On this week's episode, Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Chapters 4 - 6 of Sorcerer's Stone! Join us as Harry learns he's a wizard, ventures to Diagon Alley and boards the Hogwarts Express for the very first time! Plus, we meet Hagrid, Ron, Hermione, Draco and more!
It's been a big week in the UK. Andrew and Laura covered the good and bad that comes wit ... Show More
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'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
Oct 2023
Chapter 5: Diagon Alley | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss wizarding currency, Hagrid’s method of travel, Gringotts underground, people recognizing Harry, Quirrell’s innocuous intro, meeting Malfoy, wand details, hamburgers, and the Invisibility Cloak. Have ... Show More
1h 13m
Oct 2023
Chapter 6: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 6 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss King’s Cross Station, Fred and George’s continuity, Trevor the toad, pronunciation, the beginning of Harry and Ron’s friendship, chocolate frog cards, Hermione’s intro, and Scabbers Relevant Links: ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 2023
Chapter 4: The Keeper of the Keys | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss Hagrid’s entrance, his umbrella/wand, the use of “squashy” throughout the series, Lily doing magic at home, the original Order, and Hagrid’s coat.Relevant Links:Name of the Wind - https://en.wikiped ... Show More
48m 59s
Jun 2018
‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,’ Ch. 1-5 | Harry Potter
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss the first five chapters of 'Sorcerer's Stone' and the theme of discovery (11:31), delve into the Gringotts Wizarding bank (1:03:01), list seven of their favorite insights and observations from the chapters (1:10:33), and awa ... Show More
1h 22m
Nov 2023
Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 9 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the threat of expulsion, soccer, student math, Madam Hooch, Harry’s first time on a broom, Wood, Quirrell’s iguana, Quidditch, duels, past and present character parallels, the Bat Bogey Hex, Hermion ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 2023
Chapter 11: Quidditch | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 11 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss broomsticks, the connection between Quidditch and the House Cup, Hogwarts textbooks, the teachers lounge, Fluffy’s bite, Oliver’s speech, Lee’s commentary and other details of Harry’s first Quiddit ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2023
Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 7 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the First Years’ lack of knowledge about the Sorting Hat, Dumbledore’s nonsense words, the Founders, the Hat’s song, the random students, food at the feast, ghosts, family backgrounds, Filch, Geoman ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2023
Chapter 10: Halloween | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 10 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss end of the midnight duel, the Nimbus 2000, wizard’s shocking lack of knowledge on muggle sports, the mechanics of Quidditch, professional Quidditch, Baruffio the Wizard, social life development, Qu ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2023
Chapter 8: The Potions Master | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 8 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the staircases and other details of the castle, Peeves vs. Filch, soft magic systems, Harry’s classes, Quirrell’s turban, porridge, Snape being a bad teacher, the points system, and Mrs. Norris. Rel ... Show More
58m 7s