On this week's episode, the security nightmare meter is off the charts! Grab your galoshes and some treacle tart, and treat yourself to the rainy Sorting Ceremony of the 1994 school year at Hogwarts!
Welcome back, Micah! We hear about his recent European travels to Paris and London, including a tease of an upcoming Bonus MuggleCast on the Harry Potter Studi ... 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
Feb 2025
Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament | Goblet of Fire
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 12 of the Goblet of Fire and discuss, thestrals, Voldemort’s Pokemon team, Peeves, the sorting, the Creevy brothers, where the founders are buried, the Bloody Baron, Moody’s entrance, the tournament details and the age line. Relevant Links ... Show More
1h 53m
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
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
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
Jan 2025
Chapter 10: Mayhem at the Ministry | Goblet of Fire
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 10 of the Goblet of Fire and discuss returning home, the first mention of Rita Skeeter, Harry telling them about his scar, how the Weasley clock works, Percy being a jerk, and the last few days of summer break. Tickets Through the Griffin ... Show More
1h 20m
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
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
Jul 2024
Chapter 7: The Boggart in the Wardrobe | 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 7 of the Prisoner of Azkaban and discuss Malfoy being dramatic, double potions, shrivelfigs, more scheduling shenanigans, waddiwasi Lu ... Show More
1h 29m
Mar 2024
Chapter 10: The Rogue Bludger | Chamber of Secrets
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 10 of the Chamber of Secrets and discuss Lockhart reenacting stuff, werewolves, ghouls, the library, polyjuice potion, the quidditch match, Harry’s boneless arm, Harry’s hospital wing stay, Dobby’s visit, and Colin and the grapes. GET YOUR ... Show More
1h 15m