This week Chapter by Chapter returns as Harry faces off against the CLEARLY most-dangerous dragon. Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah and special Slug Club guest Catherine as they tackle Chapter 20 of Goblet of Fire, “The First Task.”
Welcome to the show, Slug Club guest Catherine, who is a college professor of psychology!
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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
49m 33s
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
Apr 2025
Chapter 20: The First Task | Goblet of Fire
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 20 of the Goblet of Fire and discuss Harry and Hermione researching dragons, Moody’s interference, the leadup to the task, winking, Ludo running, Harry getting the golden egg, and reuniting with Ron. Get your Sorting Candle HERE: https://c ... Show More
1h 55m
Nov 2024
Chapter 1: The Riddle House | Goblet of Fire
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 1 of the Goblet of Fire and discuss the house’s appearance, the rumor mill, Frank's hearing, Voldemort’s exposition, Nagini’s description, and Frank’s death.Get your Through the Griffin Door MUG - https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/produ ... Show More
1h 34m
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
Apr 2025
Live in Nashville: Chapter 19: The Hungarian Horntail | Goblet of Fire
Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 19 of the Goblet of Fire and discuss Rita’s article, going to Hogsmeade, Hagrid’s date, the dragons and talking to Sirius.Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE ... Show More
1h 12m
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
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
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 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