Harry Potter Book Club
Follow along as six friends journey chapter-by-chapter through the entire Harry Potter canon! Savor the story with us as we discuss the literary, philosophical, religious, and socio-cultural dimensions of J.K. Rowling’s modern classic. Each episode of this read-through focuses on a couple chapters, exploring themes, analyzing characters, chasing allusions, and simply enjoying the wizarding world that’s captured our imaginations. Pull up a chair and join the club!
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Episodes
Jul 19, 2025
Jul 19, 2025
1 hr 23 min
We are finally entering the Chamber of Secrets! Join us as we talk to Moaning Myrtle and make our way into the hidden chamber!
Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
1 hr 52 sec
Tag along as we "follow the spiders" and enter Aragog's lair alongside Harry and Ron.
Jun 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
1 hr 2 min
Should Fudge have followed the spiders? Tune in to hear our opinion on the Minister of Magic and much more.
Dec 16, 2023
Dec 16, 2023
1 hr 29 min
Tag along as we explore chapter 13, The Very Secret Diary. We talk about the etymology of a new name, Voldemort's psyche, and once again we're debating whether or not Dumbledore is using legilimens on students. Listen along and feel free to email us at hpbcfanmail@gmail.com or comment on Instagram @hpbcpodcast.
Dec 2, 2023
Dec 2, 2023
1 hr 28 min
Join us as we duel Malfoy, explore Snape's motivations for participating in the Dueling Club, and theorize about Neville Longbottom "basically being a squib".
Jul 12, 2023
Jul 12, 2023
1 hr 49 min
Join us as we enter the Slytherin common room to interrogate Malfoy!
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
1 hr 16 min
Join us as we discuss Dumbledore's psyche, more name etymology, and of course Dobby's rogue bludger!
Apr 22, 2022
Apr 22, 2022
44 min
So, really....what events have to take place for a Quidditch match to actually be called off?! Join us as we think through this and other moments in this fun chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Mar 31, 2022
Mar 31, 2022
1 hr 3 min
The conclusion of our discussion of chapter 10 "The Writing on the Wall."
Mar 17, 2022
Mar 17, 2022
45 min
The gang discusses Chapter 9, "The Writing on the Wall." Join us as we examine Snape's psyche, discuss Filch's love for Mrs. Norris, and think about who is the heir of Slytherin.