HPBC Podcast

Harry Potter Book Club

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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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HPBC Episode 13: Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 14 26.01.2022 58:59

"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.

HPBC Episode 12:Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 13 26.01.2022 1:18:58

"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".

HPBC Episode 11: Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 12 26.01.2022 1:03:44

"DESIREFORORRIMEHT,11RETPAHCSSUCSIDEWSASUNIOJ" "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?"

HPBC Episode 10: Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 11 26.01.2022 51:52

Join the HPBC as we discuss Chapter 11 of The Sorcerer's Stone, "Quidditch."

HPBC Episode 9: Sorcerer’S Stone Chapter 10 26.01.2022 52:12

"Troll-in the dungeons-thought you ought to know." Join us as we experience Harry's first (very eventful) Halloween in the Great Hall.

HPBC Episode 8: Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 9 26.01.2022 56:03

The gang discusses Chapter 9, "The Midnight Duel." Harry is made Seeker on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. A jealous Malfoy challenges Harry to a midnight duel. While roaming the castle at night, Harry meets Fluffy, Hagrid's three headed dog, and discovers where the mysterious package Hagrid was carrying in Dragon Alley has been moved.

HPBC Episode 7 Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 8 26.01.2022 1:01:30

"Harry Potter. Our new-celebrity." That's right folks! It is time for class and we will meet the professor everyone loves to hate! A certain cynical, greasy-haired teacher who has it out for Harry! Join us in our discussion about Severus Snape.

HPBC Episode 6: Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter7 26.01.2022 1:11:01

First years, line up! It's time to be sorted! Join the HPBC as Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Malfoy are sorted into their Hogwarts houses.

HPBC Episode 5: Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 6 26.01.2022 1:10:27

The gang takes the journey from platform nine and three-quarters alongside Harry, Ron and Hermione. Chocolate frogs, Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans, and "a number of other strange things Harry had never seen in his life" abound!

HPBC Episode 4: Sorcerer’s Stone Chapters 4 and5 26.01.2022 2:07:09

We continue our read-through of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." The gang discusses chapters 4 and 5 as we meet Hagrid, travel to Diagon Alley, and shake hands with Quirrell!

HPBC Episode 3: Sorcerer’s Stone Chapters 2 and 3 25.01.2022 1:06:13

The read-through continues as the HPBC discusses Chapters 2 and 3 of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."

HPBC Episode 2: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 25.01.2022 51:36

In this special edition episode, the Harry Potter Book Club discusses the new movie 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." (Warning: SPOILERS!)

HPBC Episode 1: Into & Sorcerer’s Stone Chapter 1 25.01.2022 1:00

In the inaugural episode of the Harry Potter Book Club, the gang discusses what the HPBC is all about and dives into Chapter 1 of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."