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
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
1 hr 13 min
We made it to the end of "The Sorcerer's Stone" and now meet the man with two faces. But, it wasn't Snape. It wasn't even Voldemort.
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
1 hr 2 min
The HPBC journeys through the trap door and discusses whether Dumbledore intends to let Harry, Ron, and Hermione face the challenges on the other side.
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
59 min
"The forest," he repeated, and he didn't sound quite as cool as usual. "We can't go in there at night- there's all sorts of things in there- werewolves, I heard."
Join us as we meet Firenze and the other centaurs and travel through the Forbidden Forest in search of a wounded unicorn.
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
27 min
The gang discusses their thoughts on the fanmade movie: Voldemort-Origins of the Heir.
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
14 min
Trevor and Sylvia broadcast live from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
58 min
"You don't understand, Professor. Harry Potter's coming- he's got a dragon!" Harry and Hermione must race to the top of the tallest tower to help keep the Keeper of the Keys out of trouble...but trouble is waiting for them at the foot of the stairs.
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
1 hr 18 min
"Nicholas Flamel," she whispered dramatically, "is the only known maker of the Sorcerer's Stone!"
The HPBC discusses Chapter 13 of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
1 hr 3 min
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"Let me explain. The happiest man on earth would be able to use the Mirror of Erised like a normal mirror, that is, he would look into it and see himself exactly as he is. Does that help?"
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
51 min
Join the HPBC as we discuss Chapter 11 of The Sorcerer's Stone, "Quidditch."
Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
52 min
"Troll-in the dungeons-thought you ought to know." Join us as we experience Harry's first (very eventful) Halloween in the Great Hall.