”DESIREFORORRIMEHT,11RETPAHCSSUCSIDEWSASUNIOJ” ”Let me explain.  The happiest man on earth would be able to use the Mirror of Erised like a normal mirror, that is, he would look into it and see himself exactly as he is.  Does that help?”

Join the HPBC as we discuss Chapter 11 of The Sorcerer’s Stone.

”Troll-in the dungeons-thought you ought to know.”  Join us as we experience Harry’s first (very eventful) Halloween in the Great Hall.

The gang discusses Chapter 9, ”The Midnight Duel.”  Harry is made Seeker on the Gryffindor Quidditch team.  A jealous Malfoy challenges Harry to a midnight duel.  While roaming the castle at night, Harry meets Fluffy, Hagrid’s three headed dog, and discovers where the mysterious package Hagrid was carrying in Dragon Alley has been moved.

”Harry Potter.  Our new-celebrity.”  That’s right folks!  It is time for class and we will meet the professor everyone loves to hate! A certain cynical, greasy-haired teacher who has it out for Harry!  Join us in our discussion about Severus Snape.

As summer vacation draws to a close, Harry and the Weasleys take the Ford Anglia to King's Cross. Join us as we discuss malfunctioning platforms, flying cars, narrative devices, and a particularly angry tree.

Join us in Diagon Alley as we follow Harry, Ron, and Hermione to Flourish and Blotts, meet Gilderoy Lockhart, and discuss what mischief might be unfolding.

The HPBC journeys to the Burrow to meet the whole Weasley family, examine Molly and Arthur's parenting philosophy, and ponder the nature of wizard time.

When we turned off the mic for our previous episode, we realized we still had plenty to talk about! Enjoy this bonus discussion!

The Book Club discusses what may be the most anxiety-inducing chapter in the whole Harry Potter corpus and meets a very persistent house-elf.

The Harry Potter Book Club kicks of their discussion of the second book in the beloved series!

The Harry Potter Book Club celebrates reaching the end of Sorcerer's Stone with a bonus episode devoted to answering listener questions!

We did it! In this episode, the HPBC finally makes it to the end of Sorcerer's Stone. Along the way, we tackle the psychology of Quirrell's villainy, the Nietzschean roots of Voldemort's philosophy, and the recurring col

The HPBC descends into the deeps of Hogwarts, following Harry, Ron, and Hermione on their journey to protect the Sorcerer's Stone!

Our journey through Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone takes a dark turn through the Forbidden Forest. Mars is bright tonight!

In this special edition of the HPBC, the crew discusses the recently released Voldemort: Origins of the Heir. Beware: spoilers abound!

In a special edition episode, Trevor and Sylvia check in live from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios!

In this discussion of Chapter 14 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the club shares some exciting announcements, answers fan mail, and discusses everyone's favorite Norwegian Ridgeback!

We're back in action! Join us as we answer listener questions and discuss Nicholas Flamel, the sorcerer's (philosopher's?) stone, and what's going on with Severus Snape.