On this week's episode, Harry is saved by a (violently purple) knight in shining car wax as the Knight Bus whisks him away to London, where Uncle Cornelius pats him on the back and tells him everything is fine. Join Andrew, Laura, Eric and Micah as they dive into Chapter 3 of Prisoner of Azkaban, The Knight Bus!
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Today
Analyzing the NEW 'Philosopher's Stone' TV Show Trailer!
Choo Choo! We’re truly headed Back to Hogwarts, as a new trailer for HBO Max's Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone TV Show is here! We break it down scene-by-scene, spot familiar faces, point out the book-to-TV loyalty, and question what's going on in some exciting-looking s ... Show More
58m 29s
Aug 26
Albus The Book Banner? (DH Chapter 6, 'The Ghoul in Pajamas')
This week, make sure you know the difference between spattergroit and spaghetti, because we're squeezing the family ghoul into a pair of Ron's old pajamas. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they dodge wedding chores from Mrs. Weasley and get a crash-course in destroying Horcr ... Show More
52m 15s
Aug 19
Ear Today, Gone Tomorrow (DH Chapter 5, 'Fallen Warrior')
This week, avoid using your most obvious spells and be careful who you let through the door! A stressful battle with Death Eaters has left Harry and co. on edge during our Chapter-by-chapter reread. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for this holey harrowing readthrough. Chapter- ... Show More
57m 25s
Jun 2024
Chapter 3: The Knight Bus | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Prisoner of Azkaban (in Philly!!!) and discuss Harry’s “worse” fixes, seeing Sirius for the first time, the interaction with Stan Shunpike, the mechanics of the Knight Bus, Fudge flustering, and Hedwig being the best. GET YOUR THR ... Show More
55m 29s
Aug 2024
Chapter 10: The Marauder’s Map | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J, Ben and Mike as they dive into Chapter 10 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss the shattered Nimbus, only Harry collapsing, DADA class, Davey Gudgeon, dental floss, the map, the secret passages, Honeydukes, Harry eavesdropping in the Three Broomsticks, Peter’s intro, GE ... Show More
2h 2m
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
Jun 2024
Chapter 4: The Leaky Cauldron | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Prisoner of Azkaban (in D.C.!!!) and discuss Harry’s carefree weeks, ice cream, the Firebolt, Flourish and Blotts, reuniting with Hermione and Ron, Scabbers hints, Crookshanks, Fred and George mocking Percy, and Harry’s instincts. ... Show More
1h 5m
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
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
May 2019
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3 (Unabridged) Stephen Fry
"'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'"
When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the star ... Show More
12h 32m
Oct 2023
Chapter 3: The Letters from No One | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss Dumbledore’s passive aggression, Harry’s zingers, Smeltings colors, welks, the Dursley’s weird logic, socks, and cliffhangers.Have a question you’d like answered for a future episode? Submit it here ... Show More
44m 48s