The rat is revealed! We finally understand the events of this school year at Hogwarts as well as how Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban prison. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they discuss Chapter 19 of Book 3, including asking whether Crookshanks should be punished for stealing the password sheet and whether Sirius was selfish for not being the Potter' ... 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
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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
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
Sep 2024
Chapter 17: Cat, Rat and Dog | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 17 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss the sunset imagery, Scabbers trying to escape, Sirius getting Ron, the Whomping Willow, Nox, the rampant vaguery, Harry wanting to kill Harry, Lupin bursting in and figuring out the plot, and the P ... Show More
1h 21m
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
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
Sep 2024
Chapter 13: Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 13 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Hermione and Ron’s relationship, flying on the Firebolt, Wampus Cats, Harry spotting Sirius in the bushes, betting, the match, Malfoy’s prank, and Sirius’s break inGET YOUR THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR ... Show More
1h 44m
Oct 2024
Chapter 21: Hermione’s Secret | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 21 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Snape and Fudge’s conversation, why Dumbledore believes Sirius, the time turner, saving Buckbeak, the in-between-the-action moments, Harry’s belief that the patronus was cast by his dad, Harry actu ... Show More
1h 50m
Oct 2024
Chapter 18: Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs | Prisoner of Azkaban
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 18 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss whether or not Snape accompanied Lupin to the Shrieking Shack, why nobody in Hogsmeade ever complained about being attacked by a werewolf and also a dog and also a deer and also a rat, and no one e ... Show More
1h 22m
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