Through the Griffin Door

Join J and Ben as they dive into YOUR QUESTIONS and answer the questions: How would the story be different if Snape was sorted into Griffindor? How does the Pensive REALLY work? If Dumbledore never saw the destroyed diary, would he have realized Voldemort was using Horcruxes? Do you want to have your questions answered on a future episode of The Owlery? Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/Th...

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 4 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss apparition, the bookend moments, Amelia Bones’ death, poking Slughorn, various collections, prejudices, spiders, and Dumbledore’s instructions before dropping Harry off at the Burrow.   Relevant Links:...

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN Promo Code GRIFFIN Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 3 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss Harry’s snoring, the foreshadowing pamphlet, Dumbledore’s unfailing polite...

This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN Promo Code GRIFFIN Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 2 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss the downtrodden neighborhood, the fox mystery, another cupboard under the stairs, the Snape exposition dump, and the Unbreakable Vow. Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: h...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 1 of the Half Blood Prince and discuss the state of politics, the recap via flashbacks, Fudge getting sacked, the terrors of the Death Eaters, the intro to Scrimgeour, and Kingsley’s protection.  Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 Ne...

Join J and Ben as they dive into how Dumbledore’s Big Plan fits into Order of the Phoenix Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com...

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 38 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss the ministry finally (cowardly) telling the truth, the platinum sextants’ recovery progress, the confrontation with the “slug trio”, dumb points math, visiting Hagrid, finding the mirror (ughhh), t...

This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo - Get $10 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/SUMMER , promo code GRIFFIN.  Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 37 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Harry facing the grief alone and possibly how the Horcrux in him reacts, Dumbledore’s lengthy explanation of “an old man’s mistakes”, and the actual contents of the Prophecy. Relevant Links:...

This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN Promo Code GRIFFIN This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 36 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Lupin’s loss, the five stages of grief, Dumbledore’s control of the El...

This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN Promo Code GRIFFIN Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 35 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Avengers moments, Lucius being a terrible Death Eater, smashing the prophecy shelves and the ensuing battle, a plot significant dancing spell, the OotP arriving and the tragic end. Relevant...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 34 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss riding the thestrals, Luna’s relaxed attitude, a mysterious dumpster, the Dante’s Inferno’s metaphor, Harry accepting his role as leader, the rotating doors, the pull of the Veil and other rooms, and finding the Prophecy.   Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tou...

This episode is sponsored by AuraFrames - Exclusive $25 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GRIFFIN Promo Code GRIFFIN This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 33 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Umbridge’s prejudice, Hermione’s planning abilities, and the dedicatio...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 32 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss professor Tofty’s dulcet tones, Crabbe and Goyle Boil, Voldemort’s Chipotle order, the group’s convoluted plan that immediately gets them caught, and Umbridge becoming completely unhinged.  Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your Through the G...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 31 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Ron riding the high of the Quidditch win, Ernie comparing studying times, the crazy exam schedule, the ancient examiners, the callbacks to other books, the attack on Hagrid and McGonagall and the “vision” of Sirius.  We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 30 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss the swamp, Filch “punting” students, anti-Umbridge mayhem, Ron’s relationship with his family, Hagrid taking Harry and Hermione to the forest, interacting with Grawp and them blindly agreeing to help. We’re on Cameo!! https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTa...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 29 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Harry questioning his dad, Fred and George’s ambition, confiding in Ginny, wishing Ron had become a Healer, their convoluted plan to talk to Sirius, meeting with McGonagall (and her destroying Umbridge), talking with Lupin and Sirius, the twins’ escape in style Relevant Links:   We’re on Cameo!! - https://www.cameo...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 28 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss the aftermath of Dumbledore’s flight, the Inquisitorial Squad, Umbridge DRUGGING students, the twins’ pandemonium, dreaming about the Hall of Prophecies, a horrible encounter with Cho, the Pensieve calling (?) to Harry, the Marauders as teens, and Snape getting bullied.  Relevant Links:   Hogwarts is a Dragon - htt...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 27 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Hermione being a little racist(???), Firenze’s classroom, Mars and hot things, DA getting caught, and Dumbledore’s stylish exit.  Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Dates:  Denver, CO - 03/07/2026 Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026 Las...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 26 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Harry’s date debrief with Hermione, the spirit of sports, the reaction to the Quibbler article, the Death Eaters dream, Hermione connecting the dots, tense Occlumency lessons, and Trelawney getting kicked out.   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/  ...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 25 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss the Azkaban breakout, Bode’s death, regular Hogwarts students, Harry’s horrible date with Cho, and the interview with Rita Skeeter.  Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Dates:  Denver, CO - 03/07/2026 Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 24 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Kreacher’s subterfuge, not wanting to return to Hogwarts, Snape vs. Sirius, cat-bus, the awkward convo with Cho, the lesson with Snape and the door realization. Relevant Links The Knight Bus's BIG SECRET - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWx2VD-Jvwo   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 23 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Harry’s anxiety spiral, Phineas Nigellus being a buttmunch, the most underrated moment of friendship, Christmas presents, the unexpectedly important visit to Kreacher’s room, running into Lockhart, and one of the saddest moments in the series.  Relevant Links Is Hagrid Secretly A Millionaire!? - https://www.youtube...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 22 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss rushing (but not fast enough) to the Headmaster’s office, the mysterious objects in said office, the portraits, the long wait at Grimmauld Place, and the crazy amount of details at St. Mungos. Relevant Links The TRUTH About Chocolate Frog Cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Zcz4zm-BU   Floo Powder’s SECRET Ing...

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/GRIFFIN to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 21 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss Lee Jordan owning an Acromantula, Theodore Knott lore, Umbridge being the worst per yooj, the last DA meeting before break, Harry and Cho’s awkward kiss, Hermione’s emotional intelligence, and Harr...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 20 of the Order of the Phoenix and discuss the THE SIZE OF THIS DRAGON STEAK OH EM GOODNESS, why the meat from said dragon is green, where Hagrid GOT said dragon, whether or not Grawp killed said dragon, whether or not Hagrid got the steak from the dragon that turned itself into Hogwarts, some math on how long the journey takes, I mean. It’s Hagrid’s tale....