First Years: A Harry Potter Podcast

For today's episode you need to have read through CHAPTERS 9 AND 10! I have the lovely hosts from Creating Magic podcast on today to discuss everything from what the symbolism is behind Harry's loss of the Nimbus 2000 to WHY does Dumbledore leave Percy in charge of the students while the teachers search the castle?!  Go follow Creating Magic wherever you get your podcasts, follow them on Inst...

For today's episode you need to have read CHAPTERS 7 AND 8. We go over the differences between Professor Snape and Professor Lupin, what would have happened if Harry had gotten his permission form signed, the threat of Sirius Black, and we go over the folklore behind Kappas, Red Caps, Boggarts, and Grindylows.  Hufflepuff is in the lead for the House Cup Tournament already with 40 points! Mak...

For this episode you need to have read through chapters FIVE AND SIX of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Our original episode for chapter five came out a little short and you guys said to combine the two, so here we are!  We're going over: Dementors, Professor Lupin, Divination, Hippogriffs, and Death Omens.  Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. If you do so and leave...

Today we're going over chapters 1-4 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! We'll be discussing character shifts from previous books, Sirius Black, and Harry's uncontrolled magic. We'll also analyze the Firebolt broomstick and Ron's new wand! We may have also figured out the beef between Acromantulas and Basilisks?!  Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review us whatever you listen t...

TRIGGER WARNING: 56:15-56:35 -- there is discussion of sexual assault and terminology regarding sexual assault. This is the time stamp if you would like to skip it.  Today's episode we've taken a break from our reading of Harry Potter and have two guests on to discuss where we see racism and injustice within the Potter series, relate it to our world today, and discuss how Harry Potter can be...

Today we're going over the movie version of Chamber of Secrets. We'll discuss changes made, the quality of it as an adaptation, question what a stick shift has to do with flying, and ANNOUNCE THE HOUSE WINNERS OF OUR FIRST HOUSE CUP TOURNAMENT!  For next episode, you need to read chapters 1-4 of Prisoner of Azkaban!  Follow us at @firstyearspod on Twitter and Instagram Email us: firstyea...

We are going over CHAPTERS 16-THE END of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! We're joined by special guest, Karissa Marston. We discuss Gilderoy Lockhart, Tom Riddle, memory and loyalty, phoenixes, basilisks, and the overarching symbols of Gryffindor and Slytherin within this book.  Tonight 5/19/2020 on Instagram Live! Join @firstyearspod and @karissamarston for house cup cocktail making...

We are going over CHAPTERS 12-15 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! We're discussing the events of the chapters, fear, acromantulas, and of course, MANDRAKES!  This is our second to last episode of Chamber of Secrets -- which means there's only a few weeks left to earn house points for your house before we give away the house cup! Be sure to follow us on instagram at @FirstYearsPod -...

In this episode we go through CHAPTERS 6-11 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets with our lovely guest, Megan Roads! We discuss the history of the Chamber of Secrets, facts vs myth, fear and the spread of rumors, and pureblood privilege.  HOUSE POINTS: HUFFLEPUFF IS NOW IN THE LEAD. Shoutouts go to those who earned their houses house points via instagram: starry.eyed.one, karissamarston...

In this episode you need to have read through CHAPTER FIVE of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.  We go over the Whomping Willow and the idea of barriers Harry has had to get through in this book so far.  Note: Apologies for the squeaky stool noise in the background. Oy! Thank you for bearing with us regarding audio issues the past couple episodes! HOUSE POINTS: SLYTHERIN IS IN THE...

In this episode you need to have read through CHAPTER FOUR (again!). There wasn't enough time last episode to go over Dobby so we'll be doing that today, focusing mainly on chapter two!  We'll be going over the symbolism of eyes and the folklore of elves, and what it means in the context of this chapter/book.  With the coronavirus pandemic going on, please don't hesitate to reach out to...

Welcome to episode SEVEN of First Years! This is the first episode of Chamber of Secrets! You have to have read through CHAPTER FOUR of Chamber of Secrets for this episode. We go over parallels between books one and two, Harry's feelings of isolation, and the different family dynamics present in these chapters .  Please rate & review us if you have spare moment-- leaving your name and Hog...

Today's episode we go over the movie version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. We discuss changes made between page and screen, what makes a good adaptation, and discuss a LOT how much we miss Alan Rickman and Richard Harris.  EMAIL US: firstyearspodcast @ gmail . com --Let us know what you thought of the movie! Did you love it? Hate it? Do you wish certain things were included that w...

In this episode we go through chapter 13 THROUGH THE END! You've made it through the first book! How do you feel?!  Thank you so much to @muggleinkhakis (insta), @katcavestudio (insta), and @MagratPudifoot (twitter) for telling others about this podcast and saying such kind things about it. We're SO HAPPY you're enjoying it! xo  FOLLOW US: @FirstYearsPod on twitter and instagram! EMAIL U...

For this episode you need to have read through chapter twelve of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone!  Grab an extra butterbeer for this one because we go over things from Harry's family to Hermione to the establishing of the "Golden Trio".  You can find the Pottercast episode on JK Rowling's recent twitter actions here: http://pottercast.mischiefmedia.com Thank you so mu...

For this episode, you need to have read through chapter eight of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone! This is part one of our episodes on Slytherin house. We'll be discussing their flaws as well as the biases presented against them in the text, which opens the door to more biases against other houses. We'll be using only the book to guide us for this episode.  Send us a messag...

For this episode you need to have read through chapter five of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone! We'll be going over Harry's journey to get his wand and analyze the wands we hear about from Ollivander: Lily's, James', Voldemort's and Harry's to see what we can gather about them as people.  https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/wand-woods https://www.wizarding...

For this episode, you need to have read through chapter one of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/Philosopher's Stone. Our first introduction to magic is an owl that flutters by the window that nobody notices...what does that mean for our understanding of the wizarding world?  Contact us on our email at FirstYearsPodcast @ gmail . com or on Twitter and Instagram at @FirstYearsPod www.autho...

First Years is a podcast for adult first-time readers of Harry Potter, who need a space to enjoy each book and have adult conversations about it. This is a space for YOU, adults, to experience and enjoy the world of Harry Potter for the first time. SPOILER FREE, with literary discussions of themes, symbolism, and even a House Cup tournament!  Read Harry Potter before? You can totally join in...