuss Filch's love for Mrs. Norris, and think about who is the heir of Slytherin.  
Published 03/17/22
The Chamber of Secrets has been opened.  Enemies of the heir, beware!
Published 03/05/22
This one is sure to give you nightmares!  Join us as we discuss the Basilisk, Gilderoy Lockhart, and dirty blood.  
Published 02/11/22
Mail call!  A howler arrives for Ron and Harry.  Harry is accused of seeking the limelight, starting a fan club, and giving out signed photographs.  Meanwhile, we discuss the surprisingly complex character of Gilderoy Lockhart.
Published 01/27/22
Ouch!  Harry and Ron narrowly escape the Whomping Willow. Join us as we reenter Hogwarts for Harry’s second year as a Gryffindor.
Published 01/27/22
Travel with us to Diagon Alley to meet the famed Gilderoy Lockhart.
Published 01/27/22
Harry, awakened from a dream in which someone is tapping at his cage, peers out of his barred windows to see his best friend, Ron Weasley, inside a car suspended outside of his window.  Driving are Ron’s older twin brothers, Fred and George, who have agreed to help break Harry out of Privet Drive.  Join us as we are introduced to the Weasley’s home, The Burrow, and meet a few new characters.
Published 01/27/22
The gang began talking after our initial recording of Chapter 2 and decided we had a couple of points to add.  Enjoy this short bonus episode of Chapter 2 of ”Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
Published 01/27/22
Join the gang as we are formally introduced to Dobby.
Published 01/27/22
Forced to spend his birthday preparing for a boring dinner party for Uncle Vernon’s work associate, Harry retreats to his room to find someone (or is it something?) is sitting on his bed.  Join the HPBC as we begin our journey into the Chamber of Secrets.
Published 01/27/22
The gang discusses questions sent in by you, the listeners!
Published 01/27/22
We made it to the end of ”The Sorcerer’s Stone” and now meet the man with two faces.  But, it wasn’t Snape.  It wasn’t even Voldemort.
Published 01/26/22
The HPBC journeys through the trap door and discusses whether Dumbledore intends to let Harry, Ron, and Hermione face the challenges on the other side.
Published 01/26/22
”The forest,” he repeated, and he didn’t sound quite as cool as usual. ”We can’t go in there at night- there’s all sorts of things in there- werewolves, I heard.” Join us as we meet Firenze and the other centaurs and travel through the Forbidden Forest in search of a wounded unicorn.
Published 01/26/22
The gang discusses their thoughts on the fanmade movie: Voldemort-Origins of the Heir.
Published 01/26/22
Trevor and Sylvia broadcast live from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
Published 01/26/22
”You don’t understand, Professor.  Harry Potter’s coming- he’s got a dragon!”  Harry and Hermione must race to the top of the tallest tower to help keep the Keeper of the Keys out of trouble...but trouble is waiting for them at the foot of the stairs.
Published 01/26/22
Join us as we discover the identity of Nicholas Flamel alongside Harry, Ron and Hermione.
Published 01/26/22