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
Jun 2024
Chapter 1: Owl Post | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 1 of the Prisoner of Azkaban (unfortunately not in Boston) and discuss the Dursleys' cruelty, witch burning essay, Harry’s birthday gifts and letters, the Weasley’s trip to Egypt, and the Monster Book of Monsters.
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1h 17m
Feb 2024
Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 5 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the serendipitous Checkov’s guns, wand woods, the last night at the Weasleys, chaos of leaving the Burrow, Arthur’s impact on the twins, taking the car, magical object sentience, and why Dumbledore i ... Show More
56m 7s
Dec 2023
Chapter 15: The Forbidden Forest | Philosopher's Stone
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 15 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss the ridiculousness of serving detention at night for being caught AT NIGHT, Neville’s impact, Filch’s weird obsession with torture, unicorn blood, werewolves, foretelling in the stars, and Peeves a ... Show More
1h 14m
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 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.
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58m 7s
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
Mar 2024
Chapter 7: Mudbloods and Murmurs | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 7 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss the copious amount of slugs, Wood’s Quidditch mania, photo agency, the strength of the slug belching curse, the trio going to Hagrid’s hut, good misdirects, detentions, and the voice in the walls.
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1h 11m
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.
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55m 29s