On this week's episode we dig deep into our MuggleMail bag as listeners weigh in on our latest chapter-by-chapter discussions. One voicemail leads the hosts to take sides in a Harry Potter date debate! Plus, we have fun paging through the beautifully illustrated Order of the Phoenix by Jim Kay.
We review the Order of the Phoenix Illustrated Illustrated E ... Show More
Jul 29
Wiz-ness Protection (DH Chapter 3, 'The Dursleys Departing')
This week, it's a series of awkward goodbyes at Privet Drive! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they say so-long to Dudley, Petunia and Vernon in Deathly Hallows, Chapter 3: The Dursleys Departing! 7-Word Summary: Goodbyes are flying through awkwardly among family Why is Vern ... Show More
53m 55s
Jul 22
Hero-Zoned (DH Chapter 2, 'In Memoriam')
This week, don't believe everything you read in the paper, because we’re reading criticism of the great Albus Dumbledore, penned by the untrustworthy Rita Skeeter. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they continue the read-through of Deathly Hallows! Quizzitch Question: What is ... Show More
50m 52s
Jul 15
Burbage Burgers (DH Chapter 1, 'The Dark Lord Ascending')
This week, we hope you brought your appetite, because we’re joining Nagini for dinner. Pull up a chair alongside Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura at the dining room table inside Malfoy Manor for some delicious Death Eater tea! We're going chapter-by-chapter through Deathly Hallows f ... Show More
1h 2m
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
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
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
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
Feb 2024
Chapter 3: The Burrow | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Harry’s letters from Ron’s perspective, more trace ridiculousness, bewitched muggle artifacts, warlocks vs. wizards, the raids, the shape of the Burrow, home names, Mrs. Weasley’s intro, Charmed Chee ... Show More
1h 15m
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
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
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