We attempt to guess which book was the Most Banned/Challenged of the decade.
When can we expect the Deathly Hallows trailer to be released?
Will WB aim for a PG-13 rating?
Our thoughts on a LEGO: Harry Potter Collector’s Edition.
A Harry Potter visitor attraction is approved at Leavesden and we give our take.
MuggleCast interviews Warwick Davis in celeb ... Show More
Yesterday
'Deathly Hallows, Part 1' Movie Commentary Track
Ahead of our Chapter-by-Chapter re-read of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, which first premiered in 2010. The film is a favorite of several of the hosts for its time spent on cha ... Show More
2h 24m
Jul 1
Peeves Cast For The Harry Potter TV Show, Trailer Rumors, Charlie Weasley?
We're less than six months away until the premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on HBO Max (!), and this week we're sharing some exciting casting news, looking at the possibility of characters being introduced earlier than they were in the Harry Potter books, and m ... Show More
49m 33s
Jun 24
A Horcruxy Road Ahead (HBP Chapter 30, 'The White Tomb')
This week, we hope you can sing in Mermish or fire an arrow cleanly, because we’re paying tribute to the great Albus Dumbledore. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they wrap the sixth book in the Harry Potter series! Welcome Slug Club Member Sam! Chapter-by-Chapter of Half-Blo ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2018
Chapter 6: Unanswered Questions
In this week's episode of Harry Potter and the Half-Drunk Podcast, Sam and Emily tackle and discuss their unanswered, burning questions from the series! Anything and everything they would ask J.K. Rowling if they could. Plus they each discuss a popular, yet controversial fan-theo ... Show More
42m 16s
Aug 2024
Chapter 9: Grim Defeat | Prisoner of Azkaban (feat. Mike Schubert)
Join J, Ben and Mike as they dive into Chapter 9 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss the slumber party, Sirius’ disguise, Snape and Dumby’s “sneaky” convo, who the Fat Lady was, the Quidditch strategies, Snape teaching DADA, magical food, Lucius being a golf guy, and Dementors ... Show More
1h 32m
Nov 2021
Get In Loser, We’re Going To Hogwarts (November 17th, 2021)
HBO Max is celebrating Harry Potter’s 20th anniversary with a major cast reunion, and we have all the details on who will (and won’t) be attending. Next, there’s drama surrounding a major magazine cover that was set to feature Travis Scott. After that, we discuss updates in Josh ... Show More
4m 29s
May 2024
Chapter 18: Dobby’s Reward | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 18 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss floo powder, more getting expelled fear, horcrux setup, Harry’s imposter syndrome, the properties of the Sword of Gryffindor, the DADA position, Lucius Malfoy, Harry’s signature spell and snogging. ... Show More
1h 32m
Jul 2024
Chapter 6: Talons and Tea Leaves | Prisoner of Azkaban
Want to join our brand new Patreon? Go to patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor and sign up for either tier! Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 6 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Trelawney’s predictions, Fred and George’s empathy, the Third Years’ schedules, Sir Cadogan, ... Show More
1h 36m
Aug 2024
Chapter 12: The Patronus | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Harry missing the Firebolt, Oliver Wood’s villany, Sirius getting the broom, Fire Salamanders, the Patronus lesson, James and Lupins’ friendship, Harry’s understanding of death, The Dementor’s Kiss ... Show More
1h 34m
Apr 2024
Chapter 12: The Polyjuice Potion | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s conversations with the Sorting Hat and Dumbledore, the faithfulness of Fawkes, more Ginny and Percy herrings, Malfoy staying for Christmas, the Christmas feast, the Slytherin Common Room, Dr ... Show More
1h 45m